I. PROJECT FACT SHEET

SM PRIME HOLDINGS, INC. (SMPHI) is a corporation duly registered under Securities and Exchange Commission with Company Reg. No. ASO94-000088. SMPHI is proposing to construct and operate a mall to provide an alternative shopping/commercial center in Puerto Princesa.

Table ES-1 Proponent’s Basic Information Name of Proponent SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Proponent’s Address Mall of Asia Arena Annex Building Coral Way Cor. J.W. Diokno Boulevard MOA Complex Brgy 76 Zone 10 CBP-IA, Pasay City Contact Persons Pertaining to the Mr. Antolin Paule Proposed Project Authorized Representative

Contact Number 831-1000

The proposed project will offer convenience to those residing near the project area especially to working mothers who would like to attend to their children’s needs but have no enough time to go and shop after long hours of work.

The project offers not just convenience but employment to the locals of Barangays San Miguel and Manggahan. The project operation will likewise generate more income for the government in terms of fees, taxes, etc.

Table ES-2 Project’s Basic Information Name of Project SM CITY PUERTO PRINCESA Nature of Project Commercial (retail mall) Floor Area 31,978.02 square meters Lot Area ? 46,481.00 square meters Building Footprint 12,707.90 square meters No. of Storeys 2 storeys Project Location Malvar Rd., cor. Lacao St., Brgy. San Miguel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

Coordinates: 9o44’34.92”North Latitude and 118o44’18.98”East Longitude 9o44’33.71”North Latitude and 118o44’22.69”East Longitude 9o44’29.59”North Latitude and 118o44’21.75”East Longitude 9o44’28.85”North Latitude and 118o44’24.55”East Longitude 9o44’33.39”North Latitude and 118o44’24.81”East Longitude 9o44’33.26”North Latitude and 118o44’26.81”East Longitude 9o44’35.99”North Latitude and 118o44’27.33”East Longitude 9o44’37.60”North Latitude and 118o44’25.98”East Longitude 9o44’37.25”North Latitude and 118o44’22.16”East Longitude

Table ES-3 Lot Area Allocation Description Area TOTAL Land Area as Covered by 46,481.00 Deed of Sale/Memorandum of Agreement/ Lease Agreement Building footprint 12,707.90 Open/parking 33,773.10

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Table ES-4 Tabulated Floor Area per Level Floor Level Area (SQM) Ground Floor 12,707.90 Second Floor 14,338.94 Roof Deck 4,607.18 Helipad Deck 324.00 TOTAL 31,978.02

Table ES-5 Floor Area Including Open Area/Parking Description Area (SQM) Gross Floor Area 31,978.02 Open area/ Parking 33,773.10 TOTAL 65,751.12

II. PROCESS DOCUMENTATION

EIA PREPARER

ALAI Environment’l Services, Inc. is headed by Engr. Lourdes M. Icban, a former technical staff of the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) from 1984 to 1994. After her service from LLDA, she was employed by TCGI Engineers as Senior Environmental Engineer from 1994 to 1997. Armed with experience, Engr. Lourdes M. Icban established ALAI Environment’l Services, Inc. in 1997 to assist private and government entities in the preparation of various Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Reports, Engineer’s Report for Air and Water Discharge Permits and Clearances that serves as guidelines of project proponent/s during the entire operation of their undertakings. Presently, ALAI Environment’l Services, Inc. continuously maintained several industrial companies and realty developers as full and/or part time consultant to help them implement their respective Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to comply with various DENR laws, rules and regulations.

The preparer, Engr. Lourdes M. Icban, attended the Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in the Philippine EIS System held by DENR Region III (Holiday Inn Clark, Pampanga) and DENR NCR (Max’s Retaurant in Quezon City) on February 2012 and October 2012, respectively.

During survey and preparation, the preparer was assisted by her technical assistants who attended the same training.

Table ES-6 EIA Preparer’s Basic Information Name of Preparer ALAI Environment’l Services, Inc. Preparer’s Address 66D San Luis St., Pasay City Tax Identification Number 230-737-354-000 Contact Person Pertaining to ECC Engr. Lourdes M. Icban application President/General Manager Contact Information Tel. Nos.: (02) 832-6401/ (02) 556-1748 Email : [email protected]

EIA STUDY SCHEDULE

The schedule of the EIA Study including data gathering, analysis and ECC processing will take about nine (9) months depending on the availability of the resources, the stakeholders, review committee, EMB case handler and the Regional Director. Table ES-6 shows the Study Table

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Table ES-7 Study Schedule and ECC Processing Months Activities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Data gathering Analysis Study Schedule Meetings (several, not continuous) Report Preparation

Submission of EIS to DENR (1day) Evaluation of EIS Document (1 week) Revision (1 to 2 weeks) Submission of additional information (1 day) ECC Processing Meeting with Review Committee (1day) Submission of Final EIS (1 day) Issuance of ECC (1 to 2 weeks)

EIA STUDY AREA

Direct impact area (DIA), based on the procedural manual for DAO 2003-03, is the area where the project facilities are proposed to be situated, more so, where all operations are proposed to be undertaken. For most projects, the DIA is equivalent to the total area applied for an ECC. Thus the DIA for the proposed project is estimated to be 46,481.00 square meters.

The indirect impact area (IIA) set for the project is 500 meter radius from the project site since the proposed project is not a critical project. Most likely, the impact within this radius will be the traffic to be generated during the influx of shoppers during mall operating hours.

