New airport proposed for negros oriental!

That article is based off of a court case against a person and the City of Mandaluyong. The actual law is RA 7160. Eminent Domain is covered in section 19.

Spoiler: Eminent Domain Philippines

Section 19. Eminent Domain. - A local government unit may, through its chief executive and acting pursuant to an ordinance, exercise the power of eminent domain for public use, or purpose or welfare for the benefit of the poor and the landless, upon payment of just compensation, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and pertinent laws: Provided, however, That the power of eminent domain may not be exercised unless a valid and definite offer has been previously made to the owner, and such offer was not accepted: Provided, further, That the local government unit may immediately take possession of the property upon the filing of the expropriation proceedings and upon making a deposit with the proper court of at least fifteen percent (15%) of the fair market value of the property based on the current tax declaration of the property to be expropriated: Provided, finally, That, the amount to be paid for the expropriated property shall be determined by the proper court, based on the fair market value at the time of the taking of the property.

Reference: http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html

The law is pretty vague but appears it has been clarified by several court cases in the Philippines judicial system. If you think this might concern you it would be highly advised to seek professional counsel from a Filipino lawyer.

It also looks like they go off of what property value you report to the BIR....I could see this as a way that the government screws people. Better get your paperwork to reflect the true value if you see this coming your way.

 

Whilst out fishing on the kayak, no fish and bored and there just happened to be a flight coming in! Most of the newer modern jets are pretty quiet so I don't think there would be a noise issue and as it stands now no night flights allowed and can't see that changing very quickly.
The jet wash nearly had me out of the yak though

 

Jack personally I would rather hear a dozen jets or so than several hundred idiots on scooters with these silly boy exhausts thinking they are sports bikes!