Philippines : Metro Manila Air Quality Improvement (Investment Loan)
The objective of the investment loan is to provide resources to assist with the implementation of the public sector components associated with achieving the goals and objectives of the Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP). The investment loan supports (i) implementation of urgently needed road rehabilitation, (ii) traffic engineering training and management, (iii) strengthening of ambient air quality management, (iv) public health monitoring, and (vi) anti-smoke belching programs.
Project Details
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Project Officer
ADB Disclosure
Southeast Asia Department
Request for information -
Approval Date
16 December 1998 -
Country/Economy
Philippines -
Modality
-
Sector
- Transport
| Project Name | Metro Manila Air Quality Improvement (Investment Loan) |
| Project Number | 30480-033 |
| Country / Economy | Philippines |
| Project Status | Approved |
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | |
| Drivers of Change | |
| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Transport policies and institutional development |
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| Description | The objective of the investment loan is to provide resources to assist with the implementation of the public sector components associated with achieving the goals and objectives of the Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP). The investment loan supports (i) implementation of urgently needed road rehabilitation, (ii) traffic engineering training and management, (iii) strengthening of ambient air quality management, (iv) public health monitoring, and (vi) anti-smoke belching programs. |
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Deteriorating air quality is impairing the health and welfare of a large portion of the population, in particular that of the 20 million residents in Metro Manila and its surrounding air shed. The concentration of several dangerous pollutants has reached critical levels that are well above those that commonly affect human health. The primary causes of air pollution--vehicles and industrial processes--continue to expand rapidly. If not addressed, the detrimental effects of air pollution will significantly erode the gains of economic and social development. |
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| Geographical Location | Metro Manila and the surrounding provinces in its air shed |
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| Environment | C |
| Involuntary Resettlement | |
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| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | Domestic and international consultants are needed to build capacity for the (i) Technical Secretariat to support the Presidential Air Quality Commission, (ii) public awareness, (iii) anti-smoke belching strategic framework, (iv) pollution adjudication board/enforcement, (v) development of the motor vehicle inspection system, (vi) audit of ambient air quality monitoring, (vii) air quality management technical training programs, (viii) air quality management, (ix) traffic engineering and transport management training, (x) traffic management technical training programs, (xi) outsourcing stack monitoring, (xii) program coordination and monitoring, (xiii) public transport policy studies, and (xiv) detailed design and supervision of construction. Advance recruitment action for the engagement of the consulting services for project coordination and monitoring is being initiated under this component. |
| Procurement | Civil works will be procured for road rehabilitation, traffic engineering, management and enforcement equipment and civil works, ambient air quality monitoring equipment and its operation and maintenance, public health monitoring, and database and enforcement equipment for the anti-smoke belching program. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | ADB Disclosure |
| Responsible ADB Department | Southeast Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Infrastructure Division, SERD |
| Executing Agencies |
Department of Environment & Natural Resources [email protected] DENR Building Visayas Avenue, Diliman Quezon City, Philippines Department of Health [email protected] Tayuman Street Sta. Cruz, Manila Philippines Department of Transportation & Communications Hon. Leandro R. Mendoza [email protected] Columbia Tower, Brgy. Wack-Wack Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City Philippines Dept. of Public Works & Highways [email protected] DPWH Building Bonifacio Drive, Port Area Manila, Philippines Laguna Lake Development Authority Rizal Provincial Capitol Building Pasig, Metro Manila Philippines Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Hon. Bayani Fernando MMDA Bldg., EDSA cor. Orense St. Guadalupe, Makati City Philippines |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | - |
| Fact Finding | 02 Jun 1997 to 16 Jun 1997 |
| MRM | 19 Aug 1997 |
| Approval | 16 Dec 1998 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| PDS Creation Date | 05 Dec 2006 |
| Last PDS Update | 21 Apr 2010 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Metro Manila Air Quality Improvement Sector Development Program | Project/Program Completion Reports | Dec 2008 |
| Metro Manila Air Quality Improvement Sector Project - Investment Component | Proactive Integrity Reviews (PIR) | Nov 2006 |
| Metro Manila Air Quality Improvement Sector Development Program | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Dec 1998 |
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