Several structures/establishments can be found within the said radius. To name among others are:

 Hotel Fleuris, which is right across from the project site along Lacao St., and other hotels such as Palawan Palm Suites, Skylight Hotel Palawan, Puerto Pension, Atrium and Grande Vista;  Restaurants/fast food chains such as Balinsasayaw, McDonalds and Jollibee;  Other commercial/institutional/industrial buildings such as PJ Lhuiller, Great Wall Supermarket, Puerto Princesa Public Market, and BIGAA ice plant;

Figure ES-1 Map Showing the Delineation of Direct and Indirect Impact Areas

SITE

1 km radius

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EIS COVERAGE DETERMINATION

On December 14, 1981, Pres. Ferdinand Marcos proclaimed certain areas and types of projects as Environmentally Critical and within the scope of Environmental Impact Statement System Established under PD No. 1586.

Of the stated projects, buildings including commercial, housing, storage facility and other related structures are not included on the said proclamation. Hence the proposed project, being a commercial building, is not considered as Critical Project.

Further, using the Revised Guidelines for Coverage Screening and Standardized Requirements of Philippine EIS System as reference, the proposed project, being a commercial building with an estimated construction floor area of 65,751.12 square meters (including open parking), falls under EIS threshold. Hence the preparation of EIS Report is necessary.

Table ES-8 Project Threshold for Coverage and Categorization (Excerpt from Revised Guidelines for Coverage Screening and Standardized Requirements of Philippine EIS System) Covered (Required to Secure ECC) Not Covered Project Size Project/Description Category A: ECP Category B: Non-ECP (may secure CNC) EIS EIS IEE Checklist PD 3.6 Buildings Including Housing, Storage Facilities and Other Structures 3.6.1 Commercial None 5.0 hectare >1 hectare 1 hectare Total/gross [Business centers with but floor area residential units <5.0 hectares including (mixed use), malls, parking, open supermarkets, public space and markets] other areas  Fast food/ restaurant projects  Commercial establishments (i.e. showrooms)

3.6.2 All office and None 5.0 hectare >1 hectare 1 hectare Total/gross residential buildings but floor area such as motels, <5.0 hectares including condominiums, parking, open schools, etc. including space and storage facilities with other areas no hazardous or toxic materials

EIA METHODOLOGY

The EIA methodology used in this proposed project are:

1. Field reconnaissance which includes assessment of actual environmental conditions through visual investigation and interpretation. 2. Primary data gathering which were obtained from the engineering plans, environmental reports from the project site and actual site inspection/assessment of the project area. 3. Secondary data gathering which were obtained from relevant government agencies.

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4. Prediction, assessment and correlation where probable impacts including its magnitude were predicted, assessed and evaluated by correlating the data from the components of the proposed project.

A summary of the information examined in this study is presented hereunder.

Table ES-9 METHODOLOGY USED FOR EACH MODULE

MODULES METHODOLOGY USED FOR ASSESSMENT Geology  Review of EGGAR conducted for the project  Ocular inspection Air  Review of the results of air and noise monitoring done within the project area (conducted by FAST Laboratory) Review of secondary data from PAGASA DOST Water  Review of Hydrology Report of the project Socio Economics  Review of Public Scoping  Review of socio economic profile Brgy. San Miguel and Manggahan and Puerto Princesa Terrestrial Ecology  Review of profile of Puerto Princesa Architectural/  Review of plans and other materials provided by the proponent Drainage Works

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

To formally inform the public about the project, a Public Scoping was held last September 10, 2015 at respective barangay halls. Tables ES-10 and ES-11 tabulates the summary of concerns during said scoping.

Table ES-10 SUMMARY OF CONCERNS, BRGY. SAN MIGUEL Issues & Concerns Issues Raised by Response to Issues 1. Electric/Energy Supply Increasing number of malls in the Ms. Rosa Malucay  SM has numerous energy saving measures to area means decreasing supply of (Resident) possibly reduce electrical load or energy electricity to residents. Hence, requirement from utility distributor. Some of the frequent power outages. measures are use of natural lighting, use of energy-saving fixtures and equipment and automation system.  SM is also exploring the possibility of installing solar panels that will generate electricity from solar energy. This can supply a huge part of the power requirement of SM (instead of being supplied by electric company).  Once the electric company certifies that it could supply the power requirement of SM, it should also ensure that residents’ electric supply is not affected. 2. Resettlement/Demolition Issues Is the issue regarding the area Kagawad Job Dimanalata  The resettlement and demolition of the said covered by the Manggahan (Brgy. Kagawad) area (which is beyond SM’s current fence Homeowners Association settled already) is being handled by either the previous already? lot owner or a different department. Ms. Edna Briones  If this portion of the land is part of SM’s project, Structures were demolished and (Resident) any movement shall not commence until some have issues with resettlement resettlement issues are cleared. process. Kagawad Purisima Caabay  This issue shall be raised to the management to What benefits were provided to those provide clarification. who were asked to leave?

