Luzon Spatial Development

Framework (LSDF) 2015– 2045

 Table of Contents

Map of Luzon i
Message ii
Luzon RDCom Resolution No. 02 s 2015 “Approving the LSDF 2015-2045” iii
List of Figures iv
List of Tables vi
Acronyms vii

Chapter 1. Introduction 2

Chapter 2. Brief Regional Profile 3

Location, Land Area, and Politico-Administrative Subdivisions 3
Population and Settlements 5
Physical Characteristics 23
Economy, Human Development and Poverty 29
Transportation and Access 37

Chapter 3. Development Potentials and Growth Issues 39

Development Potentials 39
Growth Issues 39
Chapter 4. Luzon Spatial Development Framework 43
Proposed Hierarchy/Network of Settlements for Luzon 45
Concentration Strategy 55
Connectivity Strategy 61
Vulnerability Reduction Strategy 68

Chapter 5. Localization of LSDF 70

Land Use and Physical Framework/ Spatial Strategy 71
Land Use Framework/Existing General Land Use 72
Land Use Framework/ Proposed General Land Use Plan 80

Chapter 6. Investment Program 95

Priority Core Projects 96
Core Programs, Projects and Activities 103
Complementary Programs, Projects and Activities 122

Institutional Arrangement 133

Background 133
The Institutional, Political and Administrative Arrangement 133
Structure 135

Annex
References
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 Message

The Luzon Island, with the National Capital

Region, Central Luzon, and the Calabarzon
regions, contribute significantly to the national
economy. As such, it is imperative that a
blueprint for a holistic spatial development be
crafted to maximize the potentials of this major
island with due recognition of the roles and contributions of other regions.

The crafting of the Luzon Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) marks

the beginning of our journey as we advance towards a more economically
vibrant, physically connected and disaster resilient Luzon archipelago. To
achieve this, the strategic directions in this document will serve as catalyst to
enhance our interregional complementation towards a more effective spatial
and integrated economic growth. The adoption of the LSDF by the various
regions and its translation into their own regional spatial development
framework will demonstrate our concerted efforts to make the entire Luzon a
better place to live for this generation and the future.

I commend our development partners from the eight regions who have
contributed to the success that we are enjoying now. Let us continue with our
commitment and use our differences to our advantage. With the right
management of our natural resources and human capital, I am confident that
our common vision towards a prosperous Luzon is within our reach.

Mabuhay!

JOEY SARTE SALCEDA

Luzon RDCom Chairperson

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 List of Figures

Figure 1. The Luzon Spatial Strategy (LSS) or Proposed Urban Form 1

Figure 2. Map of Luzon 4
Figure 3. Hierarchy of Towns in Luzon based on 1990 Population 6
Figure 4. Hierarchy of Towns in Luzon based on 2000 Population 8
Figure 5. Hierarchy of Towns in Luzon based on 2010 Population 10
Figure 6. Hierarchy of Towns in Luzon at Doubling of Population 12
Figure 7. Luzon Municipal Population Density, 1990 14
Figure 8. Luzon Municipal Population Density, 2000 16
Figure 9. Luzon Municipal Population Density, 2010 18
Figure 10. Luzon Municipal Population Density at Population Doubling 20
Time using 2010 as Base Year
Figure 11. Zoomed-in Map of Luzon showing Built-up Areas in 2010 22
Figure 12. Existing General Land Use Map of Luzon, 2010 24
Figure 13. Protected Areas Map of Luzon 25
Figure 14. East-West section slice in Cagayan Valley 26
Figure 15. East-West section slice in Central Luzon 27
Figure 16. East-West section slice in MIMAROPA 28
Figure 17. East-West section slice in BICOL 28
Figure 18. Comparative Regional Population, GRDP, and Land Area 29
Figure 19. Poverty Incidence (2003) 32
Figure 20. Poverty Incidence (2009) 33
Figure 21. Estimated Air and Sea Travel Time from Luzon, Philippines 37
to the World
Figure 22. Proximity Map of up to 200 kilometers from Manila City 38
Figure 23. Land-use-land-cover-change in Angeles City from 1997-2013 40
Figure 24. Comparative Urban Density between Kowloon, HongKong 41
and Manila City, Philippines
Figure 25. Flood Hazard Map of Ilocos Region 42
Figure 26. Proposed Network/Hierarchy of Settlements 43
Figure 27. The Three Major Metropolitan Centers in the Philippines 44
Figure 28. The Proposed Hierarchy/Network of Settlements for Luzon 46
Figure 29. Key Growth Centers in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) 57
Figure 30. The Twin-spine Connectivity Framework showing 62
Diagrammatic Linkages between Urban Centers
Figure 31. The Integrated Development Concept of Greater Capital Region (GCR) 63
Figure 32. Concept of High Standard Highways (HSH) 64
Figure 33. North-South Backbone/East-West Lateral/Strategic 65
Road Development Framework
Figure 34. The various Seaport and Airport Systems in Luzon 67
Figure 35. Built-up or Settlements in safe and Flood-prone Areas in Bicol Region 69
Figure 36. Preferred Spatial Strategy 71
Figure 37. Existing General Land Use Map, 2010 74
Figure 38. Areas Highly Susceptible to Geologic and Hydrometeorologic Hazards 76
Figure 39. Development Constraints Map 79
Figure 40. Proposed General Land Use Map 81

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Figure 41. Settlements Framework Map 84
Figure 42. Production Framework Map 88
Figure 43. Protection Framework Map 91
Figure 44. Infrastructure Framework 94
Figure 45. Priority Core Projects for Connectivity Strategy 99
Figure 46. Priority Core Projects for Concentration Strategy 100
Figure 47. Priority Core Projects for Vulnerability Reduction Strategy 101
Figure 48. Map of the Area Spatial Development Framework Core PPAs 102
Figure 49. LSDF Plan Implementation Structure 134

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 List of Tables

Table 1. Number of Barangays, Municipalities/Cities, and Provinces, and Estimated 3

Land Area and Share to National Total by Region
Table 2. Land Use Distribution of Luzon in 2010 26
Table 3. Regional Location Quotient (GRDP by sector, 2012) 30
Table 4. Regional Location Quotient (GRDP by sector, 2013) 31
Table 5. HDI Top and Bottom Provinces (2007) 35
Table 6. HDI Top and Bottom Provinces (2009) 36
Table 7. Number of Urban Centers in the Proposed Hierarchy of Settlements for Luzon 47
Table 8a. List of Proposed Urban Centers in CAR 48
Table 8b. List of Proposed Urban Centers in Region I 49
Table 8c. List of Proposed Urban Centers in Region II 50
Table 8d. List of Proposed Urban Centers in Region III 51
Table 8e. List of Proposed Urban Centers in Region IV-A 52
Table 8f. List of Proposed Urban Centers in Region IV-B 53
Table 8g. List of Proposed Urban Centers in Region V 54
Table 9. Growth Nodes and Hinterlands 72
Table 10. Existing General Land Use of Nueva Ecija, 2010 72
Table 11. Major Land Use Categories Located Inside and Outside Areas Highly 75
Susceptible to Hazards
Table 12. Area Accounting of Areas Restricted to Development 77
Table 13. Proposed General Land Use Distribution 80
Table 14. Urban Land Density in Selected Areas within the Greater Capital Region 82
Table 15. Strategic Land Optimization Schemes for Nueva Ecija 83
Table 16. Breakdown of Settlement Areas 83
Table 17. Breakdown of Production Areas 86
Table 18. Breakdown of Protection Areas 89
Table 19. Breakdown of Infrastructure Areas 92
Table 20. List of Priority Core Projects for Luzon Distributed 96
by Strategic Theme of LSDF
Table 21. Consolidated Core PPAs 103
Table 22. Consolidated Complementary PPAs 122

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 Acronyms

AFMA Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act

AO Administrative Order
CAR Cordillera Administrative Region
CARL Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law
CCVR Concentration, Connectivity, and Vulnerability Reduction
CFSEZ Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone
CIA Clark International Airport
CLLEx Central Luzon Link Expressway
CSEZ Cagayan Special Economic Zone
CVR Cagayan Valley Road
DA Department of Agriculture
DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways
DRR/CCA Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate Change Adaptation
EBU existing built-up
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
FAB Freeport Area of Bataan
GCR Greater Capital Region
GHH Geologic and Hydrometeorologic Hazards
GIS Geographic Information System
GRDP Gross Regional Domestic Product
HDI Human Development Index
HDN Human Development Network
HSH High Standard Highways
JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency
LGU Local Government Unit
LSDF Luzon Spatial Development Framework
LSS Luzon Spatial Strategy
LQ Location quotient
LULCC Land-Use-Land-Cover-Change
MCA Metropolitan Clark Area
MSMEs micro, small, medium enterprises
MSS Mindanao Spatial Strategy
NAIA Ninoy Aquino International Airport
NaLUA National Land Use Act
NCR National Capital Region
NIPAS Network of Integrated Protected Areas System
NLEX North Luzon Expressway
NPAAAD Network of Protected Areas for Agriculture and Agri-industrial Development
NPFP National Physical Framework Plan
NSCB National Statistical Coordination Board
NSCR North-South Commuter Railway
NSS National Spatial Strategy
ODA Official Development Assistance
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PIP Public Investment Program
PPAs Programs, Projects and Activities
PPP Public-Private Partnership
PUD planned unit development
RDCom Regional Development Committee
RO-RO Roll On- Roll Off
ROW right-of-way
SAE Small Area Estimates
SAFDZ Strategic Agriculture and Fisheries Development Zone
SCTEx Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway
SRNH Strong Republic Nautical Highway
TPLEx Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway
UDHA Urban Development and Housing Act
ULD urban land density
UNDP United Nations Development Programme
VSS Visayas Spatial Strategy

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Figure 1. The Luzon Spatial Strategy (LSS) or proposed urban form

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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION

The National Spatial Strategy (NSS) was formulated to serve as the core strategy of the
National Physical Framework Plan (NPFP). NPFP aims to be more prescriptive on its
spatial and policy recommendations to better guide policy makers and investors in bringing
about efficient settlement, production, and service delivery systems consistent with
sustainable land use and natural resource management. Disaster risk reduction and
climate change adaptation (DRR/CCA) principles and measures were also integrated in the
proposed NSS.

NEDA, through its regional offices initiated the preparation of three (3) interregional plans to
operationalize the NSS. These plans were generally referred to as the Luzon Spatial
Strategy (LSS), Visayas Spatial Strategy (VSS), and the Mindanao Spatial Strategy (MSS).
This initiative was also in response to the clamor of the various sub-committees of the
Regional Development Committee (RDCom) of NEDA Board about the strong need to
harmonize regional priorities and the competitive advantages of regions into NSS. It was
deemed that this can be achieved by producing interregional spatial strategies for each
major island group, i.e. Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Thus, the Luzon Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) Plan was prepared to cover eight
(8) regions, namely: CAR, Ilocos (I), Cagayan Valley (II), Central Luzon (III), CALABARZON
(IVA), MIMAROPA (IVB), Bicol (V) and the National Capital Region (NCR). Said plan aims to
enhance interregional complementation that would bring about effective spatial and
economic integration in Luzon.

LSDF also adopted the three core strategies of the NSS, namely: Concentration,
Connectivity, and Vulnerability Reduction (CCVR). The proposed five-tiered hierarchy/
network of settlements in NSS was also extended to LSDF. Metro Manila, the metropolitan
center of Luzon, is integrated to a network of 22 regional centers, 74 sub-regional centers,
169 provincial centers, and 489 local centers. The resulting urban form for Luzon is formed
by linking these network of settlements through a twin spine of communication,
transportation, and economic infrastructure systems.

This paper is organized as presented below:

• Regional Socio-economic and Bio-physical Profile
• Development Issues and Potentials
• Luzon Spatial Development Framework (LSDF)
• Localization of LSDF
• Public Investment Program (PIP)
• Institutional Arrangement

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Chapter 2
BRIEF REGIONAL PROFILE

2.1. Location, Land Area, and Politico-administrative Subdivisions

Luzon is the largest of the three island groups in the entire Philippine archipelago, with
Mindanao in second and Visayas in third. It lies within 111 degrees and 55 minutes to 124
degrees and 24 minutes, east longitude and six (6) degrees and 52 minutes to 21 degrees
and seven (7) minutes north latitude. Its northernmost tip is the Itbayat group of islands,
Province of Batanes in the North Philippine Sea. The westernmost part and south-
westernmost part of Luzon are Bajo de Masinloc (a.k.a. Panatag Shoal or Scarborough
Reef) and the Spratly islands, West Philippine Sea, respectively. The south-easternmost
part is the municipality of Gigmoto, Province of Catanduanes along the Pacific seaboard.
The Map of Luzon is shown in Figure 2.

The Luzon Island group consists of eight (8) regions, namely: Ilocos (Region I), Cagayan
Valley (Region II), Central Luzon (Region III), Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), the
National Capital Region (NCR), CALABARZON (Region IVA), MIMAROPA (Region IVB) and
Bicol (Region V). It has a total of 20,499 barangays in about 771 municipalities and cities
located in 38 provinces. Luzon has an estimated total land area of about 148 thousand
square kilometers representing 43.1 percent of the country’s total land area of about 343
thousand hectares. The breakdown and the respective shares of each region is presented
in Table 1.

Table 1. Number of barangays, municipalities/ cities, and provinces and estimated land area by region,
with respective shares to national total
No. of No. of
Region No. of Brgys % Share % Share % Share Area (km2) % Share
provinces Mun/Cities
I 3,265 7.77% 4 4.94% 125 7.65% 12,974.09 3.78%
II 2,311 5.50% 5 6.17% 93 5.69% 28,265.20 8.23%
CAR 1,176 2.80% 6 7.41% 77 4.71% 19,611.10 5.71%
III 3,102 7.38% 7 8.64% 130 7.96% 22,014.63 6.41%
CALABARZON 4,011 9.54% 5 6.17% 142 8.69% 16,644.03 4.85%
MIMAROPA 1,458 3.47% 5 6.17% 73 4.47% 29,620.87 8.62%
BICOL Region 3,471 8.26% 6 7.41% 114 6.98% 18,139.08 5.28%
NCR 1,706 4.06% -- -- 17 1.04% 619.54 0.18%
Luzon 20,500 48.78% 38 46.91% 771 47.18% 147,888.54 43.06%
Philippines 42,028 100.00% 81 100.00% 1634 100.00% 343,448.32 100.00%

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 Figure 2

Source: NAMRIA-Base Map; Produced by NEDA III GIS Team

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2.2. Population and Settlements

2.2.1. Population Level and Hierarchy

In Figure 3 are map sections of Luzon showing th hierarchy of municipalities and
cities based on 1990 population. The cities and municipalities are grouped into four
tiers according to size of population as indicated in the 2005 NEDA provincial
planning guidelines. Most municipalities fall under the category of small towns
with population level less than 50,000. Medium towns or those with population from
50,000 to 99,999 appear to converge in CALABARZON, Central Luzon, and
Pangasinan areas. Large Towns or those with population from 100,000 to 399,999
cluster around the National Capital Region (NCR) but can already be found in
Northern and Southern Luzon regions. Regional or Metropolitan Centers or those
areas with population equal to or greater than 400,000 can only be found in NCR.

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Figure 3. Hierarchy of Towns in Luzon based on 1990 Population

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In 2000, visible changes emerge as a number of small towns in Central Luzon,
CALABARZON, and Cagayan Valley became medium towns. Moreover, the number
of large towns escalated not only in the NCR but also in the entire Luzon as shown in
Figure 4.

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Figure 4. Hierarchy of Towns in Luzon based on 2000 Population

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In 2010, however, the convergence of medium and large towns in Central Luzon and
CALABARZON became very evident (Figure 5). There was also a noticeable
change in the number of metropolitan centers but they still converged within NCR.

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Figure 5. Hierarchy of Towns in Luzon based on 2010 Population

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At doubling of population, which may take 17 years to 60 years depending on the
respective growth rates of municipalities and cities, regional metropolitan centers will
emerge outside Metro Manila (Figure 6). A significant number of medium towns will
graduate into larger towns. These towns and cities are projected to converge along
CALABARZON-Central Luzon-Pangasinan axis but could also extend to Bicol,
Palawan, and Cagayan Valley. Most municipalities in CAR will remain as small
towns.

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Figure 6. Hierarchy of Towns in Luzon at Doubling of Population

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2.2.2. Population Concentration

While cities and towns in Luzon are expected to grow in terms of population
magnitude, and are likely to move from smaller town level to bigger town
category, municipal population density was also considered for a more meaningful
analysis. Population density as a key development variable is the ratio of population
over land area. It measures gross population concentration and is very useful in
comparing two or more areas. Four population density ranges were considered in
this plan, namely: < 500 persons per square kilometer (non-urban or rural areas);
500 – 4,999 persons per square-kilometer; 5,000 – 49,999 persons per square
kilometer; and ≥ 50,000 persons per square kilometer (urban areas). Presented in
Figure 7 are the population densities of Luzon cities and municipalities in 1990.

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Figure 7. Luzon municipal population density, 1990

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In 1990, the population density of Manila City was 100 times higher than most
municipalities and cities outside NCR. Manila City then was the only LGU with a
density of at least 50,000 persons per square kilometer. Most settlements in the
provinces had densities less than 500 persons per square kilometer. This indicates
contrasting levels of urbanization between the national metropolis and the
provinces.

In 2000, the number of cities and municipalities with densities equal to or greater
than 500 persons per square kilometer increased substantially (Figure 8).
Urbanization momentum in CALABARZON-Central Luzon-Pangasinan axis started
picking up. Few patches of settlements in Bicol and Northern Luzon were already
on same trend. But still, only the cities and municipalities in Metro Manila
registered densities equal to or greater than 5,000 persons per square kilometer.

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Figure 8. Luzon Municipal Population Density, 2000

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In 2010, the convergence of population along the CALABARZON-NCR-CL -
Pangasinan axis became very pronounced although only few new settlements in
Bicol and Northern Luzon regions managed to reach the 500 – 4,999 persons per
square kilometer density range (Figure 9). Lateral expansion of population towards
the East or West was faster than vertical movement towards the South or North.

It was also observed that the some settlements outside NCR already reached the
5,000 – 49,999 persons per square kilometer density range such as Angeles City in
Central Luzon and Dasmarinas in CALABARZON.

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Figure 9. Luzon Municipal Population Density, 2010

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At doubling time of population which may take place between 17 to 60 years (2010
as base year) depending upon the urbanization rate of a certain locality, lateral
concentration of population will be as strong as vertical accumulation. As indicated
in Figure 10, convergence of population along CALABARZON-NCR-CL-Pangasinan
axis will extend up to Ilocos Norte, Mindoro island, and the rest of Bicol.
Settlements in the whole of CALABARZON and the entire central plain of Luzon will
have densities ranging from 500-4,999 persons per square kilometer that is
indicative of high level of urbanization.

Mabalacat City and San Fernando City in Central Luzon and Lucena City and
Calamba City in CALABARZON are some of the settlement areas that will reach the
density range of 5,000 – 49,999 persons per square kilometer. In anticipation of this
scenario, urban population management strategies should be put in place this early.

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Figure 10. Luzon Municipal Population Density at Population Doubling Time using 2010 as Base Year

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2.2.3. Built-up Areas

A zoomed-in portion of the map of Luzon showing the built-up areas in 2010 is
presented in Figure 11. It can be observed that built-up areas or settlements are
concentrated along the CALABARZON-NCR-Central Luzon axis and appear to
converge in NCR. The built-up areas occupy about 7,892.42 square kilometers
representing 5.69 percent of the total land area of Luzon. The resulting ratio
between the population in 2010 and the existing built-up of 352 persons per square-
kilometer is significantly lower than 661 persons per square-kilometer urban
density of Manila City on same period. Thus, congestion may not be an issue in
peri-urban areas but a big challenge in highly urbanized areas.

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 Figure 11. Zoomed-in Map of Luzon showing Built-up Areas in 2010

(Source: NAMRIA; Produced by NEDA III GIS Team)

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2.3. Physical Characteristics

A zoomed-in portion of the map of Luzon showing the existing general land uses in 2010 and
protected areas are presented in Figures 12 and 13 respectively. The major land use
categories include: Built-up or settlement areas; Agriculture and areas devoted to
livestock, food, and crop production; Fisheries and fishponds areas; Tropical rain forest and
mangrove forest; Pasture land and grassland; Inland water body; Marshland; Barren areas;
and undefined land uses.

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 Figure 12. Existing General Land Use Map of Luzon, 2010

(Source: NAMRIA; Produced by NEDA III GIS Team)

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 Figure 13. Protected Areas Map of Luzon

(Source: NSS 2014; Produced by NEDA III GIS Team)

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Land area estimates on various land use categories for entire Luzon Island group in
2010 are presented in Table 2. Luzon has an estimated total land area of about 138,629.73
square kilometers. The agriculture and food production areas of Luzon are about 46,562.17
square kilometers representing 33.59 percent of the total land area – the biggest slice
relative to other land use categories. Pasture land, grassland, or shrub areas which can be
devoted to livestock production or reverted to forest uses have an estimated area of
44,271.85 square kilometers equivalent to 31.94 percent of total land area form the second
largest slice. The tropical forest cover of Luzon at 36,431.06 square kilometers which
constitutes 26.28 percent of the total land area is at fairly acceptable level and can
potentially self-regenerate if protected against wildfires and unsustainable human activities
such as kaingin and illegal logging. Luzon has ample inland water and fishery resources
estimated at 2,167.48 square kilometers or 1.56 percent of total area. Its marshland and
mangrove areas estimated at 303.87 square kilometers (0.22 percent of total land area)
provide vital ecological services and therefore deserve to be conserved and protected.

Table 2. Land use distribution of Luzon in 2010

Land Use Category Area (Km2) % Share
Built-up 7,892.42 5.69%
Agriculture/Crops 46,562.17 33.59%
Pasture Land/Grasslands/Shrubs 44,271.85 31.94%
Forest 36,431.06 26.28%
Inland Water 1,555.67 1.12%
Mangrove Forest 11.52 0.01%
Fisheries/Fishponds 611.81 0.44%
Barren Areas 773.70 0.56%
Marshland 292.35 0.21%
Unknown 227.19 0.16%
Total 138,629.73 100.00%
Source: NAMRIA-Base map; GIS Processing – NEDA III GIS Team

Some of the important physical characteristics

of Luzon include: Huge supply of fertile and flat
lands for commercial & industrial development
and agriculture & food production; Abundant
rainfall and water resources for irrigation,
domestic water supply, and energy production;
and The presence of mountain ranges along the
borders of plains and valleys that serve as
buffer for strong typhoons.

Shown in Figure 14 is a cross-sectional

topographic slice in Cagayan Valley with peak
near Abra-Kalinga Boundary – Mt Sapocoy at
2,456 m AMSL. As indicated in the figure, Figure 14. East-West section slice
Cagayan is endowed with a huge and fertile in Cagayan Valley
valley for agriculture; CAR has highlands and

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cool weather for high value agriculture, hydropower production & mining; and Ilocos has
areas for forestry and aquatic resource development including a long strip of flat lands
for agri-industrial development.

The central plain immediately

north of Manila that covers
Region III and Pangasinan is
another important physical
asset. It is the country’s top
food basket and a leading
center for settlement and agri-
industrial development. The
area is naturally provided with
protective shield against
strong typhoons by the Sierra
Madre mountain range and
Zambales mountain range in
the Pacific and West
Philippine seaboards,
respectively (Figure 15).
Figure 15. East-West section slice in Central Luzon
CALABARZON, due to its
proximity to Metro Manila, and endowment of land and water resources critical to
commercial and manufacturing activities, has been steadily attracting local and international
locators. Through the infrastructure complement of NCR and through its own sets of
infrastructure system (e.g. Toll ways and seaports), CALABARZON is undoubtedly the
industrial heartland of Luzon.

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 Mount Basco at 2,488 m
AMSL is located in the
central interior of the
Mindoro Island (Figure 16).
MIMAROPA’s richness in
biodiversity deserves
conservation and
protection but not to the
expense of non-utilization.
These resources may be
utilized for eco-tourism
purposes to catapult
MIMAROPA into a leading
regional tourist destination.
Figure 16. East-West section slice in MIMAROPA

Figure 17 highlights Mount

Masaraga at 1,328 m AMSL
and Mayon Volcano at 2,463
m AMSL. Bicol is the natural
land bridge of the Visayas
and Minanao to Luzon, and
a critical link to the Pan-
Philippine Highway chain.
While it is equally endowed
with land and water
resources, its potentials for
agri-industrial development
have yet to be fully tapped
due to distance and physical
barriers imposed by its
natural topographic
characteristics (e.g. rolling,
hilly, to mountainous). With
proper infrastructure Figure 17. East-West section slice BICOL
support, however, Bicol can
leap-frog and be at par with
its more economically-advanced neighbors.

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2.4. Economy, Human Development & Poverty

2.4.1 Economy
As the seat of political power and center of economic and business decisions, the
primacy of the National Capital Region (NCR) over the other regions in Luzon and
the rest of the country has not diminished since the colonial period. Its share of the
country’s total land area is only a fraction of one (1) percent but its contribution to
gross domestic output and population over the national figures are very significant
at 36 percent and 13 percent, respectively. In contrast, the combined land area of
Region I, Region II, and CAR represents 18 percent of the country’s total land area
but could only manage to contribute to less than 7 percent of GRDP (Figure 18).

Figure 18. Comparative Regional Population, GRDP, and Land Area

Central Luzon and CALABARZON, the most economically advanced regions in

Luzon after NCR, have benefitted from agglomeration and market complementation
with the national metropolis due to proximity, among other factors. CALABARZON
has five percent share of country’s total land area but its GRDP contribution and
population share relative to national figures are 16.76 percent and 13.36 percent,
respectively. Central Luzon has six percent slice of the country’s total land area but
its contribution to national domestic output and share to total population are 11
percent and 9.08 percent, respectively. The aggregate gross domestic output
contribution of these regions, now commonly referred to as the greater capital region
(GCR), is about 62.1 percent vis-à-vis the 72.73 percent share of the entire Luzon
island. This has been the trend for the last few decades. The industrial and
economic might of GCR enhances the country’s competitiveness to the regional

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 and global markets. At the local scene, however, the challenge is how to improve
interregional linkages so that market complementation and agglomeration can be
achieved to narrow down disparities in the level of development between regions.

Shown in Table 3 is the summary of the location quotient analysis for all regions in
Luzon using data on GRDP by sector in 2012. A location quotient provides an
indication of the extent that the two variables are independent (or associated) with
each other. A sector which has a high location quotient with respect to a region
suggests that the sector is over-represented in that area. This maybe an indication
that the sector is producing more than the requirements of the region and thus may
be export-oriented. Location quotient can provide clues on the production or market
orientation of an industry with respect to a geographical area, which can be verified
through other information.

Table 3. Regional Location Quotient (GRDP by sector, 2012)

NCR is a services-based economy as exhibited by LQs >1 for almost all services
subsectors. Its manufacturing and primary outputs are nil. CALABARZON is
predominantly an industrial region with three of four secondary subsectors have LQs
>1. Central Luzon is strong in manufacturing and construction services but is also
performing in agriculture and fisheries. Region I has a well-developed primary and
secondary sectors except for manufacturing sub-sector. Region II has a strong
primary sector as it has LQs >1 in agriculture and forestry, fisheries, and mining &
quarrying. Except for fishing, CAR has well developed primary and secondary
sectors with LQs >1. Agriculture, forestry, fishery, mining, and construction are some
of the leading sub-sectors for Bicol and MIMAROPA regions with LQs >1. To sum it

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 up, NCR is a services-based economy while the rest of the regions in Luzon are agri-
industry-based. These results were carried over and mirrored in 2013 as presented in
Table 4.

Table 4. Regional Location Quotient (GRDP by sector, 2013)

2.4.2 Poverty

Shown in Figure 19 and Figure 20 are poverty incidence datasets for Luzon in 2003
and 2009 obtained from the Small Area Estimates (SAE) of the National Statistical
Coordination Board (NSCB). In 2003, poverty rates ranging from high (46% - 60% of
population) to very high (> 60%) were most prevalent in the island provinces, the
southern provinces, and northern provinces. Similar poverty cases were also
observed in CALABARZON and Central Luzon but only on very limited scale. In
2009, however, a dramatic improvement was achieved. High severity of poverty
(>60% of population) was eliminated in the island provinces and southern provinces.
Only few patches of municipalities with very high incidence of poverty (>60% of
population) were observed in the North and highland provinces.

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Figure 19. Poverty Incidence (2003)
(Source: NSCB)

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Figure 20. Poverty Incidence (2009)

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2.4.3 Human Development

According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Human

Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of average achievement in key
dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable and
have a decent standard of living. The HDI is the geometric mean of normalized
indices for each of the three dimensions.

According to the “2012/2013 Philippine Human Development Report” (Table 5) , all

HDI Top Ten provinces in 2007 came from Luzon: One each for Region II and
CAR; Four (4) for Region III and CALABARZON. However, three (3) of the bottom
10 provinces were from Luzon, namely: Mt. Province. Romblon, and Masbate.

Note that the 2007 HDI was topped by Batanes (1st of 80 provinces) with Sulu (80th
of 80 provinces) on the other side.

In 2009, all HDI Top Ten provinces still came from Luzon. This time, however, five
regions were represented: Benguet for CAR; Batanes and Nueva Vizcaya for Region
II; Ilocos Norte for Region I; Bataan, Bulacan, and Pampanga for Region III; and,
Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna for CALABARZON. None came from Luzon for the bottom
10 provinces. Note that the 2009 HDI was topped by Benguet (1st of 80 provinces)
and again with Sulu in the last position.

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Table 5. HDI top and bottom provinces (2007)

Source: 2012/2013 Philippine Human Development Report Human - Development Network (HDN)

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Table 6. HDI top and bottom provinces (2009)

Source: 2012/2013 Philippine Human Development Report Human - Development Network (HDN)

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2.5. Transportation and Access

Shown in the map (Figure 21) below are the estimated air and sea travel time from
Luzon, Philippines to the rest of the world. Neighboring Asian countries such as Hong
Kong, Brunei Darussalam, and Japan can be accessed by air within four hours (4) and by
sea within 10 days. The east coast (e.g. New York) of United States can be reached in 18
hours by air and >45 days by sea. It can be noted that two (2) of the country’s international
gateways by air - the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and the Clark International
Airport (CIA), and by sea - Subic Port, Batangas Port, and the ports of Manila, are all
located within the greater capital region.

Figure 21. Estimated Air and Sea Travel Time from Luzon, Philippines to the world

Shown below (Figure 22) is a proximity map with several circular lines of up to 200
kilometers from Manila City. The 50-60 kilometer radius from Manila city is sometimes
referred to as Mega Manila while the distance of up to 100 kilometers is commonly called
Greater Capital Region. Areas in Central Luzon and CALABARZON that are within the rings
of Mega Manila and Greater Capital Region.

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Figure 22. Proximity map of up to 200 kilometers from Manila City

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Chapter 3
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIALS AND GROWTH ISSUES

3.1. Development Potentials

Luzon’s human capital stock can be described as better educated, with longer life
expectancy, and has higher disposable income as indicated by the human development
index contained in the Philippine Development Report, 2012-2013. Its population can initiate
and manage a long term and sustainable economic growth. Luzon has also vast tracts of
forest and agricultural lands that can be put to commercial and productive uses. Its regions
are well endowed with natural resources that can be utilized for production and
industrialization or set aside for conservation and protection to ensure environmental
sustainability and ecological balance.
Its centrally-located urban core, i. e. NCR, is a services-based region whose market size
and economic magnitude is the largest in the country. Thus, surrounding regions benefit
from agglomeration and economies of scale. Because of relatively advanced infrastructure
facilities (e.g. airport, seaports, expressways, and telecommunications), regions beyond the
100-kilometer radius from the national metropolis also benefit from market agglomeration
and complementation.
These potentials can be further enhanced by defining the respective roles of the regions
under a single island group economy based on competitive advantages. Regional
specialization and complementation can further optimize market efficiency.

3.2. Growth Issues

As indicated in the proposed National Spatial Strategy (NSS), three (3) growth issues must
be addressed in crafting the national physical development framework. These are:
Urban/settlement expansion and food security; Urban Efficiency and capacity; and Land use
conflicts and hazard vulnerability. These issues were reviewed and it was determined that
they were relevant to Luzon conditions. Related region-specific growth issues were identified
and discussed hereunder.

Urban/ Settlement Expansion and Food Security. The food security and food
sufficiency programs of the government are hinged on the production capacities and
potentials of the southern and northern Luzon regions. Sprawl type of development,
however, results in the reduction of agricultural land inventory to the detriment of our
food security efforts as indicated in Figure 23. In the case of Angeles City, there is a
massive increase in built-up areas from 1977 to 2013 but the overall urban density is
declining. This suggests the occurrence of premature reclassification, and
consequently, conversion of agricultural lands. Increasing the density of the urban
centers in the upper tiers of the settlement hierarchy will reduce the demand for raw
land. If land conversion can be minimized, then our food production objectives will
not be compromised. Moreover, the delivery of services is much easier in compact
and high density areas. Beyond a certain threshold, however, congestion impacts will
diminish the benefits of compaction and these have to be accordingly addressed.

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 Figure 23. Land-use-land-cover-change in Angeles City from 1997-2013

Urban Efficiency and Capacity. While agricultural production areas may be

preserved by urban compaction efforts, congestion and pollution are some of the
impacts of urban densification if allowed to go beyond optimum levels. It can be
argued that Manila City and Metro Manila are not among the more liveable
metropolitan areas in the world mainly due to high population and density levels.
As indicated in Figure 24, however, high population level and density if properly
managed will not impact on the liveability of a city. Kowloon, Hong Kong has a
density of 51,050 persons per square kilometer – higher than the density of Manila
City of 40,400 persons per square kilometer, but its has more open spaces, cleaner
air, and efficient railway system. In contrast, Manila City has lower density but it has
higher particulate matter (PM) levels, lesser open spaces, and a congested railway
system.

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Figure 24. Comparative Urban Density between Kowloon, Hong Kong and Manila City, Philippines

As accurately pointed out by Corpuz (2012), density per se is not the issue but rather
proper land use administration and the provision of integrated urban infrastructure
systems. The major urban centers in the various region in Luzon have to implement
integrated land use and transportation measures to address possible congestion
impacts.

Land Use Conflicts and Vulnerability. Addressing land use conflicts particularly on
the expansion of urban areas in protected agricultural lands and other protected
areas (e.g. forests, road right-of-ways) should be resolved both at the policy level
and local level where actual land using activities are taking place. The National Land
Use Act (NaLUA) has yet to be passed by the Philippine Congress while zoning
administration and land use planning and management have yet to be utilized by
LGUs as a serious development regulatory tools. DRR and CCA measures as
mandated by the DRRM Act and Climate Change Act, as amended, are still being
mainstreamed into various government processes and instrumentalities. Another
major challenge is how to prevent settlements from encroaching areas highly
susceptible to geologic and hydro-meteorologic hazards. Existing settlements in
hazard-prone areas (Figure 25) such as those in steep slopes or along water bodies
must be relocated or provided with the necessary engineering interventions,
whichever is economically viable and or socially acceptable.

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Figure 25. Flood Hazard Map of Ilocos Region
(Source: DENR-MGB & NEDA Region I)

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Chapter 4
LUZON SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK (LSDF)

Two (2) urban development growth options were considered in the original NSS document:
First, growth that is biased towards the upper part of urban hierarchy, and second, growth
that is geared towards the lower part of the urban hierarchy. Figure 26 is a schematic
diagram of a hierarchy of settlements with five tiers or levels. The upper part of the
hierarchy refers to the metropolitan and regional centers while the lower part pertains to
sub-regional, provincial and local centers. The lower tiers have smaller catchment areas and
provide basic urban services (e.g. Small public markets, rural health units, primary and
secondary schools, etc.) while the upper tiers have larger hinterlands and provide more
advanced urban services (e.g. Finance, Medical Centers, Universities, Gateway ports,
Freeports, etc.).

Figure 26. Proposed Network/Hierarchy of Settlements

NSS also proposed only major metropolitan centers for the country for each major island
group, namely: Metro Manila for Luzon; Metro Cebu for Visayas; and Metro Davao for
Mindanao (Figure 27).
As earlier mentioned, there are two (2) options to enhance growth and linkages within the
hierarchy. The first option will require densification of existing major urban centers
(metropolitan and regional) to minimize land conversion and consequently contribute in
achieving the food security objectives of the country. The second option will generally
maintain the present density of major urban centers and direct growth in emerging or less
developed population centers (sub-regional, provincial, and local centers). This option will
decongest big cities but the strong demand for raw land in the peri-urban areas will
accelerate land conversion and consequently impact on the food sufficiency of the country.

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 Figure 27. The Three Major Metropolitan Centers in the Philippines

The NSS-recommended approach of utilizing the cities as drivers of economic growth and
the basic framework of directing growth towards the upper part of the urban hierarchy, as
well as the three (3) interrelated strategies on i) concentration, ii) connectivity, iii) and
vulnerability reduction were altogether adopted for the Luzon Spatial Development
Framework (LSDF). These NSS spatial approaches and strategies were refined to fit actual
regional conditions

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4.1. Proposed Hierarchy/ Network of Settlements for Luzon

Shown in Figure 28 is the proposed Luzon network or hierarchy of settlements. It is a five-

tiered hierarchy with Metro Manila as the prime metropolitan center. Metro Manila is
integrated to a network of 22 regional centers, 74 sub-regional centers, 169 provincial
centers, and 489 local centers. The distribution of these centers across the different regions
in Luzon is found in Table 7.

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Figure 28. The proposed hierarchy/ network of settlements for Luzon

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The proposed hierarchy follows the principle of concentration. Larger settlement in terms of
population are positioned in the upper tiers while smaller population centers occupy the
lower tiers of the urban hierarchy. However, not all settlements can be fitted in the hierarchy
according to this general principle. Smaller settlements specially those identified to have
strategic roles (e.g. eco-tourism development, transportation hub, gateway cities, industrial,
freeport, and science cities, etc.) are placed in the upper levels of the hierarchy.
Settlements strategically located in clusters of settlement and whose aggregate population
satisfy the population threshold are also placed in the upper tiers.

Table 7. Number of Urban Centers in the Proposed Hierarchy of Settlements for Luzon
Metropolitan Sub-Regional
Region Regional Center Provincial Center Local Center
Center Center
NCR 1 -- -- -- --

I -- 2 2 11 110

II -- 2 3 15 73

III -- 7 16 55 52

IVA -- 5 20 39 78

IVB -- 2 3 10 58

V -- 2 9 32 71

CAR -- 2 21 7 47

Total 1 22 74 169 489

Source: Luzon RDCom/NEDA Secretariat TWG

The detailed regional breakdown of the proposed urban centers for Luzon are presented in
Tables 8a – 8g.

The proposed Luzon hierarchy of settlements, as adopted from NSS, is also hinged on
three (3) core strategies discussed herein.

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Table 8a. List of Proposed Urban Centers in CAR

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Table 8b. List of Proposed Urban Centers in Region I

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Table 8c. List of Proposed Urban Centers in Region II

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Table 8d. List of Proposed Urban Centers in Region III

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Table 8e. List of Proposed Urban Centers in Region IV-A

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Table 8f. List of Proposed Urban Centers in Region IV-B

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Table 8g. List of Proposed Urban Centers in Region V
REGIONAL CENTER SUB-REGIONAL CENTER PROVINCIAL CENTER LOCAL CENTER
Legazpi City Daet Aroroy Bagamanoc
Naga City Iriga City Baao Balatan
Ligao Bacacay Baleno
Masbate City Buhi Balud
Matnog Bula Baras
Pili Bulan Barcelona
Sorsogon City Calabanga Basud
Tabaco Camalig Bato (Camarines Sur)
Virac Castilla Bato (Catanduanes)
Cawayan Batuan
Daraga (Locsin) Bombon
Goa Bulusan
Gubat Cabusao
Guinobatan Camaligan
Irosin Canaman
Jose Panganiban Capalonga
Labo Caramoan (Camarines Sur)
Lagonoy Caramoran (Catanduanes)
Libmanan Casiguran
Libon Cataingan
Milagros Claveria
Nabua Del Gallego
Oas Dimasalang
Paracale Donsol
Pilar Esperanza
Placer Garchitorena
Polangui Gainza
Ragay Gigmoto
Sipocot Jovellar
Tinambac Juban
Tiwi Lupi
Uson Magallanes
Magarao
Malilipot
Malinao
Mandaon
Manito
Mercedes
Milaor
Minalabac
Mobo
Monreal
Ocampo
Palanas
Pamplona
Pandan
Panganiban (Payo)
Pasacao
Pio V. Corpuz (Limbuhan)
Pio Duran
Presentacion (Parubcan)
Prieto Diaz
Rapu-rapu
Sagñay
San Andres (Cololbon)
San Fernando (Camarines Sur)
San Fernando (Masbate)
San Jacinto
San Lorenzo Ruiz (Imelda)
San Miguel
San Pascual
San Vicente
Santa Elena
Santa Magdalena
Santo Domingo (Libog)
Sen Jose
Siruma
Talisay
Tigaon
Viga
Vinzons

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4.2. Concentration Strategy

As indicated in NSS document, Concentration aims to increase overall densities of

settlements in terms of population and economic activities. Through agglomeration and
economies of scale, the following benefits associated to urbanization may be achieved:
• Increased innovation, creativity and economic activities and, in particular, greater
opportunities for employment and poverty reduction;
• Availability of a larger variety and higher levels of services; and,
• Reduced encroachment into agricultural land and other environmentally-sensitive,
constrained, or protected areas (compared to low density sprawl).

Metropolitan Manila. Metro Manila or the National Capital Region will continue to
function as the premiere metropolitan center of Luzon and the Philippines. This time,
however, its immediate sphere of influence will be expanded to a radius of 60
kilometers to cover adjacent regional centers such as Metro Dasmarinas, Metro
Antipolo, Metro Calamba, and Metro Malolos. This spatial grouping is now popularly
known as the Mega Manila. Mega Manila’s immediate hinterland, which are the
areas within a radius of 100 kilometers from Manila City, is now referred to as the
Greater Capital Region (GCR). It covers NCR, Region III, and CALABARZON.

REGIONAL CENTERS. There are about 22 regional centers as contained in the

proposed Luzon hierarchy of urban centers. The population magnitude of these
regional centers varies from less than 100,000 to more than two (2) million based
from the 2010 census.

Metro Laoag and Metro Tuguegarao: These are relatively small centers
but they are the largest in the most northern tip of Luzon. Metro Tuguegarao as a
convergence area and the regional government center of Cagayan Valley also
functions as the center of commerce and services. Metro Laoag on the other hand, is
the northern service and institutional center for portions Northwestern Cagayan,
Northern Apayao and Northern Ilocos Region. Strong urbanization momentum is
expected to increase their levels of economic activity, and linkages with the rest of
Luzon given this strategic role to the region.
The vast expanse of contiguous and fertile delta lands in the peri-urban areas of
Metro Laoag have to be fully linked with the inner core for seamless urban-rural
connection. Its present stock of infrastructure systems have to be properly maintained
or expanded to leap-frog growth. These initiatives will boost the role of Laoag as a
major tourist destination in the North considering its rich historical, cultural and
natural attractions and tourist-oriented establishments. However, Metro Laoag’s
vulnerability to erosion, flooding, and other hazards have to be vigorously addressed.
On the other hand, Cagayan Valley, the hinterland of Metro Tuguegarao, is a huge
agricultural production area comparable to the central plain of Luzon. Improving the
linkages between the inner core and the sub-urban areas will enhance local
commerce and trading to benefit the small producers and MSMEs. The Cagayan
Freeport as a sub-regional center will complement Metro Tuguegarao. Improving the
linkages between Metro Laoag and Metro Tuguegarao will hasten trade and
commerce between these regional centers through market agglomeration.

