3Rd Quarter Report

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

RPMES/RME REPORT THIRD QUARTER 2009

Rehiyon Dos Kumikilos...Ayos! 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) ...... 8

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

B. Major Nationally-Funded Programs/Projects

1. Super Region Program

1.1 North Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle (NLAQ) 1.1.a Bagabag Airport Development Project ...... 13

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

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

1.2 Cyber Corridor Program ...... 17

2. 2006 PGMA-SONA Projects

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

3. 2007 PGMA-SONA Projects

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

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

4. Livelihood and Employment Program

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

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

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

4.4 Workers Income Augmentation Program ...... 28 5. Other Major Infra Support Projects 5.1 CY 2008 School Building Program ...... 30 5.2 Addalam River Irrigation Project ...... 31 5.3 Delfin Albano Bridge ...... 33

RPMES/RME REPORT 3RD QUARTER CY 2009

I. INTRODUCTION

The 3rd Quarter CY 2009 RPMES/RME Report presents the implementation status of sixteen (16) major regional development programs and projects funded by the National Government (GOP) Funds and Official Development Assistance (ODA). These include agrarian reform support projects, bridge projects, coastal resources management project, airport development, port development, hospital upgrading, irrigation projects, farm-to-market roads, small water impounding projects, school building projects, livelihood projects and ICT development. Many of the projects funded by the NG are those that are in support of the Super Region Program, the 2006 and 2007 SONA Commitments, livelihood and employment programs and other major infrastructure projects in the region. The total cost of these projects is PhP14.5 B, with about 22.8% or PhP3.309 B funded through the ODA.

This 3rd Quarter CY 2009 RPMES Report likewise presents both the milestones and bottlenecks encountered in the implementation of the above-cited major regional programs and projects. The report highlights two (2) projects which are ahead of schedule, five (5) projects that are behind schedule, and nine (9) projects that are on track.

For the period under review, the problem on the delayed or insufficient release of funds, price escalation, restoration and redesigning of damaged structures, relocation, and other technical constraints continue to impede the progress of projects being implemented in the region. Likewise, the early onset of typhoons further hampered the implementation of projects as it resulted to the difficulty of transporting construction materials to the project site. Notwithstanding these factors, the third quarter saw the implementation of two (2) projects ahead of their implementation schedule, namely, the Delfin Albano Bridge Construction Project and the Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project (ICRMP).

It is anticipated that the tempo of project implementation will pick up during the succeeding quarter with the availability of project funds and continuous weather improvement.

This Report also captures the specific project profiles with information on the detailed implementation status of each project. (See pages 9 to 33)

Region 02 3rd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 1 II. IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

A. Projects Ahead of Schedule

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

The Delfin Albano Bridge Project directly connects the municipalities of Delfin Albano and Tumauini, Isabela. Thus, upon its completion, it will significantly improve the mobility to and from the municipality of Delfin Albano, which will trigger more economic activities in the area. The actual cumulative physical accomplishment as of the 3rd quarter was recorded at 94.6% with a positive slippage of 18.7%. The bulk of the accomplishment is attributed to the complete fabrication of the steel girders and bracings as well as the hauling and erection of the same for spans 1 to 12. The deck slab is now completed which include railings for spans 7 to 12 and sidewalk for spans 3 to 12 at both sides. (See page 33 for project details)

Another project that registered a positive slippage is the Integrated Coastal Resources Management (ICRMP). The ICRMP covers extremely high priority biodiversity corridors, one of which is the Babuyan corridor along the northern cost of Luzon joining the Pacific Ocean and South China Sea. Thus, within the marine biodiversity corridors and ecosystems identified, Cagayan is one of the 6 provinces selected. The Project is expected to bring about sustainable management of coastal resources and increased income for fisherfolks in coastal communities. For the quarter under review, the project registered a cumulative physical accomplishment of 63%, ahead of its implementation target of 35%.

