Guidelines for the Conditional Implementation of Special Provision No. 20 or the "Pandemic Response Employment Generation Program" of DPWH under the Republic Act No. 11518 — General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021
On March 2, 2021, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) issued Department Order No. 22, outlining guidelines for the "Pandemic Response Employment Generation Program" in response to the economic impact of COVID-19. The order mandates that at least 10% of the total cost of infrastructure projects under the 2021 General Appropriations Act be allocated for skilled and unskilled manual labor. Implementing Offices are required to submit detailed reports and comply with existing policies regarding labor hiring. The initiative aims to create jobs and stimulate economic recovery while ensuring efficient use of public funds. Non-compliance with the guidelines may result in administrative penalties.
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- On March 2, 2021, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) issued Department Order No. 22, outlining guidelines for the "Pandemic Response Employment Generation Program" in response to the economic impact of COVID-19. The order mandates that at least 10% of the total cost of infrastructure projects under the 2021 General Appropriations Act be allocated for skilled and unskilled manual labor. Implementing Offices are required to submit detailed reports and comply with existing policies regarding labor hiring. The initiative aims to create jobs and stimulate economic recovery while ensuring efficient use of public funds. Non-compliance with the guidelines may result in administrative penalties.
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- DPWH Department Order No. 22, s. 2021
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- Department of Public Works and Highways
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- Philippines
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- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 2, 2021
DPWH DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 22, S. 2021
| SUBJECT | : | Guidelines for the Conditional Implementation of Special Provision No. 20 or the "Pandemic Response Employment Generation Program" of DPWH under the Republic Act No. 11518 — General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021 |
In response to the impact of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, particularly in the employment and labor market, and as part of the Department's continuous efforts to support those who have been affected by unprecedented job disruption, all Implementing Offices are directed to earmark, as much as possible, 10% of the total cost of their infrastructure projects under the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (GAA FY 2021) solely for skilled and unskilled manual labor, conforming with the herein attached guidelines (ANNEX "A"), which are hereby issued pursuant to the Special Provision No. 20 under GAA FY 2021, and in accordance with the President's Veto Message dated December 28, 2020, under Item (4) Utilization of Infrastructure-related Expenses in Section III. Conditional Implementation — Part A. Efficient Use of Public Funds. HTcADC
Likewise, all Implementing Offices and contractors must observe and adopt existing policies, particularly Department Order No. 130, Series of 2016, in hiring skilled and unskilled manual labor.
This Order shall take effect immediately.
(SGD.) MARK A. VILLARSecretary
ANNEX A
Guidelines on Pandemic Response Employment Generation Program (PREGP)
The impact of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic translated into global economic crisis. Considering that this unprecedented event induced job disruption to so many countries, including the Philippines, it is very important to create policies and programs that will generate employment, and eventually, stimulate and help boost economic recovery. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is continuously playing its role in defeating the negative impact of the pandemic, particularly on the employment and labor market.
Pursuant to the DPWH Special Provision No. 20 under the Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11518 or General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, and in accordance with the President's Veto Message dated December 28, 2020, under Item (4) Utilization of Infrastructure-related Expenses in Section III, Conditional Implementation — Part A. Efficient Use of Public Funds, in order to earmark, as much as possible, 10% of the total cost of infrastructure projects solely for skilled and unskilled manual labor and to avoid double funding, the following guidelines are hereby issued:
I. General Guidelines
1. The Implementing Office (IO) shall prepare a summary of all its current projects, for bidding and awarded/on-going, under GAA FY 2021 reflecting project costs broken down into materials, labor and equipment components using PREGP-FORM-2021-001 and PREGP-FORM-2021-002, respectively.
2. For each project, the IO shall compute the percentage weight of the total cost of each component relative to the total direct cost of the project. This is to determine if the total labor cost percentage conforms to the requirement of 10% allocation of total infrastructure project cost for skilled and unskilled manual labor.
2.1 If the total labor cost percentage satisfies the 10% of the IO's total infrastructure project cost, the IO shall submit the PREGP-FORM-2021-001 and PREGP-FORM-2021-002, duly accomplished, attached with the Certificate of Compliance (PREGP-FORM-2021-003) to the Bureau of Construction (BOC) for consolidation and monitoring.
2.2 If the total labor cost percentage does not meet the required 10% of the IO's total infrastructure project cost, the IO shall identify the projects that may adopt Labor-Based/Equipment-Supported Method on items of work included in the original Program of Works (POW) in order to satisfy the requirement.
