1St Quarter Report

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

RPMES/RME REPORT FIRST QUARTER 2009

Rehiyon Dos Kumikilos...Ayos! 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 Communities Project (ARCP) ...... 9

2. DAR-JBIC Agrarian Reform Infra Support Project (ARISP) II ...... 11

3. Austrian Assisted DPWH Bridge Const./Replacement Project ...... 13

4. DENR-ADB Integrated Coastal Resource Management Project ...... 14

B. Major Nationally-Funded Programs/Projects 1. Super Region Program

1.1 North Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle (NLAQ)

1.1.a Bagabag Airport Development Project ...... 17

1.1.b Port Irene Rehabilitation and Development Project ...... 18

1.1.c Government Hospital Upgrading ...... 19

1.2 Cyber Corridor Program ...... 20

2. 2006 PGMA-SONA Projects

2.1 Small Water Impounding Projects ...... 22

3. 2007 PGMA-SONA Projects

3.1 Construction of Farm-to-Market Roads ...... 25

3.2 Sta. Ana Airport Development Project ...... 26

4. Livelihood and Employment Program

4.1 Self-Employment Assistance - Kaunlaran Program ...... 28

4.2 Promotion of Rural Employment through Self-Employment & Entrepreneurship 29 Development (PRSEED) ...... 4.3 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program ...... 30 4.4 Workers Income Augmentation Program ...... 31 5. Other Major Infra Support Projects 5.1 CY 2008 School Building Program ...... 33

5.2 CY 2007 School Building Program ...... 34

5.3 Addalam River Irrigation Project ...... 36

5.4 Delfin Albano Bridge ...... 38

RPMES/RME REPORT 1ST QUARTER CY 2009

I. INTRODUCTION

The 1st Quarter CY 2009 RPMES/RME Report presents the implementation status of nineteen (19) 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 PhP7.36 B, with about 51% or PhP3.74 B funded through the ODA.

This 1st Quarter CY 2009 RPMES Report presents both the milestones and bottlenecks encountered in the implementation of the above-cited major regional programs and projects. The report highlights three (3) projects which have been completed during the quarter, two (2) projects that are ahead of their implementation schedule, six (6) projects with negative slippages, one (1) project that is on schedule and other major regional programs and projects.

For the period under review, insufficient fund releases, price escalation, natural calamities, restoration and redesigning of damaged structures and other technical constraints in project implementation were cited as reasons for delay in project implementation. Notwithstanding these factors, three (3) projects were completed during the quarter (Austrian-Assisted DPWH Bridge Construction/ Replacement Project, DAR-JBIC Agrarian Reform Infra Support Project and CY 2007 School Building Program) and two (2) projects posted a positive slippage (Delfin Albano Bridge and Bagabag Airport).

The completion of the Bridge Construction/Replacement Project in the four (4) provinces of the region is expected to significantly reduce travel time/cost, improve access to the provinces of Aurora and Quezon of Region 4-A, improve mobility, trade and commerce and attract intra-provincial and interregional trade, commerce and tourism activities.

On the other hand, the DAR-JBIC Agrarian Reform Infra Support Project will boost agricultural production in the ARCs by tripling the cropping cycle from a mere rain-fed or only one cropping cycle, thus increasing the income of the farmers. The occurrence of water-borne diseases shall also be minimized with the provision of safe potable water supply. Moreover, accessibility shall have been improved with the construction of farm-to-market roads. Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 1 The completion of the CY 2007 School Building Project has provided a total of 107 school buildings or 135 classrooms for elementary and high school, benefiting about 3,600 elementary and 2,475 high school students.

For the Delfin Albano Bridge Project, the positive slippage was due to the early mobilization of construction equipment and materials to the project site, and resumption of construction works with the new POW while waiting for the approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2. The Contractor registered a 25% accomplishment prior to the approval of SA No. 2, hence, the project registered a positive slippage. The completion of the Delfin Albano Bridge is seen to significantly improve the mobility to and from the municipality of Delfin Albano, Isabela, which will trigger more economic activities in the area.

This Report likewise presents the specific project profiles with information on the detailed implementation status of each project. (See pages 8 to 38)

II. IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

A. Completed Programs and Projects

As of the end of the 1st quarter of 2009, there are three (3) projects that have been completed. These include the Austrian-Assisted DPWH Bridge Construction/Replacement Project, DAR-JBIC Agrarian Reform Infra Support Project and CY 2007 School Building Program.

The Austrian-Assisted DPWH Bridge Construction/Replacement Project entails the construction or replacement of ten (10) bridges in Region 02 with an aggregate cost of PhP164.33 M. These bridge projects are distributed as follows: i) Cagayan - 3; ii) Isabela - 1; iii) Nueva Vizcaya - 2; and iv) Quirino - 4 bridge projects. During the quarter, the remaining two (2) bridge projects have been completed, which include the Disimungal Bridge in Maddela and Gawagan Bridge in Nagtipunan, all in the province of Quirino. (See page 13 for project details)

The DAR-JBIC Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support (ARISP II-Irrigation Component) is a national program, the implementation of which was started in 2003. The Region 2 components are implemented in the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino comprising of Communal Irrigation Systems, Shallow Tube Wells and Pump Communal Irrigation Projects. (See page 11 for project details)

The CY 2007 School Building Program is composed of 107 school building projects with a total of 135 classrooms (80 for elementary and 55 for high school) distributed in the five (5) provinces of the region. The approved total program cost is PhP43.421 Million. (See page 34 for project details)

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B. Programs and 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 Bagabag Airport Development Project.

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. Its implementation was temporarily suspended in July 2007 due to a technical problem, but resumed in July 2008 upon the approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2. It now has a total project cost of PhP234.155 Million, per the new Program of Work. (See page 38 for project details)

With the new POW, the actual cumulative physical accomplishment as of the 1st quarter of 2009 was recorded at 98.87% with a positive slippage of 54.0%. The fabrication of all steel I-girders has been completed despite the programmed quantity of just a little above 10% of the total. Inspection has likewise been conducted on the pre-trial assembly of the girders prior to painting and subsequent delivery to the project site.