Table 1. Projects Ahead of Schedule

PROJECT PROJECT PHYSICAL SLIPPAGE COST ACCOMPLISHMENT

TARGET ACTUAL Delfin Albano PhP234.155 M 75.9% 94.6% 18.7% Bridge Project

Integrated PhP3.054 B 35% 63% 28%

Coastal Resources Management Project

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B. Programs and Projects Behind Schedule

As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, there are five (5) projects which experienced delays in project implementation. These include one (1) ODA-funded project, an agrarian support project Other projects with negative slippages include major nationally-funded projects consisting of one (1) school building program, one (1) irrigation project, one (1) hospital upgrading project and one (1) airport development project.

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

The ARIP commenced in March 1997 and is supposed to be completed after a period of 5 years. Due to insufficient fund releases, price escalation and inclusion of additional works and facilities, the project’s updated cost is now PhP1.3 Billion, from only PhP993.994 Million. Its new target date of completion is December 31, 2009.

As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, the project has an overall physical accomplishment of 84.36%, behind schedule by 7.23%. The major accomplishments include the construction of the diversion dam and intake barrel, restoration of damaged national roads, construction of main and lateral canals, construction of canal structures, project and terminal facilities and acquisition of Right of Way (ROW) for the project. The area generated given the completed facilities is 3,678 has. Out of the generated area, a total of 1,410 has. is operated or served by irrigation water.

The ARIP is considered as one of the major agri-support projects to spur the development of agriculture in the region. Its completion is therefore critical in the attainment of the region’s role as food basket of the country. Given the number of years that the project has been delayed, the NIA Central Office should continue to facilitate the sufficient release of funds for the completion of this major regional development project. (See page 31 for project details)

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

As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, the ARCP has an overall weighted physical accomplishment of 98.31%, behind its target accomplishment by only 1.69%. On the other hand, the CY 2008 School Building Project posted a total physical accomplishment of 99.85%, with a negative slippage of only 0.15%.

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

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Table 2. Projects with Negative Slippages and Not Started

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.

CY 2008 School PhP62.244 M 100% 99.85% -.15% Of the 120 school building projects, only 1 has not been completed. The delay is Building Program due to the difficulty in transporting construction materials to the project site.

Addalam River PhP1.3 B 91.59% 84.36% -7.23% The delay is due to insufficient fund releases, price escalation and inclusion of Irrigation Project additional works and facilities.

Government Hospital PhP56.071 M 93.74% 86.07% -7.67% All the components of the CVMC Upgrading/Rehabilitation Project have been Upgrading Project completed except for 2 components which have just been assessed and evaluated and will only commence implementation during the subsequent quarter.

CEZA International P1.8 B 0% 0% The site of the project has been transferred to Lallo, Cagayan. CEZA has just Airport - entered into a joint agreement with Cagayan Land Property Development Corporation, the original and only proponent that showed interest, regarding the construction, development, operation and maintenance of the CEZA International Airport. The process that was adopted is in accordance to the 2008 Guidelines and Procedures for a Joint Venture between government and a private entity. This includes evaluating the purpose, terms, conditions, scope, technical and financial proposal of the private entity interested in doing a joint venture with the CEZA.

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C. Other Major Regional Programs and Projects

1. 2006 SONA

1.1 Small Water Impounding Projects (SWIPs)

There are twenty-nine (29) projects which are distributed in the mainland provinces of Region 02 as follows: a) Cagayan - 8; b) Isabela - 16; c) Nueva Vizcaya – 2; and d) Quirino - 3. Of this total, twenty (20) have already been completed and nine (9) are still ongoing. (See page 19 for project details)

2. 2007 SONA

1.2 Farm to Market Roads

Of the 709.61 kilometers of farm-to-market roads that have been targeted for construction or rehabilitation, about 691.8 kilometers have already been accomplished which translates to a 97.5% aggregate physical accomplishment. These FTMRs are located in the five (5) provinces of Region 02 and has an aggregate project cost of PhP561.509 Million. (See page 22 for details)

3. Livelihood and Employment Projects

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

The Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program of the DSWD is a livelihood and employment assistance program designed to provide technical and financial assistance to qualified heads of low-income families who associated or grouped themselves to venture in micro-enterprises. The Program has benefited the 5 provinces of the region. For CY 2009, a total of 18 SEA-Kaunlaran Projects were organized at the end of the 3rd quarter, benefiting about 426 families who availed of a total capital seed fund amounting to PhP2.0 M. These associations are now engaged in livelihood/income generating projects such as vending/trading/retail of food commodities and handicrafts, among others. (See page 25 for details)

