Davao Region Infrastructure and Urban Planning [Archive] - Page 4

tj_brewed

March 21st, 2008, 03:14 AM

I swear to you LRT will not materialize in Davao. It should have first a heavy railways system. Every city in the world has heavy railways system. Although it is already on the planning stage, we have a high probability that Mindanao Railways will come first. This is economical and very much viable.

May investor na ba for Mindanao Railway Project? what company would that be? kc ang Davao City LRT meron na. :okay:

Anyway, instead of wishing us luck, some people just have the nerves to openly bash a project or wish for it not to materialize. An impressive display of crab mentality.

I guess, people from the north would not be happy of this news and would really insist to have Mindanao Railway project first. After all, if the previous plan would be followed, the CDO-Iligan corridor would benefit first considering that Davao is in the nth phase.

However, with the changes in leadership now, would the plan also change considering that the leader pushing for this project now is from Davao City, Cong Nograles? And if the plan would change (making Davao, instead of their corridor, as the hub of the Mindanao Railway project), maybe other people would change their tune too and would claim "I swear Mindanao Railway will not materialize as well". :okay:

But anyway, wait and see na lang muna tayo now.....whichever would come first, that would still make Mindanao as the winner :okay:

henji

March 21st, 2008, 09:59 AM

May investor na ba for Mindanao Railway Project? what company would that be? kc ang Davao City LRT meron na. :okay:

Anyway, instead of wishing us luck, some people just have the nerves to openly bash a project or wish for it not to materialize. An impressive display of crab mentality.

I guess, people from the north would not be happy of this news and would really insist to have Mindanao Railway project first. After all, if the previous plan would be followed, the CDO-Iligan corridor would benefit first considering that Davao is in the nth phase.

However, with the changes in leadership now, would the plan also change considering that the leader pushing for this project now is from Davao City, Cong Nograles? And if the plan would change (making Davao, instead of their corridor, as the hub of the Mindanao Railway project), maybe other people would change their tune too and would claim "I swear Mindanao Railway will not materialize as well". :okay:

But anyway, wait and see na lang muna tayo now.....whichever would come first, that would still make Mindanao as the winner :okay:

for me, I think the NorMin somewhat deserves the first and the hub of the Mindanao Railway Project, since "they" have heavy industries (metal, pineapple canning, ship building etc.etc) and lets accept it they are adjacent to the cheap power source. BUT BUT the time it will be benchmarked and adopted by Davao it will be more efficient and cheaper to operate.

As for the Davao LRT.. i can't wait to hear updates about it. For now it let us consider ourselves very lucky since this is being considered by our Local Govt. Wait lang jud ta ani.

(Note: They will be first if they get an investor:devil:hahahah) do you like crab mentality..

oradude23

March 21st, 2008, 10:28 PM

^^ You can't see PNR railways running in Edsa. Usually a heavy railways runs at grade.

I swear to you LRT will not materialize in Davao. It should have first a heavy railways system. Every city in the world has heavy railways system. Although it is already on the planning stage, we have a high probability that Mindanao Railways will come first. This is economical and very much viable.

Your argument does not make sense. Cities all over the world don't need to have heavy rail before they can get light rail. One has nothing to do whatsoever with the other. Actually, what you will see all over the world are more cities getting light rail first because it is a cheaper alternative compared to heavy rail. That is to say, light rail is cheaper, more economical to build, and really quite viable compared with heavy rail.

I do hope in the future that an LRT system will be built in Davao. Only time, money and resources will tell, I guess.:)

KulasKusgan

March 21st, 2008, 11:43 PM

henji

March 26th, 2008, 04:54 PM

Davao LRT will be our best. Lets hope our dear councilors will consider and study this proposal by the Marubeni.

I know we are optismistic about this because we have reached to this level of urbanity.

Naa muy new pics sa u/c nga Bankerohan Bridge? as i pass by they have erected 3 piers for the bridge. I cant also wait for this project to be finished. it will ease our morning rush hour traffic.

junax

March 26th, 2008, 05:38 PM

^^ add to that, the finalization of our world class traffic signalization project once the bridge re-open.

for me, these are the rocket projects of davao...
gov't:
1. ulas flyover
2. matina-pangi flyover
3. Davao City LRT
4. Davao Region Railway
5. sports complex
6. samal-davao bridge

private:
1. ayala mall of davao, condos and it park
2. one oasis condos
3. dmci condos bolton
4. robinsons place davao
5. royal mandaya hotel ecoland
6. samal yacht club (ocean view)
7. sm bajada
8. marriot hotel
9. central park hotel
10. marco polo expansion

kung sakaling matapos lahat ng projects na yan, 2008-2015, cross my fingers... miles away na ang davao.

Peng Hok

March 27th, 2008, 02:43 AM

^^
miles away from? :lol:

henji

March 27th, 2008, 07:06 AM

junax

March 27th, 2008, 12:53 PM

naa nay marriot? kinsa ilang kasabot dire sa Davao.... ayus kau ni marriot... :banana:naa na ning rendering? or location here in Davao? :banana:

rumor lang yan, :) pero kasali yan sa rockets project ko hehehe. sorry hindi ko nalinaw, here i'll put some status:

gov't:
1. ulas flyover - in the news (pipeline DPWH)
2. matina-pangi flyover - in the news (pipeline DPWH)
3. Davao City LRT - in the news (pipeline - marubeni corp)
4. Davao Region Railway - in the news (pipeline - RDC)
5. sports complex - in the news (pipeline - DIDP)
6. samal-davao bridge - in the news (pipeline - RDC)

private:
1. ayala mall of davao, condos and it park - in the news (starts in june)
2. one oasis condos - in the news (starts in april)
3. dmci condos bolton - in the news (starts this year)
4. robinsons place davao - in the news (starts this year)
5. royal mandaya hotel ecoland - in the news (starts in july)
6. samal yacht club (ocean view) - Under Construction
7. sm bajada - rumor
8. marriot hotel -rumor
9. central park hotel - Under Construction
10. marco polo expansion - Under Construction

there you go, antayin na lang natin ang rumors magiging news in tv and prints.

henji

March 27th, 2008, 01:54 PM

Re: marriot: aw abi nako ang naa nay location.. kay ok man gud nga naa pa tay chain of hotels. kay some of the foreigners go for luxury chain hotels (like marco polo). hehehe anyways lets hope again that the Marriot hotel pushes through.

Re: marco polo: dili lagi maklaro nga under construction ang marco polo asa sila dapit naga-expand sa may parking lot nila?

naa nay latest pic sa Central Park Hotel?

dinabaw

March 27th, 2008, 02:34 PM

henji

March 27th, 2008, 03:38 PM

yung poolside ng MP nag eexpand wala pa yung "convention center"

anyway asa ng road sa imong avatar?

okies, this road is a highway leading to Nabunturan, Compostela Valley.

tj_brewed

March 27th, 2008, 05:59 PM

:bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: I have bad news!!! arrrrrrrrrrgh! But I'll still keep my fingers crossed though...I hope their mind would change and they would decide to push through...

xzibit31

March 28th, 2008, 01:11 AM

what is the bad news..spill it out....

henji

March 28th, 2008, 05:35 AM

:bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: I have bad news!!! arrrrrrrrrrgh! But I'll still keep my fingers crossed though...I hope their mind would change and they would decide to push through...

bad news.... anu yun... pls.

tj_brewed

March 28th, 2008, 05:33 PM

Technically, it aint a bad news yet till all of "them" would have the same unified sentiment towards it:D So, let's wait and see na lang po...

davaoeagle

March 28th, 2008, 06:40 PM

^^

Hey Teej, can you PM me on that issue please...

bongskie09

March 29th, 2008, 01:12 AM

^^

Hey Teej, can you PM me on that issue please...

Me too bro teej pleeeaasssse :)

By the way, any insider news regarding Sitel's upcoming opening in Davao? Hey, I hope the bad news isn't regarding Sitel ok?!

tj_brewed

March 29th, 2008, 03:55 AM

Me too bro teej pleeeaasssse :)

By the way, any insider news regarding Sitel's upcoming opening in Davao? Hey, I hope the bad news isn't regarding Sitel ok?!

Ah no no no...it's not about Sitel.....

henji

March 29th, 2008, 05:50 AM

Ah no no no...it's not about Sitel.....

Robinsons? Ayala?

tj_brewed

March 29th, 2008, 05:52 AM

^^ Oh no no no....those are confirmed projects already. :okay:

davaoeagle

March 29th, 2008, 06:09 AM

PIA Press Release
2008/03/29
Generoso Bridge total performance hits 61% - DPWH
by Rose B Palacio

Davao City (29 March) -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) XI Director Jerome dela Rosa bared that total accomplishment of the ongoing reconstruction of the Generoso bridge in Bankerohan to date is 61 percent and a positive slippage of about 45 percent.

With the on going trend of construction, the Contractor might finish the bridge a month or two, before the deadline of completion on August 14 this year, he said.

Director dela Rosa made this announcement during yesterday's blessing and turn-over rites of the Bridge Inspection Vehicle (BIV) donated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency led by Mr. Kenzo Iwakami deputy resident representative of JICA held at DPWH compound, Davao City.

The turnover ceremony was spearheaded by DPWH Assistant Secretary Raul C. Asis together with Dr. Judy F. Sese, Assistant Director, BRS & Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) manager; Director Virgilio Arpafo, Bureau of Equipment, DPWH; Mr. Hideo Nagao, JICA TCP Bridge Expert.

In an interview with the Philippine Information Agency, Sonshine Radio International Television Network and Richie Nalagon of GMA, ASEC Asis said that Davao region is very lucky for being chosen as a recipient of this brand new Bridge Inspection Vehicle from JICA.

The new BIV, costing about Php21.96-million is one of the construction facilities to be used in the ongoing three-year training package and the ongoing Generoso bridge construction.

ASEC Asis said that the remote capability of BIV would enable inspectors to easily reach and inspect underneath portions of the bridge safely.

The brand new BIV arrived in Davao City early this month from the manufacturer, Barin Corporation in Italy that handles the three-day ongoing training for the correct operation of the highly sophisticated inspection vehicle. The rigid training for DPWH field engineers will end today March 29 at the DPWH training hall. Participants also include field engineers from Region 7 and from the Bureau of Equipment.

Described as having the simplest and most practical operating system, the new BIV is making a great headway in the quality maintenance management and monitoring of tall and long span bridges particularly in Region eleven, being one of the three pilot areas of TCP-JICA in the country.

Construction of bridges and infrastructure facilities was committed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in her 2006 State of the Nation Address to serve the Filipino people. (PIA) [top]

henji

March 29th, 2008, 06:52 AM

[QUOTE=davaoeagle;19316589]PIA Press Release
2008/03/29
Generoso Bridge total performance hits 61% - DPWH
by Rose B Palacio

The new BIV, costing about Php21.96-million is one of the construction facilities to be used in the ongoing three-year training package and the ongoing Generoso bridge construction.

IndioBravo

March 29th, 2008, 01:43 PM

Davao delights Singapore
CITY SENSE By Paulo Alcazaren
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Tourism is finally making headway for the Philippines. Secretary Ace Durano and the Department of Tourism are making huge inroads in promoting and getting visitors to come and enjoy our 7,107 islands (a few hundred more at low tide).

The emergence of low-cost fares Asia-wide has made travel intra-ASEAN and to the rest of Asia affordable and accessible. A few weeks ago I took an invitation to travel with the Philippine delegation to Singapore to promote an emerging key destination — Davao.

The Regional Development Council of Mindanao, through its Ecotourism Industry Cluster Program led by the DOT, has spearheaded a “Gateway Davao Goes Singapore” project. This initiative is set to establish Davao as the portal to the entire Mindanao region.

Singapore has already established itself as a gateway for the world to come to Asia. Everyone knows that Changi Airport is unsurpassed in its attractiveness and capacity to bring travelers to this corner of the globe from Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. The opportunity to attract general tourists and the growing Singapore inbound market to the Philippines and Davao in particular came with this year’s edition of the NATAS (National Association of Travel Agents Singapore) Expo that was held from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2.

I gladly took the invitation to cover the Philippine delegation’s foray to the island nation. A visit to Singapore is always like a homecoming for me since I lived there for 12 years. But each time I go back the landscape seems more and more unfamiliar. The building boom has taken over the island again (I was there in the last boom cycle of the early ’90s). The construction crane is once again the “national bird” of the country as hundreds of towers and building complexes are springing up from the island’s largely reclaimed new territories.

The buzz when we arrived was the preparations for Singapore’s first F1 race. It will be on a city circuit like Macau’s but with the added excitement of being the world’s first nighttime race. Fantastic! Also making news was Singapore’s winning of the right to stage the 2010 Youth Olympics.

They may have F1 and the Youth Olympics but the Philippines — and Davao, in particular — has the world’s best tuna, durian, ube, mangosteen, cultural dances and effusive hospitality. These were showcased in a series of events held at Singapore’s commercial nexus of the Marina area and at the Expo itself.

The city events were held at 7107 Flavours restaurant at Marian Square, a prime shopping and restaurant district of the city. 7107 Restaurant is the only fine-dining Filipino restaurant in the city. Sure, there are little carinderia-like eateries in places like Lucky Plaza, but these cater more to Pinoy expats and OFWs. Since its opening last year, 7107 has made waves in the Singapore culinary scene with rave reviews in local broadsheets and magazines. Elaine The, a Malaysian with business interests in both Singapore and Malaysia, is the creative genius behind 7107, one of a chain of themed restaurants in Singapore that are on the city’s must-try list of foodie treats.

The key event was held the second evening there and this was the Food Festival opening featuring Davao’s culinary delights, cultural dances from the Hinugyaw Dance Troup and a fashion show from Renee Salud.

Good friends and Singapore celebrities Rico Hizon and Pamela Wildheart (a fellow crazy Cebuana) hosted the event, to which Singapore media people were invited plus a slew of expats and Pinoy professionals based in Singapore. The food, fashion and festive dancing were a hit. The event was graced by the honorable Philippine Ambassador to Singapore, Belen F. Anota, together with the head of the Philippine delegation, Undersecretary Oscar P. Palabyab, head of the DOT’s Tourism Services and Regional Offices.

Others in the delegation were Mayor Fernando Q. Miguel, Koronadal City; director Sonia Garcia, DOT Region 11; Rica Bueno, head of Team Asia Pacific, DOT; director Sohura Dimaampao, DOT Region 12; Renee Salud; Tourism Attaché for Singapore Gerosel Siquian; Christina Ramos of the Food Processors Association of Davao and the chef from Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Ed Chavez (who traveled from Davao with several tons of fresh tuna for the events).

There were several lunches and dinners at 7107 before the big opening at the NATAS Expo. Our ambassador Anota and Usec Palabyab were special guests at the opening. The host’s lion dance was wonderful, but our Davao cultural dancers stole the show. The Philippine booth was also a hit and well located near the Expo’s entrance. Vistorship at the Expo was high as the event is on its 22nd year of successful staging. Finally, news that Cebu Pacific was going to launch direct flights between the Lion City and Davao was met with much interest from the local travel agencies.

Davao and Singapore will soon be directly linked. One hopes that we will soon get a lion’s share of tourism revenue that is currently growing by leaps and bounds in this Asian market. There is nothing like good promotions to bring the world to our door. Now we have to deliver the goods! Judging by what I’ve seen in Davao itself recently (I was there late last year) we have a good chance of doing just that and proving the Philippines is not just Boracay.

ruralvillage

March 29th, 2008, 06:27 PM

davaoeagle

March 30th, 2008, 06:36 PM

^^

Thanks for the nice words for Davao!..:)

Monday, March 31, 2008
RDC okays P981M irrigation project
By Joy Romares-Sevilla
Sunstar Davao

A TOTAL of P981 million worth of key irrigation systems to be implemented in Davao Region was recently approved by the Regional Development Council (RDC) Southern Mindanao, the highest policy making body of the region.

This was bared by the vice-chair of the RDC in Southern Mindanao and regional director of the National Economic Development Authority (Neda), Nicasio Angelo Agustin.

Agustin said the projects were approved during RDC Southern Mindanao's first regular meeting in Mati City, Davao Oriental on Friday.

The key irrigation systems will be implemented in all Davao Region provinces in 2008 to 2010 to support the agribusiness thrust of Mindanao Super Region.

"These irrigation systems will be implemented by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). These projects will cover roughly 15,000 hectares agricultural lands in Davao Region," Agustin told Sun.Star Davao.

He added that the irrigation systems are also expected to help increase crop production, particularly for rice and corn.

"These projects would benefit almost 22,000 farmers," Agustin said.

Agustin also informed that all the Provincial Development Councils of the region have favorably endorsed these projects.

During RDC Southern Mindanao's first regular meeting, Davao Oriental Congresswoman Thelma Almario graced the convergence and shared important information on the congressional process related to public investment for project proposal, including these irrigation projects.

Also present during the meeting were RDC Southern Mindanao members Governor Douglas Cagas of Davao del Sur, Governor Arthur Uy of Compostela Valley, Mayor Rey T. Uy of Tagum City, Governor Corazon Malanyaon, and Mayor Mitchell N. Rabat of Mati City. (With PR)

davaoeagle

March 30th, 2008, 06:38 PM

Monday, March 31, 2008
Council bids P1B allocation for road project
Sunstar Davao

THE Regional Development Council (RDC) in Southern Mindanao has requested President Gloria-Macapagal-Arroyo to allocate P1 billion for the opening of the Padada-Kiblawan-Columbio Road.

The project was endorsed Friday by RDC Southern Mindanao to the President for immediate opening and improvement of the road.

RDC Southern Mindanao vice-chair Nicasio Angelo Agustin, also the regional director of the National Economic Development Authority (Neda) in Southern Mindanao, said that the project could provide a new link between Regions 11 and 12.

"The proposed road project will connect the municipalities of Padada and Kiblawan of Davao del Sur to Columbio town of Sultan Kudarat," he said.

He added that the road would significantly shorten the travel distance from Davao del Sur to its neighboring provinces of Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato in Central Mindanao and Maguindanao in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm).

Currently, one has to take either the road passing through Makilala or General Santos City to reach these provinces.

Aside from shortening travel distances from Davao del Sur to its neighboring provinces, Agustin said the proposed road will also traverse vast agricultural lands and would provide support the thrust of agri-business development in Mindanao. (JGRS with PR)

dinabaw

April 12th, 2008, 07:47 AM

RDC endorses P15.6-B projects

For implementation by nat’l gov’t in 2009 in Davao Region

Sarah Jane Hilomen

DAVAO CITY -- The five sectoral committees of the Region XI Development Council (RDC), the highest policymaking body in the Davao Region, has endorsed develoment projects costing P15.6-billion projects for implementation in the region in 2009.

The bulk of proposed public investments for 2009 will be for nationally funded road projects (P4.5 billion), power supply development (P3 billion), ports development (P1.4 billion), and hospital services and medical laboratory improvement (P1.4 billion).

RDC XI Vice Chairman and NEDA XI Regional Director Nicasio Angelo J. Agustin reported that the endorsed projects, which will comprise the Davao Region’s annual investment plan (AIP) for 2009, had been proposed by national government agencies (NGAs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), and government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) in the region for funding by the national government and with official development assistance.

Agustin also said that the AIP for 2009 will form part of the updated regional development investment program for 2008-2010, which embodies all public investments that are expected to help the region achieve its goals and objectives set in its updated regional development plan for the same period.

The recommended projects are aimed at supporting the region’s push for economic growth and thrust of the Super Region strategy for an Agribusiness Mindanao.

These projects are expected to increase job opportunities, improve physical planning and sustainable management of the environment, improve infrastructure and logistics support, enforce social development and directly reducing poverty, and promote good governance.

By sector, the proposed projects are broken down as follows:

Infrastructure (P10.6 billion), social services (P3.7 billion), economic development (P828 million), and governance (P4.25 million).

The Department of Public Works and Highways proposed the largest project allocation at P5.6 billion.

The other agencies with project proposals are the Transmission Corp. (P3 billion), Philippine Ports Authority (P1.4 billion), Department of Health (P1.4 billion), and Department of Education (P1.3 billion).

Davao City is expected to get P4.2 billion, followed by Davao del Norte with P2.1 billion.

Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental will receive an almost even share of almost P2 billion and P1.8 billion, respectively. Compostela Valley will be allocated almost P1 billion.

Agustin said that these proposed projects will also serve as a basis of the preparation of the budget proposals of NGAs, SUCCs, and GOCCs for 2009.

http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20080412121708.html

henji

April 12th, 2008, 11:41 AM

Hope it includes the Flyover in Talomo. nice one for Davao

bustero

April 15th, 2008, 09:59 AM

Ay Dabaw, where are we, we should be tackling a project like this already while we still have lots of land.

