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Chapter 19 3

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Accelerating Infrastructure 5

Development 6

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In order to achieve the national goal of inclusive growth, accelerated and strategic infrastructure 8

development will be pursued. The Region will implement infrastructure projects in transportation, 9

flood control, water resources, power and energy, social welfare, and information and communication 10

technology. These infrastructures aim to support economic development, safe environment, and 11

mobility of people, goods and services. 12

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Assessment and Challenges 14

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Land Transport 16

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Roads and Bridges 18

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The national road in CALABARZON increased by 25.2 kilometers from 2016 to 2018. As of June 2018, 20

the total national road length in the region is 2,542.32 kilometers. The increase in road length was 21

attributed to the newly completed and converted national roads. Quezon has the longest length of 22

national roads constructed as it has the biggest land area. No new additional road was constructed in 23

2017 because DPWH focused on its road widening projects. 24

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As of 2018, a total of 52.77 kilometers of road are undergoing road conversion based from the online 26

2018 DPWH Atlas. The completed roads awaiting conversion are the Tiaong Bypass Road and 27

Candelaria Bypass Road in Quezon. Ongoing bypass and diversion roads that are being constructed 28

are the Lipa City-Padre Garcia Diversion Road, Batangas City-San Pascual-Bauan Bypass Road, Sta. 29

Rosa Tagaytay-Ulat Bypass Road, Alaminos-San Pablo City Bypass Road, Sariaya Bypass Road among 30

others. These projects are expected to decongest the existing roads and improve interconnectivity in 31

the region. A map of the existing national road network is shown in Figure 19.1. 32

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Existing national roads in priority corridors were continuously widened in order to increase vehicle 34

capacity and decongest the urban centers. From 2016 to 2018, a total of 47.88 kilometers of priority 35

national roads were widened. But in spite of these improvements, increased vehicle capacity has yet to 36

be realized due to obstructions along the RROW. Only 50.48 percent of the national roads are in good 37

condition as of 2018 (Table 19.2). The targets for national roads in good condition for 2017 and 2018 38


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were not met as the budgets for some road rehabilitation projects was not included in the GAA 39

of 2018. 40

Another issue observed in the Region is the lack of a road plan for congressional districts making 41

prioritization of budgets more difficult. 42

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Table 19.1 National Road Length Increased, By Province, Calabarzon, 2018 44 PROVINCE 2016 TOTAL LENGTH (KM) 2018 TOTAL LENGTH (KM) INCREASE

Cavite 438.84 438.84 -

Laguna 349.49 349.49 -

Batangas 536.39 555.48 -

Rizal 232.57 232.49 -

Quezon 941.00 966.02 25.2

Calabarzon 2,517.30 2,542.32 25.2

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Table 19.2 National Road Condition, Calabarzon, 2018 47 CONDITION LENGTH (IN KM)

Good 1,283.42 km (50.48%)

Fair 632.73 km (24.89%)

Poor 209.46 km (8.24%)

Bad 74.72 km (2.94%)

No assessment 342.00 km (13.45%)

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Figure 19.1 Calabarzon National Road Network 2017 50

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The length of permanent bridges increased from 18,547 linear meters in 2016 to 18,575.17 l.m. in 2018, 54

while the number of permanent bridges in Calabarzon decreased to 651 in 2018 from 654 in 2017 due 55

to the undergoing rehabilitation of these bridges. 56

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The total length of expressways or toll roads in the Region is 105.87 kilometers (Table 19.3). The 60

South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) in Metro Manila extends to Calamba City (Toll Road 2) and Sto. 61

Tomas Batangas (Toll Road 3). The Southern Tagalog Arterial Road or STAR Tollway also connects 62

the SLEX in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. The north bound section of the STAR Tollway was completed in 63

May 2015, eight years after the south bound section from Lipa City to Batangas City was opened to 64

traffic in 2007. The Manila-Cavite Expressway or Cavitex and the Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway 65

(MCX) connect Metro Manila to Cavite. The Cavitex and MCX were opened to traffic in April 2011 66

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There are two ongoing expressway projects in the region the SLEX Toll Road 4 (TR4) and the Cavite-69

Laguna Expressway (CALAEX). The SLEX TR4, a four-lane 66.74 kilometers toll road from Sto. Tomas 70

City, Batangas to Mayao, Lucena City, will reduce travel time from 4 hours to 1 hour. That will allow 71

faster travel from Laguna, Batangas and Quezon Provinces, and Bicol Region. On the other hand, the 72

CALAEX is a 4-lane 45.29 kilometers closed-system toll expressway connecting Cavite Expressway 73

(CAVITEX) and SLEX. The project will start from the CAVITEX in Kawit, Cavite and end at the 74

SLEX-Mamplasan interchange in Biñan, Laguna. Both projects are expected to be completed by 2022. 75

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Both projects are part of the Duterte 77

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Table 19.3 Length of Existing Expressways, Calabarzon, 2016 80 EXPRESSWAY LENGTH (KILOMETERS)

Southern Tagalog Arterial Road 42.00

SLEX Toll Road 2 27.29*

SLEX Toll Road 3 7.60

Manila-Cavite Expressway/Cavitex 24.98

Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway 4.00*

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Figure 19.2 Map of Existing and Proposed Calabarzon Expressways 94

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The Philippine National Railways (PNR) used to operate a commuter line from Tutuban, Manila to 100

Calamba City and long-haul to Quezon and up to the Bicol Region. The long-haul from Manila to 101

Bicol resumed operation in 2010 after a long time of suspension. However, the operation was again 102

stopped in 2012 due to a damaged bridge in Sariaya, Quezon in 2012. The DOTr is currently 103

preparing a feasibility study for the PNR South Long Haul Project which will be a 592-km railway from 104

Sucat, Parañaque City to Legazpi to Matnog, Sorsogon with a Batangas branch line from Calamba 105

Station going to Batangas Port. For the ongoing project, Figure 19.6 shows the existing railway network 106

and proposed spur line. The DOTr is currently implementing the North South Commuter Railway 107

Project which is a 147 kilometer elevated railway that will run from New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac to 108

Calamba, Laguna, with a total of 36 stations. The construction of the Calabarzon component is 109

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Figure 19.3 Map of PNR Railway Network 120 121

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Traffic congestions along major roads. Road in the cities and urban areas of CALABARZON have 127

exceeded their volume capacities, thus, creating traffic congestions. Mass transportation facilities that 128

can help ease traffic congestion such as the Light Rail Transit Extension in Cavite and PNR South, and 129

the bypass roads in every province are yet to be completed. 130

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Obstructions on Road Widening Projects. The posts located within the road-right-of-way are traffic 132

hazards and cause delay in road widening projects. Coordination meetings with the DPWH and 133

concerned stakeholders are being undertaken to resolve the issue. Problems on road right-of-way 134

acquisition remained as one of the reasons in project delay. 135

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Deterioration of road condition (see Table 19.2). Among the causes of road deterioration are water 137

seeping in road pavements and over loading of trucks. Load limits are not monitored due to the non-138

operation of the weighing station in Turbina, Calamba City. Another issue identified was the budget 139

constraints on road maintenance. 140 141

Safety concerns on the roads. Flooded roads are experienced particularly in urban areas. Motorists and 142

commuters also complain the roads that do not have sufficient lightings and signages. 143 144

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Access to tourist destinations, industrial areas, and agricultural and far-flung areas. While 145

CALABARZON has a relatively high road density, access to tourist destinations, industrial areas and 146

geographically isolated areas is still a concern. The DOT-DPWH Convergence Program, which will 147

improve access to tourist destinations now has 28 projects completed while 11 are still ongoing as of 148

December 2018. These projects improved the accessibility of various tourist spots in the region. For the 149

improvement in access to industries, the DTI in partnership with the DPWH is currently 150

implementing the Roads Leveraging Linkages of Industry and Trade (ROLL-IT). On the other hand, 151

more farm-to-market roads are being requested especially by geographically-isolated and 152

disadvantaged LGUs in CALABARZON. 153

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Water Transport, Power and Energy (Power Generation and 155

