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Indigenous Peoples Plan

Project Number: 41220-013July 2018

Republic of the Philippines: Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project

Bontoc, Mountain Province

Prepared by the Municipality of Bontoc, Mountain Province in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Republic of the Philippines for the Asian Development Bank

Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project

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CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS

(as of 30 April 2017 Year)

The date of the currency equivalents must be within 2 months from the date on the cover.

Currency unit – peso (PhP)

PhP1.00 = $0.01921

$1.00 = PhP49.8198


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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank

BDC

ADSDPP

ALBAGO

BCR

BFAR

BHW

BLGU

CADT

CENRO

CIS

COE

Barangay Development Council

Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection Plan

Alab-Balili-Gonogon

Benefit Cost Ratio

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Barangay Health Worker

Barangay Local Government Unit

Certificate of Ancestral Domain Titles

Community Environmental and Natural Resources Office

Communal Irrigation System

Council of Elders

CSO

DA

Civil Society Organization

Department of Agriculture

DENR

DPWH

EIAMMP

EIRR

FMR

FPIC

GRC

ICC

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Department of Public Works and Highways

Environment Impact Assessment Management and Monitoring Plan

Economic Internal Rate of Return

Farm to Market Road

Free and Prior Informed Consent

Grievance Redress Committee

Indigenous Cultural Communities

INREMP Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management Project

IP

IPDF

IPP

IPRA

Indigenous People

I dige ous People s De elopeḁ . t Fra�e �o rk

Indigenous Peoples Plan

Indigenous Peoples Rights Act


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LIG Livelihood Interest Group

LGU

PCCP

MAO

MLGU

MOA

MPDO

MSWDO

NAAD

NCB

NCIP

NPAA

Local Government Unit

Portland Cement Concrete Pavement

Municipal Agriculturist Office

Municipal Local Government Unit

Memorandum of Agreement

Municipal Planning and Development Office

Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office

Network of Areas for Agricultural Development

National Competitive Bidding

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples

Network of Protected Agricultural Areas

NPCO

NSO

National Project Coordinating Office

National Statistics Office

PMU Project Management Unit

POs

PPCO

Peoples� Orga izatio s

Provincial Project Management

Offices

RC Reinforced Concrete

RCPC

REA

RHO

RI

ROW

RPMO

Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culvert

Rapid Environmental Assessment

Rural Health Office

Rural Infrastructure

Right of Way

Regional Project Management Office

RPCO Regional Project Coordinating Office

SB

SFR

Sangguniang Bayan

Small Farm Reservoir


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SPMU Sub-Project Management Unit

SPS Safeguard Policy Statement

TOR Terms Of Reference


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WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

˚C – degree centigrade

ha – hectare

km – kilometer

m – meter

m asl – meter above sea level

mm – millimeter

mg/L – milligram per liter

mg/Nm3 – milligram per normal cubic meter

ppt – parts per thousand

μg/N�3 – microgram per normal cubic meter

µS/cm – microSiemens/cm

% – percent

NOTE

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

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

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


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMA‘ Y ……………………………………………………………………………………8II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ………………………………………………………………………………9 - 13III. SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT …………………………………………………………………13 – 25IV. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION………..25 – 27V. BENEFICIAL AND MITIGATIVE MEASU‘ ES………………………………………………..25 – 38VI. CAPACITY BUILDING ………………………………………………………………………………..28 - 29VII. INSTITUTIONAL A‘ ‘ ANGEMENT………………………………………………………………29 – 30VIII. G‘ IEVANCE ‘ EDNESS MECHANISM………………………………………………………….30 – 32IX. MONITO‘ ING, ‘ EPO‘ TING AND EVALUATION…………………………………………32 – 33X. BUDGET AND FINANCING…………………………………………………………………………33 - 34

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Bontoc Municipal Map

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Distance of each Purok from Barangay (Sitio Chata) (in kms)

Table 2: Population of Barangay Dalican

Table 3: Summary of Communities’ View on the Proposed Road Rehabilitation in Dalican, Bontoc, Mt. Province

Table 4: Summary of Stakeholder Views of the Road Improvement in Dalican

Table 5: Anticipated Beneficial and Adverse Impacts with Sustaining and

Mitigating Measures

Table 6: Proposed budget for IPP

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LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX–01 NCIP Certification on Ancestral Domain

APPENDIX–02 Minutes of Meeting and Attendance (October 19, 2017)

APPENDIX–03 DENR – CENRO Certification on Land Classification

APPENDIX–04 Post Activity Report – Barangay Public Assembly

APPENDIX–05 Attendance Sheet – Barangay Public Assembly

APPENDIX–06 Photo Documentation - Barangay Public Assembly

APPENDIX–07 Executive Order Organizing the Subproject Management Unit

APPENDIX–08 SB Resolution Accepting and Supporting the Subproject

APPENDIX–09 Barangay Certification Endorsing the Subproject

APPENDIX–10 Barangay Resolution Endorsing the Subproject

APPENDIX–11 Internal Monitoring Indicators

APPENDIX–12 External Monitoring Indicators

APPENDIX–13 Gender Checklist

APPENDIX–14 Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan


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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. The proposed Rural Infrastructure (RI) Sub-project is the "Improvement of

Balitian, Bontoc Ili-Dalican FMR" which is located at Bontoc Ili and Dalican, in

the Municipality of Bontoc, Mountain Province. Barangay Dalican is one of the

beneficiary of Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management

Project (INREMP) in the Municipality since it is one of the tributaries of Chico

River. The access road will link barangay Dalican to Bontoc-Baguio national road

and to the capital town of the province.

2. The proposed Improvement of Balitian, Bontoc Ili-Dalican FMR RI sub-project

aims to improve the mobility of the community, and their access to health,

education and social amenities, provide them reliable access to markets; andsupport agricultural and rural development. The Improvement of Balitian,

Bontoc Ili-Dalican FMR will be implemented by contract. The sub-project cost is

estimated to be Php23, 000,000.00 with projected construction duration of 210

calendar days.

3. At present, the road condition is dilapidated and needs upgrading and

improvement. The 5.10 kms Improvement of the Balitian, Bontoc Ili-Dalican FMR

is a gateway to economic investment and likewise will uplift living condition and

improve the quality of life of the target community. Considering, that more

agricultural p roduction will be realized and higher farm gate prices generated as

one of the benefit that will be derived from the sub-project. The residents of the

barangay and other people passing this access road are experiencing

inconvenience and hazards because of its poor road condition. During rainy

season, it is very difficult for any vehicle to pass through because the area is

prone to accident due to eroded sections and rough depressions.

4. The main beneficiaries of the sub-project are the IP farmers, Bontok tribe, of

Barangays Dalican, Guina-ang and Bontoc Ili, they are the main users of the road

to transport their farm products and it is their access to the commercial center,

Municipal, Provincial and National offices .

5. The analysis and solutions to the potential environment sub-project impact and

mitigating measures are reflected in the attached Environment Impact

Assessment Management and Monitoring Plan (EIAMMP).

6. The subproject gives hope to the community in gaining more opportunities

environmentally, socially and economically. The economic analysis of this

subproject shows positive result in the benefit cost ratio (BCR) and economic

internal rate of return (EIRR) computation. Making the subproject technically

feasible and economically viable. The subproject is eco- socio acceptable since

the subproject will uplift the social, political, cultural and economic status of the

people. Other factors are also considered from pre to post phase of the

construction period to make it environmentally sound.


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II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1. Components

7. The whole stretch of the road is disturbed by protruding rocks and surface runoff

channels in the middle of the road. Proposed subproject has a total length of 5.10

km with a design width of 4 m and 3 m carriageway and 1 m shoulder at both

sides. The road improvement primarily will be clustered into two sections: the

3.320 km length of steep road is already concreted but needs improvement while

the remaining 1.78 km length semi-flat surface will be subjected to provision of

Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP), RCPC cross drainages, and lateral

drainages. The 3.220 km concrete road will start from Sta. 0+000 (Sitio Balitian,

Bontoc Ili/Junction Bontoc-Baguio National road) up to Sta. 3+163.70 and Sta.

3+278 up to Sta. 3+418.70. The concreting of road will start at Sta. 3+163.70 up

to 3+278 and 3+418.70 up to the end at Sta. 5+100.

8. Construction works and specification of materials shall comply with engineeringand construction standards set-forth by the Department of Public Works andHighways (DPWH). Materials as quantified and estimated (cost) are assumedto be available in the locality. Prevailing market price is used to achieve theapproved agency estimate which subsequently will be used as basis for theanticipated evaluation of bids, since the construction of the subproject will bethrough national competitive bidding (NCB). Proposed scope of works is dividedinto four major Items: 1) Site development works, 2) Portland Cement ConcretePavement (PCCP); 3) Concrete lateral drain; and 4) RCPC Cross Drainages.

9. The following are the major technical specifications of the subproject:

A. Clearing and Grubbing: (Item 100)

10. Clearing, grubbing, removing and disposing all vegetation and debris asdesignated in the Contract, except those objects that are designated to remainin place or are to be removed in consonance with other provisions of thisSpecification. The work shall also include the preservation from injury ordefacement of all objects designated to remain.

B. Surplus Common Excavation: (Item 102)

11. Consist of roadway and drainage and borrow excavation and the disposal ofmaterial in accordance with this Specification and in conformity with the lines,grades and dimensions shown on the Plans or established by the Engineer.

