NGCP Npilp2 Draft Eprmp 03162022

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
PROPOSED NEGROS-PANAY 230kV

INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT
Municipality of Barotac Viejo, Province of Iloilo and

Municipality of E.B. Magalona, Province
of Negros Occidental
NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION

OF THE PHILIPPINES
Project Proponent
A
Aguinaldo
PROPOSED COMMERCIAL BUILDING
JE Business Center,
Pinesville Road, Ortigas Avenue Extension
Taytay Rizal 1920 PHILIPPINES
Phone / Fax: (+63-2) 8727 9005
E-Mail: [email protected]
JE Business Center
Pinesville Road corner Ortigas Avenue Extension
Taytay, Rizal 1920 PHILIPPINES
Phone/Fax: (+63-2) 8727-9005
E-Mail: [email protected]
EMB-DENR Registration No. FPCO-014

as per EMB MC 2013-003
16 March 2022
Engr. ANNE MARIE A. DELARIARTE

Chief
Clearance and Permitting Division
Environmental Management Bureau Region 6 (EMB R6)
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Parola Wharf, Iloilo City Proper, Iloilo City
Province of Iloilo
Dear Engr. DELARIARTE:
Greetings!
On behalf of the proponent, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) the
undersigned respectfully submits herewith the Environmental Performance Report and
Management Plan (EPRMP) required for their application for an Environmental
Compliance Certificate (ECC) for the Proposed Negros-Panay 230kV Interconnection
Line 2 Project to be located in the Municipality of Barotac Viejo in the Province of Iloilo and
Municipality of E.B. Magalona in the Province of Negros Occidental.
We look forward to your usual kind assistance.
Respectfully yours,
DEZA MAE P. MONDRAGON

EIA Specialist
cc : proponent, file
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
E.1 Project Fact Sheet
Project Proponent National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP)

Office Address Power Center, Quezon Avenue corner Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Mr. Gerardo A. Torres
Authorized Representatives /
AVP and Head,
Contact Persons
Engineering Construction Department
Mr. Joel A. Espineli
CEO
Philkairos, Inc.
JE Business Center,
Authorized Representative
Pinesville Road corner Ortigas Avenue Extension
for ECC application
Barangay Dolores, Taytay, Rizal
Contact Number: (02) 8727-9005

Email Address: [email protected]
Project Name Proposed Negros – Panay 230 kV interconnection Line 2 Project
Barangay San Juan, Barotac Viejo, Province of Iloilo
Project Location
Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona, Province of Negros Occidental
Project Type Submersible Cable / Submarine Cable
Project Size 22 – Kilometer
E.B. Magalona–Barotac Viejo Submarine Cable
• Voltage: 230 kV
Project Components
• Conductor: 3-1,600 mm2 XLPE Submarine Cable
• Double Circuit
ECC Application ECC Amendment (ECC No. 606-058-186-120A)
NGCP is a privately owned corporation in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the
country's state-owned power grid, an interconnected system that transmits gigawatts of power at
thousands of volts from where it is made to where it is needed.
The company performs its mandate as transmission service provider with the full awareness of its
nature as a public utility, and in full compliance with the rules and regulations of the regulator, and
existing laws governing its transmission operations.
In May 2006, an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) with No. 0606-0508-186-120 was issued
to the National Transmission Corporation (Transco) for the Cebu-Negros-Panay Interconnection
Uprating project. This project involves the construction, installation and operation of the Tomonton
(Negros Occidental) and San Juan (Barotac Viejo, Iloilo) Switching/Cable Terminal Stations and
Submersible and Fiber Optic cables.
The Project’s ECC was first amended in 16 August 2010, to include the transfer of ownership from
National Transmission Corporation (Transco) to National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP),
construction, installation and operation of additional transmission lines, sub-stations, and cable terminal
stations in the cities of Talisay, Silay, San Carlos, and municipality of EB Magalona, all in the Province
of Negros Occidental and in the municipalities of Banate, Barotac Viejo, San Enrique and Dingle, all in
Iloilo province.
The Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project involves laying of the 2nd Negros–Panay 230
kV Submarine which will provide an additional 400 MW transfer capacity between Negros and Panay
Island. It also involves the expansion of the E.B. Magalona 230 kV Switching Station and Barotac Viejo
230 kV Substation.
The proposed project is parallel to the interconnection line component of an NGCP Project covered by
ECC No. 606-058-186-120A, issued in 02 May 2006 and amended in 16 August 2010, 23 April 2014
and 02 October 2018, respectively.
PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

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NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (NGCP)
Table ES-1. Description of the Submersible Cable
Transmission Line Length Voltage Conductor Type of Structure
E.B. Magalona–Barotac 3-1,600 mm2 XLPE
22 km 230 kV Double Circuit
Viejo S/C Submarine Cables
Table ES-2. List of Project Components of the Existing Project and the Proposed Additional Component
Current (Existing) Project Components Proposed Amendment
Item Description Qty/Unit Description
230KV, 3-1,600 mm2 XLPE
A. Switching/Cable Terminal Station S/CTS 22 KM
Submersible Cables
1 E.B Magalona (formerly Tomonton) Switching/Cable
Terminal Station (S/CTS), Brgy. Gahit, E.B. Magalona,
Negros Occidental (11˚01’54” N, 122˚52’11” E)
§ 4x138 kV PCB + Accessories
§ 1 - 2x15 MVAR, 138 kV Shunt Reactor
§ Associated CTS equipment such as cable sealing
end, lighting arrester, disconnect switches and a
gantry
Area: 2.4 hectares and 0.27 ha expansion area
San Juan Substation (S/S) (New) & CTS (Expansion)
§ 1 x 50 MVA, 138/69 -13.8 kV Transformer
2 § 4 x 138 kV PCB + Accessories
§ 3 x 69 kV PCB + Accessories
Area: 6.39 ha (SS) and 0.16 ha (CTS)
Dingle S/S (Additional equipment), Brgy. Tabugon, Dingle,
Iloilo
§ 3 x 138 kV PCB + Accessories inside S/S
compound;
§ 138 kV OHTL (Barotac Viejo, Banate, San
3
Enrique, and Dingle Iloilo):
34 km OHTL, 60 units suspension steel towers and 37 units
tension steel tower
§ 34 km Fiber optic cable OPGW (Optic Ground
Wire) and one(1) unit tension steel pole
4 Barotac Viejo (San Juan) S/S
§ 5x 138 kV power circuit breaker (PCB) +
accessories
§ 3- 300MVA Power Transformer
§ 1-70 MVAR Shunt Reactor
§ 7-245 kV Power Circuit Breakers
§ 1-230 kV Power Circuit Breaker
§ 15-245 kV Disconnect Switch
§ 3-245 kV Disconnect Switch with earthing switch
§ 12-145 KV Disconnect Switch with earthing
switch
§ 1 x 40 MVAR, 138-kV Line reactor
§ 2-15kV Disconnect Switch with earthing switch
§ 42-245 KV Current Transformer
§ 36-145 kV Current Transformer
§ 15-245 kV Voltage Transformer
§ 12-192 kV Surge arrester
§ Associated cable terminal station equipment:
cable sealing end, lightning arrester, disconnect
switches and gantry

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B Submarine Cable
Tomonton CTS to San Juan S/S and CTS
1 § 2 x 300mm2, 138 kV Oil-Filled Subcable, 18.8
kms
Barotac Viejo S/S
§ Single Circuit, 3 x 1,600 mm2, 230-kV Cross-
Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) submarine cable, 22
2
km. plus 0.75 km. underground extension of the
cables for start/termination inside the Barotac
Viejo S/S
C Fiber Optic Cable
§ 1 x 36mm2, Sub-fiber Optic Cable, 18.8 kms
D Transmission Line
§ 69 kV transmission line, steel towers; 33.5km:
Bacolod City to San Enrique
§ 69 kV transmission line, steel towers; 52 km: San
Carlos City to Guihulngan
E.2 Process Documentation
The Environmental Performance Report and Management Plans (EPRMP) is a result of the
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study conducted for the proposed increase of extraction
volume of the Cagayan Offshore Magnetite Mining Project located in Barangay San Juan, Barotac
Viejo, Province of Iloilo and Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona, Province of Negros Occidental.
Both primary and secondary data were considered during the conduct of the environmental impacts
assessment study. Collection of secondary data were sourced from the following agencies and offices:
socio-economic profile and Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) of the municipalities Barotac Viejo
and E.B. Magalona, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
(PAGASA), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), Mines and Geosciences
Bureau (MGB). Aside from these, available data from National Grid Corporation of the Philippines.
E.2.1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Team
The Proponent, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), has contracted the services of
Philkairos, Inc. as a third-party consultant in the preparation of this EPRMP. The EIA study team is
composed of specialists who have extensive experiences in the conduct of baseline characterization
and impact assessments for similar projects.
Table ES-3. EIA Team

