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Republic of the Philippines Regional Development Council 02

Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation System Tuguegarao City

RPMES/RME REPORT THIRD QUARTER 2009

Rehiyon Dos Kumikilos...Ayos!

I. Main Report 1

II. Individual Project Profiles

A. Foreign-Assisted Programs/Projects

1. DAR-ADB Agrarian Communities Project (ARCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2. DENR-ADB Integrated Coastal Resource Management Project . . . . . . . . . . . 10

B. Major Nationally-Funded Programs/Projects

1. Super Region Program

1.1 North Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle (NLAQ)

1.1.a Bagabag Airport Development Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.1.b Port Irene Rehabilitation and Development Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.1.c Government Hospital Upgrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1.2 Cyber Corridor Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2. 2006 PGMA-SONA Projects

2.1 Small Water Impounding Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3. 2007 PGMA-SONA Projects

3.1 Construction of Farm-to-Market Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.2 Sta. Ana Airport Development Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4. Livelihood and Employment Program

4.1 Self-Employment Assistance - Kaunlaran Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.2 Integrated Livelihood Enhancement Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.3 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4.4 Workers Income Augmentation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

5. Other Major Infra Support Projects

5.1 CY 2008 School Building Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

5.2 Addalam River Irrigation Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5.3 Delfin Albano Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. INTRODUCTION

The 3rd Quarter CY 2009 RPMES/RME Report presents the implementation status of sixteen

(16) major regional development programs and projects funded by the National Government

(GOP) Funds and Official Development Assistance (ODA). These include agrarian reform

support projects, bridge projects, coastal resources management project, airport

development, port development, hospital upgrading, irrigation projects, farm-to-market roads,

small water impounding projects, school building projects, livelihood projects and ICT

development. Many of the projects funded by the NG are those that are in support of the

Super Region Program, the 2006 and 2007 SONA Commitments, livelihood and employment

programs and other major infrastructure projects in the region. The total cost of these

projects is PhP14.5 B, with about 22.8% or PhP3.309 B funded through the ODA.

This 3rd Quarter CY 2009 RPMES Report likewise presents both the milestones and

bottlenecks encountered in the implementation of the above-cited major regional programs

and projects. The report highlights two (2) projects which are ahead of schedule, five (5)

projects that are behind schedule, and nine (9) projects that are on track.

For the period under review, the problem on the delayed or insufficient release of funds, price

escalation, restoration and redesigning of damaged structures, relocation, and other technical

constraints continue to impede the progress of projects being implemented in the region.

Likewise, the early onset of typhoons further hampered the implementation of projects as it

resulted to the difficulty of transporting construction materials to the project site.

Notwithstanding these factors, the third quarter saw the implementation of two (2) projects

ahead of their implementation schedule, namely, the Delfin Albano Bridge Construction

Project and the Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project (ICRMP).

It is anticipated that the tempo of project implementation will pick up during the succeeding

quarter with the availability of project funds and continuous weather improvement.

This Report also captures the specific project profiles with information on the detailed

implementation status of each project. (See pages 9 to 33)

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II. IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

A. Projects Ahead of Schedule

For the quarter under review, two (2) projects experienced a relatively smooth implementation and these include the Delfin Albano Bridge Project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Integrated Coastal Resources Management

Project (ICRMP) of the DENR.

The Delfin Albano Bridge Project directly connects the municipalities of Delfin Albano and

Tumauini, Isabela. Thus, upon its completion, it will significantly improve the mobility to and from the municipality of Delfin Albano, which will trigger more economic activities in the area. The actual cumulative physical accomplishment as of the 3rd quarter was recorded at 94.6% with a positive slippage of 18.7%. The bulk of the accomplishment is attributed to the

complete fabrication of the steel girders and bracings as well as the hauling and erection of the same for spans 1 to 12. The deck slab is now completed which include railings for spans 7 to 12 and sidewalk for spans 3 to 12 at both sides. (See page 33 for project details)

Another project that registered a positive slippage is the Integrated Coastal Resources

Management (ICRMP). The ICRMP covers extremely high priority biodiversity corridors, one of which is the Babuyan corridor along the northern cost of Luzon joining the Pacific Ocean and South China Sea. Thus, within the marine biodiversity corridors and ecosystems identified, Cagayan is one of the 6 provinces selected. The Project is expected to bring about

sustainable management of coastal resources and increased income for fisherfolks in coastal communities. For the quarter under review, the project registered a cumulative physical accomplishment of 63%, ahead of its implementation target of 35%.

Table 1. Projects Ahead of Schedule


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B. Programs and Projects Behind Schedule

As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, there are five (5) projects which experienced delays in project

implementation. These include one (1) ODA-funded project, an agrarian support project Other projects with negative slippages include major nationally-funded projects consisting of one (1) school building program, one (1) irrigation project, one (1) hospital upgrading project

and one (1) airport development project.

A major project that has been experiencing delays in implementation is the locally-funded

Addalam River Irrigation Project (ARIP). This project entails the construction of a 9.2m high x 190m long ogee-shaped overflow dam, 99.6 kms. long irrigation canals, canal structures, road network, project and terminal facilities with an area of 5,830 has. to be

generated in the municipalities of Aglipay & Saguday in Quirino province and Jones & Echague in Isabela. A total of 4,500 farmers will be benefited by the project.

The ARIP commenced in March 1997 and is supposed to be completed after a period of 5 years. Due to insufficient fund releases, price escalation and inclusion of additional works and facilities, the project’s updated cost is now PhP1.3 Billion, from only PhP993.994 Million. Its

new target date of completion is December 31, 2009.

As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, the project has an overall physical accomplishment of 84.36%,

behind schedule by 7.23%. The major accomplishments include the construction of the diversion dam and intake barrel, restoration of damaged national roads, construction of main and lateral canals, construction of canal structures, project and terminal facilities and

acquisition of Right of Way (ROW) for the project. The area generated given the completed facilities is 3,678 has. Out of the generated area, a total of 1,410 has. is operated or served by irrigation water.