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3. Wastewater Discharge Will the wastewater be discharged to Kagawad Elmo Brillante  Wastewater to be generated by the mall will be the Bay? (Brgy. Kagawad) treated by the STP facility (which uses the most Is the water to be discharged clean? advanced system today) prior to discharge to the sea.  This water (effluent) shall be monitored since we have to be within the standards set by the DENR to maintain quality of water in the area. 4. Employment Will the residents be given the Mr. Russell Gloriani  Priority is given to Barangay residents in terms chance to be employed during the (LSO) of employment. If there are job openings and construction and operations of SM? residents who wish to apply are qualified, they Where can they apply? will be hired.  Once the general contractor is determined and are hiring for construction workers or have vacant positions, residents may apply at the construction site. Announcements shall also be posted at the site and shall be cascaded to the barangay as well.  During operations and admin staffs are needed, there shall be an administration office in the building/mall where people may submit their resumes.  For specific stores/tenants, application may be done by approaching the tenants directly. 5. Cinema in the mall Is there a cinema in the proposed Kagawad Elmo Brillante  There’s no specific area (in the floor plan) mall? (Brgy. Kagawad) explicitly stating that there is a cinema for this Mr. Russel Gloriani project. Although usually, when it is SM “City” Will the senior citizens be given free (LSO) there is a cinema. This concern will be clarified movie access? to the management for them to know also that the residents are looking forward to have a There’s a resolution stating that cinema in their area. barangay has a share in the cinema  Should there be a cinema and there is a revenue. resolution about revenue sharing, the corresponding department will coordinate with the barangay. 6. Barangay Tanod Can SM compensate the barangay Kagawad Elmo Brillante  Concern will be raised to the management. The tanod since these tanods will be (Brgy. Kagawad) management also values peace and order. ensuring security of the place, and Since they are ensuring safety and security in will be roving every now and then. the area, maybe the management can consider the idea. Brgy. San Manuel was compensated by Robinson for such, can SM do the same? 7. Request for Filling Materials Would like to request for assistance Mr. Russell Gloriani  Engr. Paez assured the barangay that they will and provide the barangay extra filling (LSO) be prioritized once they have extra filling materials to help them finish the materials or if there are further excavation to be construction of the new barangay done. hall.

Table ES-11 SUMMARY OF CONCERNS, BRGY. MANGGAHAN Issues & Concerns Issues Raised by Response to Issues 1. Drainage and Flooding The area near Hotel Fleury Mr. Aldon Mata  The project shall have its own drainage doesn’t have existing drainage, (Resident) system, which is connected to the and water naturally flows down to existing drainage system of the city. that area. What will happen after Rest assured that SM will not allow a fence/wall is built? Flooding such area to get flooded since it will might be an issue. affect the image of SM and will affect the accessibility of the mall; hence,

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prohibiting the customers from going. This is something SM wants to avoid.

If Maningning area is elevated, Ms. Mendoza  2 meters from the floor level. there’s no passageway for rainwater. How high is the fence/wall to be built during operations? 2. Noise and Vibration How many years is construction? Febeth Magtano  There will be proper scheduling of Residents might be affected construction – mostly daytime. Overtime because of noise and vibration work is only done to make up for loss coming from the site. time due to inclement weather.  Noise shall be contained in the site since board ups will enclose the area.  Level of noise shall be maintained at a certain level and not beyond the standards set by the law/code. 3. Exit and Entry Points - Traffic Is there only one exit/entry point? Mr. Alvin Lao  There are entry point and exit points Isn’t traffic in the area going to (Resident and Southwest along Lacao St., and additional entry worsen? Secretary) and exit points at Malvar Road. There is one way flow within the SM compound to facilitate traffic flow inside.  These access points are sufficient enough to avoid traffic build up.

4. Target Date of Construction and Operation When is target date of Kagawad Roela  After all the requirements are submitted construction and operation? Garcellano and complied with, and permits are We’ve been waiting for it to start (Brgy. Kagawad) issued, construction will immediately since ground breaking happened start. Target start of construction is a long time ago. within this year (2015).  Target start of operations is 2016. 5. Cinema in the mall Is there a cinema in the proposed Kagawad Roela  There’s no specific area (in the floor mall? Garcellano plan) explicitly stating that there is a (Brgy. Kagawad) cinema for this project. Although usually, when it is SM “City” there is a cinema. This concern will be clarified to the management for them to know also that the residents are looking forward to have a cinema in their area.

6. Rentals / Leasing What if we like to get a stall or  SM City Puerto Princesa shall have a unit in the mall? Who should we Leasing/Marketing Department contact and how much? responsible for acquiring tenants and answering inquiries from prospective tenants.  Ads are usually posted announcing acceptance of tenants, and contact details are likewise posted.  The barangay may also be given a notice/an advertisement regarding the matter.

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7. Water Flow The existing drainage system Alvin Lao  Based on studies done, the existing where SM will connect to has a (Resident and Southwest drainage system can accommodate the culvert that is about 0.6 or 0.8m Secretary) water volume that will come from SM. in size located under Sierra  Said issue will further be raised to the Appartel (across from Mr. Lao’s designers to confirm if said culvert is big property). Can the existing enough, or if there are alternative culvert carry all the water that will measures that could be undertaken. come from SM and other  Regular cleaning of the drainage line sources? can help resolve the issue There’s a history of overflow in that area. Said overflow is due to garbage clogging.

8. Security During construction works in the Alvin Lao  In terms of employment, priority is area, crime rates usually (Resident and Southwest given to Barangay residents to increase. Security of the Secretary) avoid influx of migrant workers. residents are at stake. There is an increase in number of robbery  Barangay Clearance or NBI cases. This could be attributed Clearance will be required prior to by construction workers who employment. This is to make sure could easily see the layout of the that the Barangay can properly houses in the area. screen the workers in the site.

9. Greeneries Is the entire open space Alvin Lao  Parking space shall be at the surrounding the building allotted (Resident and Southwest ground level. for parking? Are there spaces for Secretary)  There are few greeneries at the greeneries? parking area, and some open spaces may still be converted to green areas since the management knows how important trees and plants are in absorbing greenhouse gases.

10. Waste Generation Wastes generated such as Alvin Lao  SM has a staging area within the cement bags, wood chips and (Resident and Southwest project site. No disposal of wastes plastics may be dumped on Secretary) of any kind shall be done outside residents’ properties. the property of SM.

