Extension_Cauayan

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY

Cauayan , Isabela

Completed Extension Program/Project/Terminal Report

BASIC INFORMATION

Project Title: HERT FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES OF CAUAYAN AND

ILAGAN : HERT CONSORTIUM’s RDE INITIATIVES IN
INTEGRATING URBAN AND TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT
FOR SMARTER AND LIVEABLE CITIES

Project Leader : PRECILA C. DELIMA

1. Implementing Campus: ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY - CAUAYAN

a. Lead Unit/College
b. Cooperating Unit/College
c. Project Site

2. Cooperating Agencies: DOST R02, DOST PSTC ISABELA, DOST MIRDC,

HERT CONSORTIUM

3. Duration
a. Date Started : JANUARY 2019
b. Date Completed : AUGUST 2021
c. Status (Completed) Completed (Phase 1)

4. Project Beneficiaries: LGU Cauayan City and LGU Ilagan City

Funding Agency/ies: DOST- R02/ISU/ LGU Ilagan
Budget Requirement
a. A. Market Viability

Fund ISU DOST Total

PS 526,000 56,000 582,000
MOOE 244,000 244,000
CO
TOTAL 526,000 300,000.00 Php 886,000

B. Fabrication

Fund LGU DOST ISU Total

PS 2M 1.2 M 3.2 M
MOOE/CO 64M 64 M
Total 67.2 M

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A. TERMINAL REPORT

I. Abstract

This project highlights the need for a stronger role of universities to promote sustainable
development paths, expanding and disseminating knowledge, building capacity through training, and
working with local communities to increase their resilience. HEIs networking with government, civil
society and industry partners means vast potential to generate positive impact for sustainable
development. The Hybrid Electric Road Train (HERT) Consortium consisting of members from HEI,
government agencies, research development institutions and industries was able to positively integrate
the HERT in the Urban Transportation Development plan of the local government units of Cauayan
City and Ilagan City. Assessment of the market viability and potential routes were identified for HERT
as an alternative mass transportation that compliments the existing PUVS plying the two cities. With
the high profitability from the financial metrices, it indicates that HERT remains a profitable investment
for local governments. HERT will open a new industry in the region as it promotes Filipino ingenuity
by patronizing an environmental -friendly and local technology as an alternative mode of mass
transportation.

II. Rationale/Introduction

Sustainable Cities : Smarter and Liveable Cities

As cited by Nieuwenhuijsen (2020), half of the world population lives in cities and this is
likely to increase to 70% over the next 20 years (United Nations, 2014, Rydin et al.,2012). Cities
provide jobs, are centres of innovation and wealth creation, but also often are hotspots of air pollution
, noise, heat and disease (Bettencourt et al., 2007,Nieuwenhuijsen, 2016). Furthermore, cities often
lack accessible green space and physical activity levels of people are below recommended guidelines
(Nieuwenhuijsen, 2016, Mueller et al., 2017a, 2017b). They also generate a large proportion of CO2
emissions, and contribute significantly to the climate crisis (GEA, 2012, IEA, 2012).
A successful city cannot operate efficiently in isolation from its environment. It must balance
social, economic and environmental needs. A successful city must offer investors security,
infrastructure and efficiency, and should also put the needs of its citizens at the forefront of all its
planning activities. Aspects of Liveable cities include robust and complete neighborhoods, accessibility
and sustainable mobility, a diverse and resilient local economy, vibrant public spaces, and affordability.
Liveability and quality of life are key factors while designing and managing energy, water, pollution
and waste system which are sustainable for the long term. The way they are planned, designed, built
and managed can enhance or detract from liveability. The physical characteristics that contribute to the
liveability of cities include land use, built form, quality and conservation of public spaces and natural
environments, efficiency of transport networks, accessibility to work, education, health and community
services and social and recreational opportunities. To enhance the liveability of cities is by promoting
better planning, urban design and affordable and equitable access to resources and opportunities
including recreational, cultural and community facilities. There are four broad objectives in working
towards this goal– to: • facilitate the supply of appropriate mixed income housing • support affordable
living choices • improve accessibility of movement around cities and reduce dependence on private
motor vehicles • support community wellbeing.
Local governments have an enormous influence on how urban-environment relationships
develop, and on how their cities interact with their localities and with the wider global community.
Effective local governance can make cities more competitive, more efficient and more attractive to