3.2 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)

The 4Ps is a five-year (2008-2013) anti-poverty program of the DSWD that provides money to extremely poor households to enable them to meet their needs on health, nutrition and education. The Program started in the region in July 2008. As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, a total of 5,618 poor families were reached out to, broken down as follows: Palanan (406); Divilacan (1,323); and San Mariano (3,889). Correspondingly, a total financial assistance of PhP43,341,900.00 has already been provided. (See page 27 for details)

Region 02 3rd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 5 3.3 Integrated Livelihood Enhancement Program

This Program provides grant capital assistance for livelihood programs for the informal sector, specifically those who are unemployed, displaced wage workers and returning OFWs who are interested to become self-employed.

For CY 2009, a total of sixteen (16) local organizations had already been provided financial and technical assistance. The total financial assistance granted to these local organizations is PhP3.38 Million, benefiting a total of 653 rural workers. (See page 28 for details)

3.4 Workers Income Augmentation Program (WINAP)

This program intends to assist workers in the formal sector by engaging in business to augment their wages/salaries. For this year, a total of six (6) associations became recipients of a total seed capital of PhP2.22 Million. These organizations went into hog raising, tilapia production, mushroom culture/production, rice wholesaling and retailing, putting up of internet café and commissary. These associations have a total of six hundred thirty three (633) employee-beneficiaries. (See page 30 for details)

Table 3. Other Regional Programs & Projects

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

Small Water PhP291.28 M Cagayan, Isabela, 20 - completed, 9 - The completion of SWIPs will result in Impounding Projects Nueva Vizcaya, 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 Ph561.509 M Batanes, Cagayan, 691.8 kms. The FTMRs will improve mobility, reduce Isabela, Nueva travel time and transportation cost which Vizcaya, Quirino will eventually increase economic activities in the rural areas.

SEA-K PhP3.0 M Batanes, Cagayan, 18 SEA-K Projects/ The program enhanced and promoted self- Isabela, Nueva 426 families/PhP2 M sufficiency of poor families by providing Vizcaya, Quirino capital assistance capital assistance and training in entrepreneurial skills.

4Ps PhP180 M Isabela 5,618 poor families/ The program is expected to break the (San Mariano, P43,341,900 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 PhP3.5 M Batanes, Cagayan, 16 organizations/ The benefits that the program will provide Enhancement Isabela, Nueva 653 rural workers/ to the beneficiaries are entrepreneurial, Program Vizcaya, Quirino PhP3.38 M capital technical and leadership abilities that will assistance make them empowered members of society.

WINAP PhP3.4 M Batanes, Cagayan, 6 associations/ Through the WINAP, the beneficiaries are Isabela, Nueva 633 beneficiaries/ given the opportunity to engage in micro- Vizcaya, Quirino PhP2.2 M capital entrepreneurial activities, augment their assistance income and improve their financial status.

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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. 3RD 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 Sabung ARC in Tuao which is still ongoing, with a cumulative 3rd 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. 3RD QUARTER STATUS This component aims to bring about increased stakeholder participation in major policy decisions and resource and budget As of the 3rd quarter, overall project progress was computed at 63%, allocation for ICRM. Specifically, it aims to produce (i) a rationalized ahead of its 35% target accomplishment or a positive slippage of Government policy for ICRM and improved coordination mechanism; 28%. The 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) D. RECOMMENDATION Regional Workshops for DENR, BFAR and LGUs conducted; (iv) Various trainings conducted (e.g. Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment, The implementation pace of the project should be sustained by Computer Literacy for LGUs, Basic Photography, Mangrove and other facilitating the fielding of consultants, ensuring the timely release of Wetland Ecosystem Assessment); and (v) LGU capability to undertake/ funds and, procurement of field vehicles and equipment, deployment integrate ICRM concepts assessed. of staff in the regions, capacity building of municipal governments and project beneficiaries, among others. Component B - ICRM and Biodiversity Conservation: (i) External IEC Plan developed; (ii) FGDs conducted; (iii) Roving Fora on ICRMP and Biodiversity Conservation conducted; (iv) Advocacy for Marine Project Coverage along Babuyan Corridor 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 Calayan Operation Planning done; (v) Convergence Meeting and Planning Workshop between DA & DENR conducted; (vi) Management & technical support to Provincial Project Implementing Unit provided; (vii) Progress of projects/activities in field operations monitored; and (viii) Regional Project Planning Workshops conducted.

