The Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) XI conducted its 2nd Quarter 2026 field monitoring activity on April 7–8, 2026, covering key infrastructure flagship projects in Davao City and Davao del Norte. The activity assessed the implementation progress, identified operational issues, and validated on-site developments of critical connectivity projects aimed at enhancing regional mobility and economic growth.
Among the projects inspected were the Davao City Bypass Construction Project and the Samal Island–Davao City Connector Bridge Project, both of which are vital to improving transport efficiency and inter-island connectivity in the Davao Region.
The Davao City Bypass Construction Project, funded through Official Development Assistance (JICA Loan) for Package I and the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Package II, has reached 38.33 percent overall physical accomplishment as of April 2026. Progress across components varies, with Package I-1 at 69.19 percent, Package I-2 at 2.24 percent, Package I-3 at 4.01 percent, Package II-1 at 88.82 percent, and Package II-2 at 80.96 percent. Package I continues to face significant right-of-way (ROW) constraints, particularly in critical sections, while ongoing works include the Talomo River Bridge 2 and Cut-and-Cover Tunnel 1. Despite substantial progress under Package II, funding constraints under the 2026 GAA have led to the suspension of works since January 2026, with payments reportedly covering accomplishments only up to 2024.
Meanwhile, the Samal Island–Davao City Connector Bridge Project has achieved 55.97 percent physical accomplishment as of March 25, 2026, surpassing its 52.96 percent target. Key milestones include the completion of all bored pile works, ongoing construction of pier columns and pile caps on both sides, and continued work on navigation bridge structures and marine viaducts. Despite this progress, the project faces funding constraints, and insufficient funding may lead to a work suspension by May 30, 2026, potentially extending completion to September 2030.
RPMC XI emphasized that funding gaps and ROW delays affecting both projects pose significant risks to timely completion and may undermine their intended economic and social benefits.
Despite these, the monitoring team also noted the successful completion of the 7.8 kilometer New Visayas–Tulalian Farm-to-Market Road project in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte on August 30, 2024, which achieved 100 percent physical accomplishment against a planned 80.56 percent, reflecting a positive slippage of 19.44 percent. The project demonstrated effective implementation and timely resolution of ROW concerns. Post-completion assessment conducted by the team observed that the road remains in good and serviceable condition, highlighting its construction quality and durability.
