rpmes/rme report

Republic of the Philippines Regional Development Council 02

Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation System Tuguegarao City

RPMES/RME REPORT FIRST QUARTER 2010

I. Main Report 1

II. Individual Project Profiles

A. Foreign-Assisted Programs/Projects

1. DAR-ADB Agrarian Reform Communities Project (ARCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2. DENR-ADB Integrated Coastal Resource Management Project (ICRMP) . . . . . . 19

B. Major Nationally-Funded Programs/Projects

1. Super Region Program

1.1 North Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle (NLAQ)

1.1.a Bagabag Airport Development Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

1.1.b Port Irene Rehabilitation and Development Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

1.1.c Government Hospital Upgrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

1.2 Cyber Corridor Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

2. 2006 PGMA-SONA Projects

2.1 Small Water Impounding Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3. 2007 PGMA-SONA Projects

3.1 Construction of Farm-to-Market Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.2 Lallo International Airport Development Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4. Livelihood and Employment Program

4.1 Self-Employment Assistance - Kaunlaran Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4.2 Integrated Livelihood Enhancement Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4.3 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4.4 Workers Income Augmentation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

5. Other Major Infra Support Projects

5.1 CY 2009 School Building Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5.2 Addalam River Irrigation Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. INTRODUCTION

The 1st Quarter CY 2010 RPMES/RME Report presents the implementation status of fifteen

(15) 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, road rehabilitation, coastal resources management, 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 2007 SONA Commitments, livelihood and employment programs

and other major infrastructure projects in the region.

The report highlights one (1) project that is completed, one (1) which is ahead of schedule,

four (4) projects that are behind schedule, while the rest of the projects are on track. This

Report also captures the specific project profiles with information on the detailed

implementation status of each project. (See pages 16 to 40)

This 1st Quarter CY 2009 RPMES Report likewise features the status of projects under the

2010 Road Rehabilitation Program as well as the extent of implementation of the El Niño

Mitigation Plan in Region 02.

II. IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

A. Completed Project

The 1st quarter of 2010 saw the completion of the Bagabag Airport Development Project.

This Project entailed 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.

The completion of the Bagabag Airport Development Project will improve accessibility by

air not only to the Province of Nueva Vizcaya but also to the southern municipalities of

Isabela, Quirino, Ifugao and Mt. Province. The flying commuters from these provinces

will enjoy a significant reduction in their travel time to and from Manila. It will boost the

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tourism industry and consequently create more jobs and generate income for the local

populace.

B. Project Ahead of Schedule

For the 1st quarter of 2010, one (1) project experienced a relatively smooth implementation and this is the Lallo International Airport Development Project. This 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.

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 Lallo International Airport.

As of the 1st quarter of 2010, the batch and crushing plant has already been installed and operational. Land clearing operations have begun in the airport’s new site in the municipality of Lallo. The adequate supply of construction materials and good weather condition

contributed to the smooth implementation of the project. The project’s overall physical accomplishment is recorded at 56.53%, ahead of schedule by 13.86%. The construction of the runway and terminal building, as well as the other ancillary support structures are

expected to be completed in November this year. Full operation of the Lallo 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.

Table 1. Project Ahead of Schedule

C. Projects Behind Schedule

For the period under review, there are four (4) projects which experienced delays in project

implementation. These include the DAR-ADB-Agrarian Reform Communities Project (ARCP),

Government Hospital Upgrading/Rehabilitation Project, CY 2009 School Building Project and

the Addalam River Irrigation Project.


PROJECT PROJECT COST

PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT

SLIPPAGE

TARGET ACTUAL

Lallo International Airport Development Project

PhP1.8 B (Government

Equity & Private Entity

42.67% 56.53% 13.86%

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 this year, the project has an overall physical accomplishment of 88.31%, behind schedule by 2.32%. The major accomplishments include the construction of the diversion dam and intake barrel, construction of access road to the dam site and project

site, restoration of damaged national roads, construction of main canal and lateral 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 3,678 has. Out of the generated

area, a total of 2,060 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 39 for project details)

Other regional projects that experienced delays in implementation during the quarter include the DAR-ADB-Agrarian Reform Communities Project, Government Hospital Upgrading/

Rehabilitation Project and the 2009 School Building Program.

Table 2. Projects Behind Schedule


PROJECT PROJECT COST PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT SLIPPAGE

TARGET ACTUAL

DAR-ADB-ARCP

P255.3 M 100% 98.31% 1.69%

ARIP

P1.3 B 90.63% 88.31% 2.32%

HOSPITAL

UPGRADING PROJECT

P304.82 M 20.33% 20.12% .21%

2009 SCHOOLBUILDING

PROGRAM

P68.72 M 99.13% 98.76% .37%

D. Other Major Regional Programs and Projects

1. 2006 SONA

1.1 Small Water Impounding Projects (SWIPs)

There are fifteen (15) projects which are distributed in the mainland provinces of Region 02 as follows: a) Cagayan - 4; b) Isabela - 8; c) Nueva Vizcaya – 1; and d) Quirino - 2. Of this total, thirteen (13) have already been completed and two (2) are

still ongoing. (See page 28 for project details)

2. 2007 SONA

1.2 Farm to Market Roads

Of the 174.73 kilometers of farm-to-market roads that have been targeted for construction or rehabilitation, about 94.69 kilometers have already been accomplished which translates to a 54% aggregate physical accomplishment. These FTMRs are

located in the four (4) mainland provinces of Region 02 and has an aggregate project cost of PhP170 Million. (See page 30 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 2010, a total of 6 SEA-Kaunlaran Projects were organized at the end of the 1st quarter, benefiting about 100 families who availed of a

total capital seed fund amounting to PhP0.5 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 33 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

1st quarter of 2010, a total of 5,622 poor families were reached out to, broken down as follows: Palanan (1,323); Divilacan (406); and San Mariano (3,893). Correspondingly, a total financial assistance of PhP52,648,400.00 has already been

provided. (See page 35 for details)


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 the 1st quarter of CY 2010, two (2) local organizations were provided with financial and

technical assistance. The total financial assistance granted to these local organizations is PhP664,724, benefiting a total of 81 rural workers. (See page 34 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 the 1st quarter of this year, three (3) associations became recipients of a total seed capital of PhP809,843. 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 fifty-five (55) employee-

beneficiaries. (See page 36 for details)

Table 3. Other Regional Programs & Projects

PROJECT PROJECT COST

LOCATION NO. OF BENEFICIARIES/

PHYSICAL

ACCOMPLISHMENT

REMARKS

Small Water Impounding Projects

P143,855,300 Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya,

Quirino

13 - completed, 2 - ongoing

The completion of SWIPs will result in higher yield and improved cropping intensity which will significantly increase farm

income, thus improving the lives of the farmer-beneficiaries.