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

Region 02 3rd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 11 MAJOR NATIONALLY-FUNDED PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS SUPER REGION PROGRAM (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)

Region 02 3rd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 12 A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION The overall weighted physical accomplishment was computed at 97.94%. Project Title: Bagabag Airport Development Project C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES Proponent: Department of Transportation and Communications The completion of the Bagabag Airport Development Project will improve accessibility by air not only to the Province of Nueva Location: Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya Vizcaya but also to the southern municipalities of Isabela, Quirino, Ifugao and Mt. Province. The flying commuters from these Project Cost: PhP90.27 Million provinces will enjoy a significant reduction in their travel time to and from Manila. It will boost the tourism industry and Duration: CY 2007 - CY 2008 consequently create more jobs and generate income for the local 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. 3RD QUARTER STATUS

The following are the accomplishments as of the 3rd quarter of 2009:

1. Construction of 3 – story Flight Service Station (FSS) Building and rehabilitation of Powerhouse - 100% complete;

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

3. Improvement of Passenger Terminal Building - 100% complete;

4. Continuation of concrete paving of runway, taxiway, apron, vehicle parking area, drainage system and access road - 100% Concrete paving of airport runway complete.

Region 02 3rd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 13 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. 3RD 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 30% complete. Development Project is the Breakwater Construction Project, which includes the following phases: For the Port Rehabilitation component, Asia Pacific International Inc. (APIT), with the help of CEZA is still in the process of securing a) Phase I - Construction of a 250-meter breakwater (100% a guarantee from PhilExim for their loan. PhilExim is still in the completed); process of evaluating the project’s documents and proposals. b) Phase II - Construction of a breakwater extension of another 250 meters (15% completed) ; and A conveyor loading facility is likewise already operational to handle c) Phase III - Dredging works for navigational channel. bulk and loose cargo. This alone provided a marked improvement in the capability of the Port to cater to its users’ needs, thus, The breakwater shall essentially serve as the main line of protection improving the income of the Port. against waves and other natural elements, once construction of the Port commences. Once completed, it will help in preserving the C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES main and ancillary Port infrastructure against wear and tear brought about by wave action, it being essentially an underwater The rehabilitation and development of Port Irene is envisioned to seawall improve the economic activities of Cagayan province. It will likewise spur the industry growth and development of Region 02, it For the Port Rehabilitation, this entails the following: being the backbone of the Freeport.

Region 02 3rd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 14 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 PhP6.715 Million Consists of 4 component projects which 4 - - 12 12 0 Gen. Hospital entail the upgrading of hospital facilities (SIGH)/DOH and utilities including electrical system.

Veterans Regional PhP6.0 Million With 3 components involving masonry 3 - - 10.7 10.7 0 Hospital (VRH)/ works, rehabilitation of water and electrical DOH facilities and repair of various civil works.

CVMC /DOH PhP22.856 Million With 11 components involving the 9 - 2 40.76 33.09 -7.67 rehabilitation of hospital facilities.

Ballesteros District PhP0.5 Million Involves the demolition and clearing of 1 - - .89 .89 0 Hospital/DOH floor slabs, leveling and floor tiling.

Quirino Provincial PhP5.0 Million Includes the rehabilitation of the main - 1 - 8.16 8.16 0 Hospital/LGU hospital building. Quirino

Construction of Eye PhP5.0 Million Entails the construction of an Eye Center - 1 - 7.98 7.98 0 Center/LGU Quirino under the supervision of the QPH.

