1St Quarter Report

Republic of the Philippines Regional Development Council 02 Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation System Tuguegarao City

RPMES/RME REPORT FIRST QUARTER 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

T I T L E PAGE

I. Main Report 1

II. Individual Project Profiles

A. Foreign-Assisted Programs/Projects 1. DAR-ADB Agrarian Reform Communities Project (ARCP) ...... 17

2. DENR-ADB Integrated Coastal Resource Management Project (ICRMP) ...... 19

B. Major Nationally-Funded Programs/Projects

1. Super Region Program

1.1 North Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle (NLAQ) 1.1.a Bagabag Airport Development Project ...... 22

1.1.b Port Irene Rehabilitation and Development Project ...... 23

1.1.c Government Hospital Upgrading ...... 24

1.2 Cyber Corridor Program ...... 26

2. 2006 PGMA-SONA Projects

2.1 Small Water Impounding Projects ...... 28

3. 2007 PGMA-SONA Projects

3.1 Construction of Farm-to-Market Roads ...... 30

3.2 Lallo International Airport Development Project ...... 31

4. Livelihood and Employment Program

4.1 Self-Employment Assistance - Kaunlaran Program ...... 33

4.2 Integrated Livelihood Enhancement Program...... 34

4.3 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program ...... 35

4.4 Workers Income Augmentation Program ...... 36 5. Other Major Infra Support Projects 5.1 CY 2009 School Building Program ...... 38 5.2 Addalam River Irrigation Project ...... 39

RPMES/RME REPORT 1ST QUARTER CY 2010

I. INTRODUCTION

The 1st Quarter CY 2010 RPMES/RME Report presents the implementation status of fifteen (15) 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, road rehabilitation, coastal resources management, 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 2007 SONA Commitments, livelihood and employment programs and other major infrastructure projects in the region.

The report highlights one (1) project that is completed, one (1) which is ahead of schedule, four (4) projects that are behind schedule, while the rest of the projects are on track. This Report also captures the specific project profiles with information on the detailed implementation status of each project. (See pages 16 to 40)

This 1st Quarter CY 2009 RPMES Report likewise features the status of projects under the 2010 Road Rehabilitation Program as well as the extent of implementation of the El Niño Mitigation Plan in Region 02.

II. IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

A. Completed Project

The 1st quarter of 2010 saw the completion of the Bagabag Airport Development Project. This Project entailed 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.

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

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 1 tourism industry and consequently create more jobs and generate income for the local populace.

B. Project Ahead of Schedule

For the 1st quarter of 2010, one (1) project experienced a relatively smooth implementation and this is the Lallo International Airport Development Project. This 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 Lallo International Airport.

As of the 1st quarter of 2010, the batch and crushing plant has already been installed and operational. Land clearing operations have begun in the airport’s new site in the municipality of Lallo. The adequate supply of construction materials and good weather condition contributed to the smooth implementation of the project. The project’s overall physical accomplishment is recorded at 56.53%, ahead of schedule by 13.86%. The construction of the runway and terminal building, as well as the other ancillary support structures are expected to be completed in November this year.

Full operation of the Lallo 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.

Table 1. Project Ahead of Schedule

PROJECT PROJECT PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT SLIPPAGE COST

TARGET ACTUAL

Lallo International PhP1.8 B 42.67% 56.53% 13.86% Airport (Government Development Equity & Private Project Entity

C. Projects Behind Schedule

For the period under review, there are four (4) projects which experienced delays in project implementation. These include the DAR-ADB-Agrarian Reform Communities Project (ARCP), Government Hospital Upgrading/Rehabilitation Project, CY 2009 School Building Project and the Addalam River Irrigation Project.

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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 1st quarter of this year, the project has an overall physical accomplishment of 88.31%, behind schedule by 2.32%. The 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 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 2,060 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 39 for project details)

Other regional projects that experienced delays in implementation during the quarter include the DAR-ADB-Agrarian Reform Communities Project, Government Hospital Upgrading/ Rehabilitation Project and the 2009 School Building Program.

Table 2. Projects Behind Schedule

PROJECT PROJECT COST PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT SLIPPAGE TARGET ACTUAL

DAR-ADB-ARCP P255.3 M 100% 98.31% 1.69%

ARIP P1.3 B 90.63% 88.31% 2.32%

HOSPITAL P304.82 M 20.33% 20.12% .21% UPGRADING PROJECT

2009 P68.72 M 99.13% 98.76% .37% SCHOOLBUILDING PROGRAM

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D. Other Major Regional Programs and Projects

1. 2006 SONA

1.1 Small Water Impounding Projects (SWIPs)

There are fifteen (15) projects which are distributed in the mainland provinces of Region 02 as follows: a) Cagayan - 4; b) Isabela - 8; c) Nueva Vizcaya – 1; and d) Quirino - 2. Of this total, thirteen (13) have already been completed and two (2) are still ongoing. (See page 28 for project details)

2. 2007 SONA

1.2 Farm to Market Roads

Of the 174.73 kilometers of farm-to-market roads that have been targeted for construction or rehabilitation, about 94.69 kilometers have already been accomplished which translates to a 54% aggregate physical accomplishment. These FTMRs are located in the four (4) mainland provinces of Region 02 and has an aggregate project cost of PhP170 Million. (See page 30 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 2010, a total of 6 SEA-Kaunlaran Projects were organized at the end of the 1st quarter, benefiting about 100 families who availed of a total capital seed fund amounting to PhP0.5 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 33 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 1st quarter of 2010, a total of 5,622 poor families were reached out to, broken down as follows: Palanan (1,323); Divilacan (406); and San Mariano (3,893). Correspondingly, a total financial assistance of PhP52,648,400.00 has already been provided. (See page 35 for details)

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 4 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 the 1st quarter of CY 2010, two (2) local organizations were provided with financial and technical assistance. The total financial assistance granted to these local organizations is PhP664,724, benefiting a total of 81 rural workers. (See page 34 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 the 1st quarter of this year, three (3) associations became recipients of a total seed capital of PhP809,843. 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 fifty-five (55) employee- beneficiaries. (See page 36 for details)

Table 3. Other Regional Programs & Projects

PROJECT PROJECT LOCATION NO. OF REMARKS COST BENEFICIARIES/ PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT

Small Water P143,855,300 Cagayan, Isabela, 13 - completed, The completion of SWIPs will result in Impounding Projects Nueva Vizcaya, 2 - ongoing higher yield and improved cropping intensity Quirino which will significantly increase farm income, thus improving the lives of the farmer-beneficiaries.

Farm-to-Market Roads P66.5 M Cagayan, Isabela, 94.69 kms. The FTMRs will improve mobility, reduce Nueva Vizcaya, travel time and transportation cost which Quirino will eventually increase economic activities in the rural areas.

SEA-K P2.4 M Cagayan, Isabela, 6 SEA-K Projects/ The program enhanced and promoted self- Quirino 100 families/PhP0.5 M sufficiency of poor families by providing capital assistance capital assistance and training in entrepreneurial skills.