Another project that registered a positive slippage is the Bagabag Airport Development Project. The Bagabag Airport Development Project entails the construction of a 3 - story flight service station building, rehabilitation of the powerhouse, concrete paving of runway, taxiway, apron, vehicle parking area, drainage system and access road and installation of meteorological instruments. As of the 1st quarter, the overall weighted physical accomplishment of the project was computed at 66% with a positive slippage of 4.5%. (See page 17 for project details)

Table 1. Programs/Projects Ahead of Schedule, 4th Quarter of 2008

PROJECT PROJECT COST PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT SLIPPAGE

TARGET ACTUAL

Delfin Albano PhP234.155 M 44.87% 98.87% 54% Bridge Project

Bagabag Airport PhP87.06 M 61.5% 66% 4.5% Development Project

Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 3 C. Programs and Projects Behind Schedule

As of the 1st quarter of 2009, there are six (6) projects which experienced delays in project implementation. These include two (2) ODA-funded projects, 1 of which is an agrarian support project and the other is a coastal resources management project. Other projects with negative slippages include major nationally-funded projects consisting of one (1) school building program, one (1) irrigation project, one (1) port development project and one (1) airport development projects.

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 2009, the project has an overall physical accomplishment of 80.02%, behind schedule by 1.84%. The major accomplishments include the construction of the diversion dam and intake barrel, construction of access road to the dam site and project site, 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 3,290 has. Out of the generated area, a total of 1,000 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 facilitate the sufficient release of funds for the completion of this major regional development project. (See page 36 for project details)

Although behind schedule in implementation, one (1) project is nearing completion. This is the ADB- assisted Agrarian Reform Communities Project (ARCP) of the Department of Agrarian Reform. As of the 1st quarter of 2009, this project has an overall weighted physical accomplishment of 98.31%, behind its target accomplishment by only 1.69%. This is due to the delayed installation of the 15 units of shallow tube wells in Tuao, Cagayan. The rest of the components in the other 2 provinces (Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino) have already been completed. Based on the technical report submitted by the LGU of Tuao, the delay is due to soil erosion during pumping tests. This necessitated the pulling out of the centrifugal pumps and repetition of the drilling. Given this, a problem-solving session is necessary to discuss and resolve how to facilitate the completion of the project. (See matrix of projects with negative slippages on page 7)

Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 4 Table 2. Programs/Projects with Negative Slippages, as of the 1st Quarter of CY 2009

PROJECT TITLE PROJECT PHYSICAL SLIPPAGE CAUSE OF DELAY COST ACCOMPLISHMENT

TARGET ACTUAL DAR-ADB ARCP PhP255 M 100% 98.31% -1.69% The installation of 15 units of shallow tube wells at Sabung ARC of Tuao, Cagayan is the only component that has not been completed. The delay is due to soil erosion during pumping tests. This necessitated the pulling out of the centrifugal pumps and repetition of the drilling. Integrated Coastal PhP3.054 B 34% 22% -12% The negative slippage is largely attributed to the inadequate staff support at Resource Management PMO and the change in the senior level positions in DENR that slowed down Project the decision making process. In addition, there had been delays in the release of funds as well as in the fielding of consultants. CY 2008 School Building PhP62.244 M 93.11% 92.21% -.09% Of the 120 school building projects, 9 have not been started. For 2 projects, Program the delay is due to the difficulty in transporting construction materials to the project site. For the rest, these are still for advertisement and the preparation of POW is ongoing. Addalam River Irrigation PhP1.3 B 81.86% 80.02% -1.84% The delay is due to insufficient fund releases, price escalation and inclusion of Project additional works and facilities. Port Irene Rehabilitation PhP826.8 M 35.6% 35.6% 0% Only Phase 1 of the breakwater construction has been completed so far. The and Development (Breakwater 2nd & 3rd phases have not yet been started. For the Port Rehabilitation, Asia Project Construction) Pacific International Inc. (APIT), with the help of CEZA is still in the process of securing a guarantee from PhilExim for their loan from Banco Bilabao Vizcaya PhP4 B Agentaria from Spain, since PhilExim is still in the process of evaluating the (Rehabilitatio project’s documents and proposals. To date, APIT and its EPC Contractor have n) not yet submitted all the documents that PhilExim is asking in order to complete their evaluation. Sta. Ana Airport PhP591.29 M 40% 0% -40% CEZA is still awaiting the proposal from the private entity interested in doing a Development Project Joint Venture with the CEZA on this project. This proposal is needed before any Joint Venture Agreements can be finalized between the two entities, although a Memorandum of Understanding between them has already been signed.

Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 5 C. Other Major Regional Programs and Projects

1. 2006 SONA

1.1 Small Water Impounding Projects (SWIPs)

There are thirty-five (35) projects which are distributed in the mainland provinces of Region 02 as follows: a) Cagayan - 10; b) Isabela - 19; c) Nueva Vizcaya – 3; and d) Quirino - 3. Of this total, sixteen (16) have already been completed, twelve (12) are ongoing and seven (7) have not yet been started. (See page 22 for project details)

2. 2007 SONA

1.2 Farm to Market Roads

Of the 712.44 kilometers of farm-to-market roads that have been targeted for construction or rehabilitation, about 620.08 kilometers have already been accomplished which translates to an 87% 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 25 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. As of the 1st quarter, a total of 334 SEA-Kaunlaran Associations (SKA) were formed benefiting about 9,655 members who availed of a total capital seed fund amounting to PhP39.955 M. These associations are now engaged in livelihood/income generating projects such as vending/ trading/retail of food commodities and handicrafts, among others.