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investors and workers by promoting the sustainable development of the urban environment. The power
of good planning and effective management in strong, empowered city governments is critical to
propelling cities towards sustainability. Depending on the degree of decentralization, cities may have
the power to pass legislation; to plan and design transportation systems that support rational where to
live and work; the power to ensure strong and robust local economic development patterns; the power
to address land tenure and land rights in the city; and the power to develop creative financing tools for
mobilizing investment towards sustainability. To achieve liveability, there must be ‘greater focus on
the needs of the people who use cities’. It is necessary, therefore, to understand the different needs of
diverse groups of people who live in our cities, and how their needs may change over.
Isabela is one of the provinces in the Cagayan Valley that is also experiencing problems in
traffic, especially in its key cities like Ilagan City, Santiago City and Cauayan City. The mode of
transportation in Isabela includes buses, PUVs, jeepneys and trycycles. One of the Liveable City
Program of the City of Ilagan is to improve its transport options, reducing private car dependency ,
traffic congestion, and reduce health problems which aims to make the city liveable.
Public transport utility vehicle services in Cauayan City include buses, mini-buses, jeepneys,
and tricycles. Tricycles generally serve short distances trips with the urban barangay with some trips
being made to outlying barangays and nearby towns, such as Luna, Reina Mercedes, and Cabatuan,
Isabela. In 2002, LGU Cauayan City has 39 registered tricycle operator-drivers association whose
membership totals to 2,585 units. To date, this number doubled up to 4,500 registered tricycles. The
overwhelming number of tricycles in the city resulted to traffic congestion and air pollution. Cauayan
City as a Smarter City is required to address these pressing problems. The city needs to realized one
of the Smarter Concepts in Smarter City which is Smarter Mobility. A Smarter City should be safe,
inclusive and resilient to its constituents, the Cauayenos.
Ilagan City’s public transport system includes buses, motorcycles, jeepneys, and other mode of
transportation which are increasing over the years. This scenario results to air and noise pollution and
traffic congestion thus contribute to health problems and climate change crisis.It is in this light that the
City of Ilagan embarks on a new development by integrating Urban and Transport planning to solve
this problems.
Higher Education and Sustainable Development

Higher education institutions (HEIs) have a fundamental role in transforming societies aimed
at a more sustainable future. Through knowledge creation and dissemination, research, education and
outreach, institutions of higher education lead the path towards sustainable development
(Berchin,2021). Findler et al. (2019) emphasized that HEIs have an inherent responsibility to make
societies more sustainable. HEIs must embed Sustainable Development into their systems while
considering their impacts on society.
Muresan and Gogu (2012) cited that tertiary education redefines its role and plays a major part
in research and innovation, as promoters of the research and innovation culture and as contributors in
finding solutions to tackle various actual challenges and to bridge the gap between the political decision
area, the governance and the labor market.
Universities, colleges, and other higher education institutions (HEIs) play a critical role i
n the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal Agenda. HEIs are mentioned
specifically under SDG 4 on quality and inclusive education, but in fact their influence extends across
all the goals through teaching and learning, research output, and campus initiatives. HEIs facilitate
social, environmental, and economic development. They are the incubators of ideas and solutions to

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global problems and their central position amongst networks of government, civil society and
industry partners mean that they have vast potential to generate positive impact (UNESCO,2020).
Isabela State University (ISU) strongly mandates both research and extension for sustainable
development. As an institution of higher learning, its task is to be the lead institution in partnership
with the local government , Research Development Institutions and industries in community
development. ISU has been mandated to work collaboratively with partners in achieving Sustainable
development goals .Through the years its collaboration with DOST, Local Government units and
industries has been very productive and proven in terms capacity building. Owing to its pool of
experts, ISU has been assisting the local government for policy formulation through its research ,
development and extension initiatives and in realizing United Nations sustainable development goals
(SDG), hence this project.

