Republic of the Philippines Regional Development Council 02 Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation System Tuguegarao City RPMES/RME REPORT SECOND 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. DENR-ADB Integrated Coastal Resource Management Project . 11 B. Major Nationally-Funded Programs/Projects 1. Super Region Program 1.1 North Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle (NLAQ) 1.1.a Bagabag Airport Development Project . 14 1.1.b Port Irene Rehabilitation and Development Project . 15 1.1.c Government Hospital Upgrading . 16 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 2ND QUARTER CY 2009 I. INTRODUCTION The 2nd 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 2nd 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 four (4) projects which are ahead of schedule, five (5) projects that are behind schedule, and seven (7) 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 second quarter saw the implementation of three (3) projects ahead of their implementation schedule, namely, the Bagabag Airport Development Project, Delfin Albano Bridge Construction Project, Government Hospital Upgrading/ Rehabilitation Project and the Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project. 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 2nd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 1 II. IMPLEMENTATION STATUS A. Projects Ahead of Schedule For the quarter under review, four (4) projects experienced a relatively smooth implementation and these include the Delfin Albano Bridge Project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Bagabag Airport Development Project, Government Hospital Rehabilitation Project of the DOH and the Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project 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 2nd quarter was recorded at 79.77% with a positive slippage of 9.87%. 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 these for spans 2 to 8. (See page 33 for project details) Another project that registered a positive slippage is the Bagabag Airport Development Project. As of the 2nd quarter, the overall weighted physical accomplishment of the project was computed at 75.7% with a positive slippage of 7.23%. The construction of the Flight Service Station and rehabilitation of the Powerhouse have already been completed, while the concrete paving of the runway, taxiway, apron, drainage system and access road is now 70% accomplished. (See page 14 for project details) The Government Hospital Upgrading Project posted an overall weighted physical accomplishment of 87.25% at the end of the 2nd quarter, with a positive slippage of 0.4%. The rehabilitation of major hospitals including the acquisition of improved hospital facilities will ensure the provision of quality health care service delivery. (See page 16 for project details) The Integrated Coastal Resources Management registered a cumulative physical accomplishment of 60% as of the 2nd quarter, ahead of its implementation target of 35%. The Project is expected to bring about sustainable management of coastal resources and increased income for fisherfolks in coastal communities. Table 1. Projects Ahead of Schedule PROJECT PROJECT COST PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT SLIPPAGE TARGET ACTUAL Delfin Albano Bridge PhP234.155 M 69.9% 79.77% 9.87% Project Bagabag Airport PhP87.06 M 68.47% 75.7% 7.23% Development Project Government Hospital PhP356.786 M 86.85% 87.25% 0.4% Upgrading Project Integrated Coastal PhP3.054 B 35% 60% 25% Resources Management Project Region 02 2nd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 2 B. Programs and Projects Behind Schedule As of the 2nd 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) port development 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 2nd quarter of 2009, the project has an overall physical accomplishment of 82.47%, behind schedule by 4.4%. 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 3,290 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 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 2nd 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, 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 Port Irene Rehabilitation Project and CEZA International Airport. (See matrix of projects with negative slippages on page 4.) Region 02 2nd Quarter 2009 RPMES/RME Report Page 3 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 PhP62.244 100% 99.85% -.15% Of the 120 school building projects, only 1 has not been completed. The Building Program M delay is due to the difficulty in transporting construction materials to the project site.