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Manila is 3rd city with worst traffic in Asia now ranks 3rd city with the worst traffic in Asia where people spend the 3rd longest average time being stuck in traffic each day at 66 minutes, according to a study by Uber. Bangkok topped the list with 72 minutes and Jakarta is 2nd with 68 minutes.

hen it comes to the length of time people spend daily battling the traffic, Manila ranks among the worst cities Win Asia at no. 3, according to a study commissioned by ride-sharing company Uber. Uber general manager Laurence Cua’s presentation showed the results of the latest Uber- commissioned survey, which indicates that people in Manila spend the 3rd longest average time being stuck in traffic every day at 66 minutes as against Bangkok with 72 minutes (rank 1st) and Jakarta with 68 minutes (rank 2nd). Hanoi ranks 4th where people spend an average of 58 minutes stuck in the traffic, and Kuala Lumpur ranks 5th with 53 minutes. In a year, Uber estimated residents spending 402 hours stuck in traffic, or about 25 days. The study also measured the average time spent every day looking for parking across major Asian cities. Manila ranked 4th worst in this category, sharing the slot with Bangkok with an average time of 24 minutes. Hanoi had the longest time at congestion. But a preliminary 2017 study from the same agency 45 minutes, followed by Ho Chi Minh at 31 minutes, and Hong estimated economic loss due to traffic now at P4.1 billion daily, Kong and Kuala Lumpur at 25 minutes each. Uber further said almost double the P2.4 billion (US$51 million) estimated loss in that cost of traffic in Manila would have reached P100,000 for its 2012 study. JICA Philippines, however, said that the figure each driver looking for parking and sitting in traffic every year. is still under study and might be updated. JICA has yet to finish In Manila, the survey found that 4 out of 5 car owners have its follow-up study on the transport infrastructure development missed or have been very late to important events, with doctor’s roadmap for the Greater Capital Region, which will be finished appointments topping the list of most commonly missed events, in February 2018. JICA earlier said that by 2030, the Philippines followed by job interviews and weddings. It also showed that would lose P6 billion ($119 million) daily due to traffic. 65% of cars on the road are really needed, which is about 1 In another study, Manila ranked 9th (43.42 minutes) on the million less than the more than 2.3 million vehicles in Manila. list of cities with the worst traffic in the world, according to the These findings are not far from the past surveys conducted by website, Numbeo, which has databases on global cost of living, other organizations. In 2012, a study by JICA indicated that the crime rate and pollution. In its study on traffic based on a time index, Philippines incurs daily economic loss of P2.4 billion due to traffic

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By 2030, the Philippines would lose P6 billion daily due \to traffic – JICA estimate.

Numbeo placed Tehran as number 1 at 50.17 minutes. Numbeo ODA loans for 3 big-ticket projects computed the average time spent by a commuter on a one-way trip. Waze, a GPS-based navigation app, named Metro Manila (on The Philippines and Japan signed Official Development an urban level) as having the "worst traffic on Earth," based on Assistance (ODA) loans for 3 major infrastructure projects. its global evaluation survey. Scores ranging from 10 (satisfying) These included the US$7.06-billion - to 1 (miserable) were assigned after examining 50 million Waze Phase I, the US$197-million Cavite Industrial Area Flood users in 32 countries and 167 major city areas. The answers were Risk Management Project, and the US$4.27-billion - evaluated for the Global Driver Satisfaction Index posted on Clark Railway project. Waze's website. The Waze Global Driver Satisfaction Index were based on six key factors: traffic level by frequency and severity of The ODA loan agreements were signed by the 2 countries traffic jams; road quality and infrastructure; driver safety based on on the sidelines of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian accidents, road hazards, and weather; driver services like access Nations (ASEAN) Summit held in Manila from November 13-15. to gas stations and easy parking; and socio-economic factors The $7.06-billion Metro Manila Subway-Phase I is a including access to cars and impact of gas prices. According to 25-kilometer subway that will run from Mindanao Avenue the survey, Manila, ranked 1st with the "worst traffic on Earth" in to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport with Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Jakarta not far behind. in City. Target completion of this project is by 2025. The $197-million Cavite Industrial Area Flood Risk Management Project is a 151.5-square-kilometer basin, and covers the improvement of the San Juan River channel and drainage of Maalimango Creek. The project is scheduled for completion in April 2024. The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Japan International Coordination Agency (JICA) already signed the loan agreement for the project which will be implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and would benefit 8,000 households as well as manufacturing plants in various parts of Cavite. The Malolos-Clark railway targets the construction of a 69.5-kilometer rail line that will connect Clark International Airport in the province of Pampanga to Metro Manila. Work on the Malolos-Clark Railway Project or Philippine National Railways North 2’s first phase connecting the town of Malolos in the province of Bulacan to Clark International Airport will

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3 major infrastructure projects obtain ODA loans.

start in the 2Q2019 and would be completed by the 2Q2022. Transportation Sec. Tugade announced that the Philippine government and China National Machinery Industry Corp. (Sinomach) are jointly constructing the railway system from Manila to Clark International Airport after the 2 parties have resolved the court and arbitration cases over the Northrail project. The Philippine National Railways (PNR) North 2 replaced the Northrail project.

