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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......»»
Second runway for Clark eyed
The government plans to invest as much as P10 billion to put up a second runway for the Clark International Airport to entice airlines, both passenger and cargo, to locate in the gateway......»»
WATCH: Heart Evangelista slays Paris Fashion Week runway
Kapuso star Heart Evangelista slayed the runway at the Paris Fashion Week. .....»»
Flights to Butuan canceled over runway lighting
Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific flights to and from Manila and Cebu to Butuan were canceled yesterday due to a runway lighting problem at the Butuan Bancasi Airport......»»
El Niño affects egg production, size
El Niño affects egg production, size.....»»
There’s no ’one size fits all’ treatment for lung cancer
When it comes to lung cancer treatment, there’s no “one size fits all” approach, simply because “an individual’s tumor is as individual as they are.”.....»»
Apple Confirms: iPhone 15 Series Batteries Have Longer Lifespan
Apple has recently announced the battery lifespan of its latest iPhone models, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lineup, saying the iPhone 15 series has better battery lifespan than previous models. This comes as the tech giant updated its initial claims about the battery cycle lifespan, revealing that the iPhone 15 devices can now […].....»»
Daily Guardian: Anticipating iPhone 16 Models with Enhanced Displays and Capture Button
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has recently made some intriguing revelations about the upcoming iPhone 16 models. According to Kuo, these new iPhones will not undergo.....»»
Body-positive, inclusive fashion shows usher in summer
Spanish brands Women’secret and Springfield recently held back-to-back summer fashion shows in Manila headlined by multiracial and differently-bodied models......»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
Wegotmail: Unlocking potential: Embracing Federalism for inclusive development in the Philippines
Wegotmail: Unlocking potential: Embracing Federalism for inclusive development in the Philippines.....»»
NZ welcomes Australia and Brazil to agreements
New Zealand has welcomed Australia to the Inclusive Trade Action Group (ITAG) and Australia and Brazil to the Global Trade and Gender Arrangement (GTAGA) Minister for Trade Todd McClay says. As the current chair of ITAG and GTAGA, Minister McClay hosted the signing ceremony and issued the Abu Dhabi Joint Statement on Sustainable and Inclusive Trade with fellow ITAG Ministers from Australi.....»»
PRC pushes inclusive, accessible medical education
The Philippine Red Cross is pushing for a more inclusive and accessible medical education as it expressed concern over the shortage of doctors in the country......»»
Church, rights body push for ‘inclusive, just transition’ of jeepney modernization as phaseout deadline looms
Church, rights body push for ‘inclusive, just transition’ of jeepney modernization as phaseout deadline looms.....»»
Rumors Suggest iPhone 16 to Include Major Neural Engine Upgrade for iOS 18s Advanced AI Capabilities
Title: Apple’s Upgraded Neural Engine to Power Future iPhone and Mac Models, Introduces Generative AI Features In a bid to further enhance its devices’ performance.....»»
‘Transport plan should include motorcycles’
Motorcycle taxi service provider Angkas is urging the government to include two-wheeled units in its mobility plan to ensure that infrastructure projects are ready for future demand......»»
Agencies work to include eggs in relief packs
The Department of Agriculture is eyeing a collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to include eggs in its disaster relief packs as a way of helping producers and promoting nutrition, a ranking DA official revealed......»»
MVP, Ang agree to include assets in Indonesia in tollways merger
Businessmen Manuel V. Pangilinan and Ramon Ang have agreed to include the Indonesian projects of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. in their planned mega-tollways merger......»»
Mindanao railway project up for NEDA review
The government is evaluating anew the Mindanao Railway project to update costs and potential ridership, with the possibility of shifting financing mode to include the private sector, instead of purely loans......»»
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......»»