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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

DSWD-11 launches ‘Program SOLo’ for solo parents in Davao

IN A significant move towards supporting solo parents in the region, the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) officially launched the Program SOLo (Strengthening Opportunities for Lone Parents) on March 14, 2024. The launch took place through a ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Local Government of Panabo and DSWD-Davao......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Mga OFW sa death row pinasasalba habang Ramadan

Dapat isulong ng gobyerno ang pagsalba sa mga overseas Filipino worker na nasa death row dahil tuwing Ramadan isinasaisip ng mga Muslim ang pagpapatawad sa nagkasala, ayon sa isang kongresista. The post Mga OFW sa death row pinasasalba habang Ramadan first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Junior Stags trample Junior Pirates for share of early lead in NCAA juniors hoops

San Sebastian College showed its intent in ending a 16-year NCAA junior basketball title drought as it smashed Lyceum of the Philippines University, 101-62, on Friday and seized a piece of the lead in Season 99 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Cignal survives CSB, sweeps elims

Unbeaten Cignal HD fended off collegiate champion St. Benilde, 18-25, 25-21, 25-17, 17-25, 15-13, and clinched the top seeding in the PNVF Champions League yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. .....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

MPBL: San Juan seizes solo lead; Batangas, Mindoro triumph

San Juan took the solo lead while Batangas stayed close in the 6th MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Season at the Batangas City Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Cool Smashers eye solo PVL lead

Creamline guns for the solo lead while Cignal seeks a share of it as the two collide in a battle of the giants Tuesday in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Canino reclaims solo lead in national women s chess tiff

After seven rounds, the six-time Asian Age Group titlist has reclaimed the solo lead by scoring his sixth win over reigning national junior girls champion Mhage Gerriahlou Sebastian......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Canino continues teardown, seizes solo lead in national chess tilt

Unheralded Reulle Canino sustained her upset rampage as she brought down Woman FIDE Master Allaney Jia Doroy this time to snare the solo lead after the third round of the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championships......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Davao de Oro empowers 600 solo parents

ABOUT 600 solo parents attended the Province of Davao de Oro’s first solo parent congress on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Megatent, Capitol Grounds in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Solo parents deserve bigger cash subsidy – Rep. Chan

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Solo parents, who are receiving minimum and below minimum wage, deserve more than the P1, 000 cash subsidy that is provided for in the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act. This was according to Lapu-Lapu City Lone District Representative Cindi King-Chan. Chan, who delivered a privilege speech during the “All Women Legislators.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Lucero anchors Benilde’s NCAA Season 99 table tennis sweep

College of St. Benilde rode on the magnificence of Henze Dominique Lucero as it swept its way to the NCAA Season 99 men’s table tennis championship and into the league’s most titled team in the sport......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

NCAA juniors champ, Finals MVP Manalili basks on day full of wins

Finals MVP Jonathan Manalili helps power Letran to the NCAA juniors basketball championship, then scores another winning romp in the NBTC All-Star just a few hours later.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Zamboanga registers 5th win in row

Joseph Gabayni sustained what twins Jaycee and Jayvee Marcelino started as Zamboanga Master Sardines thwarted South Cotabato, 85-83, Monday and wrested the solo lead in the MPBL Sixth Season at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Lady Knights stay hot in beach volley

Letran’s Gia Marcel Maquilang and Lara Mae Silva walloped San Sebastian’s Kat Santos and Juan May Gonzales, 21-8, 21-11, to nail their fifth win in a row and stay at the helm of NCAA Season 99 women’s beach volleyball at Subic Bay in Zambales......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Quizon wins 4 straight to seize lead in Vietnam chess tilt

International Master Daniel Quizon racked up four straight wins to zoom to the lead after six rounds of the first of two groups of the second and last leg of the Hanoi Grandmaster Chess Tournament......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Philippines wants Chinese diplomats expelled amid South China Sea row - Nikkei Asia

Philippines wants Chinese diplomats expelled amid South China Sea row Nikkei Asia.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

UAAP transferees shine in Mapua’s NCAA 99 volleyball win vs San Sebastian

Mapua unveiled a pair of new weapons in Raissa Janel Ricablanca and Freigh Anne Garcia as it turned back San Sebastian, 25-20, 25-23, 25-18, on Tuesday to set in motion its campaign in NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Blazers emerge as masters of NCAA lawn tennis

College of St. Benilde flexed its muscle in lawn tennis after it mightily swept both the men’s and women’s division of the recently concluded NCAA Season 99 edition at the PCA courts in Paco, Manila......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Manalili, Squires go for kill in NCAA juniors finals

Moses Manalili is expected to go all out and seal another championship for Letran as they battle University of Perpetual Help Wednesday in the NCAA Season 99 junior basketball finals......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024