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PH-Russia embark on nuclear energy rehabilitation of the nuclear power plant in Bataan. Rosatom has cooperation vast experience in the field of nuclear power plant construction and nuclear infrastructure development in many countries. A The Philippines and Russia signed an agreement to cooperate feasibility study on BNPP rehabilitation and determination of the technical, budgetary and safety requirements, as well in nuclear energy program implementation. The contract as alternative uses of the plant will be identified. In addition, also involves an audit and assessment of the Bataan Nuclear the agreement requires both parties to jointly conduct Power Plant’s (BNPP) technical condition. feasibility studies on construction of small modular nuclear power plants, onshore or offshore types in the Philippines. The Department of Energy (DoE) signed on November 13 Joint working groups will undertake specific tasks and a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with state nuclear firm projects, exchange of experts, workshops, training and education Russian State Atomic Energy Corp. (Rosatom) on the sidelines of personnel, and sharing of technical information. The MOC has a of the 12th East Asia Summit. The DoE was represented by duration of 5 years and is renewable for another 5 years unless one Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi while Rosatom was represented party notifies the other of its intention to terminate the agreement. by its Deputy Director General Nikolay Spassky. The signing The Philippines and the Russian are members of the International and exchange of signed documents were witnessed by President Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and are parties to the Treaty Rodrigo Duterte and Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons of July 1, 1968. Under the agreement, the Philippines and Russia will cooperate in several areas related to nuclear energy development in the Philippines, including nuclear infrastructure studies and nuclear energy program implementation. It also involves an audit and assessment of the technical condition and option for

BNPP rehabilitation and alternative uses will also be identified.

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SWITX terminal to be operational by 2Q2018 areas for passengers, as well as retail stores and food centers. Drivers will also have their own rest area. Closed circuit television The Southwest Integrated Terminal Exchange (SWITX), cameras and baggage scanners will be installed and security an intermodal transport terminal intended to provide personnel will be stationed 24/7 to ensure safety of passengers. connectivity for commuters in the southern parts of Metro Commercial spaces and offices will be present around the premises. Manila, is set to be operational in the 2Q2018, according to Former President Benigno Aquino III signed Administrative the Department of Transportation (DoTr). The P3-billion Order No. 40, establishing transport terminals in the north SWITX project will be completed in April 2018 and it is and south of the metropolis to decongest EDSA and restrict already 33.9% complete, as of October 2017. provincial buses from entering the major thoroughfare. Under the present administration, the construction of the P3-billion SWITX was designed to resemble an airport terminal with SWITX, the first modern intermodal public transport terminal to multi-level platforms. It will have passenger terminal buildings, be built in the country, began on a 4-hectare land along Coastal embarkation and disembarkation bays, staging bays, ticketing Road in Parañaque City. The facility is one of the 5 big-ticket and baggage handling facilities, and park-ride facilities. The infrastructure projects scheduled for inauguration next year. On-line Bus Ticketing System, an intuitive online and on-site SWITX is a public-private partnership (PPP) project between booking and ticketing system makes it easier to catch a bus. the government and Megawide Construction Corp. Megawide Departure schedules will also be displayed on large screens. Buses was awarded the contract to build, transfer to the government, and will be equipped with Ultra-High Frequency tag for efficient operate the transport hub in southern Metro Manila. The terminal managing, tracking, and monitoring inside the terminal premises. will provide easy access to various modes of public transportation, Vehicles and passengers’ queuing, loading, and unloading will including train systems, city buses, UV Express services, and be systematic and the terminal will also be equipped with Wi-Fi and jeepneys, and is aimed at reducing the number of public utility charging points. There will be air-conditioned lounges and waiting vehicles (PUVs) traversing EDSA, and the Baclaran and Taft areas.

SWITX is designed with multi-level platforms with amenities.

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STATUS OF BIG TICKET INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE AS OF DECEMBER 2017

