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PUBLIC HEARING DOCUMENTATION REPORT

JANUARY 2021

MASINLOC POWER PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT (UNIT 4 INCREASE IN CAPACITY AND UNIT 5 EXPANSION)

RHR Consulting Services, Inc.

Public Hearing Documentation Report

Masinloc Power Plant Expansion 1 Masinloc Power Partners Co. Ltd.

SUMMARY OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

Masinloc Power Plant Expansion Project

Project Title : Masinloc Power Plant Expansion Project (Unit 4 Increase in Capacity

and Unit 5 Expansion)

Project Location : Barangay Bani, Municipality of Masinloc, Province of Zambales

Project Proponent : Masinloc Power Partners Co. Ltd., A subsidiary of SMC Global Power

Holdings Inc.

Venue : 3rd floor, Municipal Hall of Masinloc, Zambales

Date : January 14, 2021 Thursday

Time Started : 9:18 AM

Time Ended : 1:38 PM

Public Hearing Officer : Atty. Janice Regoso

1 INTRODUCTION

The Masinloc Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plant, currently owned by the Masinloc Power Planters Co.

Ltd. (MPPCL)─ a subsidiary of SMC Global Power Holdings, Inc. (SMCGPH), operates coal-fired power

generation units 1, 2, and 3 while Unit 4 is still under development. MPPCL applies for an ECC

amendment to increase the capacity of Unit 4 from 300 MW to 315 MW and install the additional Unit

5. The proposed expansion shall increase its total power generating capacity from 1248 MW to 1578

MW in order to contribute in addressing the increasing power demand and provide adequate supply not

only in the Province of Zambales but also to its neighboring provinces. Moreover, this expansion project

shall benefit the national and local government through generation of revenues, boosting of local

employment, increase in livelihood opportunities and its multiplier effects, and improvement of carbon

sink through reforestation programs. Increase in the Social Development Program (SDP) allocation is

also foreseen with the increase in revenues arising from the expansion of operations.

In compliance with the DENR Administrative Order 2017-15: “Guidelines on Public Participation under

the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS)”, the conduct of Public Hearing is

required for all Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) and is a formal process initiated and conducted

by DENR-EMB to promote dialogues and communication between and among the project proponent,

DENR-EMB, relevant government agencies, LGUs, and stakeholders.

Furthermore, in compliance with the DENR-EMB Memorandum Circular No. 2020-30: “Interim

Guidelines on Public Participation in the Implementation of the PEISS (PD 1586) during the State of

National Public Health Emergency”, public consultations may be conducted using one or combination

of two options: 1) The proponent is allowed to conduct public hearing with project’s major stakeholders

through video conferencing for not less than two hours, with sufficient time for open forum and

discussion of EIA results with mitigating measures as provided in its Environmental Impact Statement

Study (EIS) or Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP); 2) The proponent

shall undertake public hearing by sector in small groups following the minimum health standards

recommended by the IATF. All documentation materials, including video conferencing recordings shall

be submitted to DENR-EMB. For this project, the proponent opted to conduct the combination of the

two options in consideration of the internet and gadget/equipment limitations of the impact barangays,

and availability of a venue with sufficient carrying capacity to implement COVID-19 measures.

This Public Hearing Documentation Report summarizes the notification methods, presentation of results

of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and the comments, issues, and concerns received at

the Public Hearing, both in the actual venue and via Zoom.



2 NOTIFICATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

2.1 INVITATION LETTERS

Invitations were given to the stakeholders of the Project at least a week prior to the Public Hearing

schedule. The notices and invitations contain the Zoom Meeting ID and Passcodes for those who want

to join via Zoom. The received invitation letters/notices are attached in Annex 1. The list of invited

stakeholders is presented in the following table:

Table 1. List of Invited Stakeholders

Stakeholder Group

Name of Representative Designation Address

Barangay Agencies

Direct Impact Area- Municipality of Masinloc: Barangay Bani Barangay Taltal Barangay Baloganon

(1) Sean Elad Barangay Captain Brgy. Bani, Masinloc, Zambales

(2) Ramir Hermosilla Barangay Captain Brgy. Taltal, Masinloc, Zambales

(3) Yuri Gagarin Barangay Captain Brgy. Baloganon, Masinloc Zambales

Indirect Impact Area-Municipality of Candelaria: Barangay Binabalian Barangay Lauis

(4) Freddie Collado Barangay Captain Brgy. Binabalian, Candelaria, Zambales

(5) Ricky Eclarino Barangay Captain Brgy. Lauis, Candelaria, Zambales

Municipal and Provincial Agency

Provincial Government of Zambales

(6) Hermogenes Ebdane Jr.

Governor Provincial Bldg., Iba, Zambales

Masinloc Municipal Government

(7) Arsenia Lim Mayor Municipal Bldg., Masinloc, Zambales

(8) Pedro “Daddy” Enciso Vice-Mayor Municipal Bldg., Masinloc, Zambales

(9) Ed Bautista Mun. Planning & Dev’t. Officer

Municipal Bldg., Masinloc, Zambales

(10) Dr. Sylvia Eamilao Rural Health Officer Municipal Bldg., Masinloc, Zambales

(11) Joel Tovera Mun. Disaster Risk Reduction and

Management Officer


(12) Olivia Gregorio MENRO and MMT Chairperson


Candelaria Municipal Government

(13) Dr. Genalyn Acutin Mun. Health Officer Municipal Bldg., Candelaria, Zambales

Interest Groups/Sector/Organizations

Farmer’s group (14) Rudy Elorde President-Brgy. Bani Farmer’s Association

Brgy. Bani, Masinloc, Zambales

(15) Johnny Eclarinal President- Brgy. Taltal Farmer’s Association

Brgy. Taltal, Masinloc, Zambales

(16) Alma Elago President-Baloganon Farmer’s Association

Brgy. Baloganon, Masinloc, Zambales

Fisherfolk’s group (17) Tanny Edillor President-Brgy. Fisheries and Aquatic




Resources Management Council

(18) Fernando Ebueng President- Brgy. Fisheries and Aquatic



(19) Manuel Ebueng President- Brgy. Fisheries and Aquatic



Women’s group (20) Amalia Tapado President-Samahan ng Kababaihan ng

Baloganon


Health Sector (21) Delia Tabago BHW Team Leader Brgy. Bani, Masinloc, Zambales

(22) Aileen Devera BHW Team Leader Brgy. Taltal, Masinloc, Zambales

(23) Roselyn Eclevia BHW Team Leader Brgy. Baloganon, Masinloc, Zambales

Youth Sector (24) Jomar Elamparo SK Chairman Brgy. Bani, Masinloc, Zambales

(25) Levy Eduvala SK Chairman Brgy. Taltal, Masinloc, Zambales

(26) Dollybel Eclevia SK Chairman Brgy. Baloganon, Masinloc, Zambales

Educational Sector (27) Diosdado Sison Principal-Bani Elementary School


(28) Daimary Palaganas Principal-Bani Relocation Elementary School


(29) Guillermo Mantes Principal-Bani National Highschool


(30) Melinda Figuerez Principal-Taltal Elementary School


(31) Asuncion Eala Principal-Taltal National Highschool


(32) Eva Parquez Principal-Felipe E. Estella Elementary

School


Religious Sector (33) Harold Edillor Catechist- San Andres Parish Church


(34) Ken James Edquilang Leader-Iglesia ni Kristo, Lokal ng Bani


(35) Marites Eclarinal Catechist- San Isidro Labrador Parish Church


(36) Jeff Jason Dela Rea Leader- Iglesia ni Kristo, Lokal ng Taltal


(37) Arvin Maranoc Fundamental Baptist Church


(38) Roselyn Eclevia Catechist-Sto. Nino Parish Church


(39) Adrian Paul Cauchon Leader-Iglesia ni Kristo, Lokal ng Baloganon


Business Sector (40) Nida Ebido President- Samahang Pangkabuhayan ng

Barangay Bani (SPBB)




2.2 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS

The Notice of the Public Hearing was posted twice on Manila Bulletin on December 31, 2020 and

January 07, 2021 (Annex 2 – Affidavit of Publication from Manila Bulletin).

2.3 FLYERS AND POSTINGS

Notices were posted at public areas such as barangay and municipal offices at least a week prior to the

public hearing event. The postings were documented in the following images:

Figure 2-1. Posting of Notices in Barangay and Municipal offices

2.4 OTHER NOTIFICATION MEDIA

The Notice of Public Hearing was posted at the DENR-EMB website (www.emb.gov.ph) with the

Project’s Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP) as an attachment that

is publicly available for download. EPRMP is also available in printed copy and can be accessed in the

Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office of Masinloc, Zambales.

