Initial Environmental Examination

March 2020

PHI: Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management Project

Rehabilitation of Barangay Buyot Access Road in Don Carlos, Region X

Prepared by the Municipality of Don Carlos, Province of Bukidnon for the Asian Development Bank. CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (As of 3 February 2020) The date of the currency equivalents must be within 2 months from the date on the cover. Currency unit – peso (PhP) PhP 1.00 = $ 0.01965 $1.00 = PhP 50.8855

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank BDC Barangay Development Council BDF Barangay Development Fund BMS Biodiversity Monitoring System BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand BUFAI Buyot Farmers Association, Inc. CBD Central Business District CBFMA Community-Based Forest Management Agreement CBMS Community-Based Monitoring System CENRO Community Environmental and Natural Resources Office CLUP Comprehensive Land Use Plan CNC Certificate of Non-Coverage COE Council of Elders CRMF Community Resource Management Framework CSC Certificate of Stewardship Contract CSO Civil Society Organization CVO Civilian Voluntary Officer DCPC Don Carlos Polytechnic College DED Detailed Engineering Design DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources DO Dissolved Oxygen DOST Department of Science and Technology ECA Environmentally Critical Area ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate ECP Environmentally Critical Project EIAMMP Environmental Impact Assessment Management and Monitoring Plan EMB Environmental Management Bureau EMP Environmental Management Plan ESS Environmental Safeguards Specialist FGD Focus Group Discussion FIBECO First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative, Inc. FMB Forest Management Bureau GRC Grievance Redress Committee GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism IBA Important Bird Area IEE Initial Environmental Examination INREMP Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management Project IP Indigenous People IRA Internal Revenue Allotment LGU Local Government Unit MOA Memorandum of Agreement NCIP National Commission on Indigenous People NECA Non-Environmental Critical Area NECP Non-Environmental Critical Project

i NGP National Greening Program NOL No Objection Letter NPC National Power Corporation NPCO National Project Coordinating Office NRM Natural Resources Management OCM Overhead, Contingencies and Miscellaneous O&M Operations and Monitoring PA Protected Area PAGASA Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration PASU Protected Area Superintendent PCA Philippine Coconut Authority PCCP Portland Cement Concrete Pavement PDR Project Description Report PhilPost Philippine Postal Corporation PMIC Project Management Implementation Consultant PPCO Provincial Project Coordinating Office PPMO Provincial Project Management Office PPE Personal Protective Equipment PPMC Provincial Project Management Council PMU Project Management Unit PO Peoples’ Organization POW Program of Work RCCP Reinforced Concrete Cylinder Pipe RCPC Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culvert RHO Regional Hearing Office RHU Rural Health Unit RI Rural Infrastructure RPCO Regional Project Coordinating Office ROW Right of Way SB Sangguniang Bayan SLF Sanitary Land Fill SPD Subproject Proposal Document SPMU Sub-Project Management Unit SPS Safeguard Policy Statement SSE Social Safeguards on Environment SSS Social Safeguards Specialist SWMP Solid Waste Management Plan TA Technical Assistance WMPCO Watershed Management and Project Coordination Offices

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WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

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

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

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

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1 II. POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ...... 2 A. Environmental Clearance Requirements ...... 2 Government Environmental Laws, Regulations and Guidelines ...... 2 ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements ...... 5 III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ...... 6 A. Overview ...... 6 B. Project Location ...... 6 C. Project Rationale ...... 7 D. Project Development Plan ...... 11 Project Components ...... 11 Description of the Project Phases ...... 14 E. Manpower Requirements ...... 15 F. Project Cost ...... 15 G. Project Duration and Schedule ...... 16 IV. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ...... 17 A. Elevation and Slope ...... 17 B. Geology ...... 17 C. Soils ...... 17 D. Land Classification and Land Use ...... 18 E. Climate ...... 22 F. River and Drainage System ...... 24 G. Water Quality ...... 24 H. Biological Environment ...... 25 I. Socio-Economic Conditions ...... 26 Population ...... 26 Population Density ...... 27 Indigenous Peoples and People’s Organization ...... 27 Education ...... 27 Health and Sanitation ...... 27 Housing ...... 28 Income and Expenditure ...... 28 Tourism ...... 28 Commerce and Industry ...... 28 Electricity ...... 29 Communication ...... 29 Road and Transportation ...... 29 V. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 30 Pre-Construction ...... 32 Confirmation of no required resettlement, relocations, and compensation ...... 32 Identification and prioritization of road section where re-gravelling and concreting will be done ...... 32 Preparation of detailed engineering designs and programs of work ...... 32 Recruitment of workers ...... 32 Construction ...... 33 Construction materials acquisition, transport access, and storage system ...... 33 Clearing and removal of obstructions ...... 33 Soil erosion ...... 33 Ground surface leveling and re-gravelling of existing road ...... 33 Civil works ...... 34 Implementation of noise and dust control measure ...... 34 Dust and noise from borrow pits ...... 34

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Implementation of spoil management and control measure ...... 34 Solid and liquid construction waste management system ...... 35 Water quality ...... 35 Construction of drainage system ...... 35 Workers health, safety and hygiene ...... 35 Traffic safety and management ...... 36 Ecological environment (Flora and Fauna) ...... 36 Damage to properties ...... 36 Use of hazardous substances ...... 37 Public safety ...... 37 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase ...... 37 Operation of upgraded access road ...... 37 VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION ...... 37 Stakeholder Consultations ...... 38 Information Disclosure ...... 40 VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ...... 40 VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 42 Implementation Arrangements ...... 42 Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan ...... 43 Environmental Monitoring ...... 52 IX. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION ...... 56 Conclusion ...... 56 Recommendation ...... 57

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Map of the Municipality of Don Carlos (Brgy. Buyot Highlighted) ...... 9 Figure 2: Existing Conditions of the Proposed Subproject ...... 10 Figure 3: Layout of the Double Barrel Cross Drain ...... 12 Figure 4: Elevation and slope of the proposed road rehabilitation subproject ...... 18 Figure 5: Geologic Map of the Municipality of Don Carlos ...... 19 Figure 6: Soil Map of the Municipality of Don Carlos ...... 19 Figure 7: Alignment of the Proposed Subproject within the Classified Timberland ...... 20 Figure 8: Land Classification Map of the Municipality of Don Carlos (Based on NAMRIA) .. 21 Figure 9: Record of Tropical Cyclones That Passed Through the Region Covering the Influence Watersheds during the Period 1948 - 2009 (PAGASA) ...... 22 Figure 10: Monthly Rainfall based on CNCM3 Model for 2020s and 2050s Periods in Bukidnon Province ...... 23

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Summary List of ECP Types and ECA Categories ...... 2 Table 2: INREMP Subprojects Threshold for Coverage Screening and Categorization (EMB- MC 005-2014) ...... 4 Table 3: Scope of Works in each Station ...... 7 Table 4: Summary of the Preliminary Cost Estimate ...... 15 Table 5: Indicative Implementation Schedule ...... 16 Table 6: Land Classification by Barangay, 2017 ...... 20

Table 7: Projected Monthly Rainfall Based on CNCM3 Model with A1b and A2 Scenarios for 2020s and 2050s Periods in Bukidnon Province ...... 23 Table 8: Water Quality Parameters per Station (June 2017) of the Muleta Watershed ...... 25 Table 9: Summary of Flora and Fauna within the Muleta Watershed ...... 25 Table 10: Household Population by Urban and Rural Barangay and Average Household Size, Year 2017 ...... 26 Table 11: Assessment of Potential Environmental Impacts ...... 30 Table 12: Summary of Stakeholder Views of the Rehabilitation of Brgy. Buyot Access Road ...... 39 Table 14: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan ...... 43 Table 15. Environmental Monitoring Plan ...... 53

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1. A Copy of the Certificate of Non-Coverage ...... 59 Appendix 2: A Certification that the Subproject is within the Timberland ...... 60 Appendix 3: A Copy of the Request of the Municipal Mayor to CENRO Don Carlos and PCA Bukidnon Regarding Tree Cutting Permit ...... 61 Appendix 4: A Copy of Governor Zubiri’s Letter to DepEd Bukidnon ...... 63 Appendix 5: A Copy of DepEd Certification ...... 64 Appendix 6: Minutes of the Public Consultation_August 4, 2017 at Buyot, Don Carlos, Bukidnon ...... 65 Appendix 7: PO Resolutions re: RI-INREMP ...... 77 Appendix 8: Municipal and Barangay Resolutions re: RI-INREMP ...... 79 Appendix 9: Grievance Intake Form ...... 82

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared for the Rehabilitation of Barangay Buyot Access Road in Don Carlos, Bukidnon. This subproject is the rehabilitation of an existing access road with an estimated length of 2.0 kilometers, carriageway of 4.0 m, 1.0-m shoulder and 0.5 m triangular earth ditch on both sides with a total width of seven (7) meters. The subproject is clustered into two (2) parts: a re-graveling of 935 meters length and concreting of 1,065 meters. The Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) will only be constructed on-road sections with steeper slope portion.

The subproject aims to uplift the economic condition of the community through the provision of all-year-round safe access. It aims to increase productivity and profit, decrease farm expenses on hauling works, hasten the delivery of agricultural products to market outlets, enable timely transport of farm inputs to production areas, reduce vehicle operating cost and maintenance cost after project implementation and maximize the agricultural potential of the production area after road rehabilitation. The proposed access road will support the Natural Resources Management (NRM) project activities of the constituents.

The subproject is found within the timberland area. It is located and designed using its existing right of way. None of the subproject roads are located near or within ecologically sensitive areas. The Council of Elders also gave their consent to the implementation of the Rural Infrastructure – Integrated Natural Resources Management Project (RI-INREMP) subproject within their ancestral domain.

The subproject was categorized 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 Barangay Buyot and includes an assessment of the potential environmental impacts during different subproject phases and the formulation of corresponding mitigation measures.

Based on its program of work (POW), the total estimated cost of the subproject is Php 15,800,000.00 in which 80% or Php 12,640,000.00 will be funded under Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-INREMP while the remaining 20% or Php 3,160,000.00 will be shouldered by the local government unit (LGU) as its counterpart. This proposed subproject is projected to be completed in 120 calendar days.

The IEE, based on the screening of baseline environment and review of proposed civil works, has not identified any major environmental concerns considering that all the proposed civil works are only asset preservation of existing roadway and are located within the existing right of way. There will only be localized short term impacts during construction activities due to the implementation of civil works that will be addressed in the detailed design and thorough implementation of the mitigation and monitoring measures specified in the environmental management plan (EMP).

The IEE process includes stakeholder participation and consultation to help LGUs achieve public acceptance of the subproject. The LGU has made consultations with the concerned affected persons on 28 March 2019. Consequently, the proponent secured the waivers from the affected persons of the project. The waiver states that they have been informed by the LGU about all the possible options including the right to be compensated. However, affected persons still opted to waive their rights since they will benefit the proposed subproject. In addition, cutting permits have already been requested by the LGU to the DENR- City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Don Carlos, and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) provincial office in Bukidnon.

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A grievance redress mechanism (GRM) will be established by the LGU of Don Carlos before the commencement of site works to ensure that complaints of affected persons and other stakeholders regarding the project’s environmental performance are promptly addressed. Furthermore, giving primary to the traditional conflict resolution system, grievance procedure has been separately set following the Manobo tribe’s customary laws and National Commission on Indigenous People’s (NCIP’s) rules.

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

The major positive impact of the project will be economic and better accessibility. The subproject will directly benefit people located in the barangay and its adjoining barangays. Dust generation from the damaged roads will be reduced by the improvement of pavement. Health risks to the roadside communities and damage to the biological environment will be reduced due to pavement improvement and soil erosion control measures.

This subproject will have an overall beneficial impact and will have minor negative impacts that will be carefully monitored and adequately mitigated through the implementation of the environmental management plan.

II. POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

A. Environmental Clearance Requirements

Government Environmental Laws, Regulations and Guidelines

According to the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Memorandum Circular 005 - 2014, the environmental category of a project is decided based on the type of the project (whether it falls into ‘Environmental Critical Project’, ECP type), location of the project (whether it falls into ‘Environmental Critical Areas’, ECA category), and size of the project. A summary list of ECPs and ECA categories are presented in Table 1.

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)

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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

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 EMB. Table 2 gives the size of the road and bridge projects that fall in 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 Certificate of Non-Coverage (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.

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Table 2: INREMP Subprojects Threshold for Coverage Screening and Categorization (EMB-MC 005-2014) Not covered Covered (Required to secure ECC) Projects within the (may secure CNC) Project size INREMP Menu of CATEGORY A: ECP CATEGORY B: Non-ECP CATEGORY D parameters / Subprojects Project Description Remarks EIS EIS IEE Checklist (Part I only) HEAVY AND OTHER PROCESSING/ MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES Food preservation (e.g. drying, freezing) and Regardless of None None None similar methods aside capacity from canning Agricultural processing including rice, corn, > 5,000 MT Annual vegetables, fruits and none ≥ 50,000 MT but < 50,000 <5,000 MT production other agricultural MT rate products > ton/hr or mill with polishing Hourly (regardless of Rice/Corn mill None None 1 ton/hr production production ≤ rate rate if with polishing) Other types of food (and other food by- Annual > 200 MT but products, additives, None 50,000 MT < 200 MT production ≥ < 50,000 MT etc.) processing rate industries RESOURCES EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES Other Forestry Annual 5,000 m3 Projects; Forestry ≥ 100 m3 but volume of 10,000 m3 but <10,000 ≥ <100 m3 project co-managed ≥ <5,000 m3 trees to be m3 with DENR cut 4,000 m3 Equivalent Wood processing ≥ 100 m3 but 10,000 m3 but <10,000 ≥ <100 m3 products per projects ≥ <4,000 m3 m3 year Livestock Animal Industries 5,000 > 100 but Stocking (Livestock/Piggery None ≥ <100 heads heads 5,000 heads population Projects – e.g. pigs/goats) INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Irrigation projects ≥1,000 >300 but (distribution system None hectares <1,000 ≤300 hectares Service area only) (service area) hectares With water source (e.g. infiltration gallery, etc.) and water Level III Level II / Level I Water Supply Projects None treatment (Distribution Water refilling (without dam) facilities system only) station including desalination, reverse osmosis (RO) >50% >50% increase in increase in capacity (or in capacity (or terms of in terms of length/width) >50% increase in length/width) AND capacity (or in Roads, widening, AND >2km but terms of rehabilitation and/or None 20km, ≥ <20km, length/width) BUT improvement (length with ≤ (length with 2km increase in no critical no critical length slope) OR slope) OR 10km ≥ 10km (length (length with ≥ with critical critical slope) slope)

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Not covered Covered (Required to secure ECC) Projects within the (may secure CNC) Project size INREMP Menu of CATEGORY A: ECP CATEGORY B: Non-ECP CATEGORY D parameters / Subprojects Project Description Remarks EIS EIS IEE Checklist (Part I only) Total/gross floor area Storage facilities with >1 hectare including no hazardous or toxic None ≥ 5 hectares but ≤ 1 hectare parking, materials. <5 hectare open space and other areas

ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements

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

• Category A: Projects with potential for significant adverse environmental impacts that is 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.

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.

The Municipality of Don Carlos has already secured the Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) issued by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in Region 10 on 11 June 2018 (Appendix 1).