Farm-to-Market Roads P66.5 M Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya,

Quirino

94.69 kms. The FTMRs will improve mobility, reduce travel time and transportation cost which will eventually increase economic activities

in the rural areas.

SEA-K P2.4 M Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino

6 SEA-K Projects/ 100 families/PhP0.5 M

capital assistance

The program enhanced and promoted self-sufficiency of poor families by providing capital assistance and training in

entrepreneurial skills.

4Ps P180 M Isabela (San Mariano,

Palanan, Divilacan)

5,622 poor families/P52,648,400 financial

assistance

The program is expected to break the poverty cycle by addressing the issues on low educational attainment, high

malnutrition rate, high maternal and infant mortality rates and high rate of child labor among the poor.

Integrated Livelihood Enhancement

Program

P2.9 M Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva

Vizcaya, Quirino

2 organizations/ 81 rural workers/

PhP664,724 capital

assistance

The benefits that the program will provide to the beneficiaries are entrepreneurial,

technical and leadership abilities that will

make them empowered members of society.

WINAP P7.358 M Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino

3 associations/ 55 beneficiaries/

PhP809,843 capital

assistance

Through the WINAP, the beneficiaries are given the opportunity to engage in micro-entrepreneurial activities, augment their

income and improve their financial status.


E. 2010 NATIONAL ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECTS

Under the 2010 Road Rehabilitation Program, there are about seventy-nine (79) road projects distributed in the ten (10) Congressional Districts of Region 2, with an aggregate cost of

P1.245 B as follows:

Table 4. Status of the CY 2010 Road Rehabilitation Program by Congressional District, Region 02

The table that follows presents the detailed status of individual projects under the CY 2010

Road Rehabilitation Program:

PROJECT/LOCATION BY DISTRICT

ALLOTMENT (in Php ’000)

PHYSICAL TARGET

ACCOMPLISHMENT (in %)

REMARKS

BATANES Basco-Radio Station Road, San Antonio

2,000

0.13km

52.38

Basco-Contracosta

Road, San Joaquin

5,000 0.38 km 30.25


LOCATION

(by District)

NO. OF

PROJECTS

ALLOTMENT (Php ‘000)

IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

COMPLETED ONGOING NOT STARTED

BATANES 4 80,443 0 4 0

CAGAYAN 1ST 14 152,392 0 0 14

CAGAYAN 2ND

1 41,969 0 1 0

CAGAYAN 3RD

10 212,552 0 10 0

ISABELA 1ST 1 30,000 0 0 1

ISABELA 2ND 10 137,362 0 10 0

ISABELA 3RD 9 115,156 0 9 0

ISABELA 4TH 15 249,930 0 7 8

NUEVA

VIZCAYA 1ST

9 132,448 0 9 0

NUEVA VIZCAYA 2ND

6 93,484 0 2 4

TOTAL 79 1,245,736 0 52 27

PROJECT/LOCATION

BY DISTRICT

ALLOTMENT

(in Php ’000)

PHYSICAL

TARGET

ACCOMPLISHMENT

(in %)

REMARKS

Basco-Mahatao-Ivana-Uyugan-Imnajbu Road, Uyugan-Imnajbu Section

33,443 2.6 km 25.32

Basco-Mahatao-Ivana-Uyugan-Imnajbu Road, Basco-Uyugan Section

40,000 3.12 km 27.45

CAGAYAN 1ST

Dugo-Mission Section, Buguey

20,000

1.18 km

0

Preparation of

plan & program of work ongoing

Dugo-San Vicente Road Mission-Sta. Ana Section

20,000 1.18 km 0 -do-

Cagayan Valley Road, Alcala

15,200 0.89 km 0 -do-

Cagayan Valley Road, Gattaran

10,000 0.59 km 0 -do-

Cagayan Valley Road

(Magapit-Jct. Aparri Airport Section), Aparri

10,000 0.59 km 0 -do-

Dugo-Mission Section, Sta. Teresita

10,000 0.59 km 0 -do-

Cagayan Valley Road

(Magapit-Jct. Aparri Airport Section), Lallo

6,992 0.49 km 0 -do-

Dugo-San Vicente Road Mission-Sta. Ana Section, Tangatan, Sta. Ana

20,000 1.18 km 0 -do-

Dugo-Mission Section Simpatuyo Bridge Approaches, Sta. Teresita

5,000 0.29 km 0 Preparation of plan & program of work ongoing

Dugo-Mission Section, Dalaya Bridge Approaches No. 2, Sta. Teresita

5,000 0.29 km 0 -do-

Dugo-Mission Section, Luec Bridge Approaches No. 2, Sta. Teresita

5,000 0.29 km 0 -do-


PROJECT/LOCATION ALLOTMENT

(in Php ’000)

PHYSICAL

TARGET

ACCOMPLISHMENT

(in %)

REMARKS

Dugo-Mission Section, Ziminilia Bridge Approaches No. 2, Camalaniugan

5,000 0.29 km 0 -do-

Dugo-Mission Section,

Ziminilia Bridge Approaches No. 1, Camalaniugan

5,000 0.29 km 0 -do-

Dugo-San Vicente Road Mission-Sta. Ana Section, Gonzaga

15,200 0.89 km 0 -do-

CAGAYAN 2ND Manila North Road

41,969

2.9 km

15

CAGAYAN 3RD Cagayan-Apayao Road, Lakambini-Sto. Domingo

48,000

3.5 km

0

Preparation of

plan & program of

work ongoing

Kalinga-Cagayan Road (Calanan-Enrile Section)

37,400 3.45 km 0 -do-

Santiago-Tuguegarao

Road (Jct. Kalinga-Tuguegarao Section) Package I (Manddurulug Norte Section)

23,000 1.59 km 0 -do-

Santiago-Tuguegarao Road (Jct. Kalinga-Tuguegarao Section) Package II (Roma Norte Section)

40,050 3 km 0 -do-

Cagayan-Apayao Road, Sampaguita-Warat Section

7,500 0.56 km 0 Preparation of plan &

program of work ongoing

Cagayan-Apayao Road, Sta. Barbara Section

7,502 0.67 km 0 -do-

Cagayan-Apayao Road, Tuguegarao Section

14,100 1.07 km 0 -do-

Tuao, Abbut Road, Tuao 5,000 0.24 km 0 -do-

Tuguegarao Diversion Road

28,000 2.20 km 0 -do-

Cagayan Valley Road 2,000 0.21 km 0 -do-



(in Php ’000)

PHYSICAL

TARGET

ACCOMPLISHMENT

(in %)

