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Initial Environmental Examination
June 2017
PHI: Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management ProjectSubproject: Rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia
Access Road, Maramag, Bukidnon
Prepared by the Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon for the Asian Development Bank.
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CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 31 May 2017)
Currency unit – peso (PhP)PhP 1.00 = $ 0.0195
$1.00 = PhP 50.00
ABBREVIATIONS
ADB Asian Development Bank BDC Barangay Development Council BUB Bottom-Up Budgeting CBMS Community Based Monitoring System
CMTS Cellular Mobile Telephone Services
CNC Certificate of Non Coverage CSC Construction Supervision Consultant CSO Civil Society Organization DED Detail Engineering Design DENR Department Of Environment And Natural Resources DILG Department of Interior and Local Government DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development ECA Environmentally Critical Area ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate ECP Environmentally Critical Project EHSM Environmental Health And Safety Manager EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement EMB ESS
Environmental Management Bureau Environmental Safeguards Specialist
GAD Gender And Development IEE Initial Environmental Examination IPSHI Indigenous People of Saruyong Hills Incorporated INREMP Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management Project IP Indigenous People IROW Infrastructure Right Of Way LGU Local Government Unit LPRAT Local Poverty Reduction Action Team MDC Municipal Development Council MPN Most Probable Number NAAQ National Ambient Air Quality Guidelines NCB National Competitive Bidding NECA Non Environmental Critical Area NECP Non Environmental Critical Project NIA National Irrigation Administration NPCO National Project Coordinating Office NRIMP National Road Improvement And Management Program NRM Natural Resources Management OMC Overhead, Contingencies And Miscellaneous And Contractor’s PAGASA Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration
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PCCP PDR
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Project Description Report
PMIC Project Management Implementation Consultant PPCO Provincial Project Management Offices PMO Project Management Office PMU Project Management Unit POs Peoples’ Organizations PSA Philippine Statistics Authority PWD Persons With Disability RC Reinforced Concrete RCPC Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culvert RPCO Regional Project Coordinating Offices REA Rapid Environmental Assessment ROW Right Of Way SB Sangguniang Bayan SBD Standard Bidding Document
SEMS Social And Environmental Management Systems SPMU Subproject Management Unit SPS SSS
Safeguard Policy Statement Social Safeguards Specialist
TA Technical Assistance TDS Total Dissolved Solids TOR Terms Of Reference TSP Total Suspended Particulates WMA Watershed Management Area WMPCO Watershed Management And Project Coordination Offices
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WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
˚C – degree centigrade ha – hectare km – kilometer m – meter
m asl – meter above sea level mm – millimeter
mg/L – milligram per liter mg/Nm3 – milligram per normal cubic meter
ppt – parts per thousand μg/Nm3 – microgram per normal cubic meter
µS/cm – microSiemens/cm % – percent
NOTE
In this report, "$" refers to US dollars unless otherwise stated. This initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................... 1 II. POLICY, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ........................................... 2 A. Environmental Clearance Requirements ........................................................................ 2
1. Government Environmental Laws, Regulations and Guidelines .................................. 2 2. ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements ......................................................... 5
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ............................................................................... 6 A. Overview ........................................................................................................................ 6 B. Project Location ............................................................................................................. 6 C. Project Rationale ............................................................................................................ 7 D. Project Development Plan .............................................................................................. 8
1. Project Components ................................................................................................... 8 2. Description of the Project Phases ............................................................................. 10
E. Manpower Requirements ............................................................................................. 11 F. Project Cost ................................................................................................................. 11 A. Direct Cost ................................................................................................................... 11 G. Project Duration and Schedule ..................................................................................... 12 IV. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT .................................................................... 12 A. Elevation and Slope ..................................................................................................... 13 B. Geology ....................................................................................................................... 14 C. Soils ............................................................................................................................. 14 D. Water Quality ............................................................................................................... 14 E. Land Classification ....................................................................................................... 15 F. Land Cover and Land Use ........................................................................................... 15 G. Climate ........................................................................................................................ 16 H. Hydrology..................................................................................................................... 17 I. Natural Hazards ........................................................................................................... 18 J. Biological Environment ................................................................................................. 18
1. Flora and Fauna ....................................................................................................... 18 K. Socio-Economic Conditions ......................................................................................... 20
1. Population ................................................................................................................ 20 2. Population Density ................................................................................................... 21 3. Indigenous Groups ................................................................................................... 21 4. Education ................................................................................................................. 22 5. Health and Sanitation ............................................................................................... 22 6. Housing .................................................................................................................... 23 7. Income and Expenditure ........................................................................................... 24 8. Tourism .................................................................................................................... 25 9. Commerce and Industry ........................................................................................... 25 10. Electricity .............................................................................................................. 25 11. Communication ..................................................................................................... 26 12. Road and Transportation ...................................................................................... 26
V. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES .......... 27 A. Pre-Construction .......................................................................................................... 29
1. Confirmation of no required resettlement, relocations, and compensation ................ 29 2. Identification and prioritization of road section where re-gravelling will be done ........ 29
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3. Preparation of detailed engineering designs and programs of work .......................... 29 4. Recruitment of workers ............................................................................................. 29
B. Construction ................................................................................................................. 29 1. Construction materials acquisition, transport access, and storage system ................ 29 2. Clearing and removal of obstructions ....................................................................... 30 3. Soil erosion .............................................................................................................. 30 4. Ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road ............................................ 30 5. Civil works ................................................................................................................ 30 6. Implementation of noise and dust control measure ................................................... 31 7. Dust and noise from borrow pits ............................................................................... 31 8. Implementation of spoil management and control measure ...................................... 31 9. Solid and liquid construction waste management system ......................................... 31 10. Water quality ......................................................................................................... 31 11. Construction drainage system ............................................................................... 32 12. Workers health, safety and hygiene ...................................................................... 32 13. Traffic safety and management ............................................................................. 32 14. Ecological environment (Flora and Fauna) ............................................................ 32 15. Damaged to properties ......................................................................................... 33 16. Concrete washout ................................................................................................. 33 17. Use of Hazardous Substances .............................................................................. 33 18. Public safety ......................................................................................................... 33
C. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase................................................................... 34 1. Operation of upgraded access road .......................................................................... 34
VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION, AND PARTICIPATION ................ 34 A. Stakeholder Consultations ........................................................................................... 34 B. Information Disclosure ................................................................................................. 36 VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ....................................................................... 37 VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................. 38 A. Implementation Arrangements ..................................................................................... 38 B. Environmental Mitigation .............................................................................................. 40 C. Environmental Monitoring ............................................................................................ 49 IX. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION ................................................................. 52 A. Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 52 B. Recommendation ......................................................................................................... 52
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Location Map of the Subproject Influence Area ...................................................... 7 Figure 2: Slope Map of Muleta River Watershed ................................................................. 13 Figure 3: Elevation of Proposed Subproject ........................................................................ 13 Figure 4: Proposed Road Access Rehabilitation Subproject in Maramag, Bukidnon ........... 17 Figure 5: Observed Conditions during Field Validation Survey on the Proposed Road Access Rehabilitation ................................................................ 19
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Summary List of ECP Types and ECA Categories .................................................. 3 Table 2: Revised Guidelines for Coverage Screening and Standardized Requirements ........ 4 Table 3: Project Work Breakdown ....................................................................................... 11 Table 4: Indicative Subproject Implementation Schedule .................................................... 12 Table 5: Municipal Land Classification ................................................................................ 15 Table 6: Land Classification of Influenced Barangay .......................................................... 15 Table 7: Barangay Kuya Existing Land Use ...................................................................... 16 Table 8: Summary of Flora and Fauna within the Watershed .............................................. 20 Table 9: Projected Population by Barangay ....................................................................... 20 Table 10: Household and Population by Purok.................................................................... 21 Table 11: Number of Indigenous People by Tribal Groups .................................................. 22 Table 12: Barangay Kuya Revenue and Expenditure .......................................................... 24 Table 13: Average Household Income by Barangay ........................................................... 24 Table 14: Assessment of Potential Environmental Impacts ................................................. 27 Table 15: Summary of Stakeholder Views of the Road Rehabilitation in Maramag, Bukidnon ............................................................................................ 35 Table 16: Responsibilities for EMP Implementation ............................................................ 39 Table 17: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan .................................................................. 40 Table 18: Environmental Monitoring Plan ............................................................................ 50
LIST OF APPENDIXES
Appendix 1: Minutes of the Meeting / Public Consultations ................................................. 54 Appendix 2: Barangay Resolution of Support, Minutes of the Meeting, Attendance and Photos .................................................................................. 56 Appendix 3: SB Resolution Affirming Support and Authorizing the LCE .............................. 61 Appendix 4: Grievance Intake Form ………………………………………………………………73
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. This Initial Environmental Examination has been prepared for the Rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road, Maramag, Bukidnon. This Subproject is the rehabilitation of the existing access road with an estimated length of 1.86 km, width of 4 m carriage way with 1.5m for shoulder and drainage at both sides. The main proponent of the project is the Local Government Unit of Maramag assisted by Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project. The project implementation will be co-managed by the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator and the Municipal Engineer. 2. The general objective of the proposed Rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road is the provision of faster, safer, all-year-round and all-weather easy and affordable access hereby uplifting the living conditions of the whole community especially, the identified Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the influence area. Likewise, the proposed access road can improve the mobility of the community, their access to health, education, and social amenities; and will able to support the NRM subproject activities of IPs, as well as the agricultural/rural development of the area. 3. The Subproject has been categorized by ADB as Environment Category B and this IEE was prepared consistent with the environmental assessment requirements of ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement of 2009. The IEE was carried out through screening and analysis of various environmental parameters, field investigations, stakeholder consultations, and review of other road project reports in the Philippines. The IEE covers the general environmental profile of Maramag, Bukidnon rural infrastructure subproject and includes an assessment of the potential environmental impacts during different subproject phases and formulation of corresponding mitigation measures. The IEE was prepared by the LGU of Maramag in cooperation with RPCO, PMU, WMCO and POs. 4. The total estimated cost of the Proposed “Rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road” is Sixteen Million Nine Hundred Three Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Two Pesos (Php16,903,622). The subproject will eventually take a period of 162 calendar days to accomplish and then, be operational. The project funding source is majority coming from the DENR - INREMP and LGU with a cost sharing of 80% and 20%, respectively. It will be assumed that the benefits of the subproject will be the reduction of travel time by 15 minutes, reduce transportation cost by 25%, increase number of trips by 60% and availability of infrastructure support for NRM projects and other agricultural livelihood projects of the community.
5. Major land use along the road rehabilitation project is part of timberland areas. None of the subproject roads are located near or within ecologically sensitive areas. 6. The IEE, based on the screening of baseline environment and review of proposed civil works, has not identified any major environmental concerns due to proposed rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road given that all the proposed civil works are only asset preservation of existing roadway and are located within existing right of way. There will only be localized short-term impacts during construction activities due to implementation of civil works that will be addressed in the detailed design and through implementation of the mitigation and monitoring measures specified in the environmental management plan.
7. The IEE process included stakeholder participation and consultation to help LGUs achieve public acceptance of the Subproject. A series of consultations with the influenced
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Barangay Kuya of the Local Government of Maramag confirmed that the rehabilitation of the Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road is essential for economic development.
8. A grievance redress mechanism will be established and conducted proper consultations by the LGU of Maramag prior to commencement of site works to ensure a possible concerns and complaints of affected persons and other stakeholders regarding the project’s environmental performance are promptly addressed.
9. The IEE includes an environmental management plan which details the mitigation measures, environmental monitoring activities, institutional responsibilities, and environmental management capacity building. The LGU through its Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator and the Municipal Engineer will ensure that relevant EMP provisions are included in bid and contract documents for detailed design, project supervision and civil works. During construction, they will closely conduct monitoring the contractor’s environmental performance and over-all EMP implementation. Semi-annual environmental monitoring reports will be submitted by LGU to ADB and such reports will be posted on ADB’s website for public disclosure. 10. The major positive impact of the project will be economic and better accessibility. The subproject will directly benefit people located in barangay providing improved access and economic development. The subproject would also benefit the environment in terms of reduced soil erosion and landslides through slope stabilization measures and construction of retaining structures. Dust generation from the damaged roads will be reduced by the improvement of pavement. Health risk to the roadside communities and damage to the biological environment will be reduced due to pavement improvement and soil erosion control measures. 11. This Subproject will have overall beneficial impact and will have minor negative impacts that will be carefully monitored and adequately mitigated through implementation of the EMP.
II. POLICY, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK
A. Environmental Clearance Requirements
1. Government Environmental Laws, Regulations and Guidelines
12. According to the EMB Memorandum Circular 005 - 2014, the environmental category of a project is decided based on the type of the project (whether it falls into ‘Environmental Critical Project’, ECP type), location of the project (whether it falls into ‘Environmental Critical Areas’, ECA category), and size of the project. A summary list of ECPs and ECA categories are presented in Table 1.
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Table 1: Summary List of ECP Types and ECA Categories
A. List of ECPs
As declared by Proclamation No. 2146 (1981)
1. Heavy Industries – Non-ferrous Metal Industries, Iron and Steel Mills, Petroleum and Petro-chemical Industries including Oil and Gas, Smelting Plants
2. Resource Extractive Industries – Major Mining and Quarrying Projects, Forestry Projects (logging, major wood processing projects, introduction of fauna (exotic animals) in public and private forests, forest occupancy, extraction of mangrove products, grazing), Fishery Projects (dikes for/ and fishpond development projects)
3. Infrastructure Projects – Major Dams, Major Power Plants (fossil-fueled, nuclear fueled, hydroelectric or geothermal), Major Reclamation Projects, Major Roads and Bridges
As declared by Proclamation No. 803 (1996)
4. All golf course projects
B. List of ECA Categories - As declared by Proclamation No. 2146 (1981)
1. All areas declared by law as national parks, watershed reserves, wildlife preserves, sanctuaries
2. Areas set aside as aesthetic potential tourist spots
3. Areas which constitute the habitat of any endangered or threatened species of Philippine wildlife (flora and fauna)
4. Areas of unique historic, archaeological, or scientific interests
5. Areas which are traditionally occupied by cultural communities or tribes
6. Areas frequently visited and/or hard-hit by natural calamities (geologic hazards, floods, typhoons, volcanic activity, etc.)
7. Areas with critical slopes
8. Areas classified as prime agricultural lands
9. Recharged areas of aquifers
10. Water bodies characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: tapped for domestic purposes; within the controlled and/or protected areas declared by appropriate authorities; which support wildlife and fishery activities
11. Mangrove areas characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: with primary pristine and dense young growth; adjoining mouth of major river systems; near or adjacent to traditional productive fry or fishing grounds; areas which act as natural buffers against shore erosion, strong winds and storm floods; areas on which people are dependent for their livelihood.
