Bicol Region Infrastructure and Urban Planning

wheel of steel · June 3rd, 2008, 06:54 AM

POST AWAY BICOL INFRA

LADCC backs San Fernando, Cam. Sur to Oas, Albay road diversion project
Category: p_release
Source: Multimedia Education Center

Cuts travel distance by 25 kilometers

The Luzon Area Development Coordinating Council (LADCC) chaired by Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte is fully supporting and has strongly endorsed to President Arroyo the diversion road project from barangay Grijalvo in San Fernando, Camarines Sur to the town of Oas in Albay province.

LADCC s support is contained in Resolution No. 02, s. 2006 unanimously passed during its 5th regular meeting Wednesday, February 15 at the NEDA head office in Quezon City to endorse to the office of the president and lobby with Congress and key agencies for the funding and early implementation of the 61.90 kilometers shortcut proposed to be called the GMA Highway .

The proposal, initiated years back during an early term of his father and predecessor now Congressman of the second district Luis R. Villafuerte, was revived by Governor Villafuerte as part of his economic development blueprint for the province.

Virtually a multi-sectoral effort, the project was proposed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camarines Sur per Resolution No. 95-1 s. 2004, as well as the Bicol Regional Development Council (RDC 5), also chaired by Governor LRay Villafuerte, under Resolution No. 05-05 s. 2006 passed last January 31.

The 61.90-kilometer project will entail opening of 14 kilometers of new road, upgrading of 32.22 kilometers of existing gravel road, improvement of an existing 15.68 portion of the Maharlika Highway, construction of a new 40-meter concrete bridge and repair of an existing bridge and a box culvert estimated to cost P2.25 Billion.

The GMA Highway which will cut travel distance along Maharlika Highway by some 25 kilometers and shorten travel time by around 45 minutes, is expected to directly benefit no less 45 barangays and around 300,000 constituents in Camarines Sur alone.

Expected to eventually form part of the Luzon Area Transport Master Plan envisioned to integrate Luzon regions through an efficient and effective inter-modal transport network, the proposed GMA Highway will also serve as alternate route especially during maintenance works in some flood-prone areas of the Maharlika Highway, facilitate the transport of agricultural produce, and reduce traffic congestion in densely populated areas.

The LADCC is composed of the heads of various Regional Development Councils (RDCs) for Luzon organized primarily to evaluate and prioritize sectoral development programs and projects in Luzon, including Metro Manila, in order to focus government resources more efficiently and equitably. (GBClaveria/DRanera)

wheel of steel · June 3rd, 2008, 06:56 AM

Development Updates

INFRA PROJECTS ENDORSED TO NEDA-ICC

The Regional Development Council 5 endorsed major infrastrucutre projects to the NEDA-Investment Coordination Committee for review and evaluation. The projects are consistent with the National, Regional, and Central Philippines Public Investment Programs:

*

Development of Matnog and Pilar Ports in Sorsogon and Aroroy Port in Masbate including RORO facilities under the Japanese Government's Special Terms for Economic Partnership (STEP) loan financing
*

Rehabilitation of the Andaya (Quirino) Highway under the Korea-EDCP's Project Loan and Project Preparation Facility

BICOL NEWS LINES
Inflation Rate Hits 44-Month Low
RSCC 5 Approves Sorsogon Poverty Maps
Typhoons Derail Bicol's Economic Growth
Employment Rate Drops to 94.9% in October
Bicol Region's Family Income Reaches P90.3B

More articles . . .

DEVELOPMENT UPDATES
A Glimpse of Bicol's Economy for the 1st Quarter
CWC: A Breakthrough in Bicol Tourism Industry

* Catanduanes Circumferential Road Phase II under the JBIC 27th Yen Loan Package

* GMA Highway (Diversion Raod from San Fernando, Camarines Sur to Oas, Albay) under the JBIC 27th Yen Loan Package

* Detailed Feasibility Study for the Bicol International Airport in Alobo, Daraga, Albay

Also endorsed were eight proposed bridge projects that were damaged by recent typhoons to be funded from Japanese and Austrian grant assistance:

* Magkalabig Bridge in Basud, Camarines Norte
* Balatucan Bridge in Mobo, Masbate
* Maingaran Bridge in Masbate, Masbate
* Bascaran Bridge in Camalig, Albay
* Sagumayon Bridge in Legazpi City
* Misericordia Bridges 1 and 2 in Sto. Domingo, Albay
* San Fernando Bridge 1 in Sto. Domingo, Albay
* Basag Bridgge in Ligao City, Albay

wheel of steel · June 3rd, 2008, 06:59 AM

Finally our dream will come true now...Maoragon an Bicolano, padi!!! DPWH has finally started the much anticipated Bicol Diversion Road Project popularly known as GMA Highway that will run from San Fernando, Cam. Sur to Sorsogon to Matnog directly by-passing Cities of Naga, Iriga, Ligao and Legazpi. This 4-lane 100 plus kilometers unlimited superhighway will pass along the coastal road of Camarines and across the moutainous part of Albay. This will directly connected to Bicol International Airport which is underconstruction above the municipality of Daraga. Efforts will be done later to extend the highway to Matnog later.