3 PUBLIC HEARING

3.1 LOCATION AND ATTENDANCE

The Public Hearing was held on January 14, 2021 at the 3rd Floor of the Municipal Hall of Masinloc, Zambales with a live and interactive broadcast via Zoom. The hearing was attended by a total of 82 participants composed of 54 participants from the actual venue and 28 participants from Zoom (Annex 3 – Attendance Sheets). The summary of attendees by sector is presented in the following tables:

Table 2. Number of Representatives per Stakeholder Group in the Venue

Stakeholder Group/Sector Number of Representatives Attended

Municipal Government of Masinloc 18

Barangay Bani LGU 8

Barangay Taltal LGU 3

Barangay Baloganon LGU 1

Youth Sector 1

Business Sector 2

Farmers’ Sector 1

Fisherfolks’ Sector 2

Health Sector 1

Relocatees’ Group 1

Project Proponent 6

EIA Preparers 8



Indirect Impact Barangays: (Lauis and Binabalian) Barangay Lauis 2

TOTAL 54

Table 3. Number of Representatives per Stakeholder Group in Zoom

Stakeholder Group/Sector Number of Representatives Attended

DENR-EMB Central Office 4

DENR Region III 4

Department of Energy 5

Coast Guard 3

CENRO Masinloc 1

Municipal Government of Masinloc 2

Provincial Government of Zambales 4

PENRO Zambales 1

TATURE Community Water Association, Inc. 1

Review Committee 1

Proponent 1

RHR 1

TOTAL 28

3.2 MEETING FORMAT AND CONTENT

The following table shows the program of activities during the Public Hearing. The PowerPoint

presentations used are attached in Annex 4.

Table 4. Program for Public Hearing

Project Title: Masinloc Powerplant Project (Unit 4 increase in Capacity and Unit 5 Expansion)

Project Location: Barangay Bani, Municipality of Masinloc, Zambales

Project Proponent: Masinloc Power Partners Co. Ltd., Subsidiary of SMC Global Power Holdings, Inc.

Date and Time of Hearing: January 14, 2021 8AM Thursday

Venue/Address: 3rd Floor, Municipal Hall of Masinloc, Zambales

Virtual Platform: Zoom

Meeting ID: 832 4841 8565

Passcode: 287432

Program of Activities Person Responsible

Registration RHR Consulting Services, Inc.

Opening Prayer RHR Consulting Services, Inc. via Zoom

National Anthem RHR Consulting Services, Inc. via Zoom

Welcome Remarks Mayor Arsenia J. Lim

Mayor of the Municipality of Masinloc, Zambales

Briefing and Orientation on the Purpose of the Public

Hearing and EIS System

Engr. Joel Polintan

Case-Handler

DENR-EMB Central Office

Presentation of House Rules on the Conduct of the Public

Hearing

Atty. Janice Regoso

Public Hearing Officer




Presentation of the Masinloc Power Plant Project (Unit 4

increase in Capacity and Unit 5 Expansion)

Mr. Mar Tuazon

Masinloc Power Plant Manager

Engr. Benneth Paul Soria

Masinloc Power Plant Engineer

Ms. Geraldine Ronquillo

Community Relations Officer

Presentation of EIA Study Results

Mr. Jess Addawe

Water Quality

Forester Jan Paolo Pollisco

Terrestrial Ecology

Engr. Ronald Pahunang

Air Quality and Meteorology

Mr. Henry James Botengan

Socio/People Module

Open Forum Atty. Janice Regoso

Public Hearing Officer


Summary of Issues/Concerns/Impacts raised by the public

and Response of the Proponent

Closing Remarks and Next Steps in the EIA Process

Engr. Dexter Tabada

Case-Handler


The program officially started at 9:18 AM with the acknowledgement of participants led by Engr. Dexter

Tabada of DENR-EMB Central Office and Ms. Geraldine Ronquillo of the Masinloc Power Partners

Company Ltd. (MPPCL), in Zoom and in venue, respectively. This was followed by the opening prayer,

singing of the national anthem, and welcome remarks from the Mayor of Masinloc- Hon. Arsenia Lim.

The participants were briefed and oriented by Engr. Joel Polintan about the Philippine Environmental

Impact Statement System and the purpose of the Public Hearing. This was followed by the presentation

of Atty. Janice Regoso on the house rules for the conduct of public hearing activity.

MPPCL discussed the description of the proposed project. Mr. Mar Tuazon presented the overview of

the Masinloc Power Plant while Ms. Geraldine Ronquillo discussed the existing Corporate Social

Responsibility (CSR) Programs of MPPCL. Lastly, Engr. Benneth Paul Soria discussed the project

description of the proposed Masinloc Power Plant Expansion.

The results of the Environmental Impact Assessment were presented by the EIA Preparers from RHR

Consulting Services, Inc. Firstly, Forester Jan Paolo Pollisco presented the Terrestrial and Marine

Ecology module of the EIA. This was followed by the Water Quality, Air Quality, and Meteorology

modules presented by Mr. Jess Addawe. Lastly, Mr. Henry James Botengan presented the results of

the Socio-Economic or People module.

After the presentations, Atty. Janice Regoso facilitated the open forum and summarized the issues and

concerns gathered during the public hearing. Engr. Dexter Tabada closed the activity with the

presentation of the ways forward of the EIA Process. The public hearing officially adjourned at 1:38 PM.

The figures below exhibit the chronological order of activities in the public hearing event.



Figure 3-1. Opening Prayer

Figure 3-2. Singing of the National Anthem

Figure 3-3. Acknowledgement of Participants in Zoom



Figure 3-4. Acknowledgement of Participants in the Venue

Figure 3-5. Welcome Remarks from Municipal Mayor of Masinloc- Arsenia Lim

Figure 3-6. Presentation of the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System



Figure 3-7. Presentation of the proposed Masinloc Power Plant Expansion Project



Figure 3-8. Presentation of EIA Results/ Environmental Performance Report and Management

Plan of the proposed Masinloc Power Plant Expansion



Figure 3-9. Participants in the venue raised Issues and Concerns during the Open Forum



Figure 3-10. Recapitulation of issues and concerns raised and the proponent’s response, ways forward, and adjourning of the Public Hearing

3.3 PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS

The Open Forum, facilitated by Atty. Janice Regoso – Public Hearing Officer, served as a venue for

participants to ask, clarify, suggest, and/or comment their issues and concerns about the proposed

project. The Public Hearing Officer reminded the participants regarding the guidelines to properly

identify himself/herself (name, organization and/or position) before airing their clarifications, questions,

comments, and concerns. The participants were also informed that the open forum will be properly

documented through audio and video recordings to accurately note their statements and the

proponent’s responses.

Topics eliciting the largest number of comments and issues at the public hearing are enumerated below:

Socio-Economic:

● Revisiting of the previous MOAs and its provisions

● Widening of coverage of livelihood programs for the whole Masinloc not only in Barangay Bani

● Technical assistance to farmers and provision of support on agricultural projects

● Technical assistance to improve investment potential of the proposed port of Masinloc



● Enhancement of scholarship programs

● Enhancement of livelihood programs for PWDs and Senior Citizens

● Revisiting of the planned Mango Processing Plant

Health:

● Increase in health programs and medical missions for the whole Masinloc not only in Barangay Bani

● Enhancement of health programs for PWDs and Senior Citizens

● Limiting of the outsourced manpower to prevent COVID-19 spread in Masinloc

● Enhancement of COVID-19 measures implemented by MPPCL in coordination with the Brgy. LGUs and Municipal Health Office

Land:

● Land titling of house and lot awarded to the Brgy. Bani relocatees in Brgy. Taltal ● Road repairs and maintenance responsibilities of MPPCL

● Installation of solar lights in Masinloc and light monitoring system for ships

Air:

● Establishment or launching of Air Quality Index online

● Hiring of pollution control officer to facilitate monitoring

Water:

● Hiring of pollution control officer to facilitate monitoring

● Assistance on the installation of artificial reefs

● Dredging of area in Brgy. Bani especially at the mouth of Brgy. Baloganon and Collat

● Water system construction in San Salvador

● Consultation among contractors, subcontractors, Masinloc LGU, and MPPCL to avoid destructive activities to marine ecosystems such as seagrasses and corals.

The summary of the Open Forum is presented in Table 5:



Table 5. Issues and Concerns raised during the Public Hearing

Issues and Concerns Stakeholder/s Who

Raised the Issue Response Respondent

● We revisited and reminisced the old Memorandum of

Agreement (MOA) between NAPOCOR, LGU, and

Province stating their provision of technical assistance

for farmers of Masinloc, and provision of support on

irrigation projects to be constructed in different

barangays of the Municipality. None of these

commenced on different barangays and so there are

complaints from barangay captains and officials

because the only focus is on Brgy. Bani and Masinloc

LGU. We are not asking to remove the benefits from

Brgy. Bani as this is the host barangay but rather, we

are requesting to widen the coverage of the programs

to involve other adjacent barangays.

