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NEDA NEDA s s Economic and Economic and Social Report on Social Report on North Luzon North Luzon Romulo L. Neri Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning Joint RDC-Cabinet Meeting 16 June 2006 Cauayan, Isabela

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Northern Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle, to be composed of Regions I, II, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and the northern part of the provinces of Aurora (north of baler), Tarlac (north of Tarlac City), Nueva Ecija (north of Cabanatuan City), and Zambales (north of Subic); as mandated by Executive Order No. 561 of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.The North Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle (NLAQ) seeks to spur the country’s drive towards agricultural productivity and increased food production not only to supply the major population centers of Luzon, but North Asia as well.

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NEDANEDA’’ss Economic andEconomic andSocial Report onSocial Report on

North LuzonNorth Luzon

Romulo L. NeriSecretary of Socioeconomic Planning

Joint RDC-Cabinet Meeting16 June 2006

Cauayan, Isabela

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OUTLINEOUTLINEPart I: General DescriptionPart II: Socioeconomic SituationerPart III: Development Themes

1. Maximizing Proximity with Taiwan and China2. Harnessing the Potentials of its

Watersheds/Riverbasins3. Gearing up as Food Basket of Luzon and Metro

Manila through Agriculture and MaricultureDevelopment

4. Pursuing Sustainable Minerals Development5. Enhancing the Investment Climate6. Addressing Basic Social Development Concerns7. Strengthening Infrastructure Support

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Part I:Part I:

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION

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AURORA

NORTH LUZON: GENERAL DESCRIPTIONNORTH LUZON: GENERAL DESCRIPTIONProvinces: 17

Abra, Apayao, Aurora, Batanes, Benguet,Cagayan, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur,Isabela, Kalinga, La Union, Mt. Province,Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Pangasinan,Quirino

Cities: 18Alaminos, Baguio, Cabanatuan,Calasiao, Candon, Cauayan, Dagupan,Gapan, Laoag, Munoz, Palayan, SanFernando, San Jose, Santiago,Tuguegarao, Urdaneta, Vigan,San Carlos

Land Area

North Luzon: 66,495 sq km.Philippines: 300,000 sq km.% North Luzon to Philippines: 22%

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Major Physical FeaturesMajor Physical FeaturesUplands

Temperate climate suitablefor agricultural productionVast potentials for mineraldevelopmentBoasts of historical,cultural and ecotourismsitesideal for high-technologymanufacturing activities

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Major Physical FeaturesMajor Physical Features

Lowlands

Suitable for cultivatingtraditional high valuetropical cropsRiver basins of Ilocos,Cagayan Valley, Nueva Ecijaare major rice producingareasAquamarine potentials inBatanes islands and coastalareas along the west

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Part II:Part II:

SOCIOSOCIO--ECONOMICECONOMICSITUATIONERSITUATIONER

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Population, 1990-2000

Region I 3,550,642 3803890 4,200,478Region II 2,340,454 2356035 2,813,159CAR 1,146,191 1254838 1,365,220Aurora & NE 1,452,253 1665448 1,833,680

1990 1995 2000

North Luzon 8,489,480 (14%) 10,212,537 (13 %)Philippines 60,697,994 76,498,735

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37.0%Pangasinan33.6%Aurora35.2%Ilocos Sur32.7%Nueva Ecija22.8%Ilocos Norte38.2%Quirino57.1%Mountain Province22.2%Nueva Vizcaya45.7%Kalinga34.6%Isabela64.1%Ifugao27.0%Cagayan18.8%Benguet18.1%Batanes34.1%Apayao38.4%La Union57.6%Abra

North Luzon

Incidence of Poor Population (2000)

Philippines: 33.0%

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0.633Pangasinan0.623Aurora0.638Ilocos Sur0.635Nueva Ecija0.684Ilocos Norte0.580Quirino0.570Mt.Province0.621Nueva Vizcaya0.553Kalinga0.649Isabela0.461Ifugao0.586Cagayan0.646Benguet0.717Batanes0.545Apayao0.648La Union0.636Abra

North Luzon

In the HDI Ranking,§ Batanes ranked 5th, Ilocos Norte, 7th and Isabela, and 10th.§ Ifugao is in the bottom 10; ranked 74th of 79 provinces

§ Philippine HDI for 2000 is 0.656

Human Development Index 2000

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Department of EducationBASIC EDUCATION INFORMATION SYSTEM (Elementary Education)

Selected Indicators (Elementary)SY 2002-2003

q Participation Rate is the ratio between the enrolment in the school-age range to the total population of that age range.q Cohort Survival Rate is the proportion of enrollees at the beginning grade or year who remain in the final grade or year at the end of the

required number of years of study.q Completion rate is the percentage of new entrants in a level of education who complete/finish the level in accordance with the required

number of years of study.