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. It covers the municipalities of Divilacan, Palanan and San Mariano, all in the province of Isabela. The Program started in the region in July 2008. As of the 1st quarter of 2009, a total of 60 barangays or 5,893 households have already benefited from a total financial assistance of PhP27.3 Million. Specific accomplishments for the quarter include the conduct of Orientation-Workshops for the Municipal Action Teams of Palanan and Divilacan, Isabela, release of cash grant amounting to Php8.94M for the Municipality of San Mariano and organization of neighborhood groups and identification of parent-leaders.

3.3 Promotion of Rural Employment through Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship Development (PRESEED)

This program provides grant capital assistance for livelihood activities to unemployed rural Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 6 workers, displaced wage earners and returning OFWs who are interested to become self- employed. Since the start of the program, eleven (11) local organizations had already been provided financial and technical assistance. The total financial assistance granted to these local organizations (including the 3 groups previously granted with P0.2315M) is PhP3.5848 Million, benefiting a total of 341 rural workers.

3.4 Workers Income Augmentation Program (WINAP)

This program which is implemented by the DOLE assists workers in the formal economy by engaging in business to augment their income. The program beneficiaries are wage earners either with existing or wanting to establish livelihood projects. The initial target beneficiaries are members of duly registered associations, independent unions, local affiliates of labor federations and cooperatives.

As of the 1st quarter, a total of ten (10) associations became recipients of a total seed capital of PhP6.12 Million. These organizations went into hog raising, mushroom culture/production, rice wholesaling and retailing, putting up of internet café and commissary. These associations have a total of seven hundred seventy-five (775) employee-beneficiaries.

Table 3. Other Regional Programs and Projects

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

CUMULATIVE 1ST QUARTER

Small Water PhP141.7 M Cagayan, Isabela, 12 - completed 4-completed The completion of SWIPs will result in Impounding Projects Nueva Vizcaya, and 3 - ongoing higher yield and improved cropping Quirino intensity which will significantly increase farm income, thus improving the lives of the farmer-beneficiaries.

Farm-to-Market PhP561.51 M Batanes, Cagayan, 620.08 kms. 37.7 kms. The FTMRs will improve mobility, reduce Roads Isabela, Nueva travel time and transportation cost which Vizcaya, Quirino will eventually increase economic activities in the rural areas.

SEA-K PhP5.0 M Batanes, Cagayan, 334 SKAs/ 2 SKAs/ The program enhanced and promoted self (initial) Isabela, Nueva 9,655 members/ 35 members/ -sufficiency of poor families by providing Vizcaya, Quirino PhP39.955 M PhP 150,000 capital assistance and training in capital assistance capital assistance entrepreneurial skills.

4Ps PhP180 M Isabela 60 barangays/ 36 barangays/ The program is expected to break the (San Mariano, 5,893 households 4,072 households poverty cycle by addressing the issues Palanan, Divilacan) PhP27.3 M PhP8.94 M on low educational attainment, high financial financial malnutrition rate, high maternal and assistance assistance infant mortality rates and high rate of child labor among the poor.

PRESEED PhP3.1584 M Batanes, Cagayan, 11 organizations/ 2 organizations/ The benefits the program will provide to Isabela, Nueva PhP3.5848 M PhP426,400 the beneficiaries are entrepreneurial, Vizcaya, Quirino technical and leadership abilities that will make them empowered members of society.

WINAP PhP5.62 M Batanes, Cagayan, 10 associations/ 1 association/ Through the WINAP, the beneficiaries are Isabela, Nueva 775 beneficiaries/ 150 beneficiaries/ given the opportunity to engage in micro- Vizcaya, Quirino PhP6.12 M PhP0.5 M entrepreneurial activities, augment their income and improve their financial status. Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 7 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 Suete-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 One (1) Communal Irrigation Project (CIP) Twenty-four (24) units of Shallow Tube Wells (STW) Two (2) Pump Communal Irrigation Projects Title: JBIC-Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support

Project (ARISP) II—Irrigation Component 3. Nueva Vizcaya - 100% complete or 24.38% weighted

accomplishment Proponent: Department of Agrarian Reform RO2

Location: Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino One (1) Pump Communal Irrigation Project

Project Cost: Total Project Cost - PhP 206,439,670 4. Quirino - 100% complete or 37.6% weighted Cagayan - PhP 27,257,790 accomplishment Isabela - PhP 51,234,520 Nueva Vizcaya - PhP 50,334,450 One (1) Communal Irrigation Project Quirino - PhP 77,612,910 One (1) Communal Irrigation System & Extension

Dated Started: July 2003

Completion Date: Original - December 2005 C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS Revised - November 30, 2008 With the completion of the Abbag-Nalungtutan CIP, all the components of the ARISP II are now operational. With the project, B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS the cropping intensity may triple from a mere rain-fed or only one cropping cycle. Hence, the income of the farmers will increase and All the project components in the four (4) provinces of the region labor-intensive farming will be maximized. The occurrence of water- have already been completed. borne diseases shall also be minimized with the provision of safe

potable water supply. Moreover, accessibility shall have been Despite the road right-of-way settlements which took longer than improved with the construction of farm-to-market roads. To date, a expected, and the restoration work and redesigning of damaged Farmers’ Cooperative in the ARC area has been organized, structures to suit and weather actual site conditions, the last alternative livelihood activities such as poultry and livestock raising component, which is the Abbag-Nalungtutan Communal Irrigation have been introduced, and the spirit of cooperation among the Project in Quirino has already been completed. beneficiaries has been strengthened with the implementation of institutional and capability building programs. The accomplishments per provincial component are:

1. Cagayan - 100% complete or 13.2% weighted accomplishment

Two (2) Communal Irrigation System (CIS) Rehabilitation Projects

2. Isabela - 100% or 24.82% weighted accomplishment Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 11

Completed -

CIS – Calassitan CIS Rehab Project - Tucalana CIS Rehab Project

Completed -

CIPs – Capirpirwan CIP STW - Cabaruan STW PCIP - Viola Estate PCIP, La- pogan PCIP

Completed - Completed - CIP - Cabaruan CIP PCIP - New Matuno- - Abbag-Nalungtutan CIP Sto. Domingo Rehabilitation Project