Bus transit system to be tackled

By Doris C. Bongcac
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 12:11pm (Mla time) 02/07/2008

Representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are arriving in Cebu today to meet with City officials and discuss the possibility of establishing a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system here.

But Mayor Tomas Osmeña said that the visit does not promise anything yet.

He could only hope that the ADB representatives would decide to help the city government fund the conduct of a feasibility study and prepare the engineering plans for the BRT which Osmeña wanted established along the northern corridor.

Mayor Osmeña has long dreamed of having a BRT system here, which he will pattern from the BRT system model in Curitiva in Brazil.

Under the BRT system, the Cebu City government will allow buses to ply major city roads like Governor Cuenco Avenue as an alternative mode of transportation.

The BRT system is considered one solution to ease traffic congestion in the city.

City Planning and Development Officer Nigel Paul Villarete said that the city government may test the operation of a BRT in two major routes: along the Banilad-Talamban Road and in the vicinity of the Central Business District.

Another possibility is to have a BRT as a means of transportation around the 300-hectare South Road Properties.

Villarete said that “we have to conduct a feasibility study first before we can solicit help for funding (for the establishment of the BRT system here).”

Villarete said that the city only has a vehicle alighting survey along the Banilad Road.

Mayor Osmeña, Villarete, Councilor Sylvan Jakosalem and City Traffic Operations and Management (Citom) executive director Arnel Tancinco were in Manila on Monday and Tuesday to attend a seminar by ADB and World Bank.

The possibility of establishing BRTs in third world countries like the Philippines was discussed during the two-day seminar.

Osmeña said there is a possibility that ADB will help the city come up with a feasibility study and engineering details of the BRT that he wanted established along the seven kilometer stretch of the Governor Cuenco Avenue that traverses barangay Banilad and Talamban.

He said that funding for the establishment of a BRT, system may also come from the World Bank or any private sector partner.

Osmeña said that operating a BRT which may be done within the next two years, would require at least P100 million, which already includes the purchases of buses and other needed equipment.

Despite the city's plan to operate a BRT, Jakosalem said he will make sure that the PUJs will not be taken from city roads.

Osmeña said that he would also try to minimize dislocation of PUJs.

But BRTs will also be given priority along the four-lane Governor Cuenco Avenue a means of transportation as compared with private car

henji

April 16th, 2008, 12:31 AM

i hope we have it here. but our LGU esp. the mayor consider LRT.

BTW: whats the diff about BRT and LRT?

diz

April 16th, 2008, 08:10 AM

BRT = bus rapid transit. so it's a bus.
LRT = light rail transit. so it's a train.

BTW, why is that most recent news article on this thread? Shouldn't it be posted in Cebu?

davaoeagle

April 16th, 2008, 08:36 AM

^

Just read the comment on top...

neyoneyo80

April 16th, 2008, 03:48 PM

imo lang ha... Davao needs an LRT and not a BUROT este BRT.... :lol: :cheers: the brt thing won't solve the traffic and pollution problem, nor will it educate people to be class and sosyal .... imo lang po.... it's LRT or Nothing daw po according to my uncle :cheers:

bustero

April 16th, 2008, 04:49 PM

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Just make sure it's an informed one . :)

The critical thing is to institute plans and execute mass transit within the short term, in fact as soon as possible. Davao is sprawling and most people do not understand the growth and fiscal repercussions this has in the long run. So we can wait 10 to 20 years to maybe be able to afford the 500M to 1B $ needed to put up a rail based mass transit line or work on the problem now for a fraction of the price with alternate technology.

Regardless of technology that plan should be put in place now.

neyoneyo80

April 16th, 2008, 10:01 PM

^^ :wave: kamusta po sir :)

i've seen those brt types of mass transport in europe and the usa... yes, such system works there but i cannot imagine that that will work in any major city in the philippines. i'm quite pessimistic po sir about that brt considering the "recklessness" of filipino drivers, our chaotic traffic system, and the undisciplined pedestrians themselves. the R stands for Rapid and if you have those three aforementioned conditions in our reality concoction, we might as well change that to an S (slow) :lol:

imo, the most economical way is actually not having both a brt or an lrt. why? because they won't solve the traffic problem in our streets at all. for as long as the jeepneys, multicabs, tricycles, trisikads are clogging our main roads, there is no way we could have a fast and convenient transportation system. we all know that we can't phase them out for some socio-economic reasons. now, this brings us to the issue that for as long as the govt cant solve the very roots of our socio-economic problem, we won't be able to cherish the advantages of having the so called "rapid transport" system...so bakit pa mag-iinvest sa brt, even if it will only cost a couple of million pesos ... imo lang po.. :cheers:

dinabaw

April 17th, 2008, 03:37 AM

i think its ok to have a BRT ..but we need buses that are less dependent on fossil fuel an LPG or battery oprerated buses and routes should not enter the downtown area .

henji

April 17th, 2008, 06:57 AM

i think its ok to have a BRT ..but we need buses that are less dependent on fossil fuel an LPG or battery oprerated buses and routes should not enter the downtown area .

IMO minimized na man ang buses plying the downtown area. Calinan na lang man ata ang di-shuttle bus dire sa Davao, others died down.

bustero

April 17th, 2008, 08:19 AM

hello neyney!
The conditions you describe are actually what not to do in a BRT! In the best case of BRT's that actually work as opposed to those that just use the label, one of the key aspects is that the system runs on a dedicated lane similar to rail except that it uses roads. Other vehicles are not supposed to be on this lane, so problems with reckless drivers, jeepneys, or taxi's etc should not be an issue. If you do not include a dedicated lane then all you really have is a bus line and not much more.

Boys,
The choice of fuel is one thing, i think something more advanced really should be in place to get all the benefits. At the very least LPG.
But if the line does not pass downtown, then you will have a hollowing effect in the long run as easier access and development will be done along the way. It's already happening now as you see higher density developments outside of the traditional downtown. In the long run Claveria and San Pedro may be as dead as Escolta is now when as it was much busier before.
The way to properly look at this is to examine it not from the point of view of traffic which is a middle class issue since only the middle and upper classes have cars but from a whole systemic transport issue as in how do i get the most people from one place to the other in the shortest and cheapest amount of time regardless of technology (cars, buses, rail, etc). Whether Davao chooses a BRT or light rail as it's form of mass transit it has to pass through downtown for the complete benefits to be felt, there may be routing studies so that there is least amount of disturbance impact but in the end they need to be able to access key points like Davao Doc or Cathedral/city hall or JS G from a 10 minute walk point of view!

Il Tenore

April 17th, 2008, 01:01 PM

siguro, related pa to sa urban planning right?

the major roads in Davao City are... low class...

especially in C.M. Recto... I just hate it...

is there any way for the roads to be smooth?

xzibit31

April 17th, 2008, 03:46 PM

siguro, related pa to sa urban planning right?

the major roads in Davao City are... low class...

especially in C.M. Recto... I just hate it...

is there any way for the roads to be smooth?

yeah...re-pave it or overlay it with fresh asphalt.....

WawaY[625]

April 17th, 2008, 05:05 PM

pinaka ayaw ko is this stretch ng san pedro street from cor legazpi to quirino avenue

Il Tenore

April 18th, 2008, 03:31 AM

yeah...re-pave it or overlay it with fresh asphalt.....
it would be good....

nah! If I have lots and lots of money, I'll not think twice to do it...

@waway....somewhat..agree..

bustero

April 18th, 2008, 05:58 AM

Actually not all the main roads are that bad (of course may mga notorious section like from dumoy to sta cruz where the road broke in parts and is not even 10 years old!).

I'm not sure if the Planning Dept has done some studies (I never heard of what happened kasi to the council authorized feasibility on mass transport), but in general we know where the people are coming from naman. From Toril and Mintal going North, From Panacan to South, Buhangin going east etc. Basically the key urban areas to go to would be demarcated by SM and NCC in the south, all the way down to Regional or maybe Damosa. I think Davao can actually use two mass transit lines that will define it in the long run, A North From Sasa or Panacan down Laurel through to Bankerohan then Matina up again all the way to Toril, there could easily be a spur line separating to go through Agdao all the way to Eco Land then meeting up again in the highway to the south.
The second line run from the Airport through diversion beyond before passing through the River Area to get to Downtown.
You could actually get a circulator line to around the key areas just in Downtown, From Bankerohan, through San Pedro, through Claveria to China town then Agdao then back through victoria through Claudio and back. Shorter line but no other public vehicles will be allowed to pass there they must change as specific stations. This way a true hub and feeder system could develop rather than what is happening right now where all the buses and jeeps all meet up downtown and go around bankerohan, san pedro area!

dinabaw

April 18th, 2008, 06:13 AM

mostly naman roads in the outskirts or highways going to south & north is relatively good (BUDA ,DC to Digos , DC to Tagum) but the downtown is where the bad roads are .

if want to have a brt IMO we really need to declogged the busy areas ,the problem is not really the buses but the jeepneys. the best way is a NO bus zone in downtown area , only 1 or 2 jeepney routes in downtown , and all are individual routes which mean if yours going to Maa you should take a ride in Sandawa , in the north if your going to Sasa Gaisano Bajada or maybe Quirino Ave.

dinabaw

April 18th, 2008, 06:22 AM

-dp-

barrera_marquez

April 28th, 2008, 11:20 AM

Guys, I am from Luzon threads but I am here because I have a question:

I saw something in Wikipedia and I am amazed of this:

Davao-Cagayan de Oro Expressway

Is this true and are there already plans for it?

bustero

April 28th, 2008, 12:04 PM

There's a proper highway that runs in between the two but for now any expressway is just a plan.

neyoneyo80

April 29th, 2008, 11:23 PM

Gov. Generoso Bridge 1 (u/c)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2442476106_e6145198f8.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/2442476108_e4bc2b14a6.jpg?v=0

henji

April 30th, 2008, 12:19 AM

Gov. Generoso Bridge 1 (u/c)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2442476106_e6145198f8.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/2442476108_e4bc2b14a6.jpg?v=0

lapit na 'to.... much taller than gen.bridge2

KulasKusgan

April 30th, 2008, 07:09 AM

^^ i think ilevel lang nila sa generoso II

Gov. Generoso Bridge 1 (u/c)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/2442476108_e4bc2b14a6.jpg?v=0

ew! dirty! look o... basura down under.:lol:

xzibit31

April 30th, 2008, 07:14 AM

^^

this is the fastest bridge construction i have ever witnessed.....:nuts:

KulasKusgan

April 30th, 2008, 07:17 AM

^^ accdg to dpwh, expert daw ang ciriaco when it comes to bridge construction. yan daw ang forte nila.

Il Tenore

April 30th, 2008, 08:20 AM

^^ i think ilevel lang nila sa generoso II

ew! dirty! look o... basura down under.:lol:
basura below sucks! hehe!

I'm sure, this will be finished in August (nasa deadline eh!)

xzibit31

April 30th, 2008, 10:29 AM

^^ accdg to dpwh, expert daw ang ciriaco when it comes to bridge construction. yan daw ang forte nila.

yeah i guess its obvious...hehehehe..:bash:

lets build more bridges.....:lol:

neyoneyo80

May 1st, 2008, 11:15 AM

^^ talking of bridges.....

News re: samal-davao bridge.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lsbmj4-I64

:cheers:

neyoneyo80

May 1st, 2008, 11:18 AM

^^ i think ilevel lang nila sa generoso II

ew! dirty! look o... basura down under.:lol:

biogas sources po yan for future use :lol: :cheers:

xzibit31

May 1st, 2008, 12:15 PM

^^ talking of bridges.....

News re: samal-davao bridge.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lsbmj4-I64

:cheers:

i dont agree with the vice mayor of samal. even with the bridge we can keep the rustic charm of samal. all we need are laws to protect and these laws should be followed to the letter.

why should we support the owners of the barge? imagine its 540 pesos RT....sila ang yumayaman....:ohno:

if the bridge will be build, i would not mind paying a 100 peso toll fee oneway. its cheaper and def safer. my 2 c3nts.

neyoneyo80

May 1st, 2008, 01:31 PM

^^ exactly!!! agree po ako :cheers: ang feeling ko po, the owners of these barges are the ones blocking the bridge project....

xzibit31

May 2nd, 2008, 12:59 AM

^^ exactly!!! agree po ako :cheers: ang feeling ko po, the owners of these barges are the ones blocking the bridge project....

the owners of these barge are very influential people here in davao. very very very influential...if you get my drift....

dinabaw

May 2nd, 2008, 07:57 AM

Friday, May 02, 2008
DPWH urged to speed up road widening projects

THE Davao City Council urges the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to fast-track the road widening projects in the northern and southern parts of the city.

Councilor Nilo Abellera, proponent of the resolution, said he "observed that the traffic flow has really worsened this time in entering and exiting the city."

In one of the councilor's out-of-town trips in Davao del Norte, he said it took him almost an hour to cover the distance from the Davao City proper to Lasang while it only took him 20 minutes from Lasang exit to Tagum City proper. Both have about the same 29 kilometers from the city.

"Obviously, the principal cause of this frustrating traffic congestion is the fact that the vehicle flow and volume have increased unceasingly while some roads in Davao City remained with just two lanes," Abellera said.

"We can be envious of Panabo and Tagum City for they have four-lane roads that can accommodate the demand of heavy traffic flow," he added.

With the influx of industries, factories and malls in the city, Abellera said it is a necessity to widen the existing roads. He said that this must be prioritized by DPWH.

"The less travel time motorists spent, the more time they can utilize for productivity," Abellera said.

He added that convenient and accessible roads are major factors that would encourage farmers to sell their products here and attract more investors to the city. This will help attain a sustainable economy and create more jobs. (GLP)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/05/02/news/dpwh.urged.to.speed.up.road.widening.projects.htm

Peng Hok

May 2nd, 2008, 02:37 PM

^^
We should phase out taxis, jeepneys, and buses and instead allow tricycles, motor-lolas, trisibots, and trisikads to roam our city to deter traffic congestion. :lol:

henji

May 2nd, 2008, 03:15 PM

neyoneyo80

May 2nd, 2008, 09:04 PM

Saturday, May 03, 2008
Davao-Samal bridge project starts soon
By Grace L. Plata

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/05/03/news/davao.samal.bridge.project.starts.soon.html

THE longtime goal of connecting Davao City and the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) through a bridge is finally going to be realized.

"We will immediately start construction after the feasibility study is completed. That would take about three months," Faisal Kasim, Chief Executive Officer of the MCC Capital Projects (MCCCP) Ltd. of UK, the financial institution that will invest on the bridge project, said in a press conference Thursday evening.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

Kasim added that the bridge would cost around 120 million dollars and MCCCP would extend the financial assistance to Igacos in terms of a no-interest loan payable in 30 years. A leeway of 5 years will be given to Igacos from the completion of the project to start paying its loan.

"We carried out the feasibility study at our own cost. What we ask is the chance to develop commercial communities and opportunities in the island itself," Kasim said.

James Dugan, executive vice-president of Private Banking in the United States which is one of MCCCP's partners in the venture, said that aside from the bridge, they are also going to concentrate on two more projects in the island - sewage system and medical care.

"Sewage treatment is a major consideration as the island attracts visitors through its beautiful beaches," Dugan said.

For their commercial pursuits, Kasim said they are eyeing a hotel investment as well as the establishment of a convention center in the island.

"We aim to have these structures blend with the island and not stick out as a sore thumb," Kasim said.

Igacos Administrator Cleto Gales Jr. was also quick to add that even with the influx of development that may be brought about by the bridge construction, they are committed to preserving a big portion of the island.

"We will only have 20 percent of the island as built-up areas or those that can be developed. Eighty percent will remain as it is. We also have established 15 Marine Protected Areas that are off-limits to any kind of development," Gales said.

"If we will not preserve our natural endowments, then we will no longer be deserving of being called the island garden city," Gales added.

Former Igacos Mayor Rogelio Antalan, under whose term the bridge was first proposed, said they are hoping to convince the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) to issue an order to have ships currently passing in front of the island to pass at the back portion.

"We are hoping to construct a bridge with at least a 25 meter-distance from the water level. This will be from Kilometer 10 in Sasa, Davao City to Babak in Igacos," Antalan said.

Antalan added that most ships often pass through the back portion these days, thus they are just lobbying for a formal order.

In consideration of the limited power supply in the island, Dugan, the American investor, said that hydropower generation would also be looked into. This is in anticipation of the wave of migration and investments upon the completion of the bridge.

The main transportation to the island city is now on a ferryboat where fare for a regular-sized four-wheel vehicle is already P270, one-way.

(May 3, 2008 issue)
Write letter to the editor. Click here.

neyoneyo80

May 2nd, 2008, 09:50 PM

Uncle Rajah would like to add credibility to the news po ... :cheers:

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/1/photos/22/orig/8/samaldavao%20agreement.png?et=nGTXKivbyhDCfmYQ%2CJy5KA&nmid=83432565

henji

May 3rd, 2008, 12:29 AM

^^big leap for Davao in terms of tourist destination and Commercialization for Samal.:banana::banana:

dinabaw

May 3rd, 2008, 03:47 AM

^^ pls. no commercialization of Samal :ohno:

abskess

May 3rd, 2008, 05:21 AM

yes! yes! yes! masugdan na jud...dapat yung iconic ang design...:banana:

tuxedo_blue

May 3rd, 2008, 06:20 AM

para buyag tawn sa davao... uswag! congrats sa inyo bridge :cheers:

bongskie09

May 3rd, 2008, 07:57 AM

^^ pls. no commercialization of Samal :ohno:

Murag inevitable na gyud na sir Ambs kung mahuman ang bridge.

Anyways, I'm so happy with this news. Naa pa mismo sa website sa MCC.

Murag madayon na gyud ang dugay ng gipangandoy sa tanan, yahoooo! :banana:

garzland

May 3rd, 2008, 08:15 AM

I'm very excited about this bridge. I want it to be iconic.

dinabaw

May 3rd, 2008, 08:24 AM

suspension bridge daw tulad ng Golden Gate hindi exciting but suspense na suspense!:lol:

http://www.croatianhistory.net/gif/verr.jpg

henji

May 3rd, 2008, 10:03 AM

Murag inevitable na gyud na sir Ambs kung mahuman ang bridge.

Anyways, I'm so happy with this news. Naa pa mismo sa website sa MCC.

Murag madayon na gyud ang dugay ng gipangandoy sa tanan, yahoooo! :banana:

i agree. but there are always laws and ordinances to monitor commercial activities along with it the preservation of the prestine environment of Samal.

neyoneyo80

May 3rd, 2008, 11:21 AM

so far we're only hearing from ICAGOS' side, bakit parang walang press release si Mayor Duterte? (ano na naman kaya ang "drama" nya?) :bash:

henji

May 3rd, 2008, 11:33 AM

so far we're only hearing from ICAGOS' side, bakit parang walang press release si Mayor Duterte? (ano na naman kaya ang "drama" nya?) :bash:

silence means yes? :)

silence pero nagbagutbot?:nono:

silence means ala lang? ala sigurong nagtanong...:angel1:

henji

May 3rd, 2008, 11:39 AM

para buyag tawn sa davao... uswag! congrats sa inyo bridge :cheers:

salamat! puera buyag pud mo diha uy... hehe.. duha na inyong bridge amo tukoronon pa.:):banana::banana:

Rall

May 5th, 2008, 04:56 AM

Rall

May 5th, 2008, 05:11 AM

so far we're only hearing from ICAGOS' side, bakit parang walang press release si Mayor Duterte? (ano na naman kaya ang "drama" nya?) :bash:

consulting the barge owner na friend perhaps?

bustero

May 5th, 2008, 05:37 AM

Saturday, May 03, 2008
Davao-Samal bridge project starts soon
By Grace L. Plata

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/05/03/news/davao.samal.bridge.project.starts.soon.html

James Dugan, executive vice-president of Private Banking in the United States which is one of MCCCP's partners in the venture, said that aside from the bridge, they are also going to concentrate on two more projects in the island - sewage system and medical care.

"Sewage treatment is a major consideration as the island attracts visitors through its beautiful beaches," Dugan said.

For their commercial pursuits, Kasim said they are eyeing a hotel investment as well as the establishment of a convention center in the island.

"We aim to have these structures blend with the island and not stick out as a sore thumb," Kasim said.

Igacos Administrator Cleto Gales Jr. was also quick to add that even with the influx of development that may be brought about by the bridge construction, they are committed to preserving a big portion of the island.

