TITLE: DPWH: No infra damage in Davao Region amid shear line rains

AUTHOR: SunStar Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED: January 18, 2024

KEY CONTENT: DPWH-Davao spokesperson Dean Ortiz said that roads and national highways affected by landslides in Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental are now passable to all vehicle types due to clearing operations conducted by the respective local government units (LGUs) alongside humanitarian and disaster agencies.

TITLE: Roads, rail, infra, ayuda: Miscast budget, projects

AUTHOR: RIGHT TO KNOW RIGHT NOW COALITION

DATE PUBLISHED: MAY 7, 2022

KEY CONTENT: Political promises and budget allocations in the Philippines often revolve around expansion of road infrastructure as a response to chronic traffic congestion. The DPWH was responsible for a significant amount of over 90% of the P2.8 trillion budget from 2010 to 2021 dedicated to road projects. This was further enhanced by Duterte’s “Build, Build, Build” movement that allocated nearly 70% of the budgets for roads between 2017 and 2021. Nevertheless, funding for public transport infrastructure remains disproportionately low making congestion even worse especially in areas like Mindanao that are urbanized.

TITLE: The MOST DANGEROUS ROAD in the Philippines

AUTHOR: SEFTV

DATE PUBLISHED: December 11, 2022

KEY CONTENT: The road leading to Sitio Boringot in Pantukan, Davao de Oro, is identified as one of the most dangerous roads in the Philippines. The vlogger rides a habal-habal instead of a four-wheel car because the road is slippery and dirty. The upcoming route is all muddy and full of rocks because there are no any canals to stop water from messing up the road. There's a big risk of landslides since there are deep cliffs right next to the road.This road presents multiple challenges that extend beyond mere inconvenience, safety, maintenance, economic development, and the environment that which connects to lack of road infrastructure.

TITLE: Philippines: Improving Mindanao's Roads

AUTHOR: Asia Development Bank

DATE PUBLISHED: January 22, 2018

KEY CONTENT: Mindanao's road network will be developed with support from the Asia Development Bank. With 70% of the roads paved, Mindanao’s road infrastructure is less developed compared to Luzon and Visayas. The region's accessibility and connection were subpar due to inadequate road infrastructure. The lack of employment prospects and challenging market accessibility caused Mindanao's economy to lag behind that of Visayas and Luzon.

TITLE: Deadliest Roads | Philippines: The Man and The Monsoon 

AUTHOR: Free Documentary

DATE PUBLISHED: 2017

KEY CONTENT: The Free Documentary team documented the undeveloped road infrastructure in the island of Mindanao. They follow the journey of the driver and the broker in charge of selling the goods to the market. Their journey usually takes around six hours, but during the rainy season it can take as much as several days. Vehicles breaking down, muddy ditches, landslides leading to the possible rice rotting causing the farmers to lose profit. Miners from Santiago de Compostela Valley were also featured to show their struggles navigating through the roads of their area. 

TITLE: Strained Infrastructure in Philippines Erodes the Nation’s Growth Prospects

AUTHORS: King Francis Ocampo

DATE PUBLISHED: January 31, 2018

KEY CONTENT: The Philippines' ability to compete internationally is undermined by its 90th-place infrastructure ranking.The Duterte administration unveiled the “Build, Build, Build” initiative, promising the nation’s “Golden age of infrastructure”. Nonetheless, the local level disparity in resource distribution and development slows down the pace of development. Fragmented planning left gaps in investment in critical areas such as Mindanao. Funds for local roads and maintenance have been virtually non-existence since 1991. In 2012 The Australian Embassy in Manila and The Asia Foundation, through its Coalitions for Change (CfC) program has partnered with local business associations and provincial governments in 15 provinces in Western and Central Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao to help them coordinate on priority infrastructure investments based on key local economic drivers. The program is identified to improve access and stimulate economic activities and development in partner provinces and regions.