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A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION 2. Isabela - 100% complete; 15.2% weighted physical accomplishment Title: Austrian-Assisted DPWH Bridge Construction/ Replacement Project Bintacan (Ilagan) Bridge - 100% completed

Proponent : Department of Public Works & Highways RO2 3. Nueva Vizcaya - 100% complete; 18.4% weighted physical accomplishment Location: Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino Namamparan (Diadi) Bridge - 100% complete Project Cost: PhP164.33 M Runruno (Quezon) Bridge #3 - 100% complete

Duration: CY 2004 - CY 2008 4. Quirino - 100% complete; 38.8% weighted physical accomplishment The Project entails the construction or replacement of ten (10) bridges in Region 02 with an aggregate cost of PhP164.33 M. These Decoraban (Nagtipunan) Bridge #2 - 100% complete bridge projects are implemented on a staggered basis. Seven (7) of Madaboy (Nagtipunan) Bridge - 100% complete these bridge projects were carried over to 2008 with approved time Gawagan (Nagtipunan) Bridge - 100% complete extension. Inclement weather was cited as the general cause of Disimungal (Maddela) Bridge - 100% complete delay in the implementation of these projects. During the quarter, the remaining two (2) bridge projects have been completed, and these include the Disimungal Bridge in Maddela and Gawagan Bridge C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS in Nagtipunan, all in the province of Quirino. The completion of the bridge projects in the 4 provinces of the B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS region has the following benefits and impact:

The overall regional weighted physical accomplishment as of the 1st 1. Reduced travel time/cost; quarter of 2009 was computed at 100%. 2. Improved access to the provinces of Aurora and Quezon of The physical accomplishment per province is as follows: Region 4-A;

1. Cagayan - 100% complete; 27.5% weighted physical 3. Improved mobility, trade and commerce; and accomplishment 4. More convenient travel for motorists that would attract intra- Tupang (Alcala) Bridge - 100% complete provincial and interregional trade, commerce and tourism Guising (Gattaran) Bridge - 100% complete activities. San Carlos (Gattaran) Bridge - 100% complete

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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, overall project progress was computed at 22%, allocation for ICRM. Specifically, it aims to produce (i) a rationalized behind the 34% target accomplishment or a slippage of 12%. The Government policy for ICRM and improved coordination mechanism; Accomplishments per major component are as follows: (ii) strengthened national and local government institutional capacity; and (iii) performance-based incentive and disincentive Component A - Policy and Institutional Strengthening and system for local governments. 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)

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Training Needs Assessment for DENR, BFAR and LGUs conducted; (iv) the fielding of consultants, ensuring the timely release of funds and, Regional Workshops for DENR, BFAR and LGUs conducted; (iv) Various procurement of field vehicles and equipment, deployment of staff in trainings conducted (e.g. Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment, the regions, capacity building of municipal governments and project Computer Literacy for LGUs, Basic Photography, Mangrove and other beneficiaries, among others. Wetland Ecosystem Assessment); and (v) LGU capability to undertake/ integrate ICRM concepts assessed. Project Coverage along Babuyan Corridor

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

Plan developed; (ii) FGDs conducted; (iii) Roving Fora on ICRMP and Calayan 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 & Sanchez Mira technical support to Provincial Project Implementing Unit provided; Claveria Pamplona

and (vii) Progress of projects/activities in field operations monitored. Abulug Ballesteros

C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS Aparri Sta. Praxedes Sta. Ana Buguey The development of relevant policies leading to the integration of Sta. Teresita ICRM in the LGU Development Plans including the identification and development of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) will ensure the Gonzaga 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 can be improved by facilitating

Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 15 MAJOR NATIONALLY-FUNDED PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS SUPER REGION PROGRAM (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)

Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 16 A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES

Project Title: Bagabag Airport Development Project The completion of the Bagabag Airport Development Project will improve accessibility by air not only to the Province of Nueva Proponent: Department of Transportation and Vizcaya but also to the southern municipalities of Isabela, Quirino, Communications Ifugao and Mt. Province. The flying commuters from these provinces will enjoy a significant reduction in their travel time to Location: Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya and from Manila. It will boost the tourism industry and consequently create more jobs and generate income for the local Project Cost: PhP87.06 M populace.

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. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

The following are the accomplishments as of the 1st quarter of 2009:

1. Construction of 3 – story Flight Service Station (FSS) Building and rehabilitation of Powerhouse - 83.5% complete;

2. Purchase/installation of Meteorological Instruments - 100% completed;

3. Continuation of concrete paving of runway, taxiway, apron, vehicle parking area, drainage system and access road - 64.77% complete. CONSTRUCTION OF FLIGHT SERVICE STATION The overall weighted physical accomplishment was computed at 66% and has a positive slippage of 4.5%.

Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 17 A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION the container yard;

Project Title: Port Irene Rehabilitation and Development b) development of deep water port within Port Irene for large Project vessels;

Proponent: Cagayan Economic Zone Authority c) progressive upgrading of the port to include new berths and container; and Location: Sta. Ana, Cagayan d) rehabilitation and improvement of existing facilities, provision of Project Cost: PhP826.8 M (Breakwater Construction) additional support structures and purchase of equipment for PhP4.0 B (Port Rehabilitation) operation.

