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TITLE: LPA trough damages Mindanao infrastructure by over P1B

AUTHOR: Zeus Legaspi - Inquirerdotnet

DATE PUBLISHED: February 19, 2024

KEY CONTENT: According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the damage caused to infrastructure by the trough or extension of a low-pressure area (LPA) that submerged portions of Mindanao this month has incurred expenses over P1 billion. The Article stated that Davao Region accounts for 134 of the approximately 216 infrastructure damage reports that the NDRRMC has received over the course of the three regions. The Damage infrastructure can affect programs and the development plan of the Government since they have to rebuild the damaged infrastructure.

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LPA’s trough infra damage in Mindanao reaches over P1 billion

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The cost of damage to infrastructure due to effects of the trough which inundated parts of Mindanao has reached over P1 billion.

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LPA’s trough infra damage in Mindanao reaches over P1 billion

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RDC XI: Public infra ventures in Davao ‘slow’ (Kate Alcordo)

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URL: https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/rdc-xi-public-infra-ventures-in-davao-slow/

TITLE: RDC XI: Public infra ventures in Davao ‘slow’

AUTHOR: Maimona Wanda Lao

DATE PUBLISHED: January 11, 2024

KEY CONTENT: According to a representative of the Regional Development Council (RDC) XI, several infrastructure projects in the Davao region during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration is still in need of funding. There are a lot of plans for Mindanao's infrastructure development and one major problem is the budget.

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SOME OF Davao region's infrastructure projects under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration are still waiting for investors, an official of the Regional Development Council (RDC) XI said.

During an interview at the Habi at Kape forum on Jan. 10, Arturo Milan, RDC XI co-chairperson, said these flagship projects include the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP), the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project (DPTMP), Davao-Samal bridge, and the further development of the Franciso Bangoy International Airport.

"The earliest will be next year na ma-implement na ito . Hopefully, public investments in infrastructures will start to pour in already but the way I look at it, mukhang mabagal pa rin (it looks very slow)," Milan said.

The Philippine government decided not to pursue the MRP, which was supposed to be financed by China's official development assistance, as conveyed in a letter from the Department of Finance to the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Sept. 22, 2023.

However, Milan mentioned countries interested in investing in MRP, such as South Korea, India, Spain, and Japan.

Meanwhile, the Japan International Cooperation Agency is not "ready yet" to fund the MRP since they "don't have background information about the project."

He also highlighted the DPTMP, which was approved and signed between the government and the Asian Development Bank on a budget of P73.3 billion. To date, the project is still in its procurement stage.

The Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) was also delayed due to "right-of-way issues."

Milan also said the Davao International Airport's sole proponent also withdrew its funding and the government seeks to "open it up again for unsolicited proposals."

"When we say public investment, government spending on infra-projects. We still have flood-control projects and we are still waiting for possible funding, so andami pang gagawin ," he said.

He also said amid the challenges in public investments, private investments are still of big help in the economy, such as the possible Monde Nissin plant in Bunawan, the installation of a third steel mill in Cagatungan, the future establishment of international brands like Landers and the Pulp and Paper factory, and the continuous progress of real property investments.

"Hopefully, this will propel some economic activities, especially on job generation for all people in Davao," he added.

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NDRRMC: P738M infrastructure damage in Mindanao floods, landslides (Kate Alcordo)

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TITLE: NDRRMC: P738M infrastructure damage in Mindanao floods, landslides

AUTHOR: PhilStar

DATE PUBLISHED: February 11, 2024

KEY CONTENT: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Sunday that roughly P738.6 million worth of infrastructure damage was caused by flooding and landslides in Mindanao. With the Natural Phenomena, the government will have to work on budgeting with the damaged infrastructures along with the development plans.

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NDRRMC: P738M infrastructure damage in Mindanao floods, landslides

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According to the latest report from the NDRRMC, infrastructure damage in Caraga and Davao region was estimated at P473 million and 265.6 million, respectively.