4Ps P180 M Isabela 5,622 poor families/ The program is expected to break the (San Mariano, P52,648,400 financial poverty cycle by addressing the issues on Palanan, Divilacan) assistance low educational attainment, high malnutrition rate, high maternal and infant mortality rates and high rate of child labor among the poor.

Integrated Livelihood P2.9 M Batanes, Cagayan, 2 organizations/ The benefits that the program will provide Enhancement Isabela, Nueva 81 rural workers/ to the beneficiaries are entrepreneurial, Program Vizcaya, Quirino PhP664,724 capital technical and leadership abilities that will assistance make them empowered members of society.

WINAP P7.358 M Batanes, Cagayan, 3 associations/ Through the WINAP, the beneficiaries are Isabela, Nueva 55 beneficiaries/ given the opportunity to engage in micro- Vizcaya, Quirino PhP809,843 capital entrepreneurial activities, augment their assistance income and improve their financial status.

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 5 E. 2010 NATIONAL ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECTS

Under the 2010 Road Rehabilitation Program, there are about seventy-nine (79) road projects distributed in the ten (10) Congressional Districts of Region 2, with an aggregate cost of P1.245 B as follows:

Table 4. Status of the CY 2010 Road Rehabilitation Program by Congressional District, Region 02

IMPLEMENTATION STATUS LOCATION NO. OF ALLOTMENT COMPLETED ONGOING NOT (by District) PROJECTS (Php ‘000) STARTED

BATANES 4 80,443 0 4 0

CAGAYAN 1ST 14 152,392 0 0 14

CAGAYAN 1 41,969 0 1 0 2ND CAGAYAN 10 212,552 0 10 0 3RD

ISABELA 1ST 1 30,000 0 0 1

ISABELA 2ND 10 137,362 0 10 0

ISABELA 3RD 9 115,156 0 9 0

ISABELA 4TH 15 249,930 0 7 8

NUEVA 9 132,448 0 9 0

VIZCAYA 1ST

NUEVA 6 93,484 0 2 4 VIZCAYA 2ND TOTAL 79 1,245,736 0 52 27

The table that follows presents the detailed status of individual projects under the CY 2010 Road Rehabilitation Program:

PROJECT/LOCATION ALLOTMENT PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REMARKS BY DISTRICT (in Php ’000) TARGET (in %)

BATANES

Basco-Radio Station 2,000 0.13km 52.38 Road, San Antonio Basco-Contracosta 5,000 0.38 km 30.25 Road, San Joaquin Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 6 PROJECT/LOCATION ALLOTMENT PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REMARKS BY DISTRICT (in Php ’000) TARGET (in %)

Basco-Mahatao-Ivana- 33,443 2.6 km 25.32 Uyugan-Imnajbu Road, Uyugan-Imnajbu Section

Basco-Mahatao-Ivana- 40,000 3.12 km 27.45 Uyugan-Imnajbu Road, Basco-Uyugan Section

CAGAYAN 1ST Preparation of plan & program Dugo-Mission Section, 20,000 1.18 km 0 of work ongoing Buguey

Dugo-San Vicente Road 20,000 1.18 km 0 -do- Mission-Sta. Ana Section

Cagayan Valley Road, 15,200 0.89 km 0 -do- Alcala Cagayan Valley Road, 10,000 0.59 km 0 -do- Gattaran Cagayan Valley Road 10,000 0.59 km 0 -do- (Magapit-Jct. Aparri Airport Section), Aparri Dugo-Mission Section, 10,000 0.59 km 0 -do- Sta. Teresita Cagayan Valley Road 6,992 0.49 km 0 -do- (Magapit-Jct. Aparri Airport Section), Lallo Dugo-San Vicente Road 20,000 1.18 km 0 -do- Mission-Sta. Ana Section, Tangatan, Sta. Ana Dugo-Mission Section 5,000 0.29 km 0 Preparation of Simpatuyo Bridge plan & program Approaches, Sta. of work ongoing Teresita Dugo-Mission Section, 5,000 0.29 km 0 -do- Dalaya Bridge Approaches No. 2, Sta. Teresita Dugo-Mission Section, 5,000 0.29 km 0 -do- Luec Bridge Approaches No. 2, Sta. Teresita

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 7 PROJECT/LOCATION ALLOTMENT PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REMARKS (in Php ’000) TARGET (in %) Dugo-Mission Section, 5,000 0.29 km 0 -do- Ziminilia Bridge Approaches No. 2, Camalaniugan Dugo-Mission Section, 5,000 0.29 km 0 -do- Ziminilia Bridge Approaches No. 1, Camalaniugan Dugo-San Vicente Road 15,200 0.89 km 0 -do- Mission-Sta. Ana Section, Gonzaga CAGAYAN 2ND

Manila North Road 41,969 2.9 km 15 CAGAYAN 3RD Preparation of Cagayan-Apayao Road, 48,000 3.5 km 0 plan & Lakambini-Sto. Domingo program of work ongoing Kalinga-Cagayan Road 37,400 3.45 km 0 -do- (Calanan-Enrile Section) Santiago-Tuguegarao 23,000 1.59 km 0 -do- Road (Jct. Kalinga- Tuguegarao Section) Package I (Manddurulug Norte Section) Santiago-Tuguegarao 40,050 3 km 0 -do- Road (Jct. Kalinga- Tuguegarao Section) Package II (Roma Norte Section) Cagayan-Apayao Road, 7,500 0.56 km 0 Preparation of Sampaguita-Warat plan & Section program of work ongoing Cagayan-Apayao Road, 7,502 0.67 km 0 -do- Sta. Barbara Section

Cagayan-Apayao Road, 14,100 1.07 km 0 -do- Tuguegarao Section

Tuao, Abbut Road, Tuao 5,000 0.24 km 0 -do- Tuguegarao Diversion 28,000 2.20 km 0 -do- Road Cagayan Valley Road 2,000 0.21 km 0 -do-

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 8 PROJECT/LOCATION ALLOTMENT PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REMARKS (in Php ’000) TARGET (in %)

ISABELA 1ST

Daang Maharlika, 30,000 1.5 km 0 No SARO K0393+162-K0460+405 received ISABELA 2ND

Ilagan-Delfin Albano- 3,000 0.15 km 49.05 Mallig Road, Olango Section Gamu-Roxas Road, Roxas 16,000 0.30 km 36.8 Section Santiago-Tuguegarao 20,000 1.0 km 21.8 Road, Quezon Section Santiago-Tuguegarao 20,000 1.0 km 21.85 Road, Roxas Section Santiago-Tuguegarao 40,000 1.0 km 0 Preparation of Road, Other Critical plan & POW Section ongoing Santiago-Tuguegarao 10,000 1.0 km 21.85 Road, Villanueva Section Santiago-Tuguegarao 8,362 0.42 km 36.85 Road, Nueva Era Section Santiago-Tuguegarao 10,000 1.0 km 0 Preparation of Road, Mallig Section plan & POW ongoing Santiago-Tuguegarao 10,000 1.0 km 36.9 Road, Poblacion-Mallig- San Pedro Section Santiago-Tuguegarao 10,000 1.0 km 36.75 Road Barucbuc Section ISABELA 3RD