Duration: B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

Breakwater Construction (Phase 1) - CY 2006 - CY 2008 Although delayed due to typhoons, the completion of Phase 1 of (Phase 2) - CY 2009 - CY 2011 the Breakwater Construction component has already been (Phase 3) - CY 2009 onwards completed. This alone already provided a marked improvement in the capability of the Port to accommodate ships as it lessened the The development of Port Irene includes the following: impact of wave action on the ships that are docked or about to dock. CEZA’s counterpart in the Port Irene Rehabilitation and Development Project is the Breakwater Construction Project, which A conveyor loading facility is likewise already operational to handle includes the following phases: bulk and loose cargo. This provided a marked improvement in the capability of the Port to cater to its users’ needs, thus, improving a) Phase I - Construction of a 250-meter breakwater; the income of the Port. b) Phase II - Construction of a breakwater extension of another 250 meters; and For the Port Rehabilitation component, Asia Pacific International c) Phase III - Dredging works for navigational channel. Inc. (APIT), with the help of CEZA is still waiting for the approval of their sovereign guarantee application with PhilExim prior to their The breakwater shall essentially serve as the main line of protection mobilization. against waves and other natural elements, once construction of the Port commences. It will also help in preserving the main and C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES ancillary Port infrastructure against wear and tear brought about by wave action. The rehabilitation and development of Port Irene is envisioned to improve the economic activities of Cagayan province. It will For the Port Rehabilitation, this entails the following: likewise spur the industry growth and development of Region 02, it being the backbone of the Freeport. a) rehabilitation and lengthening of the pier and development of

Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 18 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 PhP6.409 Million Consists of 4 component projects 4 - - 19 19 0 Gen. Hospital which includes the upgrading of (SIGH)/DOH hospital facilities and utilities including electrical system.

Veterans PhP6 Million With 3 components involving masonry 3 - - 17 17 0 Regional Hospital works, rehabilitation of water and (VRH)/DOH electrical facilities and repair of various civil works.

CVMC /DOH PhP22.856 Million With 11 components involving 5 4 2 35.7 35.7 0 rehabilitation of hospital facilities.

Total 12 4 2 71.7 71.7 0

have not yet been started. It has a weighted physical B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS accomplishment of 55.8%, with a 0% slippage.

1. SOUTHER ISABELA GENERAL HOSPITAL. This is located in Rosario, As of the 1st quarter of 2009, the overall weighted physical Santiago City. The project involves the upgrading of hospital accomplishment of the project was computed at 71.7% and is facilities and electrical system. The project is now 100% complete. neither ahead or behind schedule.

2. VETERANS REGIONAL HOSPITAL. This is located in Bayombong, N. C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES Vizcaya. It involves masonry works, rehabilitation of water and electrical facilities and repair of civil works. The project is already The rehabilitation and upgrading of the 3 major hospitals in the completed. region, including the acquisition of improved hospital facilities will ensure the provision of quality health care service delivery. 3. CAGAYAN VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. Five (5) components of this project have been completed, four (4) are ongoing and two (2)

Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 19 A. BRIEF PROGRAM INFORMATION The Center of International Trade Expositions and Mission Program Title : Philippine Cyber Corridor Program (CITEM), Board of Investments (BOI) and the Foreign Trade Service Corps. This is an annual convergence of global leaders in Development Champion: Chairman of the Commission on IT as well as promotion of the Philippines’ and Asia’s capability in Information and Communications Technology (CICT) global outsourcing. This was participated in by major industry players such as the Business Process Association of the Location : Metro Manila is the center of the Philippine BPO Philippines, Animation Council of the Philippines, Contact Center industry and is considered one of the top offshoring destinations in Association of the Philippines, Game Developers Association of the the world. Outside of Metro Manila, twenty-five "Next Wave Philippines, Medical Transcription Industry Association and Cities" have been identified as viable locations for BPO operations Philippine Software Industry Association. and included in the Cyber Corridor. Included in the list of “Next Wave Cities” is Tuguegarao City in Cagayan. 2. Facilitation of the membership of CADF-IT in the National ICT Conference of the Philippines (NICP)

The Philippine Cyber Corridor is an initiative being pursued by The National ICT Conference of the Philippines is an organization the Philippine Government to create interconnected centers of that serves as a venue for collaboration and sharing of best business process outsourcing (BPO) services all over the country. practices among ICT Councils of the Philippines. This was These services include call center, back office, software organized thru the Iligan ICT Declaration led by the Commission development, medical transcription, legal transcription, on Information & Communications Technology (CICT) during the engineering design and animation. It is part of the ten-point 1st National ICT Summit held last November 25-26, 2008 in Illigan agenda of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and is one of the City. It currently has about twenty-four (24) ICT Council members five super regions she established to spur economic development. from all over the Philippines to include the Cagayan Development The Cyber Corridor traverses the other super regions from Baguio Foundation for IT (CADF-IT). to Cebu to Davao. Its development theme is information and communications technology (ICT) and knowledge economy. C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS The establishment of ICT and ICT-enabled businesses and The following major activities were accomplished : industries is expected to support the growth of the other sectors of the regional economy. 1. Participation of the region in the 9th e-Services Global Sourcing and Exhibition

During the quarter under review, the CADF-IT and LGU Tuguegarao City participated in the Next Wave Cities Exhibition. This is the largest ICT event in the country spearheaded by the Department of Trade & Industry through

Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 20 PGMA’s 2006 & 2007 SONA PROJECTS: REGION 2 COMPONENTS

Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 21 CONSTRUCTION OF SMALL WATER IMPOUNDING PROJECTS (SWIPs)

IMPLEMENTATION STATUS PROVINCE AGGREGATE PROJECT COST Completed Ongoing Not Yet Started

CAGAYAN PhP101.92 M 4 6 -

ISABELA PhP197.04 M 9 4 6 NUEVA VIZCAYA PhP26.27 M 1 1 1

QUIRINO PhP34.36 M 2 1 -

TOTAL PhP359.59M 16 12 7

A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

Project Title: Construction of Small Water Impounding There are thirty-five (35) projects which are distributed in Projects the mainland provinces of Region 02 as follows: a) Cagayan - 10; b) Isabela - 19; c) Nueva Vizcaya – 3; and d) Quirino - 3. Proponent: Department of Agriculture Of this total, sixteen (16) have already been completed, twelve (12) are ongoing and seven (7) have not yet been Location: Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino started.

Project Cost: PhP359.59 M C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS

Duration: CY 2006 - CY 2009 The completion of SWIPs will result in higher yield and improved cropping intensity which will significantly increase These Swall Water Impounding Projects (SWIPs) form part farm income, thus improving the lives of the farmer- of the commitments captured in the 2006 State of the beneficiaries. 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.

Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 22 LIST OF SMALL WATER IMPOUNDING PROJECTS (SWIPs) PROVINCE/NAME OF PROJECT LOCATION ACTUAL SERVICE NO. OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AREA (in has.) BENEFICIARIES (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. Carallangan SWIP Carallangan, Alcala 50 35 10

5. Apayao SWIP Apayao, Piat 80 50 10

6. Liwan Norte SWIP Liwan Norte, Enrile 180 100 100

7. Furagui SWIP Furagui, Solana 60 35 85

8. Santiago SWIP II Santiago, Iguig 30 25 65

9. Pangul Diversion Dam Ubong, Solana 250 100 83

10. Namabbalan SWIP Namabbalan, Tuguegarao 50 50 60 City 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. F. Dalag SWIP Lingaling, Sta. Maria 100 88 77

7. S.I.Labrador SWIP Tallag, Cabagan 50 30 10

Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 23 PROVINCE/NAME OF PROJECT LOCATION ACTUAL SERVICE NO. OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AREA (in has.) BENEFICIARIES (in %) 8. Fugo SWIP Fugo, Ilagan 50 45 0

9. Magsaysay SWIP Magsaysay, Naguilian 50 48 0

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 0

14. San Pablo SWIP San Pablo, Cauayan 70 60 100

15. Sinippil SWIP Sinippil, Cauayan 50 40 0

16. San Mariano SWIP San Mariano, Guillermo 40 20 75

17. Dumawing SWIP Dumawing, Jones 30 25 100

18. Sta. Isabel Diversion Dam Sta. Isabel, Jones 50 37 41

19. Taliktik SWIP Taliktik, Cordon 50 45 0

NUEVA VIZCAYA

1. Namamparan SWIP Namamparan, Diadi 45 30 100

2. Belance SWIP Belance, Dupax del Norte 30 35 50

3. Tallungan SWIP Masoc, Bayombong 50 45 0

QUIRINO

1. Pinaripad SWIP Pinaripad Sur, Aglipay 50 38 100

2. Divisoria SWIP Divisoria, Maddela 44 35 100

3. Maigat-igat SWIP Punggo, Nagtipunan 100 80 51

Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 24 CONSTRUCTION OF FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS

IMPLEMENTATION STATUS PROVINCE AGGREGATE PROJECT COST TARGET ACCOMPLISHMENT PERCENT (in km.) (in km.) ACCOMPLISHED BATANES PhP1.0 M 0.25 0.25 100%

CAGAYAN PhP222.2 M 241.871 229.051 95%

ISABELA PhP182.0 M 278.89 224.37 80%

NUEVA VIZCAYA PhP66.309 M 99.71 74.99 75%

QUIRINO PhP90.0 M 91.72 91.42 100%

TOTAL PhP561.509 M 712.44 620.08 87%

A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

Project Title: Construction of Farm-to-Market Roads As of the 1st quarter of 2009, of the 712.44 kilometers of farm-to- market roads that have been targeted for construction or Proponent: Department of Agriculture rehabilitation, about 620.08 kilometers have already been accomplished which translates to an 87% aggregate physical Location: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, accomplishment. These FTMRs are located in the five (5) provinces Quirino of Region 02.

Project Cost: PhP561.509 M C. EXPECTED RESULTS/BENEFITS

Duration: CY 2006 - CY 2009 The FTMRs will improve mobility, reduce travel time and transportation cost which will eventually increase economic These Farm to Market Roads (FTMRs) form part of the activities in the rural areas. 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.

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Project Title: Sta. Ana Airport Development Project STA. ANA AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Proponent: Department of Transportation and Communications (for the FS)

Location: Sta. Ana, Cagayan

Project Cost: PhP591.29 M (CEZA counterpart)

The Sta. Ana Airport Development Project entails the development of a fully operational international airport within the Freeport that is able to accommodate larger and more international aircrafts compared to the Tuguegarao City Airport, which currently serves internationally chartered flights. It is also aimed at providing not only a passenger airport but a cargo airport as well.

B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

The site for the proposed CEZA International Airport Development Project has already been identified at Barangay Diora-Zinungan, Sta. Ana, Cagayan. The Feasibility Study for this project is currently being undertaken by the DOTC through the EDCOP (Consulting Firm) and is expected to be completed by April 2009.

CEZA is still awaiting the proposal from the private entity interested in doing a Joint Venture with the CEZA on this project. This C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS proposal is needed before any Joint Venture Agreement can be finalized between the two entities, although a Memorandum of Full operation of the Sta. Ana International Airport will improve Understanding between them has already been signed. To date, accessibility by air to the Cagayan Socio-economic Zone and Free road opening and land development in the project site is currently Port, thus serving as an alternate gateway for investors, tourists being undertaken. and other visitors coming from countries around the world.

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LIVELIHOOD & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)

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CUMMULATIVE STATUS OF SEA K IMPLEMENTATION, 1994-2008 AS OF MARCH 31, 2009

PROGRAM OUTREACH CAPITAL NO. OF SEA-K PROVINCE NO. OF MEMBERS ASSISTANCE (P’000) PROJECTS

BATANES 14 SKAs 350 1,400.00 CAGAYAN 111 SKAs/51 SKGs 3,257 13,334.50 ISABELA 123 SKAs/49 SKGs 3,508 14,551.00 N. VIZCAYA 48 SKAs/17 SKGs 1,350 5,530.00 QUIRINO 38 SKAs/28 SKGs 1,190 5,140.00 TOTAL 334 SKAs/145 SKGs 9,655 39,955.50 A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION engaged in livelihood/income generating projects such as vending/ trading/retail of food commodities and handicrafts, among others. Title: Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS

Proponent: Department of Social Welfare and Development The SKA members are now able to manage their respective associations and were able to start their micro-credit activity for the Location: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya members, including non-members in their community. The additional income derived from livelihood projects is used either to augment their Program Fund: PhP5.0 M (initial) 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 Duration: CY 2004 and every year thereafter capital or meet the other financial needs of the members. In effect, the Program enhanced and promoted self-sufficiency of poor families The Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program is a by providing capital assistance and training in entrepreneurial skills. livelihood and employment assistance program of the DSWD designed to provide technical and financial assistance to qualified heads of low- D. RECOMMENDATIONS income families who associated or grouped themselves to venture in micro-enterprises. There should be a conscious evaluation on the results and impact of the program on the economic condition of the beneficiaries, B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS particularly on their income levels, type of livelihood, capitalization, savings generated, among other success indicators, both at the family As of the 1st quarter, a total of 334 SEA-Kaunlaran Associations (SKA) and organization levels. were formed benefiting about 9,655 members who availed of capital seed fund amounting to PhP39.955 M. These associations are now Region 02 1st Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 28

A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS

Project/Program Title: Promotion of Rural Employment The Program caters to the landless/assetless and unemployed rural through Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship Development workers. The benefits the program will provide to the beneficiaries are (PRESEED) entrepreneurial, technical and leadership abilities that will make them empowered members of society. Proponent: Department of Labor and Employment RO2 The Program is demand-driven and it is expected that more rural Location: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino workers will be benefited in the succeeding quarters.

Program Fund: PhP3.5848 M D. RECOMMENDATION

Duration: CY 2007 and every year thereafter The sustainability of the individual projects funded under the program should be looked into in order to ensure the attainment of the The PRESEED provides grant capital assistance for livelihood program benefits. programs to the unemployed, displaced wage workers and returning OFWs who are interested to become self-employed.

BATANES

B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

For the 1st quarter, two (2) local organizations benefited from the program. One is the Mangandingay Women Workers Charity Association of Cabarroguis, Quirino engaged in garments production which was provided with a seed capital of PhP101,000, benefiting CAGAYAN about 51 women workers. The other organization is the Ambulant Vendors Association of Cabarroguis, Quirino which used its seed capital of PhP325,400 in engaging in various livelihood activities. It has a total of 60 beneficiaries. ISABELA

Since the start of the program, eleven (11) local organizations had already been provided financial and technical assistance. The total

financial assistance granted to these local organizations (including NUEVA VIZCAYA the 3 groups previously granted with P0.2315M) is PhP3.5848 QUIRINO Million, benefiting a total of 341 rural workers.

Program Coverage

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A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS Program Title: PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (or 4Ps) The Program is expected to attain the following results and benefits:

Proponent: DSWD RO2 1. Significant decrease in the prevalence of stunting; 2. Significant increase in the number of pregnant women getting Location: Divilacan, Palanan, San Mariano in Isabela ante-natal, post-natal care and assisted by a skilled birth professional during child birth; Program Fund: PhP180.00M (PhP120M for Health &Nutrition; 3. Significant increase in the number of children aged 0-5 years PhP60M for Education) availing of health prevalence services and immunization; 4. Significant increase in school attendance; Duration: CY 2008 - CY 2013 5. Significant increase in the average number of years of education completed; The 4Ps is a poverty reduction program that provides money to 6. Significant increase in the number of mothers having interest in extremely poor households to enable them to meet their needs on transacting with banking institutions; and health, nutrition and education. It aims to break the poverty cycle 7. Significant increase in the number of parents/mothers with the by addressing the issues on health and education such as low knowledge and ability to avail and mobilize government and other educational attainment, high malnutrition rate, high maternal and community services and facilities. infant mortality rates and high rate of child labor among the poor. D. RECOMMENDATIONS The Program is focused on building human capital of poorest families because low educational attainment and high malnutrition Close monitoring should be done to ensure the attainment of the short rate are strongly associated with poverty in the Philippines. and long-term benefits of the program.

B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

The Program implementation in Region 2 started in July 2008. As of the 1st quarter of 2009, the following activities were undertaken:

1. Conduct of Orientation-Workshop for the Municipal Action Teams of Palanan and Divilacan, Isabela; 2. Release of cash grant amounting to Php8.93M (San Mariano), PhP3.3M (Palanan) and PhP0.95M (Divilacan); and 3. Organization of neighborhood groups and identification of parent-leaders.

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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: PhP6.5 M should be done to ensure the attainment of the program objectives. Duration: CY 2008 and every year thereafter

This program intends to assist the workers in the formal economy in engaging into business to augment their wages/salaries. Their

business activity will provide them with additional sources of income BATANES 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 CAGAYAN beneficiaries are workers who are members of duly registered associations, independent unions, local affiliates of labor federations and cooperatives. ISABELA B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

As of the 1st quarter, a total of ten (10) associations became recipients of a total seed capital of PhP6.12 Million. These NUEVA VIZCAYA organizations went into hog raising, mushroom culture/production, QUIRINO rice wholesaling and retailing, putting up of internet café and commissary. These associations have a total of seven hundred Program Coverage seventy-five (775) 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 2008 SCHOOLBUIDING PROGRAM

Status Weighted Physical No. of Cost Accomplishment (%) Slippage Province Projects/ (Php„000) (%) Classrooms Completed Ongoing Not Yet Started Revised Actual Target Batanes 378.60 1/2HS - - 1 0 0 0 Cagayan 13,745.60 28/39 I - - II 6,994.20 7/9ES, 5/12HS 9 3 - 10.71 10.61 .10 III 6,751.40 13/14ES,3/4HS 16 - - 10.8 10.8 0

Isabela 31,277.70 63/72 I 7,074.30 3/3ES,11/13HS 14 - - 11.4 11.4 0 II 8,297.10 6/6ES,8/12HS 14 - - 13.3 13.3 0 III 8,339.70 11/11ES,8/9HS 19 - - 13.4 13.4 0 IV 7,566.60 10/10ES,6/8HS 16 - - 12.2 12.2 0

N. Vizcaya Main 6,737.00 2/2ES, 6/9HS 7 1 - 10.8 10.5 .3 Sub 3,866.90 8/8ES - - 8 0.5 0 .5

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

TOTAL 62,243.90 120/144 CL 107 4 9 93.11 92.21 .9

The CY 2008 School Building Program is composed of 120 School building are ongoing. The remaining 9 (7.5%) are still in their pre-construction projects with 144 classrooms (72 for Elementary and 72 for High School). stage such as advertisement or bidding/awarding of bids. Thus, the overall weighted physical accomplishment was computed at B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS 92.21% and is behind schedule by 0.9%.

