Millennium Challenge Samar Roads Rehabilitation II

Millennium Challenge Account Philippines

Uplifting Lives of Filipinos Through Economic Growth

Project Objectives

The primary objective of the project is to help improve the living conditions of the people of Samar. With more accessible and safer roads, people will have more socio-economic opportunities because of reduced transport time and cost.

Farmers will be able to transport their produce in less time to the urban markets.

People from the rural areas will have more opportunity for employment and education in the urban center.

People living in rural areas will have faster and better access to health care, especially in cases of emergency.

The project also will generate employment opportunities as skilled and unskilled workers will be required during construction and rehabilitation.

SNRDP

Recognizing the need to rehabilitate the Wright-Taft-Borongan-Guiuan Road in Western and Eastern Samar, the Government of the Philippines included the road in its list of projects to be financed by a grant from the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). MCC eventually approved the request with a grant allocation of $214.4 Million for the roads project from the total $434-Million grant to the country.To supervise the implementation of the project, Millennium Challenge Account-Philippines (MCA-P) was created as the Accountable Entity. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DWPH), as the Implementing Entity, expects project construction to start in 2012 and completion in 2016.

Project Description

The road begins at the junction of Pan Philippine Highway and Buray (Wright) in Western Samar and passes along mountainous terrain to Taft. From Taft, it continues southward along the coastline of Eastern Samar ending in Guiuan. The total length of the road is approximately 222 kilometers.The project involves the construction/rehabilitation of existing roads and bridges that includes widening, drainage installation and other road safety improvements. The project recognizes DPWH standard right-of-way limit. However, in an attempt to minimize disruption to the inhabitants and users along the road, the right-of-way shall be limited to the construction limits, which is estimated at this time to have a width spanning the existing road width plus approximately 2-3 meters on each side of the existing pavement. Prior to the start of construction, the required right-of-way limit will be established to determine the actual land and improvements that will be affected. Project-Affected Parties (PAPs) will be duly notified and will have access to compensation in accordance with applicable laws and eligibility criteria.

Project Design Packages

The project has two design packages. Package A, which is Wright-Taft-Sulat (ending at the boundary of Taft and San Julian), will be handled by Tetra Tech in association with PTCC Engineers and TCGI Engineers. Package B, from San Julian to Guiuan, will be handled by Gauff Engenierre in association with Schema Consult.

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Millennium Challenge Samar Roads Rehabilitation

Philippines Receives $434 Million Poverty Reduction Compact

On September 23, 2010 MCC signed a five-year, $434 million compact with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines focused on reducing poverty and promoting economic growth through the following projects.

With better road infrastructure in Samar, farmers there along with with everyone else living and working there will benefit from the Millennium Challenge Samar Roads Rehabilitation. Review more information below.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Chief Executive Officer Daniel Yohannes and Philippine Secretary of Finance Cesar Purisima today signed a five-year economic development compact granting $434 million to the Philippines for investments in roads, community development projects, and improvements to the country’s Bureau of Internal Revenue. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and President of the Philippines Benigno Aquino III presided at the signing held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

“This compact we are signing today was created by and for the people of the Philippines.” said MCC CEO Daniel Yohannes. “Reflecting the policies articulated by President Obama in his speech yesterday at the Millennium Development Goals Summit, the Philippines compact is a results-focused program promoting sustainable economic growth. This example of country-designed solutions strives to move the poor from poverty to prosperity,” Mr. Yohannes added.

The Philippines’ $434 million MCC compact provides funding for three major projects. First, the compact provides $214.4 million to construct and repair 220 kilometers of Samar Road. This road, which passes through 15 municipalities, will improve access to markets and services for farmers, fishers, and small businesses in some of the poorest provinces in the Philippines.

The compact also includes $120 million to expand Kalahi-CIDSS, a development project that empowers communities by encouraging their participation in poverty reducing activities. The project will provide community grants to support the building of critical infrastructure such as water systems, clinics, and schools. This innovative project design strengthens local accountability and allows poor communities to effectively design and transparently manage the projects they need to increase their incomes and improve their lives.