C. Surplus Rock Excavation: (Item 102)

12. This item is composed of slope and borrow excavation and the disposal ofmaterial in accordance with this Specification and in conformity with the lines,grades and dimensions shown on the Plans or established by the Engineer.

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D. Pipe Culvert and Drainage Excavation: Item 103c (6)

13. This item consist of the necessary excavation for foundation of culverts,

underdrains, and other structures not otherwise provided for in the Specifications.

Except as otherwise provided for pipe culvert, the backfilling of completed

structures and the disposal of all excavated surplus materials, shall be in

accordance with these Specifications and in reasonably close conformity with the

Plans or as established by the Engineer.

E. Embankment: (Item 104)

14. Construction of embankment in accordance with this Specification and in

conformity with the lines, grades and dimensions shown on the Plans or

established by the Engineer.

F. Sub-grade Preparation: (Item 105)

15. Preparation of the sub-grade for the support of overlying structural layers shallbe made. It must extend to full width of the roadway. Unless authorized by theEngineer, sub-grade preparation shall not be done unless the Contractor is ableto start immediately the construction of the pavement structure.

G. Aggregate Sub-Base Course: (Item 200)

16. This item consists of furnishing, placing and compacting an aggregate basecourse on a prepared sub-grade/sub-base in accordance with this Specificationand the lines, grades, thickness and typical cross-sections shown on the Plans,or as established by the Engineer.

G. Aggregate Base Course: (Item 201)17. This item is top course composed of gravel or crushed aggregate and binder

material, whichever is called for in the bill of Quantities, constructed on aprepared base in accordance with this Specification and in conformity with thelines, grades and typical cross-sections shown on the Plans.

H. Portland Cement Concrete Pavement: (Item 311)18. This item shall consist of pavement of Portland Cement Concrete, with or without

reinforcement, constructed on the prepared base in accordance with thisSpecification and in conformity with lines, grades, thickness and typical cross-section shown on the plans.

I. Pipe Culverts and Storms Drains/ Lateral Drains: Item 500(1) and 900a1 (1)

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

J. Grouted Riprap: (Item 505)

20. This item shall consist of grouted riprap in minor structures, in headwalls forculverts, in retaining walls at the toes of slopes, and at other places called for onthe Plans, constructed on the prepared foundation bed, in accordance withthis Specification and in conformity with the lines, grades, sections, anddimensions shown on the Plans or as ordered in writing by the Engineer.


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2. Activities that may bring impacts on IP21. The Improvement of the Balitian Bontoc Ili to Dalican Farm to Market Road will

have potential 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 opening for tourism businesses. To

mitigate these impacts, the LGU of Bontoc and other concerned agencies

shall initiate and implement the following: 1) set speed limit when passing through

populated areas; 2) provide appropriate warning signs and lighting; 3) regular

removal of debris, logs and other materials along drainage canals to avoid

clogging; 4) regular vegetation control along run-off area to ensure free flow; 5)

ensure that existing environmental management policies are effectively

implemented and proper coordination involves different agencies; 6) adherence

to land use and zoning regulations; and 7) promote tourism in the area through

advertisement from the local and nationwide venue.

3. Project Area

22. Bontoc is one of the municipalities under the congressional district of Mountain

Province. It is located in the central part of the Cordillera Administrative Region.

It is bounded in the north by the Municipality of Tubo, Abra, north east by the

Municipality of Sadanga, Mountain Province, east by the Municipality of Barlig,

Mountain Province, south by the Municipality of Banaue and Hungduan, Ifugao,

southwest by the Municipality of Sabangan, Mountain Province, and west by the

Municipality of Sagada, Mountain Province (see Figure 1: Bontoc Municipal

Map). With a land area of 39,612 hectares, it has an approximate elevation of

900 meter above sea level.

Figure 1. Bontoc Municipal Map


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23. The Municipality of Bontoc is about 146 kilometers from the summer capital of the

Philippines, the City of Baguio. It is approximately 6 hours ride passing thru the

famous Halsema Highway. The La Trinidad Trading post of Benguet Province is

the nearest biggest market center where most of the farmers from the province

sell their farm products.

24. Bontoc has a total road network of 106.96 kilometers in which 77.76% is concrete,

10.00% is gravel and 12.24% is earth paved.

25. Out of the 16 barangays in the municipality, 11 are along the national highwayand the other five (5) are interior barangays.

26. The municipality has a total land area of 39,612 hectares comprising of 16

barangays. Out of the total land area, Bontoc has 562.42 hectares that are

alienable and disposable (A & D), 7,997.39 hectares are timberland, 10,770.12

hectares are Chico River Forest Reserve and 20,282.30 hectares are Central

Cordillera FR 20. About 9.14% of the total land areas are urban and 90.83% are

rural. Areas which is considered urban are: Poblacion, Samoki, Caluttit and

Bontoc Ili and rural namely Alab Oriente, Alab Proper, Balili, Bayyo, Caneo,

Dalican, Gonogon, Maligcong, Talubin and Tocucan. Dalican Barangay isincluded in the application of Ancestral Domain for Bontoc Upland Barangay. (seeAppendix 1: NCIP Certification on Ancestral Domain)

27. Like almost all of the municipalities, Barangay Poblacion is considered as an

urban area. However, some other areas outside the proximity of the Poblacion

are now fast developing as urban areas where settlements begin to establish

rapidly. For this reason, some barangays were approximately considered as

urbanizing barangays. These are the barangays of Samoki, Caluttit and Bontoc

Ili. Although they are noted to be urban barangays, the agricultural activities still

play a dominant role in their respective communities.

28. Topography of the municipality is characterized as mountainous and rugged

terrain to flat lands.

29. There are five (5) major types of soil in the municipality namely: 1. Mountain soil,

2. Natonin loam, 3. rough mountainous land, Sabangan and Sagada clay. These

types of soil are sustainable for agriculture specifically for rice, fruit trees and otherhigh value crops.

30. Barangay Dalican is a close-by barangay located in the municipality of Bontoc. It

is bounded in the east by barangay Guina-ang, south by Barangay Bontoc Ili,

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31. The barangay has a total land area of 1,117 hectares. It is divided into five (5)

sitios. Each sitio is under the direct supervision of the barangay chairman. The

barangay chairman is fully supported by his Sangguniang Barangay and the

entire community. The sitios are listed below with their corresponding distance

from the Centro or Sitio Chata.

Table 1. Distance of Each Purok from Barangay (Sitio Chata) (in km.)

Purok Name Distance in km

Kadattay 0.75 km

Mabago 0.25 km

Bubu-ong 0.25 km

Ka-ang 0.25 km

32. All the 1,117 hectares’ total land area of barangay Dalican is considered

mountainous. This area is suited for agriculture. Barangay Dalican soil type is

mostly Natonin loam where it attributes 80% and mountain soil (undifferentiated)

where it attributes 20%. In land classification, the biggest portion is timberland

which is 27.39% and the remaining 72.61% is classified as residential and

agricultural land.

III. Social impact assessment

A. Legal and Institutional Framework applicable to IP in project context

Philippine Constitution of 1987

33. Under Constitution of the Philippines a number of Articles have been included for

the protection of the indigenous cultural communities in particular. These are:

1. Article II of Section 22 recognizes and promotes the rights of indigenous cultural

communities within the framework of national unity and development.

2. Article XII of Section 5 empowers the State, subject to the provisions of this Constitution

and national development policies and programs, shall protect the rights of indigenous

cultural communities to their ancestral lands to ensure their economic, social, and culturalwell-being.

3. Article XIII of Section 6 confers the State shall apply the principles of agrarian reform or

stewardship, whenever applicable in accordance with law, in the disposition or utilization

of other natural resources, including lands of the public domain under lease or

concession suitable to agriculture, subject to prior rights, homestead rights of small

settlers, and the rights of indigenous communities to their ancestral lands.


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4. Article XIV of Section 2(4) encourages non-formal, informal, and indigenous learning

systems, as well as self-learning, independent, and out-of-school study programs

particularly those that respond to community needs.

5. Article XIV of Section 17 stipulates that the State shall recognize, respect, and protect

the rights of indigenous cultural communities to preserve and develop their cultures,

traditions, and institutions. It shall consider these rights in the formulation of national

plans and policies.

6. Article XVI of Section 12 empowers the Congress to create a consultative body to advise

the President on policies affecting indigenous cultural communities, the majority of themembers of which shall come from such communities.

Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 (RA 8371)

34. The Indigenous Peoples (IP) in the Philippines remain as the most marginalized

sector of society. This status continues despite the tremendous inroads achieved

by communities, partners and advocates through years of struggle. In 1997, as a

result of vigilance and the sustained advocacy of the IP sector and its partners,

the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) was enacted. This provided venues

and legal backbone for the recognition of the Traditional Rights of communities

over their ancestral domain.

35. The IPRA provides for the recognition of the traditional rights of Indigenous

Peoples over their ancestral domains through the issuance of Certificates of

Ancestral Domain Titles (CADT). It recognizes the rights of ICCs to define their

development priorities through their own Ancestral Domain Sustainable

Development and Protection Plan (ADSDPP) and exercise management and

utilize the natural resources within their traditional territories.

NCIP Administrative Order No. 3, Series of 2012

36. The NCIP AO 3 underscores the policy of the state that no concession, license,

permit or lease or undertaking affecting ancestral domains will be granted or

renewed without going through the free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)

process, which is needed in the issuance of a Certification Precondition by the

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP).

