REGIONAL CORE PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS

Bicol Region: Fiscal Years 2021 to 2022

Indicative Fund Implementing Remarks
Name of Project Project Description Location Cost (PhPM) Source Agency

ECONOMIC SECTOR
1 Rice Hybrid seeds and fertilizer will be distributed and farm Non-RCEF provinces 1,132.32 GAA DA To promote inclusive growth, the
Farming Modernization machineries and equipment of the research stations will be (Catanduanes and non-RCEF provinces should be
(Production support and upgraded. Modern farm/postharvest machineries and CamNorte) given intervention to boost
AMEFIP) equipment in support to farm consolidation will be productivity of rice areas. With
distributed to help reduce cost of production of palay by P overall physical accomplishment of
0.50 to P 1.50/kg. Various irrigation facilities will be 8.15 percent as of September 2021
constructed to increase the farmers' cropping intensity and for three subprojects.
increase production by 1mt/ha.

2 Establishment/ A village-based feedmill will be established to assist local Regionwide 315.00 GAA DA This will promote sustainable
Upgrading of Livestock livestock and poultry industry become more competitive by Albay Breeding Station – backyard livestock and poultry
Processing Center and reducing the production cost. Under the Mapagmalasakit Camalig, Albay farming as a profitable enterprise.
Livelihood Assistance Livelihood Project, a total of 3,000 heads ducks and 12,000 Masbate Breeding Farmers organizations will be given
free range chicken will be distributed. This intervention will Center-Masbate City village-based feedmill to enable
provide 1,500 heads poultry per organization. Eggskolar Regional Carabao them to operate and produce their
would benefit 10 student beneficiaries. It aims to provide Breeding Center – own feeds.
sustainable income and to encourage youths to engage in Mandaon, Masbate
agriculture. The package includes 200 heads ready to lay Sorsogon Dairy Farm –
White leghorn, drugs and biologics, cages, three months Cabid-An, Sorsogon
supply of feeds. CBES – DA Compound,
San Agustin, Pili,
CamSur

3 Operationalization of the The establishment of this laboratory would ensure DA-ILD, San Agustin, 297.76 GAA DA It is imperative that the Regional
DA Bicol Integrated consumer food safety and promote quality standards of Pili, Camarines Sur Integrated Laboratories shall be
Laboratory agricultural products by providing accurate, reliable and capacitated through provision of
timely laboratory results/data for regulatory, research and funding to support the increasing
development, production, extension and marketing requirements on its testing and
services. diagnostic functions. Ongoing
project with accomplishment of
76.18 percent as of September
2021.
4 Adaptation and Two season-long Climate Resilient Agriculture Field School Malinao, Albay 14.00 GAA DA This will help the farming and
Mitigation Initiatives for (CRFS) will be conducted and techno-demo farms Bagamanoc, fishing communities in priority
Agriculture (AMIA) showcasing climate-resilient agriculture practices such as Catanduanes municipalities/cities in the regions
but not limited to stress-tolerant varieties, income Pamplona, Camarines with high vulnerability index, to
diversification will be established. Livelihood projects such Sur increase their adaptive capacity to
as duck egg production, processing and vegetable San Vicente, Camarines climate risks. Physical
production and processing will be provided. Various Norte accomplishment for the current year
trainings on Climate Information Services (CIS), Juban, Sorsogon is 3.81 percent as of September
Institutional Support, Updating of the Local Climate Change Baleno, Masbate 2021.
Action Plans and Proposal Development for the People
Survival Fund will be conducted. Five AMIA villages in
Albay, CN, Catanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon and support
to the existing AMIA Villages in Pamplona, Camarines Sur
will be established.

5 Diversified Integrated Modules on crop diversification and crop-livestock CamSur 30.00 GAA DA This will help farmers identify the
Farming Systems as integration within an integrated farming systems approach CamNorte suitable crop-livestock integration
Climate Change will be established in the different DA-RFO 5 centers. They Albay and provide additional support by
Adaptation Strategy for will serve as show windows for farmers to adopt the diversifying their sources of income.
Sustainable Rural modules for additional income and for ready supply of
Development nutritious food for the families.

6 Special Area for The project aims to compliment DA regular programs in Catanduanes (6) 294.72 GAA DA This project focuses on the poorest
Agricultural terms of beneficiaries and interventions; improve food Bagamanoc, Baras, areas in the region. It aims to
Development (SAAD) production for household consumption and assist Gigmoto, Panganiban, contribute in the reduction of
beneficiaries to establish agri-enterprises. The project has San Miguel poverty incidence by providing
2 components namely social preparation and food Masbate (6) livelihood interventions to its
production and livelihood. Enterprise development Monreal, San Pascual, covered beneficiaries. Food
includes: 1) Upland/Rainfed Rice Production; 2) Corn and Baleno, Mandaon, Production and Livelihood
Cassava Production; 3) Vegetable Production; 4) Esperanza, Pio V Corpuz Component has 5 subprojects and
Plantation Crops Establishment; 5) Legumes, Root Crops Sorsogon (6) Specialized Trainings Component
and Pineapple Production; 6) Livestock Production; and 7) Donsol, Magallanes, has 5 subprojects implemented as
Organic Agriculture Production Pilar, Juban, Matnog, of September 2021.
Sta. Magdalena