III. Statement of General Objective/Specific Objectives

Cauayan City as a Smarter City and Ilagan City’s quest for a Liveable City is now a work in
progress. It is the goal of both cities to support the health, well-being and the quality of life of each
constituents for sustainable development.
This project aims to:
1. Conduct a market viability of HERT in the Cities of Cauayan and Ilagan
2. Identify the male and female members of the HERT Consortium
3. Conduct Capacity Building to the members of the HERT Consortium
4. Pilot the HERT prototype in Cauayan City
5. Fabricate HERT in Ilagan City
As an outcome , the project sought to :
1. Localize the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform the City of Cauayan as a
Smarter City and the City of Ilagan as a Liveable City and to include GOAL 3: Good Health
and Well-being; GOAL 5: Gender Equality ;GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; GOAL
8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure;
GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; and GOAL 13: Climate Action.
2. Promote Filipino ingenuity
3. Establish new industry in the Region
4. Strengthen Innovation in the Region

IV. Strategies of Implementation/Methodology

Planning, Consultation and Survey

Series of dialogues and consultations were made to the local government units as adopter of
the HERT technology. Surveys were conducted to determine the acceptance of the HERT in terms of
aesthetics, feasibility, viability, the possible route and its over-all impact to the community. Research
results were presented to the City Mayors and the City councils for approval.

Market Viability

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In line with these objectives ,a market viability was conducted where different scenarios were
evaluated to determine the potential of HERT not just as an alternative transport system in the Cities of
Cauayan and Ilagan but also as a source of additional income for the local government. In this analysis,
six scenarios are considered to take into consideration the various uncertainties and risks associated to
this potential investment. For each scenario, the payback period (PP) , Return of Investment (ROI) and
Net Present Value (NPV) of HERT were computed. The six scenarios include the following:

1. Scenario 1 is the most optimistic scenario which assumes that HERT will last for 15 years
and that its operation will achieve full passenger capacity most of the time.
2. Scenario 2 assumes that HERT will last for only 10 years but its passenger capacity will still
reach almost 100%.
3. Scenario 3 assumes that HERT has a lifespan of 15 years but it reaches only about 75% of its
full passenger capacity.
4. Scenario 4 assumes that HERT will only last for 10 years and it reaches about 75% of its full
passenger capacity.
5. Scenario 5 includes assumptions that HERT will last for 15 years but it will only achieve
about 50% of its passenger capacity.
6. Scenario 6 assumes that HERT will have a lifespan of 10 years and its operation will reach
only about 50% of its passenger capacity.

Identification of Members of the HERT Consortium

The identification of the key players for the HERT Project was made by the then Regional Director
now Undersecretary of DOST Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang. As a set of criteria , the members should
be from the industries - those which are active in the metal and upholstery industries , academic
members whose expertise is on Smarter Mobility, active LGU partners of DOST who are willing to be
the technology adopters of HERT , Technology developers of HERT ,RDIs and from the Provincial
Government Unit. The members of the consortium consist of 7 males and 3 females. After identifying
the members, the roles and responsibilities of each of the members were presented and stipulated in the
HERT Consortium’s Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
Capacity Building for HERT Adopters
A five- day training was set for capacity building for adopters to include the site visit for the
proposed route of the HERT for the two cities. The objectives of the training is to capacitate the adopters
or beneficiaries on the implementation of the HERT as to operations, maintenance, and promotion. The
DOST Metal Industries Research and Development Center (MIRDC) as technology developer took the
lead in the training. LGU Personnel, drivers mechanics and faculty of the Polytechnic School of ISU
Cauayan are the identified trainees.
Piloting the HERT prototype in the City of Cauayan
Part of the piloting of the HERT prototype is a Test Run/FREE RIDE conducted around the city.
A proposed route was identified by DOST MIRDC and LGU PD Office. The HERT plied around the
city at a designated time and this was a ride for free among the constituents of the city. As the pandemic
occurred in March 2020, it became the transport services of frontline agencies in the city.
Fabrication of the HERT
Site visit