2.2.1 Guide for identification of projects to adopt Labor-Based/Equipment-Supported Methods:
a. All projects (for bidding/awarded/on-going) that are programmed under GAA FY 2021;
b. Projects that can be completed within the fiscal year;
c. Project shall be accessible for transport of equipment, hand tools and laborers; and
d. Earthworks volume should not exceed 5,000 m.3/km, on the average for a road project.
2.2.2 The IO shall submit to BOC the PREGP-FORM-2021-001 and PREGP-FORM-2021-002, duly accomplished, together with the proposed measure(s) to attain the required 10% cost-share of labor in their allocated budget for infrastructure projects.
2.2.3 The IO shall then re-compute for the total labor cost percentage once the revisions on the project cost components are executed based on Section II of this document, and shall accomplish PREGP-FORM-2021-001A (for bidding projects) and PREGP-FORM-2021-002A (for awarded/on-going projects). If the minimum 10% cost percentage is satisfied, the IO shall now issue Certificate of Compliance (PREGP-FORM-2021-003). Otherwise, the IO shall make a report of explanations and justifications why the required minimum 10% cost percentage of labor is unattainable, and shall submit the said report through a Memorandum addressed to the Office of the Secretary thru the Office of the Undersecretary for Technical Services and BOC.
3. For the deadline of submission of the required forms, refer to Section III of this document.
4. All IOs/contractors must observe and adopt the guidelines set for hiring skilled and unskilled manual labor issued thru the Department Order No. 130, Series of 2016 for the implementation of the provisions of R.A. Nos. 6685 and 9710.
II. Introduction of COVID-19 Response Items of Work
Pursuant to the GAA FY 2021 Special Provision No. 20, the DPWH shall identify items of work that labor-based method can be applied, which aims to attain, as much as possible, 10% cost-share of the total cost of projects intended solely for skilled and unskilled manual labor. The said items of work shall be called "COVID-19 Response Items of Work."
1. In case of projects which are still subject for bidding, the IO shall revisit the POW and Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) in order to identify potential items of work that may be translated into COVID-19 response items of work. The guides for identification/selection of said items of work are the following: aScITE
1.1 Applicable COVID-19 response items of work:
a. Items of work intended for off-carriage way works (e.g., Sidewalks, gutter, drainage, etc.);
b. Items of work with alternative labor-intensive methods (e.g., concreting, masonry works, slope protection works, removal of obstructions, etc.);
c. Items of work characterized as finishing works; and
d. Equipment-based item of works that may be partially accomplished through manual labor provided that the required construction specifications and quality of work are can be satisfactorily attained.
1.2 POW and ABC of the identified projects based on Section I, Item 2.2.1 shall then be re-programmed incorporating "COVID-19 Response Items of Work" as identified based on Section II, Item 1.1, subject for approval of the approving authority with the following supporting documents:
a. Detailed Unit Price Analysis (DUPA) of the COVID-19 Response Items of Work;
b. Previously Approved POW and ABC; and
c. Previously Approved DUPA of Items of Work replaced by "COVID-19 Response Items of Work."
1.3 The IO shall include the introduction of "COVID-19 Response Items of Work" in the bidding documents (e.g., Instruction to Bidders and Special Conditions of Contract) prior to the start of procurement process for projects subject for bidding or issue an Addendum in case of projects wherein the procurement process is already taking place.
2. For awarded/on-going projects, the IO and contractor may refer to the following guidelines:
2.1 The IO shall inform/notify the contractor about the implementation of PREGP under GAA FY 2021, wherein it is required to earmark, as much as possible, 10% of its total project cost for skilled and unskilled manual labor (refer to the guidelines provided in Section I. — General Guidelines).
2.2 For projects with identified items of work to be translated into labor-intensive, the IO shall initiate/require the contractor to prepare and submit a proposal for Variation Order (VO) involving the introduction of COVID-19 response items of work in view of the requirement to earmark, as much as possible, 10% of the total cost of projects solely for manual labor as stipulated under Special Provision No. 20 or the PREGP under GAA FY 2021.