Cauayan-Poblacion Road 17,930 0.91 km 15.0 Daang Maharlika Road, 9,588 0.65 15.0 Burgos, Alicia Section Daang Maharlika Road, 14,750 1.0 km 15.0 Nappaccu Grande, Reina Mercedes Section Cauayan-Cabatuan Road, 10,360 0.65 15.0 District # III, Cauayan City

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 9 PROJECT/LOCATION ALLOTMENT PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REMARKS (in Php ’000) TARGET (in %)

Cauayan-Cabatuan Road, 15,940 1.0 km 15.0 San Fermin, Cauayan City Section

Alicia-San Mateo Road 12,230 0.75 km 15.0 Daang Maharlika Road, 12,095 0.82 km 25.0 Nappaccu Pequeno, Reina Mercedes Section

Daang Maharlika Road, 16,963 1.15 km 15.0 Alicia Section Santiago-Tuguegarao 5,300 0.40 34.9 Road

ISABELA 4TH

Santiago-Baluarte-Quirino 19,320 1.47 km 15.0 Bdry Road Package 2, K0 328+100 to K0 331+100 Santiago-Baluarte-Quirino 16,000 1.0 km 15.0 Bdry Road Package 1, K0 326+280 to K0 328+000

Santiago-Tuguegarao 20,000 1.5 km 0 Project not yet Road Package 4, K0 awarded 335+000 to K0 336+500 Santiago-Tuguegarao 17,755 1.35 km 15.0 Road Package 3, K0 333+500 to K0 334+850 Santiago-Tuguegarao 17,755 1.35 km 15.0 Road Package 2, K0 333+000 to K0 333+350

Santiago-Tuguegarao 20,000 1.5 km 15.0 Road Package 1, K0 330+000 to K0 331+500

Cordon-Diffun Road 17,400 1.31 km 0 Waiting for approval from DPWH-CO

Echague-Poblacion Road 7,800 0.58 km 0 -do-

Daang Maharlika Highway 16,000 0.90 km 0 -do- Package 5, K0 341+100 to K0 432+000

Daang Maharlika Highway 14,000 0.80 km 0 -do- Package 4, K0 321+200 to K0 322+000 Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 10 PROJECT/LOCATION ALLOTMENT PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REMARKS (in Php ’000) TARGET (in %)

Daang Maharlika Highway 17,000 1.0 km 15.0 Package 3, K0 320+000 to K0 321+000 Daang Maharlika Highway 20,000 1.40 km 0 Project not yet Package 2, K0 318+100 awarded to K0 319+400

Daang Maharlika Highway 20,000 1.40 km 15.0 Package 1, K0 314+000 to K0 315+500 Jct. Ipil-Quirino Bdry 17,100 1.04 km 0 Mobilization Road ongoing

NUEVA VIZCAYA 1ST

Daang Maharlika Highway 25,000 1.25 km 30.0 Nagsabaran-Balete Section, Diadi (with exceptions)

Daang Maharlika Highway 20,000 1.15 km 45.0 Bugnay-San Luis Section, Diadi

Daang Maharlika Highway 20,000 1.15 km 25.0 San Luis-Isabela Bdry, Diadi Daang Maharlika Highway 20,000 1.15 km 45.0 Namamparan-Diadi Poblacion Section, Diadi Daang Maharlika Highway 10,000 0.50 km 48.21 Bambang-Solano Section

Daang Maharlika Jct- 8,600 0.50 km 45.08 Malasin Road, San Antonio South Section

Daang Maharlika Highway 15,000 0.75 km 30.0 Villaros-Rosario Section, Bagabag

Daang Maharlika Highway 3,848 0.20 km 91.70 Magsaysay-Bonfal Section, Bayombong

Daang Maharlika Highway 10,000 0.50 km 46.18 Solano-Diadi Section

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 11 PROJECT/LOCATION ALLOTMENT PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REMARKS (in Php ’000) TARGET (in %) NUEVA VIZCAYA 2ND No SARO Daang Maharlika Highway 20,000 1.0 km 0 received Tactac Section, Sta. Fe Daang Maharlika Highway 3,484 1.03 km 35.0 Baliling Section, Sta. Fe

Daang Maharlika Highway 20,000 1.55 km 0 No SARO Bangahan-Darapidap received Section, Aritao Daang Maharlika Highway 20,000 1.66 km 0 No SARO Perez Park Section, Sta. received Fe

Daang Maharlika Highway 20,000 1.66 24.0 Dalton Section, Sta. Fe Bambang-Kasibu Solano 10,000 0.50 0 No SARO Road, Bambang received

F. STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EL NIÑO MITIGATION PLAN IN REGION 2

During the first quarter, Region 2 was among the regions in the country that was hit by the El Niño phenomenon. To cushion the impact of the El Niño, various interventions have been put in place by the different line agencies and local government units in the region. These measures include cloud seeding operations, provision of irrigation pumps, distribution of short maturing vegetable seeds and seedlings, provision of pesticides, implementation of rotational irrigation system, conduct of information campaign on water conservation, implementation of rain water harvesting and green architecture, forest fire protection, rehabilitation of small water impounding projects, among others. The detailed status of these projects are captured in the table below:

Table 4. Status of Implementation of the El Niño Mitigation Plan As of March 31, 2010

INTERVENTION ACCOMPLISHMENT REMARKS DA Cloud Seeding Operation Operation conducted in January. Two aircrafts recorded 67 sorties, 64.93 flying hours, used 995 bags 924,875 kgs.) of NaCl.

Provision of Irrigation A total of 1,383 pump engine sets procured, Distribution of pumps is as Pumps amounting to P36.5M. About 1,068 sets were follows: distributed to affected provinces. Cagayan - 389; Isabela - 807; Nueva Vizcaya - 82; Quirino -105 Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 12 INTERVENTION ACCOMPLISHMENT REMARKS

Fuel subsidy for water pumps of Disbursed a total of P13.05 M 87 municipalities distributed as rice & corn farms allocated to 87 municipalities. follows: Cagayan - 29; Isabela - 37; Nueva Vizcaya - 15 & Quirino - 6 Distribution of vegetable seeds, A total of 25,000 pouches green corn & mungbean distributed to the 5 provinces as follows:

Cagayan - 7,750; Isabela - 10,000; Nueva Vizcaya - 4,000; Quirino - 1,500; Batanes - 1,750 Provision of pesticides/ Procured 400 kgs. of rodenticide & rodenticides 200 kg. of insecticide. A total of 168 kg. of rodenticide distributed to 338 rat infested barangays covering 11,000 has. of agricultural land. Information campaign on water Trained 15,518 farmers on proper conservation water management thru farmers’ field school and meetings with Irrigators’ Associations, LGU & the media. NIA