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A site visit of the proposed fabrication site was conducted by the members of the HERT
Consortium. Needs and Requirements were discussed with the metal industries in Ilagan City and
identification of equipment for fabrication was made through the DOST MIRDC as the technology
developer.
MOU Signing
To commence with the fabrication, set of dates were identified for the MOU signing between and
among the DOST , LGU of Ilagan City and ISU ( HERT Consortium ). Due to the pandemic a blended
MOU Signing was done.
V. Conceptual/Operational Framework

HERT CONSORTIUM
HERT AS AN
PGU ALTERNATIVE SUSTAINABLE
LGU MASS CITIES
ISU TRANSPORTATIO Localized SDGs
Cauayan City as a
RDI N SYSTEM Realized Smarter Smarter City
INDUSTRY environmental Concepts
Ilagan Cityas a
URBAN friendly
TRANSPORTATION
Liveable City
DEVELOPMENT local technology

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework for the HERT Study

VI. Results and Discussion of Accomplishments by Objectives

1. Financial Analysis / Market Viability

This study showed different scenarios to fully evaluate the potential of HERT not just as an
alternative transport system in the Cities of Cauayan and Ilagan but also as a source of additional
income for the local government. The HERT system is planned to operate about ten (10) hours per day
and its route network will be limited around Ilagan’s city proper and central districts. In this analysis,
six scenarios are considered to take into consideration the various uncertainties and risks associated to
this potential investment. For each scenario, the payback period, ROI and NPV of HERT were
computed. The six scenarios include the following:

1. Scenario 1 is the most optimistic scenario which assumes that HERT will last for 15 years
and that its operation will achieve full passenger capacity most of the time.
2. Scenario 2 assumes that HERT will last for only 10 years but its passenger capacity will still
reach almost 100%.
3. Scenario 3 assumes that HERT has a lifespan of 15 years but it reaches only about 75% of its
full passenger capacity.
4. Scenario 4 assumes that HERT will only last for 10 years and it reaches about 75% of its full
passenger capacity.

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5. Scenario 5 includes assumptions that HERT will last for 15 years but it will only achieve
about 50% of its passenger capacity.
6. Scenario 6 assumes that HERT will have a lifespan of 10 years and its operation will reach
only about 50% of its passenger capacity.

Scenarios 1 and 2 – while they are optimistic given the fact that they assume that HERT’s operation
will achieve full passenger capacity – this is actually easily achievable given the large number of
commuters in Ilagan, especially in the city proper. In fact when the health and economic situation in
the country goes back to normal, a more than 100% passenger capacity per trip is even possible since
HERT can drop off and pick up passengers along the way.

The summary of results is shown in the table below.

Scenarios Payback ROI NPV Remarks

Period

Scenario 1: 100% capacity, 15 yrs lifespan 3.5 yrs 131.0% Positive Very high
profitability

Scenario 2: 100% capacity, 10 yrs lifespan 3.4 yrs 100.0% Positive Very high
profitability

Scenario 3: 75% capacity, 15 yrs lifespan 5.3 yrs 73.3% Positive High profitability

Scenario 4: 75% capacity, 10 yrs lifespan 5.1 yrs 50.0% Positive Medium
profitability

Scenario 5: 50% capacity, 15 yrs lifespan 10.8 yrs 15.5% Negative Low profitability

Scenario 6: 50% capacity, 10 yrs lifespan 10.0 yrs 0.0% Negative Breakeven/

Zero profitability

The table shows that HERT will have a high profitability in Scenarios 1 and 2. In these scenarios, the
local government can recover its initial investment for a period of only 3.4 to 3.5 years. In addition, the
return on investment ranges from 100% if HERT’s lifespan is 10 years to 131% if it can reach a lifespan
of 15 years. For both scenarios, the NPV values are high and positive, which supports the other two
financial analysis metrics that HERT is a very profitable investment.

For Scenario 3, HERT remains highly profitable since it is still able to achieve a return of investment
of 73.3% even if its operation reaches only about 75% of its passenger capacity. In addition, the local
government can fully recover its initial investment after 5.3 years. The NPV is also positive, indicating
that HERT is a good investment project.

For Scenario 4, HERT achieves medium profitability with a return of investment of 50%. Its payback
period is computed at 5.1 years while the NPV remains positive. Overall, this scenario indicates that
HERT remains a profitable investment.