The implementation of the CY 2008 School Building Program is by C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS batch following the tranches of fund releases. Pre-construction activities were started as early as the 2nd quarter of 2008, thus most The completion of the CY 2008 SB Program will provide a total of 144 of the construction activities were completed during the quarter under classrooms (72 CL for the elementary and 72 CL for the secondary). review. 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. Of the 120 projects, 107 (89.2%) have been completed and 4 (3.3%)

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A. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

Name of Project : CY 2007 SCHOOLBUIDING PROGRAM

Cagayan 14,635.00 34/42 I 6,119.00 7/8ES, 7/9HS 14 - - 14.09 14.09 0 II 4,364.00 2/3ES, 9/11HS 11 - - 10.05 10.05 0 III 4,152.00 4/5ES, 5/6HS 9 - - 9.56 9.56 0

Isabela 21,521.00 56/75 I 5,333.00 10/17ES,4/4HS 14 - - 12.28 12.28 0 II 5,076.00 7/10ES, 6/61HS 13 - - 11.69 11.69 0 III 5,399.00 8/8ES, 6/7HS 14 - - 12.43 12.43 0 IV 5,713.00 11/16ES, 4/7HS 15 - - 13.16 13.16 0

N. Vizcaya 4,161.00 10/10

Main 2,685.00 5/5ES, 1/1HS 6 - - 6.18 6.18 0 Sub 1,476.00 4/4ES 4 - - 3.40 3.40 0 Quirino 2,859.05 6/6 4/4ES, 2/2HS 6 - - 6.58 6.58 0 TOTAL 43,421.05 107/135 107 0 0 100 100 0

A. PROJECT BRIEF B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

The CY 2007 School Building Program is composed of 107 school As of the 1st quarter of 2009, all of the 107 projects have been building projects with a total of 135 classrooms. The approved total completed. The overall weighted physical accomplishment was program cost is PhP43.421 Million. computed at 100% .

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C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS

The completion of the 107 School Building projects will provide a total of 135 classrooms for elementary and high school. The 135 completed classrooms have already provided a more BATANES convenient teaching and learning environment to about 3,600 elementary and 2,475 high school students for SY 2009-2010. The completion of the program will likewise eventually reduce the need for more classrooms in the region.

CAGAYAN

ISABELA

QUIRINO

NUEVA VIZCAYA

PROGRAM COVERAGE

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A. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

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

Location : Saguday, Quirino Overall Accomplishment

Project Start: 01 March 1997 Financial Target = 82.55% , Actual = 79.38%, Slippage = -3.17% Revised Project Cost : PhP 1,310,830,365.01 Physical Target = 81.86%, Actual = 80.02%, Slippage = -1.84 % Original Target Completion : 31 December 2001 Details of Overall Physical Accomplishment Revised Target Completion: 31 December 2010 a) Sub-surface exploration - 100% g) Institutional Dev‟t - 54.34% Service Area: 5,830 hectares b) Road Network - 32.45% h) Canalization Works - 82.86% Areas Covered: c) Detailed Engineering - 100% i) Project Facilities - 91.17% Quirino: Isabela: d) ROW - 86.76% j) Diversion Dam - 100% Aglipay - 500 has. Jones - 1,250 has. e) Construction Survey - 82.72% k) Canal Structures - 78.09% Saguday - 1,450 has. Echague - 2,630 has. f) Terminal Facilities - 55.51%

The Addalam River Irrigation Project (ARIP) entails the construction of a 9.2m high Diversion Dam N 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. W E

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

EC H A G U E

J O N E S SA G U D A Y The ARIP commenced in March 1997 and is supposed to be completed after a AG LI P A Y

period of 5 years. Due to insufficient fund releases, price escalation and inclusion Overview of the partially (14.48%) completed ARIP diversion dam. 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. 1st QUARTER STATUS ` As of the 1st quarter of 2009, major accomplishments include the construction of the diversion dam and intake barrel, construction of access road to the dam site Diversion Dam 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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Right of Way (ROW) for the project.

The area generated out of the completed facilities is about 3,290 hectares. Out of the generated area, a total of 1,000 has. is served by irrigation water.

The project registered an overall weighted physical accomplishment of 80.02% and is behind schedule by 1.84%.

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 allocation of the required fund for CY 2009. Moreover, the Project Management should ensure that the Contractor takes all the necessary steps to complete the project by the end of CY 2010 as proposed.

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A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION Project/Location: DELFIN ALBANO BRIDGE Along Delfin Cumulative Accomplishment as of Dec. 31, 98.87% Albano-Tumauini Road / Isabela 2008 : Proponent: DPWH R02 Slippage: 72.5% Project Cost PhP234.155 Million Actual Accomplishment for the 4th quarter: 8.23% Fund Source CY 2008 Regular Infra Contract Start (SA No.2) July 9, 2008 Expiry Date (SA No.2) July 3, 2009

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 Legend: 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. - Project Location

The project was temporarily suspended in July 2007 due to a technical problem, but resumed in July 2008 upon the approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2. It now has a total project cost of PhP234.155 Million as per the new Program of Work (POW). Delfin Albano B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

With the new POW, the actual cumulative physical accomplishment as of the 1st quarter of 2009 was recorded at 98.87% with a positive slippage of 54.0%. The fabrication of all steel I-girders has ISABELA been completed despite the programmed quantity of just a little above 10% of the total. Inspection has likewise been conducted on the pre-trial assembly of the girders prior to painting and subsequent delivery to the project site.

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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