IMPLEMENTING FUNDING CIVIL WORKS PROJECT PROJECT TITLE STATUS / ISSUES AGENCY SOURCE TIMEFRAME COST

ROADS AND BRIDGES The ADB has approved a $381 million (P19.05 billion) Improving Growth Corridors in DPWH ODA 2017-2020 P25.15 billion loan for the project. The government will handle the Mindanao Road Sector Project remaining $123 million (P6.15 billion). The implementation agreement for the project was Binondo-Intramuros and Estrella- signed by the Philippine and Chinese government. Pantaleon Bridges Construction DPWH ODA 2018-2021 P5.97 billion Construction is expected to start in 2018 with the Project target completion date of 2021. China Communications Construction Co. Ltd. has Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridge DPWH TBD TBD P27.16 billion started the pre-feasibility study of the project. NEDA expects the study to be finished by the end of 2017. Metro Manila Bus Rapid Transit – Line The government has earmarked P1.76 billion from DOTr ODA 2018-2021 P4.79 billion 1 (Quezon Avenue BRT) the 2018 GAA for the project. Metro Manila Bus Rapid Transit - Line The government has earmarked P3.09 billion from DOTr ODA 2018-2021 P37.76 billion 2 (EDSA/Central) the 2018 GAA for the project. The government has earmarked P5.37 billion from Cebu Bus Rapid Transit DOTr ODA TBD P16.3 billion the 2018 GAA for the project. Cavite-Tagaytay-Batangas Expressway DPWH PPP TBD P23.7 billion The project is still under evaluation by the DPWH. Project AIR AND WATER PORTS

Laguindingan Airport Operations, DOTr & CAAP GAA TBD P14.62 billion Maintenance & Development Project

Davao Airport Operations, DOTr & CAAP GAA TBD P40.57 billion Maintenance & Development Project The DOTr will renew feasibility studies for the 4 regional airport projects. Studies are targeted for Bacolod Airport Operations, completion next year. DOTr & CAAP GAA TBD P20.26 billion Maintenance & Development Project

Iloilo Airport Operations, Maintenance DOTr & CAAP GAA TBD P30.40 billion & Development Project The BCDA and DOTr awarded the contract of the project to the Megawide Construction Corp. and GMR Clark International Airport Expansion BCDA GAA TBD P12.55 billion Infrastructure Ltd. The consortium posted the lowest Project bid worth P9.36 billion for the design, engineering, and construction of the project. The Ateneo de Davao University recommended to the Davao Sasa Port Modernization DOTr & PPA GAA TBD P4.5 billion DOTr and PPA to continue the project based on the Project results of its research. RAILWAYS

Metro Manila Subway Project (1st P355.59 The Philippine and Japanese government signed the DOTr ODA TBD Phase) billion loan agreement for the project. The NEDA Board has approved the implementation PNR South Commuter Line (Tutuban DOTr ODA TBD P134 billion of the project. It will be financed by grants from – Los Baños) Japan.

PNR South Long Haul Project (Manila – The NEDA Board has approved the implementation of DOTr ODA TBD P151 billion Matnog and Laguna – Batangas) the project. It will be financed by grants from China.

Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez expects the Mindanao Railway Project Phase 1 DOTr GAA TBD P35.26 billion completion of a “good portion” of the project by (Tagum-Davao-Digos Segment) 2022.

Operations & Maintenance of LRT The project is under evaluation by the DOTr and the DOTr & LRTA PPP TBD No CAPEX Line-2 LRTA.

LRT Line 6 Project DOTr PPP TBD P65.09 billion The project is still under evaluation by the DOTr.

This project has secured final approval from P211.43 Malolos-Clark Railway (PNR North 2) DOTr ODA TBD President Rodrigo Duterte, and is now for roll-out by billion the DOTr.

The PPP Center is currently evaluating the unsolicited proposal for the project submitted by the East-West Railway Project PNR PPP TBD TBD consortium of A Brown Company, Inc., AlloyMTD, and Megawide Construction Corp.

UTILITIES

Batangas-Manila (BatMan) 1 Natural The DOE and PNOC are currently reviewing the scope PNOC PPP TBD TBD Gas Pipeline Project and structure of the project.

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OTHER PROJECTS Lower Agno River Irrigation System The NEDA Board has approved the implementation of NIA GAA 2018-2021 P3.5 biliion Improvement Project the project.

Manila Bay Integrated Flood Control, The PPP Center is currently evaluating the Coastal Defense and Expressway DPWH PPP TBD TBD unsolicited proposal for the project submitted by the Project San Miguel Group.

The project is under evaluation by the DOJ and the Regional Prison Facilities through PPP DOJ & BuCor PPP TBD P50.20 billion BuCor.

New Centennial Water Source Project The Philippine and Chinese government signed the MWSS ODA TBD P10.86 billion – Kaliwa Dam loan agreement for the project.

Cavite Industrial Area Flood Risk The Philippine and Japanese government signed the DPWH ODA TBD P7.1 billion Management Project loan agreement for the project.

The Philippine and Chinese government signed the Chico River Pump Irrigation Project NIA ODA TBD P2.7 billion loan agreement for the project.

ACRONYMS BuCor Bureau of Corrections CAAP Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines CIAC Clark International Airport Corporation DOJ Department of Justice DOTr Department of Transportation DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways ICC Investment Coordination Committee LRTA Light Rail Transit Authority MIAA Manila International Airport Authority MPIC Metro Pacific Investments Corporation MWSS Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System NEDA National Economic Development Authority NIA National Irrigation Administration ODA Official Development Assistance PNOC Philippine National Oil Company PNR Philippine National Railways PPA Philippine Ports Authority PPP Public-Private Partnership TBD To be determined WB World Bank

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