Electrification) and ICT 156

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Continuous rehabilitation and repair projects in existing ports are being undertaken. Rehabilitation and 158

repair projects in Batangas Port were completed in 2018 to improve port operations and services. 159

Projects include construction of multi-level parking and crane rail extension in Batangas Port Phase I. 160

Repair projects in ports in Quezon included repair of RoRo Terminal Fee Facility in Gate 2 and 161

reblocking of damaged concrete pavement in Port of Lucena City. A new passenger terminal building 162

with modern facilities will be constructed in Batangas Port to cater the increasing number of 163

passengers of the Port. The improved facility will accommodate an estimated of 3,200 to 3,600 people 164

in the passenger lounge. 165

Connectivity improved through utilization of existing ports. The existing ports in Batangas and Quezon 166

Provinces are important transport facilities that connect CALABARZON to island regions of 167

MIMAROPA and Western Visayas. These port facilities are vital mode of transport for tourism, 168

manufacturing and agriculture-based industries. 169

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In terms of cargo, the combined performance of the two major ports improved from 2016 to 2018, and 171

targets were exceeded. The non-containerized cargo grew by 17 percent while the containerized cargo 172

throughput grew by 105.4 percent from 2016. The containerized cargoes increase by 63.6 percent 173

increase from the previous year brought by the shift in direct shipment from Metro Manila to South 174

Luzon gateway. The increase can also be attributed to bigger ships and higher frequency of vessel trips 175

to Batangas Container Terminal. Batangas Container Terminal recorded a 248,609 TEU containerized 176

cargoes in 2018 from 197,534 TEU recorded in 2017. 177

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Table 19.4 Throughput of Batangas and Lucena Ports in 2016, 2017 and 2018 186

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Indicator

Accomplishment Growth

Rate

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2018

Target

% of

Target

Attained 2016 2017 2018

Non-containerized

cargo throughput

(MT)

25,896,467 28,272,003 30,300,309.41 17.0 28,597,374 106

Containerized

cargoes (TEU) 157,319 197,534 323,135 105.4 189,313 171

Number of

passengers 7,831,396 8,693,410 8,631,540 10.2 8,437,382 102

Number of vessels 47,189 54,574 55,453 17.5 48,989 113

Source: Philippine Ports Authority Port Management Office of Batangas and Marquez 188

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The number of passengers using Batangas Port and ports in Quezon grew by 11 percent from 2016 to 190

2018, however, this declined by 0.71 percent from 2017 to 2018. The decline in the passenger traffic 191

was the result of the six-month closure of Boracay Island for rehabilitation. Strict implementation of 192

the carrying capacity of the island led to less passengers using the Batangas Port. Since Boracay Island 193

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Furthermore, MARINA, has recently opened and is proposing new routes for passenger vessels and 196

RoRo from the Region. Among the new routes in Calabarzon are the Batangas City San Jose, 197

Occidental Mindoro, San Juan, Batangas Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, Real, Quezon Polillo 198

Island, Quezon, Lucena, Quezon Odiongan, Romblon, Lucena, Quezon Buyabod, Marinduque, 199

Lucena, Quezon Romblon, Romblon, Lucena, Quezon Masbate City and San Narciso, Quezon 200

San Pascual, Masbate. 201

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The number of vessels which passed through the ports grew by 15.6 percent from 2016 to 2017, and a 203

moderate growth of 1.61 percent was noted from 2017 to 2018. However, the number of vessels grew at 204

17.5 in 2018 from 2016 which can be attributed to the continuous improvement in the port facilities. 205

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Early in 2019, the Asian Terminal Inc. inaugurated the expanded berthing facilities in the Batangas 207

capacity to 500,000 TEUs, which is 208

double of its previous capacity. 209

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On-going rehabilitation of Sangley Airport to decongest NAIA. The Sangley Airport in Cavite, under the 211

Sangley Airport Development Project, has been undergoing rehabilitation since 2018. The 212

rehabilitation is 50.26 percent complete as of June 30, 2019 and is expected to be completed within 213

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Rural electrification remains a challenge. The proportion of sitios served with electric connections to 216

potential sitios increased slightly from 92.53 percent in 2017 to 92.68 percent in 2018. Falling short of 217

the target of energizing 95.58 percent of sitios. The inclement weather and difficulty in reaching 218

remote areas hindered installation of electrical lines. 219

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In 2017, the reported household electrification level in Region IV-A was at 96.1percent. The decrease 221

in the percentage level from the 96.7 percent in 2016 was attributed to the adoption of the 2015 PSA 222

Census, which has a higher number of households compared to the 2010 PSA Census which was the 223

previous baseline of potential household count. 224

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On the other hand, the proportion of households with electric connections to potential households 226

increased by 4.86 percent and the target for 2018 was exceeded. The overachievement of the target was 227

attributed to the intensified electrification and cooperation of the provincial and local officials. 228

Table 19.5 Household and sitio electrification in 2016, 2017 and 2018 229

Indicator

Accomplishment Percentage

Difference

2018

Target

% of

Target

Attained 2016 2017 2018

Proportion of sitios with electric

connections against potential sitios

increased (%)

91.86 92.53 92.68 0.82 95.58 -2.9

Proportion of households with electric

connections against potential

households increased (%)

96.7 96.1 100 3.3 97.95 2.05

Source: Department of Energy 230

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Power sources will increase. CALABARZON contributed 7,605 megawatts in total dependable capacity 232

in 2018 or approximately 50 percent of the 14,973 megawatts of total dependable capacity of the Luzon 233

Grid and off-grid system. The Region is the main contributor in the country's total power generation. 234

An expansion in the coal-fired power plant Pagbilao Unit 3 with a dependable capacity of 420 235

megawatts to the Luzon Grid while the Modular Gas Turbine Units 3 and 4 in Calaca, Batangas will 236

contribute about 2 by 23 megawatts. 237

Slowdown in provision of public internet facilities. Establishment of additional powered-up sites with 238

free Wi-Fi internet access in the Region grew at 110.7 percent from 2016. However, there was a 239

decrease on established powered-up sites in 2018. On the other hand, there was one Point of Presence 240

established in Batangas in 2018. The Points of Presence are essential network elements where 241

equipment that route, store or transmit internet data are housed. 242

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Table 19.3 Number of powered-up sites with free Wi-Fi internet access and Pop established in 245

CALABARZON, 2016, 2017 and 2018 246

Indicator 2016 2017 2018 Growth Rate (%)

Number of powered-up sites with free

Wi-Fi internet access 28 75 59 110.7

Number of Point of Presence established 1 1 1 0

Source: Department of Information and Communications Technology Luzon Cluster_2 247

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Water Resources 249

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Access to water and availability of water is a primary or necessary condition for economic 251

development. Hence, efficient management of water resources is fundamental to achieve the 252

Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring availability of clean water and sanitation. Access to 253

information, investment in infrastructure and strengthening of policies are necessary to improve 254

management of water resources. 255

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Irrigation targets not met 257

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The indicators of irrigation performance are: a) irrigated areas (new, restored and rehabilitated); 259

b) length of canal lining; c) number of structures; d) ratio of actual irrigated area to the total potential 260

area; and e) cropping intensity. 261

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Irrigation service improved in CALABARZON. The targeted 825 hectares of newly-irrigated areas 263

were achieved in 2017 while 817 hectares or 83 percent have been completed from the 988 hectares 264

target in 2018. In addition, the Matataja Small Impounding Project (SIP) was converted to four SIPs 265

with a total of120 hectares service area. The SIPs are expected to contribute to the 336 hectares of 266

newly-irrigated areas in 2019. Likewise, the targeted restored irrigation area of 279 and 364 hectares in 267