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III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

A. Overview

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and Global Environment Facility (GEF), addresses the unsustainable watershed management in four (4) priority river basins: (i) the Chico Upper River Basin in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Northern Luzon; (ii) the Wahig–Inabanga River Basin on the island of Bohol in Region 7; (iii) the Lake Lanao River Basin in the province of Lanao del Sur in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao; and (iv) the Bukidnon Upper River Basin in Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental provinces in Northern Mindanao (Region 10).

The INREMP has four (4) outputs namely: (i) River basin and watershed management and investment plans established; (ii) Smallholder and institutional investments in conservation increased and URB productivity enhanced in the forestry, agriculture and rural sectors; (iii) River basin and watershed management capacity and related governance mechanisms strengthened; and (iv) Project management and support services delivered.

Under Output 2, the LGU of Don Carlos has proposed the rehabilitation of Barangay Buyot Access Road in Don Carlos, Bukidnon Province.

The proposed road for rehabilitation leads to the INREMP-NRM as well as National Greening Program sites. The road is being utilized by the people in the barangay since 1968 as a logging road. The subproject will address the difficulty in travelling which is aggravated by climate change impact such as frequent heavy rainfalls causing postharvest losses due to the delay in the delivery of farm products to the markets and processing facilities.

The subproject aims to provide easier access of the farmers in transporting their farm inputs and products to and from the market center, thus reducing post-harvest losses and uplifting the economic status of the community while conserving the environment.

B. Project Location

Don Carlos is situated approximately within geographic coordinates 7° 38’ 02.7” - 7° 47’36.4” north latitude, and 124° 51’ 01.7” - 125° 03’ 20.4” east longitude. It is bounded in the north by Municipality of Maramag, in the east by the municipality of Quezon, in the south by municipality of Kitaotao, and in the west by the municipality of Pangantucan and Kadingilan.

The municipality has 29 barangays with a total land area of 21,372 hectares, which is about 2% of the total provincial land area. About 70% of the total land area is considered as alienable and disposable (A&D) while the remaining 30% is classified as timberland. The urban area is 1,447 ha, which covers three (3) barangays (Poblacion Sur, Don Carlos Norte and Pinamaloy).

The proposed subproject is found at Barangay Buyot, Don Carlos, Bukidnon. It is about 25 km away from the central business district (Figure 1). Barangay Buyot is a rural barangay with a total land area of 530 hectares within the timberland. Similarly, the barangay is found within an ancestral domain area covered by a Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (R10-DON- 0216-206) of the Manobo-Kirenteken-Ilantungon Indigenous People (IP) Community (Appendix 2).

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C. Project Rationale

Barangay Buyot is one of the barangays in the western part of the municipality that contributes to the economic activity of the area. Major product harvests such as fruits, rubber, rice, corn, sugarcane, coconut, root crops, and vegetables that are mostly grown in the area are regularly transported via the Buyot access road. Likewise, NGP sites and NRM subprojects of the DENR-INREMP are located in the hilly terrains of the barangay. Being the only probable access road located within the timberland, the farmers are experiencing inconvenience and hazards in transporting their produce especially during rainy days which also resulted to higher hauling rates.

The proposed subproject has a total length of 2.0 kilometers and carriage way of 4.0 meters with 1.0-meter shoulder with 0.5m triangular earth ditch on each side. A total of 935 meters length of road will be re-graveling or the provision of surface course while the remaining 1,065 meters will be improved into a concrete road. Details of scope of works in each station is presented in Table 3.

Based on the field validation Aide Memoire on 27 January 2017, the original length of the proposed subproject was 3.29 km. There was also no resettlement, tree cutting and encroachment issues found during the validation. It was found out that the allotted budget was insufficient for the rehabilitation of the 3.29 km access road. Thus, the design was revised and the final length to be rehabilitated is 2.0 km.

In December 2018, another survey was conducted and found out that there are a number of trees and crops affected the subproject (Figure 2). The LGU secured a tree cutting permit from the DENR-Regional Office and the CENRO Don Carlos (Appendix 2). Likewise, the proposed subproject was revisited on 26 September 2019. It was recommended to move the road alignment to spare the fully-grown trees near the Buyot Elementary school’s boundary. As a result, the 4-meter carriageway is maintained given its proposed length. The shoulder and ditch canal are adjusted to lessen the impact on trees.

Meanwhile, the people’s organization (PO), who is the partner of DENR-INREMP in the implementation of the NRM subprojects, is the Buyot Upland Farmers Association, Inc. (BUFAI). This association is a recipient of several DENR programs and is actively engaged in farming within the area. It is composed of 75 members although the association has no IPs members. Nonetheless, the proposed rehabilitation of the Buyot Access Road is intended to provide easier access to farmers in transporting farm product inputs and outputs to and from the market center, thus reducing post-harvest losses and increasing product quality.

Overall, there is a desire and consensus of the PO members, municipal and barangay officials to rehabilitate the access road. The realization of this proposed subproject will likely uplift the quality of life of the community since more agricultural products will be hauled conveniently at a lower hauling price. In addition, this road can also serve as a diversion road during the repair of the provincial road.

Table 3: Scope of Works in each Station

Station Scope of Work Road Road Width Remarks Length (m) (m) 0+000 Pipe Culvert with Head Walls/ Stone 7 culverts (2.150m Masonry & Drain Excavation width & 5m length) 0 + 069 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 4.7 m from the tree to existing 69 canal

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0 + 085 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 5.3 m from the tree to existing 16 canal 0 + 113 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 28 4 m clear With Bamboo fence 0 + 127 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 14 4 m clear With Mango 0 + 130 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 3 4 m clear With Lomboy 0 + 132 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 2 4 m clear With Jackfruit 0 + 142 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 10 4 m clear With Coconut Tree 0 + 175 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 33 4 m clear sugarcane 0 + 186 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 11 4 m clear sugarcane 0+360 to Slope Protection 12 meters 0+372 0 + 716 Gravelling 530 4 m clear 0 + 820 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 104 4 m clear 0 + 883 Gravelling 63 4 m clear 4 Young Coconut 0 + 913- Gravelling 4 m clear Madre de Cacao 1+006 123 1 + 006 – 1 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 4 m clear + 120 114 1 + 120 – 1 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Both sides; 4 m + 225 105 clear 0+413 to Slope Protection 47 meters 0+460 1+251 to Slope Protection 60 meters 1+310 1+422.60 Pipe Culvert with Head Walls/ Stone 14 culverts Masonry & Drain Excavation (3.620m width & 5.80 length) 1 + 422 – Gravelling Both sides; 4 m 1+590 365 clear 1 + 590 Gravelling 4 m clear 9 Rubber tree, and 0 sugarcane or corn 1 + 730 Gravelling Left side 1 Rubber tree; opposite Sugarcane Candole area; 4 140 m clear 0+805 to Slope Protection 75 meters 0+880 0+807 to Slope Protection (other side) 48 meters 0+855 1+083 to Slope Protection 105 meters 1+188 1+404 to Slope Protection 31 meters 1+435 1+625 to Slope Protection 55 meters 1+680 1+897 to Slope Protection 33 meters 1+930 1+900 to Slope Protection (other side) 27 meters 1+927 1+913.12 Pipe Culvert with Head Walls/ Stone 7 culverts (2.150m Masonry & Drain Excavation width & 5m length) 1 + 920 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 190 4 m clear 1 + 920 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Right side opposite Caday; 0 4 m clear 1 + 2000 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 80 4 m clear 1 Gmelina

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Figure 1: Map of the Municipality of Don Carlos (Brgy. Buyot Highlighted)

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Figure 2: Existing Conditions of the Proposed Subproject

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D. Project Development Plan

Project Components

The major scope of works of the road rehabilitation are the following:

 Clearing and Grubbing (Item 100)  Excavation (Item 102)  Structure Excavation (Item 103)  Embankment (Item 104)  Subgrade Preparation (Item 105)  Aggregate Subbase Course (Item 200)  Aggregate Base Course (Item 201)  Surface Course (Item 300)  Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (Item 311)  Pipe Culvert and Storm Drains (Item 500)  Grouted Riprap (Item 505)  Stone Masonry (Item 506)

Specifically, the provision of reinforced concrete cylinder pipe (RCCP) cross drains will be placed at every designed station having a diameter 0.91-meter pre-fabricated reinforced concrete culvert pipe and seven (7) pieces at every station point. It will be imbedded at 0.7- meter underground from the finished road surface laying a 100 mm sand bedding. In addition, grouted riprap headwalls at both ends of the culvert will be constructed serving a structural support of the RCCP while double barrel cross drains will be constructed at Sta. 1+422.66 with concrete headwall, wingwall, apron and cut of wall (Figure 3).

The following are the technical specifications intended for the rehabilitation of Barangay Buyot access road subproject in compliance to the standard construction specification:

Clearing and Grubbing (Item 100)

This item shall consist of clearing, grubbing, removing and disposing of all vegetation and debris as designated in the Contract, except those objects that are designated to remain in place or are to be removed in consonance with other provisions of this specification. The work shall also include the preservation from injury or defacement of all objects designated to remain.

Excavation (Item 102)

This Item shall consist of roadway drainage and borrow excavation and the disposal of material in accordance with this Specification and in conformity with the lines, grades and dimensions shown on the Plans or established by the Engineer.

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Figure 3: Layout of the Double Barrel Cross Drain

Structure Excavation (Item 103)

This Item shall consist of the necessary excavation for foundation of bridges, culverts, under drains, and other structures not otherwise provided for in the Specifications. Except as otherwise provided for pipe culverts, the backfilling of completed structures and the disposal of all excavated surplus materials, shall be in accordance with these Specifications and in reasonably close conformity with the Plans or as established by the Engineer.

This Item shall include necessary diverting of live streams, bailing, pumping, draining, sheeting, bracing, and the necessary construction of cribs and cofferdams, and furnishing the materials therefore, and the subsequent removal of cribs and cofferdams and the placing of all necessary backfill. It shall also include the furnishing and placing

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of approved foundation fill material to replace unsuitable material encountered below the foundation elevation of structures.

Embankment (Item 104)

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

Subgrade Preparation (Item 105)

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

Aggregate Sub-base Course (Item 200)

This item will consist of furnishing, placing and compacting of aggregate sub-base course on a prepared subgrade in accordance with this Specification and the lines, grades and cross-sections shown on the Plans, or as directed by the Engineer.

Aggregate Base Course (Item 201)

This item will consist of furnishing, placing and compacting of aggregate base course on a prepared subgrade/sub-base in accordance with this Specification and the lines, grades and cross-sections shown on the Plans, or as directed by the Engineer.

Surface Course (Item 300)

This item shall consist of a wearing or top course composed of gravel or crushed aggregate and binder material, whichever is called for in the Bill of Quantities, constructed on a prepared base in accordance with this Specification and in conformity with the lines, grades and typical cross-section shown on the Plans.

Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (Item 311)

This Item shall consist of pavement of Portland Cement Concrete, with or without reinforcement, constructed on the prepared base in accordance with this Specification and in conformity with lines, grades, thickness and typical cross-section shown on the Plans. The PCCP will only be constructed on road sections with steeper slope or prone to floods or erosion or along residential area. These stations include the following: 0+000 to 0+ 380, 0+720 to 0+ 880, 1+040 to 1+ 160, 1+340 to 1+540, 1+580 to 1+ 630 and 1+640 to 2+000.

Pipe Culvert and Storm Drains (Item 500)

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

Grouted Riprap (Item 505)

This Item shall consist of the furnishing and placing of riprap with or without grout as the case may be, with or without filter backing, furnished and constructed in accordance with this Specification and to the lines and grades and dimensions shown on the Plans.

Stone Masonry (Item 506)

This Item shall consist of stone masonry in minor structures, in headwalls for culverts, in retaining walls at the toes of slopes, and at other places called for on the Plans, constructed on the prepared foundation bed, in accordance with this 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

This phase will involve the social preparation (to include organizational strengthening, planning, identification and prioritization of community needs) of the community for the entry of the project to the site, conduct of pre-engineering activities covering detailed survey works to determine alignment of roads and canal systems, preparation of the detailed engineering plans and programs of work, Right of Way (ROW) negotiation, recruitment of work force and initial sourcing and procurement of construction materials. These activities will be conducted by the proponent technical staff, partner line agencies, community beneficiaries especially the Indigenous People and contractors.

b. Construction Phase

This phase will involve 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 Sub-Project Management Unit (SPMU) most especially by the Municipal Engineering Unit.

c. Operation Phase and Maintenance Phase

This phase involves the actual maintenance of the rehabilitated access road during its expected economic life. Likely impacts with corresponding mitigation measures and implementation arrangement would include the following:

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d. Abandonment Phase

This phase involves the actual maintenance of the rehabilitated access road during its expected economic life. Monitoring tools and parameters will be set forth in the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that the local governmental unit (LGU) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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 Environmental Impact Assessment Management and Monitoring Plan (EIAMMP).

Wastes arising from the abandonment are expected to be minimal. These wastes will include small volumes of left-over sand and gravel, re-bars and other steel materials (i.e., nails, and welding roads), cement sacks, tarpaulins, lumber, used oil and grease.

E. Manpower Requirements

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.

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

The Contractor shall employ qualified and sufficient staff to carry out inspections, testing and monitoring for the project.

F. Project Cost

Based on its Program of Work (POW), the estimated subproject cost has a total amount of Php 15,799,856.25 which comprises the direct cost, indirect cost and taxes. The said direct cost includes estimated labor cost equipment rental cost and delivered material cost on site amounting to Php 12,639,885.00. The indirect cost has a total amount of Php 3,159,971.25, comprising 12% OCM (Overhead, Contingencies, and Miscellaneous), 8% Contractor’s profit, 5% Tax as required by the National Government. Details are presented in the table below.

Table 4: Summary of the Preliminary Cost Estimate No. Description Weight (%) Quantity Unit Amount 1 Site Development Works 11.00 2.0 lm 2,203,962.28 Provision of Portland Cement lm 2 60.75 1270 6,338,229.72 Concrete Pavement 3 Surface Gravelling 10.60 730 lm 1,364,808.14 Provision of RCPC Cross lm 4 4.80 35 513,763.38 Drains 5 Provision of Slope Protection 12.85 433 lm 2,118,804.94 Total Direct Cost 100.00 12,539,568.45 6 OCM (12% of DC) 1,504,748.21 7 Contractor's Profit (8% of DC) 1,003,165.48 Total Indirect Cost 2,507,913.69 8 Taxes (5% of DC + IDC) 752,374.11 Subproject Cost 15,799,856.25 Say, Estimated Project Cost 15,800,000.00 (80%) Grant 12,640,000.00 (20%) Equity 3,160,000.00

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Following the agreed financing mix between the LGU of Don Carlos and INREMP, 80% of the total subproject cost will be funded by the INREMP with the equivalent amount of (PhP 12,640,000.00) and the remaining 20% will be borne by the proponent LGU (Don Carlos, Bukidnon) as cash equity counterpart. The amount of cash equity counterpart based from the subproject cost presented above is PhP 3,160,000.00. A corresponding Sangguniang Bayan (SB) resolution has been issued by the LGU regarding this appropriation.

Aside from the equity counterpart, the LGU also allocated some amount intended for the preparatory matters such as seminars, preparation of feasibility study, detailed engineering, survey of the subproject site and evaluation activities by personnel from different sectors who are involved in the implementation of the subproject. The total cost of the subproject was computed based on the investment cost or the estimated subproject cost and the Operations and Monitoring (O&M) cost. The investment cost was based on the program of works and detailed engineering formulated by the Municipal Engineering’s Office to have a quality subproject output.

G. Project Duration and Schedule

The Don Carlos LGU-PMU started the preparation and completion of the Sub-Project Document (SPD). The completed SPD will be further reviewed by the National Project Coordinating Office (NPCO). When found substantial, it will be endorsed to the ADB for the request of Non-Objection Letter (NOL) which is targeted on the third quarter of 2019. During these stages, the Detailed Engineering Design (DED) is simultaneously being prepared by the LGU Engineering Unit and is expected to be final and complete on or before the time of the ADB NOL. The DED shall then be translated into a Bidding Document once the SPD is approved.

The actual rehabilitation of the proposed subproject will start upon the approval by the funding institution and issuance of notice to proceed by the implementing agency. The construction phase is projected to commence around the first quarter of 2020 (Table 5). Based on the POW, the project has a duration of 120 calendar days or four (4) months

Table 5: Indicative Implementation Schedule 2018 2019 2020 RI subproject Milestones J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D Field Validation SPD Preparation Final Review & Revision of SPD SPD Approved DED Preparation Capacity-Building Activities Procurement Stage Construction Stage Completion and Turn-over O&M Activities

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IV. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

A. Elevation and Slope

The terrain of the Municipality of Don Carlos is generally flat except the mountain range on the eastern part of the municipality. The elevation ranges from 300 to 700 m asl. Barangay Embayao is the most elevated barangay followed by Barangay Buyot and San Roque.

The level to gently sloping and undulating areas (0-8%)” is the combination of slope categories and largely comprised the terrain in the municipality. This slope category has a total of 38% in the entire classification. Undulating to rolling (8-18%) slope category has been found in the contested lands between Don Carlos, Pangantucan and Maramag.

In particular, the subproject alignment lies on elevation ranging from 400 to 510 m asl with an average slope of 5.1%. The other details are shown in Figure 4.

B. Geology

The municipality of Don Carlos belongs to the Misamis Oriental- Bukidnon- Lanao Plateau. This Plateau is bounded on the Iligan and Macajalar Bay, on the south by the upper slopes of Cotabato Valley, on the east by the Mindanao Central Cordillera and on the west by the Illana Bay. It has a span of 130 km north- south and 170 km east-west and is generally complexes of Quaternary volcanoes. These include the Kitanglad, Kalatungan, Musuan/Calayo and Ragang/Pipayungan (Figure 5).

Based on the Bureau of Soil and Water Management, Late Miocene Opol Formation is the oldest rock in Don Carlos, comprising small portion of the southeast section. This formation includes conglomerate sandstone, pyroclastic, breccia, tuffaceous sandstone and tuff. Pleistocene Bukidnon Formation is predominant in the municipality (from the municipal proper then toward the extreme west). This rock formation consists of agglomerate, tuffaceous sandstones, pebbly sandstones and conglomerates. On the other hand, small portion of southern section is composed of Late Miocene Opol Formation as it is the oldest rock in Don Carlos. While on the eastern part of the municipality is made up of limestone formation. This rock suite is Pliocene in age and referred to as “Indahag Limestone”.

C. Soils

Don Carlos has five (5) soil types in the municipality. These soils generally classified as Adtuyon Clay, Macolod Clay, La Castellana Clay and San Miguel Silt Loam. Adtuyon Clay has the highest land area which is 14,804 hectares and occupies 67% of the total land area in the municipality. San Miguel Silt Loam has the smallest land area coverage representing 2% of the total land area. Adtuyon clay is found entirely in the low-lying areas and elevated areas of these barangays namely; Embayao, San Roque, Buyot, Pualas, Kasigkot, Old Nongnongan, Calaocalao, Cabadiangan, San Francisco, Bocboc, New Visayas and San Nicolas. This soil is suitable for annual cultivated crops, pastures and has a good internal drainage (Figure 6).

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Figure 4: Elevation and slope of the proposed road rehabilitation subproject

D. Land Classification and Land Use

About 17,690 ha of the municipality of Don Carlos is considered as an alienable and disposable land. The municipality has a total timberland of 3,678 ha. In particular, the entire area of Barangay Buyot is classified as a timberland. The CENRO of Don Carlos has also certified that the subproject area is within a portion of the classified timberland area (Appendix 3). The starting point of the proposed subproject will not affect the perimeter fence of Buyot Elementary School and the perimeter boundary is shown Figure 7.

However, the LGU has facilitated the request for a notarized waiver which will accordingly be approved by the secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). A series of request letters have been submitted to the national DepEd office. The LGU has submitted a follow up letter on 20 March 2019 stating that the CENRO certification wherein the Buyot Elementary School is within the timberland.

On 23 October 2019, Gov. Jose Ma. R. Zubiri, Jr. informed the DepEd Schools Division Superintendent that the nature and classification of the area affected by the aforementioned subproject is deemed to be not within the domain and scope of authority of the Department of Education (Appendix 4). Accordingly, the provincial government is hereby notifying your office that the rehabilitation of the access road in Buyot, Don Carlos shall be implemented and said works be undertaken as soon as possible.1 Likewise, a certification of the DepEd School Division Superintendent is attached indicating that there will be no proposed integrated school within Buyot Elementary School’s premises (Appendix 5).

The PO BUFAI is a holder of Certificate of Stewardship Contract (CSC) awarded by DENR on 23 November 1984 with a total area of 97 ha. Currently, the PO is in the process of updating its Community Resource Management Framework (CRMF) as basis and guidelines for the implementation of various developmental projects. The CRMF shall prescribe and define the different land uses of the Community Based Forest Management Agreement

1 Excerpts from the Gov. Jose Ma. R. Zubiri, Jr. letter to the DepEd Schools Division Superintendent on 23 October 2019.

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(CBFMA) including the appropriate protection, rehabilitation and sustainable management resources therein, to be able to comply with the terms and conditions stated in the CBFMA (Figure 8).

Figure 5: Geologic Map of the Municipality of Don Carlos

Figure 6: Soil Map of the Municipality of Don Carlos

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Figure 7: Alignment of the Proposed Subproject within the Classified Timberland

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Table 6: Land Classification by Barangay, 2017 Barangay A & D (ha) Timberland (ha) Total (ha) Bismartz 903 0 903 Bocboc 592 0 592 Buyot 0 530 530 Cabadiangan 170 60 230 Calaocalao 685 7 692 Don Carlos Norte 311 0 311 Don Carlos Sur 248 220 468 Embayao 547 41 588 Kalubihon 629 13 642 Kasigkot 419 0 419 Kawilihan 701 0 701 Kiara 1,046 0 1,046 Kibatang 28 660 688 Mahayahay 614 117 731 Manlamonay 425 0 425 Maraymaray 2,707 0 2,707 Mauswagon 488 312 800 Minsalagan 393 39 432 New Nongnongan 722 7 729 New Visayas 54 171 225 Old Nongnongan 863 0 863 Pinamaloy 648 20 668 Pualas 873 0 873 San Antonio East 22 1095 1,117 San Antonio West 1025 21 1,046 San Francisco 111 273 384 San Nicolas 1,013 0 1,013 San Roque 309 92 401 Sinangguyan 1,148 0 1,148 TOTAL 17,694 3,678 21,372 Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) - Don Carlos Bukidnon

Figure 8: Land Classification Map of the Municipality of Don Carlos (Based on NAMRIA)

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E. Climate

The climate in the Philippines is classified in terms of the observed average rainfall distribution. Four (4) climate types are recognized by Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Administration (PAGASA), which are described in the Modified Coronas System of Climate Classification. Based on this, the Municipality of Don Carlos lies on the Type III climate condition where there is no very pronounced maximum rain period with a dry season lasting only one to three months, either during the period from December to February or from March to May. The months of July to November registered the highest average annual rainfall that reached its peak in the month of July at 642 mm.

Moreover, the southwest and the northeast monsoon systems influenced the rainfall pattern that is responsible for the tropical storms that batter the entire region during the rainy season. The southwest monsoon sets in during late May and peaks during the months of November and December (Figure 9). The northeast monsoon then comes in during late October and intensifies in January and February. Overall, the area is seldom visited by storms and/or typhoons. From 1948 to 2009, only one tropical storm and one typhoon passed through the Province of Bukidnon, which affected the area. On average, the area is visited by 2 typhoons per year. It is during January and October when a number of cyclones would cross the watersheds whereas the remaining months are almost free of tropical cyclones.

Figure 9: Record of Tropical Cyclones That Passed Through the Region Covering the Influence Watersheds during the Period 1948 - 2009 (PAGASA)

Climate scenario for Bukidnon Province in 2020 and 2050

PAGASA-Department of Science and Technology (DOST) projected the climate changes using the CNCM3 model scenarios. Based on projections, the province will be affected by changes in rainfall in various seasons and increasing occurrences of extreme events in 2020 and 2050. The projected monthly rainfall changes in 2020 and 2050 under the CNCM3 model scenario in the province are presented in Table 6.

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The simulated monthly rainfall ranges from 71 mm to 626 mm. The mean monthly rainfall of two scenarios (A1b and A2) was significantly different from each period. The driest month, April, still sees below 150 mm of precipitation per month. The wettest months are November and December with a monthly mean of more than 300 mm (Figure 10).

In particular, the monthly precipitation fluctuated each month for two (2) periods. However, the most distinct changes are predicted to be in the 2050s period under A2 scenario where most likely longer dry months. Other periods closely followed the trends and patterns. Overall, a decrease of annual rainfall was predicted in each scenario for two periods as much as 40% compared to the observed scenario.

Table 7: Projected Monthly Rainfall Based on CNCM3 Model with A1b and A2 Scenarios for 2020s and 2050s Periods in Bukidnon Province A1B A2 Month Observed 2020 2050 2020 2050 Jan 295.5 335.7 160.6 290.1 206.9 Feb 224.1 390.4 106.1 116.9 197.6 Mar 190.4 200.0 106.4 196.5 191.0 Apr 148.3 66.5 108.6 132.9 99.5 May 208.9 304.0 261.9 176.5 98.9 Jun 278.9 167.5 311.1 271.7 71.2 Jul 337.7 146.6 368.8 335.8 97.0 Aug 378.4 391.4 412.0 208.6 128.5 Sep 236.4 226.6 271.6 333.4 176.2 Oct 273.2 132.8 271.8 366.6 207.6 Nov 314.2 456.9 304.8 274.4 285.5 Dec 436.7 626.2 351.5 382.4 204.8 Total 3322.7 3444.6 3035.1 3085.9 1964.5 Min 148.3 66.5 106.1 116.9 71.2 Max 436.7 626.2 412.0 382.4 285.5 SD 82.21 161.18 107.73 89.91 63.93 Ave 276.9 287.1 252.9 257.2 163.7

Figure 10: Monthly Rainfall based on CNCM3 Model for 2020s and 2050s Periods in Bukidnon Province

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F. River and Drainage System

Generally, the proposed road access subproject is part of the Muleta Watershed. This watershed has 74 streams and creeks (Figure 9). There are eight (8) subwatersheds of the Muleta River. The corresponding eight (8) subwatersheds of Muleta River tributaries are Baguic-ican River, Otah River, and Lantay River, located at the municipality of Pangantucan, with an approximate area of about 5,88I ha, 2,481 ha, and 5,124 ha, respectively.

Other river tributaries with their corresponding subwatersheds and approximate area are Damulog River, Lumatong River, and Omonay River, located at the municipality of Damulog, and have the following area of 3,074 ha, 4,826 ha, 3,051 ha, respectively. The Apulang subwatershed located at the municipality of Kibawe has an area of about 2,768 ha. The main Muleta subwatershed is the largest, with an approximate area of 5,669 ha, includes portions of the Municipalities of Damulog, Dangcagan, Don Carlos, Kitaotao, Kibawe, Kadingilan, Maramag, Pangantucan, Carmen, Valencia City, and Talakag.

In particular, Sepulian River which traverses the boundary between Barangay Buyot and Barangay Mahayahay of this municipality which is a tributary of the Muleta River while Muleta River is also one of the tributaries of Pulangi River. It must be pointed out that the proposed road access rehabilitation subproject will traverse Pamuwang Creek at Sta.1+422.

G. Water Quality

The proposed access road subproject is passing the Pulangi River which is one of the tributaries of the Muleta Watershed. The Pulangi River has still no water classification pursuant to DAO No. 34, Series of 1990 and DENR Memorandum Circular No. 09, Series of 2001. In the absence of water classification and in accordance with the Manual of Procedure for Water Classification, the Pulangi River is assumed to be a Class A waters since most of the upstream stations are under this classification. A “Class A” waters intended beneficial use is public water supply class which is usually sources of water supply that will require complete treatment (coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection) in order to meet the National Standards for Drinking Water.

Based on water quality assessment conducted by INREMP technical staff in Region 10 in June 2017 (Table 8), the water quality conditions of the Muleta Watershed are as follows:

 The Muleta Watershed mean temperature is 27°C which indicates that the water in the watershed is within the normal range for surface water.  Average pH value of 8.4 taken from different monitoring points showed that the water quality of Muleta watershed conformed to the set standard (6.5 – 8.5) as pH is an important limiting chemical for aquatic life.  Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in Muleta watershed has an average value of 1 mg/L and still within the set standard (5 mg/L), which means minimum degree of pollution strength of domestic and industrial wastes or has low in purification capacities of bodies of waters in receiving organic wastes.  Dissolved Oxygen (DO) levels range from 5.5 to 7.7 mg/L, which is still above the minimum set standard for Class A water (minimum of 5 mg/L).  Phosphate level of the Muleta Watershed is about 0.30 mg/L which is above the set standard (0.1 mg/L).  The fecal coliform based on the existing monitoring station in the Muleta watershed is 780 MPN/100 mL which is higher than the set minimum standard of 100 MPN/100 mL.

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Table 8: Water Quality Parameters per Station (June 2017) of the Muleta Watershed

Fecal Total Phosp Hardness DO BOD TSS Coliform coliform, Nitrates hate Stations Location Mg ph mg/L mg/L mg/L MPN/100 MPN/100 mg/L mg/L CACO3/L ml ml 1 Upper stream 8.2 14 33 0 6.88 54,000 160,000 2.9 0.08 2 Middle stream 8.8 13 342 0 6.84 17,000 23,000 1.51 <0.01 3 Lower stream 7.4 12 3,117 8 6.86 110,000 79,000 5.25 0.3 Class A Water 6.5- 0.1 min 5 5 50 100 1,000 10 Guideline 8.5 (k) Values

H. Biological Environment

Generally, the proposed subproject falls within the Muleta Watershed. It must be noted that there is no endangered and critically endangered species of fauna along the proposed road rehabilitation project during the field validation on January 27, 2017.

Portion of Mt. Kalatungan range is part of Muleta River watershed in which its headwater emanates. This forested mountain range is habitat of various plant species and wild animals. The whole area is still rich in biodiversity that includes plants, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Table 9 shows the summary of flora and fauna in the area.

Table 9: Summary of Flora and Fauna within the Muleta Watershed Flora No. of Species Tress and Arborescent 173 Herbs and Herbaceous 115 Shrubs and Bushes 37 Vines and Scandent 35 Ferns 17 Palms 12 Subtotal 389 Fauna No. of Species Mammals 7 Birds 67 Amphibians and Reptiles 16 Subtotal 90 Total 479 Source: Berkman Systems, Inc. (EIS Pulangi Hydroelectric Power Plant) (As cited in Lower Pulangi Watershed Management Area of the Rio Grande de Mindanao River Basin Management Framework Plan, 2014)

Biodiversity in the area is being monitored by the Protected Area Superintended (PASU) Kalatungan through the Biodiversity Monitoring System (BMS). Bantay Lasang was deployed to monitor the area and for law enforcement specifically in the apprehending unregulated hunting of wildlife and unauthorized cutting of trees. The honorarium of the Bantay Lasang is shouldered by the PASU with a counterpart from the LGUs within the protected area (PA).