The ARIP is considered as one of the major agri-support projects to spur the development of agriculture in the region. Its completion is therefore critical in the attainment of the region’s

role as food basket of the country. Given the number of years that the project has been delayed, the NIA Central Office should continue to facilitate the sufficient release of funds for the completion of this major regional development project. (See page 31 for project details)

Although behind schedule in implementation, two (2) projects are nearing completion. These are the ADB-assisted Agrarian Reform Communities Project (ARCP) of the Department of Agrarian Reform and the CY 2008 School Building Program of the DPWH.

As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, the ARCP has an overall weighted physical accomplishment of 98.31%, behind its target accomplishment by only 1.69%. On the other hand, the CY 2008

School Building Project posted a total physical accomplishment of 99.85%, with a negative slippage of only 0.15%.

Other regional projects that experienced delays in implementation during the quarter include the CEZA International Airport. (See matrix of projects with negative slippages on page 4.)


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C. Other Major Regional Programs and Projects

1. 2006 SONA

1.1 Small Water Impounding Projects (SWIPs)

There are twenty-nine (29) projects which are distributed in the mainland provinces of Region 02 as follows: a) Cagayan - 8; b) Isabela - 16; c) Nueva Vizcaya – 2; and d) Quirino - 3. Of this total, twenty (20) have already been completed and nine (9) are

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1.2 Farm to Market Roads

Of the 709.61 kilometers of farm-to-market roads that have been targeted for construction or rehabilitation, about 691.8 kilometers have already been accomplished which translates to a 97.5% aggregate physical accomplishment. These FTMRs are

located in the five (5) provinces of Region 02 and has an aggregate project cost of PhP561.509 Million. (See page 22 for details)

3. Livelihood and Employment Projects

3.1 Self-Employment Assistance - Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program

The Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program of the DSWD is a livelihood and employment assistance program designed to provide technical and financial assistance to qualified heads of low-income families who associated or

grouped themselves to venture in micro-enterprises. The Program has benefited the 5 provinces of the region. For CY 2009, a total of 18 SEA-Kaunlaran Projects were organized at the end of the 3rd quarter, benefiting about 426 families who availed of a

total capital seed fund amounting to PhP2.0 M. These associations are now engaged in livelihood/income generating projects such as vending/trading/retail of food commodities and handicrafts, among others. (See page 25 for details)

3.2 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)

The 4Ps is a five-year (2008-2013) anti-poverty program of the DSWD that provides money to extremely poor households to enable them to meet their needs on health, nutrition and education. The Program started in the region in July 2008. As of the

3rd quarter of 2009, a total of 5,618 poor families were reached out to, broken down as follows: Palanan (406); Divilacan (1,323); and San Mariano (3,889). Correspondingly, a total financial assistance of PhP43,341,900.00 has already been

provided. (See page 27 for details)


3.3 Integrated Livelihood Enhancement Program

This Program provides grant capital assistance for livelihood programs for the informal sector, specifically those who are unemployed, displaced wage workers and returning OFWs

who are interested to become self-employed.

For CY 2009, a total of sixteen (16) local organizations had already been provided financial

and technical assistance. The total financial assistance granted to these local organizations is PhP3.38 Million, benefiting a total of 653 rural workers. (See page 28 for details)

3.4 Workers Income Augmentation Program (WINAP)

This program intends to assist workers in the formal sector by engaging in business to

augment their wages/salaries. For this year, a total of six (6) associations became recipients of a total seed capital of PhP2.22 Million. These organizations went into hog raising, tilapia production, mushroom culture/production, rice wholesaling and retailing, putting up of internet café and commissary. These associations have a total of six hundred thirty three

(633) employee-beneficiaries. (See page 30 for details)

Table 3. Other Regional Programs & Projects

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PhP291.28 M Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya,

Quirino

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The completion of SWIPs will result in higher yield and improved cropping intensity which will significantly increase farm

income, thus improving the lives of the farmer-beneficiaries.

Farm-to-Market Roads Ph561.509 M Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino

691.8 kms. The FTMRs will improve mobility, reduce travel time and transportation cost which will eventually increase economic activities

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SEA-K PhP3.0 M Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino

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The program enhanced and promoted self-sufficiency of poor families by providing capital assistance and training in

entrepreneurial skills.

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Palanan, Divilacan)

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The program is expected to break the poverty cycle by addressing the issues on low educational attainment, high

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make them empowered members of society.

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Through the WINAP, the beneficiaries are given the opportunity to engage in micro-entrepreneurial activities, augment their

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FOREIGN-ASSISTED PROGRAMS/PROJECTS (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)


The Agrarian Reform Communities Project (ARCP) is a six-year project that addresses rural poverty of Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs) and key

constraints in agricultural production through demand-driven integrated area development. The original project duration is from 1999 to 2005. The project, however, has been extended to December 2007 to pave the way for the completion of all the required components. After which, the follow-through activities for the sustainability of the development gains of the ARCP will be mainstreamed with the regular program of DAR. B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS The overall weighted accomplishment of the ARCP in Region 2 as of the 3rd quarter was computed at 98.31%, behind its target accomplishment by 1.69%. This is due to the delayed installation of 15 units of shallow tube wells at Sabung ARC of Tuao in Cagayan province. These 15 shallow tube wells are estimated to irrigate at least 8 hectares per unit or a total of 120 hectares. The specific accomplishments per province are as follows: 1. Cagayan - 96.62% complete or 48.31% weighted physical

accomplishment

Of the 15 FTMRs, 14 FTMRs were completed in the eight (8) ARCs, with an aggregate length of 43.369 kms and 15 ln.m. bridge. The FTMR

project in La Suerte ARC, of Amulung, Cagayan was cancelled due to lack of local counterpart fund.

The irrigation projects (IPs) are composed of: (a) two (2) SWIPs in Alcala which are completed, and (b) installation of 15 units STWs at Sabung ARC in Tuao which is still ongoing, with a cumulative accomplishment of 82.82%. This is due to a technical problem encountered such as the wearing out of soil during pumping tests. Natural calamities such as flooding likewise hampered project implementation. The installation of STW in Solana, Cagayan was likewise cancelled because of the lack of local counterpart fund.

The Rural Water Supply (RWS) Project located in Peñablanca which involved the installation of potable water supply (Level II) has been completed and already turned over to the beneficiaries of the CABICA ARC in Peñablanca on June 7, 2006.