12. Coral reefs characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: With 50% and above live coralline cover; Spawning and nursery grounds for fish; Act as natural breakwater of coastlines
13. Based on their type, size and location the projects have been classified into 3 major groups:
• Group I (ECPs): ECPs in either ECAs or NECAs – Environmentally Critical Projects in either Environmentally Critical Areas or Non-Environmentally Critical Areas. These projects require the proponent to submit ‘Environmental Impact Statement’ report to secure ‘Environmental Compliance Certificate’ from DENR’s Environment Management Bureau (EMB). Table 2 gives the size of the road and bridge projects that fall in to Group 1.
• Group II (NECPs): NECPS in ECAs – Non Environmentally Critical Projects in Environmentally Critical Areas. These projects require proponent to submit either ‘Initial Environmental Examination’ Report or ‘Project Description Report ‘ based on the size of the project (see Table 2) to secure either ECC or ‘Certificate of Non Coverage’.
• Group III (Non Covered Projects): NECPs in NECS – Non Environmentally Critical Projects in Non Environmentally Critical Areas. PDR required to be submitted for Enhancement Mitigation Projects for confirmation of benign nature of proposed activity, and CNC is required to be secured. All other projects shall be at the option of
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the proponent to prepare a PDR as a basis for CNC, should the proponent opt to secure one.
Table 2: Revised Guidelines for Coverage Screening and Standardized Requirements
Projects within the INREMP Menu of
Subprojects
Covered (Required to secure ECC) Not covered
(may secure CNC) Project size parameters /
Remarks
CATEGORY A: ECP CATEGORY B: Non-ECP CATEGORY D
EIS EIS IEE Checklist Project
Description (Part I only)
3.1Dams, Water
Supply and Flood Control Project
3.1.1DAMS (including those for irrigation, flood control, water source and hydropower projects) including run-of-river type
≥ 25 hectares OR ≥ 20 million m3
>5 hectares but
<25 hectares OR
>5 million m3 but
<20 million m3
≤5 hectares AND
≤5 million m3 NONE
Reservoir flooded/inundated area
or/and water storage capacity
3.1.2Irrigation projects (distribution system only)
NONE
≥1,000 hectares (service
area)
>300 but <1,000
hectares ≤300 hectares Service area
3.1.3 Water Supply Projects (without dam)
NONE
With water source (e.g. infiltration
gallery, etc.) and water treatment facilities including
desalination, reverse osmosis
(RO)
Level III (Distribution system only)
Level II / Level I Water refilling
station
3.4 Roads and Bridges
3.4.2 Roads, widening, rehabilitation and/or improvement
NONE
>50% increase in capacity (or in terms of
length/width) AND
≥20km, (length with no critical slope) OR
≥10km (length with
critical slope)
>50% increase in
capacity (or in terms of
length/width) AND
>2km but <20km,
(length with no critical slope) OR
≥10km (length with critical
slope)
>50% increase in capacity (or in
terms of length/width) BUT ≤
2km increase in length
3.4.3 Bridges and viaducts (including elevated roads), new construction
≥10km ≥5km but <10km
>50m but <5km
≤50m Regardless of
length for footbridges or for pedestrian only
3.4.4 Bridges and viaducts (including elevated roads), rehabilitation and/or improvement
NONE
≥50% increase in capacity (or in terms of
length/width) OR ≥10km
>50% increase in
capacity (or in terms
length/width) but <total length of
10km
≤50% increase in capacity (or in
terms of length/width) but ≤2km increase in
length
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Projects within the INREMP Menu of
Subprojects
Covered (Required to secure ECC) Not covered
(may secure CNC) Project size parameters /
Remarks
CATEGORY A: ECP CATEGORY B: Non-ECP CATEGORY D
EIS EIS IEE Checklist Project
Description (Part I only)
3.6 Buildings
including Housing, Storage facilities and Other Structures
3.6.2 Storage facilities with no hazardous or toxic materials.
NONE ≥ 5 hectare >1 hectare
but <5 hectare
≤ 1 hectare
Total/gross floor area including parking,
open space and other
areas
14. This subproject is an improvement of existing barangay road which falls under the group of Non-ECP while ADB has categorized the Project as environment Category B. In compliance to the requirement of Environmental Management Bureau for this kind of project category, a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) was applied by the LGU and was issued by the EMB on May 15, 2017.
2. ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements
15. According to ADB guidelines, the process of determining a project’s environment category is to prepare a Rapid Environmental Assessment screening checklist, taking into account the type, size, and location of the proposed project. Based on ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS 2009), a project is classified as one of the four (4) environmental categories (A, B, C or FI) as follows:
• Category A: Projects with potential for significant adverse environmental impacts that are irreversible, diverse or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area larger than the sites or facilities subject to physical works. An environmental impact assessment is required.
• Category B: Projects judged to have some adverse environmental impacts, but of
lesser degree and/or significance than those for category A projects. Impacts are site-specific, few if any of them are irreversible, and in most cases mitigation measures can be designed more readily than for Category A projects. An initial environmental examination (IEE) is required.
• Category C: Projects likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. No
environmental assessment is required although environmental implications are still reviewed.
• Category FI: Projects are classified as category FI if they involve investment of funds to or through a financial intermediary. Where the FI’s investment have minimal or no adverse environmental risks. The FI project will be treated as Category C. All other FI’s must establish and maintain an environmental and social management system and must comply with the environmental safeguards requirements specified in SPS 2009 if the FI’s subprojects have the potential for significant adverse environmental impacts.
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16. According to Philippines’ environmental guidelines, the Project or Sub-project can be considered as either under Group II or III while ADB has categorized the Project as environment Category B. Hence, this IEE has been prepared to meet the requirements of both the ADB and the government. Upon ADB’s receipt of the final IEE from the proponent, this will be publicly disclosed through posting on ADB’s website.
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
A. Overview
17. The general objective of the proposed Rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road is the provision of faster, safer, all-year-round and all-weather easy and affordable access hereby uplifting the living conditions of the whole community especially, the identified Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the influence area. Likewise, the proposed access road can improve the mobility of the community, their access to health, education, and social amenities; and will able to support the NRM subproject activities of IPs, as well as the agricultural/rural development of the area. 18. The subproject site of the NRM and RI components is within the area covered by an application for the recognition of Ancestral Domain (AD). The subproject expects to uplift the living condition of its beneficiaries by allowing free flow of people, capital and goods, as well as, broader access to markets for raw materials, finished products, and other basic services. 19. Presently, the condition of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia access road is very poor and deplorable. Majority of the road sections are not passable during wet season due to slippery and deep muddy portion. As a result, only single motorcycles and Cargo trucks (4-wheel drive), or hauler vehicles could traverse along the road. Consequently, children, youths, women, IPs, elderly, and other vulnerable groups need to spend more time to travel and even walk by foot going to schools, health centers, community centers and market. And it is during rainy season that transporting of goods will cause additional burden to the farmers/passengers who have to walk on foot across deep muddy portions. Motorcycles are even pushed with the help of the riders. B. Project Location
20. Municipality of Maramag is an inland municipality approximately 142 km southeast of Cagayan de Oro City, around 51 km south of Malaybalay City, the provincial capital of Bukidnon and about 156 km from Davao City. One of the current major problems of the municipality is the bad condition of several barangay roads. It was observed and validated that the barangay road particularly the Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road is in need of immediate rehabilitation. 21. Barangay Kuya is within the geographical coordinates of 7º 43' 00" to 7º 51' 00" North Latitude, and 124º 47' 00" to 125º 55' 00" East Longitude. The adjacent barangays are: Barangay Dagumbaan in the North; in the South, by barangay Danggawan; in the West, by the Baguic-ican River, and in the East by barangay Colambugon. The project is a rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road with a length of 1.86 kilometers with width of 4 m carriage way with 1.5 m for shoulder and drainage at both sides (Figure 1). 22. The proposed Rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road has no IR impact and no resettlement report is required. There are no encroachments of any residential houses or dwellings, businesses, or institutional structures found along the right of
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way of the proposed rehabilitation of access road. However, there will be minor land encroachment along the right of way of the proposed rehabilitation of the access road wherein a small portion of the crops (i.e. sugarcane and corn) may be affected. The claimants have waived their right to any claim and/ or compensation as evidenced in the signed waiver attached in Appendix 09.
Figure 1: Location Map of the Subproject Influence Area
C. Project Rationale
23. The existing road was originally established a few decades ago as Private Access Road for the Ocaya Ranch, intended only for the transport of livestock and other logistics. Its condition remained earth surface, until the IP claimants entered the area to assert their right over their Ancestral Domain, sometime in 2012. Currently, the people living in these barangays are using the said road to transport their farm produce to the market but they are faced with the challenge in mobility and accessibility to goods and services for their own consumption. Consequently, children, youths, women, IPs, elderly, and other vulnerable groups need to spend more time to travel and even walk by foot going to schools, health centers, community centers and market. And it is during rainy season that transporting of goods will cause additional burden to the farmers/passengers who have to walk on foot across deep muddy portions. Motorcycles are even pushed with the help of the riders. 24. The main livelihood of the community within the influenced barangay is farming. However, these activities are very much affected by the poor condition of the road. During rainy season, the road becomes muddy and hardly passable which prevents agricultural technologist, social and health workers in providing more services. 25. During a series of consultations with the municipal and barangay officials, the major problem identified by the community was the lack of accessibility to basic social services and inappropriate farming system due to the present poor road condition of the influence area. The
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poor and deplorable conditions of the existing road makes agricultural production remains low as farmers practice mono-cropping with limited farming techniques. Production cost also remains high due to expensive transport and production inputs. Delivery of health care services is also inadequate and social activities are restricted. Trading in the area is not also prevalence as road condition is not favorable. 26. The rehabilitation of the 1.86 km Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road will hasten agricultural development in the area. Agricultural productivity will likely improve due to regular visit of the Agricultural Technologist assigned in the community. Modern farming techniques and crops that are resilient to climate change will be introduced within the influence area. Production cost of farmers will reduce and savings improve, thus, household income of influence area will likely increase. Also, with the implementation of the proposed subproject, additional income of farmers, especially the IPs, is expected to increase brought about by less time in transporting their farm produce. It is also expected that there will be an increase in the numbers of children attending schools, decrease in the transportation fare cost, both for the goods and the riding public. Potential livelihood opportunities to the women, IPs, and other unemployed labor force in the community, will likely emerge especially, in the sector of agriculture and tourism-related activities. 27. Economic activities will perk up, and the delivery of basic social, health, and agricultural extension services will be considerably improved. Increase in the market value of agricultural lands will also follow, thus, increasing the income of the LGU in the form of real property taxes. D. Project Development Plan
28. The proposed subproject is the Rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road with a total length of 1.86 km and a width of 4 m carriage way with 1.5 m for shoulder and drainage at both sides. The proposed subproject will start at station 0+000 (beginning at the timberland area) to station 1+858. The scope of works included provision of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) on identified critical portions of the road and gravel resurfacing and provision of drainage and cross drains. The major scopes of works are Excavation (Item 102), Structural Excavation (Item103), Embankment (Item 104), Subgrade Preparation (Item 105), Aggregate Subbase Course (Item 200), Aggregate Base Course (Item 201), Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (Item 311), and Pipe Culverts and Strom Drains (Item 500), Stone Masonry Head wall of RCPC (Item 506). The subproject will also commission equipment such as Bulldozer, Road Grader, Backhoe, Pay Loader, Road Roller and Dump Trucks to complete the design road. 29. The detailed engineering designs of the proposed road will be in accordance with the practices, procedures, guidelines and criteria of DPWH. It outlines the procedures in preparing the construction drawings/ plans and cost estimates of the subproject. It involves the conduct of preliminary survey of the area up to the preparation of program of works.
1. Project Components
30. The scope of works of the road rehabilitation are the following:
1. Excavation/ Structural Excavation; 2. Embankment; 3. Stone Masonry; 4. Roadway Gravelling; 5. Provision of RCPC cross drains; and 6. Provision of concrete pavement with a total length of 1,489 m.
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31. The 1,858 meters surface has re-gravelling and concrete pavement, 864.48 meters surface has re-graveling in Barangay Kuya will start from Sta. 00+177 to sta. 00+ 443.48 and sta. 1+125 to sta. 1+758 in which the areas only need gravel road. The average thickness of surface aggregate to be placed shall be 0.20m on the existing 4 meter-wide barangay road. Placing of surface aggregates shall conform to the requirement of the road during the construction date to achieve standard road level and stability. The 958.5 meters surface has concrete pavement, this will start from sta. 00+000 to sta. 00+177 and sta. 00+443.48 to sta. 1+ 125 and sta.1+758 to sta. 1+858, in which slope ranges above 5% that needs concrete pavement. The average thickness of concrete to be placed shall be 0.20m on the existing 4 meter-wide barangay road that will also follow the standards to ensure its sustainability and stability.
32. The installation of Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culvert (RCPC) # 0.910mm Cross Drainage at Sta.00+175 and Sta. 00+825 will be made-up of Reinforced Concrete (RC) and stone masonry. The scope shall include graveled road approaches at both ends. The height to be achieved on center of the RCBC shall conform with the existing level of the road going to the approach. 33. The following are the major technical specifications of the project: Clearing and removal of obstructions This item shall consist of clearing, grubbing, removing and disposing all vegetables and debris, except those objects that are designated to remain in place, or are to be removed in consonance with other provisions of this Specification. The work shall also include the preservations from injury or defacement of all objects designated to remain. Concrete pavement This item shall consist of Pavement of Portland Cement Concrete (PPCC). With or without reinforcement, this should be constructed on the prepared base in accordance with the specification and in conformity with the lines, grades, thickness and typical cross-section as reflected in the plan. Tie bars shall be 16mmø. Joint fillers shall be provided in the pavement, joint fillers shall be paved with mixed asphalt and mineral or rubber filler. Embankment works This item consist of the construction of embankment from selected filling materials in accordance with the specification and conformity with the lines, grades and dimension shown in the plan. The full width of the embankment shall be well compacted using compaction equipment (Roller) with a minimum of three (3) complete passes for each layer of embankment. Provision of RCPC Cross Drains This item shall consist of the construction of reconstruction of pipe culverts, hereinafter referred to as cross drains/conduits in accordance with this Specification and in conformity with the lines and grades shown on the plans or as established by the Engineer.