ParticipationRate

CohortSurvival

Rate

CompletionRate

ProvincesAbra 87.31% 70.05% 69.36%Apayao 89.71% 58.73% 56.23%Aurora 78.90% 79.94% 78.13%Batanes 91.34% 94.40% 94.19%Benguet 79.20% 67.75% 67.45%Cagayan 84.16% 79.18% 78.30%Ifugao 82.98% 65.59% 60.77%Ilocos Norte 85.90% 82.54% 82.18%Ilocos Sur 84.16% 82.86% 81.62%Isabela 84.73% 81.43% 80.27%Kalinga 87.70% 74.47% 72.76%La Union 80.06% 79.14% 77.75%Mt. Province 83.88% 69.93% 68.67%Nueva Ecija 85.34% 84.09% 77.49%Nueva Vizcaya 77.95% 70.49% 69.06%Pangasinan I, Lingayen 88.34% 106.60% 96.82%Pangasinan II, Binalonan 81.10% 79.96% 78.14%Quirino 82.67% 53.40% 50.47%

Philippines 82.72% 62.0%

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Department of EducationBASIC EDUCATION INFORMATION SYSTEM

Selected Indicators (Elementary)SY 2002-2003

q Batanes, in spite of its isolation, registered a high Participation Rate, CohortSurvival Rate and Completion Rate.

q Participation Rate for elementary at the national level was at a high 82.72%.However, the Completion Rate for that school year was only 62%. Almost allcities and provinces surpassed the national Completion Rate.

ParticipationRate

CohortSurvival

Rate

CompletionRate

CitiesBaguio City 76.12% 75.36% 68.97%Dagupan City 79.47% 80.20% 77.86%Laoag City 68.29% 84.68% 84.38%San Carlos City 90.45% 75.45% 73.89%Urdaneta City 84.02% 75.45% 82.35%Tuguegarao City 78.17% 86.01% 83.92%

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Department of EducationBASIC EDUCATION INFORMATION SYSTEM

Selected Indicators (Secondary)SY 2002-2003

q Participation Rate for education at the secondary level tends to be lowerrelative to the elementary level.

q Participation Rates for distant and remote areas such as the Ifugao, Kalinga,and Mountain Province are relatively lower.

ParticipationRate

CohortSurvival

Rate

CompletionRate

ProvincesAbra 40.73% 55.54% 51.77%Apayao 36.85% 74.39% 70.34%Aurora 46.31% 62.35% 57.46%Batanes 62.12% 83.64% 82.30%Benguet 34.67% 67.64% 64.82%Cagayan 44.73% 70.60% 67.84%Ifugao 31.45% 62.82% 58.36%Ilocos Norte 50.47% 70.89% 69.63%Ilocos Sur 46.41% 69.24% 65.34%Isabela 48.31% 56.57% 53.51%Kalinga 34.74% 65.92% 60.21%La Union 48.94% 73.01% 66.57%Mt. Province 43.91% 58.05% 53.93%Nueva Ecija 54.49% 63.40% 55.53%Nueva Vizcaya 39.18% 54.24% 50.39%Pangasinan I, Lingayen 61.43% 82.87% 72.81%Pangasinan II, Binalonan 58.45% 73.77% 69.93%Quirino 41.81% 75.88% 71.00%

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Department of EducationBASIC EDUCATION INFORMATION SYSTEM

Selected Indicators (Secondary)SY 2002-2003

q Participation Rate for education at the secondary level is higher in cities than itis in provinces. Baguio City, the education capital of the North, registered a veryhigh Cohort Survival rate and Completion Rate.

q Participation Rate for secondary education at the national level was a low47.03%. The national Completion Rate for that school year settled at 56.07

ParticipationRate

CohortSurvival

Rate

CompletionRate

CitiesBaguio City 60.52% 374.47% 347.02%Dagupan City 47.57% 75.95% 57.52%San Carlos City 52.13% 68.10% 64.32%Urdaneta City 71.44% 76.91% 76.15%Tuguegarao City 68.27% 81.70% 76.34%Laoag City 69.47% 75.55% 72.58%

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Infant Mortality Rate By Region(Infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births)

CAR 63 60 57 43 141 56 52 48 42 292 62 58 55 37 28

Philippines 57 54 50 36 30

1998 2003Region 1990 1992 1994

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Housing Needs 2005% ShareHousing Need

25%49,246*North Luzon

195,133Philippines

*does not include Nueva Ecija and Aurora

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62%17%

21%

AFF

Industry

Services

60%18%

22%

NORTH LUZON ESTIMATED GDP ANDNORTH LUZON ESTIMATED GDP ANDSECTORAL SHARESSECTORAL SHARES

2003 AND 2004(At Constant 1985 Prices)

2003 2004

GDP: 99 bilion GDP: 104 billion

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NORTH LUZON ESTIMATED GDPNORTH LUZON ESTIMATED GDP2003 AND 2004 (At Constant 1985 Prices)

Unit: In Thousand Pesos

9.26%share

9.20%share

GRDP Gr. Rate 2003-2004North Luzon: 5.31%Philippines : 6.10%

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NORTH LUZON ESTIMATED GVA INNORTH LUZON ESTIMATED GVA INAGRICULTURE, FISHERY AND FORESTRYAGRICULTURE, FISHERY AND FORESTRY

2003 AND 2004 (At Constant 1985 Prices)Unit: In Thousand Pesos

17.90%share

18.32%share

GVA AFF Gr. Rate 2003-2004North Luzon: 7.60%Philippines : 5.10%

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NORTH LUZON ESTIMATED GVA IN INDUSTRYNORTH LUZON ESTIMATED GVA IN INDUSTRY2003 AND 2004 (At Constant 1985 Prices)

Unit: In Thousand Pesos

7.74%share

7.65%share

GVA Industry Gr. Rate 2003-2004North Luzon: 3.94%Philippines : 5.20%

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NORTH LUZON ESTIMATED GVA IN SERVICESNORTH LUZON ESTIMATED GVA IN SERVICES2003 AND 2004 (At Constant 1985 Prices)

Unit: In Thousand Pesos

6.93%share

6.82%share

GVA Service Gr. Rate 2003-2004North Luzon: 5.43%Philippines : 7.10%

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Part III:Part III:

DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENTTHEMESTHEMES

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Maximize Proximity to China and TaiwanMaximize Proximity to China and Taiwan

Strategically located

Easy accessthrough the LaoagInternational Airport

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§Laoag-Paoay Tourism Circuit

§Pagudpud-Bangui Eco-Tourism Complex

§Vigan Heritage Village

§Hundred Islands National Park

§Camp John Hay

§Ifugao Rice Terraces

§Callao CavesTourism Zone

§Kasibu & Alayan CavesTourism Cone§Dalton Pass TourismDev't Complex

§Sagada Mummies

Tourist DestinationsNorth Luzon

Maximize Proximity to China and TaiwanMaximize Proximity to China and Taiwan1

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§Ilocos Norte Provincial Agri-Industrial Center

§Proposed Salomague SEZ

§Proposed Sual Industrial Estate Development

§Poro Point SEZ

§Baguio Export Processing Zone

§Cagayan SpecialEconomic andFreeport Zone

§Cauayan Regional Agri-Industrial Growth Center

Industrial LocationsNorth Luzon

Maximize Proximity to China and TaiwanMaximize Proximity to China and Taiwan1

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Bulu River Watershed

Aringay Watershed

Baroro RiverWatershed

Balincaguin RiverWatershed

Toboy-Tacnen RiverWatershed

CasecnanWatershed

AmburayanWatershed

Apayao-abulogWatershed

Bued Watershed

Chico Watershed

Magat Watershed

Siffu-MalligWatershed

Harnessing the Potentials of itsHarnessing the Potentials of itsWatersheds/Watersheds/RiverbasinsRiverbasins

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Harnessing the Potentials of itsHarnessing the Potentials of itsWatersheds/Watersheds/RiverbasinsRiverbasins

Premier watershed cradle of thePhilippinesWatersheds constitute 31 percent of thetotal drainage area of major riverbasinsPotential for hydroelectric power andirrigationChallenges

DeforestationSiltationFlooding

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Harnessing the Potentials of itsHarnessing the Potentials of itsWatersheds/Watersheds/RiverbasinsRiverbasins

Key Programs/ActivitiesFlood Mitigation in Cagayan Valley

Strengthening Conservation Efforts and Land Use onthe Northern Sierra Madre Corridor through theRegional Geographic information Network (RGIN)