Rotational Irrigation System Implemented rotational irrigation system since December 2009 to preserve water until harvest time. DENR

Rain Water Harvesting and Green Conceptualized and implemented The objective is to reduce office Architecture rain water harvesting in the water consumption by at least regional & field offices 50%. Forest Fire Protection Intensified IEC on forest fire protection to generate greater support from stakeholders

Green Multipliers Program 251 Conceptualized and implemented DENR RO2 version of “green multipliers” which is aimed to develop every personnel to become practicing environmentalists. Water Conservation Measures Designated Water Marshal in the office to set daily schedule of opening & closing of main valve, check leaks & other damages of pipes and installations Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 13 INTERVENTION ACCOMPLISHMENT REMARKS DSWD

Cash for Work The activity targets the 13,528 Beneficiary distribution is as family beneficiaries of the 4Ps follows: Cagayan - 3,574, Isabela program. This has an allocated - 7,894, Quirino - 536, Nueva budget of P16.89 M and is Vizcaya - 1,156 and Batanes - 256 implemented through the PNRC provincial chapters.

Food for Work UN-World Food Program provided food assistance to 50,000 farmer families. DSWD assisted 8,189 families, which is 16.37% of its target and distributed 6,421 sacks of rice.

LGU Isabela

Deployment of high pressure self Deployed 50 units of pressurized priming pumps irrigation pumps, benefiting 274 farmers and serving 149.2 has. of rice production area, 213.5 has. of corn area & 7.5 has. of vegetable production area.

Fuel Assistance Fuel subsidy assistance benefited 3,745 farmers amounting to P3.745 M

Distribution of short maturing Distributed 13,412 fruit tree vegetable seeds and seedlings seedlings and 2,400 vegetable seedlings

Rice subsidy Distributed 18,000 cavans of rice worth P22.5 M

Dispersal of fingerlings and Dispersed 1,136,500 fingerlings in stocking in suitable/alternative 7 communal bodies of water to production areas 64 fishpond cooperators in collaboration with BFAR Subsidized tractor rental Farm mechanization activity served 235 has. through the use of 15 units of tractors Vaccination against anthrax and Benefited 1,500 cattles/carabaos hemosept in 7 anthrax-belt municipalities. Hemosept vaccination benefited 15,000 cattles/carabaos LGU Cagayan

Purchase of water pumps A total of 150 units of 2” diameter water pumps distributed Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 14 INTERVENTION ACCOMPLISHMENT REMARKS

Rehabilitation of SWIPs in Bacring, Repaired embankment and Amulung & Binalan, Aparri concrete structure of SWIPs which were damaged due to typhoons

Information Campaign Conducted information campaign on the effects of El Niño as well as mitigation measures

LGU Quirino

Provision of water pump & gas About 2,000 farmers whose farms subsidy are near small water impounding projects , creeks, or river were provided with water pumps and gas subsidy Conduct of relief operations to Food assistance were extended to severely affected farmers farmers who were identified by the PDCC & PSWDO

Livelihood assistance to severely Alternative sources of income Livelihood activities include affected families were provided to identified family production of broiler, swine, goat, beneficiaries vegetable and mushroom.

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 15 FOREIGN-ASSISTED PROGRAMS/PROJECTS (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)

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A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION

Title: DAR-ADB-Agrarian Reform Communities Project Abulug Completed -FTMRs – Palagto, Cale- Proponent: Department of Agrarian Reform RO2 nac, La Suerte-Nabialan, Nara- Ballesteros ragan-Macugay, San Juan- Location: Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino Calapaoan, San Juan-Bugnay, Culong-Bugnay, San Esteban- Project Cost: Total Project Cost - PhP 255.3 Million Dalaoig, Amianan, ARC Main Cagayan - PhP 127.3 M; N. Vizcaya - PhP 88.8 M; Brgy. Road, ARC Main Brgy. CAGAYAN Ubong Road (Ubong), Sima- Quirino - PhP 39.2 M yung-Danaili, Nalasbangca Road Rehabilitation Alcala Duration: CY 1999 - CY 2007 Concrete Paving of Simayung Amulung to Maharlika Highway, Dana-ili SanJulian Tuao The Agrarian Reform Communities Project (ARCP) is a six-year project that IPs – Pussian, Agani SWIPs Solana Peñablanca addresses rural poverty of Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs) and key RWSs-Cabica PWS constraints in agricultural production through demand-driven integrated Cancelled - FTMRs-La Suerte-Nabbialan IP - STW Installation, Solana area development. The original project duration is from 1999 to 2005. The Long Overdue - IPs-Sabung STW in project, however, has been extended to December 2007 to pave the way Tuao, Cagayan. for the completion of all the required components. After which, the follow- through activities for the sustainability of the development gains of the project in La Suerte ARC, of Amulung, Cagayan was cancelled due to ARCP will be mainstreamed with the regular program of DAR. lack of local counterpart fund.

B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS The irrigation projects (IPs) are composed of: (a) two (2) SWIPs in

Alcala which are completed, and (b) installation of 15 units STWs at The overall weighted accomplishment of the ARCP in Region 2 as of the 1st Sabung ARC in Tuao which is still ongoing, with a cumulative quarter was computed at 98.31%, behind its target accomplishment by accomplishment of 82.82%. This is due to a technical problem 1.69%. This is due to the delayed installation of 15 units of shallow tube encountered such as the wearing out of soil during pumping tests. wells at Sabung ARC of Tuao in Cagayan province. These 15 shallow tube Natural calamities such as flooding likewise hampered project wells are estimated to irrigate at least 8 hectares per unit or a total of 120 implementation. The installation of STW in Solana, Cagayan was hectares. likewise cancelled because of the lack of local counterpart fund.

The specific accomplishments per province are as follows: The Rural Water Supply (RWS) Project located in Peñablanca which

involved the installation of potable water supply (Level II) has been 1. Cagayan - 96.62% complete or 48.31% weighted physical completed and already turned over to the beneficiaries of the CABICA accomplishment ARC in Peñablanca on June 7, 2006.