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TITLE: BRI Provides Financial Engine for Philippines' Mindanao Rail Link

AUTHOR: Marilyn Balcita, Special Correspondent, Manila

DATE PUBLISHED: January 14, 2020

KEY CONTENT: According to this HongKong News Article, In accordance with the broader goals of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China's planned global infrastructure development and trade facilitation initiative, an as-yet-unannounced Chinese contractor would build the Tagum-Davao-Digos segment of the MRP. This was before China withdrew from the project. For the time being, nevertheless, it is preferable to avoid working with China in order to prevent conflict for both nations, even though it will speed up infrastructure innovation.

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BRI Provides Financial Engine for Philippines' Mindanao Rail Link

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Work expected to commence imminently on key element of national infrastructure redevelopment programme.

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Davao de Oro quakes leave P226-million infrastructure damage (Ellewoj Aloba)

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TITLE: Davao de Oro quakes leave P226-million infrastructure damage

AUTHOR: Teleradyo

DATE PUBLISHED: March 13, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The entire Davao de Oro has been placed under a state of calamity after a string of tremors damaged hundreds of houses in the southern province. The damage to infrastructure caused by a series of earthquakes in Davao de Oro. Since the government must reconstruct the damaged infrastructure, it may have an impact on programs and the development strategy.

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Davao de Oro quakes leave P226-million infrastructure damage

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The damage to infrastructure caused by the series of earthquakes in Davao de Oro has climbed to more than P200 million.

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This MASSIVE 3.7KILOMETERS BRIDGE in the Philippines is worth PHP7 BILLION (Sherie Caldito) 

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TITLE: This MASSIVE 3.7KILOMETERS BRIDGE in the Philippines is worth PHP7 BILLION

AUTHOR: SEFTV

DATE PUBLISHED: Nov 20, 2023

KEY CONTENT: With financial support from the South Korean government, a two-lane bridge covering 3.7 kilometers is being built in Northern Mindanao. It is expected to be finished by the first quarter of 2024. With the lack of budgeting and natural occurrences, this could lead to a project delay.

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MINDANAO TIMES, May 24-25, 2023 (Sherie Caldito)

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TITLE: Final Stretch - Long Awaited Davao City coastal Road Segment Set to Open Next Week

AUTHOR: Mindanao Times Digital

DATE PUBLISHED: May 24, 2023

KEY CONTENT: This Magazine Article is about the Davao City coastal Road Segment. On the other hand, The Global COVID-19 Pandemic and other occurrences has resulted in a slight delay of the project.

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Marcos blames Maguindanao disaster on bald mountains, bad infra  (Alexandria Cartoneros)

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TITLE: Marcos blames Maguindanao disaster on bald mountains, bad infra

AUTHOR: HERBIE GOMEZ

DATE PUBLISHED: November 1, 2022

KEY CONTENT: The destruction wrought by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng (Nalgae) in the provinces of Maguindanao was attributed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to deforestation, inadequate flood-control infrastructure, and inadequate planning. The article also stated that Marcos called out local officials for working separately. With this, this can result in poor development plans in infrastructure of the government.

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'I noticed that all areas where disaster struck had no trees,' says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after an aerial inspection of Paeng-devasted areas in Maguindanao

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. blamed the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng (Nalgae) in the Maguindanao provinces on deforestation, substandard flood-control infrastructure, and poor planning.

Marcos also called out local officials for working separately in providing relief aid to thousands of people displaced and adversely affected by the floods and landslides spawned by Paeng late last week.

The death toll in Maguindanao climbed to 61 deaths as of Monday morning, October 31, according to Maguindanao del Sur Governor Mariam Mangudadatu who briefed Marcos on Tuesday, November 1, about the extent of destruction caused by the flooding and landslides.

DESTRUCTION. An aerial view of a community destroyed by floodwaters and a landslide in Maguindanao del Norte during the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Paeng (Nalgae) in late October. - photo courtesy of the Office of the Press Secretary

The environmental disaster also adversely affected 124,501 families in 370 of 508 villages in the two Maguindanao provinces.

Local officials said more than 600,000 people were either displaced or chose to stay in their flooded homes when Paeng unleashed its fury on the Maguindanao provinces late last week.

Tree-planting

Marcos said he noted during his aerial inspection that areas devastated had thinning forest covers.

"Na-notice ko lahat ng gumuho, kalbo ang bundok (I noticed that all areas where disaster struck had no trees)," Marcos said.