2017 and 2018 were achieved while the remaining 133 from 240 hectares target will be attained by the 268

end of 2019. 269

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On the other hand, a total of 48.03 and 56.82 kilometers of canal lining were achieved in 2017 and 271

2018, exceeding the targets by 8 and 37 percent, respectively. For 2019, only 2.59 or 3 percent has been 272

attained which is expected to increase by the end of December 2019. 273

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In addition, 384 units or 68 percent of the 561 units targeted for 2017-2022 were already achieved. The 275

majority or 173 and 196 units were established in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Meanwhile, the 15 units 276

or 5 percent accomplishment in 2019 is expected to increase before the end of the year. 277

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Table 19.4 Performance of Irrigated Areas (in hectares), 2016 to 2018 280

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Ratio of actual irrigated area to total potential irrigable area increased 283

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The ratio of actual irrigated area increased every year from 2016 to 2019. From 57.36 percent actual 285

accomplishment in 2016, the total potential irrigated area increased to 71.76 percent in 2017, an 286

increase of 14.4 percent. Moreover, the actual irrigated area of 74.15 percent in 2018 and 77.8 percent 287

in 2019 exceeded their targets by 1.96 and 1.87 percentage points, respectively. As a result, cropping 288

intensity increased at an average of 2.4 percent per year from 2016 to 2019. From 147 percent actual 289

accomplishment in 2016, the cropping intensity increased to 151 percent in 2017, 154 percent in 2018 290

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New Irrigated Areas (ha)

Target N/A 825 988 1,835

Actual 617 825 817 336

Variance N/A 0 -171 -1,499

Restored Irrigated Areas (ha)

Target N/A 279 364 240

Actual 749 279 364 107

Variance N/A 0 0 -133

Length of canal lining (km)

Target N/A 44.27 41.53 96.82

Actual 26.84 48.03 56.82 2.59

Variance N/A 3.76 15.29 -94.23

Number of structures

Target N/A 58 134 313

Actual 109 173 196 15

Variance N/A 115 62 -298

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Table 19.5 Ratio of actual irrigated area, and cropping intensity, 2016 to 2018 304

2016 2017 2018 2019

Ratio of actual irrigated area to total potential irrigable area increased (% cumulative)

Target N/A 69.09 72.19 75.31

Actual 57.36 71.76 74.15 77.8

Variance N/A 2.67 1.96 2.49

Cropping intensity increased (% cumulative)

Target N/A 148 151 156

Actual 147 151 154 156

Variance N/A 3 3 0

Source: NIA 305

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Households with access to safe water supply increased 307

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Households with access to safe water supply increased from 66 percent in 2016 to 95 percent in 2017. 309

However, the 95 percent target for 2018 was not achieved. Similarly, though the proportion of 310

households with access to basic sanitation to total number of households increased from 65 percent in 311

2016 to 77 percent in 2017, the 95 percent target for 2018 was not met. Nonetheless, the overall 312

achievement on access to sanitation and safe water supply improved from 2016 to 2018. This can be 313

attributed to Zero Open Defecation Program of the Department of Health. 314

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Table 19.6 Access to sanitation and safe water supply, 2016 to 2018 316

2016 2017 2018

Percentage of households with access to safe water supply

Target N/A 95 95

Actual 66 95 91

Variance N/A 0 -4

Proportion of households with access to basic sanitation to total number of households

Target N/A 95 95

Actual 65 77 82

Variance N/A 0 -13

Source: DOH 317

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Groundwater Management Plans and Monitoring Wells established 319

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The National Water Resources Board initiated the development of Groundwater Management Plans in 321

groundwater of highly urbanized areas. The Plan provides recommendations to address water 322

constraints and monitor effectiveness of groundwater policies in the area through establishment of 323

groundwater monitoring wells, and serve as basis for protection and conservation efforts. Among the 324

target cities in Calabarzon were Batangas, Cavite, Santa Rosa, Binan, Cabuyao, San Pedro and 325

Calamba. 326

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The development of the Ground Management Plan for Batangas City was completed as scheduled in 327

2018 while three monitoring wells were already installed in Bacoor, Cavite. 328

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Delayed Implementation of Water Infrastructure Projects 330

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Water Supply 332

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In March 2019, numerous areas in Metro Manila, Cavite and Rizal began experiencing inadequate 334

potable water supply. This can be attributed to limited sources of water coupled with growing demand 335

for potable water. The implementation of the New Centennial Water Source Project (NCWSP) can 336

augment the source for potable water. NCWSP is expected to provide water security, reliability and 337

additional water supply for Metro Manila, and Cavite and Rizal provinces, and reduce pressure and 338

dependency on Angat Dam Reservoir. 339

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Growing water demand 341

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The population of CALABARZON is projected to reach 16.7 million by 2025, 2.6 million higher than 343

2015. The increase in population means increase in demand for water. Also, the warming effect of the 344

global climate change increases our water needs for drinking and bathing. Therefore, water resources 345

need to be efficiently managed to satisfy household water demand and support productive economies 346

in agriculture, industry and energy. 347

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As shown in Table 19.7, MWSS expects increase in water demand in Cavite and Rizal Provinces 349

from 2018 to 2021. 350

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Table 19.7 Projected Water Supply Demand in Cavite and Rizal Province, 2018-2021 352

Province

Population

2018 2019 2020 2021

Cavite 897,656 1,516,033 1,554,915 1,589,932

Rizal 2,385,471 2,728,120 2,826,388 2,934,553

Source: MWSS 353

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Social Infrastructure 355

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By 2023, strategic social infrastructures will be in place. All school buildings will have functional water 357

and electricity connection, while health facilities will be accessible even in far-flung areas in the Region. 358

All of these will be made possible through increased public spending and various convergence projects 359

between private and government sectors. The intensification of the Electrification and the Water, 360

Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (WINS) program will equip the additional classrooms that will be 361

constructed under the School Building Program. 362

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Education 365

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Additional classrooms are needed. Classroom to pupil ratio improved from its baseline data of 1:42 in 367

2017 to 1:41 in 2018 for primary grades. However, classroom-sharing targets for the same year were 368

not met in both junior and senior high school even for schools that offer shifting classes. The ideal 369

classroom to student ratio of 1:40 is yet to be attained. 370

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Table 19.8 School Infrastructure and Facilities, Calabarzon, 2016-201 372

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Note: (-) no data provided 374 Source: DepEd Region IV-A 375 376 Despite increased funding from various convergence projects, construction of additional classrooms 377

was hindered by the lack of land. Other issues identified during project implementation were the 378

shortage of manpower and equipment, unstable soil condition, poor quality of constructed buildings, 379

and contractual concerns. 380

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The low accomplishment in 2018 for projects funded under the School Building Program also 382

contributed to the non-achievement of the targets, with only four projects completed out of 387. 383

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INDICATOR BASELINE

2016

ANNUAL PLAN

TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENT

END OF

PLAN

TARGET 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019

Classroom to pupil ratio improved

a. Kindergarten 1:35 1:30 1:25 1:25 1:25 - - 1:25

b. Primary (Grade 1-

3)

1:45 1:45 1:35 1:35 1:42 1:41 - 1:30

c. Primary (Grade 4-

6)

1:45 1:45 1:45 1:45 1:42 1:41 - 1:40

d. Junior High School 1:35 1:45 1:45 1:45 1:41 1:62 - 1:40

e. Senior High School 1:40 1:40 1:40 1:40 1:41 1:62 - 1:40

Proportion of public schools with adequate water and sanitation facilities to total number of public schools

increased (% cumulative)

a. Primary (K to 6) 74.31 78.58 82.85 87.12 74.31 - - 100

b. Junior High School 66.62 72.19 77.75 83.31 66.62 - - 100

c. Senior High School - - - - 66.62 - - -

Proportion of public schools with connection to electricity to total number of public schools increased (%

cumulative)

a. Primary (K to 6) 95.44 96.2 96.96 97.72 95.44 98.33 - -

b. Junior High School 95.44 96.2 96.96 97.72 95.44 98.15 - -

c. Senior High School - - 99.56 99.65 95.44 99.56 - -

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Table 19.9 No. of Schools and Classrooms under School Building Program, 2017-2018 385