Scenario 5 represents a pessimistic assumption that HERT’s operation will only achieve about 50% of
its passenger capacity in most of its trips. Out of its 15 years lifespan, the local government can recover
its initial investment after 10.8 years. The return of investment remains positive but low, at 15.5%.
However, the NPV is negative. As such, HERT will have a low profitability.

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Lastly, for Scenario 6 which is an unlikely scenario since it assumes that HERT achieves only 50% of
its passenger capacity and it will last only for 10 years, the local government can breakeven with its
initial investment after 10 years, which is exactly the lifespan of HERT. As a result, the return of
investment is more or less 0%. Moreover, the NPV is negative, indicating that HERT will not be a
profitable project in this case.

Based on the foregoing financial analysis, implementation of the 75 to 100 percent capacity of the
HERT within 10 to 15 years shows a positive profitability for the local government unit of the City of
Ilagan. As such, the project will not only address the transportation problems in the province but will
also provide the local government with an additional source of revenues in the long run.

2. Identification of the members of the HERT Consortium

The identified members are from the academe- ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY (ISU);the
local government- CAUAYAN CITY AND ILAGAN CITY ;the industry- AGRICOMPONENT, INC
ROPALI, ACT-EQUITY, PANYONG UPHOLSTERY, EMC, JD STEEL, AMCC ; the research and
development institutions- DOST -MIRDC, and DOST PSTC Isabela; the funding government agency-
DOST R02 and the Provincial Government of Isabela . To identify the roles and responsibilities of the
members of the consortium , a MOA was forged in the presence of DOST Secretary Prof. Fortunato
T. Dela Pena.

3. Capacity Building for the members of the HERT Consortium

The DOST MIRDC as technology developer of the HERT lead the capacity building with the
members of the HERT Consortium . Planning and Development Offices of the local government units (
LGU) of Cauayan and Ilagan Cities are the trainees as they are the beneficiaries of the project. A total
of 30 trainees consisting of both males and females were capacitated to undergo the series of Trainings
on how the HERT will be implemented in both cities (operations), maintenance and promotion.

4. Piloting of HERT in Cauayan City

The market viability conducted for the HERT in the province of Isabela served as the basis for
the approval by DOST MIRDC to finally pilot the HERT in Cauayan City. A MOA was forged between
the LGU of Cauayan City, DOST MIRDC and Isabela State University. The piloting of HERT in
Cauayan City took place in the celebration of its Gawagawayan Festival . The FIRST RIDE was lead
by the DOST Secretary Prof Fortunato T. Dela Pena along with DOST Regional Director now USEC
Engr. Sancho Mabborang and Regional Officials, the City Mayor Bernard Faustino M. Dy and city
officials, University President Dr. Ricmar P. Aquino and University Officials, ISU Cauayan Cluster
Executive Officer Dr. Precila C. Delima and campus officials, Faculty, students and members of the
community.

5. Fabrication of HERT in Ilagan City

The project was first introduced to Ilagan City Mayor Dr. Jose Marie L. Diaz through the efforts
of PD Lucio Calimag of DOST Isabela , SRS Engr. Gilmark Hizon,SRS Matt Ezekiel Abella and
HERT Project Leader Dr. Precila C. Delima . The market viability , the possible route and
implementation was presented to the Mayor and the City Officials for approval. The researcher
integrated the HERT as part of the “Journey Leading to Development” Projects of the city Mayor as it
contributes to Ilagan City as a Liveable City. Emphasis was made on the importance of Urban
Transportation Planning and Development for sustainable cities and the LGUs role in making a safe,

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inclusive and resilient community for its constituents. The city council unanimously approved the
Fabrication of HERT in the city after a series of dialogues. The MOU proceeded amidst the pandemic
on August 2021 with Secretary Dela Pena as witness. Capacity Building followed on behalf of Engr
Robert Dizon Executive Director of DOST MIRDC with Engr. Rommel Corona and his team.

A new and innovative metal industry will emerge from the City as well as the province as this
will be the first ever fabricated HERT in the Philippines. Filipino Ingenuity is evident as local and
environmental friendly is being introduced in the region. Localization of SDGs will now be realized
as the project commences.