REMARKS

ISABELA 1ST Daang Maharlika, K0393+162-K0460+405

30,000

1.5 km

0

No SARO received

ISABELA 2ND Ilagan-Delfin Albano-Mallig Road, Olango Section

3,000

0.15 km

49.05

Gamu-Roxas Road, Roxas Section

16,000 0.30 km 36.8

Santiago-Tuguegarao Road, Quezon Section

20,000 1.0 km 21.8

Santiago-Tuguegarao Road, Roxas Section

20,000 1.0 km 21.85

Santiago-Tuguegarao Road, Other Critical Section

40,000 1.0 km 0 Preparation of plan & POW

ongoing

Santiago-Tuguegarao Road, Villanueva Section

10,000 1.0 km 21.85

Santiago-Tuguegarao Road, Nueva Era Section

8,362 0.42 km 36.85

Santiago-Tuguegarao Road, Mallig Section

10,000 1.0 km 0 Preparation of plan & POW

ongoing

Santiago-Tuguegarao Road, Poblacion-Mallig-San Pedro Section

10,000 1.0 km 36.9

Santiago-Tuguegarao Road Barucbuc Section

10,000 1.0 km 36.75

ISABELA 3RD Cauayan-Poblacion Road

17,930

0.91 km

15.0

Daang Maharlika Road, Burgos, Alicia Section

9,588 0.65 15.0

Daang Maharlika Road,

Nappaccu Grande, Reina Mercedes Section

14,750 1.0 km 15.0

Cauayan-Cabatuan Road, District # III, Cauayan City

10,360 0.65 15.0



(in Php ’000)

PHYSICAL

TARGET

ACCOMPLISHMENT

(in %)

REMARKS

Cauayan-Cabatuan Road, San Fermin, Cauayan City Section

15,940 1.0 km 15.0

Alicia-San Mateo Road 12,230 0.75 km 15.0

Daang Maharlika Road, Nappaccu Pequeno, Reina Mercedes Section

12,095 0.82 km 25.0

Daang Maharlika Road,

Alicia Section

16,963 1.15 km 15.0

Santiago-Tuguegarao Road

5,300 0.40 34.9

ISABELA 4TH Santiago-Baluarte-Quirino Bdry Road Package 2, K0 328+100 to K0 331+100

19,320

1.47 km

15.0

Santiago-Baluarte-Quirino Bdry Road Package 1, K0 326+280 to K0 328+000

16,000 1.0 km 15.0

Santiago-Tuguegarao Road Package 4, K0 335+000 to K0 336+500

20,000 1.5 km 0 Project not yet awarded


17,755 1.35 km 15.0


17,755 1.35 km 15.0


20,000 1.5 km 15.0

Cordon-Diffun Road 17,400 1.31 km 0 Waiting for approval from

DPWH-CO

Echague-Poblacion Road 7,800 0.58 km 0 -do-

Daang Maharlika Highway Package 5, K0 341+100 to K0 432+000

16,000 0.90 km 0 -do-


14,000 0.80 km 0 -do-



(in Php ’000)

PHYSICAL

TARGET

ACCOMPLISHMENT

(in %)

REMARKS


17,000 1.0 km 15.0

Daang Maharlika Highway

Package 2, K0 318+100 to K0 319+400

20,000 1.40 km 0 Project not yet

awarded


20,000 1.40 km 15.0

Jct. Ipil-Quirino Bdry

Road

17,100 1.04 km 0 Mobilization

ongoing

NUEVA VIZCAYA 1ST Daang Maharlika Highway Nagsabaran-Balete Section, Diadi (with exceptions)

25,000

1.25 km

30.0

Daang Maharlika Highway Bugnay-San Luis Section, Diadi

20,000 1.15 km 45.0

Daang Maharlika Highway San Luis-Isabela Bdry, Diadi

20,000 1.15 km 25.0

Daang Maharlika Highway Namamparan-Diadi Poblacion Section, Diadi

20,000 1.15 km 45.0

Daang Maharlika Highway Bambang-Solano Section

10,000 0.50 km 48.21

Daang Maharlika Jct-Malasin Road, San Antonio South Section

8,600 0.50 km 45.08

Daang Maharlika Highway Villaros-Rosario Section, Bagabag

15,000 0.75 km 30.0


Magsaysay-Bonfal Section, Bayombong

3,848 0.20 km 91.70

Daang Maharlika Highway Solano-Diadi Section

10,000 0.50 km 46.18



(in Php ’000)

PHYSICAL

TARGET

ACCOMPLISHMENT

(in %)

REMARKS

NUEVA VIZCAYA 2ND Daang Maharlika Highway Tactac Section, Sta. Fe

20,000

1.0 km

0

No SARO received


Baliling Section, Sta. Fe

3,484 1.03 km 35.0

Daang Maharlika Highway Bangahan-Darapidap Section, Aritao

20,000 1.55 km 0 No SARO received

Daang Maharlika Highway Perez Park Section, Sta. Fe

20,000 1.66 km 0 No SARO received

Daang Maharlika Highway Dalton Section, Sta. Fe

20,000 1.66 24.0

Bambang-Kasibu Solano Road, Bambang

10,000 0.50 0 No SARO received


F. STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EL NIÑO MITIGATION PLAN IN REGION 2

During the first quarter, Region 2 was among the regions in the country that was hit by the El Niño phenomenon. To cushion the impact of the El Niño, various interventions have been put in place by the different line agencies and local

government units in the region. These measures include cloud seeding operations, provision of irrigation pumps, distribution of short maturing vegetable seeds and seedlings, provision of pesticides, implementation of rotational irrigation system,

conduct of information campaign on water conservation, implementation of rain water harvesting and green architecture, forest fire protection, rehabilitation of small water impounding projects, among others. The detailed status of these projects are

captured in the table below:

Table 4. Status of Implementation of the El Niño Mitigation Plan As of March 31, 2010

INTERVENTION ACCOMPLISHMENT REMARKS

DA Cloud Seeding Operation

Operation conducted in January. Two aircrafts recorded 67 sorties, 64.93 flying hours, used 995 bags 924,875 kgs.) of NaCl.

Provision of Irrigation Pumps

A total of 1,383 pump engine sets procured, amounting to P36.5M. About 1,068 sets were distributed to affected provinces.

Distribution of pumps is as follows: Cagayan - 389; Isabela - 807; Nueva Vizcaya - 82; Quirino -105


Fuel subsidy for water pumps of rice & corn farms

Disbursed a total of P13.05 M allocated to 87 municipalities.

87 municipalities distributed as follows: Cagayan - 29; Isabela - 37; Nueva Vizcaya - 15 & Quirino - 6

Distribution of vegetable seeds,

green corn & mungbean

A total of 25,000 pouches

distributed to the 5 provinces as follows: Cagayan - 7,750; Isabela - 10,000; Nueva Vizcaya - 4,000; Quirino - 1,500; Batanes - 1,750

Provision of pesticides/rodenticides

Procured 400 kgs. of rodenticide & 200 kg. of insecticide. A total of 168 kg. of rodenticide distributed to 338 rat infested barangays covering 11,000 has. of agricultural land.