III. SUMMARY OF BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION

A. THE LAND

Land Use

The proposed site, based on the secured Certificate of Zoning Conformance states that the existing land use of the project site is commercial. This means that the nature of the proposed project is in line with the current use of the land. Furthermore, the location of the proposed project being few kilometers away from the airport makes it vital to follow certain building height guidelines. This is to avoid any obstruction or disturbance to the aircrafts that are landing and taking off the Puerto Princesa City Airport. A Height Clearance Permit.

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Topography

The proposed project site is characterized by a relatively flat topography. Slope gradients vary from 3% (1.7º) at the eastern side to 6% (3.7º) on the westernmost side.

Bedrock Lithology

Deep excavation exposed silty to clayey material with lenses of conglomerate and limestone bodies. Closer inspection of the silty to clayey material showed that it is soft with relatively highly plasticity. The conglomerate is composed of rounded pebble to boulder of volcanics and ultramafic rocks while the limestone bodies are massive and irregular. These findings conform to the regional geologic map which shows that the project site and its immediate surroundings are underlain by rocks under the Iwahig Formation.

Based on the borehole data acquired by Metro Construction Inc., the site is underlain by at least three geotechnical zones, namely, the silt and plastic clay, sand, sandstone and limestone. The conglomerate is not mentioned in the borehole log though there are gravels encountered at BH-6.

Structural Features

Based on actual investigation and mapping of the area, there is no obvious major geologic structure noted to directly traverse the proposed project site. In addition, review of the geologic and topographic map of the area shows no active fault structure and lineament pass through the land property and its immediate vicinity (EGGGAR).

Flora and Fauna

Flora

An inventory of trees was performed at the proposed project site in Brgy. Manggahan, and a total of eighty eight (88) trees of various species are found in the private land owned by SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Seven of these trees are found to be naturally grown trees. These are Alagao, Tan-ag, Tibig and miscellaneous species. The remaining eighty one (81) trees are fruit bearing in nature. These are mainly consisting of Avocado, Duhat, Fire tree, Indian tree, Inyam, Ipil-ipil, Kakawate, Kamatsili, Langka, Mahogany, Mango, Tamarind, Santol, Sarisas, Star Apple and Talisay trees. These 81 trees have a total volume of 16.63 cubic meters. Inventory of trees on site with their corresponding volume is found in Annex G.

Since clearing of the lot is needed to make way for the excavation and development of SM City Puerto Princesa, a permit to cut the existing 81 trees was obtained from DENR-RIVB MIMAROPA. All conditions and preventive measures stipulated in the permit shall be followed.

Fauna

Since the project already started clearing and excavation, there has been no observed fauna during the conduct of ocular inspection.

Geologic Hazard Assessment

 Fault-related/ Seismic hazards

The proposed project site, is situated in Palawan which has been established as aseismic region with little or no seismic activity. The nearest fault structure is the Ulugan Bay Fault.

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The nature, origin and status of this fault is presently the bone of contention of geologists, PHIVOLCS has not included Ulugan Bay Fault as among its active faults in the country.

 Mass Movements

The proposed project site is relatively flat and had been flattened by earth moving activities thus the occurrence of mass movement is remote.

(a) Landslide

The project site is relatively flat with slope gradients ranging from 3% to 6% and still being flattened by the earth moving activities thus the occurrence of landslide is remote. Similarly, based on the landslide hazard map of MGB, the proposed project site falls on a zone that has low susceptibility to landslide.

(b) Differential Settlement

Differential settlement is a permanent vertical movement experienced by structures as the underlying soil consolidates, compresses, or collapses due to structural load or secondary influences. Settlement could lead to architectural and functional damage in the building structures. Factors that could lead to the settlement are heavy load, foundation design, as well as the underlying foundation material that collapses, swell and bear high plasticity index.

Differential settlement is likely to occur at the proposed project site due to the fact that it is underlain by highly collapsible clayey soil. Moreover, ground settlement may also occur on areas planned to be elevated and covered with improper earthfill materials (i.e. swelling and clayey soils).

B. THE WATER

Natural Drainage Pattern

There are two major bodies of water within the 5.00 kilometer radius from the property the Puerto Princesa Bay, about 260 meters Northwest and 1.22 kilometers Southwest of the property and the Sulu Sea about 4.50 kilometers East. Furthermore there is an existing creek approximately 180 meters Northeast of the property.

The storm drainage system within the vicinity of the property is towards the direction of the corner of Malvar Road and H. Mendoza Street which is the low point with elevation 12 meters above sea level and is approximately 2.0 meters lower than the SM property. The RCBC outfall, with a measurement of about 2.0 meters by 1.30 meters, is approximately 170 meters away from the sail low point. The outfall discharges the rainwater to the Puerto Princesa Bay.

According to the District Engineer of the DPWH Palawan Third Engineering District, Engr. Rommel P. Aguirre, the storm drainage system of the roads are only for rainwater. No establishment is permitted to connect their sewer outfall directly to the drainage system of the main road, that connects to the bay. He added that it is because they are strictly following the Clean Water Act (RA 9275) and Water Code of the Philippines (PD 1067).

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Water Quality Analysis at RCBC outfall

RCBC outfall is the drainage line being considered by the designer where the proposed project will tap its drainage lines.

To verify the existing water quality in the area, samples were taken last and analyzed by FAST Laboratory. Said samples were taken last October 2, 2015.

Figure ES-2 Result of Water Analysis at RCBC Outfall

Tide Analysis

Tide is defined as the periodic rise and fall of the surface of the ocean and of the water connected to it, caused by the attraction of the moon and sun. In each lunar day of 24 hours and 51 minutes, there are two (2) high tides and two (2) low tides alternation of flood and ebb.