He ordered massive tree-planting to be incorporated into the government's flood-control strategy.

"Hindi maliit na bagay iyan (It's not a small matter).... It is to save lives. Kung may kahoy iyon sa taas, hindi nangyari iyan (If there were trees in the uplands, the disaster would not have happened).... We keep on cutting our trees," said Marcos.

He also called on officials involved in flood-control work to tap non-governmental organizations for reforestation initiatives.

Mangudadatu, meanwhile, called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to speed up the construction of flood-control projects in Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, and Cotabato provinces.

She said Maguindanao is the natural catch basin of its neighboring provinces.

Climate change and bad dikes

Marcos asked government planners to study the region's flood-control infrastructure network and river systems.

He said he saw substandard dikes, some of which were made only of single layers of hollow blocks.

Marcos said the government won't be able to do much to improve the infrastructure problem until the rainy season is over.

The state-run Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), he said, was anticipating at least four more tropical cyclones before year-end.

Marcos said government planners should also factor in climate change in flood-control measures and disaster risk reduction management.

He pointed out that flood paths and weather patterns have been changing in recent years.

Cyclones, he said, have rapidly intensified in a matter of hours.

"Talagang may climate change (Climate change is real)," Marcos said.

He added, "That's why we have to study the pre-positioning of our equipment and adjust."

'Join forces'

Marcos directed the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Maguindanao officials to collaborate in bringing relief aid to the needy.

He said the government should make its standard operating procedures in times of disaster efficient.

"You need to join forces, and maximize your resources" to improve relief operations, he told BARMM and Maguindanao officials.

Marcos also called on local governments and social welfare workers to rid the relief operations of bureaucratic red tape.

He said, "'Wag na natin masyadong intindihin 'yung bureaucracy. Basta iparating na natin ang relief. Eh, ano kung magdoble-doble?.... Alam mo naghihingalo 'yung tao. Life and death ito sa kanila."

(Don't mind the bureaucracy. Just give the relief aid. So what if people get relief aid twice?.... You know people are struggling. It's a matter of life and death to them.)

Marcos added: "There is no such thing as sobra na relief. No such thing. Kung ano 'yung meron tayo ibigay natin kaagad, and it doesn't matter kung may papel. 'Wag na ninyong papirmahin. Walang kakainin ang mga 'yan."

(Whatever we have, let's give it to them immediately. Don't make them sign papers anymore. They have nothing to eat.) - Rappler.com

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PHILCONSTRUCT on LinkedIn: PHILCONSTRUCT is coming to Davao to boost infrastructure and innovative... (Sherie Caldito)

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TITLE: PHILCONSTRUCT Mindanao - Hybrid Edition

AUTHOR: PHILCONSTRUCT

DATE PUBLISHED: September 7-9, 2023

KEY CONTENT: PHILCONSTRUCT is visiting Davao to support creative projects and infrastructural development in the Mindanao area. The PHILCONSTRUCT Program is considered an exhibition for project developments since they present a variety of products that help improve infrastructure. This is also a part of a Government Program.

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🚀 Attention students! Are you ready for the upcoming career fairs? 💼 We understand that navigating career fairs can be daunting, but we've got your back! Our team has worked to create a comprehensive booklet that will equip you for success. 📚 From crafting your elevator pitch to mastering the art of networking, our booklet covers it all.💡 Don't miss out on this opportunity to stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impression on potential employers. 🌟 Your dream career could be just one connection away. 🌟 Share this post with your friends and fellow students to create a ripple effect of improvement! 🚀 OPN Team

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This Massive Php23 BILLION BRIDGE WILL CROSS THE SEA in the Philippines (Alexandria Cartoneros)

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TITLE: This Massive Php23 BILLION BRIDGE WILL CROSS THE SEA in the Philippines

AUTHOR: SEFTV

DATE PUBLISHED: Nov 16, 2022

KEY CONTENT: This Vlog features about the Samal-Davao bridge in Mindanao. Natural disasters combined with a lack of budgeting could cause the project to be delayed. The government is currently developing the project concepts.

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DOF vows support for Mindanao growth and development through infrastructure investments - Department of Finance (Gabriel Dominguez)

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TITLE: DOF vows support for Mindanao growth and development through infrastructure investments.