PARTICULARS 2017 2018

Schools Classrooms Schools Classrooms

Targets 1,412 7,698 387 2,855

No. Of Projects

Completed 876 2,913 4 28

Ongoing 527 4,770 353 2,634

NYS /Procurement 100 580 24 193

Accomplishment (%) 62.04 37.84 1.03 0.98

Source: DepEd Region IV-A 386

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(For verification w/ DOH in Dec. 2) 388

Health 389

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Amidst the increase of health facilities in the region, target for hospital bed capacity was not met. The 391

number of health facilities increased from 2,340 in 2016 to 2,576 in 2018. The Health Facilities 392

Enhancement Program (HFEP) which covers the construction, repair, rehabilitation, and renovation 393

of rural health units (RHUs) and barangay health stations (BHS) was instrumental in increasing the 394

number of health facilities. 395

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Table 19.10 Number of Barangay Health Station, 2016-2018 397

PROVINCES 2016 2017 2018

Cavite 353 353 341

Laguna 196 214 215

Batangas 495 571 579

Rizal 205 238 227

Quezon 364 511 438

Total 2,340 2,689 2,576

Source: DOH Region IV-A 398

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However, even with HFEP the targets for established BHS and RHUs per barangay were not achieved. 400

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Table 19.11 Heath Care Facilities, Calabarzon, 2015-2019 406

INDICATOR

BASELINE

2015

ANNUAL PLAN TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENT

END OF

PLAN

TARGET

2016 2017 2018 2019 2016 2017 2018 2019

Access to health services improved

Number of

established

Barangay Health

Stations (BHS),

Rural Health

Units (RHUs), or

Urban health

Centers (UHC) to

total number of

barangays

increased (%,

cumulative)

14 - 78 141 tbd - 75 135 ongoing

construc

tion

tbd

Established Rural

Health

Unit/Urban

Health Center

increased

1 - 24 11 tbd - 16 10 ongoing

construc

tion

tbd

Hospital bed to

population ratio

improved

- - 1:1,309 1:1,100 1:1,100 - 1:1,153 1:1,135 1:1,151 1:1,100

Note: tbd - to be determined 407 (-) no data provided 408 Source: DOH Region IV-A 409

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The number of government hospitals decreased over the course of three years while the number of 411

private hospitals increased from 156 to 164. Even though total bed capacity improved for four 412

provinces, the target bed to population ratio of 1:1000 was not achieved because most hospitals are first 413

level and primary care. 414

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Table 19.12 No. of Government and Private Hospitals, Authorized Bed Capacity, 2016-2018 416

PROVINCE

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2016 2017 2018

GOVERNMENT PRIVATE GOVERNMENT PRIVATE GOVERNMENT PRIVATE

NO. BED

CAPACITY NO.

BED

CAPACITY NO.

BED

CAPACITY NO.

BED

CAPACITY NO.

BED

CAPACITY NO.

BED

CAPACITY

Cavite 8 455 41 2,432 7 455 28 2,432 6 588 43 2,559

Laguna 14 762 37 2,216 13 762 16 2,253 14 762 41 2,652

Batangas 14 804 41 2,116 12 804 23 2,167 14 954 42 2,432

Rizal 8 397 21 992 6 397 17 992 9 488 23 1,201

Quezon 14 580 16 960 16 580 8 977 13 570 15 945

Total 58 2,998 156 8,716 54 2,998 92 8,821 56 3,362 164 9,789

Source: DOH Region IV-A 417 418

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Also, the HFEP implementation for 2017 and 2018 were 83.87 percent and 44.44 percent of target 419

projects, respectively. Unavailability of site for construction and delays in procurement hindered the 420

timely completion of health facilities under the program. 421

Table 19.13 HFEP Implementation, 2016-2018 422

PARTICULARS 2016 2017

2018

Allocation (in pesos) 153,408,000.00 214,600,000.00

74,600,000.00

No. Of Projects 45 31

18

Completed 41 26

8

Ongoing - 3

10

Funds Reverted 4 2

-

Accomplishment (%) 91.46 83.87

44.44

Source: DOH Region IV-A 423

424

Social Welfare/Protection Facilities 425

426

Social welfare/protection facilities extend residential care to individuals with needs that cannot be 427

provided by their own families. As of 2019, there were five social welfare/protection facilities operated 428

by DSWD in the Region. 429

Table 19.14 Social Welfare/Protection Facilities, CALABARZON, 2019 430

NAME OF

FACILITIES/LOCATION DESCRIPTION

BahayTuluyan ng mga Bata

(Home for Girls Bagong Bayan,

Dasmariñas, Cavite

A residential institution established to provide care, protection

and rehabilitation to girls ages 5 to 17 years old who are victims

of sexual abuse (rape, incest, acts of lasciviousness, sexual

exploitation, abandonment, negligence and physical abuse and

maltreatment)

Regional Haven for Women and

Girls Agriculture Compound,

Rosario, Batangas

An alternative form of family care providing 24 hour group

living on temporary basis to disadvantaged abused women and

their qualified dependent whose needs cannot be adequately

met by their own families and relative over a period of time. It

was established in 1997 with the partnership with the

Congressional Spouses Foundation Inc. (CSFI)

National Training School for Boys

Barangay Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal

Provides protection and parental care to CICL. It enables the

CICLs who cannot undergo rehabilitation in the community to

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NAME OF

FACILITIES/LOCATION DESCRIPTION

benefit from an intensive treatment of their deviant behavior

and anti-social attitudes in a residential setting and prepare

them for a successful adjustment with their family and

community after discharge.

Haven for the Elderly Barangay

Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal

A residential facility established on September 30, 1969 that

provides care to male and female senior citizens ages 60 years

old and above who are abandoned, neglected and in need. It has

a bed capacity of 300.

Field Office Resource Operations

Center Barangay San Jose, GMA,

Cavite

This serves as the resource operation center of DSWD -

CALABARZON during disaster and has 30,000 family food

packs as stockpile at any given time. Source: DSWD Region IV-A 431

432

Another poverty alleviation program designed to deliver need-responsive social services is the Kapit-433

Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-434

CIDSS). A total of 2,165 sub-projects which include farm-to-market roads and bridges, school 435

building, health centers, post-harvest facilities and water supply systems were identified by the 436

beneficiary communities. Similar to the Bottom-Up Budgeting, the program use participatory 437

planning process in the selection and implementation of projects. 438

439

Housing 440

441

The non-completion of projects under the Resettlement Program pulled down the overall status of the 442

housing programs. The number of completed projects for 2016 did not even reach half of the target 443

housing units. Thus, there is a need to fast-track the implementation of these programs in order to 444

meet the increasing demand in the Region. 445

446

Table 19.15 Housing Units, CALABARZON, 2016-2018 447

Program

Annual Target Accomplishment

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018

Housing Program for ISFs Living Along Danger

Areas in Metro Manila

7,311 832 9,660 3,341 - -

Resettlement Program 643 125 10,121 361 - -

AFP/PNP Housing Program 665 1,123 - 400 - -

Total 8,619 2,080 19,781 4,102 - -

Source: NHA 2016-2018 Annual Report 448

449

450

451

452

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Prison and Jail Facilities 453

