Title: Governor Nelson Dayanghirang endures a 30-minute military truck ride and travels via wooden bridge to visit the remote village of Sitio.

Author: Provincial Government of Davao Oriental

Date: October 20, 2020

Key Content: Incomplete road repair hinders residents from far-flung villages, especially the people of the Sitio Mandaya Village from receiving much-needed basic services and needs. Governor Nelson Dayanghirang expresses the urgency to complete this road construction. This is a common scenario in Mindanao and even in Davao City, where road conditions control the final decision as to whether or not these people can receive help.

Title: COVID-19 pandemic pushes back 3 major infrastructure projects in Davao City

Author: Antonio L. Colina IV

Date: November 17, 2020

Key Content: The pandemic has forced the construction of the City College, Davao City Hospital, and City Hall to be suspended due to COVID-19. Plans are indefinite, but the Davao City Hospital is to be prioritized, however, by 2024. A very disheartening news for a city that was greatly affected by the COVID-19.

Title: COA scolds Davao LGU over unused infrastructure, disaster funds

Author: Elizabeth Marcelo

Date: July 9, 2022

Key Content: COA slams DAVAO LGU over the failure to implement and utilize the given budget to proceed with infrastructure projects including three bridges, 20 drainage and water system programs. The lack of implementation indicates the failure of achieving the goal of a good infrastructure, disaster, and risk preparedness for Davao.

Title: Philippines’ infrastructure woes in focus as Marcos takes reins

Author: Steven Borowiec

Date: June 29, 2022

Key Content: Experts claim that decisions by political figures are what defines the probability of an infrastructure project to be executed. Corruption and lack of transparency of the national and local government are some of the big challenges as to why the country still challenges in achieving quality infrastructure. In this article, doubts and concerns are raised as to whether the new president, Marcos, will continue the superficial Build, Build, Build of former president Duterte.

Title: One Mindanao: Davao City- Samal Island Connector Bridge

Author: GMA Regional TV

Date: October 10, 2022

Key Content: The geotechnical investigations and engineering outputs for the Davao City- Samal Island are being thoroughly investigated as advocates oppose the creation of the bridge for the preservation of the Paradise reef. However, authorities assured all are plans are appropriate and adjusted to the environmental concerns of the people, and highlights that this infrastructure heavily influences the economy of Davao City and Samal Island.

Title: Destruction Of Marawi: Ruins Of City Ravaged By ISIS In Philippines | NBC News

Author: NBC News

Date: Nov 7, 2017

Key Content: The video depicts the devastating aftermath of the Marawi City battle, highlighting the significant damage caused by ISIS's control. The potential risk of terrorists / insurgents taking over rural / far flung areas in which the government doesn't have a firm grasp on discourages further development of any quality infrastructure.  

Title: Tibay ng Loob: The Mindanao Resilient Communities Project Report 

Author: Gail T Ilagan, Nelly Limbadan, Ericson D. Batican 

Date: 2011

Key Content: The poster highlights the difficulties faced by rural / far flung communities in mindanao and their resilience in the face of these challenges and setbacks the article in which the poster in sourced from talks about the effects and how their healing process of post occupation of insurgent / terrorist forces in the local communities such events greatly discourage any further development of quality infrastructure in these affected communities as the threat of future disasters are too big of a risk for local governments to take up because of these communities rural / far flung location. 

Title: One Mindanao: Transport Strike

Author: GMA Regional TV

Date: Jul 24, 2023

Key Content: The frequent issue of transport strikes happening the transportation of manpower and resources to even build the quality infrastructure that rural / far flung communities desperately need is brought to a halt and further discourages the government to improve the quality of building infrastructure due to these communities far away location and the added issue of transport strikes. 

Title: Bridging Progress and Development to island communities 

Author: Remai Alejado

Date: Dec 1, 2021

Key Content: Mabuhay, a 4th-class municipality in Zamboanga Sibugay province, has been developed by the local government unit (LGU) of Mabuhay and the Department of Agriculture's Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP). A bridge, which connects the 7.95-km farm-to-market road, has improved access to social, economic, and security services for 11 eastern barangays, including Looc-Barlac, San Roque, Sawa, Sto. Nino, Tandu-Comot, Taguisian, Pamansaan, Bangkaw-Bangkaw, Caliran, Bagong Silang, and Abunda. The infrastructure subproject has also spurred socio-economic activities, institutional and tourism development in the area.