AUTHOR: Department of Finance

DATE PUBLISHED: May 18, 2023

KEY CONTENT: During the Mindanao Development Forum 2023, which took place on May 18 in Davao City, the Department of Finance (DOF) committed to helping the Mindanao Development Authority (MiNDA) achieve its goal of promoting economic growth and development in Mindanao by supporting investments in infrastructure. On the other hand, even with the help of funding, the budget will still not be sufficient enough because of the natural occurrences that destroyed infrastructure in Mindanao areas.

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DOF vows support for Mindanao growth and development through infrastructure investments

The Department of Finance (DOF) vowed to support the Mindanao Development Authority (MiNDA) in its mission to bolster economic growth and development in Mindanao by facilitating investments in infrastructure during the Mindanao Development Forum 2023 held on May 18 in Davao City.

"[T]he Department of Finance stands ready to support the Mindanao Development Authority by strengthening its relationship with bilateral and multilateral development partners. We are continuously working with international development partners on priority programs and projects in key sectors in Mindanao," Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said in his pre-recorded keynote message.

In his presentation, Secretary Diokno said that the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is determined to "turn the Land of Promise into an economic powerhouse" by boosting infrastructure and transportation on the island, which are crucial to increasing connectivity with surrounding regions.

"The idea is to link and integrate markets, connect urban centers to rural areas, and facilitate the movement of people and goods to expand access to more opportunities for local industries. Ultimately, this will boost productivity," Secretary Diokno said.

The government has committed to sustaining annual infrastructure spending at 5 to 6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), aligned with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)'s Public Investment Program (PIP) 2023 to 2028.

The PIP is a programming document containing the priority programs and projects (PAPs) to be implemented within the medium-term. It contains 3,770 infrastructure PAPs--1,310 of which are located in Mindanao amounting to PHP 1.2 trillion.

Furthermore, 30 out of the 194 high-impact Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs) approved by the NEDA Board are intended to directly support investments in Mindanao.

These include the Mindanao Railway Project, Samal Island-Davao City Connector Project, Cagayan de Oro Coastal Road, Davao City Expressway, and preparation for New Zamboanga Airport, Bukidnon Airport, and New Siargao Sayak Airport.

The Finance Secretary said that the projects will adopt an optimal mix of financing from various development partners through Official Development Assistance (ODA), General Appropriations of the National Government, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

Preliminary data from NEDA showed that there are 97 active or ongoing ODA-loan and grant funded projects and programs being implemented in Mindanao as of end-December 2022.

On top of this, there are 35 ongoing projects with total loan and grant commitments of US$ 4.2 billion from bilateral and multilateral development partners.

The DOF also expressed its commitment to assist MinDA in its implementation of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Vision 2025 to make Mindanao a key economic driver in the sub-region.

MinDA serves as the Philippine Coordinating Office of BIMP-EAGA--an initiative that aims to increase trade, tourism, and investments in the subregion.

Some of the Priority Infrastructure Projects (PIPs) completed in Mindanao are the development and upgrade of the General Santos Airport (Aerotropolis), Zamboanga International Airport, Mindanao Transmission Backbone, and the construction of Metro Davao Bike Lanes.

"Let us work together to unlock Mindanao's full economic potential in the years to come," Secretary Diokno said.

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TITLE: Philippines: Improving Mindanao's Roads (Mindanao’s Challenges)

AUTHOR: Asian Development Bank (ADP)

DATE PUBLISHED: January 22, 2018

KEY CONTENT: The infographic talks about improving Mindanao's roads by showing the statistics of its challenges and its plans. One of the challenges of Mindanao is less developed road work, which correlates with our research problem since it talks about poor infrastructure in Mindanao.

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A new ADB loan is supporting the Philippine government to strengthen road networks and spur economic development in Mindanao, the country's second-largest island with more than 20 million people.