This Diversion Road will be a 4 lane super highway divided highway but initially will be made 2 lanes asphalted and will run on a 30 meter right of way. Spur roads connecting towns are already been concreted so upon completion of this mega highway, this will serve as the backbone of all tourism and economic activities in Bicol and also Western Visayas in which volumes of regional vehicles are coming from.

Progress have already seen as I manage to check earlier this morning the section of the highway that crosses Ligao to Pioduran road in Brgy. Tula-Tula in Ligao City approximately 10 kilometers from this city. We'll they have started cutting the mountains and dumping those low lying areas. If you happen to stand by in this area, you will exaclty see how straight and wide this highway is based on the right of way. Wow!!!

le Reine · June 3rd, 2008, 07:01 AM

wow! finally infrastructure projects are getting active in Bicol!

wheel of steel · June 3rd, 2008, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marieantoinette

wow! finally infrastructure projects are getting active in Bicol!

That's true xp, I was refresh again after my frustration from NS Linkage.. he he he.. I will soon post the picture of the Highway and the Airport.. Bundok kasi and it's hard to reach pa. Gamit ko lang motor kanina papunta ng project.. Maputik nga eh.. he he he... Once you get there, very massive ang construction since they are cutting down the mountain and creating a slope. Very wide and plateau in comparison to the Maharlika Highway in Bicol. I think it's twice wider.

If you plan to go to Legazpi and ride on a plane, you will actually see the mountain being flatenned over the mountainous section of Daraga....

Guys, I saw green light again for the NSLinkage Project. We'll no more halt as the problem has resolved already. PNR is in fullswing again and we see completion early next year. It no more frustration... Im so happy...

le Reine · June 3rd, 2008, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheel of steel

That's true xp, I was refresh again after my frustration from NS Linkage.. he he he.. I will soon post the picture of the Highway and the Airport.. Bundok kasi and it's hard to reach pa. But if you will ride on a plane, you will actually see the mountain being flatenned..

Guys, I saw green light again for the NSLinkage Project. We'll no more halt as the problem has resolved already. PNR is in fullswing again and we see completion early next year. It no more frustration... Im so happy...

WOW!!! exciting! sa wakas!

wheel of steel · June 3rd, 2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marieantoinette

WOW!!! exciting! sa wakas!

Hmmm... Before I go to Japan this year, magiiwan me ng maraming picture for the Linkage Project.. he he he.... Magaasikaso kasi me ng mga travel documents next week so eventually I will go there in Manila from Ligao. Sa wakas makaupdate na me since October, the last time I've been to Manila...

wheel of steel · June 3rd, 2008, 07:39 AM

Future GMA Highway in Bicol

image hosted on flickr

iamjomar · June 3rd, 2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheel of steel

Hmmm... Before I go to Japan this year, magiiwan me ng maraming picture for the Linkage Project.. he he he.... Magaasikaso kasi me ng mga travel documents next week so eventually I will go there in Manila from Ligao. Sa wakas makaupdate na me since October, the last time I've been to Manila...

Are you residing in Ligao? Thanks for this thread by the way.

bartstrife99 · June 3rd, 2008, 02:51 PM

wow ang ganda ng plan sa BICOL ahh sana matibay eto kahit daanan ng bagyo at lahar! i cannot wait the picture of the ongoing development sa region!

iamjomar · June 3rd, 2008, 05:06 PM

i really do hope na ma materialize ang project na ito for my home region hehehe.

iamjomar · June 4th, 2008, 03:05 PM

ah i see....i think it would be like Albay and Sorsogon's Maharlika Highway.

garzland · June 7th, 2008, 06:58 AM

Wow, meron na pala tayong infrastructure thread. This is indeed good news for us. It's time for the region to have its own super highway.