454

Prison facilities are extremely overcrowded and the number of inmates continues to rise. The Region 455

was identified as one with congested jails in the country. Overcrowding of these facilities continues due 456

to the intensified campaign of the current administration against illegal drugs and the plea bargaining 457

system, which expedites court proceedings and put more offenders in prisons. 458

459

Emerging Gaps and New Challenges 460

461

Despite government efforts to meet the need for social infrastructure in CALABARZON, new 462

challenges will be encountered in attaining the targets by 2022. The change in local chief executives is a 463

double-edged sword in the selection of programs and projects. On a positive note, incoming officials 464

can bring new ideas and initiatives into the table. 465

466

Other challenges that can increase demand for social services are natural threats, such as, 467

or the rise of highly-communicable airborne diseases. 468

469

In general, the demand for social infrastructures will increase for the next three years with the R470

growing population. However, the decreasing amount of buildable space is a critical factor that needs 471

to be addressed. 472

473

Strategic Framework 474

475

The Region shall adopt the strategic framework of the PDP 2017-2022 on Infrastructure development 476

with the following subsector outcomes: a) increase spending on public infrastructure; b) implement 477

strategic infrastructure for the various infrastructure subsectors; c) ensure asset preservation; and d) 478

intensify R&D on technologies that are cost-effective over the whole project life cycle (Figure 19.4). 479

480

481

482

483

484

485

486

487

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Figure 19.4 Strategic Framework for Accelerating Infrastructure Development 488

489

490

0

Targets 491

492

Table 19.16 Plan Targets to Accelerate Infrastructure Development, 2017-2022 493

494

INDICATOR BASELINE

2015

ANNUAL PLAN TARGETS END OF PLAN

TARGET

2022

RESPONSIBLE

AGENCY 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Public infrastructure

spending increased (% share

to GDP)

4.6 Increasing Increasing Increasing Increasing Increasing Increasing PSA

Land Transport

Length of national roads

increased (km) 2,507.76 2,517.30 2,542.13 2,542.13 2,542.15 2,542.20 2,542.25 2,542.30

DPWH

Length of existing paved

national roads increased

(km)

2,402.53 2,461.95 2,471.07 2,475.14 2,487.23 2,509.14 2,510.00 2,511.50

Length of permanent

bridges along national roads

increased (lm)

18,447.31 18,547.00 18,823.00 19,294.00 19,294.00 19,294.00 19,294.00 19,294.00

Number of permanent

bridges along national roads

increased (cumulative)

650 654 658 662 664 666 667 669

Percentage of national roads

in good condition increased

(%)

42.75 50.25 55.25 60 65.75 70.50 75.25 80.50

Kilometers of national roads

along priority corridors

widened with complete

features to at least 4 lanes

(cumulative)

- 99.255 125.873 155.29 167.403 208.95 262.753 262.753

Number of bypass/diversion

road and grade separation

projects completed along

priority corridors with

complete features to at least

4 lanes (cumulative)

- 4 14 22 31 38 48 48

Kilometers of new roads

constructed to close gaps in

the national road network

- 10.31 24.95 35.1 44.69 53.88 56.38 56.53

1

INDICATOR BASELINE

2015


TARGET

2022

RESPONSIBLE

AGENCY 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

(cumulative)

Number of bridges

retrofitted 18 73 129 140 145 150 155 160

Number of bridges widened 38 73 129 269 316 384 528 654

Travel time

(decreased)/Speed increased

via land per key corridor

- - - - - - - -

Road traffic accident rate

reduced (based on PNP

Accident Data)

- 10,907 2 Decreasing 2 2 2 2

DOTr, DPWH,

LGUs, DOH, PNP

Rail Transport

Length of standard gauge

increased (km) - 0 2.2 2.2 2.2 4.2 137.2 214.2

DOTr, PNR

Number of railway bridges

repaired/reconstructed - 8 6 3 71 72 72 72

PNR

Total length of standard rail

gauge rail tracks increased

(km, cumulative)

0 - 2.2 2.2 46.6 93 137.4 214.4

DOTr, PNR

Number of passenger service

routes traversing the region - 1 2 3 3 4 5 7

PNR

Number of freight service

routes traversing the region - 0 0 0 1 2 2 2

Passenger trips via rail (in

Metro Manila ) increased (in

% share of total passenger

trips via rail,

cumulative)/Passenger

service routes

- - - - - - - -

Air Transport

Number of airport

rehabilitated - - - 1 (Sangley)

DOTr-CAAP

Water Transport

Cargo Throughput (MT)

Non-containerized 25,252,085 25,896,467 27,542,197 28,597,374 29,671,218 30,787,818 31,913,616 33,048,797

PPA Batangas and

MarQuez

Containerized cargoes in

TEUs 133,261.75 157,319 185,601 189,313 194,992 202,792 212,932 225,708

Passengers transported by

sea increased (in number of 6,939,463 7,831,396 15,929,667 8,437,382 8,779,354 9,124,245 9,472,112 9,823,015

2

INDICATOR BASELINE

2015


TARGET

2022

RESPONSIBLE

AGENCY 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

passengers, cumulative)

No. of vessels increased 44,525 47,189 48,989 50,778 52,593 54,404 56,220 58,041

Cargo shipped increased

(international and

domestic), (MT, cumulative)

- - - - - - - -

Water Supply

Percentage of HHs with

access to safe water supply

increased (%)

93 66 95 95 95 95 95 95 Water districts/

LGUs

Percentage of HHs with

access to basic sanitation

increased (%)

97 65 95 95 95 95 95 95

Water districts/

LGUs

Water districts/

LGUs

Proportion of households

with access to basic

sanitation to total number of

households increased (%

cumulative)

- 65 95 95 95 95 95 95

Households served with

level three water supply

system increased/

Proportion of

cities/municipalities served

by water districts with 24/7

water supply increased (%,

cumulative)

- - - - - - - -

Irrigation Projects/Systems Construction/Restoration/ Rehabilitation

a. New Area (ha.) 216 617 825 988 1,835 33 1,037 776

NIA

b. Restore Area (ha.) 248 749 279 364 240 302 428 922

Length of canal lining (km) - 26.84 44.27 42.71 96.82 56.3 - -

Number of structures - 109 58 134 313 306 - -

Ratio of actual irrigated area

to the total potential

irrigable area increased (%

cumulative)

- 57.36 69.09 72.19 75.31 78.54 78.97 82.37

Cropping intensity

increased (% cumulative) - 147 148 151 156 156 157 160

Information & Communication Technology

3

INDICATOR BASELINE

2015


TARGET

2022

RESPONSIBLE

AGENCY 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Proportion of public schools with internet access to total number of public schools increased (% cumulative)

a. Primary (K to 6) - 24.53 37.11 49.69 62.67 74.85 87.43 100

DepEd b. Junior High School - 77.88 81.57 85.26 88.95 92.64 96.33 100

c. Senior High School - - - 35.26 38.945 42.63 46.32 50

Proportion of public schools with computer packages to total number of public schools increased (% cumulative)

a. Primary (K to 6) - 92.09 93.41 94.73 96.05 97.37 96.69 100


Average broadband

download speed increased

(Mbps)

- - - - - - - -

Power and Energy


with electricity to total

number of households

increased (% cumulative)

- 96.67 Increasing Increasing Increasing Increasing Increasing 100% DOE

Proportion of sitios with

electric connections against

potential sitios increased

(%)

- 91.86 94.17 95.58 96.74 97.85 98.93 100 NEA


with electric connections

against potential households

increased (%)