"We will only have 20 percent of the island as built-up areas or those that can be developed. Eighty percent will remain as it is. We also have established 15 Marine Protected Areas that are off-limits to any kind of development," Gales said.

"If we will not preserve our natural endowments, then we will no longer be deserving of being called the island garden city," Gales added.

Former Igacos Mayor Rogelio Antalan, under whose term the bridge was first proposed, said they are hoping to convince the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) to issue an order to have ships currently passing in front of the island to pass at the back portion.

"We are hoping to construct a bridge with at least a 25 meter-distance from the water level. This will be from Kilometer 10 in Sasa, Davao City to Babak in Igacos," Antalan said.

Antalan added that most ships often pass through the back portion these days, thus they are just lobbying for a formal order.

In consideration of the limited power supply in the island, Dugan, the American investor, said that hydropower generation would also be looked into. This is in anticipation of the wave of migration and investments upon the completion of the bridge.

The main transportation to the island city is now on a ferryboat where fare for a regular-sized four-wheel vehicle is already P270, one-way.

(May 3, 2008 issue)

uh oh i hope this not a cheap simple concrete bridge, it's not very high !

WawaY[625]

May 5th, 2008, 06:02 AM

25 meters is about as high as an 8 storey building..di pa po ba sapat yun? (not familar with bridges kasi)

GearX

May 5th, 2008, 09:54 AM

05/02/08
BANKEROHAN BRIDGE WAY AHEAD OF SCHEDULE (http://www.dpwh.gov.ph/news/index.asp)
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/another/food/bankerohan.jpg

Construction of Bankerohan Bridge in Davao City has already posted more than 85 percent of work accomplishment. Based on the latest report from the Department of Public Works and Highways-Region 11, the bridge project is more than 52 percent ahead of schedule after the contractor per advice of the Department fast-track it construction activities, taking advantage of the relatively favorable weather condition. Earlier, DPWH vowed to complete the construction of Generoso Bridge also known as Bankerohan Bridge on schedule after local officials as well as residents has expressed dissatisfaction over the agency performance in the implementation of the bridge project which serves as vital link between Davao City and nearby provinces in Mindanao. Since the project implementation was turned over to DPWH Region 11 from DPWH Bureau of Construction, the regional office had strictly supervised the construction activities of the contractor. As per instruction of DPWH Secretary Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr., Undersecretary Rafael C. Yabut, in-charge of the operation in Mindanao, has advised the Regional Office to implement construction work on a 24/7 basis to finish the project as soon as possible. The 170 lineal meter bridge project which replaces the 30 year old structure that collapsed due to wear and tear is scheduled for completion by July 2008. The general public can anticipate the much early completion of the P206.6 million bridge project because of its present positive progress of work. Funding for the project was taken from the DPWH regular infrastructure fund.

henji

May 5th, 2008, 02:23 PM

bustero

May 6th, 2008, 05:03 AM

;20352776']25 meters is about as high as an 8 storey building..di pa po ba sapat yun? (not familar with bridges kasi)

It's ok for a small boat but not for big boats that's why they said they wanted the banana boats to pass on the eastern side of samal, the clearance may be too dangerously close. Actually at that height am almost sure di kasya most ships over 10k tons. If they don't plan to have big ships pass under then you probably don't have to span it too long so that's why I was thinking it might not be a nice bridge.We have not seen kasi the design.

Anyway the more important bridge to finish is above:ohno:. They better get their asses moving on this , way too long, pambihira sila , hirap hirap dumaan diyan. Hope no more delays.

bongskie09

May 6th, 2008, 09:48 AM

I agree with this. Large ocean going vessels like panamax bulkers and tanker vessels (20k-40k gross tons) can get as high as to equivalent of a 10-storey building if not fully loaded.

What if Star Cruises decides to make Davao their regular port of call? Lalong hindi makakalusot ang mga barko nila dahil sasabit yung mga navigational equipments like yung ARPA which is located high above the ship's bridge.

Peng Hok

May 6th, 2008, 09:58 AM

^^
Eh di let's build a bridge kanang ma pilo-pilo... :lol:

bongskie09

May 6th, 2008, 10:02 AM

Mao! Katong close-open close-open close-open (bulaga!) :lol:

Peng Hok

May 6th, 2008, 10:07 AM

Mao! Katong close-open close-open close-open (bulaga!) :lol:

Mao! Diba ana man tong London Bridge? :lol:

Seriously, pwede naman sigurong mag navigate sa likod ng Samal Island. Ilang hours ba ang difference sa travel time?

dinabaw

May 6th, 2008, 10:24 AM

Mao! Diba ana man tong London Bridge? :lol:

Seriously, pwede naman sigurong mag navigate sa likod ng Samal Island. Ilang hours ba ang difference sa travel time?

dili to London Bridge oi! ang "London Bridge is falling down" is a misconception:lol:

dapat noon pa nila pina pa daan yan mga malalaking barko sa east side , na ka hinumdum hapit ko ka ambak diha kay nag abot ang duha ka dag.ko na barko sa Pakiputan Strait hapit magbangga :lol:

bongskie09

May 6th, 2008, 10:29 AM

Ewan lang kung pwede ang mahaba na bridge para maging "close-open"-type.

Yup, may mga dumadaan na barko sa likod ng Samal lalo na pag masyadong low tide at kailangan na talagang umalis ng barko lalo na yung pa-north and rumbo (e.g. Manila, Cebu, Japan, Korea, Taiwan). Mas malalim yata kasi ang depth ng tubig doon.

Dunno the difference for traveling time though. An hour or two lang siguro as compared if they use Davao Gulf especially for ships going to Singapore, Indonesia and Australia.

dinabaw

May 6th, 2008, 10:36 AM

bongskie09

May 6th, 2008, 10:52 AM

di ata puede yan bong , i mean the volume of vehicles going in & out of Samal will have no time to open & close the bridge, may pa wa bridge :lol:

Korekek! It would take 30 minutes to one hour siguro bago ma-complete ang isang cycle ng "close-open" (ano ba talaga proper term sa ganoon klaseng bridge kuya?? Si atty. peng man gud nag-una2x :nuts: :lol:)

Gtg goys, tulog sa ko'g balik kay ga-ulan na diri. Tag-ulan na rin ba dyan sir Ambs?

OT: Have to be fully rested cause we have our company's top brass (VP of Operations) coming in from Canada tonight. I'm hoping to have the chance to ask him if they have expansion plans for our company and that they may want to consider branching out in our beautiful city. :)

neyoneyo80

May 7th, 2008, 10:30 PM

:lol: watch this :lol:

GKh-ozXz5rM

faux_ph

May 8th, 2008, 10:56 AM

Korekek! It would take 30 minutes to one hour siguro bago ma-complete ang isang cycle ng "close-open" (ano ba talaga proper term sa ganoon klaseng bridge kuya?? Si atty. peng man gud nag-una2x :nuts: :lol:)

You mean the moveable bridge? If your description of its movement is that the bridge is split from midspan and the halved spans rotate about horizontal plane towards the sky (vertically at the piers), its called bascule bridge. If the movement is vertical for the affected span with large waterway traffic below it, then its called vertical lift bridge. There are other types of moveable bridge that can be crafted to suit the specific needs of a bridge.:)

Il Tenore

May 9th, 2008, 01:38 AM

Good Morning Davao!

dinabaw

May 11th, 2008, 11:10 AM

good news!

DPWH: Generoso Bridge I ready
in time for opening of June classes

DAVAO CITY — The Ciriaco Corporation, contractor of the ongoing Gov Generoso Bridge I construction along Banke-rohan, has given assurance to Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Director Jerome dela Rosa on the completion of the most-awaited bridge before the opening of June classes this year.

This is good news for city residents as the Ciriaco contractor has assured the bridge completion on or before the first week of June (good weather permitting), and will make it passable before the opening of classes in June.

By then, a new generation Generoso Bridge will be seen by Dabawenyos!!!

Dela Rosa said that DPWH central office has been calling him up and assured (high ranking officials in Manila) that the bridge will be inaugurated about second week of June, between June 7 and June 15.

“We really tried our outmost best (the fastest that we can do), to hasten construction and finish it way ahead of schedule to address traffic congestion in the area,” he said. With the speedy construction being undertaken (at a pace of 24-hour, 7-days work), he also has assured Dabawenyos of its early completion, ahead of scheduled date of completion.

Dela Rosa said that as of May 7, 2008, actual construction accomplishment is already 87.76% with a positive slippage of 51.56%.

Based on the January 14, 2008 effectivity of the contract between the government and the Ciriaco Corp, the bridge must be completed on or before August 14, 2008 210 calendar days to complete it. The on-site bridge construction started February this year.

The price of Gov. Generoso Bridge I has gone down from P216.7-million to P206,648 million. The excess of P10-million will be allocated for other expenses to be incurred by DPWH on said project in the future.

Constructed 58 years ago, the Gov. Generoso Bridge I at Bankerohan replaced the wooden bridge destroyed by the Japanese Army during World War II. Generoso bridge was rendered impassable in April last year when one of its posts broke down, weakening the structure. PIA

http://www.dailymirror.ph/local05102008&02.html

henji

May 11th, 2008, 11:23 AM

awesome, grabe ang bilis talaga ng construction neto. it will be less that a month passable na ito. it will hasten the traffic sa bkerohan. sana tayo pa sila ng isa pang bridge. i suggest crossing sa sir and sa likod ng men seng pwede rin sa may bucana.

davaob4now

May 11th, 2008, 12:11 PM

post naman kayo ng pics ng bridge po....:)

henji

May 11th, 2008, 03:26 PM

http://nickilo.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/bridge1.jpg

during pouring of concrete. pic excerpt from nickilo.blogspot.com

Il Tenore

May 11th, 2008, 03:48 PM

^^ mabilis nga ang construction...

henji

May 12th, 2008, 01:05 PM

Monday, May 12, 2008
Matina eyed as city's next commercial center
By Carlo P. Mallo

A TOP official of a giant real estate firm foresees the Matina area as Davao City's new center for trade and commerce in the next few years.

"Everything is moving towards the south area," Tristan Las Marias, vice president for Visayas and Mindanao of Filinvest Land Inc., said in an interview Friday.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

Filinvest recently had its groundbreaking for its P1.5 billion medium rise condominium properties on Eco West Drive in Ecoland, Matina.

"The Matina area will be the next urban center for Davao, with two of the three big malls located in the area and even the best schools in the city," Las Marias said.

With the congestion of business establishments in the downtown area and also the industrial developments in the northern part of the city, Las Marias said going south is the best option.

"And with the soaring gas prices, it is most practical to be living in the center of the city," Las Marias added.

Apart from their 2.3 hectare property development at the back of SM City Davao at Ecoland, Filinvest is also planning to start another medium rise condominium development on a three hectare property right beside NCCC Mall in Ma-a, still in the Matina area.

"Davao is already prepared for the vertical form of residential living," Las Marias added. (CPM)

^^butang-butang pud daw ko article....

henji

May 14th, 2008, 01:58 AM

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Developers: Parking spaces in city condos are not free

WITH the rising costs of real estate properties in the city's urban center, parking spaces in the city's condominiums come with a fee.

A regular parking space in two of the city's condominium properties come at a hefty price ranging from P200,000 to as much as P350,000 per slot.

In an interview with Sun.Star Davao, the executives of Filinvest Land Inc., and of DMC Urban Property Developer said the parking spaces in their condominium properties are for sale.

"The parking space is also for sale at P200,000," Engineer Leonora Gutierrez, area head for Mindanao of DMC Urban Property Developer, said.

DMC Urban Property Developer recently turned over the new condominium units of its Ecoland 4,000 Residences to its owners.

As for Filinvest Land Inc., Tristan Las Marias, vice president for the Visayas and Mindanao, said that the price of the parking space at their One Oasis Davao property will start at P300,000 and can reach as high as P350,000, depending on the location.

"It's on a first come first serve basis," Las Marias added.

This early, both Filinvest and DMC Urban Property Developer are already eyeing their next medium rise property developments.

The Magallanes Residences will be a medium rise property to be developed by the DMC Urban Property Developer in the downtown area of Davao City while Filinvest Land Inc., is eyeing the development of another medium rise property on a three-hectare lot beside NCCC Mall in Ma-a Davao City. (CPM)

henji

May 24th, 2008, 03:14 PM

wazzup

dinabaw

May 26th, 2008, 12:42 PM

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PRECARIOUS PERCH. Two workmen dismantle piece by piece a steel framework for a billboard along Quirino Ave. in Davao City as the city government cracks down on illegal billboards.

dinabaw

May 27th, 2008, 07:34 AM

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
New Bankerohan bridge is 97% complete: DPWH
By Carlo P. Mallo
Sunstar Davao

THE company behind the construction of the new Governor Generoso Bridge I was lauded by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Southern Mindanao for its commendable performance as evidenced by the nearing completion of the P206 million bridge spanning over the Davao River in Bankerohan, Davao City.

Ciriaco Construction, the winning contractor for the Governor Generoso Bridge I project, started working on the bridge last February 8, six days after its barge arrived in Davao City.

Jerome dela Rosa, regional director of DPWH, said in a press conference Monday that the bridge is now 97 percent complete, 134 days after the start of its construction. DPWH-Southern Mindanao sets 210 days to finish the new bridge.

"They have worked 16 hours per day," dela Rosa said.

The public works director also added that the construction firm has yet to receive the remaining balance of P110 million.

"We have only released P96 million for the construction, but Ciriaco did not cease the construction of the bridge even if they have yet to receive the other P110 million," dela Rosa added.

The 60-year-old Governor Generoso Bridge I collapsed in April of 2007 after one of its piers gave way. Being one of the main arteries of Davao City, the collapse of the bridge caused incessant hassle to the commuting public and to the transport of goods and basic commodities

bustero

May 28th, 2008, 10:11 AM

Tingnan mo kaya naman pala mabilis, kailangan mahirapan muna mga tao at ma hi blood para gumalaw!

neyoneyo80

June 8th, 2008, 02:04 PM

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davaoeagle

June 8th, 2008, 09:03 PM

Monday, June 09, 2008
City's drainage improvement 80% done
Sunstar Davao

THE multimillion-peso urban drainage project of the City Government of Davao is near completion but this does not mean an end to the flooding of city streets that Dabawenyos have had to contend with.

In the television program "Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa" Sunday, Vice Mayor Sara Z. Duterte said the project is about 80 percent complete, although she added that from the original 18 sites, drainage improvement was limited to only 13 due to physical and legal impediments.

The young Duterte, however, said the drainage project of the city is not enough to prevent flooding especially during heavy downpour like what happened last week.

"Pero maayo na lang pud kay kung mubaha dinhi sa Davao City, muhubas ra pud dayon ang tubig pila ka oras lang. Di parehas sa ubang lugar na di na gyud mahubsan ug tubig baha (Still we're better off here because when it floods, the floodwaters would recede a few hours later unlike in other areas where the floodwaters stay on)," Duterte said.

The vice mayor said she was also affected by Thursday's flooding and had to stay inside a mall for several hours while waiting for the waters to subside.

She appealed to residents to help in their drainage project by not throwing their garbage into canals. The drainage canals, however, will be there to ensure that the waters will be drained out in time.

Low-lying areas of the city, however, will have to contend with the floods for as long as the tide is high. (BOT)

davaoeagle

June 9th, 2008, 08:13 PM

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NEW BRIDGE. A worker cleans up the pavement of the newly-finished Gov. Generoso Bridge I which will have a soft-opening at 6 a.m. today, Tuesday, in time for the opening of classes. The formal opening will be on June 19. BING GONZALES

New bridge opens today
Mindanao Daily Mirror

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will open the newly-constructed Gov. Generoso Bridge 1 to traffic today, June 10, in time for the opening of classes.

DPWH 11 regional director Jerome dela Rosa said the bridge opening was advanced to today to decongest traffic in the area and cut the travel time of southbound motorists.

“We have advanced the opening of the bridge because the completion was way ahead of schedule. The bridge was supposed to be completed on August 10,” dela Rosa said.

He attributed the speed of the construction to its modern foundation and the updated techniques and accelerated methods employed by the DPWH and Ciriaco Construction, the contractor for the bridge.

The bridge was finished in less than four months instead of the seven-month period that had been allotted.

“We were pressured by (DPWH) Secretary (Hermogenes) Ebdane to finish the bridge on or before the opening of classes,” dela Rosa said.

He said the formal opening of the bridge on June 19 will be one of the highlights of the activities being undertaken for the forthcoming 110th anniversary celebration of DPWH on June 23.

He also said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo herself will probably be present at the formal opening.

The original bridge was demolished after a supporting column gave way on April 12 last year.

After several delays, the actual construction of a new bridge began on February 8 this year.

Dela Rosa said the bridge’s actual cost is P206 million, a good P10 million less than the P219 budgeted allocation. PIA 11 with reports from Jenny Jenzan DPWH 11

davaoeagle

June 10th, 2008, 12:39 AM

PIA Press Release
2008/06/07
RDC XI pushes speedy completion of Kapalong-Talaingod-Bukidnon road

Davao City (7 June) -- NEDA XI Regional Director Nicasio Angelo J. Agustin who also chairs the Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) of the Regional Development Council (RDC), headed a composite team of technical representatives of NEDA XI, DPWH XI and Provincial Engineering Office of Davao del Norte that inspected the Kapalong-Talaingod-Bukidnon Road project recently.

Director Agustin said that the road project involves the concreting of the existing dirt road and the opening of portions that will connect the towns of Talaingod, Davao del Norte and San Fernando, Bukidnon.

As an alternate road to the Davao-Calinan-Bukidnon Road, he said the road project will cut by half the travel time between Davao del Norte and Bukidnon. The project's total length from Talaingod to the Bukidnon boundary is about 56 kilometers. This stretch is divided into 8 packages including the construction of 6 bridges and the opening of the remaining 10-kilometer stretch to the boundary of Bukidnon. The project's 8 packages have been bidded out. Work is being done in 2 packages and implementation of the remaining 6 will commence anytime.

Director Agustin said that the project is one of the commitments of President Gloria Arroyo through the "supra-region development blueprint" to spur economic opportunities in the region and the whole of Mindanao.

Director Agustin, who is also the Vice-Chair of the RDC XI, bared that RDC XI is determined to push for the completion of the project as it is seen to promote not only the agri-business but also the tourism industry of the Davao Region.

He added that the municipality of Talaingod, Davao del Norte, which is home to many indigenous communities, will surely benefit from this project. "Tourists, especially foreign tourists, are very interested to see this unique municipality and if this project will be realized, the place will be accessible for them to experience," Agustin said.

In his conversation with Mayor Pilar Libayao and Mayor Leandro Jose H. Catarata of Talaingod, Davao del Norte and Valencia City, Bukidnon, respectively, Director Agustin revealed that the two local chief executives are looking forward to the various opportunities that await their municipalities after the project's completion.

Agustin assured the two mayors that he will bring this concern to Mr. Vicente T. Lao, Chairperson of Regional Development Committee (RDCom) for Mindanao, who also chairs RDC XI so that the project's timely completion will be prioritized. (RDC-PIA XI) [top]

davaoeagle

June 11th, 2008, 09:13 AM

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NOW OPEN... FINALLY! South-bound traffic flows smoothly at the new Gov. Generoso Bridge which was opened yesterday, coinciding with the opening of classes. BING GONZALES

Bridge opening lightens traffic
Mindanao Daily Mirror

Traffic Management Center (TMC) chief Celso Gempesaw yesterday said the opening of the Gov. Generoso Bridge in Bankerohan visibly lightened traffic in Davao City even on the first day of classes.

In a telephone interview with the Mirror, Gempesaw said the bridge’s opening, which was timed with the opening of classes yesterday, brought “great relief” to the flow of traffic.

Traffic in the Matina area and along Quirino Avenue was also lessened, he said,

Gempesaw pointed to the J.P. Laurel Avenue entrance of the University of the Immaculate Conception as the “problem area” but added this will soon be solved when the school’s exit gate in Dumanlas is finished.

Gempesaw said compared with the traffic situation in 2003 when the number of registered vehicles in the city was only 72,000, the situation is “much better” now even if the number of registered vehicles in the city stands at 109,000.

The bridge had been scheduled to open on August 10 but was advanced to yesterday as it was completed in less than four months instead of the scheduled seven months.

The new bridge was opened at exactly 6:43 a.m. yesterday, although the formal opening will be on June 19 with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo probably leading the ceremony.

First to pass the new bridge was Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional director Jerome dela Rosa, followed by Atty. Karlo Nograles.