To monitor the Mt. Kalatungan Range Natural Park, PASU Kalatungan conducted a quarterly BMS which includes Focus Group Discussion among the community adjacent to the park to identify issues within the park. Based on the result of focus group discussion (FGD), major treats of Mt. Kalatungan as unique natural attraction are the wildlife hunting and extraction of flora like Nito (Small rattan), Abaca, Anibong, Banag for commercial, food, roofing and medicine purposes.

Within the watershed area lies Mt. Kalatungan which is considered as the 5th highest peak in the country, it has been declared an Important Bird Area (IBA) in 2001 for it is home

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to the Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) and Philippine Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus philippensis) which is locally known as “Kalumbata”.

The proposed road access rehabilitation subproject is within the Muleta Watershed Forest Reserve. At the middle portion, the alignment of the proposed road access is about 20 km away from Mount Kalatungan Range Natural Park.

I. Socio-Economic Conditions

Population

As shown in Table 10, Don Carlos has a total number of 14,493 households composing 35,041 female and 36,197 male with an average household size of 5. Barangay Buyot has a total population of 1,129 comprising mostly of the Cebuanos. Only six percent (6%) of the barangay’s population or 65 individuals are IPs belonging to three (3) tribal groups. There are 40 members of the Talaanding Tribe, 24 members of the Higaonon Tribe, and one (1) member of the Manobo Tribe presently residing in the barangay.

Table 10: Household Population by Urban and Rural Barangay and Average Household Size, Year 2017 Population Number of Barangay Average HH Size Male Female Total Household URBAN 1. Don Carlos Sur 5,901 5,673 11,574 2,294 4.0 2. Don Carlos Norte 3,056 3,230 6,286 1,393 5.0 3. Pinamaloy 1,433 1,380 2,813 575 5.0 SUB-TOTAL 10,390 10,283 20,673 4,262 - URBANIZING 1. Sinangguyan 2,027 2,135 4,162 854 5.0 2. Bocboc 1,436 1,435 2,871 639 6.0 3. New Nongnongan 1,486 1,391 2,877 494 5.0 4. Kiara 1,489 1,379 2,868 636 5.0 SUB-TOTAL 6,438 6,340 12,778 2623 - RURAL 1. Bismartz 1,044 955 1,999 407 5.0 2.Buyot 591 538 1,129 223 5.0 3. Cabadiangan 266 305 571 107 6.0 4. Calaocalao 1,523 1,408 2,931 626 5.0 5.Embayao 614 552 1,166 234 5.0 6. Kalubihon 633 601 1,234 260 5.0 7. Kasigkot 712 670 1,382 302 5.0 8. Kawilihan 578 541 1,119 236 5.0 9. Kibatang 1,248 1,145 2,393 526 6.0 10. Mahayahay 573 530 1,103 213 5.0 11. Manlamonay 848 938 1,786 343 5.0 12. Maraymaray 1,891 1,832 3,723 646 6.0 13. Mauswagon 727 663 1,390 277 5.0 14. Minsalagan 496 428 924 189 6.0 15. New Visayas 584 575 1,159 223 5.0 16. Old Nongnongan 1,012 1,147 2,159 377 5.0 17. Pualas 1,381 1,244 2,625 527 5.0 18. San Antonio East 492 419 911 171 5.0 19.San Antonio West 867 805 1,672 358 5.0 20. San Francisco 340 291 631 135 5.0 21. San Nicolas 2,551 2,457 5,008 1,053 5.0 22. San Roque 398 374 772 175 5.0 SUB-TOTAL 19,369 18418 37,787 7608 - GRAND TOTAL 36,197 35,041 71,238 14,493 - Source: Pop. Devt. Office (Report on Population Movement) - Don Carlos Bukidnon

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Population Density

Based on the 2017 Population Density by Urban and Rural Barangay data, the municipality has a population density of 4.65 while the barangay of Buyot has a population density of 2.13. In terms of the alienable and disposable (A&D) area, the municipality has a population density of 9.69.

Indigenous Peoples and People’s Organization

Barangay Buyot has a total population of 1,129 composing of 94% Cebuanos and 6% or 65 individuals IPs. The Manobo tribe is not only present in the area but also members of the Talaandig and Higaonon Tribes. However, it must be pointed out that the barangay is within the ancestral domain area of the Manobo-Kirenteken-Ilantungon IP community and thus, the other tribes can be considered as not the original settlers of the area. The Higaonon Tribe originally resides in the northern part of the province while the Talaandig Tribe in the northwestern portion of the Province of Bukidnon.

The people’s organization (PO) which is the partner of DENR-INREMP in the implementation of the NRM subprojects in the barangay is the PO Buyot Upland Farmers Association, Inc. (PO BUFAI) with 75 members. Accordingly, there are no IPs who are members or officers of the said organization. The proposed rehabilitation of the Buyot Access Road is intended to provide easier access to farmers in transporting farm product inputs and outputs to and from the market center, thus reducing post-harvest losses and increasing products’ quality.

Education

All of the 29 barangays of the municipality have preschool, complete elementary (Grade I to VI) and day care centers. Seven (7) national high schools are strategically located in the municipality’s seven (7) barangays while four (4) private high schools and four (4) private elementary schools are also located in the municipality. Moreover, the Don Carlos Polytechnic College (DCPC), an LGU-run college, provides affordable and quality education to the people in the municipality as well as from the nearby municipalities.

Based on the municipality’s 2018 Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), the Buyot Elementary School is a complete elementary school that serves 203 pupils. The school is located in a 5.5 ha area with seven (7) classrooms and seven (7) teachers. High school students of the barangay are either attending high schools located in the Poblacion or the nearest public high school at Old Nongnongan National High School. The children between the ages of three to five years old are catered by the Buyot Day Care Center. Currently, the Center has one (1) IP student while there are 24 IP students in the Elementary School or around 12%.

Health and Sanitation

The Don Carlos Rural Health Unit (RHU) and Family Planning Center serves as the referral center in response to the growing demand for quality primary health care services of the 29 Barangay Health Stations. The facility maintains its Philhealth accreditation for Maternal Care Package, Newborn Care Package, Primary Care Benefit Package and TB DOTS. Presently, there are 45 RHU personnel augmented by 260 active volunteer health workers catering to 14,493 households. Two (2) private hospitals are also located in the municipality.

A significant number of households comprising 87.46 percent have water sealed toilet, 6.22 percent with Antipolo type and the remaining 6.32 percent has no toilet facilities at all. Additionally, the local government’s solid waste management is also given priority, and this is

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supported by the 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP). The local government is proposing a Sanitary Land Fill (SLF) fit for Category 2 to provide better facility. It also promotes reduction of waste generation through segregation and recycling and other applied technology. Barangay Buyot practices segregation of solid waste and recycling wherein every household in the barangay will participate in the conduct of “Pahina” or clean-up drive every 1st Friday; and every Sunday, the Civilian Volunteer Officers (CVOs) will also do their part in clean-up.

Housing

There are three (3) existing subdivisions in Don Carlos; two (2) within urban barangay (Paglaum Village and NHA) and one (1) within rural barangay (Zubiri Village). These subdivisions are funded by the government. Resettlement projects are concentrated in rural barangays with only lot/area being given excluding the housing unit. There are two (2) potential sites for socialized housing in urbanizing barangay and seven (7) in rural barangays. The total land area for socialized housing is 15.1 hectares total land area and with 830 proposed beneficiaries or more are expected.

Among the 223 households in Barangay Buyot, 14 are considered IP households. The Cebuano households in the barangay own houses that are mostly made of mixed light materials. On the other hand, the housing structures of the IPs are mostly made of light and indigenous materials.

Income and Expenditure

The municipality’s family income is highly dependent on agricultural and agro-industrial livelihood and the majority largely depend on agricultural labor. The average family income of Barangay Buyot is only PhP50, 000.00 per year or PhP 4,166.67 per month. This is below the provincial poverty threshold of Php 5,077.50. Based also on the LGU’s CLUP, the average household size in the barangay is 5 which makes the average family income in the barangay considerably insufficient against the rising prices of commodities nowadays.

The 2016 Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) for Barangay Buyot was One Million Four Hundred Five Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Five Pesos (Php1, 405,525.00) of which the 20% Barangay Development Fund (BDF) was apportioned to fund the rehabilitation of barangay road and drainage canals; i.e. Php100,000.00 and Php181,105.00 respectively. However, funding from this local source will not suffice in allocating for the proposed subproject; hence, a need to seek support from outside sources such as INREMP. While some IPs have their own farm lots, most of them are hired as farm workers which has a daily rate of around Php 200.00/ day considerably the same as the adjacent municipalities.

Tourism

The Municipality of Don Carlos is endowed with its legendary landmark—Lake Pinamaloy, with latent tourism sites in Barangays San Antonio East and Sinangguyan—the amazing linking caves and waterfalls that are potential eco-tourism destinations in Southern Bukidnon. The barangay of Buyot has a number of springs and river which could be potential tourist destinations.

Commerce and Industry

The presence of various commercial establishments and other services are also located in the municipality. Major developmental project of the local government is the construction of new public mall-type commercial building to encourage additional investments and provide better market facility. Other developmental projects are also prioritized by the

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local government which aims to boost delivery of social services. On the other hand, Barangay Buyot relies mainly on farming and only small sari-sari stores are located in the area and few other services. These sari-sari stores have only limited commodities.

As of 2017, there are 11 programs/projects and plans aligned with the commerce and trade. The record shows that the location of these privately-owned projects is in the Central Business District. The projected industrial area requirement after the planning phase indicates that the municipality is catering only the light and medium industries. As planned, the year 2020 has allocated 71.40 hectares for light and 223.12 hectares for the medium industries. Light and medium industries are only identified in the zoning ordinances.

Electricity

The electricity in the Municipality of Don Carlos is being supplied by the First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FIBECO), generated through the National Power Corporation (NPC) from its Pulangui Hydro Electric Plant. Based on the MCLUP 2001-2010, the power supply in Don Carlos has improved compared to 18 years ago. For the year 2016, data revealed that all 29 barangays are already energized with 12,806 households being served or 89.1% out of the 14,374-total number of households. In Barangay Buyot, eighty one percent (81%) of households have electricity.

Communication

Nowadays, cellular phones are already a common personal item among people which shows how communication has evolved. The cellular sites of Globe and Smart Telecommunications Companies are both located in the CBD of the municipality. Electronic mail is also possible through these internet service providers. However, in Barangay Buyot, absence or weak signal is sometimes a problem. Handheld radios with direct access to the main radio of the municipality were issued to the barangays and handy during emergency.

Mail matters are provided by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) office located at the Poblacion and presence of courier (i.e. LBC) also benefits the barangay although there is no door-to-door delivery to the barangay. Access to radio and national television programs are enjoyed by the people of the barangay.

Road and Transportation

The proposed 2.0 km access road rehabilitation under INREMP which connects to the provincial road is part of the 7.5 km barangay road of the barangay. Transportation of the commuters is by habal-habal (motorcycle) and a jeepney that only travels at least twice a week.

The Barangay Buyot access road was established during the year 1960 as a logging road. With the prohibition of logging activities in the area and increase in the populace involved in agricultural farming, more improvements have been made that leads to its present condition. Since it is also the only access road within the large production area, this is still being used by the farmers to transport their products.

The proposed subproject will start at Purok 1 (station 0+000) passing through Purok 4 and will end at Purok 1 (Sta. 0+200) of Barangay Buyot. It is not properly maintained since the proposed road is not the main access road to the barangay proper. Significant defects are observed that requires resurfacing, reshaping and rehabilitation. This road is mostly composed of earth, limestone with lots of potholes, muddy and slippery during rainy days. It has sharp vertical and horizontal curved and hilly surfaces that vary from moderate steep to rolling terrain. The absence of drainage such as cross drain and line canals have caused the

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flood water to flow in any direction causing some portion of the road in mud holes and thus, contributing to the rapid deterioration of the road. Some portions are located on hilly areas with no slope protection on the sides.

V. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

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 Buyot 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.

Meanwhile, environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures in each activity during project pre-construction, construction and operation phases are presented in Table 11. Detailed environmental mitigation measures have been prepared for all the identified impacts and presented in the environmental management plan under Chapter VIII.

Table 11: Assessment of Potential Environmental Impacts Potential Environmental Clearing and Excavation/ Subgrade Pipe Culvert Stone Impacts or Values the Grubbing Embankment/ Preparation, and Storm Masonry/ Subproject construction Structural Aggregate Sub- Drains Grouted would likely create: Excavation base Course, Riprap Aggregate Base Course, PCCP Land surface disturbance – minor minor minor minor minor surface scrapping, topsoil erosion, and vegetative clearing Affects temporal water 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 hydrology of the immediate area: increase peak and flood flows and irregular stream flow Decrease in downstream minor minor minor minor minor natural resources’ economic and social values/uses Decrease site’s attraction in none none none none minor terms of losing some geological or geomorphological values, particularly those of known local, national or international nature conservation importance Vegetation loss affecting rare minor minor minor minor minor species habitats, particularly

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Potential Environmental Clearing and Excavation/ Subgrade Pipe Culvert Stone Impacts or Values the Grubbing Embankment/ Preparation, and Storm Masonry/ Subproject construction Structural Aggregate Sub- Drains Grouted would likely create: Excavation base Course, Riprap Aggregate Base Course, PCCP of known local, national or international nature conservation importance Adverse impact on local and transient fauna species (those species whose range may include the project site), none none none none none particularly those of known local, national or international nature conservation importance. Bio-invasion of new strain of pests, weeds or rare none none none none none diseases Frequent incurrence and increased intensity of none none none none none grassfire Contamination of the immediate and/or broader environment cause by the minor minor minor minor minor storage or use of chemicals needed for the construction works Air particulate emissions which may cause atmospheric / environmental pollution impacting on minor minor minor none none human health and livelihood at local or larger scale during construction phase Excessive solid waste accumulation during minor minor minor minor minor infrastructure construction Increase in noise and/or minor minor minor minor minor vibration during construction Unnatural lighting effects that may impact upon flora and none none none none none fauna, or deplete the sense of naturalness of the area Natural landscape fragmentation and none none none none none discontinuity Adverse impact on land use and the amenity values of adjacent or downstream areas (including the integrity minor minor minor minor minor of agricultural land, or other industry that the local community may depend on) Adverse impact on existing or potential recreational value and quality of known minor minor minor minor minor traditional experience associated to site natural setting Adverse impact or alter on- sites’ visual value and its minor minor minor minor minor surrounding area -from different vantage points Rating: None= No adverse impact; Minor= slight negative impact and momentary; Moderate=severe negative impact with duration more than a year or permanent with far reaching spatial range

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Pre-Construction

Confirmation of no required resettlement, relocations, and compensation

This will be undertaken prior to the commencement of any civil works. The proponent shall conduct consultation meetings with directly affected barangay and concerned PO’s and IP’s and information awareness campaign regarding subproject location.

During the public consultation on 4 August 2017, the Buyot Elementary School’s raised the concerns on the anticipated construction of an integrated school in the barangay. A portion of the road would traverse in the location of the school. They expressed this concerns since the location of the proposed integrated school would be very near along the road. It would also be dangerous to the school children.

Again, the LGU submitted a follow up letter on 20 March 2019 stating that the CENRO certification wherein the Buyot Elementary School is within the timberland, likewise, a certification of the DepEd School Division Superintendent is attached indicating that there will be no proposed integrated school within Buyot Elementary School’s premises.

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

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

Preparation of detailed engineering designs and programs of work

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.

The LGU with assistance from Technical Assistance-Project Management Implementation Consultant (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

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.

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Construction

Construction materials acquisition, transport access, and storage system

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.

Local roads will be damaged during transportation of borrow materials and by the construction equipment. 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 agricultural land. In case this is unavoidable, the contractor will obtain consent from the landowner and will restore the site to its original condition after completion of civil works.

Clearing and removal of obstructions

The contractor will initiate clearing and removal of obstructions on the existing road which would result to damage landscape. However, vegetation present within the right of way will be cut during construction. 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.

A cutting permit relative to the proposed access road rehabilitation has been issued by the DENR Regional Office on 24 May 2019. The copies of the PCA and DA tree cutting permit are shown in Appendix 6. However, the fully-grown trees near the Buyot Elementary School’s boundary will no longer be affected because of the change of the road alignment. In addition, the length of the proposed shoulder and triangular earth ditch throughout the entire length of the access road will also be adjusted to lessen the impact on the trees.

Soil erosion

Soil erosion and unstable side slopes susceptible to landslides are noticed along subproject road. The impact of soil erosion and unstable side slope are increased run off and sedimentation causing a greater flood hazard to the downstream, loss of topsoil affects the growth of vegetation that causes ecological imbalances, and development of unsightly cuts and fills that have been riddled by uncontrolled erosion and gullying. Construction activities in high slope areas should be taken up only during dry season.

During operation, silt load in the river is expected to be minor due to slope protection structures installed. The contractor will also be required to make additional measures to minimize erosion and landslides during construction phase such as 1) minimize damage and cutting of surrounding vegetation during slope formation, 2) prevent erosion and protect the cut slope with temporary drainage as soon as practicable after cutting, and 3) If new erosion occurs accidentally, back fill immediately to restore original contours.

Ground surface leveling and re-gravelling of existing road

During ground surface leveling and re-gravelling of existing road, the potential impacts would be minor and short-termed to the terrestrial and aquatic resources as well as to the quality of surface water in the river. The contractor is expected to do the following: 1) The construction site should be located away from forested or plantation areas, 2) All construction

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fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled away from forested and plantation areas, 3) No waste of any kind is to be discarded on land or in forests/plantations, 4) Erosion channels must be built around aggregate stockpile areas to contain rain-induced erosion, 5) Earthworks should be conducted during dry periods, 6) No waste of any kind is to be thrown in surface waters, 7) No washing or repair of machinery near surface waters, 8) Pit latrines to be located away from surface waters, 9) No unnecessary earthworks in or adjacent to water courses, 10) No aggregate mining from rivers or lakes, and 11) Minimize the use of heavy equipment at steep slopes.

Civil works

Since the subproject will mainly involve re-gravelling and concrete pavement, 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 re- gravelling and slope protection such as 1) piling of aggregates at sites should be used/or removed promptly, or covered and placed in non-traffic areas, and 2) all spills should be cleaned immediately and handled as per hazardous waste management plan, and according to government regulations.

Implementation of noise and dust control measure

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 stockpiles.

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

Noise and dust may be generated from borrow pits. The contractor will ensure the following mitigating measures: 1) Provision of noise control measures to comply with national standards, watering of the earth roads close to the settlements, use covered truck, 2) Secure appropriate environmental permits, 3) The borrow and material dumping sites must be access controlled to keep away unauthorized entry of people, grazing cattle and any other stray animals, and 4) Protective gear like ear plugs will be provided to operating personnel if they are exposed to noise levels beyond threshold limits.

Implementation of spoil management and control measure

The contractor will ensure that there will be no contamination of land and surface waters from excavated spoils, and construction wastes. The uncontaminated spoils will be disposed of in municipal or provincial designated sites, which must never be in or adjacent surface water. On the other hand, suspicious contaminated soil will be tested, and disposed of in designated sites identified as per government regulations.

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Solid and liquid construction waste management system

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 waste created from construction activities and the work force. A schedule of solid and liquid waste pickup and disposal will be established and followed to ensure construction sites are as clean as possible. All solid wastes will be separated, and recyclables be donated to the barangay. There will be no site-specific landfills established by the contractors. All solid waste will be collected and removed from the work camps and dispose in local waste disposal sites.

Water quality

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

Construction of drainage system

The contractor shall construct earth canals as drainage systems to facilitate drainage and rainwater natural channels. The contractor will also provide adequate short-term drainage away from construction sites to prevent ponding and flooding.

Workers health, safety and hygiene

Construction sites are likely to have public health impacts. Contractors will ensure that no untreated wastewater is discharged in the river and that no site-specific landfills will be established at the construction camps. There will be a potential for diseases to be transmitted, exacerbated by inadequate health and safety practices. The contractor will therefore be required to recruit or designate a health and safety officer to address such concerns in the work sites and liaise/work with the nearby communities.

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 personal protective equipment (PPE) should be mandatory for all construction workers,

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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

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

Ecological environment (Flora and Fauna)

Rehabilitation work will directly cause minor degradation of the local ecology through the clearance of small areas of vegetation at major work sites. A short-term impact on ecology along the rehabilitated road is likely to occur in worksites during the construction period due to minor vegetation clearance. Vegetative cover stripped from the locations described above will be kept for slope protection.

A total of 32 trees are affected by the proposed road access rehabilitation at Barangay Buyot, Don Carlos. These trees are mainly rubber (24), mango (4), lomboy (1), jackfruit (1), gmelina (1), and madre cacao (1). The fully-grown trees near the Buyot Elementary School’s boundary will no longer be affected and the length of the proposed shoulder and triangular earth ditch throughout the entire length of the proposed access road for rehabilitation will also be adjusted to lessen the impact on the trees. It must be noted that no endangered or critically endangered tree species are affected during clearing and construction.

Some of the mitigation measures that should be implemented are as follows: 1) prior to tree cutting, placard/s shall be installed in conspicuous places to inform the public that the tree cutting are authorized by the DENR, 2) the tree cutting operations shall at all times be under the direct supervision of the CENRO or his duly authorized representatives, and 3) the permittee shall replace the tree to be cut with one hundred (100) seedlings of indigenous species in compliance with the DENR Memorandum Order No. 2012-02 dated November 5, 2012, re: “Uniform Replacement for Cut and Relocated Trees” to be turned over to the CENRO office in support to the National Greening Program and climate change initiatives of the Government.

Meanwhile, the potential impacts from construction worker camps are poaching of edible animals and birds of the locality in spite of prohibitions. The contractors’ will be responsible for providing adequate knowledge to the workers regarding the protection of fauna. In short, all workers will be prohibited from hunting wild animals.

Damage to properties

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

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and other construction-related activities will be maintained by the Contractor in at least in their pre-project condition for the duration of construction.

Use of hazardous substances

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 refuelling 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

Some of the mitigation measures that should be implemented are as follows: 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.

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase

Operation of upgraded access road

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

VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION

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Stakeholder Consultations

The IEE process included stakeholder participation and consultation to help LGUs achieve public acceptance of the Sub-project. A series of consultations in Barangay Buyot together with the local government unit of Don Carlos confirmed that the rehabilitation of Buyot Access Road is essential for economic development.

An initial meeting with the LGU’s Sub Project Management Unit (SPMU) and field implementing units to discuss the objectives of the visit was held on January 25, 2017. After the meeting, site or ocular inspection was conducted to validate the scope of works and location. Subsequently, a writeshop was also conducted which was attended by the LGU representatives, barangay officials, and INREMP beneficiaries, and staff. The consultation with barangay officials, stakeholders, and residents confirmed that the rehabilitation of the access road is essential for economic development.

A public consultation was conducted by the proponent, Regional Project Coordinating Office (RPCO) staff and the consultant at barangay hall on August 4, 2017. The proponent with the technical assistance of the consultant has made presentation of the subproject describing the objective of the consultations, project description, proposed civil works, and anticipated social and environmental impacts and their mitigation measures (Table 12 and Appendix 6). The consultations went very well and effective and the discussions were documented. The results of the consultation were positive, with local people considering that the road will bring significant economic benefits to the barangays and increase trade flows. Concerns on the subproject mainly revolved on its construction phase which although these concerns can be mitigated. No long term negative environmental impact assessed by the participants. Majority of the respondents cited ease of transport as one of the direct benefits of the road and they are not anticipating any negative impact of the subproject to the environment.

In addition to the consultations, on July 13, 2018, a consultation was also made with the Council of Elders, barangay officials, LGU, INREMP, and NCIP personnel. As a result, the Council issued its Resolution of Consent to the proposed rehabilitation (Appendix 7).

Initially, barangay and municipal resolutions were 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 Rehabilitation of the Buyot Access Road (Appendix 8).

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Table 12: Summary of Stakeholder Views of the Rehabilitation of Brgy. Buyot Access Road Date: August 4, 2017 Venue: Barangay Hall, Buyot, Don Carlos, Bukidnon Number of Participants: 148 Representative of Participants: PO members, Buyot Residents, MPDC Don Carlos, CESM Consultant and Staff Key Issue Responses Benefits from the road rehabilitation The following are the responses of the participants when asked what expressed by on-site and off-site benefits they’re expecting to gain from the subproject: stakeholders  Easy access of basic services from local and national agencies to all residents in the barangay.  Easy access in transporting farm produce to market.  Reduce travel time fare cost  Provision of jobs to qualified IPs as contractual laborer. Pre- construction phase issues  No issues were identified in this phase. However, it should be emphasized that a ritual should be conducted prior to the actual rehabilitation and to observe ordinances of the barangay.

The contractor may accidentally spill  The barangay LGU will monitor the proper disposal and diesel and used oils in refueling their storage of wastes by the contract. An agreement must be done heavy equipment. between LGU and the contractor to put up signages for proper liquid waste disposal and provide containers for diesel and used oil.

Increase in suspended dust particles  Regular watering of the areas of dust sources along vehicle route. along unpaved roads, obnoxious gas and Cover cargoes with tarpaulin sheets or equivalent covering. particulate emissions

Improper disposal of sanitary and solid  Provision of toilet facilities to workers, and provision of trash bins waste from the workers’ bunk house for proper segregation and disposal of biodegradables from non- biodegradables.

Increase in suspended dust particulates,  Ensure compliance of equipment to manufacturers’ maintenance obnoxious gas and particulate emissions requirements and to government emission standards. and increased noise levels during grading and excavation work

Obstruction of public access through roads  Provide access thru the site by proper scheduling of grading and during grading operation and excavation excavation works. works

Loud noise of trucks and equipment in the  The contractor will avoid night-time construction works. community especially at night causing disturbance at nighttime.

Presence of Ancestral Domain  Based on the 2017 NCIP data, the barangay is within an ancestral domain area covered by a Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (R10-DON-0216-206) of the Manobo-Kirenteken-Ilantungon IP Community.

Operation and Maintenance Phase

Obstruction of run-off along drainage  Regular removal of debris, logs and other materials along drainage canals causing run-off overflow leading canals to avoid clogging. to erosion of the road

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Date: August 4, 2017 Venue: Barangay Hall, Buyot, Don Carlos, Bukidnon Number of Participants: 148 Representative of Participants: PO members, Buyot Residents, MPDC Don Carlos, CESM Consultant and Staff Key Issue Responses Over speeding of all vehicles Passing by  The Barangay will pass an ordinance pertaining to speed limit in the in residential areas barangay.

Overloaded of truck haulers passing  The Barangay will pass an ordinance pertaining to load limit. through the access road

Wildlife habitat affected  The IPs and Non-IPs living in the area will be on guard to protect the wildlife habitat.

Impact mitigation measures  Aside from the anticipated issues and its corresponding mitigations/ responses mentioned on the previous table, the TA-PMIC also identified potential issues and mitigation measures that the subproject might face. These issues and measures are all captured on the Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan of Don Carlos, Bukidnon.

Information Disclosure

After study completion, the IEE documenting the mitigation measures and consultation process will be submitted to ADB for posting on their website, DENR-Forest Management Bureau (FMB), the Municipality of Don Carlos and BLGU of Buyot, the Provincial Environmental and Natural Resource Officer, and DENR regional office, which will make them available to the public. More informal and vigorous level of disclosure and consultation will be done during implementation through setting up a formal grievance redress committee with a representation from the affected people. Field consultant in association with the Contractor will be responsible for managing the effective grievance redress program

VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

The Local Government Unit of Don Carlos has properly conducted the consultations with the different stakeholders of the sub-project site. However, it still has to make room for possible issues, concerns, or grievances and disputes arising from the communities in relation to the project implementation. Thus, it sets up a Grievance Redress Mechanism to provide a venue for resolving grievances and disputes even at the lowest level. This will be done to resolve disputes as early and as quickly as possible before it escalates to an unmanageable level.

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:

a. 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.

b. 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.

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c. Indigenous Peoples related grievances – may come from IPs residing within the influence areas concerned with potential effects to ecological and social resources of their area/abode.

If case grievances and disputes do arise, there are existing groups in the area which can be tapped to form part of the GRM. In fact, different active groups exist in the area such as the Barangay Development Council (BDC) with its Lupon which is mainly in-charge of settling disputes related to barangay administration, and the IP Chieftain and IP Mandatory Representative, which also takes care of resolving disputes relating to the indigenous people residing in Barangay Buyot.

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

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 9). The PPCO's GRM officer will be responsible for registration of grievances and communication with the aggrieved party.

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 two (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 three (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 five (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 five (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.)

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.

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Grievance Among IPs

Giving primacy to the traditional conflict resolution system, grievances will be handled following the procedure outlined below. In resolving disputes among the indigenous peoples, the determination or decision is usually reached through dialogue and consensus. There may be several conflict resolution sessions according to the specific tribe’s customary laws before the dispute may be resolve. Thus, there is no clear definite timeline on when the conflict or dispute should be settled at the level of the clan and the Council of Elders (COE).

a. Dispute/grievance will be resolved first among the members of the clan; b. If the said grievance/dispute is not resolved at the clan level, this will be brought to the level of the COE; and c. If still unresolved at the COE level, the said dispute/grievance will be submitted to the NCIP Regional Hearing Officer (RHO), for resolution, where the decision will be final and executory. The dispute/ grievance will be heard and adjudicated in accordance with the Rules on Pleadings, Practice and Procedures before the NCIP.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Implementation Arrangements

Institutions responsible for executing and monitoring the implementation of the EMP are presented in Table 13.

Table 13: Responsibilities for EMP Implementation Agency Responsibilities LGU of Don Carlos, Bukidnon • Executing agency with overall responsibility for project construction and operation • Ensure that sufficient funds are available to properly implement the EMP • Ensure that Project implementation complies with Government environmental policies and regulations • Ensure that the Project, regardless of financing source, complies with the provisions of the EMP and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 • Obtain necessary environmental approval(s) from the Environmental Management Bureau and/or other concerned government agencies prior to commencement of civil works • Ensure that tender and contract documents for design, supervision and civil works include the relevant EMP requirements • Establish an environmental grievance redress mechanism, as described in the IEE, to receive and facilitate resolution of affected peoples’ concerns • Submit semi-annual monitoring reports on EMP implementation to ADB. 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

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Agency Responsibilities • Assist PMU and WMPCO in preparing semi-annual environmental monitoring reports on status of EMP implementation. Such report will include results of ambient environmental monitoring to be conducted by the contractors.

Contractors • Recruit qualified environmental and safety officer to ensure compliance with environmental statutory requirements, contractual obligations and EMP provisions • Provide sufficient funding and human resources for proper and timely implementation of required mitigation and monitoring measures in the EMP • Implement additional environmental mitigation measures, as necessary, to avoid, minimize and/or compensate for adverse impacts due to construction works and related activities performed by the contractor. EMB – DENR • Review and approve environmental assessment reports required by the Government • Undertake monitoring of the project’s environmental performance based on their mandate ADB • Conduct periodic site visits to assess status of EMP implementation and over- all environmental performance of the Project • Review environmental monitoring reports submitted by the executing agency to ensure that adverse impacts and risks are properly addressed • 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

Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan

Table 14 presents environmental mitigation measures to address anticipated adverse impacts of the Sub-project. The EMP also shows responsibilities for implementation of mitigation measures and corresponding supervision and monitoring.

Table 14: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component / Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Activity Impacts Implementation Monitor Pre-Construction Phase Confirmation of no No negative  Conducted Consultation meetings required environmental with barangay officials and concerned resettlement, impacts POs’ officers and members relocations, and  Conducted information awareness campaign regarding subproject compensation location  LGU coordinated with the DepEd Division Office in which they secured a certification that no proposal of an integrated school has yet been submitted or approved. Thus, there is no reason for the head teacher’s WMPC LGU of Don concern that the integrated school O would be near the road and will Carlos endanger the students. PPMO  Provincial Governor informed DepEd, through a letter, that subproject area is not within the DepEd’s domain as it is classified as timberland.  Realignment of the RROW sparing the cutting of mature trees near the elementary school  Adjusting the shoulder and earth canal ditch to lessen impact on trees while still maintaining 4-meter carriageway. Identification Lack of Subproject sites validation with following WMPC and information conditions: LGU of Don O prioritization of and/or low  ensure that the INREMP validation Carlos PPMO road section participation of process on subproject

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Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component / Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Activity Impacts Implementation Monitor where re- the community, implementation is being complied gravelling, particularly with gravelling, and women and  hold consultative meetings with concreting will marginalized balanced representation of men and women and affected persons on the be done sectors subproject components and management plan Preparation of Minimize Work with LGU RI Engineer for the detailed negative completion of the proposed upgraded engineering environmental access road detailed designs and to ensure the following measures are designs and impacts included: programs of work  identification of spill management for the subproject prevention and emergency response WMPC plans for all construction sites; LGU of Don  locate aggregate borrow pits and rock O Carlos supply areas away from human PPMO settlements with fencing and access barriers;  for local residents: include specific plan to notify and provide them schedule to minimize disruption to normal commercial and residential activities Recruitment of Gender  Hire local workers as much as LGU of workers discrimination possible, and give equal privilege for Don and tendency to women to get involved in selected Carlos / Contractor recruit outsiders tasks appropriate for them WMPC O PPMO Construction Phase Construction Pollution, injury,  Procure construction materials Contractor LGU of Part of the materials interrupted usual from sources with valid Don contractor’ acquisition, road use, environmental clearances, i.e. for Carlos / s contract transport access, disrupted sand, gravel and timber from WMPC and storage those with valid DENR-MGB/EMB access, noise O system permits.  All borrow pits and quarries PPMO 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

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Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component / Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Activity Impacts Implementation Monitor rectified with tree planting.  Define & schedule how materials are extracted from borrow pits and rock quarries, transported, and handled & stored at sites.  Define and schedule how fabricated materials such as steel, wood structures, and scaffolding will be transported and handled.  All aggregate loads on trucks should be covered. Clearing and Damage  Restrict vegetation removal to within Contractor LGU of Part of the removal of landscape RoWs. Don contractor’ obstructions  In case, no trees will be removed Carlos / s contract without prior approval of concerned WMPC government agency. O  The contractor will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the PPMO 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.  Prior to tree cutting, placard/s shall be installed in conspicuous places to inform the public that the tree cutting are authorized by the DENR,  The tree cutting operations shall at all times be under the direct supervision of the CENRO or his duly authorized representatives,  The permittee shall replace the tree to be cut with one hundred (100) seedlings of indigenous species in compliance with the DENR Memorandum Order No. 2012-02 dated November 5, 2012, re: “Uniform Replacement for Cut and Relocated Trees” to be turned over to the CENRO office in support to the National Greening Program and climate change initiatives of the Government. Soil erosion High suspended  Berms, and plastic sheet fencing Contractor LGU of Part of the solid contents of should be placed around all Don contractor’ river, excavations and earthwork areas. Carlos / s contract sedimentation.  Earthworks should be conducted WMPC during dry periods. O  Maintain a stockpile of topsoil for immediate site restoration following PPMO 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

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Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component / Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Activity Impacts Implementation Monitor soon as practicable after cutting, and  If new erosion occurs accidentally, back fill immediately to restore original contours. Ground surface Degradation of  All construction sites should be Contractor LGU of Part of the leveling and re- terrestrial and located away from forested or Don contractor’ gravelling of aquatic plantation areas as much as possible. Carlos / s contract existing road resources, and  All construction fluids such as oils, WMPC decreased water and fuels should be stored and O quality handled away from forested and plantation areas. PPMO  No waste of any kind is to be discarded on land or in forests/plantations.  Erosion channels must be built around aggregate stockpile areas to contain rain-induced erosion.  Earthworks should be conducted during dry periods.  All construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled with extra care away from surface waters.  No waste of any kind is to be thrown in surface waters.  No washing or repair of machinery near surface waters.  Pit latrines to be located away from surface waters.  No unnecessary earthworks in or adjacent to water courses.  No aggregate mining from rivers or lakes.  Minimize the use of heavy equipment at steep slopes. Civil works Air pollution, land  All construction sites should be Contractor LGU of Part of the and water located away from forested or Don contractor’ contamination, plantation areas as much as Carlos / s contract and traffic & possible. WMPC access  All construction fluids such as oils, O problems, and fuels should be stored and handled away from forested and PPMO 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.

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Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component / Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Activity Impacts Implementation Monitor  No aggregate mining from rivers or lakes.

Implementation of Noise, Dust, Air  Regularly apply wetting agents to Contractor LGU of Part of the noise and dust Pollution exposed soil and construction Don contractor’ control measure roads. Carlos / s contract  Cover or keep moist all stockpiles of WMPC construction aggregates, and all O truckloads of aggregates.  Minimize the time for excavations PPMO 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 Noise, Dust  provision of noise control measures Contractor LGU of Part of the from borrow pits to comply with national standards, Don contractor’ watering of the earth roads close to Carlos / s contract the settlements, use covered truck, WMPC  secure appropriate environmental O permits,  the borrow and material dumping PPMO 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 Contamination of  Uncontaminated spoil to be disposed Contractor LGU of Part of the spoil management land and surface of in government –designated sites, Don contractor’ and control waters from which must never be in or adjacent Carlos / s contract measure excavated spoil, surface waters. Designated sites WMPC and construction must be clearly marked and O waste identified.  Spoil must not be disposed of on PPMO sloped land, near cultural property or values, ecologically important areas, or on/near any other socially or ecologically sensitive feature.  Where possible spoil should be used at other construction sites, or disposed in spent quarries or borrow pits.  A record of type, estimated volume, and source of disposed spoil must be recorded.  Uncontaminated spoil to be disposed of in government –designated sites, which must never be in or adjacent surface waters. Designated sites must be clearly marked and identified.  Spoil must not be disposed of on sloped land, near cultural property or values, ecologically important areas, or on/near any other socially or ecologically sensitive feature.  Where possible spoil should be used at other construction sites, or

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Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component / Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Activity Impacts Implementation Monitor 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 follow Don contractor’ management waters from government regulations to include Carlos / s contract system construction covering, collecting, handling, WMPC waste transporting, recycling, and disposing O waste created from construction activities and the work force. PPMO  Disposal areas for solid and liquid waste must be determined by the government.  Disposal of waste should be catalogued for type, estimated weigh, and source.  Construction sites should have large garbage bins.  A schedule of solid and liquid waste pickup and disposal must be established and followed that ensures construction sites are as clean as possible.  Solid waste should be separated, and recyclables be sold to buyers in the community.

Hazardous Waste  Collection, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste such as used oils, gasoline, paint, and other toxics must follow government regulations.  Wastes should be separated (e.g., hydrocarbons, batteries, paints, organic solvents)  Wastes must be stored above ground in closed, well labeled, ventilated plastic bins in good condition, away from construction activity areas, all surface water, water supplies, and cultural and ecological sensitive receptors.  All spills must be cleaned up completely with all contaminated soil removed and handled with by contaminated spoil sub-plan. Construction Loss of drainage  Provide adequate short-term Contractor LGU of Part of the drainage system and rainwater drainage away from construction sites Don contractor’ natural channels to prevent ponding and flooding. Carlos / s contract  Prevent borrow pits and quarries to WMPC be filled with water. Pump periodically O to infiltration areas or nearby water courses. PPMO  Install temporary storm drains or ditches for construction sites

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Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component / Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Activity Impacts Implementation Monitor  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 sanitary Contractor  SPM Part of the facilities, U Contractor  Ensure strict observance of proper PPMO ’s contract 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 Loss of drainage  Provide adequate short-term Contractor  SPM Part of the construction and rainwater drainage away from construction sites U Contractor drainage system natural channels to prevent ponding and flooding.  PPM ’s contract  Prevent borrow pits and quarries to O 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. Workers health, Land and people  proper fencing, protective barriers, Contractor  SPM Part of the safety and and buffer zones should be provided U Contractor hygiene around all construction sites,  PPM ’s contract  sufficient signage and information O 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

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Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component / Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Activity Impacts Implementation Monitor 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, the Contractor LGU of Part of the management contractor should ensure that affected Don contractor’ people are provided adequate and safe Carlos / s contract access to properties (structures, land, WMPC etc.). All construction vehicles observe speed limits on the construction sites and O to provide adequate signage, barriers, PPMO 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 Minor vegetation  Construction vehicles will operate Contractor LGU of Part of the environment loss within the corridor of impact to avoid Don contractor’ (Flora and Fauna) damaging soil and vegetation. Carlos / s contract  Avoid soil compaction around trees. WMPC Generally, the rule will be to avoid O driving heavy equipment or trucks anywhere into the 'drip-line' of a tree. PPMO  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 Land The contractor will immediately repair Contractor  SPM Part of the properties and/or compensate for any damage that U Contractor it causes to properties (houses,  PPM ’s contract farmlands, aquaculture ponds, irrigation O 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. Use of Hazardous People, land and Vehicle maintenance and refueling will Contractor  SPM Part of the Substances water be confined to areas in construction sites U Contractor designed (with concrete flooring,  PPM ’s contract drainage leading to oil and water O separator, etc.) to contain spilled

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Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component / Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Activity Impacts Implementation Monitor 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 People  installation of sturdy fencing around Contractor  SPM Part of the excavation areas and construction U Contractor sites,  PPM ’s contract  provision of proper signage and O 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 Increased risk of  Set speed limit when passing through LGU of Don WMPC Part of the upgraded access accident or populated area Carlos O proponent’ road injury, air  Provide appropriate warning signs PPMO s pollution and and lighting DENR obligation noise.  Regular removal of debris, logs and other materials along drainage canals Obstruction of to avoid clogging run-off along  Regular vegetation control along run- drainage canals off area to ensure free flow causing run-off  Ensure that existing environmental overflow leading management policies are effectively implemented, and proper coordination to erosion of the involves different agencies. road  Adherence to land use and zoning regulations Exploitation of  Promote tourism in the area through natural advertisement from the local and resources in the nationwide venue. area

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Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component / Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Activity Impacts Implementation Monitor agricultural products

Tourism

Environmental Monitoring

Table 15 presents the environmental monitoring activities to be undertaken during various project phases. Monitoring of the contractor’s environmental performance in terms of implementation of mitigation measures during construction phases shall be undertaken by the community at the barangay level, and Social Safeguards on Environment (SSE). The Environmental Safeguards Specialist (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.

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

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COMMUNITY LEVEL CONSTRUCTION MONITORING FORM Sub-project Name: Location: Reporting Period: Impact/ Mitigation Measures Compliance Comment on Reasons for Partial or Non- Attained (Yes, No, Compliance or Partial) 1 2 Recommendation/s: Signature: Date:

Table 15. Environmental Monitoring Plan Activities Environmental Location Means of Frequency of Responsible Monitoring Impact Monitoring Monitoring Unit Cost Pre-Construction Confirmation of no People: Possible Subproject site Field work, Once SPMU, INREMP required displacement of literature survey, WMPCO, Project Cost resettlement, inhabitants and community PPMO, relocations, and properties from consultations RPCO, compensation the original NPCO, TA- location PMIC, DA Identification and People: Subproject site Field work and Once, or SPMU, INREMP prioritization of participation of the survey, subject to WMPCO, Project Cost road section where community, community validations PPMO, re-gravelling and particularly consultations RPCO, concreting will be women and NPCO, TA- done marginalized PMIC, DA sectors Preparation of Land: Possible Host LGU - Approved Once SPMU, INREMP detailed engineering displacement of MPDO detailed WMPCO, Project Cost designs and inhabitants and engineering PPMO, programs of work properties designs and RPCO, programs of NPCO, TA- People: work PMIC, DA completion of the upgraded road detailed design Recruitment of People: Within host Ratio of hired Quarterly/Sem SPMU, INREMP workers Generation of barangay/s workers (local i-annual WMPCO, Project Cost local employment residents vs PPMO, migrant workers) RPCO, NPCO, TA- PMIC, DA Monitoring for trees Final location of Site inspection Once SPMU, INREMP to be cut the subproject WMPCO, Project Cost PPMO with SSS and ESS Construction Construction Land: damage Vicinity of the Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP materials landscape subproject site observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost acquisition, assess impacts on transport access, People and Air: air quality. and storage system dust and noise Interviews with generation communities (noise, project- related complaints) Clearing and Land and water: Right of Way Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP removal of damage landscape observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost obstructions assess impacts People: dust and noise generation Interviews with communities Soil erosion Land and Water: Sloping sides of Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP Surface erosion, the subproject observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost landslide, and site assess impacts downstream river sedimentation

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Activities Environmental Location Means of Frequency of Responsible Monitoring Impact Monitoring Monitoring Unit Cost Nearby Interviews with stream/creek communities and the contractor Ground surface Land and water: Carriageway Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP leveling and re- Degradation of Shoulder observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost gravelling and terrestrial and Riprap stations assess impacts concreting of the aquatic resources, existing road and decreased Interviews with water quality communities and the contractor People: dust and noise generation Civil works Land and water: Carriageway Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP damage/ Shoulder observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost contamination Slope assess impacts protection Air and People: stations Interviews with dust and noise communities and generation, traffic the contractor and access problem Implementation of People: air, dust Vicinity of the Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP noise and dust and noise subproject site observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost control measure generation assess impacts

Interviews with communities and the contractor Dust and noise from People: dust and Vicinity of the Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP borrow pits noise generation subproject site observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost assess impacts