DENR-NCIP Memorandum of Agreement and Implementing Guidelines

37. The DENR and NCIP entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the

implementation of INREMP to ensure that provisions of the NCIP Administrative

Order No. 3, Series of 2012 or the Revised Guidelines on Free and Prior InformedConsent and Related Processes of 2012, are fully considered and complied.


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Meanwhile, the Implementing Guidelines on the Memorandum of Agreement

between DENR and NCIP for the Implementation of the INREMP in Municipalities

with Indigenous People’s Communities,” was promulgated with the following

objectives:

1. Establish a common understanding and framework for the operationalization of

the Memorandum of Agreement between DENR and NCIP for the implementation

of the INREMP in areas with indigenous people’s communities;

2. Set the requirements and procedures in ensuring compliance to NCIP

Administrative Order No. 3, Series of 2012 or the Revised Guidelines on Free and

Prior Informed Consent and Related Processes of 2012;

3. Provide and ensure compliance with the procedure and the standards in the

conduct of the required validation process; and

4. Protect the rights of the ICCs/ IPs in the introduction and implementation of plans,

programs, projects, activities and other undertakings that will affect them and theirancestral domains to ensure their economic, social and cultural well-being.

Basic Principles of ADB Safeguard Policy, 2009

38. ADB Policy on Safeguards requirement for Indigenous peoples recognizes the

right of Indigenous People to direct the course of their own development.

Indigenous people are defined in different countries in various ways. For

operational purpose, the term Indigenous people is used to refer to a distinct,

vulnerable, social and cultural group with following characteristics:

1. Self-identification as members of a distinct indigenous cultural group and

recognition of this community by others;

2. Collective attachment to geographically distinct habitats or ancestral territories

and to the natural resources in the habitats;

3. Customary, cultural, economic, social or political institutions that are separate

from those of dominant society and culture; and

4. A distinct language, often different from the official language of the country or

region.

39. According to ADB policy Indigenous people’s safeguards are triggered if a projectdirectly or indirectly affects the dignity, human rights, livelihood systems or culture

of Indigenous people or affects the territories, natural or cultural resources that

Indigenous people own, use, occupy or claim as their ancestral property.

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1. Screen early on to determine (i) whether Indigenous Peoples are present

in, or have collective attachment to, the project area; and (ii) whether

project impacts on Indigenous Peoples are likely.

2. Undertake meaningful consultations with affected Indigenous Peoples

communities and concerned Indigenous Peoples organizations to solicit

their participation (i) in designing, implementing, and monitoring measures

to avoid adverse impacts or, when avoidance is not possible, to minimize,

mitigate, or compensate for such effects; and (ii) in tailoring project

benefits for affected Indigenous Peoples communities in a culturally

appropriate manner. To enhance Indigenous Peoples’ active participation,projects affecting them will provide for culturally appropriate and gender

inclusive capacity development. Establish a culturally appropriate and

gender inclusive grievance mechanism to receive and facilitate resolution

of the Indigenous Peoples’ concerns.

3. Ascertain the consent of affected Indigenous Peoples communities to the

following project activities: (i) commercial development of the cultural

resources and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples; (ii) physical

displacement from traditional or customary lands; and (iii) commercial

development of natural resources within customary lands under use that

would impact the livelihoods or the cultural, ceremonial, or spiritual uses

that define the identity and community of Indigenous Peoples. For the

purposes of policy application, the consent of affected Indigenous Peoples

communities refers to a collective expression by the affected Indigenous

Peoples communities, through individuals and/or their recognized

representatives, of broad community support for such project activities.

Broad community support may exist even if some individuals or groups

object to the project activities.

4. Avoid, to the maximum extent possible, any restricted access to and

physical displacement from protected areas and natural resources. Where

avoidance is not possible, ensure that the affected Indigenous Peoples

communities participate in the design, implementation, and monitoring

and evaluation of management arrangements for such areas and natural

resources and that their benefits are equitably shared.

5. Prepare an Indigenous Peoples plan (IPP) that is based on the social impact

assessment with the assistance of qualified and experienced experts and that

draw on indigenous knowledge and participation by the affected Indigenous

Peoples communities. The IPP includes a framework for continued consultation

with the affected Indigenous Peoples communities during project implementation;

specifies measures to ensure that Indigenous Peoples receive culturally

appropriate benefits; identifies measures to avoid, minimize, mitigate, or

compensate for any adverse project impacts; and includes culturally appropriate

grievance procedures, monitoring and evaluation arrangements, and a budget

and time-bound actions for implementing the planned measures.


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6. Disclose a draft IPP, including documentation of the consultation process and the

results of the social impact assessment in a timely manner, before project

appraisal, in an accessible place and in a form and language(s) understandable

to affected Indigenous Peoples communities and other stakeholders. The final

IPP and its updates will also be disclosed to the affected Indigenous Peoples

communities and other stakeholders.

7. Prepare an action plan for legal recognition of customary rights to lands and

territories or ancestral domains when the project involves (i) activities that are

contingent on establishing legally recognized rights to lands and territories that

Indigenous Peoples have traditionally owned or customarily used or occupied, or

(ii) involuntary acquisition of such lands.

Monitor implementation of the IPP using qualified and experienced experts; adopt

a participatory monitoring approach, wherever possible; and assess whether the

IPP’s objective and desired outcome have been achieved, taking into account the

baseline conditions and the results of IPP monitoring. Disclose monitoring

reports.

41. The Borrower is required to prepare an Indigenous People’s Plan to protect, andensure benefits for, indigenous Peoples affected by the Project. According to the

Indigenous People’s Safeguards Sourcebook, “The borrower/client is responsiblefor assessing projects and their environmental and social impacts, preparing

safeguard plans, and engaging with affected communities through information

disclosure, consultation, and informed participation following all policy principles

and safeguard requirements.” According to the Sourcebook, “IP safeguards aretriggered when a project affects either positively or negatively and either directly

or indirectly the indigenous people.” Furthermore, “the project is expected to haveonly limited impact and is accordingly categorized as B.” In the same

Sourcebook, it is noted that “a stand-alone IPP may not have to be prepared when

… only positive impacts are expected from the project.” ADB clarified that given

the scale and complexity of the project, the potential for not achieving certain

intended positive impact on indigenous peoples justifies in Category B and

warrants preparation of the IPP to help achieve intended impact on indigenous

peoples group. Specific to INREM, the Indigenous People’s DevelopmentFramework (IPDF) “ensures that INREMP subprojects are designed and

implemented in a way that fosters full respect for IP identity, dignity, human rights,

livelihood systems and cultural uniqueness as defined by the IPs themselves to

enable them to (i) receive culturally appropriate social and economic benefits, (ii)

do not suffer adverse impacts as a result of the project, and (iii) can participate

actively in the project. For this purpose, an IP Plan (IPP) will be prepared in

participating areas and an Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and

Protection Plan (ADSDPP) will be enhanced or formulated in areas covered by

ancestral domain claims.”


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B. Baseline Information about the IPs (demographic, social, cultural,

political, land and territories, natural landscape, natural resources on

which they depend)

42. Ninety-eight percent or 198 households of the total 203 households in Barangay

Dalican belong to the Bontok ethnic group. Bontok tribe are an indigenous

Peoples of the Northern Philippines. They are part of the collective group of

Indigenous People known as the Igorot people. The name bontok came from the

language which they speak. The only difference among the Bontok are the way

they speak like intonation and the usage of some words. Entry of other ethnic

groups like Ilocano and Tagalog is due to intermarriage. Being permanent

resident, they were gradually assimilated in the local culture and dialect.

Demographic Characteristics

43. The latest census of population was in the year 2015 of which the Municipality

has registered a total population of 24,420. During the last three (3) preceding

consecutive census of population (2005-2010-2015), Bontoc maintained anincreasing population with more males than females.

44. The Municipality of Bontoc has a projected annual increase of population of

0.66%. With this rate, the Municipality will double its population in less than 50

years. The latest census was in 2015, it registered an average household size of

four (4). With this information, it shows that a family in Bontoc has a mother and

a father with two (2) to three (3) children in a household.

45. The delineated road influence area covers 1,117 hectares which is mostly an

agricultural land. The population of road influence area based on the CBMS

(Community Based Monitoring System) survey conducted by the MPDO

(Municipal Planning and Development Office) reached to about 1,196 wherein

597 are males and 599 are females, who are all residents of Barangay Dalican.

Table 2: Population of Barangay Dalican

Barangay (within RIA) Population House Holds

Male Female Total

Dalican 597 599 1,196 203

Total 597 599 1,196 203

Source of data: NSO 2015

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Basic Social Services

a. Social Welfare and Development

47. The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) is composed ofnine staffs of which two (2) are Social Workers; one (1) Municipal Social Welfareand Development Officer, one (1) Social Welfare Officer, two (2) Social WelfareAide, one (1) Admin Aide, one (1) Job Order (Social Worker) and one casual(Social Worker). They were able to serve 610-day care children, 640 seniorcitizens who are beneficiaries of the social pension for indigent senior citizens,256 differently able persons, 28 solo parents and 35 Kalipi. One of the sub- program of the MSDW is the 4Ps program which consist of 85 male clients and359 female clients.