The bridge’s actual cost is P206 million, a good P10 million less than the P219 budgeted allocation.

Dela Rosa attributed the speed of the construction to its modern foundation and the updated techniques and accelerated methods employed by the DPWH and Ciriaco Construction, the contractor for the bridge.

For public utility drivers, the opening of the bridge means bigger income.

“Mura ug makaganansya na mi ani ug tarong kay madugangan among largada (We will earn more with the opening of the bridge because this would mean additional trips for us),” PUJ driver Crisanto Villar told the Mirror.

Drivers from the south used to have at least five downtown trips a day, but this was reduced to only three when the bridge was condemned because of a collapsed column in April last year.

Gasoline stations at the bridge area suffered losses as they became virtually inaccessible to motorists. Diana Lhyd Suelto and Editha Z. Caduaya

davaob4now

June 11th, 2008, 09:22 AM

^^
bro neyo, how did you took that picture? sumuong po ba kayo sa ilalim ng bridge?:lol:

is that the new bridge po?

wheel of steel

June 14th, 2008, 07:25 AM

Wow!!! Nice bridge. I hope they overlay it with asphalt. But in any move to save money, that's already good... he he he.... More roads please...

bartstrife99

June 14th, 2008, 03:21 PM

Davao is really great City in the southern Philippines

franz235

June 16th, 2008, 09:29 AM

^^ you're definitely right!

bustero

June 16th, 2008, 09:44 AM

Does anyone know how many ice plants and cold storage there is in DAvao area? Am making a feasibility study and so far the only one that shows up is a small one which is mostly containers near sasa.

davaoeagle

June 30th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Cargo handling firm, workers ink collective bargaining deal
By Carlo P. Mallo
Sunstar Davao

ONE of the cargo handlers at the Sasa Wharf of the Davao International Port has signed a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with its employees to address the rising costs of basic commodities.

The Davao Integrated Port and Stevedoring Services Corp. (Dipsscor), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc., and the Dipsscor Employees and Workers Union-Association of Trade Unions, an affiliate of the Trade Unions Congress of the Philippines (Dewu-ATU-TUCP), signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the renegotiated economic provisions for the fourth and fifth year of their existing five-year collective bargaining agreement last week.

According to a statement from ICTSI, the new CBA provides enhancements such as above-industry wage increases, adjustments on medical benefits and hospitalization insurance, and monthly rice subsidy.

ICTSI, the mother company of Dipsscor, is a leading developer of international ports and terminals with a global port network spanning 11 countries in four continents.

Headquartered in the Philippines, ICTSI is on its 20th year of operation and continues to pursue container terminal opportunities around the world. (With press release)

sandman.ink

August 4th, 2008, 06:45 PM

Speaker Nograles seems to be expanding McArthur Highway from Bangkal to Toril, under his Oplan Kalsada Projects
it seems, Bangkal to Ulas would now be 6 lanes. Props!!!

kalbongdad

August 6th, 2008, 09:32 AM

nice .... siguro naman yung mga tao sa davao damang dama ang asenso btw...i am intrigued by the sculptures of kublai millan....are his works displayed all over the city? bilib ako sa kanya ....

sandman.ink

August 6th, 2008, 10:00 AM

nice .... siguro naman yung mga tao sa davao damang dama ang asenso btw...i am intrigued by the sculptures of kublai millan....are his works displayed all over the city? bilib ako sa kanya ....

meron sa people's park, ponce suites, and UP Mindanao..also, sa airport nga pala.

Juan Pilgrim

August 31st, 2008, 10:33 PM

Investors eye Davao retirement villages

TWO EAST ASIAN firms are putting up retirement villages in Davao City. Japanese business process outsourcing (BPO) firm Meno Gaia Corp. is expanding by building a retirement village in the city, while Korean Good Morning Co. might develop a 10-hectare area for a mixed-use hotel and residential project.
Meno Gaia is looking at existing dormitories or raw sites in Davao near medical facilities, the Trade department said in a statement. The firm runs architecture consultancy and English training BPOs in the city.

Meanwhile, Korean investor Good Morning Co. is expected to start construction of its mixed-use project in Buhangin, Davao City, within the year. Both investors may register with the Philippine Retirement Agency (PRA) to get incentives and promotion assistance. The PRA earlier said the Philippines can support one to three million expatriate retirees remitting $18 billion-$54 billion annually. — J.A.D. Hermosa

http://www.bworldonline.com/BW090108/content.php?id=045

henji

September 1st, 2008, 02:44 PM

pwede pa tambay dito.....

we can also contribute here so that we can make this thread faster....

sandman.ink

September 2nd, 2008, 05:03 AM

pwede pa tambay dito.....

we can also contribute here so that we can make this thread faster....

sige tambay tayo dito...ano bang balita sa Davao infra?

sana masimulan na ang planned LRT, Davao Sports complex, coastal road

and, I read na plano din ng City to put up CCTV on our streets...hehehe

Nograles issued a statement na magrerelease daw sya ng funds for building of roads (ito yung mga barangays na hindi cementado ang entrance)

henji

September 2nd, 2008, 03:55 PM

nah entrance ra jud... dili humanon ang whole village.

pero on the CCTV... diba unahon nila ang bus terminal, puno-on ug cameras ang whole terminal... kulang daw ug funds. Diba dako man ug pundo ang LGU nato?

henji

September 2nd, 2008, 03:56 PM

b.t.w do we need more bridge on our city proper?

sandman.ink

September 2nd, 2008, 09:14 PM

b.t.w do we need more bridge on our city proper?

hindi lng bridges, more roads pa talaga. sana matuloy na ang coastal road, and sana ayusin nila ang diversion road and gawin itong more safe and vehicle friendly.

Chong

September 3rd, 2008, 02:45 AM

bustero

September 3rd, 2008, 06:44 AM

City gov't should make plans to address potential hollowing out of Davao's urban center. This is not to say that progress should not happen but At this point the logical redevelopment should be close to walking distances to downtown institutions. If they don't enact proper plans then claveria and san pedro will be similar to escolta and rizal ave , poor shadows of their former glory.

juandecervantes

September 3rd, 2008, 02:54 PM

Speaker Nograles seems to be expanding McArthur Highway from Bangkal to Toril, under his Oplan Kalsada Projects
it seems, Bangkal to Ulas would now be 6 lanes. Props!!!

sana gawin nilang expressway sa kinabukasan para maidugtong ang Tagum at Digos

henji

September 3rd, 2008, 03:05 PM

PIA Press Release
2008/09/03

Davao Fishport needs upgrading to attract more foreign fishing vessels
by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (3 September) -- The need to expand and maintain the Davao Fishport Complex (DFC) as an international fishport would attract other foreign fishing vessels to call the port in Davao City.

DFC manager Mario Malinao during Tuesday's Davao Business Forum at SM City's MediSpa said they need to upgrade the facilities to attract other foreign commercial fishing vessels to ship their cargo here.

The fishport which is located in a 4.5 hectares land is the second smallest port among the eight fishports in the country.

The country has three fishports in Mindanao. Aside from Davao the other two are located in General Santos City and Zamboanga City, one in Iloilo City for the Visayas and four in Luzon.

But being the only transshipment port in the Philippines Malinao said the fishport has lot of potentials saying that good facilities would attract other fishing vessels.

He said there are 5,000 foreign fishing vessels operating in the international waters in the Pacific and Davao Fishport todate only gets 300 to 320 of them.

These vessels are being managed and facilitated by the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) based in Guam composed of at least 40 countries with the Philippines as a member.

Other competitors of Davao as transshipment port are Guam, Palau and Bitung but the Davao port has an advantage over the two (Palau and Bitung) because of the regular flight from Davao which carry the tuna for auction to California, USA, Vancouver, Canada, Tokyo, Fukuda and Osaka in Japan.

The tuna has to be shipped fresh (chilled) and must reach its destination within 24 hours, he said.

He said the Port Authority of Guam had been servicing long line vessels since 1986 compared to the Davao Fishport Complex that only started operation in 1995.

"But we can say that our port is at par with that of Guam," he said.

Inside the Complex are 24 business locators, 12 transshipment operators that are registered with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, 8 fish processors, 4 small to medium fish traders/buyers, 3 allied services that includes the biggest cold storage operated by the Polar Bear, 15 residue buyers, 5 small fish buyers and 38 other fish traders.

He also said the at any given time the fishport could accommodate 40 vessels in its berthing space (PIA)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p080903.htm&no=4

js baird

September 16th, 2008, 04:05 AM

The Welfare of the People Is the Highest Law - Cicero
If no one complains, the welfare of the people is intact - Baird

This is a letter to:

Dr. Josefino C. Comiso
Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center
Cryospheric Sciences Branch Code 614.1
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland USA 20771

RE: The Effect of Climate Warming Upon the Southern Philippines - Responsible Subdivision Development

Dr. Comiso:

Please accept our warmest personal regards.

There was an article in the Davao City, Mindanao Times newspaper Sunday September 14, 2008 quoting your warnings of climate change such that the Philippines would experience a sea shoreline 23 feet higher than at present. I saw what that would look like using Google Earth - very scary) However:

May I ask the favor of your ideas in an interrelated matter, the problem of landslides and other earth movement in the Philippines. Specifically, are substantial increases in monsoon and other torrential rainfall expected here in Davao City on Mindanao? Presently, we are out of the Typhoon Belt and only about 7.25 degrees above the Equator.

The foregoing are life and death question for many reasons. As you must be aware, many hills here were formed by tectonic compression. The pressure uplifts old sea beds into mountains and hills. The coral limestone layers are covered by layers of sea bed sand. Our immediate focus is promoting responsible subdivision development - away from hillsides and the threat of landslides.

Regrettably, large subdivision developers are currently focusing on building subdivision on these hills with, in our opinion, insufficient regard for the long-term safety of occupants and those living below.

Our position is that climate change will substantial increase the frequency and severity of rainfall here in Southern Mindanao where we are located. We have been active since 2006 in opposing such developments and have attended many City Council hearings in the matter.

May we impose on your generosity and ask for your opinion, or reference to clear statements by qualified persons as to what is in store for us with regard to rainfall and typhoons? What rainfalls will the next ten years and beyond, be expected to bring? That matter is critical to our efforts.

Thank you for your fine work and insights with NASA.

Best regards,

sgd

J. Stacey Baird, Secretary
Environmental Watch Commitee,
Barangay Ma-a Federation of Homeowner Associations
35 Vermillion Street
Spring Village Subdiv.
Davao City, Philippines

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NATURAL DISASTER REDUCTION
The Welfare of the People Is the Highest Law - Cicero
If no one complains, the welfare of the people is intact - Baird

Dr. R. T. Perez, President
PAGASA - DOST
MANILA PHILIPPINES

Natural Disaster Reduction and Responsible Subdivision Development - November Conference

Dear Doctor Perez:

Risk Management and Natural Disaster Reduction involve substantially more than timely early warnings, disaster preparedness, Disaster Rescue and Relocation. It involves responsible placement and development of subdivisions of all classes.

If people are not in the target area, they will not likely be injured or killed by landslides, flash floods, or storm surges, the chief killers here in the Philippines.

May I ask you to champion and trumpet that very simple preventive Risk Management Measure at your November 2008 Conference? How many more Guinsaugon, Leytes, Cherry Hills, Rizal, and so many, many others should we suffer? They kill our people and deplete our treasury. Such reductions in death, injury, property damage, and relocation expenses could be used for schools and infra-structure to deal with the apparently increasing severity and frequency of torrential rains and increased sea levels.

The HLURB, The Environmental Management Board, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the DENR need to hear that message directly, loud and clear, as do all the major and minor developers in the Philippines. They need to hear your best climatic forecasts of what is going to happen and that they are expected as patriotic Filipinos to act and properly locate subdivisions accordingly. Special programs should be put on for National Government and Business Top Management. 30-45 minutes at most. Passing mention in the newspapers will not do the job. You must take a stand. You will get passing mention from the presentations you put on.

It needs to be done now, because "bahala na" is not part of the National Building Code or the HLURB rules of subdivision placement.

Please do your part to help. Tell people the unpleasant truth that is coming. Also, establish the mitigating measures and concrete objectives that need to be taken right now. Most important is that it is undeniably happening. We must plan for the inevitable effects. Debating Why it is happening is irrelevant. Communicating that it is happening is critical. Many things must be done and it is our responsibility to do them.

A global average temperature increase of 1.30F (plus or minus 0.30F) has already occurred over the twentieth century. But the temperature change itself is not what shapes our security. Rather, it is the impact that temperature increases can have on natural systems, including:

• Habitats – Human and Wildlife
• Precipitation patterns – Take a position, stick with it, and pound the table top.
• Extreme weather events – Will the Typhoon Belt move to include Davao?
• Ice cover
• Sea level – Projected to increase 23 feet or about seven (7) meters at low tide.
Our goal is to articulate the possible implications of climate change; To remove it from the academic and to consider mitigating steps the nation must take as part of an overall national security plan for this eventuality.

For example Davao's 1960's drainage system was planned for a population of 60-70,000 people. The Davao population is now over 800,000 and growing. What do we need to do about that? What about Climate Change increases in rainfall?

Questions need to be asked such as what would happen, if for example, Davao should begin getting 35 inches of rain during one night, three to five nights in a row? Would hillside drainage systems designed for 15 inch rainfalls be able to handle the outflows? Would steep hills, denuded of trees and ground cover, be able to survive?

Objections: We don't have the money! We do have the money, if we demand more honesty and efficiency in government from Manila on down to the local level. Graft and Corruption are strictly unpatriotic and deadly. Graft and Corruption have killed more Filipinos than all the wars and battles on the islands since 1898. Graft and corruption have robbed the national wealth of scientific progress, medical treatment, control of tropical diseases, infra-structure, quality of education, and so much, much more, including the loss of some of our best brains to overseas employment.

Please contact me if I may be of help in any way.

Sincerely,

J. Stacey Baird, Secretary
Environmental Watch Committee,
Barangay Ma-a, Davao City
082-244-0676
0918-259-1190
mymango@pldtdsl.net
js_baird@yahoo.com

henji

October 10th, 2008, 02:11 PM

Ferry compensates for poor traffic through Davao’s port

DAVAO CITY — Interisland ship traffic through the Sasa Wharf here rose 5%, largely due to a privately owned roll-on-roll-off vessel ferrying passengers between Davao City and the nearby Island Garden City of Samal, data from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)-Southern Mindanao show.

The Mae Wess Ferry terminal, owned by Davao businessman Ronald L. Bangayan, which now deploys three ferries to Samal to cope with holiday and weekend peaks, offset the decline in other domestic vessel traffic, which fell 4% as of July this year after seeing an increase of 5% in the same period last year.

‘Troubles’

The report cited "troubles" that beset regular liners include a Superferry vessel that developed engine problems, the grounding of Sulpicio Lines’ ships in the wake of the M/V Princess of the Stars disaster last June, and the competition posed by airlines with their promo rates.

Foreign ship calls, however, posted a 12% increase in the same period which was a complete turnaround from the 6% contraction recorded last year.

"Foreign vessels have become bigger — [by] capacity and lengthwise — and are fast-moving, as stay times in Sasa Wharf have been trimmed by 38%, a positive indication in port language," the report said.

Better, but...

As of last July, total embarking and disembarking passengers at the Sasa Wharf reached 922,589, compared to 134,214 in June.

That number, however, was below the 136,317 passengers recorded by the PPA in same month last year.

Virgilio C. Amonia Sr., Maritime Industry Authority regional director for the Davao Region, said the very low rates offered by airline companies drastically affected patronage of shipping firms.

He said airlines’ promo rates approximated prices offered by shipping firms, while at the same time cutting travel time from three days via sea to just hours via air travel.

To make matters worse, the M/V Princess of the Stars disaster last June also caused travelers to lose confidence in the seaworthiness of interisland vessels. — Joel B. Escovilla

http://www.bworldonline.com/BW101008/content.php?id=053

ako lagi

January 26th, 2009, 08:09 AM

there's something wrong here... why did they put a pedxing just before the flyover :dunno:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/pic7-1.jpg

oo nga, kalokohan, bubwelo ang mga sasakyan para makaakyat sa fly over, tapos may ped xing? hay naman, pwede naman yung ped xing sa ilalim ng flyover kaya.

xzibit31

January 26th, 2009, 11:52 AM

oo nga, kalokohan, bubwelo ang mga sasakyan para makaakyat sa fly over, tapos may ped xing? hay naman, pwede naman yung ped xing sa ilalim ng flyover kaya.

oo nga noh? tanga talaga ang naglagay nyan jan.:ohno:

a_terisk78y™

January 28th, 2009, 08:31 AM

wats wrong with this pedxing? or baka edit lang to kasi its my first time to see like this...

eflex

February 3rd, 2009, 07:34 AM

mali talaga yang pedxing....sino kaya ang lumagay nyan...cguro maraming voters dyan sa lugar na yan kaya d matangal ......baka d na sya botohin....

bustero

February 3rd, 2009, 11:41 AM

Actually Davao really needs a proper Urban Planning Authority, something centralized for the city that is professional and well trained which has the authority to identify and remedy things like this. ayayay

greenshields

February 4th, 2009, 05:04 AM

A comprehensive transport study for Davao back in 2000 already proposed such an office/authority. Unfortunately, this was not realized despite the need for one in the light of the city's progress.

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2009, 07:57 PM

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Rody: Davao City has its own stimulus package
02/24/2009 - 10:32Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sunstar Davao

THE City Government of Davao is eyeing its own stimulus budget to cushion the impact of the global financial crisis.

In his television program, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said the city's loan from Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) will be used to provide jobs to Dabawenyos and fund infrastructure projects in light of the economic crunch.

Landbank has offered the city a P3 billion loan which the city accepted. The money will be used to fund four priority projects of Davao City.
The mayor plans to fund the following projects: P600 million for traffic improvement like installation of more sensors and closed-circuit television cameras in the streets; P35 million for the completion of the sanitary landfill; P100 million for urban land reform and P25 million for a cemetery and columbarium.

The City Council authorized Duterte last year to sign the omnibus term loan facility offered by LBP but the mayor opted to form a technical working group tasked to determine if projects would be finished within his term as he does not want to leave these hanging.

Among the moves eyed by Duterte is for contractual and job orders of the City Government to be renewed every month instead of every three months. This way, Duterte said, many Dabawenyos will be given jobs as there will be available jobs every month. (BOT)

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2009, 08:00 PM

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Bike lane proposal up for 2nd reading
02/24/2009 - 10:32Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sunstar Davao
By Grace L. Plata

THE proposed bike lanes ordinance of Davao City is set for deliberation under second reading by the City Council after its last public hearing Thursday.

The ordinance, which was heard by the Sangguniang Panlungsod's (SP) committee on energy, transportation and communication, not only aims to protect bikers on city streets but also promote this alternative means of transportation that is healthy and environment-friendly.

SP environment committee chair Leonardo R. Avila III, proponent of the ordinance, said he is determined to have the ordinance passed before the end of March.

The ordinance classifies bike lanes into three types: for common use; priority path and the designated bike lane.

The "common use" lanes are in areas like the city’s main streets where it is impossible to establish a separate bike lane. The ordinance will identify a speed limit for a particular lane to make it safe for bikers.

The "priority path" is where cars can also pass through but are expected to "respect" bikers. The rule here is "yield to bikes".

The last classification is the designated bike lane, which would take a longer time to implement and cost more as well.

The Traffic Management Center will help the city identify roads under each classification.

The ordinance, Avila said, is timely due to the increasing number of bikers.

A study made by the city research team revealed that at a given time, about 10,000 bikers are in our streets. The peak hours are 6:00-7:30 in the morning and 5:00-7:00 in the evening.

Also to be incorporated in the ordinance are provisions requiring establishments and offices to segregate bicycle-parking bays with metal posts where bikes can be chained.

Offices are also encouraged to construct comfort rooms near the bike parking areas where biker-employees can change and freshen up before going to their respective offices.

sandman.ink

February 27th, 2009, 04:44 AM

wow Bike Lane...:nuts:

I can now imagine the headache this would cause me... :lol:

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2009, 04:49 AM

Same here. I hate having to watch out for them while they are infront or beside me when driving. I hope part of the plan of the city gov't is to orient motorists and bikers alike to use and understand hand signals coming from the bikers themselves. Hand signals help a lot in this regard.

sandman.ink

February 27th, 2009, 05:34 AM

not only that, sakit sa ulo ang mga bikes na walang reflectors at night, walang helmet.

kaya, I hope if they implement these bike lanes, I hope they also police the bikers and bikes. tapos, they should place restrictions and some sort of regulations.

bustero

February 27th, 2009, 09:08 AM

this is for a bike lane not a motorcycle lane!

