41220-013: Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental ......EHSM Environmental Health and Safety...

Initial Environmental Examination

January 2019

PHI: Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management ProjectRehabilitation of Ilaya to Datag Access Road in

Inabanga, Bohol

Prepared by Municipality of Inabanga, Province of Bohol for the Asian Development Bank.

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CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 03 December 2018 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 = $ 0.019052 $1.00 = PhP 52.4864

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank BDC Barangay Development Council BUB Bottom-Up Budgeting CNC Certificate of Non-Coverage 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 ESS

Environmental Management Bureau 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 NAAQ National Ambient Air Quality Guidelines NCB National Competitive Bidding NECA Non-Environmental Critical Area NECP Non-Environmental Critical Project NPCO National Project Coordinating Office NRIMP National Road Improvement and Management Program NRM Natural Resources Management OMC Overhead, Contingencies and Miscellaneous and Contractor’s PAGASA Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services

Administration PDR Project Description Report PMIC Project Management Implementation Consultant PPMO Provincial Project Management Offices PMO Project Management Office PMU Project Management Unit

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POs Peoples’ Organizations PSA Philippine Statistics Authority 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 SPMU Sub-Project Management Unit SPS SSS

Safeguard Policy Statement Social Safeguards Specialist

TA Technical Assistance TOR Terms of Reference

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WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

˚C – degree centigradeha – hectarekm – kilometerm – meter

m asl – meter above sea levelmm – millimeter

mg/L – milligram per litermg/Nm3 – milligram per normal cubic meter

ppt – parts per thousandμg/Nm3 – microgram per normal cubic meter

µS/cm – microSiemens/cm% – percent

NOTE

In this report, "$" refers to United States dollars.

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 judgment as to the legal or other status

of any territory or area.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................... 1 II. POLICY, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ............................................... 2 A. Environmental Clearance Requirements ........................................................................... 2

1. Government Environmental Laws, Regulations and Guidelines ................................... 2 2. ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements ............................................................ 5

III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ................................................................................... 6 A. Overview ............................................................................................................................. 6 B. Project Location .................................................................................................................. 6 C. Project Rationale ................................................................................................................ 7 D. Project Development Plan .................................................................................................. 8

1. Project Components ....................................................................................................... 8 2. Description of the Project Phases .................................................................................. 8

E. Manpower Requirements ................................................................................................... 9 F. Project Cost ...................................................................................................................... 10 G. Project Duration and Schedule ........................................................................................ 11 IV. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................... 12 A. Elevation and Slope .......................................................................................................... 12 B. Geology............................................................................................................................. 14 C. Soils .................................................................................................................................. 14 D. Water Quality .................................................................................................................... 16 E. Land Classification ........................................................................................................... 16 F. Land Cover and Land Use ............................................................................................... 17 G. Climate .............................................................................................................................. 18

1. Baseline Climate ........................................................................................................... 18 2. Climate Scenario for Bohol in 2020 and 2050.............................................................. 19

H. Hydrology .......................................................................................................................... 21 I. Natural Hazards ................................................................................................................ 21 J. Biological Environment ..................................................................................................... 22

1. Flora .............................................................................................................................. 22 2. Fauna ............................................................................................................................ 23

K. Socio-Economic Conditions ............................................................................................. 24 1. Population ..................................................................................................................... 24 2. Water Supply................................................................................................................. 24 3. Indigenous Peoples and People’s Organization .......................................................... 24 4. Education ...................................................................................................................... 24 5. Health and Sanitation ................................................................................................... 25 6. Housing ......................................................................................................................... 25 7. Electricity ....................................................................................................................... 25 8. Communication ............................................................................................................. 25 9. Income and Expenditure ............................................................................................... 25 10. Tourism ...................................................................................................................... 25 11. Commerce and Industry ............................................................................................ 26 12. Road and Transportation .......................................................................................... 26

V. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ............ 27 A. Pre-Construction ............................................................................................................... 29

1. Confirmation of no required resettlement, relocations, and compensation ................. 29 2. Identification and prioritization of road section where re-gravelling will be done ........ 29 3. Preparation of detailed engineering designs and programs of work ........................... 29 4. Recruitment of workers ................................................................................................. 30

B. Construction ...................................................................................................................... 30 1. Construction materials acquisition, transport access, and storage system ................. 30

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2. Clearing and removal of obstructions ........................................................................... 30 3. Soil erosion ................................................................................................................... 30 4. Ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road .............................................. 31 5. Civil works (Concrete Pavement) ................................................................................. 31 6. Implementation of noise and dust control measure ..................................................... 31 7. Dust and noise from borrow pits ................................................................................... 32 8. Implementation of spoil management and control measure ........................................ 32 9. Solid and liquid construction waste management system ........................................... 32 10. Water quality ............................................................................................................. 32 11. Construction drainage system .................................................................................. 33 12. Workers health, safety and hygiene ......................................................................... 33 13. Traffic safety and management ................................................................................ 34 14. Ecological environment (Flora and Fauna) ............................................................... 34 15. Damaged to properties .............................................................................................. 34 16. Concrete washout ..................................................................................................... 34 17. Use of Hazardous Substances ................................................................................. 35 18. Public safety .............................................................................................................. 35

C. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase ...................................................................... 35 1. Operation of upgraded access road ............................................................................. 35

VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION, AND PARTICIPATION ................... 36 A. Stakeholder Consultations ............................................................................................... 36 B. Information Disclosure ...................................................................................................... 39 VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ........................................................................... 39 VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ..................................................................... 41 A. Implementation Arrangements ......................................................................................... 41 B. Environmental Mitigation .................................................................................................. 43 C. Environmental Monitoring ................................................................................................. 56 IX. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................. 59 A. Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 59 B. Recommendations ............................................................................................................ 60 APPENDICES .......................................................................................................................... 62

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Location of the Proposed Rehabilitation of the Access Road ................................... 7

Figure 2: Location Map of the Inabanga Watershed ............................................................... 13

Figure 3: Elevation and Slope Range Distribution of the Proposed Road Rehabilitation ...... 13

Figure 4: Geology Map of the Inabanga Watershed ............................................................... 15

Figure 5: Soil Map of the Entire Inabanga Watershed ............................................................ 15

Figure 6: Land Classification Map of the Influenced area ....................................................... 17

Figure 7: Monthly Rainfall and Temperature Conditions in Inabanga, Bohol ......................... 19

Figure 8: Projected monthly rainfall change under Medium-range Emission Scenario (A1B) in

Tagbilaran City, Bohol .............................................................................................. 20

Figure 9: Projected Change in Monthly Average Mean Temperature (°C) under Medium-

range Emission Scenario (A1B) Tagbilaran City, Bohol .......................................... 21

Figure 10: Distribution of Watersheds in Bohol Province ...................................................... 22

Figure 11: Road network in Inabanga, Bohol .......................................................................... 26

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 .............................. 11

Table 4: Implementation Schedule ......................................................................................... 12

Table 5: Common Recorded Birds in Inabanga Watershed ................................................... 23

Table 6. Potential environmental impacts of the proposed rehabilitation sub-project. ........... 27

Table 7. Results of the stakeholder’s consultations at Brgy. Ilaya, Inabanga Bohol .............. 37

Table 8. Responsibilities for EMP Implementation. ................................................................ 42

Table 9. Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan ....................................................................... 43

Table 10.Environmental Monitoring Plan ................................................................................ 57

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1. Photographs of the Proposed Road Rehabilitation Subproject .......................... 63

Appendix 2. Stakeholder Views of the Road Rehabilitation in Ilaya ....................................... 64

Appendix 3. Brgy. Ilaya Minutes; Endorsement; Attendance; Photo Documentation ............ 68

Appendix 4. PO Resolution Endorsing the Sub-project .......................................................... 81

Appendix 5. Grievance Intake Form ........................................................................................ 89

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared for the Rehabilitation of

Access Road in Brgy. Ilaya in Inabanga, Bohol. This Sub-project is the rehabilitation of the

existing access road with an estimated length of 2.552 km. It is located within the alienable

and disposable area of the barangay leading to the NRM site of INREMP. It is seen to directly

benefit the students and the farmers in the influenced area. Major components of the sub-

projects are the provisions of the following: 2.552 km - including improvements to 234 m

existing concrete pavement, slope protection, line canal, pipe culvert and rehabilitation of

existing pipe culverts.

2. The objective of the Rehabilitation of Ilaya to Datag Access Road is to uplift the quality

of life of the people thru the provision of all-year-round easy access thereby improving the

delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities and conditions. The proposed

access road will support the NRM project activities of the constituents.

3. The Sub-project has been categorized by ADB as 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

Inabanga’s rural infrastructure sub-project and includes an assessment of the potential

environmental impacts during different sub-project phases and formulation of corresponding

mitigation measures. The IEE was prepared by the LGU of Inabanga in cooperation with

RPCO, PMU, WMCO and POs.

4. The estimated total sub-project cost is Php 19,620,000.00. Majority of the project cost

will come from the DENR - INREMP and LGU, with a cost sharing of 80% and 20%,

respectively. It is assumed that the benefits of the sub-project will be in terms of economic

gains from the sub-project, reduction in fare, travel time, and cost of transporting agricultural

produce.