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2. Description of the Project Phases
a. Pre-Construction Phase/Pre-Development Phase
34. The pre-construction phase involves the social preparation (to include organizational strengthening, planning, identification and prioritization of community needs) of the community for the entry of the project to the site, conduct of pre-engineering activities covering detailed survey works to determine alignment of roads and canal systems, preparation of the detailed engineering plans and programs of work, ROW negotiation, recruitment of work force and initial sourcing and procurement of construction materials. These activities will be conducted by the proponent technical staff, partner line agencies, NGO service providers, community beneficiaries especially the Peoples’ organizations and contractors. 35. Additionally, Municipality of Maramag accomplished the Environmental Impact Assessment Management and Monitoring Plan (EIAMMP) and has acquired the corresponding Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) from EMB Region 10.
b. Construction/Development Phase
36. The construction phase involves the mobilization of construction equipment, construction workers and materials to the specific project site after which the longer period of actual construction work will commence. The construction phase will end with the demobilization of construction equipment, workers and other construction paraphernalia from the construction site. Majority of these activities will be undertaken by the contractor and community residents under the close supervision of the Subproject Management Unit.
c. Operation Phase and Maintenance Phase
37. The operation and maintenance phase involves the actual maintenance of the rehabilitated access road during its expected economic life. This will involve the designation a spoils storage area of at least 25 meters away from water bodies for proper disposal of excavated materials, wetting areas of dust sources along vehicle route, and regular removal of debris, logs and other materials along drainage canals.
d. Abandonment Phase
38. This phase is included in the project demobilization. The proponent does not intend to abandon any facilities and unserviceable equipment used during construction. The project location will not be abandoned in disorderly condition but instead restored for functional use. Following the completion of the construction, the proponent will dismantle temporary shelters and the construction yard including unserviceable vehicles and equipment. 39. Wastes arising from the abandonment are expected to be minimal. These wastes could include small volumes of left over sand and gravel, re-bars and other steel materials (i.e., nails and welding roads) and lumber.
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E. Manpower Requirements
40. Construction activities will require hiring of skilled and unskilled manpower. It is assumed that some skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled manpower will be available in the area. Skilled manpower not available in the locality may be sourced from other nearby localities. Technical manpower will be a complementation of specialists to be provided by locally known engineering firms. 41. During the construction phase, a workforce consisting of contractual and regular laborers will be employed to carry out the construction of the proposed project. 42. The Contractor shall employ qualified and sufficient staff to carry out inspections, testing and monitoring for the project.
F. Project Cost
43. The total estimated cost of the Proposed Rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road subproject is Php16,903,622.00. Of the total amount, Php13,522,897.60 or 80% comes from INREMP grant, while Php3,380,724.40 or 20% is the LGU counterpart. 44. The proposed project will be funded under an 80-20 scheme. Eighty percent (80%) of the project cost will be charged against the INREMP grants and the 20% will be the LGU counterpart. To ensure allocation of the LGU counterpart, it would be reflected in the 20% Local Development Fund of the municipal annual plan and budget.
45. Aside from the equity counterpart provided by the LGU of Maramag for the subproject, the LGU also allocated some amount intended for the preparation of the subproject such as seminars, preparation of feasibility study (or subproject proposal document) and detailed engineering, survey of the project site and some on-site evaluation by the personnel from different agencies who are involved in the implementation of the subproject. 46. Breakdown of cost estimates is presented in Table 3.
Table 3: Project Work Breakdown
ITEM OF WORK DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST
AMOUNT (PHP)
Item 102 Excavation 3,212 cu.m 35.12 112,788.75
Item 103 Structure excavation 59 cu.m 571.24 33,589.01
Item 104 Embankment 94 cu.m 3,540.69 332,116.58
Item 105 Subgrade Preparation 13,146 sq.m 20.43 268,520.04
Item 200 Aggregate Sub-base Course
2,229.60 cu.m 2,447.47 5,456,874.40
Item 201 Aggregate Base Course 1,971.90 cu.m 2,521.54 4,972,221.77
Item 311 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
3,934.99 sq.m 1,387.24 5,458,770.34
Item 500 Pipe Culverts and storm drains 12 l.m. 7,881.74 94,580.88
Item 506 Stone Masonry (Headwall of RCPC
32.48 cu.m 5,362.26 174,160.23
TOTAL PROJECT COST 16,903,622.00
A. Direct Cost 12,899,589.44
Equipment 4,298,299.56
Labor 409,591.16
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Materials 8,191,699.01
B. Indirect Cost 4,004,032.56
OCM (9% 0f EDC) 1,160,963.08
Contractors Profit (8% of EDC) 1.031,967.18
Contractors Profit (12% EDC+CP+OCM)
1,811,102.40
T O T A L Project Cost A+B Php16,903,622.00
G. Project Duration and Schedule
47. Timetable for the subproject implementation is expected to reach a total of 162 calendar days. It is projected that the preparation of Detail Engineering Design (DED) will also be completed by end of May 2017. After the DED is translated into standard bidding document (SBD), procurement activities for civil works is projected to proceed, starting June through national competitive bidding (NCB). Advertisement, opening of bids, bid evaluation and award of contract is expected to take at least 28 days. 48. Rehabilitation period is estimated to cover 162 calendar days. Physical completion, including the completion of documentary requirements, is expected by the end of July 2018. The matrix below shows the major stages of implementation and respective timeline (Table 4).
Table 4: Indicative Subproject Implementation Schedule
Subproject Milestones
2016 2017 2018
J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S
SPD Preparation
SPD Review and Approval
DED Preparation
Procurement Stage
Construction Stage
Completion and Turn-over
O&M Activity
IV. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
49. Muleta Watershed is regarded as critical in the socio-economic development and environmental services benefited by 160,520 inhabitants within the watershed area. It has total area of 83,884 hectares catering the water supply to the Southern Bukidnon and portion of North Cotabato. The extent of its area encompasses 10 Municipalities and one City namely: Carmen, Damulog, Dangcagan, Don Carlos, Kibawe, Kitaotao, Kadingilan, Maramag, Pangantucan, Talakag and Valencia City.
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A. Elevation and Slope
50. The proposed rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road is found within the Muleta Watershed. As shown in Figure 2, the Muleta Watershed is a sloping and mountainous area. A large portion of the watershed has a slope ranging from 18 % to more than 50 %. In particular, the proposed subproject has an elevation ranging from 476 to 575 m asl with an average slope ranges from 5% to 7.0%. Details are shown in Figure 3.
Figure 2: Slope Map of Muleta River Watershed
Figure 3: Elevation of Proposed Subproject
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B. Geology
51. Based on the Geologic Map of the Philippines and the Geologic Report of Maramag, Bukidnon prepared by Francisco et al. (1952), the rocks underlying the area arranged in their order of decreasing age are the limestone, Maramag volcanic and the clastics.
52. The limestone is believed to be in the upper Mio-Pliocene age and considered as the oldest in the stratigraphic sequence. It is coralline and in places highly fossiliferous. It is well bedded, hard and locally marl and thin interbeds of calcareous sandstone and shale are observed. Sinkholes are common.
53. The Maramag volcanic, a terminology proposed by F.V. Francisco to indicate the type of locality where the volcanic were encountered is porphyritic and in part, amygdaloidal. The penocrysts consists of feldspar, olivine and in minor amounts, of stubby crystals of pyroxene. The groundmass consists of fluidal microlites of feldspar mixed with magnesite and granule of pyroxene with intercalated glass occasionally chlorite. Amygdulesare filled with chlorite. This rock is exposed over a wide area though partly covered with either thin alluvial or residual mantle mostly on the lower slopes.
54. The limestone and the widespread volcanic are uncomformably overlain by the clastics composed essentially of sandstone and mudstone with interbeds of diatomite lenses. The sandstone is made up mostly of quartz grains small amount of minerals, possibly horrnblende, augite and magnetite. The mudstone is light gray carbonaceous and some are mixed with diatomite.
C. Soils
55. Around 79% of Maramag’s soil classifications are products of decomposition and disintegration of pyroclastic materials or volcanic debris. The soil belongs to the Alimodian series with generally medium and granulated textures. 56. Moreover, soil types in Barangay Kuya are mostly dominated by clay type of soil for about 5,709 ha or about 70% of the total land area of the barangay. The remaining areas are classified as clay loam for about 30% or 2,447 ha. These types of soil are suitable for
agriculture, specifically for high value crops and plantation crops.
D. Water Quality
57. The proposed access road rehabilitation subproject is passing along the Baguic-ican river which is one of the tributaries of the Muleta Watershed. The Baguic-ican river has still no water classification pursuant to DAO No. 34, Series of 1990 and DENR Memorandum Circular No. 09, Series of 2001. In the absence of water classification and in accordance with the Manual of Procedure for Water Classification, the Baguic-ican river is assumed to be a Class A waters since most of the upstream stations are under this classification. A “Class A” waters intended beneficial use is public water supply class which is usually sources of water supply that will require complete treatment (coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection) in order to meet the National Standards for Drinking Water. 58. The Watershed Management Plan (2015) described the water quality conditions of the Muleta Watershed which was based on DAO 34-1990. The description is only limited to the following parameters:
The Muleta Watershed mean temperature is 27°C which indicates that the water in the watershed is within the normal range for surface water.
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Average pH value of 8.4 taken from different monitoring points showed that the water quality of Muleta watershed conformed to the set standard (6.5 – 8.5) as pH is an important limiting chemical for aquatic life.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in Muleta watershed has an average value of 1 mg/L and still within the set standard (5 mg/L), which means minimum degree of pollution strength of domestic and industrial wastes or has low in purification capacities of bodies of waters in receiving organic wastes.
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) levels range from 5.5 to 7.7 mg/L - ) which is still above the minimum set standard for Class A water (minimum of 5 mg/L.
Phosphate level of the Muleta Watershed is about 0.30 mg/L which is above the set standard (0.1 mg/L).
The fecal coliform based on the existing monitoring station in the Muleta watershed is 780 MPN/100 mL which is higher than the set minimum standard of 100 MPN/100 mL.
E. Land Classification
59. On land classification, around 22,967 ha or about 44% of the total land area of the Municipality of Maramag is classified as A and D, and the remaining area of about 29,232 ha or 56% is classified as Timberland or Forestland (Table 5). With regards to Barangay Kuya land classification, Table 6 shows that it has about 3,808 ha or about 47% classified as A and D land, while Timberland areas cover about 4,347 ha or about 53% of the total land area of the barangay.
Table 5: Municipal Land Classification
Land Classification Area Coverage (Ha)
Alienable and Disposable Land (A and D) 22,967
Timberland 29,232
Total 52,199
Source: Municipal Ecological Profile, CY 2010
Table 6: Land Classification of Influenced Barangay
Land Classification Area Coverage (Ha)
Alienable and Disposable Land (A and D) 3,808
Timberland 4,347
Total 8,156
Source: BDP of Kuya, CY 2010-2014
F. Land Cover and Land Use
60. Barangay Kuya comprises mostly of agricultural areas (production), and forest production area (plantation), which cover about 4,328 ha, and about 2,697 ha, respectively. Other land uses, such as; agri-industrial area only covers about 448 ha, while about 207 ha are Built–Up areas (Table 7). The actual land use types along the subproject road are mostly agricultural lands planted of sugarcanes and corns. 61. The proposed access road falls within the timberland which is also an area covered by the ancestral domain claim of the Manobo tribe represented by Datu Wilfredo Bento. The waivers from the affected claimants have already been secured. Furthermore, the concerned Council of Elders has issued a resolution of support to the INREMP RI access road rehabilitation project and the Usufruct Contract has also been duly signed by the elders.
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Table 7: Barangay Kuya Existing Land Use
Land Uses Land Area (Ha)
Agricultural Production 4,328
Agricultural Protection 107
Agri-industrial 448
Forest Production (Plantation) 2,697
Industrial 1
Infrastructure/ Utilities, Transportation 78
Institutional 6
Residential 122
Water Bodies 47
Buffer 321
TOTAL 8,156
Source: CLUP, CY 2015
G. Climate
62. The Municipality of Maramag falls within Type III climate under Corona’s climate classification, wherein seasons are not very pronounced; relatively dry from November to April, and wet during the rest of the year. It serves as one (1) of the contributing factors to the diversity of its biological and physical environment. But as a result of global warming and/or climate change, rainfall, temperature, and other climatological parameters are very much affected.
63. In response to the current climate change, the municipal government has been implementing adaptation measures, like; reforestation, and early warning systems against natural disasters, and has passed ordinances consistent to the Solid Waste Management Act, the Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act of the Philippines. The establishment of Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) for the segregation of wastes in all barangays of the municipality is our contribution to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.
Atmospheric Temperature
64. The average temperature of Maramag during the past ten-year period (CY 1996-2005) was 26.32˚C. The coldest month recorded was in September of 2005 at 23.73˚C while the mercury level was at its highest at 29.98˚C in September of 1998. Due to El Niño phenomenon which was associated with extreme climatic variability, the phenomenon prevails for more than a year and causes irregular atmospheric circulation that result in heavy rains or strong winds in some areas and abnormal dry condition on others.
Relative Humidity
65. Relative humidity is a term used to describe the quantity of water vapor that exists in a gaseous mixture of air and water. In 2008 it was in the month of July by which the relative humidity was at its highest percentage level of 68.74 percent. Cool weather enhances higher relative humidity. Temperature and relative humidity is inversely proportional.
Rainfall
66. As recorded at CMU PAG-ASA Agro-Meteorological Station, Musuan, Dologon for the periods 1996-2006, heavy downpour occurred from May to October with precipitation ranging from 289.31mm - 428.76mm, while moderate rainfall usually falls during the month of April,
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November and December, however, the first quarter of the recorded years noted as having a low pronounced downpour based on the Comparative Monthly Weather Summary for years 1996-2005. Further, during the periods 1996-2005, Maramag recorded a mean annual rainfall of 2,277.44 mm and an average monthly rainfall of 189.79 mm. The highest monthly rainfall was registered last July 2004 at 428.76 mm while the lowest monthly rainfall occurred on March 1998 with only 4.50 mm of precipitation.
67. The wettest recorded year took place in the year 2001 having an average precipitation of 241.04 mm while the driest year was recorded in 1998 with an average monthly precipitation of 146.28mm.These records tally with the occurrence of El Niño Southern Oscillation phenomenon that disrupted patterns of tropical precipitation that hits the last quarter of 1997 and persist until the middle of 1998.
H. Hydrology
68. The only main watercourse, the Pulangui River and its upstream tributaries formed the main drainage system of Maramag. Pulangui River is also best described as narrow valleys with high stream gradients. In particular, the proposed subproject is passing across the Pulangui River which is one of the tributaries of the Muleta watershed (Figure 2).
Figure 4: Proposed Road Access Rehabilitation Subproject in Maramag, Bukidnon
69. Additionally, there are four (4) existing high-yielding springs in Maramag; one of these spring sources is the Villafuerte Spring, which is now being operated and maintained by the Maramag Water District (MWD). This is the main source of water for households’ consumption of the municipality. The three (3) other high-yielding spring sources are Crystal 1, Crystal 2 and Paulican Springs. These are all considered significant with regards to flow and quality of water.
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70. Based on the geological condition and characteristics of spring sources, the groundwater cycle in the Maramag area can be described as follows:
The basalt hydro-geological system is recharged through direct infiltration from precipitation and from the underflow of the creek and river channels. The prevailing flow direction is towards the southeast. The discharge takes place prevalently through springs at the foothills of the basalt between the contact of basalt and alluvium deposits.