7 Farm to Market Roads Construction and Rehabilitation of Farm to Market Roads Regionwide 4,403.84
(FMRs) to give access to and from food production areas. This will Tier 1 : 45.71 kms
allow food producers to bring their products in trading areas Tier 2 : 291.17 kms
and gain maximum profit from production. FMRs in conflict
areas will be prioritized to encourage peace and cultivate Focus Conflict Areas:
development in the countryside. Among the total proposed Albay - 2.0 kms
budget for FMR, 19.0 kilometers of road network are Cam Norte - 2.5 kms
proposed under Tier 1 with a cost of P231 Million to be Cam Sur - 5.0 kms
allocated for geographically isolated and disadvantaged Catanduanes - 1.0 km
areas (GIDAS) of the region, except Sorsogon. Masbate - 8.5 kms
GAA DA Farmers will benefit through
reduced hauling costs of farm
produce and inputs and assured
quality of produce. Residents within
the road influence area will also
benefit through reduced transport
and vehicle maintenance cost,
improved acces to basic services
and faster travel. There are 32
ongoing FMR projects and one
completed with overall physical
accomplishment of 29.92 percent
as of September 2021.
8 Kabuhayan at A special project of DA following the directives of the Camarines Sur, 19.69 GAA DA This project aims to develop the
Kaunlaran ng President for an enhanced provision of assistance in the Camarines Norte, ancestral domains of the ICCs/IPs
Kababayang Katutubo form of agricultural and fisheries related livelihood Sorsogon, Albay in order to improve profitability and
(4Ks) opportunities; investments through the provision of productivity by developing
production and post-harvest machineries and equipment; sustainable agricultural enterprises.
and, various support services for the ICCs/IPs all over the Physical accomplishment for the
country through targeted community needs-assessments. current year is 11.57 percent as of
The project components are: 1) Social Preparation; 2) September 2021.
Production and Livelihood; 3) Marketing Assistance and
Enterprise Development

9 Agrarian Reform The program includes component on supervision and Regionwide 65.69 GAA DAR The program will complement the
Beneficiaries management for effective delivery of support services, land reform function of DAR. This
Development and social infrastructure building, enterprise development and will maximize the presence of
Sustainability Program economic support, and climate resilient farm productivity government in battling with issues
support. on land reform especially in conflict
areas.

10 Propagation of Abaca The three Tissue Culture Laboratories in the Bicol Region Albay (2nd District), 126.60 GAA PhilFIDA The project was proposed years
Tissue Culture Plantlets located in Albay, Sorsogon, and Catanduanes will be Sorsogon (1st District), ago but left unfunded. This is
for Expansion of Abaca operated with a full capacity of culture bottles in the culture Catanduanes important to increase production of
areas to Increase Fiber room. The project's aim is to enable full capacity operation (Lone District) abaca in Bicol Region considering it
Production in the Bicol of the three tissue culture laboratories in the Bicol Region is one of the major commodities
for the production of abaca tissue culture plantlets. produced by the region.

11 Catanduanes Abaca The province of Catanduanes is dubbed as "Abaca Capital Catanduanes 22.00 GAA PhilFIDA The project will help the province of
Productivity of the Philippines" and is the top producer of abaca in the (Lone District) Catanduanes retain the production
Enhancement Project country. Although abaca production in Catanduanes has capacity as top producer of abaca
(CAPE) been on the rise in the last five years, productivity of abaca in the country.
farms in the province is still below its potential.

12 Auction Market cum The facility will host several functions such as animal Albay and Masbate 150.00 GAA DA The project is aligned with disaster
Animal Evacuation holding in case of livestock/animal health risk reduction program. It is
Center activities/treatment/vaccination, or in times of calamities significant to avoid circumstances
where farmers will need safe places for animal evacuation. like the lost of livestock/animals
This could also serve as a center of animal trading and during Mt. Taal eruption.
exchange of breeder materials among raisers.

13 Masbate Dairy
Production Program
The establishment of Dairy Processing Plant will support Masbate 44.60 GAA DA The project is needed to help the
the current administration's 10% milk sufficiency target by Province of Masbate to be one of
2022. This aims to activate the rural-based organizations the major dairy production areas in
and encourage them to engage in centralized marketing the country.
(consolidator) of milk produced from its members for
delivery to the processing plant. This project will showcase
a mechanized dairy farm and will develop/train more
competent young farmers and individuals for employment.