2.2.1 Variation Order involving the Introduction of COVID-19 Response Items of Work
a. The contractor may refer to Section II. Item 1.1 for the identification of possible COVID-19 Response items of work to be introduced in the proposed VO.
b. The selected original items of work may be translated into COVID-19 Response items of work by proportioning their corresponding quantities into two (2), and reprogramming the said quantities under equipment-based and manual labor-based methods, respectively.
c. Alternatively, the selected original items of work may be converted into labor-intensive by reprogramming the components such as increasing the number of skilled and unskilled manual labor while maintaining the original number of equipment in shorter duration.
d. The corresponding unit prices of the new (or COVID-19 Response) items of work resulting from the reprogrammed original items of work shall be based from the direct unit costs used in the original contract and the mark-up factor used by the contractor in his bid.
e. Any additive amount or positive variation entailed due to the introduction of new (or COVID-19 Response) items of work may be allowed, provided that it shall not exceed 10% of the original contract amount; provided further that the said 10% of the original contract amount shall not exceed the remaining allocated budget for the project under GAA FY 2021 or the cost difference between the ABC and bid cost of the contractor.
f. Any adjustment in contract time as a result of reprogramming the selected original items of work to introduce the COVID-19 Response items of work shall be reflected and incorporated in the proposed VO, provided that, in case of additional contract time, the revised contract duration or expiry date shall not exceed the current fiscal year.
g. The processing of the proposed VO, prior to its approval, shall be in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Annex E of the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of R.A. No. 9184 for locally-funded projects, Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) standards for foreign-assisted projects or Special Provision No. 20 under R.A. No. 11518 (GAA FY 2021).
III. Submission of Reports, Monitoring and Compliance
1. All IOs shall submit to the BOC the compilation of PREGP-FORM-2021-001, PREGP-FORM-2021-002, duly accomplished, and PREGP-FORM-2021-003, if applicable, initially, within 15 days after the issuance of these guidelines for the consolidation and reference of the said Office.
2. For IOs that have projects identified non-compliant with the 10% cost-share of labor component, another 15 days shall be given for the preparation and submission of duly accomplished PREGP-FORM-2021-001A, PREGP-FORM-2021-002A with the Certificate of Compliance (PREGP-FORM-2021-003) or the report of explanations and justifications why the required minimum 10% cost percentage of labor is unattainable, whichever is applicable.
3. The contractor shall be required by the IO to prepare and submit the component breakdown in their monthly accomplishment reflecting the cost-share of labor, material, and equipment components using PREGP-FORM-2021-004, to be verified by the assigned DPWH Project Engineer and noted by the Head of the IO.
4. The IO shall then summarize the reports submitted by the contractor using PREGP-FORM-2021-004A, to be submitted every 30th day of the last month of each quarter of the year to the BOC for consolidation, evaluation and monitoring.
5. IOs shall submit a report through a Memorandum based on the PREGP-FORM-2021-004A, duly accomplished, which may include but not limited to, the compliance to the initial targets, retargeting measures should the initial targets are not attained, and other necessary documents for justifications.
6. Failure of the concerned DPWH Officials and/or employees to comply with the above guidelines, and to complete action on required documents and reports within the prescribed time shall, after due process, make them liable in accordance with the prescribed penalties under Rule 10 — Administrative Offenses and Penalties of the 2017 Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service (2017 RACCS) as follows:
1st Offense — Reprimand
2nd Offense — Suspension from one (1) to thirty (30) days
3rd Offense — Dismissal
PREGP-Form-2021-001GAA FY 2021
PREGP-Form-2021-001AGAA FY 2021
PREGP-Form-2021-002GAA FY 2021
PREGP-Form-2021-002AGAA FY 2021
PREGP-Form-2021-003
PREGP-Form-2021-004
PREGP-Form-2021-004AGAA FY 2021
Malacañan Palace
December 28, 2020
THE HONORABLE SPEAKER
By the power vested in me by the Constitution, I sign into law Republic Act (RA) No. 11518 the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, entitled "AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-ONE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." aDSIHc
One of the best descriptions of 2020 that I have come across is a simple quotation from a seemingly anonymous source.
"2020 is the year we did not get everything we want, but appreciated everything we have."
These words gain deeper significance on this occasion, which we hold in the closing days of the tumultuous year of 2020. For on this occasion, our signing into law of the GAA which you have approved, we catch the first glimmer of light in the midst of the chaos. It is a clear and present sign of hope — after the shadows and storms of 2020 — that will take us into a new day, a better, healthier, stronger tomorrow in 2021.
Certainly, it cannot be denied that we had made so much progress in our collective journey — as leaders accompanying our people — to the full attainment of the Filipinos' aspirations for a strongly-rooted, comfortable, and secure life. We saw that it could be done, and we had the mission and means, the will and the weapons, on hand to get there.