The intense fracturing considerable increases the basalt permeability allowing greater infiltration and storage into the formation.
I. Natural Hazards
71. A record from both Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) last August 2009 and MDRRMO 2012 reveals that some areas of the Municipality of Maramag is vulnerable to disaster and hazards risk. Among these are flooding, and rain induced landslide. However, the vulnerability to landslide of the proposed road access rehabilitation is categorically low due to limestone and gentle slope conditions.
72. Most flooding in the municipality occurs on low-lying areas or flood plains. During heavy rains, practically all rivers and tributaries overflow to the lower areas. Out of the total twenty (20) barangays, six (6) barangays are highly susceptible to flooding hazard which are predominantly located at the eastern part of barangay Dologon, Tubigon, Bayabason, Panadtalan, Anahawon, and Camp 1 where Pulangi Lake is also situated.
73. Another hazards being recorded and evaluated is the exposure of the locality to rain-induced and earthquake-induced landslide. Affected areas were mostly located on foot slopes, mid slopes and mountain ridges area of the locality. These are the barangays of Bagong Silang, La Roxas, Dagumbaan, Kuya, Colambugon, Danggawan, San Miguel, San Roque and Panalsalan which represents 45 percent of the total land area.
J. Biological Environment
1. Flora and Fauna
74. The municipality’s existing forest lands total to 35,482.48 hectares per 2014 data with 17.61 percent or 6,251.28 hectares protection forest and 82.39 percent or 29,231.20 hectares production forest.
75. Furthermore, within the watershed area lies Mt. Kalatungan which is considered as the 5th highest peak in the country, it has been declared an Important Bird Area (IBA) in 2001 for it is home to the Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) and Philippine Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus philippensis) which is locally known as “Kalumbata”.
76. Additionally, portion of Mt. Kalatungan range is part of Muleta watershed in which its headwater emanates. This forested mountain range is habitat of various plant species and wild animals. The whole area is still rich in biodiversity that includes plants, reptiles, amphibians, and birds (Table 8). 77. The proposed road access rehabilitation subproject is within the Muleta Watershed Forest Reserve and about 12 km away from Mount Kalatungan Range Buffer Zone. Based on the field validation conducted on January 24, 2017 by the LGU proponent, PPMO, RPCO and NPCO technical staff together with its consultants, there are no trees at the easement and
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right of way and no endangered and critically endangered species of fauna within the proposed road rehabilitation project and even in its impact zone (Figure 3). However, there will be a small portion of the crops that may be affected due to a minor land encroachment along the right of way of the proposed rehabilitation of the access road.
Figure 5: Observed Conditions during Field Validation Survey on the Proposed Road Access Rehabilitation
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Table 8: Summary of Flora and Fauna within the Watershed
Flora No. of Species
Tress and Arborescence 173
Herbs and Herbaceous 115
Shrubs and Bushes 37
Vines and Scandent 35
Ferns 17
Palms 12
Subtotal 389
Fauna No. of Species
Mammals 7
Birds 67
Amphibians and Reptiles 16
Subtotal 90
Total 479
Source: Berkman Systems, Inc. (EIS Pulangi Hydroelectric Power Plant) (As cited in Lower Pulangi Watershed Management Area of the Rio Grande de Mindanao River Basin Management Framework Plan, 2014)
K. Socio-Economic Conditions
1. Population
78. From the actual census population of 89,853 persons (CY 2012), the Municipality of Maramag populace is projected to reach up at 104, 536 persons by the end of 2020 using the growth rate of 1.91%. A huge increase in population is expected to take place either due to in-migration or increase in natural growth rate (Table 9).
79. The total population in the influence area, specifically barangay Kuya, is projected to increase by the end of 2020. The population of barangay Kuya, as of the survey period is 4,534, which roughly total to 918 households. With a growth rate of 1.91%, it is projected to increase to 5,275 in the year 2020. Out of the total population, male accounts for 52.84% or 2,369 persons, while the remaining 47.16% or 2,163 persons are females (Table 10).
Table 9: Projected Population by Barangay
Barangay 2012
(Based Year)
Projected Population
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Anahawon 2,547 2,596 2,645 2,696 2,747 2,800 2,853 2,908 2,963
Bagong Silang
1,190 1,213 1,236 1,259 1,284 1,308 1,333 1,359 1,384
Base Camp 7,049 7,184 7,321 7,461 7,603 7,748 7,896 8,047 8,201
Bayabason 2,450 2,497 2,544 2,593 2,643 2,693 2,745 2,797 2,850
Camp 1 4,101 4,179 4,259 4,341 4,423 4,508 4,594 4,682 4,771
Colambugon 1,879 1,915 1,951 1,989 2,027 2,065 2,105 2,145 2,186
Dagumbaan 7,093 7,228 7,367 7,507 7,651 7,797 7,946 8,097 8,252
Danggawan 1,733 1,766 1,800 1,834 1,869 1,905 1,941 1,978 2,016
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Dologon 11,959 12,187 12,420 12,657 12,899 13,146 13,397 13,653 13,913
Kiharong 1,851 1,886 1,922 1,959 1,997 2,035 2,074 2,113 2,153
Kisanday 2,761 2,814 2,867 2,922 2,978 3,035 3,093 3,152 3,212
Kuya 4,534 4,621 4,709 4,799 4,890 4,984 5,079 5,176 5,275
La Roxas 2,506 2,554 2,603 2,652 2,703 2,755 2,807 2,861 2,916
Panadtalan 3,670 3,740 3,812 3,884 3,959 4,034 4,111 4,190 4,270
Panalsalan 2,355 2,400 2,446 2,493 2,540 2,589 2,638 2,688 2,740
North Poblacion
11,916 12,144 12,376 12,612 12,853 13,098 13,348 13,603 13,863
South Poblacion
8,998 9,170 9,345 9,523 9,705 9,891 10,080 10,272 10,468
San Miguel 6,098 6,214 6,333 6,454 6,577 6,703 6,831 6,962 7,095
San Roque 3,078 3,137 3,197 3,258 3,320 3,383 3,448 3,514 3,581
Tubigon 2,085 2,125 2,165 2,207 2,249 2,292 2,336 2,380 2,426
TOTAL 89,853 91,569 93,318 95,101 96,917 98,768 100,655 102,577 104,536
Source: CBMS 2011-2012, Municipal Planning and Development Office Note: * Projected Population based on 1.91% Growth Rate
Table 10: Household and Population by Purok
Purok Total Population Number of
Households Male Female Total
Purok 1 339 299 638 138
Purok 1A 468 386 854 175
Purok 2 156 145 301 65
Purok 3A 97 88 185 35
Purok 3B 117 97 214 41
Purok 3C 114 120 234 50
Purok 3D 183 153 336 70
Purok 3E 94 117 211 40
Purok 3F 199 190 389 71
Purok 4 111 109 220 42
Purok 4A 269 244 513 99
Purok 4B 120 112 232 48
Purok 4C 102 105 207 44
TOTAL 2,369 2,163 4,534 918 Source: CBMS Survey, 2011-2012
2. Population Density
80. With the population of 89,853 in 2012 and land area of 52,199, the overall population density of the municipality is 1.72 person per hectare for which Barangay Kuya has an average population density of 1.79 persons per hectare based on the total population of 4,534 and a total land area of 8,156 hectare.
3. Indigenous Groups
81. As of CY 2016, the number of IPs present in barangay Kuya totaled to 422, for which, about 13% or 53 individuals are members of Indigenous People
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of Saruyong Hills, Incorporated (IPSHI). Majority or about 45% of Barangay Kuya IPs belong to Manobo tribe, closely followed by Talaandig tribe, at about 41%. The remaining 14% belongs to Higaonon Tribe, at about 9%, Tigwahanon Tribe, at about 4%, and Matigsalog Tribe, at about 2% (Table 11).
Table 11: Number of Indigenous People by Tribal Groups
Ethnic Group Barangay Kuya Tribal Group Population
M F Total % Distribution
Higaonon 19 16 35 9
Talaandig 87 87 174 41
Matigsalog 5 5 10 2
Tigwahanon 7 8 15 4
Manobo 88 100 188 45
Total 206 216 422 100
Source: PMCR, CY 2016
4. Education
82. Maramag houses both public and private schools that provide education from Day Care to post-baccalaureate degrees. In 2014, the municipality is served with 80 Day Care Centers, 28 public preschools and 10 private preschools, 35 Elementary Schools, 13 High Schools and four (4) Colleges. Still presented in Table 13, influenced area has an existing five (5) Day Care Centers, two (2) public preschools, three (3) Elementary Schools, and one (1) High School.
83. In addition, a certain percentage of Barangay Kuya’s elementary and high school age populations are not attending school at 23.64% and 55.56%, respectively. The high percentage rate of Out-of-School Youth in the area is mainly attributed to the poor accessibility of the residents and inadequate farming systems that lead to low income of the families. However, the realization of the project is expected to increase the number of children attending school.
5. Health and Sanitation
84. As of CY 2014, the municipality has a Philhealth accredited Municipal Health Office, capable of delivering 3-in-1 services namely Primary Care benefit Package, Maternity Care package and TB DOTS services. It has also 20 barangay health stations, fifteen (15) lying-in clinics and birthing homes, and six (6) hospitals and clinics equipped with standard medical facilities (Figure 6). 85. Out of the six (6) existing hospitals in the locality, Central Mindanao University Hospital and the Provincial Hospital of Maramag are the only two identified hospitals in the locality that are owned and managed by the national government and local government, respectively (Figure 4). The remaining four (4) hospitals namely: Bongcas Holy Child Hospital, Maramag MediClinic Hospital and Laboratory, Buhia Medical and Maternity Clinic, and St. Joseph Southern Bukidnon Hospital are all privately owned hospital. All these hospitals are still in good condition.
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86. With regard to the influenced area, Barangay Kuya has one (1) Barangay Health Center which caters the urgent demand for first aids and preventive health care of the barangay. It has also four (4) Health and Nutrition Posts that augment immediate care and health information dissemination in puroks and sitios. Nevertheless, some of the existing health facilities are not equipped with medical equipment’s and are starting to deteriorate that needs immediate repair.
6. Housing
87. Maramag has 13 socialized housing/villages established with a total land area of about 51 ha, intended for the low income and underprivileged families. Six (6) of these, are Paglaum Housing Villages and the seven (7) are relocation sites, with 949 lots, and 1,329 lots, respectively. Apart of these, seven (7) private residential subdivision projects under the economic classification were already developed with 1,608 lots. Another subdivision is a Gawad Kalinga (GK) projects, with 28 housing units at barangay Tubigon. 88. As to the influence area, majority of the household population occupy housing units, either owned or rented. The types of housing units are single-detached house, duplex, multi-unit residential and commercial living quarters. The 2012 CBMS Survey, record for the construction materials of walls, shows 294 households have strong materials (concrete, brick, stone, wood, and galvanized iron), 492 used light materials (bamboo, sawali, cogon, and nipa), and a total of 132 households generally use mixed, of predominantly, light, strong, and salvaged materials for their walling.
Figure 4. Social Facilities Map (Nutrition Post)
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7. Income and Expenditure
89. Huge percentage of Barangay Kuya’s income came from Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) that comprises 83% of its PhP 2,576,416.17 total income or about PhP 2,138,425.42 as of CY 2014 (Table 12). Only 17% came from other sources like internal income of the barangay, assistance, grants, and subsidies. 90. As to the actual expenditures of the Barangay in year 2014, Barangay Kuya was able to spend PhP 2,475,851.38 or about 96% of its total revenue. Such amount is spent for general services, economic services, social services, and other continuing appropriation. 91. Additionally, the annual household income of the total 19,528 households of the municipality, for which, Barangay Kuya has an average household income of PhP 122, 626.90 (Table 13).
Table 12: Barangay Kuya Revenue and Expenditure
Year Revenue Expenditure Percentage (%) Surplus
2014 2,576,416.17 2,475,851.38 96 100,564.79
2013 2,413,946.95 2,309,305.40 96 104,641.55
2012 2,146,653.43 2,227,366.38 104 (80,712.95)
2011 2,294,952.59 2,116,774.77 92 178,177.82
2010 2,119,376.95 2,197,666.79 104 (78,289.84)
Source: Municipal Accounting Office, CY 2014
Table 13: Average Household Income by Barangay
Barangay Total Number of Households (HH)
Average Household Income (Pesos)
Anahawon 535 125,783.6326
Bagong Silang 280 64,252.5143
Base Camp 1,530 120,265.1130
Bayabason 531 101,166.9209
Camp I 864 108,700.4380
Colambugon 431 127,083.4884
Dagumbaan 1,602 135,188.2336
Danggawan 394 73,082.4289
Dologon 2,567 188,161.9241
Kiharong 400 101,763.1300
Kisanday 583 145,377.5866
Kuya 918 122,626.9070
La Roxas 573 83,261.7208
North Poblacion 2,663 206,827.9812
Panadtalan 830 91,896.6039
Panalsalan 477 154,328.1052
San Miguel 1,324 103,323.3277
San Roque 638 71,025.0925
South Poblacion 1,959 160,189.0541
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Tubigon 429 102,313.6900
Total 19,528 2,386,617.8928 Source: CBMS Survey 2011-2012
8. Tourism
92. The municipality is blessed with abundant natural wealth that people across the country come to visit. These natural tourist attractions enriched by local customs and traditions stirred the interests of local and foreign tourists, making Maramag as an emerging tourist destination. The locality is considered as the only eco-resort capital of Bukidnon and the tourism highway of Northern Mindanao. 93. Among the tourist attractions in the municipality, are the following: 1) the Musuan Peak (about 646 masl), which is also known as Mount Kalayo, an active volcano; 2) the man-made lake of NAPOCOR and its well landscaped Hydroelectric Plant site; and 3) the Maramag Falls, with its wide base and astounding rock formations located in Camp I (about 1,635 m from the Poblacion). At the same time, five (5) most developed popular resorts in the locality, are the following: 1) RR Family Spring Resort, 2) Waig Crystal Spring Resort, 3) Edlimar Farm and Spring Resort, 4) MGM Mountain Resort, and 5) Rockstar Spring Resort. These resorts are located not far from each other, and it is very much accessible to everyone who wants to hop from one resort to another, in just one (1) day. 9. Commerce and Industry
94. As of CY 2015, the Municipality of Maramag has a total of 2,519 commercial establishments. Majority or 997 (39.6%) of these establishments are retailer, followed by 543 or 21.6% are vehicle operators. Among these establishments, Crystal Sugar Company, Inc., is the biggest industrial establishment, covering a total land area of about 32 ha. The other well-known firms in the locality are, the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR), an electric power plant, and the Cagayan Corn Products Corporation, which is involved in corn grains/corn cob buying and processing. 95. With the total 2,519 commercial establishments of the locality, barangay Kuya has a total registered business establishment of 40 as of CY 2015. Most of the business establishments engaged in the retail trade from small to a medium-sized Sari-sari Store which counts for a total of 28 or 70% and the rest are engaged into trucking services, bakery and shops. 10. Electricity
96. The Maramag Electric power services are being provided by First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative, Incorporated (FIBECO, Inc). Its power is mainly provided by NGCP from different generating facilities interconnected to Mindanao Grid. As of 2014, the total recorded connections of the municipality is 18,649 for which, about 79.7% are residential establishments.