Title: Addressing Davao City’s transport needs

Author: IONA FINLAY C. MENDOZA

Date: October 26, 2022

Key Content: Davao City, more people and investors are reeled in as well, which begs the question if the city’s transportation sector is capable of accommodating the growing demands.This forces Dabawenyos to wait hours for a ride or to walk long distances. The issue of Davao Cities transport needs is a problem that further adds onto the challenge of Achieving Quality Infrastructure in the Far-Flung Areas of Davao City as it causes a logistics nightmare in transporting people, equipment, and resources 

Title: 5 BIG INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS na Itatayo sa Davao City | Ang

                                   Magpapa-unlad sa Lungsod

Author: Tomb Cents

Date: May 19, 2023

Key Content:   Davao City is getting ready to make some major improvements with five new projects. They're really committed to making things better by upgrading their infrastructure and helping the local economy grow. These projects should also make life better for the people living in the area.

Date: 2023

Key Content: The Davao City Infrastructure Development Plan and Capacity Building Project is a big deal for making Davao's infrastructure better. They're not just upgrading things but also training people to do it well and make sure it lasts a long time. This shows how serious the government is about making Davao City even better.

Title: Infrastructure Development
Author:  Davaocity.gov.ph
Date: 2017

Key Content: Infrastructure development plans and programs include a range of projects aimed at enhancing things such as roads, utilities, and services in places like Davao and nearby regions. These efforts are really important because they help the economy grow, make living conditions better, and take care of the environment. It shows that the government is serious about making the community better in the long run.

Title: The Infrastructure Committee of USeP conducted a Physical Inspection of the ongoing construction of the T.L.E. Building
Author: University of Southeastern Philippines 

Date: May 12, 2022

Key Content: The USeP Infrastructure Committee, which is in charge of managing infrastructure problems at the University of Southeastern Philippines, recently performed a physical inspection of the T.L.E. Building, which is scheduled to open on May 12, 2022. This attentive inspection not only displays their commitment to ensuring quality infrastructure within the university, but it also emphasizes the critical role that solid infrastructure plays in promoting a conducive educational environment and contributing to Davao City's development.

Title: The Argument Against Waste to Energy

Author: The MindaNews Podcast by Spotify

Date: July 7, 2023

Key Content: Davao City's plan to construct a waste-to-energy plant is a big project meant to make waste management better and produce energy. But, it's causing a discussion among environmentalists. They want to stick with the current waste management rules and focus on making it sustainable and involving the community more. They believe these are key parts of having good infrastructure in the region. Opposite sides continue to argue while cities in the Philippines dwell with whatever system there is. The waste-to-energy plant in Davao City is relevant to our topic because it's a step towards better infrastructure by managing waste and producing energy. The podcast's discussions help address environmental and community concerns, making sure the project aligns with sustainable and high-quality infrastructure goals. 

Title:Making way for an airport in the Philippines | VPRO Documentary

Author: VPRO

Date: Mar 11, 2023

Key Content: The issue found in the video is about infrastructure projects that are not properly planned which affects people living in that area to lose their jobs and homes. Relocation and programs for the people affected in their project should have been part of their plans.

Title: Harnessing Sustainable Development Goal #9 and Multilateral Approaches to Quality Infrastructure
Author: Center for Strategic & International Studies

Date: May 20, 2021
Key Content: The quest of high-quality infrastructure has become difficult for us to attain as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic and climate change. 

Date: November 26, 2021
Key Content: The COVID-19 has forced the people to push back sustainable industrialization initiatives but Luis Velazquez highlights the following as fundamentals to counter this challenge: sustainability reporting, resilient infrastructure, sustainable connectivity, and sustainable innovation.

Title: Issues and Challenges on Transport Modernization: The Case of Davao City, Philippines

Author: Lagumbay, Lyneth B., Luengo, Marjorie C., and Paeldonia, Raymund V.

Date: Nov-Dec2018

Key Content:The research discussed how Davao City should look into improving its infrastructure modernization and transportation plan more. One of the issues that the city is facing is how the economic development of the city has upscaled the volume of vehicles; however, it is still heavily unregulated in far-flung and newly formed communities, as they are least prioritized. 

Title: The Kiram Building
Author: Christian Cabagnot and Karlo Antonio David
Date: March 21, 2010

Key Content: The main idea is how disputes prevent us from achieving the SDG 9 goal. While the Kiram building is the main focus of the book, in general Mindanao context, this is still applicable as this is a relevant factor as to why historical infrastructures are disregarded and new projects are hard to implement.