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TELEPHONE SYSTEM EXP

Abstract*

The objectives of the Telephone System Expansion Project are to: (a) increase telephone penetration and leased line facilities; (b) improve the quality of service; and (c) address deficiencies in sector management and regulation. The project will undertake the following activities (1) provision of new, and expansion of existing telephone services, mostly in provincial municipalities but also in metro Manila; (2) extension of its toll network to interconnect...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, TELEPHONEEXCHANGES & ASSOCIATED INTERCONNECTION EQUIPMENT & CABLES FOR ABOUT63,000 NEW TELEPHONE LINES IN PLDT'S SYSTEM THROUGH THE PHILIPPINES.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P004577

  • Closed

  • Veronique Bishop

  • N/A

  • Philippines

  • October 8, 1992

  • (as of board presentation)

    October 8, 1992

  • November 23, 1993

  • US$ 134.00 million

  • B

  • Not Applicable

  • December 31, 1998

  • BANK APPROVED

  • March 11, 2021

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 134.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 134.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 134.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 270.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of July 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Oct 8, 1992 IBRD-35230 Loan Commitment 134,000,000.00

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Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

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COMPLETION RATINGS

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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 08-25-1998PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingUnsatisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeNot RatedN/a
Bank PerformanceHighly UnsatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceUnsatisfactoryN/a
Government PerformanceSatisfactoryN/a
Implementing AgencyUnsatisfactoryN/a
Icr QualitySatisfactoryN/a
M&e QualityNot RatedN/a

Results Framework

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