- 96.14 97.3 97.95 98.46 99.01 99.51 100 NEA

Social Infrastructure

Classroom to pupil ratio improved

f. Kindergarten 1:35 1:35 1:30 1:25 1:25 1:25 1:25 1:25

DepEd, DPWH

g. Primary (Grade 1-3) 1:42

-

1:45 1:45 1:35 1:35 1:35 1:35 1:30

h. Primary (Grade 4-6) 1:42

-

1:45 1:45 1:45 1:45 1:45 1:45 1:40

i. Junior High School 1:60

-

1:35 1:45 1:45 1:45 1:45 1:45 1:40

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INDICATOR BASELINE

2015


TARGET

2022

RESPONSIBLE

AGENCY 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

j. Senior High School - 1:40 1:40 1:40 1:40 1:40 1:40 1:40

Water and sanitation to pupil ratio improved

a. Primary (K to 6) - - - - - - - -

DepEd b. Junior High School - - - - - - - -

c. Senior High School - - - - - - - -

Proportion of public schools with adequate water and sanitation facilities to total number of public schools increased (% cumulative)

a. Primary (K to 6) - 74.31 78.58 82.85 87.12 91.39 95.66 100


c. Senior High School - - - - - - - -

Proportion of public schools with connection to electricity to total number of public schools increased (% cumulative)

a. Primary (K to 6) - 95.44 96.2 96.96 97.72 98.48 99.24 100 DepEd

b. Junior High School - 95.44 96.2 96.96 97.72 98.48 99.24 100

c. Senior High School - 99.56 99.65 99.74 99.82 100

Access to health services improved

Number of established

Barangay Health Stations

(BHS), Rural Health Units

(RHUs), or Urban health

Centers (UHC) to total

number of barangays

increased (%, cumulative)

14 - 78 141 tbd tbd tbd tbd

DOH,

LGUs

Established Rural Health

Unit/Urban Health Center

increased

1 - 24 11 tbd tbd tbd Tbd

Hospital bed to population

ratio improved

- - 1:1,309 1:1,100 1:1,100 1:1,100 1:1,100 1:1,100 LGUs, DOH

Waste Management

Number of sanitary landfills

increased

- 23 23 23 25 25 25 25 LGUs, DENR-EMB

Number of LGUs served by

STP (Volume of desludged

and/or treated septage in

WDs increased, m3)

45,596 29,710 32,411 69,323 69,323 69,323 -

MWSS

SDG Indicators

Passenger and freight

volumes, by mode of

transport

- - - - - - - - DOTr, PNR,

DPWH, PPA

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INDICATOR BASELINE

2015


TARGET

2022

RESPONSIBLE

AGENCY 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Proportion of population

with access to electricity

- - - - - - - - NEA. DOE

Proportion of population

with primary reliance on

clean fuels and technology

- - - - - - - - DOE, DICT

Renewable energy share in

the total final energy

consumption

- - - - - - - - DOE

Energy intensity measured

in terms of primary energy

and GDP

- - - - - - - - DOE, PSA

Note: tbd-to be determined 495

0

Strategies 496

497

Enhance the linkage of planning, programming, and budgeting processes of the government. Regional 498

agencies, GOCCs, SUCs and LGUs have to identify priority programs, projects and activities (PPAs) 499

that are consistent with the objectives of the Regional Development Plan. The Three-Year Rolling 500

Infrastructure Program (TRIP) will be adopted to optimize the utilization of agency budget allocations 501

for the implementation of priority PPAs. 502

503

Encourage private sector participation. Private sector participation shall continue to be encouraged in 504

the construction and or maintenance of transportation, water resources, and social and 505

ICT infrastructures. 506

507

Formulate and implement infrastructure development plans. Plans are necessary to ensure harmonized 508

and well-coordinated implementation of PPAs. Infrastructure development plans to be implemented 509

include roadmaps approved at the national and regional levels. Participation and consultation with key 510

stakeholders shall be observed in the preparation of new development plans. 511

512

Improve government administrative systems and procedures on project implementation. The 513

implementing agencies and LGUs shall be capacitated in project proposal preparation. This will ensure 514

the quality of project proposals and their inclusion in investment program and budget allocation. 515

516

Subsector Outcome 2: Strategic infrastructure implemented 517

518

Transport 519

520

The efficiency of the transport sector needs to be improved to sustain economic growth and 521

competitiveness by providing adequate, accessible, reliable, affordable and safe access for people, goods, 522

and services in Calabarzon and neighboring regions. The Region shall support national transport 523

policies that could contribute to the efficient and effective implementation of transport projects. 524

Roadmaps and other evidenced-based studies will be considered in transport planning. 525

526

To improve mobility and accessibility, development of local public transport route plans and multi-527

modal transport terminals have to be established to provide a smooth transfer of passengers and 528

cargoes. Integrated or electronic fare collection systems will be encouraged for the convenience 529

of passengers. 530

531

Implementing Agencies will be encouraged to facilitate the finalization of project alignments, settle 532

RROW acquisition and secure ECC to avoid project implementation delays. The DPWH should 533

consider a higher construction standard to maintain good road conditions all over the region. A 534

congressional district road plan should also be considered by DPWH to improve prioritization of 535

projects and better harmonize district and regional road projects. 536

537

1

Major programs and projects shall be closely monitored to ensure the quality and timely delivery of 538

outputs at the regional and local levels. The Regional Project Monitoring Committee shall strengthen 539

the Local Project Monitoring Committees in monitoring and evaluation of PPAs. 540

541

Convergence programs of agencies have to be promoted. The DOT-DPWH Convergence Program 542

shall be continued in the improvement and construction of access roads leading to tourism 543

destinations. The DTI-DPWH Roads Leveraging Linkages of Industry and Trade (ROLL-IT) Program 544

have to be rolled out to facilitate the identification, prioritization and implementation of roads leading 545

to various industries and economic zones. Agricultural areas have to be supported with farm-to-546

market roads. Additionally, communities in far-flung areas shall be provided with access roads 547

and bridges. 548

549

Policy coordination mechanisms among agencies, LGUs, and private sector have to put in place to 550

resolve transport issues in road widening, right-of-way acquisition, lot acquisition, removal of road 551

obstructions (utility poles/water lines) and traffic management, among others. 552

553

The design of transport facilities has to ensure gender responsiveness for men and women, elderly, 554

children and persons with disabilities. 555

556

Traffic management measures shall be implemented together with the improvement/construction of 557

transport infrastructures to the highest quality standards. The CALABARZON RDC have to continue 558

implementing the CALABARZON Traffic Management Plan to guide the concerned agencies and 559

LGUs in addressing traffic congestion. The Traffic Management Plan will guide all key agencies and 560

LGUs in planning, investment programming, budgeting, and implementing PPAs in traffic 561

management. Intelligent transport systems, such as signalized road intersections, detection systems, 562

and variable messaging system have to be installed in the appropriate road sections. A study may be 563

pursued on the non-approval of franchise for tricycle and jeepney with no proper parking areas. The 564

LTFRB should assist the LGUs in preparation of local public transport route to harmonize transport 565

routes in the region. 566

567

Transport infrastructures have to be improved to meet the highest quality standards and to enhance 568

mobility. Anti-overloading policies shall be implemented through the operation of weighing bridges to 569

avoid deterioration of roads. The Motor Vehicle Inspection System has to be implemented to comply 570

with the international standards on vehicle safety and environmental impact. The construction of 571

expressways, bypasses, diversion roads, flyovers, and underpasses as well as road widening shall be 572

prioritized. Such as the STAR Tollway Northbound bridges that will help in decongesting the 573

expressway and connecting roads leading to Batangas Port. 574

575

The implementation of mass transport system shall be promoted. The modernization of the commuter 576

line and long railway syst577

prioritized. Support of the LGUs shall be encouraged particularly in the clearing of right-of-way. 578

579

2

Continuous improvement and development of port facilities. Port facilities should be continuously 580

developed and improved in the Region to ensure that RoRo shipping transport remains a viable mode 581

for transporting people and goods particularly in the island municipalities of Quezon and Batangas. 582

Furthermore, possible alternate ports should be further studied. For instance, the Calatagan Port is 583

being considered as an alternate port to decongest the Port of Batangas. In preparation, the site 584

development plan of the port shall be put in place and the port delineation shall be extended to 585

connect to the proposed road going to the Calatagan Port. 586

587

Improvements of port facilities will encourage locators and contribute to optimized port utilization. 588

This will create economic opportunities for the Region while decongesting the container terminals in 589

