Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project

Initial Environmental Examination

April 2019

PHI: Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project

Rehabilitation of Kianodan-Ilalag Access Road Maguing, Lanao del Sur

Prepared by Municipality of Maguing, Province of Lanao del Sur for the Asian Development Bank.

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank BDC Barangay Development Council BUB Bottom-Up Budgetting BSWM Bureau of Soil and Water Management CNC Certificate of Non-Coverage CSC Construction Supervision Consultant CSO Civil Society Organization DED Detailed Engineering Design DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources DILG Department of Interior and Local Government DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development ECA Environmentally Critical Area ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate ECP Environmentally Critical Project EHSM Environmental Health and Safety Manager EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement EMB Environmental Management Bureau ESS Environmental Safeguards Specialist GAD Gender and Development IEE Initial Environmental Examination INREMP Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management Project IP Indigenous People IROW Infrastructure Right of Way LGU Local Government Unit LLRB Lake Lanao River Basin LPRAT Local Poverty Reduction Action Team MDC Municipal Development Council MPN Most Probable Number NAAQ National Ambient Air Quality Guidelines NCB National Competitive Bidding NECA Non-Environmental Critical Area NECP Non-Environmental Critical Project NIA National Irrigation Administration NPCO National Project Coordinating Office NRIMP National Road Improvement and Management Program NRM Natural Resources Management OMC Overhead, Contingencies and Miscellaneous and Contractor’s ii

PAGASA Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration PCCP Provision of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement PDR Project Description Report PMIC Project Management Implementation Consultant PPCO Provincial Project Management Offices PMO Project Management Office PMU Project Management Unit POs Peoples’ Organizations PRECIS Providing Regional Climates for Impact Studies PSA Philippine Statistics Authority PWD Persons with Disability RC Reinforced Concrete RCPC Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culvert RPCO Regional Project Coordinating Offices REA Rapid Environmental Assessment ROW Right of Way SB Sangguniang Bayan SBD Standard Bidding Document SEMS Social and Environmental Management Systems SPMU Sub-Project Management Unit SPS Safeguard Policy Statement SSS Social Safeguards Specialist TA Technical Assistance TDS Total Dissolved Solids TOR Terms of Reference TSP Total Suspended Particulates WMA Watershed Management Area WMPCO Watershed Management and Project Coordination Offices

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WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

˚C – degree centigrade ha – hectare km – kilometer m – meter m asl – meter above sea level mm – millimeter mg/L – milligram per liter mg/Nm3 – milligram per normal cubic meter ppt – parts per thousand μg/Nm3 – microgram per normal cubic meter µS/cm – microSiemens per centimeter % – Percent

NOTE In this report, "$" refers to US dollars unless otherwise stated.

This initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. iv

Table of Contents

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1 II. POLICY, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ...... 2 A. Environmental Clearance Requirements ...... 2 Government Clearance Requirements ...... 2 ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements ...... 6 III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ...... 7 A. Overview ...... 7 B. Project Location ...... 7 C. Project Rationale ...... 9 D. Project Development plan ...... 11 Project Components ...... 11 Description of the Project Phases ...... 13 E. Manpower Requirements ...... 14 F. Project Cost ...... 14 G. Project Duration and Schedule ...... 14 IV. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ...... 15 A. Elevation and Slope ...... 16 B. Topography ...... 16 C. Geology ...... 16 D. Soils ...... 17 E. Water Quality ...... 18 F. Land Classification ...... 18 G. Land Cover and Land Use ...... 19 H. Climate ...... 19 I. Natural Hazards ...... 19 J. Biological Environment ...... 20 K. Socio-Economic Conditions ...... 20 Population ...... 20 People’s Organization ...... 21 Education ...... 21 Health and Sanitation ...... 21 Income and Expenditure ...... 22 Tourism ...... 22 Commerce and Industry ...... 22 Communication and Electricity ...... 22 Road and Transportation ...... 23 V. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 24 A. Pre-Construction ...... 26 Confirmation of no required resettlement, relocations, and compensation ...... 26 Identification and prioritization of road section where re-gravelling will be done ...... 26 Preparation of detailed engineering designs and programs of work ...... 27 Recruitment of workers ...... 27 B. Construction ...... 27 Construction materials acquisition, transport access, and storage system...... 27 Clearing and removal of obstructions ...... 28 Soil erosion ...... 28 Ground surface leveling of existing road ...... 28 Civil works (concrete pavement and stone Masonry) ...... 29

Implementation of noise and dust control measure ...... 29 Dust and noise from borrow pits ...... 29 Implementation of spoil management and control measure ...... 29 Solid and liquid construction waste management system...... 30 Water quality ...... 30 Construction of drainage system ...... 30 Workers’ health, safety and hygiene ...... 30 Traffic safety and management ...... 31 Ecological environment (Flora and Fauna) ...... 31 Damage to properties ...... 32 Concrete washout ...... 32 Use of Hazardous Substances ...... 32 Public safety ...... 33 C. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase ...... 33 Operation of upgraded access road ...... 33 VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION, AND PARTICIPATION ...... 33 A. Stakeholder Consultations ...... 33 B. Information Disclosure ...... 36 VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ...... 36 VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 38 A. Implementation Arrangements ...... 38 B. Environmental Mitigation ...... 39 C. Environmental Monitoring ...... 49 IX. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION ...... 53 A. Conclusion ...... 53 B. Recommendation ...... 53

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Summary List of ECP types and ECA Categories ...... 3 Table 2. Revised Guidelines for Coverage Screening and Standardized Requirements ...... 4 Table 3. Indicative Implementation Schedule of the Project ...... 15 Table 4. Total Population by Age Group, Sex ...... 20 Table 5. Farm to Market Transportation Fare, 2017 ...... 23 Table 6. Assessment of Potential Environmental Impacts ...... 24 Table 7. Summary od Stakeholder views of the Road Rehabilitation in Maguing, Lanao del Sur ...... 34 Table 8. Responsibilities for EMP implementation ...... 38 Table 9. Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan ...... 39 Table 10. Community level construction monitoring form ...... 49 Table 11. Environmental Monitoring Plan ...... 51

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Municipal Map of Lanao del Sur Showing Municipality of Piagapo...... 7 Figure 2. Watershed Map Showing the Alignment for Access Infrastructure ...... 8 Figure 3. Location of Proposed Access Road Rehabilitation Project ...... 9 Figure 4. Photos of the Current Situation of the Proposed Rehabilitation of Kianodan-Ilalag Access Road ...... 10 Figure 5. Elevation and Slope of the proposed Subproject ...... 16 Figure 6. Geology Map of Maguing, Lanao del Sur ...... 17 Figure 7. Soil Map of Maguing, Lanao del Sur ...... 17 Figure 8. Land Classification Map of the Municipality of Maguing ...... 18 Figure 9. Land Use Map of Maguing, Lanao del Sur ...... 19

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1. Certificate of Non Coverage ...... 55 Appendix 2. Stakeholder Consultations ...... 56 Appendix 3. Barangay Resolutions ...... 63 Appendix 4. PO Resolutions ...... 67 Appendix 5. Sangguniang Bayan Resolution ...... 69 Appendix 6. A Copy of the Grievance Intake Form ...... 73

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. This Initial Environmental Examination has been prepared for the Rehabilitation of Kianodan-Ilalag access road in Municipality of Maguing, province of Lanao Del Sur. This sub-project is the rehabilitation of the existing road with a length of 2.0 km, width 4 m, and shoulder of one (1) meter on both sides. The main proponent of the project is the Local Government Unit of Maguing Lanao Del Sur assisted by Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project. The project implementation will be co-managed by the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator and the Municipal Engineer.

2. The general objective of this project is the Rehabilitation of Kianodan-Ilalag access road. Thereby providing the community with a convenience road linking to different areas in the municipality. Thus, improving the daily lives of farmers and residents by paving the hassle of travelling on foot. Opening the Barangay to possible opportunities and uplifting the quality life of a community. This project will also support the INREMP NRM project activities as the proposed roads is connected to NRM sites.

3. The subproject has been categorized by ADB as Environment Category B and this IEE was prepared consistent with the environmental assessment requirements of ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement of 2009. The IEE was carried out through screening and analysis of various environmental parameters, field investigations, stakeholder consultations, and review of other road project reports in the Philippines. The IEE covers the general environmental profile of Maguing rural infrastructure sub-project and includes an assessment of the potential environmental impacts during different sub-project phases and formulation of corresponding mitigation measures. The IEE was prepared by the LGU of Maguing with the cooperation of PPMO and active participation of women sectors and youth sectors of said Municipality.

4. The subproject cost as estimated has the total amount of Twenty Million Pesos (Php 20,000,000.00) which includes the costs for the indirect cost and taxes aside from the direct cost. Taxes will be in the fixed ratio of 12% as required by the national government. The project funding source is majority coming from the DENR – INREMP and LGU with a cost sharing of 88% and 12% respectively. It will be assumed that the benefits of the subproject will be the reduction of travel time, transportation cost, increase number of trips and availability of infrastructure support for NRM projects and other agricultural livelihood projects of the community.

5. The proposed Rehabilitation of Kianodan-Ilalag access road has no IR impact and no resettlement report is required. There are no encroachments of any residential houses or dwellings, businesses, or institutional structures found along the right of way of the proposed rehabilitation.

6. The IEE, based on the screening of baseline environment and review of proposed civil works, has not identified any major negative environmental concerns. There will only be localized negative short-term impacts during construction activities due to implementation of civil works, but these impacts will be addressed in the detailed design and through implementation of the mitigation and monitoring measures specified in the environmental management plan.

7. The IEE process included stakeholder’s participation and consultation to help LGUs achieve public acceptance of the subproject. A series of consultation with the farmers and other sectors of the municipality, the rehabilitation of Kianodan-Ilalag access road was one of the priority subprojects that the municipality identified and considered their most urgent need. Hence, the realization of the subproject will improve the daily lives of farmers and residents by paving the hassle of travelling on foot. And will open the barangay to possible opportunities and uplifting the quality life of a community.

8. A grievance redress mechanism will be established by the LGU of Maguing prior to commencement of site works to ensure that complaints of affected persons and other stakeholders regarding the project’s environmental performance are promptly addressed. Furthermore, in case of grievances and disputes arise, the Meranao society provides leaders besides the local government officials to solve a conflict to wit: Sultan, Baes, Datus. These leaders were respected by the Meranao as such they can always help the Mayor in solving issues in the locality.

9. This IEE includes an environmental management plan which details the mitigation measures, environmental monitoring activities, institutional responsibilities, and environmental management capacity building. The LGU, through its Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator and the Municipal Engineer, will ensure that relevant EMP provisions are included in the bid and contract documents for detailed design, project supervision, and civil works. During construction, they will closely conduct monitoring of the contractor’s environmental performance and the over-all EMP implementation. Semi-annual environmental monitoring reports will be submitted by LGU to ADB and such reports will be posted on ADB’s website for public disclosure.

10. The major positive impact of the project will be economic and better accessibility. The subproject will directly benefit the people located within the barangay of Kianodan and Ilalag by providing improved access and economic development. Environmental consideration of the proposed subproject will be incorporated in an Environmental Impact Assessment Management and Monitoring Plan (EIAMMP) where possible adverse impacts will be identified including the corresponding mitigating measures in every phase of subproject implementation.

11. Overall, this subproject will have overall beneficial impact and will have minor negative impacts that will be carefully monitored and adequately mitigated through implementation of the EMP.

II. POLICY, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

A. Environmental Clearance Requirements

Government Clearance Requirements

12. According to the EMB Memorandum Circular 005 - 2014, the environmental category of a project is decided based on the type of the project (whether it falls into ‘Environmental Critical 2

Project’, ECP type), location of the project (whether it falls into ‘Environmental Critical Areas’, ECA category), and size of the project. A summary list of ECPs and ECA categories are presented in Table 1.