14 Tourism Development The project involves the establishment and Legazpi City 30.00 GAA DOT To promote tourism industry as
Areas Program operationalization of the Tourism Development Area (DOT Region 5 Office) comparative advantage of the
Management - Management Office for the implementation of the region. The focus will be on
ALMASOR and Triple C ALMASOR and TRIPLE C Tourism Development Plan. ALMASOR and TRIPLE C.
15 Development of Agro- The facility will improve agricultural productivity, processing Masbate 60.00 GAA DA The project concept was generated
Industrial Economic and marketing capacity of the producers in Masbate. It will during the RDP/RDIP provincial
Zone include construction of various building, procurement of consultation wherein Masbate
needed equipment and machines, and provision of capacity emphasized resources like fruit
building and trainings. The center will hold various production and marine resources
processing units ranging from fruit processing to marine not yet fully optimized due to lack of
industrial zone. manufacturing or industrial zone/
facility.

16 Establishment of The Negosyo Center Program is responsible for promoting Regionwide 80.00 GAA DTI Enough funds are needed to reach
Negosyo Centers ease of doing business and facilitating access to services the target number of Negosyo
for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Centers in Bicol Region.

17 Shared Service The SSF project is a major component of DTI’s MSME Regionwide 4.50 GAA DTI Like Negosyo Centers, increasing
Facilities (SSF) Development Program and aims to improve the number of SSF projects is
competitiveness of MSMEs by providing them with considered as one of the core
machinery, equipment, tools, systems, skills and indicators in achieving the
knowledge under a shared system. Philippine Development Plan and
Bicol RDP outcome in improving
economic opportunities through
trabaho and negosyo.

18 Bicol River Basin The project aims to attain the vision of "A sustainably Camarines Sur and to be GAA DENR Two components: Soil Conservation
Watershed managed Bicol River Basin with high ecosystem Albay determined and Watershed Management (8
Management Project biodiversity, providing stable, dependable, and sustained subprojects) and Intensified
high quality water supply for agricultural, domestic and Watershed Management (2
industrial use and contributing to the socio‐economic subprojects) are completed during
development of local communities." the current year.

19 Establishment of The project shall involve two to three adjacent LGUs in Regionwide to be GAA DENR To address the issue on the lack of
clustered sanitary implementing their solid waste management program in determined funds of the LGUs for solid waste
landfills (CSLFs) in one location to be determined through the conduct of the management program.
selected urbanized feasibility study including its project components.
municipalities in Bicol
20 Enhanced National Pili and other fruit trees such as guyabano and cacao Regionwide to be GAA DENR Additional funds allocated to Region
Greening Program species will be planted within the identified E-NGP sites determined 5 will help in achieving the objective
of the program. 32 subprojects are
completed under the
Comprehensive Site Development
Component; 31 subprojects are
completed under the Protection and
Maintenance of Established
Plantations; and 6 subprojects
under the Establishment of Bamboo
Plantation Component are
completed as of September 2021.

21 Biodiversity Friendly Biodiversity-friendly enterprises will be developed and Regionwide to be GAA DENR Significant in attaining sustainable
Enterprise Development processing equipment and other facilities will be determined production and consumption
purchased. practices in the region. Five
subprojects are completed during
the current year.
22 Protected Areas Potential eco-tourism areas will be developed/ enhanced Regionwide to be GAA DENR The program will promote
Development with complete facilities and equipment for livelihood determined sustainable tourism - balancing
Management enterprise of the rural communities. economic activities with
environmental carrying capacity.
Nine subprojects are completed
during the current year.

23 Coastal and Marine The project involves enhancement of marine biodiversity Regionwide to be GAA DENR Capacitate the fisher folk sector to
Ecosystem through coral reef rehabilitation and fish sanctuary determined cope up, manage and overcome
Management Program and marine reserve and livelihood program. environmental, biological, and socio-
economic upheavals affecting their
lives

24 Establishment of These hubs shall serve as venue for exchanging, Regionwide TBD GAA DOST Support STI experts, practitioners
Creative Hubs in the transferring and facilitating knowledge especially on culture and startups involved in creative
Region and science, technology and innovation (STI). innovations to advance the field of
technology and arts.

25 Community This is an anti-poverty program for marginalized and Masbate and TBD GAA DOST The project will contribute S&T
Empowerment thru geographically isolated and depressed areas (GIDAs) Catanduanes Provinces interventions to help bear against
Science and the barriers caused by poverty and
Technology (CEST) deprivation.

SOCIAL SECTOR
26 Mapping and restoration The project involves identification and recording of the Regionwide to be GAA NCCA The project will ensure heritage
of cultural assets region's cultural assets both tangible, and intangible to determined preservation and conservation.
help the people define their cultural identity, sense of place,
and support cultural diversity. It will also include conduct
of structural integrity tests for the assessment of structural
strength and stability of historical sites and heritage
structures to be restored.