5. The sub-project is located within the alienable and disposable area of the barangay

leading to the NRM site of INREMP. This is compliant to the INREMP technical bulletin No. 1-

2 April 04 2017 that allows access road in A&D leading to NRM sites.

6. 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

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 the 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.

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7. The IEE process included stakeholder participation and consultation to help LGUs

achieve public acceptance of the sub-project. A series of consultations with barangay Ilaya

and the local government of Inabanga confirmed that the rehabilitation of the access road is

essential for economic development.

8. A grievance redress mechanism will be established by the LGU prior to

commencement of site works to ensure that complaints of affected persons and other

stakeholders regarding the project’s environmental performance will be addressed promptly.

9. 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 of the contractor’s environmental

performance and over-all EMP implementation. A semi-annual monitoring report to be

consolidated by the NPCO will be submitted to ADB for clearance and disclosure.

10. The major positive impact of the project will be economic gains and better accessibility.

The sub-project will directly benefit people located within the barangay providing improved

access and economic development. The sub-project would also improve the environment in

terms of reduced soil erosion and landslides through slope stabilization measures and

construction of retaining structures. Dust generation from the damaged roads, health risks to

the roadside communities, and damage to the biological environment will be reduced by

pavement improvement and soil erosion control measures.

11. This Sub-project will have an overall beneficial impact and will have minor negative

impacts that will be carefully monitored and adequately mitigated through implementation of

the EMP.

II. POLICY, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

A. Environmental Clearance Requirements

1. Government Environmental Laws, Regulations and Guidelines

12. According to the EMB Memorandum Circular 005 - 2014, the environmental category

of a project is decided based on the type of the project (whether it falls into ‘Environmental

Critical 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.

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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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13. 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

Project Type Project size parameter

EIA Report Type Required/Decision Document

Group I Group II

Environmental Impact

Statement (EIS)/ ECC

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE Report (IEER) or IEE Checklist

(IECC)/ ECC

Project Description Report (PDR)/ CNC

Bridges and viaducts new construction

Length >= 10 km >=80m but <=10 km Regardless of length for foot bridges; < 80m for other bridges

Roads, new construction and widening (including RO- RO facilities)

Length with no critical slope or Length with critical slope

>= 20km or

>=10km

>= 2 km but <20km or

>=2km but <10km

< 2 km

Tunnels and sub-grade roads and railways

Length >=10 km < 1 km

14. 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 Inabanga LGU is now concurrently processing its

application for IEE checklist. Environmental consideration of the proposed project will be

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incorporated in an Environmental Management Plan where possible adverse impacts will be

identified including the corresponding mitigating measures and following the DENR.

2. ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements

15. According to ADB guidelines, the process of determining a project’s environment

category is to prepare a Rapid Environmental Assessment screening checklist, taking into

account the type, size, and location of the proposed project. Based on ADB’s Safeguard Policy

Statement 2009 (SPS 2009), a project is classified as one of the four (4) environmental

categories (A, B, C or FI) as follows:

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

are irreversible, diverse or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area larger

than the sites or facilities subject to physical works. An environmental impact

assessment is required.

• Category B: Projects judged to have some adverse environmental impacts, but of

lesser degree and/or significance than those for category A projects. Impacts are site-

specific, few if any of them are irreversible, and in most cases mitigation measures can

be designed more readily than for Category A projects. An initial environmental

examination (IEE) is required.

• Category C: Projects likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. No

environmental assessment is required although environmental implications are still

reviewed.

• Category FI: Projects are classified as category FI if they involve investment of funds

to or through a financial intermediary. Where the FI’s investment have minimal or no

adverse environmental risks. The FI project will be treated as Category C. All other FI’s

must establish and maintain an environmental and social management system and

must comply with the environmental safeguards requirements specified in SPS 2009

if the FI’s sub-projects have the potential for significant adverse environmental impacts.

16. According to Philippine environmental guidelines, the project or sub-project can be

considered whether 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

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.

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III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

A. Overview

17. The general objective of the Rehabilitation of Ilaya to Datag Access Road is to uplift

the quality of life of the people thru the provision of all-year-round easy 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.

18. To ensure the access of communities to 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 Annual Investment Plan for

specific funding assistance by the local government unit.

B. Project Location

19. Inabanga is a coastal municipality situated at the northwestern part of Bohol

approximately seventy-two (72) kilometers from Tagbilaran City, the provincial capital of

Bohol. It can be reached in 1.5 hours by land through all-weather roads. It is bounded by:

Northeast: Buenavista; Southeast: Danao; South: Clarin; and Southwest: Sagbayan. The

municipality is located at the mouth of the Inabanga River, the largest river in Bohol. The

distance from Poblacion to Barangay Ilaya influence area is 11 kilometers.

20. The Municipality of Inabanga is part of the Inabanga 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.

21. The proposed road infrastructure (RI) sub-project is located in barangay Ilaya. The

sub-project is located within the alienable and disposable area of the barangay leading to the

NRM site of INREMP (Figure 1 and Appendix No. 1). Major components of the sub-projects

are the provisions of the following: 2.552 km - including improvements to 234 m existing

concrete pavement, slope protection, line canal, pipe culvert, and rehabilitation of existing pipe

culverts.

22. Based on the environmental characterization of the project site done during the field

reconnaissance survey, the project is 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.

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Figure 1: Location of the Proposed Rehabilitation of the Access Road

C. Project Rationale

23. The Rehabilitation of Access Road in Brgy. Ilaya is located within the A&D area. Most

of the beneficiaries are farmers who rely heavily on agricultural products as their main source

of income, safe and lower costs in transporting and hauling their harvests are among the prime

needs that ought to be addressed as early as possible.

24. 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 and dusty during summer. Based

on the data above, health is another issue and they need access to more additional health

services. The transport condition also makes the fare rates high in which people tend to get

their basic needs from unscrupulous businessmen engaged in trading or middlemen in the

area. Also, the quality of farm produce transported to the main market will lessen if the road is

rough. The lack of access also deprives them of the ability to take advantage of job

opportunities.

25. During a series of consultations with the municipal and barangay officials, the major

problem identified by the community was the poor access to road. Because of this, the farmers

are forced to sell their agricultural products to traders who go into the area and buy their

products at a very low price. The traders tell the farmers that revenues would be lower due to

transportation cost and hauling if they sell them to the market.

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26. There will be many opportunities that this rehabilitated access road will bring. Foremost

of which will be the additional income of the farmers and the people due to the enhancement

of their farming systems and maximization utilization of the area. Other factors that would

contribute to income or savings generation are the following: reduction of time in transporting

their produce and finished products, increase of enrollees in Ilaya Elementary School,

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 eco-tourism development and other related

activities.

27. Employment during the construction will be made available to the local residents in

accordance with their skills and capabilities in support of the Gender and Development

program of the government; labor, skilled and unskilled, will be from the barangay. Women

will 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 since 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 poverty alleviation in as much as jobs and basic social services are relatively highly

valued by the poor.

D. Project Development Plan

1. Project Components

28. The scope of works for the sub-project is composed of 2.552 km including

improvements to 234 m existing concrete pavement, slope protection, line canal, pipe culvert

and rehabilitation of existing pipe culverts.

29. The total project cost is Php 19,620,000.00 considering all the sub-project components

which include the indirect cost and taxes aside from the direct cost

(material+labor+equipment).

30. The direct cost has the amount of PhP 15,206,319.43. The overhead, contingencies

and miscellaneous (OCM) and Contractor’s Profit will be the same percentage 8% of the direct

cost. Taxes will be in the fixed ratio of 12% as required by the government.

2. Description of the Project Phases

a. Pre-Construction Phase/Pre-Development Phase

31. The pre-construction phase involves the social preparation (to include organizational

strengthening, planning, identification and prioritization of community needs) of the community

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for the entry of the project to the site, conduction 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, 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.

b. Construction/Development Phase

32. The construction phase involves the mobilization of construction equipment,

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

33. The operation and maintenance phase involves the actual maintenance of the

rehabilitated access road during its expected economic life. This will involve the designation

of a spoil storage area at least 25 meters away from water bodies for proper disposal of

excavated materials, wet areas of dust sources along vehicle route, and regular removal of

debris, logs and other materials along drainage canals.

d. Abandonment Phase

34. 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 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.

35. 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

36. Construction activities will require hiring of 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.

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37. During the construction phase, a workforce consisting of contractual and regular

laborers will be employed to carry out the construction of the proposed project.

38. The contractor shall employ qualified and sufficient staff to carry out inspections,

testing and monitoring for the project.

F. Project Cost

39. The sub-project cost has an estimated total amount of Php 19,620,000.00 considering

all the sub-project components which include the indirect cost and taxes aside from the direct

cost (material+labor+equipment).

40. Following the agreed financing mix of the sub-project, 80% of the total sub-project cost

as presented will be covered by the project and the remaining 20% will be borne by the LGU

proponent (Inabanga, Bohol) as equity counterpart which will be appropriated by the

Sangguniang Bayan (SB) from the local development fund.

