終了時調査結果要約表（英文）I. Outline of the ProjectCountry: Republic of the Philippines

Issue/Sector: Transportation
Division in charge: Economic Infrastructure
Department
Period of(R/D): October 2011 to 30
Cooperation September 2014
(Extension):(F/U) :(E/N)（Grant Aid）

Project title: Project for Improvement of Quality
Management for Highway and Bridge Construction
and Maintenance Phase II (TCP-2)
Cooperation scheme: Technical Cooperation
Total cost: about JPY 450 million
Partner Country’s Implementing Organization:
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Supporting Organization in Japan:
Nippon Engineering Consultants Co. Ltd., Katahira &Engineers International, Hanshin Expressway Co.
Ltd.

Related Cooperation:
1. Background of the Project
Improving the quality of road and bridge construction is one of the challenges that the Department ofPublic Works and Highways (DPWH) needs to address. DPWH’s sixteen (16) regional offices (ROs)are in charge of construction and maintenance of roads and bridges, while the Central Office in Manila
focuses on policy planning, budgeting, technical standards and research. From 2007 to 2010, the Projecton Improvement of Quality Management for Highway and Bridge Construction and Maintenance Phase
I was implemented under JICA’s technical cooperation to enhance the capacity of regional officeengineers by creating a pool of technical trainers at three regional offices (Baguio, Cebu and Davao).
Through the Phase I project, the manuals on road and bridge maintenance management were prepared,
the skills and knowledge of the engineers in the 3 target ROs and district engineering offices (DEOs)
were improved, and the core personnel were trained to expand the project activities to other ROs. The
DPWH’s capacity in road maintenance was successfully enhanced through a series of JICA’s pastcooperation. The Phase II project started in October 2011 is targeted to strengthen DPWH’s technicalexpertise in bridges and road slope management and to improve operational aspects of the maintenancemanagement cycle. The Project covers the same 3 ROs as Phase I, and 4 ROs which deal with themaintenance of special bridges were added. Under the Phase II project a long-term expert and ten
short-term experts have been dispatched by JICA. A number of engineers from the target ROs andDEOs have participated in the Project activities as counterparts.
The Project has been implemented for about two years and half and will be completed by the end of
September 2014. JICA and DPWH formed a joint terminal evaluation team with the purposes ofreviewing and evaluating the achievements of the Project, suggesting ways forward for the remaining
period of the Project and after the Project completion, and drawing lessons for similar type of projects
in the future.
2. Project Overview(1) Project Purpose
The capability of DPWH engineers on road and bridge maintenance management is improved in theselected Regional Offices and district engineering offices.
(2) Outputs
Output 1: Management cycle for road and bridge maintenance is enhanced.
Output 2: Capability of engineers on road slope maintenance management is enhanced.
Output 3: Capability of engineers on bridge maintenance management is enhanced.
(3) Inputs
Japanese side:
Dispatch of Experts: 10 short-term experts and 1 long-term expert (Special Bridge Inspection)
Trainings in Japan: conducted 3 times (26 Aug. - 8 Sep. 2012, 28 Jul. - 10 Aug. 2013, 20 Oct. - 2
Nov. 2013), and 22 C/Ps in total participated.

Equipment: Office equipments were utilized at Project Office and target ROs for the Projectactivities. bridge inspection tools
Local cost: JPY21.9 million were spent by the end of 2013. About JPY6.1 million is planned to be
spent for 2014 (Jan.-Sep.).
Total Cost: About JPY 450 million
Philippine side:
Appointment of counterpart (C/P) personnel: 56 persons in total, consisting of a Project Manager(PM), Deputy Project Managers (DPM), Coordinators, Technical Working Group members,
Counterpart Working Group members and DPWH-JICA TCP-2 Support Staff.
Facilities: Project offices together with necessary facilities were offered at Central Office, Cordillera
Administrative Region (CAR), RO-VII (Cebu), and RO-XI (Davao).