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

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Completed - FTMRs – Washing- 3. Quirino - 100% complete or 15.3% weighted physical accomplishment ton-Wacal-Bangaan- Uddlawan, Uddiawan- Com monal, Montan All the project components were completed which is composed of 4 Road with Dacayo Solano FTMRs with a total road length of 9.88 km. and installation of 1 potable Bridge, Aurora, Sta. water supply which is 1,000 ln.m. long. Maria, Pastores, Bayombong Quezon Roxas-San Luis, Idag FTMR C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS IPs – Uddiawan STW, NUEVA VIZCAYA Aurora CIS, Paitan CIS The completion of Farm to Market Roads (FTMRs) has improved mobility, RWSs-Kasi trusan- Buliwao Spring Dev’t, reduced travel time and transportation cost, which will eventually San Juan Spring 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 Completed - FTMRs – Dibul- (CISs), Shallow Tube Wells and SWIPs can now irrigate a total service Gamis, Paredes- area of 909 hectares, representing 88.34% of the target service area of Tarangao-Ma. Clara, Diffun Saguday Isidro Paredes-San at least 1,029 hectares. This will lead to increased agricultural production Isidro FTMR in the ARCs. Dibul-Sto. Domingo- Tres Reyes FTMR D. RECOMMENDATION RWS-Sto. Tomas PWS Specifically for the installation of the 15 units Shallow Tube Wells in Tuao, QUIRINO 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 2. Nueva Vizcaya - 100% complete or 34.7% weighted physical session with representatives of LGU-Tuao, DAR-RO2 and DARPO-Cagayan accomplishment is recommended to tackle the findings and issues and resolve how to facilitate the completion of the project.

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.

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A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION 2. ICRM and Biodiversity Conservation

Title: DENR - ADB INTEGRATED COASTAL RESOURCE Expected outputs from this component include the promotion of basic MANAGEMENT PROJECT (ICRMP) ICRM practices such as adaptive planning and budgeting, municipal water zoning, law enforcement, pollution control and environmental Proponent: Department of Environment and Natural Resources RO2 management, resource use licensing, and management of foreshores, beaches and scientific resource assessment. Location: Cagayan 3. Enterprise Development and Income Diversification Project Cost: $62.12 M (PhP3.054 B) This component aims to provide municipal fisherfolk with Duration: CY 2007 - CY 2012 supplementary income and reduce their reliance on fishing by promoting environment-friendly sustainable enterprises and livelihood The Project covers extremely high priority biodiversity corridors, one activities. of which is the Babuyan corridor along the northern cost of Luzon joining the Pacific Ocean and South China Sea. Thus, within the 4. Social and Environmental Services and Facilities marine biodiversity corridors and ecosystems identified, Cagayan is one of the 6 provinces selected based on the following factors: (i) This component is expected to bring about improved water supply & strategic location, (ii) status of coastal communities that can sanitation, solid waste management, regulated coastal pollution and potentially benefit from the enhanced management of coastal erosion. Classrooms and day-care centers will likewise be resources, and (iii) willingness of provinces and municipalities to constructed. support the ICRM program. Hence, all coastal municipalities of the province of Cagayan are covered by the project. 5. Support to Project Management

The ICRMP has the following major components with the This component ensures the overall effective implementation of the corresponding expected outputs: project. It focuses on monitoring and evaluation of the different development and research activities at the field level. 1. Policy and Institutional Strengthening and Development B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS This component aims to bring about increased stakeholder participation in major policy decisions and resource and budget As of the 1st quarter, the accomplishments per major project allocation for ICRM. Specifically, it aims to produce (i) a rationalized component are as follows: Government policy for ICRM and improved coordination mechanism; (ii) strengthened national and local government institutional Component A - Policy and Institutional Strengthening and capacity; and (iii) performance-based incentive and disincentive Development: (i) Institutional framework reviewed and finalized in system for local governments. 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)

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Regional Workshops for DENR, BFAR and LGUs conducted; (iv) Various D. RECOMMENDATION trainings conducted (e.g. Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment, Computer Literacy for LGUs, Basic Photography, Mangrove and other The implementation pace of the project should be sustained by Wetland Ecosystem Assessment); and (v) LGU capability to undertake/ facilitating the fielding of consultants, ensuring the timely release of integrate ICRM concepts assessed. funds and, procurement of field vehicles and equipment, deployment of staff in the regions, capacity building of municipal governments and Component B - ICRM and Biodiversity Conservation: (i) External IEC project beneficiaries, among others. 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) Project Coverage along Babuyan Corridor 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 Calayan 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.

Sanchez Mira C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS Pamplona

Abulug The development of relevant policies leading to the integration of Claveria Ballesteros Sta. Ana ICRM in the LGU Development Plans including the identification and Aparri Sta. Praxedes Gonzaga development of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) will ensure the Buguey protection of coastal resources in the coastal municipalities of the Sta. Teresita 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.

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 20 MAJOR NATIONALLY-FUNDED PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS SUPER REGION PROGRAM (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 21 A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION to maintain and man said equipment.

Project Title: Bagabag Airport Development Project C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES

Proponent: Department of Transportation and The completion of the Bagabag Airport Development Project will Communications improve accessibility by air not only to the Province of Nueva Vizcaya but also to the southern municipalities of Isabela, Quirino, Location: Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya Ifugao and Mt. Province. The flying commuters from these provinces will enjoy a significant reduction in their travel time to Project Cost: PhP90.27 Million and from Manila. It will boost the tourism industry and consequently create more jobs and generate income for the local Duration: CY 2007 - CY 2008 populace.

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. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

The following are the accomplishments as of the 1st quarter of 2010:

1. Concreting of runway, apron, taxiway and vehicular parking area - 100% complete; 2. Rehabilitation of terminal building - 100% complete; 3. Construction of 3-storey flight service station building (control tower) - 100% complete; 4. Construction and installation of runway markings - 100% complete; 5. Purchase of communication equipment for the flight service station.

Although the project has been completed, the communication Concrete paving of airport runway equipment intended for the Flight Service Station is still in the Technical center, CAAP Central Office for safekeeping. It will be installed as soon as a communicator will be detailed in this airport

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 22 A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION a) rehabilitation and lengthening of the pier and development of the container yard; Project Title: Port Irene Rehabilitation and Development Project b) development of deep water port within Port Irene for large vessels; Proponent: Cagayan Economic Zone Authority c) progressive upgrading of the port to include new berths, Location: Sta. Ana, Cagayan container storage and related port civil structure; and

Project Cost: PhP2.205 B (Breakwater Construction) d) rehabilitation and improvement of existing facilities, provision of PhP4.0 B (Port Rehabilitation) additional support structures and purchase of equipment for operation. Duration: B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS Breakwater Construction (Phase 1) - CY 2006 - CY 2008 (Phase 2) - CY 2009 - CY 2011 Although delayed due to typhoons, Phase 1 of the Breakwater (Phase 3) - CY 2009 onwards Construction component has already been completed. This alone already provided a marked improvement in the capability of the The development of Port Irene includes the following: 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 CEZA’s counterpart in the Port Irene Rehabilitation and or the construction of the breakwater extension is 98% complete. Development Project is the Breakwater Construction Project, which includes the following phases: Items of work include the supply and installation of core and armour rocks, supply and installation of geotextile fabrics and a) Phase I - Construction of a 250-meter breakwater (100% fabrication and installation of PC Blocks. completed); b) Phase II - Construction of a breakwater extension of another A conveyor loading facility is likewise already operational to handle 250 meters (98% completed) ; and bulk and loose cargo. This alone provided a marked improvement c) Phase III - Dredging works for navigational channel. in the capability of the Port to cater to its users’ needs, thus, improving the income of the Port. The breakwater shall essentially serve as the main line of protection against waves and other natural elements, once construction of the C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES Port commences. Once completed, it will help in preserving the main and ancillary Port infrastructure against wear and tear The rehabilitation and development of Port Irene is envisioned to brought about by wave action, it being essentially an underwater improve the economic activities of Cagayan province. It will seawall. likewise spur the industry growth and development of Region 02, it being the backbone of the Freeport. For the Port Rehabilitation, this entails the following:

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 23 A. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

Name of Project : GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL UPGRADING/REHABILITATION PROJECT

Status of Project Components Weighted Physical Accomplishment (%) Slippage PROJECT TITLE/ (%) IMPLEMENTING Project Cost Brief Project Description AGENCY Completed Ongoing Not Yet Target Actual Started

Southern Isabela Consists of 4 component projects which 2 1 1 4.752 4.752 0 Gen. Hospital P25,316,204 entail the upgrading of hospital facilities and utilities including electrical system.