The vision of our Administration was clear, and we had our sights steady on it, inspired and encouraged by the Filipino people's trust and confidence in our agenda of change, inclusivity, and progress. Before the start of 2020, we projected the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 6.5 to 7.5 percent from 2020 to 2022 from 6.0 to 6.5 percent in 2019. Our path was set — a bright future, a more peaceful and progressive Philippines for all Filipinos.
We fought, we prayed, yet we were not spared
What neither we nor any other country or leader in the rest of the world did not foresee though, was the onslaught of an invisible enemy. We all came face to face with an infinitesimal yet insidious virus that crashed through borders and raged across continents, ravishing populations and economies like the world has never seen before.
We prepared and we fought. We prayed. Yet we were not spared.
The numbers have been and may continue to be staggering. We now project the country's GDP growth rate for this year at -8.5 to -9.5 percent. At the height of the community lockdowns.
C. n STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF CASH BUDGETING SYSTEM
In line with the adoption of the cash budgeting system beginning FY 2019, pursuant to EO No. 91, s. 2019, the National Budget Call for FY 2021 reiterated that the agencies belonging to the education sector shall submit budget proposals covering only those activities to be implemented within the Calendar Year (CY) 2021 (January to December 2021 only), and not the requirements for the whole Academic Year, considering that the GAA covers only the funding requirements for the particular year. Consequently, I am obliged to veto Department of Education (DepEd)-OSEC, Special Provision No. 27, "Cash Budgeting System," Volume I-A, page 197; and OEO-Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Special Provision No. 7, "Cash Budgeting System," Volume I-B, page 541, which exempts from and defers, respectively, the application of the cash budgeting system to programs, projects, and activities covered thereby.
III. CONDITIONAL IMPLEMENTATION
In order to uphold the judicious implementation of certain provisions in this Act, I hereby subject their implementation to specified conditions consistent with existing laws, policies, and rules and regulations.
A. EFFICIENT USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS
The implementation of the following provisions shall be subject to conditions to ensure the efficient use of public funds and avoid duplication of funding:
(1) Proscription Against Duplication of Funding
Inasmuch as sufficient funds for the requirements of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) have already been provided in this Budget, the implementation of OEO-DDB, Special Provision No. 1, "Collections for Drug Rehabilitation Activities," Volume I-B, page 553, shall be conditioned upon the generation of collections in excess of those forming part of the revenue sources programmed to fund this Act.
Likewise, considering that the administrative requirements of the Department of Health (DOH), including those of cancer-related programs and activities, have already been provided in the regular agency budget, the implementation of DOH-OSEC, Special Provision No. 14, "National Integrated Cancer Control Program," Volume I-A, page 966, particularly on the use of the maximum one percent (1%) administrative cost, shall be subject to the guidelines to be issued by the DOH.
(2) Use of Revenues from Golf Course Operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Hospitals
To ensure the optimum use of revenues from the operations of golf courses of the AFP hospitals, I direct the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in coordination with the Department of National Defense (DND), to issue relevant guidelines for the following provisions:
(a) DND-General Headquarters, AFP and AFP-Wide Service Support Units (AFPWSSUs), Special Provision No. 1, "Hospital Income and Other Revenues from Golf Course Operations," Volume I-A, page 1210;
(b) DND AFP-Philippine Air Force, Special Provision No. 1, "Hospital Income and Other Revenues from Golf Course Operations," Volume I-A, page 1201;
(c) DND-AFP-Philippine Army, Special Provision No. 1, "Hospital Income and Other Revenues from Golf Course Operations," Volume I-A, page 1196-1197; and
(d) DND-AFP-Philippine Navy, Special Provision No. 1, "Hospital Income and Other Revenues from Golf Course Operations," Volume I-A, page 1205.
(3) Allocation for Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE)
It is understood that the use of the MOOE appropriations under Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Inter-Country Adoption Board (ICAB), Special Provision No. 1, "Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Requirements," Volume I-B, page 318, shall be treated as advance release for the operating expenses of the ICAB consistent with the intent and purpose of RA No. 8043 (Inter-Country Adoption Act of 1995).
With regard to The Judiciary-Supreme Court of the Philippines and the Lower Courts, Special Provision No. 7, "Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses of Lower Courts," Volume I-B, page 625, the principle of financial independence of the Judiciary is further pronounced through the direct provision of MOOE funds to all lower courts. Therefore, I trust that the Supreme Court will ensure the equitable allocation and immediate release of the MOOE funds to its lower courts.