Project expenditure: Budgets of JPY336 million for 2012, JPY380 million for 2013, and JPY410
million for 2014 were allocated for implementing the Project activities.
II. Review Team
Members of Mr. Jitsuya Ishiguro, Leader/Evaluation Management, Advisor, Transportation and ICT
Evaluation
Division 2, Economic Infrastructure Department, JICATeam
Ms. Junko Saikawa, Evaluation Analysis, Consultant, KRI International Corp.
Period of16 March to 5 April 2014
Type of Evaluation: terminal evaluation
Review
III. Results of Review
1. Summary of Achievements(1) Activities for achieving Output 1: 1) Review current maintenance management cycle and identifyissues; 2) Examine improving measures; 3) Conduct workshops; 4) Take trial actions.
<1st Year> Improving measures on “Documents Filing and Forwarding System” were discussed at
TWG meetings; A consolidated action plan was prepared and incorporated into DPWH’s activities toestablish an ISO system which are currently underway. <2nd Year> The issue on complexity of theDepartment Orders (DOs) was identified. Taking stock, classifying, combining or eliminating DOs isunderway by all bureaus of DPWH. <3rd Year> The “Sustainability Program” to expand nationwide
the project activities after the completion of the Project was discussed at the TWG meetings. A
finalized program will be submitted to the 5th JCC to be held in Aug. 2014 for approval.
(2) Activities for achieving Output 2
1) Promote utilizing Road Slope Management System (RSMS): It was concluded that the current
RSMS was not serving DPWH’s demand to establish an integrated asset management system anddeveloping another RSMS as a new integrated system was regarded as the most appropriate option.
2) Implement the pilot project for road slope stability: <CAR> Knowledge and technology weretransferred from Japanese experts to C/Ps on site selection, field inspection, preliminary detailedengineering design, preparation of bidding documents, and joint supervision over the construction
work. The 1st OJT was conducted on 24-26 Jun. 2013 with 48 participants. The 2nd batch of the pilot
project commenced in Apr 2013 by DPWH themselves. <Region VII> Selection of a piloto site(Naga-Uling Road). Knowledge and technology were transferred from Japanese experts to DPWH
C/Ps on site selection, field inspection, preliminary detailed engineering design, preparation of bidding
documents, and joint supervision over the construction work (construction contract was concluded inJul. 2013 and is planned to be completed in May 2014). The 2nd OJT was conducted on 26-28 Nov.
2013 with 41 participants. The 2nd batch of the pilot project started in Nov 2013 by DPWH.
3) Review and improve manuals on road maintenance and quality control: 3 manuals on roadmaintenance and quality control (1. Guidebook for Road Construction and Maintenance Managementin the Republic of the Philippines; 2. Road Project Management and Supervision Manual Volume I; 3.
Road Project Management and Supervision Manual Volume II) were reviewed and improved through
CWG meetings. Draft revised manuals were submitted to the 4th JCC.
4) Review and improve on Routine Maintenance Management Manual (RMMM), develop Pocketbookand conduct OJT: <RMMM> Review on current utilization status and revision works were done
through interviews with responsible staff in ROs and CWG meetings. Draft revised RMMM wassubmitted to the 4th JCC. <Pocketbook> OJTs based on a draft Pocketbook were conducted with target

of engineers involved with routine maintenance works (27-28 Jun. 2013 at CAR, 20-21 Jun. 2013 atVII, and 13-14 Jun. 2013 at XI). The draft Pocketbook was submitted to the 3rd JCC. After obtaining
an approval from the Secretary, the finalized Pocketbooks were distributed to concerned engineers.
(3) Activities for achieving Output 31) Develop Engineering Inspection Manual on Bridge Management System (BMS): CWG prepared adraft manual. Pre-test on the 3rd version of draft manual was conducted for the Careel Bridge inRegion XI on 25-29 Jun. 2012. Finalized version (5th version) was submitted to the 3rd JCC and is tobe approved by the Secretary.