● We are also requesting for the installation and

construction of the power light monitoring system to

ensure safety of ships entering the Masinloc waters.

This shall also add on the protection initiative of

Masinloc as there is a plan for establishing an office

for our maritime police to monitor possible sabotage

plans and entry of drugs in the municipality.

● We also request for the dredging of areas in Brgy. Bani

especially at the mouth of Brgy. Baloganon and Collat

to ensure that the ships can still enter the area in the

future.

● We are also asking for your assistance on the titling of

resettlement areas in the relocation site of Brgy. Taltal

(for those who came from Brgy. Bani as relocatees).

Until now, they do not have any land title which hinders

the municipality from taxing their lands.

Hon. Arsenia Lim

Mayor of Municipality of

Masinloc, Zambales

Point taken on all the

suggestions and request. We

will review the old MOA and

its provisions.

Mr. Mar Tuazon

Plant Manager of MPPCL



● It is also stated in the old MOA that the LGU of

Masinloc has the right to use the fly ash for industrial

applications and other purposes, except for

commercial purposes. We are just asking for the left-

overs which can be used for the livelihood of our

constituents such as hollow blocks making program.

● We are also requesting for the equal rights in the

decision making in the approval of fly ash since the

sharing is the same with the provincial government.

We are not questioning the power of the governor, but

since the sharing scheme is the same when it comes

to the decision making of pricing and the one at stake

is the revenue of all agencies, then it is rightful for

Masinloc LGU and Brgy. Bani to participate in deciding

about the pricing.

● Request for assistance on the Installation of artificial

reefs. This was approved by the MENRO of Masinloc.

● Upgrading of existing fish port─ Based on the old

MOA, there was supposed to be a construction (under

loan mechanism of Masinloc) but PFDA will give free

area to be constructed as fish port. However, there are

limitations in the funding of PFDA. Hence, we are

asking the proponent for assistance so we can push

through this development. This is very helpful for the

livelihood of our fisherfolks.

● I would like to request to gather contractors and

subcontractors to limit the outsourcing of manpower

from other municipalities and provinces for prevention

of COVID-19 spread in Masinloc. This is also a way to

prioritize Masinloc constituents in terms of manpower

opportunities. All manpower opportunities must be

submitted to PESO of Masinloc because we need to

report this to DOLE.



● We also like to request for assistance on the

construction of Mango Processing Plant to enable

Masinloc export their harvest.

● We also request for support on the construction of

water system facility in San Salvador island. This is

possible since they have springs in the island.

● Include all other barangays in the development

programs of the Masinloc Power Plant Project. We are

not asking to remove the benefits from Bani but rather

widen the coverage of benefits to include all other

barangays of Masinloc.

● Some of the provision of the old MOA are forgotten.

We hope to discuss these and settle.

● I am unsatisfied with the scholarship programs

presented by Ms. Geraldine Ronquillo. Actually, the

LGU of Masinloc, through the Educational Assistance

Program, provides 2,000 pesos educational

assistance per semester for students within Masinloc

and 5,000 pesos per semester for students studying

outside of Masinloc. We request for the widening the

scholarship programs of the proponent or the funding

maybe lodged to the Masinloc LGU so we can extend

and double the educational assistance to students of

Masinloc.

● We also request for solar street lights for the whole

municipality of Masinloc.

● We also request for the provision of programs and

assistance for PWDs and please extend medical

missions in the whole Masinloc instead of focusing

only in Bani.

Councilor Gigi Ejanda-

Juarez

Committee on Education

of Sangguniang Bayan ng

Masinloc

Noted on all the suggestions.

We will discuss to you on how

are we going to enhance our

scholarship programs.

Currently, we are

implementing screening

process before providing full

educational assistance to

students. The scholars have

to meet a certain grade in

order to retain the

scholarship. We also

integrated trainings for the

scholars to ensure that they

will finish their courses and

have greater chance of

getting hired by the company.


Community Relations Officer of

MPPCL



We also have programs for

PWDs, and senior citizens.

However, these are put on

hold due to the pandemic.

● What is the total emission impact if all these 5 units

simultaneously operate?

● What is the acceptable emission level to ease the

worry of the residents?

Pedro “Daddy” Enciso

Vice Mayor of Masinloc,

Zambales

Regarding the concerns

about the air modelling, our

expert, Mr. Ronald Pahunang

is not available today due to

health emergency. We will

note your concerns and

submit this to the technical

committee. In the aspect of

DENR Clear Air Act

guidelines, every stack has

an allowable emission

standard which should not be

exceeded. The emission of

each stacks are monitored

continuously to ensure that

these are not exceeding the

Clean Air Act guideline

values. The standards are set

by DENR in the IRR of Clean

Air Act.

The cumulative emissions are

shown in the modelling.

Based on the averaging

shown in the air modelling of

Mr. Ronald Pahunang, the

cumulative emission values

are still within the limits set by

the DENR.

Mr. Jess Addawe




● Are the emitted particles will settle or fall in the land or

in the sea/ocean of Masinloc?

● We are asking if these emitted particles will fall in land

because supposedly it should not fall within our land

so it will not affect our people.

Based on the air dispersion

modelling, there are particles

that will settle or fall in the

land. In addition, we are

looking on the areas where

highest concentrations of

particles are most likely to fall.

Based on the SOX and NOX

modelling, the highest

concentrations are in the left

and right side of the power

plant within the bay area.

Land fall of emission particles

are inevitable but based on

the modelling estimated

concentrations of particles

are within the limits set by the

DENR Clean Air Act.

● Since our power plant is expanding and additional

units are to be constructed, we would like to request,

in compliance to RA 3931: “An Act Creating the

National Water and Air Pollution Control Commission”,

for an Air Quality Index online for us to determine the

actual weather condition, temperature of the area

especially within the vicinity of the plant, wind

humidity, and velocity to determine direction of

particles. This is one effective mechanism to

immediately monitor air. This should be online so it

can be accessible by the public.

Olivia Gregorio

Municipal Environmental

and Natural Resources

Officer (MENRO) of

Masinloc, Zambales

Noted and for review. Ms. Geraldine Ronquillo


MPPCL



● If I am not mistaken the expansion of MPPCL is still

within the protected area. Just be reminded of d

provisions of RA 11038 and its IRR.

Minerva J. Martinez

Chief, Conservation and

Development Division,

DENR Region 3

Noted Atty. Janice Renoso

● Yes, it is within Masinloc-Oyon Bay Protected

Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS). Since there is

an expansion of construction, PAMB clearance is

required.

Marife L. Castillo

PENRO, Zambales

Noted Atty. Janice Renoso

● Are there changes in the sea water intake in

unit 4?

There will be new sea water

intake. The new seawater

intake is still within Special

Use Agreement for Protected

Areas (SAPA) but still the

same ECC.

Benette Soria

MPPCL Plant Engineer

● In case the ECC will be approved and the project will

be given a green light, can we ask for the SMC power

contingency and emergency response plan so we can

incorporate in our Local DRRM Plans and other

related plans.

Joel Tovera

MDRRMO, Masinloc,

Zambales

Noted Ms. Geraldine Ronquillo


MPPCL

● And in addition, can we ask SMC and/or contractors

to include us in their trainings on emergency response

and other DRRM/ safety related trainings so we can

work together cohesively in case unwanted incident

happen. Thanks.

● Request for Solar street lights

● Can you please assist us in repairing the Electric

supply of San Salvador? As far as I can remember, we

proposed for an underwater cable. But the one

constructed is not underwater. That is why they easily

loss electric supply during windy season.

Nelson Mayola

Former SB Member from

Baloganon

For the concern on ZAMECO,

apologies but we cannot

answer as this is not our

concern but of the ZAMECO.

But as for the submitted

proposals to us, ZAMECO

programmed the



MPPCL



● I suggest to the municipal government of Masinloc to

conduct hiring of pollution control officer. if we cannot

hire, then at least train our technical people for

monitoring water, air, soil, and others.

● Please accommodate the OJTs from Masinloc so they

will not go outside Masinloc.

● What is the exact location of Unit 5? Will these be

beyond the fences and walls of SMC/MPPCL?

● Please level-up the investment in Masinloc. The raw

materials for the products of SMC maybe sourced

here in Masinloc such as chicken/poultry, piggery, and

others.

● Please assist us in the study of investment potential of

the port of Masinloc.

rehabilitation of San Salvador

but due to the rationalization

of the Electrification Fund by

the DOE, ZAMECO may not

be able to execute this soon

as their budget has been

affected by the rationalization.

About the OJT, we will

discuss this with our HR

Team. Even before, we are

accommodating OJTs inside

the Power Plant. But due to

the pandemic, we stopped.