Information campaign on water conservation

Trained 15,518 farmers on proper water management thru farmers’ field school and meetings with Irrigators’ Associations, LGU & the media.

NIA

Rotational Irrigation System

Implemented rotational irrigation system since December 2009 to preserve water until harvest time.

DENR Rain Water Harvesting and Green Architecture

Conceptualized and implemented rain water harvesting in the regional & field offices

The objective is to reduce office water consumption by at least 50%.

Forest Fire Protection Intensified IEC on forest fire protection to generate greater support from stakeholders

Green Multipliers Program 251 Conceptualized and implemented DENR RO2 version of “green multipliers” which is aimed to develop every personnel to become practicing environmentalists.

Water Conservation Measures Designated Water Marshal in the office to set daily schedule of opening & closing of main valve, check leaks & other damages of pipes and installations



DSWD Cash for Work

The activity targets the 13,528 family beneficiaries of the 4Ps program. This has an allocated budget of P16.89 M and is implemented through the PNRC provincial chapters.

Beneficiary distribution is as follows: Cagayan - 3,574, Isabela - 7,894, Quirino - 536, Nueva Vizcaya - 1,156 and Batanes - 256

Food for Work UN-World Food Program provided food assistance to 50,000 farmer families. DSWD assisted 8,189 families, which is 16.37% of its target and distributed 6,421 sacks of rice.

LGU Isabela Deployment of high pressure self priming pumps

Deployed 50 units of pressurized irrigation pumps, benefiting 274 farmers and serving 149.2 has. of rice production area, 213.5 has. of corn area & 7.5 has. of vegetable production area.

Fuel Assistance Fuel subsidy assistance benefited 3,745 farmers amounting to P3.745 M

Distribution of short maturing vegetable seeds and seedlings

Distributed 13,412 fruit tree seedlings and 2,400 vegetable seedlings

Rice subsidy Distributed 18,000 cavans of rice worth P22.5 M

Dispersal of fingerlings and stocking in suitable/alternative production areas

Dispersed 1,136,500 fingerlings in 7 communal bodies of water to 64 fishpond cooperators in collaboration with BFAR

Subsidized tractor rental Farm mechanization activity served 235 has. through the use of 15 units of tractors

Vaccination against anthrax and

hemosept

Benefited 1,500 cattles/carabaos

in 7 anthrax-belt municipalities. Hemosept vaccination benefited 15,000 cattles/carabaos

LGU Cagayan Purchase of water pumps

A total of 150 units of 2” diameter water pumps distributed



Rehabilitation of SWIPs in Bacring, Amulung & Binalan, Aparri

Repaired embankment and concrete structure of SWIPs which were damaged due to typhoons

Information Campaign Conducted information campaign

on the effects of El Niño as well as mitigation measures

LGU Quirino Provision of water pump & gas subsidy

About 2,000 farmers whose farms are near small water impounding projects , creeks, or river were provided with water pumps and gas subsidy

Conduct of relief operations to severely affected farmers

Food assistance were extended to farmers who were identified by the PDCC & PSWDO

Livelihood assistance to severely affected families

Alternative sources of income were provided to identified family beneficiaries

Livelihood activities include production of broiler, swine, goat, vegetable and mushroom.


FOREIGN-ASSISTED PROGRAMS/PROJECTS (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)


The Agrarian Reform Communities Project (ARCP) is a six-year project that addresses rural poverty of Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs) and key

constraints in agricultural production through demand-driven integrated area development. The original project duration is from 1999 to 2005. The project, however, has been extended to December 2007 to pave the way for the completion of all the required components. After which, the follow-through activities for the sustainability of the development gains of the ARCP will be mainstreamed with the regular program of DAR. B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS The overall weighted accomplishment of the ARCP in Region 2 as of the 1st quarter was computed at 98.31%, behind its target accomplishment by 1.69%. This is due to the delayed installation of 15 units of shallow tube wells at Sabung ARC of Tuao in Cagayan province. These 15 shallow tube wells are estimated to irrigate at least 8 hectares per unit or a total of 120 hectares. The specific accomplishments per province are as follows: 1. Cagayan - 96.62% complete or 48.31% weighted physical

accomplishment

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

project in La Suerte ARC, of Amulung, Cagayan was cancelled due to lack of local counterpart fund.

The irrigation projects (IPs) are composed of: (a) two (2) SWIPs in Alcala which are completed, and (b) installation of 15 units STWs at Sabung ARC in Tuao which is still ongoing, with a cumulative accomplishment of 82.82%. This is due to a technical problem encountered such as the wearing out of soil during pumping tests. Natural calamities such as flooding likewise hampered project implementation. The installation of STW in Solana, Cagayan was likewise cancelled because of the lack of local counterpart fund.

The Rural Water Supply (RWS) Project located in Peñablanca which involved the installation of potable water supply (Level II) has been completed and already turned over to the beneficiaries of the CABICA ARC in Peñablanca on June 7, 2006.

Title:

Proponent:

Location:

Project Cost: Duration:

DAR-ADB-Agrarian Reform Communities Project

Department of Agrarian Reform RO2

Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino

Total Project Cost - PhP 255.3 Million Cagayan - PhP 127.3 M; N. Vizcaya - PhP 88.8 M; Quirino - PhP 39.2 M CY 1999 - CY 2007

Completed -FTMRs – Palagto, Cale-nac, La Suerte-Nabialan, Nara-ragan-Macugay, San Juan-

Calapaoan, San Juan-Bugnay,

Culong-Bugnay, San Esteban-Dalaoig, Amianan, ARC Main Brgy. Road, ARC Main Brgy.

Ubong Road (Ubong), Sima-yung-Danaili, Nalasbangca Road Rehabilitation

Concrete Paving of Simayung to Maharlika Highway, Dana-ili

SanJulian IPs – Pussian, Agani SWIPs RWSs-Cabica PWS

Cancelled - FTMRs-La Suerte-Nabbialan

IP - STW Installation, Solana Long Overdue - IPs-Sabung STW in

Tuao, Cagayan.

A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION

Abulug

Ballesteros

Tuao

Amulung

Solana

Alcala

Peñablanca

CAGAYAN


Completed - FTMRs – Washing-ton-Wacal-Bangaan-Uddlawan, Uddiawan-

Com monal, Montan Road with Dacayo Bridge, Aurora, Sta. Ma r i a , Pa s t o r es ,

Roxas-San Luis, Idag FTMR IPs – Uddiawan STW, Aurora CIS, Paitan CIS RWSs-Kas i t rusan-

Buliwao Spring Dev’t, San Juan Spring

3. Quirino - 100% complete or 15.3% weighted physical accomplishment

All the project components were completed which is composed of 4 FTMRs with a total road length of 9.88 km. and installation of 1 potable water supply which is 1,000 ln.m. long.