97. Household electrification in the influence area is about 67% or 658 households, lower than the other barangays in the municipality, due to inaccessibility of the remote areas, specifically, in Sitio Sta Lucia.
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11. Communication
98. The scope of Communication technologies and services in the municipality is comprised of landline telephones, wireless communications, and broadband internet, among others. Cellular Mobile Telephone services (CMTS) is, by far, overriding telecommunication services among constituents compared to landline telephones. As of 2014, Maramag is serviced by three (3) mobile phone service providers (i.e., the Globe, the Smart, abd the Sun Cellular), and the (2) telephone service providers (i.e., the Southern Telecommunication (SOTELCO), and the TELOF).
99. Internet access has also been increasing, with 39 internet cafes established in the municipality, aside from the broadband and the Wi-fi connections in residential, institutional, and commercial establishments. However, disparities of information access, low coverage, penetration, and speed of Internet and broadband access to end users, especially in rural barangays, are hardly improving.
100. With regards to the influence area, Barangay Kuya recorded a number of cellphone users, aside from the established radio system used primarily for emergency purposes. As of the survey period (2012), 566 households have mobile phones and 11 have internet connections.
12. Road and Transportation
101. Transport systems in Maramag depend solely on the road network which handles passengers and freights movement. As of 2014, the overall road network of the municipality measured about 625.27 km. This figure translates into a road density of about 1.2 km per sq. km of land area. These include the national, the provincial, the municipal, and the barangay road networks.
102. The said road networks are connected to the neighboring barangays through existing Provincial and National roads, and can be reached by all modes of land transportation (Bus, Jeepney, Multicab, Single Motor and among others). These vehicles are just mainly plying from the Municipal poblacion proper going to Barangay Kuya Center but not going to the proposed subproject.
103. Thus, only seven (7) single motorcycles (“Habal-habal”) and two (2) cargo trucks (4-wheel drive) or haulers are plying the proposed subproject site. Cargo trucks or haulers seasonally enter the area, and it is only during harvest season that these vehicles are visible to the riding public. Transportation fare of single motorcycles, on the other hand, varies depending on the season of the year. Regular fare during dry season is P50 per head, and per sack (50 kg), for the riding public, and farm inputs/products, respectively. An additional charge of P10 is collected during wet season. On the other hand, hauling cost for sugarcane is generally not less than P300 per MT.
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V. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
104. The IEE, based on the screening of baseline environment and review of proposed civil works, has not identified any major environmental concerns due to proposed Rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road given that all the proposed civil works are only asset preservation of existing roadway and are located within existing right of way. There will only be localized short-term impacts during construction activities due to implementation of civil works that will be addressed in the detailed design and through implementation of the mitigation and monitoring measures specified in the environmental management plan. These construction related impacts can be mitigated by 1) the contractors’ work practices, especially those related to the systematized demolition procedure consistent with approved standard safety requirements; 2) cooperation by the local authorities with the contractor in terms of use of public space and utilities; 3) project management’s strict enforcement of the correct construction practices and standards; 4) the incorporation of the mitigation measures identified in the IEE into the bid documents and specifications; and 5) close monitoring of the contractor’s implementation of the required mitigation measures. 105. The potential environmental impacts resulting from implementation of civil works are expected to be minor and likely short-term since the improvement works will not involve widening and alignment adjustments (Table 14). Detailed environmental mitigation measures have been prepared for all the identified impacts and presented in the environmental management plan under Chapter VIII.
Table 14: Assessment of Potential Environmental Impacts
Potential Environmental Impacts or Values the Subproject construction would likely create:
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Land surface disturbance – surface scrapping, top soil erosion, and vegetative clearing
moderate moderate minor minor minor minor
Affects temporal water regime: decrease water quantity and quality and flow regularity or seasonality due to altered drainage patterns, water way configuration, sedimentation, turbidity, as well as river flow diversion
minor minor minor minor minor minor
Altered or impaired hydrology of the immediate area: increase peak and flood flows and irregular streamflow
minor minor minor minor minor minor
Decrease in downstream natural resources’ economic and social values/uses
minor minor minor minor minor minor
Decrease site’s attraction in terms of losing some geological or geomorphological values, particularly those of known local, national or international nature conservation importance
minor minor minor minor minor minor
Vegetation loss affecting rare species habitats, particularly of known local, national or international nature conservation importance
none none none none none none
Adverse impact on local and transient fauna species (those species whose range may include the project site), particularly those of known local, national or international nature conservation importance.
none none none none none none
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Table 14: Assessment of Potential Environmental Impacts
Potential Environmental Impacts or Values the Subproject construction would likely create:
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Bio-invasion of new strain of pests, weeds or rare diseases
none none none none none none
Frequent incurrence and increased intensity of grassfire
none none none none none none
Contamination of the immediate and/or broader environment cause by the storage or use of chemicals needed for the construction works
minor minor none minor none minor
Air particulate emissions which may cause atmospheric / environmental pollution impacting on human health and livelihood at local or larger scale during construction phase
minor minor minor minor minor minor
Excessive solid waste accumulation during infrastructure construction
minor minor minor minor minor minor
Increase in noise and/or vibration during construction
minor minor minor minor minor minor
Unnatural lighting effects that may impact upon flora and fauna, or deplete the sense of naturalness of the area
none none none none none none
Natural landscape fragmentation and discontinuity
none none none none none none
Adverse impact on land use and the amenity values of adjacent or downstream areas (including the integrity of agricultural land, or other industry that the local community may depend on)
minor minor minor minor minor minor
Adverse impact on existing or potential recreational value and quality of known traditional experience associated to site natural setting
minor minor minor minor minor minor
Adverse impact or alter on-sites’ visual value and its surrounding area -from different vantage points
minor minor minor minor minor minor
Rating: None= no adverse impact; Minor= slight negative impact and momentary; Moderate=slight negative impact for a year but not damaging enough to cause ecological, health and economic disturbance.
106. During operation, the project is expected to benefit the environment and socio- economic conditions of the subproject areas through increased delivery of agricultural products, increased tourism, improved access and economic development, reduced dust due to asset preservation, improved road safety due to installation of safety signs, and others. 107. Environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures during subproject pre-construction, construction and operation phases are described under Chapter VIII. Detailed environmental mitigation measures have been prepared for all the identified impacts and presented in the environmental management plan.
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A. Pre-Construction
1. Confirmation of no required resettlement, relocations, and compensation
108. This will be undertaken prior to the commencement of any civil works. The proponent shall conduct consultation meetings with directly affected barangays and concerned POs’, and information awareness campaign regarding subproject location.
2. Identification and prioritization of road section where re-gravelling will be done
109. Identification and prioritization of road sections will be give information and participation of the community, particularly women and marginalized sectors. A subproject site validation will be facilitated to ensure that the INREMP validation process on subproject implementation is being complied with and hold consultative meetings with balanced representation of men and women and affected persons on the subproject components and management plan.
3. Preparation of detailed engineering designs and programs of work
110. The detailed engineering designs and programs of work for the subproject will be prepared by the LGU for the completion of the proposed upgraded access road. The detailed designs shall include the identification of spill management prevention and emergency response plans for all construction sites, locate aggregate borrow pits and rock supply areas away from human settlements with fencing and access barriers, and specific plan to notify and provide them schedule to minimize disruption to normal commercial and residential activities. 111. The LGU with assistance from TA-PMIC will ensure that relevant provisions of the EMP in terms of implementation of environmental mitigation measures, monitoring activities, supervision and reporting are included for civil works and construction supervision.
4. Recruitment of workers
112. The potential impact of the subproject will be hiring of skilled local workers and other unskilled jobs. A robust “local first” hiring policy will be designed and be implemented in coordination with local officials and community leaders especially at the barangay and municipal levels. The Contractor will be required to follow the “local first” hiring policy.
B. Construction
1. Construction materials acquisition, transport access, and storage system
113. The contractors will source construction materials under their own arrangements. Uncontrolled sourcing of such materials could lead to environmental impacts such as the loss of topsoil or the disfigurements of the landscape from borrow pits. Earthen embankments and material stockpiles will be susceptible to erosion, particularly during the rains and re-suspension of dust during the dry seasons. 114. Local roads will be damaged during transportation of borrow materials and by the construction equipment. These roads include those which are leading to the project site. In order to reduce impact on all borrow sites, contractors will water the local roads close to the settlements used by the borrow trucks. As much as possible, contractors will not make use of
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productive agricultural land. In case this is unavoidable, the contractor will obtain consent from the land owner and will restore the site to its original condition after completion of civil works.
2. Clearing and removal of obstructions
115. The contractors will initiate clearing and removal of obstructions on the existing road that would result to damaged landscape. It must be noted that there are no affected trees on the proposed access road rehabilitation project. However, vegetation (mostly grasses) in the site is common and will recover after the construction. The contractors will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works. The contractor will be required to minimize damage and cutting of surrounding vegetation during slope formation, and prevent erosion and protect the cut slope with temporary or permanent drainage as soon as practicable after cutting. If new erosion occurs accidentally, back fill immediately to restore original contours.
3. Soil erosion
116. Soil erosion and unstable side slopes susceptible to landslides are noticed along subproject road. The impact of soil erosion and unstable side slope are increased run off and sedimentation causing a greater flood hazard to the downstream, loss of topsoil affects the growth of vegetation that causes ecological imbalances, and development of unsightly cuts and fills that have been riddled by uncontrolled erosion and gullying. Construction activities should be taken up only during dry season. 117. During operation, silt load in the river is expected to be minor due to slope protection structures installed. The contractor will also be required to make additional measures to minimize erosion and landslides during construction phase such as 1) minimize damage and cutting of surrounding vegetation during slope formation, 2) prevent erosion and protect the cut slope with temporary drainage as soon as practicable after cutting, and 3) If new erosion occurs accidentally, back fill immediately to restore original contours.
4. Ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road
118 During ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road, the potential impacts would be minor and short-termed to the terrestrial resources as well as to the quality of surface water in the river. The contractor will be required to do the following: 1) the construction site should be located away from forested or plantation areas, 2) all construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled away from forested and plantation areas, 3) no waste of any kind is to be discarded on land or in forests/plantations, 4) erosion channels must be built around aggregate stockpile areas to contain rain-induced erosion, 5) earthworks should be conducted during dry periods, 6) no waste of any kind is to be thrown in surface waters, 7) no washing or repair of machinery near surface waters, 8) pit latrines to be located away from surface waters, 9) no unnecessary earthworks in or adjacent to water courses, 10) no aggregate mining from rivers or lakes, and 11) minimize the use of heavy equipment at steep slopes.
5. Civil works
120. Since the subproject will mainly involve concrete pavement (with no road widening and realignments), main impacts on land during construction are from air pollution, land and water contamination, and traffic and access problems. The contractor will apply stated mitigating measures during concrete pavement and stone masonry activities such as 1) piling of aggregates at sites should be used/or removed promptly, or covered and placed in non-traffic areas, and 2) all spills should be cleaned immediately and handled as per hazardous waste management plan, and according to government regulations.
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6. Implementation of noise and dust control measure
121. During construction, air quality will certainly decrease by exhaust emissions from construction equipment, dust generated from haul roads, unpaved roads, exposed soils and material stock piles. 122. To mitigate the declining air quality problem during construction, the following will be implemented: 1) regularly apply wetting agents to exposed soil and construction roads, 2) cover or keep moist all stockpiles of construction aggregates, and all truckloads of aggregates, 3) minimize the time for excavations and exposed soil are left open or exposed, 4) backfill immediately after work is completed, 5) restrict working time between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, 6) maintain equipment in proper working condition, 7) replace unnecessarily noisy vehicles and machinery, 8) vehicles and machinery to be turned off when not in use, and 9) construct temporary noise barriers around excessively noisy activity areas if possible.
7. Dust and noise from borrow pits
123. Noise and dust may be generated from borrow pits. The contractor will ensure the following mitigating measures: 1) provision of noise control measures to comply with national standards, watering of the earth roads close to the settlements, use covered truck, 2) secure appropriate environmental permits, 3) the borrow and material dumping sites must be access controlled to keep away unauthorized entry of people, grazing cattle and any other stray animals, and 4) protective gear like ear plugs will be provided to operating personnel if they are exposed to noise levels beyond threshold limits.
8. Implementation of spoil management and control measure
124. The contractor will ensure that there will be no contamination of land and surface waters from excavated spoils, and construction wastes. The uncontaminated spoils will be disposed of in municipal or provincial designated sites, which must never be in or adjacent surface water. On the other hand, suspicious contaminated soil will be tested, and disposed of in designated sites identified as per government regulations.
9. Solid and liquid construction waste management system
125. Solid and liquid construction wastes management system will be facilitated to avoid contamination of land and surface water from the construction wastes. The management of general solid and liquid wastes of construction will follow government regulations to include covering, collecting, handling, transporting, recycling, and disposing waste created from construction activities and the work force. A schedule of solid and liquid waste pickup and disposal will be established and followed to ensure construction sites are as clean as possible. All solid wastes will be separated and recyclables be donated to the barangay. There will be no site-specific landfills established by the contractors. All solid waste will be collected and removed from the work camps and disposed in local waste disposal sites.
10. Water quality
126. The subproject has potential impacts on water quality due to washing of equipment (i.e. vehicles and concrete mixers), and leakage and spills from discharge from worker camps to the water resources. To mitigate, there should be a 1) set up proper and adequate sanitary facilities, 2) ensure strict observance of proper waste handling and disposal and proper sanitation including by the contractors and its workers, 3) provide wastewater treatment facility (e.g., septic tank), and 4) trucks and other vehicle maintenance should be strictly controlled to prevent the discharge of waste into the river system. Wastewater from the construction works
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containing high concentration of suspended solids should be treated through sedimentation tanks. 5) The discharge of cement-laden water and slurry during concrete mixing may contaminate water resources and damage productive land in the surrounding areas. To mitigate possible effects of cement-laden water and slurry, the Contractor shall i) collect and retain all the concrete washout water and solids in leak proof containers, so that this does not reach the soil surface and then migrate to surface waters or into the ground water, ii) recycle the collected concrete washout water and solids, and/or iii) use of a washout pit made with a plastic lining that can be dug into the ground or built above grade.
11. Construction drainage system
127. The contractor shall construct drainage systems to facilitate drainage and rain water natural channels. The contractor will also provide adequate short-term drainage away from construction sites to prevent ponding and flooding.
