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Roxas to Sta. Ana segment of coastal road set to open in June

by Nova Mae Francas
written by Nova Mae Francas

ANOTHER segment of the 17.8-kilometer Davao City Coastal Road is expected to be opened by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) XI this June.

The opening completes Segment C (Roxas to Sta. Ana Wharf), covering 1.75 kilometers, while the remaining Segment D–Sta. Ana to Jerome, R. Castillo–spans 3.57 kilometers.

The agency’s regional office revealed that it will cut travel time from Toril to Poblacion from 45 minutes to just 15 minutes.

The new segments will serve as an alternative route for motorists who contribute daily to heavy traffic congestion along the Davao-Cotabato Road.

“The opening follows repeated directives from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to accelerate the completion of bypass and access roads nationwide to strengthen road connectivity,” DPWH said in a statement. 

The entire stretch of the Davao City Coastal Road traverses the coastal areas of Davao City from Barangay Bago Aplaya in Talomo District to Barangay Jerome, Agdao District. 

This opening marks the third and fourth phases in the series of phased openings since construction began in 2017.

President Marcos inaugurated the project in July 2023 in Davao City, covering the 8.019-kilometer Segment A, which runs from Bago Aplaya to Tulip Drive, passing through the coastal lines of the Bago Aplaya–Times Beach Section in Talomo–Matina.

Meanwhile, Segment B of the project, which is from Tulip Drive to Roxas Avenue, spanning 4.435 kilometers, was opened to motorists on Dec. 19, 2025, after it was postponed twice due to safety concerns.

The newly opened segment covered the stretch from Times Beach Rotonda to the Roxas Exit. Segment B also includes the 1.34-kilometer Davao River (Bucana) Bridge.

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VP Sara calls for permanent ban on motorcades

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

VICE President Sara Z. Duterte urged Filipinos to move away from motorcades and vehicle caravans as a form of protest and celebration.

Citing rising fuel costs, environmental degradation, and public inconvenience, the Vice President is calling for a permanent ban on such activities nationwide in an appeal written on Tuesday, March 3.

In her statement, Duterte highlighted that the recent surge in fuel prices has made vehicle-based demonstrations financially burdensome. She also pointed to the “serious concerns” regarding air and noise pollution generated by these events.

“These events not only lead to higher fuel costs but also worsen air pollution and increase traffic congestion, causing significant inconvenience to everyone,” Duterte said.

Most notably, the Vice President urged local government units to implement permanent bans on motorcades and parades for political protests and rallies, festivals and local celebrations, and commemorative parades.

While acknowledging the current political climate—specifically mentioning those expressing “anger against the administration” or showing “support to Former President Rodrigo Duterte”—the Vice President argued that the method of expression must evolve.

She said that while the public has the right to protest what she termed as the “failures of government administration,” these efforts should not come at the cost of public efficiency or environmental health.

Instead, Duterte asked the public and the government to refocus their energy on the potential loss of jobs for returning overseas Filipino workers and managing the sharp increase in the cost of food and essential commodities.

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Flyover opens

by Nova Mae Francas
written by Nova Mae Francas
  • CTTMO sets new rules for smoother traffic

THE CITY Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) will enforce new traffic regulations to take effect immediately as the Ma-a Flyover will officially open to motorists on Monday, March 2, 2026.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Davao announced the development of the flyover during a blessing ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 28.

The CTTMO announced the regulations on its Facebook page on the same day to manage vehicle flow and reduce congestion in the area.

According to the CTTMO traffic plan, no extra heavy vehicles are allowed on the flyover during truck ban hours from Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Left turn is prohibited when exiting Davao Christian High School, so motorists are advised turn right and make a U-turn ahead.

A regulated left turn is permitted for all vehicles entering the school from the Ma-a Flyover on Monday to Friday, from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Vehicles coming from Ma-a Road going to the school are not allowed to turn left. Instead, they must use the Ma-a Bypass Road and execute a U-turn.

Meanwhile, all vehicles coming from Ma-a Road heading to Magtuod Road or C.P. Garcia Highway (southbound) must turn right and make a U-turn ahead.

Vehicles coming from Magtuod Road heading to Ma-a Road or C.P. Garcia Highway (northbound) are told to turn right and execute a U-turn ahead.

The CTTMO will deploy traffic enforcers and has installed signage at key intersections to assist motorists with the new traffic flow directions.

Motorists are advised to follow measures to improve traffic movement and safety around the flyover and surrounding road networks. 

The civil works of the controversial flyover started in 2022 but were delayed due to road right-of-way and funding issues.

It can be noted that the Davao City Council formed an ad hoc committee in August 2025 to oversee and coordinate with stakeholders to fast-track the Ma-a Flyover Project and committed to deliver by March 2026.

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