VII. Sustainability Plan/Way Forward

As Fabrication proceeds as per MOA, ISU will still participate in terms of the RD and E part
and will still be a part of the project Team as member of the HERT Consortium. The development of
HERT will now serve as Learning Site for Engineering and Industrial Technology students in the entire
province . A new industry will emerge from the region that will open new jobs and opportunities to the
Metal Industry. The fabricated HERT will not only function as an alternative mass transportation for the
cities but as servicing transportation for National and International activities of the city in terns of
sports and sociocultural activities boosting its Tourism sector, for frontline agencies during disasters,
for community outreach of HEIs, DepED and other Government agencies. It could be a good source in
increasing the local revenue of cities.

VIII. Problems Encountered

1.Possible Displaced Personnel in the Implementation of HERT

Several important issues arise in the implementation of the Hybrid Electric Road Train (HERT) as one
of the alternatives in transportation in the province of Isabela. The Governor of the Province of Isabela,
Hon. Rodito T. Albano raised the problem on the possibility of displacement among personnel of
public utility vehicles. As the father of the province, his utmost concern is always the plight of his
constituents, in this case the displaced drivers, conductors and other personnel. The HERT team was
tasked to provide the Governor with the data on the number of possible displaced drivers and
transportation personnel. As a result, the data on the type of public utility vehicles, its specific route
and number of authorized units were readily provided by the Regional Land Transportation Office.
Tables 1 to 4 show the List of Routes and the Number of Authorized Units for the existing Public Utility
Jeepneys (PUJ) ,Utility Vehicles (UVE), and Public Utility Buses plying Isabela and specifically
touching IIagan City.
As shown in table 1, there are twenty seven (27) PUJ routes via Ilagan City consisting of the following
: five (5) routes from Ilagan City to Gamu, nine (9)routes from Centro Ilagan to other parts of Ilagan
City , two(2) routes from Ilagan City to Quezon, five (5) routes from Ilagan City to Roxas, two (2)
routes from Ilagan City to San Mariano, and four (4) routes from Ilagan City to Tumauini. However,
three (3) routes were identified not originating from Ilagan City which are : one (1) route from
Cauayan City to Ilagan City and two(2) routes from Tumauini to Ilagan City.
It can be gleaned from the table that there are 545 total number of authorized units (NAU) of PUJs
plying Ilagan and other parts of the province . Out of the 545, 145 NAU PUJs are taking the route
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Quezon, Roxas and San Mariano will not be affected or displaced based from the proposed route of
the Hybrid Electric Road Train which is from Santiago to Tuguegarao and vice versa.
Table 1. List of Existing Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJ) Route and Number of Authorized Units
(NAU) Using Ilagan City as Point of Origin.
ROUTE NAU ROUTE NAU