Goku_25 · June 21st, 2008, 08:44 AM

Any Updates?

ulay bugang · June 21st, 2008, 11:04 AM

Any updates regarding sa proposed Mega Dike sa Palibot ng Mayon? Ongoing na ba yun o proposal pa lang?

iamjomar · June 22nd, 2008, 05:16 PM

haven't heard a news about it, i think it's just only a proposal,hmm
that mega dike could save a lot of people from danger during typhoons and others.

RealEstateInvestor · November 16th, 2009, 12:27 AM

Any Updates?

lochinvar · June 23rd, 2008, 01:12 AM

Either naligao and proyekto o niligaoan na pag-isipan muna. Sana matuloy.

dassler · January 11th, 2009, 06:39 AM

sa palagay ko walang quality control ang concrete rehabilitation ng road na ito. kung mayroon mang QA/QC in-charge dito, siguro natutulog o kaya busog na busog kaya hindi makatayo para tingnan ang quality ng concrete mixture at road preparation. sa ngayon, from the junction at camarines norte going to bicol ginagawa ang concrete road. kitang kita na hindi matigas ang mixture. may stretches na bagong commission biyak na agad. sa palagay ko di rin magtatagal ang bagong concrete katulad ng mga naunang ginawa. bagong-bago sira agad. naka panghinayang talaga. dahil dito dumadaan ang lahat ng provicial buses/trucks going to bicol, visayas and mindanao, the quality of this road should be at par with NLEX or SLEX. what do you think guys? wake up DPWH officials.

olineil · January 17th, 2009, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dassler

sa palagay ko walang quality control ang concrete rehabilitation ng road na ito. kung mayroon mang QA/QC in-charge dito, siguro natutulog o kaya busog na busog kaya hindi makatayo para tingnan ang quality ng concrete mixture at road preparation. sa ngayon, from the junction at camarines norte going to bicol ginagawa ang concrete road. kitang kita na hindi matigas ang mixture. may stretches na bagong commission biyak na agad. sa palagay ko di rin magtatagal ang bagong concrete katulad ng mga naunang ginawa. bagong-bago sira agad. naka panghinayang talaga. dahil dito dumadaan ang lahat ng provicial buses/trucks going to bicol, visayas and mindanao, the quality of this road should be at par with NLEX or SLEX. what do you think guys? wake up DPWH officials.

Yeah wake-up DPWH, specifically DPWH Cam Sur & Norte. Albay has the best road network in bicol well maintained and properly done. Sorsogon has fairly well maintained roads. Can't vouch for Catanduanes and Masbate haven't been there.

View Poll Results: If you were a town planner for a Bicolano community, to make your town even more successful?
Better road and transportation infrastructure	3	75.00%
Better power generation infrastructure	0	0%
Better water distribution infrastructure	0	0%
Improved public policy	0	0%
Better housing options	0	0%
Better food security (agriculture and farming)	0	0%
Better telecommunications and/or media infrastructure	0	0%
Better management of existing (or remaining) forestry and fishery areas	0	0%
Better social and sports facilities	0	0%
All of the above or other (explain)	1	25.00%
Voters: 4. You may not vote on this poll

June 3rd, 2008, 06:54 AM	#1
wheel of steel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,055 Likes (Received): 29	Bicol Region Infrastructure and Urban Planning POST AWAY BICOL INFRA LADCC backs San Fernando, Cam. Sur to Oas, Albay road diversion project Category: p_release Source: Multimedia Education Center Cuts travel distance by 25 kilometers The Luzon Area Development Coordinating Council (LADCC) chaired by Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte is fully supporting and has strongly endorsed to President Arroyo the diversion road project from barangay Grijalvo in San Fernando, Camarines Sur to the town of Oas in Albay province. LADCC s support is contained in Resolution No. 02, s. 2006 unanimously passed during its 5th regular meeting Wednesday, February 15 at the NEDA head office in Quezon City to endorse to the office of the president and lobby with Congress and key agencies for the funding and early implementation of the 61.90 kilometers shortcut proposed to be called the GMA Highway . The proposal, initiated years back during an early term of his father and predecessor now Congressman of the second district Luis R. Villafuerte, was revived by Governor Villafuerte as part of his economic development blueprint for the province. Virtually a multi-sectoral effort, the project was proposed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camarines Sur per Resolution No. 95-1 s. 2004, as well as the Bicol Regional Development Council (RDC 5), also chaired by Governor LRay Villafuerte, under Resolution No. 05-05 s. 2006 passed last January 31. The 61.90-kilometer project will entail opening of 14 kilometers of new road, upgrading of 32.22 kilometers of existing gravel road, improvement of an existing 15.68 portion of the Maharlika Highway, construction of a new 40-meter concrete bridge and repair of an existing bridge and a box culvert estimated to cost P2.25 Billion. The GMA Highway which will cut travel distance along Maharlika Highway by some 25 kilometers and shorten travel time by around 45 minutes, is expected to directly benefit no less 45 barangays and around 300,000 constituents in Camarines Sur alone. Expected to eventually form part of the Luzon Area Transport Master Plan envisioned to integrate Luzon regions through an efficient and effective inter-modal transport network, the proposed GMA Highway will also serve as alternate route especially during maintenance works in some flood-prone areas of the Maharlika Highway, facilitate the transport of agricultural produce, and reduce traffic congestion in densely populated areas. The LADCC is composed of the heads of various Regional Development Councils (RDCs) for Luzon organized primarily to evaluate and prioritize sectoral development programs and projects in Luzon, including Metro Manila, in order to focus government resources more efficiently and equitably. (GBClaveria/DRanera) __________________ Where Economic Miracle Awaits You!!! Subic-Clark, Batangas, Metro Cebu, CDO-Iligan