WadabXCL

February 28th, 2009, 04:04 PM

bikers must wear helmets too!

davaoeagle

March 1st, 2009, 03:47 AM

this is for a bike lane not a motorcycle lane!

Pretty sure we are talking here of pedal-bike lanes and not motorcycle lanes. :)

davaoeagle

March 1st, 2009, 03:48 AM

bikers must wear helmets too!

right!

sandman.ink

March 1st, 2009, 05:16 AM

motorcycle lanes...

:rofl:

kalbongdad

March 2nd, 2009, 04:14 PM

murag generic sya.....kahit ano basta dalawang cycle pwede kahit scooter na dalawang gulong:lol:

sandman.ink

March 23rd, 2009, 06:31 AM

^^ oo nga naman, pero parang lugi ang mga bicycles kasi motorcycles are more powerful, baka if ipaghalo sila madefeat ang purpose ng lanes, w/c is for the slower modes of transpo

BTW...looks like Speaker Noggie is on a highway binge LOL...from Dumoy to Matina to Diversion Rd are either being expanded or repaired...

sa matina area, nilalagyan din ng sidewalk. nice effort!
looks like, pwede na magwalking ang mga Davaoeños from matina to downtown w/out stepping foot on Earth. :lol:

davaoeagle

March 23rd, 2009, 06:36 AM

^^

That's very good news. I love Nogie for that...

dinabaw

March 23rd, 2009, 01:56 PM

bustero

March 23rd, 2009, 03:51 PM

sandman.ink

March 23rd, 2009, 08:02 PM

Enjoy it while it lasts, Politicians screw us most of the time. Every 3 years time for them to sweat a bit and make nice with the voters :)

Hope their they put more and more sidewalks and bike lanes. Commuters must be prioritized.

don't you see...it's election fever ...i just hope it won't stop after 2010!:jk::lol:

yup, it looks like ganun nga ung nangyayari...Im just trying to make myself believe na late lang na-release ang funds, hehehe...well, thankful pa din ako...sana every year election...hehehe...

Rall

March 24th, 2009, 06:25 AM

bakit si Nogie - puro road expansion - thur DPWH
but si Digong - wala roads thur City Eng...

bakit ganun

sandman.ink

March 25th, 2009, 04:11 AM

bakit si Nogie - puro road expansion - thur DPWH
but si Digong - wala roads thur City Eng...

bakit ganun

I was wondering the same thing...so I asked a friend in the City Engineers Office, meron naman daw, I don't know where nga lang.

jogavilz

March 25th, 2009, 07:37 AM

I was wondering the same thing...so I asked a friend in the City Engineers Office, meron naman daw, I don't know where nga lang.

sa farm to market roads siguro iyaha....

Rall

March 27th, 2009, 06:06 AM

sa farm to market roads siguro iyaha....

i was the projects ng FTM roads - nogie pa rin
- even sa 3rd district - walang infra projects ng city eng...

kalbongdad

March 29th, 2009, 11:08 AM

kalaban pa rin ba si nogie at duterte.....

KulasKusgan

March 31st, 2009, 04:01 PM

national roads usually dpwh ang nag-iimplement ng projects.

sa city govt mga secondary roads.

2005 news pa to.

Feature:
Longing for the short-cut

by RG Alama

Davao City (25 January) -- For many motorists, the Panabo City to Panacan route can be one atrocious experience. The wide expanse of a four-lane highway along the Tagum City-Panabo City route narrows to a two-lane slow-motion ride as one gets stuck with turtle-speed ten-wheeler trucks and other wheeled derelicts. Add to that is the constant source of bottlenecks one has to encounter while passing Bunawan, Tibungco and Panacan.

Down south, many motorists living in Calinan dream of a smooth ride to Toril rather than going down Ulas Crossing where a rush-hour traffic jam is the equivalent of a misfortune.

Then dream and long no more. According to Davao City Vice-Mayor Luis Bonguyan, the P990 million Land Bank which the City has just availed of, a significant part of it, or about P160 million, will be spent for a farm-to-market-cum-alternate/secondary route road network, which would develop the shortcut of a lifetime.

In the works is the third district's Calinan-Toril alternate route with an estimated allocation of about P90 million. The 29-kilometer all-weather, concrete-paved road will traverse the barangays in Toril, Bangkas Heights, Bulig, Manambulan, Tungkalan, Tagakpan, Wangan and Calinan. The road network aims to connect the agricultural barangays with good roads and bridges to destined market centers either in Toril or Calinan and at the same time cut travel time by about 30 minutes.

Another in the pipeline is the P70 million all-concrete Buhangin-Bunawan road with a distance of about 30 kilometers it will traverse the Barangays of Buhangin, Cabantian, Mahayag which would connect Bunawan. The proposed road will again connect the agricultural barangays to the market centers with a series of good road network and at the same time provide motorists an alternative route which would bypass bottlenecks particularly in Panacan and Lasang.

"Funding for these two projects has already been allocated, it is basically okay, we would start it in the first quarter of this year," the vice mayor said.

"This is the year that the infrastructure of Davao City will be very well attended to," said third district Councilor Victorio Advincula who like his many constituents dream of crossing the Calinan-Toril shortcut smoothly.

"Davao City will be different this year in terms of infrastructure," second district Councilor Diosdado Mahipus declared. Mahipus like many others had wished to travel to Bunawan without the irritating bottlenecks and other snail-speed wheeled contraptions.

With the P160-million alternate-route/farm-to-market road network, Davao City's dream of an ultimate short-cut could become a reality this year. (PIA

sandman.ink

April 2nd, 2009, 02:32 PM

^^ ah...yan ata yung circumferential road...

elevated na now ang section ng road leading toward tulip drive (fr the south going to downtown). :D

davaoeagle

April 2nd, 2009, 04:01 PM

sandman.ink

April 2nd, 2009, 07:20 PM

^^

Hi Sands, care to explain how they elevate the road? Did they repave it or they just put an overlay of asphalt on it. Another question, are you talking about McArthur Highway or Quimpo Blvd near SM?

mcarthur highway, after shell station to old harana restaurant....parang complete restructuring, kasi tinambakan nila and naglagay sila ng imburnal from one side and probably going to the other side...visible pa kasi now ang mga imburnal kasi one direction pa lang inaayos nila (harana side)...then the road and the center island are almost at the same level...so if im not mistaken, after malagayan ng semento, mas mataas na sa island ang kalsada...itsura nya now is parang merong mound sa daan.

davaoeagle

April 2nd, 2009, 08:00 PM

^^

Cool, thanks! :)
Sounds like they are making improvements to mitigate flooding in that part of the McArthur Highway. I like driving in that part, with the rolling curve that gives you a vantage view of the southern part of the well-lit highway ahead replete with well-manicured median island and spic and span road shoulders.

WadabXCL

April 8th, 2009, 11:59 PM

diba tapos na yung road from buhangin to panabo? along cabantian road. cemented na ba to completely?

Kintoy

April 29th, 2009, 09:18 AM

BusinessWorld (http://www.bworldonline.com/BW042909/content.php?id=055)

DAVAO CITY — The local government could change its zoning ordinance to ban property development that could deplete the city’s only water source.

This, as the Davao City Water District sounded the alarm over the threat new developments pose to the aquifer.

Imelda T. Magsuci, water utility spokesperson, said the protection of the aquifer in Bago and Dumoy districts south of the city should be the priority especially since both supply 99% of the local potable water needs.

"Ideally, the identified protected zone should be free from urban development," she said.

Councilor Victorio S. Advincula cited a need to review the zoning ordinance and to stop all developments — including more subdivisions in the area of the aquifer — that could affect the water source. — Joel B. Escovilla

davaoeagle

April 29th, 2009, 10:26 PM

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P19.8-M in fees for cargo ships' lay-up
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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By Carlo P. Mallo

THE government will receive estimated revenue of P19.8 million on the lay-up of cargo ships at Davao Gulf based on the average stay of six months by these vessels in the area.

"There are 23 vessels now, all container ships and of foreign origins," Nanette Dinopol, regional director of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), told reporters in a business press forum at SM City Davao's Medispa Tuesday.

Lay-up is the term used when ships are parked in a particular area for an indefinite period of time.

Dinopol said the ships are made to pay a lay-up fee of $90 to $120 per day per vessel.

"The Davao Gulf has been a designated lay-up area since 1975, as declared by President Ferdinand Marcos," Dinopol said.

"So far, this is the biggest number of lay-ups that we have," Dinopol said, adding that they are expecting more container vessels will be arriving in the next couple of weeks.

"We can accommodate up to 50 vessels," he said.

Most of the shipping vessels, which are laid up at the Davao Gulf, are container shipping vessels that serviced the routes in the Far East.

"Some of the ships come from Liberia, Greece, and Panama," Dinopol said.

Customs and quarantine

Dinopol said the ships, which are foreign-owned, are still subjected to the same customs and quarantine inspections before they are allowed to anchor within the waters of the Davao Gulf.

"On our last count, 400 crew members have disembarked from these ships, and 201 of those are Filipinos," Dinopol said.

Some of the crew members have been re-assigned by their parent companies to other shipping vessels, while some have opted to return home, according to Dinopol.

"Before they are allowed to leave, they have to undergo again the formalities of the customs, immigration, quarantine, and security," she said.

Not the first

However, this is not the first time that such incident happened in Davao Gulf.

In 1975, several shipping vessels were also laid up at the Davao Gulf due to the economic crisis that prevailed during that year.

Also in the late 1980s, oil tankers were laid up at the Davao Gulf due to the oil crunch experienced worldwide.

The 1997 Asian financial crisis also resulted in the lay-up of some shipping vessels at the Davao Gulf, and again in 2002.

"But this time (2009), it's the biggest so far," Dinopol said.

Perfect location

Dinopol said the Davao Gulf is the perfect location for lay-up due to the calm waters in the area.

"We do not have any storms, and our waters are deep enough, and the current is not erratic," Dinopol said. "You can only imagine if there is a storm."

davaoeagle

May 8th, 2009, 05:11 AM

Massive road improvement part of economic recovery program
by RG Alama
PIA Press Release
2009/05/08

Davao City (8 May) -- The ongoing rush of road repair and improvements in the city is part of the government's economic resiliency program or ERP.

This according to Engineer Lorna Ricardo, Davao City district engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highway as she brushed away insinuations that these road projects are election-related since the ongoing infrastructure programs is just a year away before the national and local elections in 2010.

DPWH-XI has implemented about 22 road-repair and improvement projects throughout the city totaling about P326-million. Among these are road expansion works along Mc-Arthur highway, Maa road, Diversion road and the Lasang section of the Davao-Agusan highway.

Ricardo said that the projects will generate more job opportunities which are a way of addressing the effects of the global financial crisis. An estimated 1000 new jobs will be created from these infrastructure programs. During a television interview she described the insinuations linking the road programs to the coming elections as malicious.

She also said that DPWH does annual preventive maintenance programs on roads and highways to prevent it from breaking up and these projects are usually done on summer before the opening of classes.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has earlier mandated the Department of Public Works and Highways to frontload about 60% of the planned infra projects in the first half of the year to create more employment opportunities in the wake of the global crisis. (PIA XI) [top]

davaoeagle

May 12th, 2009, 07:41 PM

This is all good, let's rejoice!
IMO, this project has added more modern appeal to our highways and will redound to more safety to the commuters. :cheers:

Diversion Road signs cost P47 million
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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By Carlo P. Mallo

THE road signs standing one after the other in very close succession along the Diversion Road in Davao City cost an estimated P47 million, an official said.

Engineer Armanda Tolosa, chief of the maintenance division of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Southern Mindanao, said the multimillion-peso project is meant to guide motorists, especially at night and during bad weather.

The project, labeled as upgrading and development, covers the stretch of Diversion Road from its junction in Bangkal up to the approach of the Ma-a Bridge. It includes portions of Ma-a Road and the installation of thermoplastic paint, guardrails, studs (or cat's eyes, the reflectorized protrusions in the middle of the road), and the arrow signs called chevrons.

Thermoplastic paint is the rubberized paint used by the DPWH for painting traffic lines and warnings on the road. Studs are the reflectorized warning device placed in the middle of the pavement that allows motorists to see the middle line that separates northbound and southbound lanes.

Guardrails, on the other hand, are the iron sheets painted black and yellow placed on the edge of the road, serving as warning against ravines and sloping terrain. The arrow signs placed on reflectorized aluminum, which warns on curved roads ahead, are called chevrons.

"The areas are accident prone, and we have to place these warning devices," Tolosa told Sun.Star Davao in an interview Monday afternoon.

Based on the project details, Tolosa said the chevrons are supposed to have a height of 2.1 meters and is composed of a steel post, concrete foundation, and an aluminum signage with a 24x30 dimension.

"The face is reflectorized, so that when it is nighttime, the drivers will be able to see the warning signs," Tolosa said.

The project cost of a single chevron, which includes the actual chevron and its installation, was pegged by the DPWH at P12,189. However, the winning bidder's price of the chevron was at P13,860.

The exact number of chevrons installed along Diversion Road was not available as of Monday. Tolosa said the number of chevrons has not been updated in the files of the DPWH.

Tolosa said the price of the winning bid was the one mentioned in the contract, which was won by Ulticon Builders Inc.

The project has already been deemed completed by the DPWH as of April 21, 2009. However, there are certain corrections being made due to some minor flaws in the project, which include the uneven level of chevrons.

P150 million project

The P47 million project at the Diversion Road is only a third of DPWH's multimillion-peso project which has a total cost of P150 million.

The other two projects include the upgrading of the C.M. Recto Street in the downtown area of Davao City, which forms part of the Davao-Agusan National Highway, as well as the stretch of the Davao-Cotabato Highway, which covers Magallanes Street all the way to portions of Toril.

Noticeably, all upgrading covered only stretches of the road that falls under the first congressional district of Davao City.

"We cannot go beyond the First District as it is only the First District which is covered by the Saro (Special Allotment Release Order)," Tolosa said.

It was found out that the funds of the project were sourced from the General Appropriations Act of 2008.

Motorists' Safety

Tolosa said the warning signs, particularly the chevrons, have been placed in the area to guide the motorists at night.

"It will guide the motorists as to the flow of traffic, especially in the curved portions of the road," Tolosa said.

Ideally, a series of chevrons is placed at a distance of four meters from each other, but the ones at Diversion Road have been placed at a distance of six meters from each other.

"The curve of the road is not as bad, so six meters would be appropriate," Tolosa said. Sun.Star is still in the process of verifying this.

With the growing hullabaloo over the project, Tolosa could not help but feel exasperated.

"Can't they appreciate that? It's for the safety of everyone," Tolosa said.

davaoeagle

May 23rd, 2009, 12:52 AM

911
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Jun Ledesma
Saturday, May 23, 2009
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I HAVE never imagined how valuable is 911 to Davao City residents until tragedy struck my own family. At the moment of helplessness the number came across my subconscious, and the next second I dialed it for the first time.

Of course I knew what 911 was, an emergency number that gives access to a special task force that will respond in minutes to any emergencies that requires police action and expeditious medical attention and whatever.

Here's my story. My wife, an incurable workaholic, has to fly early to Zamboanga City last Wednesday. I was to drive her to the airport. While she was taking a shower, I checked the things she has to bring in the sala. From where I was I heard somebody calling, but I dismissed it for it was too faint.

But then I realized it was too constant so I rushed back to our bedroom. She was not there. She should have been there fixing her hair. The door at the bathroom was closed, but I now sensed the voice emanated. I swung the door open and was shocked to see my wife in supine position, writhing in terrible pain.

From vicarious experience I learned that victims of accidental fall or slip must not be moved until it is ascertained that bone fractures are not likely. I calmed her down, assuring her that she will be okay.

I have written a number of items about 911 since it is something unique and revolutionary in RP. Mayor Duterte, I knew, partnered with his friend, the late Al Aboitiz of Davao Light & Power Company, in conceptualizing 911 and how to provide it with manpower and equipment and supplies.

When I dialled 911 the lady in the other end asked me a few questions, obviously to ascertain what the victim would need. In this case my wife. A few minutes later, an ambulance arrived in our doorsteps in Guadalupe Village. The lady staff member was calm and very assuring.

Very professional in fact. She asked my wife a few questions, checked her sensations and reflexes, surveyed the bathroom where the accident took place, and motioned to the rest of the staff to get my wife to the stretcher. Everything was smooth, quick, and in precision.

Inside 911 ambulance is another revelation. The lady staff member is on top of every situation. She checked on my wife and tried to get more information. As she does this someone takes note of vital information. I felt secure, knowing that they are taking notes of every details.

What is happening on the road on our way to Davao Doctors Hospital is another story. From inside the vehicle I observed that there are drivers who refuse to yield to the ambulance despite the blaring sirens.

Even then we made it to the hospital in no time at all. The moment we disembarked and my wife safe in the emergency room, the lady staff member and her crew promptly turned over my wife and their notes to the attending physicians.

I was made to sign some document in the emergency receiving counter. When I looked back to convey my thanks the 911 crew was gone. All I heard is the wailing sound of siren. I thought then that they are out there rushing to pick up another patient in distress.

I did not have the chance to personally express my gratitude to the 911 crew. I thought I should write this episode that involved these fine young men and women who, even as I write this item and as you read it, are somewhere there saving limbs and life. I am sorry that in my anxiety I lost the journalistic instinct in me, asking names, asking how and why. But I salute you.

My wife is now back in the confines of our bedroom. Thank God she is well and intact except for the contusions the pain of which she has to endure while recovering in the next few days. Thank to Mayor Duterte too and to my late friend Al Aboitiz. You guys would never realize how important 911 is and the facilities that you have provided us Dabawenyos.

Inside the ambulance on our way to the hospital, I heard a couple more of distress calls. Maybe our congressmen could make use of their initiatives to add more ambulance vehicles to 911 and additional staff to man them. I hope that my readers here and abroad will read this piece and find out how they can provide additional facilities and equipment to our 911.

I also wish to extend my gratitude to Dr. Honorio Hilario and Dr. Angala and the nursing staff at the emergency center and those who attended to my wife. By the way, Davao Doctors have gone a long way from the last time I visited the hospital.

The rooms are well-fitted, hot water is available every second, the water is potable, and the food does not look like it's hospital food. The personnel are extremely courteous except for some quirks in the billing section. But then nothing is perfect except for the 911 crew. I salute you guys. You deserve this praise and a raise.

greenshields

May 23rd, 2009, 02:25 AM

The signs are great considering there arent any along other highways in the country. Medyo marami masyado sa ibang sections lalo na yung mga chevron but it is supposed to be on the safe side, hehe.

eflex

May 23rd, 2009, 05:50 AM

davaob4now

June 25th, 2009, 02:52 PM

^^
thus making davao liveable:cheers:

bustero

July 1st, 2009, 04:30 AM

Davao is starting to recognize it's needs for more holistic planning. Hopefully this will lead to greater clamor from different sectors.

I hope they don't make the same mistake of requiring parking at a high density, this is a sure way to create future gridlock.

Davao to require property developers to submit traffic plan

DAVAO CITY — City legislators will require property investors to submit a traffic management plan for their projects, as more development and vehicles put a strain on the city’s narrow streets.

Councilor Pilar Braga, committee on transportation chairman, cited the need for this requirement since there is no expansion of the two- to four-lane streets in the central business district. Ms. Braga cited the J.P. Laurel Avenue, which now has four shopping complexes, namely: Gaisano City Mall, Robinsons Cybergate, Damosa Gateway, and Victoria Plaza. Two more malls are set to rise along the same stretch of road: the Ayala Group’s Abreeza project and the 10-hectare SM City Davao North at the old Lanang Golf and Country Club.

Data from the regional Land Transportation Office showed the city’s number of vehicles has been growing at over 20% annually, now approaching about 300,000.

Bibiano Alcuizar, Traffic Management Center chief, noted widespread construction of new buildings, apart from subdivisions, malls, and IT parks.

Mindanao Business Council chairman Vicente T. Lao said Davao City is ready for a light transport system similar to that of Metro Manila to encourage car owners to commute, both to save cost and to mitigate the traffic in the downtown area.

University of the Philippines professor Roberto P. Alabado III said use of the narrow streets of the city could still be optimized with proper planning.

The city government, he said, can replicate what Curitiba City in Brazil is doing — designating specific roads exclusively for public buses that would run according to a schedule. — J. B. Escovilla
http://bworld.com.ph/BW070109/content.php?id=053

Dakpa ang akong tiil

July 20th, 2009, 04:00 AM

P3.6B worth of infra projects underway

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Director for Region XI Osop L. Ali disclosed that some 95 projects of the Arroyo Administration are being undertaken by the regional office, which are expected to be completed by 2010.