For the expansion on

investment, it is best to have

a formal letter from the LGU

addressed to SMC so MPPCL

can endorse it to proper

channels.

The location of Unit 5 is still

within the MPPCL property.

● Before the shutdown, our COVID-19 case is zero.

After the shutdown, the cases increased to 248. What

are the strategies of SMC to lessen such scenarios

especially now that we are expecting an influx of

workers during the power plant expansion? If the

cases increased again due to the expansion, we hope

that we can generate higher assistance or support to

address these COVID cases.

Dr. Sylvia Eamilao

Municipal Health Officer of

Masinloc

In preparation for the

expansion, we are studying

various strategies. One is the

possibility of requiring swab

test for those entering the

power plant or 100% of the

employees will undergo swab

testing. We are also planning

of constructing barracks

Mr. Mar Tuazon




within the compound of the

plant. We will continue to

coordinate with the barangay

and municipal LGU regarding

COVID-19 protocols.

● Can we expect a vaccine from your company? Noted. We will continue the

monthly coordination (or

make it more frequent if

needed) with the communities

and barangays to address

issues about hiring,

manpower, and health issues,

and COVID-19 protocols, and

others.



MPPCL

● Our concerns are marine environmental protection

related, to wit:

-Oily water separator - 15PPM before release to water

-MARPOL Equip upgrade

-Absorbent Boom

-Availability of Oil Chemical Dispersant

-Availability of Oil Spill Boom

-Update and Approval of Oil Spill Contingency Plan to

National Operational Center for Oil Pollution (NOCOP)

under MEPCOM

-Regular Training of Oil Spill Response Team (OSRT)

personnel

-Conduct of Regular Oil Spill Response Drill for OSRT

● Does the Plant have its own Sewage Treatment Plant

(STP)?

LTJG CATOTO PCG,

Deputy Commander, CGS

Zambales

Yes, we are complete with the

following requirements as

well as the trainings. And yes,

all existing units have its own

Sewage Treatment Plant

(STP). The proposed units 4

and 5 will have their own

STPs as well.

Benneth Paul Soria


● How can the company/proponent help us (barangay

Lauis) as part of the Utilization of the National Wealth

Roberto Edodollon Edpalin As of now, we are paying

based on the permit issued by

Mr. Mar Tuazon




specifically the Water Rights, since the company is

intaking water from the Lauis River?

Barangay Kagawad of

Lauis (indirect impact

barangay)

the National Water Resource

Board (NWRB). Maybe we

can consult EMB and DENR

regarding the national

utilization of wealth

specifically of water of Lauis

river.

● We need your assistance in the titling of the house and

lot awarded by the NAPOCOR during their previous

operations.

Due to influx of workers and in-migration, the areas for

other purposes other than housing such as for

livelihood, and school are already occupied by

informal settlers. The problem here is that no one

managed the resettlement area from the time of

NAPOCOR, AES, and now under SMC. We hope to

have your attention and settle this issue.

Richard Lacerona

President of Samahang

Pagkakaisa ng Relocatees

ng Bani in Brgy. Taltal

During the sale of the

Masinloc Power Plant from

NPC to previous owner

(AES), the Bani relocation

was not included in the assets

transferred to the new owner.

Thus, management of the

property remains with the

NPC. We then suggest a

discussion between the LGU

and NPC to resolve this issue

given that they are both

government entities.



MPPCL

● Is the area within the compound of the MPPCL

enough for the construction of Phase 5 or Unit 5? Not

everyone is aware of the proposed expansion. There

are also news in the neighborhood regarding

expansion up to Phase 7.

In the plan of NPC, the

Masinloc power plant can

accommodate up to 6 units.

NPC then constructed Units 1

and 2 then followed by the

construction of Unit 3 by AES.

SMC is now expanding based

on the original plan. An

Benneth Paul Soria




estimate of 3 to 4 hectares are

consumed by one unit; so,

with the existing land area of

MPPCL, it can accommodate

units 1 to 6.

● According to Sir Jess, there is a data that is corrected.

Why did you correct it when it is already recorded? It

should not be corrected.

Apologies for the wrong term

used. We corrected the

report based on the actual

data from the official

laboratory results. The

presented report does not

contain the actual data due to

typo error.

Mr. Jess Addawe


● Request for Solar Street lights for the whole

municipality of Masinloc

● Request of relocatees to work again in the power

plant.

These can be charged under

ER-194 specifically in

development and livelihood

fund. As for the employment

opportunities, we are

expanding the training

programs of the Masinloc

Training Facility to cover

other relevant skills trainings

necessary for the business

and other industries nearby.



MPPCL

● According to our Brgy. Captain, our request for street

lights is not approved. This is important for our safety

and security.

These can be included in the

2021 Annual Work Plan of the

Host Resettlement for funding

under ER-194. Since we have

an association for relocatees,

this is the high time to discuss



MPPCL



with the barangay about the

programs and projects

proposed for the NPC

resettlement areas.

● We cannot understand and we are not familiar on the

graphs you presented. We would like to request for a

certificate stating and ensuring that the air and water

of Masinloc is still safe. It is also best to train and hire

a representative for the LGU to monitor water, air, and

other parameters.

Engr. Ellenver Eclevia

Municipal Engineer

The company/proponent has

to secure Permit to Operate

from DENR-EMB. ECC is

also an assurance that there

is a planning before the

operation and construction

and also lists the commitment

of the company. Other

permits, and IDs from DENR

can be considered as

certificate.

.

Mr. Jess Addawe


● Follow-up: we would like to request for a proof that the

quality of our air, water, and other parameters are still

acceptable and healthy for the residents, given that

there are existing units operating already.

It is our duty to hire a Pollution

Control Officer to monitor if

the company is compliant with

the DENR standards.

Hon. Arsenia Lim


Masinloc, Zambales

● The trucks of the MPPCL are destroying the roads of

Masinloc. May we request for assistance for the road

repairs, access road construction, and road widening

to ensure safety of people?

Noted po Ms. Geraldine Ronquillo


MPPCL

● We already have 2 existing MOAs. The first one is with

the NAPOCOR, and the second one is with the

transition with the DOE. Whenever we discuss, we

always refer to the 2004 PSALM as a transition for the

entrance of Private Sector-MPPCL. But when it comes

to EES, we do not have any MOA. Is there a need to

create another MOA?

Mac Aranas

MCDO Masinloc

We do not have a copy of the

old MOA. We only have the

copy of the MOA (2005)

among DOE, PSALM,

Provincial and Municipal

Government. We do not have

an idea of the next steps if we



MPPCL



should really create a new

one. But again, we are

committed in complying with

the regulations to attain goal

of expanding the business

while at the same time further

developing Masinloc.

● On the 2005 MOA, the Brgy. Captain of Bani did not

sign the MOA. So I think it is best to settle this before

moving on.

Hon. Arsenia Lim


Masinloc, Zambales

Noted po. Ms. Geraldine Ronquillo


MPPCL

● Suggest to have a training applicable for the units 4 to

5 expansion

● Suggest to have additional equipment for the Masinloc

Training facility

● We drafted resolution stating 70-30 on the manpower.

70% from Masinloc and 30% from outside

Councilor Philip Cesar

Eamilao

As mentioned earlier, we will

continue to expand the

Masinloc Training Facility to

cater to more relevant training

programs that will address the

skills requirement of the

proposed expansion. In fact,

we have just donated tools

and equipment to Masinloc

Training Facility 2. We will be

in close coordination with

Masinloc LGU and TESDA

regarding the development of

skills training programs.

Again, this initiative will

increase the chances of the

local residents to be

employed at the Masinloc

Power plant and other

industries nearby.



MPPCL

Joel Tovera We have rehabilitated more

than 300 hectares of upland




● Although Coal Plant does provide tantamount revenue

for the host barangay, municipality and province, let

us face it that coal plant contributes in the propulsion

of greenhouse gasses to our atmosphere that causes

global warming. Is SMC have plans or facilities/

equipment in mitigating or lessening greenhouse gas

emission. Are there programs, projects and activities

under CSR which includes global warming and climate

change adaptation and mitigation?

MDRRMO, Masinloc,

Zambales

and mangrove plantations as

part of offsetting our carbon

footprint.


MPPCL

We will have low NOX burner

in our boilers for Units 4 to 5.

We also have ESP to reduce

particulate matter before

exhausting it in our chimney.

Units 3,4, and 5 have sea

water flue gas desulfurization

to lessen our SOX.

Benneth Paul Soria


● With regards to environmental issues and for the sake

of check and balance, can SMC shoulder trainings of

qualified LGU personnel in undergoing pollution

control officer's course and are they willing to provide

equipment in checking water, soil and air quality? If

they can then it only shows their dedication in

protecting our environment and the Masinloquenos

general welfare.

MPPCL is not an accredited

provider of trainings for

Pollution Control Officers.