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 Metro Tabuk and Metro Santiago: These serve as alternate regional centers
for Metro Baguio and Metro Tuguegarao to further diffuse and establish balanced
growth for CAR and Cagayan Valley. The provision of services as well as the growth
of commerce and trade will be facilitated by these alternate centers within their
respective regions. The proximity and physical access of Metro Tabuk to the Cagayan
Valley bode well to its role as the gateway to the latter. Further agglomeration will be
achieved if physical linkages with Tabuk and Santiago regional centers are improved.

Metro San Fernando and Metro Baguio: These are flagship regional centers
of CAR and Ilocos region. Because of proximity, these metropolitan areas can be
viewed as a cluster of centers that collectively provides higher levels of service and
better economies of scale than the sum of their individual outputs. Transportation
linkages between these two regional clusters have to be strengthened through the
rehabilitation of existing road links and construction of alternate highways. Metro San
Fernando has large coastal flatlands for farm production. Its hilly and mountainous
terrain towards the eastern boundary provides protective shield from typhoons. Its
vast mineral deposits for cement production supports the local construction industry.
Vulnerability reduction efforts should be directed towards restoring its watershed
cover to address soil erosion and sedimentation. Metro Baguio or Metro BLISTT
(Baguio City – La Trinidad – Itogon – Sablan – Tuba – Tublay) under the Cordillera
regional physical framework will be integrated with other eight (8) growth centers in
CAR. The spatial grouping of these centers is presented in Figure 29.

Metro Cabanatuan and Metro Tarlac: These centers are necessary

components of the LSS twin spine north-south links that extends to Metro Laoag in
the northwestern seaboard and Metro Tuguegarao in the northeastern seaboard.
Agglomeration between these two urban centers was strengthened by the completion
of Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) and Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union
Expressway (TPLEx). It will be further boosted by the planned construction of Central
Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEx) as said road will directly link Tarlac City and
Cabanatuan City.

Metro Angeles a.k.a. Metro Clark Area (MCA): Metro Clark is a an

emerging conurbation that consists of the cities of Angeles, Mabalacat, and San
Fernando in the inner core and the municipalities of Magalang, Arayat, Mexico, Sto.
Tomas, Bacolor, Lubao, Porac, including the municipalities of Bamban and
Concepcion, Tarlac in the urban fringe. MCA is strategically located at the
convergence points of NLEX, SCTEX, GSO road, the Manila-North Road, and the
soon to be constructed North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR). MCA hosts the Clark
Freeport and Special Economic Zone (CFSEZ) and the Clark International Airport
(CIA). These important physical attributes combined with a compact and massive
population of more than a million based from 2010 census year makes it an important
provincial market outside NCR. MCA is the industrial and residential heartland of
Central Luzon.

Metro Subic, Metro Balanga, and Metro Baliuag. The W-growth corridor
spatial strategy of Central Luzon hastened the development of these are emerging

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regional growth centers. Metro Baliuag is one of the key expansion centers of Mega
Manila while Metro Subic and Metro Balanga are critical to the development of GCR.

Figure 29. Key Growth Centers is Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

Metro Clark (Angeles), Metro Malolos, Metro Manila, Metro Dasmarinas,

Metro Antipolo, Metro Calamba and Metro Batangas: This set of regional centers
forms the regional corridor consisting of Mega Manila plus the two centers of Angeles
and Batangas is now collectively known as the Greater Capital Region (GCR). This
corridor is the economic and industrial heartland of the country, accounting for more
than 50% of the country’s GDP. Growth along this corridor will be key to the country’s
competitiveness, employment generation and poverty reduction.

Metro Batangas and Metro Lucena: Aside from being part of the
aforementioned corridor, Metro Batangas is also part of a proposed cluster of

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metropolitan centers that includes Calapan and Lucena. Batangas, Calapan and
Lucena are relatively small centers but, similar to the metro cluster of San Fernando,
Baguio and Laoag in the North, this cluster is expected to have a large collective
impact on South Luzon and thus provides a stronger link to the Bondoc Peninsula
and the lagging provinces (especially the tourism destinations) of Bicol and
Mimaropa. Eventually, this cluster can also serve as an entry point to Palawan.

Metro Calapan and Metro Puerto Princessa serve as gateways from

Luzon to the Southern Philippines and vice versa. Calapan provides access to the
Western Visayas through the Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH), while
Puerto Princessa to Zamboanga and Davao through the BIMP EAGA route from
Brooke’s point, Palawan. Both centers offer higher level of services and opportunities
to the increasing population in the MIMAROPA Region. Moreover, Calapan and
Puerto Prinsesa are seen as major transportation hubs for agriculture and tourism
within its periphery.

Metro Naga and Metro Legazpi: These two metropolitan centers anchor the
growth of the Bicol region, and together they form a growth corridor that provides
higher urban services, employment opportunities, and linkages to major tourist
destinations. This growth corridor is strategically located at the center of the region
that shall provide higher level of services needed by the sub-regional and provincial
centers. Metro Naga will serve the provinces of Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur
and parts of Catanduanes and Masbate while Metro Legazpi will serve the
provinces of Albay, Sorsogon and parts of Catanduanes and Masbate. Metro
Legazpi shall be the regional government center. The Naga-Legazpi corridor shall be
developed through the implementation of Naga-Legazpi freeway system, Naga-
Legazpi PNR commuter service, Naga airport and the Southern Luzon International
Airport.

SUB-REGIONAL CENTERS. Luzon has about 74 sub-regional centers with

minimum population size of 120,000. These are relatively large settlements that
complement the regional centers and provide urban services to neighboring
provincial and town centers. A sub-regional center may eventually graduate into a
regional center, or at full expansion may just form a conurbation with an adjacent
urban center.

CAR Sub-regional Centers. About 21 sub-regional centers were identified in

the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) that would continue to harness the
growth of linked regional, provincial and local centers. These sub-regional centers
are distributed to key growth clusters, to wit: (a) the Urban BLISTT (Baguio City, La
Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba, Tublay) – this is the Metro Area that serves as the
region’s major regional and urban center; (b) the PALMANABA Cluster consisting of
the municipalities: Paracelis, Alfonso Lista, Mayoyao, Natonin and Barlig – this
cluster contains the agro-industrial processing and ecotourism sites; (c) the MIB
Cluster consisting of the Mankayan, Ilocos (Cervantes), Benguet Tri-boundary
Cluster – the cluster for settlement; and (5) the Applai Cluster (SABATESA or
Sabangan, Bauko, Tadian, Besao, Sagada) – the cluster which contains the areas for

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activities such as watershed protection, ecotourism, agro-processing, hydropower
supply, education and trading, forest production, cattle production, and fruits,
vegetables and coffee production.

Region I Sub-regional Centers. Ilocos Region has two (2) sub-regional

centers: Alaminos and Dagupan City. Alaminos City is the home to the Hundred
Islands National Park and strategically located at the western part of Pangasinan
providing the center of commerce, finance, education, industry and services.
Alongside its provincial-center counterparts - Bolinao and Lingayen, these centers
anchor tourism growth in the region intensified by its domestic airport. Dagupan City
is bounded by Lingayen Gulf in the North and municipality of Calasiao in the South.
One third of the city’s total barangays are still devoted into agricultural production
and nine remain as fishing communities. The city is considered as Pangasinan’s
industrial hub providing space for employment opportunities. Dagupan City provides
an access for higher level of services to the northern parts of the country and
internationally through its immediacy to Lingayen Gulf.

Region II Sub-regional Centers. Cagayan Valley Region has three (3) sub-
regional centers, namely; Caugayan City, Ilagan City, and Santa Ana. Caugayan City
is the region’s agro-industrial capital which is a home to several leading institutions,
industrial, and commercial businesses. Its road system links development and
growth to other provincial and local centers (Alicia, Angadnan, Cabatuan, Reina
Mercedes, and among others). Another sub-regional center is Ilagan City which is a
primary growth center in the region due to rapid development of trade and
commerce. It is one of the fastest-growing city in the province of Isabela that is being
restructured to be a business friendly city to attract investors. This will benefit not
only Ilagan City but also its neighboring provincial and local centers (Tumauini,
Cabagan, Delfin Albano, San Pablo, Santo Tomas, and among others). Santa Ana is
a second class municipality and the northeastern-most point of Luzon where the
Cagayan Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) and Palaui Island is located. CSEZ is a
main contributor of investments in the region for the past years. Port Irene, as the
center of the commercial and industrial activities, contributes an important role in the
transhipment of the entire region. Due to its strategic geographic site, Santa Ana also
includes agricultural economy.

Region III Sub-regional Centers. Central Luzon has 16 sub-regional centers

supporting its seven (7) regional centers. While Mexico, Mabalacat City and San
Fernando City cluster within the inner core of Metro Angeles a.k.a. Metro Clark Area
(MCA), the municipalities of Lubao and Arayat serve as the immediate hinterlands.
MCA is the largest urban agglomeration in Central Luzon today. In Tarlac, the
municipalities of Concepcion and Capas are emerging sub-regional centers.
Together they have the potential rival Tarlac metro. Sta. Maria and San Jose in
Bulacan are sub-regional centers with strong interaction with Metro Manila due to
proximity. San Miguel and San Ildefonso - also in Bulacan, may cluster with Baliuag
regional center. However, they may grow as independent centers because they have
their respective provincial and local service centers along Cagayan Valley Road
(CVR). Marilao and Meycauyan City tend to form their own cluster outside Malolos

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City due to their proximity to Metro Manila. Hagonoy clusters around Malolos City
for agglomeration and complementation. San Jose Del Monte City acts as an
independent sub-regional center due to massive population. In Bataan, Mariveles is a
rejuvenated sub-regional center due to the full operation of the Freeport Area of
Bataan (FAB). San Jose City is an emerging sub-regional center supporting the
surrounding municipalities of northern Nueva Ecija as well as the neighboring
province of Nueva Vizcaya.

Region IV-A Sub-regional Centers. CALABARZON is the country’s leading

manufacturing and industrial region made possible by the proper mix of
infrastructure, natural resource endowments, and highly skilled human resource.
The sub-regional centers of Lipa City and Tanauan City directly supports Batangas
regional center along the STAR-SLEX industrial corridor, while Nasugbu acts as the
anchor sub-regional center for ecotourism, coastal, and marine development along
the Balayan bay and West Philippine Sea areas. With Dasmarinas as the regional
center, Cavite’s central and circumferential spatial pattern is one of the more
balanced urban forms in the region. This was made possible by its rapidly growing
sub-urban centers, namely: Bacoor-Imus in the North; General Mariano Alvarez-
Carmona in the East; Silang-Tgaytay in the South; and General Trias-Tanza-Trece
Martires in the West. With Calamba as the regional center, Laguna has several
rapidly expanding sub-regional centers that could one day form into a single
conurbation. Along the Laguna de Bay- SLEx-STAR industrial belt are the emerging
urban centers of Binan, San Pedro, Sta. Rosa, Cabuyao and Calamba. An
independent metropolitan cluster with San Pablo City as the nucleus is emerging in
the southern part of the province to complement the Calamba and Sta Cruz
(provincial capitol) urban clusters. The Sariaya-Tayabas-Lucena metropolitan
growth pole is expected to ripple growth in the peri-urban areas of Quezon. In
Rizal, the emerging sub-regional centers outside Antipolo City includes: Baras-
Tanay node, Cainta-Taytay-Agono corridor, and the standalone growth nodes of San
Mateo and Rodriguez (Montalban). Due to proximity, these centers are natural urban
expansion areas of NCR.

Region IV-B Sub-regional Centers. MIMAROPA region has 3 subregional

centers. Boac in the province of Marinduque, a first class municipality, is a home to
most of the province’s commercial businesses. Another subregional center is
Romblon, a third class municipality. It has mainly agricultural economy with copra
farming, fishing, and rice farming as the chief agricultural activities. The third
subregional center in the region is San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. San Jose is the
economic, financial, cultural and educational center which also has the largest
commercial port and airport in the province.

Region V Sub-regional Centers. The Bicol Region has nine sub-regional

centers namely: Daet, Iriga City, Ligao, Masbate City, Matnog, Pili, Sorsogon City,
Tabaco and Virac. As a first class municipality, Daet supplements the level of
services provided by Metro Naga. The Maharlika Highway provides access to visitors
from NCR and to other provincial and local centers such as Basud and Talisay. Iriga
City is strategically located at the heart of Bicol Economic Growth Corridor,

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 completing Metro Naga in the north and Metro Legazpi in the south. This sub-
regional center has evolved into an eco-tourism, agro-economic and educational hub.
Ligao City is bounded on the north by the municipality of Oas and on the south by the
municipality of Guinobatan, both are provincial centers of Albay. Matnog lies to the
southernmost tip of Luzon Island which serves as the gateway to many islands in
Visayas. It is a center for tourism with its saltwater destinations. Masbate City is
located at the central part of the archipelago; the city provides access to Visayas and
Mindanao provinces. The Tabaco City Terminal Port, with its strategic location and
facilities is considered as an international port. It is also the main point of entry in the
region and plays a major role in terms of foreign trade. An Economic Zone has been
identified in the northeast part of Sorsogon City allowing it to become a hub of trade
and commerce. The rehabilitation of Virac Port provides better access to goods and
services in the province of Catanduanes.

PROVINCIAL CENTERS. There are 169 provincial centers in Luzon with minimum
population size of 50,000. These settlements are typically a major city or municipality of a
province that provide urban services to adjacent towns or cluster of settlements.

LOCAL CENTERS. Luzon has about 489 local settlement centers that form the lowest level
of the hierarchy with population size of less than 50,000. All other cities and municipalities
not included in the upper urban tiers are considered as local centers.

4.3. Connectivity Strategy

The connectivity framework for Luzon aims to enhance the linkages of communication,
transportation (land, air, and sea), and economic infrastructure systems to:
a) Increase access and to improve the efficiency of markets;
b) Manage growth and the development of settlements according to specific urban and
regional plans; and,
c) Reduce vulnerability during emergency situations by increasing redundancy of
transportation routes, communication and other infrastructure facilities.

The NSS also recommended the use of gravity model to prioritize urban linkages that are
intended to further improve the agglomeration of urban areas and improve economies of
scale in the market systems. Strongest linkages take place between the largest settlements
that are closest to each other while the weakest linkages occur between the smallest
settlements that are farthest apart.

At the national scene, NSS envisions a twin spine-three corridor network of settlements.
The west and east spines frame the spatial development of Central Luzon-Mega Manila-
South Luzon or the Greater Capital Region (GCR) for brevity. GCR extends upward in
Northern Luzon and downward in the Mimaropa-Bicol area. The spines then move further
south onto Visayas where they converge with Metro Cebu - via Sorsogon and Masbate in
Bicol, and then branch off into three corridors that cover Mindanao. The schematic diagram
of the national spatial form as applied in Luzon is presented in Figure 30.

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The Connectivity Framework of the LSDF and the “Transport Dream Plan for Mega Manila”
that was prepared by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in March 2014 are
complementary. The Dream Plan aims to eliminate barriers for the seamless mobility within
Mega Manila and adjacent areas. The integrated transport sub-urban development
conceptual framework for GCR is presented in Figure 31. The transportation backbone of
the Mega Manila Dream Plan is an integrated network of sub-urban railway and toll way
systems that will seamlessly link settlements within Mega Manila, and immediately connect
Mega Manila to GCR, and GCR to the rest of Luzon.

Figure 30. The Twin-Spine Connectivity

Framework (showing diagrammatic
linkages between urban centers)

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Source: Corpuz, 2012

Figure 31. The Integrated Development Concept of Greater Capital Region (CGR)

(Source: JICA 2014)

Another conceptual tool that can be used to implement the national spatial spine is the
High Standard Highways (HSH) framework currently being used by DPWH to prioritize
public works development. The schematic diagram is presented in Figure 32. The HSH
system will connect the various regional centers in Luzon through various types toll ways
and regional high standard highways. These highways will provide high levels of traffic
services by assuring high speed mobility and safe travel to support vital socio-economic
activities in Luzon.

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 Figure 32. Concept of High Standard Highways (HSH)

(Source: JICA/DPWH, 2010)

Access and circulation between and among the different sub-regional, provincial, and town
centers will be facilitated through the development of backbone, lateral, and strategic all-
access roads (Figure 33). The critical sections of the existing MacArthur Highway and Pan-
Philippine Highway (North-South arterial backbone roads) will be rehabilitated and or
widened to improve capacity. Existing East-West laterals such as the La Union-Benguet-
Nueva Vizcaya-Quirino-Aurora road will be improved and rehabilitated to facilitate lateral
interregional access. Other strategic roads not falling under the backbone or lateral road
links will also be developed to connect two or more adjacent provincial centers or link
several clusters of settlements.

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 Figure 33. North-South Backbone/ East-West Lateral/ Strategic Road Development Framework

(Source: DPWH, 2002)

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Other than modernizing the international gateway ports in Luzon, the integration of local
and seaports and airports to land-based transportation links will be enhanced to encourage
synergy between settlements, tourism, and other production centers. The RO-RO system
will be provided with access roads to facilitate the movement of people and goods. The
various airports and seaports in Luzon are presented in Figure 34.

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(Source: DOTC)
Figure 30. The various seaport and airport systems in Luzon

Figure 34. The Various Seaport and Airport Systems in Luzon

(Source: DOTC)
…
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4.4. Vulnerability Reduction Strategy

Vulnerability reduction efforts will be integrated with Concentration and Connectivity

objectives. As correctly stated by Corpuz (2012), securing the safety of settlements and
ensuring the sustainable operation of production and value-chain processes from the threats
of geologic and hydrometeorologic hazards can be straightforward but not necessarily easy to
achieve. The following principles on vulnerability reduction and land use conflict resolution
from NSS will be adopted in the LSDF, to wit:

• Safety cannot be compromised. Settlements in danger zones or areas highly

restricted to urban development have to be relocated or provided with
necessary mitigating measures such as hard and soft engineering measures.
Shown in Figure 35 is a hazard map showing portions of the built-up in safe
areas and those located in hazard-prone areas. Hazard maps are some of the
important tools that are needed in land use conflict resolution.

• Conflicts between urban expansion and key production areas should be

resolved in favor of the latter provided that provisions for expansion are
recognized and are in place (as part of the resolution itself or as part of a
separate local-regional plan). Transportation routes and facilities need to be an
integral part of protection plans in order to channel growth (and eliminate or
reduce potential conflicts) into areas that can accommodate them. Plans
should direct and not merely prevent. As mentioned earlier, the preferred way
of accommodating future growth is through higher densities within the existing
built up areas, with appropriate support infrastructure and services. But
expansion into rural land cannot be totally avoided and decisions have to be
made where these can take place; otherwise, these are likely to take place
indiscriminately.

• Eco-tourism, agri-forestry, and urban amenities can be part of the resolution

involving conflicts between production and protection areas. Both should have
market values that reinforce their respective roles.

• Where infrastructure and transportation routes cannot avoid passing through a

disaster-prone area or protected area, alternative routes through an alignment
that is not subject to the same threat should be built. Ideally, all major regional
and provincial routes should have such redundancy.

• Land use planning and zoning cannot fully address vulnerability issues. They
can limit densities in areas susceptible to disasters, channel the direction of
growth to avoid hazard-prone areas, and encourage de-concentration of
service networks to reduce the possibility of total damage or disruption during
emergency periods. But they need to be augmented by other measures that
are more effective in dealing with potential disasters. These include measures
dealing with strategic planning of lifeline systems and utility networks,
education and safety awareness programs, and building stock management.
(Corpuz 1992)
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 Figure 35. Built-up or Settlements in Safe and Flood-Prone Areas in Bicol Region

(Source: NAMRIA & DENR-MGB)

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Chapter 5
LOCALIZATION OF LSDF IN THE CASE OF THE
PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA

The localization of LSS as the core strategy for LSDF was pilot-tested in the Province of
Nueva Ecija. It was initially limited on the formulation of provincial spatial strategy and land
use policy framework. The Nueva Ecija spatial strategy rationalized and enhanced the
linkages of the network of settlements in consideration of the role of the province as host to
various economic activities along the east spine of LSS/NSS. The concentration,
connectivity, and vulnerability reduction principles on LSS were accordingly dovetailed to the
settlements, production, protection, and infrastructure areas of the province.

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5.1. Land Use and Physical Framework

5.1.1. Spatial Strategy: The Central and Nodal Development Strategy

Shown in Figure 36 is the schematic diagram of the preferred spatial strategy for
Nueva Ecija depicting the various growth centers: Metro Cabanatuan (urban core);
San Jose City and Gapan City Growth Center (growth nodes). The core areas were
identified based on the centrality of functions within the province and their linkages
with neighboring areas. The central-nodal spatial strategy is consistent with LSDF
framework as it rationalizes the hierarchy of settlements. Table 9 shows key growth
nodes and their respective hinterlands or areas of influence.

Urban Core:
1-Metro Cabanatuan

Growth Nodes:
2-San Jose City Growth
Center
3-Gapan City Growth
Center

Figure 36. Preferred Spatial Strategy

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Table 9. Growth Nodes and Hinterlands

Growth Nodes Core Area Hinterland

1. Metro Cabanatuan Cabanatuan City, Palayan City, Santo Domingo, Quezon,
Santa Rosa, Aliaga, General Licab, Zaragoza, Jaen, Laur,
Mamerto Natividad, Talavera Gabaldon, Bongabon,
Llanera, Pantabangan,
2. San Jose City San Jose City, Science City of Carranglan, Talugtug,
Growth Center Munoz, Lupao Cuyapo, Guimba, southern
municipalities of the province
of Nueva Vizcaya
3. Gapan City Gapan City, San Isidro, Cabiao General Tinio, Penaranda,
San Leonardo, San Antonio,
northern municipalities of
Bulacan, northeastern
municipalities of Pampanga

Although hinterlands or areas of influence of each growth node were identified, it is

important to note that while some boundaries may be distinct, some may also overlap.
The spatial strategy also supports the existing hierarchy of functions in the province
with Metro Cabanatuan area providing most of the specialized and higher level
functions in social services, institutional services and other commercial activities. The
San Jose City and Gapan City Growth Centers on the other hand provide the
secondary services to the municipalities in the periphery of the province. With increase
in specialization of functions, these nodes can also cater neighboring provinces of
Nueva Vizcaya and Bulacan.

5.2. Land Use Framework

5.2.1 Existing General Land Use

Presented in Figure 37 is the existing general land use map of the Province of Nueva
Ecija broken into six categories shown in Table 10.

Table 10. Existing General Land Use of Nueva Ecija, 2010

Category Area (ha) Share to Total (%)

Built-up/ Settlements 25,487.18 4.71
Agriculture 290,735.86 53.75
Forest 73,612.87 13.61
Water bodies 9,074.52 1.68
Grassland 109,055.46 20.16
Shrubs 32,087.65 5.93
Open/Barren 847.75 0.16
Total 540,901.29 100.00
Source: NEDA 3-CLRGIN / Nueva Ecija GIS Team
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The estimated built-up area of Nueva Ecija is 25,487.18 hectares corresponding to
4.71 percent of the total land area of the province. The agriculture & fishery areas are
estimated at 290,735.86 hectares or 53.75 percent of total land area. The forest areas
are at 73,612.87 hectares representing 13.61 percent of the total land area,
respectively. The rest are grassland, shrubs, open/barren and water bodies with an
estimated area of 151,065.38 hectares (27.93 percent).

Furthermore, for purposes of mapping of disaster-prone areas, the whole area of Fort
Magsaysay Military Reservation was included as part of the total land area of the
province. The military reservation covers a total land area of about 78,799 hectares
and cuts through Palayan City and the municipalities of Laur and Gabaldon.

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Figure 37. Existing General Land Use Map, 2010

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 5.2.2. Land Use Potentials and Physical Development Constraints

Consistent with the mainstreaming guidelines on DRR/CCA, a map overlay analysis

was done to determine the areas highly susceptible to hazards, areas restricted to
development, and areas suitable to settlement development.

5.2.3 Areas Highly Susceptible to Hazards

A composite map (Figure 38) containing areas highly susceptible to flooding, rain-
induced landslides, earthquake-induced landslides, and fault line buffer strips, among
others, was overlain on the existing general land use map. The resulting overlay
revealed the built-up, agricultural, forest areas, infrastructures, among others, that are
located inside and outside areas highly susceptible to hazards (Table 11).

Table 11. Major Land Use Categories Located Inside and Outside Areas Highly Susceptible to Hazards
Category Area (Ha)
Outside HS Areas Inside HS Area Total
Built-up/ Settlements 13,934.61 4,078.71 18,013.32
Agriculture 185,867.15 104,868.71 290,735.86
Forestland 6,897.10 66,715.77 73,612.87
Water bodies 4,464.08 4,610.44 9,074.52
Grassland / wooded 38,927.52 70,127.94 109,055.46
grassland
Shrubs 9,463.54 22,624.11 32,087.65
Open / barren 367.79 479.96 847.75
Roads 5,729.34 1,744.53 7,473.87
Total 265,651.13 275,250.17 540,901.30
Share to Total (%) 49.11 50.89 100.00

About 265,651.13 hectares or 49.11 percent of the total territory of Nueva Ecija are
located outside areas highly susceptible to GHHs. These are considered safe areas.
However, the remaining 275,250.17 hectares (50.89 percent) are located within areas
highly susceptible to GHHs. Note that 22.64 percent of the existing built up equal to
4,078.71 hectares are located in highly susceptible areas. Mitigating infrastructure
measures or relocation initiatives are recommended in affected settlements. Further,
built-up expansion should be directed outside hazard zones.

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Figure 38. Areas Highly Susceptible to Geologic and Hydrometeorologic Hazards

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 5.2.4. Areas Highly Restricted to Development

Areas highly restricted to urban development include but not limited to key production
areas and protected areas performing vital ecological services and functions, to wit:

a) Forest areas
b) Network of Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) areas and non-
NIPAS areas
c) Strategic Agriculture and Fisheries Development Zone (SAFDZ) areas
d) Water bodies
e) Road eastments

5.2.5. Buildable Zones/ Constraints-free Areas

The buildable zones are generally free of constraints, and located outside areas highly
susceptible to GHHs and/or areas highly restricted to development. The marginal
agricultural lands, Network of Protected Areas for Agriculture and Agri-industrial
Development (NPAAAD) areas not identified as SAFDZs, and low-lying areas
feasible for reclamation are considered buildable, including portions of the existing
built-up in safe zones that are suitable for densification, in-filling, mix-use, and urban
renewal.

5.2.6. Land Use Potentials and Development Constraints

The overlay analysis was extended to produce a development constraints map (Figure
39). The area accounting was done and presented in Table 12.

Table 12. Area Accounting of Areas Restricted to Development

Percent share to
Category Area (Ha) total land area
(%)
A. Areas highly susceptible to GHHs 275,250.03 50.89
B. Areas highly restricted to urban development 132,426.20 24.49
C. Existing built-up located in areas highly susceptible 4,078.71 0.75
to GHHs
D. Existing built-up located in areas highly restricted to 4,595.69 0.85
urban development
E. Existing built-up in safe and unrestricted areas 9,338.91 1.72
F. Buildable zones/Constraint-free areas 48,758.87 9.01

Note that the areas highly restricted to urban development that are also found in
areas highly susceptible to GHHs were accounted to the latter to give emphasis on
disaster risk reduction and management. About 275,250.03 hectares (50.89 percent)
and 132,426.20 hectares (24.49 percent) of the total land area of Nueva Ecija are
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highly susceptible to GHHs and highly restricted to urban development, respectively.
Of the existing built-up of about 18,013.32 hectares, 9,338.91 hectares are in safe
and unrestricted (51.84 percent) zones while 8,674.40 hectares (48.16 percent) are
inside restricted and hazard-prone areas. The buildable zones and constraint-free
areas that can be potentially used for urban expansion are at 48,758.87 hectares
representing 9.01 percent of the total land area of the province. The potentials and
constraints for built-up expansion and development can be interpreted, as follows:

a) Urban development and built-up expansion should be directed only in the

buildable zones and constraint-free areas;
b) Existing built-up in areas highly susceptible to geologic and
hydrometeorologic hazards should be relocated or provided with
appropriate engineering solutions to mitigate the impacts;
c) Existing built-up in areas highly restricted to development should also be
relocated in buildable zones; and,
d) Densification, in-filling, mix-use, and/or urban renewal can be introduced in
the existing built-up located in safe and unrestricted areas.

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5.3. Land Use Framework/ Proposed General Land Use Plan

Presented in Figure 40 is the land use framework or proposed general land use plan for
Nueva Ecija which was produced thorough an overlay analysis using GIS. This was done by
combining various maps as discussed above and other thematic maps that include but not
limited to the following:

a) Administrative boundary maps

b) Land classification map
c) Slope/Contour/Elevation map
d) Vegetation/Forest cover map
e) Forest land use map
f) Infrastructure maps

The settlement areas, i.e. the residential potion of the built-up, include private subdivisions,
resettlement sites, socialized housing, public housing areas, planned unit developments
(PUDs) among others. Production areas include agri-fishery lands, tourism and eco-tourism
areas, commercial/mix use, manufacturing areas, and industrial zones. The infrastructure
areas of the province are grouped into economic (e.g. Irrigation and flood control), social (e.g.
Housing, schools, and hospitals), administrative (e.g. Public buildings, jails and prisons) and
utilities & transportation (e.g. Water supply and sanitation, roads and bridges). The protection
areas as defined in the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Law or R.A. 758
include strict nature reserves, natural parks, natural Monument Wildlife Sanctuaries, and
protected landscapes and seascapes, among others. Protected non-NIPAS areas refer to
wetlands, coastal lands, mangroves, lakes and rivers, important bird areas, and easements,
among others. The proposed land use distribution is shown in Table 13.

Table 13. Proposed General Land Use Distribution

Category Area (Ha) Share to Total (%)

Settlement Areas 18,972.76 3.51
Production Areas 191,913.69 35.48
Protection Areas 322,543.74 59.63
Infrastructure Areas 7,471.11 1.38
Total 540,901.30 100.00

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Figure 40. Proposed General Land Use Map
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 5.3.1 Policies on Settlement Areas

By getting the ratio of the population and the total built-up area of Nueva Ecija in 2010,
an urban land density (ULD) of 109 persons/hectare was computed, as shown below:

ULD = Population (2010) / Total Built-up area (2010)

= 1,955,373 persons / 18,013.32 hectares
= 109 persons per hectare

Assuming that said density remains constant at doubling of population, then, the same
amount of land, or 36,026.64 hectares is needed for urban expansion. However, it
must be noted that an additional 8,674.40 hectares is needed if full relocation of
existing built-up areas located in constraint areas shall be pursued. This urban land
requirement can be easily accommodated in the buildable zones, constraint-free
areas, and portions of the existing built-up where infilling and densification is viable.
However, for the purposes of this plan, it was assumed that the present built-up area
of Nueva Ecija can still accommodate twice the number of people if proper land
management strategies (e.g. in-filling, densification, medium & high rise construction,
mix use, reclamation, and urban renewal) and appropriate engineering interventions
are provided.

If the current urban land density of 109 persons per hectare is doubled to 218 persons
per hectare, an additional 959.44 hecatres of land will be needed for urban expansion
come doubling time. As shown in Table 4-6, the urban land density of 218 persons per
hectare is still on the low side if benchmarked with Makati City, Manila City, and
Quezon City which are several folds denser than the built-up of Nueva Ecija.

Table 14. Urban Land Density in Selected Areas within the Greater Capital Region

Built-up Area Density

City/Municipality Population
(ha) (persons/ ha)
Nueva Ecija 1,955,373 18,013.32 109
(2010)
Nueva Ecija 3,910,476 18,013.32 218
(2041)
Cabanatuan City 272,676 (2010) 1,684.54 162
San Jose City 129,424 (2010) 1,019.34 127
Gapan City 101,488 (2010) 913.24 111
Manila City 1,652,171 2,498 661
(2010)
Makati City 529,039 (2010) 2,157 245
Source: NSO, DENR 3

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 For the purposes of this plan, the following strategic land optimization schemes were
considered using densification factors ranging from 1.5 -2.0 or up to twice of the
present density, to wit:

Table 15. Strategic Land Optimization Schemes for Nueva Ecija

Urban Land
Service Densification
Land Management Scheme Area (Ha) Density
Population Factor
(Persons/ Ha)
Densification of existing built- 9,338.91 2,026,544 2 218
up in safe and constraint-free
areas
Provision of infrastructure and 3,898.34 639,328 1.5 164
DRRM measures in existing
built-up (EBU) located in areas
highly susceptible to GHHs
Relocation of EBU in GHH 180.37 39,141 2 218
zones to buildable/ constraint-
free areas
Legitimization of EBU located 4,595.69 997,265 2 218
in SAFDZs and areas highly
restricted to urban
development
Additional land required for 959.44 208,198 2 218
urban expansion
Total 18,972.75 3,910,476 -- --

In consideration of the above, the resulting detailed settlement plan is shown in Figure
41, with the estimated areas shown in Table 16.

Table 16. Breakdown of Settlement Areas

Share to
Category Area (Ha)
Total (%)
Existing built up in safe areas 9,338.91 49.22
Existing built-up (EBU) located in areas highly susceptible 3,898.34 20.55
to GHHs to be provided with infrastructure and DRRM
measures
EBU in GHH zones for relocation 180.37 0.95
EBU in areas highly restricted to urban for delineation, 4,595.69 24.22
legitimization, and densification
Proposed relocation and urban expansion areas in the 180.37 --
buildable and constraint-free zones
Additional land required for urban expansion 959.44 5.06
Total 18,972.75 100.00

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Figure 41. Settlements Framework Map

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The implementation of the settlement plan will be facilitated by the following settlement
policies:

i. The usual approach of converting agricultural lands for urban development and
expansion will be strictly regulated and restricted to ensure the food security of
the province. Land demand and supply management measures such as
densification, medium rise construction, in-filling of vacant/idle lands, among
others, will be implemented to optimize land utilization. This strategy shall be
implemented in the three growth nodes as identified in the chosen spatial
strategy.

ii. Presidential Decree 957 and Batas Pambansa 220 will be strictly enforced to
ensure the liveability of settlements.

iii. The development of medium to high rise residential units popularly known in the
country as condominiums will be promoted to help reduce the pressure on the
conversion of agricultural lands.

iv. The province will prioritize its shelter and resettlement program consistent with
the provisions of the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA), and by
implementing urban renewal and urban blight clean-up projects.

v. Density control, type of housing, drainage facilities and retaining walls and
related slope stabilization structures will be made a requirement in settlements
development in sloping areas (more than 18% slope) in hills and mountains.

vi. Building height limitations in geologically unstable areas and aviation pathways
will be established and strictly enforced, and building construction must meet the
requirements for seismic resistance or resilience.

vii. Suitable and safe sites for settlement and relocation of vulnerable communities
and informal settlers will be identified and zoned accordingly.

viii. Lifeline support services and infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, power,
and water supply will be sited in areas safe from natural and man-made
hazards.

ix. Green parks, open spaces and green buildings (natural parks, vertical
greeneries, green rooftops, green open parking lots) in CBD or heat islands will
be encouraged among builders through economic incentive and recognition
reward systems.

x. Evacuation/escape routes, evacuation sites and safe shelter facilities will be

established and developed in safe zones.

xi. Sitting of toxic, hazardous and pollutive industries should be away from
settlements.

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5.3.2 Policies on Production Area

The detailed plan of production areas as contained in proposed land use framework is
shown in Figure 40, with the estimated areas shown in Table 17.

Table 17. Breakdown of Production Areas

Category Area (Ha) Share to Total (%)

SAFDZs
 Crop Zone 39,222.05 20.44
 Livestock Zone 12,924.94 6.73
 Fishery Zone 316.04 0.16
 Crop/Livestock Zone 929.21 0.48
 Crop/Fishery Zone 1,632.42 0.85
 Agribusiness Lands 5,654.55 2.95
 Bagsakan Centers 5,076.81 2.65
Other cultivated land 122,461.05 63.81
Eco-tourism 3,696.62 1.93
Total 191,913.69 100.00

The economy of Nueva Ecija is largely agricultural with palay production as one of the
major agricultural activities. In 2013, the province ranked first among other provinces in
the region terms of volume of production.

For the purpose of this plan, production areas identified in the province were limited to
the agricultural production areas and the proposed eco-tourism site in the
Pantabangan Reservoir.

Important crop zones totalling to 65,756.02 hectares are located in the municipalities of
Nampicuan, Cuyapo, Guimba, Talavera, Bongabon, Carranglan and in the cities of
Muñoz, San Jose. Meanwhile, livestock zones accounting for about 12,924.94
hectares are in the municipalities of Bongabon, Talugtug, Cuyapo, and in the cities of
San Jose and Gapan.

These identified SAFDZ areas, among other cultivated lands shall be the focus of
research and technology development, infrastructure, credit and other support
structures to enhance the competitive and comparative advantages in the agriculture
sector.

Further, the policies of the province on production areas are as follows:

i. Accessibility and connectivity between production and growth centers of the

province will be enhanced by implementing measures that will reduce traffic
decongestion and improve access and circulation.
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ii. Subject to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the province
will only cater to light, medium, and heavy industries.
iii. The SAFDZ areas of the province will be protected from, and are non-
negotiable for reclassification and conversion. Non-protected agricultural
lands may be applied for reclassification and or conversion subject to the
approval of the local Sanggunians and concerned agencies of the national
government.
iv. The development of ecotourism and tourism estates such as the
development of integrated resort complexes, sports and recreational
centers, accommodation, convention and cultural facilities, commercial
establishments will be promoted to create jobs and economic opportunities.

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Figure 42. Production Framework Map

Figure 42. Production Framework Map

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 5.3.3. Policies on Protection Area

The plan for protection areas as contained in proposed land use framework is shown
in Figure 43, with the estimated areas shown in Table 18.

Table 18. Breakdown of Protection Areas

Category Area (Ha) Share to Total (%)

NIPAS 10,840.01 3.36
Forestland 42,663.54 13.23
Water bodies/water channels 5,309.01 1.65
Environmentally constrained 263,731.17 81.77
areas (areas highly susceptible
to GHHs)
Total 322,543.73 100.00

Policies on protected areas aims to protect sensitive and critical ecosystems from
human intrusion to preserve their integrity, allow degraded resources to regenerate,
and to protect the population from environmental hazards, among other things. The
National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Law or R.A. 7586 sets the
general framework for the protected areas, while the Agriculture and Fisheries
Modernization Act (AFMA) provides the guidelines on the utilization and protection of
agricultural lands from conversion. The policies of the province on production areas
are as follows:

i. The required easements on water bodies will be implemented consistent

with Article 51 of the Philippine Water Code (PD1067) provides that “the
rivers and banks of rivers and streams and shores of the seas and lakes
through the entire length and within a zone of three (3) meters in urban
area, twenty (20) meters in agricultural areas, and forty (40) meters in the
forest areas, along their margins, are subject to the easement of public use
in the interest of recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing, and salvage. No
person shall be allowed to stay in this zone longer that what is necessary
for recreation, navigation, or salvage, or to build structures of any kind.”

ii. The following right-of-way (ROW) standards of the Department of Public

Works and Highways (DPWH) on major thoroughfares will be enforces, to
wit:
• Residential – 10 meters
• Commercial – 20 meters
• Industrial – 30 meters

iii. The protected open spaces of the province will be expanded to include but
not limited to the following:
• Neighbourhood or Planned Unit Development parks and open spaces;
• Commercial and industrial open spaces;
• Easements and setbacks;
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 • Planting strips and road islands;
• Watershed preserves;
• Buffer strips; and,
• Power transmission lines.

iv. Consistent with the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS)
Law or R.A. 7586, the province will expand its protected areas to include
the following:
• Strict Nature Reserve
• Natural Park
• Natural Monument
• Wildlife Sanctuary
• Protected Landscapes and Seascapes
• Resource Reserve
• Natural Biotic Areas

v. The protected non-NIPAS areas of the province as shown below will also
be expanded, to wit:
• Wetlands
• Important Bird Areas
• Secondary Growth Forests
• Easements
• Ecotourism Sites (e.g. Resolution No. 2000-01 Adopting the Operating
Guidelines for EO No. 111 to promote ecotourism as a tool for
sustainable development, management, protection and conservation of
the country’s natural resources and cultural heritage)

vi. Environmentally constrained or areas prone to natural hazards (geologic

and hydro-meteorologic) will be protected.

vii. The identified SAFDZ areas of the province will protected from conversion
consistent with the provision of the Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization
Act (AFMA), the Local Government Code of 1991, the Comprehensive
Agrarian Reform Law (CARL), and the Department of Agriculture (DA)
Administrative Order (AO) No. 2, Series of 2002, as provided for under the
AFMA law.

viii. The heritage and historic treasures of the province such as historic
buildings, historical relics and memorabilia, historical or vintage cars,
among others will be protected, restored, and preserved.

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Figure 43. Protection Framework Map

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5.3.4. Policies on Infrastructures Areas

The breakdown of the infrastructure areas as contained in proposed land use

framework is shown in Figure 44, with the estimated areas shown in Table 19.

Table 19. Breakdown of Infrastructure Areas

Category Area (Ha)

Utilities & transportation 7,471.16
Total 7,471.16

The infrastructure areas of the province are grouped into economic, social,
administrative, and utilities & transportation. The development policies are as
follows:

i. The existing social infrastructure stock of the province will be further

improved, to wit:
1. Public and Private Schools
2. Non-Formal Educational Facilities
3. Day Care Centers
4. Health Centers
5. Sports and Recreational Facilities
6. Museums
7. Public Libraries
8. Public Memorial Parks and Cemeteries
9. Public Assembly Areas

ii. The location and operation of economic infrastructure facilities in the province
such as public markets, slaughterhouses, waste management facilities will
be rationalized.

iii. The administrative infrastructure facilities of the province will be modernized to

include government centers, barangay halls, and public order and safety
offices

iv. Policies on utilities and transportation are as follows:

1. Arterial Roads - ROW clean-up will be implemented to address
encroachment. No new crossroad intersection will be allowed unless they
are of same category
2. Collector Roads - A minimum lateral access along proposed collector roads
to be not less than 250 meters will be enforced and that only a collector
road will connect to an arterial road.
3. Distributor Roads - The development of dead-end roads will be discouraged
and that all roads must form part of a loop or series of loops.

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4. Subdivision Roads – These will connect to collector and distributor roads
only and provided with sidewalks, ramps, planting strips, street lighting,
waiting sheds, and others.
5. Drainage System and Flood Control Facilities - Measures to address
localized and flash floods during short duration and high intensity rainfall
events will be implemented based on a drainage master plan.
6. Sewerage System - The province will implement an inter-LGU sewerage
system.
7. Telecommunication - Regulation will focus on the location of cell sites for
public health and safety considerations.
8. Power Supply and Distribution – The province, in cooperation with LGUs
and local electric utilities, will implement measures that will put to
minimum systems losses in order to lower the cost of electricity in the
province.

