The project will support the construction of two sections, totaling 53.1 kilometers (km), of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), a 163 km suburban railway network connecting the regional center of Clark in Central Luzon with Metro Manila and Calamba, Laguna. The Malolos-Clark Railway Project comprises: (i) Malolos-Clark section (51.2 km) from Malolos to Clark and Clark International Airport, and (ii) Blumentritt extension (1.9 km) connecting Solis and Blumentritt stations in Metro Manila District I (City of Manila). Both sections are part of the NSCR and extensions of the Tutuban-Solis-Malolos section financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. The NSCR will be completed during 2022-2025 as an integrated 163 km dedicated suburban passenger railway system comprising four sections: (i) Tutuban-Solis-Malolos, (ii) Malolos-Clark-Clark International Airport, (iii) Solis-Blumentritt-Calamba, and (iv) Clark-New Clark City.
| Project Name | Malolos-Clark Railway Project (PFR 1) | ||||||||
| Project Number | 52083-002 | ||||||||
| Country | Philippines |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Partnerships Private sector development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Rail transport (non-urban) |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||||
| Description | The project will support the construction of two sections, totaling 53.1 kilometers (km), of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), a 163 km suburban railway network connecting the regional center of Clark in Central Luzon with Metro Manila and Calamba, Laguna. The Malolos-Clark Railway Project comprises: (i) Malolos-Clark section (51.2 km) from Malolos to Clark and Clark International Airport, and (ii) Blumentritt extension (1.9 km) connecting Solis and Blumentritt stations in Metro Manila District I (City of Manila). Both sections are part of the NSCR and extensions of the Tutuban-Solis-Malolos section financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. The NSCR will be completed during 2022-2025 as an integrated 163 km dedicated suburban passenger railway system comprising four sections: (i) Tutuban-Solis-Malolos, (ii) Malolos-Clark-Clark International Airport, (iii) Solis-Blumentritt-Calamba, and (iv) Clark-New Clark City. The project will provide affordable, reliable, and safe public transport; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and contribute to cutting travel time from Metro Manila to Clark from 2-3 hours (by bus) to less than 1 hour by rail. | ||||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The Project will support the national spatial strategy (NSS) of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022, which serves as the basis for policies on urban and infrastructure development in accordance with AmBisyon Natin 2040. The NSS recognizes the role of cities as engines of economic growth and poverty reduction, and infrastructure to provide efficient connective networks of sustainable communities. It aims to decongest Metro Manila and direct growth to other key areas and address spatial and socioeconomic inequalities by linking lagging regions with leading ones, rather than advocating the uniform dispersal of development. The Government's "Build, Build, Build" Program in which the Project is included, builds upon this national strategy. | ||||||||
| Impact | Local, national and international connectivity improved | ||||||||
| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Efficiency and capacity of transportation along the Manila-Clark corridor improved |
| Progress Toward Outcome | The loan has been declared effective on 26 September 2019. The bidding period for civil works contract packages, CP N-01 to N-05 has been completed. CP S-01 is for rebidding. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | New railway line commissioned Institutional capacity strengthened |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Capacity building activities to establish the Project Management Office (PMO) and services by a consulting firm to support project communication are ongoing. Capacity building activities to establish the Project Management Office (PMO) and services by a consulting firm to support project communication are ongoing. Capacity building activities to establish the Project Management Office (PMO) and services by a consulting firm to support project communication are ongoing. This indicator was added to Output 2 on 18 Dec 2019 as a result of the approval of TA9913 Strengthening the Transition of Vulnerable Communities Affected by the Malolos-Clark Railway Project. Recruitment of a consulting firm was completed on 1 Oct 2020 when the contract between ADB and the consulting firm was signed. Consulting firm to commence services in November 2020 Bidding for all 5 civil works packages (CP N-01 to N-05) financed under the project has been completed. Contracts for CP N-04 and N-05 were signed on 1 Aug 2020. Contracts for CP N-01, N-02, and N-03 were signed on 8 Oct 2020. CP S-01 is for rebidding. Bidding for all 5 civil works packages (CP N-01 to N-05) financed under the project has been completed. Contracts for CP N-04 and N-05 were signed on 1 Aug 2020. Contracts for CP N-01, N-02, and N-03 were signed on 8 Oct 2020. CP S-01 is for rebidding. |