C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS

The completion of Farm to Market Roads (FTMRs) has improved mobility, reduced travel time and transportation cost, which will eventually 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 (CISs), Shallow Tube Wells and SWIPs can now irrigate a total service area of 909 hectares, representing 88.34% of the target service area of at least 1,029 hectares. This will lead to increased agricultural production in the ARCs.

D. RECOMMENDATION Specifically for the installation of the 15 units Shallow Tube Wells in Tuao,

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 session with representatives of LGU-Tuao, DAR-RO2 and DARPO-Cagayan is recommended to tackle the findings and issues and resolve how to facilitate the completion of the project.

Completed - FTMRs – Dibul-Gamis, Paredes-Tarangao-Ma. Clara,

Isidro Paredes-San Isidro FTMR

Dibul-Sto. Domingo-Tres Reyes FTMR

RWS-Sto. Tomas PWS

Diffun Saguday

QUIRINO

Bayombong

Solano

Quezon

NUEVA VIZCAYA


2. Nueva Vizcaya - 100% complete or 34.7% weighted physical accomplishment

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.


Title: DENR - ADB INTEGRATED COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECT (ICRMP)

Proponent: Department of Environment and Natural Resources RO2

Location: Cagayan

Project Cost: $62.12 M (PhP3.054 B)

Duration: CY 2007 - CY 2012 The Project 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 based on the following factors: (i) strategic location, (ii) status of coastal communities that can potentially benefit from the enhanced management of coastal resources, and (iii) willingness of provinces and municipalities to support the ICRM program. Hence, all coastal municipalities of the province of Cagayan are covered by the project. The ICRMP has the following major components with the corresponding expected outputs:

1. Policy and Institutional Strengthening and Development

This component aims to bring about increased stakeholder participation in major policy decisions and resource and budget allocation for ICRM. Specifically, it aims to produce (i) a rationalized Government policy for ICRM and improved coordination mechanism; (ii) strengthened national and local government institutional capacity; and (iii) performance-based incentive and disincentive system for local governments.

2. ICRM and Biodiversity Conservation

Expected outputs from this component include the promotion of basic ICRM practices such as adaptive planning and budgeting, municipal water zoning, law enforcement, pollution control and environmental management, resource use licensing, and management of foreshores, beaches and scientific resource assessment.

3. Enterprise Development and Income Diversification

This component aims to provide municipal fisherfolk with supplementary income and reduce their reliance on fishing by promoting environment-friendly sustainable enterprises and livelihood activities.

4. Social and Environmental Services and Facilities

This component is expected to bring about improved water supply & sanitation, solid waste management, regulated coastal pollution and erosion. Classrooms and day-care centers will likewise be constructed.

5. Support to Project Management

This component ensures the overall effective implementation of the project. It focuses on monitoring and evaluation of the different development and research activities at the field level.

B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS As of the 1st quarter, the accomplishments per major project

component are as follows: Component A - Policy and Institutional Strengthening and

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) Training Needs Assessment for DENR, BFAR and LGUs conducted; (iv)


Regional Workshops for DENR, BFAR and LGUs conducted; (iv) Various trainings conducted (e.g. Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment, Computer Literacy for LGUs, Basic Photography, Mangrove and other Wetland Ecosystem Assessment); and (v) LGU capability to undertake/integrate ICRM concepts assessed.

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 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 & technical support to Provincial Project Implementing Unit provided; (vii) Progress of projects/activities in field operations monitored; and (viii) Regional Project Planning Workshops conducted.


The development of relevant policies leading to the integration of ICRM in the LGU Development Plans including the identification and development of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) will ensure the 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 should be sustained by facilitating the fielding of consultants, ensuring the timely release of funds and, procurement of field vehicles and equipment, deployment of staff in the regions, capacity building of municipal governments and project beneficiaries, among others.


Claveria

Sanchez Mira

Pamplona

Abulug

Sta. Praxedes

Ballesteros

Aparri

Buguey

Sta. Teresita

Gonzaga

Sta. Ana

Calayan

Project Coverage along Babuyan Corridor

MAJOR NATIONALLY-FUNDED PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS SUPER REGION PROGRAM

(INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)



Project Title: Bagabag Airport Development Project Proponent: Department of Transportation and

Communications Location: Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya Project Cost: PhP90.27 Million 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 2010: 1. Concreting of runway, apron, taxiway and vehicular parking

area - 100% complete; 2. Rehabilitation of terminal building - 100% complete; 3. Construction of 3-storey flight service station building (control

tower) - 100% complete; 4. Construction and installation of runway markings - 100%

complete; 5. Purchase of communication equipment for the flight service

station. Although the project has been completed, the communication equipment intended for the Flight Service Station is still in the Technical center, CAAP Central Office for safekeeping. It will be installed as soon as a communicator will be detailed in this airport

to maintain and man said equipment. C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES

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


Concrete paving of airport runway


Project Title: Port Irene Rehabilitation and Development Project

Proponent: Cagayan Economic Zone Authority Location: Sta. Ana, Cagayan Project Cost: PhP2.205 B (Breakwater Construction) PhP4.0 B (Port Rehabilitation) Duration:

Breakwater Construction (Phase 1) - CY 2006 - CY 2008 (Phase 2) - CY 2009 - CY 2011 (Phase 3) - CY 2009 onwards

The development of Port Irene includes the following: CEZA’s counterpart in the Port Irene Rehabilitation and Development Project is the Breakwater Construction Project, which includes the following phases:

a) Phase I - Construction of a 250-meter breakwater (100%

completed); b) Phase II - Construction of a breakwater extension of another

250 meters (98% completed) ; and c) Phase III - Dredging works for navigational channel.

The breakwater shall essentially serve as the main line of protection against waves and other natural elements, once construction of the Port commences. Once completed, it will help in preserving the main and ancillary Port infrastructure against wear and tear brought about by wave action, it being essentially an underwater seawall.

For the Port Rehabilitation, this entails the following:

a) rehabilitation and lengthening of the pier and development of the container yard;

b) development of deep water port within Port Irene for large

vessels; c) progressive upgrading of the port to include new berths,

container storage and related port civil structure; and d) rehabilitation and improvement of existing facilities, provision of

additional support structures and purchase of equipment for operation.


Although delayed due to typhoons, Phase 1 of the Breakwater Construction component has already been completed. This alone already provided a marked improvement in the capability of the 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 or the construction of the breakwater extension is 98% complete. Items of work include the supply and installation of core and armour rocks, supply and installation of geotextile fabrics and fabrication and installation of PC Blocks. A conveyor loading facility is likewise already operational to handle bulk and loose cargo. This alone provided a marked improvement in the capability of the Port to cater to its users’ needs, thus, improving the income of the Port.

C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS/OUTCOMES

The rehabilitation and development of Port Irene is envisioned to improve the economic activities of Cagayan province. It will likewise spur the industry growth and development of Region 02, it being the backbone of the Freeport.


A. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

Name of Project : GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL UPGRADING/REHABILITATION PROJECT

PROJECT TITLE/ IMPLEMENTING

AGENCY

Project Cost Brief Project Description

Status of Project Components Weighted Physical Accomplishment (%)

Slippage

(%)

Completed Ongoing Not Yet Started

Target Actual

Southern Isabela Gen. Hospital

P25,316,204

Consists of 4 component projects which entail the upgrading of hospital facilities and utilities including electrical system.

2 1 1 4.752 4.752 0

Veterans Regional Hospital

P110,000,000 It has 6 components involving masonry works, rehabilitation of water and electrical facilities and repair of various civil works.

2 1 3 10.35 10.35 0

Cagayan Valley Medical Center

P26,305,000 It involves the rehabilitation of hospital facilities.

2 5 1 1.33 1.5 0.17

Center for Health Development

P7,800,000 Involves the improvement of the RHTC Dorm, upgrading of electrical works and construction of concrete fence.

1 1 0 2.5 2.43 (.07)

Olivas Memorial District Hospital

P7,100,000 Includes the rehabilitation of the main hospital building.

0 4 0 1.4 1.09 (.31)

Dana-Ili Barangay

Health Station (Abulug, Cagayan)

P300,000 Entails the repair and expansion of the

existing Barangay Health Station.

0 0 1 0 0 0

Sta. Cruz Barangay Health Station (Ballesteros,

Cagayan)

P500,000 Involves the repair and expansion of the existing Barangay Health Station.

0 0 1 0 0 0

Faustino Dy, Sr. Memorial Hospital

P2,000,000 It involves the repair of the existing hospital building.

0 0 1 0 0 0

Quirino Community Hospital

P500,000 It involves the repair of the existing hospital building.

0 0 1 0 0 0

Repair of various Health Centers in Quirino

P125,000,000 Includes the repair of Municipal Health Centers and Barangay Health Stations.

0 0 >10 0 0 0

P304,821,204 Total 7 12 >19 20.33 20.12 (.21)


B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS 1. SOUTHERN ISABELA GENERAL HOSPITAL. This is located in

Rosario, Santiago City. The project involves the construction of a 3-storey OPD/Admin. building, upgrading of electrical circuits and installation of airconditioning units at the ICU Building and relocation of electrical wirings of the AMA Building.

2. VETERANS REGIONAL HOSPITAL. This is located in Bayombong, N.

Vizcaya. It entails the construction of a 4-storey Trauma Center, improvement of the old O.R. Complex, construction of new O.R. Facility, construction of laundry/linen building, rehabilitation of Delivery Ward Buildings and completion of the Trauma Center Building to include protective structures and mechanical/electrical

equipment and devices. 3. CAGAYAN VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. It consists of eight

components involving the rehabilitation of hospital facilities and restructuring of the concrete fence.

4. CENTER FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT. This involves the

improvement of the RHTC Dormitory, upgrading of electrical works, construction of fence and conversion of the RHTC rooms to conference/function rooms.

5. M.A. OLIVAS MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL. It entails the

installation of the medical gas piping system, water system, perimeter fence, powerhouse and additional electrical works.

6. DANA-ILI BARANGAY HEALTH STATION. Situated in Abulug,

Cagayan, it consists of the rehabilitation of the BHS facility.

7. STA. CRUZ BARANGAY HEALTH STATION. Situated in Ballesteros,

Cagayan, it consists of the rehabilitation of the BHS facility. 8. FAUSTINO N. DY, SR. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Located in Ilagan,

Isabela, it involves the repair/rehabilitation of the hospital facility.

9. QUIRINO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. It involves the repair/rehabilitation of the hospital facility.

10. Repair of various MAIN HEALTH CENTERS & BARANGAY HEALTH

STATIONS of QUIRINO

As of the 1st quarter of 2010, the overall weighted physical accomplishment of the Government Hospital Upgrading/Rehabilitation Project was computed at 20.12% and is behind schedule by .21%.


The rehabilitation and upgrading of the major hospitals in the

region, including the acquisition of improved hospital facilities will help ensure the provision of quality health care service delivery.

Newly-constructed Watchers’ Waiting Area of CVMC



A. BRIEF PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program Title : Philippine Cyber Corridor Program Development Champion: Chairman of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) Location : Metro Manila is the center of the Philippine BPO industry and is considered one of the top offshore destinations in the world. Outside of Metro Manila, twenty-five "Next Wave Cities" have been identified as viable locations for BPO operations and included in the Cyber Corridor. Included in the list of “Next Wave Cities” is Tuguegarao City in Cagayan. The Philippine Cyber Corridor is an initiative being pursued by

the Philippine Government to create interconnected centers of business process outsourcing (BPO) services all over the country. These services include call center, back office, software development, medical transcription, legal transcription, engineering design and animation. It is part of the ten-point agenda of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and is one of the five super regions that she established to spur economic development. The Cyber Corridor traverses the other super regions from Baguio to Cebu to Davao. Its development theme is information and communications technology (ICT) and knowledge economy.


The following major activities were accomplished during the quarter :

1. Participation in the 2010 e-Services Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition

The e-Services Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition is the largest ICT Exhibition in the country spearheaded by the Department of Trade & Industry through the Center of

International Trade Expositions and Mission (CITEM), Board of Investments (BOI) and the Foreign Trade Service Corps. This also serves as an annual convergence of global leaders in IT to promote the Philippines’ and Asia’s capability in global outsourcing.

DTI and CADF-IT’s committee on marketing and promotions participated in the conference where current trends in the outsourcing industry were introduced. All the presentations focused on the collaboration of industry players as an effective strategy to transform the effects of recession into opportunities for global outsourcing.

2. Preparatory activities for the conduct of the Cagayan Valley

ICON on the Medical Transcription Industry

Slated for conduct in April this year, this activity shall be

undertaken to find out the prospects of the Medical Transcription Industry in Region 2. This will be participated in by delegates from the academe, medical institutions, Regional Line Agencies and the private sector.


The establishment of ICT and ICT-enabled businesses and industries is expected to support the growth of the other sectors of the regional economy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commission_on_Information_and_Communications_Technology_(Philippines)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commission_on_Information_and_Communications_Technology_(Philippines)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Manila

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_process_outsourcing

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Manila


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Government


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_center

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_office

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_transcription

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_transcription

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineering_design

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_Philippines

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Macapagal-Arroyo

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_regions_of_the_Philippines

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baguio_City

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebu_City

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davao_City

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_communication_technology

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knowledge_economy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knowledge_economy

PGMA’s 2006 & 2007 SONA PROJECTS: REGION 2 COMPONENTS



Project Title: Construction of Small Water Impounding

Projects

Proponent: Department of Agriculture

Location: Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino Project Cost: P143,855,300

Duration: CY 2009 - CY 2010

These Swall Water Impounding Projects (SWIPs) form part of the commitments captured in the 2006 State of the Nation Address (SONA) of the President. These batch of projects have been implemented on a staggered basis,

starting in 2009 and are targeted for completion in 2010.