2) Implement engineering inspections on bridges: OJTs for the use of the 5th draft manual wereconducted at Negros on 18-22 Feb. 2013 and at RO-XI on 9-13 Sep. 2013.
3) Implement the pilot project for bridge repair: <RO-VII> Knowledge and technology weretransferred from Japanese experts to C/Ps on site selection (Malaga, Pinocawan, Jilocon, Sun-okbridges), selection of repair methods, preliminary detailed engineering design, preparation forprocurement, and joint supervision over the construction work (Construction was started in Apr. 2013and completed in Oct. 2013). The 2nd OJT was conducted on 20-24 May 2013 with 45 participants(C/Ps and engineers from DEO). The 2nd batch of the pilot project was started in Feb 2014 underDPWH’s own initiatives. <RO-XI> Knowledge and technology were transferred from Japanese experts
to DPWH C/Ps through site selection (Tamogan, Agdao, Buhangin and Careel bridges), selection ofrepair methods, preliminary detailed engineering design, preparation for procurement, and jointsupervision over the construction work (Construction was started in Jul. 2012 and completed in Dec.
2012). The 1st OJT was conducted on 17-21 Sep. 2012 with 34 participants. The 2nd batch of the pilot
project was started in Oct. 2013 under DPWH’s own initiatives.
4) Review and improve manuals on bridge maintenance and quality control: Review and revision
works on 6 manuals/guidelines (1. Quality Control Manual on Concrete and Steel Bridges Structures;
2. Bridge Repair Manual; 3. Bridge Inspector’s Handbook; 4. Load Rating Manual; 5. Bridge
Inspection Manual for 1st Mandaue Mactan Bridge (MMB); 6. Bridge Inspection Manual for Marcelo
Fernan Bridge (MFB)) were done through CWG meetings. Draft revised manuals were submitted tothe 4th JCC.
5) Same as (2) 4).
6) Develop Special Bridge Inspection Manual: Manuals on the target special bridges (1. Cable Stayed
Bridge: Diosdado Macapagal Bridge (XIII); 2. PC Box Girder Bridge: Agas-Agas Bridge (VIII); 3.
Steel Arch Bridge: Bamban Bridge (III), Liloan Bridge/ Bilian Bridge (VIII); 4. Suspension Bridge:
Magapit Bridge (II)) were prepared and submitted to the 4th JCC.
7) Implement training with utilizing the Special Bridge Inspection Manual: OJTs for using draft
manuals were conducted at RO-III (7-11 Oct. 2013), RO-II (11- 15 Nov. 2013), and RO-XIII (9-13Dec. 2013). Bridge condition inspections with using these manuals are planned to be conducted inRO-II (Apr., May, Jun. 2014), RO-III (Apr., Jun., Jul. 2014), and RO-XIII (Jun., Jul., Aug. 2014) with
DPWH initiatives.
2. Summary of Evaluation Results(1) Relevance - HighThe Project is aligned to the Philippine Development Plan (2011-2016) and Japan’s Country Assistance
Policy for the Republic of the Philippines (Apr 2012). The selection of the same target regions as Phase
I is relevant in terms of consistency between the two phases. Including additional four regions for thePhase-II is adequate, responding to DPWH’s need to maintain special bridges in those regions.
(2) Effectiveness – HighAchievement of the Outputs
Output 1: The maintenance management cycles were strengthened through the activities for thedrawings filing & forwarding system, improvement of DOs and preparation of the “sustainabilityprogram.” Thus, Output 1 has been achieved at a sufficient level.
Output 2: The capability (knowledge and skills) of engineers on road slope maintenance management
was enhanced through the pilot projects, OJT and revision of manuals; thus, the Output 2 was achieved
at a sufficient level.