Finally, the compact includes $54.3 million in investments to computerize and streamline business processes in the Bureau of Internal Revenue. This project will bolster the effectiveness of revenue collection and reduce opportunities for corruption.

Millennium Challenge Corporation, a U.S. Government agency designed to work with developing countries, is based on the principle that aid is most effective when it reinforces sound political, economic, and social policies that promote poverty reduction through economic growth. For more information, please visit www.mcc.gov. Keep connected with MCC via Facebook and Twitter, through videos at YouTube and Vimeo or by podcast.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is an innovative and independent U.S. foreign aid agency that is helping lead the fight against global poverty. Created by the U.S. Congress in January 2004 with strong bipartisan support, MCC is delivering U.S. foreign assistance by focusing on good policies, country ownership, and results. MCC forms partnerships with some of the world’s poorest countries, but only those committed to good governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizens, as measured by the MCC Country Scorecard. MCC provides these well-performing countries with large-scale grants to fund country-led solutions for reducing poverty through sustainable economic growth. To date, MCC has approved over $8.4 billion in compact and threshold programs worldwide.

Revenue Administration Reform Project: Raise tax revenues and reduce tax evasion and revenue agent-related corruption by increasing the efficiency and sustainability of revenue collection by the Bureau of Internal Revenue.

KALAHI-CIDSS: Enhance community-level infrastructure and social services and strengthen the capacity of local communities to identify, prioritize, design, and implement development projects focused on improving the lives of the poor.

Secondary National Roads Development Project: Reduce transportation costs through the rehabilitation of an existing 220 kilometer road segment on Samar Island. This Project will bring about savings in vehicle operating costs and time for both passengers and goods, and increase commerce in and between the provinces of Samar and Eastern Samar.

Compact implementation is managed by a Philippine accountable entity called Millennium Challenge Account – Philippines (MCA-P) which includes strict financial and procurement controls.

MCC is represented by a resident country mission who is responsible for ensuring the efficient and transparent implementation of the Compact.

Matthew L. Bohn, Resident Country Director
John Polk, Deputy Resident Country Director
Cheryl Orata-Idjao, Development Assistance Specialist
Corazon Minon, Program Management Assistant

6th Floor, Department of Finance Building
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex
Roxas Boulevard, Manila

Tel:(632)525-0380 Fax:(632)525-0380

Corn Farming Profit Opportunity

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Corn Price Rises Near Record High

Corn prices are surging due to severe drought conditions in the USA and the very low corn harvest there currently. Many food commodity prices are increasing due to a variety of factors affecting supply and demand. The fact is that with the increasing global population food demand and the decreasing global farming harvests is out pacing supply causing prices to go higher, and that creates an opportunity for those already farming and new farmers. The forecast for the next 12 months is for food commodities to stay high with the more demand than supply. Planting and farming corn now can help provide future food supply for consumers and higher farming profits for you the farmer.

Bloomberg reports corn rose toward a record as U.S. crop conditions worsened. Asian stocks advanced for a third day amid speculation Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will hint at further stimulus at testimony before Congress today.

Corn climbed 0.9 percent to $7.80 a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade at 10:46 a.m. in Tokyo, the highest price for a most-active contract since June 2011. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index (MXAP) increased 0.5 percent and Standard & Poor’s 500 Index futures were 0.4 percent stronger. Oil in New York was up 0.3 percent at $88.67 a barrel for a fifth day of gains. The Japanese yen weakened against all 16 of its major peers and was down 0.3 percent against the euro.

Corn has risen 54 percent since June 15 as further evidence of damage from the worst U.S. drought in a generation stoked concern yields will drop, hurting output in the biggest exporter and lifting global food costs. Bernanke will deliver his semiannual report on the economy and monetary policy to lawmakers after a report yesterday showing an unexpected drop in U.S. retail sales kindled speculation the Fed will introduce additional steps to support the world’s largest economy.

“There is market positioning for Bernanke to deliver something today,” said Joseph Capurso, a strategist in Sydney at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the nation’s biggest lender. “There is a high risk of more policy easing before the end of this year.”