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Figure 44. Infrastructure Framework Map

Figure 44. Infrastructure Framework Map

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Chapter 6
INVESTMENT PROGRAM

The Luzon NEDA Regional Offices identified priority Programs, Projects and Activities
(PPAs) that are supportive of the Luzon Spatial Development Framework (LSDF), 2015-
2045. Priority PPAs are identified based on their responsiveness to the following strategies:
1) Connectivity, 2) Concentration and 3) Vulnerability Reduction (Table 20). These projects
may be implemented in 10 years under appropriate funding mix of government, Official
Development Assistance (ODA), and Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The indicative
location and distribution of some of these projects are presented in Figure 45, 46, and 47.
The remaining core projects and rest of the complementary projects are found in the PPA
long list (Table 21 and 22).

Based on the consolidated PPAs, the total investment requirement for Luzon is Php8,097.91
billion involving 463 PPAs – 98 Priority Core, 133 Core, and 232 Complementary Projects.

For the Core PPAs, the required funding is Php2,372.37 billion. All of the 133 Core PPAs are
infrastructure in nature where 106 PPAs (80%) are under the Transport sub-sector; 16
percent (21 PPAs) under the Water sub-sector which includes irrigation and flood control
projects; and five percent (5 PPA) under the Energy sub-sector. Majority of the PPAs are to
be funded by the National Government and for implementation until 2045.

It is important to highlight that 86 (65%) out of 133 Core PPAs are identified as inter-regional
or those that will benefit two or more regions in Luzon. The investment requirement for inter-
regional Core PPAs amounts to Php2,266.43 billion, of which, PhP872.28 billion (38%) will
be funded by the National Government, followed by PPP (48%), ODA (2%), and Others
(12%). There are 22 inter-regional PPAs that are on-going and 53 PPAs in various stages of
project development. On the other hand, the 25 region-specific Core PPAs amounting to
Php216.07 billion are to be funded by the National Government.

In terms of the Core PPAs’ responsiveness to the LSDF strategies, 127 (27%) PPAs are
supportive of Connectivity, 218 (47%) are supportive of Concentration, and 118 (25%) PPAs
are supportive of Vulnerability Reduction.

For the 232 Complementary PPAs, the required funding is approximately Php3,667.46
Billion which will be sourced mainly from the National Government. Majority of the PPAs are
under the Transport sub-sector and are supportive of the Concentration strategy.

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Table 20. Listing of priority core projects for Luzon distributed according to the strategic themes of LSDF

Table 20. List of Prioirty Core Projects for Luzon Distributed by Strategic Theme of LSDF

Concentration Vulnerability Reduction

Connectivity
(to encourage growth and development in the upper tiers (to ensure safety of settlements and ensure sustainability of
(to link entire Luzon - North to South, East to West)
of urban hierarchy) production and value-chain processes)
CAR (17)
Apayao – Ilocos Norte Road (Kabugao – Solsona
Conner-Kabugao Road Mt. Province-Ilocos Sur via Kayan Road
Road)
Mt. Province (boundary - Calanan - Pinukpuk - Abbut
Rehabilitation of Kennon Road Rehabilitaion of Baguio - Bontoc Road
Road
Rehabilitaion of Marcos Highway Tabuk - Paracelis - Alfonso Lista Road Banaue Hungduan Benguet Road

Rehabilitaion of Naguilian Road (Baguio - Bauang) BLISTT Outer Ring Road Acop – Kapangan – Kibungan - Bakun Road

Rehabilitation of Baguio - Aritao Road Mt. Province-Cagayan via Tabuk - Enrile Road
Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) System for
Baguio Airport Modernization
Baguio City - La Trinidad Monorail Phase I
Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) BLISTT - Phase
II
REGION 1 (13)
Pangasinan-Nueva Vizcaya Road Revival/Extension Of Railway System To Laoag City Agno River Flood Control Projectm Phase III
Rehabilitation of the Bauang-Baguio-Kayapa-Aritao-
Upgrading of the Laoag International Airport Rehabilitation of Marcos Highway
Dupax del Sur-Kasibo-Nagtipunan Road
Upgrading of the San Fernando Airport Alaminos Airport Construction Allied Rivers Improvement Project
Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Toll Expressway
Ilocos Sur Transbasin Project
(TPLEx)
Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Toll Expressway
(TPLEX) Phase 3-Rosario to San Fernando, La
Union
Ilocos Sur-Abra Road via Banaoang

REGION 2 (16)

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Table 20. Cont...

Concentration Vulnerability Reduction

Connectivity
(to encourage growth and development in the upper tiers (to ensure safety of settlements and ensure sustainability of
(to link entire Luzon - North to South, East to West)
of urban hierarchy) production and value-chain processes)
North Eastern Luzon Expressway (NELEX) Manila North Road Rehab and Upgrading Cagayan River Flood Control Project

Construction of a Coastal Road, including major Contruction/Rehabilitation of Tuao-Abbut-Conner-

Dalton Pass East Alternate Road Development
bridges connecting Divilacan ad Palawan, Isabela Kabugao-Calanasan-Solsana-San Nicilas Roas

San Vicente Port Development (fromerly San

Conduct of FS for the three (3) proposed Lower
Proposed Eastern Seaboard Vicente Construction /Rehabilitation into a RORO
Cagayan River Cut of Channels (COCs)
Port)
Alternate Road Projects of Nueva Ecija Power Development Dredging of the Cagayan River

Agro-Industrial Parks Dvelopment - Port Irene

Cagayan River Alternative Bridges
Idunstrial Park Development
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Development
Port Irene Development - Navigational Channel
(Formerly Port Irene Navigational Channel)
REGION 3 (14)
North South Commuter Railway JASA Upgrading Tarlac River Overall Improvement Works
Central Luzon Link Expressway Capas-Botolan Road Dinalupihan-Hermosa-Lubao Flood Control Project
Casecnan Multi-purpose Irrigation and Power Project
Manila North Road Upgrading/Widening Clark International Airport Terminal 2 Project
(CMIPP) - Irrigation Component
Proposed Priority Works for Flood Control Project in
Baler-Casiguran Road Improvement Project Arterial Road Bypass Phase II
Western Rivers, Zambales
Cavite-Manila-Bataan Coastal Highway Apalit-Arayat-Masantol Setback Levee
REGION 4A (14)
North-South Railway Project (NSRP) – South Line Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Project Laguna Lakeshore Expressway - Dike Project

...
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Table 20. Cont...

Concentration Vulnerability Reduction

Connectivity
(to encourage growth and development in the upper tiers (to ensure safety of settlements and ensure sustainability of
(to link entire Luzon - North to South, East to West)
of urban hierarchy) production and value-chain processes)
LRT Line 1 South Extension Project (LRT Line 1
Quezon Eco-Tourism Coastal Road High-impact Flood Control Projects
Cavite)
Flood Risk Management Project for Cagayan River
LRT Line 2 East Extension Project South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 Project
(Imus River Component)
LRT Line 6 Project Macelelon Small Reservoir Irrigation Project New Centennial Water Source Project
The Quipot Rover Irrigation Project Maragondon Bulk Water Supply Project
REGION 4B (7)
Integrated Port Development Program Completion of Mindoro Circumferential Road CLIPVIC Flood Control Project
Batangas-Mindoro Power Interconnection Project Puerto Princesa Airports Projects Rehabilitation of Mine Dams in Marinduque
Mindoro-Batangas Floating Bridge
REGION 5 (10)
North-South Railway Project - South Line GUICADALE Strategic Platform Road Network Sorsogon-Samar Seamless Corridor Project
New Naga Airport Project Naga-Legazpi Freeway System Bicol River Basin Development Program
New Masbate Airport Cadac-an River Basin Development Project
Catanduanes Friendship Bridge
Libmanan Freeway
NCR (7)
LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension Project Metro Manila Skybridge Project Metro Manila Flood Control Management Program
Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project
LRT Line 2 West Extension Project Installation of Intelligent Transport System
Phase III
NLEX-SLEC Connector Road

TOTAL PROJECTS 98

...
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 Baguio Airport
Modernization

Figure 45. Priority Core Projects for Connectivity Strategy

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Figure 46. Priority Core Projects for Concentration Strategy

100
Figure 47. Priority Core Projects for Vulnerability Reduction Strategy

101
Figure 48. Map of the Area Spatial Development Core PPAs

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Table 21. Consolidated Core Projects

Implementation Period Implementration Status LSDF Strategies

Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
CAR (34)
Kalinga – Abra Road Physical target for paving – 39.59 km Kalinga 1.782 National
The roads Kalinga to Abra. At present to travel fromKalinga Govt
1 to Abra requires going through Region 2 and Region 1. / / /
This road is part of the Cordillera Road Network that
connects all CAR provinces.
Abra - Kalinga Road Connects Abra to Kalinga. This road forms part of the Abra 0.240 National
2 / / /
lateral connection between Regions 1, CAR and 2 Govt
Bangued – Cervantes Road Connects Abra to Ilocos Sur. Requires road opening Abra 1.100 National
3 / / /
Govt
Claveria – Calanasan - Kabugao Road Physical target - 77.15 km Calanasan, 3.618 National
Secondary road Apayao Govt
Part of the CRIP Trunkline
4 / /
This is the start of the Cordillera trunkline in the North. The
road connects Claveria , Cagayan to Calanasan, Apayao.
Some areas in Calanasan, Apayao still for road opening.
Banaue – Mayoyao - Alfonso Lista – Secondary road Banaue, 1.430 National
Isabela boundary Road Physical target for paving – 17.71 km Mayoyao, Govt
5 / /
Part of the CRIP Lateral Roads Alfonso Lista
The road will connect Ifugao (CAR) to Isabela (Region 2) Ifugao
Junction Talubin – Barlig – Natonin – Physical target – 60 km Mt. Province 2.814 National
Paracelis – Callacad- Ro/as Road The project will connect the eastern municipalities of Mt. Govt
6 / / /
Province and will provide a direct connection of these
municipalities to the capital town of Bontoc.
Bangued – Nueva Era Road Physical target – 1 km Abra 0.036 National
7 Road opening to connect Abra to Ilocos Norte Govt / / /
Lateral road to connect CAR to Region 1
Sagada – Besao – Quirino Iilocos Sur) Secondary road Sagada and 0.070 National
8 Road Requires road opening of 1.5 km Besao Mt. Govt / / /
Lateral road connecting CAR to Region 1 Province
Itogon - Dalupirip - San Manuel Road Connects Benguet to Pangasinan Bemgiuet 0.536 National
9 / / /
Govt
Kapangan - San Gabriel Road Road opening to connect Benguet to La Union Bemgiuet 0.670 National
10 / / /
Govt
Rehad of Bangued (Abra) - Narvacan Major route connecting Abra to Ilocos Sur Abra 0.538 National
11 (Ilocos Sur) Road Govt / / /

Rehab of Bontoc - Banaue - Bagabag Major lateral connection for CAR and Region 2 Ifugao 0.594 National
12 / / /
Road Govt
Kabugao - Pudtol - Luna Road Major lateral connection for CAR and Region 2 Apayao 0.578 National
13 / / /
Govt
Asin-Nangalisan-San Pascual,La Union 0.863
14 /

15 Rehab of Kalinga-Cagayan Road 0.744 /

16 Abatan-Mankayan-Cervantes Road 0.539 /
Concreting of Ayapa - Balluyan - Lasam 0.168
17 Road (Apayao) /

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
C3 = Vulnerabilty 103
Table 21. Cont...

Implementation Period Implementration Status LSDF Strategies

Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Apayao – Ilocos Norte Road (Kabugao – Physical target – for 2014 8.08 Kms. Opening / 68 CAR : 3.203 GAA
Solsona Road) Kms. Paving Kabugao and
For 2015 to 2016 9.42 Kms. Opening Calanasan
Apayao
18 Arterial Road Region 1: / / /
Lateral road to connect CAR to Region 1 Solsona, Ilocos
This road traverses the municipalities of Kabugao and Norte
Calanasan,Apayao and e/its to Solsona, Ilocos Norte. The
project components include paving of the existing roads
and road opening to connect to Solsona.
Mt. Province-Ilocos Sur via Kayan Road 0.416
19 /
20 Rehabilitation of Kennon Road Connects Bemguet to La Union 0.595 PPP/GAA / / /
21 Rehabilitaion of Marcos Highway connects Benguet to La Union. Major access to CAR 0.476 GAA / /
Rehabilitaion of Naguilian Road (Baguio - Major road connecting La Union to Benguet 0.415 GAA/PPP
22 /
Bauang)
23 Conner-Kabugao Road Connects Kalinga and Apayao provinces 0.622 GAA/PPP /
24 Rehabilitaion of Baguio - Bontoc Road 3.342 GAA/PPP /
25 Tabuk - Paracelis - Alfonso Lista Road Connects provinces of Ifugao, Mt. Province and Kalinga 2.431 GAA/PPP /
BLISTT Outer Ring Road Connects the municipalities surrounding Baguio City. Road Benguet 3.216 GAA/PPP
26 / / /
length 143 kms with road opening of 11 kms
Mt. Province-Cagayan via Tabuk - Enrile 6.030 GAA
27 / /
Road
Mt. Province (boundary - Calanan - 0.533 GAA/PPP
28 /
Pinukpuk - Abbut Road
Banaue Hungduan Benguet Road 2.883 GAA
29 / /
Baguio Airport Modernization Modernization of the Baguio Airport in terms of navigational 0.402 CAAP
facilities , runway improvement, apron improvement,
30 perimeter fencing and improvement of the airport terminal / /
and by pass road
Acop – Kapangan – Kibungan - Bakun Physical target – 50 km Benguet 2.358 National
31 / / /
Road This road links the western municipalities of Benguet. Govt
Rehabilitation of Baguio - Aritao Road Connects Benguet to Nueva Vizcaya, major access road to 1.579
32 CAR /

Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) 9.380

33 System for Baguio City - La Trinidad /
Monorail Phase I
Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) 33.500
34 /
BLISTT - Phase II
REGION I (29)
Construction/Upgrading of Access Roads Construction, rehabilitation and improvement of various Regionwide DPWH-
35 to Identified Tourism Areas (DOT-DPWH access roads DOT / / /
Convergence Program)
Upgrading of the MNR to four-lanes Expansion of the Manila North Road into four lanes Rosales, 9.715 GAA
including bridges Pangasinan to
36 / / /
Laoag City,
Ilocos Norte
Salomague Port Development Construction of port facilities Cabugao, 0.201 GAA
37 / / /
Ilocos Sur

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
C3 = Vulnerabilty 104
Table 21. Cont...

Implementation Period Implementration Status LSDF Strategies

Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Sual Commercial Seaport Development, Construction of RO-RO Ramp (on-fill), 12m/12m; Sual, 0.670 PPP
Phs 2-3 Construction of Rock-Causeway including Rock Bulkhead, Pangasinan
38 / / /
Fill Materials, RC Curb, Stairlanding and Zocalo Wall,
Retaining Wall & Drainage System.
Upgrading of the Currimao Port Upgrading of electrical system Curimao, 0.004 GAA
39 / / /
Ilocos Norte
San Fernando City Seaport Development Upgrading to include containerization San Fernando 13.400 PPP
40 / / /
City, La Union
Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Toll Construction of a four-lane expressway from Rosales Rosales, 6.968 DPWH
E/pressway (TPLEx) Phase 2-Rosales, Pangasinan to Rosario, La Union Pangasinan-
41 / / /
Pangasinan-Rosario, La Union Rosario, La
Union
Rehabilitation of Kennon Road including Asset preservation/slope protection Region 1 0.000 DPWH
42 / / /
slope protection section
Expressway from Rosario, La Union to Rosario, La 68.873 PPP
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Union to Laoag
43 / / /
City, Ilocos
Norte
Pangasinan Economic and Tourism Zone Lingayen, 26.800 PPP
Development Project Pangasinan
(Adjacent
Barangays of
44 Estanza, / / /
Sabangan,
Malimpuec and
Capandanan)
Poro Point Special Economic and San Fernando 26.800 PPP
45 / / /
Freeport Zone City, La Union
Laoag City Special Economic Zone Laoag City, 26.800 PPP
46 / / /
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur Special Economic and Freeport Ilocos Sur 26.800 PPP
47 / / /
Pangasinan-Zambales Road, Mangatarem Mangatarem, 5.814 GAA
48 / / /
Section Pangasinan
Sual Industrial Estate Development Sual, 3.075 PPP
49 / / / /
Pangasinan
Kennon Road Rehabilitation including Region 1 0.059 GAA
Slope Protection section:
50 / / /
Rosario, La
Union
Pangasinan-Nueva Vizcaya Road Road construction and rehabilitation San Nicolas, 0.992 GAA
Pangasinan to
51 Sta. Fe., / / /
Nueva Vizcaya

Upgrading of the Laoag International Upgrading of airport facilities to provide a world-class Laoag City, 0.124 GAA
52 / / /
Airport standard of service Ilocos Norte
Upgrading of the San Fernando Airport Runway e/tension and modernization of facilities San Fernando 10.854 GAA
53 / / /
City, La Union
Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Toll 25.445 GAA/PPP
54 / / /
Expressway (TPLEx)

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
C3 = Vulnerabilty 105
Table 21. Cont...

Implementation Period Implementration Status LSDF Strategies

Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Revival/Extension Of Railway System To Development of a Railway System up to Laoag City Region 1 26.800 GAA
55 / / / /
Laoag City (e/tension from Region 5) section
Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Toll Construction of a four-lane e/pressway from Rosales, La Rosario to San 25.447 PPP
56 Expressway (TPLEX) Phase 3-Rosario to Union to San Fernando City, La Union Fernando City, / / /
San Fernando, La Union La Union
Ilocos Sur-Abra Road via Banaoang Road opening/ concreting Vigan-Bantay- 0.054 GAA
57 San Quintin- / / /
Bangued
Rehabilitation of the Bauang-Baguio- Asset preservation, slope protection Region 1 1.608 GAA
Kayapa-Aritao-Dupax del Sur-Kasibo- section:
58 Nagtipunan Road Bauang, / / /
Naguilian and
Burgos, La
Union
Alaminos Airport Construction Alaminos City, 4.874 GAA
59 Pangasinan / /

Agno River Flood Control Project Phase III Upper Agno River Improvement works. The Project is part Asingan-San 4.650 GAA
of a flood control master plan formulated for the Manuel-
60 / / /
Pangasinan side of the Agno River Basin together with the Alcala,
Agno Flood Control Project Phases 1 and 2 Pangasinan
Rehabilitation of Marcos Highway Asset preservation, slope protection Region 1 2.680 GAA
section: Agoo
61 / / /
and Pugo, La
Union
Allied Rivers Improvement Project The project involves the e/cavation of low channels, Pangasinan ( 7.022 GAA
construction of new dikes, revetments and Dagupan City,
upgrading/construction of bridges along the Pantal- Calasiao, Sta.
62 Sinocalan and the Cayanga-Pantal rivers Barbara, San / / /
Fabian,
Mangaldan &
San Jacinto)
Ilocos Sur Transbasin Project The project includes the construction of an overflow-type Ilocos Sur 5.226 GAA
diversion dam, a transbasin tunnel, and a hydropower plant.
63 It also includes provision of irrigation and drainage facilities / / /
to new irrigated areas and rehab and upgrading of existing
irrigation facilities
REGION II (39)
Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Continuing development of the CSEZFP
64 / / / / /
Freeport (Port Irene)
Establishment and Development of a Tri- The proposed Isabela Special Economic Zone (ISEZ) is
Regional Agri-Industrial Hub, Tuao recognized to further complement the operation of the
65 Cagayan Cgayan Special Economic Zone anf Freeport Port and other / / / /
growth centers in region 2.

Establishment and Development of the The proposed Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is recognized
Nueva Vizcaya Special Economic Zone to further complement the operation of the Cgayan Special
66 (NVSEZ) Economic Zone anf Freeport Port and other growth centers / / /
in region 2.

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
C3 = Vulnerabilty 106
Table 21. Cont...

Implementation Period Implementration Status LSDF Strategies

Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Establishment and Development of the The zone aims to promote geographically inclusive growth
Isabela Special Economic Zone (ISEZ) which centers in the Municipality of Tuao, Cagayan but
envisioned to “pull up”
67 neighboring and nearby local economies historically, / / /
traditionally and logically linked to it through e/isting,
emergent and potential product value chains within Regions
1, 2 and CAR .
Development of Coastal Isabela Tourism The project aims allevaite the potential of coastal tourism as
68 Corridor a major economic activity and as a means of environmental / / /
protection.
Daang Maharlika Rehabilitation Rehabilitation/widening, Improvement of carriageway of Nueva Vizcaya- 0.678 DPWH
69 certain section Cagayan / / / / /

Dalton Pass East Alignment The 68 km (25 kms of e/isting road, 42 kms of new route Nueva Vizcaya- 14.740 DPWH
and appro/imately 1 km of bridges) project would provide an Nueva Eija
70 / / /
alternate route to Dalton Pass and ensure efficient flow of
traffic in and out Region 02.
Basco Port Construction of 120m pier e/tension and e/cavation of 0.131 GAA
71 / / /
berthing area/ back-up area
Nueva Vizcaya-Pangasinan Road Upgrading to concrete of the old Villaverde Trail used by the 0.724 GAA-
United States Armed Forces when they chased the DPWH
72 retreating Japanese forces towards the end of World War / / /
II. Road stretching from Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya to San
Nicolas, Pangasinan.
Operation and expansion of theLallo Opening of an airport that would support the operations of
73 International Airport the Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Port (CSEZFP). / / /

Cadcadir-Cabugao Road The 6 km portion connecting Cagayan and CAR from Jct. CAR-Region 2 38.224 DPWH
74 Manila North-Cadcadir-Kabugao will improve trade and / / /
mobility in the northern tip of Luzon
North Eastern Luzon Expressway The proposed NELE/ (171.79 kms) stretches from Inter-regional 4.556 PPP/ODA
(NELEx) Dinadiawan (Aurora) - Nagtipunan (Quirino) - Casecnan
Dam (A. Castañeda, N. Vizcaya) - Caranglan (N. Ecija) -
San Jose City. The proposed road will serve as an
alternate route to the erosion prone Section of the Maharlika
75 Highway (Dalton Pass Section). This will also improve / / /
access to the Aurora Ecozone and other resources in the
Eastern Pacific Coast area. It is e/pected that it will
strengthen inter regional transport linkages and promote
strong physical integration and hasten the development of
Quirino’s eco-tourism potentials.

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Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Development of Aparri Port The development of the Port of Aparri supports the 0.096 GAA
strategies of the government on improving connectivity with
our neighboring ASEAN countries through sea linkages as
embodied in the 2011-2016 Philippine Development Plan.
This is likewise consistent with the 2011-2016 Regional
Development Plan and Regional Physical Framework Plan
76 and will reinforce the role of the municipality of Aparri, / / /
Cagayan in the region as the “Free Trade Zone” and
“Regional Growth Center” in recognition of its strategic
location in promoting international trade and commerce.
This will likewise complement the Port Irene of the Cagayan
Special Economic Zone and Free Port (CSEZFP) as a
transshipment point for international shipping.
Northeastern Luzon Pacific Coast RORO The project aims to provide a more efficient cargo and Regionwide DOTC,
System passenger transport system serving the coastal and island LGUs, PPA
communities in Region 02 and Region 03. The objective is
to link the e/isting ports in the said regions for RORO
operations and thereby increasing trade and economic
activities in this part of the country. Phase I of the project
would involve the development Valley Cove Port in Baggao,
77 Cagayan; San Vicente Port in Sta. Ana, Cagayan; and / / /
Dinapigue Port in Dinapigue, Isabela. Activities under this
phase would involve the acquisition of a RORO vessel and
the development of the mentioned ports for RORO
operations. Phase 2 or the e/pansion stage of the project
would connect to the Phase I RORO route the island
province of Batanes through the proposed Basco All-
Weather Ship Shelter Port and other ports in the coastal
municipalities of Cagayan and Isabela.
North East Luzon Railway System/ Luzon To be included in the proposed Integrated Luzon Region 2 363.140 PPP
Railway Development Project (PNR Railway Project. The project would basically revitalize and
78 Mainline South Railway Project) modernize the entire length (900km) of the Philippine / / /
National Railway from Tuguegarao, Cagayan to Sorsogon,
Bicol.
Sta Ana-Divilacan-Palanan-Dinapigue- Contruction of a 150kms road providing access to the Cagayan- 54.672 DPWH
79 Aurora Coastal Road eastern coastal municipalities laities of the provinces of Isabela / / /
Cagayan and Isabela
Implemenatation of the Comprehensive The Comprehensive Regional Irrigation System (CRIS) is
Regional Irrigation Systems packages designed to prioritize, organize, and integrate the
construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, operations and
80 management of the irrigation system in the region for / / / / /
greater effectiveness and efficiency towards the
improvement the national rice sufficiency and address the
low rice yield in Region 2.

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Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Isabela Integrated Coal Project Phase 1-confirmation of coal reserves to be used for a
minemouth power plant, Phase 2 -Reserves sufficient to
fuel a 120-MW power plant. The project is covered by Coal
81 Operating Contract No. 122 located some 290 kms north of / / /
Manila. It will utilize low-rank coal to fuel an electric power
plant employing "clean coal technology".

Cagayan Integrated Coal Project The project will utilize low-rank coal to fuel an minemouth
electric power plant employing "clean coal technology" with
82 a capacity of 300MW. The project will significantly / / /
contribute to the stabilization of the power grid in the area,
especially when Luzon faces a possible power shortage.
20 MW Baua Geothermal Project Installation of a geothermal plant in Cagayan with an
83 installed capacity of 20 MW. / / /

Cagayan Mini-Hydro Development Consists of 11 run-off-river mini-hydro projects located in 5.561 GAA
84 Projects the Municipalities of Peñablanca, Gonzaga, Baggao, / / /
[Link] and Gattaran
Matuno River Development Project Construction of a plant that can generate up to 180 MW of 496.524 GAA
85 (Hydropower Component) hydroelectric power. / / /

Luzon Northern Coast Wind Projects

86 / / /

87 North Eastern Luzon Expressway 4.556 GAA/PPP / /

(NELEX)
Construction of a Coastal Road, including 0.201 GAA
88 major bridges connecting Divilacan ad /
Palawan, Isabela
89 Proposed Eastern Seaboard 3.497 GAA / /
90 Alternate Road Projects of Nueva Ecija 3.484 GAA / /
91 Cagayan River Alternative Bridges 6.137 GAA / /
Manila North Road Rehab and Upgrading Road improvement, widening, bridge 5.092 ODA/GAA/
92 restoration/replacements/retrofitting, slope protection and PPP / / / /
drainage development along Manila North Road
Contruction/Rehabilitation of Tuao-Abbut- The road has a total length of 203.009 kms. It starts at Tuao-Kalinga 0.054 GAA/PPP
Conner-Kabugao-Calanasan-Solsana-San Naruangan, Tuao, Cagayan in Region 2 having a length of
Nicolas Roas 11.689 kms. Then it passes through Abbut-Conner-
Kabugao-Calanasan Road of CAR with a road length of
93 149.85 kms. From Calanasan it traverses Solsona-Dingras- / / /
Sarat Road and ends in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte in
Region 1 with 41.47 road length.
The project would strengthen economic linkages among
Regions 1, 2, and CAR.
Cagayan River Flood Control Project 4.237 PPP
94 / /
Dalton Pass East Alternate Road 5.320 GAA
95 / /
Development
San Vicente Port Development (fromerly 0.265 PPP/GAA
96 San Vicente Construction /Rehabilitation / /
into a RORO Port)
97 Power Development Sta. Ana 2.948 PPP/GAA / / / /

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Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Conduct of FS for the three (3) proposed 0.007 PPP/GAA
98 Lower Cagayan River Cut of Channels / /
(COCs)
Agro-Industrial Parks Dvelopment - Port 1.280 PPP/GAA
99 / /
Irene Idunstrial Park Development
Information and Communication 0.844 PPP/GAA
100 / /
Technology (ICT) Development
Port Irene Development - Navigational 1.182 PPP/GAA
101 Channel (Formerly Port Irene Navigational / / /
Channel)
Dredging of the Cagayan River 9.637 PPP/GAA
102 / / / / /
REGION III (29)
Cagayan Valley Road Widening and The scope of works for the Cagayan Valley Road Widening Northeastern 2.680 GAA
103 Upgrading and Upgrading project includes concreting, upgrading and Luzon and / / /
provision of concrete lined canal. Central Luzon
Eastern Luzon Seaboard Highway Interconnect the provinces of Central Luzon, Region 2, 3, 17.326 ODA
CALABARZON, Bicol, and Cagayan Valley facing the and 4A
104 Pacific Ocean. The project will start from Bicol to General / / /
Nakar in Quezon to Dingalan in Aurora up to Dinapigue in
Isabela passing thru the Baler-Casiguran Road in Aurora.
RO-RO Port Rehabilitation and Expansion The RO-RO Development Project is Luzon’s component in Luzon Area 9.648 ODA
Project the Central "spine" roll-The target areas will be connected
105 through a combination of quality superhighway systems as / / /
well as modern, fast and safe catamaran RORO ferry
services with matching port or terminal facilities.
Manila Bay Bridge (MBB) The Manila Bay Bridge project is a 5 km bridge that will link Bataan, 50.116 ODA/PPP
the Corregidor Island to Bataan. The project will allow the Corregidor
106 faster movement of people, goods and services in the area. / / /
MBB will also boost local tourism.

Balog-Balog Multi-Purpose Project BBMP Phase II will provide full irrigation services to 21,935 Tarlac City, 19.304 GAA
(BMPP), Phase II hectares new areas in Tarlac City, Lapaz, Victoria, Gerona, Lapaz,
Ramos, Concepcion, Pura, Paniqui, and Bamban. It will Victoria,
also stabilize irrigation supply in the e/isting service area of Gerona,
107 Phase I (12,475 hectares) for a combined service area of Ramos,
/ / /
34,410 hectares at full development. Concepcion,
Pura, Paniqui,
and Bamban

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Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Off-Grid Areas Interconnection Project The Philippine power sector is separated into three major Off-Grid Areas 2.814 ODA/PPP
grids Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Luzon and Visayas are in Luzon
nearing critical levels, predicted at 2016 and 2014,
respectively. The Off-Grid Areas Interconnection project
108 will interconnect all independent grids in Luzon. This will / / /
ensure the efficient power in the service area. NPC will
also assist in the development of the communities situated
in areas where its power plants and transmission line
facilities are located.
North South Commuter Railway The NSCRP is from Malolos to Calamba railways sytem 157.187 ODA and
and it is a JICA-funded initiative of DOTC to escalate PPP
project preparedness for a likely implementation within the
short term period (i.e., 2014 - 2016). It takes
109 off from the recently concluded pre-feasibility study for the / /
Airport E/press Rail (AER) Study, which was geared to
develop a railway strategy for connecting Clark International
Airport (CIA) to the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro
Manila.
Central Luzon Link Expressway Under Phase II, the remaining 20,321 hectares (10,041 46.672 GAA/PPP
hectares partially developed CIS/SWIP areas and 10,280
hectares un-served areas) of the new areas will be provided
110 full irrigation services. The rehabilitation works under / /
Phase I will be continued to provide stable irrigation
services in the 40,000 hectares of the 100,340 hectares
e/isting service area of UPRIIS.
Manila North Road Upgrading/Widening The scope of works for the MNR rehabilitation project 8.900 GAA
includes widening and concreting, upgrading and provision
of concrete lined canal, all with exceptions. The project
would be undertaken in 5 packages. Package I covers from
111 Meycauayan-Marilao- Bocaue, costing P95.2M; Package II / /
– Balagtas-Guiguinto, P96.5M; Package III – Malolos-
Calumpit, P97.2M; Package IV-Apalit-City of San
Fernando, Pampanga, P106M; and Package VI- Tarlac,
Baler-Casiguran Road Improvement P50M. 2.230 PPP
112 / /
Project
Cavite-Manila-Bataan Coastal Highway Drafted way back in the 1970s, the Coastal Highway 11.729 ODA
Project (CHP) will construct a road dike over the Manila Bay
to connect Manila and Bataan, covering 30 nautical miles.
This will also traverse the bays of Bulacan. Aside from
cutting the travel time between Cavite, Manila and Bataan to
113 over an hour, CHP would also serve as a flood control dike / /
to impede water from the West Philippine Sea in deluging
Metro Manila cities and Bulacan towns particularly during
high tide. The project will interconnect CALABARZON,
Metro Manila and Region III.
114 JASA Upgrading 2.758 GAA / /
115 Capas-Botolan Road 10.269 PPP / / /

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Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Clark International Airport Terminal 2 The proposed area for Terminal 2 would have ancillary 5.360 PPP
Project facilities, including a ramp, parking, e/press and general
freight facilities and heavy aircraft maintenance area. It
116 would also have a cargo terminal, especially in anticipation / /
of the entry of big aircraft. Terminal 2 will have the tubes
and air bridges, while the cargo terminal beside it will take
care of the cargo
Arterial Road Bypass Phase II The entire stretch of ARBP has an aggregate length of 4.374 JICA
about 24.6 kilometers with 10 bridges. The bypass road
starts from the Balagtas interchance/toll plaza in the North
Luzon E/pressway (NLE/) located appro/imately 500
meters north of the e/isting Burol flyover. It then proceeds
117 / / /
northeast to Guiguinto and to Plaridel Central Business
District via the new 2.4 Km new access road. From the
Guiguinto-New Access Road intersection, the bypass road
traverses Bustos before it finally joins the Pan-Philippine
Highway (PPH) in Maguinao, San Rafael.
Tarlac River Overall Improvement Works TROIW is also known as the Phase III of the Agno River 14.274 PPP
Flood Control Project. TROIW has the following
components:

a) Upgrading and rehabilitation of e/isting dikes;

b) New dike construction;
118 / /
c) Drainage sluice construction;
d) Dike heightening with gabion revetment establishment;
e) Construction of new and rehabilitation of e/isting bridges;
f) Establishment of flood forecasting and warning system;
and,
g) Social development measures.
Dinalupihan-Hermosa-Lubao Flood The project covers the municipalities of Dinalupihan and 4.476 GAA/PPP
Control Project Hermosa in Bataan and Lubao in Pampanga. Its immediate
impact or influence areas include the provinces of Bataan,
Zambales and Pampanga. This flood control project
119 / /
consists of several river basins: i) Pinulot River Basin, ii)
Caulaman river basin, iii) and Almacen river basin. These
basins have an aggregate area of about 420 square-
kilometers or 42,000 hectares.
Casecnan Multi-purpose Irrigation and Under Phase II, the remaining 20,321 hectares (10,041 9.707 PPP
Power Project (CMIPP) - Irrigation hectares partially developed CIS/SWIP areas and 10,280
Component hectares un-served areas) of the new areas will be provided
120 full irrigation services. The rehabilitation works under / /
Phase I will be continued to provide stable irrigation
services in the 40,000 hectares of the 100,340 hectares
e/isting service area of UPRIIS.
Proposed Priority Works for Flood Control 5.680 PPP
121 Project in Western Rivers, Zambales / /

Apalit-Arayat-Masantol Setback Levee 0.063 GAA

122 / /

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...
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Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
REGION IV-A (27)
Ring Road Dike Project
123 / / /
Philippine Rural Development Program The PRDP is a government platform for a modern and Nationwide 36.897 ODA
(PRDP) climate-smart agriculture to be pursued through
partnerships with LGUsand agri-fishery stakeholders
124 towards realizing the goals of food security and governance.
/ / /
PRDP has four (4) components: 1)I-Plan; 2)I-Build; 3)I-
Reap; and 4) I-Support.
Metro Manila E/pressway Project (C6) * Combination of mostly at grade and elevated e/pressway, DPWH
34 kms, 6-lanes (2/3) stretch from Skyway FTI, Paranaque
City to Batasan, Quezon City.
125 Its alignment will connect to Skyway Stage 1 at FTI, / / /
towards C5/Diego Silang, going towards Laguna de Bay,
intersecting Ortigas e/tension at Tikling intersection in
Antipolo city midway, crossing Marcos highway and
terminating in Batasan complex
Daang Hari SLEx Link Road Project The project involves construction of 4-lane toll road that will NCR, IV-A 2.621 PPP
connect the e/isting Daang Hari-Aguinaldo Road to the
126 SLE/ Susana Heights Interchange in Muntinlupa City. The / / /
project is e/pected to decongest traffic in some parts of
Cavite, Las Pinas and Muntinlupa.

Integrated Railway System The Project willl serve as a N-S Transport Backbone and Interregional 363.140 PPP
aims to revitalize the entire length of the state-run PNR
railway system. The new railway system is envisioned to
run from Cagayan Valley to Sorsogon in Bicol. The project
will cover the north-network of PNR from Manila to San
127 / / /
Fernando, La Union as well as the branch line from Tarlac
to San Jose, Nueva Ecija, and a possible e/tension to
Cagayan; and south network from Manila to Legaspi City,
including the branch line from Calamba to Batangas City,
and a possible e/tension from Legaspi City to Sorsogon.
MRT 8* Construction of 17.36 kilometers elevated double track 67.820 BT-BOT/
128 guideway from Sta. Mesa, Manila to Taytay, Rizal. For DOTC / /
further e/tension up to Sta. Cruz, Laguna
129 SLEx TR-4 (Sto. Tomas-Lucena) IV-A 12.730 PPP / / /
Rizal Eastlake Development Project The project aims to provide adequate accessibility within IV-A Rizal 121.940 PPP (BOT)
(RED) the eastern part of Rizal to Metro Manila's main road
arteries to catalyze and transform the province into a
progressive commercial and industrial powerhouse in
130 Calabarzon. The project has a land reclamation of about / / /
900 hectares that spans the foreshore land north of Laguna
de Bay along the shoreline towns of Taytay, Angono and
Binangonan of [Link] reclaimed area is proposed to be
used as toll road (12.5 kms), commercial residential, arts
and recreational center and light industrial centers.

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B2 = Connectivity
...
C3 = Vulnerabilty 113
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Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Malicboy Freeway Construction of a new 4-lane highway connecting SLE/ Region 4A and 25.318 TBI
e/tension (TR4 terminus at Lucena City) to del Gallego, 5
131 Camarines Sur without passing Quezon National Park. It / /
will involve the construction of tunnels at Malicboy and
Bondoc. It has an aggregate length of about 114 kms. For
FS.
Central Spine RORO Development Facilities for RoRo ferry port network and services installed IV-A 45.265 PPP/ODA
132 / / /
(including Calatagan and Lubang)
STAR Construction Stage II Phase 2 and The project involves the construction of; (a) additonal 2 IV-A 3.102 PPP (BOT)
Improvement of Stage I (Lipa City to lanes, 19.74 km. of PCCP, (b) asphalt overlay of the Sto.
Batangas (Northbound) Tomas to Lipa City Section Stage 1, (c ) remaining balance
of works between the interconnection of SLE/ TR3 and
133 / / /
STAR Tollway.

The project will improve the connectivity and capacity of

e/isting transport network going to and from Metro Manila.
Batangas Port Development Project- Construction of an international container port, installation JBIC/PPA
Phase III* of passenger boarding bridges and walkways, procurement
134 of cargo handling equipment, total port security system and /
construction of port access road and flyover

Implementation of immediate high-impact Flooding reduced NCR, III, IV-A 6.700

135 projects identified under the Master Plan /
for Flood Management in Metro Manila
and Surrounding Areas
North-South Railway Project (NSRP) – 228.738 PPP
136 / / /
South Line
LRT Line 1 South Extension Project (LRT Construction of appro/imately 11.7 km railway line from its 8.697 PPP
Line 1 Cavite) tie in point at the terminus of LRT Line 1 at the Baclaran
Terminal to Niyog Station at Bacoor, Cavite; Eight (8)
stations will be constructed with a provision for two (2)
additional stations; A satellite depot will be constructed at
137 /
the south end of the line. Intermodal facilities will also be
installed at high-demand stations, namely Niyog, Zapote
and Dr. Santos Stations; and Rehabilitation/refurbishment
of e/isting 52 light rail vehicles (LRV) and procurement of
additional 120 LRVs.
LRT Line 2 East Extension Project E/tension of the e/isting LRT Line 2 by 4.19 km. eastward 12.743 GAA/PPP
from the e/isting Santolan Station at Marcos Highway,
138 terminating at the intersection of Marcos Highway and / /
Sumulong Highway.

139 LRT Line 6 Project 86.698 PPP / /

Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) 47 km e/pressway constructed 47.476 PPP
140 / / / / / /
Project
141 Quezon Eco-Tourism Coastal Road 2.533 GAA / / /
South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 14.539 PPP
142 / /
Project
Macelelon Small Reservoir Irrigation 1.039 GAA
143 / /
Project
144 The Quipot Rover Irrigation Project 1.086 GAA / /

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Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Laguna Lakeshore Expressway - Dike A 47 km e/pressway that will mitigate flooding in the 164.565 PPP
Project western coastal communities along Laguna Lake, from
145 Bicutan, Taguig in Metro Manila through Calamba to Bay in / /
[Link] alternate route to and from Laguna easing
traffic congestion in the area.
146 High-impact Flood Control Projects 6.700 GAA / /
Flood Risk Management Project for The project aims to mitigate flood damages by 7.196 PPP
Cagayan River (Imus River Component) implementing structural and non-structural measures for
flood risk management and to facilitate development of the
core areas (economic centers and populated areas) in the
three rivers. The project involves the
147 following subprojects: a) Lower Cagayan River sub-project; / / /
b) Tagoloan River sub-project; and c) Imus River sub-
project. Each sub-project involves the construction of flood
control structures, non-structural measures, and
components that contribute to climate change adaptation.
A technical assistance component shall accompany the
project with activities aimed at strengthening and enhancing
New Centennial Water Source Project 25.058 PPP
148 / / / /
Maragondon Bulk Water Supply Project 8.213 PPP
149 /

REGION 4-B (18)

Improvement of Sandoval Airport Construction of new airport and associated facilities. Taytay, CAAP
150 Palawan / /

Upgrading and expansion of Calapan City The project involves the expansion Calapan City Port to Calapan, PPA
Port include construction of coastal access road leading to the Oriental
151 port to decongest the existing two-lane national road, Mindoro / / / /
upgrading of the terminal port building for passengers and
additional docking ramp for RoRo vessels.
Upgrading of Balanacan and Cawit ports The proposal is to designate Cawit Port as the exclusive Marinduque PPA
connector to Pola Port in Oriental Mindoro, as well as the
major cargo port for the province. The construction of a
breakwater structure is also recommended to improve
Cawit’s docking capacities and reduce risks being an open
seaport. Moreover, the expansion of the port’s access road
152 / /
connecting to the National Highway is needed to
accommodate larger cargo vehicles. Balanacan will be the
exclusive connector to the ports of Lucena and Batangas
City. Set within a secure natural harbor, the port can easily
cater to fastcraft, which currently operates seasonally
during peak seasons.
Romblon Airport Development Project The project will upgrade the current runway into Portland Alcantara, 0.046 CAAP
153 Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) to improve its Romblon /
services.