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DAR-ADB-Agrarian Reform Communities Project

Department of Agrarian Reform RO2

Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino

Total Project Cost - PhP 255.3 Million Cagayan - PhP 127.3 M; N. Vizcaya - PhP 88.8 M; Quirino - PhP 39.2 M CY 1999 - CY 2007

Completed -FTMRs – Palagto, Cale-nac, La Suerte-Nabialan, Nara-ragan-Macugay, San Juan-

Calapaoan, San Juan-Bugnay,

Culong-Bugnay, San Esteban-Dalaoig, Amianan, ARC Main Brgy. Road, ARC Main Brgy.

Ubong Road (Ubong), Sima-yung-Danaili, Nalasbangca Road Rehabilitation

Concrete Paving of Simayung to Maharlika Highway, Dana-ili

SanJulian IPs – Pussian, Agani SWIPs RWSs-Cabica PWS

Cancelled - FTMRs-La Suerte-Nabbialan

IP - STW Installation, Solana Long Overdue - IPs-Sabung STW in

Tuao, Cagayan.

A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION

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Completed - FTMRs – Washing-ton-Wacal-Bangaan-Uddlawan, Uddiawan-

Com monal, Montan Road with Dacayo Bridge, Aurora, Sta. Ma r i a , Pa s t o r es ,

Roxas-San Luis, Idag FTMR IPs – Uddiawan STW, Aurora CIS, Paitan CIS RWSs-Kas i t rusan-

Buliwao Spring Dev’t, San Juan Spring

3. Quirino - 100% complete or 15.3% weighted physical accomplishment

All the project components were completed which is composed of 4 FTMRs with a total road length of 9.88 km. and installation of 1 potable water supply which is 1,000 ln.m. long.

C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS

The completion of Farm to Market Roads (FTMRs) has improved mobility, reduced travel time and transportation cost, which will eventually encourage and perk up economic activities within the ARCs. Likewise, the potable water supply projects not only significantly reduced the time consumed to access water but is also expected to minimize the incidence of waterborne diseases. The completed Communal Irrigation Systems (CISs), Shallow Tube Wells and SWIPs can now irrigate a total service area of 909 hectares, representing 88.34% of the target service area of at least 1,029 hectares. This will lead to increased agricultural production in the ARCs.

D. RECOMMENDATION Specifically for the installation of the 15 units Shallow Tube Wells in Tuao,

Cagayan which remains uncompleted, the RPMC through its Secretariat officially requested the PARO-Cagayan and the Municipal Government of Tuao, Cagayan to submit a special status report on the project. Based on the reports submitted, a special RPMC-TWG Meeting/problem solving session with representatives of LGU-Tuao, DAR-RO2 and DARPO-Cagayan is recommended to tackle the findings and issues and resolve how to facilitate the completion of the project.

Completed - FTMRs – Dibul-Gamis, Paredes-Tarangao-Ma. Clara,

Isidro Paredes-San Isidro FTMR

Dibul-Sto. Domingo-Tres Reyes FTMR

RWS-Sto. Tomas PWS

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2. Nueva Vizcaya - 100% complete or 34.7% weighted physical accomplishment

All of the 8 FTMR projects in the municipalities of Bayombong, Quezon and Solano were completed, with a total road length of 27.634 km. The other components such as 2 Spring Development Projects, 3 Potable Water Supply Projects and 4 Communal Irrigation Systems/Shallow Tube Wells were completed and turned over to the recipient ARCs.


Title: DENR - ADB INTEGRATED COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECT (ICRMP)

Proponent: Department of Environment and Natural Resources RO2

Location: Cagayan

Project Cost: $62.12 M (PhP3.054 B)

Duration: CY 2007 - CY 2012 The Project covers extremely high priority biodiversity corridors, one of which is the Babuyan corridor along the northern cost of Luzon joining the Pacific Ocean and South China Sea. Thus, within the marine biodiversity corridors and ecosystems identified, Cagayan is one of the 6 provinces selected based on the following factors: (i) strategic location, (ii) status of coastal communities that can potentially benefit from the enhanced management of coastal resources, and (iii) willingness of provinces and municipalities to support the ICRM program. Hence, all coastal municipalities of the province of Cagayan are covered by the project. The ICRMP has the following major components with the corresponding expected outputs:

1. Policy and Institutional Strengthening and Development

This component aims to bring about increased stakeholder participation in major policy decisions and resource and budget allocation for ICRM. Specifically, it aims to produce (i) a rationalized Government policy for ICRM and improved coordination mechanism; (ii) strengthened national and local government institutional capacity; and (iii) performance-based incentive and disincentive system for local governments.

2. ICRM and Biodiversity Conservation

Expected outputs from this component include the promotion of basic ICRM practices such as adaptive planning and budgeting, municipal water zoning, law enforcement, pollution control and environmental management, resource use licensing, and management of foreshores, beaches and scientific resource assessment.

3. Enterprise Development and Income Diversification

This component aims to provide municipal fisherfolk with supplementary income and reduce their reliance on fishing by promoting environment-friendly sustainable enterprises and livelihood activities.

4. Social and Environmental Services and Facilities

This component is expected to bring about improved water supply & sanitation, solid waste management, regulated coastal pollution and erosion. Classrooms and day-care centers will likewise be constructed.

5. Support to Project Management

This component ensures the overall effective implementation of the project. It focuses on monitoring and evaluation of the different development and research activities at the field level.

B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS As of the 3rd quarter, overall project progress was computed at 63%,

ahead of its 35% target accomplishment or a positive slippage of 28%. The Accomplishments per major component are as follows:

Component A - Policy and Institutional Strengthening and

Development: (i) Institutional framework reviewed and finalized in the light of EO 533; (ii) Compendium of local ordinances/resolutions related to environment and natural resources reproduced; (iii)


Training Needs Assessment for DENR, BFAR and LGUs conducted; (iv) Regional Workshops for DENR, BFAR and LGUs conducted; (iv) Various trainings conducted (e.g. Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment, Computer Literacy for LGUs, Basic Photography, Mangrove and other Wetland Ecosystem Assessment); and (v) LGU capability to undertake/integrate ICRM concepts assessed.

Component B - ICRM and Biodiversity Conservation: (i) External IEC

Plan developed; (ii) FGDs conducted; (iii) Roving Fora on ICRMP and Biodiversity Conservation conducted; (iv) Advocacy for Marine Protected Area/Fish Sanctuary establishment conducted; and (v) Mangrove Assessment undertaken.