Denmark Palma

Pollution Control Officer of

MPPCL

● I would like to recall the request of Brgy. Bani to

decrease electrification cost.

Nida Ebido

Chairman of SPBB

Based on the current power

industry structure, the

Masinloc Power plant

generates electricity. The

generated electricity passes

thru the grid and the

distribution units before it gets

to the households. MPPCL,

being a power generator,

does not have control on the

price of electricity costs of the

end users due to this set-up.



MPPCL



● During the construction, the agreement is that the

pipeline to be laid underwater will use floating barge

dredger/floating barge backhoe. However, the

subcontractor reclaimed the permanent site of

monitoring wherein there are existing seagrasses.

And there are no means of transplanting seagrasses.

I suggest that the contractors and subcontractors

consult first before conducting any activity to prevent

this from happening again.

Ogie Empeno

MENRO Staff of Masinloc

Noted. Ms. Geraldine Ronquillo


MPPCL

● Request for minutes of the Public Hearing activity Adam Mirabel

Municipal Administrator

Public Hearing

Documentation Report will be

submitted to DENR-EMB for

review and approval; and will

also be available on the EMB

website for public review and

comments.

Mr. Jess Addawe


● Request for aid for the other barangays and not just

for barangay Bani.

Christian Bernasin

President of Liga ng mga

Barangays

Noted. Ms. Geraldine Ronquillo


MPPCL

PUBLIC HEARING DOCUMENTATION REPORT

Masinloc Power Plant Expansion ProjectBarangay Bani, Municipality of Masinloc, Province of Zambales

ANNEXES

1. RECEIVED INVITATION LETTERS

3.

ATTENDANCE OF STAKEHOLDERS

4.

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION2.

Annex 1

RECEIVED INVITATION LETTERS

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

MASINLOC, ZAMBALES LGU

BRGY. BALOGANON, MASINLOC

BRGY. BANI, MASINLOC

BRGY. TALTAL, MASINLOC

Annex 2

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION

Annex 3

ATTENDANCE OF STAKEHOLDERS

Zoom Attendance: January 14, 2021 Thursday 9:18 AM to 1:38 PM

NAME POSITION/DIVISION OFFICE/ORGANIZATION

1. LTJG Vandrick Jann T. Catoto PCG

Deputy Commander Coast Guard Station Zambales

2. PO1 Jeffrey N. Doctor PCG

Sub-Station Commander Coast Guard Sub-Station Masinloc, Zambales

3. Francis Richard O. Rabulan

Senior SRS Department of Energy

4. Ariel M. Mendoza CENR Officer/PASU CENRO Masinloc, Zambales

5. Minerva J. Martinez Chief, Conservation and Development Division

DENR Region 3

6. Leah Alpha Eclavia Secretary TATURE Community Water Association Inc.

7. Pablo G. de los Reyes, Jr.

Senior Ecosystems Management Specialists

Biodiversity Management Bureau

8. CPO Antonio Avena PCG

Marine Environmental Protection Unit

Coast Guard Station Zambales

9. Jeremy H. Samaniego Business Affairs and Communications Assistant

Masinloc Power Partners Company Ltd.

10. Dwane Cayonte Senior Science Research Specialist

Department of Energy

11. Ronald Estrada DMO II, Conservation and Development Division

DENR Region 3

12. Glen Flores -- DENR Region 3

13. Marife L. Castillo PENR Officer PENRO, Zambales

14. Rolex Estella PDRRM Officer Provincial DRRM Office of Government of Zambales

15. Hershey T. Dela Cruz EPPB Representative Department of Energy

16. Joel Tovera MDRRM Officer Municipal DRRM Office, Masinloc

17. Karlo Matias Representative Department of Energy

18. Engr. Edwin Ebdane PPD Officer Provincial Planning and Development Office, Zambales

19. Atty. Janice Regoso Public Hearing Officer DENR-EMB Central Office

20. Atty. Jo Ellaine Collado Provincial Legal Officer Provincial Legal Office of Zambales

21. Domingo L. Mariano Provincial Engineering Officer

Provincial Engineering Office of Zambales

22. Engr. Joel Polintan Case Handler DENR-EMB Central Office

23. Engr. Dexter Tabada Case Handler DENR-EMB Central Office

24. Jan Paolo T. Pollisco EIA Preparer RHR Consult Services, Inc.

25. Christie Mae Anne Mirabel

Municipal Health Officer Municipal Health Office of Masinloc, Zambales

26. Engr. George Silvederio Case Handler DENR-EMB Central Office

27. Leo Holongbayan Representative DENR Region 3

28. Angelou Austria EPBB Representative Department of Energy

Annex 4POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

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Public ConsultationMPPCL’s ECC Application for Unit 4 Upgrade and Unit 5

Presentation Outline

• MPPCL Overview

• Project Impacts and Benefits (Existing Units)

- Corporate Social Responsibility Programs- Financial Benefits

• Masinloc Expansion

- Projected Financial Benefits- Project Description- EIA Results- Project Impacts Mitigating Plan

Masinloc Power Plant Commissioned in 1998, Masinloc Units 1 and 2

were originally developed and owned by the National

Power Corporation.

In April 2008, AES acquired a 91.95% stake in Masinloc

through a privatization auction. International

Finance Corporation (“IFC”) also had an 8.05% equity

stake in the project

In Jun 2014, EGCO acquired a 40.95% stake in Masinloc from AES and in Jul 2016,

EGCO acquired IFC’s 8.05% stake, resulting to its

ownership stake of 49.0%

In March 2018, SMC Global Power Holdings acquired

100% stake from both AES and EGCO

SMC Global Power

Holdings Corp.

Location of Existing Assets

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs

Health Program

We believe that a healthy community is athriving one--able to prosper and sustainprogress. Our goal is to maintain goodhealth and help improve the healthcondition and well-being of the peoplearound us.

8,274 beneficiaries in Medical and Dental Mission

444 beneficiaries in Optical Mission


501 pupils benefitted in the Oral Health Care Program

Donations of various Medical/Dental tools and equipment to Masinloc RHU and Bani

Clinic


Education Program

We believe in uplifting our communityand strengthening their economiccondition.

Boosting human capital development iskey in helping alleviate poverty.

30 regular scholars at Pres. Ramon Magsaysay State University; 10 Indigenous College

students; 14 scholars graduated

1,076 pupils benefitted in Annual BrigadaEskwela


800 Kindergarten pupils received school kits 18 Public Elementary Schools benefitted in the Reading Proficiency Program

88 pupils enrolled in the 14-day Summer Reading Tutorial

262 teachers trained on different teaching strategies and methods

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Livelihood Program

People empowerment is critical inhelping to ensure growth in oursurrounding communities. We supportour host communities and help themgrow alongside us.

2 Mango Demonstration farms established; trained 12 local mango farmers

2 community recipients in Biochar Enterprise 686 trained individuals on SMAW, Masonry, Scaffolding, Carpentry, and COSH


3 Honey and Roselle Plant Processing Facilities established and functional; 69 beneficiaries

180 active member’s of People’ Organization


Environment Program

Safeguarding and caring for ourenvironment is an integral part of ourCompany’s environmental stewardship.We consistently strive for the highestperformance and best practice when itcomes to protecting the naturalresources—there to be sustained andcared for—and we aim to bring peopletogether to share in this commitment.

Maintenance of 4 Upland Nurseries

1,042,484 mangrove propagules and seedlings planted; Rehabilitated 351 hectares of upland and

mangrove areas in Masinloc and Candelaria


503 households have access to safe water

Turned over of Material Recovery Facility (MRF); 5,900 kilos of plastic

waste segregated and processed into plastic chairs

10 Giant clams restocked

10 units of concrete artificial reef installed; 6 hectares coral reef areas

rehabilitated

18 Public Elementaryschools and 6 Public HighSchools participated in theInter-Recycling Competition

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Malasakit Program

116 employee volunteers participated in Coastal clean up

1,668 individuals received Noche Buena packs.