(4) Utilization of Infrastructure-related Expenses
With our continuing journey towards the "Golden Age of Infrastructure," the Department of Agriculture (DA) is now tasked to implement vital infrastructure projects for the benefit of the agricultural sector. The provision for Engineering and Administrative Overhead (EAO) expenses is aimed at promoting the timeliness and quality of the infrastructure projects. Nevertheless, to ensure proper fund utilization, DA-OSEC, Special Provision No. 12, "Engineering and Administrative Overhead Expenses," Volume I-A, page 77, shall be subject to the guidelines to be issued jointly by the DA and the DBM.
Further, in the implementation of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-OSEC, Special Provision No. 20, "Pandemic Response Employment Generation Program," Volume I-B, page 4, the DPWH is directed to issue guidelines in the hiring of skilled and unskilled manual labor for its infrastructure projects, to include rules to avoid double funding. ETHIDa
Special Edition
Official Gazette
Edited at the Office of the President of the Philippines pursuant to Commonwealth Act No. 638 as amended by the Administrative Code of 1987
| VOL. 116 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES, December 28, 2020 | NO. 52 |
Republic of the Philippines
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11518
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
Fiscal Year 2021
Reset, Rebound, and Recover:
VOLUME I-B
XX. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
A. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
For general administration and support, support to operations, and operations including locally-funded and foreign assisted projects, as indicated hereunder — P694,822,718,000
New Appropriations, by Program/Projects
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Current Operating Expenditures |
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Maintenance and Other |
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Personnel Services |
Operating Expenses |
Capital Outlays |
Total |
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PROGRAMS |
|
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General Administration and Support |
P8,774,894,000 |
P1,809,247,000 |
P2,237,527,000 |
P12,821,668,000 |
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Support to Operations |
942,507,000 |
7,942,907,000 |
12,693,237,000 |
21,578,651,000 |
|
Operations |
|
|
660,422,399,000 |
660,422,399,000 |
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ASSET PRESERVATION PROGRAM |
|
|
66,017,227,000 |
66,017,227,000 |
|
NETWORK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM |
124,464,283,000 |
124,464,283,000 |
|
|
|
BRIDGE PROGRAM |
|
|
25,355,149,000 |
25,355,149,000 |
|
FLOOD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM |
|
|
101,813,674,000 |
101,813,674,000 |
|
LOCAL PROGRAM |
|
|
280,623,791,000 |
280,623,791,000 |
|
CONVERGENCE AND SPECIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM |
|
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62,148,275,000 |
62,148,275,000 |
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TOTAL NEW APPROPRIATIONS |
P9,717,401,000 |
P9,752,154,000 |
P675,353,163,000 |
P694,822,718,000 |
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Special Provision(s)
1. Assessments and Other Collections. The DPWH is authorized to assess service utilities and franchise holders or any other corporation, entity or person, which may cause damage to public works or highway projects, the estimated amount for the reconstruction, restoration or renovation of the damaged infrastructure. The proceeds therefrom shall be deposited with the National Treasury and recorded as trust receipts in accordance with E.O. No. 338, s. 1996.
Other collections by the DPWH such as liquidated damages due from suppliers, consultants or contractors shall be deposited with the National Treasury as income of the General Fund pursuant to Section 44, Chapter 5, Book VI of E.O. No. 292, s. 1987.
2. Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Projects. The amount appropriated herein for the Public-Private Partnership Strategic Support Fund shall be used for payment of: (i) right-of-way acquisition expenses under R.A. No. 8974 and R.A. No. 10752 and other Laws of the land; (ii) fees and charges as may be imposed by the BIR in accordance with the existing tax rules; (iii) incidental expenses that may be imposed by National Government Agencies, GOCCs, LGUs and the courts for the transfer of land titles in the name of the Republic of the Philippines or annotation of its liens and encumbrances, certification fee and fee for issuance of certified true copy of documents; (iv) just compensation and other expenses related to expropriation proceedings, notarization of documents, land appraisal, subdivision and titling of partially affected lots; (v) fees and/or expenses for variation orders, transaction advisors, feasibility studies, business case studies, or independent consultants; and (vi) reimbursements for Project Development and Monitoring Facility for the following projects:
(a) Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway;
(b) Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway [Daang Hari-South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Link Road];
(c) Ninoy Aquino International Airport Expressway;
(d) North Luzon Expressway-SLEX Connector Road Project;
20. Pandemic Response Employment Generation Program. The DPWH, shall as much possible, earmark ten percent (10%) of the total cost of infrastructure projects solely for skilled and unskilled manual labor which shall be called "COVID-19 response items of work" and shall be included in the detailed estimate. (CONDITIONAL IMPLEMENTATION — President's Veto Message, December 28, 2020, Volume 1-B, page 846, R.A. No. 11518)
21. Pedestrian Refuge Island. The DPWH shall provide pedestrian refuge islands along existing national roads. For new roads to be constructed, the DPWH shall include the provision for pedestrian refuge island in the design and program cost of road construction projects. The Island shall be installed at accident-prone areas and other areas where there are concentration of pedestrians to provide additional safety measures to pedestrians crossing the national road. This provision shall be subject to the guidelines of DPWH.
