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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

Ex-solon leads foundation for responsible citizenship launch

Ex-solon leads foundation for responsible citizenship launch.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

STILL AT LARGE | Manila court cancels ex-solon Teves passport

STILL AT LARGE | Manila court cancels ex-solon Teves passport.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Solon condemns killing of ex-ARMM official

Solon condemns killing of ex-ARMM official.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Anti-Kaliwa Dam priest challenges Ombudsman case dismissal

A convener of the Stop Kaliwa Dam Network filed a petition for certiorari before the Court of Appeals on Thursday, challenging the dismissal of an Ombudsman case against officials involved in the construction of the project's access road......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Ex-ombudsman hits back at GSIS management, questions deals

Former ombudsman Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez lashed back at the management of the Government Service Insurance System after the state-run pension fund manager questioned her eligibility as a member of the board of trustees......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

‘Ex-ombudsman not qualified to sit on GSIS board’

Results of an inquiry conducted by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) showed that former ombudsman Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez is not qualified to be a member of its board of trustees for not being a member of the state-run insurer at the time of her appointment in April 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

CA reverses Ombudsman s dismissal order of ex-MIAA execs

In granting Chiong and Montalbo’s petition, the Court of Appeals said that it found that the Ombudsman’s decision “lack factual basis and substantial support in evidence.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Ombudsman junks case vs suspended Tabuk City, Kalinga mayor

Tabuk City, Kalinga province Mayor Darwin Estranero will be back to work on April 1 after the case filed against him in connection to the alleged overpricing of medical equipment for his town was dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Ombudsman junks raps vs NBI agents sued for torture of detainees, evidence planting

Criminal and administrative charges filed against nine agents of the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) Task Force Against Illegal Drugs were dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman in a ruling on Feb. 12, 2024, received on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Ombudsman suspends NFA execs amid cheap rice sale probe

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Laurel said that the Department of Agriculture has implemented the Ombudsman's preventive suspension order for the officials allegedly involved in the “improper” sale of rice buffer stocks......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

6 cops charged before ombudsman

Six police officers in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, including the chief of the municipal police, are facing charges before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly planting evidence against a social media content creator......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Ombudsman affirms decision to indict ex-SRA chief

The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its earlier decision indicting former Sugar Regulatory Administration chief Hermenegildo Serafica for the delay in the procurement of farming tools worth P5.7 million......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

DOJ indicts Manibela chair of libel over defamatory remarks vs DOTr chief

In indicting Valbuena, the DOJ said that his statements claiming that bribe money for the public utility vehicles modernization program reaches Bautista and Malacañang qualifies as libel as it gives malicious imputation of a criminal act......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Sandiganbayan acquits Jinggoy Estrada of plunder over PDAF scam

Estrada, however, is found guilty of one count of bribery and two counts of indirect bribery after allegedly pocketing P183 million in kickbacks from ghost projects masterminded by Napoles. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

DOJ indicts claimant of P218 million worth of shabu nabbed in NAIA

The DOJ said that it indicted Christine Tigranes, the claimant of the shipment that contained 31 kilograms of shabu, for violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act and Customs Modernization and Tariff Act......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

DOJ indicts 3 in kidnap of 9 Chinese, Pinoys

The Department of Justice has indicted three suspects for the alleged kidnapping of six Chinese and three Filipinos in Muntinlupa last year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

6 Dawlah Islamiya, 2 Reds surrender in Maguindanao del Norte

Six Dawlah Islamiya terrorists and two New People’s Army (NPA) rebels surrendered and turned over their guns in Upi, Maguindanao del Norte on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Army troops kill BIFF training officer in Maguindanao clash

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 25 March) – Philippine Army troops killed an alleged ranking member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) during an encounter in Maguindanao del Sur last Friday. Brig. General Jose Vlademir Cagara, commander of the Army’s 1st Brigade Combat team, said troops killed Abu Halil, a training officer of the […].....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

P1.7-M worth shabu confiscated in Maguindanao del Norte

Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency seized P1.7 million worth of shabu from two traffickers who fell in a sting in Barangay Makir in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024