June 3rd, 2008, 06:56 AM	#2
wheel of steel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,055 Likes (Received): 29	Development Updates INFRA PROJECTS ENDORSED TO NEDA-ICC The Regional Development Council 5 endorsed major infrastrucutre projects to the NEDA-Investment Coordination Committee for review and evaluation. The projects are consistent with the National, Regional, and Central Philippines Public Investment Programs: * Development of Matnog and Pilar Ports in Sorsogon and Aroroy Port in Masbate including RORO facilities under the Japanese Government's Special Terms for Economic Partnership (STEP) loan financing * Rehabilitation of the Andaya (Quirino) Highway under the Korea-EDCP's Project Loan and Project Preparation Facility BICOL NEWS LINES Inflation Rate Hits 44-Month Low RSCC 5 Approves Sorsogon Poverty Maps Typhoons Derail Bicol's Economic Growth Employment Rate Drops to 94.9% in October Bicol Region's Family Income Reaches P90.3B More articles . . . DEVELOPMENT UPDATES A Glimpse of Bicol's Economy for the 1st Quarter CWC: A Breakthrough in Bicol Tourism Industry * Catanduanes Circumferential Road Phase II under the JBIC 27th Yen Loan Package * GMA Highway (Diversion Raod from San Fernando, Camarines Sur to Oas, Albay) under the JBIC 27th Yen Loan Package * Detailed Feasibility Study for the Bicol International Airport in Alobo, Daraga, Albay Also endorsed were eight proposed bridge projects that were damaged by recent typhoons to be funded from Japanese and Austrian grant assistance: * Magkalabig Bridge in Basud, Camarines Norte * Balatucan Bridge in Mobo, Masbate * Maingaran Bridge in Masbate, Masbate * Bascaran Bridge in Camalig, Albay * Sagumayon Bridge in Legazpi City * Misericordia Bridges 1 and 2 in Sto. Domingo, Albay * San Fernando Bridge 1 in Sto. Domingo, Albay * Basag Bridgge in Ligao City, Albay __________________ Where Economic Miracle Awaits You!!! Subic-Clark, Batangas, Metro Cebu, CDO-Iligan

June 3rd, 2008, 06:59 AM	#3
wheel of steel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,055 Likes (Received): 29	Finally our dream will come true now...Maoragon an Bicolano, padi!!! DPWH has finally started the much anticipated Bicol Diversion Road Project popularly known as GMA Highway that will run from San Fernando, Cam. Sur to Sorsogon to Matnog directly by-passing Cities of Naga, Iriga, Ligao and Legazpi. This 4-lane 100 plus kilometers unlimited superhighway will pass along the coastal road of Camarines and across the moutainous part of Albay. This will directly connected to Bicol International Airport which is underconstruction above the municipality of Daraga. Efforts will be done later to extend the highway to Matnog later. This Diversion Road will be a 4 lane super highway divided highway but initially will be made 2 lanes asphalted and will run on a 30 meter right of way. Spur roads connecting towns are already been concreted so upon completion of this mega highway, this will serve as the backbone of all tourism and economic activities in Bicol and also Western Visayas in which volumes of regional vehicles are coming from. Progress have already seen as I manage to check earlier this morning the section of the highway that crosses Ligao to Pioduran road in Brgy. Tula-Tula in Ligao City approximately 10 kilometers from this city. We'll they have started cutting the mountains and dumping those low lying areas. If you happen to stand by in this area, you will exaclty see how straight and wide this highway is based on the right of way. Wow!!! __________________ Where Economic Miracle Awaits You!!! Subic-Clark, Batangas, Metro Cebu, CDO-Iligan