Component E - Support to Project Management: (i) Regional Steering Committee Meetings conducted; (ii) Orientation of TWG undertaken; (iii) Project Planning Workshop and Leveling conducted; (iv) Project Operation Planning done; (v) Convergence Meeting and Planning Workshop between DA & DENR conducted; (vi) Management & technical support to Provincial Project Implementing Unit provided; (vii) Progress of projects/activities in field operations monitored; and (viii) Regional Project Planning Workshops conducted.


The development of relevant policies leading to the integration of ICRM in the LGU Development Plans including the identification and development of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) will ensure the protection of coastal resources in the coastal municipalities of the province of Cagayan. As of the quarter under review, 2 MPAs have already been identified and these are in the municipalities of Sta. Ana and Gonzaga, Cagayan. The Project is expected to bring about sustainable management of coastal resources and increased income for fisherfolks in coastal communities.

D. RECOMMENDATION The implementation pace of the project should be sustained by facilitating the fielding of consultants, ensuring the timely release of funds and, procurement of field vehicles and equipment, deployment of staff in the regions, capacity building of municipal governments and project beneficiaries, among others.


Claveria

Sanchez Mira

Pamplona

Abulug

Sta. Praxedes

Ballesteros

Aparri

Buguey

Sta. Teresita

Gonzaga

Sta. Ana

Calayan

Project Coverage along Babuyan Corridor

MAJOR NATIONALLY-FUNDED PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS SUPER REGION PROGRAM

(INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)



Project Title: Bagabag Airport Development Project Proponent: Department of Transportation and

Communications Location: Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya Project Cost: PhP90.27 Million Duration: CY 2007 - CY 2008 The Bagabag Airport Development Project entails the construction

of a 3 - story flight service station building, runway concreting, paving of taxiway, apron, vehicle parking area, drainage system and access road and installation of meteorological instruments.

B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS

The following are the accomplishments as of the 3rd quarter of 2009: 1. Construction of 3 – story Flight Service Station (FSS) Building

and rehabilitation of Powerhouse - 100% complete;

2. Purchase/installation of communications equipment - 0% (for BAC Resolution);

3. Improvement of Passenger Terminal Building - 100%

complete;

4. Continuation of concrete paving of runway, taxiway, apron,

vehicle parking area, drainage system and access road - 100% complete.

The overall weighted physical accomplishment was computed at 97.94%.

C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES

The completion of the Bagabag Airport Development Project will improve accessibility by air not only to the Province of Nueva Vizcaya but also to the southern municipalities of Isabela, Quirino, Ifugao and Mt. Province. The flying commuters from these provinces will enjoy a significant reduction in their travel time to and from Manila. It will boost the tourism industry and consequently create more jobs and generate income for the local populace.


Concrete paving of airport runway


Project Title: Port Irene Rehabilitation and Development Project

Proponent: Cagayan Economic Zone Authority Location: Sta. Ana, Cagayan Project Cost: PhP2.205 B (Breakwater Construction) PhP4.0 B (Port Rehabilitation) Duration:

Breakwater Construction (Phase 1) - CY 2006 - CY 2008 (Phase 2) - CY 2009 - CY 2011 (Phase 3) - CY 2009 onwards

The development of Port Irene includes the following: CEZA’s counterpart in the Port Irene Rehabilitation and Development Project is the Breakwater Construction Project, which includes the following phases:

a) Phase I - Construction of a 250-meter breakwater (100%

completed); b) Phase II - Construction of a breakwater extension of another

250 meters (15% completed) ; and c) Phase III - Dredging works for navigational channel.

The breakwater shall essentially serve as the main line of protection against waves and other natural elements, once construction of the Port commences. Once completed, it will help in preserving the main and ancillary Port infrastructure against wear and tear brought about by wave action, it being essentially an underwater seawall

For the Port Rehabilitation, this entails the following:

a) rehabilitation and lengthening of the pier and development of the container yard;

b) development of deep water port within Port Irene for large

vessels; c) progressive upgrading of the port to include new berths,

container storage and related port civil structure; and d) rehabilitation and improvement of existing facilities, provision of

additional support structures and purchase of equipment for operation.


Although delayed due to typhoons, Phase 1 of the Breakwater Construction component has already been completed. This alone already provided a marked improvement in the capability of the Port to accommodate ships as it lessened the impact of wave action on the ships that are docked or about to dock at the Port. Phase II or the construction of the breakwater extension is 30% complete. For the Port Rehabilitation component, Asia Pacific International Inc. (APIT), with the help of CEZA is still in the process of securing a guarantee from PhilExim for their loan. PhilExim is still in the process of evaluating the project’s documents and proposals. A conveyor loading facility is likewise already operational to handle bulk and loose cargo. This alone provided a marked improvement in the capability of the Port to cater to its users’ needs, thus, improving the income of the Port.


The rehabilitation and development of Port Irene is envisioned to improve the economic activities of Cagayan province. It will likewise spur the industry growth and development of Region 02, it being the backbone of the Freeport.


A. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

Name of Project : GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL UPGRADING/REHABILITATION PROJECT

PROJECT TITLE/ IMPLEMENTING

AGENCY

Project Cost Brief Project Description

Status of Project Components Weighted Physical Accomplishment (%)

Slippage

(%)

Completed Ongoing Not Yet Started

Target Actual

Southern Isabela Gen. Hospital (SIGH)/DOH

PhP6.715 Million

Consists of 4 component projects which entail the upgrading of hospital facilities and utilities including electrical system.

4 - - 12 12 0

Veterans Regional Hospital (VRH)/DOH

PhP6.0 Million

With 3 components involving masonry works, rehabilitation of water and electrical facilities and repair of various civil works.

3 - - 10.7 10.7 0

CVMC /DOH

PhP22.856 Million With 11 components involving the rehabilitation of hospital facilities.

9 - 2 40.76 33.09 -7.67

Ballesteros District Hospital/DOH

PhP0.5 Million Involves the demolition and clearing of floor slabs, leveling and floor tiling.

