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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

URL: https://issuu.com/mindanaotimes/docs/mt_05242023  

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.