Interviews with communities and the contractor Implementation of Land and Water: Worker’s Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP spoil management Contamination of Camp, Field observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost and control measure land and surface Office, assess impacts waters from Stockyard excavated spoil, Interviews with and construction communities and waste the contractor Solid and liquid Land and Water: Worker’s Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP construction waste Contamination of Camp, Field observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost management system land and surface Office, assess impacts waters from Stockyard construction waste Interviews with communities and Air: Generation of the contractor foul/dainty odor Water quality Water: Worker’s Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP Degradation of Camp, Field observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost soil and water Office, assess impacts on surface water Nearby quality (evidence streams/ creeks of siltation from construction activities) Construction Water: Loss of Riprap stations Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP drainage system drainage and rain Subproject site observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost water natural assess impacts channels Interviews with communities and the contractor Workers health, People: Sanitation Worker’s Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP safety and hygiene and workers safety Camp, Field observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost Office, assess impacts Water: water sanitation Subproject site Interviews with communities and the contractor

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Activities Environmental Location Means of Frequency of Responsible Monitoring Impact Monitoring Monitoring Unit Cost Traffic safety and People: traffic Vicinity of the Traffic volume Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP management congestion project area (all kinds of i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost vehicles); project and traffic related accidents Ecological Land: vegetation Vicinity of the Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP environment (Flora loss, damage to project area observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost and Fauna) landscape assess impacts

Interviews with communities and the contractor Damage to Land: landscape Within ROW of Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP properties disruption the subproject observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost assess impacts

Interviews with communities and the contractor Concrete washout Water: Nearby streams/ Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP Degradation of creeks observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost water quality. assess impacts

Interviews with communities and the contractor Use of hazardous Land and Water: Worker’s Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP substances Degradation of Camp, Field observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost water and air Office, assess impacts quality. Subproject site Interviews with People: communities and vulnerability to Nearby streams/ the contractor hazardous creeks substances Public safety People: safety Worker’s Visual Quarterly/Sem PPMO, INREMP during Camp, Field observations to i-annual RPCO, NPCO Project Cost construction Office, assess impacts

Subproject site Interviews with communities and Within the host the contractor barangay Operation and Maintenance of Upgraded Road Traffic accidents People: road Upgraded road Regular record Continuously SPMU, PPMO INREMP accidents keeping Project Cost, LGU Incidence of Land and Water: Adjacent to Surveys, public Seasonal for 5 SPMU, PPMO LGU/ BMET flooding road damage and upgraded road complaints years flooding Exploitation of Land: landscape Vicinity of the Visual Seasonal for 5 SPMU, PPMO LGU/ BMET natural resources in damage or project site observations to years the area improvement assess impacts

Interviews with communities

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:

a. 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);

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 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.

b. 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 Sub-project.

IX. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Conclusion

The present IEE reviewed the general environmental profile of the subproject, covering about 2.00 km existing road proposed to be rehabilitated, and screened such 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. The 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.

Rural infrastructure projects, such as existing access road rehabilitation, are important to the economic development of any locality. The Rehabilitation of the Buyot Access Road will uplift the quality of life of the people by providing an easy, safe and affordable access; improving the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities, and supporting the INREMP NRM subproject activities of the constituents. The economic

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development of the barangay will redound to the overall development of the entire municipality and the adjacent localities.

Recommendation

As indicated in this report, the screening of baseline environment including the review of the proposed civil works have not identified any major environmental concerns due to the proposed Rehabilitation of the Buyot Access Road given that all the proposed civil works are only asset preservation of existing roadway. 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 EMP. This proposed subproject is, therefore, strongly recommended for immediate funding and subsequent implementation.

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APPENDICES

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Appendix 1. A Copy of the Certificate of Non-Coverage

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Appendix 2: A Certification that the Subproject is within the Timberland

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Appendix 3: A Copy of the Request of the Municipal Mayor to CENRO Don Carlos and PCA Bukidnon Regarding Tree Cutting Permit

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Appendix 4: A Copy of Governor Zubiri’s Letter to DepEd Bukidnon

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Appendix 5: A Copy of DepEd Certification

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Appendix 6: Minutes of the Public Consultation_August 4, 2017 at Buyot, Don Carlos, Bukidnon

Venue : Barangay Covered Court, Brgy. Buyot, Don Carlos, Bukidnon Date : August 4, 2017 (Friday) Time : 10:43 am

Opening Prayer: Hilario C. Marinay —Vice President, PO BUFA

Welcome Address: Hon. Reynaldo C. Caday — Punong Barangay of Buyot

Gi pabati sa Kapitan ang iyang mainiton nga "Welcome" sa mga bisita ilabi na sa personahe sa INREMP ug sa taga LGU nga representante. Nag-ingon siya, Gahapon bagsak ta sa KALAHI Program tungod sa rason nga dili kita gatambong kung dunay ipatawag nga meeting, nga kung inyong hunahuna-on para ra man unta ni sa atoa. Karon nga meeting para ni sa atong Rural Infrastructure access road sa programa sa INREMP. Kung naa moy mga pangutanan o problema kabahin sa atong proyekto, palihug lang ayaw kahadlok o panuko sa pag pangutana aron masabtan gayod sa tanan. Gani, naay gusto magpabayad sa usa ka puno-an nga nangka nga basin maigo sa maong proyekto. Alang sa kasayuran sa tanan, ang atong proyekto nag kantidad ug Php 15.8 Million pesos ug sayang kaayo nga mabutang sa lain nga barangay. Busa hangyoon ko kamo nga ato gyod kining suportahan kay kini para kanato ug alang usab sa kalambuan sa atong barangay.

Ang title sa atong project mao ang "Rehabilitation of Buyot Access Road" Funded by Asian Development

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Bank (ADB). Ang atong proyekto aduna lang 2.0 kilometers and katas-on, kini nagsugod sa junction Provincial Road kanang du-ol sa Elementary School, amo lang gipasiguan and atong budget nga 15.8 million pesos, ang 1.0 km mao ang graveling lang ug ang 1 km mao ang concreting, kadtong dili kayo bakilid mao to ang gi gravel namo, pero kadtong nga bakilid gyod maoy among gihimo nga concreto. Duna poy atong gipangbutangan ug mga culvert. Sa Station 0+000.00 magbutang ta ug 30Ø culvert, Station 0+145.3, Station 1+422.66 katong dapit sa sapa butangan sa may 1.22 mm nga kadak-on sa culvert ug sa Station 1+193.12 nga dunay poy ibutang nga 36Ø nga culvert. Gamay lang ang atong gidakon sa kalsada, duna lamang 5.0 meters ang kalapdon, ug 8 inches ka baga, mag backfill pod ta aron makuha gayod nato ang 5 meters nga design, magbutang pod ug slope protection, adunay shouldering nga 1.0-meter side by side more or less moabot ug 7.0 meters ang total nga kalapdon sa kalsada.

Magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat, kami poy nagagalak sa inyong pag hatag nang oras dito ngayon. Kaya po tayo nandito para ma i-konsulta po naming sa inyo and ating proyekto tungol sa rehabilitation of access road dito sa brgy. Buyot... ang cost po nito ay 15.8 M... 7meters ang lapad... sana po masuportahan ninyo, kung sino man ang maapektohan alahahanin natin na para sa atin po ito. Akong e- introduce sa inyo si Engr. Jemuel Perino ang aking kasama para sa ating pormal na consultation.

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Engr. Jemuel Perino: CESM Consultant

Maayong buntag sa tanan, kining atong panagtigum karon dili kini bag-o nga konsultasyon kon dili sumpay lang sa mga nahimo na niadton una. Napasabot gayud sa LGU ang desinyo sa atong proyekto apan aduna lay mga information nga gusto mahibaw-an sa atong funding institution. Sa wala pa ang atong Proyekto or gitawag nato ug Pre-Implementation Phase. Mangutana ako kaninyo, duna bay kauban nato nga belong sa IP community? Kung naa, Unsa nga Tribo?

Augusto Dumangcas (INREMP Benificiary): Naa, sir Talaandig nga tribo.

Engr. Jem: Kinsa pa ang IP diri?

Leticia Indino: naa poy Bukidnon tribe

Engr. Jem: (describing location of the 7 IP tribes in the province of Bukidnon). Iya pod gipasabot nga 7 ra sad ang pwede maka file ug Ancestral Domain. Kining atong consultasyon karon ato kining edukumento ang proceso para masiguro ang mga tubag karon, ato kining kompletohon para mapadayon ug mahatagan ug pundo. Para sa informasyon sa tanan, ang maghatag ug pondo aning atong proyekto nagikan sa Asian Development Bank kon ABD.

Engr. Jem: Kinsa man ang mogamit anang ayuhonon nga kalsada, kanang atong proyekto karon? Palihug taas sa inyong kamot.

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In chorus: nagtubag tanan nga "Kami" ug nagpataas pa gyod sa kamot.

Engr. Jem: Gawas sa inyo, kinsa pa ang mogamit? Mga opisina sa gobyerno, naa ba kaha?

In chorus: Ang Local Government Unit, mga habal-habal nga motor, taga DSWD-KALAHI personel, armed forces, ug Dep-Ed ug uban pa.

Barangay Captain Ronaldo C. Caday: Mga personahe pod sa DENR sir... gagamit gihapon.

PO president (BUFA)/ Gregorio Perater: Ang taga LGU pod.

Mr. Primo M. Tagarda-Head Reacher /DepEd: kami gagamit pod duol man sa among eskwelahan.

Jemelito C. Maano (Lumolopyo): Kami nga mga mag uuma ang kanunay makaagi diha. Engr. Jem: Kanang mag haul mo sa inyong mga produkto?

In chorus: Mogamit sir kay diha man mi moagi ...mag haul sa tubo, mais, rubber ug uban pa.

Jemelito C Maano: kung madagko na ang kahoy nga among gi tanom inig harvest, muagi gyod mi diha.

Engr. Jem: ang taga NCIP nakaabot naba diri o makagamit ba sa kalsada?

Jemelito: Makagamit sir, kay sa una nakaanhi ang NCIP diri.

Engr. Jem: Nangutana ug balik, pila gani kabaga ang atong kalsada?

Engr. Gretchen Andoy— LGU Representative: 8 inches ang kabag-on sa atong proposed road.

Engr. Jem: Aduna bay inyong nahuna- hunaan nga mga benepisyo nga makuha anang kalsada?

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Mr. Augusto Dumangas/ INREMP beneficiary: Kung maayo na ang maong kalsada, Dali mapagawas ang mga produkto gikan sa uma ug mukonhod usab and bayronon sa hauling.

Engr. Jem: Kung adunay emergency nga mahitabo?

Barangay Capitan Caday: Dali ang pagkuha sa maong pasyente aron madala dayon sa hospital ug maka save pod sa oras kay dali ra ang pagbiyahe.

Engr. Jem: kanang plete sa mga habal-habal?

In chorus: mo minus pod sir...

Engr. Jem: Pananglitan kung adunay manganak? Makatabang ba?

Leticia Indino (housewife): Makatabang kaayo kay dali ang pagtransport sa pasyente.

Engr. Jem: Unsa pa? sa mga kalamidad o emergency, Makatabang kaha?

In Chorus: Makatabang gayod kay dali and pag rescue kay maayo man ang dalan.

Engr. Jem: aduna ba kamoy nahuna-hunaan nga negatibo nga mga epekto sa maong proyekto?

Gregorio Perater - PO President kay 8 inches ra man ang kabag-on sa maong dalan basin dunay magkarga ug bug-at nga tubo ma overload ug maguba ang kalsada...

Engr. Gretchen Andoy (LGU Representative): Magbuhat siguro ug ordinansa and barangay nga gidili ang sobra nga pagkarga aron malikayan and gadaut sa kalsada.

Engr. Jem: Ang mga habal-habal nato, possible nga ma paspas ang dagan nila?

In Chorus: Posibli gyod nga nay madisgrasya, kay maayo man ang atong kalsada pero depended na sa ila kung dili maghinay ug padagan.

Engr. Jem: Dinhi nata karon sa Construction Phase (Pagsugod na ang proyekto)

Engr. Jem: Aduna ba kamoy mga kabalaka kung naay dugang nga mga tawo nga madala sa kontraktor diri sa inyong Barangay? Naa bamoy kabalaka ana?

In chorus: wala sir.

Engr. Jem: Kanang paghimo nila og kampo nga ilang temporary nga tulugan o mabutangan sa ilang makinaryas, dili ba na bikil sa inyo?

In chorus: Dili sir kay kana para sa proyekto.

Engr. Jem: Naa bay intrisado sa taga barangay nga motrabaho? Naa ba?

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Engr. Jem: Kini nga proyekto dili molampos kung dili moapil ang mga Kaba-ihan, kinahanglan dili mo minus sa 30% ang mga babae ang dapat makatrabaho, puede sila sa time keeper, sabutan nalang sa pag-abot diri sa kontraktor uban ang taga LGU... aron mapahibalo kung unsa ang inyong mga pamalaod diri...labi na sa atong proyekto.

Engr. Jem: Kung aduna na silay kitukod nga kampo, possible nga aduna silay mga sagbot o uban pang mga basura. Unsa palisiya ana sa atong barangay.?

In chorus: Kinahanglan adunay ilang compost pit nga pagahimoon ... ug dunay segregation dayon sa mga basura...

Engr. Jem: Sa pagtrabaho ana, dunay inyong madungog nga saba... naa bay inyong mga kabalaka ana?

Hilario Marinay (PO Vice President): wala sir, o.k ra, naa man gyod nang saba kay mag-andar man and ilang makinarya labi pa sad, para sa kaayuhan man na sa tanan sir...

Engr. Jem: Mag-agi agi man ang mga sakyanan labi na sa hauling sa mga grabas o yuta ... makasinati ug abog ... madawat ba ninyo, unsa man ang inyong re-aksyon ana?

In chorus: Wala, madawat ra kay mao gyod na basta adunay proyekto, total dili man permanente.

Engr. Jem: Dawbi kung makasinati ug abog kaayo unsa man ang inyong ma sugyot ana sa kontraktor? Sa uban, pa bisbisan man nila.

In chorus: walay problema sa amo sir.

Engr. Jem: Ang pag andar sa sakyanan, ang aso makahilo... wala ba ni bikil sa inyo?

In chorus: Dili ra bikil sir.

Engr. Jem: Ang mga senior citizen?

In chorus: Ipalayo lang sila sir o butangan lang ug tabon ang ilong.

Engr. Jem: Kung duna poy gipangbutang nga mga babag sama sa kahoy, dili ba makaapekto sa inyo?

Letecia Engbino: Kung naa may gibutang nga babag sa contractor, hangyu-on lang nga butangan og agianan para sa mga tawo o maghimo ug detour nga agi-anan aron dili madisturbo ang project.

Engr. Jem: Naay possibilidad nga moadto ang yuta sa sapa... dili ba ni makadisturbo sa inyo?

Barangay Captain Ronaldo C. Caday: Wala nay problema kang ang among sapa walay gapangisda.

Hilario Marinay - PO Vice President: Akong isugyot nga Riprapan kung naay portion nga modahili.

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Engr. Jem: Ang mga estudyante kaha?

In chorus: Dili ra maapektohan kay lahi ra ang dalan paadto sa eskwelahan.

Engr. Jem: Karon nga kalit-kalit ang pag-ulan, possible gyod nga malangan ang trabaho? Mapasaylo ba ninyo kung mahitabo nga malangan ang atong proyekto? Pila gani ga bulan ang duration sa project?