Table 1. Summary List of ECP types and ECA Categories A. List of ECPs As declared by Proclamation No. 2146 (1981) 1. Heavy Industries – Non-ferrous Metal Industries, Iron and Steel Mills, Petroleum and Petro- chemical Industries including Oil and Gas, Smelting Plants 2. Resource Extractive Industries – Major Mining and Quarrying Projects, Forestry Projects (logging, major wood processing projects, introduction of fauna (exotic animals) in public and private forests, forest occupancy, extraction of mangrove products, grazing), Fishery Projects (dikes for/ and fishpond development projects) 3. Infrastructure Projects – Major Dams, Major Power Plants (fossil-fueled, nuclear fueled, hydroelectric or geothermal), Major Reclamation Projects, Major Roads and Bridges As declared by Proclamation No. 803 (1996) 4. All golf course projects B. List of ECA Categories - As declared by Proclamation No. 2146 (1981) 1. All areas declared by law as national parks, watershed reserves, wildlife preserves, sanctuaries 2. Areas set aside as aesthetic potential tourist spots 3. Areas which constitute the habitat of any endangered or threatened species of Philippine wildlife (flora and fauna) 4. Areas of unique historic, archaeological, or scientific interests 5. Areas which are traditionally occupied by cultural communities or tribes 6. Areas frequently visited and/or hard-hit by natural calamities (geologic hazards, floods, typhoons, volcanic activity, etc.) 7. Areas with critical slopes 8. Areas classified as prime agricultural lands 9. Recharged areas of aquifers 10. Water bodies characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: tapped for domestic purposes; within the controlled and/or protected areas declared by appropriate authorities; which support wildlife and fishery activities 11. Mangrove areas characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: with primary pristine and dense young growth; adjoining mouth of major river systems; near or adjacent to traditional productive fry or fishing grounds; areas which act as natural buffers against shore erosion, strong winds and storm floods; areas on which people are dependent for their livelihood. 12. Coral reefs characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: With 50% and above live coralline cover; Spawning and nursery grounds for fish; Act as natural breakwater of coastlines

13. Based on their type, size, and location, the projects have been classified into three (3) major groups:

• Group I (ECPs): ECPs in either ECAs or NECAs – Environmentally Critical Projects in either Environmentally Critical Areas or Non-Environmentally Critical Areas. These projects require the proponent to submit ‘Environmental Impact Statement’ report to secure ‘Environmental Compliance Certificate’ from DENR’s Environment Management Bureau (EMB). Table 2 gives the size of the road and bridge projects that fall into Group 1.

• Group II (NECPs): NECPS in ECAs – Non-Environmentally Critical Projects in Environmentally Critical Areas. These projects require proponent to submit either ‘Initial Environmental Examination’ Report or ‘Project Description Report’ based on the size of the project (see Table 2) to secure either ECC or ‘Certificate of Non-Coverage’. • Group III (Non-Covered Projects): NECPs in NECS – Non-Environmentally Critical Projects in Non-Environmentally Critical Areas. PDR required to be submitted for Enhancement Mitigation Projects for confirmation of benign nature of proposed activity, and CNC is required to be secured. All other projects shall be at the option of the proponent to prepare a PDR as a basis for CNC, should the proponent opt to secure one.

Table 2. Revised Guidelines for Coverage Screening and Standardized Requirements Not covered Covered (Required to secure ECC) (may secure CNC) Project Size CATEGORY A: Projects Types CATEGORY B: Non-ECP CATEGORY D parameters / ECP Remarks Project IEE EIS EIS Description Checklist (Part I only)

3.1 Dams, Water Supply and Flood Control Project 3.1.1DAMS >5 hectares (including those but for irrigation, <25 Reservoir flood control, hectares flooded/inundate ≤5 hectares water source and ≥ 25 hectares OR OR AND NONE d area or/and ≥ 20 million m3 hydropower >5 million ≤5 million m3 water storage projects) m3 but capacity including run-of- <20 million river type m3 3.1.2Irrigation ≥1,000 >300 but projects hectares NONE <1,000 Service area (distribution (service ≤300 hectares hectares system only) area) With water source (e.g. infiltration gallery, etc.) and water 3.1.3 Water Level III Level II / Level I treatment Supply Projects NONE (Distribution Water refilling facilities (without dam) system only) station including desalination , reverse osmosis (RO) 3.4 Roads and

Bridges

Not covered Covered (Required to secure ECC) (may secure CNC) Project Size CATEGORY A: Projects Types CATEGORY B: Non-ECP CATEGORY D parameters / ECP Remarks Project IEE EIS EIS Description Checklist (Part I only) >50% >50% increase in increase in capacity (or capacity (or in terms of in terms of length/width) length/width >50% increase in 3.4.2 Roads, AND ) AND capacity (or in widening, >2km but terms of rehabilitation NONE ≥20km, <20km, (length with length/width) and/or (length with no critical improvement no critical BUT ≤ 2km slope) OR increase in length slope) OR ≥10km (length with ≥10km (length with critical critical slope) slope) 3.4.3 Bridges and ≤50m viaducts Regardless of >50m but (including ≥5km but length for ≥10km <10km <5km elevated roads), footbridges or for new construction pedestrian only >50% 3.4.4 Bridges and increase in viaducts ≥50% ≤50% increase in increase in capacity (or capacity (or in (including capacity (or in terms terms of elevated roads), NONE in terms of length/width) length/width) but rehabilitation length/width but

3.6 Buildings including Housing,

Storage facilities and Other Structures Total/gross floor 3.6.2 Storage >1 hectare area including facilities with no NONE hectares but parking, open hazardous or ≥ 5 ≤ 1 hectare <5 hectare space and other toxic materials. areas

14. This subproject is an improvement of existing barangay road which falls under the group of Non-ECP. Environmental consideration of the proposed project will be incorporated in an Environmental Management Plan were possible adverse impacts will be identified including the corresponding mitigating measures and following the DENR. A copy of the Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC-OL-CO-2018-11-00001) issued on 06 November 2018 is attached in Appendix 1.

ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements

15. According to ADB guidelines, the process of determining a project’s environment category is to prepare a Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) screening checklist, taking into account the type, size, and location of the proposed project. Based on ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS 2009), a project is classified as one of the four (4) environmental categories (A, B, C, or FI) as follows:

• Category A: Projects with potential for significant adverse environmental impacts that are irreversible, diverse or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area larger than the sites or facilities subject to physical works. An environmental impact assessment is required.

• Category B: Projects judged to have some adverse environmental impacts, but of lesser degree and/or significance than those for Category A projects. Impacts are site-specific, few if any of them are irreversible, and in most cases, mitigation measures can be designed more readily than for Category A projects. An initial environmental examination (IEE) is required.

• Category C: Projects likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. No environmental assessment is required although environmental implications are still reviewed.

• Category FI: Projects are classified as category FI if they involve investment of funds to or through a financial intermediary. Where the FI’s investment have minimal or no adverse environmental risks the FI project will be treated as Category C. All other FI’s must establish and maintain an environmental and social management system and must comply with the environmental safeguards requirements specified in SPS 2009 if the FI’s subprojects have the potential for significant adverse environmental impacts.

16. According to Philippines’ environmental guidelines, the Project or Sub-project can be considered as either under Group II or III while ADB has categorized the Project as environment Category B. Hence, this IEE has been prepared to meet the requirements of both the ADB and the government. Upon ADB’s receipt of the final IEE from the proponent, this will be publicly disclosed through posting on ADB’s website.

III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

A. Overview

17. The general objective of the proposed Rehabilitation of Kianodan-Ilalag road is the provision of all-year-round easy and affordable access thereby improving the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities and conditions and uplifts the quality of life of the barangay and the community, and will support the INREMP RI activities in the area.

18. To ensure accessibility of communities of basic social services delivery, repair and maintenance of roads, spillway, drainage and water supply systems are among the infrastructure concerns identified by the community and specifically expressed in their Barangay Development Plans for specific funding assistance by the local government unit.

19. The success of this project will bring many opportunities to the farmers such as more agricultural production, less travelling time when they transport their products to the markets. To the residents, they will have ease in traveling to the neighboring places. To the students, they will have ease going to school as such the educational rate of the barangay will grow.

B. Project Location

20. Maguing, a developing municipality of Lanao, a home for 24, 531 total population. Comprising of 34 barangays with a total land area of 64, 531 hectares. Geographically, Maguing is located in the eastern part of the province of Lanao del sur, bounded on the east by sister municipality of Wao and Bumbaran, on the south by Lumba- Bayabao and on the north by the municipality of Mulondo, on the west by the municipality of Taraka. Thus, as part of Figure 1. Municipal Map of Lanao del Sur Showing Municipality of Lanao del Sur, Maguing Piagapo

7 belongs to the fourth type of climate which is characterized by more or less even distribution of rainfall throughout the year.

21. As validated, the subproject access road rehabilitation didn’t encroach nor cross any residential houses or dwellings, businesses, or institutional structures found along the right of way of the proposed access road. However, there will be minor land encroachment along the right of way of the proposed rehabilitation of the access road wherein a small portion of the crops may be affected. The claimants have waived their right to any claim and/or compensation as evidenced in the signed waiver attached herein as appendix.

Figure 2. Watershed Map Showing the Alignment for Access Infrastructure

22. The proposed subproject is a rehabilitation of the existing road with an estimated length of 2.0 km, width 4 m, and shoulder of one (1) meter on both sides. The route will start at barangay Kianaodan or station 0+000 and will end up at barangay Ilalag or station 2+000. The location of the project is shown in Figure 3.

23. The proposed subproject site is an agricultural area. If the existing barangay road will be rehabilitated, there will be no endangered species or declared/proposed protected area of natural habitat that will be affected by the proposed subproject.

Figure 3. Location of Proposed Access Road Rehabilitation Project

C. Project Rationale

24. The barangay road used to be a foot trail connecting to the different barangay of the municipality. This existing foot trail is used by the residents of Barangay Kianodan and Ilalag, especially during market days, planting and harvesting period, and various inter-barangay events. To make the foot trail usable always, the residents clears shrubs and grass in the road up to now. These improvements were implemented by the barangay and the LGU Maguing.

25. The residents of the said Barangays that are passing through on access road are experiencing inconvenience and hazards because of the road’s current condition, poor and stagnant. The residents, in order to reach the adjacent barangays and areas will have to walk on foot and the farmers will have to use farm animals to transport their products due to the lack of improvised access road.

26. During rainy season, it is very difficult for the residents to go to the adjacent areas because the road became muddy. As such the students will have difficulty going to school and the farmers in transporting their goods.

Figure 4. Photos of the Current Situation of the Proposed Rehabilitation of Kianodan-Ilalag Access Road

27. The Rehabilitation of Kianodan-Ilalag access road was identified and considered as one of the priority subprojects in the municipality through a series of consultations with the farmers and other residents. Hence, the realization of the subproject will help to enhance the living condition of the Barangay considering the market of agricultural productions.

28. If the subproject is realized it will give rise to a new Barangay Kianodan and Ilalag, a more productive community, suitable for its residents. The rehabilitation of access roads from Kianodan to Ilalag has been a long dream of the residents especially to the farmers for it will give them new opportunities such as higher income, easier access roads, productive life. The barangay though an agricultural area, possible to many opportunities has been stagnant for a long time. As realization of the subproject will boost the socio-economic condition of the community, more agricultural production will come into play, small scale businesses will rise.

29. The road network is the link to the different areas of the barangays and lead to the upland areas and different markets where the farmers deliver their products. Barangay Kianodan and Ilalag are one of the Barangays in the municipality of Maguing that has the most resident farmers and most timberland area. The rehabilitation of the existing rough road has been the longtime dream of the residents. Currently, farmers have less enthusiasm on farming and agroforestry business due to poor condition of the barangay roads brought by continues rain falls and typhoons. As a result, farm products have only a slim chance for better market. Through the years, the residents have been enduring this inconvenience.

D. Project Development plan

Project Components

30. The Proposed scope of works is divided into four (4) major items:  Site Development Works  Rehabilitation of Gravel Road  Provision of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP)  Provision of Box Culvert.