223 households receives relief packs


Charitable Donations

625 pcs of empty steel drums donated; 1,350 seedlings

25 Solar Streetlights installed

Assorted Technical Vocational tools, equipment, and supplies


COVID-19 Response Program

Donated assorted Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);

1,392 Test kits

Donated 111 carboys of Alcohol

Donated of 2,500 bags of wheat flour

Donation of 90,451 pieces of dressed chicken

Donated assorted relief goods Donated 1,488 meal packs at the Masinloc Isolation Facility

MPPCL Sponsored CSR Programs in the Province of Zambales

Year Total (Php)

2009 832,900

2010 6,015,951

2011 11,367,390

2012 11,364,619

2013 10,544,396

2014 15,660,000

2015 17,117,566

2016 25,839,200

2017 30,714,805

2018 12,909,354

2019 19,507,742

2020 36,720,405

Total 198,594,328

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MPPCL Sponsored CSR Programs for Electric Cooperatives in the Province of Zambales

Year ZAMECO I ZAMECO II

2010 2,000,000 2,000,000

2011 2,000,000 2,000,000

2012 2,000,000 2,000,000

2013 2,000,000 2,000,000

2014 2,000,000 2,000,000

2015 2,000,000 2,000,000

2016 2,200,000 4,400,000

2017 2,200,000 -

2018 2,200,000 2,200,000

2019 2,232,000 32,000

2020 2,200,000 298,831

Total 23,032,000 18,930,831

Financial Benefits to Host Communities

Summary of Real Property Tax (PRT)Paid to the Province of Zambales

Year Total (Php)

2008 148,384.04

2009 156,144,861.86

2010 156,144,861.86

2011 311,141,519.28

2012 311,141,519.23

2013 314,625,423.39

2014 321,994,391.36

2015 325,662,309.92

2016 320,291,841.45

2017 331,554,072.71

2018 331,596,866

2019 324,851,492

2020 524,076,140

Total 3,729,373,683.10

Sharing Scheme of RPT:

25% Zambales Provincial School Board25% Masinloc Local School Board17.5% Province of Zambales20% Municipality of Masinloc12.5% Barangay Bani


Summary of Local Business Tax (LBT)Paid to the Municipality of Masinloc

Year Total (Php)

2014 28,910

2015 24,528,783

2016 115,253,034

2017 106,090,704

2018 124,732,640

2019 132,512,979

2020 169,098,714

Total 672,245,764Note:

MPPCL has no Local Business Tax (LBT) remittance from 2008 to Q3 of 2014 since the company is availing of theincome tax holiday during this period. MPPCL is exempt from LBT during the ITH period.


Energy Regulations (ER) 1-94 Funds

Breakdown of Benefits:

DLF and RWMHEEF (50%)

Host Province (30%)Host Municipality (35%)Host Barangay (20%)Host Resettlement (15%)

Electrification Fund (50%)

Host DU ZAMECO 1 (60%)Host DU ZAMECO 2 (30%)Host DUs in the Region (10%)

Source: www.doe.gov.ph

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Energy Regulations (ER) 1-94 Funds availed by the Province of ZambalesDate

Approved/ReleasedSource of Fund

Name of Project RemarksReleased by DLF RWMHEEF October 8, 2014 DOE

3,149,972.18

Improvement of Taltal – Bani Provincial Road

October 8, 2014 DOE 20,314,611.88 Improvement of Taltal – Bani Provincial Road & Construction of Soil Erosion Mitigating Structures

January 6, 2020 DOE

23,293,199.16

1) Construction of Flood Control Measures along Lauis-Binabalian, Candelaria2) Construction of Flood Control Measures at Sta. Rita River Channel, Masinloc2) Procurement of assorted Relief goods3) Procurement of supplies for frontliners4) Procurement of various construction supplies for the Isolation Facility

Funds from 2017 and prior years

January 14, 2020 DOE 6,128,559.46 Funds from 2017 and prior years

May 6, 2020 MPPCL

2,972,554.59

2,972,554.59 2018 Remittance

May 6, 2020 MPPCL

3,691,012.19

3,691,012.19 2019 Remittance

May 2020 MPPCL969,163.23

969,163.23 1st Qtr 2020 Remittance

May 2020 MPPCL 1,332,713.36 Re-allocated Electrification Fund for Covid-19 response programs

June 16, 2020 DOE 70,960,067.17 Re-allocated Electrification Fund for Covid-19 response programs

August 2020 MPPCL474,968.38

474,968.38 2nd Qtr 2020 Remittance

August 26, 2020 DOE

6,895,072.45

8,899,996.70 Funds from 2017 and prior years

November 20, 2020 MPPCL780,747.39

780,747.39 3rd Qtr 2020 Remittance

Total

42,226,689.57

116,524,394.35

Grand Total 158,751,083.92


Energy Regulations (ER) 1-94 Funds availed by the Municipality of MasinlocDate Approved/Released Source of Fund Name of Project Remarks

Released by DLF RWMHEEF March 7, 2011 DOE 4,462,500.00 Purchase of 2 units Garbage Trucks

June 21, 2012 DOE 5,283,499.61 Repair of Rural Health Unit Building

February 25, 2014 DOE 8,397,619.61 Construction of Slope Protection Project in Brgy. Collat

February 25, 2014 DOE 9,303,349.22 Construction of Bridge in Brgy. North Poblacion

December 5, 2019 DOE 7,909,261.18 26,389,536.56 1) Construction of Isolation Facility and procurement of medical facilities2) Construction of Water System3) Procurement of Anti-Flu & Anti-Pnuemonia Vaccines4) Procurement of various relief goods5) Procurement of PPEs, Rapid Test Kits6) Procurement of medicines/vitamins7) Procurement of Disinfection equipment and supplies8) Procurement of Mobile X-ray9) Procurement of Rice Mill machine10) Procurement of En-Plus Milk for Senior Citizens11) Reforestation Project12) Procurement of Generator Set


February 10, 2020 MPPCL 3,467,980.35 3,467,980.35

2018 Remittance

February 10, 2020 MPPCL 4,306,180.89 2019 Remittance

May 15, 2020 DOE82,786,745.02

Re-allocated Electrification Fund for Covid-19 response programs

July 24, 2020 MPPCL 1,130,540.44 1,130,540.44

1st Qtr 2020 Remittance

July 24, 2020 MPPCL1,554,682.25


August 2020 MPPCL 554,129.77 554,129.77 2nd Qtr 2020 Remittance

August 28, 2020 DOE 8,044,251.18 Funds from 2017 and prior years

November 16, 2020 DOE10,383,329.49


November 20, 2020 MPPCL 910,721.96 910,721.96 3rd Qtr 2020 Remittance

Total 53,770,034.21 127,177,665.84

Grand Total 180,947,700.06


Energy Regulations (ER) 1-94 Funds availed by Barangay BaniDate Approved/Released Source of Fund Name of Project RemarksReleased by DLF RWMHEEF March 31, 2011 DOE 2,980,234.00 Renovation of Covered Court

June 21, 2012 DOE7,863,590.00

Construction of Barangay Clinic

March 27, 2015 DOE 9,800,000.00 Construction of Irrigation Canal at Sitio Pulangi

March 27, 2015 DOE 4,600,000.00 Construction of Slope Protection at Sitio Bangal

April 28, 2015 DOE1,709,140.00

Purchase of Medical Equipment for the Brgy Clinic

January 6, 2020 DOE 4,875,037.11 1) Construction of Water System2) Procurement of PPEs, Disinfection Equipment and Supplies, Medicines/Vitamins, Anti-Flu and Anti-Pneumonia vaccines, Medical Equipment/Tools, Oxygen Tank, Generator Set3) Various Livelihood Programs

- Distribution of motor of boats to fisherfolks- Distribution of tractors and fertilizers to farmers- Distribution of sewing materials to SPBB- Distribution of tires to tricycle operators


January 14, 2020 DOE 3,484,546.63 Funds from 2017 and prior years

February 11, 2020 MPPCL 1,981,703.06 1,981,703.06

2018 Remittance

February 11, 2020 MPPCL 2,460,674.80 2,460,674.80

2019 Remittance

May 6, 2020 MPPCL 646,108.82 646,108.82

1st Qtr 2020 Remittance

May 27, 2020 DOE47,306,711.44


July 24, 2020 MPPCL888,745.57


August 2020 MPPCL 316,645.59 316,645.59

2nd Qtr 2020 Remittance

August 26, 2020 DOE 4,596,714.96 5,933,331.13


November 20, 2020 MPPCL 520,498.26 520,498.26

3rd Qtr 2020 Remittance

Total 32,777,616.60 73,111,695.30

Grand Total 105,889,311.89


Energy Regulations (ER) 1-94 Funds availed by Brgy. Taltal (for Bani Relocation)

Date Approved/ReleasedSource of Fund

Name of Project RemarksReleased by DLF RWMHEEF

January 6, 2020 DOE 4,407,195.22 4,407,195.22 1) Repair of road within the

Resettelment area2) Repair of Health Center3) Procurement of Medical Tools for the Health Center4) Construction of Water System5) Procurement of Relief Goods


February 10, 2020 MPPCL 495,425.76 495,425.76 2018 Remittance

February 10, 2020 MPPCL 615,168.70 615,168.70 2019 Remittance

May 6, 2020 MPPCL 161,377.21 161,377.21 1st Qtr 2020 Remittance

May 27, 2020 DOE 11,826,677.86 Re-allocated Electrification Fund for Covid-19 response programs

July 24, 2020 MPPCL 221,968.89 Re-allocated Electrification Fund for Covid-19 response programs