Included in this lineup are the the President’s SONA (State of the Nation) projects: the Improvement and Construction of Kapalong-Talaingod-Valencia road in Davao del Norte; and the Rehablitation and Improvement along Surigao-Davao Coastal road (Manay-Boston) in Mati, Davao Oriental.

The projects, with an allocation of some P3.6-billion, were distributed to the eight DPWH Engineering offices while about 16 projects are being implemented by the regional office.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who was here Friday, has committed to develop Mindanao by undertaking a massive road development program that will increase transport mobility and accessibility within and outside the island-community.

Together with the President was DPWH Secretary Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr., who told his staff in an informal meeting that the ongoing road projects will help turn aspirations for a robust Philippine economy into a reality.

“We are trying our utmost best to finish all pump-priming projects of the President as scheduled and if God permits, we are positive that we can make it,” Director Ali said.

“As ordered by Secretary Ebdane, we are putting our efforts into doing not only what is programmed for today but also for tomorrow. We are here to do our jobs, and as much as possible, I want my men to achieve more than expected, and try to achieve the highest efficiency,” he added.

Hirono-kun

July 20th, 2009, 05:42 AM

dinabaw

July 22nd, 2009, 08:11 AM

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PIA Press Release
2009/07/22

Davao Port expansion, named as completed SONA project
by JMD Abangan

Davao City (22 July) -- The Davao Port in Sasa is among the identified completed (as of April 30, 2009) President's Priority Projects that have been lined up for completion in 2010 from its inception in 2006.

Inaugurated by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on February 13 this year, the Davao Port expansion project is worth P400-million.

The port expansion includes the construction of 3,179 square meter reinforced concrete wharf; 13,180 square meter back-up area, mooring and gendering area, drainage system, port lighting and rock works.

During the inauguration, President Arroyo simultaneously graced the ground-breaking rites of the P870-million Passenger Terminal Building project located at Sasa Port.

The Passenger Terminal Building project is designed to include the development of parking areas and a Ro-Ro ramp; a greeter building and a gate complex.

To ordinary stevedores, the completed Sasa Port expansion brings additional income they can make use of to provide the needs of their families.

Stevedoring companies operating at Sasa Port ---- Davao Integrated Ports and Stevedoring Services Corporation (DIPSCor) and Filipinas Ports Services, Inc.-- are looking at the project not just as an added income but also as an increased demand for workers.

In an interview, DIPSCor Container Yard Operation superintendent Roberto B. Calvo in an interview said more shipping vessels can now dock at Sasa Port and this would mean more workers are needed.

"Maraming barko, maraming trabaho"

Other mega projects in Southern Mindanao lined up for completion by 2010 are the improvement and construction of the Kapalong-Talaingod-Valencia Road ; and the rehabilitation and improvement of Surigao-Davao Coastal Road along Manay and Boston in Davao Oriental.

The P1.5 billion Talaingod-Bukidnon Road which is a 58-kilometer stretch mega infrastructure project, is expected to spur economic activities between the provinces of Davao del Norte and Bukidnon particularly along the areas it traverses.

It is considered as an important section of the Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway traversing Butuan City to Davao City and that of the Sayre Highway along Valencia City in Bukidnon going to Cagayan de Oro City.

The DPWH is looking at it as a key alternate road when major incidents would cause road bottlenecks along Sayre and Phil-Japan Friendship highways.

Travelers would also be able to save two and a half hours in going to Cagayan de Oro City from Davao City and vice versa, should they take the Talaingod-Bukidnon Road, much lesser than the time they would spend traveling through Davao-Calinan-Bukidnon Road.

The P2-billion Surigao-Davao Coastal Road (SDCR) project is also a SONA (State-of-the-Nation) priority project of the President and consists of concreting and road rehabilitation works stretching from Surigao City to Davao Oriental.

Its Manay-Boston section stretches 89.95-kilometer area whose project works fall under DPWH XI. (PIA XI) [top]

PIA News (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=ALL&y=&mo=&fi=p090722.htm&no=04)

Pangi-youtherns

September 7th, 2009, 08:13 PM

cge lang baha sa davao..........problema man gud ani atong lgu ug national office (DPWH, DENR etc.) way comprehensive drainage plan cge lang pataka ug kalot ug butang ug canal unya wa kahibalo asang throw out........let the city council make a city resolution or pass it to law that there should be only one drainage plan.....if a national office has some pork barrel to burn o show off to the voters sundun nila ang comprehensive drainage plan dili cge pataka buhat drainage this goes with other private corporations tama na ng pa pogi let all infrastructure projects be functional first then look aesthetically good second..............just my two cents

sandman.ink

September 8th, 2009, 03:07 AM

cge lang baha sa davao..........problema man gud ani atong lgu ug national office (DPWH, DENR etc.) way comprehensive drainage plan cge lang pataka ug kalot ug butang ug canal unya wa kahibalo asang through out........let the city council make a city resolution or pass it to law that there should be only one drainage plan.....if a national office has some pork barrel to burn o show off to the voters sundun nila ang comprehensive drainage plan dili cge pataka buhat drainage this goes with other private corporations tama na ng pa pogi let all infrastructure projects be functional first then look aesthetically good second..............just my two cents

I agree. I hope the next mayor will put this into action...tapos add more infras. :)

adeeh

September 30th, 2009, 10:13 PM

Wala pa jud diay na-solve ang problema sa baha *tsk3* especially sa boulevard and ecoland area, and Obrero... maski gamay nga ulan kay baha dayon. I really hope this will be addressed by the next mayor. Pangit pud kaayo na sige tag promote ug tourism then makit-an sa turista nga nagbaha ang lugar. :)

sandman.ink

October 22nd, 2009, 03:51 AM

repost... :D

wow nasa Environment Globe News ang Davao :cheers:

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DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The efforts of the city government at effective solid waste management took a major leap with the completion of a P268-million sanitary landfill project, a highly-engineered solid waste disposal facility touted as the first of its kind in Mindanao. The...

World News (http://article.wn.com/view/2009/10/17/Davao_opens_new_modern_garbage_dump/)

Environment Globe (http://archive.wn.com/2009/10/18/1400/environmentglobe/tsindex.html)

sandman.ink

October 22nd, 2009, 03:52 AM

better urban management. :D

Davao opens new, modern garbage dump

By Jeffrey M. Tupas
Inquirer Mindanao
First Posted 18:09:00 10/17/2009

Filed Under: Environmental Issues

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The efforts of the city government at effective solid waste management took a major leap with the completion of a P268-million sanitary landfill project, a highly-engineered solid waste disposal facility touted as the first of its kind in Mindanao.

The 3.8-hectare facility opened Friday following the closure and rehabilitation of the old open dumpsite in 2007.

The new facility is complete with leachate retention pond, monitoring wells, drainage system, and gas vents, according to Ogie Ticos of IPM Construction and Development Corp.

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said the project was the city’s response to the pressing concern over the proper way of disposing garbage.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20091017-230609/Davao-opens-new-modern-garbage-dump

sandman.ink

October 22nd, 2009, 03:57 AM

sanitary landfill...nice!

^^ LOL

anyways, unsaon ma nang high rise kung wala'y hintungod sa kinaiyahan(lol lahum lang kaayo), they will all go down to the drain literally & figuratively :lol:

here's i like :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Duterte opens P261M
sanitary landfill
BY DIANA LHYD SUELTO

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LANDFILL. Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, assisted by IPM Construction and Development Corp. president Isabelita Mercado (right), inaugurates the 3.8-hectare Davao City Sanitary Landfill in New Carmen Tugbok, Davao City. Also gracing the inauguration Friday is Mutya ng Dabaw 2009 Resci Angeli Rizada (left) and runner-up Vanessa Ruth Chan. BING GONZALES

Davao City now has a sanitary landfill, but the problem is how to get garbage there.

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte yesterday spearheaded the inauguration of the P261 million Davao City Sanitary Landfill in New Carmen, Tugbok, Davao City.

With an area of 3.8 hectares, the landfill can accommodate the 16-cubic meter daily waste bulk the city generates.

Mindanao Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Oct/headlines10172009&01.html)

greenshields

February 19th, 2010, 12:36 AM

There's a call for proposals by the ADB for a Sustainable Urban Transport Study for Davao. It will be funded through ADB's Promoting Sustainable Urban Transport in Asia (PSUTA) project.

Rall

February 19th, 2010, 12:43 AM

^^^^
can you share more on these topic?

Thanks

greenshields

February 19th, 2010, 12:50 AM

Here's what's written on the TOR:

The study aims to address urban access and mobility improvements through four
interrelated tasks: (i) a strategic vision for environmentally sustainable transport, (ii)
improved public transport operations, franchising arrangements, service integration, and
the promotion of a fleet renewal program, (iii) a feasibility studies for a mass transit
system and station/terminal improvements, and (iv) a sustainable urban transport fund to provide innovative financing solutions to support fleet renewal and enhanced public
transport operations with matching fiscal control of private vehicle usage including user
pays principles to internalize the negative externalities of transport.

I hope this goes well for Davao. Such a nice city needs a good transport system.

spearhead

February 19th, 2010, 12:58 AM

Nice goin there for the new landfill. All they need now is a recycling program and fascilities.

rodincouch

February 19th, 2010, 05:41 AM

http://www.streetfilms.org/bus-rapid-transit-bogota/

ganito sana i-adopt ng city and the rest of the country. a very effective mass transportation for the public.

rex abad

March 11th, 2010, 04:05 AM

psst...:hi::hi:

jhunix

March 18th, 2010, 03:55 PM

:cheers:

Araw ng Dabaw Special - Davao City’s ‘state-of-the-art’ traffic system nearly complete

Monday, 15 March 2010
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by Gregorio Deligero

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Davao City’s traffic system will soon be at par with that of the City of Los Angeles, California.
With 80 percent of traffic intersections already interconnected into a computer system, the third phase of the Davao City traffic signalization project is set to be completed before the end of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s term of office.
The project uses the computer-based Adaptive Traffic Control System developed and used by the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation.
“Although we are within our schedule, we are still working double time to ensure that we will complete the project on time as scheduled,” said Efren R. Abratique, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Abratique & Associates, Inc., which is implementing the project.
The Filipino-American traffic engineering firm, which specializes in traffic and transportation systems, is the same company which managed the development of the traffic operations system of the California Department of Transportation.
Under Phase III of the traffic signalization project, traffic signals will be installed in 21 additional intersections, thereby bringing the total number of intersections to 65 since the implementation of the project’s Phase I.
Other major components under Phase III include the interconnection of 65 intersections using direct cable wires and Wi-Fi connections, installation of sensors in all existing traffic signals, construction of a two-storey traffic operation center that will also house the traffic management system, installation of traffic signs, installation of closed circuit televisions (CCTVs) and the designing, installing and commissioning of the citywide traffic signal system.
All the intersections are already equipped with sensors which will detect the presence of vehicles in specific areas via loop detectors which transmits information to the traffic signals to determine the direction and duration of the signals.
Also under Phase III, is the installation of system loops which will count the vehicles in an intersection, including the daily peak hours and transmit data to the main computer in the operations center for timely adjustment of signals based on the existing traffic demand.
“From Toril to Panacan, all the intersections will be interconnected so that we can manage the traffic effectively anytime without going to the site,” said Abratique.
He said under the adopted system, signals can even automatically adapt to non-recurring or irregular congestions or traffic demand growth overtime, like in the case of vehicular accidents, without needing to be reset.
“The system automatically adjusts traffic signals in timing response to traffic demands. It provides fully responsive signal control based on real-time traffic conditions. It uses on-line computer to create an optimal timing plan,” he said.
Another key feature of the project is the installation of CCTVs in strategic locations with monitoring screens set up at the traffic operation center to visually monitor the traffic situations in the area.
Abratique said the CCTVs will be installed at a height of 35 to 45 feet on camera poles, except at Agdao Junction where two CCTVs will be installed at existing signal poles to enhance coverage due to obstruction.
“We will be installing the CCTVs at that height to maximize and widen the coverage of the camera,” he said.
Areas that will be installed with CCTVs are the Panacan area, outside the Davao International Airport, outside the Sasa Wharf, Buhangin Underpass area, Agdao Junction, Gaisano Mall area, Victoria Plaza area, Magsaysay Park area, Bankerohan area, Matina Crossing, San Pedro Cathedral area, Sandawa corner McArthur Highway area, NCCC Mall area, McArthur Highway corner Quimpo Boulevard area, Ulas Junction and Toril area.
In a study, the office of the city planning and development coordinator (OCPDC) said the advanced traffic signal control system can help ease congestion and its subsequent negative effects “without the cost and negative effects of road expansion.”
“Road widening can inevitably wreak havoc to the economic activity of the existing urban centers,” it said.
As Davao City’s population and economic activities continue to grow, the study found out that the demand on the existing transportation system will increase as well. But it pointed out that the cost and lack of available space will eventually hinder or make expansion of streets, roads and highways “difficult if not impossible.
“This situation calls for alternative measures to meet the demand for the efficient use of existing infrastructure. One such measure is to implement an intelligent system such as traffic signal control than can help operate our current roadways system at maximum capacity,” it added.

Edge Davao (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2192:araw-ng-dabaw-special-davao-citys-state-of-the-art-traffic-system-nearly-complete&catid=60:special-feature&Itemid=85)

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

davaoeagle

March 24th, 2010, 08:27 PM

:applause:

Home » Sun.Star Davao » Local News
Nograles' motion on park demolition denied
Thursday, March 25, 2010

THE Court of Appeals (CA) has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by House Speaker Prospero Nograles over the demolition of the Nograles Park by the City Government of Davao.

The appellate court on October 12, 2009 initially nullified a ruling of the Office of the Ombudsman that placed under preventive suspension three officials of the City Engineer’s Office for ordering the demolition of a canal cover project constructed by Nograles and named after his father, Erico.

In a decision earlier penned by Associate Justice Mario Lopez, the CA's Special Ninth Division granted the appeal filed by petitioners City Engineer Jose Gestuveo Jr., City Administrator Wendel Avisado and drainage maintenance chief Yusop Jimlani who sought to stop the Ombudsman and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) from serving their six-month suspension for alleged grave misconduct.

The first resolution prompted Nograles and the Office of the Ombudsman to file a motion for reconsideration.

But in another resolution promulgated last March 10, 2010, the CA denied the motion saying the points raised both by Nograles and the Ombudsman do not persuade.

“The Issues raised in both motions for reconsideration are not new. They have been squarely passed upon in our decision,” said the order penned by Associate Justice Mario Lopez.

Lopez reiterated in the order that “it would be unreasonable, if not ludicrous, to require respondent City Engineer Gestuveo to secure a demolition permit from himself. That the demolition of the canal cover project was headed by the Davao City Engineer’s Office already implies the allowance of the demolition permit, or at the very least, regularity of public duty.”

Lopez also noted in the decision that “on its face, petitioners’ communications denote absence of corrupt motive to maliciously and arbitrarily destroy a project of the National Government…Petitioners’ prima facie good faith in undertaking the demolition weakens the strength of the evidence of their guilt for the charge of grave misconduct.”

City Administrator Wendel Avisado lauded the decision of the court saying the City Government merely followed the law.

“The court has spoken and true justice has prevailed. The City Government has a mandate and we just did our job and implemented the order,” Avisado said.

Avisado believes that what the City Government implemented was in accordance with the law and that there was definitely no abuse of authority in issuing the demolition order and no grave misconduct committed in implementing it.

For his part, Gestuvo said the court’s decision gives “reassurance to the functionaries of city the government that the weight of justice is always on the side of what is good for the people.”

“We were just doing for the good of Davao City and there were no political biases involved when we exercised our mandated function. From the beginning I am confident that we were doing the right thing. This is a vindication of what we continue to believe as right,” he said.

[earthling]

April 5th, 2010, 07:17 PM

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SMC acquires majority stake in MRT-7 project
By Mary Ann Ll. Reyes (The Philippine Star) Updated April 06, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines – Diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the controlling owner of Metro Rail Transit Phase 7 (MRT-7) for the acquisition by SMC of a majority stake in the railway project.

SMC president Ramon Ang told The STAR that they have entered into an agreement with businessman Salvador “Buddy” Zamora III, who owns 63 percent of Universal LRT Corp. (ULC), which in turn wholly owns the MRT-7 project. The agreement provides that Zamora will sell his majority interest in ULC to SMC.

Zamora acquired majority control of the ULC consortium in 2008 from its original proponent, Israeli businessman Eli Levin.

Ang said they are also exploring the possibility of investing in a light rail transit project in Cebu, as well as other projects in Cagayan de Oro, Davao, and Iloilo.

The STAR earlier reported that SMC is interested in building a bullet train that will run the Laoag-Manila-Bicol route. Ang said they have commissioned a group that includes international companies with experience in bullet trains to conduct a study on this.

Asked how much the 63 percent stake in ULC costs and when the actual sale will be made, Ang said SMC is still undertaking due diligence work.

MRT 7 is a build-“gradual transfer”-operate, maintain and manage project for the development, financing, operation and maintenance of a 22-kilometer light rail transit route that extends from the MRT Line 3’s North Edsa terminal to San Jose del Monte in Bulacan.

ULC said it has tapped Morgan Stanley as its financial advisor to raise equity and debt needed to finance the construction of the $1.3-billion project.

ULC vice-chairman Roberto de Ocampo said that while it is true that Morgan Stanley has approached SMC to be part of the project, there are other interested parties that are also in talks with the financial advisor.

In response, a source from SMC said Zamora may just have failed to inform de Ocampo that an agreement has already been reached between SMC and Zamora.

Earlier, SMC said it has been offered to a majority interest in MRT-7 and that the company is negotiating with the members of the consortium of the project. There were reports that SMC was already in the “advanced stages of negotiation” to take control of ULC, the consortium tasked to build the MRT 7 project.

Aside from Zamora, one other stakeholder in ULC is the SM Group of Companies, which plans to put up a mall in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan that will have an access to the MRT-7 line.

SMC has been expanding from its core food and beverage business and into heavy industries such as power, infrastructure and telecommunications to fuel faster future growth.

The MRT-7 project involves the construction of a 22-km light rail transit system carrying at least half a million passengers a day.

The project also includes an intermodal transport terminal—a transportation hub for buses and other forms of public conveyances—in San Jose del Monte, as well as a 22-km, six-lane feeder highway from the northern end of the line to Bocaue, Bulacan. This highway will link the intermodal terminal to the North Luzon Expressway.

As envisioned by the proponents, the rail component of MRT 7 project will initially operate 108 rail cars in a three-car train configuration. Initial capacity is projected at 448,000 passengers a day, but will eventually be expanded to accommodate as many as 850,000 passengers daily.

The rail line will have 14 stations, namely: North Edsa, Quezon Memorial Circle, University Ave., Tandang Sora, Don Antonio, Batasan, Manggahan, Doña Carmen, Regalado, Mindanao Ave., Quirino, Sacred Heart, Tala and Araneta San Jose Del Monte.

The intermodal terminal, on the other hand, will be able to accommodate 60 buses and will also feature passenger facilities and amenities.

jhunix

June 4th, 2010, 01:47 PM

Newly installed CCTV Cam @ Ma-a junction
considered as one of the most hi-tech in Asia
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:cheers::cheers::cheers::banana:

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:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Rajah_Soliman

June 4th, 2010, 01:48 PM

^^ di ba yan equipt ng naked scanner :lol:

davaoeagle

June 7th, 2010, 09:37 AM

Sa Europe and NA pa lang yan Jude. :lol:

oreotm

June 7th, 2010, 06:27 PM

ano bang feature(s) nung cctv na un? bat high tech?

davaoeagle

July 10th, 2010, 10:03 AM

Talaingod today
Written by: Roque , Marilyn
Saturday, 10 July 2010

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A DECADE ago, the municipality of Talaingod was one of the last places we hoped to visit. It seemed too far away to reach as far as road networks were concerned. Also, there was much to be desired in the aspect of peace and order, basing on news reports reaching us.

But the invitation for a media tour on July 02, 2010 came as a challenge and we did not want to miss the chance of going on a familiarization tour of Talaingod, Davao del Norte. The schedule showed it would take two hours for the ride to the locality. The only stopover we made was at a gasoline station in Panabo City where the rest room seemed to be designed for a highly respectable hotel in Davao City.