48. In coordination with the Philippine National Police Child and Women’s DeskOfficer, they had also served women in difficult circumstances and children in

Need of Special Protection such as violation of R.A. 7610, etc. The 16 barangays

have functional day care center with 28-day care workers implementing the early

childhood care and development.

b. Health Services

49. The Main Health Center of the Municipality is the Bontoc General Hospital,located at Caluttit, Bontoc, which is 8 (eight) kms from the project area. It has 16Barangay Health Stations. The Health Staff is composed of 28 permanent Healthpersonnel namely: 1 (one) MHO, 2 (two) nurses, one (1) medical technologist,two (2) sanitation inspector, 17 midwives, two (2) nursing assistants, two (2) aideand one (1) driver; 17 contractual employees, 16 active Barangay Health Workers(BHW).

50. The high report of mortality cases in the municipality is from the Bontoc General

Hospital. Ranked with the highest number among causes of death is due to

pneumonia and accident.

51. Included also are list of lifestyle diseases like myocardial infarction,

cardiovascular diseases and hypertension.

c. Water

52. The Bontoc Water Work office is the prime provider and governing body withregards to water supply of the Municipality. As of 2015, there are a total of 978households being served by the office. These households served are distributedin the central barangays namely Bontoc Ili, Caluttit, Poblacion and Samoki at levelII and III. Other households tap their water supply in privately owned watersystem. The other 12 barangays source their water from their own barangaysexcept Guina-ang that get their source from Mainit. The maintenance of watersystem is being done by the Barangay. Lack of water supply occurs duringsummer especially in the central barangays.


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d. Education

53. Public and private elementary, secondary and tertiary schools under the districthas an increasing trend for the past five years. Contributory factors to theincreased of enrolment at the public and private elementary, secondary andtertiary level are the incoming of enrollees from different municipalities andprovinces.

Economic Situation i. Agricultural Area

54. In order to keep and preserve highly suitable agricultural lands for Dalican and in

line with the food program of the national government, certain agricultural lands

are protected against irreversible conversion such as those for urban uses. These

lands are under the NPAA/NAAD or Network of Protected Agricultural

Areas/Network of Areas for Agricultural Development. There are some barangays

of the municipality that are under NPAA/NAAD. It is noted that barangay Dalican,

where the proposed RI subproject is located, is not under the NPAA/NAAD

classification. Rather, Barangay Dalican is declared as forest land as per land

classification 3405 dated August 12, 1939 per certification issued by the DENR-CENRO. (see Appendix 03: DENR-CENRO Certification on Land Classification).

55. Rice production area in the entire municipality covers 1,122.40 hectares with a

total production of 3,764 MT annually. Most of the varieties planted in this area

are heirloom rice. There are two (2) cropping seasons for rice production (dry and

wet season) for the central barangays and one cropping season for upland,

riverside and Alab-Balili-Gonogon (ALBAGO) barangays. The rice areas are

irrigated by Communal Irrigation Systems (CIS), Small Farm Reservoir (SFR) and

spring development projects.

56. Vegetable area in the municipality is 30.94 hectares planted with highland and

lowland vegetables such as pechay, beans, squash, tomatoes, cabbage, sweet

pepper and other leafy vegetables, ampalaya, eggplant and okra. The vegetables

produced are for home consumption and others are sold at the neighboring

barangays and at the public market.

ii. Agroforestry and Plantation Areas57. The combination of pine and mossy forest in barangay Dalican serves as

sanctuaries for wild flora and fauna endemic to the municipality. Gathering of

forest products is governed by customary laws which help protect the integrity of

the forest. For example, lumber is harvested for the construction of houses for the

community member only. Residents are not allowed to sell nor trade harvested

lumber outside the community. Only those already existing agricultural land are

utilized for production, and the forestland preserved as it is.

iii. Fisheries58. In the municipality, about 80% pond culture is still expanding, however, due to

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remain very low. The DA- BFAR has promoted tilapia as a priority commodity in

fisheries. This is to provide employment and livelihood opportunities among rural

fisher folks increase their income and contribute to food security especially at the

household level, and assist the LGU-Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) and fish

farmers in accelerating the growth and development of tilapia industry in the

locality by supplying quality tilapia fingerlings to fish farmers.

iv. Commerce and Industry59. Bontoc being the capital town of Mt. Province is the center of commerce and

industry. There are seven (7) banking institutions that cater the financial

transactions of the people within the locality and other municipalities. Commercial

establishments are located within the central barangays. There are six (6)

furniture shops located at the central barangays. Weaving industry is located at

barangays Caneo and Samoki. The woven products are sold within and outside

the municipality.

Tourism

60. Existing tourist attractions in the municipality include Mainit hot springs,

Maligcong and Bayyo rice terraces and Kaman Utek rock formation at Balili.

61. The municipality has also potential tourist attractions that are yet to be developed.

These are the waterfalls at Sumuyo and Liyang in Talubin, Saf-I in Maligcong,

Batikalang in Gonogon, Lake Posong in Dalican and burial caves in Alab. These

tourist spots are not yet fully discovered due to their inaccessibility.

Income and Expenditures

62. The municipality has an agricultural-based economy. Farming remains the

dominant economic activity among the people of Bontoc. Generally, the people in

Bontoc are dependent in farming for their livelihood. Majority are having income

below subsistence level.

63. There is no presence of a company that invest any industry in the project area

like mining, Charcoal making or any other form.

Present Transport System

64. The transportation facilities that serve the municipality from Poblacion to the

different barangays are public utility jeepneys, van and tricycle. However, publicutility bus also serves the barangays along the national highway.

65. The residents of the upland barangays like Mainit and Guina-ang and also the

people passing along the Bontoc-Mainit provincial road are experiencinginconvenience and hazards brought by its poor condition.


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66. During rainy season, it is very difficult and dangerous for jeepney to pass through

road because it is highly dilapidated, with numerous depressions and eroded

surface. In line with this, a passenger jeep back in May 2012 carrying 28 people

encountered a freak vehicular accident in Sitio Am-ancho along Dalican road. The

report stated that the driver tried to avoid a pot hole that eventually lead the jeep

150 meters deep into the ravine. There were a number of deaths.

C. Key Project Stakeholders and Consultation Process of each stage ofthe project (elaborate a culturally appropriate and gender sensitiveprocess for meaningful consultation, taking the review and baselineinformation into account)

67. In accordance with ADB SPS 2009, the process of information disclosure,

consultation and participation of the IPs include understanding of their

perceptions and taking into account their opinions with reference to their needs,

priorities and preferences which are duly reflected in the minutes of the meetings

as well as the reports of focus group discussions and key informant interviews.

The INREMP’s IP Development Framework (IPDF) also underscores the

importance of meaningful consultation with IP communities at each stage of

project preparation and implementation. Through these consultations, the IPDF

states that potential adverse and positive effects of the subproject can be

identified with the affected IP communities. Subsequently, mitigating and/ or

enhancing measures can thus be mutually developed with the IP communities.

The public consultations were used as the primary tools of discussion with the

community and to assess and enhance public understanding on the proposed

road access rehabilitation subproject. Effort was made to understand and

incorporate people’s views regarding the potential impact of the road accessrehabilitation and their feedback, the tangible and intangible belief systems and

structures and customary laws. Some of these meetings were conducted in the

presence of the Municipal Planning and Development Officer (MPDO) and

Provincial Planning and Coordinating Officer (PPCO) engineers, rural

infrastructure engineer, DENR staff with technical assistance of the consultant

and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP). This approach of

community participatory consultation adopted towards the formulation of this IPP

will be continued throughout the project implementation and monitoring phases.

68. Stakeholder participation and consultation were conducted by the LGU to helpachieve public acceptance of the Subproject. In October 19, 2017 (see Appendix

2), the Team arrived at the municipality of Bontoc and initiated a meeting with the

LGU/SPMU to discuss the objectives of the visit. After the meeting, site or ocular

inspection was conducted to validate the scope of works and location. A write

shop was also conducted which was attended by the SPMU and INREMP project

persons. The consultation with barangay officials, residents, and local

government unit of Bontoc confirmed that the rehabilitation of the access road isessential for economic development.

69. During the consultation conducted last December 07, 2017, (see Appendix 04-

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Dalican with beneficiaries and Barangay Development Council (BDC), the

Improvement of the Balitian, Bontoc Ili - Dalican Farm to Market Road was one of

the priority subprojects that the community identified and considered their most

urgent need. Hence, the realization of the subproject will elevate the living

condition and the quality of life of the target community considering that more

agricultural production will be realized and higher farm gate price will be

generated.

70. The Table below shows the results of the consultation:

Table 3. Summary of Communities’ View on the Proposed Road Rehabilitation in Dalican,

Bontoc, Mt. Province .

Key Issue Responses

Benefits from the road rehabilitation expressed by on-site

and off-site stakeholders

The following are the responses of the participants when asked what e� efits the��re e� pe� ti g to gai fro the su proje� t:

1. Improved access to markets for rice, vegetables and legumes andsocial services

2. Children travel to school easily.3. Minimize time travel cost and delivery of goods.4. Increased production and profit and livelihood will improve5. Reduced vehicle operating cost and vehicle maintenance cost6. Diversified agriculture and eco-tourism in the locality will be

promoted

Pre- construction phase issues

• No issues were identified in this phase

The contractor may accidentally spill diesel in nearby lots while refueling their heavy vehicles.

• An agreement must be done between LGU and the contractor on theproper disposal of waste and to put up signage for proper wastedisposal.

The contractor embanking the excavated soil anywhere by the road.

1. Request the contractor, whoever it may be, to excavate slowly andcautiously and embank the soil immediately to road sections thatneed to be filled.

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Concrete/ cement improper handling

• PO, MLGU and BLGU would ensure that the contractor will not mixcement near the farm lot or near water surface nearby. Contractorshould be advised to have their own mixing board. Contractor shouldalso be advised to concrete one lane at a time so as not to hindertransport of goods and services.

Contractor washing their equipment on the nearby surface water.

• No issues were identified in this phase since there is no surface water inthe area.

Improper waste disposal on the road as there will be increase of people passing by

• PO members suggested that maintenance activities should be regularlyconducted. Canals should also be cleaned regularly

Possible increase of vehicles utilizing the road, that may result to incidence because vehicle riders may increase their speed since the road would already be in a good condition.

1. Another PO member suggested that road safety signs such as speedlimits should be put up along the road.

2. Engr. Pablito Ing-inga ensured the installation of warning signagesalong the road

Improved condition of road provides opportunity for illegal loggers to access forestry resources

• No issues were identified in this phase

Increased entry of migrant workers in search of employment opportunities

• The concern with regards to this matter is basically on the behavior ofmigrant workers who enter the area. They have the possibility to justleave the premise without trace when involved in liabilities. As amitigating measure, profiles of migrant workers shall be acquired andkept in record before they start working so that in cases of legalresponsibilities, they shall be accounted for even when they leave thearea.

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Impact mitigation measures

• Aside from the anticipated issues and its corresponding mitigations/responses mentioned on the previous table, additional potentialissues and mitigation measures are captured in the Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan of Dalican, Bontoc.

D. People’s Perception (gender sensitive assessment of IP perceptionsabout the project and impact on social, economic and cultural status)

71. The delineated road influence area covers 1,117.00 hectares which is mostly an

agriculture land. The population of road influence area based on the survey

conducted by the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) in the

delineated road influence area reached about 1196 with 597 males and 599females who are all residents of Barangay Dalican.

72. The proposed subproject will encourage both the males and females. This will

open jobs and new opportunities for workers to be recruited along the subproject

road. Local labor will be employed. Men are to carry out manual and unskilledtasks. The unskilled positions would include laborers, watchmen, etc. (seeAppendix 13: Gender Checklist).

73. The women will also be involved in the planning, consultation, monitoring and

evaluation activities and also during the operation and maintenance of the

completed subproject. During the planning consultation of the subproject, the

women will be of big help especially in the documentation process. Women

residing in the subproject area will also be encouraged in monitoring and reporting

of any development or changes in the subproject and the influence area.

IV. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND

PARTICIPATION

A. Stakeholder Consultations

74. The IPP process included stakeholder participation and consultation to help LGUsachieve public acceptance of the Subproject. In October 19, 2017, the teamarrived at the municipality of Bontoc and initiated a meeting with the LGU/SPMUto discuss the objectives of the visit. After the meeting, site or ocular inspectionwas conducted to validate the scope of works and location. A write-shop was alsoconducted which was attended by the SPMU and INREMP project persons. Theconsultation with barangay officials, residents, and local government unit ofBontoc that was held on December 7, 2017 confirmed that the rehabilitation of theaccess road is essential for economic development (Appendices 4 – 6).

75. With the involvement of the LGU in the subproject activities of INREMP

particularly in the implementation of rural infrastructure support facilities,

they dedicated time and effort in participating with orientation, consultation,

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Municipal Council passed a Resolution affirming support to INREMP and

authorizing the Local Chief Executive (Mayor) to enter into contract for the

Improvement of Balitian Bontoc Ili to Dalican Farm to Market Road

(Appendices 7 - 10).

Table 4. Summary of Stakeholder Views of the Road Improvement in Dalican

Date of Consultation: December 07, 2017 Venue: Dalican Barangay Hall Total number of participants: 83 Group represented: local residents, IP leader, MLGU, BLGU, CSOs, LIGs Questions Responses

Benefits from the road rehabilitation expressed by on-site and off-site stakeholders

The following are the responses of the participants when asked what

benefits they re expecting to gain from the subproject:

The Farm-to-Market give ease in the transport of farm inputs and outputs

The road serves as a firebreak for both sides of the road and facilitate in responding to forest fire

Access to social services is improved

Safe access for all, accidents prevented

Livelihood improvement/ establishment

Pre- construction phase issues

Beneficiaries Response Project Management Team Response No issues identified No issues identified

Construction phase issues

No issues identified.

PO Suggestion/s:

Facilitator’s Suggestion/s:

Operation and maintenance phase

Issues

No issues identified Facilitator’s Suggestion/s:

Suggested impact mitigation measures

Aside from the anticipated issues and its corresponding mitigation measure, the beneficiaries of the subproject to be vigilant during construction phase to check possible adverse impact and adopt corresponding mitigation measures

B. Information Disclosure

76. After study completion, the IPP documenting the mitigation measures and

consultation process will be submitted to ADB for posting on their website, DENR-

FMB, the Municipality of Bontoc and the affected Barangay office, and DENR

regional office, which will make them available to the public. More informal and


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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 fortemporary disturbances, trees, crops, and land for construction camps and recordinggrievances; and

• Setting up a formal grievance redress committee with a representation from theaffected people. Field consultant in association with the Contractor will be responsiblefor managing the effective grievance redress program.

V. BENEFICIAL AND MITIGATIVE MEASURES

77. The subproject aims to provide beneficial impacts to IPs, with them as the primary

and major beneficiaries. Majority of Dalican residents are indigenous peoples.

Except for a very small number of non-IP who are married with certain locals,

almost all inhabitants of the barangay belong to the Bontok Tribe of the Cordillera

Region. Having said this, the subproject will definitely benefit the target IPs. Thebenefits identified during the consultation are presented in Table 3.

78. The proposed subproject will not, in any way, affect the IP’s traditional socio-

cultural and belief practices. Moreover, it will not negatively or adversely affect

the livelihood systems of the IPs.

79. The subproject will help promote commercial development of cultural and natural

resources. As the barangay is keen on promoting the tourism industry of the area,

this intervention is welcomed. This will, in no way, cause for the neglect of cultural,

ceremonial, and spiritual uses that defines the identity and community of IPs.

80. The proposed subproject does not require acquisition of lands that are

traditionally owned or customarily used, occupied or claimed by IPs. Moreover, it

does not overlap with other existing tenured areas.

81. The only negative issue that can be gleaned in the implementation of the

subproject is the entry of migrant workers in search of employment opportunities.

The community does not forbid the entry of migrant workers as they see them to

be of value as helpers. The concern lies only on how the migrant workers behave

themselves while in the area. Accounts have been reported of migrant workers

involved in incidents who just leave the area without any further information about

them. As a mitigating measure for this, profiles of migrant workers who wish to be

employed in the area must be acquired so that they will be accounted for in cases

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Table 5. Anticipated Beneficial and Adverse Impacts with Sustaining and Mitigating Measures

ANTICIPATED POSITIVE IMPACTS SUSTAINING MEASURES

Improved access to social services Implement road maintenance to sustain better delivery and access to social services

Safe access for all and zero delay of daily activities

Road maintenance to be carried out to prevent occurrence of accidents

Decreased time of harvest delivery Implement road maintenance to sustain faster delivery of farm inputs and harvest

Increased production and profit Training on financial management will be made part of the capability building.

Reduced vehicle operating cost and vehicle maintenance cost

Road maintenance to be carried out to help sustain smooth running condition of vehicles

Promotion of diversified agriculture and eco-tourism industry

Eco-tourism activities to be planned out so as to sustain environmental protection

Livelihood improvement Livelihood trainings and establishments shall be provided in coordination with the offices of DTI and DOST

ANTICIPATED NEGATIVE IMPACTS MITIGATING MEASURES

Increased entry of migrant workers in search of employment opportunities

The concern with regards to this matter is basically on the behaviour of migrant workers who enter the area. They have the possibility to just leave the premise without trace when involved in liabilities. As a mitigating measure, profiles of migrant workers shall be acquired and kept in record before they start working so that in cases of legal responsibilities, they shall be accounted for even when they leave the area.

VI. CAPACITY BUILDING

82. Being in an area where majority (98%) are IPs, Barangay Dalican, like other

barangays, are regular recipients of various trainings and workshops to

capacitate them. Livelihood groups have been organized and various proposals

to funding agencies for livelihood activities were approved. At present, livelihood

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activities established in the area include swine raising, muscovado production,

and heirloom rice production. Dairy milk production is the latest venture the

barangay is starting to undertake.

83. The capacity building initiatives for the community are outlined with respect to all

affected IPs including women and youth. These trainings are meant to be held

collectively for a tribe or barangay at a time and place chosen by the participants,

and would be specifically customized for each target participant. The skills training

modules should be in their vernacular language.

84. Before arranging skills development trainings, the IP community will be organized

for orientation workshop by the social safeguards expert and NGO/academe staff

on expected project output and benefits. The orientation program will comprise

sessions on development of the human capital especially women and youth

groups by acclimatizing them to the oncoming opportunities, enhancing traditional

and other learned skills and empowering them in a socio-culturally beneficial and

appropriate manner. The workshops will be organized at various suitably located

places as per convenience of the IP community.

85. Part of the community’s capacity building is the organization of a team of

community volunteers who will undertake the monitoring of project

implementation in the community. This team of volunteers will be given proper

and ample training, not only in monitoring but in report preparation as well. They

will also be provided with proper monitoring tools and protective personal

equipment to use during monitoring activities. These volunteers can use the skills

they will learn from the Project in future projects implemented in the barangay.