1 - - .89 .89 0

Quirino Provincial

Hospital/LGU Quirino

PhP5.0 Million Includes the rehabilitation of the main

hospital building.

- 1 - 8.16 8.16 0

Construction of Eye Center/LGU Quirino

PhP5.0 Million Entails the construction of an Eye Center under the supervision of the QPH.

- 1 - 7.98 7.98 0

Aglipay District Hospital/LGU Quirino

PhP5.0 Million Involves the upgrading of the hospital into a Level 1 Hospital.

- 1 - 5.0 5.0 0

Maddela Municipal Hospital/LGU Quirino

PhP5.0 Million Entails the construction of an additional ward building.

- 1 - 8.25 8.25 0

PhP56.071 M Total 16 4 2 93.74 86.07 -7.67


B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS 1. SOUTHERN ISABELA GENERAL HOSPITAL. This is located in

Rosario, Santiago City. The project involves the upgrading of hospital facilities and electrical system. The project is now 100% complete.

2. VETERANS REGIONAL HOSPITAL. This is located in

Bayombong, N. Vizcaya. It involves masonry works,

rehabilitation of water and electrical facilities and repair of civil works. The project is already completed.

3. CAGAYAN VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. It consists of eleven (11) components involving the rehabilitation of hospital facilities.

4. BALLESTEROS DISTRICT HOSPITAL. It involves the demolition and clearing of floor slabs, leveling and floor tiling.

5. QUIRINO PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL. It involves the rehabilitation of the main hospital building and rehabilitation of old structures.

6. CONSTRUCTION OF EYE CENTER. It entails the construction

of a Specialty Hospital under the supervision of the Quirino

Provincial Hospital that will cater to the province of Quirino and neighboring provinces.

7. AGLIPAY DISTRICT HOSPITAL. It involves the upgrading of the hospital into a Level-1 Hospital.

8. MADDELA MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL. It entails the construction of an additional ward building.

As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, the overall weighted physical

accomplishment of the Government Hospital Upgrading/Rehabilitation Project was computed at 86.07% and is behind schedule by 7.67%.


The rehabilitation and upgrading of the major hospitals in the region, including the acquisition of improved hospital facilities will help ensure the provision of quality health care

service delivery.

Newly-constructed Watchers’ Waiting Area of CVMC



A. BRIEF PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program Title : Philippine Cyber Corridor Program Development Champion: Chairman of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) Location : Metro Manila is the center of the Philippine BPO industry and is considered one of the top offshore destinations in the world. Outside of Metro Manila, twenty-five "Next Wave Cities" have been identified as viable locations for BPO operations and included in the Cyber Corridor. Included in the list of “Next Wave Cities” is Tuguegarao City in Cagayan. The Philippine Cyber Corridor is an initiative being pursued by

the Philippine Government to create interconnected centers of business process outsourcing (BPO) services all over the country. These services include call center, back office, software development, medical transcription, legal transcription, engineering design and animation. It is part of the ten-point agenda of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and is one of the five super regions that she established to spur economic development. The Cyber Corridor traverses the other super regions from Baguio to Cebu to Davao. Its development theme is information and communications technology (ICT) and knowledge economy.


The following major activities were accomplished during the quarter :

1. Conduct of Skills Assessment

This activity was conducted by THOLONS, a global advisory and research firm in the outsourcing industry to obtain feedback on the employability of graduates in the province of Cagayan and find out the areas of skill sets that need to be

developed among the students. Among the skill sets tested are English and analytical ability, attention to detail, listening comprehension and spoken English test.

2. Conduct of Open Source Forum

Facilitated by the members of the International Open Source Network, this activity was undertaken to advocate and promote the effective use of open source software as a solution to high cost licensed software. The participants was a mix of representatives from the academe, LGUs, RLAs and SMEs.

3. Trainings in Free & Open Source Applications

Participated in by SMEs, representatives from the academe, LGUs

and RLAs, this activity was conducted to enhance the knowledge and skills of participants in open source applications, allow greater flexibility and wide choices of tools for software applications, and provide an opportunity for SMEs to discover low cost IT business solutions for business efficiency and productivity.

4. Visit of Ms. Jennifer Neidhart de Ortiz, US Economic Officer to Region 2

Jenifer Neidhart de Ortiz is Second Secretary of the Economic Section of the US Embassy in Manila and concentrates on trade, investment and intellectual property rights. During her 3-day visit, she emphasized the importance of optimizing the development of certain knowledge-based skills in IT and creating a market niche where skilled manpower can bel linked.


The establishment of ICT and ICT-enabled businesses and industries is expected to support the growth of the other sectors of the regional economy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commission_on_Information_and_Communications_Technology_(Philippines)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commission_on_Information_and_Communications_Technology_(Philippines)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Manila

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_process_outsourcing

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Manila


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Government


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_center

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_office

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_transcription

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_transcription

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineering_design

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_Philippines

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Macapagal-Arroyo

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_regions_of_the_Philippines

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baguio_City

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebu_City

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davao_City

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_communication_technology

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knowledge_economy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knowledge_economy

PGMA’s 2006 & 2007 SONA PROJECTS: REGION 2 COMPONENTS



Project Title: Construction of Small Water Impounding

Projects

Proponent: Department of Agriculture

Location: Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino Project Cost: PhP291.28 M

Duration: CY 2006 - CY 2009

These Swall Water Impounding Projects (SWIPs) form part of the commitments captured in the 2006 State of the Nation Address (SONA) of the President. These projects have been implemented on a staggered basis, starting in

2006 and are targeted for completion in 2009.


There are twenty-nine (29) projects which are distributed in the mainland provinces of Region 02 as follows: a) Cagayan -

8; b) Isabela - 16; c) Nueva Vizcaya – 2; and d) Quirino - 3. Of this total, twenty (20) have already been completed and nine (9) are ongoing.


The completion of SWIPs will result in higher yield and improved cropping intensity which will significantly increase farm income, thus improving the lives of the farmer-

beneficiaries.

CONSTRUCTION OF SMALL WATER IMPOUNDING PROJECTS (SWIPs)

PROVINCE

AGGREGATE PROJECT COST

IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

Completed Ongoing Not Yet Started

CAGAYAN PhP86.78 M 5 3 -

ISABELA PhP156.46 M 11 5 -

NUEVA VIZCAYA PhP13.68 M 2 - -

QUIRINO PhP34.36 M 2 1 -

TOTAL PhP291.28 M 20 9


PROVINCE/NAME OF PROJECT LOCATION ACTUAL SERVICE AREA (in has.)