Veterans Regional P110,000,000 It has 6 components involving masonry 2 1 3 10.35 10.35 0 Hospital works, rehabilitation of water and electrical facilities and repair of various civil works.

Cagayan Valley P26,305,000 It involves the rehabilitation of hospital 2 5 1 1.33 1.5 0.17 Medical Center facilities.

Center for Health P7,800,000 Involves the improvement of the RHTC 1 1 0 2.5 2.43 (.07) Development Dorm, upgrading of electrical works and construction of concrete fence.

Olivas Memorial P7,100,000 Includes the rehabilitation of the main 0 4 0 1.4 1.09 (.31) District Hospital hospital building.

Dana-Ili Barangay P300,000 Entails the repair and expansion of the 0 0 1 0 0 0 Health Station existing Barangay Health Station. (Abulug, Cagayan)

Sta. Cruz Barangay P500,000 Involves the repair and expansion of the 0 0 1 0 0 0 Health Station existing Barangay Health Station. (Ballesteros, Cagayan)

Faustino Dy, Sr. P2,000,000 It involves the repair of the existing 0 0 1 0 0 0 Memorial Hospital hospital building.

Quirino Community P500,000 It involves the repair of the existing 0 0 1 0 0 0 Hospital hospital building.

Repair of various P125,000,000 Includes the repair of Municipal Health 0 0 >10 0 0 0 Health Centers in Centers and Barangay Health Stations. Quirino

P304,821,204 Total 7 12 >19 20.33 20.12 (.21)

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 24 9. QUIRINO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. It involves the repair/ B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS rehabilitation of the hospital facility.

1. SOUTHERN ISABELA GENERAL HOSPITAL. This is located in 10. Repair of various MAIN HEALTH CENTERS & BARANGAY HEALTH Rosario, Santiago City. The project involves the construction of a 3 STATIONS of QUIRINO -storey OPD/Admin. building, upgrading of electrical circuits and installation of airconditioning units at the ICU Building and As of the 1st quarter of 2010, the overall weighted physical relocation of electrical wirings of the AMA Building. accomplishment of the Government Hospital Upgrading/ Rehabilitation Project was computed at 20.12% and is behind 2. VETERANS REGIONAL HOSPITAL. This is located in Bayombong, N. schedule by .21%. Vizcaya. It entails the construction of a 4-storey Trauma Center, improvement of the old O.R. Complex, construction of new O.R. Facility, construction of laundry/linen building, rehabilitation of C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES Delivery Ward Buildings and completion of the Trauma Center Building to include protective structures and mechanical/electrical The rehabilitation and upgrading of the major hospitals in the equipment and devices. region, including the acquisition of improved hospital facilities will help ensure the provision of quality health care service delivery. 3. CAGAYAN VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. It consists of eight components involving the rehabilitation of hospital facilities and restructuring of the concrete fence.

4. CENTER FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT. This involves the improvement of the RHTC Dormitory, upgrading of electrical works, construction of fence and conversion of the RHTC rooms to conference/function rooms.

5. M.A. OLIVAS MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL. It entails the installation of the medical gas piping system, water system, perimeter fence, powerhouse and additional electrical works.

6. DANA-ILI BARANGAY HEALTH STATION. Situated in Abulug, Cagayan, it consists of the rehabilitation of the BHS facility.

7. STA. CRUZ BARANGAY HEALTH STATION. Situated in Ballesteros, Cagayan, it consists of the rehabilitation of the BHS facility.

8. FAUSTINO N. DY, SR. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Located in Ilagan, Newly-constructed Watchers’ Waiting Area of CVMC Isabela, it involves the repair/rehabilitation of the hospital facility.

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 25 A. BRIEF PROGRAM INFORMATION International Trade Expositions and Mission (CITEM), Board of Investments (BOI) and the Foreign Trade Service Corps. This Program Title : Philippine Cyber Corridor Program also serves as an annual convergence of global leaders in IT to promote the Philippines’ and Asia’s capability in global Development Champion: Chairman of the Commission on outsourcing. Information and Communications Technology (CICT) DTI and CADF-IT’s committee on marketing and promotions Location : Metro Manila is the center of the Philippine BPO participated in the conference where current trends in the industry and is considered one of the top offshore destinations in outsourcing industry were introduced. All the presentations the world. Outside of Metro Manila, twenty-five "Next Wave focused on the collaboration of industry players as an effective Cities" have been identified as viable locations for BPO operations strategy to transform the effects of recession into opportunities and included in the Cyber Corridor. Included in the list of “Next for global outsourcing. Wave Cities” is Tuguegarao City in Cagayan. 2. Preparatory activities for the conduct of the Cagayan Valley The Philippine Cyber Corridor is an initiative being pursued by ICON on the Medical Transcription Industry the Philippine Government to create interconnected centers of business process outsourcing (BPO) services all over the country. Slated for conduct in April this year, this activity shall be These services include call center, back office, software undertaken to find out the prospects of the Medical development, medical transcription, legal transcription, Transcription Industry in Region 2. This will be participated in engineering design and animation. It is part of the ten-point by delegates from the academe, medical institutions, Regional agenda of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and is one of the Line Agencies and the private sector. five super regions that she established to spur economic development. The Cyber Corridor traverses the other super C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES regions from Baguio to Cebu to Davao. Its development theme is information and communications technology (ICT) and knowledge The establishment of ICT and ICT-enabled businesses and economy. industries is expected to support the growth of the other sectors of the regional economy. B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

The following major activities were accomplished during the quarter :

1. Participation in the 2010 e-Services Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition

The e-Services Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition is the largest ICT Exhibition in the country spearheaded by the Department of Trade & Industry through the Center of

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 26 PGMA’s 2006 & 2007 SONA PROJECTS: REGION 2 COMPONENTS

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 27 CONSTRUCTION OF SMALL WATER IMPOUNDING PROJECTS (SWIPs)