VII. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT

86. Mobilization of the influence community with all the IPs within the area will also

be undertaken just to ensure the timely maintenance of the completed facility.

There is a need for them to be involved being the direct users and in order to

develop a sense of ownership and responsibility for the proposed subproject.

87. Through Executive Order No. 19, Series of 2017 (see Appendix 07), the LGU of

Bontoc created the Sub Project Management Unit (SPMU). The SPMU is tasked,

among others, to “prepare, implement and comply with the required social,technical and environmental safeguards, such as, but not limited to,

resettlement plan, acquisition of right of ways, environmental compliances

certificate/ certificate of non-coverage, to ensure the readiness of the subproject;

incorporate social dimensions to the subproject design and implementation by

conducting public consultation, information education and advocacy to the local

development council and the community.”

88. The Project Management Implementation Consultants will be engaged to assist

and work closely with the DA-INREMP implementing units and concerned LGUs

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the IP activities. Moreover, the participation of NCIP will also be ensured

throughout the implementation of the project.

VIII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

89. The Local Government Unit of Bontoc has properly conducted the consultations

with the different stakeholders of the subproject 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.

90. 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 temporaryobstruction, which may cause delay in travel time and other inconveniences of thetravelling public.

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

3) Indigenous Peoples related grievances – may come from IPs residing within theinfluence areas concerned with potential effects to ecological and social resourcesof their area/abode.

91. In case grievances and disputes do arise, there are existing groups in the area

which can be tapped to form part of the GRM. In fact, different active groups exist

in the area such as the Barangay Development Council (BDC) with its Lupon

which is mainly in-charge of settling disputes related to barangay administration,

and the IP Chieftain and IP Mandatory Representative, who also take care of

resolving disputes relating to the indigenous people residing in the barangay.

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

RPMO to receive, evaluate and facilitate the complaints/grievances of affected

persons on the subproject’s e n v i r o n m e n t a l pe r fo rm ance . This

m e ch a n ism w i l l b e d is c lo s e d t o t h e h o s t communities before start of

civil works.

93. The grievance redress committee (GRC) will be chaired by the Regional Project

Management Office (RPMO) head. Members will include the following: (i)

designated GRM officer of 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 10). The PPCO's GRM officer will be

responsible for registration of grievances and communication with the aggrieved

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94. 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 RPMO, and the RPMO's GRM officer will assist the complainant in

filling-up the grievance intake form;

(ii) within 2 working days, the GRM Officer, contractor’s representative, andcomplainant will discuss if the complaint can be resolved without calling for a GRCmeeting;

(iii) within 3 days of lodging the complaint, the RPMO's GRM officer will provide thecomplainant 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 becalled within 5 working days;

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

(vi) the complainant will receive feedback from the RPMO's GRM officer within 5working 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 orthrough 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.)

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

complaints, disputes or questions received about the Project and corresponding

actions taken to resolve the issues. These reports will be included in the semi-

annual environmental monitoring reports to be submitted to ADB.

Grievance Among IPs

96. Giving primacy to the traditional conflict resolution system, grievances will be

handled following the procedure outlined below. In resolving disputes among the

indigenous peoples, the determination or decision is usually reached through

dialogue and consensus. There may be several c o n f l i c t resolution sessions

according to the specific tribe’s customary laws before the dispute may be

resolved. Thus, there is no clear definite timeline on when the conflict or dispute

should be settled at the level of the clan and the Council of Elders.

a. Dispute/grievance will be resolved first among the members of the clan;

b. If the said grievance/dispute is not resolved at the clan level, this will be brought tothe level of the Council of Elders (COE); and

c. If still unresolved at the COE level, the said dispute/grievance will be submitted tothe NCIP Regional Hearing Officer (RHO), for resolution, where the decision will

be final and executory. The dispute/ grievance will be heard and adjudicated in

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accordance with the Rules on Pleadings, Practice and Procedures before the

NCIP.

IX. MONITORING, REPORTING AND EVALUATION

97. According to ADB SPS 2009, implementation of interventions mentioned in this

section will have to be monitored closely both internally and externally on a bi-

annual basis. The INREMP IPDF also prescribes the external and internal

monitoring of the IPP implementation. Both these monitoring shall be guided by

the monitoring and evaluation and reporting requirements as discussed below

and as stated in the IPDF. The IPDF identified three (3) internal and four (4)

external monitoring as indicators as follows:

1. Internal Monitoring Indicators: a) budget and timeframe; b) public participation andconsultation; and c) benefit monitoring (see Appendix 11: Internal Monitoring Indicators)

2. External Monitoring Indicators: a) basic information on IP households; b) levels of IPsatisfaction; c) other impacts and d) IP indicators. (see Appendix 12: External Monitoring

Indicators)

Internal Monitoring

98. The DA-INREM PSO will set up an internal monitoring system comprising of an

IP Safeguard Officer, IP community and especially the affected IPs through their

respective tribe and any other social institutions to monitor the IPP

implementation. For daily monitoring of IPP, the PSO will engage one dedicated

person at community level, who will interact closely with the affected IP

households, and tribe on a priority basis. The staff will also disclose project

information, and IP activities and program schedule. Also, the PSO would also

observe progress at construction site and make plan of activities in accordance

with IPP schedule in advance. The Social Safeguards Expert will provide

guidance to the PSO and IP Safeguard Officer to carry out the tasks. Periodic

internal monitoring report will also be prepared by the social safeguards expert.

99. The Council of Elder may engage one member of the participatory monitoring

group or the whole participatory/community monitoring team who should be

keeping track of all implementation activities including IPP and civil construction

works. This community level participatory monitoring group will be trained by the

PSO who will work in close association with the community group, and give

necessary feedback to support internal daily monitoring and supervision ofsubproject construction and IP activities.

100. One purpose of internal monitoring is to evaluate whether IPP activities

have benefitted the IP community, especially the poor, unemployed youth,

women and served the objective the plan has been prepared for. On the other

hand, the monitoring will also cover if mitigation measures proposed for offsetting

the negative impacts are really effective. The impact investigation will take time


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for arriving at conclusive opinion regarding effectiveness of IPP. However, some

trend of benefitting the IP community may emerge after implementation of IPP.

External Monitoring

101. The external monitoring specialist that will be engaged by the DENR for

INREMP will conduct monitoring survey based on monitoring indicators provided

in the TOR that will showcase usefulness of IPP and whether the IP community

has benefitted from implementation of IPP activities. The monitoring indicators

may include: adequacy of community consultation, culture/tradition related

grievance, community-outsider conflict resolution, implementation of trafficking

measures, adoption of new livelihoods, acceptance of skill development trainings,

increase in income level, reduced time and cost of journey to the ‘purok’ and town, increased access to other parts of the barangays, work opportunities in road

construction, and others. IPP activities will also be judged by their beneficial

effects on the community. One indicator is to study how IP community has

changed towards a better community.

102. Any shortfall or adverse impact of IPP will also be identified by the external

monitor and corrective actions may be suggested. The External Monitoring

Specialist will submit periodic reports as required.

Reporting

103. The Social Safeguards Assisting Professional for Rural Infrastructure will

submit quarterly internal monitoring report to DENR and DA-INREMP. The

External Monitoring Specialist will submit semi-annual reports to DENR and DA-

INREMP and the DENR through the National Project Coordinating Office (NPCO)

will be responsible for submitting the reports to ADB for review and disclosure.

XI. BUDGET AND FINANCING104. The estimated budget is made to provide financing mechanism for

successful implementation of activities. These include sensitization about impact

of development projects on IPs, awareness about their issues, comprehensive

orientation on indigenous peoples’ concerns in development, the relevant safeguards instruments and mechanisms, as well as specific issues of indigenous

peoples in the province on the one hand and development of the human capital

especially women and youth by acclimatizing them to the oncoming opportunities,

enhancing traditional and other learned skills and empowering them in a socio-

culturally beneficial and appropriate manner. The estimated budget cost per

activity is shown below:


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Table 6. Proposed budget for IPP.

Activity Objective Target

Participants

Timeline Estimated

budget (Php)

Barangay orientation Properly orient the barangay regarding social and environmental safeguards relative to project implementation.

Whole community.

As soon as proposed project is approved for implementation.

20,000.00

Capacity building of community monitors/participatory monitoring and evaluation team

Capacitate a team of community volunteers to undertake monitoring of project implementation.

Team of volunteers; Barangay local government unit.

As soon as proposed project is approved for implementation.

55,000.00 (inlcudes meals and logistical support)

Skills/livelihood trai�i �g for o� e s groups/ youth

Provide additional skills for women and youth in the community to augment incomes and to maximize their potential in anticipation of benefits from the proposed subproject.

Women and youth groups.

3rd quarter 2018. 250,000.00 (includes training materials and starter kits)

Skills training for Barangay Development Council and Council of Elders (Conflict management and strategic planning)

Provide additional skills for target participants.