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B2 = Connectivity
...
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Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Expansion and Improvement of Gasan The project includes improvement and expansion of airport Gasan, 0.039 CAAP
154 Airport terminal facilities and runway through various civil works. Marinduque
/ /

Flood Control and River Protection of Flood Control and River Protection of CLIPVIC area Sablayan, 0.067 DEO
CLIPVIC Area including study on Sabo and Flood Control Plan of Amnay Occidental
and Patrick Rivers. The Amnay South Dike Flood Control, Mindoro
155 CLIPVIC has a length of 400lm while Patrick Flood Control / /
(Victoria-Lagnas) section has 265 lm. These projects were
included in 2013 DPWH Budget Proposal with the amount
of Php 30M and Php20M, respectively.
Odiongan Port Development Preparation of a Master Plan and Feasibility Study for the Odiongan, PPA
156 improvement and upgrading of port facilities and services. Tablas Island, / /
Romblon
157 Integrated Port Development Program 134.000 GAA/PPP / /
Batangas-Mindoro Power Interconnection 14.740
158 Project / /

159 Mindoro-Batangas Floating Bridge 106.758 PPP / / /

Completion of Mindoro Circumferential 1.273 GAA
160 Road / /

Puerto Princesa Airports Projects The Puerto Princesa Airport Development Project will 9.085 PPP
include: (i) the construction of a passenger terminal
complex with an aerobridge facility, (ii) a new access road
off the national highway, (iii) the widening of the runway
strip; (iv) the installation of brand new instrument landing
161 system (ILS); (v) the establishment of a new security / / / /
fencing, and (vi) the improvement of navigational aid, air
traffic control, communications and air field lighting. Some
of the project components have already been completed by
DOTC as part of the government’s counterpart fund.

CLIPVIC Flood Control Project 1.407 GAA

162 / /
Rehabilitation of Mine Dams in 1.340 GAA
163 / /
Marinduque
Mindoro Circumferential Road (Sablayan Concreting of Mindoro Circumferential Road (Sablayan Sablayan, 0.000 GAA
164 Section) Penal Colony Road Sectiuon) Occidental / / /
Mindoro
Balatero Port Development Preparation of a Master Plan and Feasibility Study for the Balatero, PPA
improvement and upgrading of port facilities and services. Puerto Galera,
165 Oriental / / / /
Mindoro

Completion of Mindoro Circumferential The Camurong-Talipanan Road Section in Abra de Abra de Ilog, 1.709 DPWH
Road (Puerto Galera to Abra de Ilog Ilog/Puerto Galera Boundary is the missing link in the Occidental
Sections) interconnection of the northern part of Occidental Mindoro Mindoro and
166 and Oriental Mindoro. It forms part of the Mindoro Island Puerto Galera, / / /
Circumferential Road and classified as other road of Oriental
strategic importance in the country’s arterial road network. Mindoro

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Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
REGION V (36)
Jct AH26 (Maharlika Highway) to Pantao Widening of Polangui-Pantao road to a 4-lane highway and Polangui and 1.072 GAA
Port correction of alignment and grade. Approximately 16 kms. Libon, Albay
167 / /
The project will provide transport connectivity to Pantao
Port.
168 Matnog-Bulan-Magallanes Road Concretiing of 60.5 kms road leading to Matnog Port Sorsogon 1.865 GAA / /
169 Matnog-Sta. Magdalena-Bulusan Road Concreting of 30 kms road leading to Matnog Port Sorsogon 0.925 GAA / /
Jct Asid-Bara-Malbug Road Construction of 30 kms road and 180 LM bridge leading to Masbate 0.603 GAA
170 Milagros Port / /

Sorsogon-Samar Seamless Corridor Sorsogon and 93.800 GAA

171 Project Samar / / /

Don PiCaSo Highway New road construction consisting of 65 kms road traversing Sorsogon 2.003 GAA
the municipalities of Donsol, Pilar and Castilla. The
172 alternate highway going to the Visayas and Mindanao / / /
(through Matnog Port) and provide access to tourism
destinations.
Cadac-an River Basin Development The Cadac-an River Basin covers an area of 19,027 Sorsogon 1.755 GAA
Project hectares located along the Irosin-Juban Valley.
The Project will have the following components: (1) flood
173 mitigation which includes river embankments, dredging of / / /
heavily silted river bed, bamboo plantation, and flood
forecasting and warning system; (2) roads and bridges; (3)
Irrigation; (4) eco-tourism, (5) watershed management.
Jose Panganiban Port Improvement of existing port [Link] RORO and Camarines 0.402 DOTC/PPA
174 PTB. The port provides inter-regional connectivity to Norte / / /
Quezon provinces.
Bulan Port Improvement of existing port facilities. The port serves as Sorsogon 0.670 DOTC/PPA
175 / / /
secondary gateway to Visayas and Mindanao.
Milagros Port Improvement of existing port [Link] RORO and Masbate 0.670 DOTC/PPA
PTB. The project will serve as gateway to Roxas City,
176 / /
Estancia, Iloilo and provide connectivity to tourism
destinations in the Bicol Region, Regions 6 and 7.
Cawayan Port Improvement of existing port [Link] RORO and Masbate 0.670 DOTC/PPA
177 / /
PTB. The project will serve Bogo City and Cebu City.
South Luzon International Airport Construction of a new domestic Principal Class 1 airport of Daraga, Albay 6.430 GAA
international standards to replace the existing Legazpi
178 Airport due to its limited physical expandability and / / /
operational safety concerns. The project will support the
functional role of Legazpi as a regional growth center.
New Masbate Airport Relocation of the airport to Cayabon, Milagros, Masbate. Masbate 3.350 GAA
The development of the new airport calls for the relocation
179 of the existing airport due to its limited operational capacity / / / /
and safety concerns.

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B2 = Connectivity
...
C3 = Vulnerabilty 117
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Implementation Period Implementration Status LSDF Strategies

Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
180 North-South Railway Project - South Line The NSRP involves three phases: Phase 1 (north line) is 37 228.738 PPP
kms commuter rail from Malolos-Tutuban; Phase 2 (south
line-653 kms.) composed of 56 kms Tutuban-Calamba
commuter rail, 478 kms, Manila-Calamba-Legazpi long haul Region 4A and / / /
and 117 kms. proposed extension line Legazpi-Matnog; and 5
Phase 3 (north line-575 kms) composed of 266 kms
Manila-Tarlac-San Fernando, 55 kms Tarlac-San Jose and
254 kms San Jose-Tuguegarao.
Virac Airport Upgrading of the airport facilities in accordance to ICAO Catanduanes 0.536 GAA
181 standards. / / /

Arimbay-Sta. Misericordia Viaduct Construction of a 2,5 kms. viaduct along the Legazpi - Albay (Legazpi 0.002 GAA
182 Tabaco Road. City, & Sto. / / / /

Andaya (Quirino) Freeway Widening of Andaya Highway to a 4-lane highway and Domingo)
Region 5 3.685 GAA
correction of alignment and grade. Approximately 55 kms. (Camarines
The beginning of the project will connect the terminus of Sur)
183 / / /
Malicboy Freeway. The project will serve as an alternative
highway to the south serving the Bicol Region, and the
Visayas and Mindanao regions.
Libmanan Freeway Widening of the existing AH-26 (Maharlika Highway) to a 4- Camarines Sur 2.144 GAA
lane highway from Jct. Sipocot-San Fernando, Camarines
Sur (32 kms).The beginning of the road project will connect
184 / / /
the terminus of Andaya Freeway. The project will benefit
the Bicol Region, and road users going to the Visayas and
Mindanao regions.
185 Legazpi Port Legazpi City 1.340 DOTC/PPA / / / /
Tabaco Port Improvement of existing port [Link] RORO and Tabaco City 1.340 DOTC/PPA
186 / / / /
PTB. The port provides international connectivity.
Masbate Port Improvement of existing port [Link] RORO and Masbate 1.340 DOTC/PPA
187 PTB. The port provides inter-regional connectivity to / / / /
Batangas, Manila and Lucena City.
Bicol Regional (Pantao) Port Improvement of existing port [Link] RORO and Albay 1.340 DOTC/PPA
188 PTB. The port provides inter-regional connectivity to / / / /
Batangas, Manila and Lucena City.
Mercedes Port Improvement of existing port [Link] RORO and Camarines 0.469 DOTC/PPA
PTB. The port provides inter-regional connectivity to Norte
189 / / /
Quezon provinces. It supports the functional role of Daet as
sub-regional center.
Matnog Port Improvement of existing port facilities. The port serves as Sorsogon 1.340 DOTC/PPA
190 / / /
gateway to Visayas and Mindanao.
Mandaon Port Relocation of existing Mandaon port to Maulingon with Masbate 1.340 DOTC/PPA
RORO facilities and port terminal building and access road.
191 The project will serve as gateway to Roxas City, Sibuyan / / /
and Romblon and provide connectivity to tourism
destinations in the Bicol Region, Regions 4B, 6 and 7.

Cataingan Port Improvement of existing port facilities. The project will serve Masbate 0.670 DOTC/PPA
as gateway to Bogo City, Cebu City, Almagro and
192 Tagpulan, Samar and provide connectivity to tourism / / /
destinations in the Bicol Region, Regions 7 and 8.

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
C3 = Vulnerabilty 118
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Implementation Period Implementration Status LSDF Strategies

Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Maharlika Highway (AH26) Improvement Widening of Maharlika highway with exceptions from del Camarines 6.030 GAA
project Gallego to Matnog, Sorsogon. Norte,
193 Camarines / / / / /
Sur, Albay,
and Sorsogon
Castilla-Magallanes Link Project Castilla and
194 Magallanes, 25.46 GAA / /
Sorsogon
Cawayan-Placer (via Daraga)-Esperanza 1.548
195 Masbate GAA / /
Road
New Naga Airport Project Improvement of existing Naga Airport at Pili, Camarines Sur Pili, Camarines 4.734 GAA
and development of a new airport of international standards. Sur
The development of the new airport calls for the re-
196 orientation of the existing airport due to its limited / / / /
operational capacity and safety concerns. The project will
support Naga City as a regional center.
197 Catanduanes Friendship Bridge 115.776 TBD / /
198 Libmanan Freeway 2.144 GAA / / / /
GUICADALE Strategic Platform Road 1.144 GAA
199 / /
Network
Sorsogon-Samar Seamless Corridor The project will connect Luzon and Visayas thru the 37.96 93.800 GAA/PPP
Project kilometer bridges, viaducts, and roads along San
Bernardino Strait between Matnog, Sorsogon and Victoria,
Samar to be part of the Asian Highway 26 passing thru four
islands traversing the municipalities of Matnog, Sorsogon,
Victoria, and islands of Capul and San Antonio of Northern
Samar. Because of the increasing frequency and
magnitude of typhoons and monsoon surges disrupting
200 RORO operation, the project will serve as an alternate route / /
of the Matnog-Allen RORO. The project may be linked to
the North-South Railway project – South Line Extension to
Matnog, where a parallel rail bridge and railway line can be
constructed to extend up to Samar and Leyte. The
estimated travel time from Matnog to Allen will be shortened
by about 3 hours.
It consists of a) Bridges/Viaducts- 5 bridges/viaducts with
an aggregate length of 17,211 L.M, and b) Road with an
Bicol River Basin Development Program It is comprehensive program on natural resources 41.985 GAA
management and institutionalize an integrated river basin
201 and watershed management approach. The components / /
are on intitutional development, watershed management,
irrigation modernization and flood and hard mitigation.

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
C3 = Vulnerabilty 119
Table 21. Cont...

Implementation Period Implementration Status LSDF Strategies

Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Naga-Legazpi Freeway System Construction of a new elevated 4-lane highway from San Camarines Sur 8.067 GAA
Fernando, Camarines Sur to Daraga, Albay terminating at and Albay
Jct. Bascaran-Maharlika highway. The project will start at
the terminus of the Libmanan Freeeway. Exits shall be
provided in the cities/municipalities traversed by the
202 freeway. Travel time between Naga and Daraga shall take / / /
less than an hour. Travel time is cut by 1.5 hours. It has an
aggregate lenght of about 86 kms. The project will improve
the connectivity of the two regional centers (Naga City and
Legazpi City). It will also serve as an alternative highway in
case of flooding in the Bicol River Basin, particularly in Oas,
Polangui, Nabua, Milaor and San Fernando.
NCR (29)
LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension Project 41.452 PPP/ODA/
203 /
GAA
LRT Line 2 West Extension Project 13.561 PPP/ODA/
204 /
GAA
205 NLEX-SLEC Connector Road 24.120 PPP / /
206 Metro Manila Skybridge Project 13.400 GAA /
Installation of Intelligent Transport System 4.989 GAA/PPP
207 /
Metro Manila Flood Control Management 28.810 GAA/PPP
208 / /
Program
Pasig-Marikina River Channel 26.800 GAA/PPP
209 / /
Improvement Project Phase III
Assistance to Informal Settler Families 5.260 DILG
210 / / /
(ISF) in dangerous areas
211 MRT 3 Capacity Expansion Project 6.566 DOTC / / /
Lines 1 & 2 Rehabilitation Project 15.392 DOTC-
212 / / /
LRTA
NAIA-Retrofitting and Renovation of 1.741 DOTC-
213 / / /
Terminal-1 MIAA
Terminal-3 Completion Works (Php 1.89 3.369 DOTC-
Billion is the result conversion of $ 45 MIAA
214 Million to be provided by DOTC (Assumed / / /
Conversion Rate Php42 per $ 1.00)

South Harbor, Port Area 0.203 DOTC-PPA

215 Rehab/upgrading of West Breakwater / / /
(630m)
Manila North Expressway Project, Phase 1.963 DOTC-TRB
216 2 Segment 9 (formerly North Luzon / / /
Expressway, Phase 2 (Circumferencial
Road-C5) Segment 9)
217 Metro Manila Skyway (MMS) Stage 3 48.508 DOTC-TRB / / /
NAIA Expressway Phase 2, End of Phase 21.293 DPWH
218 1 to Roxas Boulevard, Metro Manila / / /

Construction/Rehabilitation of Drainage 0.409 DPWH

219 System, Blumentritt Interceptor / / /
Catchment Area

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
C3 = Vulnerabilty 120
Table 21. Cont...

Implementation Period Implementration Status LSDF Strategies

Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billion) Source
2006- 2015- 2026- 2036-
On-going Proposed A1 B2 C3
2014 2025 2035 2050
Mandaluyong Main Drainage Projects - 1.001 DPWH
220 Improvement of Drainage System in / / /
Maysilo Area and Its Immediate Vicinity

221 Manila Bay-Related Projects 2.196 DPWH / / /

222 EDSA Rehabilitation Project 5.017 DPWH / / /
Pasig-Marikina River Channel 10.111 DPWH
223 Improvement Project (PMRCIP), Phase / / /
III, Metro Manila
High Density Housing Program 19.708 HUDCC-
224 / / /
SHFC
Final Closure, Rehabilitation and Re- 0.241 MMDA
225 / / /
vegetation of San Mateo, Rizal SLF
Upgrading of Effective Flood Management 0.519 MMDA
226 Operation System (EFCOS) / / /

Installation of Intelligent Transport System 3.721 MMDA

227 - Module A: Traffic Signal System / / /
Upgrading

Installation of Intelligent Transport System 0.713 MMDA

228 - Module B: Communication and / / /
Monitoring

Housing Program for Informal Settler 17.186 NHA

Families (ISFs) Living along Danger Areas
229 in Metro Manila - In-City / / /
Resettlement (Low-Rise Buildings)

Housing Program for Informal Settler 36.218 NHA

Families (ISFs) Living along Danger Areas
230 / / /
in Metro Manila - Off-City
Resettlement
Manila North Expressway Project Phase 12.715 TRB
231 / / /
II, Segment 10

TOTAL COST 4,430.45

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
C3 = Vulnerabilty 121
Table. 22. Consolidated Complementary Projects

Implementation Period Implementation Status LSDF Strategies

Cost (in Fund
Project Name Short Description Location
Billions) Source 2006- 2015- 2026- 2036- 1 2 3
On-going Proposed A B C
2014 2025 2035 2050
CAR (58)
Gurel - Bokod - Kabayan - Buguias - Abatan Road Benguet 0.430 National
1 / / /
Govt
Mt. Province - Ifugao Road (Kiling - Paracelis Mt. Province 2.072 National
2 / / /
Section) Govt
3 Kalinga Hydro Electric Plant 7.192 /
4 Viaduct along Balili River 4.020 /
5 Tabuk-Banaue via Tanudan-Barlig Road 1.765 /
6 Balbalan-Pinukpuk Road 1.072 /
7 Lubuagan- Batong-Buhay Road 0.926 /
8 Benguet Sports Complex 0.804 /
Malalao National Road (Agbannawag-Malalao-Bulo 0.511
9 /
Section, Kalinga)
Bulo National Road (Agbannawag-Bulo-Callagdao 0.482
10 /
Section)
11 Tadiangan Hydro Electric Plant 0.416 /
12 Benguet Flood Control (La Trinidad and Itogon) 0.328 /
Rizal National Road (Romualdez Santos-Calaocan- 0.314
13 /
San Pascual Section)
Rizal National Road (Babalag-Kinama-San 0.308
14 /
Francisco Section)
15 Kanggas Hydro Electric Plant (Tuba, Benguet) 0.265 /
BLISTT Solid Waste Management (BLISTT wide) 0.261
16 /

17 Benguet Bridges (Sablan and Itogon) 0.248 /

Kalinga Bridges (Baay Bridge, Batakan Bridge, Bulo 0.185
Bridge 1, Camalugan Bridge, Cawcawayan Bridge,
18 /
FVR Bridge 1, FVR Bridge2, and Taga Bridge)

19 Abdao Hydro Electric Plant (Tuba, Benguet) 0.088 /

Rizal National Road (Liwan West-Babalag-Macutay 0.005
20 /
Section)
Inclusive Partnership for Agriculture 26.800
21 /
Competetiveness Abra and Benguet (IPAC)
Provision and Maintenance of Basic Education 11.389
22 /
facilities (DepEd)
Construction of Mega Dike along Chico River 6.700
23 /
(Kalinga)
Construction of Renewable Energy Plants and 1.340
24 /
Facilities (Apayao)
25 Lower Apayao River Irrigation Project (LARIP) 1.072 /
26 Alfonso Lista Pump Irrigation Project (Ifugao) 0.922 /
Integrated Natural Resource Management Project 0.700
27 /
Upper Butigue Small Reservoir Irrigation Project 0.697
28 /
(Parcelis, Mt. Province)
Multi-purpose Development Center-Sports Complex 0.670
29 /
(Benguet)

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B2 = Connectivity
...
C3 = Vulnerabilty 122
Table. 22. Cont...

Construction of Benguet Multi-Purpose Functional 0.670

30 /
Training Center
Contruction of Sagada - Bagnen - Abatan Road (Mt. 0.536
31 /
Province)
32 Hospital Facilities Enhancement Program (DOH) 1.665 /
Improvement of Besao, Nacawang and Tabian- 0.533
33 /
Mabalite FMR
Improvement of Sinto- Pactil - Sadsadan FMR (Mt. 0.469
34 /
Province)
35 Forestland Management Project (FMP), Ifugao 0.404 /
36 Contruction of Loo Flood Control (Benguet) 0.402 /
Marimay Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (Apayao) 0.396
37 /
38 IFSU Convention Center 0.335 /
39 Ifugao Agricultural Trading Center Construction 0.335 /
Improvement of Natonin-Toboy Road (Mt. Province) 0.335
40 /
Improvement of Problacion - Bantay FMR (Mt. 0.322
41 /
Province)
Improvement of Banata-Sumey-ang, Sadsadan FMR 0.315
42 /
(Mt. Province)
43 Contruction of Beyeng-Kayapa FMR (Benguet) 0.302 /
44 Ifugao Sports Complex/Facilities Construction 0.302 /
45 Pula-Cawayan-Camandag FMR Improvement 0.292 /
46 improvement of Jose Mencio FMR (Benguet) 0.281 /
47 Improvement of KM 49 - Ambakian FMR 0.281 /
BLISTT Solid Waste Management Program with FS 0.137
48 /
(Bagioo City)
Sta. Maria-Mallig-Upper Atok-Malibang Road 0.127
49 /
(Apayao)
Turod-San Gregorio-Bacsay-Shalom-Lussok 0.101
50 /
Tourism Road
51 Lappa-Marag Valley Tourism Road (Apayao) 0.101 /
Continuation of Road Opening Lower Lubo to Barlig, 0.067
52 Mt. Province via Gaang and Dacalan Barrio Site, /
Tanuduan (Kalinga)
Improvement /Concreting of Provincial Road 0.055
Bulanao-Laya-Balong, Tabuk City, Kalinga
53 /

54 Improvement of Technology Stations (Kalinga) 0.040 /

Tineg-Alao-Balantay-Cogon Municipal Road to 0.027
55 /
National Road (Abra)
Establishment of Buffalo Dairy Milk Processing 0.003
56 /
Facility Building (Abra)
Improvement of Aba-Bacarri-Tawang FMR (Mt. 0.268
57 /
Province)
BLISTT Water Supply Development Project (Baguio 0.137
58 /
City)
REGION I (30)
San Fernando City By-Pass Road Project (SFC- Construction of road, right-of-way acquisition San Fernando City, 1.529 GAA
59 / / /
Bauang) La Union
Candon City By-Pass Road Project Construction of road, right-of-way acquisition Candon City, Ilocos 0.268 PPP
60 / / /
Sur

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
3
C = Vulnerabilty 123
Table. 22. Cont...

Amburayan River Convergence Project: Irrigation Construction, improvement of irrigation and flood Sudipen, La Union - 40.200 GAA
61 and Flood Control Project control structures Tagudin, Ilocos Sur / /

62 Upgrading of the Vigan Airport Runway e/tension and modernization of facilities Vigan City, Ilocos 5.509 GAA / / /
Banaoang Pump Irrigation Project, Ph 2 Installation of pumping station at the left bank of Sur
Ilocos Sur (Santa, 2.809 GAA
Abra River about 1.5 km upstream of Quirino Narvacan, Sta.
63 / / /
Bridge Maria, Burgos)

Agno River Irrigation System E/tension Project The project includes civil works along the ARIS Pangasinan 3.555 NIA
and ADRIS as follows: (a) ARIS: rehabilitation
and lining of main canal, improvement of
ser4vice road, repair of drainage network, on-
farm facilities development and rehabilitation of
Tanggal Perez; and (b) ADRIS: construction of
64 main canal linings and siphons, construction of
/ / /
lateral and sub-lateral canals, improvement of
service roads, repair of drainage network, on-
farm facilities development.
The project also includes the construction/
e/tension of project facilities and institutional
Gregorio del Pilar (Ilocos Sur) Irrigation Project [Link] a 122-meter high zoned-earthfill
Construction Ilocos Sur 0.436 GAA
65 / / /
impounding dam
Laoag City By-Pass Road Project The project provides complementary Laoag City, Ilocos 1.568 DPWH
infrastructure to address the rapid urbanization of Norte
66 Laoag City. It involves the construction of a by- / / /
pass road with the inclusion of a bridge crossing
the Laoag Padsan River.
67 Alaminos Airport Construction Alaminos City 4.874 CAAP / / /
Rural Electrification Program (Household Electrification of the remaining 10% unenergized Regionwide 0.096 GAA
68 Electrification/ Barangay Line Enhancement household in Region 1 / / /
Program)
Ilocos Norte Wind Power Development Program 87MW Wind Project Burgos, Ilocos Norte 16.482 LGU-IN,
69 Private / / /
Investor
Public Private Partnership School Infrastructure Regionwide - DepEd,
70 / / /
Project (PSIP), Phase 2 DPWH
71 Renewable Energy Region 1 78.390 PPP / / / /
Ilocos Norte Irrigation Project, Phase 2 (INIP 2) Ilocos Norte 20.092 GAA
(Solsona, Dingras,
72 Batac, Paoay, Pinili, / / /
Baoc, Nueva Era)

73 Upland Road Network Development Project Region 1 5.226 GAA / / /

Lower Agno River Irrigation System Improvement Pangasinan 4.311 GAA
74 / / /
Project (LARISIP)
75 Water Harvesting Program Region 1 3.525 GAA / / /
Anduyan-Rizal-San Pascual-Nangalesan-Asin Road Tubao, La Union 0.717 GAA
leading to Asin Hot Spring, Brgy. Rizal and Anduyan,
76 / / /
Tubao ,La Union (including bridge and ROW
Acquisition)
Western Urdaneta By-Pass Road Urdaneta City, 0.697 GAA
77 / / /
Pangasinan
78 Upgrading & Improvement of Lingayen Airport Lingayen, 0.670 JV / / /
Pangasinan
Const. of Urdaneta City By-Pass Road incl. Bridge 1 Urdaneta City, 0.563 GAA
79 & 2, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, 5th LD Pangasinan / / /

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
3
C = Vulnerabilty 124
Table. 22. Cont...

Commercial MARINA Development Lingayen & Bolinao, 0.402 PPP

80 Pangasinan / / /

Reclamation of Laoag Padsan River- Establishment Brgy. 6, 7A, 134.000 LGU, Private
of a Government Center and Expansion of the 8,9,10,11, 16,17,18, Sector
81 / / /
Central Business District Laoag City

50.58 has. Housing Project Brgy. La Paz, 17.420 LGU, Private

Laoag City Developer,
82 / / /
NHA (GAA)

Pangasinan Heart and Lung Center Lingayen & San 3.366 PPP
83 Carlos City, / / /
Pangasinan
Maluedville Housing Project Malued District, 1.240 PPP
84 Dagupan City, / / /
Pangasinan
Establishment of Tourism Estates and Retirement Brgy. Patar, Bolinao, 0.960 PPP
85 Village Pangasinan / / /

Estuario Grande Village (a gated community Brgy. Pangapisan 0.831 PPP

86 residential subdivision) North, Lingayen, / / /
Pangasinan
Minerals (Metalic and Non-Metallic) Development Regionwide 0.429 GOP/ODA
87 / / /
Project
88 Health Facilities Enhancement Program Upgrading, improvement of health facilities Region 1 0.071 GAA / / /
REGION II (30)
Cagayan Valley (Tuguegarao-Lallo-Sta Ana Railway E/tension of the railway from National Railway to Regionwide PNR,
89 / / /
E/tension Project CagayanSpecial Economic Zone DPWH
Ilagan-Divilacan Road The proposed 88.3 km road emanate from Nat’l Isabela LGU-DPWH
Junction Daang Maharlika (Ilagan, Isabela)
towards Divilacan (Coastal). The proposed
road cut across the Northern Sierra Madre
Natural Park, a protected area (RA 9125). The
90 proposed project aims to establish a road link / /
between the Maharlika Highway of inland Isabela
and its four coastal municipalities (Maconacon,
Divilacan, Palanan, Dinapigue). These
municipalities can be reached through air
transport and by boat via Aurora and Sta Ana,
Cagayan
Laoag-Solsona-Canasan-Cabugao-Tuguegarao City Contruction and rehabilitation of the e/isiting Region 1 - Cagayan DPWH
91 / /
Road Network
Cagayan Calley Riverine Transport System Development and utilization of Cagayan River as Cagayan-Isabela DOTC
an alternative transport system which would DPWH
92 include the construction of ports along strtegic / /
banks; dredging of identified sections and
acquisition of transportation facilities

Upgrading of Basco Airport E/pansion of runway and improvement of Basco, Batanes 0.402 DOTC
93 building and control tower and provision of DPWH / / /
navigational equipment and facilities
Upgrading Itbayat Airport Contruction of asphalt runway, terminal building Itbayat, batanes 7.022 DOTC
94 and provision and communication equiptments DPWH / / /
and facilities
Upgrading of Palanan Aiport Contruction of asphalt runway, terminal building Palanan Airport DOTC
95 and provision and communication equiptments DPWH / / /
and facilities

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
3
C = Vulnerabilty 125
Table. 22. Cont...

Upgrading of Maconon Airport Contruction of asphalt runway, terminal building Maconacom 4.691 DOTC
96 and provision and communication equiptments DPWH / / /
and facilities
Upgrading of Basco Port Rehabilitaton and improvement of e/isting Basco, Batanes - DOTC PPA
wharf/pier provision of break water, warehouse, DPWH
97 / / /
admin building, cargo handling facilities

Upgrading of Sabtang Port Construction of Port Facilites Sabtang, Batanes 2.809 DOTC PPA
98 / / /
DPWH
Dinapigue Port Construction of Port Facilites Dinapigue, Isabela 5.226 DOTC PPA
99 / / /
DPWH
Development of Airport, Itbayat Rehabilitation/improvement of Itabayat Airport, Batanes DOTC PPA
widening, Improvement of carriageway of various DPWH
100 / / /
section of the Itbayat Road Network

Maconacon Port Construction of Port Facilites Maconacon, Isabela 3.555 DOTC PPA
101 / / /
DPWH
Palanan Port Construction of Port Facilites Palanan, Isabela DOTC PPA
102 / / /
DPWH
Santiago City Diversion Road Segment 2 Construction of 4.70km diversion road to Santiago City 0.275 LGU
103 decongest the traffic flow within the City. Santiago- / /
DPWH
Development of Mini Hydro Power Plants Construction of dam and reservoir to harness the All provinces NPC, PPP
104 river's water for power generation and irrigation / /

Baybayog-Baggao-Sta Margarita-Bolos Point Road Upgrading/Concreting e/isitinig carriageway and Alcala-Baggao DPWH
105 construction of the remaining sections up to / / /
Bolos Point
Junction-CVR-Dupa/ del Sur-Belance Alfonso Construction and rehabilitation of e/isiting road Nueva Vizcaya DPWH
106 Castaneda-Pantabanagan Road conecting Nueva Vizcaya and Region 3 via / / / /
Pantabangan Area
Rural Electrification Program (Household Electrification of the remaining 10% unenergized Regionwide DOE
107 Electrification/ Barangay Line Enhancement household in Region 1 / / /
Program)
Penablanca-Baggao Road Construction of road connecting the municipality Baggao-isabela DPWH
108 / / / /
of Baggao and Penablanca
Flood Control and River Bank Protection The project involves the contruction of Regionwide DPWH
enbankments, reventment and dikes aloing
109 major rivers of the region. These structures will / / / /
improve carrying capacitieds and prevent bank
erosion
Development of IT Parks and Enterprises Activities on this include national as well as local Regionwide NTC, PPP
initiatives to make the region competitive in the
area of Information Technology. The region shall
take advantage of the economic opportunities
110 brought by the growing global and local market / / /
for the IT sector. Specific projects include the
installation of state-of-the-art IT and
telecommunications equipment and
infrastructure to support on-line communication
in the region
Flood Risk Management Project (FRIMP) The FRIMP, which intends to strengthen the Isabela-Cagayan- LGU/
capacity of concerned agencies and influence Quirino DPWH
local government units on disaster risk
management to mitigate flood damages in
111 vulnerable areas, will cover three (3) of the forty- / /
eight (43) identified priority sites needing
immediate implementation under the Cagayan
Valley Flood Mitigation Plan.

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
3
C = Vulnerabilty 126
Table. 22. Cont...

Sta Ana-Divilacan-Palanan-Dinapigue-Aurora Contruction of a 150kms road providing access Region 2 DPWH

Coastal Road to the eastern coastal municipalities laities of the
112 / /
provinces of Cagayan and Isabela

Magapit Narrows Improvement E/cavation of the contricted potion of the Cagayan DPWH
Cagayan River at the Magapit Section to improve
113 / /
the carrying capacity of the river and minimize
flooding upstream
Establishment and Development of Metro PIESTA. The project aims the economic integration of the Cagayan Valley First LGU/ DILG
City of Tuguegarao and the municiplaities of District
114 Penablanca, Iguig, Enrile, Solana and Amulung. / /
To consolidate socia, economic and other
services
Grains Central Project The project involves the rehabilitation, Jones, Isabela and 341.228 PPP
upgrading, e/pansion and operation of e/isting Maddela, Quirino
Post-Harvest Processing and Trading Centers
(PHPTCs) currently managed and operated by
115 the National Agribusiness Corporation (NabCor). / / / /
It also involves the integration of 41 village-type
PHPTCs and possible construction and
establishment of green-field PHPTCs.
Regional Government Center Development The project involves the construction of common Tuguegarao City PPP
116 facilities such as housing, sports comple/ and / / / /
convention center.
117 20 MW Baua Geothermal Project 21 MW Baua Geothermal Project Cagayan PPP/ DOE / /
Cagayan Mini-Hydro Development Projects Cagayan Mini-Hydro Development Projects Cagayan PPP/ DOE
118 / /

REGION III (7)

119 Tarlac Tourism Infrastructure Project (TTRIP) Tarlac 0.402 NG-LG / /
120 Bataan Airport Project Bataan 134.000 ODA / /
121 Overall Improvement of Roman Expressway Bataan 2.680 ODA / /
122 East-West Connection Expressway Regionwide 22.083 ODA / /
123 North Luizon Expressway (NLEx) - East Regionwide 52.180 ODA-PPP / /
Freeport Area of Bataan (Fab) Port Development Bataan and 13.400 PPP
124 / /
Program
Bulacan Bulk Water Supply Project Bulacan 32.743 ODA-PPP
125 / /

REGION IV-A (34)

Construction of Calatagan-Poblacion-Port DOT-DPWH Convergence Program Roads that 0.016
126 GAA / / /
lead to tourist destinations
Concreting of Mt. Makiling Ecotourism Road DOT-DPWH Convergence Program Roads that 0.200
127 GAA / / /
lead to tourist destinations
Widening of Cainta Kaytikling-Antipolo-Teresa DOT-DPWH Convergence Program Roads that 0.429
128 GAA / / /
lead to tourist destinations
Widening of Sumulong Highway 1st Antipolo DOT-DPWH Convergence Program Roads that 0.204
129 GAA / / /
lead to tourist destinations
Widening of Manila South Road st 0.295
130 IV-A (1 Laguna GAA / / /
District)
131 Widening of Manila-Batangas Road IV-A 0.414 GAA / / /
Lucena Diversion Road Long Term Performance based Maintenance IV-A 0.608
132 / / /
South Luzon Package
Pagbilao-Camarines Road Long Term Performance based Maintenance 0.246
133 / / /
South Luzon Package
Pagsanjan-Lucena City Long Term Performance based Maintenance 0.135
134 / / /
South Luzon Package

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
3
C = Vulnerabilty 127
Table. 22. Cont...

Tiaong-Lucena Jct. Road Long Term Performance based Maintenance 0.176

135 / / /
South Luzon Package
Widening of Daang Maharlika (4-lanes) rd 0.288
136 IV-A (3 Laguna GAA / / /
District)
137
Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of Quirino Highway IV-A (4th Quezon 0.293
GAA / / /
District)
138 Construction of General Luna Port in Quezon IV-A 0.024 PPA / / /
139 Development of Tertiary Port in Lopez, Quezon IV-A 0.040 PPA / / /
140 Port Rehabilitation,Port of Lobo, Batangas IV-A 0.027 PPA / / /
Port Improvement of Project (Phase 2), Port of IV-A 0.054
141 PPA / / /
Mauban, Quezon
Construction of RC Pier/Wharf, Port of Nasugbu, IV-A 0.067
142 PPA / / /
Batangas
143 Port Development, San Narciso Port, Quezon IV-A 0.018 PPA / / /
144 Buenavista-San Narciso Road IV-A 0.419 GAA / / /
Quezon Eco-Tourism Road Lucena City-Batangas IV-A 1.379
145 GAA / / /
Coastal Road
146 Lobo-Malabrigo-Laiya-San Juan Road IV-A 0.960 GAA / / /
147 San Francisco-San Andres-San Narciso Road IV-A 0.907 GAA / / /
148 Atimonan-Mauban-Tignoan Road IV-A 0.818 GAA / / /
149 Mulanay-San Francisco Road IV-A 0.484 GAA / / /

150
MSR Lopez-Catanauan Road IV-A (3rd & 4th 0.929
GAA / / /
Quezon District)
151 MSR Lopez-Buenavista Road IV-A 0.633 GAA / / /
152 Quezon-Alabat-Perez Road IV-A 0.621 GAA / / /
153 Catanauan-Buenavista Road IV-A 0.648 GAA / / /
Calabarzon Regional Government Center A 4 5-storey building comple/ (74,000 sq. m. IV-A (Calamba City, 3.350
gross floor area) with estimated capacity to Laguna)
JV
accommodate 50 government agencies/offices.
(Calamba
154 PEr E.O. 246 s. 2003, the construction of the / / /
LGU/Private
RGC is e/pected to promote the efficiency and
Partner
coordination among the Line Agencies in the
region.
Batangas City-Bauan Ring Road* Construction of 21.69 km ring road to decongest IV-A (Batangas) 1.776
GOP-
155 the e/isting Mla-Batangas Road / / /
ODA/DPWH
Lipa-Alaminos-San Pablo City Road* Improvement of 19.8 km. road connecting Lipa IV-A (Laguna) 0.234
156 City along the Mla-Batangas Road, Alaminos, ODA/DPWH / / /
San Pablo City (PPH)
Aguinaldo-Magallanes-Nasugbu Road (East West Construction of 36.153 kms. of new road IV-A (Cavite, 1.978
157 GOP / / /
Road)* Batangas)
Mabini Circumferential Road* Construction of 19.70 km. road IV-A (Batangas) 0.424
GOP-
158 / / /
ODA/DPWH
Calatagan Port* Port improvement for RoRo and fast craft IV-A (Batangas) 0.000
159 GOCC/PPA / / /
vessels
REGION IV-B (11)
Construction of Lipitan Irrigation System The project involves improving of irrigation Calintaan, Rizal and 1.809 NIA
services covering more than 6,000 hectares of San Jose,
160 service area in three municipalities of Occidental Occidental Mindoro / /
Mindoro. Civil works includes construction of
high rise impounding reservoir, concrete canasl
Concreting of Rizal-Bataraza Cross Country Road from diversion
Conduct point. detailed enginnering
of preliminary Rizal and Batazara, 0.335 GAA
161 / / /
(PDE) for the opening of 33 km road. Palawan

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
3
C = Vulnerabilty 128
Table. 22. Cont...

Victoria – Sablayan Cross Country Road The project aims to connect Victoria Oriental Taytay and El Nido, 0.670 GAA
Mindoro to Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro Palawan
through the opening of a new road section
crossing the provincial boundary of the two
provinces. The project detailed engineering is
set to start on the 2014.
162 / / /

Completion of Northern Mainland Palawan Road The project involves surfacing of the section of Taytay and El Nido, DPWH
163 (Taytay to El Nido) the national road between Taytay and El Nido Palawan / /

Upgrading of Busuanga Airport Upgrading and improvement of the existing Busuanga, Palawan CAAP
164 / /
airport facilities and services
Upgrading and expansion of San Jose (Occidental The expansion of passenger terminals and an San Jose, CAAP
Mindoro) Airport additional 1 kilometer runway are minor Occidental Mindoro
165 upgrades required to accommodate passenger / /
growth and provides commercial carriers with
increased flexibility for their operating fleet.
Concreting of national road network in Busuanga The project involves the surfacing of the Busuanga, Palawan DPWH
166 remainder of Busuanga Island’s national road / /
network.
Concreting of national road network (Quezon to Rizal The project involves surfacing the section of Rizal and Quezon, DPWH
167 / /
Sections) national road between Quezon and Rizal. Palawan
Upgrading of ports in San Fernando, Santa Fe and Improvement and upgrading of existing port San Fernando, PPA
San Jose (Carabao Island), Romblon facilities and services of the three ports in Santa Fe and San
168 / /
improve inter connectivity of Southern Tablas Jose, Romblon
Island, Carabao Island and Sibuyan Island
Brooke’s Point Port Development Preparation of a Master Plan and Feasibility Brooke's Point, PPA
169 Study for the improvement and upgrading of port Palawan / / /
facilities and services.
Expansion of Puerto Princesa Port PPA is currently preparing plans to further Puerto Princesa City, PPA
170 expand the physical size of the port to cater for Palawan / /
growing demand.
REGION V (12)
Guicadale Strategic Platform Road Network The project consists of 11 circumferential road Albay (Guinobatan, 1.169 GAA
sections & 6 new arterial roads cascading from Camalig, Daraga,
the urban centers of Guinobatan, Camalig, Legazpi)
Daraga, Legazpi City and Jovellar. The project
171 will encourage economic activities safe from the / / /
threats posed by Mayon volcano eruptions, lahar
flows, flooding and tsunamis. It will aslo provide
access to the South Luzon International Airport

Albay-Masbate Sorsogon Tourism Projects The component roads and bridges projects will 3 provinces (Albay, 40.200 GAA
provide the vital link with other modes of Masbate, Sorsogon)
transportation & complement other sector
172 programs and projects. The projects will also / / /
lead from the tourism hubs to the tourism
destinations in the 3 provinces.

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
3
C = Vulnerabilty 129
Table. 22. Cont...

Triple C (Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur and The component roads and bridges projects will 3 provinces 33.500 GAA
Catanduanes) Tourism Projects provide the vital link with other modes of (Camarines Norte,
transportation & complement other sector Camarines Sur,
173 programs and projects. The projects will also Catanduanes)
/ / /
lead from the tourism hubs to the tourism
destinations in the 3 provinces.
Presentacion-Caramoan Coastal Road The project consisting of 20.4 kms that will Camarines Sur 0.683 GAA
174 provide access to Caramoan, one of the region's / / /
major tourism destination.
Albay West Coast Road The project involves the improvement of 32 kms Albay (Libon, Oas, 1.528 GAA
175 road to PCCP, the repair/replacement of 5 Ligao, Pioduran) / / /
bridges – 250 LM, and slope protection and
drainage
Friendship-Tourism Bridge Construction of a 10.8 kms bridge from Tibang Catanduanes & 115.776 To be
(near Codon), San Andres in Catanduanes to Camarines Sur identified
176 Rungus Point, Caramonan Peninsula in / / /
Camarines Sur. The project will connect the
island province of Catanduanes to the mainland.
Cagraray-Batan & Batan-Rapu-Rapu roads and Construction of 9 bridges (183 LM), 2 viaducts Albay 27.872 GAA
177 bridges projects (3.8 kms) and 38 km road that will connect the / / / /
islands of Batan and Rapu-Rapu
Pantao-Balatan-Pasacao Coastal Road Construction and upgrading of 48.7 kms coastal Provinces of Albay & 1.631 GAA
178 / / /
road [Link]
Pasacao-Ragay Coastal Road Construction and upgrading of 51.2 kms. coastal Province of [Link] 1.715 GAA
179 road. / / /

Tabaco-Malinao-Buhi Road Improvement of 34.76 km road Provinces of Albay & 1.256 GAA
180 / / /
[Link]
Mercedes-Basud-Sipocot Road Construction/upgrading of 39.8 km road Provinces of 1.333 GAA
181 Camarines Norte & / / /
[Link]
Sipocot (Barceloneta)-Cabusao-Calabanga Road Upgrading of 20.1 km road and construction of Province of [Link] 44.089 GAA
182 Balongay (650 LM) bridge with flood gate along / / /
the Bicol River
NCR (50)
C-5 Modern Bus Transit System (MBTS) Project 1.876
183 DOTC / / /
(formerly Bus Rapid Transit Project - C5)
184 EDSA BRT 100.232 DOTC / / /
Manila BRT 6.541
185 Formerly Corridor Improvement Program (Quezon DOTC / / /
Ave)
Mass Transit System Loop (formerly Manila-Makati- 506.962
186 DOTC / / /
Pasay-Taguig Mass Transit System)
187 MRT 7 89.110 DOTC / / /
LRT Line 1 North Extension Project-Common 1.876
188 DOTC / / /
Station
Development of Integrated Transport System at FTI 3.965
189 DOTC / / /
190 North South Railway Project (North Line) 157.182 DOTC / / /
191 LRT Line 2 West Extension Project 13.561 DOTC / / /
192 Ortigas - Taytay LRT Line 4 67.198 DOTC / / /
Makati-Pasay-Taguig Mass Transit Loop System 495.800
193 DOTC / / /
194 Metro Manila Subway (Phase 1) 43.228 DOTC / / /
195 Metro Manila Subway (Phase 2) 176.139 DOTC / / /

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
3
C = Vulnerabilty 130
Table. 22. Cont...