27 Upgrading of DOH- The project involves the upgrading of DOH-retained Albay and Camarines to be GAA DOH Hospital operations’ energy use
Retained Hospitals into hospitals into climate-smart or green hospitals that are Sur (BRTTH, BMC, determined may harm the environment in the
Climate-Smart and responsive to local climate conditions and optimized for BRGHGMC, Malinao and long run (e.g., greenhouse gas
Green Hospitals reduced energy and resource demands, and alternative CamSur Treatment and emissions, hospital generated
energy generation to ensure reliable and resilient operation Rehabilitation Centers) waste). Upgrading of health
(i.e., acquisition and installation of solar panels, rainwater facilities is tantamount to positive
harvesting facilities, and hospital waste incinerator with health outcomes. In addition, the
minimal emissions, and adoption of green building design). project supports bedrock strategies
on ensuring ecological integrity and
accelerating strategic infrastructure
development.
28 Basic Education Inputs The Basic Education Inputs Program is a regular program Regionwide 24.83 GAA DepED With the implementation of the
Program of the DepEd of the DepEd Region 5, but there are issues on funding Senior High School Program, there
which limit access of learners to free basic education, has been a significant demand for
especially in geographic focus areas. The Program more basic education facilities and
involves (1) construction and rehabilitation of classrooms, personnel needed for the facilitation
(2) provision of learning tools and instructional materials of learning among the Filipino
such as ICT packages for schools, textbooks and other learners, especially in geographic
learning aides; and (3) filling and training of teaching and focus areas. These basic
non-teaching plantilla positions. The program also includes educational facilities and personnel
the (1) conservation and restoration of gabaldon and other aid the learning and interaction
heritage school buildings, (2) quick response, and the (3) among learners.
Last Mile Schools Program.

29 Development of online The project involves the development of an online platform to be determined to be GAA DOLE The project supports bedrock
interactive labor market for labor market information where the DOLE-accredited determined strategy on accelerating infra
platform employers (i.e., labor standards compliant) can post and development particularly in
advertise job vacancies and interact with prospective advancing information and
employees. The project will help ensure the employability of communications technology. The
the labor force, increase productivity of workers, and project complements the social,
enhance labor mobility and income security. It will also infrastructure, development
serve as an additional platform to monitor compliance to administration, and economic
labor standards. sectors.

30 Research, Development The Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) Regionwide to be GAA SUCs Only about two percent of SUC
and Extension Program Program is a regular program of state universities and determined budget goes to RDE services.
for State Universities colleges (SUCs) but there are issues on funding which limit Provision of bigger funds for RDE
and Colleges the SUCs in conducting RDE that generate and promote will help SUCs attain (a) a sufficient
technology transfer to communities especially in R&D output of practical and
geographic focus areas. The program involves facilitation commercial application to the
of technology transfer, application for patent, provision of community, and (b) relevant
incentives and support to faculty members and students linkages and outreach programs
engaged in RDE activities and the conduct of community- that are mindful of service to the
industry needs assessment prior and after conduct of community.
extension services, especially in geographic focus areas.

31 Establishment of The project involves the establishment of gender-sensitive to be determined to be GAA DSWD, The project complements the
Gender-sensitive Bahay Bahay-Pag-Asa for each province/highly urbanized city in determined DOLE, DepEd, infrastructure and development
Pag-asa the region. This is in support to RA 10630 "An Act TESDA, DILG administration sectors.It supports
Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the and LGUs the bedrock strategies on ensuring
Philippines." The project shall include personnel, furniture, peace and security, accelerating
and equipment components. The project is a collaborative strategic infrastructure
effort among DSWD, DOH, DepEd, TESDA, DOLE, DILG development, and ensuring safety
and LGUS as members of a multi-disciplinary team and building resilience.
operating the center.
32 Ancestral Domain/Land The Ancestral Domain/Land Security and Development Camarines Sur and GAA NCIP The program complements the
Security and Program is a regular program of the NCIP but there are Camarines Norte social, economic, and development
Development Program issues on funding which limit the NCIP from providing administration sectors. It supports
of the National assistance to Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous the bedrock strategies on ensuring
Commission on Peoples (ICCs/IPs) in recognizing the rights of possession peace and security, ensuring safety
Indigenous Peoples and ownership over their ancestral domains. Through the and building resilience, and
program, the ICCs/IPs are also provided assistance in the 865.00 ensuring ecological integrity, clean
formulation of their Ancestral Domain Sustainable and healthy environment.
Development and Protection Plan, a holistic,
comprehensive and integrated plans shall promote a
culture and rights-based approach to development.

33 Procurement and The project involves land acquisition, site development and Camarines Norte, to be GAA DOTr The National Housing Authority in
financing for the housing construction by the National Housing Authority for Camarines Sur, Albay, determined Region 5, as of June 30, 2021, is
development of lots and families that will be displaced due to the proposed Sorsogon coordinating with the concerned
housing units for ISFs rehabilitation of the PNR railroad tracks from Los Baños, LGUs for the census tagging of
affected by the PNR Laguna to Matnog, Sorsogon. informal settler families (ISFs)
South Long Haul Project pending the finalization of the right
of way (ROW) of the project. The
funds from the Department of
Transportation (DOTr) for the
census tagging of ISFs occupying
the PNR property was downloaded
to NHA during the last quarter of
2020.

