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PMPI joins Church and CSOs in Samar, calls for a Stop of Mining in all Samar Islands
A Stop to Mining call reverberated in Guiuan, Eastern Samar on January 20, 2024, with thousands of people from different parts of Samar and Leyte converging at the Immaculate Concepcion Church in Guiuan to express their sentiments against the destructive activities of mining on the island of Samar.Spearheaded by the three (3) Dioceses of Samar, together with the support of the Philippine Misereor Partnership and.....»»
PSSO warns anew vs building structures atop dikes, coastal road
The Davao City Public Safety and Security Office's (PSSO) Coastal Road and Davao River Monitoring Team has issued a renewed warning to Dabawenyos against constructing buildings on top of dikes and along the coastal road. This caution follows the dismantling of 334 illegal structures from October 2020 to the third week of January 2023. PSSO Head Angel Sumagaysay emphasized that these structures, including house extensions, kitchen extensions, cages, and sala extensions, are typically found atop or attached to dikes and gabions near the Davao River. Recent operations in the Talomo District involved the removal of a hut at Purok 8 Iñigo, Matina Pangi, and a reconstructed fisherman's kiosk at the Punta Dumalag section of the Coastal Area. Sumagaysay highlighted that the PSSO collaborates with barangays to identify and address illegal structures, and owners are given the choice to self-demolish or have the PSSO carry out the demolition. Sumagaysay stressed that illegal structures on dikes and gabions pose risks to the structure's integrity, potentially leading to increased flooding and related issues. He urged residents living near the river to refrain from constructing any form of extension or additional structure on the dikes, emphasizing the need to preserve their stability to prevent flooding and overflow. The PSSO does not have a specific target number of structures to dismantle, but rather identifies them during monitoring and inspection, working in coordination with barangays and purok leaders. Sumagaysay hopes that the public comprehends the purpose behind these dismantling efforts, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the dikes to mitigate flooding risks......»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
DPWH-Davao: Coastal Road lights inactive due to stolen wires
THE Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao Region (DPWH-Davao) confirmed that a portion of lights along the Davao City Coastal Road are inactive due to wire theft......»»
WVSUMC breaks ground for P2.57 billion expansion project
WVSUMC breaks ground for P2.57 billion expansion project.....»»
30-meter bridge linking Cordova, Lapu-Lapu breaks ground
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A 30-meter prestressed concrete bridge that would link Cordova town to Lapu-Lapu City has broken ground on Friday, May 10, 2024. The project includes building a 30-meter prestressed concrete bridge linking the Pilipog-Gabi causeway to the proposed Babag-Basak-Subabasbas Bypass road. Additionally, a 150-meter bypass road will be constructed perpendicular to the.....»»
RENEWABLE ENERGY | Citicore breaks ground 69-MW solar plant in Silay City
RENEWABLE ENERGY | Citicore breaks ground 69-MW solar plant in Silay City.....»»
Rama urges DPWH to replace busted subway lamps
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is urging the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to remove and replace busted lamps in the South Road Properties subway tunnel. Rama asked the DPWH to attend to the lighting of the subway tunnel immediately as there are already complaints and concerns from motorists.....»»
Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles
The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»
Citicore breaks ground for Negros solar project
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. has broken ground for a 69-megawatt-peak solar power plant project in Negros Occidental.c.....»»
DPWH senior executive assumes role of PICE national president
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain is poised to steer the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Inc., the only professional organization of civil engineers in the Philippines, towards unprecedented growth and innovation with his his formal induction as 2024 PICE National President. Senator Mark A. Villar and DPWH […].....»»
CTTMO to close parking areas at Coastal Road in Bago Aplaya
CTTMO to close parking areas at Coastal Road in Bago Aplaya.....»»
MGreen unit breaks ground for Nueva Ecija solar plant
Greentech Solar Energy Inc. , a subsidiary of MGreen Renewable Energy Inc., broke ground on an 18.75-megawatt alternating current solar power plant project in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija......»»
Arayat-Magalang bypass road 80 % complete: DPWH
Arayat-Magalang bypass road 80 % complete: DPWH.....»»
Davao City Council moves hearing on traffic-causing road construction works
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews – 26 March) – The Davao City Council rescheduled to Tuesday, April 2, the second hearing on the suspended road construction works in the locality after key officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Davao region failed to show up Friday. The DPWH-Davao key officials are reportedly in […].....»»
Garcia: Excavation of mountain in Balamban for DPWH access road
Garcia: Excavation of mountain in Balamban for DPWH access road.....»»
Garcia orders DPWH to stop Metro Cebu Expressway project
Garcia orders DPWH to stop Metro Cebu Expressway project.....»»
Manhunt for Samar cop killers launched
Lawmen have cordoned off roads and put up checkpoints in Sta. Margarita, Samar as a manhunt for members of a criminal gang behind the killing of three policemen in Sta. Margarita, Samar was launched yesterday......»»
DPWH continues construction of Sta. Margarita Diversion road
Samar First DEO now continues the construction of Sta. Margarita Diversion road under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for FY 2023......»»
Ombudsman suspends Northern Samar town mayor
Mayor Jose Arturo Suan of Allen, Northern Samar has been suspended for six months in connection with a road project of the municipal government in a private property......»»