| Geographical Location | Angeles, Apalit, Calumpit, Clark Special Economic Zone, Mabalacat, Malolos, Minalin, San Fernando, Santo Tomas |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | A |
| Involuntary Resettlement | A |
| Indigenous Peoples | B |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | The project was assessed category A for the environment. Environmental impact assessments (EIAs) have been prepared for the MalolosClark section and for the Blumentritt extension in compliance with the Safeguard Policy Statement. Key project environmental issues identified and addressed are dust emissions during construction, noise and vibration during construction and operation, waste generation, traffic congestion and impediments to public access, and occupational and community health and safety. Public consultations were undertaken during EIA preparation. The DOTr will ensure that (i) the EMP in the EIA will be incorporated in bid documents for all packages regardless of financing source; (ii) consultations with people affected by construction activities are carried out throughout construction; and (iii) a grievance redress mechanism will be established, adequately resourced, and publicized before commencing civil works. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | The project was assessed category A for involuntary resettlement. The project will require acquisition of 49 hectares (ha) of land: 46 ha for the Malolos-Clark section and 3 ha for the Blumentritt extension. Resettlement impacts have been minimized by using PNR-owned land and government-owned land wherever possible. Out of the estimated 1,889 project affected households, equivalent to a total number of 7,581 project affected persons, the majority are expected to be severely affected and required to relocate and most of them are informal settlers. A resettlement and indigenous peoples planning framework (RIPPF) has been prepared for the MFF following the Safeguard Policy Statement to guide the preparation of the RAPs. Feasibility study based RAPs have been prepared for the Malolos-Clark section and the Blumentritt extension based on resettlement surveys, social assessments, and consultations. RAPs for the Malolos-Clark section have been updated based on the detailed engineering design while for Blumentritt it is still ongoing. The RAPs mitigate involuntary resettlement impacts by providing compensation at replacement cost along with assistance for relocation and livelihood restoration. Measures have been incorporated to improve the living standards of vulnerable affected people. |
| Indigenous Peoples | The whole project is assessed category B for indigenous peoples because of one project area's proximity to indigenous ancestral domain land in Pampanga province. However, due diligence confirmed that the project does not encroach on indigenous peoples land and a certificate of non-overlap with ancestral domain land has been issued by the Philippines National Commission on Indigenous Peoples. Furthermore, due diligence for the project indicated that impacts on indigenous peoples are not anticipated, and an indigenous peoples plan was not prepared. The RIPPF for the MFF follows the Safeguard Policy Statement to guide the preparation of indigenous peoples plans, should impacts on indigenous peoples be identified when subsequent tranches are processed. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | A communication and participation strategy for the project has been prepared. Incorporating stakeholder analysis findings, the strategy will identify effective communication channels, best approaches to foster participation and partnerships, key messages, and means of integrating activities with the grievance redressal mechanism. The strategy includes implementation timelines, roles and responsibilities, budget, monitoring and evaluation requirements for project communication. Key components of the strategy ensures proactively disclosing project information and activities to local communities and stakeholders; soliciting stakeholders input and feedback on beneficial mitigation measures; encouraging community participation in project activities that affect or could benefit stakeholders, such as civil works construction; and conducting awareness-raising activities related to HIV/AIDS, human trafficking, and safety measures. |
| During Project Implementation | The PMO will have overall responsibility for the implementation of the strategy, supported by the construction supervision consultant. The grievance redress mechanism has been set up for the Malolos-Clark section. Consultations and validation activities for the updating for the updating of the resettlement action plans are ongoing. |
| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | None |