Metro Manila EDSA - BRT (Phase 2) C-5 and Roxas 0.000

196 DOTC / / /
Boulevard
Line 1 North Extension Project-Malvar Station 1.299
197 LRTA / / /
LRT 2 West Extension Project 13.559 DOTC-
198 / / /
LRTA
Main Commuter Line (Metro Manila) Rehabilitation 0.925
199 DOTC-PNR / / /
Pasig River, South Harbor, Port Area 0.011
Installation of Solar Lighting System at El Codo
200 DOTC-PPA / / /
Ramp, Movers and Managers Compound, Wharf
leading to TMO Pasig
Pier 18, North Harbor, Manila 0.296
201 DOTC-PPA / / /
Upgrading and Port Development
C-5/FTI/Skyway Connector Road , skyway(Nichols to 7.517
202 Bicutan) to C-5, Metro Manila DOTC-TRB / / /

East Manggahan Floodway (Cainta and Tagaytay) 34.707

River Improvement under the Flood Management
203 DPWH / / /
Master Plan for Metro Manila and Surrounding Areas

Malabon-Tullahan River Improvement under the 28.991

204 Flood Management Master Plan for Metro Manila DPWH / / /
and Surrounding Areas
Manila Core Area Drainage Improvement under the 36.524
205 Flood Management Master Plan for Metro Manila DPWH / / /
and Surrounding Areas
Pasig-Marikina River Improvement and Dam 265.903
Construction under the Flood Management Master
206 DPWH / / /
Plan for Metro Manila and Surrounding Areas

South Parañaque-Las Piñas River Improvement 23.229

207 under the Flood Management Master Plan for Metro DPWH / / /
Manila and Surrounding Areas

West Manggahan Area Drainage Improvement 7.399

208 under the Flood Management Master Plan for Metro DPWH / / /
Manila and Surrounding Areas
Widening of C-5 Kalayaan and Bagong Ilog Flyover, 6.547
209 DPWH / / /
Pasig cityDouble insertion for deletion)
NLEX-SLEX Connector Road 34.250
210 DPWH-PPP / / /
211 Tsunami Warning and Operations Center 0.335 MMDA / / /
212 Emergency Communications Enhancement 0.670 MMDA / / /
Enhancement of Disaster Risk reduction Capacity of 1.005
213 MMDA / / /
Metro Manila
Final Closure, Rehabilitation and Re-vegetation of 0.174
214 MMDA / / /
Carmona, Cavite SLF
Integrated Solid Waste Disposal Facilitty South of 37.520
Metro Manila (formerly Adoption of Appropriate
215 MMDA / / /
Waste-to-Energy facilities in Four (4) Strategic
Locations in Metro Manila)
216 Establishment of Metro Manila Skybridge 18.291 MMDA / / /
Metro Manila Flood Management Project - Phase I 29.611
217 MMDA / / /
Metro Manila Flood Control Management Program 18.090
218 MMDA / / /

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
3
C = Vulnerabilty 131
Table. 22. Cont...

219 MM Wastewater Management Project 20.546 MWCI / / /

220 Sewerage and Sanitation Projects 18.844 MWSI / / /
Rehabilitation and Development of Ermitanyo Creek - 0.016
221 PRRC / / /
Package 2
Rehabilitation and Development of Estero de la 0.028
222 PRRC / / /
Reina
Rehabilitation and Development of Estero de 0.021
223 PRRC / / /
Magdalena
Rehabilitation and Development of Estero de Paco 0.028
224 PRRC / / /
Rehabilitation and Development of Estero de 0.035
225 PRRC / / /
Pandacan
Rehabilitation and Development of Linear Park along 0.052
226 PRRC / / /
Pasig River (City of San Juan)
Rehabilitation and Development of Linear Park along 0.006
227 Pasig River (Punta Sta Ana, City of Manila) PRRC / / /

Rehabilitation and Development of Maytunas Creek - 0.008

228 PRRC / / /
Package 2
Rehabilitation and Development of Pateros-Taguig 0.081
229 PRRC / / /
River
Rehabilitation and Development of Tumana Creek 0.028
230 PRRC / / /
(Marikina City)
Rehabilitation and Development of Estero de 0.035
231 PRRC / / /
Concordia - Package 2
Southeast Metro Manila Expressway (SEMME) 50.397
232 TRB / / /
Project

TOTAL COST 3,667.46

A1 = Concentration
B2 = Connectivity
...
3
C = Vulnerabilty 132
Chapter 7
INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT
7.1. Background

The NFPP and NPFP

The 2001-2030 National Framework for Physical Planning (NFPP) is due for review and
updating given the current planning concerns, to wit: (a) land use conflicts such as
agricultural land conversion as a result of urban expansion; (b) physical development
strategies to achieve inclusive growth; (c) heightened DRR and climate change concerns;
and (d) other new legislations, policies and data. Its purpose is to guide the planning and
management of land and other physical resources and to provide the framework for the
regional physical framework plans.

In the NFPP updating, there are also certain issues that need to be addressed such as the:
(a) need for greater awareness and utility of the NFPP, and (b) need to come up with a
framework plan that prescribes land use policies that directly influence national and local
objectives.

Given this, the NFPP is now being updated and reoriented into 2012-2040 National Physical
Framework Plan (NPFP) that will prescribe spatial and development strategies. As such, the
NPFP will directly influence the country’s land use and physical development including
location of major investments. The NPFP is a framework plan that prescribes land use
policies that directly influence national and local objectives for greater awareness and NFPP
utility.

The NSS

The NPFP requires the formulation of the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) which shall be the
NPFP’s core strategy. The NSS aims to bring about an efficient settlement, production, and
service delivery systems that consider sustainable management of land and other natural
resources and the reduction of disaster risks. It is envisioned to promote global urban
competitiveness, efficient transportation and communication network, and strategic spatial
integration.

The National Spatial Strategy and the National Transport Plan will be a major part of the
NPFP since the latter is seen to support the connectivity requirements for the network of
settlements.

The NSS was drafted by a consultant, Dr. Arturo G. Corpuz, the Ayala Land Group Head of
Urban and Regional Planning and Central Land Acquisition. The NSS is still due for review
and approval by the NEDA RDCom.

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 The LSDF

Recognizing the need to harmonize the regional spatial priorities and distinct role of each
region, as well as areas for complementation that would bring about effective spatial and
economic integration in Luzon, the RDCom-Luzon secretariat saw the need to formulate the
Luzon Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) plan with the end-view of dovetailing the
regional spatial development priorities of Luzon regions with those of the NSS.

Given that the LSDF plan is already formulated, there shall be an established institutional
arrangement that will ensure its smooth implementation which will take a proactive stance in
addressing bottlenecks the may affect implementation. Thus, the institutional arrangements
will serve as the coordinative and management mechanism in planning, implementing and
monitoring the LSDF plan.

7.2 The Institutional, Political and Administrative Arrangement of the LSDF Plan

The coordinative and management mechanism (institutional arrangements) for the planning,
implementing and monitoring of the LSDF plan will ensure the complementarity and synergy
between and among the Luzon regions in developing, advocating and implementing the LSDF
programs / projects.

Existing structures which are found to be within the framework of the government’s
decentralization, regionalization and development will be used and harnessed to serve as an
avenue for efficiency, economy and continuity of programs and projects. These structures will
also mobilize support and participation of all stakeholders in Luzon.

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7.3 Structure

Figure 49. LSDF Plan Implementation Structure

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A. NEDA – Regional Development Staff (RDS)

 Formulates and/or reviews national policies and programs on spatial strategy

focusing on regional and urban development, including land use and physical
planning, decentralization, disaster risk reduction and regional/local institutions, and
peace and development;

 Coordinates regional and area-wide planning activities of the regions, and

harmonize national and regional development thrusts and priorities;

 Appraises proposed programs and projects on regional development and other

related concerns;

 Provides secretariat support to the Regional Development Committee and

National Land Use Committee of the NEDA Board; and

 Undertakes technical assistance activities for NROs and the Regional

Development Councils (RDC) and local government units, particularly the provinces.

B. Luzon Regional Development Committee (Luzon RDCom)

 Serves as policy making body for Luzon development;

 Reviews and approves the LSDFP and its companion plans for implementation;

 Effectively coordinates the efforts at the sub-national level to strengthen the

linkages between the national and regional planning, programming, budgeting and
implementation of the LSDF; and

 Serves as clearing house for items to be discussed in the NEDA Board-RD Com, thus,
priority programs, projects and activities PPAs) that have impact to the development of
the Luzon will have to be reviewed and endorsed by this committee.

* the technical and administrative secretariat of the Luzon RDCom is NRO5

C. Regional Development Councils (RDCs) of Luzon regions

 Serve as the primary institution in the region that will ensure consistency of regional
thrusts, priorities and initiatives to the LSDF Plan; and

 Concerned RDC will support and endorse the LSDFP, its programs / projects
to concerned ACOs and RLAs for inclusion in their respective PIPs / AIPs.

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D. Regional Land Use Committees (RLUCs)

 Serve as the coordinative mechanism in the furtherance of regional policy on

physical planning, thus the RDCs shall utilize their respective RLUC to ensure
coordination in pursuing regional-specific concerns in the LSDFP;

 Serve as fora in discussing and reviewing regional concerns of the plan; and

 Ensure the integrated Regional Physical Framework Plan shall be consistent with
and supportive of the LSDFP and the NSS.

E. Luzon RDCOM Secretariat (National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) of

seven Luzon regions)

 Act as secretariat of the Luzon RDCom particularly on the provision of technical

support along synchronized planning, project development, programming, budgeting
and monitoring and evaluation system:

Crafting of the LSDFP

 Mobilize PFPDs of the 7 NROs to come up with the draft version of the
Luzon Spatial Development Framework Plan (LSDFP);

 Review draft version of the LSDFP for endorsement by seven RDCs of Luzon;

 Finalize LSDFP considering the recommendations of the seven RDCs of Luzon; and

 Endorse final version for approval by the RDCom.

Identification of PPAs in support of the LSDFP

In translating the LSDF into viable and manageable time-bounded set of activities on
the basis of anticipated resources, its Investment Program shall have to be formulated:

 Mobilize PIPBDs of the seven NROs to come up with the draft version of the
LSDF Investment Program;

 Review draft version of the Investment Program for endorsement by seven

RDCs of Luzon;

 Finalize LSDF Investment Program considering the recommendations of the seven

RDCs of Luzon; and

 Endorse final version for approval by the RDCom.

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 LSDFP Development Communication Plan preparation

In providing direction to build public awareness of the LSDFP to effectively execute the
plan’s policies and programs and communicate its results and outcomes in sustaining
motivation for continuity, its Development Communication (DevCom) Plan shall have
to be formulated:

 Mobilize DRDs of the sevenNROs to come up with the draft LSDFP DevCom plan;

 Review the draft DevCom Plan for endorsement by seven RDCs of Luzon;

 Finalize DevCom Plan considering the recommendations of the seven RDCs of

 Luzon; and

 Endorse final version for approval by the RDCom

F. Programs, Projects and Activities (PPAs) Implementation Advocacy

Part of the communication plan is the PPAs implementation advocacy to ensure PPAs
implementation.

For inter-regional / Luzonwide PPAs (both core & complementary)

The Luzon RDCom will elevate these PPAs for national consideration in the
concerned Agency Central Office (ACO) Public Investment Program (PIP) or
Annual Investment Program (AIP);

Through the NB-RDCom, the Luzon RDCom will elevate these PPAs to other NB
Committees like InfraComm, SDC, other NB committees for consideration;

For all concerned RDCs to support and endorse these PPAs to concerned entities
for funding and implementation;

The RDCom to tap Luzon Congressmen, House Special Committee on North

Luzon Quadrangle & other related committees in the Congress to:

 Serve as Project Champions;

 Facilitate the pace of and address bottlenecks in P/Ps implementation;

 Inclusion of the P/Ps budget proposal in the national budget and NEP; and

 Serve as policy support for regional development.

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 For Interregional and Regional PPAs (both core & complementary)

Concerned RDC will support and endorse these to concerned ACOs and RLAs
for inclusion in their respective PIPs / AIPs

G. Programs, Projects and Activities (PPAs) Monitoring and Evaluation

The monitoring of PPAs included in the LSDFP shall be done primarily through the
National and Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation System (N/RPMES)
established under Executive Orders 376 and 93.

Under the system, projects shall be assessed not only for their physical outputs and
financial outputs but also for employment generation.

Project monitoring shall be done on a quarterly basis to ensure timely production of

project outputs, the proper utilization of project funds and the attainment of the
employment targets.

H. Capacity Development / Building

To ensure the effective implementation of the LSDFP, a capability building program

along PPBMES and project management shall have to be formulated to enhance the
capability of the secretariat and the project implementors.

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Annex
PROJECT : Rehabilitation of Kennon Road
PROPONENT : DPWH
REGION : CAR
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

Kennon Road, via Manila North Road (MNR), serves as the shortest route (247.84 kms)
from Manila with approximately four hours. The road connects to Rosario in La Union
Province (El: 185 m.) and Baguio City (El: 1,500 m.) with a total stretch of 34.2401 kms. In
good condition, time travel from Saitan to Baguio is less than 45 minutes under normal
speed. This road is subject to landslide due to fractured rocks in the mountain sides.

The scope of work includes slope protection, road widening, upgrading of damaged roads,
bridges maintenance and repairs. ( Table 1)

Table 1: Kennon Road Scope of Work and Cost

SCOPE OF WORK COST

( in 000)
Baguio Side of Kennon Road
Slope Protection 56,000
Road Widening 30,000
Kennon Road to Major Mane (Loakan) Road 171,700
Improvement

Benguet Side of Kennon Road

Upgrading of Damaged Paved Road 138,000
Bridge Repairs/ Replacement/ Maintenance

- Camp 5 Bridge (Replacement) 50,000

- Camp 4 Bridge #1 143
 - Colorado Bridge 1,059
- Camp 6 Bridge 1,229
- Camp 3 Bridge #2 2,295

TOTAL COST 586,426

Project Objectives

1. To have an all weather road to and from Baguio using the most scenic route.
2. To shorten travel time to and from Baguio City to Metro Manila and other
destinations. .

Project Cost and Financing

Php 586 million to be funded from DPWH budget

Project Updates and Status

Included in the 2016 budget proposal of DPWH-CAR

Project Location Map

Baguio City and Benguet

Kennon Road
PROJECT : Kabugao- Solsona Road (Apayao – Ilocos Norte Road)
PROPONENT : DPWH-CAR
REGION : CAR
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The Kabugao- Solsona Road is part of the Tabuk-Conner-Kabugao-Calanasan-Solsona

Road that comprises the northern trunkline of the Cordillera Roads Improvement Project
(CRIP). This road network heading north, traverses the municipalities of Tabuk and
Pinukpuk in Kalinga; Conner, Kabugao and Calanasan in Apayao and turns west to Solsona
in Ilocos Norte.

The areas traversed by the northern trunkline are mostly mountainous and covered with
virgin forests and vast agricultural areas. This road network covers various eco-tourism and
mining potentials in the Apayao area. The Province of Apayao is rich in minerals, both
metallic and non-metallic with an estimated 80 million metric tons of gold ore reserve.

Significance

a) It is the northern portion of the CRIP trunkline and directly connects the center of Apayao
to Ilocos Norte.
b) It traverses potentials for eco-tourism mining development.
c) It traverses large tracts of agricultural areas such as banana and pineapple which can
facilitate transportation of these produce to market centers.

Detailed Description

The Kabugao-Calanasan-Solsona segment (70.9 km) is also part of the San Nicolas-
Solsona-Kabugao-Abbut Road package under the JBIC ARLDP Phase III. This starts at
Poblacion Kabugao and ends at Poblacion Solsona. For opening at the Kabugao side is an
approximate length 8-10 Km.

Estimated Project Cost

P2,390 Million

Project Status

on-going
Project Location Map
PROJECT : Rehabilitation of Baguio-Aritao Road
PROPONENT : DPWH-CAR
REGION : CAR
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The Baguio-Aritao Road is under the Cordillera Road Improvement Project supervised and
implemented by the Philippine-Japan Highway Loan Project Office of the Department. The
project starts at the Wright Park Rotonda in Baguio city and proceeds to southeasterly
direction in a rugged and narrow winding mountainside passing the area of the Ambuklao
Dam. The road continues to slightly wind around the mountainside of Bokod and traverses
rugged terrain passing Kayapa and crosses Cabanglassan Riverbed. It finally connects a
route along the riverbank of Pingkian, crosses the existing Sta. Cruz bridge and ends in
Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya.

Significance

a. The Baguio-Aritao Road is an all-weather east-west lateral road which link part of
Luzon strategic road network.
b. It also provides alternate and reliable lateral route between Northwest and Eastern
Luzon, Central Luzon and the National Capital region via the north-south
transportation trunk lines of the Manila North road in the west and Maharlika
Highway in the east.
c. The travel time from Baguio to Aritao is shortened from 7 hours to only 2.75 hours
at a safe speed of 40 kilometer-per hour.
d. It benefit farmers, miners and travelers as travel cost is lesser and comfortable.

Project Component

The rehabilitation work will include the following:

 Paved (concrete) to upgraded Paved (concrete)

 Slope Protection

Estimated Project Cost

P1,178.46 Million

Project Status

on-going
Project Location Map

Baguio-Aritao Road
PROJECT : Rehabilitation of Marcos Highway
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways
REGION : CAR
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

Marcos Highway also known as Aspiras–Palispis Highway is a Philippine major highway in

northern Luzon that runs from the city of Baguio to the municipality of Agoo in the province of
La Union.

The 47.17 km highway traverses the Benguet municipality of Tuba, and the La Union
municipalities of Pugo, Tubao, and Agoo.

It is one of the three main roads used by motorists and travellers to access Baguio from the
lowlands. The highway's several rehabilitation and development efforts led to the road's
categorization as an "all-weather road", and it is the preferred highway by motorists to use
over the older Kennon Road.

Project Objectives

The project aims to do the following components:

a) Road Gravel to Paved (concrete)

b) Paved (concrete) to Upgraded Paved (concrete)

Estimated Project Cost

The estimated total project cost is P 355.50 Million

Project Updates and Status

The pavement of the road gravel sections was completed in June 14, 2015 while the
upgrading of the paved (concrete) sections is on- going.
Project Location Map
PROJECT : Rehabilitation of Naguilian Road
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways
REGION : CAR
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

Naguilian Road (officially Quirino Highway and also known as the Baguio-Bauang Road) is a
Philippine major highway in northern Luzon that runs from the city of Baguio to the
municipality of Bauang in the province of La Union.

The 46-kilometre (29 mi) highway traverses the Benguet municipalities of Tuba and Sablan,
and the La Union towns of Burgos, Naguilian and Bauang.

The highway serves as a major access route to Baguio. It is primarily used by motorists
coming from the port city of San Fernando as well as the northern provinces of the Ilocos
Region to get to the city.

Although Quirino Highway is the official name of the road, most people are more used to
calling it by its former name Naguilian Road.

Project Objectives

The project aims to do the following components:

a) Paved (concrete) to upgraded Paved (concrete)

b) Rehabilitation/reconstruction
c) Widening of drainage
d) Slope protection/retaining wall

Estimated Project Cost

The estimated total project cost is P 309.60 Million

Project Updates and Status

Pavement of some sections of the road project was completed while the other
components are on- going.
Project Location Map
PROJECT : Baguio Airport Modernization Program
PROPONENT : Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) – Baguio
REGION : CAR
LSDF THEME : &RQQHFWLYLW\

Project Description

The Baguio Airport is a critical access infrastructure of Baguio City and the rest of the
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). It serves an important economic purpose, raises
the destination image of the city and the region, and is a crucial lifeline during periods of
calamities and disasters.

The Key Focus Area on Physical Integration in the Cordillera Regional Development Plan
2011-
2016 promotes as among the develop priorities the continued improvement of the
Baguio Airport. The significance of air transport development in CAR became evident in the
resounding clamor for the continued operation of the Baguio Airport amidst plans of closing it
down in 2007 purportedly to give way to the proposed expansion of the Baguio City Special
Economic Zone. It was also proven to be critical during times of calamities and disasters as
experienced in the July 1990 earthquake when the airport served as the only access to the
city with all major roads severely damaged and closed to vehicular traffic.

The Baguio Airport is important to the tourism industry and investment promotion in Baguio
and the Cordilleras. This requires attracting and maintaining commercial flight operations
to and from the Baguio Airport.

There are a number of reasons why the Baguio Airport could not attract commercial air
carriers with higher seating capacities. These range from poor visibility conditions,
inadequate navigational system, short length of the runway, to the need for guaranteed
seating. There are also other issues that need to be addressed concerning airport
management, such as expansion of settlements into the airport property, runway crossed
by people, vehicles and animals, and other issues on airport security.

The Cordillera Regional Development Council initiated the conduct of a Study on Advancing
the Baguio Airport Modernization Program as part of its advocacy for the improvement and
development of the Baguio Airport. It is also intended to serve as a reference for drawing
up future roadmaps for the development of the airport.

The project has the following

components:
1. Site acquisition and construction of access road at Runway 09;
2. Perimeter fencing;
3. Upgrading of the Baguio Airport from Visual Flight Rules (VFR) to Instrument Flight
Rules
(IF
R);
4. Construction of a new passenger terminal building and vehicular parking area; and
5. Titling of the Baguio Airport reservation.
Project Objectives

The project aims to improve and develop the Baguio Airport in accordance with
international and national airport standards for aerodrome safety. Specifically, it aims
to make the Baguio Airport standard-compliant as a Principal Airport Class 2 and make
it favorable for major Philippine domestic air carriers to include Baguio City within their
flight routes.
Project Cost and Financing

Component Cost (PhP)

1. Site acquisition and construction of access road at Runway 09 23,140,932
2. Perimeter fencing 30,713,160
3. Upgrading from VFR to IFR
3.1 Conduct of aeronautical survey 535,000
3.2 Provision of Approach Control Service (RNAV)
3.3 Installation of Airfield Lighting System (ALS) 50,000,000
4. Construction of new passenger terminal building and vehicular 304,047,285
parking area
Total Cost 408,436,377

Project Location Map

The Baguio Airport is located at barangay Loakan, Baguio City. It is about 12 kilometers
from
Baguio City proper and a 50-minute flight to and from Manila.
PROJECT : Revival/Extension Of Railway System To Laoag City
PROPONENT : DOTC, PNR
REGION :I
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The project is envisioned to extend the North PNR Mainline railway system up to Region 1,
from Rosales, Pangasinan up to Laoag City Ilocos Norte.

Project Objectives

• To catalyze economic development in Region 1 through faster and safer transport of

goods to and from the region.

• To reduce travel time from Region 1 to Metro Manila and other regions connected
with the railway system.

Project Cost and Financing

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Project Components
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Implementation Period
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Project Update and Status

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Project Location Map

PROJECT : Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Toll Expressway (TPLEX)
PROPONENT : DPWH, PPP, PDIC (private corporation
REGION :1
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description
The project involves the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance by
the private sector of 88.85 km expressway from Tarlac City, Tarlac to Rosario, La
Union.

Project Objectives
• Reduce travel time from Tarlac City to Rosales, Pangasinan from 2 hours to 30
minutes,
13,000 vehicles per day will be benefited.

• Reduce travel time from Tarlac City to Rosario, La Union from 3.5 hours to 1 hour,
20,000 vehicles per day will be benefited.

Project Cost and Financing

• Total project cost is Php 18.989 Billion wherein Php 4.319 Billion shall be shouldered
by the Philippine Government.
- Section 1 – Php10.709 Billion
- Section 2 – Php 3.370 Billion
- Section 3 – Php 3.498 Billion

The project is implanted through the Public Private Partnership scheme of the government,
with Private Infra Development Corporation (PDIC) as the private partner who shall construct
the expressway.

Project Components
The project is divided into three sections, namely:

1. Section 1- Tarlac City - Rosales, Pangasinan (4-lanes, 49.3 km)

 Section 1A-Tarlac City-Gerona, Tarlac (17 km.)
 Section 1B- Gerona- Rosales, Pangasinan (32.3 km)

2. Section 2- Rosales- Urdaneta City, Pangasinan (4-lanes, 13. 72 km)

3. Section 3- Urdaneta City- Rosario, La Union (2-lanes, 25.83 km)

Implementation Period
• Section 1 – July 2010 to December 2014
• Section 2 – September 2013 to December 2014
• Section 3 – June 2015 to December 2016
Project Update and Status

• Section 1 – 98.98% completed (as of January 25, 2015)

• Section 2 – 87.14 % completed (as of January 25, 2015)
• Section 3 – public consultations are on-going (as of March 2015)
Project Location Map
PROJECT : ILOCOS SUR – ABRA ROAD VIA BANAOANG
PROPONENT : DPWH
REGION :1
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The proposed road project involves the construction of a 7 km. new road opening starting
from the southern approach of Quirino Bridge along MNR up to Poblacion of San Quintin,
Abra. It consists of excavation works, gravelling, drainage structures, and the construction of
75 LM, 2-lane concrete bridge and one unit 2-barrel box culvert.

Project Objectives

The project will serve as an alternative route when the Narvacan-Abra Raod becomes
impassable. It can also serve as a short-cut route for motorists coming from Laoag and
Vigan Cities going to Bangued, Abra. It aims to enhance socio-economic exchanges
between Vigan and Bangued.

Project Cost and Financing

Estimated project cost – 37.046 Million

Project Components

 The road opening consists of earthworks, gravelling, drainage construction, slope

protection, and concrete paving works. The road section will be 6.7 meter wide
concrete with 2x1.25 meter gravel shoulder.

 The construction of a 75 lm, 2-lane RCDG bridge with 1-unit barrel box culvert is
included in the project.

Implementation Period

The project is scheduled to be constructed for three years.

Project Location
PROJECT : North Eastern Luzon Expressway (NELEX)
PROPONENT : DPWH
REGION :2
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The proposed NELEX (171.79 kms) stretches from Dinadiawan (Aurora) - Nagtipunan
(Quirino) - Casecnan Dam (A. Castañeda, N. Vizcaya) - Caranglan (N. Ecija) - San Jose
City. The proposed road will serve as an alternate route to the erosion prone Section of the
Maharlika Highway (Dalton Pass Section).

This will also improve access to the Aurora Ecozone and other resources in the Eastern
Pacific Coast area. It is e/pected that it will strengthen inter regional transport linkages and
promote strong physical integration and hasten the development of Quirino’s eco-tourism
potentials.

Project Cost and Financing

The proposed NELEX will approximately cost Php3,400 million pesos with a funding
assistance from GAA/PPP.

Implementation Period

2015-2025

Project Update and Status

Proposed

Project Location Map

PROJECT : Cagayan River Alternate Bridges
PROPONENT : Sec. Manuel N. Mamba, Presidential Legislative Liason Office
: Hon. Randolph S. Ting, Congressman, Cagayan 3rd District
: PLGU- Cagayan
REGION :2
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The course of the Cagayan River bisects the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela into
eastern and western portions. The bisection is more apparent in the case of Cagayan,
since the river literally runs its course in the middle of the province, thus, effectively
forming a natural wide barrier between eastern and western Cagayan.

To date, the Province of Cagayan has only two bridges that span the Cagayan River,
namely the Magapit Suspension Bridge and Buntun Bridge. This proposal aims to open
up the opportunity for the Province of Cagayan to be provided with alternate bridges
spanning the mighty Cagayan River.

The proposed locations of the bridge projects include the following:

1) Amulung (Anquiray-Pacac)
2) Alcala (Tupang-Afusing)
3) Gattaran (Nassiping-Dungao)
4) Camalaniugan-Allacapan
5) Aparri East-Aparri West (Toran-Paruddun)
6) Solana-Bagay, Tuguegarao, City

When implemented, the Cagayan River Alternate Bridges shall improve inter-municipal
and intra-provincial access, mobility, trade and commerce. It will likewise pave the way
for the development of the western municipalities and contribute to the socioeconomic
transformation of the province.

Project Objectives

Alleviate the impact of climate change in the agriculture sectors through massive
infrastructure development, and to improve the flow of trade and merchandise in the
local, provincial, and regional market. It will likewise promote inclusive growth in the
western municipalities of Cagayan and will contribute to the socioeconomic
transformation of the province.

Project Cost and Financing

 Amulung (Anquiray-Pacac) - ₱ 0.330 Billion

 Alcala (Tupang-Afusing) - ₱ 0.500 Billion
 Gattaran (Nassiping-Dungao) - ₱ 0.300 Billion
 Camalaniugan-Allacapan - ₱ 0.900 Billion
  Aparri East-Aparri West (Toran-Paruddun) - ₱ 1.110 Billion
 Solana-Bagay, Tuguegarao, City - ₱ 1.440 Billion

Total Project Cost (Rough Estimate) - ₱ 4.58 Billion

** used 0.6M per linear meter

Implementation Period

2017

Project Update and Status

 RDC Resolution Requesting the inclusion of the Proposed Cagayan River

Alternate Bridges under the Feasibility Studies Fund of DPWH

Project Location Map

PROJECT : Construction of a Coastal Road, Including Major Bridges
Connecting Divilacan And Palanan, Isabela
PROPONENT : LGU- Divilacan, Isabela
REGION :2
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The Municipal Government of Divilacan has recognized the necessity for the
construction of a coastal road that will connect the municipalities of Divilacan and
Palanan, including major bridges.

The proposed infrastructure projects include the following:

 Rehabilitation, Widening and Gravelling of Dimapula to Barangay Dimapnat

Road
 Construction of Dilakit Bridge
 Construction of Dibiguan Bridge
 Construction of Dinadasan Bridge

When implemented, the coastal road and bridge projects shall improve inter-municipal,
intra-provincial, and inter-regional access and mobility, trade and commerce.

Project Objectives

Construct an inter-municipal road connecting 2 towns in the Coastal region of the

province of Isabela for easy and quicker movements of people and transport of goods to
trading centres thereby propel economic activities in the area.

Project Cost and Financing

 Rehabilitation, Widening and Gravelling of - ₱ 25 Million

Dimapula to Barangay Dimapnat Road
 Construction of Dilakit Bridge - ₱ 70 Million
 Construction of Dibiguan Bridge - ₱ 40 Million
 Construction of Dinadasan Bridge - ₱ 15 Million

Total Project Cost (Rough Estimate) - ₱ 150 Million

Project Update and Status

 RDC Resolution Requesting the DPWH to prepare a Project Proposal for the
Construction of a Coastal Road, including major bridges connecting Divilacan
and Palanan, Isabela
PROJECT : Proposed Eastern Seaboard
REGION :2
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The proposal shall involve road opening, road upgrading, and construction of bridges
from Sta. Ana, Cagayan to Casiguran, Aurora with a total length of 339 kilometers. The
approximate road length is 335 kilometers and the approximate length of 53 bridges is 4
kilometers. It shall include all necessary design features/elements (drainage facilities,
shoulders, slope protection, and essential safety features).

The road if completed will benefit the eastern coastal municipalities of Region 2
particularly the 4 coastal municipalities of Isabela which is currently isolated from the rest
of the region by the Sierra Madre Mountains. The road will open economic opportunities
in the area particularly on tourism and on the delivery of basic social services. The
influenced area has a total population of 60,605 based on 2010 census.

Project Objectives

Construct alternate interregional and intra-regional roads to serve as entry and exit
points to, from and within the region to improve accessibility and mobility.

Project Cost and Financing

 Roads - ₱ 20.10 Billion

(Approximately 60M per km)
 Bridges - ₱ 6 Billion
(1.5M per linear meter)

Total Project Cost (Rough Estimate) - ₱ 26.1 Billion

Project Location Map

Sta. Ana

Sinago Cove
Labig Cove

Bolos Point
Tabuan Bay

Valley Cove

Bolos Cove

Maconacon
Divilacan

Palanan

Dinapigue
PROJECT : Alternate Road Projects Of Nueva Vizcaya
PROPONENT : PLGU- Nueva Vizcaya
REGION :2
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The region’s major mode of transportation is still land transportation and the road system
that has one of the highest number of traffic is still the Cagayan Valley Road. Along the
stretch of this road, the section from Cordon to Sta. Fe appears to have the most number
of traffic when it comes to light to heavy vehicles.

To help address the issue on road bottlenecks, the Provincial Government of Nueva
Vizcaya has identified two (2) major critical road projects as follows:

 Construction of the 38.52-kilometer Diffun, Quirino-Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya Alternate

Road;
 Construction of the 33.3-kilometer Bayombong-Quezon-Bagabag Alternate Road

These two proposed road projects are included in the Project “Enhancing Regional
Connectivity, Mobility and Redundancy of National Roads in the Southern Gateway of
Region 2” of Nueva Vizcaya. Once completed, these roads will improve inter and intra-
regional mobility and access.

Project Objectives

Construct alternate interregional and intra-regional roads to serve as entry and exit
points to, from and within the region to improve accessibility and mobility.
Specifically:
1. To construct an alternate road between Cordon, Isabela and Bayombong, Nueva
Vizcaya section;
2. Construct bypass roads for the Municipality of Solano and Bambang;
3. To decongest the major thoroughfares of the National Road (Daang Maharlika); and
4. Reduce vulnerability of Regional Transport from natural disaster.

Project Cost and Financing

 Diffun, Quirino-Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya Alternate Road - ₱ 1.5 Billion

 Bayombong-Quezon-Bagabag Alternate Road - ₱ 1.1 Billion

Total Project Cost (Rough Estimate) - ₱ 2.6 Billion

Implementation Period

2016

Project Update and Status

 FS for the 2 road section id on-going

  RDC Resolution Requesting the inclusion of the Alternate Road Projects of
Nueva Vizcaya in the Public Investment Program (PIP) of the DPWH for CY 2016

Project Location Map

 Diffun, Quirino-Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya Alternate Road

 Bayombong-Quezon-Bagabag Alternate Road

PROJECT : Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEx)
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
REGION :3
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The project will involve the construction of a 4-lane toll road with Asphalt Concrete (AC)
pavement on embankment at various elevations, the highest reaching 9 meters from the
natural grade, and right of way (ROW) width of 60 meters. Due to the magnitude of civil
works and investment requirements, the project will be implemented in two (2) phases.
Phase I is intended to be implemented three (3) years ahead of Phase II. The construction
details are shown below (Table 1):

Table 1. Details of major civil works

Item Phase I Phase II Total
Road Length(Km.) 28.0 35.9 63.9
Bridges/ Viaducts 10 9 19
Overpass bridges 4 3 7
Underpasses (Major box 7 18 25
culverts)
Interchanges 2 2 4
Service Areas 2 2 4
Embankment Volume (m ) 3 3.6 million 4.6 million 8.2 million
Note: Phase I = Tarlac City to Cabanatuan City; Phase II = Cabanatuan City to San
Jose City

In order to improve project viability by balancing the investment over the projected traffic and
revenue inflow, the proponent decided to implement Phase II in two (2) tranches. These are
Phase IIA and Phase IIB. The first two (2) lanes will be constructed under Phase IIA and
the other two (2) lanes will be implemented under Phase IIB.

Project Objectives

The project generally seeks to improve access to the food baskets of Cagayan Valley and
the province of Aurora as well as the eastern part of CAR for safer, faster, and more
predictable movement of people and goods going to and from Metro Manila and Central
Luzon. Specifically, it aims to:

i) Provide free-flowing alternative route for the traffic along the PPH between
the cities of San Jose, Cabanatuan, and Sta. Rosa in Nueva Ecija;
ii) Provide linkage between the existing SCTEx and PPH integrating north,
northeastern Tarlac and Nueva Ecija, Aurora, and the Cagayan Valley region
with Metro Manila and the rest of the Northern Luzon regions;
iii) Provide a highway of international standards; and,
iv) Encourage local and international tourism by improving the Northeastern
Luzon route of the Central Luzon “hub-and-spoke” tourism traffic.
Project Cost and Financing

At full development, the project is estimated to cost about Php 34,830.040 million wherein
Php15,189.22 million (43.6%) will be spent for Phase I and Php19,640.82 million (56.4%) will
be utilized under Phase II. Phase II is further divided into two (2) investment sub-phases,
namely: Phase IIA and Phase IIB.

Phase I will be applied for possible Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funding
under its applicable lending window (untied loan, 1.4% per annum interest, grace period of 7
years, repayment period of 25 years inclusive of the grace period). The implementation of
Phase II will be offered to interested private entities through the PPP financing scheme and
institutional arrangement framework.

To make Phase II more attractive to private investors, a two-stage capital expenditure

strategy was adopted. This will redound to favorable cash flow balance and improved project
viability. Of the total Php19,640.82 million investment requirement under Phase II, Phase IIA
will represent Php12,628.99 million while Phase IIB will need about Php7,011.83 million.

The civil works costs for Phase I and Phase II accounted for 75.3% and 76.5% of the total
cost, respectively. Earthworks and bridge construction works were the more significant direct
cost items as these accounted 28% and 15% of the total project cost, respectively. On the
average, road ROW acquisition, engineering services, administrative cost, and physical
contingency represented about 5%, 10%, 2%, 7% of the total cost, respectively.

The proposed PPP financing mix framework is shown in Table 2.

Table 2. Proposed project PPP financing mix

Description GOP/DPWH PPP Partner
Responsibility Phase I Plus: Phase II Less:
Phase II ROW acquisition, ROW, FS, & DED
Feasibility Study (FS) preparation, &
Conduct of Detailed Engineering
Design (DED)
Fund Source ODA Loan-70% Equity -30%
GAA-30% Loan-70%
Amount Php16,821.41 million Php18,008.63 million
Total Project
Cost Php34,830.04 million

The Government of the Philippines (GOP) through the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) will be responsible for the implementation of Phase I, full ROW cost
acquisition of Phase II, including the conduct of feasibility study and detailed engineering
design for Phase II, with an estimated total investment cost of about Php16,821.41 million.

Phase I will be proposed for possible financing from applicable lending window of the Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with the Government of the Philippines (GOP)
shelling out at most about 30 percent of the total project cost for local counterpart fund
and the Government of Japan (GOJ) providing the remaining 70% for the loan component.

The responsibility of the PPP partner is to implement Phase II, less ROW, FS and DED
costs, with an estimated total investment cost of about Php18,008.63 million.
Implementation Schedule

At full development, the project will require an implementation period of 10 years: Phase I
will be implemented from 2011 – 2015; Phase IIA from 2013-2016; and Phase IIB from
2017 – 2020.

Starting 2016, the toll road built under Phase I or the 28-kilometer Cabanatuan City - Tarlac
City 4-lane section will be fully operational. By 2017, Phase IIA or the 35.9 kilometer, 2-
lane section of tollway from Cabanatuan City to San Jose City will be functional. Come
2021, the Phase IIB will be operational with the entire CLLEx stretch operating at four (4)
lanes.

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PROJECT : North-South Commuter Railway (Nscr) Project Phase I
(Malolos-Tutuban Section)
PROPONENT : Department of Transportation and Communication
(DOTC) REGION :3
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The NSCR Project Phase I will start at the City of Malolos in the Province of Bulacan and will
traverse parallel to McArthur Highway until it reaches the western side of Caloocan City
and further south to Tutuban Station of the Philippine National Railway in City of Manila.

The NSCR Project Phase I (Malolos-Tutuban Section) will have a total of 10 stations
and a route length of 36.7 km. The depot and workshop for the initial phase will be located
at Valenzuela. By year 2020, the project is expected to be completed.

Phase 2 will extend the service further south to the Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) in Taguig City
while Phase 3 will bring the service up to Calamba in Laguna. The extension of the service to
FTI Station will increase the route length by an additional 15.6 km and will cover a
total of 19 stations. The final phase of the project will complete the route length of 89.7 km
from Malolos to Calamba, and will have a total of 41 stations (please refer to Table 1).

The completion date for these two phases is 2025 for Phase 2, and 2030 for
Phase 3.
Table 1. Proposed Phases of the NSCR Project
Project Objective
The objective of the project is to improve the efficiency of land transit and
transportation capacity of Metro Manila, by constructing a new commuter rail line from
Malolos, Bulacan to Calamba, Laguna in compliance with railway safety standards.

Another objective is to protect the environment of Metro Manila and Greater Capital Region
(GCR) through measures such as less road vehicle emissions by offering rail transport
service which is a more environmentally sustainable mode of transport.

The two objectives are simultaneously set, aiming to promote the sustainable development
of
Metro Manila and the surrounding areas.

Project Cost
The project cost for the NSCR Phase I is estimated at PhP117,304.4 million. It is proposed to
be funded through a loan from the Government of Japan at PhP100,785.70, while the
remaining
balance of PhP16,518.70 will serve as Philippine Government counterpart.

Project Status/Updates
The NSCR Project Phase I has been approved by the Joint Investment Coordination
Committee
(ICC) – Cabinet Committee (CC) and Technical Board (TB) last 29 October 2014.

The approval is with the understanding that the DOTC

shall:
a. Finalize the designation of the North Luzon Railways Corporation as the
pre- operating agency for the project;
b. Identify the regulator and the operator for railway programs in the event that
the
establishment of the Philippine Railway Authority and the Luzon Railway
Corporation will be delayed or not push through;
c. Provide updates on the DOTC’s negotiation with the Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH) on the final configuration of the project; and
d. Submit the endorsements from the Metro Manila Council and Regional
Development
Council III, and Environmental Compliance Certificate for the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – Environmental Management
Bureau for the project.

The DOTC is requested to present its plans, with corresponding timeline, for the next
phases of the project, during the presentation to the NEDA Board.

The DOTC is also instructed to work with the NEDA Secretariat regarding the establishment
and presentation of fare estimates under the following scenarios if the project is to
be self- sustaining: (i) the government will provide subsidy of up to fifty percent of the total
investment; and (ii) the government will limit its exposure to the construction of carriageways.

Lastly, the DOTC is likewise advised to coordinate with the Department of Finance (DOF)
in relation to the confirmation of the proposed financing of the project.
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PROJECT : Manila North Road Widening/Upgrading
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways
REGION :3
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The scope of works for the MNR rehabilitation project includes widening and concreting,
upgrading and provision of concrete lined canal, all with exceptions. The project would be
undertaken in 5 packages. Package I covers from Meycauayan-Marilao- Bocaue, costing
P95.2M; Package II – Balagtas-Guiguinto, P96.5M; Package III – Malolos-Calumpit, P97.2M;
Package IV-Apalit-City of San Fernando, Pampanga, P106M; and Package VI- Tarlac,
P50M.

Project Objectives

The project aims to:

• improve the efficiency of land transportation along Manila North Road
• enhance movement of goods and services

Project Cost and Financing

The approximate total cost of the project is 6,642 million.

Implementation Period

2015-2025
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PROJECT : Baler- Casiguran Road Improvement Project
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
REGION :3
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The project will complete the remaining 50.95 kilometers unpaved sections of the 116-
kilometer Baler Casiguran road. The road passes through flat, rolling and mountainous
terrains and crosses more than 30 rivers and creeks on a 20-meter right-of-way (ROW).
The description of the major scopes of work are as follows:

a) Construction of a two-lane Portland cement concrete (PCC)-paved road (Aggregate

length - 50.95 kilometers; Carriage way – 6.1 meters; Shoulder – 2 x 1 meter, gravel;
PCC pavement – 23 centimeters; Subbase – 30 centimeters
b) Earthworks (cutting, filling, embanking)
c) Construction of road drainage structures
d) Bridge construction (Aggregate length of about 3,135 meters)
e) Land acquisition and compensation

The project is divided in four (4) sections and the details of the completed/ paved portions
and the remaining civil works (for construction) are shown in Table 1.