41. The breakdown of cost estimates is presented in Table 3.

42. Aside from the equity counterpart provided by the LGU for the sub-project, they also

allocated some amount intended for the preparation of the project such as seminars,

preparation of feasibility study (or sub-project 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 sub-project.

43. Asian Development Bank and other foreign funding institutions together with the DENR

will provide the budget needed for capacity development trainings. It will enhance the skills of

the proponent and POs as well as provide additional learnings on the guidelines and best

practices on Infrastructure project implementation.

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

G. Project Duration and Schedule

44. After the provision of technical assistance provided by the National Project

Coordinating Office (NPCO), the LGU-SPMU will finalize the “full blown” proposal or the Sub-

project Proposal Document (SPD). The completed SPD was submitted to NPCO for review

and concurrence. When found substantial enough, it was endorsed to the PPMC for the

request of approval. During these stages, the DED was simultaneously prepared by the LGU

Engineering Unit and was completed at the time of the approval by the PPMC. The DED shall

then be translated into a Bidding Document once the SPD is approved by the council.

Procurement period should take three (3) months to comply with the ADB Procurement

Guidelines. Construction as indicated in the prepared Bar Chart of Construction Schedule will

take eleven months assuming that there will be no delay. The 340 construction calendar days

may start on middle of April 2019 and should end on mid of February 2020. After the target

completion of construction works, the LGU will prepare the completion documents and the

turn-over ceremonies shall also take place at the same time. Finally, maintenance and

sustainability activities will be performed on April 2020 which will include the adaptation of the

required MOA for maintenance of the facility and sustainability training which will be provided

by the NPCO. See the table below for the illustration of the indicative implementation schedule.

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Table 4: Implementation Schedule

Sub-project

Milestones

2018 2019 2020

J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A

SPD Preparation

Review of SPD

SPD Approval

DED Preparation

Procurement Stage

Construction Stage

Completion and

Turn-over

O & M Activity

IV. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

45. Wahig -Inabanga River Basin is the largest watershed in Bohol. It is composed

of four major watershed components, namely; Wahig-Pamacsalan, Danao, Dagohoy

and Inabanga covering an area of about 62,795.74 hectares. Most of the land areas

are classified as alienable and disposable lands.

46. Inabanga watershed is located at the northern part of the province of Bohol (Figure 2).

It is one of the watersheds of Wahig-Inabanga River Basin. It has a total area of 14,111

hectares covering the municipalities of Inabanga, Sagbayan, Danao, Dagohoy and Carmen

which expands to 59 barangays. Out of the five municipalities, the municipality of Inabanga

has the biggest area covering 38 barangays and occupied 58% of the total area of the whole

Inabanga watershed. Having this extent, the watershed is second to Dagohoy watershed in

terms of area. The headwaters of Inabanga Watershed emanate from Wahig and Pamacsalan

rivers flowing through the three watersheds. It traverses 6 municipalities namely: Sierra

Bullones, Pilar, Dagohoy, San Miguel, Danao and Inabanga.

A. Elevation and Slope

47. Inabanga watershed has an elevation that ranges from 0 to 400 meters above sea

level. Highest elevation is observed in the municipality of Dagohoy and Carmen where the

elevation ranges from 300 to 400 meters above sea level. It has a slope that varies from level

to gently sloping, undulating, moderately steep to very steep and hilly.

48. The influence area has an elevation ranging from of 40 to180 meters above sea level

and a very minimal number of big trucks (especially diesel powered) goes into this barangay.

However, the proposed subproject has an elevation ranging from 48 to 157 m asl with an

average slope of 9.3% (Figure 3).

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Figure 2: Location Map of the Inabanga Watershed

Figure 3: Elevation and Slope Range Distribution of the Proposed Road Rehabilitation

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B. Geology

49. Geological composition of Inabanga Watershed includes Maribojoc limestone,

undifferentiated andesite and basalt lava flows, alluvium, and Carmen formation

50. The following are the description of the geologic formation in Inabanga Watershed:

Undifferentiated Andesite, basalt lava flows. Undifferentiated Andesite is closely

related and or similar to Ubay Volcanics (BOHOL).. 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.

C. Soils

51. Inabanga watershed has seven types of soil namely Bantog clay, Batuan Faraon

complex, Bolinao clay, Calape clay loam, Hydrosol, Inabanga clay and Ubay clay (Annex B

Table 13 and Figure 4). Among these types, Batuan Faraon clay has the largest area

comprising 6,384 hectares or 45% of the total area of the watershed, followed by Inabanga

clay with 2,772 hectares. On the other hand, the Hydrosol type of soil comprises 246 hectares

and 12 hectares unclassified.

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Figure 4: Geology Map of the Inabanga Watershed

Figure 5: Soil Map of the Entire Inabanga Watershed

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D. Water Quality

52. The Inabanga Watershed was classified as Class D water. A ‘Class D’ classified water

ways is intended for navigation. The classification also takes into consideration the component

of water quality management since the application of effluent standards is dependent on this

classification.

53. The collection of water samples was made on October 28, 2014. The standard

procedures in the conduct of water quality monitoring (i.e., field sampling, transport,

preservation, analysis and sample chain custody) were strictly followed. The samples were

properly preserved before and during the transport to the TECHNOLAB Analytical Group, Inc.

Laboratory in Cebu City. The analysis was undertaken following the prescribed method of

analysis (Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater). Physical and

chemical parameters as indicators of water quality include, among others, the following: pH,

temperature, conductivity (us/cm), COD, Ca (mg/L), Nitrate - N (mg/L), Phosphate (mg/L), total

microbiological analysis, total coliform (MPN/100 mL), and fecal coliform (MPN/100 mL). As a

result, the water quality characteristics of the Inabanga Watershed are described based on

guidelines indicated in DAO No. 8 Series of 2016 as follows:

• The Inabanga 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 is 8.08 taken from different monitoring points showing that the water

quality of Inabanga watershed conformed to the standard set by DENR.

• The result of conductivity in Inabanga watershed has an average value of 0.49 µS/cm,

which means minimum concentration of electrolyte ions has low conductivity.

• The average salinity is 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.

• The result of the Chemical Oxygen Demand in Inabanga 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 (Ca, mg/L).

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

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

• The Inabanga Watershed has a value of 0.01 to 0.02 phosphates which is below the

set standard.

• Amount of Nitrate average is 0.47 which indicate that the water in the watershed has

a low value of Nitrate-N.

• Fecal coliform in Inabanga watershed from existing monitoring stations has a value of

4.8x102 Most Probable Number (MPN) in station 1, 1.1x102 MPN in station 2, 1.6x104

MPN in station 3, 9.2x103 in station 4, and 1.6x104 MPN in station 5.

E. Land Classification

54. Based on the records from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources,

the Municipality of Inabanga has a total land area of 13,868 hectares or it is about 3.18% of

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the area of Bohol province. Roughly eighty-eight percent or 12,170 hectares is alienable and

disposable lands and twelve percent or 1,698 hectares is timberland or forestlands. It is

composed of fifty (50) barangays, twelve (12) of which are coastal, thirty-six (36) are inland

and two (2) are island barangays with a total population of 51,070 and 10,197 households.

55. Of the total hectares of 850 hectares covered by barangay Ilaya, more than 30% of

grassland and 26% is used for agricultural purposes. Other land uses include agroforestry,

tree plantation and other special uses.

56. The sub-project is located within the alienable and disposable area of the barangay

leading to the NRM site of INREMP. This is compliant of the INREMP Technical Bulletin No.

1-2 April 04 2017 that allows access road in A&D leading to NRM sites.

Figure 6: Land Classification Map of the Influenced area

F. Land Cover and Land Use

57. There are areas in the municipality which are covered by Proclamation No. 468 as

amended to Presidential Proclamation 223 “Wahig Inabanga River Watershed Forest

Reserve”. Among the barangays affected are Baguhan, Ilaya, Datag, Riverside, Sua, San

Jose, Cagawasan, Tungod, Ondol, Bugang, Lawis and Sto. Niño. Considering that the

municipality is dominated by rivers and mangrove areas, it is very important that easements

and buffer zones shall be provided along its river banks, mangrove and forest development

shall be enhanced so that human settlements shall be protected. Also, soil erosion should be

prevented in which it might cause floods and siltation in the coastal zone

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58. The topography of the influenced area is characterized by level plains on the northern

portion which gently undulate to hills and mountains on the southern part. Of the total area of

850 hectares covered by barangay Ilaya, more than 30% is grassland and 26% is used for

agricultural purposes. Other land uses include agroforestry, tree plantation, and other special

uses.

59. There are only two (2) households living in makeshift houses in the barangay. Of

which, one (1) household is located in the project influence area. The distance of this single

household is more than 10 meters from the side of the road. In general, most of the houses in

the barangay are made of light construction materials for its wall and 50% have strong roofing

system.

60. Although the project will traverse into production areas, no trees, crops and other

assets encroachment at the easement and right of way of the road. The proposed road access

rehabilitation will not cause adverse impact on the environment.