June 3rd, 2008, 07:01 AM	#4
le Reine Finding destiny Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,419 Likes (Received): 36	wow! finally infrastructure projects are getting active in Bicol! __________________ “Some Filipinos write and speak with passion. If they could get their elite to share their sentiments and act, what could they not have achieved?”-Lee Kuan Yew

June 3rd, 2008, 07:39 AM	#8
wheel of steel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,055 Likes (Received): 29	Future GMA Highway in Bicol image hosted on flickr __________________ Where Economic Miracle Awaits You!!! Subic-Clark, Batangas, Metro Cebu, CDO-Iligan

June 3rd, 2008, 02:51 PM	#10
bartstrife99 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 405 Likes (Received): 5	wow ang ganda ng plan sa BICOL ahh sana matibay eto kahit daanan ng bagyo at lahar! i cannot wait the picture of the ongoing development sa region! __________________ '' Three Star and the Sun soon to Shine " God Bless & Mabuhay!! Philippine's, Economic Miracle awaits in Us! ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- ------ The PHILIPPINES Asia's secret haven.

June 3rd, 2008, 05:06 PM	#11
iamjomar Unregistered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Legazpi City.Q to the C Posts: 21 Likes (Received): 0	i really do hope na ma materialize ang project na ito for my home region hehehe.

June 4th, 2008, 03:05 PM	#12
iamjomar Unregistered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Legazpi City.Q to the C Posts: 21 Likes (Received): 0	ah i see....i think it would be like Albay and Sorsogon's Maharlika Highway.

June 7th, 2008, 06:58 AM	#13
garzland Oragon Ini! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Naga, Lagonoy, Canaman Posts: 257 Likes (Received): 57	Wow, meron na pala tayong infrastructure thread. This is indeed good news for us. It's time for the region to have its own super highway. __________________ "Experience a clean and vibrant city of Naga" - Mayor Bongat

June 21st, 2008, 08:44 AM	#14
Goku_25 Sasuke_Finoy of tsikot Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naga City, the heart of bicol, PH Posts: 450 Likes (Received): 0	Any Updates? __________________ Our Government must invest heavily on infrastructure to support tourism; thus, the slogan "More Fun in the Philippines" shall be realistic than ever.

June 21st, 2008, 11:04 AM	#15
ulay bugang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: iloilo cavite manila Posts: 9 Likes (Received): 0	Any updates regarding sa proposed Mega Dike sa Palibot ng Mayon? Ongoing na ba yun o proposal pa lang? __________________ DARAG: The KING of Philippine Native Chicken (probably)one of the most Delicious Native Chicken in the World BUCARI-SEVEN CITIES-BUGANG Growth Corridor and Agro-Tourism Destination ILOILO's Summer Capital - Home of the Sweetest Mango - Food Basket & Vegetable Bowl - Retirement and Tourist Destination

June 22nd, 2008, 05:16 PM	#16
iamjomar Unregistered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Legazpi City.Q to the C Posts: 21 Likes (Received): 0	haven't heard a news about it, i think it's just only a proposal,hmm that mega dike could save a lot of people from danger during typhoons and others.

November 16th, 2009, 12:27 AM	#17
RealEstateInvestor Knight of the Jade Eye Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 32 Likes (Received): 1	Any Updates? __________________ Buy Low Sell High

June 23rd, 2008, 01:12 AM	#18
lochinvar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,199 Likes (Received): 18	Either naligao and proyekto o niligaoan na pag-isipan muna. Sana matuloy.

January 11th, 2009, 06:39 AM	#19
dassler Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3 Likes (Received): 0	andaya hiway rehabilitation works(former quirino hi-way) sa palagay ko walang quality control ang concrete rehabilitation ng road na ito. kung mayroon mang QA/QC in-charge dito, siguro natutulog o kaya busog na busog kaya hindi makatayo para tingnan ang quality ng concrete mixture at road preparation. sa ngayon, from the junction at camarines norte going to bicol ginagawa ang concrete road. kitang kita na hindi matigas ang mixture. may stretches na bagong commission biyak na agad. sa palagay ko di rin magtatagal ang bagong concrete katulad ng mga naunang ginawa. bagong-bago sira agad. naka panghinayang talaga. dahil dito dumadaan ang lahat ng provicial buses/trucks going to bicol, visayas and mindanao, the quality of this road should be at par with NLEX or SLEX. what do you think guys? wake up DPWH officials.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode