Essay Question 1: What is the primary concern raised in the position paper regarding the

allocation of resources by the DPWH and DBM in the construction of center islands on
national highways? a) Aesthetic appeal b) Traffic management c) Neglect of rural
development d) Transportation efficiency

Essay Question 2: According to the position paper, what impact does the insufficient
attention to the construction of farm-to-market roads have on the agricultural sector in
the Philippines? a) Increased agricultural productivity b) Improved farmers' incomes c)
Hindered growth of the agricultural sector d) Enhanced rural connectivity

Essay Question 3: What is identified as a major consequence of the dilapidated state of

national highways in rural areas, as discussed in the position paper? a) Improved local
and inter-regional connectivity b) Transportation difficulties, delays, and safety hazards
c) Boost in commerce d) Adequate public safety measures

Essay Question 4: Why is the misallocation of resources towards center islands

considered problematic in the position paper? a) Center islands contribute significantly to
aesthetics. b) Center islands serve non-urgent purposes. c) Resources could be
strategically invested in projects impacting rural development. d) Center islands enhance
traffic management.

Essay Question 5: What is the proposed solution to address the issues raised in the
position paper regarding infrastructure priorities in the Philippines? a) Increase funding
for center islands. b) Focus on non-urgent aesthetic projects. c) Prioritize the
construction of highways in urban areas. d) Reevaluate priorities, allocate resources to
farm-to-market roads, and rehabilitate dilapidated national highways in rural areas.