The Republic of the PhilippinesDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS (DPWH)

DPWH MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN METRO MANILA AND

SURROUNDING AREAS

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JAPAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON CONTRIBUTIONS OF INFRASTRUCTURES TO LIFE OF AFFLUENCE

Undersecretary ROMEO S. MOMO

119-21 November 2014

Philippine Development Plan (PDP)2011 - 2016

Sectoral Goal Access to Markets and production areas and physicalIntegration of the country

Organizational Outcome #1

Ensure Safe and Reliable National Road System

Actions: • Support for access to major airports, seaports and ROROports;

• Implement the Mindanao Logistics Infrastructure Program-an initial P16.2 billion (USD 36.2 million) for 2011-2014;

• P2.8 Billion Infrastructure support in preparation for APEC2015 by improving access to airports, convention sites, andtourism destinations.

Development policy framework which focuses on improvingtransparency and accountability in governance, strengthening themacroeconomy, boosting the competitiveness of our industries, andfacilitating infrastructure development, among others.

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DPWH STRATEGIES

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Proposed HSH* Network in Metro Manila and its 200km

Sphere

*HSH – High Standard Highway

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NAIA Expressway, Phase II

Projects under the HSH Network

Project Description Project Cost Implementation Schedule• Construction of a 7.15 km, 4-lane elevated expressway

and ramps which will link the elevated NLEX-SLEX LinkConnector Road and Metro Manila Skyway

• Will benefit about 80,000 travelers per day due to theexpected reduced travel time from Skyway to NAIA T1from 24 minutes to 8 minutes.

Php15.52B(USD 344.89

million)

January 2014 – October 2015

Project Description Cost Schedule• 47 km of 6-lane expressway dike with 2 sections. It involves a 700

hectares rawland reclamation and horizontal developmentcomponent for mixed land uses.

• This will provide a high standard highway cum dike that willfacilitate the traffic flow and mitigate flooding in the western coastalcommunities. The embankment structure also enhances theaquatic habitat in the lake.

• Also consonant with the greater Metro Manila Master Flood Control

Php122.8B(USD 2.73B)

4th Quarter 2015-December 2021

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Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike Project (LLEDP)

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Mindanao Logistics Infrastructure Program

The Poverty Incidence of allMindanao regions is higher than thenational average

Connecting Mindanao Growth Corridors and Export Gateways

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24 priority road networks - 2,405 km

Roads – 2,390 kmBridges – 15 km

Outcome Protect lives and property against major floods and othercalamities

Organizational Strategy

Design and construct disaster resilient public infrastructurefacilities.

Actions • Implement Structural Resiliency Program in new constructionand in the reconstruction of calamity damaged infrastructures

• Identify public facilities as safe Shelter Centers in disasterprone municipalities for resilient design and redundancy toalso be used as emergency command center and evacuationfacility

• Use geo-hazard maps for infrastructure planning and disasterrisk reduction measures

• Strict enforcement of water easement laws and removal ofinformal settlers and structures on waterways and no build /unsafe zones

DPWH Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program

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River Basin Approach for Effective Flood Control Program•Constructed 1, 242 rain water collection system nationwide

•Use of eco-friendly coconets and geosynthetic materials in 333 slope protection works

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Disaster Resilient Infrastructures

Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Efforts

Received Investment Grade Ratings from:• 1st Fitch in March 2013• Upgraded rating BBB- to BBB by Standard and Poor in May 2013•Also rated BBB by the Japan Credit Rating Agency

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What does this translate to?WORLD BANK: PH dubbed as the “rising tiger of

Asia”

World Economic Forum-upgraded the PH’s global competitiveness

ranking by 16 places in their 2013-2014Global Competitiveness Report

The Republic of the PhilippinesDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

THANK YOU!

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