Output 3: The capability of engineers on bridge maintenance management was enhanced through pilot
project, bridge engineering inspections, OJT and preparation/revision of manuals; thus, the Output 3
has been achieved at a sufficient level.
Achievement of the Project Purpose:
The 2nd batch pilot project construction works for road slope stability and bridge repair wereimplemented by the DPWH model ROs and DEOs on their own. This shows the degree of theenhancement of their organizational capacity, duplicating the 1st batch pilot project elsewhere. It can besaid that the Project Purpose has been achieved at a sufficient level. Utilizing the outputs of the Project,
additional activities (OJT on bridge engineering inspection, special bridge condition inspections andsite trainings on RMMM) are planned to be conducted by DPWH, the achievement level of the Project
Purpose is expected to be further enhanced by the Project completion.
(3) Efficiency - High
Efficiency of Inputs:
The inputs from Japanese side (dispatch of experts, C/P trainings in Japan, provision of equipment,
local cost expenditure) were in general appropriate for generating the outputs. Experiences andknowledge obtained from the trainings in Japan were effective for implementing Project activities.
Regarding inputs from Philippine side, C/Ps were assigned with consideration of their experiences,
expertise and regular duties, and sufficient counterpart budgets were timely allocated for implementing
the Project activities.
Efficiency of Activities:
The Project activities progressed efficiently for generating the outputs in general. Effective project
implementation (TWG/CWGs) and monitoring (monthly meeting, JCC) structures, clear duties ofthese TWG/CWGs and their members, good communication, information sharing, collaborative
relations between Japanese experts and C/Ps, timely allocation of sufficient counterpart budgets, andeffective technology transfer have facilitated the efficient project implementation.
(4) Impacts - High
Prospects for Achievement of the Overall Goal:
The Overall Goal: “Capability of DPWH on road and bridge maintenance management is improved” islikely to be achieved within 3-5 years of the Project completion for the following reasons: 1) The
manuals developed/revised by the Project are to be made accessible to any engineers at the DPWHintranet; 2) Many C/Ps have experiences and capacity to deliver lectures and presentations at OJTs; 3)
The other 13 ROs have inspection equipment (e.g. Non-Destructive Testing apparatuses) necessary forthe inspection methods introduced under the Project; 4) Preparation of “Sustainability Program” fordisseminating the outputs of the Project to all regions is underway.
Other Impacts:
・ Through activities of the Project Phase-I and II, a professional network was created among theengineers of the 3 model regions through training occasions.
・ There is growing awareness created within DPWH on life cycle cost saving through proper roadand bridge maintenance management and need for ensuring maintenance budgets.
・ The pilot projects provided opportunities for DPWH to get exposed to new construction materials
and their advantages.
・ Upon the request of the JICA Philippine Office after the earthquake occurred in Bohol in October
2013, C/Ps together with a Japanese expert conducted inspections on bridge damages in Bohol.
(5) Sustainability - High
Policy Aspects: Maintenance management of roads and bridges is given high priority in the current
Philippine Development Plan (2011-2016) and the mandate of DPWH is to fulfill this plan. Many C/Ps
hope that basic policies on road and bridge maintenance management would more or less remain thesame under new Presidency after June 2016.
Organizational and Technical Aspects: Through the Project Phase-I and II, DPWH as an organization
has kept high project ownership. Since many high level officers of DPWH were assigned as C/P, there

is high possibility that knowledge and skills transferred under the Project will be accumulated andcontinued to be utilized in DPWH. It is planned to keep the current structure of the C/Ps in some form
even after the Project completion, which would enable current C/Ps to play major roles in sustaining
the Project outcomes and disseminating them to all regions.
Financial Aspects: According to explanations of major C/Ps, there is high possibility that
“Sustainability Program” would be approved since the outputs of the Project as well as necessity of its
continuation and dissemination would be surely understood by the government. If this Program isapproved, its financial sustainability is expected to be ensured.