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Northern Bukidnon State College Research Team Conducts Result Validation for the Research on the Influence of Infrastructure Projects on Peace and Development in Select Conflict-Affected Areas of Mindanao (Gabriel Dominguez)

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URL: https://nbsc.edu.ph/northern-bukidnon-state-college-research-team-conducts-result-validation-for-the-research-on-the-influence-of-infrastructure-projects-on-peace-and-development-in-select-conflict-affected-areas-of-mind/

TITLE: NORTHERN BUKIDNON STATE COLLEGE RESEARCH TEAM CONDUCTS RESULT VALIDATION FOR THE RESEARCH ON THE INFLUENCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ON PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT IN SELECT CONFLICT-AFFECTED AREAS OF MINDANAO

AUTHOR: Northern Bukidnon State College Research Team

DATE PUBLISHED: December 6, 2023

KEY CONTENT: This Article talks about the recent research team from Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) worked with the 52nd Engineer Brigade (EBde) of the Philippine Army to validate the findings of their study, "Influence of Infrastructure Projects on Peace and Development in Select Conflict-Affected Areas of Mindanao." This Study is related to our topic since the researchers worked with the Philippine Army to get to know how it affects the current state of our nation regarding building infrastructures.

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Northern Bukidnon State College Research Team Conducts Result Validation for the Research on the Influence of Infrastructure Projects on Peace and Development in Select Conflict-Affected Areas of Mindanao

The research team from Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) recently conducted a result validation for their study titled "Influence of Infrastructure Projects on Peace and Development in Select Conflict-Affected Areas of Mindanao" in collaboration with the 52nd Engineer Brigade (EBde) of the Philippine Army. The visit aimed to validate research results focused on identifying the direct benefits of road projects in terms of peace and socioeconomic factors and assessing client satisfaction and trust with public services provided by the 52nd Engineer Brigade. The results of this research hold significant implications for local government units, policymakers, Army Engineers, and other government agencies keen on improving services to their constituents and communities.

The research validation, part of a partnership project between NBSC and the 52nd Engineering Brigade, was based on a survey conducted in May 2023 in Mindanao Areas. The team successfully presented the validation results to the municipalities and battalions under the 52nd Engineering Brigade, receiving appreciation from Brigade Commander BGen Francis Marlon S. Wong for the collaborative effort.

Validation results covered several areas, including Cabanglasan, Bukidnon, for the 524 Construction Battalion; Arakan, North Cotabato, for the 512 Construction Battalion; Talaingod, Davao del Norte, for the 534 Construction Battalion; and Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, for the 544 Construction Battalion. Participants included representatives from municipal governments, barangay captains, councilors, workers, and key officials in local government units.

The research team comprised Ms. Jellian Grace C. Mabale (Team Leader), Mr. Alven L. Gomez, Mr. Julius S. Gabinete, Ms. Ma. Cassandra R. Tubongbanua, Ms. Cristine Joy G. Sagaosao, Ms. Caroline Laarni R. Sereñas, Mr. Adonis J. Onahon, and Moreno D. Idulsa Jr. The team expressed gratitude to College President Dr. Catherine Roween C. Almaden, Vice Presidents Dr. Jovelyn G. Delosa and Dr. Helen E. Maasin, and Research Director Ms. Caroline Laarni R. Sereñas for the opportunity, to solidify the College's mission to implement a socially relevant research program, projects, and activities.

Key findings from the report highlighted a direct correlation between robust infrastructure and economic growth. Communities with well-developed transportation, communication, and infrastructure experienced higher levels of economic prosperity and societal well-being. The study's findings are expected to inspire a paradigm shift in global strategies, encouraging collaborative efforts to prioritize infrastructure as a catalyst for enduring peace and shared prosperity. In the face of unprecedented global challenges, this research stands as a beacon of hope, providing a roadmap for a more peaceful and prosperous future.

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Northern Bukidnon State College Research Team Conducts Result Validation for the Research on the Influence of Infrastructure Projects on Peace and Development in Select Conflict-Affected Areas of Mindanao

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The research team from Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) recently conducted a result validation for their study titled "Influence of Infrastructure Projects on Peace and Development in Select Conflict-Affected Areas of Mindanao" in collaboration with the 52nd Engineer Brigade (EBde) of the Philippine Army.