Engr. Cesar Nuarin: Adunay 8 ka bulan.

In chorus: Wala nay problema sir, la man tay mahimo, ting-ulan man, basta tiwason gyod ang project.

Engr. Jem: Kung nahuman na maong proyekto, ang mga habal-habal nga magpadagan ug kusog, Aduna bay polisiya sa barangay mahitungod sa speed limit.

Barangay Captain Reynaldo C. Caday: naa sir, aron malikayan and disgrasya.

Engr. Jem: Possible nga modaghan ang mga tawo nga moanhi diri sa inyong barangay, dili ba ni siya makasamok sa inyo? Na aba moy Tourist Spot?

Hilario Marinay - PO Vice President: wala may tourist spot diri, naa fish pond ra.

In chorus: mas ganahan mi kung daghan ang makaanhi diri aron Makita pod nila ang among barangay.

Engr. Jem: Ang serbisyo sa gobyerno, makatabang kaha kung maayo na ang dalan?

In chorus: Makatabang!

Barangay Capitan Reynaldo C. Caday: Tinu-od gyod sir nga makatabang, kay dali ang pag-abot sa mga serbisyo sa goberno labi nga gayod sa panglawas nga aspito. Daghan ang hinabang nga moabot.

Engr. Jem: Nasayod ba mo nga ang brgy buyot nasulod sa aprobado nga Ancestral Domain?

Jilly C. Sialana (Lumolopyo): Nakadungog ko sir, gusto lang nako ma klaro karon kung apil ba ang ranso.... Kay ang buyot nasakop na daw sa NCIP.

Engr. Jem: Tinuod na, ang Barangay Buyot apil sa Ancestral Domain pero dili mo angay mabalaka ana, ang dili lang mahilabtan kadtong mga sacred ground, burial grounds mga gibantayan sa mga nitibo. Ayaw mo ug tuo nga kung ma Ancestral Domain na, ipahawa mo, gawas kung dili mo gusto magpasakop sa Ancestral Domain. Ang mga forestland maoy kasagaran nga maaplayan sa Ancestral Domain, kung dunay mga titulado nga yuta dinhi, dili na mapahawa. Dako og kaayohan kung inyo silang suportahan.

Engr. Jem: Makaapekto bana sa kultura?

Augusto Dumangcas: Dili, Kaayohan ang mahatag sir.

Engr. Jem: Kinsa diri ang nagpuyo daplin sa kalsada?

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Engr. Jem: Aduna pa bay mga ihalas nga mga nabilin diri?

In chorus: Wala na gyod sir...

Engr. Jem: Nadungog naman ninyo ang mga kabalaka, sa inyong tan-aw, ipadayon ba nato ang atong proyekto? In chorus: Ipadayon gyod nato sir!

Mr. Primo M. Tagarda- Head Teacher /DepEd: Duna lang koy gusto mapa-abot sir, wala mi magdahom nga mag open ug integrated school diri sa barangay buyot, naay portion sa dalan nga maigo sa itukod nga eskwelahan, kay sa tunga man to nag- agi and atong dalan, kami sa DEpEd nabalaka kay duol kayo ang kalsada, peligro sa mga bata kay naa ra gyod sa kilid sa pagatukuron nga Eskwelahan, and suggestion sa among SGOD, iplastar lang and kalsada.

LGU: Amo sang hisgutan uban sa Barangay Officials ug sa DepEd ang mga options.

Engr. Jem: Kadtong maapektohan ang nangka, naa bay kasabutan o waiver?

Barangay Captain Reynaldo C. Caday: Dili na to ma-apil ang nangka, wala tay ikabalaka.

Engr. Jem: Kung mao kana, dili nata angay mabalaka. Daghang Salamat!

Closing remarks: Mrs. Teofila Misa — Barangay Kagawad

Time ended: 11:50A.M

Prepared by: Certified true and correct by:

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Minutes of the Public Consultation held on August 4, 2017 (English Translation):

Yesterday, we failed in the KALAHI Program because of the reason that we are not attending for any meetings being called that when you come to think of it, this is for our own good. If you have any questions or problems regarding the project, please do not be afraid or hesitate to ask so that it will be understood by all. Somebody wanted to be compensated for a Nangka tree which may be affected by the project. For the information of everyone, our project costs Php 15.8 Million pesos and it would be a pity if this would be allocated to another barangay. Hence, I would like to request that we support this project since this is for our own good and for the development of our barangay.

Engr. Gretchen Andoy: The tile of our project is “Rehabilitation of Buyot Access Road” funded by the ADB. Our project only has a total length of 2 kilometers starting from the junction of the provincial road near the elementary school. We simply based this on the allocated budget of 15.8 M in which 1 km will be graveled and 1 km will be concreted; those portions which are low in slope will be graveled and those with high slopes will be concreted. There will also be portions where culverts will be placed. In station 0+000, a culvert will be placed so as in station 0+145.3, station 1+422.66 near the stream with 1.22mm culvert size and station 1+193.12 where a 360 culvert will also be placed. The road will have 5.0-meter width and 8 inches thickness. Backfilling will also be made in order to get the 5-meter width design, slope protection will also be placed including shouldering of 1.0-meter side by side. More or less, the width would be about 7 meters.

Engr. Nuarin: Good morning to everyone. We are very glad that you have given us time. The reason why we are here is so that we would be able to consult you regarding the rehabilitation of the access road here in Brgy. Buyot. The cost of this is 15.8 M, 7 meters width. We hope that you will support this. Whoever will be affected by this, please bear in mind that this is for our own good. Let me introduce to you Engr. Jemuel Perino for the formal consultation.

Engr. Jem: Good morning to everyone. Our assembly/ meeting today is not a new consultation but continuation of the previous consultations that have been made. The LGU has already explained the design of the project and that there are just details that the funding institution wanted to know. Before asking regarding the project’s pre-implementation phase, I would just like to ask if we have companions here who belong to an IP community? If there are, what tribe?

Augusto: There is sir, Talaandig tribe.

Engr. Jem: Who are other IPs here?

Leticia: There is also Bukidnon tribe.

Engr. Jem: (Describing the major locations of the 7 IP tribes in the province of Bukidnon. He also explained that there will only be 7 tribes who would be able to file for ancestral domain in the province. The process of the consultation today will be documented so that we will be able to ensure the answer. How, we will complete this so that this will be continued and given funding. For the information of everyone, the ADB is the funding institution of this project.

Engr. Jem: Who will use the road to be rehabilitated? Please raise your hand.

In chorus: We (everyone raised their hand)

Engr. Jem: Aside from you, who will use? Are there government offices?

In chorus: The LGU, habal-habal drivers, DSWD-KALAHI personnel, armed forces, DepEd and others.

Brgy Capt: Personnel of the DENR will also use sir.

PO Pres: The LGU will also use.

Mr. Tagarda: We use the road since it is near our school.

Jemelito: We who are farmers frequently use the road.

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Engr. Jem: Those who will haul your products?

In chorus: they will use sir since they will be passing the road… those who will haul the sugarcane, corn, rubber and others.

Jemelito: If the trees that we have planted will be harvested, surely, we will pass the road.

Engr. Jem: Has the NCIP reached here or will they be using the road also?

Jemelito: They can use sir since the NCIP was able to arrive here before.

Engr. Jem: I will ask again, how thick is the road?

Engr. Andoy: The thickness of the proposed road is 8 inches.

Engr. Jem: Are there any benefits that you can think from the rehabilitation of the road?

Mr. Augusto: If the road will be rehabilitated, there will be ease in the transportation of products from the farm and the cost of hauling will decrease.

Engr. Jem: If are emergencies that will happen?

BC: The patient will easily be transported to the hospital and will save time.

Engr. Jem: The habal-habal fare?

In chorus: it will also reduce sir.

Engr. Jem: Example if there will be pregnant women in labor, would it also help?

Leticia: It will surely help since it will provide easy transport of the patient.

Engr. Jem: What else? In times of calamities or emergencies, will this help?

In chorus: it will surely help since the rescue effort will be easy due to the rehabilitated road.

Engr. Jem: Are there any negative effects that you can think of from this project?

Gregorio: Since the thickness of the proposed road is only 8 inches and there will heavy truckloads of sugarcane which may damage the road.

Engr. Andoy: The Barangay should perhaps formulate an ordinance not allowing heavy truckloads to prevent damages of the road.

Engr. Jem: Our habal-habal, would it be possible that they will be over speeding?

In chorus: There is surely a possibility sir since the road is already rehabilitated but it will depend on them if they will not slow down their speed.

Engr. Jem: Assuming we are at the Construction phase, do you have any concerns if there will be additional people which the contractor will bring here in your barangay? Do you have any concerns on that?

In chorus: No sir.

Engr. Jem: When they will make their camp/ bunkhouse and their equipment, will it not give you any inconvenience?

In chorus: No sir since it is for the project.

Engr. Jem: Are there anyone from the barangay interested to work? Are there any?

Engr. Jem: This project will not succeed if the women will not participate. It is required that not less than 30% are women should participate maybe as time keeper. This would have to be discussed with

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the contractor and the LGU to inform you regarding the project and you could also inform them regarding your policies here.

Engr. Jem: If there will be a bunkhouse that will be made, would it be possible that they will have wastes or other garbage? What is the barangay’s policy on this?

In Chorus: They should make their own compost pit and there should be segregation of wastes.

Engr. Jem: During construction, you will hear loud noise, do you have any concern on this?

Hilario: No sir. This is just alright. There would surely be noise since the machines are running and this would be for the good of everyone.

Engr. Jem: The vehicles hauling for gravel and soil will frequently pass the road and you will be able to experience dust; would this be alright with you or do you have any reaction on this?

In chorus: no sir. That is usually the scenario if there are projects. Anyway, it is not permanent.

Engr. Jem: If you will experience a scenario which is very dusty, do you have any suggestion to the contractor? In other areas, they will resort to the sprinkling of water.

In chorus: no problem with us sir.

Engr. Jem: When the machineries will operate, the smoke can affect you. Will this not cause any inconvenience on your part?

In chorus: Not an inconvenience at all sir.

Engr. Jem: For the senior citizen?

In chorus: They should just distance themselves from the operation and cover their noses.

Engr. Jem: If there will be obstruction (during construction) that will be placed such as wood, will this not affect you?

Letecia: If the contractor will place some obstruction, we will just request that a detour or alternative route will be provided for the people so that the project will not be disturbed.

Engr. Jem: There would also be the possibility that soil will go to the streams; will this not disturb you?

BC: No problem with that sir since nobody is fishing in the streams.

Hilario: I suggest provision of ripraps if there are portions that will have some landslide.

Engr. Jem: How about the students?

In chorus: they will not be affected since there is another route going to the school.

Engr. Jem: Now that there are instances when rain suddenly occurs, would the construction/ rehabilitation be delayed? Would it be alright with you if there will be delays in the project? How many months is the project’s duration?

Engr. Cesar: There will be 8 months.

In chorus: No problem with that sir. We cannot do anything during sudden rains so long as the project would really be completed.

Engr. Jem: If the project will be completed, the habal-habal will then be over speeding. Does the barangay have any policy on speed limit?

Brgy Capt: We have sir to avoid accidents.

Engr. Jem: It would also be possible that a number of people will come to your barangay, will this not cause any inconvenience on your part? Do you have any tourist spot?

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Hilario: there is no tourist spot here sir only fishpond.

In chorus: We will be happy if there will be people coming over sir so that they would also be able to see our barangay.

Engr. Jem: Regarding government’s services, would the rehabilitated road help?

In chorus: it can help.

BC: it will really help since the government’s services would easily come to our barangay particularly on the health aspect. There would assistance that will come.

Engr. Jem: Do you know that Brgy. Buyot is within an approved ancestral domain?

Jilly: I have heard sir and I would like to clarify if the ranch will be included because Buyot has accordingly been under the NCIP.

Engr. Jem: That is true. Barangay Buyot is included in the ancestral domain but you do not need to worry about this. Those sacred ground would surely not be disturbed such as burial ground or those guarded by the IPs. Do not trust anyone who says that if is already ancestral domain, you will already be forced out except if you do not want to be part of the ancestral domain. Those forestlands are surely the areas being applied for ancestral domain. If the areas are already titled, it will not be evicted. There will be benefits if you will support them.

Engr. Jem: Would the rehabilitation of the road affect the culture?

Augusto: No. it will provide benefits.

Engr. Jem: Are there any wildlife left here?

In chorus: no more sir.

Engr. Jem: you have heard regarding some concerns, in your view, should the project be continued?

In chorus: let us continue it sir.

Primo/ head teacher: I would just like to convey something sir, we have not anticipated that an integrated school will be constructed here in brgy. Buyot. A portion of the road will traverse where the said school will be constructed since the road passes through the center. We are worried since the road would be very near the school which would be dangerous to the school children. Our SGOD suggested to situate the road in the right place.

LGU: we will just discuss this with the brgy. Officials and DepEd regarding the options.

Engr. Jem: Regarding the Nangka tree, is there an agreement or waiver?

BC: The Nangka tree will no longer be affected. We have nothing to worry.

Engr. Jem: If that is the case, we need not worry. Thank you very much.

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Appendix 7: PO Resolutions re: RI-INREMP

Resolution of Consent (English Translation)

Excerpt from the minutes of the meeting attended by the tribal council of the ICCs/ IPs in Barangay Buyot, Municipality of Don Carlos, Province of Bukidnon, held on July 13, 2018.

Resolution of Consent from the ICC of the barangay for the Integrated Natural Resources Environmental Management Project of the DENR which has four (4) components on the environment and livelihood for the residents and Indigenous Peoples in the barangay.

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WHEREAS, the DENR has an INREMP which helps the Peoples Organization or Indigenous Peoples Organization on the planting of trees, infrastructures and others;

WHEREAS, the RA 8371, has given rights and power to the IPs not to implement projects of the government which has not undergone the proper conduct of information dissemination to the IPs involved where the project is located and to give consent or non-consent to it;

WHEREAS, this DENR project will help restore the environment including the provision of livelihood;

Therefore, we the members of the council who are representatives of the Tribe will freely give our consent of the INREMP of the DENR.

This resolution will be signed this 13th day of July, 2018 in the ABC Hall, Municipality of Don Carlos, Bukidnon.

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Appendix 8: Municipal and Barangay Resolutions re: RI-INREMP

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Brgy. Buyot Resolution Endorsing the RI INREMP Subproject

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Appendix 9: Grievance Intake Form

Name of Project, Subproject and Location

Project (indicate name of project) welcomes complaints, suggestions, comments and queries regarding the project implementation and its stakeholders. We encourage persons with grievance to provide their name and contact information to enable us to get in touch with you for clarification and feedback.

Should you choose to include your personal details but want that information to remain confidential, please inform us by writing/typing "(CONFIDENTIAL)" above your name.

Thank you.

Contact Information

Name Gender □ Male □ Female Home Address Age Phone No. City/Province Email Complaint/Suggestion/Comment/Question Please provide the details (who, what, where and how) of your grievance below:

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How do you want us to reach you for feedback or update on your comment/grievance?

Portion to be filled in by PPCO staff (designated Grievance Redress Mechanism Officer): Date received:

Received through: __ In person __ mail __ email __ fax __ phone __ sms

Name of staff who received comment/ complaint Position of staff:

Type of Grievance:

Remarks

Signature of staff

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Updates on the case: Date: Update Updated by (Name, Signature and Designation)

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