31. The Rehabilitation of Kianodan-Ilalag access road will have a total length 2.0 km with a design width of 4 meters (m) carriageway and 1 m shoulder at both sides. The route will start at Brgy. Kianodan or station 0+000 at the area near the bridge. It will end up at Brgy. Ilalag or station 2+000.

32. Site development works will include 2,495 cubic meters of cut and excavation works with 6,126 cubic meters, embankment of selected borrow (or mixed earth and gravel), and 8000 square meters of sub-grade preparation intended for the provision of concrete pavement.

33. The provision of RCPC cross drains will primarily be made of 750 mm diameter size of pre-fabricated reinforced concrete pipe culvert, averagely to be installed by 6 pieces at every target station point. It will be placed 600 mm underground from the finished road surface line. Grouted riprap walls will be constructed at head walls of the cross-drain pipes. Also included in the works are structural excavation and compacting of backfill/fill cover.

34. The provision of PCCP will be 150 mm thick concrete pavement on 100 mm thick aggregate base course with 1-meter mixed earth and gravel at both sides.

35. The following are the proposed technical specification of the primary construction materials of the subproject:

Embankment (Item 104)

This Item shall consist of the construction of embankment in accordance with the specification and in conformity with the lines, grades and dimensions shown on the Plans or established by the Engineer.

Sub-grade Preparation (Item 105)

This Item shall consist of the preparation of the sub-grade for the support of overlying structural layers. It shall extend to full width of the roadway. Unless authorized by the Engineer, sub-grade preparation shall not be done unless the Contractor is able to start immediately the construction of the pavement structure.

Sub-base Course (Item 200) This item shall consist of furnishing, placing and compacting an aggregate sub-base course on a prepared sub-grade in accordance with the Specification and the lines, grades and cross-sections shown on the Plans, or as directed by the Engineer.

Base Course (Item 201)

This Item shall consist of furnishing, placing and compacting an aggregate base course on a prepared sub-grade/sub-base in accordance with the specification and the lines, grades, thickness and typical cross-sections shown on the plans, or as established by the Engineer.

Surface Course (Item 300)

This Item shall consist of furnishing, placing and compacting an aggregate surface course on a prepared base coarse in accordance with the specification and the lines, grades, thickness and typical cross-sections shown on the Plans, or as established by the Engineer.

Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) Item 311

This Item shall consist of pavement of Portland Cement Concrete without reinforcement, constructed on the prepared base in accordance with the Specification and in conformity with lines, grades, thickness and typical cross-section shown on the Plans.

Box Culvert and Storm Drains (Item 500)

This item shall consist of the construction or reconstruction of Box culverts and storm drains, hereinafter referred to as “cross drains” or “conduits” in accordance with the Specification and in conformity with the lines and grades shown on the Plans or as established by the Engineer.

Stone Masonry (Item 506)

This Item shall consist of stone masonry in minor structures, in headwalls for culverts, and at other places called for on the plans, constructed on the prepared foundation bed, in accordance with the specification and in conformity with the lines, grades, sections, and dimensions shown on the plans or as ordered in writing by the Engineer.

Description of the Project Phases

a. Pre-construction Phase/Pre-Development Phase

36. The pre-construction phase involves the social preparation (to include organizational strengthening, planning, identification and prioritization of community needs) of the community for the entry of the subproject to the site, conduct of pre-engineering activities covering detailed survey works to determine alignment of roads and canal systems, preparation of the detailed engineering plans and programs of work. These activities will be conducted by the proponent technical staff, partner line agencies, NGO service providers, community beneficiaries especially the Peoples’ Organization and contractors.

37. For this subproject, the LGU of Maguing accomplished the Environmental Impact Management and Monitoring Plan (EIMMP) and has acquired the corresponding Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).

b. Construction/Development Phase

38. The construction phase involves the mobilization of construction equipment, construction workers and materials to the specific subproject site after which the longer period of actual construction work will commence. The construction phase will end up with the demobilization of construction equipment, workers and other construction paraphernalia from the construction site. Majority of these activities will be undertaken by the contractor and community beneficiaries under the close supervision of the of the SPMU most especially by the municipal Engineering Unit.

c. Operation Phase and Maintenance Phase

39. The operation and maintenance phase involve the actual maintenance of the rehabilitated access Road during its expected economic life. Monitoring tools and parameters will be set forth in the MOA that the LGU and DENR will sign to ensure sustainability of the constructed facility. The specific monitoring items and parameters, location and frequency, monitoring responsibilities and sources of budget are presented in the EIAMMP.

d. Abandonment Phase

40. This phase is included in the project demobilization. The proponent does not intend to abandon any facilities and unserviceable equipment used during construction. The project location will not be abandoned in disorderly condition but instead restores for functional use. Following the completion of the construction, the proponent will dismantle temporary shelters and the construction yard including unserviceable vehicles and equipment. 41. Wastes arising from the abandonment are expected to be minimal. This waste could include small volumes of left-over sand and gravel, re-bars and other steel materials (i.e., nails and wielding roads) and lumber.

E. Manpower Requirements

42. Construction activities will require hiring of skilled and unskilled manpower. It is assumed that some skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled manpower will be available in the area. Skilled manpower not available in the locality may be sourced from other nearby localities. Technical manpower will be a complementation of specialists to be provided by locally known engineering firms.

43. During the construction phase, a workforce consisting of contractual and regular laborers will be employed to carry out the construction of the proposed project.

44. The contractors shall employ qualified and sufficient staff to carry out inspections, testing, and monitoring of the project.

F. Project Cost

45. The Subproject Cost as estimated has the total amount of Php 20,000,000.00 which includes the costs for the indirect cost and taxes aside from the direct cost. Taxes will be in the fixed ratio of 12% as required by the national government.

46. Following the agreed financing mix of the subproject, 80% of the total subproject cost as presented will be covered by the Project (INREMP) equivalent to Php3,079,284.08 and the remaining 20% will be borne by the proponent LGU (Maguing, Lanao del Sur) as cash equity counterpart.

47. The total estimated cost of the subproject is Twenty Million Pesos Only (Php 20,000,000.00).

G. Project Duration and Schedule

48. Upon the finalization of the municipal participation to the INREM projects, the LGU subproject Management Office (SPMU) was created to prepare its subproject documents and submit it to the PPMO within September-December 2017. The completed subproject document was submitted in January 17, 2018 to RPCO for review and concurrence. When substantial, it is targeted that the RPCO will endure the validated subproject document to the Asian development Bank (ADB) for request of issuance of No Objection Letter (NOL) not later than 1st week of April. On the other hand, the Detailed Engineering Design (DED) is concurrently prepared by the Municipal Engineer and is expected to be final and completed on or before the time of ADB NOL. The DED shall then be translated into bidding once the SPD is approved.

49. Procurement process shall start on May 2019 and shall take 10 to 12 weeks to comply with the ADB procurement Guidelines, thus the subproject is expected to be awarded within the

month of July 2019. Construction as shown in the provided Bar chart shall take within 120 days starting from the month of August until the month of November 2019 respectively.

Table 3. Indicative Implementation Schedule of the Project Subproject Activities 2018 2019 ‘20 A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J Site validation Preparation and submission of SPD Project proposal and approval DED preparation Procurement period Construction period

Completion and turn over O and M activity

IV. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

50. Lake Lanao Watershed is located in the province of Lanao del Sur. Lake Lanao, with an area of 35,468 hectares, is the largest freshwater in the Philippines. Its water comes from five (5) sub-watersheds around it: Taraka-Gata with an area of 55,000 hectares or 39% of the basin area, Malaig with 35,400 hectares (25%), Bubong with 19,500 hectares (14%), West with 17,500 hectares (12%) and Saguiaran-Marawi with 14,100 hectares or 10%.

51. The Lake Lanao watershed plays a vital role in the socio-economic development of the communities surrounding it being the major source of hydroelectric power. Aside from that, the watershed also serves as one of the main sources of food and livelihood in the community. However, the watershed around the Lake Lanao also suffered due to combined natural and human factors resulting to the disruption and degradation of the lake’s ecological balance.

A. Elevation and Slope

52. The municipality of Maguing is characterized by nearly level terrain and mountainous. It has also bodies of which Putiyan River exist that snakingly traverses the Municipality down to Municipality of Taraka. Moreover, the said Municipality has only one type of soil, the Ruguan Clay Loam which is characterized by slight drought, low fertility and slight salinity. This is good for diversified field crops such as rice, corn, sorghum, legumes, root crops and tree crops.

53. The Municipality has Figure 5. Elevation and Slope of the proposed Subproject a good land, nearly and can be cultivated safely, but due to low fertility, drought and slight alkalinity, it needs to practice good farming techniques and management in order to maintain fertility. In particular, the proposed subproject along Ilalag has an elevation ranging from 730 to 758m above sea level with an average slope range of 1.4%

B. Topography

54. As part of Lanao del Sur, Maguing belongs to the fourth type of climate which is characterized by more or less even distribution of rainfall throughout the year. Based on the Data, the most number of rainy days are during the months of August and September then July the least number of rainy days. The heaviest rain was during the months of June and July with 422 and 386.4 mm respectively. The highest maximum temperatures are during the month of July.

C. Geology

55. Based on the geologic map, about 84% or 24,173.02 ha of the total area of Maguing, Lanao del Sur are composed of Pliocene-Quarternary fragments. This is followed by recently formed geology which makes up 9% (2,717.309 ha). Oligocene-Miocene (sedimentary and metamorphic rocks) is third with 8% (1,777.057 ha) which merges the two aforementioned geologic formations. As shown in the Figure 6, the most dominant rock formation in Maguing is classified as Pliocene-Quarterly. 16

Figure 6. Geology Map of Maguing, Lanao del Sur

D. Soils

56. The Municipality of Maguing is largely covered with mountain soil at 80% (22,872.49 ha) second is Ruguan clay loam with 10% (2,860.282 ha) and Adtuyan clay loam with 7% (1,871.687 ha). Maguing is characterized by slight drought, low fertility and slight salinity. This is good for diversified field crops such as rice, corn, sorghum, legumes, root crops and tree crops.

Figure 7. Soil Map of Maguing, Lanao del Sur

E. Water Quality

57. The proposed rural infrastructure subproject will pass through KIanodan Creek, a perennial creek which has water classification under ‘Class C’ waters. A Class C waters has a beneficial use for fishery water for the propagation and growth of fish and other aquatic resources, recreational water class 2 (boating, etc), and industrial water supply class 1 (from manufacturing processes after treatment). 58. There is no available water quality assessment data for this proposed subproject. However, based on field observation, the community has level II water system located in Barangay Madaya. Adjacent barangays like Kianodan and Ilalag which are along the river are also depending their sources of water to the river. Majority of the residents also uses spring for their daily needs.

F. Land Classification

59. Maguing has a total land area of 28,667 ha and 25,216 ha or 88% of it is classified as forestland. On the other hand, 3,440 ha or 12% is classified as alienable and disposable land. Maguing have a wide vast and plain agricultural area, thus the dominant livelihood in the locality is farming. There are agricultural land portion especially rice field that has been irrigated. However, the large part of this rice fields depends on rain water the reason farmers harvest is low.

Figure 8. Land Classification Map of the Municipality of Maguing

G. Land Cover and Land Use

60. Based on the land-use map from the NAMRIA, DENR, Bureau of Soil and Water Management (BSWM), the Lake Lanao River Basin Watershed is composed of seven (7) types of land-use which include Forests, Cultivated, Shrubs, Marshlands, Mangrove forests, Barren and grass, and Water.

61. The land use of Municipality of Maguing is composed of Closed Forest with 17,819 hectares, Annual crop with 3,823 hectares, Open Forest with 3,054 hectares and Wooded Grassland with 2,463 hectares.

