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The first part of the Workshop
was the introduction of the Study to explain the Inception Report to the
attendees. The second part covered the participation and problem analyses
using the Project Cycle Management (PCM) method. The participation analysis
aimed to clarify participants on the flood control works in terms of their
tasks and duties. The problem analysis was to clarify problems being encountered
in flood control and river management.
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Director RODOLFO K. ALDAY - DPWH, Region II |
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Second
Workshop in Tuguegarao, Santiago and Bayombong
The Second Workshop was held during September 5 to 7, 2000 at three different
places of Tuguegarao, Santiago and Bayombong with the same agenda. The purpose
of the Second Workshop was to gather opinions of the participants in the
different areas on 1) needs/demands/requirements for the river basin development,
2) first priority sector/requirement in the basin development, and 3) problems
hampering the implementation of the first priority requirement. Before getting
the opinions, an example of the basin development in Indonesia and an outline
of the 1987 Master Plan for the Cagayan River basin were presented by the
Study Team for participants’ reference.
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Participants
in the Workshop
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are; that flood control is the first priority in all three areas, and, problems/constraints
identified are financial constraints, inadequate technology, land acquisition
problems, political intervention, inadequate information/education/campaign,
lack of comprehensive plan, inaccurate and inadequate data for planning,
hence no project implementation. |
Presentation
by the Co-Team Leader of the JICA Study Team
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Third
Workshop in Tuguegarao
The Third Workshop was held on October 3, 2000 at Tuguegarao for the purpose
of getting the opinions on problems in implementing the priority projects
and the corresponding solutions to cope with the problems. Participants
came from three areas where the Second Workshop was held. Issues being encountered
in the ongoing river projects in the Philippines were presented by the Study
Team, followed by an introduction of the river management in Japan by JICA
expert of DPWH. The solutions identified are administrative support, sharing
of resources, good governance, transfer of technology, formulation of appropriate
plans, advocacy, institutional development and infrastructure support. |
Gathering
opinions of the participants
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Fourth
Workshop in Tuguegarao
The Fourth Workshop for the Feasibility Study of the Flood Control Project
for the Lower Cagayan River was held at Crown Lodge in Tuguegarao City
on May 22, 2001.General and specific objectives of the Workshop
are as follows:
General objectives
1) For participants: to understand project features and benefit
2) For the JICA Study Team: to understand the opinions of the community
and possibility of community participation
with more concrete ideas.
Specific objectives:
- to gauge the acceptability of the Master Plan to the Community
- to establish the acceptability and priority of candidate projects for
flood control
- to know the requirements needed to implement the Master Plan/ Flood
Control Project
- to know / identify what needs to be done, considered, addressed on the
key issues and concerns, i.e.
- community participation
- resettlement and relocation
- cost sharing for project implementation
- implementation structure.
The
Project Director Philip F. Meñez, PMO-MFCDP II
Participants confirmed that the general objectives of the workshop have
been achieved. It was also confirmed that the project features and benefits
understood in today's workshop would be shared among other stake- holders
in each participant's community. During the workshop, it was also confirmed
that issues and concerns needed to be addressed and considered have been
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First Technology Transfer Seminar
The First Technology Transfer Seminar for the Feasibility Study of the Flood
Control Project for the Lower Cagayan River was conducted at Crown Lodge
in Tuguegarao City on May 25, 2001.
Mrs. Elisa Carodan, PPDO - Cagayan Province
Four major topics were covered during the Seminar as follows:
1. "Master Plan Formulation for the Cagayan River Basin" by Mr. Sato (10:15-11:00)
2. "Purpose of Watershed Conservation" by Mr. Hino (11:00-12:00)
3. "Land Use Planning" by Mr. Takashi Kurauchi,
4. "River Morphology and River Planning" by Mr. Takayuki Nobe,
During the seminar, active discussions were made on the topics covered.
Features of the discussion are as follows:
1) WATERSHED PRESERVATION:
A participant noted that he was glad to listen to the topic on watershed
preservation and reforestation, as these topics were not included in the
1987 Master Plan.
2) MASTER PLAN FORMULATION:
A question was raised regarding the method of integrating various sectoral
plans into our Master Plan Study. Mr. Sato clarified that the sectoral studies
on watershed management, irrigation and flood controls are integrated into
one comprehensive plan (MP) through alternative studies on combination of
sectoral plans.
3) NECESSITY TO CONDUCT FEASIBILITY STUDY:
Another participant raised a question whether it is necessarily to conduct
a feasibility study, despite the fact that projects are already considered
as prioritized project in 1987 Master Plan. The Study Team explained that
economic and financial evaluations on prioritized projects are only preliminary
studied during Master Plan stage and in order to confirm the feasibility
of the projects, the feasibility study should be conducted. NEDA Region
II staff also further explained to the participants that feasibility study
is mandatory in requesting overseas funding for a project.
4) WATERSHED MANAGEMENT METHODS:
Regarding watershed management, a participant raised a question on comparative
advantage of sabo dam construction and reforestation. Mr. Hino pointed out
the fact that reforestation will take time to mitigate sedimentation, as
trees would require years to grow before their effect become visible. Immediate
measures can be made by sabo dam construction. Moreover, Mr. Hino explained
that there exist many sabo dams within Magat river basin, as Magat river
basin is one of the most important tributary of Cagayan river with heavy
sedimentation problem.
5) COST SHARING BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS:
Regarding cost sharing of local government, a question was raised whether
cost sharing alternatives would also be recommended once this study is completed.
Mr. Sato explained that government cost sharing includes land acquisition
costs for right-of-way and resettlement areas, which normally includes LGU
funds as well. Alternative measures of cost sharing will not be recommended
by the Study Team, he noted.
6) IMPLEMENTATION SCHEME:
Mr. Sato then asked participant from Tuguegarao whether they would prefer
force account system or contract system for implementing the proposed project.
The participant answered that he prefers contract system, since there is
a security measure, i.e. contractor, if anything goes wrong during and after
the Construction.
7) TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE:
A participant requested that next technology transfer seminar should compare
technology of Japan and the Philippines. In response to the request, Mr.
Sato agreed on the point raised and consider to have the seminar as "technology
exchange seminar."
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