Comprehensive Forest Protection and FireManagement

Establishment of Hydrometeorological station for theEvaluation of Soil and Water ConservationRehabilitation of Mt. Sto. Tomas Rain Basin

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Average Annual AgriculturalAverage Annual AgriculturalProductionProduction

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Fishery

North LuzonCARRegion 1Region 2Aurora and Nueva Ecija

4%105,487Fishery12%369,099Livestock and Poultry

26%1,150,265Corn33%3,752,922 MTPalay

% Share to Phil.North Luzon

Gearing up as Food Basket of Luzon and Metro ManilaGearing up as Food Basket of Luzon and Metro Manilathrough Agribusiness, Agriculture andthrough Agribusiness, Agriculture and

Mariculture DevelopmentMariculture Development3

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Gearing up as Food Basket of Luzon and Metro ManilaGearing up as Food Basket of Luzon and Metro Manilathrough Agriculture and Mariculture Developmentthrough Agriculture and Mariculture Development

ChallengesInadequate post-harvest facilities for rice andcorn particularly in Region IIlack of flood control structures in flood proneareas along the Cagayan River and itstributariesLack of processing facilities, high price ofproduction inputs, and low price of corn duringpost harvest season.Entry of imported vegetables and cutflowers

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Gearing up as Food Basket of Luzon and MetroGearing up as Food Basket of Luzon and MetroManila through Agriculture and MaricultureManila through Agriculture and Mariculture

DevelopmentDevelopment

Proposed Interventions

LGU investments in post harvest facilitiesCrop diversification

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Marine and aquacultureWide expanse of marine and fishery areaVast potentials for mariculture, particularlyfor oyster, mussels and seaweedsMariculture zones are located in Badocand Pagudpud (Ilocos Norte); Balaoan andSto. Tomas (La Union); and Dasol andAnda (Pangasinan).

Gearing up as Food Basket of Luzon and Metro ManilaGearing up as Food Basket of Luzon and Metro Manilathrough Agriculture and Mariculture Developmentthrough Agriculture and Mariculture Development3

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Tap SUCs and Colleges in PromotingAgricultural Development and Productivity

Research and development (e.g., highland vegetablefarming and forest plantation in Benguet StateUniversity; aquaculture and fisheries in developmentCentral Luzon State University; silkworm culture in DonMariano Marcos State University;)Establishment of demonstration farms (giant bambooand mushroom production center in Isabela)Facilitate the dissemination and adoption of technology(livestock development for sheep, carabao, poultry andsmall ruminants in Region II)

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19.6%

80.4%

Northern LuzonPhilippines

Pursuing Responsible MineralsPursuing Responsible MineralsDevelopmentDevelopment

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Lepanto Consolidated (gold)

Bacnotan Cement Corp.(limestone)

Philex Mines Sto. Tomas(copper)

Source: NFPP 2001-2030

Pursuing Responsible MineralsPursuing Responsible MineralsDevelopmentDevelopment

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Climax Arimco Corp.(copper)

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Mining Issues/Gaps

Abandoned and unrehabilitated mining sitesApplications in conflict with other land usesand land classification

Pursuing Responsible MineralsPursuing Responsible MineralsDevelopmentDevelopment

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Mining Programs/Projects

Promotion of sustainable large and smallscale miningMinerals industry developmentRehabilitation of degraded mining areasEnforce existing relevant laws andregulations

Pursuing Responsible MineralsPursuing Responsible MineralsDevelopmentDevelopment

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Enhancing the Investment ClimateEnhancing the Investment Climate

Increasing ProductivityReducing CostsMinimizing Risks

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Enhancing the Investment ClimateEnhancing the Investment Climate

Increasing Productivity

Improving Access to Information andCommunication Facilities

Promote investments that support the provisionof physical infrastructure for high speedconnectivity, high capacity, and secured networkservices at low costProvide additional telecom infrastructure tosupport business communicationsPromote VOIP or internet telephony

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Enhancing the Investment ClimateEnhancing the Investment Climate

Increasing Productivity

Rationalization of North Luzon’s DigitalInfrastructure

Convergence of telecommunication, IPtechnology, broadcast media, cable TV, andother technologies to realize the full potential ofICT as a tool for knowledge creation anddiffusion§ Use ICT to locate market and suppliers,

business partners, and access technologies

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Enhancing the Investment ClimateEnhancing the Investment Climate