Table 1. Completed/paved portions and remaining civil works for construction by road
section

Completed/ For construction (Km)

Road
Location Paved Portion Sub-total
Section Unpaved Bridge
(Km)
Baler -
Section 1 Dipaculao 12.48 0.93 13.41
Dipaculao -
Section 2 Dinadiawan 28.99 15.77 1.53 46.29
Dinadiawan -
Section 3 Dinalungan 5.72 21.07 0.31 27.10
Dinalungan -
Section 4 Casiguran 15.10 14.11 0.36 29.58
Sub-total 62.29 50.95 3.13 116.37

Baler-Casiguran road has an aggregate length of 116.37 kilometers. The paved sections
have an aggregate length of 62.29 kilometers while the unpaved portions have a total
length of 50.95 kilometers. Several connecting bridges with an aggregate length of 3.13
kilometers will also be constructed.
 Project Objectives

The project aims to improve access within the province of Aurora, and ensure interregional
connectivity between Region II and Region III. Specifically, the project seeks to:

a) Provide safe and reliable access to the seven (7) of eight (8) municipalities of
Aurora that are linked by a predominantly gravel and or totally unpaved national
road;
b) Provide an alternative route or bypass to the disaster-prone Dalton pass of the Pan
Philippine Highway through the Dinadiawan- Maddela-Cordon (DMC) inter-provincial
road and Dinadiawan-Baler-Bongabon (via Pantabangan) road interconnection;
c) Improve travel time from five (5) hours down to one and one-half (1 ½) hours,
without and with the project, respectively;
d) Facilitate the delivery of, and access to basic social services which are hardly
provided by the government or not taken advantage of by the locals due to
extremely difficult road conditions;
e) Encourage tourism (local and international) through the provision of a reliable road
transportation access; and,
f) Facilitate trading, commerce, and the delivery of local farm produce and products
within Aurora and to major market areas in Central Luzon and Metro Manila.

The project framework and the ICC evaluation matrix accomplished by the proponent are
found in Annex A.

Project Cost and Financing

The total project cost approved by the ICC-TB on 31 January 2012 was Php1,540.739
million. DPWH updated the total cost to Php1,664.20 (8.01 % increase) broken down as
follows:

Table 2. Updated project cost estimates (in Php million)

EDCF
COMPONENT GOP TOTAL
No. SUB- Share to TPC
FC LC
TOTAL
(1) Civil Works 206.74 782.44 989.17 - 989.17 59.44%
Detailed
Engineering (4% of
(2) 1) 8.68 32.86 41.55 - 41.55 2.50%
Construction
Supervision (8% of
(3) 1) 17.37 65.72 83.09 - 83.09 4.99%
Physical
Contingency (5% of
(4) 1 ~ 3) 10.34 39.12 49.46 - 49.46 2.97%
(5) Tax and Duties - - 142.08 142.08 8.54%
Administrative Cost
(6) (3% of 1~4) - - 39.17 39.17 2.35%
Land Acquisition &
(7) Compensation - - 0.27 0.27 0.02%
Service Charge
(8) (.1% of 1~4) 1.31 - 1.31 - 1.31 0.08%
Price Contingency
(9) (1~8) 58.51 221.43 279.94 38.17 318.11 19.11%
TOTAL 1,444.51 219.69 1,664.20 100.00%
Share to Total
Project Cost (TPC) 86.80% 13.20% 100.00%
Source: DPWH - Project cash flow plan
Civil works (CW) or direct construction cost is Php989.17 million representing 59.44% of the
total, while detailed engineering (D/E) and construction supervision are Php41.55 million
(2.5% 0f TPC) and Php83.09 million (4.99% of TPC), respectively. Taxes and duties are
Php142.08 million or 8.54% of TPC. Physical contingency is Php49.96 million (2.97%) while
administrative cost is Php39.17 million (2.35%). Price escalation is Php318.11 million
equal to 19.11% of total project cost. The detailed computation of the major project cost
items are found in Annex B.

The EDCF loan component is about Php1,444.51 million while the local cost component or
the government counterpart is Php219.69 million representing 86.80% and 13.20% of the
total project cost, respectively.
 Map of the Philippines
Project Location Map

Section 4: L=29.578 kms.

Section 3: L=27.101 kms. Map of Central Luzon

Section 2: L=46.284 kms. Aurora

Tarlac

Zambales Nueva Ecija

Section 1: L=13.410 kms. Pampanga

Bulacan

Bataan
National
Capital Region
Total: L=116.373 kms.
Not to Scale

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PROJECT : Cavite-Manila-Bataan Coastal Highway Project
PROPONENTS : Department of Public Works and Highways
REGION :3
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

Drafted way back in the 1970s, the Coastal Highway Project (CHP) will construct a
road dike over the Manila Bay to connect Manila and Bataan, covering 30 nautical
miles. This will also traverse the bays of Bulacan. Aside from cutting the travel time
between Cavite, Manila and Bataan to over an hour, CHP would also serve as a
flood control dike to impede water from the West Philippine Sea in deluging Metro
Manila cities and Bulacan towns particularly during high tide. The project will
interconnect CALABARZON, Metro Manila and Region III.

Project Objectives

The project’s overall objective is to link Southern Luzon to Northern Luzon and vice
versa.

Specifically, the project aims to:

• enhance movement of goods in Central Luzon, Metro Manila, and
CALABARZON
• serve as a barrier from Manila Bay swell up during typhoons or southwest
monsoon rains and flood to areas of Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, and Bataan

Project Cost and Financing

The project is estimated to cost about Php 8,753 million under the funding
assistance of Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Implementation Period

The Cavite-Manila-Bataan Coastal Highway Project is expected to be implemented

on 2026-2035.
Project Location
PROJECT : LRT Line 1 South Extension Project (LRT Line 1 Cavite
Extension and Operation & Maintenance)
PROPONENT : Department of Transportation and Communications and Light
Rail Transit Authority
REGION : 4-A
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The project involves a 11.7-kilomenter extension of existing LRT from Baclaran

Station to Niyog Station in Bacoor, Cavite. Of this length, 10.5 kilometers will be elevated
and 1.2 kilometers will be at-grade. The whole stretch of the integrated LRT 1 will have a
total length of approximately 32.4 kilometers and will be operated and maintained by the
private proponent.

Project Objectives

The project aims to:

a. improve access to central Manila by providing off-street public transport

connections to the rapidly growing southern portion of Metro Manila; facilitate
traffic flow from Metro Manila to Laguna;
b. provide focal points for transit-oriented development in the area;
c. spur economic activity particularly along its alignment such as the reclamation
area facing Manila Bay; and
d. provide rapid and reliable access to/from the province of Cavite which has been
experiencing rapid urban development.

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated total project cost is P64.90 billion and will be financed through PPP
scheme (Build-Transfer-Operate).

Implementation Period and Status

The implementation period is 54 months or until April 2019.

The contract was awarded to Light Rail Manila Consortium (Metro Pacific Light Rail
Corporation/AC Infrastructure/Macquarie) on 12 September 2014 and the concession
agreement was signed on 2 October 2014.
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PROJECT : North-South Railway Project (NSRP) – South Line
PROPONENT : Department of Transportation and Communications
REGION : 4-A
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The North-South Railway Project (NSRP) – South Line covers Metro Manila to
Legazpi City in Albay, including a number of existing and proposed branch lines totaling to
approximately 653 kilometers. It will consist of commuter railway operations between
Tutuban and Calamba and long haul railway operations between Tutuban and Legazpi,
including extended long haul rail operations on the branch line between Calamba and
Batangas and extension between Legazpi and Matnog.

The railway between the existing Tutuban station and Calamba City is a 56-km
section of the NSRP and is proposed to have commuter rail operations in addition to long
haul rail operations of NSRP. This section represents an existing Philippine National Railway
right-of-way which runs through Metro Manila. Currently, the NSRP has a narrow
gauge railway.

Project Objective

The project aims to revive the railway to provide improved transport and logistics
services to currently underserved areas and encourage more productive activities.

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated total project cost is P170.70 billion and will be financed through PPP
scheme (Build-Gradual Transfer-Operate and Maintain).

Implementation Period and Status

The implementation period is from January 2015 to December 2049. The NEDA
Board on its 16 February meeting approved the Phase 1 of the North-South Commuter
Railway and the NSRP-South Line. The project is scheduled to be presented to the RDC IV-
A in the 2nd Quarter of 2015.
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PROJECT : LRT Line 2 East Extension
PROPONENT : Department of Transportation and Communications
REGION : 4-A
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The LRT Line 2 East Extension Project consists of extending the elevated
tracks of LRT Line 2 by approximately 4.19 kilometers from its current terminal
station in Santolan, Pasig City to the Masinag market in Antipolo City along the
Marcos Highway. Two stations will be constructed in front of Robinson’s Place Metro
East in Cainta (Emerald Station), and at the Masinag Junction (Masinag Station)
in Antipolo City.

Project Objective

The project aims to provide rapid and reliable train services in the eastern part
of Manila through direct access from LRT Line 2 through interconnections with other
LRT or modes of transport. It will ease the traffic congestions in Marcos Highway and
Ortigas Avenue.

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated total project cost is P9.51 billion. The operation and
maintenance component of the project will be funded via PPP scheme while the
construction of the project will be funded by JICA and Government of the Philippines.

Implementation Period and Status

The DOTC awarded the consultancy contract for the Detailed Engineering
Design on December 2013. Relatedly, the Notice to Proceed for Electro Mechanical
Consulting Services was awarded on January 2015. Invitation to Bid for Design and
Build Contract (stations) was published on February 2015 and submission of bid
proposals on November 2015.
PROJECT : LRT Line 6 Project
PROPONENT : Department of Transportation and Communications
REGION : 4-A
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The proposed LRT Line 6 Project is a 19-kilometer rail project from Niyog, Bacoor
(the terminus of the LRT 1 Cavite Extension Project) going southward to Dasmariñas City.
The proposed right of way alignment is along the Aguinaldo Highway with seven stations
namely: (i) Niyog (transfer station between LRT Line 6 and LRT Line 1); (ii) Tirona; (iii) Imus;
(iv) Daang Hari; (v) Salitran; (vi) Congressional Avenue; and (vii) Governor’s Drive.

The project also involves the procurement of rolling stocks and ancillary equipment,
and construction of a train depot.

Project Objective

The proposed project aims to enhance the competitiveness of Cavite Province by

reducing travel time and increasing mobility to and from Metro Manila and several
educational facilities in Dasmarinas City. It is also geared towards enhancing the
competitiveness of Metro Manila by expanding urbanization towards the south, thereby
decongesting the central city while allowing residents to have reasonable transit alternatives.
The proposed project is also envisioned to spur economic development along the corridor
particularly in Aguinaldo Highway.

Project Cost and Financing

The total project cost is P64.7 billion to be funded under the Build-Transfer+
Operation and Maintenance scheme of the PPP.

Component Cost (P million)

Fixed Railway Infrastructure 23,302
Stations 10,264
Land Acquisition and Resettlement 3,286
Power Supply and Distribution 4,917
Signals and Communications 6,649
Rolling Stock 9,877
Maintenance & Admin Equipment 1,416
Pre-Operating Expenses 274
Financing Cost 4,723
Total 64,708

Implementation Period and Status

The proposed project shall be implemented under a 30-year concession contract,

inclusive of a five-year construction period that will commence in 2016. Train operations are
scheduled to begin by 2021. The project has been conditionally approved by the ICC-CC on
23 April 2015.
PRO JECT : I nte grated Port Devel op m ent Program
PRO PO NENT : 4 -B
LSDF T HEME : Conn ecti vit y

Project D e sc r i pt i o n

T he proj ec t in vo l ves id ent if icat ion of maj or and crit i cal port s in t he re gi on
t o prior it i ze i nve st ment s wh ich wi ll enh a nce sea t ransport f acil it ie s and s
er vi ces wit h in t he MA MA RO PA re gio n and goin g t o ot h er re g ions. Fa ci li t ies
and ser vices of t he prim ary and seco nda r y por t s i n t he f ive pro v in ces sha ll be
enhance t hrou gh pro vi sion o r up gra ding of RO RO ramps, p assenge r t e rm inal b
uild ing s, port u t i lit ies, port admin ist rat ion , back up areas, m anagem ent s yst em a
nd access road s. Appropr iat e incent i ve s and po l ic ies wil l be ident if ied t o en
co urage t he part ic ipat ion of sea t ransport service p ro viders.

Project O b j e ct i v e s

T o enhance an d m od erni ze sea t rans p ort at ion a nd im p r ove m obil it y of passe

nger , goods and ser vi ces wit hin and out side MI Ma RO PA region.

P r o j e c t Co m p o n e nt s/ a ct i vi t i e s

Condu ct of st udy.

I m p l em e nt i n g Ag e n c y

PP A/ DOT C

Project S t at u s

Con cept ual st age

Project L o ca t i o n

A b ra de I log P or t , B a la t ero P ort , Ca la pa n Cit y P o rt , P o la Po rt , P in am a la ya n

P o rt , Ro xa s p o rt , Bu la la ca o P o rt , S a n Jo se P o rt , L u b an g P o rt , Co ro n P o rt ,
Cu lio n P o rt , E l N id o P o rt , P u e rt o P r in c e sa P o rt , Bro ok e ’s P o in t P o rt , Cu yo P
ort Ca wit Po rt , Mo gp og Po rt , St a. Cru z P or t , Poc t o y P ort , Rom blon Po rt ,
Mag di wan g Port, Caj idiocan Po rt, San Fernando Po rt
PRO JECT T IT LE : Bat angas -Mindo ro Po we r I nt erconnect ion P r oject
PROPONENT : Na t iona l Grid C orporat ion of t he Phil ippines (NG CP)
REGION : 4-B
LSDF T HEME : Conn ecti vit y

Project D e sc r i pt i o n

I nst a llat ion of 25 kilomet er subm arin e cable and

51kilomete r o verhe ad lines wit h asso ciat ed cable t e rm inal st at ions, vo lt age
condit ion ing device s and addit i onal s wi tching f aci lit ies.

T he submarine cable wi ll int rer -conn ect Mindo ro I s land t o m ainland Lu zon gr
i d f or a more st able , cheaper and re lia ble source of elect ricit y. T he int erconn
e ct ion wou ld al so m ake Mindo ro as a viable locat ion f or new generat ing plant
s s uch as coal and rene wable energ y (RE) plant s. Reali zat io n of t he proje ct
wi ll b e able t o link Pa nay po we r sou rce t o m ainland Lu zon t h rough Mindo
ro.

Project O b j e ct i v e s

T o pro vide a mo re rel iable and c heaper ele ct ric it y t o Mindo ro I s land .
T o generat e in vest m ent s f or coal and rene wa l energ y power sour ce in Mindo ro
I sland.

B e n e f i ci a r i e s

Mind oro I s land

I m p l em e nt at i o n P er io d

201 6-202 3

P r o j e c t Co st

P11 b il lion

Status

T he applicat ion to ERC w as submit t ed on 1 August 2011. NGCP is wa it ing

f or ERC’s appro val of t he Pro vis io nal Aut horit y t o im plement t he proj e ct im
m ediat el y.
Project Location

Between Mindoro Island and Batangas marine water

PROJECT : Mindoro-Batangas Floating Bridge
PROPONENT : Province of Oriental Mindoro
REGION : 4-B
LSDF THEME : Connecitivity

Project Description

Construction of a 15-kilometer (km) 4-lane floating bridge traversing 10-meter to 300-meter

depths of water between Mindoro Island and Batangas Province via Verde Island. It includes
pedestrian/bicycle lane and a gate/high bridge for ship passage. The propoed floating bridge
shall cater to the demand of basic utilities like water, power, oil, and telecommunications.

Project Objectives

The Mindoro-Batangas Floating Bridge will link Mindoro Island to the Province of Batangas
to enable faster and efficient transportation of goods and people.

Project Cost and Financing

The project is estimated to cost US$1.2 billion to US$1.8 billion or PhP53.11 billion to
PhP79.67 billion (at US$1.00 = PhP44.264: Engineering, procurement, construction, and
installation for 2-lane bridge. The project is proposed to be implemented through Public-
Private Partnership (PPP).

Components

Conduct of feasibility study and construction

Implementation Period

Subject to feasibility study

Project Status

Conceptual
PROJECT : Catanduanes Friendship Bridge
PROPONENT : Provincial Government of Catanduanes
REGION :5
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description
The project was proposed by Governor Araceli Wong of the Province of Catanduanes. It
involves the construction of 10.80 kilometer concrete bridge from Barangay Tibang in San
Andres, Catanduanes to Rugos Point in Caramoan, Camarines Sur. The proposed bridge will
cross Maqueda Channel, the narrowest body of water that separates the island province from
the Bicol mainland.

The bridge will be designed similar to China’s Hongkong Zhuhai-Macau Bridge wherein cable-
stayed type of bridge will be used. Once completed, the bridge will become the longest bridge
in the Philippines serving as a landmark of economic growth that will boost tourism, trade and
commerce in the Bicol region.

Objectives

The project aims to provide access and connectivity to facilitate transport of goods and services
particularly agricultural products (e,g, abaca, high-value marine products, etc.), shorten travel
time, and link the tourism areas of Catanduanes and Caramoan, Camarines Sur or the
Camarines Norte-Camarines Sur-Catanduanes (Triple C) tourism cluster. It will also pave the
way for the interconnection of the island province of Catanduanes to the Luzon Grid through the
installation of power cables using the bridge, thus will address the energy shortage of the
province.

Project Cost and Financing

The project cost and financing has yet to be determined.

Project Updates and Status

A project concept was submitted by the provincial government of Catanduanes. The DPWH
was instructed by RDC Region 5, during its meeting on March 6, 2015, to prepare a pre-
feasibility study of the proposed bridge project.
Project Location Map
PROJECT : Libmanan Freeway
PROPONENT : DPWH Region 5
REGION :5
LSDF THEME : Connectivity and Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The project will involve the widening of the existing AH-26 (Maharlika Highway) to a 4-lane
highway from Jct. Sipocot-San Fernando, Camarines Sur (32 kms). It will connect the
proposed Andaya Freeway and Naga-Legazpi Freeway. The project will also benefit road
users going to the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

Objectives

The project aims to facilitate the transport of people and goods.

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated project cost is P 1.60 Billion, proposed to be funded under the regular budget
of DPWH Region 5.

Project Updates and Status

The project is at the concept stage.

Project Location Map

PROJECT : New Masbate Airport
PROPONEN : Provincial Government of Masbate
REGION :5
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The project will involve the relocation of the airport to Cayabon, Milagros,
Masbate. The development of the new airport calls for the relocation of the
existing airport due to its limited operational capacity and safety concerns.

The project components are: (1) construction of runway, runway shoulders, runway
strip, taxiway, apron; (2) provision of security and navigational aids facilities and
lighting equipment; (3) construction of passenger and cargo terminal buildings; (4)
construction of airside roads and pavements; (5) improvement/upgrading of airport
roads; (6) construction of vehicular parking area; (7) construction of fire station
building; (8) construction of administration and powerhouse buildings; (9) land
acquisition; and (10) detailed engineering design.

Objectives

The project will improve safety and efficiency of aircraft operations that meet
international standards and practices. It will address the increasing of the
existing Masbate Airport.

Project Cost and Financing

The total investment requirement is about P 2.5 billion. It is proposed to be

funded and implemented by DOTC.

Project Updates and Status

The project has been endorsed by the RDC 5. The DOTC will undertake the
Feasibility Study preparation amounting to P 9 Million.
Project Location Map
PROJECT : New Naga Airport Project
PROPONENT : DOTC
REGION :5
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The proposed New Naga Airport Development Project is an airfield re-orientation project that
will provide engineering solutions to the present limitations of the existing airport in Pili,
Camarines Sur.

The project will address the present limitations of the existing airport due to short runway of
1.4 km which cannot accommodate a jet aircraft, the impediments posed by Mt. Isarog
making the existing runway a single approach runway, the presence of power lines that
cross the approach, and the restrictions on passenger terminal building and apron
expansions.

The project components are: (1) construction of runway, runway shoulders, runway strip,
taxiway, apron; (2) provision of security and navigational aids facilities and lighting
equipment; (3) construction of passenger and cargo terminal buildings; (4) construction of
airside roads and pavements; (5) improvement/upgrading of airport roads; (6) construction of
vehicular parking area; (7) construction of fire station building; (8) construction of
administration and powerhouse buildings; (9) land acquisition; and (10) detailed engineering
design.

Objectives

The project will improve safety and efficiency of aircraft operations that meet international
standards and practices. It will address the increase in demand when the existing Naga
airport reaches its full capacity as a turboprop airport by 2025 and the present limitations of
the existing airport (e.g. short runway, obstruction posed by Mt. Isarog, presence of power
lines, lack of space for terminal expansion, etc.)

Project Cost and Financing

The total estimated project cost for the development of the new Naga airport is P 3,532.90
million. It is proposed to be funded under the regular budget of DOTC to be implemented
over a period of four years.

Project Updates and Status

The project was approved by ICC on October 29, 2014 during the joint CC-TB meeting. The
ICC approval has yet to be confirmed by the NEDA Board.
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PROJECT : North–South Railway Project – South Line
PROPONENT : DOTC
REGION :5
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The North-South Railway Project - South Line will involve the design and construction of a narrow
gauge rail line (i.e. viaduct, underground and at-grade structures, depot), procurement of rolling
stocks and installation of electro-mechanical systems.

It will be composed of the following: (1) 58 kilometer branch line (commuter rail) from Tutuban,
Manila to Calamba, Laguna; (2) 478 kilometer line long-haul rail service from Tutuban, Manila to
Naga and Legazpi; and (3) proposed extension of 117 kilometer rail from Legazpi City to Matnog,
Sorsogon.

The rehabilitation of the 478 km long-haul rail service will include the restoration of the track
structure to safe use at a design speed of 75 kph and maximum axle load of 15 tons.

The proposed extension from Legazpi City to Matnog, Sorsogon will be parallel to the national
highway and will pass through the more progressive and developed municipalities of the province
of Sorsogon.

Objectives

The project aims to revive the railway system to provide faster, safe, efficient and affordable rail
transport and logistics services linking productive areas to Metro Manila.

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated total project cost is P 170.70 billion. It will be financed thru public-private
partnership (PPP) scheme.

Project Updates and Status

Approved by the NEDA Board on February 16, 2015. The project was endorsed by the RDC 5
and Luzon RDCom.
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PROJECT : LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension Project
PROPONENT : DOTC – Light Rail Transit Authority
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The LRT Line 1 South Extension Project involves the

following:
1. Civil Works Component
a. Construction of the south extension of LRT Line 1, including eight (8)
passenger stations with provision for two (2) additional stations;
b. Development of one (1) satellite depot;
c. Expansion of existing depot in Pasay; and
d. Development of three (3) intermodal facilities.
2. Electro-Mechanical (E&M) Works
a. Train control, signaling and communiations; and
b. Traction power and other miscellaneous systems.
3. Rolling Stock
a. Rehabilitation/refurbishment of existing 52 light rail vehicles (LRV);
and b. Procurement of additional 156 LRVs (39 4-car trains).
4. Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
a. O&M of Existing LRT Line 1 upon contract award;
and b. Subsequent O&M of the integrated LRT Line 1
system.

The southern extension of LRT Line 1 will have an approximate length of 11.7 km from its
existing tail tracks south of Baclaran Station, through the cities of Parañaque and Las Piñas,
up to Bacoor City, Cavite. Of the 11.7 km length of the extension, around 10.5 km will be
elevated and 1.2 km will be at grade. The total length of the integrated LRT Line 1 will be
approximately
32.4
km.
The following are the proposed stations for the southern
extension:
1. Redemptorist (West side of Roxas Blvd., south of Redemptorist St.);
2. MIA (West side of Roxas Blvd., south of Coastal Mall);
3. Asia World (West side of Roxas Blvd., near Asia World Dev.);
4. Ninoy Aquino (East side of Ninoy Aquino Bridge over Parañaque River);
5. Manuyo Uno (future provision);
6. Las Piñas (East of Quirino Ave. and south of Las Piñas River);
7. Zapote (North of Alabang-Zapote Flyover);
8. Talaba (future provision); and
9. Niyog (South of intersection of Niyog Rd. Bypass and Aguinaldo Highway).
Three (3) of the stations, namely, Niyog, Zapote, and Dr. Santos will be designed as
intermodal facilities to provide smooth transfer of passengers to/from other road-based
transport services.

Project Objectives

1. Improve access to central Manila by providing off-street public transport connections to

the rapidly growing southern portion of Metro Manila

2. Provide focal points for transit-oriented development in the area

3. Spur economic activity particularly along its alignment such as the reclamation area facing
Manila Bay

4. Provide rapid and reliable access to/from the province of Cavite which has been
experiencing rapid urban development.

Project Cost and Financing

Financing Options
Four (4) financing options were considered for the project:
1. Traditional PPP with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) – Government provides upfront
grand financing, which could be sourced from multilateral ODA sources, to be made
available
to the winning private investor;
2. Hybrid 1 – Private sector provides the electro-mechanical (E&M) and rolling stock; while
Government undertakes the civil works (CW) through JICA ODA;
3. (Recommended) Hybrid 2 – Private sector undertakes CW and E&M, while
Government provides for the rolling stock and depot through JICA ODA; and
4. Full ODA for the extension and Private Sector for the O&M Concession – Government
undertakes through IDA implementation of the extension and upon completion turns
over operations and management of the integrated Line 1 to the private sector under
an agreed long-term concession.
Table 1. Project Cost by Financing Source, in Php Million
Share to
Private Total
Major Cost Items GOP Total
Sector Project
Cost
20,369.0
Civil Works (CW) 20,396.06 6 36.1%
Electro-Mechanical (E&M) Works 5,218.41 5,218.41 9.2%
Consulting Services and Project
Administration 2,019.42 2,019.42 3.6%
Contingency 2,997.80 2,997.80 5.3%
ROW acquisition/Resettlement 5,318.56 5,318.56 9.4%
25,275.0 25,275.0
Rolling Stock and Depot 6 6 44.7%
Development Cost 302.49 302.49 0.5%
30,593.6 61,527.8
Total Project Cost 2 30,934.18 0
% Share to Total Project Cost 49.7% 50.3% 100.0%

Project Updates and Status

Project is for implementation already. The project was awarded to the Light Rail Manila
Consortium, consisting of Metro Pacific Light Rail Corp., Ayala Corporation’s
Infrastructure Holdings Corp., and Macquire Infrastructure Holdings (PH) PTE Ltd.
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LRT LINE 1 CAVITE EXTENSION PROJECT

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PROJECT : LRT Line 2 West Extension Project
PROPONENT : DOTC – Light Rail Transit Authority
LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The LRT West Extension Project is an extension of the existing LRT Line 2 with a total
length of
3.02 km from the Recto Station to Pier 4. It covers three additional stations namely Tutuban,
Divisoria, and Pier 4 Stations.
The extension will use exactly the same specifications as that of the existing line.
The operations and maintenance will be handled by the PPP Concessionaire which is
currently
being bidded out. The project also includes the purchase of 5 train sets with 4 cars each to
meet expected demand and headway.
One of the main benefits of the Project is the reduced travel time from from East to West.
Travel time from Recto to Pier 4 will just be reduced to 5 mins compared to the usual 17-
19mins while from Masinag to Pier 4, travel time will just be 42 mins compared to the usual
117mins.
After the west extension, total number of stations will be 16 and the line will have a total
length of 20.8 km.

Project Objectives

The main objective of the extension is to connect the North and South with the East and
West. LRT Line 2 will soon be connected to North-South Railway Project.

Project Cost and Financing

The total project cost is 10.12B which consists of civil works, electromechanical works
and 5 rolling stock with 4 cars each. It is comparable to the East extension which is 4km and
which does not include the purchase of rolling stock. The additional 5 rolling stock is needed
for the additional kilometers for both east and west extension and for maintenance. The costs
were revised and were based from recommendations from the ICC.
Items Unit Cost Amount (PHP B)
Civil Works
Viaduct and structures 0.49/km 1.48
Trackworks 0.14/km 0.41
Stations 2.14
Electromechanical
Rolling Stock (5 Rolling stock
0.44/train
with 4 cars each) 2.17
Signalling and
0.06/km
Telecommunication 0.17
Power and Catenary 0.18
Elevator / Escalator 0.11
Total Base Cost 6.66
Right-of-Way and Utilities Relocation 0.52
Project Management 0.22
Consultancy Services 0.43
Physical Contingency 0.59
Price Contingency 0.64
Taxes 1.06
TOTAL PROJECT COST 10.12

Project Updates and Status

Project is for review of the Technical Working Group (TWG) of the RDC-NCR
Sectoral
Committee on Infrastructure Development.

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PROJECT : NLEX – SLEX Connector Road
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and
Highways LSDF THEME : Connectivity

Project Description

The project consists of the construction of a road to link the existing SLEX and NLEX passing
through Metro Manila and utilizing the existing PNR alignment as its route. The total length is
approximately 13.2 km. The project will mostly be on the 2nd level elevated structure going
occasionally on the third level to cross existing overpasses and flyovers.

Project Objectives

• To complete the north-south industrial development beltway transport axis by

connecting
NLEX with SLEX
• To decongest traffic in Metro Manila
• To provide better access to Manila ports

Project Cost and Financing

The project will be financed via PPP, with a project cost of Php 18 Billion (or $404.84 Million).

Project Updates and Status

Award was given already to the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC). The
project is expected to be finished in 2017.
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PROJECT : BLISTT Outer Ring/ Circumferential Road
PROPONENT : DPWH
REGION : CAR
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The proposed BLISTT Outer Ring Road will provide an integrated road network among
BLISTT( Baguio, La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba and Tublay) municipalities so there will
be no need for transport services to pass through Baguio City to go to other parts of the
BLISTT Area. The total kilometers of road network is 143 kilometers which includes 63.51
kms of national roads which are already paved leaving 80 kilometers still to be paved. Most
of these 80 kilometers of roads are local roads of which some (11.39 kilometers) are still to
be opened (or not passable). On the other hand , 132.32 kilometers are local roads that are
passable. ( See Table 1 and Figure 1)

Table 1: BLISTT Outer Ring Road Status

NOT TOTAL NATIONAL TOTAL LENGTH OF

PASSABLE
PASSABLE LENGTH ROAD PROPOSED ROAD
Length (Km)
TUBA 2.70 7.87 10.57 10.57

SABLAN 7.91 23.54 31.45 2.62 28.83

LA
9.59 9.59 3.43 6.16
TRINIDAD
TUBLAY 0.78 35.07 35.85 12.61 23.24

ITOGON 39.22 39.22 28.02 11.20

BAGUIO 16.83 16.83 16.83

11.39 132.12 143.51 63.51 80.00

Note: National Roads were deducted as these are already completed
 Figure 1. BLISTT Outer Ring
Road

Legend: Outer Ring

Road-

Project Objectives

The road when completed will decongest Baguio City and La Trinidad to bring about
development to the fringes, in particular to the municipalities of Tuba, Sablan, Tublay
and Itogon which are part of the BLISTT Sub- Regional Area . When road is completed
this will increase the primacy of BLISTT as the premier urban center of the Cordillera
Region.

Project Cost and Financing

Php 2.4 million ( excluding Feasibility Studies) to be funded by DPWH. Another 5.5 million
may be required for detailed engineering and geological data gathering ( Source: Fourth
quarter
2014 Infracom Meeting, December 4, 2014)

Project Updates and Status

This road proposal is included in the 2016 budget of DPWH. Certain road section needs to
be converted to national roads so it can be funded by DPWH. Also some road sections are
still unpassable. A feasibility study may be required before it is funded.
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BLISTT ( Baguio, La Trinidad, ltogon, Sablan, Tuba and Tublay) in Benguet Province
PROJECT : Mt. Province-Cagayan via Tabuk - Enrile Road
PROPONENT : DPWH
REGION : CAR
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The Mt. Province-Cagayan via Tabuk-Enrile Road is classified under the national secondary
road. The project requires upgrading works as follows: conversion of gravel roads to
concrete roads, rehabilitation of roads from asphalt to concrete and asset preservation to the
conduct of preventive maintenance activities along existing concrete roads. These refers to
the gaps which were not included during the SONA project. This will give facilitate travel from
Bontoc Mountain Province via Tabuk to Enrile town in Cagayan.
The project coverage are the following kilometers posts with its corresponding
financial requirements:

Kilometer Posts Location Cost ( in 000)

K0392+301 - K0392+334 Pakkil Section 990

K0393+112 - K0393+176 Lagangeo Section 1,920

K0393+779 - K0394+042 Latang Section 7,950

K0403+501 - K0403+512 Gawa Bridge Approach 330

"A"

K0403+523 - K0403+539 Gawa Bridge Approach 480

"B"

K0419+828 - K0419+833 Mamaga Section 150

Total 11,820

Objectives

1. To have an all weather road from Bontoc , Mountain Province to Enrile, Cagayan.
2. To shorten travel time from Bontoc , Mountain province to Enrile , Cagayan
3. To facilitate integration of CAR to Cagayan Region.

Project Cost and Financing

Php182 million

Project Updates and Status

Included in the 2016 budget proposal of DPWH-CAR

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Mountain Province, Kalinga and Cagayan Provinces

PROJECT : Conner-Kabugao Road
PROPONENT : DPWH-CAR
REGION : CAR
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Decription

The Conner-Kabugao Road is part of the Tabuk-Conner-Kabugao-Calanasan-Solsona Road

that comprises the northern trunkline of the Cordillera Roads Improvement Project (CRIP).
This road network heading north, traverses the municipalities of Tabuk and Pinukpuk in
Kalinga; Conner, Kabugao and Calanasan in Apayao and turns west to Solsona in Ilocos
Norte.

The areas traversed by the northern trunkline are mostly mountainous and covered with
virgin forests and vast agricultural areas. This road network covers various eco-tourism and
mining potentials in the Apayao area. The Province of Apayao is rich in minerals, both
metallic and non-metallic, which remain untapped. Accordingly, the province’s total positive
gold ore reserve is estimated at 80 million metric tons. There is an ongoing exploration for
mineral deposits in Conner and Kabugao.

The Abbut-Conner-Kabugao segment (67 km) traverses the municipalities of Conner and
Kabugao of Apayao province. This road segment starts at km 539+500 at Abbut, Pinukpuk
and ends at Poblacion Kabugao at Km 695+100. The road segment covers about 48.95 km
of earth and gravel surface in fair to bad condition and with the rest concrete paved on
intermittent sections. The Kabugao-Abbut Section is part of the San Nicolas-Solsona (Ilocos
Norte)-Kabugao-Abbut Road which was included under the JBIC Arterial Road Links
Development Project (ARLDP) Phase III. The Kabugao-Abbut section was approved by the
NEDA Investment Coordinating Committee in 1998 under the CRIP. As originally proposed,
it involves the regravelling of existing gravel roads to minimum standard of 4m. carriageway.
However, this was not funded under the JBIC.

Project Objective

a) It traverses potentials for eco-tourism mining development.

b) The agricultural area traversed, in mountainous terrain, are mostly plantation crops like
banana and pineapple.

Project Components

• upgrading of gravel road to paved road

• slope protection

Estimated Project Cost

P464 Million

Project Status
on-going
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Conner – Kabugao Road

PROJECT : Rehabilitation of Baguio-Bontoc Road
PROPONENT : DPWH-CAR
REGION : CAR
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The Baguio-Bontoc Road (also known as Halsema Highway or Mountain Trail) is a

Philippine major highway in northern Luzon that stretches from the city limit of Baguio to the
municipality of Bontoc, Mountain Province. At its highest point at 7,400 ft above sea level in
the municipality of Atok, it is the highest altitude highway in the Philippines.

The 141.5-km long highway is divided naturally into two segments. The first segment,
between Baguio City and Abatan, at the junction with the Cervantes-Abatan Road is 82.5 km
long. This covers Benguet province and traverses eight of its municipalities (La Trinidad,
Tublay, Atok, Bokod, Kabayan, Buguias, Bakun, and Mankayan).

The second segment, between Abatan and Bontoc, is 59.0 km long. It covers four Mountain
Province towns (Bauko, Sabangan, and Bontoc, and Sagada). The road splits into two upon
reaching the village of Dantay, in Bontoc, one of which leads to downtown Bontoc, and other
to the town of Sagada, which is 29 km farther from the junction.

Project Objectives

a) It is a major component of the spine road running through the Cordillera Administrative
Region.
b) It serves north-south travel in the CAR and provides access to many highland activities
such as agriculture, tourism and mining.

Project Components

The rehabilitation work will include the following:

• PAVED (concrete) to an upgraded PAVED (concrete)

• Widening – Paved
• Slope Protection, Drainage, sidewalks

Estimated Project Cost

P2,494.08 Million

Project Status

on-going
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Baguio-Bontoc Road
PROJECT : Improvement/Upgrading of the San Fernando Airport
PROPONENT : Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA)
REGION :I
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description
San Fernando Airport is located in the province of La Union, the commercial and business
center of Region 1.

The proposed upgrading of the San Fernando Airport will require improving the airport
facilities in order to meet the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements
that can cater large aircrafts such as Airbus 320. The upgrading will also involve the
construction of an airport terminal with a mall complex. Moreover, the project will have a
direct impact on the overall businesses and investment climate of the region with the
projected increase in the number of visitors and tourists. With the upgrading of the airport,
employment generation will increase as the local business climate improves.

Project Objectives
• The airport will connect the region to the other regional economies in Asia and
worldwide.
• The project will have a direct impact on the overall businesses and investment climate of
the region with the projected increase in the number of visitors and tourists.

Project Cost and Financing

Php 8.1 billion/ USD 180 million

Project Components
• Upgrading and expansion of the airport, including development works such as removal
of obstructions (e.g. hills, trees, transmission lines)
• Expansion of existing parking areas
• Construction of a new terminal building, a new stub taxiway, and a new apron

Fund Source
to be determined; PPP (Build-Operate-Transfer)

Implementation Period
CY 2015-2025

Project Update and Status

Submitted to PPP Center for privatization; ongoing feasibility study
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Brgy. Canaoay, San Fernando City, La Union

San Fernando Airport

PROJECT : Improvement/Upgrading of the Laoag International Airport
PROPONENT : Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)
REGION :I
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

Laoag International Airport (LIA) is located in the province of Ilocos Norte and is the
northernmost international airport in the Philippines.

LIA is currently serviced by three airline companies namely SeaAir, Cebu Pacific and
Philippine Airlines (PAL). SeaAir and Cebu Pacific have daily flights to Manila while PAL has
10 flights a week to Manila totaling 24 flights every week.

Project Objectives

The project aims to improve the amenities and aesthetic appearance of the passenger
terminal building in order to provide more comfort to the growing number of clients of the
airport and to possibly attract even more clients.

Project Cost and Financing

Php 130 million

Project Components

Upgrading of airport facilities to provide a world-class standard of service

Fund Source

CAAP

Implementation Period

CY 2015-2025 (ongoing)

Project Update and Status

The installation of canopies and replacement of roofing are 100% completed. The structure
of the main lobby is already completed and the ceiling finishing was already installed.
However, floor and wall finishing and other facilities are yet to be installed.
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Laoag City, llocos Norte

PROJECT : ALAMINOS AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION
PROPONENT : CAAP
REGION :1
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The airport project is designed to take advantage of the economic boom that may arise in
Alaminos City, given its inherent tourism and agricultural potential. The proposed location for
the project is a marginal land within Barangays Sabangan, Pandan and Telbang in Alaminos
City.

Project Objectives

The construction of the Alaminos Airport is envisioned to spur the economic

development of not just the City but the area of western Pangasinan that has been
identified as part of the agri-tourism cluster. Likewise, the local tourism industry is
expected to skyrocket in terms of arrival of local and foreign visitors to the Hundred
Islands National Park and other tourism spots in Northern Luzon.

Project Cost and Financing

The project requires a total of 3,637.18 Million for its construction.

Project Components and implementation period

Project implementation is divided into pre-development stage and development stage.

Pre-development stage will take ten (10) months to complete. This stage will cover, but
will not be limited to, the following activities.

 Pre-engineering surveys
 Land acquisition, consolidation and negotiations
 Resettlement of affected families or residents
 Detailed engineering design
 Organizational development and pre-marketing activities

The development of the airport facility is divided into three (3) phases with each phase to
be completed in a two-year construction period. Phasing implementation shall be in a
period of five (5) years for Phases II and III. Full development therefore is expected to
occur at the end of the year 2022.

Project Update and Status

DOTC could not allocate infrastructure budget for the project’s construction since the
agency’s priority is to pursue the improvement and development of existing national airports.
Project Location
PROJECT : Proposed Construction/Improvement/Rehabilitation of
Tuao- Abbut-Conner-Kabugao-Calanasan-Solsona-San
Nicolas Road
REGION :2
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The project road connects the Pan Philippine Highway in Tuguegarao City to the
boundary of Cagayan and Apayao passing through Maguilling Bridge and onwards to
Ilocos Region. The road also has a total length of 203.009 Kilometers from
Naruangan, Tuao, Cagayan in Region 2 to San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte in Region 1.
The subject road network starts at Barangay Naruangan crossing through Maguilling
Bridge in Tuao Cagyan in Region 2 and onwards to Abbut, Apayao having a
length of 11.689
Kilometers from Abbut, the road traverses the Municiplaities of Conner and Kabugao
to Apayao province then passes through the towns of Solsona, Dingras, and ends at
Sn Nicolas in Ilocos Norte. The proposed project has been sectioned into eight (8)
parts, namely: Naruangan, Tuao Abbut Section, Abbut-Conner Section, Conner-
Kabugao Section, Cabugao-Calanasan Section, Calanasan-Solsona Section,
Solsona-Dingras Section, Dingras-Sarat Section, and Sara-San Nicolas Section

Project Objectives

The implementation of the project should provide better transport facility among
Cagayan, Apayaoand the Ilocos Regions, reduce travel time and travel cost thus
strengthening economic linkages among the three regions. Once implemented, the
project is envisaged to ensure continuous movement of goods and people
most specially during the rainy months and contribute immensely to the socio-
economic growth of the project influence areas.

The project is expected to reduce and or eliminate the continuous flow of

economic activities in the service areas as a whole. Direct benefits will be savings
in travel time, vehicle operating costs, maintenance costs and revenue costs.
PROJECT : Manila North Road Rehab and Upgrading
REGION :2
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The project involves road improvement, widening, bridge

restoration/replacements/retrofitting, slope protection and drainage development along
Manila North Road. The road spans from Magapit Bridge (connecting 1st district and
second district of Cagayan province) through the various municipalities of the 2nd district
of region 2 linking to Region 1 and CAR. Specific projects include the replacement of
various bridges including the Lucban Bridge and its approaches.

Project Objectives

The project is expected to reduce and or eliminate the constraints in the continuous flow of
economic activities in the service areas as a whole. Direct benefits will be savings in travel
time, vehicle operating costs, maintenance costs and revenue costs.

Project Cost and Financing

The project is being proposed for financing from ODA/GAA/PPP. It is estimated to

cost
Php3,800 M.

Implementation Period

2015 – 2045
PROJECT : JASA Upgrading
PROPONENT : DPWH
REGION :3
LSDF THEME : Concetration

Project Description

The project covers the following components:

 Line 1. W idening of the existing 11.30 km road from 2-lane to 4-lane (from Sta. Cruz to
Hermosa), including the construction of eight (8) new bridges (four in Pampanga and four in
Bataan). The eight bridges are as follows:
 Pampanga Section: (i) Palcarangan Bridge; (ii) Manapu Bridge; (iii) San Isidro Bridge; (iv)
Prado Bridge
 Bataan Section: (v) Balsik Bridge; (vi) Layac 1 Bridge; (vii) Layac 2 Bridge; and (viii) Layac 3
Bridge)

 Line 2. Asphalt concrete overlay and improvement of shoulders on the existing 2-lane to 4-
lane 3.02-km road, from Layac Junction to Dinalupihan, Bataan including the replacement and
widening of two (2) bridges (DilaDila and Tabacan) from two to four lanes

 Line 3. Improvement of existing six(6) to 14-lane 1.72km road from NLEX Rotonda to
Dolores Fly-Over in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga; and Pedestrian Overpass

Project Objectives

The project aims to: (i) reduce transportation constraints on the existing road, accelerate economic
development in the area and promote the achievement of the development objectives being pursued
in Central Luzon Region; and (ii) provide safer, convenient and faster travel for motorists coming from
the south and north of the project area to various tourist and business destinations in Olongapo,
Zambales and Bataan.

Total Project Cost (PhP Million)

2,057.960 , 2,222.031
Contract Cost : 691.42(CW)

Original Revised

Funding Source : Economic Development Cooperation Fund (Korea)

Loan Code : PHL-10
Loan Effectivity : 20 October 2009
Closing Date : 20 April 2014 19 April 2015

Implementation Schedule
Target Start : 14 February 2012
Target Completion : 13 October 2014
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PROJECT : Capas – Botolan Road Improvement Project (CBRIP)
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
REGION :3
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The project will complete the remaining 45.18 kilometers unpaved/non-existing section and
7.10 kilometers section for improvement of the 81.63-kilometer CB road. The description of
the major scopes of work are as follows:

a) Construction/improvement of a two-lane Portland cement concrete (PCC)-paved road

(aggregate length – 52.28 kilometers; pavement width – 6.10 meters; pavement
thickness – 230 mm with 150 mm sub-base; Shoulder width – 1.00 to 1.50 meters)
b) Earthworks
c) Miscellaneous works (Guard rails, pavement markings, traffic signs)
d) Construction of road drainage structures (36 proposed Reinforced Concrete Box
Culvert (RCBC) and numerous lines of Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culvert (RCPC))
e) Bridge construction (20 units of Reinforced Concrete Deck Girder (RCDC) bridges
with an aggregate length of 2.80 kilometers)
f) Land acquisition and compensation

The project is divided into three sections and the details of the completed/ paved portions
and the remaining civil works for construction/ improvement are shown in Table 1.

Table 1. Completed/ paved portions and the remaining civil works for construction/
improvement by road section
Paved Portion (Km)
Road Road Location Good For Portion For Sub-
Section Condition Improvement Construction (Km) total

Road Bridge
Section Capas – Sta 18.30 -- -- -- 18.30
1 Lucia
(Exception)
Section Sta. Lucia – -- -- 45.18 2.69 47.87
2 Baukok
Section Baukok – 8.25 7.10 -- 0.11 15.46
3 Botolan
Sub- 26.55 7.10 45.18 2.80 81.63
total

Capas-Botolan road has an aggregate length of 81.63 kilometers. The paved sections in
good condition have an aggregate length of 26.55 kilometers while the paved portions for
improvement have a total length of 7.10 kilometers. The non-existing section for construction
of the CB road (Sta. Lucia-Baukok) has a total length of 45.18 kilometers. Twenty (20)
bridges with a total length of 2.80 kilometers will also be constructed.

Project Objectives

The project aims to improve access between Tarlac and Zambales and ensure interregional
east-west connectivity. Specifically, the project aims to:

a) Provide a link from Capas to Botolan and vice versa which are predominantly
separated by mountainous terrain;

b) Improve travel time from four and a half hours to two hours and 40 minutes for a total
travel time saving of at least one hour and 20 minutes;

c) Encourage local and international tourism in the RIA through the provision of good
and reliable road transportation access; and,

d) Facilitate commerce, exchange, and delivery of local farm produce and products
within Tarlac and Zambales, and to major markets in the region and even in Metro
Manila.

The project framework and the ICC evaluation matrix accomplished by the proponent are
found in Annex A.

Project Cost and Financing

The project is being proposed for financing from the Korea Economic Development
Cooperation Fund (EDCF). It is estimated to cost Php7,663.07 with details as shown in
Table 2.

Table 2. Project cost estimates (in Php million)

% Share
No. COMPONENT KEDCF GOP TAX TOTAL to TPC
(1) Civil Works 3,681.92 1,326.94 1,085.68 6,031.54 78.71%
(2) Detailed Engineering 159.23 58.39 47.77 265.39 3.46%
(3) Construction Supervision 318.47 116.77 95.54 530.78 6.93%
(4) Administrative Cost - 232.21 - 232.21 3.03%
(5) Land Acquisition & - - - -
Compensation
(6) Service Charge - - - -
(7) Contingency Cost 361.89 132.69 108.57 803.15 10.48%
(8) Total Project Cost (TPC) 4,458.51 1,867.00 1,337.55 7,663.07 100.00%
(9) % Share to TPC 58.18% 24.36% 17.45% 100.00%
Source: DPWH – Project cash flow plan

Civil works (CW) or direct construction cost is Php6,031.54 representing 78.71% of the total,
while detailed engineering (D/E) and construction supervision are Php265.39 (3.46% of
TPC) and Php530.78 million (6.93% of TPC), respectively. Administrative cost is Php232.21
million (3.03% of TPC) while contingency cost is Php803.15 million (10.48% of TPC). The
detailed computation of the major project cost items are found in Annex ---.

The Korea EDCF Loan component is Php4,458.51 million representing 58.18% of the total
project cost while the local cost component amounts to Php1,867.00 million which is 24.36%
of the total project cost. Taxes and duties totaled Php1,337.55 million representing 17.45%
of TPC. Assemble

Implementation Period

The project is targeted to be implemented from 2014 to 2017 for a total implementation
period of three (3) years.

Technical Evaluation

Alignment Alternatives. The following road alignment alternatives were considered in the
study, namely:

a) Via Pangasinan (Camiling-San Carlos-Lingayen-Alaminos) in the north;

b) Via MacArthur Highway and Gapan-San Fernando-Olongapo (GSO) Road; and,
c) Via Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) in the south.

The comparative analysis of the various alignment alternatives is shown in Table xx.

Table xx.
Parameter Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3
Capas- Botolan Tarlac- Iba Road Zambales
Road
Road length 81.63 km
Cost Php 7.66 billion
IRR

The total route distance from Capas to Iba passing via Pangasinan would be around 240
kilometers with a total travelling time of at least four (4) hours by car.

There are two possible routes in the south. The first route passes through MacArthur
Highway and (GSO) Road with a total distance of about 160 kilometers would take about
four and a half (4.5) hours from Capas to Iba. The second route which passes through the
SCTEX would provide a faster travel time of about 2 hours and 40 minutes but would require
paying a toll fee.

With the proposed Capas-Botolan link, it would take about 2 hours and forty minutes from
Capas to Iba. This is about the same travel time if the SCTEX was used, but without a toll
fee.
Project Location Map
PROJECT : Clark International Airport Terminal 2 Project
PROPONENT : Clark International Airport Cooperation (CIAC)
REGION :3
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The proposed area for Terminal 2 would have ancillary facilities, including a ramp,
parking, express and general freight facilities and heavy aircraft maintenance area. It
would also have a cargo terminal, especially in anticipation of the entry of big aircraft.
Terminal 2 will have the tubes and air bridges, while the cargo terminal beside it will
take care of the cargo.

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated cost of the project is 4,000.00 (PhP million) under the financing
assistance of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

Project Status

With Advanced Level of Project Preparedness (WALPP)

Implementation Schedule
2014-2018 Indicative only

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PROJECT : Arterial Road Bypass Project (Plaridel
Bypass Road) Phase II
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways
REGION :3
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The entire stretch of ARBP has an aggregate length of about 24.6 kilometers which aims to
bypass the congested portion of the Pan-Philippine Highway (PPH) from Guiguinto to San
Rafael, Bulacan. ARBP Phase I (on-going) covers the first 14.65 kilometers while the
remaining 9.96 kilometers are under ARBP Phase II (proposed).

ARBP Phase II has the following components:

a) Contract Package 3 - 2.22 km road which includes two (2) bridges with an
aggregate length of 1,161.86 meters; and,
b) Contract Package 4 - 7.74 km road which includes two (2) bridges with an
aggregate length of 70 meters.
Project Objectives

The project seeks to improve access to the food baskets of East, Northeastern Central
Luzon particularly Bulacan and Nueva Ecija, including the Cagayan Valley Region (CVR)
and the province of Aurora. Specifically, it aims to:

a) Enhance the economic and physical integration of Metro Manila and the
provinces of Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, to include the Province of Aurora, and to
certain extent, the Cagayan Valley road by improving the level of service
(LOS) of the Pan-Philippine Highway;
b) Provide fast, cheap, safe, comfortable, and reliable means of transportation;
c) Improve the level of service (LOS) of the congested Plaridel section of PPH
through the construction of a bypass road that would reduce travel time
by about 50 minutes and generate fuel cost savings of about Php96.00/car;
d) Encourage local and international tourism by improving the Northeastern
Luzon route of the Central Luzon “hub-and-spoke” tourism course.

Project Cost, Financing

The total project cost is estimated at Php3,264.159 million with a loan component of
Php1,548.0 million and a local component of Php1,716.15 million. The project is being
applied for possible loan assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency
(JICA).

Implementation Period

The target implementation period is from 2012 to 2017.

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PROJECT : Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAx) Project
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways
REGION : 4-A
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The CALAx Project is a four-lane 47-kilometer (km) highway that connects the
Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) in Kawit, Cavite to the Mamplasan Interchange of
South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) in Biñan, Laguna.

The project is composed of 2 sections:

a. Cavite Section – 28.67 km North-South link from CAVITEX to Silang, Cavite. It

has 4 interchanges with a total length of 95 km, 38 bridges with a total length of
5.19 km and a 1.16 km long viaduct

b. Laguna Section – 18.35 km East-West link from Silang, Cavite Interchange up to

SLEX in Biñan, Laguna. It also includes 4 interchanges, 13 bridges with a total
length of 2.22 km and a 3.50 km long viaduct. A 7.10 km, 4-lane service road will
also be constructed.

Project Objectives

The project aims to:

a. support national development policy and provide efficient transport facilities for
the ecozones in Cavite and Laguna, particularly in Governor’s Drive, Aguinaldo
Highway, and Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay Road, which are heavily congested;
b. reduce travel time from CAVITEX to SLEX by about 45 minutes; and
c. improve the competitiveness of Calabarzon as an investment destination.

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated total project cost is P35.43 billion to be financed through PPP scheme
(Build-Operate-Transfer).

Implementation Period and Status

The implementation period is 35 years inclusive of design, construction and

operation. On 5 August 2013, the NEDA-Investment Coordination Committee approved the
project. The Calabarzon Regional Development Council endorsed the project for
implementation on 26 June 2014. The project is currently for bidding.
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PROJECT : Quezon Eco-Tourism Coastal Road
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways
REGION : 4-A
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The project has a total road length of 24.76 kilometers. It starts from Brgy. Bantilan,
Sariaya, Quezon, passing through coastal barangays and ends at Lucena City Diversion
Road.

The project forms a part of the Lucena City-Batangas Coastal Road, and an alternate
road to Maharlika Highway via San Juan-Rosario, Ibaan to Southern Tagalog Access Road
(STAR) Tollway.

It will provide a direct link to Batangas International Port in Batangas City. The project
will decongest traffic along Daang Maharlika Highway via Batangas/STAR Tollway by 30
percent.

Following are the project components:

a. Phase I covers Guisguis – Talaan Section with a length of 9.85 km

b. Phase II covers Bantillan-Guisguis Section with a length of 7.67 km
c. Phase III covers Talaan-Salinas - Lucena City Diversion Road Section with a
length of 7.24 km

Project Objective

The project aims to improve transport facilities from Sariaya, Quezon to Metro Manila
and to any point of Luzon.

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated total project cost is P1.89 billion and will be financed through the
regular fund of DPWH.

Implementation Period and Status

The implementation period is from 2006 to 2015.

The Phases I and II of the project were already completed. Phase III is currently
ongoing and this includes ongoing construction and concreting of 7.04 km road, 3 bridges,
and 2 reinforced box culverts from Talaan, Sariaya to Lucena City. The road concreting is
75% completed.
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PROJECT : Macalelon Small Reservoir Irrigation Project
PROPONENT : National Irrigation Administration
REGION : 4-A
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The proposed zone-type earthfill dam located in Barangay Vista Hermosa,

Municipality of Macalelon in Quezon Province is approximately 10 kilometers from
Macalelon - General Luna Road. Macalelon is about 95 kilometers away from
Lucena City and 232 kilometers away from Metro Manila. The project area is
accessible by any type of vehicles but some barangays can be reached by walking
and water transportation.

The project will cover seven barangays namely: Mambog, Tubigan Ibaba,
Tubigang Ilayua, Pajarillo, San Isidro, Taguin, and Olong Tao. The project will have a
service area of 830 hectares and is expected to benefit about 700 farm households
or about 65 percent of the estimated 1,075 households in the area.

The project components and the respective scope of works are the following:

a. dam and reservoir - it involves the construction of a 22.5-meter high, 92-

meter long zoned earthfill type dam and appurtenant structures that shall
have a storage capacity of 3.7 million cubic meters.

b. irrigation and drainage - it involves the construction of irrigation and

drainage facilities that shall serve 830 hectares of riceland and other
crops. Major activities incude construction of the following: a) 2.80-
kilometer conveyance canal; b) 11.13-kilometer canal; c) 7.56-kilometer
lateral canal; d) siphon, turnouts, road crossings and canal-related
structures; e) drainage ditches and structures; and f) on-farm facilities.

c. road networks - it involves the rehabilitation of the existing barangay road

of about 3 kilometers from San Vicente to Vista Hermosa to provide easy
access for delivery of construction materials. Additionally, canal service
roads with a length of 6.80 kilometers will be constructed along the main
canal to serve as access in the operation and maintenance of the system
as well as to serve part of the farm-to-market road networks

Project Objective

The project aims to fully utilize the water to be impounded for irrigation, fish
culture and other purposes. Specifically, it aims to: a) increase agricultural
production; b) create employment opportunities throughout the year; and c) improve
the living environment from point of rural development through the provision of
assured irrigation water.
Project Cost and Financing

The estimated total project cost is P775 million to be financed by the National
Government with the corresponding breakdown as shown below:

Local Source (P million)

Activity/Component Total
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Pre-construction/ROW/
Land Acquisition 7.65 66.5 74.82 168.96
Construction of Dam 25.18 266.71 291.90
Irrigation Facilities 133.29 115.71 249.00
Contingencies 65.14 65.14
Total 7.65 66.5 100 400 180.85 775.00

Implementation Period and Status

The project implementation is scheduled for five years, including the

preparatory activities from 2013 to 2017. Preparatory activities are almost complete.
As of December 31, 2014, the project is 3.33 percent complete.
PROJECT : The Quipot River Irrigation Project
PROPONENT : National Irrigation Administration
REGION LSDF : 4-A
THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The Quipot River Irrigation Project covers the municipalities of Tiaong,

Sariaya, and Candelaria in the Province of Quezon and municipality of San Juan in
the Province of Batangas.

The project is envisioned to provide irrigation water to about 2,800 hectares

during wet and dry seasons by utilizing the Quipot River. The project involves
the following:

a. construction of diversion weir across Quipot River including its

appurtenant structures
b. construction of 29.69 kilometer canal and 18.27 kilometer of lateral canals
c. construction of water management stations and gatekeepers's quarters
d. rehabilitation of existing creeks and construction of new drainage canals
and drainage structures

Project Objective

The project will provide sustainable development in the rural areas by

improving agricultural productivity in support of the agricultural development program
of the government.

The specific objectives are: a) increase production (i.e. 200% cropping

intensity) through the provision of irrigation and drainage infrastructures in the project
area; and b) increase farmers' income in the project area.

Project Cost and Financing

The total project cost is P810.48 million to be financed by the National

Government and has the following breakdown:
 Items of Work Cost (P million)
A. Direct Cost 656.68
1. Pre-Engineering Construction 128.63
2. Care of river during construction 1.70
3. Diversion works 180.39
4. Canal structures 121.92
5. Canalization 137.89
6. Drainage and Flood Protection 1.15
7. Access/Service Road and Terminal Facilities 65.85
8. Project Office 1.50
9. Gatekeeper Quarter 1.90
10. Mobilization and Demobilization of Equipment 0.75
11. Institutional 15.00
B. Indirect Cost 153.80
1. General Engineering Supervision and Administration 19.70
2. Management Fee (5%) 35.60
3. Physical Contingencies (5%) 32.83
4. Price Contingencies (10%) 65.67
Total 810.48

Implementation Period and Status

The physical construction of the project is five years which started in July
2012. A four-year period after the construction was allowed for the full agricultural
development to be realized. The project’s economic life is assumed to be 50 years
including the construction period. As of December 31, 2014, the project is 25.89
percent complete.
PROJECT : South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 Project
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways
REGION : 4-A
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The SLEX-TR4 Project is an expressway extension from Sto. Tomas,

Batangas to Lucena, Quezon. It involves the construction of a 2x2 new toll road from
Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Lucena City, Quezon with a total length of 57.59 kilometers
divided into 5 segments.

The project is divided into five sections as follows:

Section 1 – Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Macban, Laguna 10.51 km

Section 2 – Macban to San Pablo, Laguna 12.20 km
Section 3 – San Pablo, Laguna to Tiaong, Quezon 8.10 km
Section 4 – Tiaong to Candelaria, Quezon 14.40 km
Section 5 – Candelaria to Lucena, Quezon 12.31 km
Total 57.52 km

Project Objective

The project aims to provide faster and safer access to Regions IV and V and
contribute to the economic development of the regional growth centers. It will
decrease the overconcentration of socio-economic activities in Metro Manila or by
dispersing these activities to the regions.

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated total project cost is P10.85 billion. The project funding is
through PPP scheme. It will be implemented through a contract between the Toll
Regulatory Board (TRB) and South Luzon Tollway Corporation.

Implementation Period and Status

The groundbreaking ceremony was held on March 23, 2015.

For Sections 1, 2 and 3, the Detailed Engineering Designs (DEDs) were

submitted to TRB for review by an independent consultant.

For Section 4, the preparation of the DED is on-going and for Section 5, right
of way acquisition will start in July 2017.

The project is expected to be completed in September 2019.

PROJECT : Completion of Mindoro Circumferential Road
PROPONENT : DPWH
REGION : 4-B
LSDF T hem e : Concentrat ion

Project D e sc r i pt i o n

O pen ing and const ruct ion of Camurong -T alipanan Road Sect ion in Ab ra de
I log/ Pue rt o G alera Boundary to int erconnect t he n ort hern pa rt of O ccident
al Min do ro a nd O rient a l Min do ro. T he road sect ion f orm part of t he Mind oro I sl
and Circumf erent ial Road and cla s sif ied as o t her roa d of strate g ic import anc e i
n the count ry’s a rt erial road net work .

P r o j e c t Co m p o n e nt s/ a ct i vi t i e s

Feas ibi lit y st ud y, eng inee r ing design, im plem ent at ion.

Project O b j e ct i v e s

T o come u p wit h an appropriat e eng ineering measu re s on road design.

T o upgrade and co ncret e t he unpa ved roads .
T o com plet e t he Mi ndoro C ircumf erent ial road.

I m p l em e nt at i o n P er io d

2 01 5-202 0

P r o j e c t Co st

P950 mill ion

Project S t at u s

I nc luded in the 2015 agenc y b udget but not yet st art e

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Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro and Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

 PRO JECT : Puert o Pri n cesa Ai rpo rt Projects
PROPONENT : DOT C LSDF
REGION : 4-B
L S D F T HEME : Concentrat ion

Project D e sc r i pt i o n

T wo s e p a r a t e p r o j e c t s w i l l u p g r a d e a n d i m p r o ve s e r v i c e s a n d f a c i l i t i e s o f
the e xi s t in g P u e r t o P rin ce sa A i rp o r t i n P a la wa n . P u e rt o P rin ce sa A i rp o r t
De velop m ent Pro j ect (PPADP ) unde r t he assi st ance of Korean E xp o rt -I mp
o rt B a nk is a n o n -g oin g p ro j e ct wh ich i n vo l ve s t h e m o d ern i za t io n ,
up g radin g and complet e o ve rhaul of it s f acilit ies. I t shall ser ve as t he
p rim a r y a i rp ort of th e P ro vin ce a n d t h e k e y ga t e wa y f o r t h e d eve lo p m e
nt of int ernat iona l t our i sm and eco no m i c deve lopm ent . T he Puert o P rin
cesa Ai rport O perat i on, Ma in t enan ce and De ve lopm ent P roj e ct (PPAO MD
) is on e of t he public-p rivat e part icipat ion (PP P) undert ak ing aiming to s
e lect an int ernat ional/ nat ion al conso rt ium t ha t wil l unde r t ake t he operat ion
, m a in t e n a n ce , comm e rc ia l m a n ag em e nt of t he P u ert o P rin c e sa A ir p ort an d
p ro vide in ve stm ent in t he f uture t o im pro ve it s f aci li ties.

P r o j e c t C om po n e n t s/ a ct i v i t i e s

M o d e r n i za t i o n , upgrad ing , o p e r a t i o n , m a i n t e n a n c e a n d a i r p o r t f a c i l i t i e s and

services

Project O b j e ct i v e s

T o impro ve t he Puert o Prince sa Airpo rt f aci lit ies and ser vice according to
int e rnat i onal standard and requirement s

I m p l em e nt at i o n P er io d

PPADP – 201 4-201 7

PPAO MDP – 35 ye ars f rom 2015

P r o j e c t Co st

PPA D P – P1,551.828 million

PPAO MDP - P 5, 2 28 m ill ion

Project S t at u s

PPADP – o n-going
PPAO MDP – und ergoin g so li liation of bid
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Puerto Princesa City

PROJECT : GUICADALE Strategic Platform Road Network
PROPONENT : Provincial Government of Albay
REGION :5
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The lack of adequate physical infrastructure at the local level is one of the major impediments to
dynamic private sector growth in the Philippines. Inadequate transport infrastructure is the most
often cited constraint of potential investors to establish new businesses or expansion of existing
businesses particularly in the province of Albay.

After the devastating effect of Typhoon Reming last November 30, 2006, which left thousands of
people homeless and brought substantial damages to major infrastructure facilities, the present
leadership of Albay recognized the need to redirect the development of the province through the
GUICADALE PLATFORM.

The GUICADALE PLATFORM project is derived from GUI-Guinobatan, CA-Camalig, DA-Daraga.

and LE-Legazpi. The project consists of 28 road sections with a total length of 193.90 kilometers.
Out of the 28 road sections, 16 are major roads (length = 133 kms) and 12 are arterial roads
(length = 61 kms). It will involve the concreting of the road sections, construction of bridges, slope
protection works, vented spillway and lined canal. The road projects will provide vital support to
the Bicol International Airport.

The project will also provide the shortest route to Donsol, Sorsogon famous for its “Butanding” or
the whale shark interaction. The municipality of Jovellar will serve as the shortest link to Pioduran,
well-known for its rich fishing grounds. The South Central Station of the south rail project will be
located in Comun, Camalig, Albay is within the GUICADALE area. The project will likewise support
the proposed extension site of the Regional Government Center envisioned to be situated in
Villahermosa, Daraga, Albay, considering that the present location of the regional government
center in Legazpi City is threatened by floods and lahar.

Objectives

The project will encourage and redirect economic activities in areas safe from the threats posed by
Mayon volcano eruptions, lahar flows, flooding and tsunamis.

Project Cost and Financing

The total estimated cost of the project is P 854 million to be funded under the regular budget of
DPWH Region 5.

Project Updates and Status

A number of road sections were already completed (e.g. concreting of 4.25 kms Guicadale Road
Network to International Airport, Cotmon-Maninila-Taplacion-Taloto-Mabunga-Salvacion-White
Deer) while the other road sections are on-going and not yet started.
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PROJECT : Metro Manila Skybridge Project
PROPONENT : Metropolitan Manila Development
Authority AGENCY : MMDA
LSDF THEME : Concentration

Project Description

EDSA, being considered as the busiest corridor in the Philippines, has already reached a
saturation point. There are almost 2.3 million people traversing through the thoroughfare,
and around 322,936 vehicles on the average would use the road. Hence, as part of
MMDA’s mandate to manage transport and traffic in Metro Manila, the agency has been
implementing numerous programs/projects as solutions towards the improvement of traffic
management and enforcement in the Metropolis.

MMDA strongly proposes to look beyond EDSA and focus on the arteries, specifically the
development and construction of an alternative road that will traverse multiple local
government units and that share similar characteristics that of EDSA.

With this, the MMDA proposes the Metro Manila

Skybridge.

The Skybridge is a non-tolled elevated road from E. Rodriguez Avenue in Quezon City to
J.P. Rizal Avenue in Makati City. It will augment the existing road network going to and from
Quezon City and Makati City. It will decongest the perennially traffic-clogged EDSA.

The Skybridge will be 6.75 kilometers long and 25 meters wide. A 6-lane highway with
three lanes in each direction, it will traverse the Cities of Quezon, San Juan,
Mandaluyong, Manila, and Makati.

Project Objectives

Once the Skybridge is completed, it is expected that the volume of vehicles along EDSA will
be reduced by 40%. Specifically, these are the vehicles travelling from Quezon City to Makati
City and President Quirino Avenue which normally traverse EDSA. With vehicle volume
significantly reduced, travel speed along EDSA during peak hours will increase from the
current 20-29 kph to around 39 kph for northbound vehicles, and from 10-19 kph to around
39 kph for southbound vehicles. This translates to faster travel time and improved
productivity for edsa road users.

This project will not only promote the well-being of motorists and road users but will
also heighten business and commercial activities on the alternative interchanges
along the Skybridge. Ultimately, the Metro Manila Skybridge is the answer to EDSA’s
daily woes of bumper to bumper vehicle congestion, unpredictable delays, pollution, and
urban blight.

Project Cost and Financing

The Project will be funded by the National Government (via GAA), with an estimate of Php
10 Billion Pesos.
Project Updates and Status

There are delays in the implementation of the project, as part of the Skybridge alignment is
also included in the missing C3 link in the JICA feasibilty study will be implemented by
DPWH.

Project Location
PROJECT : Installation of Intelligent Transport System
PROPONENT : Metropolitan Manila Development Authority LSDF
THEME : Concentration

Project Description

The project has two (2) Modules: A and B.

Module A deals with Traffic Signal System Upgrading with the following scope of work:
1. Installation of modern traffic signal system
2. Upgrading of traffic field facilities
3. Installation LED lighting facilities
4. Rehabilitation of underground communication cables and conduits and/or
installation of new fiber optic cables

On the other hand, Module B tackles the Communications and Monitoring component of
the project with the following scope of work:
1. Installation of the road safety surveillance and wireless communication system,
road
information and enforcement systems, photo speed enforcement system, and
traffic messaging system
2. Upgrading of radio communication system
3. Rehabilitation of the MMDA Communications and Command Center

Project Objectives

a. Traffic signal system upgrading, installation of LED lighting facilities, rehabilitation of

underground communication cables. Part of the system is the installation of the road
information, communication, surveillance and enforcement systems as well as the
rehabilitation of the MMDA Communications and Command Center.
b. Efficient deployment and monitoring of agency transport assets through Global
Positioning
System (GPS)-SMS system/device.
c. Expand remote traffic monitoring along major thoroughfares within Metro Manila
through the use of surveillance cameras and wireless system.
d. Record and document traffic violations of drivers and pedestrians which can be used
as evidence to implement proper administrative penalty.
e. Ease traffic in major thoroughfares by providing a medium in educating drivers
on alternative routes through the use of technology.
f. Survey and monitor road incidences which contribute to traffic such as road accidents,
civil
disturbances, road chase, unauthorized digging of streets and unauthorized
road blockages.
g. Provide a robust and scalable system for Intranet applications, communications that
have direct benefits to operations.

Project Cost and Financing

For Module A: Php 3,072.25 Million

For Module B: Php 651.03 Million
Both are funded by the National Government.
Project Updates and Status

Module A: The Phase I of the project is about 97 percent complete [cumulative] and
utilized about 90 percent of the total project cost/program amount. Phase II is still an
ongoing project but is 25.22 percent complete. Notice to proceed is on August 11, 2014 for
the Phase II and causes of delay are as follows: (1) Delay in transporting of equipment
from Korea due to port congestion; (2) Delayed implementation of civil works because
there are activities that have equipment requirement like traffic controller, loop detector,
and signal cables; (3) Stoppage of work due to Papal Visit; (4) Barangay/LGU
interventions. Phase III of the project is scheduled for bidding on April 2015 and Phase IV
is still securing source/s of funding.
The reasons for not achieving the physical and financial targets are as follows: (1)
Difficulty in securing of funds; (2) LGU/Barangay Interventions; (3) Unforeseen
circumstances.
Module B: As of 2014, 100 units of CCTV, 10 LED Boards (thru PPP), 2 digital repeaters,
100 handheld Motorola P25 radio units (for APEC 2015), and 100 MotoTRBO handheld
(also for
APEC 2015) were procured already under the ITS Project. The MMDA Command,
Control, and
Communications Center was also inaugurated last January
2014
PROJECT : Banaue Hungduan Benguet Road
PROPONENT : DPWH
REGION : CAR
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The proposed Banaue-Hungduan-Benguet Road will link Benguet and Ifugao as part of the
Cordillera Roads Improvement Project (CRIP) to integrate the whole Cordillera Region in an
efficient network of trunkline and lateral roads. The total kilometers of road network to be
upgraded is 69.95 kilometers. Most of these are gravel roads estimated at about 56
kilometers while concreted sections is only at 10.8 kilometers. ( Table1) The specific towns
to be covered by the project is in Figure 1.

Table 1: Banaue-Hungduan-Benguet Road Status

1st DEO 2nd DEO Total

Pavement Types
Gravel 50.42 5.06 55.48
Earth 3.67 3.67
Concrete 5.59 5.22 10.81
DEO- District Engineering Office
Figure
1.1
Banaue-Hungduan-Benguet
Road

Project Objectives

The project aims to

• provide easier access between Ifugao and Benguet

• develop agriculture, industry and tourism potentials in Ifugao and Benguet
Project Cost and Financing

Php 252,510 million to be funded by

DPWH.

Project Updates and Status

This road proposal is included in the 2016 budget of DPWH. Certain road section needs to
be converted to national roads so it can be funded by DPWH. There are about 11
kilometers of bad roads whether classified concrete, gravel or earth. A feasibility study
may be required before it is funded.

Project Location Map

PROJECT : Acop – Kapangan Kibungan – Bakun Road
PROPONENT : DPWH
REGION : CAR
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The proposed Acop-Kapangan-Kibungan-Bakun Road is part of the development of

western section of the province of Benguet. This can serve as an alternate route to the La
Trinidad Bontoc Road along Halsema Highway the major thoroughfare for high valued
vegetables produce of Benguet. The total kilometers of road network is 100.99 kilometers
of which most are gravel roads estimated at about 64 kilometers and concreted sections is
estimated only at
31.8 kilometers. (See Table 1 and Figure 1)

Table 1: Acop-Kapangan-Kibungan-Bakun Road Status

Benguet 2nd District Engineering Office

Road Type Classification Road Length (kms)
Asphalt 4.65
Concrete 31.85
Gravel 64.49
Total 100.99

Figure
1.1
Acop-Kapangan-Kibungan-Bakun Road
Status

Project Objectives

The following are some of the objectives of the

project:
• development of agriculture, tourism potentials in Benguet
• provide an alternate access route to Halsema Highway
• provide easier road access among Benguet municipalities
Project Cost and Financing

The project cost is totaled at Php 928.18 million to be funded by DPWH.

Project Updates and Status

This road proposal is included in the 2016 budget of DPWH. Certain road section needs to
be converted to national roads from local roads so it can be funded by DPWH. There are
about 22 kilometers of bad roads whether classified concrete, gravel or earth. A feasibility
study may be required before it is funded.

Table 1
Good Fair Poor Bad No Total
DEO / Road Class / Assessment
Road Name / Road
Number

Acop- Kapangan-
Kibungan-Bakun Rd 13.44 13.24 51.22 21.99 1.09 100.99
Asphalt - 1.78 0.67 2.09 0.12 4.65
Concrete 13.44 10.89 5.89 1.29 0.33 31.85
Gravel - 0.58 44.66 18.61 0.64 64.49

Project Location Map : (Figure 1.2)

PROJECT : Cervantes– Sabangan Road (Mt. Province-Ilocos Sur via
Kayan Road)
PROPONENT : DPWH – CAR
REGION : CAR
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability

Project Description

The Cervantes-Sabangan Road is an arterial road classified as a national road, connecting

the provinces of Ilocos Sur and Mountain Province. It provides as alternative entry and exit
route to the nearby Cordillera provinces. The road spans 35.57 km., a vital linkage
traversing the hinterlands of Cordillera mountain ranges, providing lateral access to the
country’s two major arterial highways, the Manila North Road (MNR) and the Halsema
Highway. With the improvement of the road and the completion of the Aluling Bridge, a year
round access would be provided; opening up vast agricultural potentials that will eventually
boost production and income of the populace, and strengthen socio-cultural and economic
linkages of the area with other parts of the Ilocos Region and among CAR’s provinces.

The Road is included in the Master Plan Study on Luzon Island Strategic Road Network
Development Project under Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) now the Japan
Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). This study was the basis for its inclusion in the
JBIC funded Arterial Road Links Development Project, Phase V (ARLDP V); the road is
labeled Contract Package 4B (CP4B) with a total project cost of Php 469.26 Million.

Significance

a) Provide lateral access to the country’s two major arterial highways, the MNR at Bitalag
Junction in Tagudin, Ilocos Sur and the Halsema Highway in Sabangan, Mountain
Province.
b) Its improvement is a continuation of CP4A: Suyo-Cervantes Road at the Ilocos Sur side
both under the ARLDP Phase V.
c) Could be tagged as the gateway to the west, providing access to the lowland region of
Ilocos Sur through the historical Bessang Pass.
d) Its improvement would provide better access to tourist assets and other points of interest
in the western municipalities of Mountain Province.

Project Readiness

The road project was originally part of the JBIC ARLDP Phase V which was funded under
OECF 24th YCP.

Estimated Project Cost

P310.32 Million
Project Location Map

Cervantes – Sabangan Road

PROJECT : Mt. Province (Boundary) -Calanan- Pinukpuk-
Abbut Road
PROJECT : DPWH
REGION : CAR
LSDF Theme : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

This road segment connects Mountain Province and Kalinga. It has a total length of 150
kms. which starts at the boundary of Mountain Province (Jtn. Km 0521+603) and ends at
Abbut Junction (Km 536+100). The sections are concrete paved. The horizontal alignment
of the road runs mostly on rolling to mountainous terrain while the vertical alignment has a
grade which ranges from 4% to 6%.

Significance

a) It traverses potential eco-tourism mining development.

b) The traversed areas are agricultural lands; the rolling areas are utilized as rice
lands while the mountainous terrain are used for plantation crops like banana and
pineapple.

Estimated Project Cost:

P397.80 million

Project Location Map

PROJECT : Agno River Flood Control Project, Phase III (ARFCP III)
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
REGION :I
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The project is part of a flood control masterplan formulated for the Pangasinan side of the
Agno river Basin together with the Agno River Flood Control Project Phase I and II. The
project involves the establishment of a flood control infrastructure system in the Upper Agno
River to address the flooding problem in Pangasinan. The project is also critical in extending
the lifespan of the Agno flood Control Project, Phases I and II.

Objectives

The project aims to mitigate flood damages to villages, towns and paddy fields through the
construction of flood protection measures and to improve the upstream stretch of the Agno
River (Alcala-Asingan-San Manuel).

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated project cost, based on constant 2010 prices is Php3,501 million (US$75.89
million*), of which Php 1,430 million (US$31.00 million) comprises the foregin currency
component, Php1,817 million (US$39.38 million) is for local currency component, and Php
254 million (US$5.51 million) for taxes.

*Foreign exchange rate is US$1 = Php46.132

Project Components

The river improvement plan for the Upper Agno river is composed of the following: channel
excavation (about 1.8 million m3), construction of earth dike (448,000 m3) and concrete flood
wall (about 1.8 km) including heightening of existing flood wall, revetment (21 km), groins
with pile type and spur dike type (180 sites) and Tomana bridge.

Implementation Period

2016-2025

Project Update and Status

Feasibility study has been updated.

Project Location Map

Pangasinan (Asingan-San Manuei-Aicala)

PROJECT : Allied Rivers Improvement Project
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) REGION :I
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The project involves the excavation of low channels, construction of new dikes, revetments
and upgrading/construction of bridges along the Pantal-Sinocalan and the Cayanga-Pantal
Rivers.

Project Objectives

To minimize the occurrence of flooding in Pangasinan

Project Cost and Financing

Php 5,240 million

Project Components

Excavation of low channels, construction of new dikes, revetments and

upgrading/construction of bridges along the Pantal-Sinocalan and the Cayanga-Pantal
Rivers.

Implementation Period

about 11 years

Project Update and Status

The feasibility study (FS) is for updating. The original FS was prepared in 1991. Initial
updating of the FS was undertaken in 2005 by Nipppon Koei Company, Ltd.

Project Location Map

Pangasinan (Dagupan City, Calasiao, Sta. Barbabra, San Fabian, Mangaldan and San
Jacinto)
PROJECT : Ilocos Sur Transbasin Project
PROPONENT : NIA
REGION :1
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The project was redesigned to become two projects namely the Banaoang Pump Irrigation
Project 2 and the Gen. Gregorio del Pilar Reservoir Project. The redesign was proposed
due to issues arising from implementation arrangements since the original project will be
built in Abra but the entire service area is located in Ilocos Sur.

The Banaoang Pump Irrigation Project 2 covers the municipalities of Narvacan, Sta. Maria
and Burgos in Ilocos Sur and is envisioned to irrigate and estimated 6,000 hectares of farm
lands. It involves the construction of a pumping station at the left bank of the Abra River 2
kms upstream of the Banaoang Bridge.

The Gen. Gregorio del Pilar Reservoir Project proposes the construction of a 122-meter
high zoned- earthfill impounding dam. However, preliminary evaluation of the project shows
that it barely passed the set criteria. It is therefore recommended for deferment.

Project Objectives

The Banaoang Pump Irrigation Project 2 aims to provide sustainable development in the
rural area by improving agricultural productivity in support to the agricultural development of
the government. Its specific objectives are: (1) to increase agricultural production through the
provision of year-round irrigation water supply in the project area, and (2) to increase
farmer’s income and uplift their standard of living.

Project Cost and Financing

 The Banaoang Pump Irrigation Project 2 requires a total cost of Php 2,096.789
million wherein foreign counterpart amounts to Php 1,276.687 million.

Project Components

 The project involves the installation of seven pumps with capacity of 2.05 cumecs.
The distribution system consists of a 21.85 km. earth main canal and a network of
lateral and sub-lateral canals. A 7-km long tunnel having a 3 km. diameter will
connect the main canal to the pumping station.
Implementation Period

 The project is scheduled to be constructed for five years.

Project Update and Status

 The original Ilocos Sur Transbasin Project is being proposed to be included in the CY
2015 budget for Feasibility Studies and Detailed Engineering for the project’s FS
updating.

 The BPIP-2 is not considered a priority project due to high Operations and
Maintenance Costs attendant to pumping schemes for irrigation.

 A feasibility study of the Gen. Gregorio del Pilar Reservoir Project is being
undertaken by the Ilocos Sur Irrigation Management Office through a consulting
contract with Engineering and Development Corporation of the Philippines (EDCOP).
The draft final FS is currently reviewed.

Project Location

Ilocos Sur Transbasin project

PROJECT : Cagayan River Flood Control Project Under the JICA – Flood Risk
Management Project Along Selected Principal Rivers
REGION :2
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

Flood control and management is one of the priority measures of the MTPDP 2004-2010 in
promoting economic development in the country. Correspondingly, inundation problem along
the Cagayan River and its 18 tributaries has been a main constraint and remain as the
primary challenge in the development of Region 02.

Seventy three (73) sites were identified for bank erosion works under Structural
Measures in the Cagayan River Master Plan in 1987 while the ensuing Feasibility Study of
the Flood Control Project for the Lower Cagayan River was completed in 2002, both
conducted by the JICA Team. Out of the 73 locations, forty three (43) sites were identified
as urgent priority sites categorized as follows:

o Lower Reach of the Cagayan River composed of 21

sites o Middle Reach of the river include eleven (11) sites
o Upper Reach of the Cagayan River includes 11 sites

The primary consideration in the prioritization of the different sites was based on the erosion
rate of approximately 15 meters per year or higher. Other selection criteria include the
following:

a. 1st Priority: Urbanized and densely populated areas

b. 2nd Priority: Rural areas with houses and existing
roads c. 3rd Priority: Agricultural Land

On February 26, 2008, the forty-three (43) Urgent Bank Protection Works was endorsed by
the ICC- TB to the ICC-Cabinet Committee (ICC-CC) for approval and funding but later
reduced to eight (8) priority critical sites.

Based on the Nationwide Flood Risk Assessment Study conducted, there is a necessity for
the early implementation of flood control projects, however, not for the whole river basin
but only for the selected core areas in each basin to mitigate flood damages. The FRIMP
prioritized river basins with existing F/S.

With this, the Lower Cagayan River was one (1) of the two (2) selected as the candidate
river basins to be implemented immediately in the short list under Flood Risk Management
Project Along Selected Principal Rivers.

With this, the Lower Cagayan River was one (1) of the two (2) selected as the candidate
river basins to be implemented immediately in the short list, which have been identified
through several evaluation processes such as the estimated implementation volume/cost,
regional distribution, expected benefits and the consideration of implementation issues on
ROW and house relocation activities that may hamper a smooth implementation of the
works under Flood Risk Management Project Along Selected Principal Rivers.

Project Cost

Currently, there are three (3) on-going projects sites along the Cagayan River included in the
FRIMP, namely; Cataggaman Section in Tuguegarao City and Alibagu and Junction
Sections in Enrile, Cagayan. The cost of these projects is shown below.
 Item Amount (Million Pesos)

1) Direct cost

Civil works and procurement of goods

o Foreign - 1,409.00
Cost
o Local Cost - 649.00

2) Indirect Cost

o Foreign - 331.00
Cost 773.00
o Local Cost -

Total Cost - 3,162.00

PROJECT : Dalton Pass East Alternate Road Development.
PROPONENT : DPWH
REGION :2
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Decription

The Dalton Pass section is prone to slope erosion due to its fractured strata owing to its
proximity to the Digdig Fault. The 68 km project would provide an alternate route to Dalton
Pass and ensure efficient flow of traffic in and out of the region.

The proposed road starts at the junction of the Maharlika Higway in Dig-dig, Nueva Vizcaya
following a new route, east of said highway and ends outside the town proper of Aritao,
Nueva Vizcaya.

The length of the proposed project is 68 kilometers composing of 25 kilometers of

existing road, 42 kilometers of new route and approximately a total of 1 kilometer of
bridges.