Considering the proximity of the property to the sea, the drainage system within the vicinity and the property itself could be greatly affected by the tidal movement, especially during typhoons, where a possibility of tidal surges would occur. The main drainage system along Malvar Road discharges to the manhole that connects to the reinforced concrete box culvert directed to the Puerto Princesa Bay.

The records of the tidal movement of Puerto Princesa Bay showed a record high of 1.82 meters above mean sea level (MSL). The record also show that tides are higher during the months of January, May, June, July, November and December.

It is likewise noted that the amount of rainfall is high during the months mentioned above, therefore there is a strong possibility that a high tide with more or less the same depth as the recorded maximum level will occur during storms that will bring a rainfall with a return period of about 50 to 100 years.

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Based on the available records, shown on Table ES-12 are the days in each month of the year when the recorded high tide occurred and the recorded rainfall depths on the same day if any. It was observed that for the last 52 years where both rainfall and high tides are available, the occurrence of both with maximum values did not occur.

When the highest maximum rainfall (Typhoon Sisang, December 1975) occurred, the maximum tide level is only 1.82 meters, which is also the recorded maximum high tide in Puerto Princesa Bay.

Table ES-12 Daily Maximum Rainfall Depth and High Tides Month Rainfall, mm High Tide (Depth in m) January 88.20 1.79 February 140.80 1.65 March 75.60 1.46 April 92.70 1.63 May 104.70 1.75 June 194.00 1.77 July 106.30 1.74 August 137.50 1.62 September 226.00 1.42 October 110.20 1.57 November 186.00 1.73 December 269.30 1.82

The above table shows the recorded maximum daily rainfall depth and the recorded high tides levels for the month. During high tides the storm drainage system that discharges directly to the body of water affected by high tide will have its outlet submerged thus reducing its capacity.

In the estimation of the flood discharge capacity of the main storm drainage system where the outfall from the mall connects, the effect of high tide was considered based on the probability of a maximum rainfall occurring at the same time with a high tide of about 1.82 meters.

Considering that the lowest point in the property is elevation 11.85 meters above sea level (MASL), the tidal movement of the nearby Palawan Bay will not directly affect the drainage of the property.

Flood Estimation Analysis

In order for the designer to identify the drainage structures to be used, flood estimation has to be done. Storm and rainfall runoff have to be considered.

Based on the estimates made, the existing main storm drainage systems in the vicinity of the property are still capable to carry the additional storm discharges that will come from the proposed SM City Puerto Princesa. However, the shallow canals in front of the property cannot be used as outfall since these are inadequate.

Hydrologic Hazard

Natural flooding occurs when water overflows its natural or artificial banks due to abnormal degree of rainfall occurring for a long duration of time. Destruction of vegetation on highlands as well as quarrying may contribute to watershed degradation and low infiltration rate and high surface water flow.

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At the time of inspection, there are no natural drainage systems noted to control the surface water in the area, though the outfall would be directed to the nearest drainage network of Puerto Princesa City. At this condition, the occurrence of flooding would rather be artificial and may happen by inefficient drainage layout and improper waste disposal.

Also, siltation of the nearby water body is likely to happen specifically during heavy downpour.

body. If possible, sand bag barriers shall be provided on site to direct water to silt removal facilities. Drainage facilities and silt traps shall regularly be inspected and maintained to ensure proper and efficient operation at all times. Trapped silts shall be removed and can be used to fill low lying areas of the property. .

C. THE AIR

Temperature and Humidity

The climate in the Philippines is classified into four types depending on the rainfall distribution and patter. The project area belongs to Type III, Seasons are not very pronounced; relatively dry from November to April, wet during rest of the year.

The mean annual temperature is about 27.8°C. February is the coldest month with an average temperature of 23.3°C while May is the warmest at 32.7°C. The highest and lowest recorded temperature is 34.1°C and 21.4°C, respectively.

The average annual relative humidity recorded is about 83%. The mean monthly values of relative humidity vary from 78% to 85%. The month of July to November usually are the most humid while April occurs the least humid.

Typhoon

Tropical cyclones are the most influential factors that bring considerable rainfall in the Philippines. The mean annual number of typhoons that pass through the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is about 20. Typhoons usually occurs from May to December with the highest frequencies in July and August.

Based on record, the average number of tropical cyclone that passes the Mega Manila is approximately 7 percent of the typhoon that enters the Philippine Areas of Responsibility. This results to a maximum of 2 typhoons per year.

Rainfall Analysis

The nearest synoptic station from the project site is situated at Pueto Princesa Airport. The rainfall data presented are based from 1961 to 2012 record.

 Annual Rainfall

The maximum recorded annual rainfall is 2,594.00 millimeters (1999) and the lowest at 961.80 millimeters (1961). The mean annual rainfall is 1542.11mm with a standard deviation of 308.40

 Monthly Rainfall

The month of October is the month with the heaviest rainfall having an average rainfall depth of 211.50mm while February is the driest month with an average rainfall depth of 27.20mm.

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The frequency of occurrence of mean rainfall for the 52-year record is summarized as follows:

Table ES-13 Frequency Occurrence of Mean Rainfall Months Frequency Mean Rainfall (mm) June 21 174.3 July 22 168.9 August 24 177.3 September 21 182.7 October 23 211.5 November 24 207.2

 Daily Rainfall

The maximum 24-hour rainfall recorded is 269.30mm which occurred on December 29, 1975. Normally the occurrence of the heavy daily rainfall starts from the month of June until the month of December the same year.

Air Quality and Noise Level in the Project Area

To know the existing air quality and noise level in the area, the services of FAST Laboratories were sought. The sampling was done last October 2, 2015. The tests were done at four (4) designated stations within the subject area: (1) entrance along Lacao St; (2) gridline 9-10; (3) gridline near Malvar fence; and (4) within Lot 3.