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Mindanao Railway project phase 1 halted due to 'China's waning interest' over PH infra program | ANC (Ellewoj Aloba)

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TITLE: Mindanao Railway Project phase 1 halted due to ‘China’s Waning Interest’ over PH Infra Program | ANC

AUTHOR: ANC

DATE PUBLISHED: October 26, 2023

KEY CONTENT: These are reports that China is becoming less interested in sponsoring infrastructure projects in the Philippines. This is an International agreement between the two countries but in some cases, It might lead to a conflict and we don’t want history to repeat itself. Furthermore, this connects with our research problem since the halting of China's sponsorship to the Philippines affects Mindanao Railway Phase 1, an infrastructure in Mindanao.

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Mindanao Railway project phase 1 halted due to 'China's waning interest' over PH infra program | ANC

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URL:https://asiafoundation.org/2021/12/08/podcast-making-school-accessibility-philippine-policy/

TITLE: Podcast: Making School Accessibility Philippine Policy

AUTHOR: Regina Pasion

DATE PUBLISHED: December 8, 2021

KEY CONTENT: They highlighted a fourth-grader from the Philippines who uses a wheelchair; as a result, her friends have to carry her to her fourth-floor classroom every day. Moreover, barriers to healthcare and education, inaccessible buildings, infrastructure, and transportation all infringe on the human rights of individuals with disabilities. The content of this podcast connects with our research problem since it tackles poor innovations and advancements in infrastructures. In addition, it discusses how inadequate infrastructure negatively impacts Filipinos' quality of life.

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Baktas (AdDUvocacy Short Documentary) SDG 9 (Gabriel Dominguez)

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URL: https://youtu.be/ZRvzd0ZAfko?si=mU-fmmBwXNMNeoxK

TITLE: Baktas (AdDUvocacy Short Documentary) SDG 9

AUTHOR: Pauline Margaret Lantican

DATE PUBLISHED: November 17, 2021

KEY CONTENT: This is a Documentary Specifically from Ateneo de Davao former SDG9 group. In particular, the societal problem of the absence of sustainable, resilient, and inclusive infrastructure in rural or isolated areas of Mindanao is addressed in this brief video, which tries to address Sustainable Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

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Baktas (AdDUvocacy Short Documentary) SDG 9

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Examining the Philippine Road and Rail Transport Infrastructure (Princess April Mancao)

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URL: https://www.pids.gov.ph/details/event/examining-the-philippine-road-and-rail-transport-infrastructure?fbclid=IwAR0azOMGKsOq0D9Ij_YFCvna4SrtjS2vpZRCoDK0nithyRtH5SjyVCmgXR8

TITLE: Examining the Philippine Road and Rail Transport Infrastructure

AUTHOR: Philippine Institute for Development studies

DATE PUBLISHED: February 16, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The investigation shows that the Philippines' infrastructure for road and rail transportation is still insufficient and of low quality. In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Philippines lags behind its neighbors in the majority of quality and quantity measures. The Public Investment Program, the Expenditure Program, and the Philippine Development Plan all had numerous missed goals.

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Examining the Philippine Road and Rail Transport Infrastructure

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The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) will hold a public webinar on February 16, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:30 pm, via Zoom. This vi

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Night Owl: Build, Build, Build: 2nd Edition (Princess April Mancao)

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URL: https://www.google.com.ph/books/edition/Night_Owl_Build_Build_Build_2nd_Edition/FvLFEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=infrastructure+mindanao&pg=PP1&printsec=frontcover&fbclid=IwAR2BG3UadtCnVPRb8cntu4qtjcO984GUFmD2hDphZ4tV7ZNoWjaD1N2Xo2A

TITLE: Night Owl

AUTHOR: Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, J.D.

DATE PUBLISHED: 2021

KEY CONTENT: This Book contains information about the BuildBuildBuild Program. This Book talks about the government approaches with development when it comes to infrastructure like long overdue projects, lack of budget, and poor implementation programs.

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Night Owl Second Edition offers a comprehensive look at the Build Build Build Program - President Rodrigo Duterte's medium term development strategy to effectively usher in Philippines' Golden Age of Infrastructure.

It follows and provides a firsthand narrative of the daunting details of task, reforms, and projects undertaken by Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar.

Night Owl sheds light into the difficult challenges, critiques, and difficult decisions faced by the Build Build Build team and dives into the consequences subsequently.

Witness heartwarming stories of Filipinos whose lives have improved with the completion of roads, bridges, rail, flood control projects, airports, seaports and classrooms.

