tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25184957249824872652011-04-22T05:59:06.977+08:00An action blog of concerned residents of Ma-a, Davao City against construction of high-end subdivisions at Ma-a Shrine HillsMariaLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14373570425321430286noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125blogspot/NdKAhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518495724982487265.post-8645401760089749992009-01-08T13:51:00.011+08:002009-01-09T06:49:32.671+08:002009-01-09T06:49:32.671+08:00

Quietly, 2009 slipped in to greet Davao City a better year ahead.An active Ma-a Homeowner chided me for not including the Group of 8 in the SP in my Christmas greetings. Mea culpa. The Group of 8 is the name given by the Maa Homeowners to the 8 councilors who, even if they are not 1st District councilors, voted to protect the lives and properties of residents living below the environmentally

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It is that time of the year when faith is most tested. With the approval of the PALC, the Federation must have more faith in their conviction that their basic interest - the human right to live peacefully and healthily- be protected.May the Christmas essence anoint the PALC approving councilors so they may see reason and feel a deep sense of responsibility and accountability to the very people

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As expected by most of us who have watched and participated in the fight for disapproval of the PALC, the Davao City Council voted YES for the PALC at 11-8-2 for DMCI and 12-8-1 for Crown Communities.These Councilors will be judged by history as having turned their back on Davao City, particularly Ma-a and immediate neighboring barangays, on the matter of Shrine Hills Development. They

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Grace L. Plata wrote on Sunstar November 19, 2008 that "DAVAO City Vice Mayor Sara Duterte said it is difficult to find solutions and eventually approve the Preliminary Approval and Location Clearance (PALC) application of Shrine Hills developers with the drainage pathway emerging as the main contentious point."Stacey Baird, one of the more active residents of Maa on the Shrine Hill struggle,

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by J. Stacey BairdI am concerned, confused, and frustrated about the safety of Shrine Hill subdivision development against landslides and run-off. I live in the potentially affected area of earth movement and flooding from Ma-a Shrine Hill developments. I also have good friends there.I am confused by differing expert opinion on the stability and risk of Shrine Hill development. Of course, I know

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If anything, this advocacy of the Federation resulted to one big step - the City government is now more inclined to regulating property development activities.a timid stepDMCI had started talks with the Federation, beginning with the Trinidad Greenhills Homeowners Association, on the flooding issue. A timid step but, still a step forward.

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Now that I have spent some time in updating on the issue, one development on the matter that caught my attention was the threat by DMCI to sue the Federation for asserting the homeowners' rights over their respective properties beneath the hill. Its rights end where those of the Federation members begin.I just discovered that drowned among the many messages in my mail box, during my long

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I have neglected this blog for sometime now since I was laying the groundwork for social development activities in a town in Surigao del Sur, where the internet facilities are not that sophisticated yet.Fortunately, while I was gone the Federation and media have been doing the work.

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After a month, representatives from DMC-UPDI and Crown communities will finally, hopefully, present their plans to the Homeowners who are under threat of adverse impact to their homes, lives and properties.The technical conference will be on 29 February 2008, 1:30 PM, the Violet Room, SangguniangPanlungsod Building, San Pedro St. Davao City. (click here to view the notice from CPDO of said

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Brgy Ma-a Federation of Home Owner Associations presented its case for responsible subdivision development on Maa Shrine Hill to Acting Mayor Sarah Duterte Friday (Jan.25) afternoon. Sides of Shrine Hill are unstable and not suitable for subdivision development. We believe the soil layer, a mixture of sea-bottom sand and small pieces of broken coral, three to 30 meters thick overlying the steep

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The pictures show the damage and impact of rampaging Datu Loho Creek in Ma-a's Spring Village at the foot of Pink Street. Not shown are the large deep cracks in the river bank which is about to collapse into Datu Loho Creek, possibly blocking it and causing rising waters and flooding of lower lying areas.-Author / PhotographerJ. Stacey Baird35 Vermillion StreetSpring Village, Ma-aDavao City244-

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-Photos were provided by Ms. Norma Javellana while text was provided by JMango.