August 2020 MPPCL 79,161.40 79,161.40 2nd Qtr 2020 Remittance

October 10, 2020 DOE 1,149,178.74 1,483,332.79 Funds from 2017 and prior years

November 20, 2020 MPPCL 129,974.57 129,974.57 3rd Qtr 2020 Remittance

Total 7,037,481.60 19,420,282.40

Grand Total 26,457,763.99

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Energy Regulations (ER) 1-94 Funds availed by the host Distribution Units

Host Distribution

Unit 2018 20191st Qtr 2020 2nd Qtr 2020 3rd Qtr 2020

TotalZAMECO I

11,890,218.35 14,764,048.77 3,876,652.92 1,899,873.51 3,122,989.56 32,430,793.55 ZAMECO II

5,945,109.18 7,382,024.39 1,938,326.46 949,936.76 1,561,494.79 16,215,396.79

Total 17,835,327.53 22,146,073.16 5,814,979.38 2,849,810.27 4,684,484.35 48,646,190.34

Note: No funds accessed by the Host Distribution Units (DUs) during the period 2011-2017

Projected Financial Benefits to Host Communities

Masinloc Expansion (Units 4 and Unit 5)

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Masinloc Plant Expansion - Project Components

Masinloc Units 1 and 2 - In Operation• 2x324MW pulverized coal units

• 1998 COD • Efficient and reliable with 80% NCF

Masinloc Units 3 – Currently under Commissioning• 1X300MW supercritical unit – Pulverized Coal-

fired Boiler• 2021 COD

Masinloc Units BESS -10 MW Operation/ 20 MW under Construction

• 1st Battery Energy Storage System in the Philippines

• Operations under Ancillary Service Procurement Agreement with NGCP on June 2018

Masinloc Units 4 – Currently under Site Development

• 1X315 MW (Increase capacity from 300 MW) Supercritical Unit

– Pulverized Coal-fired Boiler• 2024 COD

Masinloc Units 5 – Proposed Expansion

• 1X315 MW Supercritical Unit –Pulverized Coal-fired Boiler

• 2024 COD• Same with Unit 4 except for the

following:Elevation

New coal yard(dome type), shared facility

Seawater intakeNew transmission line

Masinloc Plant Expansion - Project Rationale

Why choose Supercritical units?

In recent years, there has been an increasingdemand for electricity, at the same timereducing CO2 emission by adoptingsupercritical technology with higher steampressure and temperature.

There is no difference in construction ofsteam turbines of subcritical and supercriticalboiler. Because supercritical boiler uses highsteam pressure and temperature, thematerials of construction of high pressure(HP), intermediate pressure (IP) turbines andboiler pressure parts are adjusted towithstand higher pressure and temperature

The above chart shows the progressive increase in heat rate improvement withincrease in main and reheat steam temperatures and pressures in supercritical plantcompared to subcritical plants with main and reheat steam temperature of 540 °C andmain steam pressure of 180 bar.

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Advantages of Supercritical unitsa) Higher EfficiencyThe key objective of using supercritical technology in powergeneration are lower net plant heat rate, higher efficiency,and lower fuel consumption rate. The higher the steamtemperatures and pressures at turbine inlet, the higher isthe efficiency.

b) Lower Emission Rates Due to lower coal consumption rate, quantities of combustion products and wastes such as carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matters (PM) also decrease resulting in net reduction of air emissions and ash generation. When SOx and NOx emissions are controlled, consumptions of reagent for SOx control (limestone, lime or sea water) and reagent for NOx control (ammonia or urea) are also reduced due to reduction of SOx and NOx production.

Comparison of Estimated Emission Rates for Subcritical and Supercritical Technologies

Unit Subcritical Supercritical% Improvement (+) /

Reduction (-)Emissions after Control:Carbon Dioxide (CO2 ) tons/hr 282.50 265.50 -6.02%Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) (after Flue Gas Desulfurizer)

kg/hr 218.53 203.75 - 6.76%

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2 ) kg/hr 419.70 391.16 - 6.80%Particulate Matter (After ESP)

kg/hr 54.63 50.94 - 6.75%

Unit SubcriticalSupercritica

l% Improvement

(+) / Reduction (-)

Performances:Net Output MW 300 300Auxiliary Power Consumption MW 26.44 30.6Net Output MW 308.56 304.4Main Steam Pressure Bar 168 240Main Steam Temperature °C 565 566Reheat Steam Pressure Bar 38.44 51.5Reheat Steam Temperature °C 565 595Turbine Heat Rate kJ/kWh 7640.7 7334 -4.01%Net Plant Heat Rate kJ/kWh 9543 9175 -3.86%Efficiency % 37.73 39.24 +4.00%Coal Consumption Rate Tons/hr 133.5 126.6 -5.2%

Comparison of Heat Rate of Subcritical and Supercritical Technologies


Advantages of Supercritical units

c) Lower Operating Cost Supercritical plant consumes lower fuel than subcritical plant. This results in significant fuel cost saving. This also results in lower amount of combustion wastes such as ash, pyrites. Therefore, annual cost for handling of solid wastes like ash and pyrites also decreases. Supercritical boiler does not need regular blow down to control dissolved solids in boiler water due to use of condensate polisher for removal of dissolved solids. This reduces boiler make-up water demand. This means the production of boiler make-up water by desalination of sea water is also reduced. units.

d) Faster Load Ramping Rates and Lower Minimum Load Operation

Generally, supercritical units have faster ramp rates due to absence of boiler drum. This makes supercritical units more suitable for markets where grid demand fluctuates during day and night time or where operation at low load during night time and holidays are necessary.

e) Shorter Start-up Time

Supercritical units take shorter time to start up due to the absence of boiler drum and faster ramp rates. This makes the supercritical units suitable for two shift operation compared to subcritical

Masinloc Plant Expansion – Project Information

Process/ Technology Options


Developmental Plan and Schedules

The Proponent estimates that the Project will take approximately 54 months to: (i) secure governmental and regulatory approvals, (ii) site development, (iii) construction, and (iv) testing and commissioning.

UNIT 4

Project Activity2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4PermittingSite DevelopmentConstruction Testing and CommissioningCommercial Operation

UNIT 5

Project Activity2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4PermittingSite DevelopmentConstruction Testing and CommissioningCommercial Operation

Unit 4 Project Schedule

Unit 5 Project Schedule

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Manpower

Construction StageManpowerRequirements

Construction personnel – supervisory,skilled and labor

Expertise/Skills Civil engineers, structural engineers, pipefitters, electricians, carpenters and

masonsNumber of Jobs ≈200 per unit (total estimated)SourcingScheme

Local and national sources, subject toqualifications

Operation StageManpowerRequirements

Operations and Maintenance

Expertise/Skills Plant and system-specificNumber of Jobs ≈Unit 4: 48 and Unit 5: 64 (estimated)SourcingScheme

Local and national sources, subject toqualifications

DEPARTMENT BANI MASINLOC ZAMBALESNON -

ZAMBALESGrand Total

Plant Managers Office 1 1Operations 1 1Unit 1 1 3 3 15 22Unit 2 3 5 13 21Unit 3 3 1 9 11 24Water Treatment 4 3 2 6 15Materials Handling 1 1Ash Handling 5 9 7 5 26Coal Handling 17 11 1 5 34Maintenance 1 1Electrical Maint. 1 4 8 10 23I & C / IT Maint 1 2 17 20Mechanical Maint. 9 4 3 21 37ESH 1 4 5HR / Admin / CSR 1 1 2 2 6Procurement 3 1 3 7Technicial Services Department

1 4 3 11 19

Total 45 45 47 126 263% 17% 17% 18% 48% 100%

Summary of the manpower requirements of the Project during various phases

For the regular employees, ~52% are from Bani, Masinloc or the Province of Zambales.

Contact us:

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• Bani, Municipality of Masinloc, Province of Zambales

• Contact Person: Mar Tuazon

Contact Information: 047-307-4000

• Proponent: MPPCL

• Unit 606 FSS Bldg. 2, No. 18 Scout Tuason, corner Scout Castor, Diliman, Quezon City

• Contact Person: Ryan Filiberto Pollisco-BotenganContact Information: 09451957833/(02) 8503-5505

• Consultant: RHR Consult Services, Inc.

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MASINLOC POWER PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT (UNIT 4 INCREASE IN CAPACITY AND

UNIT 5 EXPANSION)

Barangay Bani, Municipality of Masinloc, Province of Zambales

PUBLIC HEARING 14 JANUARY 2021| 9:00AM | MASINLOC POWER PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT

Masinloc Power Partners CO. LTD.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) RESULTS PUBLIC HEARING| 14 JANUARY 2021 | MASINLOC MUNICIPAL HALL

MASINLOC POWER PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT (UNIT 4 INCREASE IN CAPACITY AND

UNIT 5 EXPANSION)

Barangay Bani, Municipality of Masinloc, Province of Zambales

Masinloc Power Partners CO. LTD.