There are fifteen (15) projects which are distributed in the mainland provinces of Region 02 as follows: a) Cagayan - 4;

b) Isabela - 8; c) Nueva Vizcaya – 1; and d) Quirino - 2. Of this total, thirteen (13) have already been completed and two (2) are ongoing.


The completion of SWIPs will result in higher yield and improved cropping intensity which will significantly increase farm income, thus improving the lives of the farmer-

beneficiaries.

CONSTRUCTION OF SMALL WATER IMPOUNDING PROJECTS (SWIPs)

PROVINCE

AGGREGATE PROJECT COST


Completed Ongoing Not Yet Started

CAGAYAN P50,306,000 3 1 0

ISABELA P65,294,000 7 1 0

NUEVA VIZCAYA P7,893,000 1 0 0

QUIRINO P20,362,300 2 0 0

TOTAL P143,855,300 13 2 0


PROVINCE/NAME OF PROJECT LOCATION ACTUAL SERVICE AREA (in has.)

NO. OF BENEFICIARIES

ACCOMPLISHMENT (in %)

CAGAYAN

1. Sidem SWIP Sidem, Gattaran 119 75 100%

2. Lalafugan SWIP Lalafugan, Lallo 120 115 100%

3. Bessang SWIP Bessang, Allacapan 85 60 100%

4. Abbeg SWIP Furagui, Solana 60 35 95%

ISABELA

1. Union SWIP Union, Cabagan 40 25 80%

2. San Juan SWIP San Juan, Cabagan 65 40 100%

3. Cabannungan SWIP Cabannungan, Ilagan 70 50 100%

4. Buenavista SWIP Buenavista, Sta. Maria 50 40 100%

5. Kabigaan SWIP Sinimbaan, Roxas 100 85 100%

6. San Pablo SWIP San Pablo, Cauayan City 70 60 100%

7. Sta. Isabel Diversion Dam Sta. Isabel, Jones 50 37 100%

8. Dumawing SWIP Dumawing, Jones 30 25 100%

NUEVA VIZCAYA

1. Namamparan SWIP Namamparan, Diadi 45 30 100%

QUIRINO

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

2. Divisoria Norte SWIP Divisoria Norte, Maddela 44 35 100%

LIST OF SMALL WATER IMPOUNDING PROJECTS (SWIPs)



Project Title: Construction of Farm-to-Market Roads Proponent: Department of Agriculture Location: Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino Project Cost: P170.0 M Duration: CY 2006 - CY 2010

These Farm to Market Roads (FTMRs) form part of the 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 2010.


As of the 1st quarter of 2010, of the 174.73 kilometers of farm-to-market roads that have been targeted for construction or rehabilitation, about 94.69 kilometers have already been accomplished which translates to a 54% aggregate physical accomplishment. These FTMRs are located in the four (4) mainland provinces of Region 02.

C. EXPECTED RESULTS/BENEFITS

The FTMRs will improve mobility, reduce travel time and transportation cost which will eventually increase economic activities in the rural areas.

CONSTRUCTION OF FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS

PROVINCE

AGGREGATE PROJECT COST


TARGET (in km.)

ACCOMPLISHMENT (in km.)

PERCENT ACCOMPLISHED

CAGAYAN P38.5 M 38.75 13.8 35.6

ISABELA P68.5 M 72.43 56.72 78.3

NUEVA VIZCAYA P23.0 M 48.55 24.17 50.0

QUIRINO P40.0 M 15.0 0 0

TOTAL P170.0 M 174.73 94.69 54.0



Project Title: Lallo 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 Lallo 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.


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. As of the first quarter of 2010, the batch and crushing plant has already been installed and operational. Land clearing operations have begun in the airport’s new site in the municipality of Lallo. The adequate supply of construction materials and good weather condition contributed to the smooth implementation of the project.

The project’s overall physical accomplishment is recorded at 56.53%, ahead of schedule by 13.86%. The construction of the runway and terminal building, as well as the other ancillary support structures are expected to be completed within the year.


LALLO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTLALLO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT


Full operation of the Lallo 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.

Concrete paving of the airport runway

LIVELIHOOD & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)



STATUS OF SEA K IMPLEMENTATION, CY 2010 AS OF MARCH 31, 2010

PROGRAM OUTREACH

PROVINCE NO. OF SEA-K

PROJECTS NO. OF FAMILY BENEFICIARIES

CAPITAL ASSISTANCE

CAGAYAN 1 15 P 75,000

ISABELA 4 55 P 275,000

QUIRINO 1 30 P 150,000

TOTAL 6 100 P 500,000


Title: Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program

Proponent: Department of Social Welfare and Development Location: Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino

Program Fund: P2.4 Million (CY 2010) The Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program is a livelihood and employment assistance program of the DSWD designed to provide technical and financial assistance to qualified heads of low-income families who associated or grouped themselves to venture in micro-enterprises.


For the first quarter of this year, a total of 6 SEA-Kaunlaran Projects were organized benefiting about 100 families who availed of capital seed fund amounting to PhP.5 M. These family beneficiaries are now engaged in livelihood/income generating projects such as vending/trading/retail of food commodities and handicrafts, among others.


The SKA members are now able to manage their respective associations and were able to start their micro-credit activity for the members, including non-members in their community. The additional income derived from livelihood projects is used either to augment their 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 capital or meet the other financial needs of the members. In effect, the Program enhanced and promoted self-sufficiency among poor families by providing capital assistance and training in entrepreneurial skills.

D. RECOMMENDATIONS

There should be a conscious evaluation on the results and impact of the program on the economic condition of the beneficiaries, particularly on their income levels, type of livelihood, capitalization, savings generated, among other success indicators, both at the family and organization levels.



Project/Program Title: Integrated Livelihood Enhancement Program Proponent: Department of Labor and Employment RO2 Location: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino Program Fund: P 2.9 M (CY 2010) Duration: CY 2009 and every year thereafter 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.

B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS For the first quarter, two (2) local organizations had already been

provided financial and technical assistance. The total financial assistance granted to these local organizations is P664,724.00, benefiting a total of 81 rural workers.


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.

D. RECOMMENDATION The sustainability of the individual projects funded under the program

should be looked into in order to ensure the attainment of the program benefits.