12. Workers health, safety and hygiene
128. Construction sites are likely to have public health impacts. Contractors will ensure that no untreated wastewater is discharged in the river and that no site-specific landfills will be established at the construction camps. There will be a potential for diseases to be transmitted, exacerbated by inadequate health and safety practices. The contractor will therefore be required to recruit or designate a health and safety officer to address such concerns in the work sites and liaise/work with the nearby communities. 129. Mitigation measures include: 1) proper fencing, protective barriers, and buffer zones should be provided around all construction sites, 2) sufficient signage and information disclosure, and supervisors and night guards should be placed, 3) worker and public safety guidelines should be followed, 4) provide adequate sanitation and waste disposal at construction sites, 5) the contractor will not hire children and pregnant women, 6) standing water suitable for disease vector breeding should be filled in, 7) worker education and awareness seminars for construction hazards should be given at the beginning of the construction phase. A construction site safety program should be developed and distributed to workers, 8) appropriate safety clothing, footwear, gloves, hard hats, eye protection and other PPE should be mandatory for all construction workers, 9) adequate medical services must be on site or nearby all construction site, 10) drinking water must be provided at all construction sites, 11) sufficient lighting be used during necessary night work, and 12) all construction sites should be examined daily to ensure unsafe conditions are removed.
13. Traffic safety and management
130. Throughout the construction period, the contractor should ensure that affected people are provided adequate and safe access to properties (structures, land, etc.). During construction, the contractor is responsible for ensuring that all construction vehicles observe speed limits on the construction sites and to provide adequate signage, barriers, and flag persons for traffic control. Sign postings such as ‘men working’, ‘Keep left/right’, ‘construction ahead’, and ‘speed limit’, should be used for traffic management and road safety. As much as possible, road works will be confined to one half of the road width at each section to provide access to pedestrian and vehicles during construction works.
14. Ecological environment (Flora and Fauna)
131. Rehabilitation work will directly cause minor degradation of the local ecology through the clearance of small areas of vegetation (mainly grasses) at major work sites. A short-term
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impact on ecology along the rehabilitated road is likely to occur in worksites during the construction period due to minor vegetation clearance (mainly grasses, not trees). Vegetative cover stripped from the locations described above will be kept for slope protection. 132. Meanwhile, the potential impacts from construction worker camps are poaching of edible animals and birds of the locality in spite of prohibitions. The contractors’ will be responsible for providing adequate knowledge to the workers regarding the protection of fauna. In short, all workers will be prohibited from hunting wild animals.
15. Damaged to properties
133. Another potential impact during construction is damaged to properties (structures, irrigation, farmland) and access roads due to civil works, transport of materials and other project-related activities. To address this impact, the contractor will immediately repair and/or compensate for any damage that it causes to properties (houses, farmlands, aquaculture ponds, irrigation canals, and others), community facilities such as water supply, power supply, communication facilities and the like. Access roads used for transport of construction materials and other construction-related activities will be maintained by the Contractor in at least in their pre-project condition for the duration of construction.
16. Concrete washout
134. The discharge of cement-laden water and slurry during concrete mixing may contaminate water resources and damage productive land in the surrounding areas. To mitigate possible effects of cement-laden water and slurry, the Contractor shall 1) collect and retain all the concrete washout water and solids in leak proof containers, so that this does not reach the soil surface and then migrate to surface waters or into the ground water, 2) recycle the collected concrete washout water and solids, and/or 3) use of a washout pit made with a plastic lining that can be dug into the ground or built above grade.
17. Use of Hazardous Substances
135. Storage and use of fuel, lubricant and other toxic and hazardous chemicals will have potential impacts on soil surface and groundwater contamination. To address this impact, vehicle maintenance and refueling will be confined to areas in construction sites designed (with concrete flooring, drainage leading to oil and water separator, etc.) to contain spilled lubricants and fuels. Spill waste will be disposed to sites approved by the concerned government agency and following national regulations. Adequate precaution will be taken to prevent oil/lubricant/ hazardous substances contamination of channel beds. Spillage if any will be immediately cleared with utmost caution to leave no traces. All areas intended for storage of hazardous materials will be quarantined and provided with adequate facilities to combat emergency situations such as fire, spills, etc. in compliance with all the applicable statutory stipulation. The personnel in-charge of these sites will be properly trained and these areas will be access controlled and entry will be allowed only under authorization. Hazardous wastes will be collected, stored, transported and disposed consistent with national regulations to ensure that these will not cause pollution of surrounding areas.
18. Public safety
136. `Some of the mitigation measures that should be implemented are as follows: To mitigate this impact, the following should be addressed by the Contractor: 1) installation of sturdy fencing around excavation areas and construction sites, 2) provision of proper signage and lighting at night at the periphery of the construction site to warn and direct traffic and
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pedestrians, 3) deployment of security personnel in hazardous areas to restrict public access, 4) imposition of speed limits for construction vehicles along residential areas and where there are other sensitive receptors, and 5) orientation of drivers on safe driving practices to minimize accidents and to prevent spill of hazardous substances and other construction materials during transport.
C. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase
1. Operation of upgraded access road
137. The rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia access road will have potentials impacts both positive and negative to the area. The negative impacts will directly involve the increased risk of accident or injury, air pollution and noise, and unplanned urbanization. However, the positive impacts will mainly focus on increased delivery of agricultural products, provide access to natural resources management project sites, and open for tourism businesses. To mitigate these impacts, the LGU of Maramag and other concerned agencies shall initiate and implement the following: 1) set speed limit when passing through populated area, 2) provide appropriate warning signs and lighting, 3) regular removal of debris, logs and other materials along drainage canals to avoid clogging, 4) regular vegetation control along run-off area to ensure free flow, 5) ensure that existing environmental management policies are effectively implemented and proper coordination involves different agencies, 6) adherence to land use and zoning regulations, and 7) promote tourism in the area through advertisement from the local and nationwide venue.
VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION, AND PARTICIPATION
A. Stakeholder Consultations
138. The IEE process included stakeholder participation and consultation to help LGUs achieve public acceptance of the Subproject. In April 2016, the Team arrived at the municipality of Maramag and initiated a meeting with the LGU/SPMU and FIUs to discuss the objectives of the visit. After the meeting, site or ocular inspection was conducted to validate the scope of works and location. A writeshop was also conducted which was attended by the LCE, SPMU and INREMP project persons. The consultation with barangay officials, residents, and local government unit of Maramag confirmed that the rehabilitation of the access road is essential for economic development. 139. On 18 July 2017, another consultation was conducted with the influenced barangay (Table 15 and Appendix 01). During this consultation, the proponent with technical assistance of consultant has made presentation of the Subproject describing the objective of the consultations, project description, proposed civil works, and anticipated environmental impacts and their mitigation measures. The consultations went very well and effective and the discussions were documented. The results of the consultation were positive, with local people considering that the road will bring significant economic benefits to the barangays and increase trade flows. Concerns on the subproject mainly revolved on its construction phase which can be mitigated. No long term negative environmental impact assessed by the participants. Majority of the respondents cited ease of transport as one of the direct benefits of the road and they are not anticipating any negative impact of the subproject to the environment. 140. Furthermore, the influenced barangay endorsed the proposed road rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road for inclusion to INREMP rural infrastructure
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component (Appendix 02). 141. With the involvement of the LGU in the subproject activities of INREMP particularly in the implementation of rural infrastructure support facilities, they dedicated time and effort in participating with orientation, consultation, planning and training activities. Indeed, The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) or Municipal Council passed a Resolution affirming support to INREMP and authorizing the Local Chief Executive (Mayor) to enter into contract for the rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road (Appendix 03).
Table 15: Summary of Stakeholder Views of the Road Rehabilitation in Maramag, Bukidnon
Date of Consultation: July 18, 2017
Venue: Barangay Hall, Maramag, Bukidnon
Total number of participants: 42
Group represented: local residents, IP leader, barangay official, MPDO
Questions Responses
Benefits from the road rehabilitation expressed by on-site and off-site stakeholders
The following are the responses of the participants when asked what benefits they’re expecting to gain from the subproject:
Extensive access to markets for raw materials, finished products and other basic services.
Children’s easy to travel to school.
Minimize time travel cost and delivery of goods.
Pre- construction phase issues
Beneficiaries Response Project Management Team Response
No issues were identified in this phase (see B. Findings: Pre-construction phase)
No issues were identified in this phase
Construction phase issues
The contractor may accidentally spill diesel in nearby lots while refueling their heavy vehicles.
The contractor embanking the excavated soil anywhere by the road.
Concrete/ cement improper handling
PO Suggestion/s:
An agreement must done between LGU and the contractor on the proper dispose of waste and to put up signage for proper waste disposal.
Request the contractor, whoever it may be, to excavate slowly and cautiously and embank the soil immediately to road sections that need to be filled.
Request the contractor to have detour for vehicles during implementation.
PO, MLGU and BLGU would ensure that the contractor will not mix cement near the farm lot or near water surface nearby. Contractor should be advised to have their own mixing board. Contractor should also be advised to concrete one line at a time so as not to hinder transport of goods and services.
Facilitator’s Suggestion/s:
Engr. Jemuel Perino also suggested that PO members should remain watchful during the
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Table 15: Summary of Stakeholder Views of the Road Rehabilitation in Maramag, Bukidnon
Contractor washing their equipment on the nearby water surface.
course of subproject implementation.
Reinforce signage on proper cleaning of materials, equipment
Operation and maintenance phase issues
Improper waste disposal on the road as there will be increase of people passing by
Possible increase of vehicles utilizing the road, that may result to incidence because vehicle riders may increase their speed since the road would already be in a good condition.
Improved condition of road provides opportunity for illegal loggers to access forestry resources
PO member suggested that maintenance activities should be regularly conducted. Canals should also be cleaned regularly
Another PO member suggested that road safety signs such as speed limits should be put up along the road.
Plant trees along the road to provide shade
Barangay to monitor activities within its jurisdiction which is easier because of improved road facility.
Facilitator’s Suggestion/s:
Engr. Jemuel Perino suggested that LGU should look over the concerns that A & D area could be possible to rehabilitate.
Suggested impact mitigation measures
Aside from the anticipated issues and its corresponding mitigations/ responses mentioned on the previous table, the TA-PMIC also identified potential issues and mitigation measures that the subproject might face. These issues and measures are all captured on the Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan of Maramag, Bukidnon.
B. Information Disclosure
142. After study completion, the IEE documenting the mitigation measures and consultation process will be submitted to ADB for posting on their website, DENR-FMB, the Municipality of Maramag, Bukidnon and the one affected Barangay office, DENR regional office, which will make them available to the public. More informal and vigorous level of disclosure and consultation will be done during implementation through:
• The preparation and dissemination of a brochure in local languages, explaining the affected peoples’ entitlements and the procedures for obtaining compensation for temporary disturbances, trees, crops, and land for construction camps and recording grievances; and
• Setting up a formal grievance redress committee with a representation from the affected people. Field consultant in association with the Contractor will be responsible for managing the effective grievance redress program.
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VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM
143 The Local Government Unit of Maramag has properly conducted the consultations with the different stakeholders of the subproject site. However, it still has to make room for possible issues, concerns, or grievances and disputes arising from the communities in relation to the project implementation. Thus, it sets up a Grievance Redress Mechanism to provide a venue for resolving grievances and disputes even at the lowest level. This will be done to resolve disputes as early and as quickly as possible before it escalates to an unmanageable level.
144. Since, the community consultations were conducted smoothly and no adverse or violent reactions have been noted, there are only minor grievances that are anticipated which may arise. These are listed below:
1) Road accessibility related grievances – This may include complaints from
communities using the roads under repair or construction due to temporary obstruction, which may cause delay in travel time and other inconveniences of the travelling public.
2) Construction related grievances – Community members may demand to be hired
as part of the labor force in the project construction/implementation. This may also include complaints of community members regarding noise, drainage, and etc.
3) Indigenous Peoples related grievances – may come from IPs residing within the
influence areas concerned with potential effects to ecological and social resources of their area/abode.
145. If case grievances and disputes do arise, there are existing groups in the area which can be tapped to form part of the GRM. In fact, different active groups exist in the area such as the Barangay Development Council (BDC) with its Lupon which is mainly in-charge of settling disputes related to barangay administration, and the IP Chieftain and IP Mandatory Representative, which also takes care of resolving disputes relating to the indigenous people residing in the barangay. 146. A subproject-specific grievance redress mechanism will be established at the PPCO to receive, evaluate and facilitate the complaints/grievances of affected persons on the sub-project’s environmental performance. This mechanism will be disclosed to the host communities before start of civil works. 147. The grievance redress committee (GRC) will be chaired by the Provincial Project Management Offices (PPCO) head. Members will include the following: (i) designated GRM officer of PPCO, (ii) contractor’s highest official at the site such as the Construction Manager or the Construction Superintendent; and (iii) barangay chairperson. For the quick filing of complaints, the GRC will use the attached grievance intake form (Appendix 04). The PPCO's GRM officer will be responsible for registration of grievances and communication with the aggrieved party. 148. The steps to be followed in filing complaints and the procedures for redress are the following:
(i) complainant will provide the background and file the complaint verbally or in writing to the PPCO, and the PPCO's GRM officer will assist the complainant in filling-up the grievance intake form;
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(ii) within 2 working days, the GRM Officer, contractor’s representative, and complainant will discuss if the complaint can be resolved without calling for a GRC meeting;
(iii) within 3 days of lodging the complaint, the PPCO's GRM officer will provide the complainant a written feedback on the process, steps and timeframe for resolving the complaint.
(iv) if the complaint cannot be resolved, a GRC meeting with the complainant will be called within 5 working days;
(v) the GRC will have 15 working days to resolve the complaint; (vi) the complainant will receive feedback from the PPCO's GRM officer within 5
working days after the various steps of the GRM are completed; and (vii) if unsatisfied with the decision, the existence of the GRC will not impede the
complainant's access to the Government's judicial, administrative remedies or through concerned government agencies (e.g., Community Environment and Natural Resources Office and Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of DENR, Regional offices of the Environmental Management Bureau, etc.)
149. The GRC will receive, follow-up and prepare monthly reports regarding all complaints, disputes or questions received about the Project and corresponding actions taken to resolve the issues. These reports will be included in the semi-annual environmental monitoring reports to be submitted to ADB. Grievance Among IPs
150. Giving primacy to the traditional conflict resolution system, grievances will be handled following the procedure outlined below. In resolving disputes among the indigenous peoples, the determination or decision is usually reached through dialogue and consensus. There may be several conflict resolution sessions according to the specific tribe’s customary laws before the dispute may be resolve. Thus, there is no clear definite timeline on when the conflict or dispute should be settled at the level of the clan and the Council of Elders.
a. Dispute/grievance will be resolved first among the members of the clan; b. If the said grievance/dispute is not resolved at the clan level, this will be brought to
the level of the Council of Elders (COE); and c. If still unresolved at the COE level, the said dispute/grievance will be submitted to
the NCIP Regional Hearing Officer (RHO), for resolution, where the decision will be final and executory. The dispute/ grievance will be heard and adjudicated in accordance with the Rules on Pleadings, Practice and Procedures before the NCIP.
