3. 100% of contractors, subcontractors, concessionaires comply with health protocol and safety measures imposed in the New Normal 4. Actual demand within the level of dependable capacity of 622.3MW for Panay and 190.5MW for Negros Occidental 5. 16 water bodies monitored 6. 1 groundwater assessment conducted in Negros Occidental Figure 31. Thematic Logic Model for Infrastructure and Transport
Reliable, affordable and adequate infrastructure and transport systems supportive of the New Normal activities
Ensure safe, secure, efficient transport support to passengers and cargoes
Provide stable and efficient internet and mobile services to adequately respond to the increased demand under the New Normal situation
Provide safe working environment in the implementation of public works including energy and water sector
Ensure the immediate and efficient resumption of port and airport operations upon the lifting of community quarantines. Ensure smooth interzonal and intrazonal movement of people and goods Establish crisis communication management system among exporters, importers, and the government to ensure seamless movement of cargoes. Redesign facilities in ports, airports and bus terminals to ensure physical distancing and observance of quarantine protocols Establish stricter protocols in airports, ports and bus terminals to include handling of persons suspected of having infectious diseases. Provide schedules of trips and timetables of public conveyances (buses and jeepneys) in strategic areas. Expedite components of the PUV Modernization Program on Regulatory Reform and Industry Consolidation. Need to review route plans and development traffic management plans.
Fast-track the implementation of programs for ICT-enabled government to ensure greater public reach and safer, protected and reliable ICT
Ensure the immediate resumption of programs and projects that will further improve the connectivity of the region to other areas of the country
Upgrade the existing internet connections of up to 100Mbps plan of the LGUs
Ensure the unhampered movement of materials and backliners/workforce in providing construction and response services
Implement online (integrated) systems for LGUs frontline services Support educational and entrepreneurial learnings through online training/webinars Provide special reduced internet rates for students and faculty to support the promotion of digital and alternative learning Strengthen infrastructure and regulation of online financial services
Expand passenger areas in ports, airports and bus terminals to comply with requirements for the New Normal distancing Observance of relevant executive orders, department orders, memorandum circulars and guidelines on the New Normal Implement austerity measures to lessen operational costs Revisit the project designs of infrastructure projects (school buildings, evacuation centers, hospitals) to respond to requirements of the New Normal Continuously monitor sufficiency of power and water supply to ensure uninterrupted supply in the region Ensure sustainability of water supply for domestic, agricultural and commercial and health purposes
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