NO. OF BENEFICIARIES

ACCOMPLISHMENT (in %)

CAGAYAN

1. Bessang SWIP Bessang, Allacapan 85 60 100

2. Lalafugan SWIP Lalafugan, Lallo 120 115 100

3. Sidem SWIP Sidem, Gattaran 119 75 100

4. Abbeg SWIP Solana, Cagayan 60 35 100

5. Carallangan SWIP Carallangan, Alcala 50 35 59

6. Asiga SWIP Piat, Cagayan 80 50 27

8. Santiago SWIP II Santiago, Iguig 30 25 100

9. Pangul Diversion Dam Ubong, Solana 250 100 85

ISABELA

1. Buenavista SWIP Buenavista, Sta. Maria 50 40 100

2. Cabannungan SWIP Cabannungan, Ilagan 70 50 100

3. San Juan SWIP San Juan, Cabagan 65 40 100

4. Kabigaan SWIP Sinimbaan, Roxas 100 85 100

5. Union SWIP Union, Cabagan 40 25 80

6. San Pablo SWIP Cauayan, Isabela 70 60 100

7. Dumawing SWIP Jones, Isabela 30 25 100

8. Furao Dalag SWIP Lingaling, Sta. Maria 100 88 77

9. San Isidro Labrador SWIP Tallag, Cabagan 50 30 75

LIST OF SMALL WATER IMPOUNDING PROJECTS (SWIPs)


PROVINCE/NAME OF PROJECT LOCATION ACTUAL SERVICE AREA (in has.)

NO. OF BENEFICIARIES

ACCOMPLISHMENT (in %)

10. Santiago SWIP Santiago, Quirino 30 30 100

11. Balligi SWIP Sto. Domingo, Quirino 50 32 100

12. Minagbag SWIP Minagbag, Quezon 60 40 100

13. Manano SWIP Manano, Mallig 66 35 80

14. San Mariano SWIP San Mariano, Guillermo 40 20 100

15. Sta. Isabel Diversion Dam Sta. Isabel, Jones 50 37 100

16. Taliktik SWIP Taliktik, Cordon 50 45 30

NUEVA VIZCAYA

1. Namamparan SWIP Namamparan, Diadi 45 30 100

2. Belance SWIP Belance, Dupax del Norte 30 35 100

QUIRINO

1. Pinaripad Sur SWIP Pinaripad Sur, Aglipay 50 38 100

2. Divisoria Norte SWIP Divisoria, Maddela 44 35 100

3. Maigat-igat SWIP Punggo, Nagtipunan 100 80 90


LIST OF SMALL WATER IMPOUNDING PROJECTS (SWIPs)


Project Title: Construction of Farm-to-Market Roads Proponent: Department of Agriculture Location: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya,

Quirino Project Cost: PhP561.509 M Duration: CY 2006 - CY 2009

These Farm to Market Roads (FTMRs) form part of the commitments captured in the 2007 State of the Nation Address (SONA) of the President. These projects have been implemented on a staggered basis, starting in 2006 and are targeted for completion in 2009.


As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, of the 709.61 kilometers of farm-to-market roads that have been targeted for construction or rehabilitation, about 691.8 kilometers have already been accomplished which translates to a 97.5% aggregate physical accomplishment. These FTMRs are located in the five (5) provinces of Region 02.

C. EXPECTED RESULTS/BENEFITS

The FTMRs will improve mobility, reduce travel time and transportation cost which will eventually increase economic activities in the rural areas.

CONSTRUCTION OF FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS

PROVINCE

AGGREGATE PROJECT COST

IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

TARGET (in km.)

ACCOMPLISHMENT (in km.)

PERCENT ACCOMPLISHED

BATANES PhP1.0 M 0.25 0.25 100

CAGAYAN PhP222.2 M 241.87 241.87 100

ISABELA PhP182.0 M 276.36 260.23 94.16

NUEVA VIZCAYA PhP66.309 M 99.71 98.03 98.3

QUIRINO PhP90.0 M 91.42 91.42 100

TOTAL PhP561.509 M 709.61 691.8 97.5



Project Title: CEZA International Airport Development

Project Proponent: Department of Transportation and

Communications (for the FS) Location: Lallo, Cagayan Project Cost: PhP1.8 Billion (Government Equity and Private Entity) The CEZA International Airport Development Project entails the development of a fully operational international airport that is able to accommodate larger aircrafts and international flights. It is also aimed at providing not only a passenger airport but a cargo airport as well.


CEZA has entered into a joint agreement with Cagayan Land Property Development Corporation, the original and only proponent that showed interest, regarding the construction, development, operation and maintenance of the CEZA International Airport. The process that was adopted is in accordance to the 2008 Guidelines and Procedures for a Joint Venture between government and a private entity. This includes evaluating the purpose, terms, conditions, scope, technical and financial proposal of the private entity interested in doing a joint venture with the CEZA.


Full operation of the CEZA International Airport will improve accessibility by air to the Cagayan Socio-economic Zone and Free Port, thus serving as an alternate gateway for investors, tourists and other visitors coming from countries around the world.

CEZA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTCEZA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT


LIVELIHOOD & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)



CUMMULATIVE STATUS OF SEA K IMPLEMENTATION, 1994-2008 AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

PROGRAM OUTREACH

PROVINCE NO. OF SEA-K

PROJECTS NO. OF FAMILY BENEFICIARIES

CAPITAL ASSISTANCE

BATANES 2 50 200,000

CAGAYAN 5 116 525,000

ISABELA 7 155 750,000

N. VIZCAYA 3 75 375,000

QUIRINO 1 30 150,000

TOTAL 18 426 2,000,000


Title: Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program

Proponent: Department of Social Welfare and Development Location: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya

Program Fund: Php3.0 Million (CY 2009) Duration: CY 2004 and every year thereafter The Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program is a livelihood and employment assistance program of the DSWD designed to provide technical and financial assistance to qualified heads of low-income families who associated or grouped themselves to venture in micro-enterprises.