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
A. Implementation Arrangements
151. Institutions responsible for executing and monitoring the implementation of the EMP are presented in Table 16.
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Table 16: Responsibilities for EMP Implementation
Agency Responsibilities
LGU of Maramag, Bukidnon • Executing agency with overall responsibility for project construction and operation
• Ensure that sufficient funds are available to properly implement the EMP • Ensure that Project implementation complies with Government
environmental policies and regulations • Ensure that the Project, regardless of financing source, complies with the
provisions of the EMP and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 • Obtain necessary environmental approval(s) from the Environmental
Management Bureau and/or other concerned government agencies prior to commencement of civil works
• Ensure that tender and contract documents for design, supervision and civil works include the relevant EMP requirements
• Establish an environmental grievance redress mechanism, as described in the IEE, to receive and facilitate resolution of affected peoples' concerns
• Submit semi-annual monitoring reports on EMP implementation to ADB.
Existing ADB Project Management Office
• Project management office with direct responsibility for the implementation of civil works, engineering designs and project coordination.
• Ensure that EMP design measures are incorporated in the detailed design • Ensure that EMP provisions are strictly implemented and monitored during
various project phases (design/pre-construction, construction and operation) to mitigate environmental impacts to acceptable levels
• Include relevant provisions of the EMP in the bid and contract documents for design, civil works and supervision.
PPMO, and Watershed Management And Project Coordination Offices (WMPCO)
• Closely monitor contractor’s environmental performance and over-all implementation of the EMP
• Prepare semi-annual environmental monitoring reports on status of EMP implementation for submission to ADB
• Based on the results of EMP monitoring, identify environmental corrective actions and prepare a corrective action plan, as necessary, for submission to ADB
• Responsible for coordinating with EMB, Local Government Units (LGU), and other concerned agencies related to environmental aspects for maintaining project`s compliance with environmental permits.
TA – PMIC, and National Project Coordinating Office
• . Engage environment specialists who will undertake supervision and monitoring of EMP implementation and contractor’s environmental performance
• As part of day-to-day project supervision, closely supervise and monitor the contractor’s implementation of mitigation measures specified in the EMP
• Assist PMU and WMPCO in preparing semi-annual environmental monitoring reports on status of EMP implementation. Such report will include results of ambient environmental monitoring to be conducted by the contractors.
Contractors • Recruit qualified environmental and safety officer to ensure compliance with environmental statutory requirements, contractual obligations and EMP provisions
• Provide sufficient funding and human resources for proper and timely implementation of required mitigation and monitoring measures in the EMP
• Implement additional environmental mitigation measures, as necessary, to avoid, minimize and/or compensate for adverse impacts due to construction works and related activities performed by the contractor.
EMB - DENR • Review and approve environmental assessment reports required by the Government
• Undertake monitoring of the project’s environmental performance based on their mandate
ADB • Conduct periodic site visits to assess status of EMP implementation and over-all environmental performance of the Project
• Review environmental monitoring reports submitted by the executing agency to ensure that adverse impacts and risks are properly addressed
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Table 16: Responsibilities for EMP Implementation
Agency Responsibilities
• Publicly disclose through posting on ADB’s website environmental monitoring reports, corrective action plans, new or updated IEE (if any) prepared by the executing agency during project implementation
B. Environmental Mitigation
152. Table 17 presents environmental mitigation measures to address anticipated adverse impacts of the Subproject. The EMP also shows responsibilities for implementation of mitigation measures and corresponding supervision and monitoring.
Table 17: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan
Project Component/Activity
Potential Environmental Impacts
Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities
Cost Estimates
Implementation Monitor
Pre-Construction Phase
Confirmation of no required resettlement, relocations, and compensation
No negative environmental impacts
Conducted Consultation meetings with barangay officials and concerned POs’ officers and members
Conducted information awareness campaign regarding subproject location
LGU of Maramag
WMPCO PPMO
Identification and prioritization of road section where re-gravelling will be done
Lack of information and/or low participation of the community, particularly women and marginalized sectors
Subproject sites validation with following conditions:
ensure that the INREMP validation process on subproject implementation is being complied with
hold consultative meetings with balanced representation of men and women and affected persons on the subproject components and management plan
LGU of Maramag
WMPCO PPMO
Preparation of detailed engineering designs and programs of work for the subproject
Minimize negative environmental impacts
Work with LGU RI Engineer for the completion of the proposed upgraded access road detailed designs and to ensure the following measures are included:
identification of spill management prevention and emergency response plans for all construction sites;
locate aggregate borrow pits and rock supply areas away from human settlements with fencing and access barriers;
for local residents: include specific plan to notify and provide them schedule to minimize disruption to normal commercial and residential activities
LGU of Maramag
WMPCO PPMO
Recruitment of workers Gender discrimination and tendency to recruit outsiders
Hire local workers as much as possible, and give equal privilege for women to get involved in selected tasks appropriate for them
Contractor
LGU of Maramag
/ WMPCO PPMO
Construction Phase
Construction materials acquisition, transport access, and storage system
Pollution, injury, interrupted usual road use, disrupted access, noise
Procure construction
materials from sources with
valid environmental
clearances, i.e. for sand,
gravel and timber from those
Contractor LGU of Maramag
/ WMPCO PPMO
Part of the contractor’s contract
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Table 17: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan
Project Component/Activity
Potential Environmental Impacts
Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities
Cost Estimates
Implementation Monitor
with valid DENR-MGB/EMB
permits.
All borrow pits and quarries
should be approved by
Municipal Engineering
Division.
Select pits and quarries in areas with low gradient and as close as possible to construction the sites.
Required aggregate volumes must be carefully calculated prior to extraction to prevent wastage.
Pits and quarries should not be located near surface waters, forested areas, critical habitat for wildlife, or cultural objects and landmarks.
If aggregate quarrying from fluvial environments is required small streams and rivers should be used, and dry alluvial plains preferred.
All topsoil and overburden removed should be stockpiled for later restoration.
All borrow pits and quarries should have a fence perimeter with signage to keep public away.
After use pits and quarries should be dewatered and permanent fences installed with signage to keep public out, and restored as much as possible using original overburden and topsoil.
Unstable slope conditions in/adjacent to the quarry or pit caused by the extractions should be rectified with tree planting.
Define & schedule how materials are extracted from borrow pits and rock quarries, transported, and handled & stored at sites.
Define and schedule how fabricated materials such as steel, wood structures, and scaffolding will be transported and handled.
All aggregate loads on trucks should be covered.
Clearing and removal of obstructions
Damage landscape Restrict vegetation removal to within RoWs.
In case, no trees will be removed without prior approval of concerned government agency.
The contractor will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works, including but not limited to the extent practicable shall ensure that fuels other than wood are used for cooking.
Within RoWs, minimize land
Contractor LGU of Maramag
/ WMPCO PPMO
Part of the contractor’s contract
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Project Component/Activity
Potential Environmental Impacts
Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities
Cost Estimates
Implementation Monitor
cover removals, and install protective physical barriers around trees.
All RoWs to be re-vegetated and landscaped after construction completed.
Consult PENRO/CENRO to determine the most successful restoration strategy and techniques.
Soil erosion High suspended solid contents of river, sedimentation.
Berms, and plastic sheet fencing should be placed around all excavations and earthwork areas.
Earthworks should be conducted during dry periods.
Maintain a stockpile of topsoil for immediate site restoration following backfilling.
Protect exposed or cut slopes with planted vegetation and have a slope stabilization protocol ready.
Re-vegetate all soil exposure areas immediately after work is completed.
minimize damage and cutting of surrounding vegetation during slope formation,
prevent erosion and protect the cut slope with temporary drainage as soon as practicable after cutting, and
If new erosion occurs accidentally, back fill immediately to restore original contours.
Contractor LGU of Maramag
/ WMPCO PPMO
Part of the contractor’s contract
Ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road
Degradation of terrestrial and aquatic resources, and decreased water quality
All construction sites should be located away from forested or plantation areas as much as possible.
All construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled away from forested and plantation areas.
No waste of any kind is to be discarded on land or in forests/plantations.
Erosion channels must be built around aggregate stockpile areas to contain rain-induced erosion.
Earthworks should be conducted during dry periods.
All construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled with extra care away from surface waters.
No waste of any kind is to be thrown in surface waters.
No washing or repair of machinery near surface waters.
Pit latrines to be located away from surface waters.
No unnecessary earthworks in or adjacent to water courses.
No aggregate mining from rivers or lakes.
Minimize the use of heavy
Contractor LGU of Maramag
/ WMPCO PPMO
Part of the contractor’s contract
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Project Component/Activity
Potential Environmental Impacts
Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities
Cost Estimates
Implementation Monitor
equipment at steep slopes.
Civil works (Concrete Pavement)
Air pollution, land and water contamination, and traffic & access problems,
All construction sites should be located away from forested or plantation areas as much as possible.
All construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled away from forested and plantation areas.
No waste of any kind is to be discarded on land or in forests/plantations.
Protective berms, plastic sheet fencing, or silt curtains should be placed between all earthworks and nearby surface waters.
Erosion channels must be built around aggregate stockpile areas to contain rain-induced erosion.
Earthworks should be conducted during dry periods.
All construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled with extra care away from surface waters.
No waste of any kind is to be thrown in surface waters.
No washing or repair of machinery near surface waters.
Pit latrines to be located away from surface waters.
No unnecessary earthworks in or adjacent to water courses.
No aggregate mining from rivers or lakes.
Contractor LGU of Maramag
/ WMPCO PPMO
Part of the contractor’s contract
Implementation of noise and dust control measure
Noise, Dust, Air Pollution
Regularly apply wetting agents to exposed soil and construction roads.
Cover or keep moist all stockpiles of construction aggregates, and all truckloads of aggregates.
Minimize the time for excavations and exposed soil are left open or exposed. Backfill immediately after work is completed.
As much as possible, restrict working time between 07:00 and 17:00, in particular, activities such as pile driving, etc.
Maintain equipment in proper working condition
Replace unnecessarily noisy vehicles and machinery.
Vehicles and machinery to be turned off when not in use.
Construct temporary noise barriers.
Contractor LGU of Maramag
/ WMPCO PPMO
Part of the contractor’s contract
Dust and noise from borrow pits
Noise, Dust provision of noise control measures to comply with national standards, watering of the earth roads close to the settlements, use covered truck,
secure appropriate
Contractor LGU of Maramag
/ WMPCO PPMO
Part of the contractor’s contract
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Project Component/Activity
Potential Environmental Impacts
Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities
Cost Estimates
Implementation Monitor
environmental permits,
the borrow and material dumping sites must be access controlled to keep away unauthorized entry of people, grazing cattle and any other stray animals, and
protective gear like ear plugs will be provided to operating personnel if they are exposed to noise levels beyond threshold limits.
Implementation of spoil management and control measure
Contamination of land and surface waters from excavated spoil, and construction waste
Uncontaminated spoil to be disposed of in government –designated sites, which must never be in or adjacent surface waters. Designated sites must be clearly marked and identified.
Spoil must not be disposed of on sloped land, near cultural property or values, ecologically important areas, or on/near any other socially or ecologically sensitive feature.
Where possible spoil should be used at other construction sites, or disposed in spent quarries or borrow pits.
A record of type, estimated volume, and source of disposed spoil must be recorded.
Uncontaminated spoil to be disposed of in government –designated sites, which must never be in or adjacent surface waters. Designated sites must be clearly marked and identified.
Spoil must not be disposed of on sloped land, near cultural property or values, ecologically important areas, or on/near any other socially or ecologically sensitive feature.
Where possible spoil should be used at other construction sites, or disposed in spent quarries or borrow pits.
A record of type, estimated volume, and source of disposed spoil must be recorded.
Contaminated spoil disposal must follow government regulations including handling, transport, treatment (if necessary), and disposal.
Suspected contaminated soil must be tested, and disposed of in designated sites identified as per government regulations.
Before treatment or disposal contaminated spoil must be covered with plastic and isolated from all human activity.
Contractor LGU of Maramag
/ WMPCO PPMO
Part of the contractor’s contract
Solid and liquid construction waste management system
Contamination of land and surface waters from construction waste
Management of general solid and liquid waste of construction will follow government regulations to include covering, collecting, handling, transporting, recycling, and disposing waste created from
Contractor LGU of Maramag
/ WMPCO PPMO
Part of the contractor’s contract
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Project Component/Activity
Potential Environmental Impacts
Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities
Cost Estimates
Implementation Monitor
construction activities and the work force.
Disposal areas for solid and liquid waste must be determined by the government.
Disposal of waste should be catalogued for type, estimated weigh, and source.
Construction sites should have large garbage bins.
A schedule of solid and liquid waste pickup and disposal must be established and followed that ensures construction sites are as clean as possible.
Solid waste should be separated and recyclables be sold to buyers in the community.
Hazardous Waste
Collection, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste such as used oils, gasoline, paint, and other toxics must follow government regulations.
Wastes should be separated (e.g., hydrocarbons, batteries, paints, organic solvents)
Wastes must be stored above ground in closed, well labeled, ventilated plastic bins in good condition, away from construction activity areas, all surface water, water supplies, and cultural and ecological sensitive receptors.
All spills must be cleaned up completely with all contaminated soil removed and handled with by contaminated spoil sub-plan.
Construction drainage system
Loss of drainage and rain water natural channels
Provide adequate short-term drainage away from construction sites to prevent ponding and flooding.
Prevent borrow pits and quarries to be filled with water. Pump periodically to infiltration areas or nearby water courses.
Install temporary storm drains or ditches for construction sites
Ensure connections among surface waters (ponds, streams) are maintained or enhanced to sustain existing storm water storage capacity.
Protect surface waters from silt and eroded soil.
Contractor LGU of Maramag
/ WMPCO PPMO
Part of the contractor’s contract
Water quality Water and soil Set up proper and adequate sanitary facilities,
Ensure strict observance of proper waste handling and disposal and proper sanitation including by the contractors and its workers,
Provide wastewater treatment facility (e.g., septic tank), and
Trucks and other vehicle maintenance should be strictly controlled to prevent the discharge of waste into the river
Contractor SPMU PPMO
Part of the Contractor’s contract
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Project Component/Activity
Potential Environmental Impacts
Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities
Cost Estimates
Implementation Monitor
system. Wastewater from the construction works containing high concentration of suspended solids should be treated through sedimentation tanks.
The discharge of cement-laden water and slurry during concrete mixing may contaminate water resources and damage productive land in the surrounding areas. To mitigate possible effects of cement-laden water and slurry, the Contractor shall 1) collect and retain all the concrete washout water and solids in leak proof containers, so that this does not reach the soil surface and then migrate to surface waters or into the ground water, 2) recycle the collected concrete washout water and solids, and/or 3) use of a washout pit made with a plastic lining that can be dug into the ground or built above grade.