Metro Manila. 590

591

The Philippine Ports Authority have to conduct intensive marketing campaigns on the port services to 592

locators in CALABARZON and shipping companies. Modernized facilities and services such as online 593

booking features will contribute to attracting more users. 594

595

Water Resources 596

597

Match available water to water usage 598

599

There is a need to match available water to water usage (i.e. potable and non-potable) and explore 600

alternative sources of water to reduce pressure on the use of groundwater. Among the possible sources of 601

non-potable water are surface water, rainwater from roofs, storm water and reclaimed wastewater 602

while desalination may be considered to produce potable water. 603

604

Continue Managing Water Resources in a Changing Climate 605

606

Climate change poses negative impacts on water resources. The changing temperature, evaporation, and 607

precipitation brought by climate change increase the frequency of floods and droughts, and reduce 608

river flows. There is a need to mitigate these negative impacts of climate change to build a 609

resilient community. 610

611

El Niño. The Department of Science and Technology, through the Philippine Atmospheric, 612

Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, observed El Niño in several provinces of 613

Luzon and Mindanao from September 2018 to mid-January 2019. El Niño, triggered by periodic 614

warming in the eastern Pacific Ocean, could last from 5 months to 2 years. This climate phenomenon 615

generally results in reduced rainfall, and erratic tropical cyclones. The country is expected to 616

experience severe El Niño in 2022 and weak El Niño in 2025. Thus, a Regional El Niño Task Force may 617

be created to oversee communities that will be affected by droughts and water shortages. 618

619

Flood Control. There is a need to mitigate the negative impacts of flooding in the region. Existing flood 620

control initiatives should be continued. The CALABARZON RDC created the Flood Control-621

Technical Working Group to prepare the terms of reference for the conduct of the Calabarzon Flood 622

3

Risk Assessment Study. The Study will consider a holistic and high level of economic, social and 623

environmental impacts which could result from flooding. The final output of the Study will be a list of 624

priority river basins in Calabarzon for master planning. 625

626

Full implementation of existing water policies and programs 627

628

Republic Act No. 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 mandated the DPWH to prepare a 629

National Sewerage and Septage Management Program (NSSMP). The DPWH in coordination with 630

local government units shall formulate a framework plan to address various issues on sanitation, and 631

treatment and disposal of wastewater. The NSSMP provides 50 percent subsidy for the total project 632

cost of sewerage and septage projects. The target beneficiaries of Program include all cities and first 633

class municipalities. However, disinterest and lack of technical and financial capability of local 634

government units to implement sanitation projects remain an issue on the implementation of the 635

Program. 636

637

Likewise, Republic Act No. 6716 or the Rainwater Collector and Springs Development Act of 1989 may 638

be reinforced to help alleviate water scarcity and drought down to barangay level. 639

640

641

Irrigation 642

643

Expedite implementation of Major Irrigation Projects 644

645

The implementation of major irrigation projects such as the Quipot Irrigation and Macalelon Small 646

Water Reservoir should be fast tracked to ensure adequate irrigation water supply and sustain 647

agricultural development in the Region. The Quipot Irrigation Project is expected to irrigate over 648

2,800 hectares of paddy fields during wet and dry season. The Project is estimated to benefit a total of 649

1,327 and 828 farmers in Quezon and Batangas, respectively. On the other hand, the Macalelon Small 650

Water Reservoir will provide reliable and timely irrigation water supply to 830 hectares in 12 651

barangays of Macalelon and Lopez in Quezon. The Reservoir is estimated to benefit 700 farmers. 652

653

Energy 654

655

Promotion of clean energy and energy conservation. With the increasing population and demand for 656

electricity, it is necessary for the Region to harness its renewable energy potential. Thus, the 657

development and promotion of renewable energy, thru the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, as source of 658

clean energy in the region will be pursued. 659

660

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Law was enacted to standardize energy efficiency and 661

conservation measures. The law will regulate use of energy efficient technologies in buildings and will 662

require the Energy Conserving Design and mandate the crafting of Local Energy Efficiency and 663

Conservation Plan before issuance of building permits. 664

665

4

666

Intensify household and sitio electrification. Despite the increasing number of sitios and households 667

electrified since 2016, there are still households in rural areas which were not reached. The LGU 668

utilization of ER 1-94 Regional Share Fund must be reviewed to see the projects contribution on 669

electrification. The RDC may assist in the identification of unenergized areas within the Region and 670

endorse the same to the concern Distribution Utilities. The Distribution Utilities shall utilize the 671

available Electrification Fund remitted to them by the Generation Companies pursuant to DOE 672

DC2018-08-0021. The RDC should also review its guidelines for allocation and project identification of 673

ER 1-94 DLF & RWMHEEF Regional Share given the policy guidelines of the direct remittance of said 674

financial benefits to support the development of the non-host communities in the region. 675

676

Promote investments in power and energy facilities. To realize the potentials of the government's vision 677

for the energy sector, there is a need to level up on infrastructure development. For this, President 678

Duterte signed Executive Order 30 "Creating the Energy Investment Coordinating Council (EICC) to 679

Streamline Regulatory Procedures Affecting Energy Projects". The EICC is tasked to spearhead and 680

coordinate efforts to expedite and streamline the implementation of major energy projects in the 681

country, now identified as Energy Projects of National Significance (EPNS). To ensure transparency 682

and accountability in the process of issuing permits or certificates involving power generation, 683

transmission, or distribution projects, Republic Act No. 11234 or the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop 684

Act (EVOSS) was promulgated on 08 March 2019. It is an online system that allows the coordinated 685

submission and synchronous processing of all required data and information, and provides a single 686

decision-making portal for actions on applications for permits or certifications necessary for, or related 687

to new power generation, transmission, or distribution projects. 688

689

Cyber resilient energy sector. The profound technological advances in the energy sector, ranging from 690

interconnection and digitization, to the emergence of smart grids and the growing internet of things 691

showed the interdependence of energy and information and communications technologies (ICT). 692

These advances have significantly changed the landscape of the energy industry and energy 693

infrastructure while exposing the energy sector to cyber threats and risks and making it a susceptible 694

target to cyber-attacks. Faced with diverse range of threats and potential cyber incident scenarios that 695

may lead to devastating effects, (e.g. disruptions in the energy supply and Page 1 of 2 distribution, 696

power outages and infrastructure shut down), monitoring and protection of critical energy 697

infrastructures shall be a central concern. Real time detection and response to cyber-attacks and 698

computer security incidents are critically important to energy security and shall be ensured at all costs. 699

The main objective of the government is to formulate cyber security policies and a roadmap leading to 700

the creation of the Energy Sector-Computer Emergency Response Team (ES-CERT) and establishment 701

of a Security Operations Center (SOC). Capacity building in all levels of the required expertise shall 702

form part of the overall objective. 703

704

Related Innovations for disaster resiliency. The continuous implementation of the SMARTER 705

Philippines Program of DOST aims to leverage smart technologies and innovation, and promote 706

development of the country in the sector of governance, jobs, industries, micro-small and medium 707

enterprises, farming, healthcare, scientists and engineers, and climate change adaptations. The projects 708

5

under this Program are Project Noah (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) disaster 709

warning system and its biggest component, the Disaster Risk Exposure and Assessment for Mitigation-710

Light Detection and Ranging (Dream-Lidar) flood forecasting system; the Integrated Government 711

Phlippine (iGovPhil) project, which was rolled out in June and seeks to integrate and interconnect the 712

government's ICT systems, Smarter Farms, and Smart Healthcare. 713

714

715

ICT Infrastructure 716

717

Improve local ICT capacities to support knowledge-intensive industries. With the creation of the 718

Department of Information, Communication and Technology (DICT), roll-out of ICT infrastructure is 719

expected to continually increase coverage and reach rural areas and communities. A competitive ICT 720

market will also be promoted at the local level to improve service quality and reduce operating costs. 721