As presented in Figure ES-3, the concentrations of the pollutants measured are within the DENR National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

Figure ES-3 Result of Air Quality Monitoring

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The results of noise level monitoring are presented in Figure ES-4.

Figure ES-4 Result of Noise Level Monitoring

Being located within commercial area and considering that it is situated near residential area, the results were compared to both commercial and residential category (Table ES-12). The results, however, show that the noise in the area are still within the set standards for both categories.

Table ES-14 The Environmental Quality Standards for Noise in General Areas

Category of Daytime Morning & Nighttime Area Evening AA 50dB 45dB 40dB A 55dB 50dB 45dB B 65dB 60dB 55dB C 70dB 65dB 60dB D 75dB 70dB 65dB

Category of Area: AA - a section or contiguous area which require quietness such as area within 100 meters from school sites, nursery schools, hospitals and A - a section or contiguous area primarily used for

residential purposes. B - a section or contiguous area primarily used as commercial area. C - a section primarily reserved as a light industrial area.

D - a section primarily reserved as a heavy industrial area.

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D. THE PEOPLE

Profile of Puerto Princesa, in general, is discussed on the main report to give an overall insight on how Palawan is in terms of socio and economic development. However, the report shall likewise present the actual condition of the host barangays. Since project area is within the jurisdictions of two (2) Barangays, economic profile of the said barangays are summarized:

 Brgy. San Miguel

(a) Area and Location

Brgy. San Miguel has an area of 35.42 hectares. It is bounded on the north by San Pedro, by Honda Bay on the east, by Mandaragat on the west and by Tanglaw/Bancao-Bancao.

The barangay is 6 kilometers away from the City Hall and 1 kilometer away from Provincial Capitol.

(b) Land Use

Table ES-15 Land Use Distribution of Barangay San Miguel Type Land Area Land % toTOTAL (SQKM) (HECTARES) Residential 247,945.18 24.794 70% Commercial 88,551.85 8.855 25% Agricultural 17,710.37 1.771 5%

(c) Population

Barangay San Miguel has a recorded population of 19,179 as of 2007 Census. The following Table presents the barangay’s population distribution by age and sex.

Table ES-16 Land Use Distribution of Barangay San Miguel Age Sex TOTAL Male Female 0- 5 years old 569 552 1,122

6-12 years old 577 517 1,094

13-17 years old 2,917 3,084 6,001

18-35 years old 2,218 2,354 4,572

36 -50 years old 1,278 1,917 3,195 51 -65 years old 767 1,150 1,917 66 years old and above 512 767 1,278 TOTAL 8,838 10,341 19,179

Table ES-17 Household Distribution, Brgy. San Miguel Year Total Number of Average Number of Average Income (NSO Census of Population) Household Household per Household 2010 3,835 5 P7,000 2014 5 P7,000

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(d) Health Facilities

Table ES-18 Household Distribution, Brgy. San Miguel Type Number Number of patient Served Hospital – Public 1 21,347 Health Center 1 7,200 Clinic 5 1,600 Dental Clinic 7 Birthing Home 1

Pharmacy 8

Dental Supplies 1

(e) Schools

The barangay is blessed with school numerous facilities. These include school structures/buildings from pre-school to college. Other facilities were

Table ES-19 Number of School Buildings, Brgy. San Miguel

Age Public Private TOTAL Pre-school/Day Care 8 8 16 Primary/Elementary 250 0 250 Secondary/High School 60 0 60 Others 2,218 10 30

(f) Employment Data

Based on the available record of Brgy. San Miguel, about 4,602 of the population are locally employed; 8,328 are self-employed; 575 are employed overseas; and 5,674 are unemployed.

 Brgy. Manggahan

(a) Area and Location

Brgy. Manggahan has an area of 19.7450 hectares. It is bounded on the north by Barangay San Miguel and Barangay Matahimik; by Barangay Maningning on the east, by Barangay Model on the west and by Barangay Maunlad on the south.

The barangay is 7 kilometers away from the City Hall and 500 meters away from Provincial Capitol.

(b) Land Use

Based on barangay record, half of the barangay’s total area is classified as residential and half is classified as commercial.

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(c) Population

Barangay Manggahan has a recorded population of 626 as of 2007 Census. The following Table presents the barangay’s population distribution by age and sex.

Table ES-20 Land Use Distribution of Barangay Manggahan Age Sex TOTAL Male Female 0- 5 years old 33 33 66

6-12 years old 35 45 80

13-17 years old 35 25 60

18-35 years old 96 101 197

36 -50 years old 63 63 126 51 -65 years old 41 32 72 66 years old and above 12 13 25 TOTAL 315 312 626

Table ES-21 Household Distribution, Brgy. Manggahan Year Total Number of Average Number of Average Income (NSO Census of Population) Household Household per Household 2007 224 5 P5,000

(d) Health Facilities

At the time of this writing, there has no health facilities in the barangay. If needed medical assistance, the residents are going directly to the health center of City

(e) Schools

Unlike Barangay San Miguel, Barangay Manggahan has only one school. The said school is known to serve public high school students.

(f) Employment Data

Based on the available record of Brgy. Manggahan, about 100 of the population are locally employed; 62 are self-employed; 8 are employed overseas; and the remaining are unemployed.