Tilapia Production at Sto. Tomas, Isabela


A. BRIEF PROJECT INFORMATION Program Title: PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4Ps)

Proponent: DSWD RO2

Location: Divilacan, Palanan, San Mariano in Isabela Program Fund: PhP180 Million (PhP120M for Health & Nutrition; PhP60M for Education) Duration: CY 2008 - CY 2013 The 4Ps is a poverty reduction program that provides money to

extremely poor households to enable them to meet their needs on health, nutrition and education. It aims to break the poverty cycle by addressing the issues on health and education such as low educational attainment, high malnutrition rate, high maternal and infant mortality rates and high rate of child labor among the poor. The Program is focused on building human capital of poorest families because low educational attainment and high malnutrition rate are strongly associated with poverty in the Philippines.


The Program implementation in Region 2 started in July 2008. As of the 1st quarter of 2010, a total of 5,622 poor families were reached out to, broken down as follows: Palanan (1,323); Divilacan (406); and San Mariano (3,893). Correspondingly, a total financial

assistance of P52,648,400 has already been provided. Activities were focused on the monitoring of compliance to conditionalities through the conduct of family development sessions and checking of family booklets. Technical assistance and consultation conferences with the National Program Coordinator were likewise undertaken during the quarter. Community

assemblies and validation of potential beneficiaries were also conducted in the three (3) beneficiary-municipalities.

C. BENEFITS/RESULTS

The Program has brought about the following results and benefits: 1. Active involvement of beneficiaries in the communal gardening

and barangay beautification; 2. Increase in the number of Day Care enrolees; 3. Increase in the number of pregnant women getting ante-natal,

post-natal care and assisted by a skilled birth professional during child birth;

4. Significant increase in the number of children aged 0-5 years

availing of health prevalence services and immunization; 5. Significant increase in school attendance; 6. Significant increase in the average number of years of education

completed; 7. Eradication of gambling activities; 8. Increased participation/involvement of parents in school

activities; 9. Significant increase in the number of mothers having interest in

transacting with banking institutions; and 10. Significant increase in the number of parents/mothers with the

knowledge and ability to avail and mobilize government and other community services and facilities.

D. RECOMMENDATIONS

Close monitoring should be done to ensure the attainment of the short

and long-term benefits of the program.


Title: Workers Income Augmentation Program (WINAP) Proponent: Department of Labor and Employment RO2 Location: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino Program Fund: P 7.358M (CY 2010) 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.


For the first quarter of this year, a total of three (3) associations became recipients of a total seed capital of P809,843.00. These

organizations went into hog fattening, putting up of internet café, canteen, convenience store and commissary. These associations have a total of fifty-five (55) employee-beneficiaries.


Through the WINAP, the beneficiaries are given the opportunity to engage in micro-entrepreneurial activities, augment their income and improve their financial status.

D. RECOMMENDATION Close monitoring on the sustainability of the funded projects should be done to ensure the attainment of the program objectives.


ISELCO II Employment Union Canteen and Commissary Project

OTHER MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BRIEFS)



Name of Project : CY 2009 SCHOOLBUIDING PROGRAM

Province Cost

(Php‘000)

No. of Projects/

Classrooms

Status Weighted Physical Accomplishment (%)

Slippage

(%) Completed Ongoing Not Yet Started Revised

Target Actual

Batanes 432.00 2/4 2 - - 0.63 0.63 0

Cagayan I

II III

23,820.00 10,510.00 7,168.00 6,142.00

48/59 17/22ES, 3/3HS 11/17ES, 3/3HS 9/9ES, 5/5HS

19 14 14

1 - -

- - -

15.29 10.43 8.94

14.92 10.43 8.94

(0.37)

0 0

Isabela I

II III IV

29,892.00 6,675.00 7,765.00 8,429.00 7,023.00

69/109 5/10ES, 9/15HS 11/22ES, 4/4HS 24/33ES, 7/8HS 6/13ES, 3/4HS

14 15 30 9

- - 1 -

- - - -

9.71 11.3 11.4 10.22

9.71 11.3 11.4 10.22

0 0 0 0

N. Vizcaya 9,431.00

8/8ES, 5/13HS 13 - - 13.72 13.72 0

Quirino 5,150.00 11/11ES 11 - - 7.49 7.49 0

TOTAL 68,725.00 143/204 CL 141 2 0 99.13 98.76 (0.37)


The CY 2009 School Building Program is composed of 143 School building projects with 204 classrooms (147 for Elementary and 57 for High School). B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS

The implementation of the CY 2009 School Building Program is by batch following the tranches of fund releases. Pre-construction activities were started as early as the 1st quarter of 2009, thus, most of the construction activities were completed during the last quarter.

Of the 143 projects, 141 (98.6%) have been completed and 2 (1.4%)

are still ongoing. Thus, the overall weighted physical accomplishment

was computed at 98.76% and is behind schedule by .37%. C. EXPECTED BENEFITS/RESULTS

The completion of the CY 2009 School Building Program will provide a total of 204 classrooms (147 CL for the elementary and 57 CL for the secondary). With the standard classroom-pupil ratio of 1:45, a total of 6,615 elementary pupils and 2,565 high school students will be benefited.


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

Location : Aglipay, Quirino Overall Accomplishment

Project Start: 01 March 1997 Financial Target = 90.01% , Actual = 87.38%, Slippage = -2.63%

Revised Project Cost : PhP 1,310,830,365.01 Physical Target = 90.63%, Actual = 88.31%, Slippage = -2.32%

Original Target Completion : 31 December 2001 Details of Overall Physical Accomplishment

Revised Target Completion: 31 December 2010 a) Sub-surface exploration - 100% b) Diversion Dam - 100% c) Canalization Works - 91.99% d) Canal Structures - 88.51% e) Project Facilities - 100% f) Detailed Engineering - 100%

g) Road Network - 50.31% h) ROW - 91.48% i) Construction Survey - 88% j) Institutional Dev’t. - 78.28% k) Terminal Facilities - 69.66%

Service Area: 5,830 hectares Areas Covered:

Quirino: Isabela: Aglipay - 500 has. Jones - 1,250 has. Saguday - 1,450 has. Echague - 2,630 has.

The Addalam River Irrigation Project (ARIP) 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 is now on its thirteenth year of implementation. From the original project implementation calendar, the project is to be completed within a period of five (5) years, commencing last March 1, 1997. Due to funding considerations, implementation of the project has been extended and based on latest schedules, the target date of completion will be on December 31, 2010.

B. 1ST QUARTER STATUS `

As of the 1st quarter of 2010, major accomplishments include the construction of the diversion dam and intake barrel, construction of access road to the dam site and project site, restoration of damaged national roads, construction of main canal and lateral canal, canal structures, project and terminal facilities and acquisition of


COMPLETED CANAL AND CANAL STRUCTURE


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 2,060 has. is served by irrigation water.

The project registered an overall weighted physical accomplishment of 88.31% and is behind schedule by 2.32%. The project implementation has been slightly affected by the prolonged monsoon rains and typhoons which rendered the project are unworkable for a while.


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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