Aglipay District PhP5.0 Million Involves the upgrading of the hospital into - 1 - 5.0 5.0 0 Hospital/LGU a Level 1 Hospital. Quirino

Maddela Municipal PhP5.0 Million Entails the construction of an additional - 1 - 8.25 8.25 0 Hospital/LGU ward building. Quirino

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

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B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS

1. SOUTHERN ISABELA GENERAL HOSPITAL. This is located in As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, the overall weighted physical Rosario, Santiago City. The project involves the upgrading of accomplishment of the Government Hospital Upgrading/ hospital facilities and electrical system. The project is now Rehabilitation Project was computed at 86.07% and is behind 100% complete. schedule by 7.67%.

2. VETERANS REGIONAL HOSPITAL. This is located in Bayombong, N. Vizcaya. It involves masonry works, C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES rehabilitation of water and electrical facilities and repair of civil works. The project is already completed. The rehabilitation and upgrading of the major hospitals in the region, including the acquisition of improved hospital 3. CAGAYAN VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. It consists of eleven facilities will help ensure the provision of quality health care (11) components involving the rehabilitation of hospital service delivery. facilities.

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

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

6. CONSTRUCTION OF EYE CENTER. It entails the construction of a Specialty Hospital under the supervision of the Quirino Provincial Hospital that will cater to the province of Quirino and neighboring provinces.

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

8. MADDELA MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL. It entails the construction Newly-constructed Watchers’ Waiting Area of CVMC of an additional ward building.

Region 02 3rd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 16 A. BRIEF PROGRAM INFORMATION developed among the students. Among the skill sets tested are English and analytical ability, attention to detail, listening Program Title : Philippine Cyber Corridor Program comprehension and spoken English test.

Development Champion: Chairman of the Commission on 2. Conduct of Open Source Forum Information and Communications Technology (CICT) Facilitated by the members of the International Open Source Location : Metro Manila is the center of the Philippine BPO Network, this activity was undertaken to advocate and promote industry and is considered one of the top offshore destinations in the effective use of open source software as a solution to high the world. Outside of Metro Manila, twenty-five "Next Wave cost licensed software. The participants was a mix of Cities" have been identified as viable locations for BPO operations representatives from the academe, LGUs, RLAs and SMEs. and included in the Cyber Corridor. Included in the list of “Next Wave Cities” is Tuguegarao City in Cagayan. 3. Trainings in Free & Open Source Applications

The Philippine Cyber Corridor is an initiative being pursued by Participated in by SMEs, representatives from the academe, LGUs the Philippine Government to create interconnected centers of and RLAs, this activity was conducted to enhance the knowledge business process outsourcing (BPO) services all over the country. and skills of participants in open source applications, allow greater These services include call center, back office, software flexibility and wide choices of tools for software applications, and development, medical transcription, legal transcription, provide an opportunity for SMEs to discover low cost IT business engineering design and animation. It is part of the ten-point solutions for business efficiency and productivity. agenda of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and is one of the five super regions that she established to spur economic 4. Visit of Ms. Jennifer Neidhart de Ortiz, US Economic Officer to development. The Cyber Corridor traverses the other super Region 2 regions from Baguio to Cebu to Davao. Its development theme is information and communications technology (ICT) and knowledge Jenifer Neidhart de Ortiz is Second Secretary of the Economic economy. Section of the US Embassy in Manila and concentrates on trade, investment and intellectual property rights. B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS During her 3-day visit, she emphasized the importance of The following major activities were accomplished during the optimizing the development of certain knowledge-based skills in IT quarter : and creating a market niche where skilled manpower can bel linked. 1. Conduct of Skills Assessment C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES This activity was conducted by THOLONS, a global advisory and research firm in the outsourcing industry to obtain The establishment of ICT and ICT-enabled businesses and feedback on the employability of graduates in the province of industries is expected to support the growth of the other sectors Cagayan and find out the areas of skill sets that need to be of the regional economy.