CENTRO ILAGAN-BRGY BALLACONG, ILAGAN 20 ILAGAN-QUEZON 8

CENTRO ILAGAN-BRGY BINTACAN, ILAGAN 10 ILAGAN-QUEZON VIA ROXAS 8
CENTRO ILAGAN-SALINDINGAN VIA BLISS 10 ILAGAN-ROXAS 47
BRGY SAN ANTONIO, ILAGAN-CENTRO ILAGAN 5 ILAGAN-ROXAS VIA BIGAO 1
CAUAYAN-CENTRO ILAGAN 118 ILAGAN-ROXAS VIA BURGOS 1
CENTRO ILAGAN-GUIBANG 74 ILAGAN-ROXAS VIA JCT GAMU 31
CENTRO ILAGAN-GUIBANG VIA ALIBAGU 9 ILAGAN-ROXAS VIA QUIRINO 3
CENTRO ILAGAN-GUIBANG VIA CALAMAGUI 56 ILAGAN-SAN MARIANO 14
CENTRO ILAGAN-GAMU 17 ILAGAN-SAN MARIANO VIA CAUAYAN 1
CENTRO ILAGAN-GAMU VIA CALAMAGUI 13 ILAGAN-TUMAUINI 53
ILAGAN-TUMAUINI VIA BRGY
CENTRO ILAGAN-ALIBAGU 2 BINTACAN, ILAGAN 2
ILAGAN-TUMAUINI VIA BRGY
CENTRO ILAGAN-ALIBAGU VIA CALAMAGUI 2 CAPELLAN, ILAGAN 1
ILAGAN-TUMAUINI VIA BRGY
CENTRO ILAGAN-BLISS 21 BANGAG, ILAGAN 1
CENTRO ILAGAN-BLISS VIA CALAMAGUI 14 TUMAUINI-BRGY ALIBAGU, ILAGAN 1
CENTRO ILAGAN-BLISS VIA MANARING 1 TUMAUINI-BRGY STA ISABEL, ILAGAN 1
TOTAL 545
Table 2 shows that there are six(6) routes travelled by other utility vehicles where two are via Delfin
Albano and Santiago and four(4) are via Tuguegarao as point of Origin. There are 254 number of
authorized units. However, out of the 254 NAU, the Tuguegarao to Santo Tomas via Cansan route
will not be affected by this HERT proposal.
Table 2. List of Existing Utility Vehicles (UVE) Route and Number of Authorized Units (NAU)
Touching Ilagan City and other Municipalities

ROUTE Number of Authorized Units

DELFIN ALBANO-TUGUEGARAO VIA CANSAN 6
SANTIAGO-ILAGAN 14
TUGUEGARAO-CAUAYAN VIA ILAGAN 31
TUGUEGARAO-ILAGAN 34
TUGUEGARAO-SANTIAGO VIA ILAGAN 168
TUGUEGARAO-STO TOMAS VIA CANSAN 1
TOTAL 254
As seen in the table , there are two(2) routes from Ilagan to Coastal Areas like Dinapigue via Maddela
and Aurora province. There are three (3) total number of authorized utility vehicles. It can be seen
that none of this routes are affected by this proposal.

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Table 3. List of Existing Bus Route and Number of Authorized Units Passing through Ilagan City
to Coastal Areas
ROUTE Number of Authorized Units

ILAGAN-DINAPIGUE VIA MADDELA & JCT 2

AURORA PROVINCE
ILAGAN-DINAPIGUE VIA SANTIAGO, MADDELA 1
& JCT AURORA PROVINCE
TOTAL 3

Table 4 shows that there are sixteen routes of Public Utility Buses. Four (4) take Jones as the point of
origin to Tuguegarao via Santiago, Ilagan and Santa Fe. One (1 ) route is from Cauayan to Laoag via
Carmen and San Jose. Two(2) routes take Claveria to Santa Fe via Ilagan, Santiago and Tuguegarao.
One (1) route take IIagan to Santa Fe via Cauayan. One (1) route from Maddela to Tuguegarao via San
Agustin ,Santiago and Ilagan. Four (4) routes take San Agustin as the point of origin to Tuguegarao via
Maddela, Diffun, Santa Fe , Santiago and Ilagan. Three (3) routes take Tuguegarao as the point of
origin to Dagupan City, Santiago and Santa Fe via Ilagan and San Jose City.
Overall, there are 62 buses taking these routes which will be affected directly or indirectly following
the proposed HERT routes but this assumptions include those buses from Isabela, Quirino and
Cagayan provinces.
Table 4. List of Existing Philippine Utility Buses (PUB) Routes and Number of Authorized Units Passing
through Ilagan City.
ROUTE Number of Authorized Units