It is subdivided into 5 segments which were re-packaged into three (3) packages,
namely:
1. Package 1 – consists of segments 1 nad 2, with a total aggregate length of 25.6 kms
a. Station limits km 182-000-km 207 + 590 b.
Major works involve
Construction of 4 bridges (317 8lm)
Road concreting paving
12 units RC box culverts
2,055 lm RC pipes culverts
8,316 lm slope protection structures
2. Package 2 - Consist of segment 3 only, with a total length of 14.8 kms
a. Stations limits: km 207+590-km 22+400 (region 2 and 3 boundary)
b. Major works involve
Road concreting paving
10 units RC box culverts
1,838 lm RC pipes culverts
7,020 lm slope protection structures
3. Package 3-consists of segment 4 and 5 with a total aggregate length of 27.57
kms.
a. Station limits: km 122-450-km 249+975 b.
Major works involve
Construction of 3 bridges (181.37lm)
Road concreting paving
10 units RC box culverts
2,278 lm RC pipes culverts
4,347lm slope protection structures

Project Objectives

The project primarily aims to provide an alternative road to Dalton Pass to ensure
uninterrupted traffic flow between Cagayan Valley and Central Plain of Luzon Regions in the
event of closure of the Dalton Pass Section of the Maharlika Highway in Nueva Vizcaya.
Project Cost and Financing

Php 3,969.98

• Civil works – 2,321.11

• Engr. Services – 341.00
• Physical Contingency – 266.21
• Financial Contingency- 919.03
• Land Acquisition (ROW)- 49.00

Administrative/Operational Cost – 69.63

Funding Source: JBIC/DPWH

Impementation Period

2008-2012

Status of Implementation

• Endorsed by RDC2 in 29 September 2000 (RDC 02 Res. No. 02-30-2000)

• FS/DE completed in March 2003.
• The project is included in the in the DPWH Medium Term Philippines Investment Plan
(MTPIP) 2005-
2010
• Included in the list of projects to be packaged under the JBIC 28th Yen Loan
• July 2008

The office of the DPWH Secretary requested Project Management Office (PMO) for
feasibility Studies to update the FS report to come up with an updated project cost and to
determine if the project is still economically feasible.

Project Location Map

DALTON PASS
EASTER
ALTERNATIVE
ROUTE
PROJECT : Tarlac River Overall Improvement Works (TROIW)
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
REGION :3
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

TROIW is also known as the Phase III of the Agno River Flood Control Project. The Agno
river is the fifth largest river system in the Philippines. It has a catchment area of about
5,900 square kilometers and a total length of 221 kilometers. It originates in the Cordillera
mountains traversing the entire length of Benguet and ends in Pangasinan bay. Before it
drains at Lingayen golf, Agno river is joined by Tarlac River at the northern margins of
Tarlac with Pangasinan. The confluence of these rivers forms a natural retarding basin
known as the Poponto swamp.

Because of Mt. Pinatubo eruption, the Tarlac river is now heavily silted, and transporting
lahar to the poponto swamp and to the Agno river mainstream. Agno Phase I and Phase II
included lahar sedimentation in the overall system design. In the case of Tarlac river,
channel training and dike rehabilitation and upgrading are needed to ensure its integrity and
upgrade its capacity to contain lahar that may be remobilized from time to time depending
upon the intensity and duration of rainfall. At present, the riverbed elevation of Tarlac river is
higher than the Tarlac City proper and the surrounding areas. TROIW has the following
components:

1. Upgrading and rehabilitation of existing dikes;

2. New dike construction;
3. Drainage sluice construction;
4. Dike heightening with gabion revetment establishment;
5. Construction of new and rehabilitation of existing bridges;
6. Establishment of flood forecasting and warning system; and,
7. Social development measures.

Project Objectives

The project aims to ensure the integrity of the Tarlac river diking system to protect the
major built-up areas, productive agricultural lands, and interregional transportation network
located in the province of Tarlac from flooding and lahar deposition. Specifically, the project
aims to:

1. Protect Tarlac City from flooding and lahar deposition;

2. Ensure the food security of the province from flooding and lahar deposition; and,
3. Ensure the all year round reliability of the interregional road networks in the province
of Tarlac;

Project Cost and Financing

Based on June 2002 price levels, the priority interventions identified in the master plan were
estimated at Php3,354 million (Phase I). Phase II requires about Php7,298 million. DPWH
is seeking the possible assistance of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in
funding and implementing the project.
Project Updates and Status

Construction of Agno I and II has yet to be completed as of date. Likewise, Agno Ill or
the
TROIW has remained unfunded.

Project Location Map

The project will directly benefit Tarlac City, Gerena, Paniqui, and Moncada in the province
of
Tarlac.
PROJECT :Dinalupihan-Hermosa-Lubao Flood Control Project
PROPONENT :Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
REGION :3
LSDF THEME : :Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The project covers the municipalities of Dinalupihan and Hermosa in Bataan and Lubao in
Pampanga (Please see attached location map). Its immediate impact or influence areas
include the provinces of Bataan, Zambales and Pampanga. This flood control project
consists of several river basins: i) Pinulot River Basin, ii) Caulaman river basin, iii) and
Almacen river basin. These basins have an aggregate area of about 420 square-kilometers
or 42,000 hectares. In year 2000, the aggregate population of project area was at 238,000
but may already be at 269,040 level using an annual geometric growth rate of 2.5%

Project Components

The proposed project deliverables or terms of reference (TOR) are as follows:

a) Flood Control Plan
• Topographic survey on rivers
• Hydrological analysis
• Flood inundation analysis
• Hydraulic calculation
• Structural design and calculation
• Hazard map preparation
• Facilities plan and basic design
• Construction plan and estimate
• Feasibility report
b) Social and Natural Environment Improvement Plan
• Social and environmental impact studies
• Preparation of resettlement plan
• River dredging plan & recycle use plan of dredged materials
c) Regional Economic Development Plan
• Economic evaluation
• Review of Central Luzon Regional Development Plan
• Agriculture/aquaculture development plan
• Land use plan
• Project organization and institution management plan
• Public involvement management plan

Project Objectives

The project generally aims to protect properties, key infrastructure investments, preserve
sources of livelihood in the Dinalupihan, Hermosa, Lubao flood plain. Specifically, its seeks
to:
a) Formulate basin wide flood control plan;
b) Formulate regional economic development plan; and
c) Evaluate project feasibility for selected flood control and regional
development plans.
Project Cost and Financing

Dinalupihan-Hermosa-Lubao Flood Control Project requires about Php3,340 million and

DPWH seeks the assistance of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in funding
the project.

Project Updates and Status

With Advanced Level of Project Preparedness (WALPP)

Project Location Map

PROJECT : Proposed Priority Works For Flood Control
Project in Western Rivers, Zambales
PROPONENTS : Department of Public Works and Highways-Mt. Pinatubo
Emergency-Project Management Office (DPWH-MPE-PMO)
REGION :3
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The project has two (2) major components. These are structural measures and non-
structural measures covering the following:

i. Structural Measures

a) Bucao River Basin

i) Heightening/strengthening of existing upstream right dike, L=6.60 km

ii) Construction of new dike/strengthening/heightening D/S of the bridge
a. Left bank, L=1.88 km
b. Right bank, L=1.985
iii) Observation of hydrological/geotechnical data at Maraunot Notch, to include
warning system
iv) Construction of 3.50 km new protection dike from Brgy. Carael to Brgy.
Bangan

b) Sto. Tomas River Basin

i) Heightening/strengthening of existing upstream right dike, L=7.0 km

ii) Heightening/strengthening of existing downstream of bridge, right dike,
L=1.38 km
iii) Heightening/strengthening of existing upstream left dike, L=11.80 km
iv) Heightening/strengthening of existing downstream of bridge, left dike, L=1.20
km
v) Improvement of Gabor River dike, L=1.70

ii. Non-Structural Measures

a) Warning and Monitoring System

i) 7 rainfall level gauging stations

ii) 6 water level gauging stations
iii) 1 monitoring station
iv) Dissemination/transmission system with cellular phone network
v) Radio and siren

b) Community Disaster Prevention Program (CDPP)

i) Agricultural Development on Lahar Areas

o Bucao downstream, 10 ha pilot area

o Sto. Tomas middle reach, 10 ha pilot area
ii) Proposed Irrigation Project within the Bucao River watershed
The project framework, project implementation schedule (Gantt chart), and ICC- project
evaluation matrix prepared and submitted by the proponents are found in Attachment ___.

Project Objectives

The project’s overall goal is to protect life, minimize damage to property and livelihood from
perennial flooding and lahar inundation.

Specifically, the objectives are to: (1) improve the diking systems in the Bucao and Sto.
Tomas river systems to prevent flooding and mudflows; and (2) improve safety conditions
along National Highway 7.

Project Cost and Financing

The project is estimated to cost about Php 4,238.57 million .

Across major cost expenses, civil works account for 74 percent of TPC at Php 3,149.43
million, engineering services for 11 percent at PhP472.41 million and administration cost for
3 percent at PhP111.00 million. On the other hand, land acquisition and resettlement cost
share is at 0.5 percent with PhP22.26 million, while contingency cost is estimated to amount
to Php 483 million or 11 percent of TPC.

According to sub-component, structural measures for flood control make up for 90 percent of
TPC, non-structural measures for 3 percent, and Community Disaster Prevention Program
for 7 percent.

Project financing is 76% loan from the Government of Japan amounting to Php3,213.85
million and 24% GOP funds in the amount of Php1,024.72 million.

Implementation Schedule

The project is targeted to be implemented within five (5) years from the third quarter of 2015
to December 2020 for the structural measures, and three (3) years for the non-structural
measures from February 2016 to December 2019.

Project Status

On 09 March 2015, NRO III received from the DPWH-Unified Project Management Office –
Flood Control Management Cluster the following documents:

a) Updated Implementation Program (Volume I)

b) Appendices (Volume II)
c) Design Drawings (Volume III)
d) Right-of-Way Acquisition and Resettlement Action Plan
e) Revised ICC-PE Forms
f) CD with electronic copy of economic analysis in traceable formula and location
map.

ii. The DPWH has yet to secure a Certification of Budget Cover from the Department of
Budget and Management (DBM), which would be done according to said office once
the project has been approved by the ICC-TB. On the other hand, the project’s
application for Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) is still under process at
the DENR-EMB Manila.
 iii. On the DOF approval of the project’s financing source as per Memorandum of the
ICC-Cabinet Committee (ICC-CC) dated 18 February 2013, the DPWH has yet to
submit a financing request to the DOF.

Project Location Map

The project is in line with the development thrusts and priorities of the region and consistent
with the principles of equity and balanced regional development. Shown in Figure 1 is the
project location map.
PROJECT : Casecnan Multi-Purpose Irrigation And Power
Project (Cmipp)–Irrigation Component (Ic), Phase Ii
PROPONENT : National Irrigation Administration (NIA)
REGION :3
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

NIA is currently proposing the implementation of the second and final installment of
the project some three (3) years after the completion of Phase I in December 2008.
Under Phase II, the remaining 20,321 hectares (10,041 hectares partially developed
CIS/SWIP areas and 10,280 hectares un-served areas) of the new areas will be
provided full irrigation services. The rehabilitation works under Phase I will be continued to
provide stable irrigation services in the 40,000 hectares of the 100,340 hectares existing
service area of UPRIIS.

The major project components of CMIPP-IC Phase II are:

a) Provision of irrigation facilities in the new Super Diversion Canal (SDC) service
areas
Establishment of concrete lining for SDC (30 kilometers), and lateral &
sub-lateral canals completed under CMIPP-IC Phase I
Construction of the remaining 22.65 kilometers of 51.85 kilometer long
SDC, its accompanying lateral and sub-lateral canals, and related structures
Construction of on-farm facilities, farm ditches and other related structures
Construction of main and collector drains (370 kilometers) with related
structures
Procurement of O & M Equipment

b) Rehabilitation of irrigation facilities in the existing UPRIIS service areas

Improvement of the Penaranda River Irrigation System (PENRIS) main canal (7
kilometers)
Improvement of Lateral C canal (14 km) of PENRIS
Improvement of Lateral CX canal (17.5 km) of PENRIS
Provision of spillways, rehabilitation of headgates, reuse checkgates,
and
desilting of drainage and irrigation canals

c) Establishment of Centralized Operation and Monitoring System (COMS) –

Water delivery to major diversion points would be difficult without a COMS.
COMS consists of telemeter, data processing, and radio communication sub-
systems to take necessary information and data on water level, flow volume and
velocity for efficient irrigation and excess run-off management.

d) Irrigation Management Transfer and Institutional Capability Building (ICB)- NIA

will initiate ICB activities for the farmer irrigators association (FIAs) for the
eventual transfer of the management facilities (e.g. selected laterals, sub-laterals,
and distribution canals) to FIAs.

e) Land/ Right of Way (ROW) Acquisition – To ensure timely implementation of the

project, NIA will prioritize the acquisition of at least 487 hectares of land for the
construction of irrigation facilties

Objectives
The project aims to increase farm household income and to contribute in ensuring
the food security of the country by providing irrigation facilities and services in the new
(20,321 hectares) and stabilizing irrigation delivery to the existing service areas
(40,000 hectares) of UPRIIS. Specifically, it aims to:

a) Provide full or complete irrigation facilities to a total of 20,321 hectares new

areas broken down into 10,041 hectares of partially developed CIS/SWIP areas
implemented under Phase I and 10,280 hectares of un-served (rainfed) farms;
b) Rehabilitate the existing irrigation facilities of UPRIIS to stabilize irrigation services
in the remaining 40,000 hectares (55,000 hectares already rehabilitated in
Phase I) of the 100,340 hectares service area of UPRIIS;
c) Improve rice yield form 2.8 metric tons per hectare under rainfed condition to 5.2
metric tons per hectare under irrigated condition;
d) Improve cropping intensity from one (1) cropping season per year to at least two
(2) cropping seasons per year;
e) Produce an incremental yield of about 135,271 metric tons of milled rice
annually; and,
f) Improve the income of 11,900 farmer families in the new area and 25,000 farmer
families in the rehabilitation area for a total of 36,900 farmer families.

The project framework and the ICC decision matrix that were accomplished by NIA are
found in Tab A.

Project Cost and Financing

CMIPP – Irrigation Component, Phase II as originally submitted has an estimated
total project cost of Php7,244.15 million, as shown below:

Table 1. Details of project cost estimates

ITEMS
Forex Local Sub-total Share (%)
to
Civil Works 2,816.00 1,584.00 4,400.00 TPC
60.7%
DED/Equipment/ROW/
COMS & related costs 460.10 539.90 1,000.00 13.8%
Direct Cost (DC) 3,276.10 2,123.90 5,400.00 74.5%
Administration Cost
a. GESA 189.00 189.00 2.6%
b. Management Fee 344.96 344.96 4.8%
Price Escalation 327.61 212.39 540.00 7.5%
Physical Contingency 327.61 212.39 540.00 7.5%
Taxes 226.91 226.91 3.1%
Bank Charges 3.28 3.28 0.0%
Indirect Cost 655.22 1,188.93 1,844.15 25.5%
Sub- 3,931.32 3,312.83 7,244.1 100.0%
total 5
Share (%) to TPC 54.3% 45.7% (Total Project
100.0%
Source: ICC-PE Form No. 3, NIA(Original submission);
Cost)
US$1.00:Php45.00 in 2008 base price levels
Incorporated in the total project cost are the General Engineering Services and
Administration (GESA) and Management Fees which NIA is allowed to budget per
Presidential Decree (PD) No. 552 and Republic Act No. 3601, the enabling laws of NIA.

However, consistent with previous ICC decision on NIA projects that GESA and
Management Fees should not form part of the total project cost, and on the ICC-TB’s
instruction to update/index the costs according to 2012-2016 implementation period,
NIA resubmitted an updated project cost amounting to Php7,054.001 million, the details of
which are shown in Table 2.

Table 2. Details of updated project cost estimates

ITEM Forex Local Sub-total Share (%)

S to
Civil Works 2,816.0 1,584.0 4,400.00 TPC
62.38%
DED/Equipment/R 0 0
OW/ COMS & 460.10 539.90 1,000.00 14.18%
related costs
Price Adjustment 105.67 164.48 270.1 3.83%
Direct Cost (DC) 3,381.7 2,288.3 6
5,670.16 80.38%
Administration Cost 7 8
a. GESA
b. Management Fee
Price Escalation 338.18 228.84 567.02 8.04%
Physical Contingency 338.18 228.84 567.02 8.04%
Taxes 249.81 249.81 3.54%
Bank Charges
Indirect Cost 676.35 707.49 1,383.84 19.62%
Sub- 7,054.0 100.0%
total 4,058.13 2,995.88 0
Share (%) to TPC 57.53% 42.47% (Total Project
100.0%
Cost)
Source: ICC-PE Form No. 3, NIA (Updated Submission in December 2011) US$1.00:Php45.00
in 2008 base price levels

Of the updated TPC amounting to Php7,054.001 million, the Forex component

amounting to Php4,058.13 million represents 57.53%, while the local component
amounting to Php2,995.88 million corresponds 42.47%.

Across major cost items, the direct cost (civil works, detailed design, equipment)
amounting to Php5,670.16 million represents the lion’s share of 80.38% of TPC. There
was an increase of about Php270.16 million from the original NIA submission due to cost
indexation to 2012-2016 implementation period.

Because of the exclusion of GESA and management fees, the indirect cost went
down to Php1,383.84 (From Php1,844.15 million) representing 19.62% of the TPC.
NIA is proposing that the Government of China funds at least 75% of the TPC
amounting to Php5,290.501 million, and for the Government of the Philippines (GOP)
finances the remaining 25% of TPC or Php1,763.500 million.
Implementation Schedule

The project is targeted to be implemented from 2012 to 2016 for an implementation

period of five (5) years

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PROJECT NAME : Rehabilitation Of Apalit-Arayat-Masantol
Setback Levee
PROPONENT : DPWH
REGION :3
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

Arayat – Apalit – Masantol Setback Levee Masantol Setback Levee was constructed in 1973
and has a total length of 40 km. divided into 2
segments:

a. Apalit – Arayat Setback Levee Arayat Setback Levee – 31 km. From Sulipan, Apalit
to 31 km. From Sulipan, Apalit to
Curang, Arayat

b. Apalit – Masantol Levee Masantol Levee – 9 km. from Sulipan, Apalit to Bebe 9 km.
from Sulipan, Apalit to Bebe –– San
Esteban in Masantol

This levee was designed to contain the bank overflow of the Pampanga River after it
overtops the depressed Arnedo dike. It serves as the second line of defense against
overflow overflow – as protection against flood damaged to adjoining barangays of Candaba,
San Luis, San Simon, Apalit, Macabebe, and Masantol

Project Objectives

The project aims to ensure the integrity of the Pampanga River diking system to
protect the major built-up areas, productive agricultural lands, and interregional
transportation network located in the province of Pampanga from flooding.

Project Cost and Financing

The project is estimated to cost Php 47 Miliion under General Appropriations Act
(GAA)
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PROJECT : High-impact Flood Control Projects under the Master Plan for
Flood Management in Metro Manila and Surrounding Areas
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways and Laguna Lake
Development Authority
REGION : 4-A
LSDF THEME :Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The following projects are included in the Master Plan:

a. Improvement of inflow rivers ([Link]-Mabitac Rivers and [Link]-

Binan Rivers)
b. Construction and improvement of flood control structures in San Juan and
Cristobal Rivers in Calamba City; Sta. Rosa River in Sta. Rosa City; Bay River
and Maitim Waterway in Bay, Laguna; and Manlawin Waterway in
Los Baños, Laguna.

The projects were considered high-impact and identified for

immediate implementation.

Project Objective

The projects aim to ease the flooding in certain areas in Calabarzon.

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated total project cost of all the high-impact projects identified in the Master
Plan is P5 billion and will be financed by the National Government.

Implementation Period and Status

The improvement of inflow rivers to Laguna Lake, which includes Sta. Maria-Mabitac
and Sta. Cruz-Biñan Rivers were already completed.

The construction and Improvement of flood control structures in the following areas
are still for bidding (under the FY 2014 budget): San Juan and Cristobal Rivers in Calamba
City; Sta. Rosa River in Sta. Rosa City; Bay River and Maitim Waterway in Bay, Laguna; and
Manlawin Waterway in Los Baños, Laguna.
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PROJECT :Laguna Lakeshore Expressway- Dike Project (with Reclamation)
PROPONENT :Department of Public Works and Highways
REGION : 4-A
LSDF THEME :Vulnerability

Project Description

a. Expressway-Dike

The Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike is a 47-kilometer (km) 6-lane high-speed

highway-cum-flood control dike that will run from the proposed terminus of C-6 Phase 2
Expressway Project in Bicutan, Taguig, through Calamba City, and ends at the National
Road at the Los Baños/Bay Boundary in Laguna. It is to be constructed offshore at an
average of 500 meters from the shoreline of Laguna Lake, farthest along the cove areas
while maintaining an almost straight alignment and complying with high standard highway.
The expressway is intended to relieve the heavily travelled Bicutan-Calamba Corridor (SLEX
and Manila South Road), as well as to serve as an alternate to the congested section of the
National Highway from Calamba to Los Baňos. The proposed expressway will provide
access to the major centers along its route through eight interchanges and link roads,
namely: Bicutan, Sucat, Muntinlupa, San Pedro, Binan, Sta. Rosa, Cabuyao, and Calamba.

b. Reclamation

The rawland reclamation and horizontal development (internal roads, drainage, water
and related facilities) involves approximately 700 hectares of foreshore and offshore areas in
Laguna Lake, about 450 meters (m) wide and 15.6 km long, along the western edge of the
expressway-dike and separated from the shoreline by a waterway of about 100-150 m, from
Taguig to Muntinlupa. The area to be reclaimed is intended for mixed land uses to help
finance the construction of the expressway-dike.

Project Objectives

The project aims to:

a. mitigate flooding in the western coastal communities along Laguna Lake, from
Taguig thru Calamba to Los Banos;
b. facilitate traffic flow from Metro Manila to Laguna;
c. create productive land; and
d. optimize the use of private sector resources and expertise.

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated total project cost is P122.81 billion. The said amount is divided into:
a. Expressway-Dike with Flood Control System – P64.91 billion
b. Reclamation – P57.90 billion

The project will be financed through two PPP schemes: Build-Transfer-Operate for
(Expressway-dike) and Build-Transfer (Reclamation).
Implementation Period and Status

The implementation period is from 2015 to 2021. On 21 April 2014, the NEDA-
Investment Coordination Committee approved the project for NEDA Board confirmation.
The NEDA Board on its 19 June 2014 meeting confirmed the project. The Calabarzon
Regional Development Council endorsed the project for implementation on 26 June 2014.
The project is currently for bidding.

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PROJECT : Flood Risk Management Project
(Imus River Component)
PROPONENT : Department of Public Works and Highways
REGION : 4-A
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The Imus River was identified in the JICA-assisted study entitled “The Preparatory
Study for Sector Loan on Disaster Risk Management in the Republic of the Philippines” as
one of the principal rivers for the implementation of flood control works, along with Cagayan
and Tagoloan Rivers.

The Flood Risk Management Project (FRIMP) has the following components:
a. Cagayan River Basin (Region II)
b. Tagoloan River Basin (Region X)
c. Imus/Bacoor River Basin (Region IV-A)

Project Objective

The project aims to mitigate flood damage in selected core areas in Cagayan River
Basin, Tagoloan River Basin and Imus River Basin by implementing structural and non-
structural measures against flooding. The project will also contribute to the sustainable and
stable economic development and climate change adaption in the targeted areas.

Specifically, the FRIMP for Imus River aims to: a) minimize vulnerability of Imus,
Cavite to flood-related disasters; b) reduce peak flow discharge along the river channel; and
c) reduce river overflow and extensive flood inundation along the lower reaches of the river
and its tributaries.

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated total project cost is P5.37 billion to be funded by a JICA loan for the
civil works, consulting services and so forth for flood management.

Implementation Period and Status

The civil works for Tagoloan component will start in the last quarter of CY
2015, while for Cagayan and Imus components, construction will start in the first quarter
of CY 2016. The project completion date is in May 2020.
Project Cost and Financing

The estimated total project cost is P775 million to be financed by the National
Government with the corresponding breakdown as shown below:

Local Source (P million)

Activity/Component Total
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Pre-construction/ROW/
Land Acquisition 7.65 66.5 74.82 168.96
Construction of Dam 25.18 266.71 291.90
Irrigation Facilities 133.29 115.71 249.00
Contingencies 65.14 65.14
Total 7.65 66.5 100 400 180.85 775.00

Implementation Period and Status

The project implementation is scheduled for five years, including the preparatory
activities from 2013 to 2017. Preparatory activities are almost complete. As of December 31,
2014, the project is 3.33 percent complete.
PROJECT : Maragondon Bulk Water Supply Project
PROPONENT : Cavite Province
REGION : 4-A
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The proposed Maragondon Bulk Water Supply Project consists of the

following:

a. construction of a bulk water supply system which includes water intake in the
Maragondon River
b. water treatment plant c.
five pumping stations
d. 60 kilometers of transmission pipes e.
seven storage tanks.

Project Objective

The project is expected to address the increasing demand for potable water from
the residents of Maragondon, Tanza, Carmona, General Mariano Alvarez, Dasmarinas and
Trece Martires in Cavite.

The benefits identified are the reduced spread of water-borne diseases and cost of
hospitalization and improved living conditions of the population.

Project Cost and Financing

The estimated project cost is P6.129 billion to be financed through a joint venture
agreement.

Implementation Period and Status

The proposed project shall be implemented through a joint venture between

Maragondon W ater District and W ater Business Solutions Consortium. The
proponent is currently in the process of securing necessary permits for the project.
PROJECT : New Centennial Water Source Project
PROPONENT : Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System
REGION : 4-A
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The project involves the financing, design and construction of the

following facilities:

a. 600 million liters per day (MLD) Kaliwa Dam, intake facilities and other
appurtenance facilities; and

b. water conveyance tunnel with a capacity of 2,400 MLD (in anticipation of the
future construction of Laiban Dam)

The construction of Water Treatment Plants will be undertaken by the MW SS

concessionaires, i.e., Manila W ater Company, Inc. and Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
The MW SS likewise proposes that the operation and maintenance of the project be
undertaken by the existing concessionaires.

The project covers portions of the municipalities of Tanay, Antipolo, and

Teresa in Rizal, and General Nakara and Infanta in Quezon.

Project Objective

The main objective of the project is to ensure water security. It also aims to increase
Metro Manila's raw water supply to meet the future potable water demand and as a
redundant water source, thereby reducing dependence on the Angat Dam
Reservoir.

Project Cost and Financing

The total project cost is estimated at P18.7 billion, 80 percent of which is the local
component (P15 billion) while the remaining 20 percent is the foreign exchange component
(P3.7 billion). The cost breakdown is as follows:

Component Cost (P million)

Development costs 0.10
Financing costs 3.73
Construction costs
Kaliwa Dam 4.03
Conveyance structure 8.21
Land Acquisition and Resettlement Costs 2.19
Investment Phasing Costs 0.46
Total 810.48
 The project will be funded under the Build and Transfer scheme with amortization
payment while the the Build-Lease-and-Transfer scheme is also a possible alternative.

Implementation Period and Status

The concession period is from 20-30 years reckoned from the completion of the
Kaliwa Dam or Conveyance Tunnel, whichever comes later. The project was approved by
NEDA Board on 29 May 2014. The proponent is currently coordinating with the affected
LGUs of Rizal and Quezon relative to their respective endorsements, as a pre-
requisite to the full endorsement of RDC Region IV-A. The procurement process is also
currently on-going.
PROJECT : CLIPVIC Flood Control Project
PROPONENT : DPWH
REGION : 4-B
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project D e sc r i pt i o n

F l o o d C o n t r o l a n d R i ve r P r o t e c t i o n o f a n u m b e r of b a ra n g a ys i n S a b l a
yan, O cc ident al Mi nd oro ( CLI PVI C a r ea) includ in g st ud y on Sa bo and Floo d C
ont ro l Plan of Amnay and Patrick Rive rs . T he Amnay Sout h Dike Flood Cont
rol (CLI PVI C) has a lengt h of 40 0lm while Pat rick Flood Co nt rol (Vict oria -Lagna s
) sect ion has 265 lm.

P r o j e c t Co m p o n en t s/ a c t i v i t i es

Feas ibil it y st ud y, im plem ent at ion of f lood control and sl ope prot ect ion wo rks

Project O b j e ct i v e s

T o com e up wit h ap propr iat e st ruct u ral and no n - st ruct ural measures t o add ress
f loodin g prob le m in Sabla yan

Project S t at u s

O n-go ing validat ion and asse s sment

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Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
PROJECT : Rehabilitation of Mine Dams in Marinduque
PROPONENT : MGB
REGION : 4-B
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project D e sc r i pt i o n

T he proj ect co ver s st rengt henin g and rehabili t at ion of struc tures of t he Tapi
a n p i t , Ma k u l a p n i t a n d Ma g u i l a - g u i l a d a m s t h a t a r e h o l d i n g l a r g e t o xi c m i n e
wast e f rom pre vi ous comm ercia l m inin g operat ion. T hese dams we re abandon e
d by Ma rind u q ue Co p per Min ing Co rpo rat ion in 1996 a nd a re sho win g det e r ior
a t i o n a n d i n d a ng e r o f p o ss i b l e c o l l a p se . T h e p ro j e ct wi l l c o n t a i n er o si o n of
so il and m at e ria ls in t he slope of Magu il gu ila s il t at ion da m an d rehabil it at i
on of dam ’s catchment re servo ir area.

P r o j e c t Co m p o n e nt s/ a ct i vi t i e s

C o n d u c t o f g e o - t e c h n i c a l s t u d y, a r e a a s s e s s m e n t , en gineer ing de sig n ,

slope st ab il it y, enginee ring int er ve nt ions/ st ruct u res, m it igat ion measure s

Project O b j e ct i v e s

T o inst it ut e stru ct u ral and non -st ruct u ral m easu res t hat wi ll co nt ain m ine wa s
t he pre vious m ining operat ion in Marindu que.

Project S t at u s

Con cept ual/ Proposal

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Mogpog, Marinduque
P RO J E CT : N ag a – Le ga z pi F r eew a y S ys t e m
P RO P O NE NT : DPW H Re g io n 5
R E G ION : 5
L S DF T HE M E : V ul ner ab i l i t y R ed uc t i on

P r o j ect D escr i p t i o n

T he pr oj ec t wi ll i n v ol v e t he c ons t r u c t i on of a n el ev at ed 4 - l ane hi g h wa y f r om S
an F er nando, C am ar i nes S u r t o D ar a g a, A l ba y . . T he pr oj ec t w i l l s t a r t at t he
t er m i nus of t he Li bm a nan F r ee w a y and w i l l t er m i nat e a t J unc t i on B a sca ra n - M
ahar l i k a hi g h wa y in Da r a g a . E xi t s wi ll be pr o v i ded i n t he c i t i e s / m uni c i p a lit ie s t
hat w i l l be t r a v e r s ed b y t he f r eewa y .
T he pr opos ed el ev at ed h i g h wa y s h al l ha v e an a gg r e g at e l en g t h of about
86 k i l om et er s . I t wi ll r educ e t h e t r a v e l t i m e bet w een N a g a and Leg a z p i to 1. 5
hou r s .

O b j ecti v es

T he pr oj ec t ai m s t o i m pr o v e t he c onne c t i v i t y of t he t wo r e gi onal g r o w t h c ent er s

( N a g a C i t y and Leg a z pi C i t y ) . I t wil l a l s o s er v e as an al t er nat i v e h i g h
wa y i n c as e of f l oodi ng i n t he B i c o l R i v er B as i n ar ea , par t i c ul a r l y i n O a s , P
ol an g u i , B at o, N abua, B u la , M i l aor and S an F er nando.

P r o j e c t C os t a nd Fi na nc i ng

T he es t i m at ed pr oj ec t c os t i s P 6, 020 m i l l i on and i s pr opos ed t o be f unded

under t he r eg ul a r bud g et o f D PW H R eg i on 5 .

P r o j ect U p d ates and S t atu s

A p r oj ec t c onc ept w as s ubm i t t ed . T he pr opos ed pr oj ec t wa s endor s ed by R D C

R e g i on 5 t o t he D epar t m ent of P ubl i c W or k s and H i g h w a y s , t hr ou g h R es ol ut i
on N o. 1 ( S . 2013 ) , as par t of t he R e gi onal S t r at e gi c I ni t i at i v e s f or C o unt r y s
i de C om pet i t i v enes s , f o r f eas i bi l i t y s tu d y pr epar at i on, s ubs e q uent f undi ng
and i m pl em ent at i on .
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P RO J E CT : B i col R i v er B asi n D e v el opm ent P r ogr am
PR O PO N EN T : D EN R R eg i on 5
R E G ION : 5
LS D F T H E M E : V ul n er ab i l i t y R edu c t i on

P r o j ect D escr i pt i on

T he B i c ol R i v er B as i n ( B R B ) c o v er s t he pr o v i nc es of A l b a y , C am ar i nes S ur a
nd C am ar i nes N or t e w i t h a t ot al l and ar ea o f 317, 103 hec t ar es . T he bas i n p l a
y s a s i g ni f i c a nt r o l e i n t he d e v e l opm e nt of B i c ol r eg i o n b ec au s e of t he a
bun dant r es our c e s w i t hi n, t he ec ol og i c a l s er v i c es i t pr o v i des t o s u ppor t t he l i v e
l i ho od of c om m uni t i es an d i t s r ol e i n m i t i g at i ng t h e ad v e r s e i m p ac t s o f nat ur al
ha z ar ds , s uc h as f l oo di ng .
T he P r og r am w i l l ha v e t he f ol l o w i ng c om pone nt s : ( 1) di s as t e r r i s k m anag em
ent enha nc em ent ; ( 2) w at er s hed m anag em e nt ; ( 3) f l ood c ont r o l and m i t i g at i o
n; ( 4)
i r r i g at i on f ac i l i t i es i m pr ov em ent ; ( 5) w at er q ual i t y m a nag em ent ; ( 6) s oc i o
-
ec onom i c de v e l opm e nt pr og r am ; and ( 7) s t r eng t heni ng g ov er nanc e of B R B .

P r o j ect O b j ecti ves

T he P r og r am ai m s t o r educ e po v er t y i n l o c al c om m un i t i e s s uc h t hat t ho s e w i t h i
n t he B i c o l R i v er B as i n ar e ab l e t o s us t ai n t hei r l i v el i hood s w i t hout r es or t i ng
t o en v i r onm ent a l l y de s t r uc t i v e pr a c t i c es and em po w er t hem t o bec om e
c o - c us t od i an s of t he r i v er bas i n.
S p e c if ic a ll y , t he P r og r am has t he f ol l o w i ng obj ec t i v es : ( 1) t o i n c r eas
e pr oduc t i v i t y of m aj o r c r ops and c om m o di t i es ; ( 2) t o i nc r ea s e a nd pr ot ec t t
h e r em ai n i ng f or es t c ov er ; ( 3) t o i m pr o v e w at er q ual i t y of m aj or r i v er s a nd l ak
es i n t he B i c o l R i v er B as i n; ( 4) t o r e hab i l i t at e m ang r o v e ar eas ; and ( 5) t o
r ed uc e dam ag es and l os s es due t o nat ur a l d i s a s t er s and ha z ar ds .

P r o j ect C ost an d Fi nanci n g

O v er a 15 - y ear i m pl em e nt at i on p er i od , t he t ot a l i n v e s t m ent r eq ui r em e nt i
s about P 3 1. 332 b i l l i o n. I t i s pr opos ed t o be f unded und er t he r eg ul ar budg et
of DE NR, D A , DP W H, NI A , a n d L G Us .

P r o j ect U pdat es an d S t at us

T he Mas t er P l an w a s c om p l et ed an d ad opt ed b y RD C R eg i on 5 l a s t M ar c h
6,
2015 t hr oug h R es o l ut i on N o. 13 ( s . 20 1 5) . Fe as i bi l i t y s t u di es ha v e y et t
o be under t ak en f or t he i d ent i f i ed pr i or i t y pr oj e c t s .
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PROJECT : Cadac-an River Basin Devt Project
PROPONENT : Provincial Government of Sorsogon
REGION :5
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The Cadac-an River Basin covers an area of 19,027 hectares located along the Irosin-Juban
Valley. It is bounded by the mountain ridges of Sta. Magdalena to the southwest; Mount
Bintikan and Magallanes to the west; Bulusan Volcano to the east. The Cadac-an river has a
total length of 34.1 kilometers consisting of 27 tributaries with head waters in Irosin and
Bulusan and drains to Sorsogon Bay.

The Project will have the following components: (1) flood mitigation which includes river
embankments, dredging of heavily silted river bed, bamboo plantation, and flood forecasting
and warning system; (2) roads and bridges; (3) Irrigation; (4) eco-tourism, (5) watershed
management.

Objectives

To enhance the bio-physical integrity of river system

To establish an effective and reliable early warning and monitoring system for potential
hazards

To ensure safe access and movement of people and goods

To reduce risks, loss of lives, and damage to crops and properties

To enhance awareness of communities in the preservation of their traditions and the

environment

To integrate socio-economic opportunities

Project Cost and Financing

The total investment requirement is about P 1.31 billion. It is proposed to be funded and
implemented by DPWH, DENR, PHIVOLCS, Provincial Government of Sorsogon and the
Municipal Governments of Juban and Irosin. It is proposed to be implemented over a period
of 5 years.

Project Updates and Status

The project has been endorsed by the Provincial Development Council of Sorsogon per
Resolution No. )5 S. 2015. The project is at the project concept stage and a feasibility study
has yet to be undertaken.
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PROJECT : Sorsogon-Samar Seamless Corridor Proj.
PROPONENT : Provincial Government of Sorsogon
REGION :5
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The Sorsogon-Samar Seamless Corridor project is an inter-regional connection of Luzon

and Visayas thru the 37.96 kilometer bridges, viaducts, and roads along San Bernardino
Strait between Matnog, Sorsogon and Victoria, Samar. It will form part of the Asian Highway
26 that will pass thru four islands traversing the municipalities of Matnog, Sorsogon, Victoria,
and islands of Capul and San Antonio of Northern Samar.

Because of the increasing frequency and magnitude of typhoons and monsoon surges
disrupting RORO operation, the project will serve as an alternate route of the Matnog-Allen
RORO. The project may be linked to the North-South Railway project – South Line
Extension to Matnog, where a parallel rail bridge and railway line can to constructed to
extend up to Samar and Leyte. The estimated travel time from Matnog to Allen will be
shortened by about 3 hours.

The Project will have the following components: a) Bridges/Viaducts- 5 bridges/viaducts with
an aggregate length of 17,211 L.M, and b) Road with an aggregate length of 20.753 kms.

Objectives

The project will provide seamless travel between Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Specifically,
it intends to:

Provide safe and reliable transport connectivity.

Increase productivity and attract more investments in the countryside.

Improve the delivery of relief and emergency operations.

Project Cost and Financing

The total investment requirement is about P 70 Billion (indicative).

Project Updates and Status

The project has been endorsed by the Provincial Development Council of Sorsogon per
Resolition No. )5 S. 2015. The project is at the concept stage and a feasibility study has yet
to be undertaken.
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PROJECT : Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement
Project Phase III
PROPONENT :Department of Public Works and Highways
LSDF THEME :Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

The project involves dredging, excavation, provision of new parapet wall and
embankment along selected critical sections of the Lower Marikina River, including the
additional potential works (9.90 km in total) from the on-going PMRCIP Phase II which
are not included in the original scope of works.

Project Objectives

It is the project’s utmost objective to mitigate the frequent inundation or massive flooding
caused by the overflowing of Pasig-Marikina River resulting to severe damages to lives,
livestocks, properties, and infrastructure with the aim of alleviating the living and sanitary
conditions in Metro Manila.

Project Cost and Financing

The Project will be funded via GAA but with assistance from JICA under the Special Term
for Economic Partnership (STEP) Loan.

Project Updates and Status

For endorsement to the RDC-NCR-Sectoral Committee on Infrastructure Development.
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PROJECT : Metro Manila Flood Control Management Program
PROPONENT : Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
LSDF THEME : Vulnerability Reduction

Project Description

Considering the multi-sectoral perspective context of the project, the combination of regular
rainfall events leading to excess of water, solid waste causing obstructions of waterways, and
people living over waterways results in poor drainage water conveyance and management.
In addition, pumping stations perform poorly, resulting these days in drainage problems
even during moderate rainfall events. Drainage water recedes slowly, impacting the living
conditions of many people. Urban drainage improvements within the Greater Metro Manila
Area are considered a priority by the Government of the Philippines (GoP) to lessen the
impact of rainfall events on people and the economy. Improvements will require a multi-
sector approach of simultaneously improving physical infrastructure and solid waste
management, and addressing the issue of those ISFs living on and over waterways and
drainage channels. The Greater Metro Manila Area has grown rapidly during the past
decades and in many areas flood waters cannot be discharged for lack of pumping stations.
MMDA and several LGUs have constructed small pumping stations during the past years,
but there is a need to construct a number of large pumping stations to serve more recent
urban developments in a substantial way. The possible impact of climate change, which for
Metro Manila is expected to lead to higher intensity rainfall events and rising sea level that
would worsen drainage conditions, would be taken into account as well. The project would
focus on about 50 drainage areas in around 10 LGUs.

Rehab- Rehab- Rehab- New

New (LGU-
LGU Major Small Relief (MMDA
identfied)*
PS PS PS Identified)
Cainta 1
Caloocan 1
Makati 1 2 1 2
Malabon 14 3
Mandaluyong 2
Manila 18 8 4 4
Muntinlupa 2
Obando 1
Pasay 1 2
Pasig 1 1 1 3
Quezon City 2
San Juan 1 1 4
San Pedro 1
Taguig 1
Taytay 2
Valenzuela 1 4
 Total 23 14 14 18 21
GRAND TOTAL 90

The project is divided into four (4) components:

1. Component 1: Modernization of Drainage Areas
2. Component 2: Minimizing Solid Waste in Waterways
3. Component 3: Participatory Housing and Resettlement
4. Component 4: Project Management, Support, and Coordination
5.
Project Objectives

• Reduce flood risks to people and property in flood-prone areas of Metro Manila that
are served by targeted pumping stations.

Project Cost and Financing

The lending instrument for this project is an Investment Project Financing (IPF)
Loan.
The project will be financed by a World Bank loan of US$300 million and a GEF grant of
US$7.4 million. The project will also receive counterpart financing amounting to
US$192.6 million of GoP. The World Bank loan will be a US dollar-denominated, LIBOR-
based, commitment-linked, Variable Spread Loan (VSL) with level repayments of the
principal. The loan will have a maturity of 25 years, including a grace period of 10 years.
A front-end fee of 0.25 percent will be applied and capitalized through the loan.

IBRD
Project cost
Project Components Financing % Financing
(US$ million)
(US$ million)
1. Modernization of Drainage 350.00 210.00 60
Areas 75.00 49.00 65
2. Minimizing Solid Waste in 45.00 11.00 24
Waterways 29.25 29.25 100
3. Participatory Housing and
Resettlement 499.25
4. Project management, support,
and coordination

Total Costs

Total Project Costs 499.25 299.25 60

Front-End Fees 0.75 0.75 100
Total Financing Required 500.00 300.00 60

Project Updates and Status

Project is for presentation/endorsement to the Regional Development Council – National

Capital Region (RDC-NCR).
Luzon Spatial development Framework 2015 - 2045

Luzon Regional Development Committee (Luzon RDCom)

National Economic and Development Authority
Regional Office No. 5
Arimbay, Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 482-0499
Fax No. (052) 482-0505
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