62. It must be noted that the proposed road rehabilitation will work based on the existing road alignment and no road widening component. The removal of trees and other improvements will be unnecessary since no trees, crops and other assets encroachment at the Figure 9. Land Use Map of Maguing, Lanao del Sur easement and right of way of the road. There are no encroachments of any residential houses or dwellings, businesses, institutional structures or properties, crops found along the right of way of the proposed access road rehabilitation. The land use types along the proposed road access are grasslands, and open forest, Common plant species along 5-meter easement of the proposed road are grasses and bananas

H. Climate

63. Maguing belongs to the fourth type of climate which is characterized by more or less even distribution of rainfall throughout the year. Based on the Data, the most number of rainy days are during the months of August and September then July the least number of rainy days. The heaviest rain was during the months of June and July with 422 and 386.4 mm respectively. The highest maximum temperatures are during the month of July.

I. Natural Hazards

66. In addition to the vulnerability of the watershed to landslides as mentioned above. Maguing is not prone or is not experiencing natural hazards such as typhoons, earthquake etc.

67. In general, the country experiences an average of 20 typhoons and most of which pass through Visayas and Luzon every year. Since Maguing is situated in Mindanao which is not prone to typhoons, it follows that the said municipality and barangas are not experiencing typhoons often. Only the typhoon Vinta that struck Mindanao passes through Maguing last 2017.

J. Biological Environment

68. In the forest part of the municipality is a habitat of various plant species and animals. The whole area is rich in biodiversity that includes plants, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. There is no endangered species or declared/proposed protected area of natural habitat that will be affected based on the field observation conducted on August 24, 2018. It must be noted that the proposed subproject is about 5 km away from the Salikata Natural Park. There is no comprehensive biodiversity study in the forest area due to peace and order situations

K. Socio-Economic Conditions

Population

69. The Municipality has a total population of 24,531 as of the 2015 census of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) with a growth rate of 3.5% based on the data as of year 2010-2015.

70. In Maguing the total population of women exceeded the total population of men. In addition, women also exceeding the number of men regarding educational attainment. Thus, it implies that women have increasing numbers in the locality and are also competitive.

Table 4. Total Population by Age Group, Sex Highest Educational HH Population 5 years Male Female Attainment old and over Both sexes 15,218 7,196 8,022 No Grade Completed 4,512 2,165 2,347 Pre-school 371 167 204 Elementary 4,606 2,219 2,387 High School 2,828 1,299 1,529 Academic degree Holder 133 47 86 Not stated 608 300 308

71. The Barangay Kianodan and Ilalag are basically occupied by Maranao tribe, who are also referred to as the people of the lake. About 99.9% of the total population of the community are Meranao and the remaining percentage is represented by other groups with various religions.

People’s Organization

72. The main beneficiaries of the proposed subproject will be the farmers, the residents, the students, the women sector, the youth sector and the 1, 073 total population of Kianodan and Ilalag as a whole, since they are the main user of the road. The farmers used the road to market their products and also in planting and harvesting.

Education

73. Education subsist in the municipality of Maguing. However, the number of participations in elementary education is very low with only 25% (aged 6-12 years old). This is due to the distance of their school from their residence. Hence, school dropout usually happened in the middle of school year. For the secondary level, only 45.91% (aged 13-16 years old) have the interest in going to school and attended classes due to the reason that their parents could no longer support them in their studies. As such, these children would prefer to help their parents in their economic activities like farming, business ventures outside the municipality and/or small- medium scale businesses.

74. None of the school is being located near or within the location of the proposed subproject. If schools will be built in the area whether it is primary, elementary or secondary level, children would be interested to study and enroll since it is already convenient for them going to school due to the road.

Health and Sanitation

75. The municipality of Maguing has a Rural Health Unit (RHU) situated within the municipal hall complex to closely monitor the needs of the people. This implies that they support all the undertakings of the assigned municipal health officer and other medical staffs under the supervision of integrated Provincial Office-ARMM. However, the said Rural Health Unit is the only functioning health facility within the municipality that renders health care services of all the 34 barangays in Maguing.

76. There is no Rural Health Unit located in Kianodan and Ilalag where the subproject is located. As such, the absence of barangay health stations in the far-flung barangays are some of the causes of morality rate especially for the poor constituents. They usually have no choice but to experience between life and death before deciding to go to the hospital in big cities due to financial problem.

Income and Expenditure

77. The Municipality of Maguing rely more on agricultural production as their means of livelihood. Those who attained highest form of education did not really live in the hometown due to lack of job opportunities in the locality. Others also would prefer working abroad.

78. The expenditures of the Municipal Government are allotted for the payment of basic services like personal services of local officials and employees, maintenance of local roads like municipal streets and barangay roads, maintenance of public buildings, maintenance of peace and order, premiums, and others. There is no public market or big infrastructure that could add to the income of the municipality, hence the great deal of development is not yet prevalent.

Tourism

79. Among the existing tourist attractions of Maguing are the spring falls located in Barangay Bato-bato. Its beauty is mesmerizing and its existence is relaxing, thus it is very suitable for tourist destination. On the other hand, due to lack of financial capability of Local Government unit to finance its infrastructure, this tourist attraction has not yet developed.

80. Lake Putian is located at Barangay Ilalag which is undeniably a gift of nature. The said barangay also contains and boast its underdeveloped springs, waterfalls and forestland where wild dears, ducks and monkeys, swampland and marshes, timber resources of various tree- species could be found. As such it must be protected and given attention.

Commerce and Industry

81. There is no classified big market that can be found in Maguing. Only a small-scale business subsists such as groceries, bakery, rice dealers and sari-sari stores. As from the MPDO and municipal treasurer’s office, there are about 20 small-scale business establishments in the locality however, these small-scale businesses cannot sustain the consumption of the residents. Thus, residents who can afford would often go to neighboring places where there is a public market like in Marawi City the trading capital of Lanao, Tamparan, Saguiran and also in Iligan.

82. Barangay Kianodan and Ilalag do not have any small-scale business establishments such as groceries, bakery and sari-sari stores. Hence, they rely much in neighboring places to buy goods for their day to day lives. At present the access road to neighboring places is very muddy thus, it is very hassle for them so they usually buy goods for a weekly consumption when they go to market.

Communication and Electricity

83. Telecommunication services within the municipality are provided by private companies such as Smart, Globe, TM, and Sun. However, the signal of the said networks is very poor since they don’t have their own satellite in the area. There are no private postal carrier services in the area such as LBC thus, the municipality rely more on the Philippine Postal Communication services. 84. The highest means of communications within the municipality is the access to cellular phone, combination of Radio/Radio Cassette/Component/Stereo set and also audio/video means of communication such as television. The municipality also rely more on the two-way handheld radio/handheld radio like bravo and or ITY due to the poor signal of the networks. They used this radio as a means of communication specifically with the Provincial, Municipal, and Barangay Government Units. It is also effective in monitoring related to the peace and order aspects within the barangay government units. All means of communication mentioned above are effective in disseminating information related to the implementation of INREM project.

Road and Transportation

85. There are no public terminals in the municipality but local “colorum” vehicles provide transportation to the residents at an affordable fare. The vehicles also of other municipalities are free to pass through Maguing to provide additional transportation to the people of Maguing.

86. Unfortunately, the said transportation enjoyed by many in the area is lacking in Barangay Kianodan and Ilalag since the access road is very muddy. As such, like the old days they travel on foot and it required longer time for them to arrive at their destination.

Table 5. Farm to Market Transportation Fare, 2017 Transportation Route Fare Maguing to Marawi City 150 Maguing to Bukidnon 350 Maguing to Wao 350

87. The residents of the barangay and also the people passing or visiting Barangay Kianodan and Ilalag are experiencing inconvenience and difficulties brought by its poor condition road. In order to reach the other areas most residents of the barangay travel on foot since there is no public transportation such as motorcycle that is available in the area. Only the private cars can pass through in the current road, consequently the car will go through several obstacles.

88. During rainy season, it is very difficult for the residents to pass through in the access road because it is highly dilapidated and muddy as such even the private cars can’t pass through.

89. There are no encroachments of any residential houses or dwellings, businesses, or institutional structures found along the right of way of the proposed rehabilitation of the access road. 23

V. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

90. The IEE, based on the screening of baseline environment and review of proposed civil works, has not identified any major environmental concerns due to proposed rehabilitation of Kianodan to Ilalag access road given that all the proposed civil works are only asset preservation of existing roadway and are located within existing right of way. There will only be localized short- term impacts during construction activities due to implementation of civil works that will be addressed in the detailed design and through implementation of the mitigation and monitoring measures specified in the environmental management plan. These construction related impacts can be mitigated by 1) the contractors’ work practices, especially those related to the systematized demolition procedure consistent with approved standard safety requirements; 2) cooperation by the local authorities with the contractor in terms of use of public space and utilities; 3) project management’s strict enforcement of the correct construction practices and standards; 4) the incorporation of the mitigation measures identified in the IEE into the bid documents and specifications; and 5) close monitoring of the contractor’s implementation of the required mitigation measures.

91. The potential environmental impacts resulting from implementation of civil works are expected to be minor and likely short-term since the improvement works will not involve widening and alignment adjustments (Table 6). It must be noted that a cut and fill will be done on road ways as part of site preparation. Detailed environmental mitigation measures have been prepared for all the identified impacts and presented in the environmental management plan.

Table 6. Assessment of Potential Environmental Impacts Potential Embankment Sub- Sub-grade Concrete Pipe Stone Environmental base Preparation Pavement Culvert Masonry Impacts or Values the Course and Storm Subproject Base Drains construction would Course likely create: Surface Course Land surface minor minor minor minor minor minor disturbance – surface scrapping, top soil erosion, and vegetative clearing Affects temporal water minor minor minor minor minor minor regime: decrease water quantity and quality and flow regularity or seasonality due to altered drainage patterns, water way configuration, sedimentation, turbidity, as well as river flow diversion Altered or impaired minor minor minor minor minor minor hydrology of the immediate area: increase peak and flood

24 flows and irregular stream flow Decrease in minor minor minor minor minor minor downstream natural resources’ economic and social values/uses Decrease site’s minor minor minor minor minor minor attraction in terms of losing some geological or geomorphological values, particularly those of known local, national or international nature conservation importance Vegetation loss affecting none none none none none none rare species habitats, particularly of known local, national or international nature conservation importance Adverse impact on local none none none none none none and transient fauna species (those species whose range may include the project site), particularly those of known local, national or international nature conservation importance. Bio-invasion of new none none none none none none strain of pests, weeds or rare diseases Frequent incurrence and none none none none none none increased intensity of grassfire Contamination of the minor minor minor minor none none immediate and/or broader environment cause by the storage or use of chemicals needed for the construction works Air particulate emissions minor minor minor minor minor minor which may cause atmospheric / environmental pollution impacting on human health and livelihood at local or larger scale during construction phase Excessive solid waste minor minor minor minor minor minor accumulation during infrastructure construction Increase in noise and/or minor minor minor minor minor minor vibration during construction Unnatural lighting effects none none none none none none that may impact upon

flora and fauna, or deplete the sense of naturalness of the area Natural landscape none none none none none none fragmentation and discontinuity Adverse impact on land minor minor minor minor minor minor use and the amenity values of adjacent or downstream areas (including the integrity of agricultural land, or other industry that the local community may depend on) Adverse impact on minor minor minor minor minor minor existing or potential recreational value and quality of known traditional experience associated to site natural setting Adverse impact or alter minor minor minor minor minor minor on-sites’ visual value and its surrounding area -from different vantage points Rating: None= No adverse impact; Minor= slight negative impact and momentary; Moderate=slight negative impact for a year but not damaging enough to cause ecological, health and economic disturbance.

92. During operation, the project is expected to benefit the environment and socio- economic conditions of the subproject areas through increased delivery of agricultural products, increased tourism, improved access and economic development, reduced dust due to asset preservation, improved road safety due to installation of safety signs, and others.

93. Environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures during subproject pre- construction, construction and operation phases are described under Chapter VIII. Detailed environmental mitigation measures have been prepared for all the identified impacts and presented in the environmental management plan.

A. Pre-Construction

Confirmation of no required resettlement, relocations, and compensation

94. This will be undertaken prior to the commencement of any civil works. The proponent shall conduct consultation meetings with directly affected barangays and concerned POs’, and information awareness campaign regarding subproject location.