There is no question that physical infrastructure impacts on the quality of human life. Every new road or bridge that connects a remote barangay to the town proper opens new opportunities for a hundreds to sell and buy goods and interact with other communities; every schoolroom built brings literacy and a chance to improve the lives of thousands of Filipino children; every health center put up or potable water source developed makes numerous lives healthier; and every seaport or airport constructed or improved connects communities around it to the rest of the world. Public investment in physical infrastructure is an imperative. "Night Owl" documents the making of the physical infrastructure projects that the Duterte administration completed in six years under its Build, Build, Build program. But beyond this, it expounds on the vision of an administration determined to take bold steps to close the country's infrastructure gap and the key persons who pushed hard to realize this ambitious program. This book reveals the strong political will of President Rodrigo Duterte and his people to uplift the quality of our countrymen's lives. "Night Owl" is as much an undisputable record of what President Duterte and his team have achieved to upgrade our country's physical infrastructure as it is a well-documented tribute to the sacrifices of the men and women of this administration - both the early birds and the night owls - who toiled day and night to deliver on their commitments. For the next set of technocrats who want to know what must come with political will to accomplish such a tremendous undertaking; the doubters who won't believe unless presented with figures and photos; the armchair travelers who wish to experience our provinces vicariously; and the families and friends of the people who took part in constructing these school buildings, evacuation and health centers, roads, bridges, flood control projects seaports, and airports, this book is a good read. - HON. GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO 14th President of the Philippines

Night Owl is a compelling visual and informative storytelling of Philippine's journey of change and transformation as it rally Philippines from a tiger cub economy to first world country. Anna Mae Lamentillo's book, "Night Owl," provides a bird's eye view of the government's Build, Build, Build program. It's her finishing touches, her additional contribution to her work as the project's chairperson while she was with the DPWH. Inside the pages of "Night Owl," one can read about and see the developments that have helped move the country forward, even during the most challenging years brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. - EMILIO YAP III President and Vice Chairman, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation

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Night Owl: Build, Build, Build: 2nd Edition

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Night Owl Second Edition offers a comprehensive look at the Build Build Build Program - President Rodrigo Duterte's medium term development strategy to effectively usher in Philippines' Golden Age of Infrastructure.It follows and provides a firsthand narrative of the daunting details of task, reforms, and projects undertaken by Department of

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Road and Rail Transport Infrastructure in the Philippines: C (Princess April Mancao)

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URL: https://ideas.repec.org/p/phd/dpaper/dp_2022-34.html

TITLE: Road and Rail Transport Infrastructure in the Philippines: Current State, Issues, and Challenges

AUTHOR: Navarro, Adoracion M

DATE PUBLISHED: 2022

KEY CONTENT: The Philippines still has insufficient and subpar road and rail transportation infrastructure, according to this study's research of quantity and quality indicators in the transportation sector. Upon further examination of the implementation hurdles, the report concludes that right-of-way acquisition, funding, political intervention, insufficient local government ability, natural disasters, and project management concerns are the recurring issues.

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Abstract

In this study, the analysis of quantity and quality indicators in the road and rail transport sector shows that the Philippines continues to suffer from inadequate and poor quality road and rail transport infrastructure. In most metrics of comparison with ASEAN neighbors, the Philippines is also behind in improving the quantity and quality of its road and rail transport infrastructure. The assessment of targets and achievements in the Philippine Development Plan, the Public Investment Program, and the expenditure program reveals that many of the targets were unmet. The low absorptive capacity, as indicated in unmet expenditure targets, of the major agencies in charge of the road and rail transport sector suggests problems in implementation. Digging deeper into the implementation challenges, the study finds that the persistent problems are right-of-way acquisition, financing, political intervention, weak capacity at the local government level, natural calamities, and project management issues. There were also newly introduced problems. One is the adverse effects of the pandemic on the materials and manpower supply chain, but systems for addressing these are already in place, and implementing agencies just need to continue improving the implementation of revised procedures in response to the pandemic. Another newly introduced problem is the difficulty of implementing projects under the "for later release" funds category related to Congress-introduced new budget items or budget increases. Meanwhile, the public is getting caught in the battle of wills between two major influences-the legislators and the sitting President-on budget allocation, releases, and implementation. At the national level, seeking reform champions for minimizing the Congressional introductions and fast-tracking executive approvals is necessary. At the regional level, one solution that can be attempted is for government officials to strengthen the practice of project identification and prioritization through the Regional Development Council processes. Comments to this paper are welcome within 60 days from the date of posting. Email publications@pids.gov.ph.

