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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

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

The wolf is back in the building: Big Bad Wolf rocks Cebu with crazy deals!

The wolf is back in the building: Big Bad Wolf rocks Cebu with crazy deals!.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Sikat na aktres ‘on the rocks’ na ang relasyon sa dyowang foreigner

MUKHANG hindi pa naaamoy ng netizens na on the rocks ang relasyon ng kilalang aktres sa boyfriend niyang malayo sa kanya. Tsika ng aming source, “Busy kasi sila pareho, so, they decided muna na mag slow down sa kanilang relasyon kasi nga may kanya-kanya silang career. “Hindi masabi ni girl kung sila pa kasi nga.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Church without Sin: A weaker Catholic Church faces a second Marcos

A Catholic Church that lost much credibility in the 2022 elections is gearing up for battle under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the dictator it helped depose 38 years ago.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

34 injured as church floor collapses in Philippines

MANILA, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Thirty-four people were injured after the second floor of a packed Roman Catholic Church in Bulacan province, north of Manila, collapsed on Wednesday, a disaster-response official said. Gina Ayson, head of the San Jose del Monte City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, said the accident occurred in the morning as Catholics packed the church to celebrate Ash Wednesday. Ay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

34 injured as church floor collapses in Philippines

MANILA, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Thirty-four people were injured after the second floor of a packed Roman Catholic Church in Bulacan province, north of Manila, collapsed on Wednesday, a disaster-response official said. Gina Ayson, head of the San Jose del Monte City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, said the accident occurred in the morning as Catholics packed the church to celebrate Ash Wednesday. Ay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Church wedding nina Luis at Jessy tuloy na; Baby Peanut ‘little bride’

CONFIRMED! Tuloy na tuloy na ang pinakahihintay na church wedding ng mag-asawang Jessy Mendiola at Luis Manzano. Kung tama nga ang nakarating sa aming balita, magaganap daw ang kasal nina Luis at Jessy sa simbahan ngayong darating na February 15. Sa isang panayam, sinabi ni Jessy na mangyayari ang church wedding nila ng kanyang mister.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Blinken Arrives in South Korea to Attend Democracy Summit

Seoul, South Korea - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.Blinken landed Sunday afternoon ahead of the third Summit for Democracy on Monday, an initiative of U.S. President Joe Biden, which Seoul is hosting this week.Before arriving in Se.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Chiba Jets outlasts Seoul SK Knights, lord EASL Final Four 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Japan B. League’s Chiba Jets reigned supreme in the recently concluded East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four after narrowly defeating the Seoul SK Knights, 72-69, in the championship match held Sunday night, March 10, at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City.  The Jets pocketed a whopping $1 million for topping.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Chiba Jets edge Seoul SK Knights in thriller to rule EASL

Japan B. League’s Chiba Jets stamped their class as the region’s best, capping a perfect campaign with an exciting 72-69 finale win over Seoul SK Knights of the Korean Basketball League to rule the East Asia Super League (EASL) Sunday at the jam-packed Hoops Dome here......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Chiba repels Jeremy Lin-less New Taipei, forges EASL finals vs Seoul SK

Undefeated Chiba Jets took flight in the clutch to hold off the New Taipei Kings, 92-84, and arrange a championship showdown with Seoul SK Knights in the East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four Friday at the Hoops Dome here......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Seoul SK reaches EASL final

Vengeful Seoul SK finally solved the puzzle of title holder Anyang led by Filipino import Rhenz Abando, scoring a convincing 94-79 win in the East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four yesterday at the Hoops Dome here......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Valorant Champions heads to Seoul to kick off year

The 2024 Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) began over the weekend with the Kickoff Tournament across different international leagues, with the announcement that the culminating tournament in VCT, Valorant Champions, will be taking place in Seoul, South Korea in August......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Seoul police chief indicted over Halloween crush

Seoul police chief Kim Kwang-ho is the highest-ranking police official charged in connection with the crowd crush.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Seoul passes new law for aspiring K-pop idols

The Seoul Metropolitan Council has approved a new law that serves to better protect individuals in the South Korean capital looking to pursue a career in music, acknowledging the pressure involved in becoming a Korean idol......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Ruined centuries-old town re-emerges as Philippines dam dries up during heatwave - Philippines

After a long spell of intense heat and little rain, water levels have fallen to reveal parts of a sunken church, tombstones and foundations at Pantabangan Ruins of a centuries-old town have emerged at a dam parched by drought in the northern Philippines. After a prolonged spell of intense heat and little rain, water levels in the dam have fallen to reveal parts of a sunken church, tombstones and the foundations of structu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law

"At the outset, I must put on record that I am a development worker. I am not hiding in the mountains of the Sierra Madre and I was not, in any way, involved in the alleged encounter between the alleged members of the NPA and the complainants," her counter affidavit read. The post Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Fire destroys Isabela’s 400-year-old church

The St. Ferdinand parish church in this city, a 400-year-old cathedral, was destroyed in a fire on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Poro parish church urges gov’t: Don’t chop down our trees

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A parish church in Poro, Camotes Island in northern Cebu wants to save dozens of decades-old trees that stand in the way of road widening projects there. The Sto. Niño de Poro Parish launched an online petition to convince the government to reconsider their decision to cut down over 500 trees.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024