3. Factors that promoted realization of effects(1) Factors concerning to PlanningNone.
(2) Factors concerning to the Implementation Process
・ TWG and CWGs were organized, and the Project activities were conducted mainly by these groups.
C/Ps were engaged in the Project activities with clear understanding on the duties andresponsibilities of these groups and their members.
・ C/Ps were assigned as members of these TWG/CWGs with consideration of their expertise,experiences and regular duties. While nearly all C/Ps were concurrently engaged in DPWH regularduties, DPWH assigned Coordinators and TCP-2 Administrative Support Staffs who could worknearly full-time for the Project, which facilitated coordination between Japanese experts and C/Ps
and among C/Ps, leading to smooth Project implementation.
・ Overall implementation of the Project was appropriately monitored by Monthly Meetings and JCC
Meetings.
・ Sufficient amount of counterpart budgets was allocated by DPWH for implementing the Project
activities, since road and bridge maintenance is on high priority under the current government. Acounterpart budget proposal for the Project was prepared and submitted on-time.
・ In the Project, a series of works of the pilot projects were implemented with utilizing knowledge
and skills obtained through the activities of developing/revising manuals and OJTs. Technology
transfer through actual practice made C/Ps’ knowledge and skills firmer than the lecture-basedapproach.
4. Factors that impeded realization of effects(1) Factors concerning to PlanningNone.
(2) Factors concerning to the Implementation Process
None.
5. Conclusions
The Project continues to be relevant to the Philippine development policies and Japanese ODA policies.
The project activities have been efficiently implemented and generated a sufficient level of the outputs,
which have led a sufficient level of the achievement of the Project Purpose. Prospects for achieving theOverall Goal are likely, and sustainability is high in terms of policy, organizational, technical andfinancial aspects. Therefore, it is suggested that the Project be successfully closed in September 2014 asplanned in the R/D.
6. Recommendations(1) Actions to be taken by the Project completion
For further enhancing the achievement level of the Project Purpose and for achieving the Overall Goal,
both Japanese experts and DPWH are required to take the following measures:1) Obtaining formal approvals on developed/revised manuals and their distribution: Formal approvals
on 16 manuals developed/revised by the Project should be obtained from the Secretary. These manuals

should be disseminated within DPWH.
2) Preparing “Sustainability Program” and obtaining an approval: “Sustainability Program” underpreparation should be completed and approved by the Secretary.
3) Incorporating activities and outputs of the Project into regular duties of DPWH: DPWH should
integrate OJT activities conducted in the Project into DPWH regular training courses, and incorporate
the use of the manuals developed/prepared by the Project to DPWH regular duties and projects.
(2) Actions to be taken after the Project completion
1) To DPWH: “Sustainability Program” should be implemented in all regions led by a program
implementation team whose major members would be C/Ps. Incorporating activities and outputs of theProject into DPWH regular duties and projects should be promoted.
2) To JICA: JICA is required to monitor the progress in implementation of “Sustainability Program”
and status of actual function of “management cycle on road and bridge maintenance” by receiving
reports from DPWH upon JICA’s request.
7. Lessons Learnt(1) Necessity of ensuring budgets for project activities: The allocation of the counterpart budget wasmade timely by DPWH and was disbursed for the workshops and the pilot projects, contributing thesmooth implementation of the project activities. The budgeting schedule and system of a partnercountry should be confirmed at the project planning stage in order for a counterpart agency toensure necessary budgets for project activities.
(2) Effectiveness of technology transfer through hands-on practice: In the Project, the design andsupervision of the works of the pilot projects were implemented by the trained C/Ps with theknowledge and skills obtained through the OJTs. Technology transfer through the actual practicewith direct proximity to C/Ps’ regular duties was effective, making their knowledge and skills moreestablished through experiences with experts’ guidance. Transferring technology on an OJT basis
should be designed in full consideration of C/Ps’ regular duties.
8. Follow-up Situation(Not applicable)