Joel A. Espineli (IPCO-088) Project Director
Maria Luisa M. Guiterrez (IPCO-097) Project Manager
Water Quality Specialist
Rodolfo A. Romarate Jr. Marine Ecology Specialist
Terrestrial Ecology Specialist
Isabel B. Espineli Sociologist
Deza Mae P. Mondragon Environmental Impact Assessment
Ana Karmela M. Zamora (IPCO-070) Research Assistant
Demelyn Macalinao Research Assistant / Mapper
Rexadi Roy Zamora Research Assistant / Mapper
E.2.2 EIA Study Schedule
The overall schedule of activities conducted are presented below:

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Table ES-4. Study Schedule
MONTHS
ACTIVITIES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Planning with Technical Experts
2. Gathering of baseline and secondary information
3. Interpretation and analysis
4. EIS Report Preparation
5. EIS Review and Evaluation
6. Public Consultations
E.2.3 EIA Study Area
The Direct Impact Areas (DIA) of the Project are delineated based on the following guidelines as
presented in the table below.
Table ES-5. EIA Study Area

Area Classification Area Coverage
In terms of biophysical impact:
• The whole alignment of the proposed Negros – Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line
2 Project (send-off point in Barangay San Juan, Barotac Viejo, Guimaras Strait
where the submarine cable will be laid, and the landfall point in Barangay Gahit, E.B.
Direct Impact Areas
Magalona).
In terms of socio-cultural impact:
• Barangay San Juan, Barotac Viejo and Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona as host
communities.
• Immediate vicinity of the proposed alignment included in the 1-kilometer radial zone.
Indirect Impact Areas • Areas other than the primary beneficiary of the SDP that will benefit at the
municipalities, provincial, and regional levels from potential revenues, taxes and
benefits of the project.
• Immediate vicinity of the proposed project included within the 1-kilometer radial
zone.
E.2.4 EIA Methodology
The preparation of the EPRMP is in accordance with the steps indicated in the Revised Procedural
Manual (RPM) for DAO 2003-30. The conduct of public participation activities is based on the guidelines
as indicated in DAO 2017-15 (Guidelines on Public Participation under the Philippine EIS System).
The EIA Team followed the Participatory Impact Assessment Method (PIAM) wherein the stakeholders
were involved in the conduct of the EIA through project briefing, focused group discussions, and formal
scoping meeting as prescribed in DAO 2017-15.
Data gathering involved infield surveys for the assessment of the existing physical and biological
conditions of the project site. Based on the standard EIA procedures, collection of secondary data was
sourced from the concerned government agencies and offices, desktop research and literature review
of relevant studies. The succeeding tables show the methodologies employed during the study.
E.2.5 EIA Summary
E.2.5.1 Project Alternative
Facility Siting
• Option 1: Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project

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This option involves laying of an additional circuit of Negros–Panay 230 kV Submarine Cable
with 400 MW transfer capacity. It will also involve the expansion of E.B. Magalona Switching
Station and Barotac Viejo 230 kV Substation. Laying of the 3rd circuit will depend on the future
incoming generation that will be developed in Panay Island.
Shown below are is the geographical map for option 1:
Figure 1-6. Geographical Map of Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project (Option 1)
• Option 2: Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 and 3 Project
This option involves laying of additional two circuits of Negros–Panay 230 kV Submarine Cables
providing an additional 800 MW transfer capacity between Negros and Panay Island. It will also
involve the expansion of E.B. Magalona Switching Station and Barotac Viejo 230 kV Substation.
Shown below is the geographical map for Option 2:

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Figure 1-7. Geographical Map of Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 & 3 Project (Option 2)
Process/Technology Selection
Below is the result of system simulation with the completion of Option 1:
Table ES-6.1. Summary of system simulation upon completion of Option 1 (230kV line) Option 1
Monitored Facility 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2035
MW 311 278 122 103 232 210 186 161 134 105 74 120
E.B. Magalona– Normal
Barotac Viejo 230 % 78 70 30 26 58 53 47 40 33 26 18 30
kV S/C (2x444 MW 335 303 244 206 464 420 373 322 268 210 147 239
MVA) N-1
% 84 76 61 51 116 105 93 81 67 52 37 60
Generation Normal MW 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Curtailment N-1 MW 0 0 0 0 64 20 0 0 0 0 0 0
*N-1 condition: Outage of one of the E.B. Magalona–Barotac Viejo 230 kV S/C Line 2

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MW 24 25 25 26 27 29 30 32 34 36 38 50
Barotac Viejo 138 % 27 27 27 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 56
kV S/C MW 335 303 25 26 27 29 30 32 34 36 38 50
(112 MVA) N-1
% 372 337 27 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 56
Curtailment N-1 MW 245 213 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
With the additional circuit of Negros–Panay 230 kV submarine cable, overloading of the existing 230
kV submarine cable will be avoided and incoming generating power plants will be catered. The
existing 138 kV submarine cable will be catering some loads served by Bacolod Substation.
MW 311 278 81 69 155 140 124 107 89 70 49 80
Barotac Viejo 230 % 78 70 20 17 39 35 31 27 22 17 12 20
kV S/C (3x444 MW 335 303 122 103 232 210 186 161 134 105 74 120
MVA) N-1
% 84 76 30 26 58 53 47 40 33 26 18 30
Curtailment N-1 MW 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MW 24 25 25 26 27 29 30 32 34 36 38 50
Barotac Viejo 138 % 27 27 27 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 56
kV S/C MW 335 303 25 26 27 29 30 32 34 36 38 50
(112 MVA) N-1
% 372 337 27 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 56
Curtailment N-1 MW 245 213 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
With the additional two circuits of Negros–Panay 230 kV submarine cable, overloading of the existing
230 kV submarine cable will be avoided and incoming generating power plants in Panay Island will be
catered. The existing 138 kV submarine cable will be catering some loads served by Bacolod Substation.
Below is the result of system simulation with the completion of Option 1 considering all indicative power
plants. Power plants without ETC are assumed to be energized by year 2026.
Table ES-8.1. Summary of system simulation upon completion of Option 1 (230kV line-ETCs energized) Option 1
Normal MW 155 389 376 357 487 465 441 521 493 464 433 240

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E.B. Magalona– % 39 97 94 89 122 116 110 130 123 116 108 60

Barotac Viejo
MW 311 777 753 715 973 929 882 1041 987 928 866 480
230 kV S/C N-1
(2x444 MVA) % 78 194 188 179 243 232 220 260 247 232 216 120

Curtailment N-1 MW 0 377 353 315 573 529 482 641 587 528 466 80
Considering the indicative power plants in Panay Island, the two circuits of 230 kV submarine cable from
Negros to Panay Island will be overloaded by year 2024. Additional circuits will be needed in order to
accommodate the said power plants.
Below is the result of system simulation with the completion of Option 2 considering all indicative power
plants. Power plants without ETC are assumed to be energized by year 2026.
Table ES-8.2. Summary of system simulation upon completion of Option 1 (138kV line-ETCs energized) Option 2
MW 104 259 251 238 324 310 294 347 329 309 289 160
Barotac Viejo 230 % 26 65 63 60 81 77 73 87 82 77 72 40
kV S/C (3x444 MW 155 389 376 357 487 465 441 521 493 464 433 240
MVA) N-1
% 39 97 94 89 122 116 110 130 123 116 108 60
Curtailment N-1 MW 0 0 0 0 87 65 41 121 93 64 33 0
Considering the indicative power plants in Panay Island, the two circuits of 230 kV submarine cable from
Negros to Panay Island will be overloaded by year 2024. Additional circuits will be needed in order to
accommodate the said power plants.
The project aims to provide additional transfer capacity for the Negros–Panay Submarine Cable
considering the entry of committed power plants. Implementation of additional circuits of 230 kV
submarine cables between Negros and Panay Island will depend on the development of the indicative
power plants. If the submarine cables will be outright implemented, without the power plants, the
submarine cables will be underutilized.
• Other Options Considered
The table below shows the list of indicative power plants in Panay Island and the corresponding
proposed installed capacity. These power plants will contribute to the large excess generation capacity
which will have to be transmitted towards Negros and other Visayas sub-grids. Implementation of an
additional circuit of 230 kV submarine cables between Negros and Panay Island will depend on the
development of these power plants which has a total capacity of 1,002.76 MW.
• Option Analysis
Table below shows the comparison of the major components and the project cost of the two options:

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Table ES-9. Summary of Options
Major Component and
Option 1 Option 2
Scope of Works
Submarine Cable E.B. Magalona–Barotac Viejo S/C: 3-1,600 mm2 E.B. Magalona–Barotac Viejo S/C: 3-1,600 mm2
XLPE Submarine Cable, Single Circuit, 22 km XLPE Submarine Cable, Double Circuit, 22 km
E.B. Magalona-Barotac Viejo U/C: 3-1,600 mm2 E.B. Magalona-Barotac Viejo U/C: 3-1,600 mm2
XLPE, Single Circuit, XLPE, Double Ciruit,
0.75 km 0.75 km
PCB Barotac Viejo S/S: 2-230 kV PCB + Associated Barotac Viejo S/S: 4-230 kV PCB + Associated
Equipment Equipment
E.B. Magalona SWS: 3-230 kV PCB E.B. Magalona SWS: 6-230 kV PCB
+ Associated Equipment + Associated Equipment
Line Reactor Barotac Viejo: 1x70 MVAR, 230 kV Line Reactor Barotac Viejo: 2x70 MVAR, 230 kV Line Reactor
E.B. Magalona: 1x70 MVAR, 230 kV Line Reactor E.B. Magalona: 2x70 MVAR, 230 kV Line Reactor
Total Project Cost PhP 8,292.818 Mn PhP 12,771.239 Mn
Table ES-10. Summary of Advantages and Disadvantages

Options Advantage Disadvantage
1 Negros–Panay 230 kV • The two circuits of 230 kV submarine • Low-capacity submarine cable
Interconnection Line 2 Project cables will have good utilization.
• Low project cost
• Most economical
2 Negros–Panay 230 kV • Higher capacity submarine cable • The three circuits of 230 kV submarine
Interconnection Line 2 and 3 cables will be underutilized
Project especially during the low dispatch of
the power plants in Panay Island
• Uncertainty on the energization of the
indicative power plants
• Higher project cost
3 Negros–Panay 230 kV • Highest capacity submarine cable • The multiple circuits of 230 kV
Interconnection Line 2, 3 & 4 submarine cables will be underutilized
the power plants in Panay Island and
when the indicative power plants do not
push thru.
• Highest project cost
Option 1 will involve the staged implementation of the two circuits of 230 kV submarine cables. The
second circuit will be proposed now, and the third circuit will be implemented depending on the future
development of generation power plants in Panay Island. On the other hand, Option 2 will involve the
outright implementation of two additional 230 kV submarine cables.
Both options will be able to address the overloading of the existing 230 kV submarine cable between
Negros and Panay Island upon entry of large power plants in Panay. However, in option 2, the additional
two circuits of submarine cable will be underutilized with the existing and committed power plants in
Panay Island. Thus, Option 1 is the most technically feasible option to undertake.
Implementation of additional circuits of 230 kV submarine cables between Negros and Panay Island will
depend on the development of the indicative power plants. If multiple submarine cables will be outright
implemented, without the indicative power plants, the submarine cables will be underutilized.
• Economic and Cost Analysis
Table ES-11. Economic Indicators

Indicators Option 1 Option 2 Remarks
NPV Php 93,044.44M Php 88,565.06M NPV > 0
B/C Ratio 2.48 2.31 B/C Ratio > 1

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The resulting indicators above show the economic viability of the project under both options that are
determined through the analysis of associated cost and benefit streams. It means that Options 1 and 2
are both economically viable with NPV greater than zero. Option 1, however, achieved a higher NPV
and B/C Ratio compared to Option 2.
Options 1 and 2 will be able to address the overloading of existing 230 kV submarine cable between
Negros and Panay Island upon entry of the large power plants in Panay. However, in Option 2, the
submarine cable will be underutilized. Therefore, based on the result of both technical and economic
evaluation, Option 1 or the Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project is the most
technically feasible and economically viable option to address the problem.
Resource Utilization
The Proponent and Contractor will ensure availability of the resources needed for the successful
execution of the submarine cable installation. This includes materials, human resources, infrastructure
and work environment. The paragraphs bellow detail each of these resources.
Materials and Equipment
Materials and equipment will be sourced from various sources. Floating equipment (vessels/ barges)
will be sourced by subcontractors. Other materials and equipment will be sourced via ZTT’s own
material and equipment company ZTT or its suppliers or when not available via third parties via
Offshore Equipment. All equipment and material will be inspected prior and during use to conform that
they work safe and meet the requirements.
Infrastructure
PMT shall be provided all facilities needed for ensuring project coordination in a satisfactory manner:
• Communication and information technology facilities (high speed internet connection,

telephone, telephone conferencing facilities, computers, etc.);
• Workspaces: Offices and meeting rooms;
• Support services: transport to the project locations.
From this project office the project activities will be managed by the Project Manager and the project
team.
No Project Option
Due to growing demand and increasing of new sources of electricity generated by renewable energy
and other power plants in the Visayas Region, there will be a shortfall of power connection. Therefore,
the No Project Alternative is not an option and NGCP deemed it necessary to develop and enhance
this particular project. Without the proposed Project , it could result to a continued rotating brownouts
and total blackouts, loss of new investment and expansion of industries, work stoppages, increased
pollution resulting from the use of small generators with no appropriate pollution controls, reduced
economic growth, increased poverty and social inconvenience by the next few years.

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Table ES-12: Summary of Predicted Impacts and Options for Prevention, Mitigation and Enhancement Impact
Environmental
Project Phase/ Guarantee/
Component Potential Options for Prevention or Mitigation Responsible Schedule of
Environmental Indicative Cost Financial
Likely to be Impact or Enhancement Entity Implementation
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
Pre-Installation Phase
Securing of People Increase in government Submission of complete documents Proponent Part of the initial Incorporated in Start of Admin
Permits and revenues together with identified measures to project cost the work and operations
Clearances mitigate identified impacts needed for financial plan of
from National and the issuance of clearances and permits the company
Local Agencies from local and national government
agencies such as EMB and various from
the LGUs.
Hiring of staff People Employment opportunities Priority will be given to qualified Proponent Part of the initial Incorporated in Start of Admin
(Administrative from project construction residents of the host barangay / project cost the work and operations
and Technical) and operation municipality. financial plan of
the company
Cable Installation Phase
Cable installation Water Marine life disturbance The path of the cable will be as far as Proponent / Part of the Incorporated in Start of
due to cable laying practically possible from sensitive Contractor installation cost the work and installation and
activities ecosystems, such as, coral reefs, sea financial plan of cable laying
grass beds, and mangroves. the company activities
Cable installation Water Generation of domestic The vessels will follow MARPOL Proponent / Part of the Incorporated in Start of
waste and hazardous regulations. Solid Wastes, as much as Contractor installation cost the work and installation and
wastes possible, will be disposed onshore. financial plan of cable laying
Waste receptacles shall be placed in the company activities
conspicuous areas on the ship. The
vessel shall be equipped with a holding
tank for domestic wastewater. The
collected wastewater shall be hauled
onshore for necessary treatment. The
vessel shall likewise be equipped with a
storage facility for any possible
hazardous wastes to be generated.
These wastes shall be likewise hauled
onshore by an EMB accredited waste
hauler and to be disposed of by an EMB
accredited waste treater.

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Environmental
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
Cable installation Water Disturbance to marine Implement an efficient cable laying Proponent / Part of the Incorporated in Start of
habitat and fishing methodology to shorten disturbance Contractor installation cost the work and installation and
activities resulting from possible siltation. financial plan of cable laying
Prohibit fishing in the operational area. the company activities
Coordinate with the local fisherfolk
community and concerned LGUs.
Cable installation Water Possible encroachment to Proper permitting procedures shall be Proponent / Part of the Incorporated in Start of
existing pipeline, cable implemented. Contractor installation cost the work and installation and
network, archaeological financial plan of cable laying
sites, hydrocarbon Necessary consent and/or clearances the company activities
concession areas, etc. from the concerned government
agencies and private entities shall be
secured prior to any activity in the area.
Cable installation Air Emissions from vessels Regular maintenance of all fuel-burning Proponent / Part of the Incorporated in Start of
and fuel-burning equipment and vessels. Contractor installation cost the work and installation and
equipment/machineries financial plan of cable laying
will contain hydrocarbons, the company activities
carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, nitrogen dioxide,
lead as well as particulate
matter.
Cable installation Air Increase in ambient noise Machines, equipment and vessels found Proponent / Part of the Incorporated in Start of
levels. to produce excessive noise compared to Contractor installation cost the work and installation and
industry best practice will be removed financial plan of cable laying
from the site or stood down until repairs the company activities
or modifications can be made.
Cable installation People Employment generation Priority will be given to the qualified Proponent / Part of the Included in the Start of
residents of the host community. host installation cost project installation and
communities / investment and cable laying
LGUs considered in activities
determining the
financial viability
of the project

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Environmental
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
Cable installation People Potential accident of The proponent will require the contractor Proponent / Part of the Included in the Start of
workers to coordinate with the barangay for Contractor / installation cost project installation and
access to their health facilities/clinics host investment and cable laying
and the nearest hospital in case of a communities considered in activities
major accident. As a preventive determining the
measure, contractors and their workers financial viability
will undergo environmental and safety of the project
briefing prior to project development.
Provision of PPE by contractor and strict
implementation of safety rules and
regulations.
Cable installation People Temporary disruption in Regular coordination with the concerned Proponent / Part of the Included in the Start of
naval traffic volume due to PCG and LGU prior to any mobilization Contractor / installation cost project installation and
project activities. in the area. host investment and cable laying
communities considered in activities
determining the
financial viability
of the project
Cable installation People Health To prevent occurrence of disease and Proponent / Part of the Integrated in the Start of
accidents, contractors and their workers Contractor installation cost financial and installation and
will undergo a briefing on safety, work plan of the cable laying
sanitation measures, and emergency company activities
rescue procedures before the
commencement of any activities in the
area. The project commits to prioritize
hiring of workers who come from and live
in the surrounding community to
minimize the need to build a big workers’
camp. In order to avoid or reduce the
occurrence of diseases among its
workers, the project will provide
adequate sanitary facilities, potable
water and garbage bins. A thorough
medical check will be required for all
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Environmental
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
medical certification submitted by
incoming workers. Safety regulations will
be strictly implemented during
construction. All workers will be required
to wear protective gear and equipment
that conforms to safety standards.
Security of the project site will be
imposed at all times.
Table ES-13. Summary Matrix of the Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP) with Quality Performance Levels (EQPLs)
Key Potential EQPL Management Scheme
Parameter Sampling & Measurement Plan Annual
Environmental Impacts per EQPL Range Management Measure
to be Lead Person Estimated
Aspects per Envt’l
Monitored Method Frequency Location Cost Alert Action Limit Alert Action Limit
Project Phase Sector
Land Aesthetics Volume of Site inspection / Daily Project Site Proponent’s / Included in Approximately 20kgs of Provision of separate disposal areas inside the
wastes Desktop Contractor’s the project construction wastes per day site for nonhazardous and hazardous wastes,
(both monitoring PCO cost Approximately 2kg of hazardous respectively.
nonhazardo wastes per day
us and Prepare statistical report highlighting the
hazardous) findings, for the information of Management.
generated Provide recommendations if necessary.
Coordinate with LGU and/or accredited scrap
buyers for final disposal of nonhazardous
wastes. Coordinate with EMB accredited wastes
haulers and treaters for identified hazardous
wastes.
People Occupational Safe man- Incident Daily Project site Safety Included in Negative Formal Multiple Proponent to Investigate Immediately
Health and hours reporting, inspection of Officer the project feed- com- complaint investigate/ reason for conduct
Safety regular work cost back to plaint s feed to inspect complaint consultations
monitoring conditions, the lodged local subject of and address or dialogues
integrated in PPEs and Propo- by the media negative complaint with
the Health and compliance nent commu- organi- feedback; immediately complainants
Safety Plan of to nity zations through and affected
the proponent proponent's and/or Improve- consulta- stake-holders
Health and employment of tions with to determine
Safety Plan yees health and employees, reason for
safety contractors complaints.

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measures to or affected
address stake- Address the
negative holders; complaints
feedback and document
Improve- the responses
ment of and actions
health and that will be
safety done;
measures to
address Release an
negative official
feedback statement to
media to
clarify the
issue;
Make
improvements
on health and
safety plan to
reflect the
actions that
were
conducted so
a repeat of the
incident or
complaints will
not happen.
Condition of SDP Coordination Monthly Host Proponent Included in Negative Formal Multiple Proponent to Investigate Regular
the affected programs, with the barangay (HR, CSR the SDP fund feed- com- complaint investigate/ the subject consultations
community employment affected personnel) back to plaint s feed to inspect of negative with the
vis-à-vis the generation barangay the lodged local subject of feedback; concerned
project and tax Propo- by the media negative stakeholders;
operations revenues nent commu- organi- feedback; Coordinate
Community nity zations with the Release an
benefits from Number of Coordinate concerned official
the project beneficia- with the LGUs statement to
due to taxes, ries and barangay clarify the
employment, other issue;

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and social parameters
development required
programs under SDP
(SDP)
Complaints
management
.

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1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Project Background and History
NGCP is a privately owned corporation in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the
country's state-owned power grid, an interconnected system that transmits gigawatts of power at
thousands of volts from where it is made to where it is needed.
The company performs its mandate as transmission service provider with the full awareness of its
nature as a public utility, and in full compliance with the rules and regulations of the regulator, and
existing laws governing its transmission operations.
In May 2006, an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) with No. 0606-0508-186-120 was
issued to the National Transmission Corporation (Transco) for the Cebu-Negros-Panay
Interconnection Uprating project. This project involves the construction, installation and operation of
the Tomonton (Negros Occidental) and San Juan (Barotac Viejo, Iloilo) Switching/Cable Terminal
Stations and Submersible and Fiber Optic cables.
The Project’s ECC was first amended in 16 August 2010, to include the transfer of ownership from
National Transmission Corporation (Transco) to National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP),
construction, installation and operation of additional transmission lines, sub-stations, and cable
terminal stations in the cities of Talisay, Silay, San Carlos, and municipality of EB Magalona, all in the
Province of Negros Occidental and in the municipalities of Banate, Barotac Viejo, San Enrique and
Dingle, all in Iloilo province.
The Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project involves laying of the 2nd Negros–Panay
230 kV Submarine which will provide an additional 400 MW transfer capacity between Negros and
Panay Island. It also involves the expansion of the E.B. Magalona 230 kV Switching Station and
Barotac Viejo 230 kV Substation. Geographic coordinates of the submersible cable is presented in
Table 1-1.
The proposed project is parallel to the interconnection line component of an NGCP Project covered by
ECC No. 606-058-186-120A, issued in 02 May 2006 and amended in 16 August 2010, 23 April 2014
and 02 October 2018 respectively (copies of the amended ECCs herein attached as Annex A, Annex
B and Annex C) and as shown in the attached Location map plotted on Google Earth (Figure 1-1 and
Figure 1-2).
1.2 Project Location and Area
a. Description of the general vicinity of the proposed project area reference to the existing project.
The proposed 22-KM 230kV Interconnection Line 2 are submersible power transmission cables
that will be laid across the Guimaras Strait with termination points located at Brgy. San Juan in
Barotac Viejo, Iloilo and the other end terminating at Brgy. Gahit, E.B. Magalona in Negros
Occidental (Figure 133).
• Barotac Viejo
Barotac Viejo is in the northern part of the Province of Iloilo, facing the strait of Guimaras
and the island of Negros. It is bounded on the north by San Rafael, on the west by Banate,
on the south by the Visayan Sea, and on the east by Ajuy. It is 57 kilometres (35 mi) from
Iloilo City.
The termination point of the proposed project will be located in the vicinity of the existing
NGCP sub-station located in Barangay San Juan in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. Provided herein
are photos to show the vicinity of the proposed amendment from the Barotac Viejo side
(Photo A).

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• E.B. Magalona
The other end of the interconnection line will be at the sub-station located in Brgy. Gahit in
E.B. Magalona town, Negros Occidental (Photo B). This area is adjacent to a water
tributary on its south-west side and a residential area at its north-west and east side. On
the south-east is an existing transmission tower.
b. Site Accessibility
Both areas are accessible through the barangay and municipal roads from major cities as
entry points like Iloilo City for Barotac Viejo and Bacolod City for E.B. Magalona.
Table 1-1: Geographic Coordinates of the Proposed Submersible Cable

Point of
Latitude Longitude
Intersection
P1 11°01’52.86’’N 122°52’11.08’’E
P2 11°01’45.97’’N 122°52’10.54’’E
P3 11°01’44.51’’N 122°52’10.13’’E
P4 11°01’43.45’’N 122°52’10.31’’E
P5 10°53’46.63’’N 122°57’38.12’’E
P6 10°53’44.40’’N 122°57’44.18’’E
P7 10°53’42.23’’N 122°57’47.61’’E
P8 10°53’41.37’’N 122°57’50.09’’E
P9 10°53’41.78’’N 122°57’50.25’’E
P10 10°53’42.69’’N 122°57’47.73’’E
P11 10°53’44.89’’N 122°57’44.56’’E
P12 10°53’46.09’’N 122°57’42.76’’E
P13 10°53’47.66’’N 122°57’41.27’’E
P14 10°53’49.13’’N 122°57’40.71’’E
P15 11°01’45.83’’N 122°52’13.31’’E
P16 11°01’46.51’’N 122°52’11.69’’E
P17 11°01’47.04’’N 122°52’11.33’’E
P18 11°01’52.83’’N 122°52’11.38’’E

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Map Source: NGCP, 2021
TITLE:
Map showing Project location of the Proposed Negros-Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project FIGURE NO.
Proposed Negros-Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project 1-1

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Map Source: NGCP plotted in Google Earth Map 2021
TITLE:
Project Location Map showing the Proposed 22-kilometer Submersible Transmission Line (Submarine Cable) in RED Line FIGURE NO.