22. Ensuring Accessibility for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities. All projects pertaining to the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of public buildings shall include provisions for accessibility facilities such as ramps, handrails, tactile paving, toilets, and paved walk ways, as provided in Batas Pambansa 344, R.A. No. 7277, R.A. No. 9994, their respective implementing rules and regulations, and accessible and universal design principles.
23. Inclusion of active Transportation Facilities in all Road and Bridge Projects. All projects pertaining to the construction, preventive maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction, upgrading, off-carriageway improvement, widening and/or paving of primary, secondary, tertiary, bypass and diversion roads, and the construction, widening, or replacement of bridges, shall be so designed and implemented as to include protected lanes for pedestrians, and bicycles/light mobility vehicles, in accordance with Executive Order No. 774, s. 2008, NEDA Board Resolution No. 5, s. 2017, and all applicable guidelines issued by the executive branch on promoting active transportation. Pedestrian crossings shall by default be at-grade for the inclusion of persons with disability, senior citizens, pregnant women, children with strollers, tourists with luggage, and parents with children, consistent with public health and safety regulations.
24. Mandatory Compliance with Existing Standards and Guidelines for Flood Control/Projects. No appropriation or allocation for Flood control, river control, or other similar projects including, but not limited to, floodways, drainage, dikes, retarding basins, water impounding structures, revetments, dredging/channelization works, spur dikes, or other related structures shall be obligated and/or disbursed unless the same has complied with all applicable standards and guidelines issued by the Department, such as but not limited to Department Order No. 100, s. 2020, Department Order No. 23, s. 2015, and the existing manual on flood control planning.
25. Reporting and Posting Requirements. The DPWH shall submit quarterly reports on its financial and physical accomplishments, within thirty (30) days after the end of every quarter, through the following:
(a) URS or other electronic means for reports not covered by the URS until such time that all agencies have fully migrated to the BTMS; and
(b) DPWH's website
The DPWH shall send written notice when said reports have been submitted or posted on its website to the DBM, House of Representatives, Senate of the Philippines, House Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Finance, and other offices where the submission of reports is required under existing laws, rules and regulations. The date of notice to said agencies shall be considered the date of compliance with this requirements.
26. Appropriations for Activities or Projects. The amounts appropriated herein shall be used specifically for the following activities or projects in the indicated amounts and conditions:
New Appropriations, by Programs/Activities/Projects
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Current Operating Expenditures |
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Maintenance and Other |
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Personnel Services |
Operating Expenses |
Capital Outlays |
Total |
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General Administration and Support |
P8,774,894,000 |
P1,809,247,000 |
P2,237,527,000 |
P12,821,668,000 |
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General Management and Supervision |
8,239,461,000 |
1,809,247,000 |
2,237,527,000 |
12,286,235,000 |
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National Capital Region (NCR) |
1,670,055,000 |
1,357,790,000 |
2,237,527,000 |
5,265,372,000 |
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Central Office |
1,318,687,000 |
1,332,584,000 |
2,237,527,000 |
4,888,798,000 |
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NCR Regional Office-Proper |
75,582,000 |
13,128,000 |
|
88,710,000 |
|
Las Piñas-Muntinlupa District Engineering Office |
20,806,000 |
1,342,000 |
|
22,148,000 |
|
Malabon-Navotas District Engineering Office |
22,027,000 |
1,342,000 |
|
23,369,000 |
|
Metro Manila 1st District Engineering Office |
30,087,000 |
1,342,000 |
|
31,429,000 |
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Guidelines for the Conditional Implementation of Special Provision No. 20 or the "Pandemic Response Employment Generation Program" of DPWH under the Republic Act No. 11518 — General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, DPWH Department Order No. 22, s. 2021, Mar 2, 2021 (Philippines)
Guidelines for the Conditional Implementation of Special Provision No. 20 or the "Pandemic Response Employment Generation Program" of DPWH under the Republic Act No. 11518 — General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, DPWH Department Order No. 22, s. 2021 (Phil. 2021)
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