34 Establishment of The project shall include personnel, furniture, and Regionwide to be GAA PopCom, The establishment of Teen Crisis
Functional Teen Crisis equipment components. The project can be a collaboration determined DSWD, DOH, Center will help address the
Centers between PopCom, DSWD, DOH, DOLE, DepEd, TESDA, DOLE, DepEd, teenage pregnancy and provide
DILG and LGUS, especially in geographic focus areas as TESDA, DILG needs of teenage students. It
members of a multi-disciplinary team operating the center. and LGUs supports bedrock strategies on
Teen crisis centers will serve as counseling area for accelerating strategic infrastructure
teenagers (e.g., at-risk teens, out of school youth) and development and ensuring peace
provide interventions to teen mothers to meet their health and security.
and nutrition needs and discourage anti-social behavior.

35 Balik Pinas, Balik The BPBH Program provides livelihood support/assistance Regionwide to be GAA OWWA The program will empower returning
Hanapbuhay Program of amounting to a maximum of PhP 20,000 to eligible determined OFs and their families towards
the Overseas Workers returning OFWs who are active or inactive members of inclusive and sustainable
Welfare Administration OWWA and victims of other distressful situations. There is development by enhancing
insufficient fund for livelihood assistance since funds are protection and welfare and
sourced out from member-OFWs’ contributions (US$25 facilitating reintegration of returning
annually). There is a need to allocate counterpart funds OFs.
from the government, in addition to the OFW-members’
contribution to increase funds for provision of livelihood
assistance.

DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION SECTOR

36 Modernization of Jail The project involves the construction of infrastructure a) Mobo, Masbate; San 150.00 GAA BJMP As provided under RA 6975, there
Facilities facilities to decongest the jail facility based on the standard Andres, Catanduanes; shall be an established and
occupancy of 4.70 square meters per PDL. Other support Tigaon, Camarines Sur; maintained jail in every district, city
facilities will also be constructed to provide enhanced Labo, Camarines Norte; and municipality - a secured, clean
services and support for the rehabilitation and social Iriga City; Pio Duran, adequately equipped and sanitary
development programs for the PDLs. Albay; b) Legazpi City, jail for the custody and safekeeping
Program components are: Tabaco City, Albay; of the persons deprived of liberty
a) Construction of perimeter fence Libmanan, Iriga City, (PDLs).
b) Construction of visiting area and infirmary Tigaon, Camarines Sur;
c) Construction of overhead water tank Labo, Camarines Norte; Specifically, the program will
d) Construction of admin building, personnel quarters and Pio Duran, Albay; Naga address the long-standing problem
kitchen City; Placer, Masbate; on high jail congestion rate in the
e) construction of jail facilities (municipal and district jail) Sorsogon City; c) Labo; region reaching to 299 percent as
d) Oas, Tabaco, Tigaon, of first quarter of 2019. It will also
Naga City, Labo, ensure that the PDLs being part of
Cataingan, Sorsogon the marginalized sector be provided
City, Gubat; e) Virac, with a decent facility and basic
Catanduanes, Masbate services. There are 10 projects that
City; Daraga, Albay, are ongoing and five are completed
Daet, Cam Norte, as of September 2021.
Calabanga and San
Jose, Cam Sur
37 Upgrading of BJMP The program involves the construction of new BJMP Legazpi City 122.50 GAA BJMP The lives of the jail personnel, PDLs
Regional Office and Regional Office and procurement of vehicle and firearms to and the community are at risk with
Protection Facilities be used in ensuring safety and security of the PDLs, jail the absence of secured transport
personnel and the community. vehicle and security equipment.
Program components are: Thus, the program will ensure that
a) Construction of BJMP regional office the concerned parties are safe,
b) Procurement of BJMP regional staff car especially during transfer from the
c) Provision of 6 units BJMP transport vehicle jail to the court, and vice versa.
d) Provision of 222 units long fire arms Further, the construction of the
regional office will facilitate the
efficient delivery of services for its
clientele.
38 Improvement of Water Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig Sa Lahat Program Sabloyon, Datag Area, 90.00 GAA DILG and Water is a necessity. The program
System Facilities (SALINTUBIG) is a program designed to provide water Poblacion Area and Tubli LGUs which aims to provide waterless
(SALINTUBIG) supply systems for the waterless municipalities, waterless Area in Caramoran; communities with clean and potable
barangays, waterless health centers, and waterless Bacolod in Juban; supply of water as to improve
resettlement sites; and enhance the capacity of the Bagacay, Rizal sanitation and reduce water-borne
LGUs/water service providers in the planning, Nazareno, Togawe diseases.
implementation, and operation of water supply facilities. Villareal, Sta. Ana, Jupi,
Manapno, Cabiguitan,
Casili Naagtan, Cogon,
Tagaytay, Buenhusiz,
Benguet, Union Sangay
in Gubat; Salvacion in
Sta. Magdalena; Castilla,
Sorsogon; San Pascual-
Tuaca-Laniton (Basud),
Camarines Norte (Level
III); Buenaswerte, Palho,
Salvacion, Mabuhay in
PV Corpus, Masbate
(Level II)