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IV. SUMMARY OF KEY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MANAGEMENT

Table ES-22 Summary Of Key Environmental Impacts and Management Environmental Options for Environmental Component Potential Prevention or Responsible Cost Guarantee/ Aspect Likely to be Impact Mitigation or Entity Financial Affected Enhancement Arrangements PRE CONSTRUCTION/CONSTRUCTION PHASE Land Land Use Change in Land Fit project to land Proponent Certificate of Use classification/ zoning Zoning Conformance Geology Localized flooding Regular checking of Contractor thru No cost SOP during heavy drainage lines for Project downpour due to any obstruction Manager Checking/ solid waste monitoring of obstruction Remove any solid drainage part of materials from the compensation of drainage lines the lead person Topography Change of construction area Contractor thru Included in the Building Permit topography due to shall be fenced Project Building Permit No. 140-0159 the presence of Manager (Est.Cost PhP temporary Staging area 1,434,051.27 facilities/ugly work provided. sites

May affect the Wash bays shall be aesthetics due to provided near the the mud in the gate streets

Solid Wastes Soil contamination Wastes segregation Contractor thru Cost on waste SOP/ and reuse Safety Officer/ segregation Agreement part of the between Disposal through Contracted compensation General contracted hauler hauler of the assigned Contractor & worker Accredited City Waste Estimated cost Management of 180.00/cu.m. Puerto Princesa Hazardous Soil contamination Hauling off site and Contractor thru Estimated cost SOP/ Wastes treatment through Safety Officer/ 180.00/cu.m Agreement accredited between General haulers/treaters Contracted Contractor & hauler Hauler

Generation of Intrusion of Provide portalets General Estimated cost SOP/ Sewage sewage to ground with temporary contractor/ of portalet Included in the water septic tank Safety officer 20,000.00/set contract with General Contractor

Regular siphoning Will be Included in the shall be done to provided by contract with avoid overflow general General Contractor Contractor

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Water Water Quality Might affect the Provision of silt Contractor thru Included in the SOP nearby water body removal facility. Project contract with Contract with by means of Manager and General siltation Sand bag barriers workers Contractor shall be provided, if possible, to direct Estimated cost water to silt removal 450,000.00 facility

Regular checking of silt removal facility to ensure efficiency

Trapped silts can be used to fill low lying areas of the site Generation of Intrusion of Provide portalets Sanitary and Estimated cost Included in the Sewage sewage to nearby with temporary Safety officer of portalet contract with water septic tank 20,000.00/set General Contracted Contractor service Included in the provider contract with General Contractor Air /Noise Air Quality Increase regular spraying of Contractor thru Included in the SOP/ particulate water to the Project Building Permit Building Permit concentration in exposed soil/ Manager and (Est.Cost PhP No. 140-0159 the ambient air ground assigned 1,434,051.27 workers provision of perimeter fence

placement of excess Monitoring no spoils in used cost, included cement bags to be in the hauled by compensation contracted hauler of the lead person handling and storage of construction materials in a strategic place where less movement and disturbance is expected

Increase SOx, Implementation of Contractor/ Php20,000/yr Result of NOx levels from turning the engine Safety Officer Laboratory operating vehicles/ off while not in use Analysis construction equipment/genset controlled movement of vehicles and equipment within the project site Noise Increase noise require regular tune- Contractor thru Cost of wages, Auxiliary part of levels from ups and maintenance Project ±10,000 for generator set operating genset of heavy equipment Manager/ maintenance and construction Noise generating Maintenance works machinery/ equipment shall be Officer

equipment provided with mufflers

No cost

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Utilization shall be scheduled. Work hours shall be as much as possible be scheduled during day time only. People Demography Increase Priority shall be Contractor thru Minimum rate Agreement with employment given to the qualified Project of local LGU/ Brgy. opportunity local residents Manager government Clearance (estimated If the required 275.00/day) might affect the manpower cannot peace and order in be met by the host the area due to the barangay, adjacent presence of barangays will be migrant workers given consideration Health/ Social Exposure of Trained personnel Contractor thru Compensation Issued Payroll Services and workers to health shall be hired to Project of Health Generation of hazards due to assist and give first Manager/ Officer/ Nurse Traffic unexpected aid to workers Health (±20,000.00/ incidents and particularly at times Officer/Nurse month) unsanitary of untoward condition of the incidents/accidents. project site First aid kit shall First aid kit’s always be available cost, in the project site ±5,000.00

Segregation and Segregation no Agreement regular collection of cost, Cost of between wastes Disposal thru Contractor & hauler Hauler

Provision of Included in the temporary toilet Estimated cost contract with facilities to ensure of portalet General sanitation in the area 20,000.00/set Contractor

Increase traffic Construction Contractor thru No additional load materials shall be Project cost, stockpiled within the Manager/ cost included staging area assigned in the guards compensation Parking along street of the lead shall be discouraged person

Assigning of traffic aide to assist the vehicles coming in and out of the area

Delivery of materials shall be done during non-rush hours

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Safety Hazards Workers and Workers shall be Contractor thru Estimated cost SOP/ to be pedestrians will be provided with PPE Project 100,000.00 provided by exposed to safety Manager, General hazards Safety and Contractor health Officer

Warning and safety Cost of signs shall be signages posted at strategic ±5,000.00 places

Provision of Included in the canopies project cost (Estimated cost of canopy 500,000.00)

Trained personnel Compensation shall be hired to of Health assist and give first Officer/ Nurse aid to workers (±20,000.00/ particularly at times month) of untoward incidents/accidents.