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Map Source: NGCP, 2021
TITLE:
FIGURE NO.
Location Map of the Proposed Negros-Panay 230kV Interconnection Line 2 Project
1-3
Proposed Negros-Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project

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Photo A. Aerial Photo of the Barotac Viejo Sub-Station and CTS
Photo B. Proposed Termination of the Proposed 230KV Interconnection Line 2 at the E.B. Magalona side.
Map Source: NGCP

TITLE:
Photo A and B showing the Vicinity of the Existing and Proposed Amendment in NGCP PHOTO NO.
Substation in Barotac Viejo side and E.B. Magalona Side
A&B

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1.2.2 Direct and Indirect Impact Area
In accordance with Annex 2-2 of the Revised Procedural Manual (RPM), Sec 3.a, the Direct Impact
Area (DIA) is defined as “the area where ALL project facilities are proposed to be constructed/situated
and where all operations are proposed to be undertaken.” Indirect impact areas (IIA), on the other
hand, are areas located immediately outside the coverage of the project facilities and operations and
activities. In this view, Table 1-2 initially delineates the impact areas of the proposed project as shown
in Figures 1-4.
Table 1-2: Impact Areas of the Project

Area Classification Area Coverage
• The whole alignment of the proposed Negros – Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2
Project (send-off point in Barangay San Juan, Barotac Viejo, Guimaras Strait where
the submarine cable will be laid, and the landfall point in Barangay Gahit, E.B.
Direct Impact Areas
Magalona).
• Barangay San Juan, Barotac Viejo and Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona as host
communities.
• Immediate vicinity of the proposed alignment included in the 1-kilometer radial zone.
Indirect Impact Areas • Areas other than the primary beneficiary of the SDP that will benefit at the
municipalities, provincial, and regional levels from potential revenues, taxes and
benefits of the project.
• Immediate vicinity of the proposed project included within the 1-kilometer radial zone.
These impact areas are specific to the project but the effects or influences by other projects in the
vicinity could potentially contribute to the cumulative impacts of the proposed project to the
environment. The impacts of the proposed project will be more accurately defined once the
environmental monitoring plan and management program are implemented. Notwithstanding, the
delineation of the DIA and IIA based on the proposed project’s impacts on air, water, land and people
shall be updated once the environmental impact assessment is completed.

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- NPIL 1
- NPIL 2 / Direct
Impact Area
- Indirect Impact
Area
Map Source: NAMRIA Map Sheets 3522-I and 3523-II overlayed in Google Earth
TITLE:
Direct Impact Area (Red) and Indirect Impact Area (Orange) of the proposed project FIGURE NO.

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1.3. Project Rationale
The Project will be developed to as part of the continuing program to address the projected power
curtailment in the Visayas region and provide the projected increasing power demand in the Negros-
Panay grid. The installation of the 22-kilometer 230kV interconnection Line 2 project will enhance the
transfer capacity of the Negros-Panay backbone and strengthen the current power transmission
network. In summary, aims to:
• To cater the incoming large power plants in Panay Island

• To address the limited transfer capacity of the existing submarine cable between Negros and
Panay Island
• To avoid projected generation curtailment during Normal and N-1 contingency
The geographical location map of the existing transmission system of Panay Island is shown below.
Figure 1-5. Geographical Map of the Existing and Ongoing Transmission Network

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Shown in the table below is the actual demand of Panay Island from 2016 to 2019.
Table 1-3. Power Demand of Panay Island (2016-2019)

Monitored Facility Actual Peak Demand, in MW
2016 2017 2018 2019
Panay Demand 352 375 387 428
Source: NGCP
Shown in the table below is the forecasted demand of Panay Island from 2020 to 2035.
Table 1-4. Power Demand of Panay Island (2020-2035)
Projected Substation Peak Demand, in MW
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2035
Panay Demand 445 477 512 549 589 631 677 726 778 835 895 1269
Source: NGCP
The existing submarine cables between Negros and Panay Island are the 138 kV submarine cable
with a transfer capacity of 90 MW and the 230 kV submarine cable with 400 MW transfer capacity
which is initially energized at 138 kV. It will be energized at 230 kV level upon completion of the
Cebu–Negros–Panay kV Backbone Project – Stage 3.
The project is primarily driven by the entry of committed power plants in Panay, which will result in
large excess generation capacity which will have to be transmitted towards Negros and other Visayas
sub-grids. The table below shows the list of power plants with System Impact Study in Panay Island
and the corresponding proposed installed capacity.
Table 1-5. List of Power Plants covered by a Systems Impact Study

Installed
Plant Name Location Type ETC
Capacity (MW)
Palm Concepcion Coal-Fired Power Nipa, Concepcion, Iloilo Coal 2020 135
Plant Unit 2*
Igbulo (Bais) Hydroelectric* Igbaras, Iloilo Hydro 2020 5.1
Timbaban* Madalag, Aklan Hydro 2020 18
Sibunag Wind* Sibunag, Guimaras Wind 2020 40
Triconti’s Aklan Wind* Malay, Aklan Wind 2020 75
SPDC’s Aklan Pump Storage* Malay, Aklan Pump Storage 2024 300
TOTAL 573.10
*with SIS; Source: NGCP
In order to assess the impact of the projected increase in the generation capacity of Panay, a system
simulation was conducted based on the following generation dispatch scenarios:
Merit Order Dispatch: Generating plants that are scheduled to inject power to the Visayas Grid are
being ranked according to its corresponding marginal costs of production. The power plants which
have the lowest marginal cost of production are the ones to be brought online in order to meet the
system demand requirement. Pmin of generating power plants are dispatched first. Then Must
Dispatch (Solar and Wind) and Priority Dispatch (Biomass and Hydro) generating power plants are
next.
Unrestrained Dispatch: In order to determine the extent of the transmission congestions along the
inter-island transmission corridors in Visayas, scheduled generating power plants in Panay Island
were prioritized to be fully dispatched before the scheduled generating power plants in the other
islands.
1. Overloading of the existing E.B. Magalona–Barotac Viejo Submarine Cable. Shown below is the
actual loading of the monitored transmission facilities:

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Table 1-6. Summary of Actual Loading
Capacity Actual Peak Loading (MW)
Monitored Facility
(MVA) 2016 2017 2018 2019
E.B. Magalona–Barotac Viejo 230 kV S/C (138 kV 444 162 178 169 161
energized)
Shown below are the simulation results without the project:
Table 1-7.1. Summary of simulation result 230kV Line

MW 311 278 244 206 464 420 373 322 268 210 147 239
% 78 70 61 51 116 105 93 81 67 52 37 60
Barotac Viejo
230 kV S/C Line 1 MW 335 303 268 231 492 449 403 354 302 246 185 189
(444 MVA) N-1
% 84 76 67 58 123 112 101 89 75 61 46 47
Curtailment
N-1 MW 0 0 0 0 92 49 3 0 0 0 0 0
*N-1 condition: Outage of one of the E.B. Magalona–Barotac Viejo 138 kV S/C
Table 1-7.2. Summary of simulation result 138kV Line

MW 24 25 25 26 27 29 30 32 34 36 38 50
% 27 27 27 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 56
Barotac Viejo 138
kV S/C MW 335 303 268 231 492 449 403 354 302 246 185 189
(112 MVA) N-1
% 372 337 298 257 546 499 448 394 335 273 206 210
Curtailment
N-1 MW 245 213 178 141 402 359 313 264 212 156 95 99
*N-1 condition: Outage of one of the E.B. Magalona–Barotac Viejo 230 kV S/C
By 2020, with the total entry of 273 MW generation capacity in Panay Island, the existing 230 kV
submarine cable is expected to be overloaded. This will result in a generation curtailment of 245 MW.
By 2024, with the entry of an additional 300 MW generation capacity, generation curtailment may
reach as high as 402 MW during an outage of the 230 kV submarine cable.
Generation curtailment does not necessarily increase per year because the generating power plants
considered are only the existing and committed power plants. Additionally, the demand for Panay
Island increases every year.
An outage of the existing 230 kV submarine cable will result in overloading of the 138 kV submarine
cable and will result in the total isolation of Panay Island from the Visayas Grid. This may result in a
blackout of the whole Panay Island.
1.4. Project Alternatives
1.4.1 Facility Siting
This option involves laying of an additional circuit of Negros–Panay 230 kV Submarine Cable
with 400 MW transfer capacity. It will also involve the expansion of E.B. Magalona Switching
Station and Barotac Viejo 230 kV Substation. Laying of the 3rd circuit will depend on the future
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Shown below are is the geographical map for option 1:
Figure 1-6. Geographical Map of Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project (Option 1)
This option involves laying of additional two circuits of Negros–Panay 230 kV Submarine Cables
providing an additional 800 MW transfer capacity between Negros and Panay Island. It will also
involve the expansion of E.B. Magalona Switching Station and Barotac Viejo 230 kV Substation.
Shown below is the geographical map for Option 2:

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Figure 1-7. Geographical Map of Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 & 3 Project (Option 2)
1.4.2 Process/Technology Selection
Table 1-8.1. Summary of system simulation upon completion of Option 1 (230kV line) Option 1
MW 311 278 122 103 232 210 186 161 134 105 74 120
Barotac Viejo 230 % 78 70 30 26 58 53 47 40 33 26 18 30
kV S/C (2x444 MW 335 303 244 206 464 420 373 322 268 210 147 239
MVA) N-1
% 84 76 61 51 116 105 93 81 67 52 37 60
Curtailment N-1 MW 0 0 0 0 64 20 0 0 0 0 0 0

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MW 24 25 25 26 27 29 30 32 34 36 38 50
Barotac Viejo 138 % 27 27 27 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 56
kV S/C MW 335 303 25 26 27 29 30 32 34 36 38 50
(112 MVA) N-1
% 372 337 27 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 56
Curtailment N-1 MW 245 213 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
With the additional circuit of Negros–Panay 230 kV submarine cable, overloading of the existing 230
kV submarine cable will be avoided and incoming generating power plants will be catered. The
existing 138 kV submarine cable will be catering some loads served by Bacolod Substation.
MW 311 278 81 69 155 140 124 107 89 70 49 80
Barotac Viejo 230 % 78 70 20 17 39 35 31 27 22 17 12 20
kV S/C (3x444 MW 335 303 122 103 232 210 186 161 134 105 74 120
MVA) N-1
% 84 76 30 26 58 53 47 40 33 26 18 30
Curtailment N-1 MW 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MW 24 25 25 26 27 29 30 32 34 36 38 50
Barotac Viejo 138 % 27 27 27 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 56
kV S/C MW 335 303 25 26 27 29 30 32 34 36 38 50
(112 MVA) N-1
% 372 337 27 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 56
Curtailment N-1 MW 245 213 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
With the additional two circuits of Negros–Panay 230 kV submarine cable, overloading of the existing
230 kV submarine cable will be avoided and incoming generating power plants in Panay Island will be
catered. The existing 138 kV submarine cable will be catering some loads served by Bacolod
Substation.
Below is the result of system simulation with the completion of Option 1 considering all indicative
power plants. Power plants without ETC are assumed to be energized by year 2026.
Table 1-10.1. Summary of system simulation upon completion of Option 1 (230kV line-ETCs energized) Option 1
E.B. Magalona– Normal MW 155 389 376 357 487 465 441 521 493 464 433 240

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Barotac Viejo % 39 97 94 89 122 116 110 130 123 116 108 60
230 kV S/C
(2x444 MVA) MW 311 777 753 715 973 929 882 1041 987 928 866 480
N-1
% 78 194 188 179 243 232 220 260 247 232 216 120

Curtailment N-1 MW 0 377 353 315 573 529 482 641 587 528 466 80
Considering the indicative power plants in Panay Island, the two circuits of 230 kV submarine cable
from Negros to Panay Island will be overloaded by year 2024. Additional circuits will be needed in
order to accommodate the said power plants.
Below is the result of system simulation with the completion of Option 2 considering all indicative
power plants. Power plants without ETC are assumed to be energized by year 2026.
Table 1-10.2. Summary of system simulation upon completion of Option 1 (138kV line-ETCs energized) Option 2
MW 104 259 251 238 324 310 294 347 329 309 289 160
Barotac Viejo 230 % 26 65 63 60 81 77 73 87 82 77 72 40
kV S/C (3x444 MW 155 389 376 357 487 465 441 521 493 464 433 240
MVA) N-1
% 39 97 94 89 122 116 110 130 123 116 108 60
Curtailment N-1 MW 0 0 0 0 87 65 41 121 93 64 33 0
Considering the indicative power plants in Panay Island, the two circuits of 230 kV submarine cable
from Negros to Panay Island will be overloaded by year 2024. Additional circuits will be needed in
order to accommodate the said power plants.
The project aims to provide additional transfer capacity for the Negros–Panay Submarine Cable
considering the entry of committed power plants. Implementation of additional circuits of 230 kV
submarine cables between Negros and Panay Island will depend on the development of the indicative
power plants. If the submarine cables will be outright implemented, without the power plants, the
submarine cables will be underutilized.
• Other Options Considered
The table below shows the list of indicative power plants in Panay Island and the corresponding
proposed installed capacity. These power plants will contribute to the large excess generation capacity
which will have to be transmitted towards Negros and other Visayas sub-grids. Implementation of an
additional circuit of 230 kV submarine cables between Negros and Panay Island will depend on the
development of these power plants which has a total capacity of 1,002.76 MW.
• Option Analysis
Table below shows the comparison of the major components and the project cost of the two options:

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Table 1-12. Summary of Options
Major Component and
Option 1 Option 2
Scope of Works
Submarine Cable E.B. Magalona–Barotac Viejo S/C: 3-1,600 mm2 E.B. Magalona–Barotac Viejo S/C: 3-1,600 mm2
XLPE Submarine Cable, Single Circuit, 22 km XLPE Submarine Cable, Double Circuit, 22 km
E.B. Magalona-Barotac Viejo U/C: 3-1,600 mm2 E.B. Magalona-Barotac Viejo U/C: 3-1,600 mm2
XLPE, Single Circuit, XLPE, Double Ciruit,
0.75 km 0.75 km
PCB Barotac Viejo S/S: 2-230 kV PCB + Associated Barotac Viejo S/S: 4-230 kV PCB + Associated
Equipment Equipment
E.B. Magalona SWS: 3-230 kV PCB E.B. Magalona SWS: 6-230 kV PCB
+ Associated Equipment + Associated Equipment
Line Reactor Barotac Viejo: 1x70 MVAR, 230 kV Line Reactor Barotac Viejo: 2x70 MVAR, 230 kV Line Reactor
E.B. Magalona: 1x70 MVAR, 230 kV Line Reactor E.B. Magalona: 2x70 MVAR, 230 kV Line Reactor
Total Project Cost PhP 8,292.818 Mn PhP 12,771.239 Mn
Table 1-13. Summary of Advantages and Disadvantages

Options Advantage Disadvantage
1 Negros–Panay 230 kV • The two circuits of 230 kV submarine • Low-capacity submarine cable
Interconnection Line 2 Project cables will have good utilization.
• Low project cost
• Most economical
2 Negros–Panay 230 kV • Higher capacity submarine cable • The three circuits of 230 kV submarine
Interconnection Line 2 and 3 cables will be underutilized
the power plants in Panay Island
• Higher project cost
3 Negros–Panay 230 kV • Highest capacity submarine cable • The multiple circuits of 230 kV
Interconnection Line 2, 3 & 4 submarine cables will be underutilized
the power plants in Panay Island and
when the indicative power plants do not
push thru.
• Highest project cost
Option 1 will involve the staged implementation of the two circuits of 230 kV submarine cables. The
second circuit will be proposed now, and the third circuit will be implemented depending on the future
development of generation power plants in Panay Island. On the other hand, Option 2 will involve the
outright implementation of two additional 230 kV submarine cables.
Both options will be able to address the overloading of the existing 230 kV submarine cable between
Negros and Panay Island upon entry of large power plants in Panay. However, in option 2, the
additional two circuits of submarine cable will be underutilized with the existing and committed power
plants in Panay Island. Thus, Option 1 is the most technically feasible option to undertake.
Implementation of additional circuits of 230 kV submarine cables between Negros and Panay Island
will depend on the development of the indicative power plants. If multiple submarine cables will be
outright implemented, without the indicative power plants, the submarine cables will be underutilized.
• Economic and Cost Analysis
Table 1-14. Economic Indicators

Indicators Option 1 Option 2 Remarks
NPV Php 93,044.44M Php 88,565.06M NPV > 0
B/C Ratio 2.48 2.31 B/C Ratio > 1

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The resulting indicators above show the economic viability of the project under both options that are
determined through the analysis of associated cost and benefit streams. It means that Options 1 and 2
are both economically viable with NPV greater than zero. Option 1, however, achieved a higher NPV
and B/C Ratio compared to Option 2.
Options 1 and 2 will be able to address the overloading of existing 230 kV submarine cable between
Negros and Panay Island upon entry of the large power plants in Panay. However, in Option 2, the
submarine cable will be underutilized. Therefore, based on the result of both technical and economic
evaluation, Option 1 or the Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project is the most
technically feasible and economically viable option to address the problem.
1.4.3 Resource Utilization
The Proponent and Contractor will ensure availability of the resources needed for the successful
execution of the submarine cable installation. This includes materials, human resources, infrastructure
and work environment. The paragraphs bellow detail each of these resources.
1.4.3.1 Materials and Equipment
Materials and equipment will be sourced from various sources. Floating equipment (vessels/ barges)
will be sourced by subcontractors. Other materials and equipment will be sourced via ZTT’s own
material and equipment company ZTT or its suppliers or when not available via third parties via
Offshore Equipment. All equipment and material will be inspected prior and during use to conform that
they work safe and meet the requirements.
1.4.3.2 Infrastructure
PMT shall be provided all facilities needed for ensuring project coordination in a satisfactory manner:
• Communication and information technology facilities (high speed internet connection,

telephone, telephone conferencing facilities, computers, etc.);
• Workspaces: Offices and meeting rooms;
• Support services: transport to the project locations.
From this project office the project activities will be managed by the Project Manager and the project
team.
1.4.4 No Project Option
Due to growing demand and increasing of new sources of electricity generated by renewable energy
and other power plants in the Visayas Region, there will be a shortfall of power connection. Therefore,
the No Project Alternative is not an option and NGCP deemed it necessary to develop and enhance
this particular project. Without the proposed Project , it could result to a continued rotating brownouts
and total blackouts, loss of new investment and expansion of industries, work stoppages, increased
pollution resulting from the use of small generators with no appropriate pollution controls, reduced
economic growth, increased poverty and social inconvenience by the next few years.
1.5 Project Component
The Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project involves laying of the 2nd Negros–Panay
230 kV Submarine which will provide an additional 400 MW transfer capacity between Negros and
Panay Island. This application only covers the laying of the submarine cable along the Guimaras
Strait.
Table 1-15. Description of the Submersible Cable
Transmission Line Length Voltage Conductor Type of Structure
E.B. Magalona–Barotac Viejo 3-1,600 mm2 XLPE
22 km 230 kV Double Circuit
S/C Submarine Cables

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Table 1-16. List of Project Components of the Existing Project and the Proposed Additional Component
230KV, 3-1,600 mm2 XLPE
A. Switching/Cable Terminal Station S/CTS 22 KM
Submersible Cables
1 E.B Magalona (formerly Tomonton) Switching/Cable
Terminal Station (S/CTS), Brgy. Gahit, E.B. Magalona,
Negros Occidental (11˚01’54” N, 122˚52’11” E)
§ 4x138 kV PCB + Accessories
§ 1 - 2x15 MVAR, 138 kV Shunt Reactor
§ Associated CTS equipment such as cable
sealing end, lighting arrester, disconnect
switches and a gantry
Area: 2.4 hectares and 0.27 ha expansion area
San Juan Substation (S/S) (New) & CTS (Expansion)
§ 1 x 50 MVA, 138/69 -13.8 kV Transformer
2 § 4 x 138 kV PCB + Accessories
§ 3 x 69 kV PCB + Accessories
Area: 6.39 ha (SS) and 0.16 ha (CTS)
Dingle S/S (Additional equipment), Brgy. Tabugon, Dingle,
Iloilo
§ 3 x 138 kV PCB + Accessories inside S/S
compound;
§ 138 kV OHTL (Barotac Viejo, Banate, San
3
Enrique, and Dingle Iloilo):
34 km OHTL, 60 units suspension steel towers and 37
units tension steel tower
§ 34 km Fiber optic cable OPGW (Optic Ground
Wire) and one(1) unit tension steel pole
4 Barotac Viejo (San Juan) S/S
§ 5x 138 kV power circuit breaker (PCB) +
accessories
§ 3- 300MVA Power Transformer
§ 1-70 MVAR Shunt Reactor
§ 7-245 kV Power Circuit Breakers
§ 15-245 kV Disconnect Switch
§ 12-145 KV Disconnect Switch with earthing
switch
§ 1 x 40 MVAR, 138-kV Line reactor
§ 2-15kV Disconnect Switch with earthing switch
§ 42-245 KV Current Transformer
§ Associated cable terminal station equipment:
cable sealing end, lightning arrester, disconnect
switches and gantry
B Submarine Cable
1 § 2 x 300mm2, 138 kV Oil-Filled Subcable, 18.8
kms
2 Barotac Viejo S/S

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§ Single Circuit, 3 x 1,600 mm2, 230-kV Cross-
Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) submarine cable,
22 km. plus 0.75 km. underground extension of
the cables for start/termination inside the
Barotac Viejo S/S
C Fiber Optic Cable
§ 1 x 36mm2, Sub-fiber Optic Cable, 18.8 kms
D Transmission Line
§ 69 kV transmission line, steel towers; 33.5km:
Bacolod City to San Enrique
§ 69 kV transmission line, steel towers; 52 km:
San Carlos City to Guihulngan
1.6 Pollution Control Devices
1.6.1 Waste Management (Solid, Liquid, Hazardous wastes)
The Waste Management Plan (WMP) describes the arrangements for waste avoidance, re-
use and recycling, including all handling, storage and transfer requirements.
The Proponent will adopt the waste hierarchy for the best option to prevent waste and
progress to the options to the least favourable option of disposal.
Figure 1-8. Waste hierarchy
Transportation of waste will be performed by a licensed Waste Carrier. The WMP shall be refined and
updated as more detailed information is generated on the volume of waste. Similarly, it shall be
regularly reviewed and updated (if necessary) throughout construction. Further details on waste
segregation and waste handling are detailed in the ZTT’s (Contractor) Standard Procedure Waste
Management.
1.6.1.1 Waste Handling Concept
Garbage may be as deadly to marine life as oil or chemicals. Plastic possesses the greatest dangers,
because it can float for years in the water. Fishes and marine mammals can mistakenly see plastics as
food and they also may become trapped in plastic ropes, nets, bags and other items.
It is clear that a good deal of the garbage washed up on beaches comes from people on shore, but in
some areas most of the rubbish found comes from passing ships which find it convenient to throw
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The Proponent fully supports the protection of the marine environment and condemns the
unnecessary or illegal disposal of rubbish at sea.
With this procedure, the Proponent is ensuring compliance with the International Convention for the
Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78), Annex
V, as amended and to set clear guidelines for waste handling and disposal on board ships and
platforms under their control. This procedure is also aiming at satisfying the known current local
requirements. In general, there will be no discharge of garbage into the sea.
1.6.1.2 Waste Prevention Actions
Waste prevention is designed to prevent waste being generated at all. Waste prevention is not
primarily a question of waste. It has to do with resources and how to utilize resources in a best way.
The waste triangle (see below) illustrates that by preventing waste from arising, costs are usually
reduced. It also illustrated how low cost and increased environmental benefits are linked.
Figure 1-9: Waste prevention triangle
For improved environmental and economic results, waste reduction should be a focal point during
purchase processes. Important considerations are as follows:
• Reduce the consumption of resource intensive products

• Choose products with a long lifetime
• Choose products that can be recovered
• Choose products made of recovered materials
• Choose products with minimal, but still adequate, packaging
• Reduce waste with hazardous substances by selecting alternative products that are less
harmful for health and environment.
Waste prevention involves being alert to waste that can be generated in the entire value chain. This is
not only a question of reduced consumption but must include a change in the pattern of consumption.
Improved utilization of resources calls for reduced waste amounts and increased recovery. The
industry could contribute towards this by finding common solutions to prevent waste being produced,
e.g., by using standardized reusable plastic pallets.
1.6.1.2 Waste Water Management
In formulating production plans and renovation plans, measures and plans must be implemented to
prevent all types of pollution including waste water. Nobody may discharge feces, dump garbage or
throw animal carcasses into water. All toilets shall have a septic tank to ensure adequate time for
biochemical treatment of feces and strengthen decontamination.
Pollutant-containing waste water and waste residue discharged from any ship shall be treated by ship
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Treated waste water must meet local authority’s discharge standards before discharge. Any waste
water containing hazardous pollutants discharged from various types of equipment shall be treated by
specialized sewage treatment facilities to meet discharge standards before discharge into sewers.
Water sources shall be protected by forbidding the discharge or dumping of toxic or hazardous
substances into water bodies in various approaches. Efficient use and recycling of water shall be
vigorously developed.
All contractors have to take care that no water pollution substance enters the sea. Leakages from
engines have to be collected in drip trays and disposed properly. All contractors are obliged to report
leakages. The OIM / Master has to inform the client and the responsible authorities.
1.6.1.3 Sewage
Most construction sites are generally remote and therefore connection to a main sewer may not be
feasible during the construction stage; therefore, sustainable septic systems (waterless toilets or septic
tanks) must be installed and maintained appropriately. All sewage collected from within septic systems
will be tanked from site at an appropriate frequency and disposed of by an appropriately licensed
contractor into the local foul water sewer system.
1.6.1.4 Hazardous Wastes - Oil, Fuel, and Chemical handling
All project locations (vessels and site) are equipped with Spill kites to the SOPEP Equipment
standards according to their SOPEP Plan and where necessary, additional equipment will be installed.
Vessels shall have a compliant International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP Certificate) for
vessels over 400gt.
Transfers will be performed according to operation instructions and ZTT procedures. The following
offshore fuel transfers are anticipated:
• Transfers on board the cable lay vessel to generators or crane;