IMPLEMENTATION STATUS PROVINCE AGGREGATE PROJECT COST Completed Ongoing Not Yet Started

CAGAYAN P50,306,000 3 1 0

ISABELA P65,294,000 7 1 0 NUEVA VIZCAYA P7,893,000 1 0 0

QUIRINO P20,362,300 2 0 0

TOTAL P143,855,300 13 2 0

A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

Project Title: Construction of Small Water Impounding There are fifteen (15) projects which are distributed in the Projects mainland provinces of Region 02 as follows: a) Cagayan - 4; b) Isabela - 8; c) Nueva Vizcaya – 1; and d) Quirino - 2. Of Proponent: Department of Agriculture this total, thirteen (13) have already been completed and two (2) are ongoing. Location: Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS Project Cost: P143,855,300 The completion of SWIPs will result in higher yield and Duration: CY 2009 - CY 2010 improved cropping intensity which will significantly increase farm income, thus improving the lives of the farmer- These Swall Water Impounding Projects (SWIPs) form part beneficiaries. of the commitments captured in the 2006 State of the Nation Address (SONA) of the President. These batch of projects have been implemented on a staggered basis, starting in 2009 and are targeted for completion in 2010.

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 28 LIST OF SMALL WATER IMPOUNDING PROJECTS (SWIPs) PROVINCE/NAME OF PROJECT LOCATION ACTUAL SERVICE NO. OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AREA (in has.) BENEFICIARIES (in %) CAGAYAN

1. Sidem SWIP Sidem, Gattaran 119 75 100%

2. Lalafugan SWIP Lalafugan, Lallo 120 115 100%

3. Bessang SWIP Bessang, Allacapan 85 60 100%

4. Abbeg SWIP Furagui, Solana 60 35 95%

ISABELA

1. Union SWIP Union, Cabagan 40 25 80%

2. San Juan SWIP San Juan, Cabagan 65 40 100%

3. Cabannungan SWIP Cabannungan, Ilagan 70 50 100%

4. Buenavista SWIP Buenavista, Sta. Maria 50 40 100%

5. Kabigaan SWIP Sinimbaan, Roxas 100 85 100%

6. San Pablo SWIP San Pablo, Cauayan City 70 60 100%

7. Sta. Isabel Diversion Dam Sta. Isabel, Jones 50 37 100%

8. Dumawing SWIP Dumawing, Jones 30 25 100%

NUEVA VIZCAYA

1. Namamparan SWIP Namamparan, Diadi 45 30 100%

QUIRINO

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

2. Divisoria Norte SWIP Divisoria Norte, Maddela 44 35 100%

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 29 CONSTRUCTION OF FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS

IMPLEMENTATION STATUS PROVINCE AGGREGATE PROJECT COST TARGET ACCOMPLISHMENT PERCENT (in km.) (in km.) ACCOMPLISHED

CAGAYAN P38.5 M 38.75 13.8 35.6

ISABELA P68.5 M 72.43 56.72 78.3

NUEVA VIZCAYA P23.0 M 48.55 24.17 50.0

QUIRINO P40.0 M 15.0 0 0

TOTAL P170.0 M 174.73 94.69 54.0

A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

Project Title: Construction of Farm-to-Market Roads As of the 1st quarter of 2010, of the 174.73 kilometers of farm-to- market roads that have been targeted for construction or Proponent: Department of Agriculture rehabilitation, about 94.69 kilometers have already been accomplished which translates to a 54% aggregate physical Location: Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino accomplishment. These FTMRs are located in the four (4) mainland provinces of Region 02. Project Cost: P170.0 M C. EXPECTED RESULTS/BENEFITS Duration: CY 2006 - CY 2010 The FTMRs will improve mobility, reduce travel time and These Farm to Market Roads (FTMRs) form part of the transportation cost which will eventually increase economic commitments captured in the 2007 State of the Nation Address activities in the rural areas. (SONA) of the President. These projects have been implemented on a staggered basis, starting in 2006 and are targeted for completion in 2010.

Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 30 A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS Project Title: Lallo International Airport Development Project Full operation of the Lallo International Airport will improve Proponent: Department of Transportation and accessibility by air to the Cagayan Socio-economic Zone and Free Communications (for the FS) Port, thus serving as an alternate gateway for investors, tourists and other visitors coming from countries around the world. Location: Lallo, Cagayan

Project Cost: PhP1.8 Billion (Government Equity and Private Entity) LALLO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

The Lallo 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.

B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

As of the first quarter of 2010, the batch and crushing plant has already been installed and operational. Land clearing operations have begun in the airport’s new site in the municipality of Lallo. The adequate supply of construction materials and good weather condition contributed to the smooth implementation of the project. The project’s overall physical accomplishment is recorded at 56.53%, ahead of schedule by 13.86%. The construction of the runway and terminal building, as well as the other ancillary support

structures are expected to be completed within the year. Concrete paving of the airport runway

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LIVELIHOOD & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)

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STATUS OF SEA K IMPLEMENTATION, CY 2010 AS OF MARCH 31, 2010

PROGRAM OUTREACH

NO. OF SEA-K NO. OF FAMILY CAPITAL PROVINCE PROJECTS BENEFICIARIES ASSISTANCE

CAGAYAN 1 15 P 75,000 ISABELA 4 55 P 275,000 QUIRINO 1 30 P 150,000 TOTAL 6 100 P 500,000

A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS Title: Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program The SKA members are now able to manage their respective associations and were able to start their micro-credit activity for the Proponent: Department of Social Welfare and Development members, including non-members in their community. The additional income derived from livelihood projects is used either to augment their Location: Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino 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 Program Fund: P2.4 Million (CY 2010) capital or meet the other financial needs of the members. In effect, the Program enhanced and promoted self-sufficiency among poor The Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program is a families by providing capital assistance and training in entrepreneurial livelihood and employment assistance program of the DSWD designed skills. to provide technical and financial assistance to qualified heads of low- income families who associated or grouped themselves to venture in D. RECOMMENDATIONS micro-enterprises. There should be a conscious evaluation on the results and impact of B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS the program on the economic condition of the beneficiaries, particularly on their income levels, type of livelihood, capitalization, For the first quarter of this year, a total of 6 SEA-Kaunlaran Projects savings generated, among other success indicators, both at the family were organized benefiting about 100 families who availed of capital and organization levels. seed fund amounting to PhP.5 M. These family beneficiaries are now engaged in livelihood/income generating projects such as vending/ trading/retail of food commodities and handicrafts, among others. Region 02 1st Quarter 2010 RPMES/RME Report Page 33

A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION D. RECOMMENDATION

Project/Program Title: Integrated Livelihood Enhancement The sustainability of the individual projects funded under the program Program should be looked into in order to ensure the attainment of the program benefits. Proponent: Department of Labor and Employment RO2

Location: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino

Program Fund: P 2.9 M (CY 2010)

Duration: CY 2009 and every year thereafter

B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

For the first quarter, two (2) local organizations had already been provided financial and technical assistance. The total financial assistance granted to these local organizations is P664,724.00, benefiting a total of 81 rural workers.