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Navarro, Adoracion M. & Latigar, Jokkaz S., 2022. "Road and Rail Transport Infrastructure in the Philippines: Current State, Issues, and Challenges,"Discussion Papers DP 2022-34, Philippine Institute for Development Studies.
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Downloadable! In this study, the analysis of quantity and quality indicators in the road and rail transport sector shows that the Philippines continues to suffer from inadequate and poor quality road and rail transport infrastructure. In most metrics of comparison with ASEAN neighbors, the Philippines is also behind in improving the quantity and quality of its road and rail transport infrastructure.

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Editorial: Build, Build, Build  (Princess April Mancao)

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URL: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/opinion/editorial-build-build-build

TITLE: Build, Build, Build

AUTHOR: Mel Libre

DATE PUBLISHED: September 10, 2021

KEY CONTENT: The Duterte administration's greatest achievement is probably going to be in the field of infrastructure. Duterte's huge infrastructure initiative, "Build, Build, Build," aims to boost regional economies and generate jobs. "Beyond Metro Manila, we are pursuing several high-impact projects...We have brought equitable development," he boasted in his Sona.

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EVEN with the pandemic creating havoc on the lives of people and the operation of businesses, the grim situation seems to be overtaken by the political circus as the general election draws nearer. On May 9, 2022, voters will choose the nation's leaders, the most important position contested being that of the Office of the President.

On Sept. 8, 2021, Panfilo Lacson and Tito Sotto announced their tandem, while one of the factions of PDP-Laban nominated Bong Go for president with President Rodrigo Duterte as vice president. In the next few weeks, we should see more names.

It seems that Duterte does not want to settle as a senior statesman, but will continue to get involved in fighting against illegal drugs, criminality and corruption. These three areas he promised to eliminate during the early part of his term. In his last State of the Nation Address (Sona), he said: "Corruption is endemic in government. You cannot stop corruption. Nobody can stop corruption unless you overthrow government completely." That statement has come to haunt him as the trail of corruption seems to lead to Malacañang.

It is in the area of infrastructure that the Duterte administration will likely project as its most important accomplishment. "Build, Build, Build" is Duterte's massive infrastructure program to create jobs and usher in economic growth across the regions. He bragged in his Sona of going "beyond Metro Manila, we are pursuing several high-impact projects...We have brought equitable development."

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar, who is gunning for a seat in the Senate, trumpets the administration's accomplishment in his Facebook page. His entry on September 1 reads: "What has #BuildBuildBuild accomplished? 29,264 kilometers of roads, 5,950 bridges, 11,340 flood control projects 222 evacuation centers and 150,149 classrooms." The numbers are impressive, and so are the photos that he posts on a regular basis.

Which brings me to the appeal of teacher Orwen "Yo" Emperado, one of the pioneer rappers in Cebu, of Biso Elementary School, the farthest school in the Bais City Schools Division. The five-kilometer road from the national highway in Dawis Bayawan City to Biso, Cambagahan, Bais City maybe one of the worst in the Philippines. Not even a Mars Exploration Rover can survive the terrain. Yo has to leave his motorcycle in the highway and hike for 1-2 hours depending on the weather. The road becomes more like a river when it rains.

He said there was an attempt to repair the road in 2015, but was discontinued due to political bickering.

He wrote, "Ako lang unta nga suggestion mas pinakamaayo jud nga ang DPWH mismo ang magdala sa budget ug nagtrabaho ug igo lang mo coordinate ang barangay ug city officials, para neutral ug walay ngalan sa politician nga ma-involve sa work."

Hopefully, Secretary Villar can add the five-kilometer road to Biso to his accomplishments. Yo, his fellow teachers and the school children should send their messages to Villar's FB page and attach photos of the road's state of disrepair.

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EVEN with the pandemic creating havoc on the lives of people and the operation of businesses, the grim situation seems to be overtaken by the political circus a