For this year, a total of 18 SEA-Kaunlaran Projects were organized benefiting about 426 families who availed of capital seed fund amounting to PhP2.0 M. These family beneficiaries are now engaged

in livelihood/income generating projects such as vending/trading/retail of food commodities and handicrafts, among others.


The SKA members are now able to manage their respective associations and were able to start their micro-credit activity for the members, including non-members in their community. The additional

income derived from livelihood projects is used either to augment their family income or forms part of pooled savings of the SKA. In turn, the savings of the association is utilized to extend loans as additional capital or meet the other financial needs of the members. In effect, the Program enhanced and promoted self-sufficiency among poor families by providing capital assistance and training in entrepreneurial skills.

D. RECOMMENDATIONS

There should be a conscious evaluation on the results and impact of the program on the economic condition of the beneficiaries, particularly on their income levels, type of livelihood, capitalization, savings generated, among other success indicators, both at the family and organization levels.



Project/Program Title: Integrated Livelihood Enhancement Program Proponent: Department of Labor and Employment RO2 Location: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino Program Fund: PhP 3.5 Million (CY 2009) Duration: CY 2009 and every year thereafter This Program provides grant capital assistance for livelihood

programs for the informal sector, specifically those who are unemployed, displaced wage workers and returning OFWs who are interested to become self-employed.

B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS For CY 2009, a total of sixteen (16) local organizations had already

been provided financial and technical assistance. The total financial assistance granted to these local organizations is PhP3.38 Million, benefiting a total of 653 rural workers.


The Program caters to the landless/assetless and unemployed rural workers. The benefits the program will provide to the beneficiaries are

entrepreneurial, technical and leadership abilities that will make them empowered members of society. The Program is demand-driven and it is expected that more rural workers will be benefited in the succeeding quarters.

D. RECOMMENDATION The sustainability of the individual projects funded under the program

should be looked into in order to ensure the attainment of the program benefits.

Tilapia Production at Sto. Tomas, Isabela


A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION Program Title: PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4Ps)

Proponent: DSWD RO2

Location: Divilacan, Palanan, San Mariano in Isabela Program Fund: PhP180 Million (PhP120M for Health & Nutrition; PhP60M for Education) Duration: CY 2008 - CY 2013 The 4Ps is a poverty reduction program that provides money to

extremely poor households to enable them to meet their needs on health, nutrition and education. It aims to break the poverty cycle by addressing the issues on health and education such as low educational attainment, high malnutrition rate, high maternal and infant mortality rates and high rate of child labor among the poor. The Program is focused on building human capital of poorest families because low educational attainment and high malnutrition rate are strongly associated with poverty in the Philippines.


The Program implementation in Region 2 started in July 2008. As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, a total of 5,618 poor families were reached out to, broken down as follows: Palanan (406); Divilacan (1,323); and San Mariano (3,889). Correspondingly, a total financial

assistance of PhP43,341,900.00 has already been provided.


The Program is expected to attain the following results and benefits: 1. Significant decrease in the prevalence of stunting; 2. Significant increase in the number of pregnant women getting

ante-natal, post-natal care and assisted by a skilled birth professional during child birth;

3. Significant increase in the number of children aged 0-5 years availing of health prevalence services and immunization;

4. Significant increase in school attendance; 5. Significant increase in the average number of years of education

completed; 6. Significant increase in the number of mothers having interest in

transacting with banking institutions; and 7. Significant increase in the number of parents/mothers with the

knowledge and ability to avail and mobilize government and other community services and facilities.

D. RECOMMENDATIONS

Close monitoring should be done to ensure the attainment of the short and long-term benefits of the program.


Title: Workers Income Augmentation Program (WINAP) Proponent: Department of Labor and Employment RO2 Location: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino Program Fund: PhP3.4 Million (CY 2009) Duration: CY 2008 and every year thereafter This program intends to assist workers in the formal economy by engaging in business to augment their wages/salaries. Their

business activity will provide them with additional sources of income from their share in the profit and employment of their family members. The Program provides services that develop the capacity of the workers to collectively start and manage (through a Project Management Team) a business/livelihood undertaking. The workers will be developed to become effective stakeholders in their business. The program beneficiaries are wage earners either with existing livelihood activities or interested to engage in one. The initial target beneficiaries are workers who are members of duly registered associations, independent unions, local affiliates of labor federations and cooperatives.


For this year, a total of six (6) associations became recipients of a total seed capital of PhP2.22 Million. These organizations went into

tilapia production, rice wholesaling and retailing, putting up of internet café, canteen, convenience store and commissary. These associations have a total of six hundred thirty three (633) employee-beneficiaries.


Through the WINAP, the beneficiaries are given the opportunity to engage in micro-entrepreneurial activities, augment their income and improve their financial status.

D. RECOMMENDATION Close monitoring on the sustainability of the funded projects should be done to ensure the attainment of the program objectives.


ISELCO II Employment Union Canteen and Commissary Project

OTHER MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)



Name of Project : CY 2008 SCHOOLBUIDING PROGRAM

Province Cost

(Php„000)

No. of Projects/

Classrooms

Status Weighted Physical Accomplishment (%)

Slippage

(%) Completed Ongoing Not Yet Started Revised

Target Actual

Batanes 378.60 1/2HS - 1 - .6 .45 .15

Cagayan I

II III

13,745.60 -

6,994.20 6,751.40

28/39 -

7/9ES, 5/12HS 13/14ES,3/4HS

-

12 16

- - -

- - -

11.2 10.9

11.2 10.9

0 0

Isabela I

II III IV

31,277.70 7,074.30 8,297.10 8,339.70 7,566.60

63/72 3/3ES,11/13HS 6/6ES,8/12HS 11/11ES,8/9HS 10/10ES,6/8HS

14 14 19 16

- - - -

- - - -

11.4 13.3 13.4 12.2

11.4 13.3 13.4 12.2

0 0 0 0

N. Vizcaya Main 6,737.00 2/2ES, 6/9HS 8 - - 10.8 10.8 0

Sub 3,866.90 8/8ES 8 - - 6.2 6.2 0

Quirino 6,238.10 9/9ES,3/3HS 12 - - 10 10 0

TOTAL 62,243.90 120/144 CL 119 1 0 100 99.85 -.15


The CY 2008 School Building Program is composed of 120 School building projects with 144 classrooms (72 for Elementary and 72 for High School). B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS

The implementation of the CY 2008 School Building Program is by batch following the tranches of fund releases. Pre-construction activities were started as early as the 2nd quarter of 2008, thus, most of the construction activities were completed during the quarter under review.