Region 02 3rd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 17 PGMA’s 2006 & 2007 SONA PROJECTS: REGION 2 COMPONENTS

Region 02 3rd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 18 CONSTRUCTION OF SMALL WATER IMPOUNDING PROJECTS (SWIPs)

IMPLEMENTATION STATUS PROVINCE AGGREGATE PROJECT COST Completed Ongoing Not Yet Started

CAGAYAN PhP86.78 M 5 3 -

ISABELA PhP156.46 M 11 5 - NUEVA VIZCAYA PhP13.68 M 2 - -

QUIRINO PhP34.36 M 2 1 -

TOTAL PhP291.28 M 20 9

A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS

Project Title: Construction of Small Water Impounding There are twenty-nine (29) projects which are distributed in Projects the mainland provinces of Region 02 as follows: a) Cagayan - 8; b) Isabela - 16; c) Nueva Vizcaya – 2; and d) Quirino - 3. Proponent: Department of Agriculture Of this total, twenty (20) have already been completed and nine (9) are ongoing. Location: Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS Project Cost: PhP291.28 M The completion of SWIPs will result in higher yield and Duration: CY 2006 - CY 2009 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 projects have been implemented on a staggered basis, starting in 2006 and are targeted for completion in 2009.

Region 02 3rd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 19 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. Abbeg SWIP Solana, Cagayan 60 35 100

5. Carallangan SWIP Carallangan, Alcala 50 35 59

6. Asiga SWIP Piat, Cagayan 80 50 27

8. Santiago SWIP II Santiago, Iguig 30 25 100

9. Pangul Diversion Dam Ubong, Solana 250 100 85

ISABELA

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

2. Cabannungan SWIP Cabannungan, Ilagan 70 50 100

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

4. Kabigaan SWIP Sinimbaan, Roxas 100 85 100

5. Union SWIP Union, Cabagan 40 25 80

6. San Pablo SWIP Cauayan, Isabela 70 60 100

7. Dumawing SWIP Jones, Isabela 30 25 100

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

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

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LIST OF SMALL WATER IMPOUNDING PROJECTS (SWIPs)

PROVINCE/NAME OF PROJECT LOCATION ACTUAL SERVICE NO. OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AREA (in has.) BENEFICIARIES (in %) 10. Santiago SWIP Santiago, Quirino 30 30 100

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

12. Minagbag SWIP Minagbag, Quezon 60 40 100

13. Manano SWIP Manano, Mallig 66 35 80

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

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

16. Taliktik SWIP Taliktik, Cordon 50 45 30

NUEVA VIZCAYA

1. Namamparan SWIP Namamparan, Diadi 45 30 100

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

QUIRINO

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

2. Divisoria Norte SWIP Divisoria, Maddela 44 35 100

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

Region 02 3rd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 21 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 241.87 241.87 100

ISABELA PhP182.0 M 276.36 260.23 94.16

NUEVA VIZCAYA PhP66.309 M 99.71 98.03 98.3

QUIRINO PhP90.0 M 91.42 91.42 100

TOTAL PhP561.509 M 709.61 691.8 97.5

A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS

Project Title: Construction of Farm-to-Market Roads As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, of the 709.61 kilometers of farm-to- market roads that have been targeted for construction or Proponent: Department of Agriculture rehabilitation, about 691.8 kilometers have already been accomplished which translates to a 97.5% 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.

Region 02 3rd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 22 A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Title: CEZA International Airport Development Project CEZA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

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

Location: Lallo, Cagayan

Project Cost: PhP1.8 Billion (Government Equity and Private Entity)

The CEZA International Airport Development Project entails the development of a fully operational international airport that is able to accommodate larger aircrafts and international flights. It is also aimed at providing not only a passenger airport but a cargo airport as well.

B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS

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

C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS

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

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LIVELIHOOD & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)

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

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

BATANES 2 50 200,000 CAGAYAN 5 116 525,000 ISABELA 7 155 750,000 N. VIZCAYA 3 75 375,000 QUIRINO 1 30 150,000 TOTAL 18 426 2,000,000

A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION 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: Php3.0 Million (CY 2009) 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 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. 3RD QUARTER STATUS the program on the economic condition of the beneficiaries, particularly on their income levels, type of livelihood, capitalization, For this year, a total of 18 SEA-Kaunlaran Projects were organized savings generated, among other success indicators, both at the family benefiting about 426 families who availed of capital seed fund and organization levels. amounting to PhP2.0 M. These family beneficiaries are now engaged Region 02 3rd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 25

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: PhP 3.5 Million (CY 2009)

Duration: CY 2009 and every year thereafter

B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS

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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A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS

Program Title: PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (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 Million (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.