TITLE: Farm-to-market roads before Mindanao railway: Piñol

AUTHOR: Christine Cudis

DATE PUBLISHED: August 23, 2019

KEY CONTENTS: Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairperson Emmanuel Piñol stated that the agency would prioritize farm-to-market road projects before implementing bigger infrastructure developments in Mindanao. Piñol, the former agricultural secretary, will be practical in addressing the more urgent needs of the people of Mindanao. In the Philippines there are over 12,000-km backlog in farm-to-market roads connectivity. Farmer profits are impacted by road connectivity interruptions. lost possibilities brought on by poor access to well-paved roads, which result in significant financial losses and a halt to development.

TITLE: Broken Road sketch

AUTHOR: BaileyM222

DATE PUBLISHED: Jan. 1, 2016

KEY CONTENT: In the drawing, you can see a dilapidated road with cracks and potholes. In some areas of Mindanao, roads are also dilapidated, which signifies a lack of road infrastructure development and improvement in Mindanao.

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com/book/show/601511

60-night-owl

Title: Night OWl: A

Nation-builder's Manual

Author: Anna Mae Yu

Lamentillo

Date: December 1, 2021

Key Info: program spearheaded by former

President Rodrigo

Duterte. This publication illuminates the problematic obstacles, criticisms, and challenging decisions encountered by the Build Build Build workforce. This project faced some specific challenges: funding constraints, Bureaucratic Hurdles, and Environmental and Social Concerns. These challenges, delays, and numerous infrastructure projects experienced severe cost overruns, infuriating the public and raising doubts about the government's capacity to fulfill its

commitments. The unhappiness was further exacerbated by the poor planning and hurried execution of some projects, which produced inferior results. The program's credibility was damaged, and questions about its integrity were raised by reports of corruption and poor administration, which added gasoline to the fire. One of the projects of this program was the Davao Bypass Road. Due to the funding delays prolonging the completion of the road, significant and adverse effects are brought upon drivers and commuters in Davao, primarily due to traffic congestion resulting from the lack of alternative routes.

TITLE: Dark Roads Pose Threats To Motorists, Pedestrian | Guwahati News - Times of India

AUTHOR: Times of India

DATE: September 27, 2023

KEY CONTENTS: For the past nine months, street lights along a 1.5 kilometer stretch of Hatigon Road have not been functioning. It's difficult to navigate this dim, dilapidated road. Numerous residents asked that this issue be resolved, but the authorities disregarded their pleas. Similar to roads in India, Mindanao's roads are frequently dark for extended periods of time. The majority of traffic accidents that happen in these locations are brought on by dim, pothole-filled roadways. Motorists who travel on accident-prone routes feel uneasy. All of these factors cause a halt or slowdown in economic activity.

TITLE: Infrastructure thrust: more roads, rails and bridges.

AUTHOR: Manila Standard

DATE PUBLISHED: August 29, 2022

KEY CONTENT: They connect the countryside to major urban centers and, thus, bridge the income gap, lead to the creation of new economic hubs, and provide more job opportunities. The government vowed to build more road and bridges over the next six years to address the perennial traffic congestion in highly-urbanized areas in the country as well as revive the Philippine economy from the global pandemic. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan to prioritize the implementation of ongoing projects, especially unfinished bridge projects and critical infrastructure that will address traffic congestion, and promote interregional connection.

TITLE: Traffic to transforming transit-oriented

AUTHOR: Kim

DATE PUBLISHED: N.D

KEY CONTENT: Laying the groundwork for transit-oriented development involves a meticulous blend of strategic planning and seamless integration, orchestrating a symphony of public transportation, pedestrian pathways, bike lanes, and various other amenities. This holistic approach serves as the key to unlocking a future where efficient public transit thrives and neighborhoods are intricately interconnected. By strategically mapping out transportation networks, prioritizing pedestrian-friendly pathways, implementing dedicated bike lanes, and integrating essential amenities, we pave the way for vibrant communities where accessibility, sustainability, and connectivity converge. This comprehensive strategy not only enhances the efficiency of public transit systems but also fosters livable environments where residents can seamlessly navigate their surroundings, promoting a healthier, more vibrant quality of life for all.