G. Climate

1. Baseline Climate

61. 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.

a. Rainfall

62. The observed mean monthly rainfall based on 2018 records ranges from 60 mm to 204

mm. The driest months are March to May ranging from 60 mm to 83 mm, while the wettest

months are June to December with rainfalls ranging from 149 mm to 204 mm. The annual

rainfall around the proposed subproject is 1,736 mm. Other details are shown in Figure 7.

b. Temperature

63. The monthly maximum air temperatures range from 30.1 ˚C to 32.8 ˚C based on year

2018 recorded temperatures. The annual average temperature is 27.7 ˚C - indicative of a fairly

uniform temperature throughout the year. In Inabanga, 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 which promotes outflow from the area.

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Figure 7: Monthly Rainfall and Temperature Conditions in Inabanga, Bohol

2. Climate Scenario for Bohol in 2020 and 2050

64. The projected future changes in temperature and rainfall in 2020 and 2050 were

developed based on the 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 run for the observed monthly

changes, and changes in the monthly rainfall both in 2020 and 2050 were based on climate

scenarios.

a. Rainfall

65. Figure 8 presents the projected change in monthly average rainfall (mm) under the

medium-range emission scenario (A1B) in 2020 and 2050. Projected change anomalies were

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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

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.

Figure 8: Projected monthly rainfall change under Medium-range Emission Scenario

(A1B) in Tagbilaran City, Bohol

b. Temperature

66. 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.

67. For temperature, Figures 9 shows the projected mean temperature scenarios based

on the Tagbilaran weather station in the area.

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Figure 9: Projected Change in Monthly Average Mean Temperature (°C) under

Medium-range Emission Scenario (A1B) Tagbilaran City, Bohol

H. Hydrology

68. Only one body of water is within the influence area which is called Wahig-Inabanga

River. Based on the available data, Inabanga River is the longest in terms of length with 17

municipalities as tributaries (Figure 10).

I. Natural Hazards

69. There were only five (5) typhoons/tropical storms that almost or directly crossed the

path across the province since 1991. The latest two of which are tropical storms Seniang and

Queenie (international names Jangmi and Sinlaku, respectively) both occurred in 2014 and

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.

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Figure 10: Distribution of Watersheds in Bohol Province

J. Biological Environment

1. Flora

70. 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.

71. The inventories on the diversity of plant species focused on the five vegetative cover

types of the watershed. Results of the inventory revealed that the watershed is low in plant

diversity. This is shown in the general list where there are 63 tree species belonging to 56

genera in 28 families; 5 species of palms in 4 genera; 3 species of shrubs in 3 genera and 3

families; 15 species of herbs belonging to13 genera in 7 families; 6 species of succulents and

woody vines belonging to 6 genera and 4 families; 12 species of ferns belonging to 8 genera

and 7 families; and 12 species of grasses belonging to 12 genera and 2 families

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72. The common reforestation species used in the province are Yemane (Gmelina

arborea), Large-eaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), Small-leaf mahogany (Swietenia

microphylla), Teak (Tectona grandis), Auri (Acacia auricularformis) and Eucalypts (Eucalyptus

spp).

73. Overall, there are no trees and crops at the easement and right of way on the proposed

road rehabilitation project. 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 based on the

validation report conducted by the LGU and the DENR on March 24, 2017.

2. Fauna

74. The floral resources of Inabanga Watershed were determined through primary and

secondary data collection. The data of the Bohol Island State University (BISU) Rapid

Biodiversity Assessment (RBA) Report (2013) was used to describe the faunal resources of

the watershed. Accordingly, wildlife was surveyed using the line transect method. A kilometer-

long transect lines were established traversing to known habitats of wildlife. Latitude/longitude

coordinates were taken using a Global Positioning System (GPS) device at the starting point

of each transect. Only bird species noticed were recorded together with its number, mode of

observation and distance from the observation point. The top three (3) significant bird species

encountered during the conduct of resource basic inventory rank accordingly were Whiskered

Treeswift (Hemiprocnecomate comata), Large-billed crow (Corvus macrorhynchos), and

Amethyst Brown Dove (Phapitreron amethystine). This faunal species belongs to 18 genera

and 16 families. The conservation status of these species is mostly least concern which means

that the population is stable and/or increasing.

Table 5: Common Recorded Birds in Inabanga Watershed

Family Name Scientific Name Common Name No. of

Individuals Conservation

Status*

Alcedinidae Alcedo argentata Silvery Kingfisher 3 Near Threatened

Alcedinidae Halcyon chloris White-collared Kingfisher 10 Least Concern

Columbidae Phapitreron leucotis White-eared Brown Dove 12 Least Concern

Laniidae Lanius cristatus Brown Shrike 18 Least Concern

Nectariniidae Nectarinia jugularis Olive-backed Sunbird 13 Least Concern

Pycnonotidae Pycnontus goiavier Yellow-vented bulbul 10 Least Concern

Pycnonotidae Hypsipetes philippinus

Philippine Bulbul 8 Least Concern

Turdidae Capsychus saularis OrientalMagpie Robin 3 Least Concern

*Based on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (2016).

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K. Socio-Economic Conditions

1. Population

75. Based on the regular monitoring of RHU in 2017 data, the barangay has a population

of 469 which is equivalent to 0.0091% of the total population of the municipality. It has a

computed growth rate of 1.54%.

76. Based on the Rural Health Unit Survey conducted in year 2017, the barangay has a

total population of 469 and the total land area of the barangay is 850.96 hectares. Based on

these data, the computed population density for 2017 is 0.55 persons per hectare. This density

is expected to increase from 0.58 to 0.62 persons per hectare for 2019 and 2023 respectively.

77. Based on RHU data, the influence area has a total household of 90 and a total

population of 469 people. The total number of males is 251 and females is 218.

2. Water Supply

78. Main source of potable water is groundwater with L1 facilities – 489 water wells; L2

systems in Brgy. Poblacion and L3 systems serving 22 barangays. When it comes to access

of safe drinking water, 27% or 25 out of the 90 households reported that their source of drinking

water is unsafe. Most households in the barangay are still drinking water from dug wells. The

survey results are reflective to the fact that most people nowadays are drinking water coming

from water refilling station. The designated barangay sanitary aide as well as the barangay

officials in close coordination with the Municipal Health Office are constantly monitoring all the

sources of potable drinking water by conducting sampling and testing to prevent diseases

outbreak in the whole municipality.

3. Indigenous Peoples and People’s Organization

79 There are no indigenous people in the community of the proposed sub-project.

4. Education

80. There is low percentage of literacy in the barangay. Children aging 10 years old and

above are considered. Among all seven puroks, Purok 7 has the highest percentage of

illiterates. In the influence area, there is one primary and one elementary school that will

directly benefit from the proposed project.

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5. Health and Sanitation

81. Malnutrition is still present among children 0-5 years old despite the intensive

campaign by the local authorities to eradicate the problem. Based on the regular evaluation of

the Municipal Rural Health Unit, there are 5 households in influenced area with no access to

sanitary toilets. In Sitio Tuko 5, 5.55% of the total households in the purok are without sanitary

toilet facility. The barangay nutrition council is looking for solution to resolve this issue.

6. Housing

82. There are only two (2) households living in makeshift houses in the barangay of which

one household located in the project influence area. Most of the houses in the barangay are

made of light construction materials for its wall and 50% have strong roofing system.

7. Electricity

83. The required electric power for the influence area is provided by Bohol Electric

Cooperative (BOHECO) - a non-stock non-profit organization. With the full cooperation of the

barangay and municipal officials, 100% of the puroks or households had been reached by

BOHECO’s services or energized by the electric power.

8. Communication

84. The main communication in the barangay is through cellular phone. Almost all

residents own cellphone units. The traditional way of sending message via telegram and other

means thru postal services had been gradually abolished. Email and other form of sending

messages like in the social media are now the present means.

9. Income and Expenditure

85. The barangay has real property taxes, local source from different taxes and Internal

Revenue Allotment (IRA) from national government as the three(3) main sources of income.

The barangay is very dependent on its IRA. The barangay has not received its share of real

property taxes from the use of the timberland areas since the Forest Land Use Plan has yet

to start the survey and delineation process.

10. Tourism

86. The town of Inabanga is blessed with natural attractions with rolling terrain, hills and

mountains. Also, Inabanga River (the largest river of Bohol), Ilihan Falls and, the Macavan

Cave are within the town. Other attractive sights are the centuries old Inabanga Church which

is dedicated to Saint Paul and whose feast day falls on June 30. Getting its share of visitors is

the Inabanga Nature Park and Fishing Village. There are potential tourism areas in the

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barangay such as nature of river However, no development along this line has been started

because of the huge capital needed to start these kind of business activities.

11. Commerce and Industry

87. Most of the commercial establishments in the barangay and in influence area are

engaged in agri-business related activities. Buy and sell (rice, corn, cassava, coconut), and

livestock trading are common in the barangay. Barangay folks are mostly engaged in raffia

and Amakan weaving. Others are engaged in trading, especially those located at the town

proper. Establishments available are bakeries, lending institutions, gasoline stations, stores

selling construction materials, and more.