First aid kit shall First aid kit’s always be available cost, in the project site ±5,000.00 Impacts to Will be given Positive impact and - - - vendors/ small opportunity to earn requires no retail operators more due to mitigation increase in demand Tax Increase tax Prompt payment of Admin Officer Automatic revenues taxes deduction from payroll ABANDONMENT PHASE (Post Construction) Land Aesthetics May affect the All construction Contractor thru Estimated cost SOP aesthetics if the materials shall be Project of construction transferred, to be Manager and demobilization materials will be used for the next workers 1,000,000.00 left at the area phase of after construction development

Any damage due to If any, cost project development varies shall be restored of depending on improved (i.e. roads, the extent of drainage, etc.) damage Air Dust generation Hauling of Exposed ground Contractor thru No cost SOP construction shall regularly be Project materials may sprayed with water Manager/ increase dust to suppress the Safety generation in the dusts officer/workers area particularly during arid days

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People Safety of Hauling off of PPEs shall be Contractor thru No additional SOP Workers construction provided to workers Project cost, materials may Manager/ cost included pose hazard due Warning signs shall Safety Officer/ in the to unexpected be posted at Health officer compensation incidents strategic places to of the lead remind/inform the person workers/ visitors of construction hazards.

Trained personnel shall be hired to assist and give first aid to workers particularly at times of untoward incidents/accidents. First aid kit shall always be available in the project site

A standby vehicle/boat shall be stationed at the site to be used in case of incident that needs immediate hospital medication Traffic Increase traffic Parking along street Contractor thru No additional SOP load due to shall be discouraged Project cost, demobilization Manager/ cost included activities Assigning of traffic Guard in the aide to assist the compensation vehicles coming in of the lead and out of the area person

Demobilization shall be done during non- rush hours OPERATION PHASE Land Topography Change in planting of SMPHI thru cost included Site topography due to ornamental plants hired in the Development the presence of shall be done. landscape compensation Plan showing the the proposed personnel of the lead green areas project person Solid Wastes Contamination of Wastes segregation Building Mall’s Restriction soil due to shall be required Administrator improper disposal among locators

Clinic and medical Locators service and similar business will be directed to independently dispose their medical wastes through their own hauler and not mix it with the mall’s wastes. Land Hazardous Soil contamination Devoted container Building Contract wastes for hazardous Administrator between SMPHI wastes and hauler Hauling and

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treatment shall be through DENR accredited haulers and treaters Traffic Disturbance of Open parking Building Included in the Building Permit traffic flow due to provided Administrator design with approval of ingress and egress parking allocation of vehicle and Assign entry and Signages, getting on and exit points ±5,000.00 Coordination with dropping off of LGU employees/ Assign drop off area shoppers using public transports Assignment of traffic aide to man traffic flow, if deemed necessary.

Provide appropriate signages Water Water source Decrease pressure Coordinate the Manager/ Certificate of competition and volume of project’s water Administration Water Supply water demand with local and Manila Availability concessionaire and Water ensure availability of adequate water supply Generation of Increase pollution Provision of STP to SMPHI/ Part of project Approved Sewage load to nearby treat sewage and all STP cost sanitary and surface water biological liquid Contractor sewerage plans wastes (Estimated cost, 500,000.00, at least) Air Emission from Increase in Regular Building Cost of wages, Oil Pre-heater is generator set concentration of maintenance of Administrator/ Php10,000 for an auxiliary and vehicles particulate and genset Facilities maintenance component of the NOx/SOx in Administrator works generator set ambient air Post signages at parking area to encourage customers/drivers to turn off their engine while parked.

Proper ventilation at the parking level Air/Noise Noise from Increase noise Regular generator set levels; disturbance maintenance of to neighboring generator set areas Install mufflers and adequately house the generator set People Demography Increase Priority shall be Admin/ LGU Salaries of Agreement with employment given to the qualified employees, LGU/ payroll opportunity local residents vary depending on might affect the If the required the assigned peace and order in manpower cannot work the area due to the be met by the host presence of barangay, adjacent migrant workers barangays can be considered.

Increase income Prompt payment of for the LGU in the taxes

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form of taxes

Security/ Peace Influx of migrant Prioritize locally Admin/ Cost of wage Payroll and Order workers might available qualified Building of security increase manpower in hiring Administrator officer, incidences of petty to avoid influx of ±10,000.00 crimes workers

Provision of security officer.

Must implement the “NO ID, NO ENTRY” policy among employees to avoid unscrupulous individuals in entering the premise Traffic Additional traffic Open parking will be SMPHI/ Parking Site loads particularly provided. Building & included in Development at Lacao St. and Facilities project’s Plan showing the Malvar Road due Administrator/ facilities parking area and to ingress and LGU ingress/egress of egress of vehicles Wages part of vehicles to and from the compensation mall of the lead person Customers who For the continuous will take PUV traffic flow and to vehicels might avoid piling up of likewise contribute vehicles, ingress to the traffic load in and egress are the area assigned.

Assignment of traffic aide (security personnel), if necessary shall be made

Coordination with LGUs shall be done Impact to small Displacement of During mall - - - businesses vendors/ sari- sari operation, these store and other vendors/small retail local businesses operators, will slightly be affected, though, operations are expected to still continue. SM Mall and these small retail stores/vendors cater to different consumers.

Those who will go to SM will go to supermarket to buy supplies that are good for 2 to 3 days or even a week. On the other hand, if

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someone wants to buy a stick of cigarette or a piece of candy, or a bottle of soda or water to immediately quench his thirst, this person will go to sari-sari store or call a vendor instead of going to the mall. There will be an influx of shoppers using public transport, tricycle perhaps. These drivers will prefer to buy at these small stores instead of going inside the mall.

Local businesses continue to exist and operate even SM malls operate in their area. Different sectors such as wholesale business, transport group, tourist industry, cargo business, manufacturing sectors, agricultural sectors, service personnel providers, ice plants, meat/fish/fruit/ vegetable suppliers, etc. flourish and became more progressive brought about by the influx of people from other adjacent barangays/towns intending to go to SM.

Oher suppliers will likewise be given opportunity due to huge market supplier demand/ requirement of mall’s day to day operation.

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