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Finally, January 10 at 1:30PM, the dialogue was convened at the Fuschia Room of the Sangguniang Panglunsod of Davao City.However, DMC-UPDI’s Engr. Nora Gutierrez begged off from presenting their plans. She said it was not possible for her to prepare the powerpoint presentation because the materials are still in Manila.Crown Communities was ready to discuss their plans but the powerpoint material

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The holidays are officially over. The City Planning and Development Office is expected to have come up now with the schedule for another dialogue among the homeowners, the developers, government agencies and the CPDO. This was agreed upon last November 28. The big question is WHEN? Calling Engineer Luis Jacinto, sir!Now that Engr. Dataya, who was charged with our issue, has moved over to the

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In my research on causes of and experiences with landslides in relation to the danger Ma-a Shrine Hills is threatened with, I came across these two articles:One, a STUDY entitled RECENT TRENDS AND MEASURES FOR SEDIMENT-RELATED DISASTERS IN THE PHILIPPINES by Senior Geologist Guillerma Jayne T. Atienza, Bureau of Design of the Department of Public Works and Highways. This study is technically

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The dialogue among the Homeowners, the Developers and the Government Agencies facilitated by the CPDO at the Ma-a Barangay Hall on the afternoon of November 28, 2007 once again ended at a stalemate. The homeowners didn't get answers to assuage their fears of landslide threat. It was finally agreed that in the next meeting, to be set by CPDO, the Developers conduct a simple visual presentation of

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Quotable quotes at the November 28, 2007 dialogue among the following stakeholders:a. Homeownersb. Government Agenciesc. Developers"There have been violations committed by both developers! There was no ECC. One went around the law by applying for access road only so that ECC will not be required. What was constructed was a six meter wide cemented road. Another developer did promotion and

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I live right below the hill where they're going to start developing a subdivision. neighbors have complained that every time it rains, their houses get flooded. Terrible. Such a small mountain can only hold so much. Houses? Certainly not. The ground is too unstable. That's according to scientists who analyzed the soil, ha! I'm definitely in. - Maya 5:11PM 11-28-07

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Have we forgotten the lessons from the Cherry Hills landslide of August 3, 1999? Please follow this link: Why 60 people died in the Cherry Hills housing estateI cannot understand why something like the issue of "predisposing factors" to landslides and death of the most valuable assets of a nation which are its people, is not a life-and-death question in this supposed-to-be strong republic. As a

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1.How might landslides and run-off from Ma-a - Shrine Hill, affect our homes and lives?2.Could basic services such as electric power and water be interrupted?3.Could rain water run-off flood parts of Spring and other Villages, damaging our homes, clogging canals and over-flooding sewers and drainage?4.How much Liability Insurance or Bonding does DMC Urban Property Developers, Inc. carry to repay

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I used to live near that place. I believe that it has to be stopped. I can still remember the times when heavy rains just swept all the debris from the hill right down to our place (mid 80s to early 90s). I don't know why developers/people want to erect houses on hills. Is this the new meaning of TAGA-BUKID in Davao right now? Count me in. - www.AldrinRed.net 4:26 PM 11-23-07

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Related News:Side section of Davao City hills weak: geologistBy Antonio M. Ajero, Sun Star 11-6-06

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November 19, 2007Honorable Vice Mayor Sarah Duterte, AttorneyCity of Davao CityRepublika Ng PilipinasRE: Request For Audience Concerning Risks To Human Life And Violations Of Law Presented By Subdivision Development Of Shrine HillsYour Honor:Respectfully, we come to you for an audience to discuss the risks to human life, destruction of property and the beauty and environment of the City of Davao

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Take a look at Shrine Hill along Ma-a Road at Don Julian. You will conclude most Davaoeños have been sleeping during many years of news headlines and televised disaster newscasts. One wonders what St. Bernard in Southern Leyte where 2000 people were killed, Cherry Hills in Antipolo Rizal where 57 people were killed, Baguio City, and Compostela Valley landslides have taught Davaoeños and

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