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port construction’s Phase 1, which was awarded to Eddmari Construction and Trading. As of February 28, 2023, this project phase is due for completion on April 20, 2023.

The CAAP project status report, however, showed a number of adjustments in project completion.

Based on the project profile, the Phase 1 project duration was increased from 330 to 440 calendar days due to an approved variation order. The completion was first extended from June 28, 2022 to October 15, 2022. The same duration was adjusted by another approved variation order to April 8, 2023 due to “unworkable/rainy days.” Another extension was given up to April 20, 2023 due again to unfavorable conditions and delayed payments of 1st progress billing.

Although declared complete and inspected as of November 2022, the CAAP status report also cited that the project’s Phase 2, on embankment works, was also extended due to “unworkable/rainy days.”

Based on the CAAP report, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has downloaded to CAAP a total of P2.816 billion from 2019 to 2022 to the four phases of the project, which is expected to be completed in 2026.

For Phase 1, the DOTr downloaded P200 million of its annual budget to CAAP with a memorandum of agreement approved on April 25, 2019. From the 2019 GAA (General Appropriations Act), DOTr downloaded an additional P430 million.

In Phase 2, the DOTr downloaded P136.8 million of its GAA to CAAP with a MOA signed on January 10, 2019.

In Phase 3, the DOTr downloaded a total of P1.05 billion to CAAP with a MOA approved on June 10, 2021.

For Phase 4, the DOTr downloaded a total of P1 billion to CAAP with a MOA approved also on June 10, 2021.

In November 2021, then Senate Majority Leader Zubiri reported the construction of the P2 billion (USD39.8 million) Bukidnon Airport project due to be fully completed by 2026.

According to the Center for Aviation website, once operational, the Bukidnon Airport is expected to accommodate aircraft including the ATR-72 and Bombardier Q400.

Zubiri has been pushing for the airport project for over a decade.

In 2012, Zubiri earmarked a portion of his Priority Development Assistance Fund to start construction of the airport. He said he looked for additional sources from Official Development Assistance and other international aid agencies to fund the bigger portion of the project.

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Manat in Nabunturan; Panoraon; New Leyte in Maco, and Paloc in Maragusan.

These included food items, cash assistance, and other essential supplies, to assure that each family received the appropriate assistance they needed.

The assistance was provided through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the DSWD, which aims to provide immediate support to families affected by disasters.

RDRRMC also reported that as of 7 a.m. of Sunday, March 12, 2023, the earthquake events count of the series of tremors in Davao de Oro was 1,468; 234 were plotted and 33 were felt with magnitude ranging from 1.4 to 5.9.

“Sabi niya, bahala na daw ma-cast ulit yung kaliwang kamay niya, basta makuha raw niya yung ginto para sa ating bayan. Taga-Mindanao rin po ito si Marcial, from Zamboanga,” Go said.

The senator cited Marcial for bringing home several victories for the Philippines including the gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games and a bronze medal at the Asian Games, among others. “As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, I believe sports play a crucial role in our society as it is not only a form of entertainment and recreation, but also a means of fostering unity and national pride. As such, I place great importance on the development of sports in our country,” he said. “Through our combined efforts, we will be able to continue to inspire and empower our Filipino athletes to achieve greater heights, and in bringing honor and glory to our country. Rest assured that I will continue to always stand behind our athletes and support them in their pursuit of excellence.”

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son-high 33 points and eight assists despite managing just two points in the fourth quarter for the Lakers, whose three-game winning streak ended with only their fourth loss in 12 games since the trade deadline.

Randle and Russell spent two seasons together as teammates with the Lakers. Russell got off to a scorching start in his highest-scoring performance since rejoining LA, but went 1 for 5 and missed three 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter.

Anthony Davis had 17 points and 16 rebounds, but the Lakers fell behind during an erratic shooting performance by three starters: Malik Beasley, Troy Brown Jr. and Jarred Vanderbilt were a combined 5 for 23, missing 14 of their 16 3-point attempts.

Los Angeles dropped to 4-3 during the latest injury absence for LeBron James, who missed his seventh straight game with a sore right foot.

Randle scored 18 points in the first quarter with help from seven free throws after he complained publicly about the officiating in Saturday’s loss to the Clippers. Russell kept the Lakers close with 23 points in the first half, but Randle’s 3-pointer shortly before halftime put the Knicks up at the break.

The series of quakes affected 13 road sections and one bridge and totally damaged 2,712 houses and partially damaged 2,454 in Davao de Oro.

These updates were gathered and issued since early Monday morning following a 5.3 magnitude earthquake of tectonic origin that hit the municipality of New Bataan in Davao de Oro.

On March 7, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the said municipality anew, which was reported to have been felt in the neighboring municipalities and provinces.

Another 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit the same municipality afternoon of the same day, which was also felt at various intensities within the neighboring municipalities and provinces. By Maya M. Padillo