A third monthly drop in U.S. retail sales showed limited employment gains are taking a toll on the biggest part of the economy. The IMF lowered its 2013 forecast for global economic growth yesterday to 3.9 percent from 4.1 percent as Europe’s debt crisis prolongs Spain’s recession and slows expansions in emerging markets from China to India.

Corn Record

The last time corn conditions tumbled for six straight weeks was the period through Sept. 5, 2003, according to the USDA. The most-active corn contract hit an all-time high of $7.9925 during the food crisis in June 2008.

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Philippines New Rice-to-Power Plant

DP CleanTech signs with AseaOne Power Corporation in the Philippines to support a 12MW biomass energy initiative.

DP CleanTech has taken a significant step towards consolidating its business in the Philippines with the recent signing of a contract for a 12 MWe biomass power plant with AseaOne Power Corporation (AOPC).

The rapid growth of island tourism in the Panay and Guimaras regions demands a power supply that is reliable, clean and socially responsible, and the plant is part of a 42MW clean energy initiative to meet this need. The 12 MWe project in Aklan province will make a meaningful contribution to the power outlook in the short term by helping to reduce chronic power shortages and carbon-emission. In the long term, it will be part of the development of a balanced long term energy supply, whilst meeting environmental and social objectives with multiplier impact in terms of enhancing job generation and upgrading income levels in the agricultural sector which is the major beneficiary of the biomass power plant project.

The scope of supply includes the total power plant including Fuel Handling, Boiler and Turbine, which will be provided on a turnkey (EPC) basis.The primary feedstock will come from local sustainable agricultural rice crop residues – rice husk and rice straw as well as woodchips. However, there is a need to ensure future fuel flexibility, and the advanced technology thermal combustion boiler has been further refined by DP CleanTech to handle multiple fuels, and also to optimize the combustion of alternative and diverse fuel sources such as sugarcane waste, coco leafwood and woodchips. The level of efficiency and flexibility that could be provided by DP CleanTech technology was a key factor in winning this project, which is due for completion in April 2014.

Simon Parker, CEO of DP CleanTech commented “We are very pleased to be working with Asea One Power, as one of the pioneers in biomass energy investments in the Philippines. We have a shared vision to develop and utilize the most efficient and reliable solutions and technologies which will help to ensure that biomass energy becomes an integral source of economic growth and prosperity in the Philippines.” Mr. Paul Y. Rodriguez, President & CEO of ASEA One, shared Mr. Parker’s sentiments “I am looking forward to a long-term mutually beneficial business relationship with DP Cleantech.”

DP CleanTech is singularly focused on delivering biomass and waste-to-energy solutions for multiple fuel types and diverse customer requirements. Its global track record has consistently proven the efficiency of its solutions in delivering clean, reliable and cost effective renewable energy, and with this project, the company hopes to further demonstrate its credentials in the Asian market.

Simon Parker CEO, DP CleanTech said “The Chinese government has recently implemented new laws to better control the development of biomass power plants. These new policies are a positive step in the right direction, and will encourage a healthier industry that utilizes modern efficient solutions with better environmental protection. Standards between China and Europe are converging, and we are pleased to see the Government taking the development of the industry seriously to ensure its robust growth to become a key component of its clean energy strategy. The combination of our European and Chinese experience, technology and professional approach is starting to pay dividends as our clients become more knowledgeable and demanding of their biomass energy partners.”

DP CleanTech is well positioned to benefit due to its superior experience delivering biomass power plants in China and its emphasis on providing total, integrated solutions DP has the best proven track record in China having delivered 40% of the biomass power plants operating in China today, including plants of varying size and fuel type. Furthermore DP CleanTech’s European technology holds significant advantage over local competitors in meeting the China government’s recently implemented NOx emissions standards.

By DP CleanTech Biomass Energy and Waste to Energy Services

Biomass Energy Fuel Crop Opportunities

Biomass energy presents new profitable opportunities for Philippine farmers. With lessening global oil supplies, and rising prices, biomass energy from agriculture crop leftovers and waste provide new profit opportunities for Philippine farmers while at the same time helping the Philippines in reducing its foreign oil imports. Biomass energy fuel crops are the new farming opportunity for the Philippines and the world now.

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