Initial Environmental Examination

May 2019

PHI: Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project

Rehabilitation of Panghagban to Catigbian Road in Buenavista, Bohol

Prepared by Municipality of Buenavista, Province of Bohol for the Asian Development Bank. 2 CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 15 April 2019 Year) The date of the currency equivalents must be within 2 months from the date on the cover. Currency unit – peso (PhP) PhP 1.00 = $ 0.0193 $1.00 = PhP 51.5875

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank BDC Barangay Development Council BUB Bottom-Up Budgeting CAWASA Panghagban Women’s Association, Catigbian Waterworks and Sanitation Association CNC Certificate of Non-Coverage CRVT Cambuhat River and Village Tour CSC Construction Supervision Consultant CSO Civil Society Organization DED Detail Engineering Design DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources DILG Department of Interior and Local Government DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development ECA Environmentally Critical Area ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate ECP Environmentally Critical Project EHSM Environmental Health and Safety Manager EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement EMB Environmental Management Bureau ESS Environmental Safeguards Specialist GAD Gender and Development IEE Initial Environmental Examination INREMP Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management Project IP Indigenous People IROW Infrastructure Right Of Way LGU Local Government Unit LPRAT Local Poverty Reduction Action Team MDC Municipal Development Council MPN Most Probable Number NAAQ National Ambient Air Quality Guidelines NAGMAPA Nagkahiusang Mag-Uuma Sa Panghagban NCB National Competitive Bidding NECA Non-Environmental Critical Area NECP Non-Environmental Critical Project NIA National Irrigation Administration NPCO National Project Coordinating Office NRIMP National Road Improvement and Management Program

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

ii 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 ...... 3 A. Environmental Clearance Requirements ...... 3 1. Government Environmental Laws, Regulations and Guidelines ...... 3 2. ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements ...... 5 III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ...... 6 A. Overview ...... 6 B. Project Location ...... 7 C. Project Rationale ...... 8 D. Project Development Plan ...... 9 1. Project Components ...... 9 2. Description of the Project Phases ...... 12 E. Manpower Requirements...... 13 F. Project Cost ...... 14 G. Project Duration and Schedule ...... 15 IV. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ...... 15 A. Elevation and Slope ...... 16 B. Geology ...... 18 C. Soils ...... 19 D. Water Quality ...... 20 E. Land Classification ...... 21 F. Land Cover and Land Use ...... 21 G. Climate ...... 23 1. Baseline Climate ...... 23 2. Climate Scenario for Bohol in 2020 and 2050 ...... 25 H. Hydrology ...... 27 I. Natural Hazards ...... 27 J. Biological Environment ...... 28 1. Flora ...... 28 2. Fauna ...... 28 K. Socio-Economic Conditions ...... 29 1. Population ...... 29 2. Population Density ...... 30 3. Indigenous Peoples and People’s Organization ...... 30 4. Education ...... 30 5. Health and Sanitation ...... 31 6. Housing ...... 32 7. Income and Expenditure ...... 33 8. Tourism ...... 33 9. Commerce and Industry...... 33 10. Electricity ...... 34 11. Communication ...... 35 12. Road and Transportation ...... 35 V. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 36 A. Pre-Construction ...... 38 1. Confirmation of no required resettlement, relocations, and compensation ...... 38 2. Identification and prioritization of road section where re-gravelling will be done ...... 39 3. Preparation of detailed engineering designs and programs of work ...... 39

iv 4. Recruitment of workers ...... 39 B. Construction ...... 39 1. Construction materials acquisition, transport access, and storage system ...... 39 2. Clearing and removal of obstructions ...... 40 3. Soil erosion ...... 40 4. Ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road ...... 40 5. Civil works ...... 40 6. Implementation of noise and dust control measure ...... 41 7. Dust and noise from borrow pits ...... 41 8. Implementation of spoil management and control measure ...... 41 9. Solid and liquid construction waste management system ...... 41 10. Water quality ...... 42 11. Construction drainage system ...... 42 12. Workers health, safety and hygiene ...... 42 13. Traffic safety and management...... 43 14. Ecological environment (Flora and Fauna) ...... 43 15. Damage to properties ...... 43 16. Concrete washout ...... 43 17. Use of Hazardous Substances ...... 44 18. Public safety ...... 44 C. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase ...... 44 1. Operation of upgraded access road ...... 44 VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION, AND PARTICIPATION...... 44 A. Stakeholder Consultations ...... 44 B. Information Disclosure ...... 47 VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ...... 48 VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 49 A. Implementation Arrangements ...... 49 B. Environmental Mitigation ...... 51 C. Environmental Monitoring ...... 59 IX. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION ...... 62 A. Conclusion ...... 62 B. Recommendation ...... 63

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Location of the Proposed Rehabilitation of the Panghagban to Catigbian Road ...... 7 Figure 2: Alignment of the Proposed Rehabilitation of Panghagban to Catigbi-an Road Subproject ...... 10 Figure 3: Alignment for Spillway Provision of the Subproject ...... 11 Figure 4: Detailed Design of the Proposed Vented Spillway ...... 12 Figure 5: Location Map of the Danao Watershed ...... 16 Figure 6: Elevation Map of the Danao Watershed ...... 17 Figure 7: Elevation and Slope of the Proposed Road Rehabilitation Project ...... 17 Figure 8: Geology Map of the Danao Watershed ...... 19 Figure 9: Soil Map of the Entire Danao Watershed ...... 20 Figure 10: Land Classification Map of the Buenavista, Bohol ...... 22 Figure 11: Land Use Map of Buenavista, Bohol ...... 22 Figure 12: Tropical Cyclone Tracks from 1944 - 2013 ...... 24 Figure 13: Projected monthly rainfall change under Medium-range Emission Scenario (A1B) in Tagbilaran City, Bohol ...... 26 Figure 14: Projected Change in Monthly Average Mean Temperature (°C) under Medium-range Emission Scenario (A1B) Tagbilaran City, Bohol ...... 26 Figure 15: Distribution of Watersheds in Bohol Province ...... 27 Figure 16: Distribution of health facilities in Buenavista, Bohol ...... 32 Figure 17: Road network in the Buenavista, Bohol ...... 36

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Summary List of ECP Types and ECA Categories ...... 3 Table 2: EIS and IEE Requirements for Road and Bridge Projects ...... 4 Table 3: Breakdown of cost estimates for the road rehabilitation project ...... 14 Table 4: Implementation Schedule ...... 15 Table 5: Monthly Mean Rainfall Based on Tagbilaran Weather Station (2004 - 2010) ...... 24 Table 6: Common Recorded Birds in Danao Watershed ...... 28 Table 7: Total Population, Households and Land Area, Influence Areas ...... 29 Table 8: Projected Population ...... 29 Table 9: Number of Senior Citizens and PWD ...... 30 Table 10: Population Density ...... 30

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Table 11: Number of 10 Years Old and Above Who Cannot Read and Write ...... 31 Table 12. Schools in the Influence Areas ...... 31 Table 13: Household Informal Settlers ...... 32 Table 14: Revenue and Expenditure – Panghagban ...... 33 Table 15: Revenue and Expenditure – Catigbian ...... 33 Table 16: Employed Members of the Labor Force ...... 34 Table 17: Source of Electricity, Catigbian ...... 34 Table 18: Source of Electricity, Panghagban ...... 35 Table 19: Communications used in Buenavista ...... 35 Table 20: Assessment of Potential Environmental Impacts ...... 37 Table 21: Summary of Stakeholder Views of the Road Rehabilitation in Buenavista ...... 46 Table 22: Responsibilities for EMP Implementation ...... 49 Table 23: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan ...... 51

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1: A Copy of the Special Tree Cutting Permit ...... 64 Appendix 2: A Copy of the Environmental Compliance Certificate of the Subproject ...... 68 Appendix 3: Stakeholder Consultations ...... 76 Appendix 4: Barangay Resolution Allocating the Local Counterpart – Catigbian ...... 83 Appendix 5: PAWASA PO Resolution ...... 84 Appendix 6: CAWSA PO Resolution Endorsing INREMP ...... 85 Appendix 7: Sangguniang Bayan Resolutions ...... 86 Appendix 8: Barangay Resolution Allocating the Local Counterpart – Panghagban ...... 88 Appendix 9: Photographs of the Road Rehabilitation Project ...... 89 Appendix 10. Grievance Intake Form ...... 93

vii I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared for the Rehabilitation of Panghagban to Catigbian Road in Buenavista, Bohol under the Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project (INREMP). This IEE report includes in the assessment additional components to improve road safety and ease of access on the rehabilitated road. These are the installation of exit canal with catch basin, installation of metal guardrail with concrete post, cut and fill activities in some sections, provision for slope mitigating measures, and spillway realignment.

2. This subproject is the rehabilitation of the existing access road with an estimated length of 5.23 km, carriageway on 4-meter, and shoulder of one (1) meter on both sides. The civil works will mainly involve concreting the pavement in certain sections with a minor road widening of constricted part of the road network to be rehabilitated. Apart from putting concrete pavement on these sections, filling and raising the elevation of low sections will also be done and the fill materials will be cut from side slopes of the existing barangay road. The cut sections has an estimated volume of about 9,568 cu m of soil materials. This also involves removal of 17 affected trees along the right-of-way of the road network. A special tree cutting permit was also secured from the Provincial Environmental and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) in Bohol.

3. The main proponent of the project is the Local Government Unit of Buenavista, Bohol assisted by Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project and its consultant. The project implementation will be co-managed by the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator and the Municipal Engineer.

4. The objective of the Rehabilitation of Panghagban to Catigbian road is uplifting the quality of life of the people thru the provision of all-year-round easy and affordable access thereby improving the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities and conditions. The proposed access road will support the NRM project activities of the constituents.

5. The Subproject has been categorized by ADB as Environment Category B and this IEE was prepared consistent with the environmental assessment requirements of ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement of 2009. The IEE was carried out through screening and analysis of various environmental parameters, field investigations, stakeholder consultations, and review of other road project reports in the Philippines. The IEE covers the general environmental profile of Buenavista rural infrastructure subproject and includes an assessment of the potential environmental impacts during different subproject phases and formulation of corresponding mitigation measures.

6. The total cost of the subproject is Seventeen Million Pesos One Hundred Sixteen Thousand and Four Hundred Seventy Five Pesos and Twenty Seven Centavos (PhP 17,116,475.27). The project funding source is majority coming from the DENR - INREMP and LGU with a cost sharing of 80% and 20%, respectively. It will be assumed that the benefits of the subproject will be the reduction of travel time by 15 minutes, transportation cost by 21.58%, increase number of trips by 20% and availability of infrastructure support for NRM projects and other agricultural livelihood projects of the community. 7. Major land use along the road rehabilitation project is agriculture which is part of production forest. None of the subproject roads are located near or within ecologically sensitive areas.

8. 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 Panghagban to Catigbian road given that all the proposed civil works are only asset preservation 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.

9. The IEE process included stakeholder participation and consultation to help LGUs achieve public acceptance of the subproject. A series of consultations with its two influenced barangays (Panghagban and Catigbian) of the local government of Buenavista confirmed that the rehabilitation of the Panghagban to Catigbian road is essential for economic development.