| Procurement | Open competitive bidding in accordance with ADB's Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). Bidding for all 6 civil works packages financed under the project has been completed and bids are undergoing evaluation. Contract awards are targeted within the second quarter of 2020. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Roesner, Markus |
| Responsible ADB Department | Southeast Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Transport and Communications Division, SERD |
| Executing Agencies |
Department of Transportation The Columbia Tower, Brgy. Wack-wack, Ortigas Avenue, 1555, Mandaluyong City Philippines |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | - |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Approval | 30 May 2019 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 20 Oct 2020 |
Loan 3796-PHI
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 30 May 2019 | 11 Jul 2019 | 26 Sep 2019 | 30 Jun 2022 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 4,689.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 1,300.00 | 30 May 2019 | 1,264.58 | 0.00 | 97% |
| Counterpart | 1,378.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 2,011.00 | 30 May 2019 | 258.78 | 0.00 | 20% |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Malolos-Clark Railway Project (PFR 1): Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Aug 2020 |
| Loan Agreement (Ordinary Operations) for Loan 3796-PHI: Malolos-Clark Railway Project - Tranche 1 | Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) | Jul 2019 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Malolos-Clark Railway Project (PFR 1): Malolos-Angeles II Updated Resettlement Action Plan | Resettlement Plans | Jan 2021 |
| Malolos-Clark Railway Project (PFR 1): Malolos-Angeles I Updated Resettlement Action Plan | Resettlement Plans | Jan 2021 |
| Malolos-Clark Railway Project (PFR 1): Social Monitoring Report (April-September 2020) | Social Monitoring Reports | Dec 2020 |
| Malolos-Clark Railway Project (PFR 1): Malolos-Angeles I Resettlement Action Plan | Resettlement Plans | Aug 2020 |
| Malolos-Clark Railway Project (PFR 1): Malolos-Angeles II Resettlement Action Plan | Resettlement Plans | Aug 2020 |
| Malolos-Clark Railway Project (PFR 1): Social Monitoring Report (September 2019-March 2020) | Social Monitoring Reports | Jun 2020 |
| Malolos-Clark Railway Project (PFR 1): Mabalacat Section Resettlement Action Plan | Resettlement Plans | Jun 2020 |
| Malolos-Clark Railway Project (PFR 1): Environmental Monitoring Report (September 2019-March 2020) | Environmental Monitoring Reports | Mar 2020 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
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Related Publications
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Loan 3796-PHI: Malolos-Clark Railway Project, Tranche 1 [Package CP S-01] - Rebidding | Invitation for Bids | Active | 04 Dec 2020 | 05 May 2021 |
Contracts Awarded
| Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Contractor Address | Executing Agency | Contract Description | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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| CP N-02 BLDG & CIVIL ENGG WORKS FOR APX 16KM OF VI ADUCT STRUCTURE INCLDG ELEVATED STATION BLDG AT SA N FERNANDO UNDER PB NO.19-041-4 | Loan 3796 | 07 Dec 2020 | ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION PHILS AND DAELIM IND JV | THE ENTERPRISE CENTRE, TOWER 2 AYALA COR. PASEO DE ROXAS AVE. MAKATI PHILIPPINES | Department of Transportation | CONSTRUCTION | 695,307,220.50 | 342,808,128.30 |
| CP N-03 BLDG & CIVIL ENGG WORKS FOR APX 12KM OF VI ADUCT STRUCTURE INCLD ELEVATED STATION BLDGS AT AN GELES AND CLARK UNDER PB NO.19-041-4 | Loan 3796 | 03 Dec 2020 | ITALIAN-THAI DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC COMPANY LTD | 2034/1332-161 ITALTHAI TOWER, NEW PETCHBURI ROAD, BANKGAPI, HUAYKWANG, BKK THAILAND | Department of Transportation | CONSTRUCTION | 464,042,797.10 | 236,118,174.10 |
| CP N-01 BLDG & CIVIL ENGG WORKS FOR APX 17KM OF VI ADUCT STRUCTURE INCLDG STATION BLDGS AT CALUMPIT A ND APALIT UNDER PB NO. 19-041-4 | Loan 3796 | 02 Dec 2020 | HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD JV | SEOUL 110-793 KOREA, REPUBLIC OF | Department of Transportation | CONSTRUCTION | 575,789,054.10 | 295,080,112.50 |
| CP N-05 BLDG AND CIVIL ENGG WORKS FOR DEPOT BLDGS INCLDG RELATED INFRA AND TRACK WORKS SUB-BALLAST UNDER PB NO. 19-154-10 | Loan 3796 | 14 Oct 2020 | POSCO ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD | PASEO DE ROXAS MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES KOREA, REPUBLIC OF | Department of Transportation | CONSTRUCTION | 337,029,260.60 | 167,544,069.20 |
| CP N-04 BLDG & CIVIL ENGG WORKS FOR APX 6.5KM OF RAILWAY TRACK STRUCTURE INCLDG UNDERGRND STN AT CLARK INTL AIRPORT | Loan 3796 | 14 Oct 2020 | ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION PHI INC. JV W/ EEI CORP | AYALA CORNER PASEO DE ROXAS AVENUE MAKATI CITY PHILIPPINES | Department of Transportation | CONSTRUCTION | 440,730,918.20 | 215,956,758.40 |
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| Malolos-Clark Railway Project (PFR 1): Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Aug 2020 |