The Program is focused on building human capital of poorest D. RECOMMENDATIONS families because low educational attainment and high malnutrition rate are strongly associated with poverty in the Philippines. Close monitoring should be done to ensure the attainment of the short and long-term benefits of the program.

B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS

The Program implementation in Region 2 started in July 2008. As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, a total of 5,618 poor families were reached out to, broken down as follows: Palanan (406); Divilacan (1,323); and San Mariano (3,889). Correspondingly, a total financial assistance of PhP43,341,900.00 has already been provided.

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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: PhP3.4 Million (CY 2009) 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. 3RD QUARTER STATUS

For this year, a total of six (6) associations became recipients of a total seed capital of PhP2.22 Million. These organizations went into ISELCO II Employment Union Canteen and Commissary Project tilapia production, rice wholesaling and retailing, putting up of internet café, canteen, convenience store and commissary. These associations have a total of six hundred thirty three (633) employee- beneficiaries.

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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 - .6 .45 .15 Cagayan 13,745.60 28/39 I - - - - - II 6,994.20 7/9ES, 5/12HS 12 - - 11.2 11.2 0 III 6,751.40 13/14ES,3/4HS 16 - - 10.9 10.9 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 8 - - 10.8 10.8 0 Sub 3,866.90 8/8ES 8 - - 6.2 6.2 0

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

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

The CY 2008 School Building Program is composed of 120 School building is ongoing. Thus, the overall weighted physical accomplishment was projects with 144 classrooms (72 for Elementary and 72 for High School). computed at 99.85% and is behind schedule by 0.15%.

B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS The implementation of the CY 2008 School Building Program is by batch following the tranches of fund releases. Pre-construction The completion of the CY 2008 SB Program will provide a total of 144 activities were started as early as the 2nd quarter of 2008, thus, most classrooms (72 CL for the elementary and 72 CL for the secondary). of the construction activities were completed during the quarter under With the standard classroom-pupil ratio of 1:45, a total of 3,240 review. elementary pupils and 3,240 high school students will be benefited.

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

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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 = 90.45% , Actual = 83.76%, Slippage = -6.69% Revised Project Cost : PhP 1,310,830,365.01 Physical Target = 91.59%, Actual = 84.36%, Slippage = -7.23% Original Target Completion : 31 December 2001 Details of Overall Physical Accomplishment Revised Target Completion: 31 December 2010 a) Sub-surface exploration - 100% g) Road Network - 42.82% Service Area: 5,830 hectares b) Diversion Dam - 100% h) ROW - 89.55% Areas Covered: c) Canalization Works - 86.44% i) Construction Survey - 87.04% Quirino: Isabela: d) Canal Structures - 83.65% j) Institutional Dev‟t. - 69.69% Aglipay - 500 has. Jones - 1,250 has. e) Project Facilities - 100% k) Terminal Facilities - 58.28% 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 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. 3RD QUARTER STATUS ` As of the 3rd quarter of 2009, major accomplishments include the construction of the diversion dam and intake barrel, construction of access road to the dam site 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 3,678 hectares. Out of the generated area, a total of 1,410 has. is served by irrigation water.

The project registered an overall weighted physical accomplishment of 84.36% and is behind schedule by 7.23%.

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

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.

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A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION Project/Location : DELFIN ALBANO BRIDGE Along Delfin Cumulative Accomplishment as of September 94.6% Albano-Tumauini Road / Isabela 30, 2009 (Supplemental Agreements # 1, 2 & 3) : Proponent : DPWH R02 Target Accomplishment: 75.9% Project Cost : PhP625.46 Million Slippage: 18.7% Fund Source : CY 2008 Regular Infra

Contract Start : December 1, 2008

Expiry Date : June 5, 2010

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

B. 3RD QUARTER STATUS

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

C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS

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

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