Of the 120 projects, 119 (99.17%) have been completed and 1 (.83%)

is ongoing. Thus, the overall weighted physical accomplishment was computed at 99.85% and is behind schedule by 0.15%.


The completion of the CY 2008 SB Program will provide a total of 144

classrooms (72 CL for the elementary and 72 CL for the secondary). With the standard classroom-pupil ratio of 1:45, a total of 3,240 elementary pupils and 3,240 high school students will be benefited.


Project Title/Proponent : ADDALAM RIVER IRRIGATION PROJECT/National Irrigation Administration RO2

Location : Aglipay, Quirino Overall Accomplishment

Project Start: 01 March 1997 Financial Target = 90.45% , Actual = 83.76%, Slippage = -6.69%

Revised Project Cost : PhP 1,310,830,365.01 Physical Target = 91.59%, Actual = 84.36%, Slippage = -7.23%

Original Target Completion : 31 December 2001 Details of Overall Physical Accomplishment

Revised Target Completion: 31 December 2010 a) Sub-surface exploration - 100% b) Diversion Dam - 100% c) Canalization Works - 86.44% d) Canal Structures - 83.65% e) Project Facilities - 100% f) Detailed Engineering - 100%

g) Road Network - 42.82% h) ROW - 89.55% i) Construction Survey - 87.04% j) Institutional Dev‟t. - 69.69% k) Terminal Facilities - 58.28%

Service Area: 5,830 hectares Areas Covered:

Quirino: Isabela: Aglipay - 500 has. Jones - 1,250 has. Saguday - 1,450 has. Echague - 2,630 has.

The Addalam River Irrigation Project (ARIP) entails the construction of a 9.2m high x 190m long ogee-shaped overflow dam, 99.6 kms. long irrigation canals, canal structures, road network, project and terminal facilities with an area of 5,830 has. to be generated in the municipalities of Aglipay & Saguday in Quirino province and Jones & Echague in Isabela. A total of 4,500 farmers will be benefited by the project.

The ARIP commenced in March 1997 and is supposed to be completed after a period of 5 years. Due to insufficient fund releases, price escalation and inclusion of additional works and facilities to suit actual site condition, the new total project cost has been adjusted from its 1st revision in 2005 of PhP1.128 Billion to PhP1.310 Billion, or PhP183 Million additional fund to complete the project. This proposal has

already been approved by the RDC 02 during its meeting last January 15, 2009. B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS `

As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, major accomplishments include the construction of the diversion dam and intake barrel, construction of access road to the dam site and project site, restoration of damaged national roads, construction of main canal and lateral canal, canal structures, project and terminal facilities and acquisition of

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Overview of the partially (14.48%) completed ARIP diversion dam.


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Right of Way (ROW) for the project. The area generated out of the completed facilities is about 3,678 hectares. Out of the generated area, a total of 1,410 has. is served by irrigation water.

The project registered an overall weighted physical accomplishment of 84.36% and is behind schedule by 7.23%. The project implementation has been slightly affected by the prolonged monsoon rains and typhoons which rendered the project are unworkable for a while.


The ARIP is considered as one of the major agri-support projects aimed to spur the development of the agriculture sector in Region 02. Given its target service area of 5,830 hectares, its completion is critical towards improving palay and corn production and productivity, which will significantly contribute to the attainment of the region‟s goal of maintaining its hold as the leading producer of rice and corn in the country.

When completed and operational, the project will benefit around

4,500 farmers with the 5,830 hectares of rice/corn land to be irrigated stretching from the municipalities of Aglipay and Saguday in Quirino to Echague and Jones in Isabela. Moreover, being a gravity type irrigation system which ensures a year-round water availability, cropping intensity will increase from only 1 to 3 cropping seasons. This will translate to a significant increase in the income of the farmer beneficiaries.

D. RECOMMENDATIONS

The ARIP has been delayed for several years from its original time frame of five years (1997-2001). In order to fast track the completion of the project, the NIA Central Office should continue to give priority attention to the completion of the project through the allocation of the required fund.

Cumulative Accomplishment as of September 30, 2009 (Supplemental Agreements # 1, 2 & 3) :

94.6%

Target Accomplishment: 75.9%

Slippage: 18.7%


Project/Location : DELFIN ALBANO BRIDGE Along Delfin Albano-Tumauini Road / Isabela

Proponent : DPWH R02

Project Cost : PhP625.46 Million

Fund Source : CY 2008 Regular Infra

Contract Start : December 1, 2008

Expiry Date : June 5, 2010

This involves the construction of a 438.84 lin. m. bridge with 12 spans. Specifically, the project entails the construction of a 2-1.6m diameter x 35.0 ln.m. BP with 18.0 ln.m. permanent steel casing BP at Abut “A”; 4 - 2.0 m. diameter x 45.0 ln.m. with 24 ln.m permanent steel casing per BP for two piers (piers 1&2); 22 - 1.5m. diameter x 7.7 m. shafts for all piers; all copings; furnishing and launching of 37 PSC girders; Type V with the corresponding diaphragms.

B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS With the inclusion of Supplemental Agreement # 3, the actual cumulative physical

accomplishment as of the 3rd quarter of 2009 was recorded at 94.6%, with a positive slippage of 18.7%. Even as SA # 3 was only approved last June 10, 2009, the bulk of the accomplishment is attributed to the complete fabrication of the steel girders and bracings as well as the hauling and erection of the same for spans 1 to 12. The deck slab is now completed which include railings for spans 7 to 12 and sidewalk for spans 3 to 12 at both sides.

C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS The bridge project, which crosses the Cagayan River, directly connects the municipalities

of Delfin Albano and Tumauini, Isabela. Thus, upon its completion, it will significantly improve the mobility to and from the municipality of Delfin Albano, which will trigger more economic activities in the area. Presently, motorized boats are heavily relied upon to ferry commuters and merchandize goods across the Cagayan River.


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