Barangay Development Council and Council of Elders

3rd quarter 2018. 100,000.0 0

Total Budget 425,000.00


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Appendix 1: NCIP Certification on Ancestral Domain

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Appendix 2: Minutes of Meeting and Attendance (October 19, 2017)


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Appendix 3: DENR-CENRO Certification on Land Classification


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Appendix 4: Post Activity Report – Barangay Public Assembly

Appendix 5: Attendance Sheet – Barangay Public Assembly


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INREMP Bontoc

Appendix 6: Photo Documentation - Barangay Public Assembly

Appendix 7: Executive Order Organizing the Subproject Management Unit


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APPENDIX 6: Photo Documentation - Barangay Public Assembly



APPENDIX 7: Executive Order Organizing the Subproject Management Unit



Appendix 8: SB Resolution Accepting and Supporting RI



Appendix 9: Barangay Certification Endorsing the Subproject



Appendix 10: Barangay Resolution Endorsing the Subproject



Appendix 11: Internal Monitoring Indicators

Internal Monitoring Indicators (Adapted fro ADB’s Ha dbook o Resettle e t: A Guide to Good Practice, 1998)

Monitoring Indicators Basis for Indicators

1. Budget and Timeframe 1. Have capacity building and training activities beencompleted on schedule?

2. Are IPP and MOA activities being implemented andtargets achieved against the agreed time frame?

3. Are funds for the implementation of theIPP/ADSDPP allocated to the proper agencies ontime?

4. Have agencies responsible for the implementationof the IPP/ADSDPP received the scheduled funds?

5. Have funds been disbursed according to theIPP/ADSDPP?

6. Has social preparation phase taken place asscheduled?

7. Has all clearance been obtained from NCIP?

2. Public Participation and

Consultation

1. Have consultations taken place as scheduledincluding meetings, groups and communityactivities? Have appropriate leaflets been preparedand distributed?

2. Have any Aps used the grievance redressprocedures? What were the outcomes?

3. Have conflicts been resolved?4. Was the social preparation phase implemented?5. Were separate consultations done for Indigenous

Peoples?6. Was the conduct of these consultations inter-

generationally exclusive, gender fair, free fromexternal coercion and manipulation, done in amanner appropriate to the language and customs ofthe affected IP community and with properdisclosure?

7. How was the participation of IP women andchildren? Where they adequately represented?



3. Benefit Monitoring 1. What changes have occurred in patterns ofoccupation, production and resources use compared to the pre-project situation?

2. What changes have occurred in income andexpenditure patterns compared to pre-projectsituation? What have been the changes in cost ofliving compared to pre-proje� t situatio ? Ha�e APsincomes kept pace with the changes?

3. What changes have taken place in key social andcultural parameters relating to living standards?

4. What changes have occurred for IPs?5. Has the situation of the IPs improved, or at least

maintained, as a result of the project?6. Are IP women reaping the same benefits as IP men?7. Are negative impacts proportionally shared by IP

men and women?



Appendix 12: External Monitoring Indicators

External Monitoring Indicators (Adapted fro ADB’s Ha dbook o Resettle e t: A Guide to Good Practice, 1998)

Monitoring Indicators Basis for Indicators

1. Basic Information on AP

Households

1. Location2. Composition and structures, ages, education and

skill levels 3. Gender of household head4. Ethnic group5. Access to health, education, utilities and other social

services6. Housing type7. Land use and other resource ownership and patterns 8. Occupation and employment patterns9. Income sources and levels10. Agricultural production data (for rural households)11. Participation in neighborhood or community groups12. Access to cultural sites and events13. Value of all assets forming entitlements and

resettlement entitlements

2. Levels of AP Satisfaction 1. How much do IPs know about grievanceprocedures and conflict resolution procedures?How satisfied are those who have used saidmechanism?

2. How much do the affected IP communities knowabout the IP framework?

3. Do they know their rights under the IP framework?4. How much do they know about the grievance

procedures available to them?5. Do they know how to access to it?6. How do they assess the implementation of the

IPP/ADSDPP?

3. Other Impacts 1. Were there unintended environmental impacts?2. Were there unintended impacts on employment or

incomes?



4. IP Indicators 1. Are special measures to protect IP culture,traditional resource rights and resources in place?

2. How are these being implemented?3. Are complaints and grievances of affected IPs

being documented?4. Are these being addressed?5. Did the project proponent respect customary laws

in the conduct of public consultations, in IPP/ADSDPP implementation, in dispute resolution?

6. Were the public consultations intergenerationallyinclusive?

7. Were women and children proportionallyrepresented?

8. Were representatives of the NCIP present in thepublic consultations? During the monitoring ofIPP/ADSDPP implementation?



Appendix 13. Gender Checklist



Appendix 18: Environmental Mitigation Plan



Appendix 19: Environmental Mitigation Plan

Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan

Project Component/

Activity

Potential Environment

al Impacts

Mitigation Measures Institutional Responsibilities

Cost

Estimates

Implementation Monitor

Pre-Construction Phase

Confirmation of no required resettlement, relocations, and compensation

No negative environmental impacts

1.Conducted Consultationmeetings with barangayofficials and concernedPOs� offi ers a d members 2. Conducted informationawareness campaign regarding subproject location

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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:

1. ensure that theINREMP validationprocess onsubproject

implementation is being complied with

2. hold consultativemeetings withbalancedrepresentation ofmen and womenand affectedpersons on thesubprojectcomponents andmanagement plan

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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:

1. identification of spillmanagement 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 tonotify and provide themschedule to minimizedisruption to normalcommercial and

2. residential activities

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Recruitment of workers

Gender discrimination and tendency to recruit outsiders

• Hire local workers asmuch as possible, andgive equal privilegefor women to getinvolved in selectedtasks appropriate forthem

Contractor

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RPMO

Construction Phase Construction materials acquisition, transport access, and storage system

Pollution, injury, interrupted usual road use, disrupted access, noise

1. Procureconstructionmaterials fromsources with validenvironmentalclearances, i.e. forsand, gravel andtimber from thosewith valid DENR-

MGB/EMB permits.

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2. All borrow pits andquarries should beapproved by

Municipal Engineering Division.

3. Select pits andquarries in areaswith low gradientand as close aspossible toconstruction thesites.

Required aggregate volumes must be carefully calculated prior to extraction to prevent wastage.

4. Pits and quarriesshould not belocated near surfacewaters, forestedareas, critical habitatfor wildlife, orcultural objects andlandmarks.

5. If aggregatequarrying fromfluvial environmentsis required smallstreams and riversshould be used, anddry alluvial plainspreferred.

6. All topsoil andoverburdenremoved should bestockpiled for laterrestoration.

7. All borrow pits andquarries should havea fence perimeterwith signage to keeppublic away.

8. After use pits andquarries should bedewatered and



permanent fences installed with signage to keep public out, and restored as much as possible using original overburden and topsoil.

9. Unstable slopeconditionsin/adjacent to thequarry or pitcaused by theextractions shouldbe rectified withtree planting.

10. Define & schedulehow materials areextracted fromborrow pits and rockquarries,transported, andhandled & stored atsites.

11. Define and schedulehow fabricatedmaterials such assteel, woodstructures, andscaffolding will betransported andhandled.

12. All aggregate loadson trucks shouldbe covered.

Clearing and removal of obstructions

Damage landscape

1. Restrict vegetationremoval to withinRoWs.

2. In case, no trees willbe removed withoutprior approval ofconcernedgovernment agency.

3. The contractor willnot use or permit the use of wood as a fuelfor the execution of


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any part of the works, including but not limited to the extent practicable shall ensure that fuels other than wood are used for cooking.

4. Within RoWs,minimize land coverremovals, and installprotective physicalbarriers aroundtrees.

5. All RoWs to be re- vegetated andlandscaped afterconstructioncompleted.

6. ConsultPENRO/CENRO to determine the most successful restoration strategy and techniques.

Soil erosion High suspended solid contents of river, sedimentation .

1. Berms, and plasticsheet fencing shouldbe placed around allexcavations andearthwork areas.

2. Earthworks shouldbe conducted duringdry periods.

3. Maintain a stockpileof topsoil forimmediate siterestoration followingbackfilling.

4. Protect exposed orcut slopes withplanted vegetationand have a slopestabilization protocolready.

5. Re-vegetate all soilexposure areasimmediately afterwork is completed.


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6. minimize damageand cutting ofsurroundingvegetation duringslope formation,

7. prevent erosion andprotect the cut slopewith temporarydrainage as soon aspracticable aftercutting, and

8. If new erosion occurs accidentally, back fillimmediately torestore originalcontours.

Ground surface leveling and gravelling of existing road

Degradation of terrestrial and aquatic resources, and decreased water quality

1. All construction sitesshould be locatedaway

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. 1. No waste of any

kind is to bediscarded on land orinforests/plantations.

2. Erosion channels must be built around aggregate stockpile areas to contain rain- induced erosion.

3. Earthworks shouldbe conductedduring dry periods.

4. All constructionfluids such as oils,and fuels should bestored and handledwith extra care


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away from surface waters.

5. No waste of anykind is to be thrownin surface waters.

6. No washing orrepair of machinerynear surfacewaters.

7. Pit latrines to belocated away fromsurface waters.

8. No unnecessaryearthworks in oradjacent to watercourses.

9. No aggregatemining from riversor lakes.

10. Minimize the use ofheavy equipment atsteep slopes.




Civil works

(Concrete

Pavement)

Air pollution, land and water contamination

, and traffic & access problems,

• All constructionsites should belocated away fromforested orplantation areas asmuch as possible.

1. All constructionfluids such asoils, and fuelsshould be storedand handledaway fromforested andplantation areas.

2. No waste of anykind is to bediscarded on

land or in forests/plantations.