Identification and prioritization of road section where re-gravelling will be done

95. Information on the identification and prioritization of road sections will be given and the participation of the community, particularly women and marginalized sectors, will be considered. A subproject site validation will be facilitated to ensure that the INREMP validation process on subproject implementation is being complied with and hold consultative meetings with balanced representation of men and women and affected persons on the subproject components and management plan.

Preparation of detailed engineering designs and programs of work

96. The detailed engineering designs and programs of work for the subproject have been prepared by the LGU for the completion of the proposed upgraded access road. The detailed designs shall include the identification of spill management prevention and emergency response plans for all construction sites, locate aggregate borrow pits and rock supply areas away from human settlements with fencing and access barriers, and specific plan to notify and provide them schedule to minimize disruption to normal commercial and residential activities.

97. The LGU with assistance from TA-PMIC will ensure that relevant provisions of the EMP in terms of implementation of environmental mitigation measures, monitoring activities, supervision and reporting are included for civil works and construction supervision.

Recruitment of workers

98. The potential impact of the subproject will be hiring of skilled local workers and other unskilled jobs. A robust “local first” hiring policy will be designed and be implemented in coordination with local officials and community leaders especially at the barangay and municipal levels. The Contractor will be required to follow the “local first” hiring policy.

B. Construction

Construction materials acquisition, transport access, and storage system

99. The contractors will source construction materials under their own arrangements. Uncontrolled sourcing of such materials could lead to environmental impacts such as the loss of topsoil or the disfigurements of the landscape from borrow pits. Earthen embankments and material stockpiles will be susceptible to erosion, particularly during the rains and re-suspension of dust during the dry seasons.

100. Local roads will be damaged during transportation of borrow materials and by the construction equipment. These roads include those which are leading to the project site. In order to reduce impact on all borrow sites, contractors will water the local roads close to the settlements used by the borrow trucks. As much as possible, contractors will not make use of productive

27 agricultural land. In case this is unavoidable, the contractor will obtain consent from the land owner and will restore the site to its original condition after completion of civil works.

Clearing and removal of obstructions

101. The contractor will initiate clearing and removal of obstructions on the existing road which would result to slight damage landscape and aggravate soil erosion. However, vegetation (mostly grasses) present in the site are common and will recover after the construction. There will be no affected trees that will be removed during site preparation and ground clearing. There are no encroachments of any residential houses or dwellings, businesses, or institutional structures found along the right of way of the proposed rehabilitation of access road. There are no house/ dwelling structures, not even than fences made of any light indigenous materials, could be found in the areas. Should there be any minor obstructions on the affected areas, this will not create a problem as the owners have already waived their right to any claim and/ or compensation as evidenced in the signed waivers. The contractor also will be expected to minimize damage and cutting of surrounding vegetation during slope formation and prevent erosion and protect the cut slope with temporary or permanent drainage as soon as practicable after cutting. If new erosion occurs accidentally, back fill immediately to restore original contours.

102. To mitigate also these impacts, the contractor will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works, including but not limited to the extent practicable shall ensure that fuels other than wood are used for cooking.

Soil erosion

103. There is slight soil erosion and unstable side slopes but not susceptible to landslides along the subproject road. The presence of a small creek across the proposed access road may not cause landslide as the slope of the area is very low. However, the continue current of the water across the proposed access road will damage the proposed subproject, thus construction of culverts is highly recommended.

104. During operation, silt load in the river is expected to be minor due to slope protection (bamboo tree) structures planted at the head of the creek. The contractor will also be required to make additional measures to minimize erosion and landslides during construction phase such as 1) Construction of culverts. 2) provision of addition slope protection to the head of the creek to lessen the volume of water, and 3) If new erosion occurs accidentally, back fill immediately to restore original contours.

Ground surface leveling of existing road

105. During ground surface leveling of existing road, the potential negative impacts to the terrestrial and aquatic resources as well as to the quality of surface water in the river would just be minor and short-termed. The contractor will be required to do the following: 1) locate the construction site away from forested or plantation areas, 2) store and handle all construction fluids such as oils and fuels away from forested and plantation areas, 3) avoid discarding waste of any

28 kind on land or in forests/plantations, 4) build erosion channels around aggregate stockpile areas to contain rain-induced erosion, 5) conduct earthworks during dry periods, 6) avoid throwing waste of any kind in surface waters, 7) avoid washing or repairing machineries near surface waters, 8) locate pit latrines away from surface waters, 9) avoid unnecessary earthworks in or adjacent to water courses, 10) avoid carrying out aggregate mining from rivers or lakes, and 11) minimize the use of heavy equipment at steep slopes.

Civil works

106. Since the subproject will mainly involve concrete pavement (with no road widening and realignments), main impacts on land during construction are from air pollution, land and water contamination, and traffic and access problems. The contractor will apply stated mitigating measures during concrete pavement and stone masonry activities.

Implementation of noise and dust control measure

107. During construction, air quality is likely to be degraded by exhaust emissions from the operation of construction equipment, and dust generated from haul roads, unpaved roads, exposed soils and material stock piles.

108. In order to mitigate these, the following will be implemented: 1) regularly apply wetting agents to exposed soil and construction roads, 2) cover or keep moist all stockpiles of construction aggregates, and all truckloads of aggregates, 3) minimize the time for excavations and exposed soil are left open or exposed, 4) backfill immediately after work is completed, 5) restrict working time between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, 6) maintain equipment in proper working condition, 7) replace unnecessarily noisy vehicles and machinery, 8) vehicles and machinery to be turned off when not in use, and 9) construct temporary noise barriers around excessively noisy activity areas if possible.

Dust and noise from borrow pits

109. Noise and dust may be generated from borrow pits. The contractor will ensure the following mitigating measures: 1) provision of noise control measures to comply with national standards, watering of the earth roads close to the settlements, use of covered trucks, 2) securing of appropriate environmental permits, 3) control of the borrow and material dumping sites to prevent unauthorized entry of people, grazing cattle, and any other stray animals, and 4) use of protective gears like ear plugs by operating personnel if they are exposed to noise levels beyond threshold limits.

Implementation of spoil management and control measure

110. The contractor will ensure that land and surface waters will not be contaminated by excavated spoils and construction wastes. The uncontaminated spoils will be disposed of in municipal or provincial designated sites, which must never be in or adjacent to surface water. Suspicious contaminated soil will be tested and disposed of in designated sites identified as per government regulations.

Solid and liquid construction waste management system

111. Solid and liquid construction waste management system will be facilitated to avoid contamination of land and surface water from the construction wastes. The management of general solid and liquid wastes of construction will follow government regulations to include covering, collecting, handling, transporting, recycling, and disposing wastes created from construction activities and the work force. A schedule of solid and liquid waste pickup and disposal will be established and followed to ensure that construction sites are as clean as possible. All solid wastes will be separated and recyclables will be donated to the barangay. There will be no site-specific landfills established by the contractors. All solid wastes will be collected and removed from the work camps and disposed in local waste disposal sites.

Water quality

112. The subproject has potential impacts on water quality due to washing of equipment (i.e. vehicles and concrete mixers), and leakage and spills from discharge from worker camps to the water resources. To mitigate, there should be a 1) set up proper and adequate sanitary facilities, 2) ensure strict observance of proper waste handling and disposal and proper sanitation including by the contractors and its workers, 3) provide wastewater treatment facility (e.g., septic tank), and 4) trucks and other vehicle maintenance should be strictly controlled to prevent the discharge of waste into the river system. Wastewater from the construction works containing high concentration of suspended solids should be treated through sedimentation tanks.

Construction of drainage system

113. The contractor shall construct drainage systems to facilitate drainage and natural rain water channels. The contractor will also provide adequate short-term drainage away from construction sites to prevent ponding and flooding.

Workers’ health, safety and hygiene

114. Construction sites are likely to have negative public health impacts. Contractors will ensure that no untreated wastewater is discharged into the river and that no site-specific landfills

30 will be established at the construction camps. Diseases may be potentially transmitted, exacerbated by inadequate health and safety practices. The contractor will therefore be required to recruit or designate a health and safety officer to address such concerns in the work sites and liaise/work with the nearby communities.

115. Mitigation measures include: 1) proper fencing, protective barriers, and buffer zones should be provided around all construction sites, 2) sufficient signage and information disclosure, and supervisors and night guards should be placed, 3) worker and public safety guidelines should be followed, 4) provide adequate sanitation and waste disposal at construction sites, 5) the contractor will not hire children and pregnant women, 6) standing water suitable for disease vector breeding should be filled in, 7) worker education and awareness seminars for construction hazards should be given at the beginning of the construction phase. A construction site safety program should be developed and distributed to workers, 8) appropriate safety clothing, footwear, gloves, hard hats, eye protection and other PPE should be mandatory for all construction workers, 9) adequate medical services must be on site or nearby all construction site, 10) drinking water must be provided at all construction sites, 11) sufficient lighting be used during necessary night work, and 12) all construction sites should be examined daily to ensure unsafe conditions are removed.

Traffic safety and management

116. Throughout the construction period, the contractor to ensure that affected people are provided adequate and safe access to properties (structures, land, etc.). the contractor is responsible for ensuring that all construction vehicles observe speed limits on the construction sites and to provide adequate signage, barriers, and flag persons for traffic control. Sign postings such as ‘men working’, ‘Keep left/right’, ‘construction ahead’, and ‘speed limit’, should be used for traffic management and road safety. As much as possible, road works will be confined to one half of the road width at each section to provide access to pedestrian and vehicles during construction works.

Ecological environment (Flora and Fauna)

117. Rehabilitation work will directly cause minor degradation of the local ecology through the clearance of small areas of vegetation (mainly grasses) at major work sites. A short-term negative impact on ecology along the rehabilitated road is likely to occur in worksites during the construction period due to minor vegetation clearance (mainly grasses, not trees). Vegetative cover stripped from the locations described above will be kept for slope protection.

118. Meanwhile, the potential negative impacts from construction worker camps are poaching of edible animals and birds of the locality despite prohibitions. The contractors will be responsible for providing adequate knowledge to the workers regarding the protection of fauna. All workers will be prohibited from hunting wild animals.

Damage to properties

119. Another potential impact during construction is damaged to properties (structures, irrigation, farm land) and access roads due to civil works, transport of materials and other project- related activities. To address this impact, the contractor will immediately repair and/or compensate for any damage that it causes to properties (houses, farmlands, aquaculture ponds, irrigation canals, and others), community facilities such as water supply, power supply, communication facilities and the like. Access roads used for transport of construction materials and other construction-related activities will be maintained by the Contractor in at least in their pre-project condition for the duration of construction.

Concrete washout

120. The discharge of cement-laden water and slurry during concrete mixing may contaminate water resources and damage productive land in the surrounding areas. To mitigate possible effects of cement-laden water and slurry, the Contractor shall 1) collect and retain all the concrete washout water and solids in leak proof containers, so that this does not reach the soil surface and then migrate to surface waters or into the ground water, 2) recycle the collected concrete washout water and solids, and/or 3) use of a washout pit made with a plastic lining that can be dug into the ground or built above grade.

Use of Hazardous Substances

121. Storage and use of fuel, lubricant and other toxic and hazardous chemicals will have potential impacts on soil surface and groundwater contamination. To address this impact, vehicle maintenance and refueling will be confined to areas in construction sites designed (with concrete flooring, drainage leading to oil and water separator, etc.) to contain spilled lubricants and fuels. Spill waste will be disposed to sites approved by the concerned government agency and following national regulations. Adequate precaution will be taken to prevent oil/lubricant/ hazardous substances contamination of channel beds. Spillage if any will be immediately cleared with utmost caution to leave no traces. All areas intended for storage of hazardous materials will be quarantined and provided with adequate facilities to combat emergency situations such as fire, spills, etc. in compliance with all the applicable statutory stipulation. The personnel in-charge of these sites will be properly trained and these areas will be access controlled and entry will be allowed only under authorization. Hazardous wastes will be collected, stored, transported and disposed consistent with national regulations to ensure that these will not cause pollution of surrounding areas.