88. The people of Inabanga are industrious. Many are engaged in fishing, mat weaving,

the making of nipa thatches and seafood preservation such as salted sisi, litub, tagimtim and

kaykay. The women folks are also adept at saguran weaving, the weaving of blankets and the

making of hats, bags and baskets. 100% of the population from 15 years old and above are

employed members of the labor force. The unemployed members of the labor force are maybe

those having disabilities. The labor force includes those currently working or actively seeking

for work.

12. Road and Transportation

89. The municipality has a total of 130.6 kilometers roads and 8 bridges that links all 50

barangays (Figure 11). The main mode of transportation to and from the influence area is by

means of motorcycles for hire or locally known as (habal-habal) only. There are some farmers

who use raft (balsa) to transport their farm products via in the river since there is no access

road going to their farms.

Figure 11: Road network in Inabanga, Bohol

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V. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

90. The IEE, based on the screening of baseline environment and review of proposed civil

works, has not identified any major environmental concerns due to proposed rehabilitation of

the access road given that all the proposed civil works are only asset preservation of existing

roadway and are located within existing right of way.

91. 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.

92. 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.

93. The potential environmental impacts resulting from implementation of civil works are

expected to be minor and likely short-term since the improvement works will not involve

widening and alignment adjustments (Table 6). Detailed environmental mitigation measures

have been prepared for all the identified impacts and presented in the environmental

management plan under Chapter VIII.

Table 6. Potential environmental impacts of the proposed rehabilitation sub-project.

Potential Environmental Impacts or

Values the Sub-project construction

would likely create:

Provision on

concrete

pavement

Slope

protection

Line

canal

Provision of

pipe culvert

Rehabilitation

of pipe culvert

Land surface disturbance – surface

scrapping, top soil erosion, and

vegetative clearing

minor minor minor minor minor

Affects temporal water regime:

decrease water quantity and quality

and flow regularity or seasonality due

to altered drainage patterns, water way

configuration, sedimentation, turbidity,

as well as river flow diversion


Altered or impaired hydrology of the

immediate area: increase peak and

flood flows and irregular streamflow


Decrease in downstream natural

resources’ economic and social

values/uses


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Potential Environmental Impacts or

Values the Sub-project construction

would likely create:

Provision on

concrete

pavement

Slope

protection

Line

canal

Provision of

pipe culvert

Rehabilitation

of pipe culvert

Decrease site’s attraction in terms of

losing some geological or

geomorphological values, particularly

those of known local, national or

international nature conservation

importance


Vegetation loss affecting rare species

habitats, particularly of known local,

national or international nature

conservation importance

none none none

none none

Adverse impact on local and transient

fauna species (those species whose

range may include the project site),

particularly those of known local,

national or international nature

conservation importance.

none none none

none none

Bio-invasion of new strain of pests,

weeds or rare diseases none none none

none none

Frequent incurrence and increased

intensity of grassfire none none none

none none

Contamination of the immediate and/or

broader environment cause by the

storage or use of chemicals needed for

the construction works


Air particulate emissions which may

cause atmospheric / environmental

pollution impacting on human health

and livelihood at local or larger scale

during construction phase

moderate moderate moderate minor moderate

Excessive solid waste accumulation

during infrastructure construction minor minor minor minor minor

Increase in noise and/or vibration

during construction minor minor minor minor minor

Unnatural lighting effects that may

impact upon flora and fauna, or deplete

the sense of naturalness of the area

none none none none none

Natural landscape fragmentation and

discontinuity none none none none none

Adverse impact on land use and the

amenity values of adjacent or

downstream areas (including the

integrity of agricultural land, or other

industry that the local community may

depend on)


Adverse impact on existing or potential

recreational value and quality of known

traditional experience associated to

site natural setting


Adverse impact or alter on-sites’ visual

value and its surrounding area -from

different vantage points


Rating: None= No adverse impact; Minor= slight negative impact and momentary; Moderate=severe negative

impact with duration more than a year or permanent with far reaching spatial range

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94. During operation, the project is expected to benefit the environment and socio-

economic conditions of the sub-project areas through increased agricultural production,

increased tourism activities, improved access and economic development, reduced dust due

to asset preservation, improved road safety due to installation of safety signs, and others.

95. Environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures during sub-project 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

96. 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 sub-project location.

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

done

97. Identification and prioritization of road sections will be give information and

participation of the community, particularly women and marginalized sectors. A sub-project

site validation will be facilitated to ensure that the INREMP validation process on sub-project

implementation is being complied with and hold consultative meetings with balanced

representation of men and women and affected persons on the sub-project components and

management plan.

3. Preparation of detailed engineering designs and programs of work

98. The detailed engineering designs and programs of work for the sub-project 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.

99. 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.

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4. Recruitment of workers

100. One of the potential impacts of the sub-project will be employment 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

101. The contractors will source out 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, but will be addressed in the EMP.

102. Local roads will be damaged during transportation of borrow materials and by the

construction equipment. In order to reduce impact on all borrow sites, contractors will water

the local roads close to the settlements used by the borrow trucks. As much as possible,

contractors will not make use of productive agricultural land. In case this is unavoidable, the

contractor will obtain consent to use the land from owner with agreed rental and will restore

the site to its original condition after completion of civil works.

2. Clearing and removal of obstructions

103. The contractor will initiate clearing and removal of obstructions on the existing road

which would result to damage landscape. However, vegetation (mostly grasses) present in

the site are common and will recover after the construction. The contractor will not use or

permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works, including but not

limited to the extent practicable shall ensure that fuels other than wood are used for cooking.

3. Soil erosion

104. 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.

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105. During operation, silt load in the river is expected to be minor due to slope protection

structures installed. The contractor will also be required to make additional measures to

minimize erosion and landslides during construction phase such as 1) minimize damage and

cutting of surrounding vegetation during slope formation, 2) prevent erosion and protect the

cut slope with temporary drainage as soon as practicable after cutting, and 3) If new erosion

occurs accidentally, back fill immediately to restore original contours.

4. Ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road

106. During ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road, the potential impacts

would be minor and short-termed to the terrestrial and aquatic resources as well as to the

quality of surface water in the river. The contractor is expected to do the following: 1) the

construction site should be located away from forested or plantation areas, 2) all construction

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 (Concrete Pavement)

107. Since the subproject will mainly involve concrete pavement (with no road widening and

realignments), main impacts on land during construction are from air pollution, land and water

contamination, and traffic and access problems. The contractor will apply stated mitigating

measures during concrete pavement and stone masonry activities 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

108. During construction, air quality is likely to be degraded by exhaust emissions from the

operation of construction equipment, and dust generated from haul roads, unpaved roads,

exposed soils and material stockpiles.

109. 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,

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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

110. 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

111. 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

112. 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-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

113. 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

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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

114. 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

115. 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.

116. Mitigation measures include: 1) proper fencing, protective barriers, and buffer zones

should be provided around all construction sites, 2) sufficient signage and information

disclosure, and supervisors and night guards should be placed, 3) worker and public safety

guidelines should be followed, 4) provide adequate sanitation and waste disposal at

construction sites, 5) the contractor will not hire children and pregnant women, 6) standing

water suitable for disease vector breeding should be filled in, 7) worker education and

awareness seminars for construction hazards should be given at the beginning of the

construction phase. A construction site safety program should be developed and distributed

to workers, 8) appropriate safety clothing, footwear, gloves, hard hats, eye protection and

other PPE should be mandatory for all construction workers, 9) adequate medical services

must be on site or nearby all construction site, 10) drinking water must be provided at all

construction sites, 11) sufficient lighting be used during necessary night work, and 12) all

construction sites should be examined daily to ensure unsafe conditions are removed.

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13. Traffic safety and management

117. 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)

118. 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 (mainly grasses, not trees). Vegetative

cover stripped from the locations described above will be kept for slope protection.

119. 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. Damaged to properties

120. 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

121. 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

122. 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

123. `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

124. The rehabilitation of Rehabilitation of access road will have potentials impacts both

positive and negative to the area. The negative impacts will directly involve the increased risk

of accident or injury, air pollution and noise, and unplanned urbanization. However, the

positive impacts will mainly focus on increased delivery of agricultural products, provide

access to natural resources management project sites, and open for tourism businesses. To

mitigate these impacts, the LGU of San Miguel and other concerned agencies shall initiate

and implement the following: 1) set speed limit when passing through populated area, 2)

provide appropriate warning signs and lighting, 3) regular removal of debris, logs and other

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materials along drainage canals to avoid clogging, 4) regular vegetation control along run-off

area to ensure free flow, 5) ensure that existing environmental management policies are

effectively implemented and proper coordination involves different agencies, 6) adherence to

land use and zoning regulations, and 7) promote tourism in the area through advertisement

from the local and nationwide venue.

VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION, AND PARTICIPATION

A. Stakeholder Consultations

125. The IEE process included stakeholder participation and consultation to help LGUs

achieve public acceptance of the sub-project. Series of consultations with barangay Ilaya and

local government unit of Inabanga confirmed that the rehabilitation of the access road is

essential for economic development.