BRGY BANNAWAG, JONES-TUGUEGARAO VIA SANTIAGO & ILAGAN 1

BRGY LINOMOT, JONES-TUGUEGARAO VIA STA FE, SANTIAGO & ILAGAN 1

CAUAYAN-LAOAG VIA ILAGAN, CARMEN & SAN JOSE CITY 3

CLAVERIA-STA FE VIA ILAGAN & SANTIAGO 1

CLAVERIA-STA FE VIA ILAGAN & TUGUEGARAO 1

ILAGAN-STA FE VIA CAUAYAN 1

JONES-TUGUEGARAO VIA SANTIAGO & ILAGAN 5

JONES-TUGUEGARAO VIA STA FE, SANTIAGO & ILAGAN 2

MADDELA-TUGUEGARAO VIA SAN AGUSTIN, SANTIAGO & ILAGAN 2

SAN AGUSTIN-CLAVERIA VIA MADDELA, SANTIAGO & ILAGAN 2

SAN AGUSTIN-TUGUEGARAO VIA DIFFUN, SANTIAGO & ILAGAN 1

SAN AGUSTIN-TUGUEGARAO VIA MADDELA, SANTIAGO & ILAGAN 5

SAN AGUSTIN-TUGUEGARAO VIA STA FE & ILAGAN 2

TUGUEGARAO-DAGUPAN CITY VIA ILAGAN & SAN JOSE CITY 3

TUGUEGARAO-SANTIAGO VIA ILAGAN 4

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Based on the foregoing, the total number of authorized units for Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) is 864.
Out of this 864 PUVs, 149 does not traverse on the HERT Routes. Only 715 PUVs passes through the
HERT Route. Of the 715 PUVs affected by the HERT routes, 37 are Cagayan province -based
(Tuguegarao and Claveria) and 2 are Quirino province- based (Maddela). A total of 676 -Isabela
province -based PUVs is projected to be affected by the HERT Routes. Considering that every PUV
has two personnel (driver and conductor), a total of 1,352 personnel from Isabela is assumed to be
affected by the HERT operations.
As this will only ply in the City of Ilagan and not for the whole Isabela Province , the City Mayor
assured that no drivers or personnel will be displaced as the HERT will supplement and complement
the existing PUVs in the City. There will be a designated time and route for the HERT . HERT,
therefore is not only a viable alternative mass transportation for the City of Ilagan but is also essential
in the promotion of agri-ecotourism, socio cultural and sports activities , for frontliners and during
management of disasters.
DOST as partner of the HERT project will contribute 2 M to the City of Ilagan for HERT’s
implementation. HERT fabrication will serve as a learning site for engineering and automotive students
in the Province of Isabela.

2. Delay on the Scheduled Plan due to the pandemic but was able to push through following health
protocols and the assistance of digital technology.

IX. Lessons Learned

Good planning ,perseverance and team work are the keys to the success of a project. and that the
pandemic is not a hindrance in the implementation of the HERT Project . It was seen as an opportunity
for the said project to proceed . Mutual collaboration among the key players as shown by the members
of the Consortium proved as the best practice in the successful implementation of the project. The team
also emphasized the benefits of HERT to frontline agencies in these trying times.

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Acknowledgement

Grateful acknowledgement is due to the Department of Science and Technology for the research grant
and implementation of the Project HERT. The researchers wish to thank USEC Rowena Christina L.
Guevara ,USEC Sancho A. Mabborang , DOST MIRDC Director Robert Dizon and his technical team
headed by Engr. Romel Corona, DOST02 SRS OIC RD Virginia Bilgera , Engr. Gilmark Hizon and
Matt Ezekiel Abella, PD Marcelo Miguel, PD Angel Gorospe,PD Lucio Calimag and his team of PSTC
Isabela. Special thanks to City Mayors Hon. Bernard Faustino M. Dy of Cauayan City and City officials
, Hon, Josemarie L. Diaz of Ilagan City and City officials , Engr. Oliver Francisco, Engr. Gannaban,
Engr Christian Ligon for making this project possible.

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XI. Annexes (Pictorials, etc.)

1.PLANNING AND CONSULTATION STAGE FOR THE HERT IMPLEMENTATION

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2. ESTABLISHMENT OF HERT CONSORTIUM

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3. CAPACITY BUILDING FOR LGUS AND ISU PERSONNEL

4.PRESENTATION, CONSULTATION AND APPROVAL OF HERT IMPLEMENTATION

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5. MOU SIGNING

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6. PILOTING OF HERT

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7. NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO HERT

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Prepared by: Noted:

PRECILA C. DELIMA _______________________

Project Leader Campus Extension Director

Endorsed by: ________________________

Executive Officer
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College Extension Coordinator
Recommending Approval

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College Dean University Extension Director

Approved by:

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Vice President for RDET

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