Public safety

122. Some of the mitigation measures that should be implemented are as follows: To mitigate this impact, the following should be addressed by the Contractor: 1) installation of sturdy fencing around excavation areas and construction sites, 2) provision of proper signage and lighting at night at the periphery of the construction site to warn and direct traffic and pedestrians, 3) deployment of security personnel in hazardous areas to restrict public access, 4) imposition of speed limits for construction vehicles along residential areas and where there are other sensitive receptors, and 5) orientation of drivers on safe driving practices to minimize accidents and to prevent spill of hazardous substances and other construction materials during transport.

C. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase

Operation of upgraded access road

123. The rehabilitation of Kianodan-Ilalag access road will have positive and negative impacts to the area. The negative impacts will directly involve the increased risk of accident or injury, air pollution and noise, and unplanned urbanization. However, the positive impacts will mainly focus on increased delivery of agricultural products provide access to natural resources management project site. To mitigate the negative impacts, the LGU of Maguing shall initiate and implement the following: 1.) set speed limit when passing through populated area, 2.) provide appropriate warning signs and lighting, 3.) regular removal of debris, logs and other materials along drainage canals to avoid clogging, 4.) regular vegetation control along run-off area to ensure free flow, 5.) ensure that existing environmental management policies are effectively implemented and proper coordination involves different agencies, 6.) adherence to land use and zoning regulations, and 7.) promote tourism in the area through advertisement from the local and nationwide venue.

VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION, AND PARTICIPATION

A. Stakeholder Consultations

124. This IEE process included stakeholder participation and consultation to help LGUs achieve public acceptance of the subproject. A series of consultations with the influenced barangays of Kianodan and Ilalag and Local Government Unit of Maguing confirmed that the rehabilitation of access road is essential for economic development (Appendices 2 – 3).

125. During these consultations, the proponent with the technical assistance of the consultant made the presentation of the sub-project describing the objective of the consultations, project description, proposed civil works, and anticipated environmental impacts and their mitigation measures. The consultations went very well and effective. The discussions were properly

33 documented. The result of the consultation was positive with the local people considering that the road will bring significant economic benefit to the barangays and increase trade flows. Concerns on the subproject mainly revolved on its construction phase can be mitigated. No long term negative environmental impact assessed by the participants. Majority of the respondents cited ease of transport as one of the direct benefits of the road; majority of them as well are not anticipating any negative impact of the subproject to the environment. One of the respondents mentioned that the road construction might prevent her from entering or exiting her farm especially during harvest time. It was suggested that the contractor should ensure considerable passage way to and out of the access road’s adjacent farm lots.

125. With the involvement of the LGU in the sub-project activities of INREMP particularly in the implementation of rural infrastructure support facilities, they dedicate time and effort in participating with orientation, consultation, planning and training activities. Indeed, a Municipal Resolution was crafted affirming the interest of the Local Government Unit to apply, negotiate, avail financing grant from the INREMP of the DENR thru the municipal development fund office, and undertake other acts necessary for the effective implementation of Kianodan-Ilalag Access Road Rehabilitation (Appendices 4 - 5).

Table 7. Summary od Stakeholder views of the Road Rehabilitation in Maguing, Lanao del Sur Date: August 24, 2018 Venue: Municipal Hall of Maguing, Lanao del Sur No. of Participants 27 (12 male and 14 female), Barangay officials, Mayor, DENR PENRO-INREMP, PPMO Questions Responses Benefits from the road The following are the responses of the participants when rehabilitation expressed by asked what benefits they are expecting to gain from the on-site and off-site subproject: stakeholders • Ease of product transport from farm to market particularly coming from the INREMP NRM sites • Save in transportation cost and time during hauling • Easy access to neighboring barangays • Provide comfortable access to school for the children

Beneficiaries Response Project Management Team Response Pre- construction phase issues • No issues were identified in • No issues were identified in this phase this phase

Probable issues raised by Responses/ Suggestions: the Facilitator: • The noise and dust during • Presence of noise and dust construction are bearable and during construction would certainly not be very long

• Limitation of access or • Request the contractor to transport of residents provide signages and assist in times when there are • Garbage and washing of emergency cases that need equipment in the nearby river quick access through the road

• The Brgy. Captain • suggested that before the Construction phase issues biodiversity and culture contractor’s operation, there should be a MOA. Facilitator • • Current design will emphasized that the BLGU is encroach on the fences of responsible of the Solid agricultural farm Waste Management Implementation in the • • Access to farmlands barangay. situated along the road • Although there is no more biodiversity in the area, the Tribal Chieftain suggested that there should be a ritual before the operation will commence.

• The barangay captain said that the affected residents have already executed waivers.

• Tribal chieftain said that no burial sites or sites of cultural significance will be affected

• Facilitator suggested that the contractor should provide considerable access to the farmlands alongside the road .

• • Roads leading to the Operation and maintenance subject access road will be phase issues dilapidated due to the heavy equipment plying them

Suggested impact mitigation Aside from the anticipated issues and its corresponding measures mitigations/ responses mentioned on the previous table, the LGU also identified potential issues and mitigation measures that the subproject might face. These issues and measures

are all captured on the Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan of Maguing.

B. Information Disclosure

126. After the completion of the study, the IEE documentation, mitigation measures, and consultation process will be submitted to ADB for posting on their website. These will also be submitted to DENR-FMB, Municipality of Maguing, office of the affected Barangays, Provincial Environmental and Natural Resource Office, and DENR Regional Office for them to make these available to the public. More informal and vigorous level of disclosure and consultation will be done during implementation through:

• The preparation and dissemination of a brochure in local languages, explaining the affected peoples’ entitlements and the procedures for obtaining compensation for temporary disturbances, trees, crops, and land for construction camps and recording grievances; and

• Setting up of a formal grievance redress committee with a representation from the affected people. Field consultant in association with the contractor will be responsible for managing the effective grievance redress program.

VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

127. The Local Government Unit of Maguing has properly conducted the consultations with the different stakeholders of the subproject site. However, it still has to prepare for possible issues, concerns, or grievances and disputes that may arise from the communities in relation to the project implementation. Thus, it will set up a Grievance Redress Mechanism to provide a venue for resolving grievances and disputes even at the lowest level. This will be done to resolve disputes as early and as quickly as possible before it escalates to an unmanageable level.

128. Since, the community consultations were conducted smoothly and no adverse or violent reactions have been noted, there are only minor grievances that are anticipated which may arise due to the project implementation, which are listed below:

1) Road accessibility related grievances – This may include complaints from communities using the roads under repair or construction due to temporary obstruction, which may cause delay in travel time and other inconveniences of the travelling public.

2) Construction related grievances – Community members may demand to be hired as part of the labor force in the project construction/implementation. This may also include complaints of community members regarding noise, drainage, and etc.

129. A subproject-specific grievance redress mechanism will be established at the PPCO to receive, evaluate and facilitate the complaints/grievances of affected persons on the subproject’s environmental performance. This mechanism will be disclosed to the host communities before start of civil works.

130. The grievance redress committee (GRC) will be chaired by the PPCO head. Members will include the following: (i) designated GRM officer of PPCO, (ii) contractor’s highest official at the site such as the Construction Manager or the Construction Superintendent; and (iii) barangay chairperson. For the quick filing of complaints, the GRC will use the attached grievance intake form (Appendix 6). The PPCO's GRM officer will be responsible for registration of grievances and communication with the aggrieved party.

131. The steps to be followed in filing complaints and the procedures for redress are the following:

(i) Complainant will provide the background and file the complaint verbally or in writing to the PPCO, and the PPCO's GRM officer will assist the complainant in filling-up the grievance intake form; (ii) Within 2 working days, the GRM Officer, contractor’s representative, and complainant will discuss if the complaint can be resolved without calling for a GRC meeting; (iii) Within 3 days of lodging the complaint, the PPCO's GRM officer will provide the complainant a written feedback on the process, steps and timeframe for resolving the complaint. (iv) If the complaint cannot be resolved, a GRC meeting with the complainant will be called within 5 working days; (v) The GRC will have 15 working days to resolve the complaint; (vi) The complainant will receive feedback from the PPCO's GRM officer within 5 working days after the various steps of the GRM are completed; and (vii) If unsatisfied with the decision, the existence of the GRC will not impede the complainant's access to the Government's judicial, administrative remedies or through concerned government agencies (e.g., Community Environment and Natural Resources Office and Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of DENR, Regional offices of the Environmental Management Bureau, etc.)

132. The GRC will receive, follow-up and prepare monthly reports regarding all complaints, disputes or questions received about the Project and corresponding actions taken to resolve the issues. These reports will be included in the semi-annual environmental monitoring reports to be submitted to ADB.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

A. Implementation Arrangements

133. Institutions responsible for executing and monitoring the implementation of the EMP are presented in Table 8.

Table 8. Responsibilities for EMP implementation AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES LGU of Maguing, Lanao del Sur • Executing agency with overall responsibility for project construction and operation • Ensure that sufficient funds are available to properly implement the EMP • Ensure that project implementation complies with government environmental policies and regulations • Ensure that the project, regardless of financing source, complies with the provisions of the EMP and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 • Obtain necessary environmental approval(s) from the Environmental Management Bureau and/or other concerned government agencies prior to commencement of civil works • Ensure that tender and contract documents for design, supervision, and civil works include the relevant EMP requirements • Establish an environmental grievance redress mechanism, as described in the IEE, to receive and facilitate resolution of affected peoples' concerns • Submit semi-annual monitoring reports on EMP implementation to ADB

PPMO and WMPCO • Closely monitor contractor’s environmental performance and over-all implementation of the EMP • Prepare semi-annual environmental monitoring reports on status of EMP implementation for submission to ADB • Based on the results of EMP monitoring, identify environmental corrective actions and prepare a corrective action plan, as necessary, for submission to ADB • Responsible for coordinating with EMB, Local Government Units (LGU), and other concerned agencies related to environmental aspects for maintaining project`s compliance with environmental permits.

TA - PMIC and NPCO • . Engage environment specialists who will undertake supervision and monitoring of EMP implementation and contractor’s environmental performance • As part of day-to-day project supervision, closely supervise and monitor the contractor’s implementation of mitigation measures specified in the EMP • Assist PMU and WMPCO in preparing semi-annual environmental monitoring reports on status of EMP implementation. Such report will include results of ambient environmental monitoring to be conducted by the contractors.

Contractors • Recruit qualified environmental and safety officer to ensure compliance with environmental statutory requirements, contractual obligations, and EMP provisions • Provide sufficient funding and human resources for proper and timely implementation of required mitigation and monitoring measures in the EMP • Implement additional environmental mitigation measures, as necessary, to avoid, minimize, and/or compensate for adverse impacts due to construction works and related activities performed by the contractor.

AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES EMB - DENR • Review and approve environmental assessment reports required by the government • Undertake monitoring of the project’s environmental performance based on their mandate

ADB • Conduct periodic site visits to assess status of EMP implementation and over-all environmental performance of the project • Review environmental monitoring reports submitted by the executing agency to ensure that adverse impacts and risks are properly addressed • Publicly disclose through posting on ADB’s website environmental monitoring reports, corrective action plans, new or updated IEE (if any) prepared by the executing agency during project implementation

B. Environmental Mitigation

134. The table below presents the environmental mitigation measures to address anticipated adverse impacts of the subproject. The EMP also shows responsibilities for implementation of mitigation measures and corresponding supervision and monitoring.

