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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......»»
Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity
This year's Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity and the contribution of Pacific communities to New Zealand culture, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti. Dr Reti announced dates for the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks during a visit to the Pasifika festival in Auckland today and says there's so much to acknowledge. "After being immersed in the l.....»»
17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted
Human rights groups and families of victims of enforced disappearances held a “Sunset Gathering” at Bantayog ng mga Bayani to symbolize their continuing search for truth and justice. The post 17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Burgos, Quiambao set for 5150 CamSur
The homecoming of the triathlon to Camarines Sur promises a thrilling showdown as two of the country’s top Olympic distance runners, Erika Burgos and Bea Quiambao, gird for a spirited battle in women’s division of the 5150 CamSur on Feb. 11......»»
Burgos-Quiambao triathlon showdown looms in 5150 CamSur
The homecoming of the triathlon to Camarines Sur promises a thrilling showdown as two of the country’s top Olympic distance runners, Erika Burgos and Bea Quiambao, gird for a spirited battle in women’s division of the 5150 CamSur on February 11......»»
Students actively campaign against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children
With the Philippines ranking as the number one hotspot of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) and child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM), students in Davao are speaking up and actively campaigning for digital protection and internet safety. “My only hope for digital technology in the future is for it to be […].....»»
Scorching schools: How heat worsens conditions of poor students in PH
[This is the second and last part of a special report on how extreme heat in 2023 impacted the education sector in the Philippines. Click here for the first part.] CEBU CITY, Philippines – The same analysis by Cebu Daily News Digital (CDN Digital) showed that even private schools, which usually have better facilities and.....»»
Minister attending Australian data, digital meeting
Minister for Digitising Government Judith Collins is in Sydney to attend the first Data and Digital Ministers' Meeting of 2024. "This is a great opportunity to connect with our Australian counterparts and identify how we can work together on digital transformation," Ms Collins says. "Both our nations are looking into how advancements like AI and digital iden.....»»
Balik-Tanaw | Remain faithful in Jesus
I have been away from everything familiar to me for the last seven weeks living in Antigua, Guatemala. I am learning Spanish at a language school and living with a Guatemalan family. Like a child, I am trying to learn the basics of this language. It is humbling to be told so many times that I am not getting it right and that I have to exert more effort. Walking the streets of this old Guatemalan city was a joy in the beginning but after some time reality sinks in that I am far from home. Familiar it may be after so many weeks, there is that lonely thought that I am alone and away from home. The post Balik-Tanaw | Remain faithful in Jesus appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Bagdagulan is the newest love language Pananabunot ni Vice kay Anne inalmahan ng mga fan
Inalmahan ng ilang fan ang ginawang ‘pamimisikal’ ni Vice Ganda kay Anne Curtis sa show nila. Hirit nila, irespeto ang pagka-babae ni Anne, at may mga bata rin daw na nanonood sa kanila. Heto ang sagot ni Vice… The post Bagdagulan is the newest love language Pananabunot ni Vice kay Anne inalmahan ng mga fan first appeared on Abante......»»
Writing in SOX Hiligaynon language: weaving narratives rooted in the province of South Cotabato
(MindaNews / 04 Feb) — Alvin Q. Larida’s academic background in Physics did not deter him from pursuing his love for writing. Captivated by the allure of the Hiligaynon language, Larida, even without formal training in writing or connections with the writing community, Larida pursued his literary craft, weaving narratives rooted in the province of South […].....»»
Millennials , Gen Zs new love language: 3 out of 5 are willing to pay the price for it
Millennials and Gen Zs, particularly those in the Asia Pacific region including the Philippines, have found a new love language — shared travel experiences......»»
Sign language interpreter signs for deaf fans at Coldplay s Manila concert
Coldplay's recent "Music of the Spheres" concerts were nights to behold, and a few deaf fans of the band were able to enjoy the moment further because of a Filipino sign language interpreter......»»
Quezon City Public Library resumes free Japanese language classes
The Quezon City Public Library (QCPL) has relaunched its offering of free online basic Japanese language classes for 2024......»»
Anthropic Chatbot’s ‘Meta-Awareness’ Sparks Debate Over AI Capabilities
Anthropic’s newly launched language model Claude 3 Opus has ignited discussions within the artificial intelligence (AI) community as it showed some semblance of having “awareness” during internal testing by the Anthropic engineers. This comes as during internal testing of the large language model (LLM), it appeared to exhibit a level of self-awareness that left researchers […].....»»
A celebration of language, culture, and creativity
A celebration of language, culture, and creativity.....»»
4th batch of language, caregiving scholars arrive in Japan
4th batch of language, caregiving scholars arrive in Japan.....»»
Nikon acquires Red Digital Cinema, enters professional video market
Nikon Acquires Red Digital Cinema to Enter Professional Digital Cinema Camera Market In a strategic move to expand into the professional digital cinema camera market,.....»»
BusinessWorld forum to uncover next drivers of Philippines growth
This year’s BusinessWorld Economic Forum, an award-winning premier business event from the Philippines’ leading business newspaper and multimedia content provider, will be held at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig on May 22......»»
PUP students protest privatization
Students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines said that they are not fully against the National Polytechnic University Bill but only against certain provisions that put the University in the pit of privatization and commercialization. The post PUP students protest privatization appeared first on Bulatlat......»»