Implement construction drainage system
Loss of drainage and rain water natural channels
Provide adequate short-term drainage away from construction sites to prevent ponding and flooding.
Prevent borrow pits and quarries to be filled with water. Pump periodically to infiltration areas or nearby water courses.
Install temporary storm drains or ditches for construction sites
Ensure connections among surface waters (ponds, streams) are maintained or enhanced to sustain existing storm water storage capacity.
Protect surface waters from silt and eroded soil.
Contractor SPMU
PPMO
Part of the Contractor’s contract
Workers health, safety and hygiene
Land and people proper fencing, protective barriers, and buffer zones should be provided around all construction sites,
sufficient signage and information disclosure, and supervisors and night guards should be placed,
worker and public safety guidelines should be followed,
provide adequate sanitation and waste disposal at construction sites,
the contractor will not hire children and pregnant women,
standing water suitable for disease vector breeding should be filled in,
worker education and awareness seminars for construction hazards should be given at the beginning of the construction phase. A construction site safety program should be developed and distributed to workers,
appropriate safety clothing, footwear, gloves, hard hats, eye protection and other PPE should
Contractor SPMU
PPMO
Part of the Contractor’s contract
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Project Component/Activity
Potential Environmental Impacts
Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities
Cost Estimates
Implementation Monitor
be mandatory for all construction workers,
adequate medical services must be on site or nearby all construction site,
drinking water must be provided at all construction sites,
sufficient lighting be used during necessary night work, and
all construction sites should be examined daily to ensure unsafe conditions are removed.
Traffic safety and management
Road accidents Throughout the construction period, the contractor will ensure that affected people are provided adequate and safe access to properties (structures, land, etc.). All construction vehicles observe speed limits on the construction sites and to provide adequate signage, barriers, and flag persons for traffic control. Sign postings such as ‘men working’, ‘Keep left/right’, ‘construction ahead’, and ‘speed limit’, should be used for traffic management and road safety. As much as possible, road works will be confined to one half of the road width at each section to provide access to pedestrian and vehicles during construction works.
Contractor LGU of Maramag
/ WMPCO PPMO
Part of the contractor’s contract
Ecological environment (Flora and Fauna)
Minor vegetation loss
Construction vehicles will operate within the corridor of impact to avoid damaging soil and vegetation.
Avoid soil compaction around trees. Generally the rule will be to avoid driving heavy equipment or trucks anywhere into the 'drip-line' of a tree.
In case, no trees will be removed without prior approval of concerned government agency.
The contractor will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works.
No work camps will be located in ecologically sensitive sites such as protected and conservation areas, or densely vegetated site.
Workers shall be prohibited from hunting/trapping wildlife.
Contractor LGU of Maramag
/ WMPCO PPMO
Part of the contractor’s contract
Damaged to properties Land The contractor will immediately repair and/or compensate for any damage that it causes to properties (houses, farmlands, aquaculture ponds, irrigation canals, and others), community facilities such as water supply, power supply, communication facilities and the like. Access roads used for transport of construction materials and other construction-related activities will be maintained by the Contractor in at least in their pre-project condition for the duration of construction.
Contractor SPMU
PPMO
Part of the Contractor’s contract
Concrete washout Soil and water contamination
The Contractor shall 1) collect and retain all the concrete washout water and solids in leak proof containers,
Contractor SPMU
PPMO
Part of the Contractor’s contract
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Project Component/Activity
Potential Environmental Impacts
Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities
Cost Estimates
Implementation Monitor
so that this does not reach the soil surface and then migrate to surface waters or into the ground water, 2) recycle the collected concrete washout water and solids, and/or 3) use of a washout pit made with a plastic lining that can be dug into the ground or built above grade.
Use of Hazardous Substances
People, land and water
Vehicle maintenance and refueling will be confined to areas in construction sites designed (with concrete flooring, drainage leading to oil and water separator, etc.) to contain spilled lubricants and fuels. Spill waste will be disposed to sites approved by the concerned government agency and following national regulations. Adequate precaution will be taken to prevent oil/lubricant/ hazardous substances contamination of channel beds. Spillage if any will be immediately cleared with utmost caution to leave no traces. All areas intended for storage of hazardous materials will be quarantined and provided with adequate facilities to combat emergency situations such as fire, spills, etc. in compliance with all the applicable statutory stipulation. The personnel in-charge of these sites will be properly trained and these areas will be access controlled and entry will be allowed only under authorization. Hazardous wastes will be collected, stored, transported and disposed consistent with national regulations to ensure that these will not cause pollution of surrounding areas.
Contractor SPMU
PPMO
Part of the Contractor’s contract
Public safety People installation of sturdy fencing around excavation areas and construction sites,
provision of proper signage and lighting at night at the periphery of the construction site to warn and direct traffic and pedestrians,
deployment of security personnel in hazardous areas to restrict public access,
imposition of speed limits for construction vehicles along residential areas and where there are other sensitive receptors, and
orientation of drivers on safe driving practices to minimize accidents and to prevent spill of hazardous substances and other construction materials during transport.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase
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Project Component/Activity
Potential Environmental Impacts
Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities
Cost Estimates
Implementation Monitor
Operation of upgraded access road
Increased risk of accident or injury, air pollution and noise. Obstruction of run-off along drainage canals causing run-off overflow leading to erosion of the road Exploitation of natural resources in the area Unplanned urbanization Increased delivery of agricultural products Tourism
Set speed limit when passing through populated area
Provide appropriate warning signs and lighting
Regular removal of debris, logs and other materials along drainage canals to avoid clogging
Regular vegetation control along run-off area to ensure free flow
Ensure that existing environmental management policies are effectively implemented and proper coordination involves different agencies.
Adherence to land use and zoning regulations
Promote tourism in the area through advertisement from the local and nationwide venue.
LGU of Maramag
WMPCO PPMO DENR
Part of the proponents obligation
C. Environmental Monitoring
153. Table 17 presents the environmental monitoring activities to be undertaken during various project phases. Monitoring of the contractor’s environmental performance in terms of implementation of mitigation measures during construction phases shall be undertaken by the community at the barangay level, and the Environmental Safeguard Specialist (ESS). The ESS shall be assisted by TA-PMIC in preparing semi-annual environmental monitoring reports. Such report will be submitted by the proponent to ADB and will be publicly disclosed on ADB’s website. The monitoring reports shall describe in detail the status of EMP implementation and compliance issues as well as corrective actions, if any. 154. The ESS during project implementation will be required to organize a community level environmental monitoring. Prior to commencement of site works, the ESS and Social Safeguard Specialist (SSS) shall undertake consultations with affected residents, barangay and/or officials to encourage them to participate in the community level environmental monitoring program. The locals shall be allowed to freely participate during the environmental monitoring to be conducted by the LGU together with SSS and ESS. The SSE, ESS and WMPCO shall provide orientation on how to undertake monitoring using the Environmental Monitoring Framework shown below:
COMMUNITY LEVEL CONSTRUCTION MONITORING FORM
Subproject Name:
Location:
Reporting Period:
Impact/ Mitigation Measures Compliance Attained (Yes, No,
or Partial)
Comment on Reasons for Partial or Non-Compliance
1
2
3
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Recommendation/s:
Signature:
Date:
Table 18: Environmental Monitoring Plan
Aspects/ Parameters To Be Monitored
Location Means of Monitoring Monitoring Frequency
Monitoring Responsibility
Monitoring Cost
Pre-Construction Phase
Siting of subproject (proper location and alignment)
Final location of the subproject
Original field work, literature survey, community consultations
Once SPMU, WMPCO, PPMO with SSE and ESS
INREMP Project Cost
Inclusiveness of community participation (% indigenous peoples, women and other marginalized sector attending)
Final location of the subproject
Field work, community consultations
Once SPMU, WMPCO, PPMO, NCIP with SSE and ESS
INREMP Project Cost
Compliance with mitigation measures set out in the Environmental Mitigation Plan
Final location of the subproject
Site inspection Monthly SPMU, WMPCO, PPMO, NCIP with SSE and ESS
INREMP Project Cost
Construction Phase
Nuisance caused by construction activities (dust particulates, noise level, traffic congestion)
Final location of the subproject
Visual observations to assess impacts on air quality (dust emission)
Interviews with communities (noise, project-related complaints)
Daily monitoring through observations at construction site.
SPMU, WMPCO, PPMO, NCIP with SSE and ESS
INREMP Project Cost
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Table 18: Environmental Monitoring Plan
Aspects/ Parameters To Be Monitored
Location Means of Monitoring Monitoring Frequency
Monitoring Responsibility
Monitoring Cost
Water contamination (presence of grease, amount of suspended solids)
Final location of the subproject
Visual observations to assess impacts on surface water quality (evidence of siltation from construction activities)
Monitoring to be done during excavation works especially after heavy rains
SPMU, WMPCO, PPMO, NCIP with SSE and ESS
INREMP Project Cost
Compliance with mitigation measures set out in the Environmental Mitigation Plan
Final location of the subproject
Site inspection Monthly SPMU, WMPCO, PPMO, NCIP with SSE and ESS
INREMP Project Cost
Operation and Maintenance of Upgraded Road
Traffic accidents Upgraded road
Regular record keeping
Continuously SPMU, WMPCO, PPMO
INREMP Project Cost
Incidence of flooding
Adjacent to upgraded road
Surveys, public complaints
Seasonal for 5 years
SPMU, WMPCO, PPMO
INREMP Project Cost
Overall compliance to O&M responsibilities and mitigation measures as set out in the Environmental Mitigation Plan
Proponent LGU, WMPCO, PPMO with SSE and ESS
Regular record keeping.
Continuously SPMU, WMPCO, PPMO, NCIP
INREMP Project Cost
155. The NPCO shall submit the following environmental reporting documentation to ADB:
Environmental Monitoring Reports: Semi-annual environmental monitoring reports will be submitted by NPCO to ADB. The report, which will be prepared by ESS with assistance for TA-PMIC, will provide the following information:
Background/Context of the monitoring report (adequate information on the project, including physical implementation progress of project activities, scope of monitoring report, reporting period, and the monitoring requirements including frequency of submission as agreed upon);
Compliance with applicable government laws, regulations and requirements;
Changes in project scope and adjusted safeguard measures, if applicable;
Monitoring parameters/indicators and methods based on the monitoring plan/program in the EMP;
Monitoring results compared against the objectives of safeguards or desired outcomes documented (e.g. environmental impacts avoided or minimized, etc.);
If noncompliance or any major gaps identified, include a corrective action plan;
Records on disclosure of monitoring information to affected communities;
Summary of environmental mitigations and compensation measures implemented;
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Identification of key issues, or complaints from affected people, or recommendations for improvement;
Monitoring adjustment measures recommended based on monitoring experience/trends and stakeholders response;
Information about actual institutional arrangement for implementing the monitoring program/plan provided or adjusted, as may be required;
Proposed items of focus for the next report and due date.
Project Completion Report: One (1) year after completion of the construction, the NPCO through its ESS shall submit a Project Completion Report which will include the overall environmental performance of the Subproject.
IX. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
A. Conclusion
156. The present IEE reviewed the general environmental profile of the subproject, covering about 1.86 km. roads with width of 4m carriage way with 1.5m for shoulder including drainage at both sides for this purpose and screened them to assess potential impacts. The IEE reveals that no major negative environmental impacts are likely to occur due to the construction activities and normal operations after the proposed rehabilitation. Implementation of appropriate mitigation measures during construction and operation phases will minimize the negative impacts of the Project to acceptable levels. To ensure that these mitigation measures are implemented and negative impacts avoided, the measures will be included in the civil works bid and contract specifications of the Project. 157. Rural infrastructures like roads and water supply projects arguably are vital structures needed to spur economic development in Barangay Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon, with full potentials and opportunities owing to its varied development zones and natural resources. 158. The Rehabilitation of Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road project for one shall be a crucial infrastructure for uplifting the quality of life of the people by providing an all-year-round easy and affordable access, improving the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities, and supporting the NRM project activities of the constituents, thus supporting the developing economy of Barangay Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon cascading benefits to the entire municipality. 159. Hence, the Project will have overall beneficial impact and will have minor negative impacts that will be carefully monitored and adequately mitigated through implementation of the EMP.
B. Recommendation
160. It is recommended as priority over the other proposed project in the municipality giving due importance to the area which is lagging behind due to poor accessibility. Further, the realization of the project will spur economic opportunities and social activities in the vicinity and in the municipality as a whole. 161. The main goal of the project is to support the NRM activities of POs. However, the end goal of the subproject is to provide an all-year-round easy and affordable access thereby improving the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities and conditions and uplifts the quality of life of the inhabitants, especially the constituents.
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162. The project will enhance the social status of the people, especially the IPs, women, children, and other vulnerable sectors of the influence area, through better health services and employment opportunities due to more investments in agriculture and livelihood. There will be better access to the business centers leading to economic prosperity. This will also result to better education and more educational institutions established. The project will encourage investment of agri-business due to safe and economical travel. Its effect would be an increase in production with lower prices of agricultural products. 163. The Proposed rehabilitation of the Barangay Kuya to Sitio Sta. Lucia Access Road will boost the economic activities of the influence area which is currently experiencing stagnation due mainly to inaccessibility. With the project, socio-economic services will be easier not only for the public sector but also to private and semi-private providers. This will entice the community to gradually eliminate economic activities in the Forest Protection Zone, and instead, concentrating their activities in the Forest Production Zone of the WMA. In this way, the people will become the guardian of the natural resources of the upper slopes of the WMA guaranteeing stable supply of water and other natural resources in the lower portion of the watershed.
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Appendix 01. Minutes of the Meeting/Public Consultations and Photographs – July 18, 2017
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Appendix 02. Barangay Resolution of Support, Minutes of the Meeting, Attendance, and Photos
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Appendix 03. SB Resolution of Support
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Appendix 04. Grievance Intake Form
Name of Project, Subproject and Location
Project (indicate name of project) welcomes complaints, suggestions, comments and queries regarding the project implementation and its stakeholders. We encourage persons with grievance to provide their name and contact information to enable us to get in touch with you for clarification and feedback. Should you choose to include your personal details but want that information to remain confidential, please inform us by writing/typing "(CONFIDENTIAL)" above your name. Thank you.
Contact Information
Name Gender □ Male □ Female
Home Address
Age
Phone No.
City/Province Email
Complaint/Suggestion/Comment/Question Please provide the details (who, what, where and how) of your grievance below:
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How do you want us to reach you for feedback or update on your comment/grievance?
Portion to be filled in by PPCO staff (designated Grievance Redress Mechanism Officer):
Date received:
Received through:
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Name of staff who received comment/ complaint
Position of staff:
Type of Grievance:
Remarks
Signature of staff
Updates on the case:
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Date: Update Updated by (Name, Signature and Designation)