Reducing CostsReducing cost of transporting goods

Streamline and simplify frontline servicesthrough one-stop shops in LGUs andnational government agencies

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Minimizing Risks

§ Promotion of Peace and Order

Enhancing the Investment ClimateEnhancing the Investment Climate5

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Addressing Basic Social Development ConcernsAddressing Basic Social Development Concerns

Address declining participation rates in highschool education, particularly in remote areassuch as Mt. Province, Ifugao, Kalinga.Address housing backlog through affordableloan packagesContinue to provide adequate health carethrough affordable medicines and assistance inthe prevention of diseasesMobilize local resources, networks to facilitateimplementation of national government projects

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Strengthening InfrastructureStrengthening InfrastructureSupportSupport

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Existing Inter-regional Roads

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Existing Inter-regional RoadsCabugao-Calanasan-Claveria RoadCabugao-Pudtol-Luna Abulog RoadIlocos Norte-Kalinga-Apayao RoadIlocos Norte-Abra-Ilocos Sur RoadNarvacan-Bangued-Balbatan-Lubuagan-Tabuk-Tuguegarao RoadTagudin-Cervantes-Manacayan-Abatan RoadSta. Fe-San Nicolas RoadIlocos Norte-Abra-Ilocos Sur RoadBaguio-Aritao RoadTagudin-Cervantes-Suyo-Manacayan Road

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Laoag Int’l Airport

Vigan Airport

San Fernando, Airport

Tuguegarao Airport

Existing Air TransportSta. Ana Airport

Caoayan Airport

Lingayen Airport

Bagabag Airport

Baler Airport

Basco Airport

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Existing Sea Transport

Currimao Port

Salomague Port

San Fernando Seaport

Sual Seaport

Palanan Seaport

Port Irene

Aparri Seaport

Divilacan Seaport

Dinapigue Seaport

Buguey Port

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Claveria Port

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C A G A Y A N

A B R A

Laoag City

Kabugao

Bangued Tuguegarao CityVigan City

Tabuk

Bontoc

Lagawe

San Fernando City

Ilagan

La TrinidadBayombong

Baler

Palayan City

Lingayen

Cabarroguis

A P A Y A O

K A L I N G A

ILOCOSNORTE

ILOCOSSUR

LAUNION

BENGUET

P A N G A S I N A N

Basco BATANES

Power and Energy

San Roque Multi-purpose DamMagat Hydro Electric Plant

Ambuklao Hydro Electric Plant

Bangui Wind Power Farm

Binga HydroElectric Power Plant

Bakun Hydro Electric Plant

Sual Coal Plant

Bauang Power PlantCorporation

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QUIRINO

A

A

UR

RO

NUEVA ECIJA

NUEVAVIZCAYA

IFUGAO

MT. PROVINCE

I S A B E L A

C A G A Y A N

A B R A

Laoag City

Kabugao

Bangued Tuguegarao CityVigan City

Tabuk

Bontoc

Lagawe

San Fernando City

Ilagan

La TrinidadBayombong

Baler

Palayan City

Lingayen

Cabarroguis

A P A Y A O

K A L I N G A

ILOCOSNORTE

ILOCOSSUR

LAUNION

BENGUET

P A N G A S I N A N

Basco BATANES

Addalam River Irrigation Project

Tumauini River Irrigation Project

Baggao IrrigationSystem

Chico River PumpIrrigation Project

Magat River Irrigation Project

Matuno River Irrigation Project

Existing Irrigation Projects

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QUIRINOA

A

UR

RO

NUEVA ECIJA

NUEVAVIZCAYA

IFUGAO

MT. PROVINCE

I S A B E L A

C A G A Y A N

A B R A

Laoag City

Kabugao

Bangued Tuguegarao CityVigan City

Tabuk

Bontoc

Lagawe

San Fernando City

I lagan

La TrinidadBayombong

Baler

Palayan City

Lingayen

Cabarroguis

A P A Y A O

K A L I N G A

ILOCOSNORTE

ILOCOSSUR

LAUNION

BENGUET

P A N G A S I N A N

Basco BATANES

Cagayan River FloodControl Project

Sinukalan RiverImprovement Works

SRMP ComponentRegion I

Agno and Allied RiversFlood Control

Sewerage and Drainage systemsprojects for metro Dagupan, La

Union and Vigan Area

Abra Ilocos Sur River BasinFlood Control Project

Sabo Flood ControlProject in the LaoagRiver Basin

Laoag City Urban DrainageSystem Improvement Project

Flood Control