Table 9. Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan

Project Component/Activity Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities Cost Environmental Implementation Monitor Estimates Impacts Pre-Construction Phase Confirmation of no No negative  Conducted Consultation meetings required resettlement, environmental with barangay officials and relocations, and impacts concerned POs’ officers and LGU of WMPCO compensation members Maguing PPMO  Conducted information awareness campaign regarding subproject location Identification and Lack of information Subproject sites validation with prioritization of road and/or low following conditions: section where re- participation of the  ensure that the INREMP validation gravelling will be done community, process on subproject particularly women implementation is being complied LGU of WMPCO and marginalized with Maguing PPMO sectors  hold consultative meetings with balanced representation of men and women and affected persons on the subproject components and management plan Preparation of detailed Minimize negative Work with LGU RI Engineer for the engineering designs and environmental completion of the proposed programs of work for the impacts upgraded access road detailed subproject designs and to ensure the following measures are included:  identification of spill management prevention and emergency LGU of WMPCO response plans for all Maguing PPMO construction sites;  locate aggregate borrow pits and rock supply areas away from human settlements with fencing and access barriers;  for local residents: include specific plan to notify and provide

Project Component/Activity Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities Cost Environmental Implementation Monitor Estimates Impacts them schedule to minimize disruption to normal commercial and residential activities Recruitment of workers Gender  Hire local workers as much as discrimination and possible, and give equal privilege LGU of Maguing/ tendency to recruit for women to get involved in Contractor outsiders selected tasks appropriate for WMPCO them PPMO

Construction Phase Construction materials Pollution, injury,  Procure construction materials Contractor LGU of Part of the acquisition, transport interrupted usual from sources with valid Maguing/ contractor’s access, and storage road use, disrupted environmental clearances, i.e. WMPCO contract system access, noise PPMO for sand, gravel and timber from those with valid DENR- MGB/EMB permits.  All borrow pits and quarries should be approved by Municipal Engineering Division.  Select pits and quarries in areas with low gradient and as close as possible to construction the sites.  Required aggregate volumes must be carefully calculated prior to extraction to prevent wastage.  Pits and quarries should not be located near surface waters, forested areas, critical habitat for wildlife, or cultural objects and landmarks.  If aggregate quarrying from fluvial environments is required small streams and rivers should be used, and dry alluvial plains preferred.  All topsoil and overburden removed should be stockpiled for later restoration.  All borrow pits and quarries should have a fence perimeter with signage to keep public away.  After use pits and quarries should be dewatered and permanent fences installed with signage to keep public out, and restored as much as possible using original overburden and topsoil.  Unstable slope conditions in/adjacent to the quarry or pit caused by the extractions should be rectified with tree planting.  Define & schedule how materials are extracted from borrow pits and rock quarries, transported, and handled & stored at sites.  Define and schedule how fabricated materials such as steel, wood structures, and 40

Project Component/Activity Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities Cost Environmental Implementation Monitor Estimates Impacts scaffolding will be transported and handled.  All aggregate loads on trucks should be covered. Clearing and removal of Damage landscape  Restrict vegetation removal to Contractor LGU of Part of the obstructions within RoWs. Maguing/ contractor’s  In case, no trees will be removed WMPCO contract without prior approval of PPMO concerned government agency.  The contractor will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works, including but not limited to the extent practicable shall ensure that fuels other than wood are used for cooking.  Within RoWs, minimize land cover removals, and install protective physical barriers around trees.  All RoWs to be re-vegetated and landscaped after construction completed.  Consult PENRO/CENRO to determine the most successful restoration strategy and techniques. Soil erosion High suspended  Berms, and plastic sheet Contractor LGU of Part of the solid contents of fencing should be placed Maguing/ contractor’s river, around all excavations and WMPCO contract sedimentation. earthwork areas. PPMO  Earthworks should be conducted during dry periods.  Maintain a stockpile of topsoil for immediate site restoration following backfilling.  Protect exposed or cut slopes with planted vegetation and have a slope stabilization protocol ready.  Re-vegetate all soil exposure areas immediately after work is completed.  minimize damage and cutting of surrounding vegetation during slope formation,  prevent erosion and protect the cut slope with temporary drainage as soon as practicable after cutting, and  If new erosion occurs accidentally, back fill immediately to restore original contours. Ground surface leveling Degradation of  All construction sites should be Contractor LGU of Part of the of existing road terrestrial and located away from forested or Maguing/ contractor’s aquatic resources, plantation areas as much as WMPCO contract and decreased possible. PPMO water quality  All construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled away from forested and plantation areas.  No waste of any kind is to be discarded on land or in forests/plantations.

Project Component/Activity Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities Cost Environmental Implementation Monitor Estimates Impacts  Erosion channels must be built around aggregate stockpile areas to contain rain-induced erosion.  Earthworks should be conducted during dry periods.  All construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled with extra care away from surface waters.  No waste of any kind is to be thrown in surface waters.  No washing or repair of machinery near surface waters.  Pit latrines to be located away from surface waters.  No unnecessary earthworks in or adjacent to water courses.  No aggregate mining from rivers or lakes.  Minimize the use of heavy equipment at steep slopes. Civil works (Concrete Air pollution, land  All construction sites should be Contractor LGU of Part of the Pavement) and water located away from forested or Maguing/ contractor’s contamination, and plantation areas as much as WMPCO contract traffic & access possible. PPMO problems,  All construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled away from forested and plantation areas.  No waste of any kind is to be discarded on land or in forests/plantations.  Protective berms, plastic sheet fencing, or silt curtains should be placed between all earthworks and nearby surface waters.  Erosion channels must be built around aggregate stockpile areas to contain rain-induced erosion.  Earthworks should be conducted during dry periods.  All construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled with extra care away from surface waters.  No waste of any kind is to be thrown in surface waters.  No washing or repair of machinery near surface waters.  Pit latrines to be located away from surface waters.  No unnecessary earthworks in or adjacent to water courses.  No aggregate mining from rivers or lakes. Implementation of noise Noise, Dust, Air  Regularly apply wetting agents Contractor LGU of Part of the and dust control Pollution to exposed soil and construction Maguing contractor’s measure roads. WMPCO contract  Cover or keep moist all PPMO stockpiles of construction aggregates, and all truckloads of aggregates.  Minimize the time for

Project Component/Activity Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities Cost Environmental Implementation Monitor Estimates Impacts excavations and exposed soil are left open or exposed. Backfill immediately after work is completed.  As much as possible, restrict working time between 07:00 and 17:00, in particular, activities such as pile driving, etc.  Maintain equipment in proper working condition  Replace unnecessarily noisy vehicles and machinery.  Vehicles and machinery to be turned off when not in use.  Construct temporary noise barriers. Dust and noise from Noise, Dust  provision of noise control Contractor LGU of Part of the borrow pits measures to comply with Maguing/ contractor’s national standards, watering of WMPCO contract the earth roads close to the PPMO settlements, use covered truck,  secure appropriate environmental permits,  the borrow and material dumping sites must be access controlled to keep away unauthorized entry of people, grazing cattle and any other stray animals, and  protective gear like ear plugs will be provided to operating personnel if they are exposed to noise levels beyond threshold limits. Implementation of spoil Contamination of  Uncontaminated spoil to be Contractor LGU of Part of the management and land and surface disposed of in government – Maguing/ contractor’s control measure waters from designated sites, which must WMPCO contract excavated spoil, never be in or adjacent surface PPMO and construction waters. Designated sites must be waste clearly marked and identified.  Spoil must not be disposed of on sloped land, near cultural property or values, ecologically important areas, or on/near any other socially or ecologically sensitive feature.  Where possible spoil should be used at other construction sites, or disposed in spent quarries or borrow pits.  A record of type, estimated volume, and source of disposed spoil must be recorded.  Uncontaminated spoil to be disposed of in government – designated sites, which must never be in or adjacent surface waters. Designated sites must be clearly marked and identified.  Spoil must not be disposed of on sloped land, near cultural property or values, ecologically important areas, or on/near any other socially or ecologically sensitive feature. 43

Project Component/Activity Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities Cost Environmental Implementation Monitor Estimates Impacts  Where possible spoil should be used at other construction sites, or disposed in spent quarries or borrow pits.  A record of type, estimated volume, and source of disposed spoil must be recorded.  Contaminated spoil disposal must follow government regulations including handling, transport, treatment (if necessary), and disposal.  Suspected contaminated soil must be tested, and disposed of in designated sites identified as per government regulations.  Before treatment or disposal contaminated spoil must be covered with plastic and isolated from all human activity. Solid and liquid Contamination of  Management of general solid and Contractor LGU of Part of the construction waste land and surface liquid waste of construction will Maguing/ contractor’s management system waters from follow government regulations to WMPCO contract construction waste include covering, collecting, PPMO handling, transporting, recycling, and disposing waste created from construction activities and the work force.  Disposal areas for solid and liquid waste must be determined by the government.  Disposal of waste should be catalogued for type, estimated weigh, and source.  Construction sites should have large garbage bins.  A schedule of solid and liquid waste pickup and disposal must be established and followed that ensures construction sites are as clean as possible.  Solid waste should be separated and recyclables be sold to buyers in the community.

Hazardous Waste  Collection, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste such as used oils, gasoline, paint, and other toxics must follow government regulations.  Wastes should be separated (e.g., hydrocarbons, batteries, paints, organic solvents)  Wastes must be stored above ground in closed, well labeled, ventilated plastic bins in good condition, away from construction activity areas, all surface water, water supplies, and cultural and ecological sensitive receptors.  All spills must be cleaned up completely with all contaminated soil removed and handled with by contaminated spoil sub-plan.

Project Component/Activity Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities Cost Environmental Implementation Monitor Estimates Impacts Construction drainage Loss of drainage  Provide adequate short-term Contractor LGU of Part of the system and rain water drainage away from construction Maguing/ contractor’s natural channels sites to prevent ponding and WMPCO contract flooding. PPMO  Prevent borrow pits and quarries to be filled with water. Pump periodically to infiltration areas or nearby water courses.  Install temporary storm drains or ditches for construction sites  Ensure connections among surface waters (ponds, streams) are maintained or enhanced to sustain existing storm water storage capacity.  Protect surface waters from silt and eroded soil. Water quality Water and soil  Set up proper and adequate Contractor  SPMU Part of the sanitary facilities, PPMO Contractor’s  Ensure strict observance of contract proper waste handling and disposal and proper sanitation including by the contractors and its workers,  Provide wastewater treatment facility (e.g., septic tank), and  Trucks and other vehicle maintenance should be strictly controlled to prevent the discharge of waste into the river system. Wastewater from the construction works containing high concentration of suspended solids should be treated through sedimentation tanks.  The discharge of cement-laden water and slurry during concrete mixing may contaminate water resources and damage productive land in the surrounding areas. To mitigate possible effects of cement-laden water and slurry, the Contractor shall 1) collect and retain all the concrete washout water and solids in leak proof containers, so that this does not reach the soil surface and then migrate to surface waters or into the ground water, 2) recycle the collected concrete washout water and solids, and/or 3) use of a washout pit made with a plastic lining that can be dug into the ground or built above grade. Implement construction Loss of drainage  Provide adequate short-term Contractor  SPMU Part of the drainage system and rain water drainage away from construction  PPMO Contractor’s natural channels sites to prevent ponding and contract flooding.  Prevent borrow pits and quarries to be filled with water. Pump periodically to infiltration areas or nearby water courses.  Install temporary storm drains or ditches for construction sites  Ensure connections among 45

Project Component/Activity Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities Cost Environmental Implementation Monitor Estimates Impacts surface waters (ponds, streams) are maintained or enhanced to sustain existing storm water storage capacity.  Protect surface waters from silt and eroded soil. Workers health, safety Land and people  proper fencing, protective Contractor  SPMU Part of the and hygiene barriers, and buffer zones should  PPMO Contractor’s be provided around all contract construction sites,  sufficient signage and information disclosure, and supervisors and night guards should be placed,  worker and public safety guidelines should be followed,  provide adequate sanitation and waste disposal at construction sites,  the contractor will not hire children and pregnant women,  standing water suitable for disease vector breeding should be filled in,  worker education and awareness seminars for construction hazards should be given at the beginning of the construction phase. A construction site safety program should be developed and distributed to workers,  appropriate safety clothing, footwear, gloves, hard hats, eye protection and other PPE should be mandatory for all construction workers,  adequate medical services must be on site or nearby all construction site,  drinking water must be provided at all construction sites,  sufficient lighting be used during necessary night work, and  all construction sites should be examined daily to ensure unsafe conditions are removed. Traffic safety and Road accidents Throughout the construction period, Contractor LGU of Part of the management the contractor will ensure that Maguing/ contractor’s affected people are provided WMPCO contract adequate and safe access to PPMO properties (structures, land, etc.). All construction vehicles observe speed limits on the construction sites and to provide adequate signage, barriers, and flag persons for traffic control. Sign postings such as ‘men working’, ‘Keep left/right’, ‘construction ahead’, and ‘speed limit’, should be used for traffic management and road safety. As much as possible, road works will be confined to one half of the road width at each section to provide access to pedestrian and vehicles during construction works.

Project Component/Activity Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities Cost Environmental Implementation Monitor Estimates Impacts Ecological environment Minor vegetation  Construction vehicles will operate Contractor LGU of Part of the (Flora and Fauna) loss within the corridor of impact to Maguing/ contractor’s avoid damaging soil and WMPCO contract vegetation. PPMO  Avoid soil compaction around trees. Generally, the rule will be to avoid driving heavy equipment or trucks anywhere into the 'drip- line' of a tree.  In case, no trees will be removed without prior approval of concerned government agency.  The contractor will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works.  No work camps will be located in ecologically sensitive sites such as protected and conservation areas, or densely vegetated site.  Workers shall be prohibited from hunting/trapping wildlife. Damage to properties Land The contractor will immediately Contractor  SPMU Part of the repair and/or compensate for any  PPMO Contractor’s damage that it causes to properties contract (houses, farmlands, aquaculture ponds, irrigation canals, and others), community facilities such as water supply, power supply, communication facilities and the like. Access roads used for transport of construction materials and other construction-related activities will be maintained by the Contractor in at least in their pre-project condition for the duration of construction. Concrete washout Soil and water The Contractor shall 1) collect and Contractor  SPMU Part of the contamination retain all the concrete washout water  PPMO Contractor’s and solids in leak proof containers, contract so that this does not reach the soil surface and then migrate to surface waters or into the ground water, 2) recycle the collected concrete washout water and solids, and/or 3) use of a washout pit made with a plastic lining that can be dug into the ground or built above grade. Use of Hazardous People, land and Vehicle maintenance and refueling Contractor  SPMU Part of the Substances water will be confined to areas in  PPMO Contractor’s construction sites designed (with contract concrete flooring, drainage leading to oil and water separator, etc.) to contain spilled lubricants and fuels. Spill waste will be disposed to sites approved by the concerned government agency and following national regulations. Adequate precaution will be taken to prevent oil/lubricant/ hazardous substances contamination of channel beds. Spillage if any will be immediately cleared with utmost caution to leave no traces. All areas intended for storage of hazardous materials will be quarantined and provided with adequate facilities to combat

Project Component/Activity Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities Cost Environmental Implementation Monitor Estimates Impacts emergency situations such as fire, spills, etc. in compliance with all the applicable statutory stipulation. The personnel in-charge of these sites will be properly trained and these areas will be access controlled and entry will be allowed only under authorization. Hazardous wastes will be collected, stored, transported and disposed consistent with national regulations to ensure that these will not cause pollution of surrounding areas. Public safety People  installation of sturdy fencing Contractor  SPMU Part of the around excavation areas and  PPMO Contractor’s construction sites, contract  provision of proper signage and lighting at night at the periphery of the construction site to warn and direct traffic and pedestrians,  deployment of security personnel in hazardous areas to restrict public access,  imposition of speed limits for construction vehicles along residential areas and where there are other sensitive receptors, and  orientation of drivers on safe driving practices to minimize accidents and to prevent spill of hazardous substances and other construction materials during transport. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase Operation of upgraded Increased risk of  Set speed limit when passing LGU of Maguing WMPCO Part of the access road accident or injury, through populated area PPMO proponent’s air pollution and  Provide appropriate warning signs DENR obligation noise. and lighting  Regular removal of debris, logs and Obstruction of run- other materials along drainage off along drainage canals to avoid clogging canals causing run-  Regular vegetation control along off overflow leading run-off area to ensure free flow to erosion of the  Ensure that existing environmental road management policies are effectively implemented and Exploitation of proper coordination involves natural resources in different agencies. the area  Adherence to land use and zoning Unplanned regulations urbanization  Promote tourism in the area through Increased delivery of advertisement from the local and agricultural products nationwide venue.

Tourism

C. Environmental Monitoring

135. Tables 10 and 11 present the environmental monitoring activities to be undertaken during various project phases. Monitoring of the contractor’s environmental performance in terms of implementation of mitigation measures during construction phases shall be undertaken by the community at the barangay level and SSE. The ESS shall be assisted by TA-PMIC in preparing semi-annual environmental monitoring reports. Such report will be submitted by the proponent to ADB and will be publicly disclosed on ADB’s website. The monitoring reports shall describe in detail the status of EMP implementation and compliance issues as well as corrective actions, if any.

136. The ESS during project implementation will be required to organize a community level environmental monitoring. Prior to commencement of site works, the ESS and SSS shall undertake consultations with affected residents, barangay and/or officials to encourage them to participate in the community level environmental monitoring program. The locals shall be allowed to freely participate during the environmental monitoring to be conducted by the LGU together with SSS and ESS. The SSE, ESS, and WMPCO shall provide orientation on how to undertake monitoring using the Environmental Monitoring Framework shown below:

Table 10. Community level construction monitoring form COMMUNITY LEVEL CONSTRUCTION MONITORING FORM Sub-project Name: REHABILITATION OF KIANODAN-ILALAG ACCESS ROAD Location: BARANGAY KIANODAN AND BARANGAY ILALAG, MAGUING, LANAO DEL SUR Reporting Period: Impact/ Mitigation Measures Compliance Comment on Reasons for Partial or Non- Attained (Yes, No, Compliance or Partial) 1

N Recommendation/s:

Signature: Date:

Table 11. Environmental Monitoring Plan

Aspects/ Location Means of Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Cost Parameters to Monitoring Frequency Responsibility Be Monitored Pre-Construction Phase

Siting of Final location of Original field Once SPMU, INREMP Project Cost subproject the subproject work, literature WMPCO, (proper location survey, PPMO with and alignment) community SSE and ESS consultations

Inclusiveness Final location of Field work, Once SPMU, INREMP Project Cost of community the subproject community WMPCO, participation (% consultations PPMO, NCIP indigenous with SSE and peoples, ESS women and other marginalized sector attending)

Compliance Final location of Site inspection Monthly SPMU, INREMP Project Cost with mitigation the subproject WMPCO, measures set PPMO, NCIP out in the with SSE and Environmental ESS Mitigation Plan

Construction Phase

Nuisance Final location of Visual Daily SPMU, INREMP Project Cost caused by the subproject observations to monitoring WMPCO, construction assess impacts through PPMO, NCIP activities (dust on air quality observations at with SSE and particulates, (dust emission) construction ESS noise level, site. traffic Interviews with congestion) communities (noise, project- related complaints)

Water Final location of Visual Monitoring to SPMU, INREMP Project Cost contamination the subproject observations to be done during WMPCO, (presence of assess impacts excavation PPMO, NCIP grease, amount on surface works with SSE and of suspended water quality especially after ESS solids, BOD (evidence of heavy rains load) siltation from construction activities)

Compliance Final location of Site inspection Monthly SPMU, INREMP Project Cost with mitigation the subproject WMPCO, measures set PPMO, NCIP out in the with SSE and Environmental ESS Mitigation Plan

Operation and Maintenance of Upgraded Road

Traffic Upgraded road Regular record Continuously SPMU, INREMP Project Cost accidents keeping WMPCO, PPMO

Incidence of Adjacent to Surveys, public Seasonal for 5 SPMU, INREMP Project Cost flooding upgraded road complaints years WMPCO, PPMO

Overall Proponent Regular record Continuously SPMU, INREMP Project compliance to LGU, WMPCO, keeping. WMPCO, O&M PPMO with PPMO, NCIP responsibilities SSE and ESS and mitigation measures as set out in the Environmental Mitigation Plan

137. The NPCO shall submit the following environmental reporting documentation to ADB:

 Environmental Monitoring Reports: Semi-annual environmental monitoring reports will be submitted by NPCO to ADB. The report, which will be prepared by ESS with assistance for TA-PMIC, will provide the following information:

 Background/Context of the monitoring report (adequate information on the project, including physical implementation progress of project activities, scope of monitoring report, reporting period, and the monitoring requirements including frequency of submission as agreed upon);  Compliance with applicable government laws, regulations, and requirements;  Changes in project scope and adjusted safeguard measures, if applicable;  Monitoring parameters/indicators and methods based on the monitoring plan/program in the EMP;  Monitoring results compared against the objectives of safeguards or desired outcomes documented (e.g., environmental impacts avoided or minimized, etc.);  If noncompliance or any major gaps identified, include a corrective action plan;  Records on disclosure of monitoring information to affected communities;  Summary of environmental mitigations and compensation measures implemented;

 Identification of key issues, or complaints from affected people, or recommendations for improvement;  Monitoring adjustment measures recommended based on monitoring experience/trends and stakeholder’s response;  Information about actual institutional arrangement for implementing the monitoring program/plan provided or adjusted, as may be required;  Proposed items of focus for the next report and due date.

 Project Completion Report: One (1) year after completion of the construction, the NPCO, through its ESS, shall submit a Project Completion Report which will include the overall environmental performance of the subproject.

IX. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

A. Conclusion

138. The present IEE reviewed the general environmental profile of the subproject, and screened them to assess potential impacts. The IEE reveals that no major negative environmental impacts are likely to occur due to the construction activities and normal operations after the proposed rehabilitation. Implementation of appropriate mitigation measures during construction and operation phases will minimize the negative impacts of the project to acceptable levels. To ensure that these mitigation measures are implemented and negative impacts avoided, the measures will be included in the civil works bid and contract specifications of the project.

139. Rural infrastructures like roads and water supply projects arguably are vital structures needed to spur economic development in Barangay Kianodan and Barangay Ilalag, Maguing, Lanao del Sur, with full potentials and opportunities owing to its varied development zones and natural resources.

140. The rehabilitation of Barangay Kianodan and Barangay Ilalag Access Road Project for one shall be a crucial infrastructure for uplifting the quality of life of the people by providing an all- year-round easy and affordable access, improving the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities, and supporting the NRM project activities of the constituents, thus supporting the developing economy Ganassi and other areas, cascading benefits to the entire municipality.

141. Hence, the project will have overall beneficial impact and will have minor negative impacts that will be carefully monitored and adequately mitigated through implementation of the EMP.

B. Recommendation

142. The main goal of the subproject is to support the NRM activities of PO. However, the end goal of the subproject is to provide an all-year-round easy and affordable access thereby

53 improving the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities and conditions and uplifts the quality of life of the inhabitants, especially the constituents.

143. The performance indicators that the project will be beneficial to the influenced areas are on socioeconomic, agricultural, and environmental, specifically agricultural output increases; cash income from employment increases; health improves; and leisure increases.

145. The project will enhance the social status of the people, especially the IPs, women, children, and other vulnerable sectors of the influence area, through better health services and employment opportunities due to more investments in agriculture and livelihood. There will be better access to the business centers leading to economic prosperity. This will also result to better education and more educational institutions established. The project will encourage investment of agri-business due to safe and economical travel. Its effect would be an increase in production with lower prices of agricultural products.

146. The Proposed Rehabilitation of the Potable Water Supply System will boost not only the physical and health aspect of the residents of the barangay but also the economic activities of the influence area. With the project, socio-economic services will be easier not only for the public sector but also to private and semi-private providers. This will entice the community to gradually eliminate economic activities in the Forest Protection Zone, and instead, concentrate their activities in the Forest Production Zone of the WMA. In this way, the people will become the guardian of the natural resources of the upper slopes of the WMA guaranteeing stable supply of water and other natural resources in the lower portion of the watershed.

Appendix 1. Certificate of Non Coverage

Appendix 2. Stakeholder Consultations

Appendix 3. Barangay Resolutions

Appendix 4. PO Resolutions

Appendix 5. Sangguniang Bayan Resolution

Appendix 6. A Copy of the Grievance Intake Form

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