the palma alliance - LGRC DILG 10

The Kabalikat PALMA Infrastructure Project: Pigcawayan, Alamada, Libungan, Midsayap, & Aleosan Cotabato Province
Project Results: Multiplying Resources Lead To Multiple Benefits
Sharing resources has resulted in benefits that are shared by all 5 municipalities
1. Opening up of upland barangays to development
The project provided upland barangays with access to modern farming upland technology
and made basic services from government and the private sector more accessible.
2. Increased agricultural productivity
After the completion of the roads, the production of traditional crops such as corn and
vegetables increased by as much as 20%.
3. Reduced road construction cost
Ordinarily, the cost for the rehabilitation of a barangay farm to market road per kilometer
is P800,000.00 to P1M based on the MRDP standard. With the Kabalikat PALMA
Infrastructure Project, a 10-15 km all weather FMR cost each LGU/barangay only P350,000
to P500,000 or an estimate of P35,000-50,000 per km. of road. This in turn, freed up
more LGU funds for other development projects.
4. Reduced travel distance and time
Before the road rehabilitation, the distance and travel time to the town centers took a
longer time. After the project was implemented, travel time was reduced to as much as
50%, making travel faster, more convenient and less costly to residents.
5. Reduced transport and passenger fares
Passenger fares for both jeepneys (6 wheelers) and “habal-habal” (single motorcycle for
hire) were reduced by 20% and transportation costs of products/goods also went down
by as much as 60%, contributing to greater savings for commuters and more profit for
farmers.
6. Accessibility of government service and assistance
Far flung barangays, especially those classified as “critical” areas due to peace and
order problems have become more accessible to government services and assistance.
The government’s presence through the services being provided is concretely felt by the
residents especially in the so-called critical areas. This has, in a way, contributed in
addressing some of the peace and order problems affecting the area.
7. Instilling discipline and mutual respect among barangays
The project also instilled discipline among barangay officials who respected the criteria for
prioritization of barangays to be served. The pulling out of equipment from the barangay
sites where the project is on-going is minimized even if there is a perceived urgent request
from other barangays. The difficulty on the part of the LCE of explaining to the Punong
Barangay when such requests are not granted is lessened.
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