3. Protectiveberms, plasticsheet fencing, orsilt curtainsshould be placedbetween allearthworks andnearby surfacewaters.

4. Erosion channelsmust be builtaroundaggregatestockpile areas tocontain rain- induced erosion.

5. Earthworksshould beconductedduring dryperiods.


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6. All constructionfluids such asoils, and fuelsshould be storedand handled withextra care awayfrom surfacewaters.

7. No waste of anykind is to bethrown in surfacewaters.

8. No washing orrepair ofmachinery nearsurface waters.

9. Pit latrines to belocated awayfrom surfacewaters.

No unnecessary earthworks in or adjacent to water courses.

10. No aggregatemining fromrivers or lakes.

Implementation of noise and dust control measure

Noise, Dust, Air Pollution

1. Regularly applywetting agents toexposed soil andconstructionroads.

2. Cover or keepmoist allstockpiles ofconstructionaggregates, andall truckloads ofaggregates.

3. Minimize thetime for


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excavations and exposed soil are left open or exposed. Backfill immediately

after work is completed.

4. As much aspossible, restrictworking timebetween 07:00and 17:00, inparticular,activities such aspile driving, etc.

5. Maintainequipment inproper workingcondition

6. Replaceunnecessarilynoisy vehiclesand machinery.

7. Vehicles andmachinery to beturned off whennot in use.

8. Constructtemporary noisebarriers.

Dust and noise from borrow pits

Noise, Dust • Provision of noisecontrol measuresto comply withnational standards,watering of theearth roads closeto the settlements,use covered truck,

1. Secureappropriate


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environmental permits,

2. The borrow andmaterialdumping sitesmust be accesscontrolled tokeep awayunauthorizedentry of people,grazing cattleand any otherstray animals,and

Protective gear like ear plugs will be provided to operating personnel if they are exposed to noise levels beyond threshold limits.

Implementation of spoil

management and control measure

Contamination of land and surface waters from excavated spoil, and construction waste

1. Uncontaminatedspoil to bedisposed of ingovernment –designated sites,which must never be in or adjacentsurface waters.Designated sitesmust be clearlymarked andidentified.

2. Spoil must not bedisposed of onsloped land, nearcultural propertyor values,ecologicallyimportant areas,or on/near any


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other socially or ecologically sensitive feature.

3. Where possiblespoil should beused at otherconstructionsites, or disposedin spent quarriesor borrow pits.

4. A record of type,estimatedvolume, andsource ofdisposed spoilmust berecorded.

5. Uncontaminatedspoil to bedisposed of ingovernment –designated sites,which mustnever be in oradjacent surfacewaters.Designated sitesmust be clearlymarked andidentified.

6. Spoil must not bedisposed of onsloped land, nearcultural propertyor values,ecologicallyimportant areas,or on/near anyother socially orecologicallysensitive feature.




7. Where possiblespoil should beused at otherconstructionsites, or disposedin spent quarriesor borrow pits.

8. A record of type,estimatedvolume, andsource ofdisposed spoilmust berecorded.

9. Contaminatedspoil disposalmust followgovernmentregulationsincludinghandling,transport,treatment (ifnecessary), anddisposal.

10. Suspectedcontaminatedsoil must betested, anddisposed of indesignated sitesidentified as pergovernmentregulations.

11. Beforetreatment ordisposalcontaminatedspoil must becovered from allhuman activity.




Solid and liquid construction waste management system

Contamination of land and surface waters from construction waste

1. Management ofgeneral solidand liquid wasteof constructionwill followgovernmentregulations toincludecovering,collecting,handling,transporting,recycling, anddisposing wastecreated fromconstructionactivities andthe work force.

2. Disposal areasfor solid andliquid waste must be determined by the government.

3. Disposal ofwaste should becatalogued fortype, estimatedweigh, andsource.

4. Constructionsites should have large garbage bins.

5. A schedule ofsolid and liquidwaste pickup and disposal must be established and followed that ensures


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construction sites are as clean as possible.

6. Solid waste should be separated and recyclables be sold to buyers in the community.

Hazardous Waste

7. Collection,storage,transport, anddisposal ofhazardouswaste such asused oils,gasoline, paint,and other toxicsmust followgovernmentregulations.

8. Wastes should beseparated (e.g.,hydrocarbons,batteries, paints,organic solvents)

9. Wastes must bestored aboveground in closed,well labeled,ventilated plasticbins in goodcondition, awayfrom constructionactivity areas, allsurface water,water supplies,




and cultural and ecological sensitive receptors.

10. All spillsmust be cleanedup completelywith allcontaminatedsoil removed and handled with by contaminated spoil sub- plan.

Construction drainage system

Loss of drainage and rain water natural channels

1. Provide adequateshort- termdrainage awayfrom constructionsites to preventponding andflooding.

2. Prevent borrowpits and quarriesto be filled withwater. Pumpperiodically toinfiltration areasor nearby watercourses.

3. Install temporarystorm drains orditches forconstruction sites

4. Ensureconnectionsamong surfacewaters (ponds,streams) aremaintained orenhanced tosustain existing


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storm water storage capacity.

5. Protect surfacewaters from siltand eroded soil.

Water quality Water and

soil

• Set up proper andadequate sanitaryfacilities,

1. Ensure strictobservance ofproper wastehandling and disposal and proper sanitation including by the contractors and its workers,

2. Providewastewatertreatmentfacility (e.g., septic tank), and

3. 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

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solids should be treated through sedimentation tanks.

4. The discharge ofcement-ladenwater and slurryduring concretemixing maycontaminatewater resourcesand damageproductive landin thesurroundingareas. To mitigate possible effectsof cement-ladenwater and slurry,the Contractorshall 1) collectand retain all theconcrete washout water and solidsin leak proofcontainers, sothat this does notreach the soilsurface and thenmigrate tosurface waters orinto the groundwater, 2) recyclethe collectedconcrete 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

1. Provide adequateshort- termdrainage awayfrom constructionsites to preventponding andflooding.

2. Prevent borrowpits and quarriesto be filled withwater. Pumpperiodically toinfiltration areasor nearby watercourses.

3. Install temporarystorm drains orditches forconstruction sites

4. Ensureconnectionsamong surfacewaters (ponds,streams) aremaintained orenhanced tosustain existingstorm waterstorage capacity.

5. Protect surfacewaters from siltand eroded soil.

Contractor SPMU PPCO/ RPMO


Workers health, safety and hygiene

Land and people

1. proper fencing,protectivebarriers, andbuffer zonesshould beprovided around

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all construction sites,

2. sufficientsignage andinformationdisclosure, andsupervisors andnight guardsshould beplaced,

3. worker andpublic safetyguidelinesshould befollowed,

provide adequate sanitation and waste disposal at construction sites,

1. the contractorwill not hirechildren andpregnantwomen,

2. standing watersuitable for disease vector breeding should be filled in,

3. workereducation andawarenessseminars forconstructionhazards shouldbe given at thebeginning of theconstructionphase. Aconstruction sitesafety programshould be




developed and distributed to workers,

4. appropriatesafety clothing,footwear,gloves, hard hats, eye protection and other PPE should be mandatory for all construction workers,

5. adequatemedical servicesmust be on site

or nearby all construction site,

6. drinking watermust beprovided at allconstructionsites,

7. sufficientlighting be usedduring necessarynight work, and

8. all constructionsites should beexamined dailyto ensureunsafeconditions areremoved.

Traffic safety and management

Road accidents Throughout the construction period, the contractor will ensure that affected people are provided adequate and safe


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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 ��e� orki g�, �K eep left/right�, o stru tio ahead�, a d �s peed li�i t�, should e used for traffic management and road safety. As much as possible, road works will be confined to one half of the road width at each section to provide access to pedestrian and vehicles during construction works.




Ecological environment (Flora and

Fauna)

Minor vegetation loss

1. Constructionvehicles willoperate within the corridor of impactto avoid damagingsoil andvegetation.

2. Avoid soilcompactionaround trees.Generally, the rulewill be to avoiddriving heavyequipment ortrucks anywhereinto the 'drip-line'of a tree.

3. In case, no treeswill be removedwithout priorapproval ofconcernedgovernmentagency.

4. The contractor will not use or permitthe use of wood as a fuel for theexecution of anypart of the works.

5. No work campswill be located inecologicallysensitive sitessuch as protectedand conservationareas, or denselyvegetated site.

6. Workers shall beprohibited from


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

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PPCO/ RPMO


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.

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Public safety People 1. installation ofsturdy fencingaround excavationareas andconstruction sites,

2. provision ofproper signageand lighting atnight at theperiphery of theconstruction siteto warn and directtraffic andpedestrians,

3. deployment ofsecurity personnelin hazardous areas to restrict publicaccess,

4. imposition ofspeed limits forconstructionvehicles alongresidential areasand where thereare other sensitive receptors, and

5. orientation ofdrivers on safedriving practicesto minimizeaccidents and toprevent spill ofhazardoussubstances andother construction materials duringtransport.

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Phase




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

1. Set speed limitwhen passingthroughpopulated area

2. Provideappropriatewarning signs and lighting

3. Regular removalof debris, logsand othermaterials alongdrainage canals to avoid clogging

4. Regularvegetationcontrol alongrun-off area toensure free flow

5. Ensure that existing environmental management policies are effectively implemented and proper coordination involves different agencies.

6. Adherence toland use andzoningregulations

7. Promote tourism inthe area throughadvertisement fromthe local andnationwide venue.

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DENR

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