39 Modernization of DILG 5 The project involves the construction of several a) Camarines Norte, 187.00
Facilities infrastructure facilities for the agency to be able to Camarines Sur, and
undertake its mandate of strengthening the capability of the Masbate;
diffrent local government units in the region. Program b) Polangui, Bato, Viga,
components are: Pandan, San Miguel,
a) Construction of DILG Provincial Offices; San Andres, San
b) Construction of Local Governtment Operations Center Fernando;
c) Rehabilitation of DILG Hostel c) Legazpi City;
d) Expansion of Local Governance Resource Center; d) Legazpi City;
e) Refleeting of Vehicles e) Regional and
Provincial Offices.
GAA DILG The local government units, being
one of the main contributors to
regional development, need to be
strengthened and capacitated. The
program will support the LGUs
being the frontline in delivering
basic services to the community.
The inadequacy of the technical
capacity of most of the LGUs and
their lack of resources to establish
facilities to cater to local
transactions and emergencies will
also be addressed.
40 Upgrading of Fire The program involves the constructioon of standard fire a) Dimasalang, 629.21
Protection Services and station facilities and equipment. The regional headquarters Cawayan, Monreal, San
Facilities will include construction of Regional Office Building; Fernando, San Pascual,
Powerhouse; Dormitory Building; Training Building; Special Claveria, Uson, Mobo,
Rescue Unit Headquarters; Multi-Purpose Gymnasium; 8 - Palanas, Balud, Batuan,
Lane Training Pool Program components Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate
are: and Daet, Camarines
a) construction of fire stations Norte; b) Rapu-rapu,
b) provision of firetrucks Albay; Uson,Cataingan,
c) provision of fire boats Batuan, Claveria, Mobo,
d) construction of BFP Regional Headquarters and Training Palanas, Masbate;
Complex Sipocot, Bombon,
Canaman, Garchetorena,
Presentacion, Sangay,
Siruma, Camarines Sur;
Casiguran, Barcelona,
Sta. Magdalena,
Sorsogon; Bagamanok,
San Miguel,
Catanduanes; c) Naga
City and municipalities
near rivers and other
bodies of water in
Camarines Sur; d)
Tuburan, Ligao City
41 Standardization of The program involves the contruction of various a) Camalig, Albay; Irosin, 280.60
police stations and infrastructure projects in the region that support the Casiguran, and Pilar,
Infrastructure facilities modernization program of the PNP. Sorsogon; and Pasacao,
Program components are: Camarines Sur;
a) Construction of 3 standard type B/C municipal police Esperanza, Masbate,
station Sta. Elena, Camarines
b) Construction of PRO5 MP Covered Court (Operations Norte; b) Camp Bgen
and pre-deployment center) Simeon A Ola
c) Construction of Regl Anti-Cybercrime Unit Office Compound; c) Camp
d) Construction of Four-storey Special Action Force Bldg Bgen Simeon A Ola
e) Construction of 5-storey PNCO dormitory Compound; d) Camp
Construction of Albay PPO quarters Bgen Simeon A Ola
f) Construction of 5 operation and pre-deployment centers Compound; e) Camp
g) Construction of 504th Maneuver Company Bldg Bgen Simeon A Ola
h) Construction of Provincial Police Office Compound; f) Cam Sur;
i) Construction of Police Provincial Mobile Force Company Cam Norte; Naga CPO;
Building Type B/C Masbate PPO;
Catanduanes PPO; g)
Esperanza, Sorsogon; h)
Camarines Sur; i) Virac
and Viga in
Catanduanes; Masbate
City, Cataingan
GAA BFP The program will contribute to
ensure adherence to standard fire
prevention and safety measures in
the region. With this upgrade, the
capacity of the region to respond to
fire hazards will increase. Further,
the construction of facilities will
provide conducive working
environment to BFP personnel for
them to be able to perform
itsfunctions. There are 16 projects
that are ongoing and one project is
completed as of September 2021.
GAA PNP The program will contribute in
ensuring peace and order in the
region which is vital in the the
attainment of regional development.
These infrastructure facilities will
provide a safe, decent and
conducive working environment to
PNP personnel where they can
perform their respective
administrative and operational
function, and will facilitate ease of
transactions for its clients. As of
September 2021, two projects are
completed, four are ongoing and
two are waiting for Notice to
Proceed.
42 Construction of Camp The project involved the construction of training center Pasacao, Camarines Sur 334.20 GAA PNP Security, public order, and safety
Ludovico Arejola involving fencing of Lot 1-A-2; Fencing of Lot 1-A-5; road are some of the main concerns of
Training Center network and drainage system; grandstand; 2-storey male the region. For our police forces to
barracks (4 unit); 2-storey female barracks (3-units); 2- be exceptional in performing their
storey Admin bldg; 3-storey classroom (2 units) and mess functions and responsibilities,
hall proper training facilities must be
provided.