The highway to Talaingod was a wide concrete road project leading to Bukidnon Province. This was part of the Mindanao Development Plan to connect Mindanao through a road network, featuring presidential bridges identified through concrete markers shaped like sun rays before each bridge. We were informed by Social Worker friend Carmela Cadigal-Duron that we could reach Bukidnon at the town of San Fernando next to Valencia City which led to Malaybalay City. This meant a shorter travel time for those going to Bukidnon or Cagayan de Oro City.

The air was getting cooler as we went on an uphill climb, passing by a group of people who were busy planting mahogany tree seedlings. We learned they were jail inmates who were nearing release from sentence and were made to plant trees before parole could be granted. Green Philippine Highways, a project of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources must have been the reason for this activity.

We reached Barangay Tibi Tibi, where a tribal housing project rose in the mountainsides. High on a hill sat a Baptist Church. A barangay hall served as the meeting place for the Council of Elders headed by Datu Gabriel Sayad of the Ata Manobo Tribe. We noticed another wooden structure and climbed more steps leading to what they called the Museum, displaying ethnic dresses, a hunting spear, a musical instrument and a sacrificial altar.

Leslie Lao Francisco, Regional Social Marketing Officer of the Department of Social Welfare and Development was instrumental in introducing us to this upland community whose population was dominated by Ata Manobos who compose 75% of the total population.

DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS Regional Project Coordinator Annie Rosalinda and Regional Training Officer Clarence Yog were with us on this tour to show us what the project has accomplished in this part of Davao de Norte.

This program was first implemented during the term of DSWD Secretary Dinky Soliman in 2003. The acronym stands for “Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services: Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay.” It is a community-based poverty reduction program of the government of the Philippines and employs participatory, community-led and a community-driven approach.

Since most dwellers in upland communities lead nomadic lives in search of food, shelter and peaceful settlement, there was need to find ways to entice them to permanently live in one place to provide a means of livelihood and take roots. A potable water system was installed. Common service facilities consisting of 4 corn mills, 2 single motors and the improvement of a rice mill were provided. Capability building measures on sustainable agriculture were given.

We made our way still further through the winding concrete zigzag highway towards the municipal building of Talaingod. It was Mayor Basilio Libayao’s first day in office, a good time to welcome our group to his Municipality. We were treated to a welcome lunch, after which we listened to a presentation of Project Gains and Benefits of the KALAHI-CIDSS Project, a research work done by Mr. Rec E. Eguia on the Social Capital and Educational Outcome in Conflict-Affected Areas of Mindanao and a presentation of Mr. Jolly Laboy on the Social Cohesion Evolution: A Study of KALAHI-CIDSS Infrastructure Investment’s Effect on the Social Unity Infrastructure of a Beneficiary Community.

As we left the municipality of Talaingod, we saw how this tribal community in the highlands of Davao del Norte has transformed tribal warriors into development warriors through the KALAHI-CIDSS Program with the emergence of new political leaders from the ranks of the volunteers.

We left behind a people enjoying safe shelter, with a clean and decent way of living through tribal housing, drinking safe and potable water, increased household income through banana production and corn mill operation and a healthier community with the reduction of water-borne diseases.

It was a picture of a renewed faith in fellow human beings which left an imprint on everyone. And it is a promise fulfilled for the tribal communities of Talaingod, Davao del Norte who dwell in the cool, lush greenery of the mountain municipality they call their ancestral domain. (photos by: Rene Lumawag)

Linguine

August 27th, 2010, 03:01 AM

Hedcor to build 30-MW plant in Compostela Valley

DAVAO CITY -- Aboitiz-owned Hedcor, Inc. is building a “run-of-river” type hydropower plant in New Bataan, Compostela Valley that will produce 30 megawatts (MW) of electricity and supply half of Davao del Norte Electric Co.’s (Daneco) power demand.

Government officials said the company was also looking at two more sites, specifically rivers in Maragusan and Cateel towns, for similar projects that could jack up power output in the Davao region, where Mindanao’s biggest power demand comes from. Hedcor’s Tamugan and Sibulan plants can only produce 70 MW for the region, which consumes a third of the island’s 1.2-gigawatt supply.

Gregorio P. Jabonillo, Hedcor vice-president for Mindanao, has informed Compostela Governor Arturo T. Uy of the power utility’s plans to tap the Upper Agusan River in Tandawan, New Bataan for the company’s latest project. Hedcor will initially invest P6 million for the run-of-river plant, a facility that does not require construction of big dams since turbines will be run by flowing water diverted through concrete weirs.

He said the project would not be realized without prior agreement with Daneco, which will be the buyer of whatever electricity the hydroelectric plant will produce. The company has a similar agreement with the Aboitiz-owned Davao Light and Power Co. and the Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative for its 42.5-MW hydroelectric plant in Sibulan, Davao del Sur.

The community that hosts the Sibulan plant will get a share of P0.055 per kilowatt-hour sold and that will amount to at least P10 million annually. The company also promised that 1% of the plant’s gross revenues will go to development projects for the community.

Mindanao Business Council chairman Vicente T. Lao said the planned investment of Hedcor in a new run-of-river hydropower plant was “good news” because the island needs additional sources of power as shown by long brownouts in the first half of the year.

Even if the capacity of hydropower plants to produce electricity is vulnerable to climate change as proven by the El Niño phenomenon from January to June this year, this can be averted if watersheds are well-maintained, he said.

“If the watershed is healthy, the water will be replenished even during dry spells,” he said.

Nelly L. Esperanza, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Compostela Valley officer, said the power firm had also inspected the Maragusan River and had seen its potential to harness electricity. She said the agency was told the project would have the capacity to supply 80% of the province’s power needs.

DTI-Davao Oriental head Belinda Q. Ambi meanwhile said Hedcor was also interested in harnessing Cateel River. She said the agency was informed the amount of electricity that could be generated by a run-of-river facility in the area would range between 72 MW to 80 MW.

Hedcor officials will visit the area again in the first week of September, she said. -- Joel B. Escovilla

source (http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=16691)

Linguine

August 29th, 2010, 07:16 AM

3 cocoa post harvest centers worth P30 million set to open in Mindanao
By MELODY M. AGUIBA
August 29, 2010, 6:01am

Three cocoa post harvest centers worth P30 million are set to be opened next month in Davao, Compostela Valley, and Zamboanga del Norte and are seen to contribute to the country’s production of high quality beans.

The establishment of the post harvest centers is part of the implementation of a cocoa roadmap aimed at raising the country’s production in order to meet the increasing demand for cocoa beans locally and internationally. It is estimated that cocoa beans’ demand globally grows at a rate of 90,000 metric tons (MT) annually.

“Our farmers can now bring their wet beans to our post harvest centers. With the centers, we hope to achieve our target in our cocoa roadmap,” said Josephine Ramos, Cocoa Foundation of the Philippines (Cocoaphil) operations manager, in an interview.

The post harvest centers will have several facilities, depending on the need in the area, according to Ramos. Among these will be a fermentation facility, solar and hybrid drying facilities, a warehouse, a nursery, a budwood garden, and a training center particularly for the Davao center.

The construction of the post harvest centers was funded through a combination of sources including the Department of Agriculture-High Value Commercial Crops. The Zamboanga center also has partner-funders from private farms.

The Davao post harvest center will have a processing capacity of 12 MT per load while the Compostela Valley and Zamboanga centers, six MT per load.

The cocoa roadmap plans the construction of more post harvest centers nationwide particularly in areas where cacao is being intercropped with coconut lands. It is planned that 10 percent of all coconut lands in the country should be intercropped with cocoa.

source (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/274673/3-cocoa-post-harvest-centers-worth-p30-million-set-open-mindanao)

Linguine

September 5th, 2010, 05:00 PM

AboitizPower mulls building coal-fired power plant in Davao
Written by Paul Anthony A. Isla / Reporter
Sunday, 05 September 2010 12:05

LISTED Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) is planning to put up at least 150-megawatt (MW) of additional generating power capacity to meet the growing power demands in Mindanao, and is considering a coal-fired power plant. 

“We’re looking for a site to build a power plant in Davao to supply Southern Mindanao,” Erramon Aboitiz, AboitizPower president and chief executive, told reporters in an interview.

The AboitizPower top honcho said his company has yet to look for potential clients or partners.

“Right now we’re not talking to anybody. We’re developing it ourselves at this point. And, yes, it will be a coal-fired power plant,” Aboitiz said when asked which fuel type his company intends to put up in Davao.

Although AboitizPower is also focusing on renewable-energy sources, Aboitiz said such sources would depend on where the resource is.  He added that there is no question that AboitizPower wanted to take advantage of hydro as a source of electricity, but quickly pointed out that they have to diversify their fuel sources. 

“Like this year with the El Niño, as Mindanao was totally dependent on hydro, they had a water problem since there were no rain, and all of a sudden they ran out of power. You really want to have some diversification,” he said. 

Aboitiz declined to specify how much it would invest. However, it hinted that a coal-fired power plant costs roughly $1.8 million to $2 million per megawatt, depending on the site as well. 

A coal-fired power plant, he said, normally takes three years to build.

“And since we’re still looking for the property and we still have to get the necessary permits like an Environmental Compliance Certificate, so it would take us at least four years by the time we have really make decision,” he added.

At the same time, Aboitiz said his company and Taiwan Cogen International Corp., its partner for a 330-MW Subic coal-fired power plant project, have already decided to push through with the project.

He said they have initially decided to defer the project.

“But since consumption is very strong, so we’re going to proceed with that [project],” he added.

Aboitiz said they are finalizing the engineering, procurement and construction contract, and are hoping to start construction next year and have it ready by the middle of 2013. 

He said they estimate the 300-MW Subic coal-fired power plant to cost about $550 million. 

source (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/economy/902-aboitizpower-mulls-building-coal-fired-power-plant-in-davao)

Linguine

September 22nd, 2010, 01:30 AM

Food Complex Eyed for Davao
September 21, 2010, 9:08pm

DAVAO CITY – The local government here and its private partners are bent in constructing a 25-hectare agricultural complex that belongs to their top three priority projects that would boost trade and investments in the area, it was bared recently. Ramon F. Allado, Southern Philippines Construction Core Group (SPCCG) chairman, presented during the regional economic manager's briefing their plan to build the Davao Food Terminal Complex in a state-owned property located in the southern outskirt of this city. “It will benefit the region and all other provinces within Mindanao,” Allado said in his presentation. The project was identified by the city government as one of the top three priority projects for the next three years, alongside farm-to-market roads and tourism development. The Regional Development Council 11 (RDC 11) further adopted the Food Complex as priority infrastructure needed to further develop industry clusters in the region. For the past five years, Davao’s exports reflect the business sectors’ confidence in the region’s potentials, evident in growths driven by the agriculture sector. (Mick Basa)

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/278328/food-complex-eyed-davao

Linguine

October 2nd, 2010, 04:24 AM

Irrigation system planned for Davao Oriental

The provincial government of Davao Oriental in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture’s Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) will be setting up an irrigation system, which will supply water to 1,600 hectares of rice field.

A P252 million irrigation system will be set up in Cateel town in Davao Oriental, the Agriculture Department said in a statement yesterday.

The provincial government of Davao Oriental will be submitting project proposal documents to the World Bank for approval, Freddie C. Bendulo, Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator, was quoted saying in the statement. -- Kathleen A. Martin

http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=18778

Linguine

October 2nd, 2010, 03:20 PM

Davao Or. Eyeing P252-M Irrigation
October 2, 2010, 8:39pm

MATI, Davao Oriental (PNA) – Rice production in Davao Oriental is expected to get a boost as the provincial government is set to implement a P252-million irrigation system in Cateel town, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said over the weekend. Davao Oriental Gov. Corazon Malanyaon said this priority project is a valuable investment to develop the agricultural potentials of the province. “We have a wide ricefield capable of producing enough (grains) and we see this irrigation system can help us achieve food sufficiency in the province and contribute to the country’s rice needs,” the governor said. The project which will cover at least 1,600 hectares of ricefield is proposed under the DA’s Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP). “This is so far the biggest single project proposed under MRDP all over Mindanao,” said Deputy Program Director Arnel V. De Mesa. Jointly funded by the World Bank, national government, and equity share of the local government units (LGUs).

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/280205/davao-or-eyeing-p252m-irrigation

allenation

January 2nd, 2011, 08:22 PM

IMPRESSIVE Davao Region!! Model region na gyud ta ani...

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ComVal, Mati bag seal of excellence

COMPOSTELA VALLEY -- Compostela Valley province and Mati City bagged two of the highest ratings given by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for its "2010 Seal of Excellence" award to the local government units all over the country.

A Seal of Excellence was awarded to Compostela Valley Governor Arturo Uy by the CSC for obtaining a descriptive rating of "excellent" based on the results of the Report Card Survey, a CSC's system of obtaining information on how an agency is performing in terms of frontline services.

The Provincial Government was noted for its adherence to the requirements prescribed by Republic Act 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act (Arta) of 2007 and its excellent performance in providing services to the public especially the five areas covered by the survey that include compliance with the Arta provision, frontline service provider, service quality, physical working conditions, and client satisfaction.

Compostela Valley is the only local government unit in the whole bureaucracy rated as "excellent" in the Arta implementation with a 95.5 percent descriptive rating.

The City Government of Mati got 87.15 percent "very good" descriptive rating for its Citizen's Satisfaction Center Seal of Excellence.

Coming in third is the City Government of Tacurong in Sultan Kudarat with an 85.10 percent very good rating; City Government of Borongan in Eastern Samar, 83.86 percent very good rating; Municipal Government of Burauen, Leyte, 81.88 percent very good rating; and the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur with 81.14 percent very good rating.

The "2010 Seal of Excellence" awarding rites was conducted on December 28 at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City and was graced by CSC Commissioner Mary Ann Fernandez-Mendoza. (Ben O. Tesiorna)

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on January 03, 2011.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/comval-mati-bag-seal-excellence

:applause:
not only a model LGU in the Philippines but as well as model Region too.:cheers:

cemby

January 16th, 2011, 04:45 AM

hmm...whatever happened to the LRT proposal? was it junked? and also the Davao-Samal Bridge?

rodincouch

February 2nd, 2011, 01:11 PM

Editorial - The fortunes of the 2 Davaos (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4010:editorial-the-fortunes-of-the-2-davaos&catid=36:vantage-points&Itemid=70)
Monday, 24 January 2011 00:00

CONGRATULATIONS to governors Corazon N. Malanyaon and Douglas Ra. Cagas, two of Davao region’s most enduring personalities known not only for their political savvy, but most importantly for their economic and development orientation are recipients of P271.93 million in total funding for their irrigation projects. The money will come from the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) of the Department of Agriculture.
The two irrigation projects are located in Cateel, Davao Oriental and Sulop, Davao del Sur. The two projects augurs well for the aspiration not only of the two governors but of all Dabawenyos to become self-sufficient in rice, an ideal situation the region was enjoying until the Cory Aquino administration suspended irrigation projects ironically started by the hated Marcos martial regime. That these new irrigation projects are being funded now appear like an act by the son of that previous administration’s ill-advised decision.
The Sulop project was actually completed last year with a funding of P10.58 million covering 100 hectares of ricefield.
The irrigation project in Cateel, Davao Oriental is a lot bigger, covering 1,600 hectares. No wonder Governor Malanyaon is euphoric. Davao Oriental, now the biggest province of Region 11, has long been known for its exotic and highly nutritious Banaybanay rice.
But of course, the two Davao provinces are famous not only for the staple cereal. Davao del Sur is one of the country’s major producers of mangoes. Its Kapatagan Valley at the foot of Mt. Apo produces giant crops and the region’s major source of vegetables. The province also hosts big plantations of export Cavendish bananas. Davao Oriental, the country’s biggest coconut producer, is well on the way of reviving the abaca industry.
The fortunes of both provinces lie in the richness of their soil. Governors Malanyaon and Cagas are doing the right thing in giving focus to agricultural development, on top of developing their other strengths.

http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4010:editorial-the-fortunes-of-the-2-davaos&catid=36:vantage-points&Itemid=70

sandman.ink

February 4th, 2011, 07:40 AM

question lng ko sa mga nakabalo...it's going to be a year in a few months since Noynoy took office, meron bang projects ang National government in the pipeline for Davao? curious lng...

davaob4now

February 6th, 2011, 05:25 PM

question lng ko sa mga nakabalo...it's going to be a year in a few months since Noynoy took office, meron bang projects ang National government in the pipeline for Davao? curious lng...

i hope i renovate ang airport or i beautify ug i utilise ang old airport or better turn over the management to the LGU
pero what national project that you think the city of davao need these days?

sandman.ink

February 7th, 2011, 09:05 AM

i hope i renovate ang airport or i beautify ug i utilise ang old airport or better turn over the management to the LGU
pero what national project that you think the city of davao need these days?

infras...a lot of infras...hehehe

to be specific, Davao-Samal bridge...enough with the bullcrap and let's get it done. among the former president Erap seems to be the only one who was serious enough about this...hopefully, people will set aside personal gains and get this bridge made.

also, sana ung other flyovers that were in the pipeline during the Erap time.
local projects, hopefully, ung coastal highway ni Duterte.

Yre

February 7th, 2011, 09:11 AM

infras...a lot of infras...hehehe

to be specific, Davao-Samal bridge...enough with the bullcrap and let's get it done. among the former president Erap seems to be the only one who was serious enough about this...hopefully, people will set aside personal gains and get this bridge made.

also, sana ung other flyovers that were in the pipeline during the Erap time.
local projects, hopefully, ung coastal highway ni Duterte.

I would prefer the coastal highway rather than the bridge to Samal. Once there's a bridge in Samal, sigurado yung allure nito mawawala and all we'll be seeing later on are commercialization in everything.

Nagsugod naman gani karon na wala pa ang bridge...

rodincouch

February 7th, 2011, 09:14 AM

Yre

February 7th, 2011, 09:19 AM

Access roads and widening of existing ones are needed right now in the City poblacion. With the completion of Abreeza and SM Lanang drawing near, traffic in the City would definitely be hell. Matina Pangi road should be widened ASAP as it is pretty congested and causes a lot delay add to that the fact that Matina crossing is the busiest intersection in the City.

I doubt widening the roads inside the city poblacion is doable. It would be extremely expensive for the government to do it!

Ang kailangan sa matina crossing dapat flyover.

dinabaw

February 7th, 2011, 09:55 AM

i have a feeling where on island that keeps getting smaller, it's global warming for sure! lol

dinabaw

February 7th, 2011, 09:58 AM

sandman.ink

February 7th, 2011, 10:28 AM

I would prefer the coastal highway rather than the bridge to Samal. Once there's a bridge in Samal, sigurado yung allure nito mawawala and all we'll be seeing later on are commercialization in everything.

Nagsugod naman gani karon na wala pa ang bridge...

I really disagree that the bridge will kill the allure of Samal. the only way I see that happening is if Samal has poor local gov exec, hopefully they don't.

the reasoning that a bridge will kill the allure of Samal is a cop out...take a look at Sentosa, Taipa and/or of course, need not to go far, Mactan Island...bridges been built for hundreds of years, and it's the first step to progress...besides, there is a need for one, and the government must provide one.

sandman.ink

February 7th, 2011, 10:34 AM

I doubt widening the roads inside the city poblacion is doable. It would be extremely expensive for the government to do it!

Ang kailangan sa matina crossing dapat flyover.

i agree with both of you. matina pangi is a 2-way lane, that is used heavily by commuters using the diversion rd to avoid the heavy downtown traffic. the Matina crossing gets too clogged up during the peak hours, add the large number of pedicabs in that area, it doubles the trouble.

a flyover would certainly be a good thing. although, i would prefer an underpass similar sa buhangin crossing.

lakawero

February 7th, 2011, 10:42 AM

I really disagree that the bridge will kill the allure of Samal. the only way I see that happening is if Samal has por local gov exec, hopefully they don't.

the reasoning that a bridge will kill the allure of Samal is a cop out...take a look at Sentosa, Taipa and/or of course, need not to go far, Mactan Island...bridges been built for hundreds of years, and it's the first step to progress...besides, there is a need for one, and the government must provide one.

agree ako dito. Samal City deserves this. as a city they need to progress together with the neighboring cities. Its up to them na lang how to make the city stay alluring. :D

rodincouch

February 7th, 2011, 02:03 PM

I doubt widening the roads inside the city poblacion is doable. It would be extremely expensive for the government to do it!

Ang kailangan sa matina crossing dapat flyover.