126. During these consultations on March 26, 2017 and June 8, 2017, 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 (Table 7).

127. Concerns on the sub-project mainly revolved on its construction phase which can be

mitigated. There is 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 sub-project 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.

128. The influence barangay conducted a barangay consultation where they discussed

priority projects of their barangay (Appendix No. 2). Consistent with the site validation result

conducted, the sub-project was assessed to unlikely cause significant adverse impact on the

environment; in fact, the sub-project 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.

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Table 7. Results of the stakeholder’s consultations at Brgy. Ilaya, Inabanga Bohol

Date of Consultations: March 26, 2017, June 8, 2017

Venue: Bgry. Ilaya, Inabanga, Bohol

Total number of participants: 15 and 90

Group represented: local residents, Parent-Teacher Association, ISFA of Inabanga Bohol Inc.

members, Barangay officials, MPDO, PPDO staff, Consultants

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129. Barangay Ilaya endorsed the proposed road rehabilitation Access Road for inclusion

to INREMP rural infrastructure component (Appendix No. 3).

130. 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 (Appendix No.

4). 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 the access road.

B. Information Disclosure

131. 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

Inabanga, Bohol and the affected Barangay office, 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

• 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

132. The Local Government Unit of Inabanga 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.

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133. 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 specially those adjacent

lot owners 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.

134. 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.

135. A subproject-specific grievance redress mechanism will be established at the PPCO

to receive, evaluate and facilitate the complaints/grievances of affected persons on the sub-

project’s environmental performance. This mechanism will be disclosed to the host

communities before start of civil works.

136. The grievance redress committee (GRC) will be chaired by the PPCO head. Members

will include the following: (i) designated GRM officer of PPCO, (ii) contractor’s highest official

at the site such as the Construction Manager or the Construction Superintendent; and (iii)

barangay chairperson. For the quick filing of complaints, the GRC will use the attached

grievance intake form (Appendix No. 5). The PPCO's GRM officer will be responsible for

registration of grievances and communication with the aggrieved party.

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137. The steps to be followed in filing complaints and the procedures for redress are the

following:

(i) complainant will provide the background and file the complaint verbally or in

writing to the PPCO, and the PPCO's GRM officer will assist the complainant in

filling-up the grievance intake form;

(ii) within 2 working days, the GRM Officer, contractor’s representative, and

complainant will discuss if the complaint can be resolved without calling for a

GRC meeting;

(iii) within 3 days of lodging the complaint, the PPCO's GRM officer will provide the

complainant a written feedback on the process, steps and timeframe for resolving

the complaint.

(iv) if the complaint cannot be resolved, a GRC meeting with the complainant will be

called within 5 working days;

(v) the GRC will have 15 working days to resolve the complaint;

(vi) the complainant will receive feedback from the PPCO's GRM officer within 5

working days after the various steps of the GRM are completed; and

(vii) if unsatisfied with the decision, the existence of the GRC will not impede the

complainant's access to the Government's judicial, administrative remedies or

through concerned government agencies (e.g., Community Environment and

Natural Resources Office and Provincial Environment and Natural Resources

Office of DENR, Regional offices of the Environmental Management Bureau, etc.)

138. The GRC will receive, follow-up and prepare monthly reports regarding all complaints,

disputes and/or questions received about the Project and corresponding actions taken to

resolve the issues. These reports will be included in the semi-annual environmental

monitoring reports to be submitted to ADB.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

A. Implementation Arrangements

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

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Table 8. Responsibilities for EMP Implementation.

Agency Responsibilities

LGU of Inabanga, 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

• Obtain necessary environmental approval(s) from the Environmental

Management Bureau and/or other concerned government agencies prior to

commencement of civil works

• Ensure that tender and contract documents for design, supervision and civil

works include the relevant EMP requirements

• Establish an environmental grievance redress mechanism, as described in

the IEE, to receive and facilitate resolution of affected peoples' concerns

• Submit semi-annual monitoring reports on EMP implementation to ADB.

PPMO and WMPCO • Closely monitor contractor’s environmental performance and over-all

implementation of the EMP

• Prepare semi-annual environmental monitoring reports on status of EMP

implementation for submission to ADB

• Based on the results of EMP monitoring, identify environmental corrective

actions and prepare a corrective action plan, as necessary, for submission

to ADB

• Responsible for coordinating with EMB, Local Government Units (LGU),

and other concerned agencies related to environmental aspects for

maintaining project`s compliance with environmental permits.

TA - PMIC and NPCO • . Engage environment specialists who will undertake supervision and

monitoring of EMP implementation and contractor’s environmental

performance

• As part of day-to-day project supervision, closely supervise and monitor the

contractor’s implementation of mitigation measures specified in the EMP

• Assist PMU and WMPCO in preparing semi-annual environmental

monitoring reports on status of EMP implementation. Such report will

include results of ambient environmental monitoring to be conducted by the

contractors.

Contractors • Recruit qualified environmental and safety officer to ensure compliance with

environmental statutory requirements, contractual obligations and EMP

provisions

• Provide sufficient funding and human resources for proper and timely

implementation of required mitigation and monitoring measures in the EMP

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Table 8. Responsibilities for EMP Implementation.

Agency Responsibilities

• 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

B. Environmental Mitigation

140. Table 9 presents the environmental mitigation measures to address anticipated

adverse impacts of the Sub-project. The EMP also shows responsibilities for the

implementation of mitigation measures and corresponding supervision and monitoring.

Table 9. Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan

Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Measures Institutional

Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates

Implementation Monitor

Pre-Construction Phase

Confirmation of no

required resettlement,

relocations, and

compensation

No negative

environmental

impacts

Conducted Consultation

meetings with barangay officials

and concerned POs’ officers and

members

Conducted information

awareness campaign regarding

subproject location

LGU of

Inabanga

WMPCO

PPMO

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Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts


Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates


Identification and

prioritization of road

section where re-

gravelling will be done

Lack of information

and/or low

participation of the

community,

particularly women

and marginalized

sectors

Subproject sites validation with

following conditions:

ensure that the INREMP

validation process on subproject

implementation is being complied

with

hold consultative meetings with

balanced representation of men

and women and affected persons

on the subproject components

and management plan

LGU of

Inabanga

WMPCO

PPMO

Preparation of detailed

engineering designs and

programs of work for the

subproject

Minimize negative

environmental

impacts

Work with LGU RI Engineer for the

completion of the proposed

upgraded access road detailed

designs and to ensure the following

measures are included:

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;

for local residents: include

specific plan to notify and provide

them schedule to minimize

disruption to normal commercial

and residential activities

LGU of

Inabanga

WMPCO

PPMO

Recruitment of workers Gender

discrimination and

tendency to recruit

outsiders

Hire local workers as much as

possible, and give equal privilege

for women to get involved in

selected tasks appropriate for

them

Contractor

LGU of

Inabanga

/

WMPCO

PPMO

Construction Phase

Construction materials

acquisition, transport

access, and storage

system

Pollution, injury,

interrupted usual

road use, disrupted

access, noise

Procure construction

materials from sources with

valid environmental

clearances, i.e. for sand,

gravel and timber from those

with valid DENR-MGB/EMB

permits.

All borrow pits and quarries

should be approved by

Municipal Engineering

Division.

Select pits and quarries in

areas with low gradient and as

close as possible to

Contractor LGU of

Inabanga

/

WMPCO

PPMO

Part of the

contractor’

s contract

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Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts


Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates


construction the sites.

Required aggregate volumes

must be carefully calculated

prior to extraction to prevent

wastage.

Pits and quarries should not be

located near surface waters,

forested areas, critical habitat

for wildlife, or cultural objects

and landmarks.

If aggregate quarrying from

fluvial environments is required

small streams and rivers should

be used, and dry alluvial plains

preferred.

All topsoil and overburden

removed should be stockpiled

for later restoration.

All borrow pits and quarries

should have a fence perimeter

with signage to keep public

away.

After use pits and quarries

should be dewatered and

permanent fences installed with

signage to keep public out, and

restored as much as possible

using original overburden and

topsoil.

Unstable slope conditions

in/adjacent to the quarry or pit

caused by the extractions

should be rectified with tree

planting.

Define & schedule how

materials are extracted from

borrow pits and rock quarries,

transported, and handled &

stored at sites.

Define and schedule how

fabricated materials such as

steel, wood structures, and

scaffolding will be transported

and handled.

All aggregate loads on trucks

should be covered.

Clearing and removal of

obstructions

Damage landscape Restrict vegetation removal to

within RoWs.

In case, no trees will be removed

without prior approval of

Contractor LGU of

Inabanga

/

WMPCO

Part of the

contractor’

s contract

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Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts


Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates


concerned government agency.

The contractor will not use or

permit the use of wood as a fuel

for the execution of any part of

the works, including but not

limited to the extent practicable

shall ensure that fuels other than

wood are used for cooking.

Within RoWs, minimize land

cover removals, and install

protective physical barriers

around trees.

All RoWs to be re-vegetated and

landscaped after construction

completed.

Consult PENRO/CENRO to

determine the most successful

restoration strategy and

techniques.

PPMO

Soil erosion High suspended

solid contents of

river,

sedimentation.