43 Sustainable Hybrid-Off The project is a strategy to mitigate the effects of frequent Masbate, Catanduanes, 6.52 GAA CSC Through this program, continuous
Grid Power System for power outages brought about by an aging power Camarines Sur, and efficient delivery of services to
CSC Field Offices distribution system as well as the constant threat of Camarines Norte, all government offices will be
typhoons. It is a climate-smart and environment-friendly Sorsogon Albay ensured by the improved energy
technology through the use of renewable energy efficient to source. This will also help promote
mitigate the impact of climate change. safe, clean, sustainable, and cost-
efficient source of energy.

44 Enhancing Capacities The program involves capacity building and upgrading of Legazpi City 33.50 GAA NEDA The program will enhance the
and Operations, and equipment and facility to adopt with the emerging work and agency’s performance of its function
Upgrading of Public competency demands vis-a-vis regional development. particularly on socio-economic and
Services and Resiliency Program components are: development planning as the
Program (ECO UP) a) Competency Enhancement for NEDA personnel and components include upgrading of
RDC members; its knowledge management system
b) Modernization of office furniture and fixtures; and capacity development to its
c) Upgrading of Knowledge Management System; personnel and other RDC
d) Installation of Smart Energy System; members. Further, the project
e) Upgrading of Transportation Facilities to Energy-Efficient components will ensure the
Transport Vehicles continuous operation of the office
despite the occurrence of
unprecedented events such as
calamities and will support the
sustainable consumption and
production through efficient energy
use

INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR
45 Quezon-Bicol The project is a 220-kilometer four-lane expressway from Quezon and Camarines 82,000.00 GAA DPWH Pipeline project approved by ICC-
Expressway (QuBEx) Tayabas, Quezon to San Fernando, Camarines Sur that Sur TB on July 2019. Actual civil works
Project will cut travel time from Manila to Bicol by about 2.2 hours. are targetted to commence in CY
The proposed project is part of the Luzon Spine 2021 until 2024.
Expressway Network and classified as a “project of national
significance” due to its function to seamlessly link the
Luzon regions.

46 Missing links of the Bicol Construction of the following missing link national roads: Regionwide to be GAA DPWH Proposed projects
Circumferential Road Cawayan-Placer road; Pantao-Bato-Balatan road; determined
Caramoan-Garchitorena-Siruma road; Mercedes-Basud-
Sipocot coastal road; Ragay-Pasacao coastal road; and
Bulan-Matnog coastal road.
47 Bicol Expressway I The proposed Bicol Expressway I is a four-lane expressway Camarines Sur and to be GAA DPWH Proposed project included in the
Project (Camarines Sur from Pili, Camarines Sur to Legazpi City classified as High Albay determined High Standard Highway Network
Expressway in Pili to Standard Higway Class 1, considered for implementation in Development Masterplan
Legazpi) the medium term 2026-2030. It is included in the
masterplan on High Standard Highway (HSH) Network
Development in the Philippines that aims to formulate HSH
development strategies to improve the quality of the
national road network.

48 Bicol Expressway II The proposed Bicol Expressway II is a four-lane Albay and Sorsogon to be GAA DPWH Proposed project included in the
Project (Legazpi to expressway from Legazpi City to Matnog, Sorsogon determined High Standard Highway Network
Matnog) classified as High Standard Higway Class 1, considered for Development Masterplan
implementation in the long term after 2040. It is included in
the masterplan on High Standard Highway (HSH) Network
Development in the Philippines that aims to formulate HSH
development strategies to improve the quality of the
national road network.

49 Sorsogon-Samar Bridge The proposed project will boost connectivity between Sorsogon and Northern to be GAA DPWH Proposed project included in the
Link Bridge Project mainland Luzon and the Visayas by providing an Samar determined national investment program.
alternative mode of transport by land from Matnog, DPWH conducted pre-feasibility
Sorsogon in the Bicol region to Northern Samar. The study of the project and it was
technical options considered include: (a) bridge; (b) deferred due to financial and
submerged floating tunnel; and (c) deep tunnel, accross technological feasibility issues.
the 18-kilometer San Bernardino Strait.

