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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

Philippines diploma mill rep may attract low-tier foreign universities, expert warns

The Philippines' reputation for having so-called “diploma mills” makes it vulnerable to the entry of substandard foreign universities if proposals to open up higher education to foreign ownership push through, an education expert warned during a Senate hearing on Charter change......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

CV wage board sets public hearing for kasambahay pay

CV wage board sets public hearing for kasambahay pay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Beating the housing finance conundrum

Despite the valiant efforts of our secretary for housing, we have failed by a long shot to meet our housing targets for the year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

DHSUD, Pasig ink deal for housing project

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development has signed a partnership with the Pasig government for an in-city housing project for informal settler families and low-income earners......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Montilla leads groundbreaking rites of Panublion sa Nayon housing project

Montilla leads groundbreaking rites of Panublion sa Nayon housing project.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

NHA to build P72.7-M housing project in Zambo City

NHA to build P72.7-M housing project in Zambo City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu City signs agreement with private firm for socialized housing project

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —The Lapu-Lapu City Government has entered into an agreement with a private firm for a socialized housing project in Barangay Calawisan that is scheduled to be realized this year. On Thursday, April 4, Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan and Johndorf Ventures Corporation President/CEO Richard Lim formally signed a Deed of Donation for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

ADB lends $20 million for affordable housing project

The Asian Development Bank is extending up to $20 million worth of loans to Lhoopa Inc. to bankroll its affordable housing project in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Fake city hall employee nabbed for ghost housing project

Fake city hall employee nabbed for ghost housing project.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

RTWPB 7 to hold public hearing for Kasambahay wage hike

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-7 will hold a public hearing on April 7 for the increase of the minimum wage for “Kasambahay” or housemaids. The public hearing will be held at the Grub Hub Food Park, Belmont One, Barangay Upper Calajoan in Minglanilla town. The activity will start.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Ayala Land unit expands Pampanga housing project

Amaia Land, the affordable housing arm of property giant Ayala Land Inc., has expanded its community in San Fernando, Pampanga as demand continues to grow......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

BCDA finalizes deal for New Clark housing

State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority is looking to finalize the deal for the construction of the first 10,000 units of a housing project in New Clark City......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 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

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 […].....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

GSIS waives P1.6 billion penalties for housing loan borrowers

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has waived P1.6 billion in penalties of housing borrowers having difficulties settling their loan obligations......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

P200 million loans released for President Marcos housing program – DHSUD

The Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund has released P200 million worth of developmental loans earmarked for housing projects under the Marcos administration’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

NHMFC, Chinabank to boost liquidity in housing finance

The National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. and Chinabank signed an agreement to explore opportunities to increase liquidity in the housing market......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

29 housing projects to cut backlog in CL

29 housing projects to cut backlog in CL.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Chan: Socialized housing tukuron

Chan: Socialized housing tukuron.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024