Berms, and plastic sheet

fencing should be placed

around all excavations and

earthwork areas.

Earthworks should be

conducted during dry periods.

Maintain a stockpile of topsoil

for immediate site restoration

following backfilling.

Protect exposed or cut slopes

with planted vegetation and

have a slope stabilization

protocol ready.

Re-vegetate all soil exposure

areas immediately after work is

completed.

minimize damage and cutting of

surrounding vegetation during

slope formation,

prevent erosion and protect the

cut slope with temporary

drainage as soon as practicable

after cutting, and

If new erosion occurs

accidentally, back fill

immediately to restore original

contours.

Contractor LGU of

Inabanga

/

WMPCO

PPMO

Part of the

contractor’

s contract

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Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts


Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates


Ground surface leveling

and gravelling of

existing road

Degradation of

terrestrial and

aquatic resources,

and decreased

water quality

All construction sites should be

located away from forested or

plantation areas as much as

possible.

All construction fluids such as

oils, and fuels should be stored

and handled away from forested

and plantation areas.

No waste of any kind is to be

discarded on land or in

forests/plantations.

Erosion channels must be built

around aggregate stockpile areas

to contain rain-induced erosion.

Earthworks should be conducted

during dry periods.



and handled with extra care away

from surface waters.


thrown in surface waters.

No washing or repair of

machinery near surface waters.

Pit latrines to be located away


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.

Contractor LGU of

Inabanga

/

WMPCO

PPMO

Part of the

contractor’

s contract

Civil works (Concrete

Pavement)

Air pollution, land

and water

contamination, and

traffic & access

problems,

All construction sites should be

located away from forested or

plantation areas as much as

possible.



and handled away from

forested and plantation areas.


discarded on land or in

forests/plantations.

Protective berms, plastic sheet

fencing, or silt curtains should

be placed between all

earthworks and nearby surface

Contractor LGU of

Inabanga

/

WMPCO

PPMO

Part of the

contractor’

s contract

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Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts


Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates


waters.

Erosion channels must be built

around aggregate stockpile

areas to contain rain-induced

erosion.

Earthworks should be

conducted during dry periods.



and handled with extra care

away from surface waters.


thrown in surface waters.

No washing or repair of

machinery near surface waters.

Pit latrines to be located away


No unnecessary earthworks in

or adjacent to water courses.

No aggregate mining from

rivers or lakes.

Implementation of noise

and dust control

measure

Noise, Dust, Air

Pollution Regularly apply wetting agents

to exposed soil and

construction roads.

Cover or keep moist all

stockpiles of construction

aggregates, and 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, in particular,

activities such as pile driving,

etc.

Maintain equipment in proper

working condition

Replace unnecessarily noisy

vehicles and machinery.

Vehicles and machinery to be

turned off when not in use.

Construct temporary noise

barriers.

Contractor LGU of

Inabanga

/

WMPCO

PPMO

Part of the

contractor’

s contract

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Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts


Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates


Dust and noise from

borrow pits

Noise, Dust provision of noise control

measures to comply with

national standards, watering of

the earth roads close to the

settlements, use covered truck,

secure appropriate

environmental permits,

the borrow and material

dumping sites must be access

controlled to keep away

unauthorized entry of people,

grazing cattle and any other

stray animals, and

protective gear like ear plugs

will be provided to operating

personnel if they are exposed to

noise levels beyond threshold

limits.

Contractor LGU of

Inabanga

/

WMPCO

PPMO

Part of the

contractor’

s contract

Implementation of spoil

management and

control measure

Contamination of

land and surface

waters from

excavated spoil,

and construction

waste

Uncontaminated spoil to be

disposed of in government –

designated sites, which must

never be in or adjacent surface

waters. Designated sites must be

clearly marked and identified.

Spoil must not be disposed of on

sloped land, near cultural

property or values, ecologically

important areas, or on/near any

other socially or ecologically

sensitive feature.

Where possible spoil should be

used at other construction sites,

or disposed in spent quarries or

borrow pits.

A record of type, estimated

volume, and source of disposed

spoil must be recorded.

Uncontaminated spoil to be

disposed of in government –

designated sites, which must

never be in or adjacent surface

waters. Designated sites must be

clearly marked and identified.

Spoil must not be disposed of on

sloped land, near cultural

property or values, ecologically

important areas, or on/near any

other socially or ecologically

sensitive feature.

Where possible spoil should be

used at other construction sites,

or disposed in spent quarries or

Contractor LGU of

Inabanga

/

WMPCO

PPMO

Part of the

contractor’

s contract

50


Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts


Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates


borrow pits.

A record of type, estimated

volume, and source of disposed

spoil must be recorded.

Contaminated spoil disposal must

follow government regulations

including handling, transport,

treatment (if necessary), and

disposal.

Suspected contaminated soil

must be tested, and disposed of

in designated sites identified as

per government regulations.

Before treatment or disposal

contaminated spoil must be

covered with plastic and isolated

from all human activity.

Solid and liquid

construction waste

management system

Contamination of

land and surface

waters from

construction waste

Management of general solid and

liquid waste of construction will

follow government regulations to

include covering, collecting,

handling, transporting, recycling,

and disposing waste created from

construction activities and the

work force.

Disposal areas for solid and liquid

waste must be determined by the

government.

Disposal of waste should be

catalogued for type, estimated

weigh, and source.

Construction sites should have

large garbage bins.

A schedule of solid and liquid

waste pickup and disposal must

be established and followed that

ensures construction sites are as

clean as possible.

Solid waste should be separated

and recyclables be sold to buyers

in the community.

Hazardous Waste

Collection, storage, transport,

and disposal of hazardous waste

such as used oils, gasoline, paint,

and other toxics must follow

government regulations.

Contractor LGU of

Inabanga

/

WMPCO

PPMO

Part of the

contractor’

s contract

51


Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts


Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates


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

system

Loss of drainage

and rain water

natural channels

Provide adequate short-term

drainage away from construction

sites to prevent ponding and

flooding.

Prevent borrow pits and quarries

to be filled with water. Pump

periodically to infiltration areas or

nearby water courses.

Install temporary storm drains or

ditches for construction sites

Ensure connections among

surface waters (ponds, streams)

are maintained or enhanced to

sustain existing storm water

storage capacity.

Protect surface waters from silt

and eroded soil.

Contractor LGU of

Inabanga

/

WMPCO

PPMO

Part of the

contractor’

s contract

Water quality Water and soil Set up proper and adequate

sanitary facilities,

Ensure strict observance of

proper waste handling and

disposal and proper sanitation

including by the contractors and

its workers,

Provide wastewater treatment

facility (e.g., septic tank), and

Trucks and other vehicle

maintenance should be strictly

controlled to prevent the

discharge of waste into the river

system. Wastewater from the

construction works containing

high concentration of suspended

solids should be treated through

sedimentation tanks.

The discharge of cement-laden

Contractor SPMU

PPMO

Part of the

Contractor’

s contract

52


Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts


Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates


water and slurry during concrete

mixing may contaminate water

resources and damage

productive land in the

surrounding areas. To mitigate

possible effects of cement-laden

water and slurry, the Contractor

shall 1) collect and retain all the

concrete washout water and

solids in leak proof containers, so

that this does not reach the soil

surface and then migrate to

surface waters or into the ground

water, 2) recycle the collected

concrete washout water and

solids, and/or 3) use of a

washout pit made with a plastic

lining that can be dug into the

ground or built above grade.

Implement construction

drainage system

Loss of drainage

and rain water

natural channels

Provide adequate short-term

drainage away from construction

sites to prevent ponding and

flooding.

Prevent borrow pits and quarries

to be filled with water. Pump

periodically to infiltration areas or

nearby water courses.

Install temporary storm drains or

ditches for construction sites

Ensure connections among

surface waters (ponds, streams)

are maintained or enhanced to

sustain existing storm water

storage capacity.

Protect surface waters from silt

and eroded soil.

Contractor SPMU

PPMO

Part of the

Contractor’

s contract

Workers health, safety

and hygiene

Land and people proper fencing, protective

barriers, and buffer zones should

be provided around all

construction sites,

sufficient signage and information

disclosure, and supervisors and

night guards should be placed,

worker and public safety

guidelines should be followed,

provide adequate sanitation and

waste disposal at construction

sites,

the contractor will not hire

children and pregnant women,

standing water suitable for

Contractor SPMU

PPMO

Part of the

Contractor’

s contract

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Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts


Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates


disease vector breeding should

be filled in,

worker education and awareness

seminars for construction

hazards should be given at the

beginning of the construction

phase. A construction site safety

program should be developed

and distributed to workers,

appropriate safety clothing,

footwear, gloves, hard hats, eye

protection and other PPE should

be mandatory for all construction

workers,

adequate medical services must

be on site or nearby all

construction site,

drinking water must be provided

at all construction sites,

sufficient lighting be used during

necessary night work, and

all construction sites should be

examined daily to ensure unsafe

conditions are removed.