50 Catanduanes Friendship The proposed bridge project was proposed by the Province Catanduanes and to be GAA DPWH Proposed project included in the
Bridge Project of Catanduanes. It will involve the construction of a 10.80- Camarines Sur determined Luzon Spatial Development
kilometer bridge from Barangay Tibang in San Andres, Framework (LSDF) 2015-2045 as
Catanduanes to Rugos Point in Caramoan, Camarines Sur one of the idetified priority projects.
that will cross the Maqueda Channel. The LSDF was approved by the
RDC and Luzon Regional
Development Committee last March
6, 2015 and July 14, 2015,
respectively. For pre-FS
preparation by DPWH 5 as
instructed by RDC last March 6,
2015.
51 PNR South Long Haul The project involves the construction of a 639-kilometer Regions 4-A, 5 and NCR 175,318.00 GAA DOTr On-going detailed engineering
(PNR-SLH) Project long-haul passenger and freight rail connecting Metro design of the project. Overall
Manila to Southern Luzon provinces (Legazpi City and progress of the project is 9.95
Matnog, Sorsogon) and Batangas City. The total project percent as of June 2021. Train
cost is P175.318 billion with funding came from the Official service operation is targeted to
Development Assistance of China. The train service can commence in 2025.
accommodate 100,000 passengers daily. It will cut travel
time from Manila to Bicol from 12 hours via car to just six
hours by train. The railway project is composed of five
packages: (1) Package 1 – Banlic (Laguna)-Daraga (Albay)
Section (426 kilometers); (2) Package 2 – Daraga-Matnog
Section (117 kilometers); (3) Package 3 – Batangas Branch
Section (58 kilometers); (4) Package 4 – Sucat-Banlic
Section (38 kilometers); and (5) Package 5 – Rolling Stock
(eight train sets of eight-car formation). There are a total of
16 train stations proposed in the Bicol region, seven train
stations in Camarines Sur, four in Albay, and five in
Sorsogon.

52 Camarines Sur Construction of a 15.2-km four-lane high-speed highway Camarines Sur 9,311.70 GAA DPWH On-going project, with overall
Expressway Project from San Fernando, Camarines Sur to Pili, Camarines Sur. physical accomplishments of 13.33
percent as of August 2021 based
on the total project cost of PhP
9.235 billion.

53 Bicol International The project involves the conduct of feasibility study, Daraga, Albay 4,798.00 GAA DOTr On-going project, as of
Airport Development advance engineering study, detailed engineering design, October2021, Package 2A
Project land acquisition (145 hectares), and construction of runway (construction of landside facilities,
and airport facilities. The project will develop a new airport site development and other
with international standards in Daraga, Albay replacing the buildings) has a 97.30 percent
existing Legaspi Airport to accommodate bigger aircrafts physical accomplishment, while
that will service the growing volume of passengers and Package 2B (construction of
enhance efficiency, reliability and safety standard of air passenger terminal building, runway
transport. completion and other site
development works) is 90.41
percent. The airport project started
last July 9, 2009 and the revised
completion date will be February
11, 2022 (from CAAP 3rd Quarter
Report). The airport was
inaugurated by President Duterte
last October 7, 2021, and
commercial operations of the airport
commence on the following day
October 8.
54 New Naga Airport The project involves the conduct of detailed engineering Pili, Camarines Sur 3,530.00 GAA DOTr On-going ROW expropriation by
Development Project design, land acquisition, and construction of runway and the Solicitor General. SolGen is
airport facilities. The project will re-orient the airport runway waiting for the remaining return
to accommodate full jet operations (day and night) in cards from the land owners in order
accordance with applicable standards. The development of to file the expropriation complaints
the airport will meet the projected increase in air traffic in to the Court.
the province of Camarines Sur and support the current
growth of Naga City and the surroundings municipalities as
one of the growth centers of the Bicol Region.

55 Masbate Airport
Development Project
Construction of new airport to replace the existing which will Asid, Masbate City 5,185.00 GAA DOTr Pipeline project with completed
accommodate larger jet aircraft that would cater the feasibility study, master plan and
increasing air traffic in Masbate and to support tourism and environmental impact assessment.
trade. An amount P550 million for the site
acquisition of the New Masbate
Airport was included in the DOTr FY
2022 budget proposal. This was
endorsed by the Bicol RDC through
Resolution No. 1-07, Series of
2021. Ongoing VEVA Study of the
project is being undertaken by
NEDA.

56 Modernization of The facilities and systems of operations of the following Regionwide to be GAA PPA On-going Matnog Port Expansion
Strategic and National ports will be modernized to improve operational efficiency: determined and Upgrading Project is
Ports Matnog Port, Tabaco Port, Virac Port, Legazpi Port, and implemented by PPA Cenrtral
Masbate Port. Office. The project involves the
construction of back up area (Areas
1 and 2), upgrading of R.C. platform
and trestle areas, and installation of
port lighting sysem at a total
contract cost of P323.627 million.
The project started last December
9, 2015 and the target completion
date was supposed to be
September 29, 2018. Project
implementation was delayed with
overall physical accomplishment of
84.125 percent as of April 25, 2021.

57 Construction of Disaster The project site requires a minimum of 3000 square meters Regionwide to be GAA DPWH On-going project. Consolidated
Resilient Evacuation lot area to house a two-storey accommodation building, determined report to be requested from DPWH.
Centers in Strategic one-storey toilet and bath, three-storey laundry/drying and
Areas elevated water tank, a power house and other structures
that may be deemed necessary by the provincial, city or
municipal Risk Reduction Management Office.