C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS

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. Tilapia Production at Sto. Tomas, Isabela

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assemblies and validation of potential beneficiaries were also A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION conducted in the three (3) beneficiary-municipalities.

Program Title: PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4Ps) C. BENEFITS/RESULTS Proponent: DSWD RO2 The Program has brought about the following results and benefits: Location: Divilacan, Palanan, San Mariano in Isabela 1. Active involvement of beneficiaries in the communal gardening Program Fund: PhP180 Million (PhP120M for Health & Nutrition; and barangay beautification; PhP60M for Education) 2. Increase in the number of Day Care enrolees; 3. Increase in the number of pregnant women getting ante-natal, Duration: CY 2008 - CY 2013 post-natal care and assisted by a skilled birth professional during child birth; The 4Ps is a poverty reduction program that provides money to 4. Significant increase in the number of children aged 0-5 years extremely poor households to enable them to meet their needs on availing of health prevalence services and immunization; health, nutrition and education. It aims to break the poverty cycle 5. Significant increase in school attendance; by addressing the issues on health and education such as low 6. Significant increase in the average number of years of education educational attainment, high malnutrition rate, high maternal and completed; infant mortality rates and high rate of child labor among the poor. 7. Eradication of gambling activities; 8. Increased participation/involvement of parents in school The Program is focused on building human capital of poorest activities; families because low educational attainment and high malnutrition 9. Significant increase in the number of mothers having interest in rate are strongly associated with poverty in the Philippines. transacting with banking institutions; and 10. Significant increase in the number of parents/mothers with the knowledge and ability to avail and mobilize government and other B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS community services and facilities.

The Program implementation in Region 2 started in July 2008. As of the 1st quarter of 2010, a total of 5,622 poor families were reached D. RECOMMENDATIONS out to, broken down as follows: Palanan (1,323); Divilacan (406); and San Mariano (3,893). Correspondingly, a total financial Close monitoring should be done to ensure the attainment of the short assistance of P52,648,400 has already been provided. and long-term benefits of the program.

Activities were focused on the monitoring of compliance to conditionalities through the conduct of family development sessions and checking of family booklets. Technical assistance and consultation conferences with the National Program Coordinator were likewise undertaken during the quarter. Community

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C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION Through the WINAP, the beneficiaries are given the opportunity Title: Workers Income Augmentation Program (WINAP) to engage in micro-entrepreneurial activities, augment their income and improve their financial status. Proponent: Department of Labor and Employment RO2 D. RECOMMENDATION Location: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino Close monitoring on the sustainability of the funded projects Program Fund: P 7.358M (CY 2010) should be done to ensure the attainment of the program objectives. 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.

B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

For the first quarter of this year, a total of three (3) associations became recipients of a total seed capital of P809,843.00. These ISELCO II Employment Union Canteen and Commissary Project organizations went into hog fattening, putting up of internet café, canteen, convenience store and commissary. These associations have a total of fifty-five (55) employee-beneficiaries.

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OTHER MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)

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A. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION Name of Project : CY 2009 SCHOOLBUIDING PROGRAM

Status Weighted Physical No. of Accomplishment (%) Slippage Cost Province Projects/ (Php‘000) (%) Classrooms Completed Ongoing Not Yet Started Revised Actual Target Batanes 432.00 2/4 2 - - 0.63 0.63 0

Cagayan 23,820.00 48/59 I 10,510.00 17/22ES, 3/3HS 19 1 - 15.29 14.92 (0.37) II 7,168.00 11/17ES, 3/3HS 14 - - 10.43 10.43 0 III 6,142.00 9/9ES, 5/5HS 14 - - 8.94 8.94 0

Isabela 29,892.00 69/109 I 6,675.00 5/10ES, 9/15HS 14 - - 9.71 9.71 0 II 7,765.00 11/22ES, 4/4HS 15 - - 11.3 11.3 0 III 8,429.00 24/33ES, 7/8HS 30 1 - 11.4 11.4 0 7,023.00 9 - - 10.22 10.22 0 IV 6/13ES, 3/4HS

N. Vizcaya 9,431.00 8/8ES, 5/13HS 13 - - 13.72 13.72 0

Quirino 5,150.00 11/11ES 11 - - 7.49 7.49 0

TOTAL 68,725.00 143/204 CL 141 2 0 99.13 98.76 (0.37)

The CY 2009 School Building Program is composed of 143 School building was computed at 98.76% and is behind schedule by .37%. projects with 204 classrooms (147 for Elementary and 57 for High School).

B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS

The implementation of the CY 2009 School Building Program is by The completion of the CY 2009 School Building Program will provide a batch following the tranches of fund releases. Pre-construction total of 204 classrooms (147 CL for the elementary and 57 CL for the activities were started as early as the 1st quarter of 2009, thus, most secondary). With the standard classroom-pupil ratio of 1:45, a total of of the construction activities were completed during the last quarter. 6,615 elementary pupils and 2,565 high school students will be benefited. Of the 143 projects, 141 (98.6%) have been completed and 2 (1.4%) are still ongoing. Thus, the overall weighted physical accomplishment

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A. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

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

Location : Aglipay, Quirino Overall Accomplishment

Project Start: 01 March 1997 Financial Target = 90.01% , Actual = 87.38%, Slippage = -2.63% Revised Project Cost : PhP 1,310,830,365.01 Physical Target = 90.63%, Actual = 88.31%, Slippage = -2.32% Original Target Completion : 31 December 2001 Details of Overall Physical Accomplishment Revised Target Completion: 31 December 2010 a) Sub-surface exploration - 100% g) Road Network - 50.31% Service Area: 5,830 hectares b) Diversion Dam - 100% h) ROW - 91.48% Areas Covered: c) Canalization Works - 91.99% i) Construction Survey - 88% Quirino: Isabela: d) Canal Structures - 88.51% j) Institutional Dev’t. - 78.28% Aglipay - 500 has. Jones - 1,250 has. e) Project Facilities - 100% k) Terminal Facilities - 69.66% Saguday - 1,450 has. Echague - 2,630 has. f) Detailed Engineering - 100%

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 is now on its thirteenth year of implementation. From the original project implementation calendar, the project is to be completed within a period of five (5) years, commencing last March 1, 1997. Due to funding considerations, implementation of the project has been extended and based on latest schedules, the target date of completion will be on December 31, 2010.

B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS ` As of the 1st quarter of 2010, 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 COMPLETED CANAL AND CANAL STRUCTURE

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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 2,060 has. is served by irrigation water.

The project registered an overall weighted physical accomplishment of 88.31% and is behind schedule by 2.32%.

The project implementation has been slightly affected by the prolonged monsoon rains and typhoons which rendered the project are unworkable for a while.

C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS

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 ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF CLOSED CONDUIT allocation of the required fund.

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