Traffic safety and

management

Road accidents Throughout the construction period,

the contractor will ensure that

affected people are provided

adequate and safe access to

properties (structures, land, etc.). All

construction vehicles observe speed

limits on the construction sites and to

provide adequate signage, barriers,

and flag persons for traffic control.

Sign postings such as ‘men working’,

‘Keep left/right’, ‘construction ahead’,

and ‘speed limit’, should be used for

traffic management and road safety.

As much as possible, road works will

be confined to one half of the road

width at each section to provide

access to pedestrian and vehicles

during construction works.

Contractor LGU of

Inabanga

/

WMPCO

PPMO

Part of the

contractor’

s contract

Ecological environment

(Flora and Fauna)

Minor vegetation

loss

Construction vehicles will operate

within the corridor of impact to

avoid damaging soil and

vegetation.

Avoid soil compaction around

trees. Generally the rule will be to

avoid driving heavy equipment or

trucks anywhere into the 'drip-

line' of a tree.

In case, no trees will be removed

Contractor LGU of

Inabanga

/

WMPCO

PPMO

Part of the

contractor’

s contract

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Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts


Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates


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.

Damaged to properties Land 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.

Contractor SPMU

PPMO

Part of the

Contractor’

s contract

Concrete washout Soil and water

contamination

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.

Contractor SPMU

PPMO

Part of the

Contractor’

s contract

Use of Hazardous

Substances

People, land and

water

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

Contractor SPMU

PPMO

Part of the

Contractor’

s contract

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Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts


Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates


adequate facilities to combat

emergency situations such as fire,

spills, etc. in compliance with all the

applicable statutory stipulation. The

personnel in-charge of these sites

will be properly trained and these

areas will be access controlled and

entry will be allowed only under

authorization. Hazardous wastes will

be collected, stored, transported and

disposed consistent with national

regulations to ensure that these will

not cause pollution of surrounding

areas.

Public safety People installation of sturdy fencing

around excavation areas and

construction sites,

provision of proper signage and

lighting at night at the periphery

of the construction site to warn

and direct traffic and pedestrians,

deployment of security personnel

in hazardous areas to restrict

public access,

imposition of speed limits for

construction vehicles along

residential areas and where there

are other sensitive receptors, and

orientation of drivers on safe

driving practices to minimize

accidents and to prevent spill of

hazardous substances and other

construction materials during

transport.

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase

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Project

Component/Activity

Potential

Environmental

Impacts


Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates


Operation of upgraded

access road

Increased risk of

accident or injury,

air pollution and

noise.

Obstruction of run-

off along drainage

canals causing run-

off overflow leading

to erosion of the

road

Exploitation of

natural resources

in the area

Unplanned

urbanization

Increased delivery

of agricultural

products

Tourism

Set speed limit when passing

through populated area

Provide appropriate warning signs

and lighting

Regular removal of debris, logs

and other materials along

drainage canals to avoid clogging

Regular vegetation control along

run-off area to ensure free flow

Ensure that existing

environmental management

policies are effectively

implemented and proper

coordination involves different

agencies.

Adherence to land use and

zoning regulations

Promote tourism in the area

through advertisement from the

local and nationwide venue.

LGU of

Inabanga

WMPCO

PPMO

DENR

Part of the

proponents

obligation

C. Environmental Monitoring

141. Table 10 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 reports 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.

142. The ESS during project implementation will be required to organize a community level

environmental monitoring. Prior to commencement of site works, the ESS and SSS shall

undertake consultations with affected residents, barangay and/or officials to encourage them

to participate in the community level environmental monitoring program. The locals shall be

allowed to freely participate during the environmental monitoring to be conducted by the LGU

together with SSS and ESS. The SSE, ESS and WMPCO shall provide orientation on how to

undertake monitoring using the Environmental Monitoring Framework shown below:

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COMMUNITY LEVEL CONSTRUCTION MONITORING FORM

Sub-project Name:

Location:

Reporting Period:

Impact/ Mitigation Measures Compliance Attained (Yes, No,

or Partial)

Comment on Reasons for Partial or Non-Compliance

1

2

3

N

Recommendation/s:

Signature:

Date:

Table 10.Environmental Monitoring Plan

Activities Location Means of

Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

Responsible

Unit

Monitoring

Cost

Pre-

Construction

Completion of

the Sub-Project

Documents

Final location

of the sub-

project

Review of the SPD Prior to issuance of

NOL

SPMO,

WMPCO,

PPCO with

SSS and

ESS, ADB

INREMP

Project Cost

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Completion of

detailed

engineering

design in

accordance with

EMP

requirements

Final location

of the sub-

project

Review of detailed

design

documentation

Prior to approval of

detailed design

SPMO,

WMPCO,

PPCO with

SSS and

ESS, ADB

INREMP

Project Cost

Completion of

social and

environmental

safeguards

Final location

of the sub-

project

Confirm IEE report

and disclosed to

the public

Prior to issuance of

NOL

SPMO,

WMPCO,

PPCO with

SSS and

ESS, ADB

INREMP

Project Cost

Establishment

of grievance

redress

mechanism

Final location

of the sub-

project

Confirm GRM is

established and

disclosed to the

public

Prior to start of site

works

SPMO,

WMPCO,

PPCO with

SSS and ESS

INREMP

Project Cost

Construction

Implementation

of construction

phase

environmental

mitigation

measures

specified in IEE

EMP

As indicated in

IEE EMP Table

23 for specific

mitigation

measures

(e.g., sub-

project road,

borrow sites,

construction/

workers’

camps, air and

noise, water

contamination

and others)

Site visit, ocular

inspections,

interviews with

local residents,

coordination with

concerned

barangay/s

Monthly and as part

of regular project

supervision

Random checks and

to validate complaints

SPMU,

WMPCO,

PPMO, NCIP

with SSS and

ESS

INREMP

Project Cost

143. The NPCO shall submit the following environmental report 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 RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Conclusion

144. The present IEE reviewed the general environmental profile of the sub-project, and

screened them to assess potential impacts. The IEE results revealed 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 minor 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.

145. Rural infrastructures like roads, arguably, are vital structures needed to spur economic

development in Inabanga, Bohol, with full potentials and opportunities owing to its varied

development zones and natural resources.

146. The rehabilitation of Ilaya to Datag road project shall be a crucial infrastructure for

uplifting the quality of life of the people by providing an all-year-round easy and affordable

access, improving the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities,

and supporting the NRM project activities of the constituents, thus supporting the developing

economy of Inabanga and cascading benefits to the entire province.

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147. Hence, the project will have an overall beneficial impact and will have minor negative

impacts that will be carefully monitored and adequately mitigated through implementation of

the EMP.

148. The main goal of the project is to support the NRM activities of POs with the end goal

of providing an all-year-round easy and affordable access to the community thereby improving

the prompt delivery of basic services, increasing economic opportunities and conditions and

uplifting the quality of life of the inhabitants, especially the constituents.

149. The project will have a direct benefit on savings in transportation cost of agricultural

and non-agricultural products, savings of passenger transportation expense, and increase in

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

are 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, increase farm produce, and increase number of cultivated

lands near the road.

150. The performance indicators that the project will be effective to the influence areas are

on socioeconomic, agricultural and environmental specifically reduce transportation cost, 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 increased production of farmlands, increase number of hectares cultivated

lands and easier access to transport inputs from market to farm

151. The Rehabilitation of the access road will boost the economic activities of the influence

area which is currently experiencing stagnation mainly due 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.

B. Recommendations

152. Regular monitoring by the LGU staff (engineering office) and the DENR to make sure

that the provisions in the contract are followed by the contractor;

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153. Involvement of the PO/IP and barangay officials in monitoring and evaluation to make

sure that mitigating measures as stated in the EMP are implemented by the contractor;

154. Regular maintenance of the rehabilitated road in order to prolong its service to the

community;

155. The proposed road rehabilitation project will indeed enhance the economic

opportunities and environmental conditions of the influence barangays, thus deserves

support.

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APPENDICES

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Appendix 1. Photographs of the Proposed Road Rehabilitation Subproject

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Appendix 2. Stakeholder Views of the Road Rehabilitation in Ilaya

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Stakeholder Views of the Road Rehabilitation in Ilaya last March 26, 2017

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Appendix 3. Brgy. Ilaya Minutes; Endorsement; Attendance; Photo Documentation

74

ISFA Minutes; Endorsement; Attendance; Photo Documentation

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Appendix 4. PO Resolution Endorsing the Sub-project

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Appendix 5. Grievance Intake Form

Name of Project, Subproject and Location

Project (indicate name of project) welcomes complaints, suggestions, comments and queries regarding the project implementation and its

stakeholders. We encourage persons with grievance to provide their name and contact information to enable us to get in touch with you for

clarification and feedback.

Should you choose to include your personal details but want that information to remain confidential, please inform us by writing/typing

"(CONFIDENTIAL)" above your name.

Thank you.

Contact Information

Name Gender □ Male

□ Female

Home Address

Age

Phone No.

City/Province Email

Complaint/Suggestion/Comment/Question Please provide the details (who, what, where and how) of your

grievance below:

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

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

Date received:

Received

through:

__ In person __ mail __ email __ fax __ phone __ sms

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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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