RHR Consult Services, Inc. is a duly registered EIA Consulting Firm with EMB-DENR.

RHR Consult Services, Inc. was also awarded for producing an Exemplar Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report given by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) during the EIA National Convention on November 7, 2018.

EIA PREPARER PROFILE

EIA Preparer RHR Consult Services, Inc.

Contact Person/ Ryan Filiberto P. Botengan

Designation Managing Director

Address Unit 606, FSS Building II, Sct. Castor cor Sct. Tuazon, Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City

Contact Details T (02) 7798 0020

EIA STUDY TEAM

Mr. Ryan Filiberto P. Botengan - Project Management

Mr. Jan Paolo T. Pollisco - Terrestrial Flora and Fauna; Overall Integrator

Mr. Jose Paulo E. Devanadera - Project Management

Mr. Henry James Botengan - Socio-economic / People Module

Mr. Ronald S. Pahunang - Meteorology, Air Quality, Air Dispersion Modelling

Mr. Jess M. Addawe - EIA Process; Project Management

Ms. Cherifer G. Balloga - EIA Process

Ms. Jori P. Lentijas - EIA Process

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EIA STUDY AREA

The EIA study area consists of the ≈138.5 ha original property of the Masinloc Plant since land disturbance would occur in this area resulting from the activities of the Project (Brgy. Bani, Masinloc).

KEY EIS SUMMARYBASELINE CHARACTERIZATION AND IMPACT ANALYSIS

WATER QUALITY

COASTAL/MARINE WATER QUALITY

Twelve (12) monitoring stations (MA1 to M12) were established monitoring stations within Oyon bay:

Station LocationM1 Between Lauis River and Bani PointM2 Outfall (100m from discharge canal)M3 Cooling Water IntakeM4 Resettlement in Barangay Taltal

M5C-Square in Barangay Bani; Benguet Loading Area for mining activity

M6 Front of Puerto Asinan Resort in Barangay Baloganon

M7 Benguet Wharf in Barangay Baloganon; with mining activity

M8 Near the mouth of Masinloc River

M9Near the fish port in Purok Matalbis, Barangay Inhobol; Petron (harbor)

M10 Between fish cages in Barangay Banban; BFAR stationM11 Near San Salvador IslandM12 Near Magalawa Island, Palauig; along Veritas

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COASTAL/MARINE WATER QUALITY

RESULTS OF MARINE WATER QUALITY MONITORING 3RD QUARTER 2017 – 4TH

QUARTER 2019

The graphs show that samples taken from the monitoring stations are compliant with the DENR WQG.


QUARTER 2019



QUARTER 2019

Exceedance was noted for Mercury during the 4th quarter 2019 monitoring for station M3.

Other samples taken from the monitoring stations were compliant with the DENR WQG.

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QUARTER 2019



QUARTER 2019


WATER QUALITY – EFFLUENT

The effluents originating from different facilities, such as the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WTF), Coal Sedimentation Basin (CSB), Ash Sedimentation Basin (ASB), and Storm Drain Canal (SDC), were monitored from various significant sampling points. Parameters considered were: arsenic, BOD, boron, cadmium, chemical oxygen demand, chromium Hexavalent, conductivity, dissolved copper, dissolved oxygen, lead, mercury, nickel, oil and grease, pH, sodium chloride, temperature, turbidity and zinc. Most of the parameters are within acceptable limits of the DENR standards for DAO 2016-08.


QUARTER 2019


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QUARTER 2019



QUARTER 2019



QUARTER 2019

All samples taken from the monitoring stations were compliant with the DENR WQG.

DEGRADATION OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY

Groundwater QualityNine areas were identified as sampling stations to monitor the following: arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, chromium Hexavalent, pH, conductivity, chloride, sulfate, sodium, total hardness. All parameters were compliant with DENR standards

Domestic Water

Parameters measured for the domestic water and analyzed in the laboratory were the following: pH, turbidity, total suspended solids, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead and mercury. All parameters were compliant with DENR standards. Domestic Water sources include:• Masinloc Water District• Candelaria Water District• PalauigWater District• Resettlement area• Laboratory building• Guesthouse

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RESULTS OF GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING 3RD QUARTER 2017 – 4TH

QUARTER 2019RESULTS OF GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING 3RD QUARTER 2017 – 4TH

QUARTER 2019

RESULTS OF DOMESTIC WATER QUALITY MONITORING 3RD QUARTER 2017 – 4TH

QUARTER 2019RESULTS OF DOMESTIC WATER QUALITY MONITORING 3RD QUARTER 2017 – 4TH

QUARTER 2019

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IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES (WATER QUALITY)

• Degradation of surface water quality due to siltation brought about by earthmoving activities

• Degradation of water quality due to runoff from sanitary sewage, wastewater, solid wastes, and other construction materials

IMPACTS (Construction and Development)

• Removal of debris along the waterways, proper disposal of construction wastes, installation of silt traps at strategic locations, and spoils to be properly contoured to prevent erosion.

• Portalets will be provided for use of the workers and its corresponding wastewater will be properly disposed.

• Implementation of Solid waste management program and Hazardous waste management program.

• Use of DENR accredited haulers/TSD companies

MITIGATION MEASURE

• Contamination of marine water through spillage and or leakage of fuel and lubricants used during the construction of the coastal-based facilities

IMPACTS (Construction and Development)

• Proper material handling and equipment maintenance either by the contractor or by the proponent

• Installation of oil spill booms which will act as barrier for dispersion of oil will be done as primary mitigating measure.

MITIGATION MEASURE

IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES (WATER QUALITY)

• Degradation of ground, surface, ormarine water quality due toaccidental spillage of chemicals

IMPACTS (Operation Phase)

• Compliance with RA No. 6969 as to the properhandling, transport, management and disposal oftoxic and hazardous wastes.

• Construction of bund walls and installation impermeable materials/membranes.

• Regular ocular inspections of chemical storage areasincluding their containment.

• An emergency spill prevention and response planshall be developed to address significant spillscenarios and magnitude of releases.

• Proper drainage shall be provided for fuel storageareas, and bunds.

MITIGATION MEASURE

• Potential marine water contamination

IMPACTS (Operational Phase)

• Potential contamination of wastewater effluents, oil spill and sewage from construction activities will be minimized with the provisions for appropriate waste and spill collectors.

• For the effluent (outfall) pipe, construction and installation of cooling ditches prior to discharge will be essential in minimizing the water temperature of the effluent.

MITIGATION MEASURE

AIR QUALITY

METEOROLOGY

- The proposed project site belongs to an area zoned as Type 1 climate. This type of climate is characterized by two (2) pronounced seasons, which are dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year

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AIR QUALITY

AIR QUALITY TREND ANALYSIS

• The graph show the plot of the measured NOX (as NO2) and SOX (as SO2) from January 1, 2015 to September 30, 2020 using CEMS atthe stacks of Units 1, 2, and 3. Measured one-hour average stack gas concentrations of SOX and NOX were generally within the emissionstandards for existing sources set at 1500 mg/Nm3 (797.3 ppm) for NOX (as NO2) and 1500 mg/Nm3 (573.05 ppm) for SOX (as SO2).

• Based on MPPCL records, recorded exceedances of emission standards at Units 1 and 2 were due to the ff: equipment malfunction, needfor calibration and when the unit is on start up or shutdown; Action taken: Emergency load down initiated to facilitate repair of ESP tankdue to ash leak at hopper

• For Unit 3, which is categorized as a new source, measured stack gas concentrations (one-hour average) were all within the emissionstandard set at 1000 mg/Nm3 (or 531.52 ppm) for NOX and 700 mg/Nm3 (or 267.42 ppm) for SOX

PLOT OF MEASURED NOX (AS NO2) (ABOVE) AND SOX (AS NO2) (BELOW) USING CEMS AT THE STACK OF UNIT 1



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AIR DISPERSION MODELLING AIR DISPERSION MODELLING SOURCE INPUT PARAMETERS

AIR DISPERSION MODELLING RESULTS

AIR DISPERSION MODELING RESULTS

Predicted highest 98th percentile concentrations of TSPand CO (in µg/m3) emanating from the existing sources (Units 1, 2, and) and proposed sources

(Units 4 and 5)

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Predicted highest 98th percentile concentrations of SO2 (in µg/m3) emanating from the existing sources (Units 1, 2)


Predicted highest 98th percentile concentrations of SO2 (in µg/m3) emanating from the existing sources (Units 1, 2, and 3) and proposed sources (Units 4 and 5)


Predicted highest 98th percentile concentrations of SO2 and NO2 (in µg/m3) emanating from the existing sources (Units 1, 2, and) and proposed sourc

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