I think they can do that in Obrero, Uyanguren to Roxas Ave area, and Juna area. Access roads located there are critical in the decongestion of heavy traffic in some parts of the city. And I think that the matina pangi road really needs to be addressed immediately and widening it to 4 lanes is the fastest and cheapest way to improve the situation as well as designating an area for the trikes farther down the road and a covered sidewalk to complement it. After that, the flyover / under pass (prone to flooding) would be the next viable step. They should also reclaim the circumferential road to make it another access road.

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8562/circumferentialrd.jpg

henji

February 7th, 2011, 02:29 PM

can i ask what happened to the Davao Threads?

davaob4now

February 7th, 2011, 03:13 PM

^^ same as what happened before..imo it wont solve the problem...

on topic: mas gusto ko davao lrt/mrt...and for the LGU a colliseum or a dome or a big stadium/arena...

mCx2

February 7th, 2011, 04:20 PM

mCx2

February 7th, 2011, 04:36 PM

I would prefer the coastal highway rather than the bridge to Samal. Once there's a bridge in Samal, sigurado yung allure nito mawawala and all we'll be seeing later on are commercialization in everything.

Nagsugod naman gani karon na wala pa ang bridge...

Not necessarily. The gov't can turn most of its natural sites into a mini national parks. Another sure way is to make a comprehensive city and suburban plan (mind you Samal is supposed to be a city but without a proper downtown to speak of) and even its road network is not at par with Davao city just across the channel. The bridge is so long overdue.

sandman.ink

February 7th, 2011, 06:52 PM

What i wish for Davao City is:1) a comprehensive sewerage and water treatment system. With this we can get rid of these individual septic tanks that seep slowly into our natural aquifer system-(one of the best in the world).2) A mass housing for illegal settlers and free our prime foreshores of unsightly scenes. 3)An efficient public mass transport system. 4) Davao-Samal bridge(long time waiting)-with this bridge in place the beaches in Samal island will be a long and continuous one ,free of jetties and barracades. High rises are not in my list guys.

solid list there...pretty what I would like Davao to have to.
although, i think it would be hard to make beaches in samal long and continuous...

mass housing for illegal settlers would be top on my list...imagine bankerohan riverside free from illegal settlers, that would be lovely.

davaoeagle

March 3rd, 2011, 05:13 PM

Investor eyes Davao River for public transport system (http://www.mindanaotimes.net/?p=17986)
Written by: Francisco , Carmelito Q.
Thursday, 03 March 2011

A LOCAL investor is looking at the Davao River as a means for public transportation system,

The investor, which Roberto P. Alabado III did not identify so as not to preempt the plan, has started doing the study on tapping the river as a transportation highway since last year, said Mr. Alabado, City Planning and Development Office head.

If the investor finds that coming up with a transportation system in the river is feasible, then the city government “will immediately act on it,” said Alabado, pointing out that the city government has been finding ways on how to decongest the streets used by passenger vehicles.

At present, there is a Davao River -based transportation system, but this is a short route and is using old bancas. What is being envisioned, Alabado explained, is a longer transport system that will pass through several barangays in the city and which is efficient and can become tourist attraction.

The river, about 160 kilometers in length, traverses several key villages in the city and can become alternative to barangay roads. “To me this is a highway that will not have to be built. This is an available resource (that can be tapped),” said Mr. Alabado, an urban planner by profession.

This is just one mode of transportation that the city government is considering as the Asian
Development Bank is also embarking on a $300,000 (P13.08 million @P43.6=$1) study for land-based public transportation system of the city.

Among the initial suggestions for public transportation system is a bus rapid transport system as the company tapped by the bank to study the city’s public transportation system said there is indeed a need to upgrade passenger utility vehicles.

However, Engr. Rene S. Santiago of Almec Corp., leader of the study team, said setting up a light rail transit is not feasible considering that the traffic is still very thin. “It is a luxury that the people of Davao cannot likely afford,” said Mr. Santiago, pointing out that might need another 15 years to prepare the city for this system.

He pointed out that even in Metro Manila, the government is subsidizing the light transit system at about P8.59 million annually.

But just like Mr. Alabado, Mr. Santiago said that even if the city government will continue to allow passenger tricycles and jeepneys to ply city routes, these must be upgraded.

Mr. Alabado said the need is for these transportation systems not only to be efficient but also lessen their contribution to carbon dioxide emission. “They must be (fuel) efficient,” he said, pointing out that the city government is studying the possibility of coming up with regulations that will address this problem.

He said there is a need for the city government to consider the contribution of these vehicles to carbon emissions considering that this is also the policy of the national government which passed the Clean Air Act, a law passed in 1999 to address air pollution.

Dakpa ang akong tiil

March 3rd, 2011, 06:00 PM

Get ready for DavNor-Bukidnon road opening - RDR (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r11&id=20176)

by Jeanevive D. Abangan
-PIA
DAVAO DEL NORTE, -- Davao del Norte Provincial Governor Rodolfo Del Rosario has asked his constituents to prepare for the opening of Davao del Norte-Bukidnon Road which he envisions to spin economic activities and create economic opportunities.
In an interview with the media yesterday (Mar. 02) at the Tahanan ng Gobernador, Del Rosario expected that the completion of the national road passing through the town of Talaingod will push through by next year.
“When that (would be) materialized I cannot imagine the activity that will happen here in our province. I am encouraging our people in Davao del Norte to prepare because a lot of business opportunities will come about due to this highway,” he said.
The P1.5 billion Talaingod(Davao del Norte)- Bukidnon Road is a 58-kilometer large-scale infrastructure project of the national government that is expected to trigger economic activities between the two provinces particularly along the areas it traverses.
It is considered as an important section of the Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway traversing Butuan City to Davao City and that of the Sayre Highway along Valencia City in Bukidnon going to Cagayan de Oro City.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) looks at it as a key alternate road when major incidents would cause road bottlenecks along Sayre and Phil-Japan Friendship highways.
Travelers will be able to save two and a half hours in going to Cagayan de Oro City from Davao City and vice versa, should they take the Talaingod-Bukidnon Road, much lesser than the time they spend traveling through Davao-Calinan-Bukidnon Road.
Del Rosario bared bringing a delegation of town and city mayor of Davao del Norte to Valencia City, Bukidnon in January this year to know “what’s going on with the other side of the road.”
He found out that the construction of a P230 million-bridge crossing the Pulangi River in Bukidnon was causing a delay.
But as soon as that would be up and completed, the Davao del Norte-Bukidnon Road will spell economic activities in both provinces as the distance of traveling to northern Mindanao will be cut by about 40 percent, he said.
While the transport traffic from Bukidnon is expected to end up in the cities of Tagum and Panabo, Del Rosario has seen the need for the municipalities of Talaingod, Sto. Tomas, and Braulio E. Dujali to prepare as access roads connecting the national road to Bukidnon will pass through them.
He looks at the town of Braulio E. Dujali as a good place to serve as a resting area for travelers going to and fro Bukidnon.
The circumferential road connecting the towns of Kapalong, San Isidro , Asuncion, and New Corella is also expected to boom once the Davao del Norte-Bukidnon Road will be completed.
“It would be easy for people from Cebu, Bohol, to come to Davao del Norte,” he said referring to town-mates of Cebuano and Bol-anon residents who will find it easier to come to the province via Cagayan de Oro once the national road is done.
_____:APPLAUSE:

davaob4now

March 22nd, 2011, 12:11 AM

im not sure if this was already posted nor if it was released in local newspaper..
http://balita.ph/2011/02/11/adb-funds-study-on-sustainable-transport-system-for-davao-city/

ADB funds study on sustainable transport system for Davao City
February 11, 2011 12:47 pm
DAVAO CITY, Feb. 10 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will fund a project study dubbed as Sustainable Urban Transport for Davao City (SUTRAD).

With this, the implementors recently launched a contest among Dabawenyos for a city-wide competition to come up with the best Transport Vision for the city.
The competition is conducted in cooperation with the city government and the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC).

Existing organizations are encouraged to form their respective Vision Team of at least 2 persons. Each team must have a designated team leader and contact address (email and cellphone number). Only entries submitted via the Internet through sutrad@googlegroups.com will be accepted.
The ADB Sustainable Initiative Plan is much more than economic advancement.

The SUTRAD project will assist Davao define its own path to the development of its urban transport: the green road to prosperity and mobility. The Vision Team must submit a one-page concept paper that embodies the philosophy of sustainable urban transport and reflects the aspirations of Davao residents for a sustainable city.

Apart from the visioning contest, the SUTRAD Project will also assess the existing public transport routes in order to make them more responsive and accessible to a wider community of users; craft an affordable and socially-acceptable program that would convert tricycles into low-emission clean vehicles. It will also revisit the city plan for a mass transit system, by evaluating a more sustainable option known as a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

The SUTRAD for Davao City is part of ADB's wider program covering Asian cities with Davao City as the pilot case in the country. (PNA) DCT/LAM/DDB/ldp
......

al_bedo

March 22nd, 2011, 12:51 AM

......

The news article was published in Feb but the study started last year. I believe this study is already nearing completion and will be concluded this March or April.

Yre

March 31st, 2011, 02:02 PM

I doubt widening the roads inside the city poblacion is doable. It would be extremely expensive for the government to do it!

Ang kailangan sa matina crossing dapat flyover.

Looks like my hope and wishes is going to come true after all...:banana:

allenation

April 4th, 2011, 03:24 AM

What i wish for Davao City is:1) a comprehensive sewerage and water treatment system. With this we can get rid of these individual septic tanks that seep slowly into our natural aquifer system-(one of the best in the world).2) A mass housing for illegal settlers and free our prime foreshores of unsightly scenes. 3)An efficient public mass transport system. 4) Davao-Samal bridge(long time waiting)-with this bridge in place the beaches in Samal island will be a long and continuous one ,free of jetties and barracades. High rises are not in my list guys.

nice! im dreaming of this in our city too. matinuod unta ni

cemby

April 4th, 2011, 07:38 AM

I doubt widening the roads inside the city poblacion is doable. It would be extremely expensive for the government to do it!

Ang kailangan sa matina crossing dapat flyover.

Actually widening of the current roads in the poblacion area is not really needed.. I guess we need to review the transport system. Ang daming roads within the poblacion that are currently underutilized. Example na lang ang area sa likod ng Central Bank. maraming roads doon na underutilized. Sana matuloy na ang extension ng Roxas avenue so it will really connect na with E Quirino Ave and tuloy tuloy towards Tionko Ave. (ang malaking sagabal ata doon ay ang Davao Light station and the informal settlers.) Connect Mabini St (stretch between E Quirino/T. Claudio and the other Mabini st on the Padre Gomez Side (oops daming establishments din matatamaan...)

in the 1990's there was a plan to create a coastal road linking Bolton Bridge to R Castillo, bypassing the whole stretch of Quezon blvd., Opening up of the road from Calinan to end up in Mandug and further down to Panacan to divert traffic going to the City.

Siguro it is high time also to make the City engineer's office and DPWH to revisit the old plans of Davao City and needs to revise if needed.

Davao-Samal Bridge has been hit by politics (much like that of the Davao Airport when it was conceptualized). kasi dapat daw ang bridge should end up at Panabo, not in any area in the City.....

sandman.ink

April 4th, 2011, 08:20 AM

Actually widening of the current roads in the poblacion area is not really needed.. I guess we need to review the transport system. Ang daming roads within the poblacion that are currently underutilized. Example na lang ang area sa likod ng Central Bank. maraming roads doon na underutilized. Sana matuloy na ang extension ng Roxas avenue so it will really connect na with E Quirino Ave and tuloy tuloy towards Tionko Ave. (ang malaking sagabal ata doon ay ang Davao Light station and the informal settlers.) Connect Mabini St (stretch between E Quirino/T. Claudio and the other Mabini st on the Padre Gomez Side (oops daming establishments din matatamaan...)

in the 1990's there was a plan to create a coastal road linking Bolton Bridge to R Castillo, bypassing the whole stretch of Quezon blvd., Opening up of the road from Calinan to end up in Mandug and further down to Panacan to divert traffic going to the City.

Siguro it is high time also to make the City engineer's office and DPWH to revisit the old plans of Davao City and needs to revise if needed.

Davao-Samal Bridge has been hit by politics (much like that of the Davao Airport when it was conceptualized). kasi dapat daw ang bridge should end up at Panabo, not in any area in the City.....

basically the whole theme of Public service has been hit by politics... notice how a lot of proposals remain that way, just proposals. no one has the will to make things happen, regardless of who has the "kapit", or who's rubbing elbows with the ones in power... and no one really dares to speak up even if the obvious is really staring them at their faces.

I also notice the lack of plans from the national government for Mindanao... sa Luzon, there are a lot of projects, and some are redundant na masyado... dito sa Mindanao, when was the last time they built something major aside from the airports? it's been a long time... :(

dinabaw

April 4th, 2011, 09:56 AM

basically the whole theme of Public service has been hit by politics... notice how a lot of proposals remain that way, just proposals. no one has the will to make things happen, regardless of who has the "kapit", or who's rubbing elbows with the ones in power... and no one really dares to speak up even if the obvious is really staring them at their faces.

I also notice the lack of plans from the national government for Mindanao... sa Luzon, there are a lot of projects, and some are redundant na masyado... dito sa Mindanao, when was the last time they built something major aside from the airports? it's been a long time... :(

in fairness to some politicians we don't really have the money and thats why proposal that is fund ready have to redesign their old plan which been too long in the drawing board and needs to upgrade it again, just what i heard from the Davao City Sports Complex some features are now obsolete and not latest.

davaoeagle

April 4th, 2011, 08:21 PM

I like this gentleman's take on issues regarding Davao as they are in consonance to mine.

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Covington: Wow Samal!
By Gary Covington
Looking In
Monday, April 4, 2011

LIST of charges to Samal visitors;

Environmental Users Fee P5, diver per day per area (Presumably if you dive at two spots you pay double) P200, snorkeling P50, anchoring boat P300, underwater photos P500, admiring mangroves P20, research fee (Whatever that is?) P500, island hopping P20, caving P25, climbing P20, extreme sports P30.

That's the way to bring in the tourists!

Moving on - If you carried a lump of coal in your pant's pocket for 75 years you might - just might - contract testicular or ovarian cancer from exposure to natural radiation given off by the mineral.

That's what I like about these opponents to the proposed coal-fired power plant; they trot out scary facts by the yard but not one has come up with a practicable alternative. Not one has stood up and - without browbeating the audience - said that such and such a power generating scheme would be economically viable, produce a sufficiency of electricity and not be harmful to the environment.

Moving on again - 'Intra-city bus proposal not timely.' Well, the management may have changed but it looks as if our SP is still the same old hidebound, ooh, can't do that, stick in the mud bunch we've always had.

'The city streets are too narrow to accommodate buses.'

Claveria - taking away the parked cars and why not? - is five lanes wide. So are San Pedro and Magellanes. The Boulevard and Quirino are dual carriageways. No-one is expecting motorway-sized monsters to be creeping their way around Davao's streets but rather something like those reasonably sized Metro-Shuttle vehicles or even bendy-buses, articulated in the middle the better to negotiate corners.

Edil Gonzaga, Transmision-Piston Secretary General, pointed out that any trial run of buses during the jeepney strike would be meaningless - 'How can the director (Of the LTFRB) determine traffic congestion when there is a (Jeepney) strike?'

Well, Edil, that's the idea - the city's streets empty of jeepneys to see how buses cope with normal traffic. You know, traffic which doesn't stop three abreast to pick up fares; traffic that doesn't stop in the middle of the road to disembark passengers; traffic that doesn't completely ignore road courtesy or even the highway code.

What we should be doing is planning for a downtown area free of jeepneys, their place taken by buses running a circular route with dedicated stops. Think of the benefits; less traffic congestion, less pollution, less road rage, lowered blood pressures all round!

A fellow scribbler last week was debating whether the Philippines would ever emulate the economic success of the 'East Asian Three', Japan, Taiwan and South Korea.

I'd say the answer to that is a resounding no because Filipinos have - apart from the geography - nothing in common with the peoples of the East Asian Three. The Japanese, Taiwanese and South Koreans have a built-in work ethic; Filipinos don't. The Japanese etc. have discipline; Filipinos don't. Lastly, the peoples of the east Asian three are willing to sacrifice personal gain for the greater good; Filipinos are not.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on April 05, 2011.

BroiledGum

April 13th, 2011, 06:24 AM

i dunno if you've noticed it but in downtown area, around 9/10 'jeeps' are multicabs. mostly these are downtown routes. ang natitirang matitinong jeep yung pangmalayo, i.e. toril, calinan, tibungo. for me, this must be addressed. multicabs were ok when they were just a few pero kung multicabs na yung majority, hindi na maganda.

dapat na istop and pagbigay ng franchise sa mga multicabs. buhayin ang totoong hari ng kalye.

Pangi-youtherns

April 13th, 2011, 08:43 PM

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2011/04/10/city-needs-p60-b-solve-flood-problem-149737

DAVAO City needs around P60 billion to address the perennial flooding in the city, which is blamed on the antiquated drainage system and on climate change.

Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said the city needs to build six huge canals to lessen flooding. This, he said, would however entail a lot of work since aside from building the canals, the City Government also needs to expropriate the private properties where the canals will be built and relocate those who will be affected.

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"If you really want to remedy the constant flooding of the city you have to build about five or six huge canals like that one along Roxas Boulevard. You have to acquire the land, you have to build the canals and relocate those affected with the building of the canals. Ana ka problema (that's how big the problem is)," Duterte said.

However, the vice mayor said the City Government is taking care of the problem as best as they could. He added that the existing drainage system in the city was planned and constructed by the National Government and not by the City Government.

"It was inherited by us from the National Government. And even the maintenance was turned over to us just 15 to 17 years ago," he said.

Duterte said the city has only about P4 billion annual share from the Internal Revenue Allotment, thus it could not easily allocate the huge budget needed for the construction of huge canals. He said that it is possible for a private sector or a foreign corporation to build the canals, which the City Government will pay slowly in a span of years.

Last week, several areas in the city were underwater after a heavy downpour.

The flooding problem in the city is also blamed by Duterte on the extremely huge volume of rainwater brought about by the climate change that is affecting not just the Philippines but in other nations around the world.

Floodings have now become a common occurrence just about anywhere in the world.

davaob4now

April 14th, 2011, 01:53 AM

^^dakoa sa needed budget

jogavilz

April 14th, 2011, 05:18 AM

^^at least our leaders have a concrete plan of action on solving this problem, gi-present ang budget, and also showing alternatives on how to get this huge amount of money. pasalamat ta kay basic services gi-atiman jud sa atong leaders.

mCx2

April 14th, 2011, 05:37 AM

I wouldn't use global warming as one of the excuses for the city flooding.inadequate sewerage system is the main culprit besides people dumping rubbish everywhere.Flooding has always been there when it pours even before science has created this (idea) phenomenon-Global warming.

sandman.ink

April 14th, 2011, 07:38 AM

aw, first off jud IMO, relocate ang illegal settlers.
tapos, wala lain choice but mangutang, wag na tayo mag-antay sa national govt, wala silang plano sa Mindanao. their projects here are just bones, the meat goes to their beloved Luzon.

rawr

April 14th, 2011, 09:14 AM

^^ *ahem*

DENR says Mindanao to get lion’s share of $6.5B-investments

DAVAO CITY—Mindanao will get the bulk of the estimated $6.5 billion in investments projected to be poured into the country’s mineral industry in the next five years.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) undersecretary for planning and policy Demetrio Ignacio revealed that the gross value of mineral deposits in mineral-rich Mindanao is pegged at US$9 billion.

He said of the 200,000 jobs expected to be generated from upcoming investments in mining, most will benefit Mindanaoans.

Ignacio bared at the Club 888 media forum that the huge capital investment had convinced Malacañang to push the revitalization of the mineral industry.

He clarified, however, that while Malacañang is keen on reviving the trade, it is also bent this time on removing the constraints that hamper the industry.

"We need to streamline the government processes. We have to simplify them, making them easier for the applicants," Ignacio said.

Ignacio was in Davao City last week as special guest of the Mindanao Mining Technology Forum and Regional Mines Safety Competition.

Ignacio said the government, through the DENR is set to file a motion for reconsideration before the Supreme Court (SC) on its position on the current 60-40 (60 percent for Filipino investors and 40 percent for foreigners) ownership of mineral sites in the country.

The SC came out with its oral judgment over the issue last June 29 declaring as unconstitutional the 100 percent ownership which was asked by a foreign mining company on the grounds that it is the state that has the right to exploit the country’s natural resources. The 100 percent ownership policy is stipulated in the Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA).

sandman.ink

April 16th, 2011, 09:27 AM

Yre

April 16th, 2011, 11:50 AM