722

723

to adopt technological innovations in their operations to boost their productivity and competitiveness. 724

SETUP provides fund for technology acquisition, equipment, technical assistance and consultancy 725

services, packaging and label design, database information systems, and support for establishment of 726

product standards i.e. testing, and calibration of equipment. 727

728

Social Infrastructure 729

730

Convergence in implementing infrastructure programs shall be strengthened. DepEd, DOH, DPWH, 731

DSWD and other stakeholders should work together to allow ease of access to complementary facilities 732

such as water and sanitation, electricity and internet connection. The government must be able to 733

construct quality social infrastructure facilities not only through the collaboration of the national 734

government and local government units but also with the participation and partnerships from civic 735

organizations and the private sector. To ensure that this is observed, a database or a checklist of all 736

related policies and guidelines should be established consistent with existing standards. Timeliness of 737

project monitoring is also crucial in the early identification of issues that will appear during 738

implementation period. 739

740

Social infrastructure in remote and rural areas shall be prioritized. The government should still 741

prioritize investments in remote and rural areas, more specifically in conflict-affected areas in the 742

region because social infrastructure facilities tend to cluster in urban areas. 743

744

Social infrastructure deficit shall continue to be addressed. With social infrastructures effectively in 745

place, the community can produce more proactive and satisfied citizens. 746

747

To address the lack of buildable space for the construction of additional school buildings and hospitals, 748

use of idle lands must be considered and coursed through the DAR. Local government units (LGUs) 749

should be enjoined in the identification and donation of available public spaces. Developments around 750

6

economic housing units shall include at least primary schools to make education more accessible to the 751

residents of the community. 752

753

Expand existing plans and programs on the implementation of health facilities in the Philippine Health 754

Safety Development Plan. Under the Philippine Health Facilities Development Plan (PHFDP) 2017 to 755

2022, the delivery of affordable, accessible and quality health care facilities will be continuously 756

provided to the public. Upgrading of government hospitals and health facilities will also be prioritized. 757

In support to the operations and maintenance of completed HFEP projects, LGUs will have another 758

source of funds with the passage of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law or Republic Act No. 1123. 759

Construction of Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure. Constructions of social infrastructure should always 760

-back- ization of high rise designs and upgraded 761

classification levels, timely conduct of audit will be helpful as a precautionary measure. 762

763

Subsector Outcome 3: Asset preservation ensured 764

765

Greater emphasis shall be given on the sustainability, safety and resilience of infrastructure facilities in 766

the Region. Existing infrastructure assets need to be preserved to ensure efficient delivery of services to 767

the people. 768

769

Climate change adaptation and disaster resilience of infrastructure facilities have to be observed. The 770

government needs to ensure that critical infrastructures such as roads, bridges, ports and 771

communication can withstand disaster. 772

773

Security of infrastructure facilities shall be ensured. Security of critical infrastructures from threats, such 774

as, terrorist attacks must be ensured. Coordinated efforts among agencies and private sector are 775

encouraged to enhance the safety and security of infrastructure facilities. The use of state-of-the art 776

technologies will be explored and used for security purposes. 777

778

Sector Outcome 4: Intensify infrastructure-related research and development (R&D) 779

780

The government and the private sector will pursue programs on R&D to improve the development of 781

infrastructure facilities. The R&D initiatives will include, among others, renewable energy, waste water 782

treatment, solid waste management, modern transportation systems, disaster-resilient infrastructures, 783

and ICT applications. 784

785

786

787

788

789

790

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Major Programs and Projects 791

792

Transport 793

794

Road and Bridge Widening Projects 795

Bypass, Diversion and Tunnel Road Projects 796

Road improvement projects 797

STAR Tollway-Pinamucan Bypass Road Project 798

Sto. Tomas Flyover 799

Taal Lake Circumferential Road 800

East-West Road 801

Atimonan-Mauban Road 802

General Nakar-Dingalan Road 803

Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge 804

Mindoro-Batangas Super Bridge 805

East-West Bank Bridge 806

DOT-DPWH Convergence Program 807

DTI-DPWH ROLL-IT Program 808

Traffic Management Projects 809

Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers 810

Cavite-Laguna Expressway Project 811

SLEX Toll Road 4 Project 812

STAR Tollway Northbound Bridges 813

Quezon-Bicol Expressway 814

Laguna Lakeshore Road Network 815

Calamba-Los Baños-Bay Expressway Project 816

C6 Expressway Project 817

LRT 1 Cavite Extension Project 818

LRT Line 2 East Extension 819

LRT 6 Project 820

East-West Rail Project 821

North South Commuter Railway Project 822

PNR South Long Haul Project 823

Drainage and Flood Control Projects 824

Farm-to-Market Road Projects 825

Local/Barangay Roads Projects 826

Improvement and Development of Port Facilities 827

Strict implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) and Port Safety, Health and 828

Environmental Management System (PSHEMS) 829

Calatagan Port Development 830

New RoRo Routes 831

1

o Cavite to Mariveles, Bataan 832

o Calatagan-Lubang-Coron 833

o San Andres, Quezon to Masbate, Bicol and Cebu 834

o San Juan, Batangas to Pola, Oriental Mindoro and Marinduque 835

836

Irrigation 837

838

Irrigation Dams 839

Rehabilitation and Restoration of Irrigation Systems 840

Development of Small Scale and Community-based Reservoir Irrigation Projects 841

842

Water Supply 843

844

New Centennial Water Source Project 845

Cardona Water Treatment Plant 846

Walwa-Calawis Project 847

Laguna Rivers Project 848

Cavite Water Source Project 849

East Bay Laguna Lake 850

Bulk Water Supply Projects 851

Establishment of Regional body for Water Supply Subsector 852

Rainwater Harvesting and Water Impounding Projects 853

Development of Water Management Plan 854

SALINTUBIG 855

Water supply Projects 856

857

Power and Energy 858

859

CW Home Depot Solar Power Project, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna 860

Asia Gas Biogas Power Plant Project, Batangas 861

Sitio Electrification Program 862

R&D for Pollution Control in Coal-Fired Power Plants 863

864

865

866

867

868

869

870

871

0

Legislative Agenda 872 873

Legislative Agenda Rationale

The proposed act aims to rationalize and streamline functions

of various state agencies in terms of water regulation. The Act

shall create a single agency to set policies on water supply,

sewerage and septage management, issue licenses, and set,

review or approve rates.

Water, Irrigation, Sewage and

Sanitation Resource Management

The act aims to consolidate the functions of the following

agencies: a) National Water Resources Board; b) Local Water

Utilities Administration; c) Metropolitan Waterworks and

Sewerage System; and d) National Irrigation Administration.

The Department shall protect, conserve, and manage water

resources including its ownership, appropriation, utilization

and development. It shall also develop policies to improve

universal access to safe, adequate, affordable and sustainable

water supply, irrigation, sewage and sanitation services.

On-line Network Establishment

Philippines Act up the setting up of a wireless communications technology in

the country. Under this act, the state shall provide for a

comprehensive policy for the creation and establishment of

Information and Communications Technology Centre or an

Information Communications Technology Hub, whichever is

applicable, in every legislative district in the country.

Open Access in Data

Transmission Act

The Open Access in Data Transmission Act aims to have

better access, more affordable, as well as quality data

transmission services by promoting the sharing of

infrastructure and resources among service providers.

Institutionalization of the 25%

Reserve Requirement for Power

Supply

Study the institutionalization of the 25% reserve requirement

which will ensure adequate supply of power and prevent

power outages.

Piso Para sa Kalikasan Act

The proposed act aims to implement carbon tax of 1 peso per

kilo of CO2 emission for household and residential

consumption to promote use of green energy and encourage

energy conservation.

House Bill 8730

An Act requiring SUCs to prepare and implement a land use

development and infrastructure plan. This will aid

implementing agencies to address concerns on the economic

cost of land and to increase available spaces for construction. 874

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