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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

China Will Be Global Force for Peace : Wang Yi

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China will be a global force for peace and stability, the country's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday. - Other Media news - "In the face of complex turmoil in the international environment, China will persist in being a force for peace, a force for stability, and a force for progress in the world," Wang told reporters, AFP reported.Wang mad.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Pregnant Maja Salvador shows off dancing prowess in ASAP return

After a long absence from the noontime musical variety show as one of its regular performers, Maja is back to celebrate several milestones, including her return to the "ASAP" stage on her 20th anniversary in showbiz. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Employee who drove away street kids using broom transferred

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Lapu-Lapu employee who drove away street kids sleeping on the welcome signage of the Mactan Economic Zone 1 was transferred to a different department. The video of the incident went viral online and gained mixed reactions from netizens. In the video, the employee was seen approaching the kids with a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Taylor Swift, boyfriend Travis Kelce spotted dancing at Coachella

Taylor Swift made a much-speculated on appearance at Saturday's Coachella festival... as a fan, canoodling and dancing with beau Travis Kelce as Bleachers performed a rollicking set......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Maroon 5 s Adam Levine reacts to Mick Jagger dancing to Moves Like Jagger

Last month, Mick Jagger posted on his social media accounts a video of himself dancing to the Maroon 5 track "Moves Like Jagger.".....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Congress dancing two-step Cha-cha

Representatives are dancing Cha-cha in two steps. Senators refuse to swing along. Given the high stakes, a ballroom brawl is likely. Here’s why:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Carcar’s ‘crab mentality’ concept wins big; neophyte Samboan bags street dancing award

Carcar’s ‘crab mentality’ concept wins big; neophyte Samboan bags street dancing award.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Gwen not dancing alone

Gwen not dancing alone.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Junior Altas, Red Robins aim to show offensive and defensive prowess

University of Perpetual Help flashes its league-best offense while Mapua displays its vaunted defense when they aim to keep their place at the helm against separate foes in NCAA Season 99 junior basketball......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Vaccination for Negrense kids urged to prevent pertussis

Vaccination for Negrense kids urged to prevent pertussis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

DOH, BARMM target 1.3M kids for measles shots

DOH, BARMM target 1.3M kids for measles shots.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Get kids jabbed versus pertussis, parents urged

Get kids jabbed versus pertussis, parents urged.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Mom nabbed for kids’ naked videos, photos

Mom nabbed for kids’ naked videos, photos.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Ireland-based Negrense organizes ‘Hope for Kids with Cancer’ run

Ireland-based Negrense organizes ‘Hope for Kids with Cancer’ run.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Fun, breezy activities to enjoy with kids as summer approaches

These days, kids’ idea of fun activities is to sit in a corner, zone other people out, and engage in mobile battles......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Neri: Theatre kids, unite!

Neri: Theatre kids, unite!.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

BCDA sets transfer of PAF facilities to New Clark City

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority is moving forward with the P4.24 billion project to transfer the Philippine Air Force housing facilities from the Air Force City in Clark Freeport Zone to an 85-hectare property in New Clark City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

CLLEx right-of-way row resolved; project to resume Q2 — Zambales guv

The Central Luzon Link Expressway, which has faced long delays due to right-of-way claims, got a new lease in life after a dialogue between project officials and landowners affected by the project resolved problems besetting the government project......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024