10. A grievance redress mechanism will be established by the LGU of Buenavista prior to commencement of site works to ensure that complaints of affected persons and other stakeholders regarding the project’s environmental performance are promptly addressed.

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

12. The major positive impact of the subproject will be economic and better accessibility. The proposed road will traverse these 12 National Greening Program (NGP) areas. The subproject will also benefit the environment in terms of reduced soil erosion through slope stabilization measures. Dust generation from the damaged roads will be reduced by the improvement of pavement. Health risk to the roadside communities and damage to the biological environment will be reduced due to pavement improvement and vegetative erosion control measures.

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

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II. POLICY, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

A. Environmental Clearance Requirements

1. Government Environmental Laws, Regulations and Guidelines

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

Table 1: Summary List of ECP Types and ECA Categories

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

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15. Based on their type, size and location the projects have been classified into 3 major groups:

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

• Group II (NECPs): NECPS in ECAs – Non Environmentally Critical Projects in Environmentally Critical Areas. These projects require proponent to submit either ‘Initial Environmental Examination’ Report or ‘Project Description Report ‘ based on the size of the project (see Table 2) to secure either ECC or ‘Certificate of Non Coverage’.

• Group III (Non Covered Projects): NECPs in NECS – Non Environmentally Critical Projects in Non-Environmentally Critical Areas. PDR required to be submitted for Enhancement Mitigation Projects for confirmation of benign nature of proposed activity, and CNC is required to be secured. All other projects shall be at the option of the proponent to prepare a PDR as a basis for CNC, should the proponent opt to secure one.

Table 2: EIS and IEE Requirements for Road and Bridge Projects

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)

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

Bridges

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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) >50% increase in >50% increase in capacity (or in capacity (or in terms of terms of length/width) >50% increase in 3.4.2 Roads, length/width) AND capacity (or in terms widening, AND >2km but NONE of length/width) BUT rehabilitation and/or ≥20km, (length <20km, ≤ 2km increase in improvement with no critical (length with length slope) OR ≥10km no critical (length with slope) OR critical slope) ≥10km (length with critical slope) 3.4.3 Bridges and ≤50m viaducts (including >50m but Regardless of length ≥10km ≥5km but <10km elevated roads), new <5km for footbridges or for construction pedestrian only >50% increase in 3.4.4 Bridges and ≥50% increase in ≤50% increase in capacity (or in viaducts (including capacity (or in capacity (or in terms terms elevated roads), NONE terms of of length/width) but length/width) rehabilitation and/or length/width) OR ≤2km increase in but 1 hectare facilities with no including NONE ≥ 5 hectare but ≤ 1 hectare hazardous or toxic parking, open <5 hectare materials. space and other areas

16. This sub-project is an improvement of existing barangay road which falls under the group of Non-ECP. Given that the sub-project is a rehabilitation of access road with no more than 50% increase in capacity, the LGU of Buenavista has prepared for the IEE checklist under Category B: Non-ECP. Environmental considerations of the proposed project are incorporated in an environmental management plan including the corresponding mitigating measures. The subproject has secured an ECC on 28 September 2018 (Appendix 1).

2. ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements

17. 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:

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

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

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

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

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

III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

A. Overview

19. The general objective of the Rehabilitation of Panghagban to Catigbian road is uplifting the quality of life of the people thru the provision of all-year-round easy and affordable access thereby improving the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities and conditions. The proposed access road will support the national resources management project activities of the constituents.

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

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21. In relation to the National Greening Program, the total plantation of Buenavista is 1,975 hectares covering the barangays of Bago, Bato, Catigbian, Cawag, Lubang, Lusong, Magkaya, Nueva Granada, Nueva Montana, Overland, and Panghagban. In particular, the Panghagban NGP areas cover about 246 hectares while the Catigbian has planted roughly 287 hectares. The proposed road will traverse these 12 NGP areas wherein the main products are timber, fuel wood and fruit trees.

B. Project Location

22. The Municipality of Buenavista is a fourth class municipality located in the northern part of the Bohol Island. It is part of the Danao Sub-Watershed of the Wahig-Inabanga River Basin, Province of Bohol, Region 7 (Central Visayas Region). One of the current major problems of the municipality is the bad condition of several barangay roads. It was observed and validated that the barangay road particularly the Panghagban to Catigbian Road is in need of immediate rehabilitation.

23. The project is a rehabilitation of the existing barangay road with a length of 5.23 kilometers, width of 4 meters and shoulder of one (1) meter on both sides. The project starts at the provincial road at Barangay Panghagban and ends at the national road in Barangay Catigbian. The location of the project is shown in Figure 1.

24. Based on the environmental characterization of the project site done during the field reconnaissance survey, the project was not located in an environmentally critical area and the field data were supplemented with secondary information gathered from the DENR Regional Office and CENRO and other relevant data such as watershed management plan, environmental reports and feasibility studies undertaken by national and local agencies.

Figure 1: Location of the Proposed Rehabilitation of the Panghagban to Catigbian Road

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C. Project Rationale

25. The existing road located at barangay Panghagban was constructed in 1980 with the initiative of the municipal government while the road connection to barangay Catigbian was reopened in 2010 with the assistance of National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Regional Office. Currently, the people living in these barangays are using the said road to transport their farm produce to the market but they are faced with the challenge in mobility and accessibility to goods and services for their own consumption. Women who are the main seller and trader of the farm produce of their family transport their products to the market using motorcycles with a higher fare or walking to the municipal road. Children from the two (2) barangays and from the neighboring towns who are going to school every day are also using the existing road. Senior citizens, persons with disability (PWDs), the riding public and people with health problems going to the basic public services like health centers, hospital, barangay halls, municipal hall, police stations and etc. are also using the existing road.

26. The main livelihood of the community within the influenced barangay is farming. However, these activities are very much affected by the poor condition of the road. During rainy season, the road becomes muddy and hardly passable. Based on the data above, health is an issue and they need access to more additional health services. The transport condition also makes the fare rates high so people tend to get their basic needs from unscrupulous businessmen engaged in trading or middlemen in the area. Also, quality of farm produce transported to the main market will be low if the road is rough. The lack of access also deprives them of the ability to take advantage of job opportunities.

27. During a series of consultations with the municipal and barangay officials, the major problem identified by the community was the poor access road. The farmers were forced to sell their agricultural products to the traders who came into the area at low price they dictate to the farmers and deal with higher cost of transportation and hauling if they sell them to the market.

28. There will be many opportunities that this rehabilitated access road will bring foremost of which will be the ease of access. There will be additional income of the farmers brought by less time in transporting their produce and finish products, the increase of enrolment of high school students from barangays Panghagban and Catigbian, the decrease of maternal and infant mortality rate due to the increase of frequency of health personnel going to the area, and the decrease of transportation fare rates due to the reduction of vehicular operating cost. Other potential livelihoods that will emerge are backyard poultry and/or piggery, commercial high value crops and support tourism related activities to neighboring barangays. Farmer’s produce (corn, rice, root crops and vegetables), including coconut production, will surely increase because the production area will be maximized due to easy access of production inputs. These mentioned potentials will result to increase of family income by 15%.

29. Direct employment during the construction will increase. Labor, skilled and unskilled, will be from the two (2) barangays and women can also be employed. It may address some of the poverty situation as it decreases costs and prices and enhances trade and employment opportunities. Transportation indirectly alleviates poverty. The lack of access deprives them of the ability to take advantage of job opportunities and even of very basic social services. Reliable access to schools and health services for the poor contributes directly to their accumulation of human capital, which is a key factor in sustainable poverty alleviation in as much as jobs and basic social services are relatively highly valued by the poor. Thus, improvements in road

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D. Project Development Plan

1. Project Components

30. The scope of works of the road rehabilitation are the following:

 Road Excavation (9,568 cubic meters);  Road Base Preparation (33,992 square meters);  Aggregate Sub-Base Course (5,573 cubic meters);  Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (5,572 square meters);  Aggregate Surface Course (Shouldering) (200 square meters);  Realignment and Construction of Spillway (Vented Spillway) (120 square meters);  Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culvert (19 linear meters);  Concreting of Drainage Canal (92 linear meters);  Concreting of Curb and Gutter (524 linear meters);  Concreting of Exit Canal With Catch Basin (101 linear meters);  Metal guardrail with Concrete Post (560 linear meters); and  Slope Mitigating Measures (planting of 20,000 seedlings)

31. The subproject starts at Station 0 + 000 connecting to provincial road and ends at Station 5 + 231 connecting to national road (Figure 2). The 4,072 meters surface re-gravelling in Barangay Panghagban will start from Sta. 00+000 and will continue to the areas that only need gravel road. The average thickness of surface aggregate to be placed shall be 0.20 meter in preparation for concreting the pavement.

32. Placing of surface aggregates shall conform to the requirement of the road during the construction date to achieve standard road level and stability.

33. The installation of RCPC Cross Drainage at Sta. 3+272/3+990 and Sta. 00+240 in Panghagban will be made-up of Reinforced Concrete (RC) and stone masonry. The scope will include graveled road approaches at both ends. The height to be achieved on center of the RCBC will conform with the existing level of the road going to the approach.

34. Stations 0+200 - 0+400, 0+540 - 0+640, 2+150 - 2+290, 2+305 - 2+2+437, 2+500 - 2+600, 2+750 - 2+820, 2+940 - 3+040, 3+040 – 3+120, 4+150 – 4+260, 4+310 - 4+330, 4+430 - 4+540, and 5+100 - 5+231 will require concrete pavements because it is mostly rolling with some critical sections. The average thickness of surface to be placed will be 6 inches or 150 mm on a 4 meter- wide carriageway barangay road with a total of 1,393 meters. The rehabilitation will also follow the standards to ensure its sustainability and stability.

35. Apart from putting concrete pavement on above sections, filling and raising the elevation of low sections will also be done during road base preparation. The road itself is difficult to navigate because of the rolling terrain and it will deem safer to fill very low sections to improve road safety. Stations with cut and widening due to cutting of slopes start from 0+400 to 0+550, 2+350 to 2+450, 2+650 to 2+750, 3+050 to 3+250, 4+300 to 4+450, and 5+510 to 5+200. The

9 soil taken from road cuts will be used to fill-up portions of the road that are narrow. Stations with fill and widening due to filling start from 2+750 to 2+820, 2+940 to 3+040, 4+150 to 4+260, and 4+850 to 4+900. Excavated soil materials are estimated about 9,568 cubic meters.

36. Spillway construction is located at station 2+300 with a dimension of 0.15 m x 1.5 m x 8.00 m for concrete works/foundation footings, concrete pipe installation/plastering and side concrete plaster. The provision of the spillway is made-up of reinforced concrete and stone masonry. The scope includes graveled road approaches at both ends. The spillway including the approaches will have a continuing width of 6 meters and the approximate total length of 15.00 meters. However, the route located at the same station is slightly realigned near to its original location due to its overlooking and steep curve configuration that may cause harm to the community and other end users (see Figure 3).

37. The spillway design was improved from a skewed into a perpendicular design. This will help improve the farmers’ accessibility compared to the skewed design since the proposed variation will shorten the route by more or less 30 meters. The spillway realignment will also improve the structural stability against forces of stream velocity discharge during floodwater. The design and realignment will be evenly distributed throughout the upstream face of the spillway. Details are shown in Figure 4.

38. Additional items such as concreting drainage canal (92 linear meter), concreting of curb and gutter (524 linear meter), concreting of exit canal with catch basin (101 linear meter), metal guardrail with concrete post (560 linear meter), and slope mitigating measures (vegetative measures) are also included in the scope of works of the project.

Figure 2: Alignment of the Proposed Rehabilitation of Panghagban to Catigbi-an Road Subproject

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Figure 3: Provision of the Spillway Alignment of the Subproject

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Figure 4: Detailed Design of the Proposed Vented Spillway

2. Description of the Project Phases

a. Pre-Construction Phase/Pre-Development Phase

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

40. The subproject has already secured a tree cutting permit for 11 affected trees during the construction (Appendix 2).

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b. Construction/Development Phase

41. The construction phase involves the mobilization of construction workers, and materials to the specific project site after which the longer period of actual construction work will commence. The construction phase will end with the demobilization of construction equipment, workers and other construction paraphernalia from the construction site. Majority of these activities will be undertaken by the contractor and community residents under the close supervision of the Sub- Project Management Unit.

c. Operation Phase and Maintenance Phase

42. The operation and maintenance phase involves the actual maintenance of the rehabilitated access road during its expected economic life. This will involve the designation a spoils storage area of at least 25 meters away from water bodies for proper disposal of excavated materials, wetting areas of dust sources along vehicle route, and regular removal of debris, logs and other materials along drainage canals.

d. Abandonment Phase

43. This phase is included in the project demobilization. The proponent does not intend to abandon any facilities and unserviceable equipment used during construction. The project location will not be abandoned in disorderly condition but instead restored for functional use. Following the completion of the construction, the proponent will dismantle temporary shelters and the construction yard including unserviceable vehicles and equipment.

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

E. Manpower Requirements

45. 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.

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

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

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F. Project Cost

48. The Subproject Cost as estimated has the total amount of PhP 17,116,475.27 which includes the costs for the indirect cost and taxes aside from the direct cost (material + labor + equipment). The overhead, contingencies and miscellaneous and contractor’s (OMC) profit will be 9% and 8% of the direct cost, respectively. Taxes will be in the fixed ratio of 12% as required by the government.

49. Following the agreed financing mix of the subproject, 80% of the total Subproject Cost as presented will be covered by the Project and the remaining 20% will be borne by the proponent LGU-Buenavita as equity counterpart which will be appropriated by the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) from the Municipal Development Fund.

50. Breakdown of cost estimates is presented in Table 3.

Table 3: Breakdown of cost estimates for the road rehabilitation project

51. Aside from the equity counterpart provided by the LGU of Buenavista for the subproject, they also allocated some amount intended for the preparation of the project such as seminars, preparation of feasibility study (or subproject proposal document) and detailed engineering, survey of the project site and some evaluation by the personnel from different sectors who are involved in the implementation of the subproject.

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G. Project Duration and Schedule

52. Timetable for the sub-project implementation is expected to reach a total of 365 calendar days. It is projected that the preparation of Detail Engineering Design (DED) will also be completed by end of June 2017. After the DED is translated into standard bidding document (SBD), procurement activities for civil works is projected to proceed, starting July through national competitive bidding (NCB). Advertisement, opening of bids, bid evaluation and award of contract is expected to take at least 28 days.

53. Rehabilitation period including the variation order is estimated to cover 17 months. Physical completion, including the completion of documentary requirements, is expected by end of September 2019. Standby time due to weather condition and/or lack of borrow materials are expected during the months of September and October. Other details of the implementation and respective timeline are shown in below table (Table 4).

Table 4: Implementation Schedule 2017 2018 2019 Activities Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 Site Vaildation 2 Preparation & Submission of all required documents 1 3 Project Proposal Approval 1 4 DED 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 Procurement process 1 1 1 1 6 Construction 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Gen. Requirements (Mobilization, Demobilization Material Tests- 6.01 incl FDT, Permits & etc. 1 6.02 Facilities for the Engineer 1 6.03 Project Signboard 1 6.04 Roadway Excavation 1 1 6.05 Road Base Preparation 1 1 1 6.06 Aggregate Sub-Base Course 1 -1 -1 1 1 6.07 Portland Cement Concrete pavement (PCCP) -1 -1 1 1 1 1 1 6.08 Aggregate Surface Course (shouldering) 1 1 1 1 6.09 Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culvert (including headwall) 1 6.10 Spillway Construction (Vented Spillway) 1 -1 -1 1 1 6.10.01 Change Order Approval 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6.11 Concreting of Drainage Canal (excavation included) 1 1 6.12 Concreting of Curb and Gutter 1 1 6.13 Construction of Exit Canal with Catch Basin 1 1 6.14 Metal Guradrail with Concrete Post 1 1 Planting of Kakawate Trees and other Species (eg. Vetiver) as Slope 6.15 Mitigating Measures 1 1 1 7 Completion 1 8 Turn Over 1

Legend: 1 Indicative schedule of activity -1 Standby time due to weather/ lack of aggregates

IV. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

54. Danao watershed is one of the four watersheds of Wahig-Inabanga River Basin (Figure 5). It covers a total area of 13,402 hectares or 21.34 % of the URB and 3.25% of the province of Bohol’s total land area. It is located in the northern part of the province encompassing the rolling to hilly areas of the municipality of Danao with 30 barangays, as well as portions of the municipalities of Buenavista with six (6) barangays; Trinidad with two (2) barangays; Dagohoy with three (3) barangays; and San Miguel, Talibon and Getafe with one (1) barangay each.

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A. Elevation and Slope

55. The elevation of Danao watershed averages 124 meters above sea level (m asl) and ranges from 0 m asl to 360 m asl, the highest sections lying within the uplands of Buenavista (Figure 6). Of these the elevation ranges from 100-200 meters above sea level comprised the largest with 9,832 ha. The highest elevation range of 300-400 m asl is found in Lusong, Buenavista. Approximately 5,190 ha (39%) of the total watershed area have slope gradients of 18-30% and covering the municipalities of Danao and Trinidad. Slope gradients of 30-50% and above 50% are accounted for 7% each with a total area of 877 ha and 911 ha, respectively. These areas generally cover the remaining hilly to mountainous areas within a watershed.

56. In particular, the proposed rehabilitation of Panghagban to Catigbian road has an elevation ranging from 145 to 251 m asl with an average slope ranges from 5.4% Details are shown in Figure 7.

Figure 5: Location Map of the Danao Watershed

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Figure 6: Elevation Map of the Danao Watershed

Figure 7: Elevation and Slope of the Proposed Road Rehabilitation Project

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B. Geology

57. The entire land area of the Danao watershed consists of five (4) types of rock formation namely; Undifferentiated Andesite and basalt lava flows, Carmen Formation, Maribojoc Limestone and Talibon Diorite (Figure 8). It is dominated by Undifferentiated Andesite and basalt lava flows with 9,455 hectares.

58. The following are the description of the geologic formation in Danao Watershed:

Undifferentiated Andesite, basalt lava flows. Undifferentiated Andesite are closely related and or similar to Ubay Volcanics (BOHOL) hence its formation and composition are similar. Ubay Volcanic is a thick extensive, basaltic to Andesite flows mostly sheared, interbedded and/or intercalated in places with clastic rocks. Fissured basalt normally has high permeability and good groundwater development potential.

Carmen Formation. The Carmen Formation is distributed mainly in the eastern part of Bohol occupying 30 to 40 percent of the total island area. This low dipping thick sedimentary sequence is essentially composed of shale, sandstone, slabby to massive limestone, conglomerate, siltstone, marl and some Tuffaceous and siliceous facies. The conglomerate of this formation occurs around Dimiao, the southern coast and along Tanguhay River. This formation has a low groundwater potential which primarily provides water for Level 1 systems.

Maribojoc Limestone. The Maribojoc Limestone is found extensively in the western part of Bohol. It is mainly massive or lagoonal limestone and creamy to brownish yellow. It is also coralline, porous and in some places marly or agglomeratic. The rock resembles the Carcar Formation of Cebu. Bedding planes are generally flat though poorly bedded. It is more likely that it was formed either after the deposition of the Sierra Bullones Limestone during Late Miocene, or after the Jagna Andesite activity (Sajona et al. 1986).

Talibon Diorite. Talibon Diorite consists of quartz, feldspar and biotite intruded into the metasedimentary and metavolcanic rocks producing hydrothermal alteration along the contacts. These rocks have poor groundwater potential; however, water for domestic use in rural areas can be obtained from weathered zone thru dug wells.

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Figure 8: Geology Map of the Danao Watershed

C. Soils

59. There are four soil types in Danao watershed, namely Ubay Clay, Ubay Clay Loam, Batuan Faraon Complex and Annam Clay (Figure 9). These types of soil can be considered as agricultural soil. These soil types of are best for corn and vegetable production. However, depending on the slope, elevations and land cover their fertility may vary from one place to another. Fruit trees, Coffee, Cacao Coconut, Camote, Cassava, Bananas and many other crops are grown in this soil with fair to high yields being obtained.

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Figure 9: Soil Map of the Entire Danao Watershed

D. Water Quality

60. The proposed rehabilitation of the Panghagban to Catigbian road is passing across the Cang-aga River which is one of the tributaries in Danao Watershed. In general, the Danao Watershed was classified as Class D water. A Class D intended beneficial use is navigable water. The classification also takes into consideration the component of water quality management since the application of effluent standards are dependent on this classification. The water quality characteristics of the Danao Watershed are described based on guidelines indicated in DAO No. 8 Series of 2016 as follows:

• The Danao 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 8.08 taken from different monitoring points showed that the water quality of Danao watershed conformed to the standard set by DENR.

• The result of conductivity in Danao watershed has an average value of 0.49 µS/cm, which means minimum concentration of electrolyte ions or has low conductivity.

• The average salinity was 2.32 ppt which indicates that the water in the watershed has low salinity.

• Total dissolved solids show low levels of dissolved solids compared to the standard set by DENR which is 1000 mg/L. This result is in conformity with the prescribed standard of DENR.

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• The result of the Chemical Oxygen Demand in Danao Watershed has the average value of 18 mg/L. The DENR does not have a guideline value for chemical oxygen demand.

• The water in the watershed has a low value of Calcium.

• The watershed has a low value of Nitrate-N.

• The Danao Watershed is below the set standard for total phosphate.

• The Danao Watershed has a value of 0.01 to 0.02 mg/L phosphate which is below to the set standard.

• Amount of Nitrate average is 0.47 mg/L which indicate that the water in the watershed has a low value of Nitrate-N.

• Fecal coliform in Danao watershed from existing monitoring stations has a value of 4.8x102 Most Probable Number (MPN) at station 1, 1.1x102 MPN at station 2, 1.6x104 MPN at station 3, 9.2x103 at station 4, and 1.6x104 MPN at station 5.

E. Land Classification

61. A large portion of the total area is forest land consisting of 5,680.60 hectares (54.68%), protected areas of 697.89 hectares (6.72%), unclassified land is 43.93 hectares (0.42%) and the remaining 3,966.47 hectares (38.18%) are classified as alienable and disposable land.

62. The nine (9) barangays namely Magkaya, Cawag, Overland, Nueva Montana, Lubang, Lusong, Nueva Granada, Panghagban and Catigbian are classified as forestlands while the rests are alienable and disposable lands, unclassified and protected areas. Figure 7 shows the land classification of the influence barangays.

F. Land Cover and Land Use

63. The land-use and forest cover of Danao Watershed has been identified per municipality to determine areas that need interventions. Based on the land-use map from the Bureau of Soil and Water Management (BSWM), the watershed is composed of six (6) types of land-use which include agriculture; built-up, forest, grass, protection and production areas (Figure 10). In Buenavista, about 2,490 ha are considered production forest. However, in the influence land areas are utilized for protection and production forest. Some are covered by NGP projects. The major crops grown in the influence barangays include irrigated and rainfed rice, corn, coconut, mango, banana and oil palm.

64. The proposed road rehabilitation project is traversing within the agricultural lands, grassland, and forest land. However, it must be noted that the road rehabilitation is based on the existing road access and no vegetation and other crops are affected during the construction.

65. Figure 11 shows the land uses of the influence barangays.

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Figure 10: Land Classification Map of the Buenavista, Bohol

Figure 11: Land Use Map of Buenavista, Bohol

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G. Climate

1. Baseline Climate

66. Based on Modified Corona’s Classification System, the area has a Type IV climate, which is characterized by more or less evenly distributed rainfall throughout the year (Agpaoa et al. 1975). The climate is influenced by southwest originating monsoons, and is relatively dry from March to May. The wet season is from June to December with mean monthly rainfall averaging about 30 mm to 305 mm. The wettest months are October and November.

67. Atmospheric temperature observations for Bohol are obtained from PAGASA’s synoptic station in Tagbilaran City. The Tagbilaran City’s climate datasets extended their influences within the Buenavista municipality covered in the Wahig-Inabanga Watershed.

68. Data sets made available were hydro-meteorological variables on rainfall or precipitation and temperatures by monthly average for the 30-year period 1971-2000 as the observed or current baseline as well as the future projections under a medium-range emission scenario for periods of 2020 (base year 2006-2035) and 2050 (base year 2036 – 2065). Likewise, data on daily rainfall from 2004 - 2010 from PAGASA Tagbilaran, based on the CNM3 model with A1 and A2 scenarios was likewise obtained.

69. Using basic hydro-meteorologic indicators, the climate profile of the four LGUs can thus be described as follows:

a. Rainfall

70. PAGASA data, the observed mean daily rainfall (average of all values) based on the period from 1971 to 2000 range from 68.2 mm to 183 mm. The driest months are from February to May with average rainfall of 72.5 mm while the wettest months are from September to December, with an average rainfall of 156.2 mm. The average annual rainfall for 1971 to 2000 is 1,357.6 mm.

71. The latest rainfall data summarized from the daily rainfall records obtained show a decreasing rainfall pattern in 2004 to 2005 (Table 5). From 2006 however, there is increasing rainfall trend with unusually high rainfall level in year 2008 at 2,273 mm, before tapering down in 2009. One typhoon made a direct hit in June 2008, attributing to June the highest rainfall level in that year. Nevertheless, the months from January to March of the same year gave the area unusually high levels of rainfall ranging from 202.8 mm to 264.7 mm.

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Table 5: Monthly Mean Rainfall Based on Tagbilaran Weather Station (2004 - 2010)

Year/Mo 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Avg Min Max JAN 64.4 26.2 95.7 185.5 264.7 67.1 100.4 114.9 26.2 264.7 FEB 97.7 1.3 130.7 25.1 202.8 190.3 20.9 95.5 1.3 202.8 MAR 79.3 78.8 183.6 31.8 236.5 160.8 31.2 114.6 31.2 236.5 APR 12.4 60.1 41.5 26.2 107.1 174.6 89.5 73.1 12.4 174.6 MAY 185.5 42.9 66.8 124.1 179.2 113 47.3 108.4 42.9 185.5 JUN 148 137.5 125 244.1 294 163.2 148.8 180.1 125 294 JUL 116.6 133.1 103.6 141.3 155.3 116.5 164.3 133.0 103.6 164.3 AUG 109.4 129.5 111.5 50.5 241 30.6 137.8 115.8 30.6 241 SEP 109.4 81.3 72.6 154.2 131.1 74.2 206.5 118.5 72.6 206.5 OCT 102.1 92.5 140.5 214.6 176.2 22.7 305.1 150.5 22.7 305.1 NOV 111.5 204.7 170 161.3 120.9 294.6 140.6 171.9 111.5 294.6 DEC 73.2 269.6 157.9 170.4 164.3 56.6 282.6 167.8 56.6 282.6 Total 1,210 1,258 1,399 1,529 2,273 1,464 1,675 1,544

72. Bohol is not frequently visited by typhoons or cyclones. However, more recent tropical cyclone occurrences are more intense and slightly clustered in the central Philippines. Tracking of tropical cyclones from 1900 to 2013 (Figure 12) reflects this observation and likewise busted the myth that Mindanao never experienced any tropical cyclone before the most recent years.

Figure 12: Tropical Cyclone Tracks from 1944 - 2013

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b. Temperature and Relative Humidity

73. The monthly mean air temperatures range from 26.5 ˚C to 28.7 ˚C, based recorded temperatures for the years from 1971 to 2000 (observed scenario). The annual average temperature is 27.7 ˚C, indicative of a fairly uniform temperature throughout the year. In the watershed, the air temperature can be considered low due to the mountains, the alignment of the area and the prevailing winds that tend to reduce the movement of warm air from the sea, promoting outflow from the watershed. The mean annual relative humidity recorded is 81.3% with monthly averages varying between 78 and 85%. Higher humidity is experienced from December to March.

2. Climate Scenario for Bohol in 2020 and 2050

74. The projected future changes in temperature and rainfall in 2020 and 2050 using data prepared by the PAGASA using the PRECIS model. In that assessment, the medium-range scenarios are within a planning horizon of up to 2050. Outputs of the model under the A1B and A2 scenarios will only diverge after 2050 due to the long lifetimes of the greenhouse gases. The outputs of the model runs for the observed monthly, and changes in the monthly rainfall both in 2020 and 2050 based on climate scenarios.

a. Rainfall

75. Figure 13 presents the projected change in monthly average rainfall (mm) under the medium-range emission scenario (A1B) in 2020 and 2050. Projected change anomalies were estimated as the difference from current or future periodic monthly average precipitation to the observed baseline period (1971-2000) monthly average precipitation values. The A1B scenario showed an overall increasing trend in the monthly precipitation particularly in June and December while consistently decreasing trend was noted during the months of January to April. In particular, the monthly precipitation fluctuated from month to month. However, the most distinct changes were predicted to be in the 2050s period where the month of October had indicated a potential increase of approximately 44 percent from the baseline precipitation period while noticeably decreased for the duration of January to April (up to -42%). The variability of the amount of precipitation is mainly attributed to the shorter dry-spell length during dry seasons. In effect, the dry season tends to become drier, while the wet season becomes wetter.

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Figure 13: Projected monthly rainfall change under Medium-range Emission Scenario (A1B) in Tagbilaran City, Bohol

b. Temperature

76. The projected change anomalies of mean temperature in the future estimated an increase of +0.8 °C (the present condition) up to +2.4 °C by the end of 2050s. The results revealed differences in temperature changes that are larger from the 2050s period. The increase in local- mean temperatures is between +0.8 to +1.2 °C in 2050s.

77. For temperature, Figure 14 shows the projected mean temperature scenarios based on the Tagbilaran weather station in the area.

Figure 14: Projected Change in Monthly Average Mean Temperature (°C) under Medium-range Emission Scenario (A1B) Tagbilaran City, Bohol

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H. Hydrology

78. Six (6) barangays of Buenavista namely Nueva Montana, Lubang, Lusong, Nueva Granada, Panghagban and Catigbian are part of the Wahig Inabanga watershed. There are also four (4) springs that can be found in Panghagban and Catigbian (Figure 15).

I. Natural Hazards

79. There were only five typhoons/tropical storms that almost or directly crossed the path across the province since 1991. The latest two of which – tropical storms Seniang and Queenie (international names Jangmi and Sinlaku, respectively) both occurring in 2014 are most remembered due the extent of additional damage inflicted on the province after the devastating earthquake of 2013. Nevertheless, stronger typhoons affected the province and the five municipalities even if these were not within the vicinity of the province. These are typhoons/tropical storms either crossing from the Samar area and directly hitting Cebu and the western provinces or were over the northern Mindanao area, thereby affecting Bohol. Most notable of these are typhoon Nona (Melor, 2015), super typhoons Yolanda (Haiyan, 2013) and Pablo (Bopha, 2012), severe tropical storms Sendong (Washi, 2011) and Frank (Fengshen, 2008). Around 75% of these typhoons, especially the most devastating ones occurred in the last quarter of the year, notably November and December.

Figure 15: Distribution of Watersheds in Bohol Province

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J. Biological Environment

1. Flora

80. The province of Bohol has an estimated remaining forest cover of 9 % of its total land area. Natural forests in the province are still evident. However, flora of the families Dipterocarpaceae, Fabaceae (Leguminosae) and Verbenaceae are becoming very rare. This is exemplified by the short supply of Bohol’s molave or “tugas”. It is alarming that there are young people who have never seen premium hardwood species that were previously abundant.

81. Within Danao watershed, apitong (Dipterocarpus grandiflorus) of Dipterocarpaceae family is significantly present in the area. Remaining stands had successfully grown in the area with large diameter including pole size and saplings.

82. The common reforestation species used in the province are yemane (Gmelina arborea), large leaf mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), small-leaf mahogany (Swietenia microphylla), teak (Tectona grandis), auri (Acacia auricularformis) and Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp).

83. Overall, it must also be noted that there are no endangered and critically endangered species of flora in the project area and even within its impact zone during the separate field validations conducted on 17 August 2016 and 14 November 2016.

2. Fauna

84. A total of nine (9) species of birds with 89 individuals belonging to seven (7) families were found in the watershed (BISU 2013). Of all the species the brown shrike (L. cristatus) had the highest percentage and 50% of the species caught are endemic to the Philippines, namely: Alcedo argentata, Phapitreron leucotis, Nectarinia jagularis, Pycnonotus goiavier and Hypsipetes philippinus. The distribution of recorded birds in Danao Watershed is presented in Table 6. It must be noted that there are no endangered and critically endangered species of fauna within the proposed road rehabilitation project and even in its impact zone.

Table 6: Common Recorded Birds in Danao Watershed

No. of Family Name Scientific Name Common Name Individuals Alcedinidae Alcedo argentata Silvery Kingfisher 3 Alcedinidae Halcyon chloris White-collared Kingfisher 10 Columbidae Phapitreron leucotis White-eared Brown Dove 12 Laniidae Lanius cristatus Brown Shrike 18 Nectariniidae Nectarinia jugularis Olive-backed Sunbird 13 Pycnonotidae Pycnontus goiavier Yellow-vented bulbul 10 Pycnonotidae Hypsipetes philippinus Philippine Bulbul 8 Turdidae Capsychus saularis OrientalMagpie Robin 3

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K. Socio-Economic Conditions

1. Population

85. The Municipality has a total population of 27,261 as of the 2015 census of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) with a growth rate of 2.64% based on the data from the years 2010- 2015.

86. In the influence areas of Panghagban and Catigbian, there are 318 households with a total population of 2,453. Catigbian has an almost equal number of males and females while Panghagban has 53.1% males and 46.9% females (Table 7).

Table 7: Total Population, Households and Land Area, Influence Areas

Population Barangay Household Land area Total Male Female Panghagban 688 365 323 186 611.14 Catigbian 1765 539 538 132 455.6 Total 2453 904 861 318 1066.74 Source: CBMS 2015

87. Population growth rate of the two influence barangays is 2.57% based on the data of 2015 and 2016 data. An estimated population of 2,063 is expected in the year 2021 (Table 8).

Table 8: Projected Population

Base Year Population Barangay (2015) 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Catigbian 688 706 725 744 764 784 804 Panghagban 1,077 1,105 1,135 1,165 1,195 1,227 1,259 Source CBMS 2015

88. There are a total of 92 (5.08%) senior citizens and 2 (0.1%) persons with disabilities living in the influence barangays (Table 9). These are two of the vulnerable sectors that can be affected when the project is implemented. The proponent ensures that this sector will not be adversely affected during the implementation of the project.

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Table 9: Number of Senior Citizens and PWD

Persons With Disability (PWD) Number of Senior Citizens Barangay Magnitude Magnitude Total Male Female Total Male Female Catigbian 1 0 1 58 33 25 Panghagban 1 0 1 33 15 18 TOTAL 2 0 2 92 48 43 Source: CBMS 2015

2. Population Density

89. With the population of 27,261 in 2015 and land area of 10,388.89, the overall population density of the municipality is 2.62 person per hectare. On the other hand, the two (2) barangays have an average population density of 2.0 persons per hectare based on the total population of 1,765 and a total land area of 1066.74 (Table 10).

Table 10: Population Density

Barangay Population Land area Density Total Male Female Panghagban 688 365 323 611.14 1 Catigbian 1765 539 538 455.6 4 Total 2453 904 861 1066.74 2 Source: CBMS 2015

3. Indigenous Peoples and People’s Organization

90. There are no indigenous people present in the community of the proposed sub-project. In the influence areas, there are organized people’s organizations particularly the Nagkahiusang Mag-uuma sa Panghagban (NAGMAPA), Panghagban Waterworks and Sanitation Association (PAWASA), Panghagban Women’s Association, Catigbian Waterworks and Sanitation Association (CAWASA) and PWD sectors.

4. Education

91. The town has 30 elementary schools, four (4) secondary schools and one (1) collegiate school. One of the secondary schools is found in Panghagban, Buenavista, Bohol. It has an estimated 200 students coming from different barangays of Buenavista and the neighboring towns of Danao and Sagbayan. The Buenavista Community College in Cangawa is an LGU- managed collegiate school with an estimated enrolment of more than 1000 students.

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92. Based on the 2014-2015 CBMS data, a big majority (95%) of the population in the influence barangays can read and write (Table 11).

Table 11: Number of 10 Years Old and Above Who Cannot Read and Write

Illiterate Persons 10 Years Old Number of Persons 10 Years Old and and Above Barangay Above Magnitude Total Male Female Total Male Female Catigbian 498 271 227 21 13 8 Panghagban 399 204 195 20 11 9 TOTAL 897 475 422 41 24 17 Source: CBMS 2015

93. Table 12 shows the schools found within the influence areas.

Table 12. Schools in the Influence Areas

School Barangay Area Occupied Ownership Catigbian Elementary Catigbian 5000 sq m Public Panghagban Elementary Panghagban 1 hectare Public Panghagban High School Panghagban 1 hectare Public Source: DepEd 2016

5. Health and Sanitation

94. There are no hospitals in the municipality. The Rural Health Unit (RHU) serves as the center for health services. There are also seven functional birthing centers located in barangays Poblacion, Cantomugcad, Panghagban, Lubang, Overland, Bantuan and Cabul-an Island (Figure 16).

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Figure 16: Distribution of health facilities in Buenavista, Bohol

6. Housing

95. Most of the families in the influence area are living in comfortable houses. There are only three (3) households in Barangay Panghagban and Catigbian with makeshift houses.

96. There are eight (8) households who are informal settlers in Catigbian, Bohol. The informal settlers are not found near the project site and they will be not affected when the project is implemented (Table 13).

Table 13: Household Informal Settlers

number of households who are informal settlers Barangay households Magnitude Proportion Catigbian 132 8 6.06% Panghagban 186 0 0 TOTAL 318 8 2.52% Source: CBMS 2015

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7. Income and Expenditure

97. There are two sources of revenue in these barangays. One is the Local income from Local taxes, real estate taxes, etc. The other one is from the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA). As of 2015, the two barangays have aggregate revenues of more than one million pesos. Panghagban had a 25% from 2013 to 2015 while Catigbian had an increase of 27%. Tables 14 and 15 show the revenue and expenditure of Panghagban and Catigbian. Panghaban had a budget deficit of more than Php 50,000 in 2013 while Catigbian had a deficit of Php 95,000 in 2015.

98. The two influence barangays has an average annual income of PhP 78,015.26 per household or a monthly average of PhP 6,501.27 per household.

Table 14: Revenue and Expenditure – Panghagban

Panghagban Year Revenue Expenditure Percentage Surplus/Excess 2013 1,094,783 1,146,642 105% ( 51,858.86 ) 2014 1,205,243 1,116,054 93% 89,189.00 2015 1,369,098 1,340,663 98% 28,435.23 Source: Municipal Budget Office

Table 15: Revenue and Expenditure – Catigbian

Catigbian Year Revenue Expenditure Percentage Surplus/Excess 2013 869,323.8 851,268.5 98% 18,055.26 2014 986,779.4 954,911.2 97% 31,868.19 2015 1,118,548 1,213,848 109% ( 95,300.52 ) Source: Municipal Budget Office

8. Tourism

99. The LGU has an existing Ecotourism activity which includes the Cambuhat River and Village Tour (CRVT) managed by the community in coordination with the Municipal Ecotourism Office located at Dait, Buenavista, Bohol. There are identified ecotourism potentials in the upland areas including the influences. These are mountain resorts, trekking and other suitable tourism activities. The project site is one alternative route to reach the potential ecotourism sites identified by the LGU.

9. Commerce and Industry

100. In the municipality of Buenavista, the residents are engaged in motor service driving, micro-enterprise such as raffia making and handicrafts, livestock raising and fishing. On the other

33 hand, the influence area is predominantly devoted to agriculture with farming and livestock production as major sources of income (Table 16). In Panghagban, 85% of the total households are engaged in livestock mostly raising swine and carabaos.

101. The agricultural land includes areas for crop production, tree plantations, and pastures. The entire area is classified as timberland with some areas used as built-up area for settlement and other government facilities.

Table 16: Employed Members of the Labor Force

Number of members of the Employed members of the labour force Barangay labour force Magnitude Total Male Female Total Male Female Catigbian 203 150 53 188 143 45 Panghagban 202 129 73 198 127 71 Source: CBMS 2015

102. The municipality has 4 operating markets. One of these markets is in barangay Panghagban with an area of 162 square meters. However, residents of the area opt to sell part of their produce in the main market at Hunan, Buenavista because there are more buyers there and they can sell their products at a high cost.

103. There are retail stores in barangays Panghagban and Catigbian. For start-up capital, there are individuals who lend out money for small livelihood or business enterprise.

10. Electricity

104. Most of the households including those in the upland barangays have electric connection provided by the Bohol Electric Company (BOHECO) II. Panghagban and Catigbian have a total of 146 household or 27% with no electric connection yet (Tables 17 and 18).

Table 17: Source of Electricity, Catigbian

Number of Households Source of Electricity Barangay With Access To Electricity Magnitude Proportion Catigbian 132 electric company 86 62.32 Generator 0 0 Solar 0 0 Battery 0 0 Source: CBMS 2015

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Table 18: Source of Electricity, Panghagban

Number of Households With Source of Electricity Barangay Access To Electricity Magnitude Proportion Panghagban 186 electric company 180 96.77 Generator 0 0 Solar 0 0 Battery 0 0 Source: CBMS 2015

11. Communication

105. Communication service facilities are limited to a publicly-managed postal service and telephone service. Private communication service providers include internet providers and cell sites network. Communication network is nevertheless present in the area with four communication towers located in Barangays Lusong, Panghagban, Poblacion and Lapacan Sur. There are 44 households with internet access.

106. Mobile phones are widely used in Buenavista. There are also 35 radio communication equipment in Buenavista provided to / owned by the barangay chairman of the 35 barangays. These are very useful in times of emergencies. Table 19 shows the number of household ownership of the various medium of communication.

Table 19: Communications used in Buenavista

Communications Used Number of Households Telephone lines 45 Mobile phone 1699 Internet 44 Computers 146 Radio 35

12. Road and Transportation

107. The municipality has a total road network of 124 kilometers including national road, provincial road, and municipal road and barangay roads (Figure 17).

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Figure 17: Road network in the Buenavista, Bohol

108. The main mode of transportation going to Panghagban and Catigbian motorcycle (habal- habal). There are also a number of jeepney and vans that provide transportation service from the town center to the barangays. The present road network going to the proposed project site (from the main road to Panghagban) is concrete with some graveled part. Travel time over the 18 kilometer stretch is about 30 minutes to the town center.

109. The existing road to be rehabilitated is an earth road with a total length of 5.231 kilometers. There are existing concrete road in the proposed sit which were funded by the BUB and KALAHI.- CIDDS.

110. There are no houses near the proposed road and no government facilities would be damaged during project construction.

V. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

111. 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 Panghagban to Catigbian 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

36 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.

112. The potential environmental impacts resulting from implementation of civil works are expected to be minor and likely short-term since the improvement works will not involve widening and alignment adjustments (Table 20). Detailed environmental mitigation measures have been prepared for all the identified impacts and presented in the environmental management plan under Chapter VIII.

Table 20: Assessment of Potential Environmental Impacts

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es ourse/ Aggregate oncreting of Road excavationRoad Road /base Aggregate C Surface Course Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Spillway construction (Vented spillway) Pipe Culvert C drainage canal and gutter catchwith basin Metal guardrail with concrete post Planting of kakawate tre

Land surface disturbance – surface scrapping, top soil erosion, and moderate minor minor minor minor minor none none vegetative clearing Affects temporal water regime: decrease water quantity and quality and flow regularity or seasonality due to altered minor minor minor minor minor minor none none drainage patterns, water way configuration, sedimentation, turbidity, as well as river flow diversion Altered or impaired hydrology of the immediate area: increase peak and flood minor minor minor minor minor minor none none flows and irregular streamflow Decrease in downstream natural resources’ economic and social minor minor minor minor minor minor none none values/uses Decrease site’s attraction in terms of losing some geological or geomorphological values, particularly minor minor minor minor minor minor none none those of known local, national or international nature conservation importance Vegetation loss affecting rare species habitats, particularly of known local, minor none none none none minor none none national or international nature conservation importance Adverse impact on local and transient fauna species (those species whose range may include the project site), minor minor none none none minor none none particularly those of known local, national or international nature conservation importance. Bio-invasion of new strain of pests, none none none none none none none none weeds or rare diseases Frequent incurrence and increased none none none none none none none none intensity of grassfire Contamination of the immediate and/or broader environment cause by the minor minor minor minor none minor none none storage or use of chemicals needed for the construction works Air particulate emissions which may cause atmospheric / environmental minor minor minor minor minor minor none none pollution impacting on human health and

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Excessive solid waste accumulation minor minor minor minor minor minor none none during infrastructure construction Increase in noise and/or vibration during minor minor minor none minor none minor none construction Unnatural lighting effects that may impact upon flora and fauna, or deplete none none none none none none none none the sense of naturalness of the area Natural landscape fragmentation and minor minor none minor none none none none discontinuity Adverse impact on land use and the amenity values of adjacent or downstream areas (including the minor minor minor none minor minor none none integrity 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 minor none none traditional experience associated to site natural setting Adverse impact or alter on-sites’ visual value and its surrounding area -from minor minor minor minor minor minor none none 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

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

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

A. Pre-Construction

1. Confirmation of no required resettlement, relocations, and compensation

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

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

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

3. Preparation of detailed engineering designs and programs of work

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

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

4. Recruitment of workers

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

B. Construction

1. Construction materials acquisition, transport access, and storage system

120. 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.

121. Local roads will be damaged during transportation of borrow materials and by the construction equipment. These roads include those which are leading to the project site. In order to reduce impact on all borrow sites, contractors will water the local roads close to the settlements used by the borrow trucks. As much as possible, contractors will not make use of productive agricultural land. In case this is unavoidable, the contractor will obtain consent from the land owner and will restore the site to its original condition after completion of civil works.

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2. Clearing and removal of obstructions

122. The contractors will initiate clearing and removal of obstructions on the existing road that would result to damaged landscape. It must be noted that the proponent will be required to secure an appropriate tree cutting permit prior to the clearing and removal of affected trees during the construction (refer to Appendix 1). The contractors will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works. The contractor will be required to minimize damage and cutting of surrounding vegetation during slope formation, and prevent erosion and protect the cut slope with temporary or permanent drainage as soon as practicable after cutting. To mitigate removal of trees, the proponent shall be required to initiate replacement planting activities as required by the DENR i.e. 100 seedlings as a replacement for every tree removed.

3. Soil erosion

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

124. The contractor will be required to minimize erosion and landslides during construction phase such as 1) damage of surrounding vegetation during slope formation, 2) establish slope and vegetative mitigating measures such as planting of Kakaute (Gliricidia septium) and Widella trilobata, 3) use soils taken from road cuts to fill-up portions of the road that are narrow, and 4) If new erosion occurs accidentally, back fill immediately to restore original contours.

4. Ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road

125. During ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road, the potential impacts would be minor and short-termed to the terrestrial resources as well as to the quality of surface water in the river. The contractor will be required to do the following: 1) the construction site should be located away from forested or plantation areas, 2) all construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled away from forested and plantation areas, 3) no waste of any kind is to be discarded on land or in forests/plantations, 4) erosion channels must be built around aggregate stockpile areas to contain rain-induced erosion, 5) earthworks should be conducted during dry periods, 6) no waste of any kind is to be thrown in surface waters, 7) no washing or repair of machinery near surface waters, 8) pit latrines to be located away from surface waters, 9) no unnecessary earthworks in or adjacent to water courses, 10) no aggregate mining from rivers or lakes, and 11) minimize the use of heavy equipment at steep slopes.

5. Civil works

126. The subproject will mainly involve concrete pavement in selected sections, re-gravelling of the remaining unpaved portion, construction and realignment of the spillway, installation of metal railing.

127. 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

40 measures during concrete pavement and stone masonry activities such as 1) piling of aggregates at sites should be used/or removed promptly, or covered and placed in non-traffic areas, and 2) all spills should be cleaned immediately and handled as per hazardous waste management plan, and according to government regulations.

6. Implementation of noise and dust control measure

128. During construction, air quality will certainly decrease by exhaust emissions from construction equipment, dust generated from haul roads, unpaved roads, exposed soils and material stock piles.

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

7. Dust and noise from borrow pits

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

8. Implementation of spoil management and control measure

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

9. Solid and liquid construction waste management system

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

41 specific landfills established by the contractors. All solid waste will be collected and removed from the work camps and disposed in local waste disposal sites.

10. Water quality

133. 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.

11. Construction drainage system

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

12. Workers health, safety and hygiene

135. 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.

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

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13. Traffic safety and management

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

14. Ecological environment (Flora and Fauna)

138. Rehabilitation work will directly cause minor degradation of the local ecology through the clearance of small areas of vegetation (mainly grasses) at major work sites. A short-term 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.

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

15. Damage to properties

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

16. Concrete washout

141. 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.

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17. Use of Hazardous Substances

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

18. Public safety

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

C. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase

1. Operation of upgraded access road

144. The rehabilitation of Panghagban to Catigbian road will directly increase delivery of agricultural products, access to natural resources management project sites, and open for tourism businesses. This subproject site will be considered as one alternative routes to reach the potential ecotourism sites identified by the LGU. However, other potential impacts include increased risk of accident or injury, exploitation of natural resources in the area, and unplanned urbanization.

VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION, AND PARTICIPATION

A. Stakeholder Consultations

145. The IEE process included stakeholder participation and consultation to help LGUs achieve public acceptance of the Sub-project. A series of consultations with its two influenced barangays

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(Panghagban and Catigbian) and local government unit of Buenavista confirmed that the rehabilitation of the Panghagban to Catigbian road is essential for economic development.

146. During these consultations, the proponent with technical assistance of consultant has made presentation of the Sub-project describing the objective of the consultations, project description, proposed civil works, and anticipated environmental impacts and their mitigation measures. The consultations went very well and effective and the discussions were documented. The results of the consultation were positive, with local people considering that the road will bring significant economic benefits to the barangays and increase trade flows. Concerns on the subproject mainly revolved on its construction phase which can be mitigated. No long term negative environmental impact assessed by the participants. Majority of the respondents cited ease of transport as one of the direct benefits of the road; majority of them as well are not anticipating any negative impact of the subproject to the environment though one of the respondents mentioned that the road might be a corridor for illegal loggers to access the forest land so he suggested an intensified barangay patrolling during the operation phase of the access road.

147. At the end of the meetings, the participants were given questionnaires to express their views and concerns of the sub-project. Details of the consultations and issues raised during these consultations are given in Table 21. Details and names of the participants participated in the consultations are given in Appendix 1.

148. Each influence barangay conducted a barangay consultation where they discussed priority projects of their barangay. Consistent with the site validation result conducted last 14 November, 2016, the sub-project was assessed to unlikely cause significant adverse impact on the environment; in fact, the subproject is identified by the community members to improve the status of the environment as it will serve as a corridor in mitigating forest fires in the area.

149. After several consultations of the community and barangay offices, the two (2) influenced barangays endorsed the proposed road rehabilitation of Panghagban – Catigbian road for inclusion to INREMP rural infrastructure component (Appendices 2 to 4). However, discussions on sub-projects revealed lack of funds. Since barangay allocation was not enough to support the sub-project, the barangay officials agreed to submit an endorsement letter to Sangguniang Bayan requesting for inclusion of their barangay project in the priority projects of the municipality.

150. With the involvement of the LGU in the sub-project activities of INREMP particularly in the implementation of rural infrastructure support facilities, they dedicated time and effort in participating with orientation, consultation, planning and training activities. Indeed, a municipal resolution was crafted affirming the interest of the local government unit to apply, negotiate, avail financing grant from the INREMP of the DENR thru the municipal development fund office, and undertake other acts necessary for the effective implementation of Panghagban – Catigbian road (Appendices 5 - 7).

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Table 21: Summary of Stakeholder Views of the Road Rehabilitation in Buenavista

Date: January 21, 2017/ June 2, 2017 Venue: Barangay Hall, Barangay Panghagban, Buenavista, Bohol Total Number of Participants: 38 Participants: PAWASA PO, Local residents of barangay Panghagban, PPMO (RIE, WMO, TEO), CESM (PA), LGU LCE, MPDC, ME, and LGU staff Questions Responses The following are the responses of the participants when asked what benefits they’re expecting to gain from the subproject: Benefits from the  In case of forest fires, fire responders could easily reach the area and put road rehabilitation off the fire expressed by on-site  Ease of product transport from farm to market, the subproject road will and off-site serve as a shortcut thus minimizing delivery travel time of goods stakeholders  Save in Transportation Cost  Monitoring of forest resources would be easier. BLGU committed to be stricter with environment and natural resources protection initiatives. Beneficiaries Response Project Management Team Response Pre- construction  No issues were identified in  No issues were identified in this phase issues this phase (see B. Findings: phase Pre-construction phase) PO Suggestion/s:  The contractor may  BLGU and MLGU to request to accidentally spill diesel in the contractor to properly dispose nearby lots while refueling waste, preferably outside the their heavy vehicles. barangay. In addition, BLGU and POs to put up signage for proper waste disposal  Request the contractor, whoever  The contractor embanking it may be, to excavate slowly and the excavated soil anywhere cautiously and embank the soil by the road. immediately to road sections that need to be filled.  POs should take the initiative to put up canals alongside the road so that runoff from the road construction will not directly go to Construction phase the rice fields issues  Concrete/ cement improper  PO and BLGU would ensure that handling the contractor will not mix cement near the rice field and/or the water surface nearby. Contractor should be advised to have their own mixing board. Contractor should also be advised to concrete one line at a time so as not to hinder transport of goods and services Facilitator’s Suggestion/s:  Engr. Tingson also suggested that PO members should remain watchful during the course of  Contractor washing their subproject implementation. equipment on the nearby  Reinforce signage on proper water surface. cleaning of materials, equipment

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Table 21: Summary of Stakeholder Views of the Road Rehabilitation in Buenavista

Date: January 21, 2017/ June 2, 2017 Venue: Barangay Hall, Barangay Panghagban, Buenavista, Bohol Total Number of Participants: 38 Participants: PAWASA PO, Local residents of barangay Panghagban, PPMO (RIE, WMO, TEO), CESM (PA), LGU LCE, MPDC, ME, and LGU staff Questions Responses  Improper waste disposal on  PO member suggested that the road as there will be maintenance activities should be increase of people passing regularly conducted. Canals by should also be cleaned regularly  Possible increase of vehicles  Another PO member suggested utilizing the road, that may that road safety signs such as result to incidence because speed limits should be put up vehicle riders may increase along the road. their speed since the road  A barangay kagawad said that would already be in a good BLGU should allot budget for condition. maintenance of road. Operation and  Improved condition of road  Plant trees along the road to maintenance phase provides opportunity for provide shade issues illegal loggers to access forestry resources  Barangay to monitor activities within its jurisdiction which is easier because of improved road facility.

Facilitator’s Suggestion/s:  Engr. Tingson suggested that each PO should be responsible of cleaning the canals. Aside from the anticipated issues and its corresponding mitigations/ responses Suggested impact mentioned on the previous table, the TA-PMIC also identified potential issues and mitigation measures mitigation measures that the subproject might face. These issues and measures are all captured on the Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan of Buenavista.

B. Information Disclosure

151. After study completion, the IEE documenting the mitigation measures and consultation process will be submitted to ADB for posting on their website, DENR-FMB, the Municipality of Buenavista, Bohol and the two affected Barangay offices, 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:

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

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• 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

152. The Local Government Unit of Buenavista 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.

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

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

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

154. 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.

155. A subproject-specific grievance redress mechanism will be established at the RPMO 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.

156. The grievance redress committee (GRC) will be chaired by the Regional Project Management Office (RPMO) head. Members will include the following: (i) designated GRM officer of RPMO, (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 8). The RPMO's GRM officer will be responsible for registration of grievances and communication with the aggrieved party.

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

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

158. 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.

159. All grievance/complaints will be posted in respective Barangay and LGU Bulletin Boards for public disclosure/information. The functioning of the grievance redress mechanism will be regularly monitored and evaluated by the DENR-INREMP, during project implementation.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

A. Implementation Arrangements

160. Institutions responsible for executing and monitoring the implementation of the EMP are presented in Table 22.

Table 22: Responsibilities for EMP Implementation

Agency Responsibilities LGU of Buenavista, Bohol • 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

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Table 22: Responsibilities for EMP Implementation

Agency Responsibilities • 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 and implement the grievance redress mechanism • Submit semi-annual monitoring reports on EMP implementation to ADB.

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

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

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

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B. Environmental Mitigation

161. Table 23 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 23: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan

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

Construction Phase Construction materials Pollution, injury,  All borrow pits and quarries Contractor LGU of Part of the acquisition, transport interrupted usual should be approved by Municipal Buenavis contractor’ access, and storage road use, disrupted Engineering Division. ta / s contract system access, noise  Select pits and quarries in areas WMPCO with low gradient and as close as PPMO possible to construction the sites.  Required aggregate volumes

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Table 23: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan

Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component/Activity Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Impacts Implementation Monitor must be carefully calculated prior to extraction to prevent wastage.  Pits and quarries should not be located near surface waters, forested areas, critical habitat for wildlife, or cultural objects and landmarks.  If aggregate quarrying from fluvial environments is required small streams and rivers should be used, and dry alluvial plains preferred.  All topsoil and overburden removed should be stockpiled for later restoration.  All borrow pits and quarries should have a fence perimeter with signage to keep public away.  After use pits and quarries should be dewatered and permanent fences installed with signage to keep public out, and restored as much as possible using original overburden and topsoil.  Unstable slope conditions in/adjacent to the quarry or pit caused by the extractions should be rectified with tree planting.  Define and schedule how materials are extracted from borrow pits and rock quarries, transported, and handled & stored at sites.  Define and schedule how fabricated materials such as steel, wood structures, and scaffolding will be transported and handled.  All aggregate loads on trucks should be covered. Clearing and removal of Damage landscape  Restrict vegetation removal to Contractor LGU of Part of the obstructions within RoWs. Buenavis contractor’  In case, no trees will be removed ta / s contract without prior approval of WMPCO concerned government agency. PPMO  The contractor will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works, including but not limited to the extent practicable shall ensure that fuels other than wood are used for cooking.  Within RoWs, minimize land cover removals, and install protective physical barriers around trees.  All RoWs to be re-vegetated and landscaped after construction completed.  Consult PENRO/CENRO to determine the most successful restoration strategy and techniques.

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Table 23: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan

Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component/Activity Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Impacts Implementation Monitor Soil erosion High suspended  Berms, and plastic sheet fencing Contractor LGU of Part of the solid contents of should be placed around all Buenavis contractor’ river, excavations and earthwork areas. ta / s contract sedimentation.  As much as possible, WMPCO construction activities in hilly PPMO areas to be taken up only during dry season.  Maintain a stockpile of topsoil for immediate site restoration following backfilling.  Protect exposed or cut slopes with planted vegetation, and have a slope stabilization protocol ready.  Re-vegetate all soil exposure areas immediately after work is completed. Ground surface leveling Degradation of  All construction sites should be Contractor LGU of Part of the and gravelling of terrestrial and located away from forested or Buenavis contractor’ existing road aquatic resources, plantation areas as much as ta / s contract and decreased possible. WMPCO water quality  All construction fluids such as PPMO oils, and fuels should be stored and handled away from forested and plantation areas.  No waste of any kind is to be discarded on land or in forests/plantations.  Erosion channels must be built around aggregate stockpile areas to contain rain-induced erosion.  Earthworks should be conducted during dry periods.  All construction fluids such as oils, and fuels should be stored and handled with extra care away from surface waters.  No waste of any kind is to be thrown in surface waters.  No washing or repair of machinery near surface waters.  Pit latrines to be located away from surface waters.  No unnecessary earthworks in or adjacent to water courses.  No aggregate mining from rivers or lakes.  Minimize the use of heavy equipment at steep slopes. Civil works (Concrete Air pollution, land  Piles of aggregates at sites Contractor LGU of Part of the Pavement) and water should be used/or removed Buenavis contractor’ contamination, and promptly, or covered and placed ta / s contract traffic & access in non-traffic areas WMPCO problems,  All spills should be cleaned PPMO immediately and handled as per hazardous waste management plan, and according to government regulations. Implementation of noise Noise, Dust, Air  Regularly apply wetting agents to Contractor LGU of Part of the and dust control Pollution exposed soil and construction Buenavis contractor’ measure roads. ta / s contract  Cover or keep moist all stockpiles WMPCO of construction aggregates, and PPMO

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Table 23: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan

Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component/Activity Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Impacts Implementation Monitor all truckloads of aggregates.  Minimize the time for excavations and exposed soil are left open or exposed. Backfill immediately after work is completed.  As much as possible, restrict working time between 07:00 and 17:00.  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 around excessively noisy activity areas where possible. Dust and noise from Noise, Dust  Ensure provision of noise control Contractor LGU of Part of the borrow pits measures to comply with national Buenavis contractor’ standards. ta / s contract  Watering of the earth roads close WMPCO to the settlements, use covered PPMO truck.  Secure appropriate environmental permits.  The borrow and material dumping sites must be access controlled to keep away unauthorized entry of people, grazing cattle and any other stray animals.  Protective gear like ear plugs will be provided to operating personnel if they are exposed to noise levels beyond threshold limits. Implementation of spoil Contamination of  Uncontaminated spoil to be Contractor LGU of Part of the management and land and surface disposed of in municipal or Buenavis contractor’ control measure waters from provincial designated sites, which ta / s contract excavated spoil, must never be in or adjacent WMPCO and construction surface waters. Designated sites PPMO waste must be clearly marked and identified.  Spoil must not be disposed of on sloped land, near cultural property or values, ecologically important areas, or on/near any other socially or ecologically sensitive feature.  Where possible spoil should be used at other construction sites, or disposed in spent quarries or borrow pits.  A record of type, estimated volume, and source of disposed spoil must be recorded.  Contaminated spoil disposal must follow government regulations including handling, transport, treatment (if necessary), and disposal.  Suspected contaminated soil must be tested, and disposed of in designated sites identified as

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Table 23: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan

Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component/Activity Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Impacts Implementation Monitor 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 Buenavis contractor’ management system waters from follow government regulations to ta / s contract construction waste include covering, collecting, WMPCO handling, transporting, recycling, PPMO and disposing waste created from construction activities and the work force.  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.  There will be no site-specific landfills established by the contractors. All solid waste will be collected and removed from the work camps and disposed in local waste disposal sites.

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

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Table 23: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan

Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component/Activity Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Impacts Implementation Monitor sustain existing storm water storage capacity.  Protect surface waters from silt and eroded soil. Workers health, safety Worker injuries,  The contractor shall Contractor LGU of Part of the and hygiene accidents, water- recruit/designate an Buenavis contractor’ borne diseases, environmental health and safety ta / s contract and health impact manager to ensure proper WMPCO due to absence of implementation of environmental PPMO or insufficient mitigation measures. provisions on  Proper fencing, protective sanitation, safety barriers, and buffer zones should and other be provided around all amenities construction site.  Sufficient signage and information disclosure, and supervisors and night guards should be placed at all sites.  Worker and public safety guidelines should be followed.  Provide adequate sanitation and waste disposal at construction site.  The contractor will not hire children and pregnant women.  Standing water suitable for disease vector breeding should be filled in.  Worker education and awareness seminars for construction hazards should be given at the beginning of the construction phase. A construction site safety program should be developed and distributed to workers.  Appropriate safety clothing and footwear should be mandatory for all construction workers.  Adequate medical services must be on site or nearby all construction sites.  Drinking water must be provided at all construction sites.  Sufficient lighting be used during necessary night work.  All construction sites should be examined daily to ensure unsafe conditions are removed.

Traffic safety and Road accidents  Implement traffic safety & Contractor LGU of Part of the management management procedures. Buenavis contractor’  Speed limits suitable for the size ta / s contract and type of construction vehicles, WMPCO and current traffic patterns should PPMO be formulated, posted, and enforced on all roads used by construction vehicles in the site.  Provide adequate signage, barriers and flag persons for traffic control to alert the construction workers and road users.  As much as possible, road works

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Table 23: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan

Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component/Activity Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Impacts Implementation Monitor will be confined to one half of the road width at each section to provide access to pedestrian and vehicles during construction works.  Any vehicles or equipment being used for the works must be parked off the carriageway.

Ecological environment Minor vegetation  Construction vehicles will operate Contractor LGU of Part of the (Flora and Fauna) loss within the corridor of impact to Buenavis contractor’ avoid damaging soil and ta / s contract vegetation. WMPCO  Avoid soil compaction around PPMO trees. Generally the rule will be to avoid driving heavy equipment or trucks anywhere into the 'drip- line' of a tree.  In case, no trees will be removed without prior approval of concerned government agency.  The contractor will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works.  No work camps will be located in ecologically sensitive sites such as protected and conservation areas, or densely vegetated site.  Workers shall be prohibited from hunting/trapping wildlife.

Damage to properties Land  The contractor will immediately Contractor LGU of Part of the repair and/or compensate for any Buenavis Contractor’ damage that it causes to ta / s contract properties (houses, farmlands, WMPCO aquaculture ponds, irrigation PPMO canals, and others), community facilities such as water supply, power supply, communication facilities and the like. Access roads used for transport of construction materials and other construction-related activities will be maintained by the Contractor in at least in their pre-project condition for the duration of construction. Concrete washout Soil and water  The Contractor shall 1) collect Contractor LGU of Part of the contamination and retain all the concrete Buenavis Contractor’ washout water and solids in leak ta / s contract proof containers, so that this does WMPCO not reach the soil surface and PPMO then migrate to surface waters or into the ground water, 2) recycle the collected concrete washout water and solids, and/or 3) use of a washout pit made with a plastic lining that can be dug into the ground or built above grade. Use of Hazardous People, land and  Vehicle maintenance and Contractor LGU of Part of the Substances water refueling will be confined to areas Buenavis Contractor’ in construction sites designed ta / s contract (with concrete flooring, drainage WMPCO

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Table 23: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan

Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component/Activity Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Impacts Implementation Monitor leading to oil and water PPMO 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 People  installation of sturdy fencing Contractor LGU of Part of the around excavation areas and Buenavis Contractor’ construction sites, ta / s contract WMPCO  provision of proper signage and PPMO lighting at night at the periphery of the construction site to warn and direct traffic and pedestrians,  deployment of security personnel in hazardous areas to restrict public access,  imposition of speed limits for construction vehicles along residential areas and where there are other sensitive receptors, and  orientation of drivers on safe driving practices to minimize accidents and to prevent spill of hazardous substances and other construction materials during transport. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase

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Table 23: Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan

Project Potential Mitigation Measures Institutional Cost Component/Activity Environmental Responsibilities Estimates Impacts Implementation Monitor Operation of upgraded Increased risk of  Set speed limit when passing LGU of WMPCO Part of the access road accident or injury, through populated area Buenavista PPMO proponents air pollution and  Provide appropriate warning signs DENR obligation noise. and lighting  Regular removal of debris, logs Obstruction of run- and other materials along off along drainage drainage canals to avoid clogging canals causing run-  Regular vegetation control along off overflow leading run-off area to ensure free flow to erosion of the  Ensure that existing road environmental management policies are effectively Exploitation of implemented and proper natural resources coordination involves different in the area agencies.

Unplanned urbanization  Adherence to land use and zoning regulations Increased delivery of agricultural  Promote tourism in the area products through advertisement from the local and nationwide venue. Tourism

C. Environmental Monitoring

162. Table 24 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 SSE. The ESS shall be assisted by TA-PMIC in preparing semi-annual environmental monitoring reports. Such report will be submitted by the proponent to ADB and will be publicly disclosed on ADB’s website. The monitoring reports shall describe in detail the status of EMP implementation and compliance issues as well as corrective actions, if any.

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

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design in SSS and accordance with ESS, ADB EMP requirements Completion of Final location Confirm IEE report Prior to issuance of SPMO, INREMP social and of the and disclosed to NOL WMPCO, Project Cost environmental subproject the public PPCO with safeguards SSS and ESS, ADB Establishment Final location Confirm GRM is Prior to start of site SPMO, INREMP of grievance of the established and works WMPCO, Project Cost redress subproject disclosed to the PPCO with mechanism public SSS and ESS Construction Implementation As indicated in Site visit, ocular Monthly and as part SPMU, WMPCO, INREMP of construction IEE EMP Table inspections, of regular project PPMO, NCIP Project Cost phase 23 for specific interviews with supervision with SSS and environmental mitigation local residents, ESS mitigation measures coordination with Random checks and measures (e.g., concerned to validate complaints specified in IEE subproject barangay/s EMP road, borrow sites, construction/ workers’ camps, air and noise, water contamination and others)

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

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

 Background/Context of the monitoring report (adequate information on the project, including physical implementation progress of project activities, scope of monitoring report, reporting period, and the monitoring requirements including frequency of submission as agreed upon);

 Compliance with applicable government laws, regulations and requirements;

 Changes in project scope and adjusted safeguard measures, if applicable;

 Monitoring parameters/indicators and methods based on the monitoring plan/program in the EMP;

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 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 stakeholders response;

 Information about actual institutional arrangement for implementing the monitoring program/plan provided or adjusted, as may be required;

 Proposed items of focus for the next report and due date.

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

IX. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

A. Conclusion

165. This IEE report is an updated version to incorporate environmental assessment for additional components such as installation of exit canal with catch basin, installation of metal guardrail with concrete post, cut and fill activities, provision of slope mitigating measures, and change of spillway design and realignment. The IEE reveals that no major negative environmental impacts are likely to occur due to the construction activities and normal operations after the proposed rehabilitation. Implementation of appropriate mitigation measures during construction and operation phases will minimize the negative impacts of the Project to acceptable levels. To ensure that these mitigation measures are implemented and negative impacts avoided, the measures will be included in the civil works bid and contract specifications of the Project.

166. Rural infrastructures like roads and water supply projects, arguably are vital structures needed to spur economic development in Panghagban and Catigbian, Buenavista, Bohol, with full potentials and opportunities owing to its varied development zones and natural resources.

167. The Rehabilitation of Panghagban to Catigbian Road project for one shall be a crucial infrastructure for uplifting the quality of life of the people by providing an all-year-round easy and affordable access, improving the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic

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

B. Recommendation

169. The main goal of the project is to support the NRM activities of POs. However, the end goal of the sub-project is to provide an all-year-round easy and affordable access thereby improving the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities and conditions and uplifts the quality of life of the inhabitants, especially the constituents.

170. The project will have a direct benefit of savings in transportation cost of agricultural and non - agricultural products, savings of passenger transportation expense and increase Net Value Added from the agricultural production as more farmlands will be utilized due to access to market and trade and the corollary increase in agricultural productivity growth, because of the availability of appropriate technologies to farmers. In addition, indirect will also be experienced especially people who are near the project site. Some of the indirect benefits is creation of jobs in the influence areas and improve economic situation of the influence barangays, good transportation for all women and children in going to public premises like schools, market and hospitals and increase farm produce and increase number of cultivated lands near the road.

171. The performance indicators that the project will be effective to the influences area are on socioeconomic, agricultural and environmental specifically reduce transportation cost of P6,500.00 per passenger, high agricultural traffic savings in transportation cost and high Non- Agricultural traffic savings in transportation cost. Whereas, performance indicators that the project will be effective to the NRM site will be increase production of farmlands, increase number of hectares cultivated lands and easier access to transport inputs from market to farm

172. The Proposed rehabilitation of the Panghagban to Catigbian Road will boost the economic activities of the influence area which is currently experiencing stagnation due mainly to inaccessibility. With the project, socio-economic services will be easier not only for the public sector but also to private and semi-private providers. This will entice the community to gradually eliminate economic activities in the Forest Protection Zone, and instead, concentrating their activities in the Forest Production Zone of the WMA. In this way, the people will become the guardian of the natural resources of the upper slopes of the WMA guaranteeing stable supply of water and other natural resources in the lower portion of the watershed.

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Appendix 1: A Copy of the Special Tree Cutting Permit

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Interview Results

Name: Honorato Estoregio Barangay: Catigbian Age: 70 Organization: SB Sex: Male Designation: Barangay Kagawad

Questions Answers Ano-ano ang benepisyo ng proyekto (daan)  Ease of transportation to and from farms sa iyo?  Convenience in mobility Panghagban-Catigbian-vice versa

Mayroon ka bang alinlangan sa proyekto?  Improved condition of road provides opportunity for illegal Tingin mo ba may masamang maidudulot ito loggers to access forestry resources sa kapaligiran o kahit kanino man? Kung meron ano-ano ito? Kung mayroong nabanggit na alinlangan, sa  Barangay to monitor activities within its jurisdiction. tingin mo paano ito malulutasan? Monitoring is easier because of improved road facility.

Bilang isang mamamayan, ano sa tingin mo  Encourage residents to help monitor their surroundings ang iyong magagawa para maibsan o and to maintain the access road. matugunan ang mga negatibong epekto ng proyekto? Mayroon ka bang suhestiyon para mas  Plant trees along the road to provide shade lalong mapaganda ang proyekto?  Regular maintenance of access road

Name: Segundo Torreon Barangay: Panghagban Age: 62 Organization: SB Sex: Male Designation: Barangay Kagawad

Questions Answers Ano-ano ang benepisyo ng proyekto (daan)  Better road condition means easier transport of produce sa iyo? from farms to market

 Better access to other barangays

 Reduction in travel time

Mayroon ka bang alinlangan sa proyekto? Walang pag-aalinlangan Tingin mo ba may masamang maidudulot ito sa kapaligiran o kahit kanino man? Kung meron ano-ano ito? Kung mayroong nabanggit na alinlangan, sa  None tingin mo paano ito malulutasan? Bilang isang mamamayan, ano sa tingin mo  Refer to DENR-INREMP for advise ang iyong magagawa para maibsan o matugunan ang mga negatibong epekto ng proyekto? Mayroon ka bang suhestiyon para mas  Concrete the entire stretch of the road. lalong mapaganda ang proyekto?

Name: Maribeth Melencion Barangay: Panghagban

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Age: 42 Organization: SB Sex: Female Designation: Barangay Kagawad

Questions Answers Ano-ano ang benepisyo ng proyekto (daan)  Easier transport of produce from the community to the town sa iyo? proper

 Reduction in travel time

 Safer road conditions for pregnant women riding on motorcycles

Mayroon ka bang alinlangan sa proyekto?  Walang pag-aalinlangan sa proyekto Tingin mo ba may masamang maidudulot ito sa kapaligiran o kahit kanino man? Kung 173. meron ano-ano ito? Kung mayroong nabanggit na alinlangan,  Refer concerns to DENR-INREMP RI committee sa tingin mo paano ito malulutasan? Bilang isang mamamayan, ano sa tingin mo  NA ang iyong magagawa para maibsan o matugunan ang mga negatibong epekto ng proyekto? Mayroon ka bang suhestiyon para mas  Concrete the entire stretch of the access road lalong mapaganda ang proyekto?

Name: Rufino Toso Barangay: Panghagban Age: 69 Organization:PAWASSA Sex: Male Designation: PO Chairman

Questions Answers Ano-ano ang benepisyo ng proyekto (daan)  Ease of transport of produce from the barangay to the sa iyo? market

 Reduction of fare

 Ease of emergency and medical response

 Better coordination between barangay Panghagban and barangay Catigbian

Mayroon ka bang alinlangan sa proyekto?  Walang pag-aalinlangan Tingin mo ba may masamang maidudulot ito sa kapaligiran o kahit kanino man? Kung  No adverse impacts. Road to benefit everyone. meron ano-ano ito? Kung mayroong nabanggit na alinlangan,  NA sa tingin mo paano ito malulutasan? Bilang isang mamamayan, ano sa tingin  NA mo ang iyong magagawa para maibsan o matugunan ang mga negatibong epekto ng proyekto? Mayroon ka bang suhestiyon para mas  Strengthened coordination for maintenance of road (MLGU lalong mapaganda ang proyekto? and BLGU)

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Appendix4: Barangay Resolution Allocating the Local Counterpart – Catigbian

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Appendix5: PAWASA PO Resolution

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Appendix6: CAWSA PO Resolution Endorsing INREMP

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Appendix7: Sangguniang Bayan Resolutions

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Appendix8: Barangay Resolution Allocating the Local Counterpart – Panghagban

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Appendix9: Photographs of the Road Rehabilitation Project

Existing road conditions

Existing road improvement

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Condition of the road 1

Condition of the road 2

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Condition of the road 3

Condition of the road 4

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Condition of the road 5

Condition of the road 6

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Appendix 10. 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 __ In person __ mail __ email __ fax __ phone through: __ sms

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

Type of Grievance:

Remarks

Signature of staff

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

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