• Transfers from the cable lay vessel to assisting vessels and crew transfer vessel;
• Transfers from assisting vessels to cable lay vessel.
The Proponent shall produce a detailed list of all chemical substances used
workshops/onshore/offshore (vessel and assets, including those used by sub-contractors) and identify
the mitigations, controls and purpose of use. The list will also identify which chemicals (if any) will be
discharged to the marine environment intentionally due to the nature of the work. If regulator/legal
requirements change or adapt standards, Contractors will be expected to be able to adjust to meet.
Any necessary fuel and oil will be stored in accordance with the legal requirements. Emergency spill
kits are to be readily available.
Materials storage areas will be set up and managed.
• Transfers on board the cable lay vessel to generators or crane;

• Transfers from the cable lay vessel to assisting vessels and crew transfer vessel;
• Transfers from assisting vessels to cable lay vessel.
The Proponent shall produce a detailed list of all chemical substances used
workshops/onshore/offshore (vessel and assets, including those used by sub-contractors) and identify
the mitigations, controls and purpose of use. The list will also identify which chemicals (if any) will be
discharged to the marine environment intentionally due to the nature of the work. If regulator/legal
requirements change or adapt standards, Contractors will be expected to be able to adjust to meet.
Any necessary fuel and oil will be stored in accordance with the legal requirements. Emergency spill
kits are to be readily available.
Materials storage areas will be set up and managed.

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Waste segregation areas will be established utilizing containers of an appropriate design to ensure
that no waste can escape.
• Sewage effluent from the site office and welfare facilities will be removed from site using a
vacuum tanker, if no sewer connection is available;
• Temporary lighting will be designed to minimize spillage of light, and oriented away from
residential properties;
• The temporary site compound will be reinstated to its former condition, suitable for
agricultural use, following completion of the project.
1.6.1.5 Minimizing Emissions, Noise, and Energy Efficiency
To avoid noise damage to persons due to being in noise areas the contractors have to distribute
instructions regarding the wearing of suitable PPE (e.g., noise protection).
The work managers of each site are responsible to ensure that all persons who work in the vicinity of
noise exposed areas will undertake the necessary safety measures (Noise and Vibrations Work
Regulations).
Using energy more efficiently assists with cutting CO2 emissions on site:
• Energy consumption is to be minimized and energy use during construction monitored;

• Construction plant and equipment is to be maintained to maximize fuel efficiency;
• Utilize energy from renewable sources where practicable;
• Ensure efficient materials handling / husbandry;
• Minimize workforce travel;
• Incorporate and source local materials to minimize associated transportation.
1.7 Project Size
Please see Section 1.5 Project Component.
1.8. Description of Project Phases and Corresponding Timeframes
1.8.1 Pre-Construction or Pre-Development Phase
Apart from pre-survey works, all necessary permits from the LGUs and concerned government
agencies will be secured prior to commencement of any project activities. Comprehensive works will
also be required to finalize the plan and design methodology of the proposed project. A tree-cutting
permit shall be secured prior to any site clearing activities. Notwithstanding, the affected stakeholders
shall be properly informed through continuous Information, Education and Communication (IEC)
drives regarding the project.
1.8.2 Cable Installation Phase
The installation of the submarine cable will involve burial by backhoe excavation near the shores and
surface lay on both ends of the cable.
The scope of work applicable for the proposed project during submarine cable installation includes the
following:
• Cable Landing and Shore End Burial;

• Main Cable surface laying; and
• Post Lay Inspection.
Submarine Cable Laying
The submarine cable installation will be conducted by a cable ship (an example in Photo 1-1). The
cable will be laid on the seabed.

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The cable will be surface laid. Following the shore end cable jointing work, the cable ship will surface
lay the cable along the planned cable route according to the Route Position.
Photo 1-1: Sample of a cable laying vessel
Post Lay Inspection
The Post Lay Operation will be conducted by the same vessel as the Main Cable Lay. As a result of
the cable installation, due to restriction of operational circumstances, several sections of cable might
be left unburied on the seabed. In order to bury these temporary surface-laid-cables to the specified
target burial depth, a Post Lay Burial (PLB) (Photo 1-2) work by means of water jetting by Remotely
Operational Vehicles (ROV) (Photo 1-3) shall be carried out.
Photo 1-2: Post Lay Burial Work

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Photo 1-3: Remotely Operational Vehicles (ROVs)
Photo 1-4: Cable installation activities (on shore) taken from similar projects of NGCP (Image Source: NGCP)
Cable Maintenance
For an optimal operation, the cable must be periodically checked and maintained in order to prevent
deterioration. This includes:
• Survey of the cable in order to check for possible tears or wears.

• Survey of the cable path in order to check the stability of the seabed and possible
geodynamic processes that can threat the cable integrity.
• Preventive replacement of cable components when signs of wear are present or when they
are approaching the lifetime end.

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1.8.4 Abandonment Phase
Decommissioning and abandonment measures must be implemented after the construction and cable
laying activities. Upon completion of the project, all parties concerned, such as the PCG, the DENR,
and the LGUs must jointly inspect the area to check if:
• Temporary structures, if not usable anymore, are dismantled, and stockpiled materials are
properly disposed of;
• Interrupted power, water, telecoms service connections, should there be any, are properly
reinstalled or re-commissioned, and in the usual functioning conditions;
• Affected landowners, should there be any, are properly compensated;
• Affected sensitive and critical habitats in the area, should there be any, are properly
rehabilitated;
• Construction equipment and used materials are transported back to the contractors; and
• Temporary camp of construction workers and facilities are dismantled and cleared of debris.
In general, there is no plan of abandoning the project once operational. In the event of a forced
closure, an abandonment plan will be developed and submitted to DENR-EMB R7 at least one month
prior to actual (planned or emergency) decommissioning once a decision is made by the proponent.
All structures will be properly retrieved and disposed of or transferred to another location/site or as
indicated in the final plan. Appropriate rehabilitation measures will be implemented as necessary.
1.9 Manpower
Qualified personnel and some technical staff are needed for supervision and other monitoring
functions of the project. Security personnel will likewise be present at all times, to ensure the safety
and security of the people involved in the project.
1.9.1 Hiring Policy
The proponent shall require the project Contractor to hire qualified local workers on the following
order:
• First Priority: Residents within the direct impact area;

• Second Priority: Residents within the indirect impact areas; and
• Third Priority: Resident of Barangays adjacent to the secondary impact areas.
1.10. Indicative Project Cost
The project investment cost is estimated at P8.292.818 million pesos. This cost shall cover all
necessary equipment and infrastructure, to install, connect, operate and maintain the interconnection
facility.

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2. KEY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT/MONITORING PLAN
Baseline Environmental Conditions, Impact Assessment and Mitigation
The installation and operation of the proposed project will impact the biophysical as well as the socio-
economic environment of both the identified primary and secondary impact areas.
Identification of potential impacts, the corresponding assessment as to its magnitude, timeframe and
quality, and the recommendation of mitigating measures (if negative impact) and enhancement
measures (if the impact is positive) is the crux of environmental impact assessment.
This chapter will identify potential impacts, whether negative or positive, from the construction,
installation, and operation phase. Corresponding mitigating measures are likewise proposed.
The identification of impacts is limited to the primary and secondary impact zones of the facility. Direct
impact zones, which cover the project includes the whole alignment of the cable. Indirect impact area
covers up to about 500 to 1000 meters radius from the alignment.
The predicted impacts were evaluated for biophysical and socio-economic aspects of the project.
Biophysical aspects include land, water and air, while socio-economic aspects focus on people and
their interrelationships with their surrounding environment. Mitigation or enhancement measures, on
the other hand, were outlined to prevent, reduce or compensate negative impacts and enhance the
positive ones.
2.1 LAND
Region IV or Western Visayas is located in the Central Philippines with boundaries of the Visayan Sea
on the east, the Cuyo East Pass on the west, the Sibuyan Sea and Romblon on the north and the
Cagayan Island on the southwest. It is composed of the four provinces of Panay (sixth largest island of
the Philippines with 11,520 square kilometer), the Guimaras Island (twentieth largest island with 580
square kilometer) and the western portion of the island of Negros and its outlying islands (Negros Island
is the fourth largest island with approximately 12,706 square kilometer). Western Visayas has a total
land area of 20,223.2 square kilometer which is approximately 6.74% of the total land area of the
Philippines.
The region covers six (6) provinces: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Iloilo, Negros Occidental, and Guimaras.
The region has nine (9) cities namely: Bacolod, Bago, Cadiz, La Carlota, Roxas, San Carlos, Silay with
IloiIo City as the regional capital. Also, the region has a fragmented and elongated shape which may
entail challenges in transportation and governance but at the same time may be utilized for tourism and
production advantages.
The distribution of land area by province is shown in Figure 2.1-1.
2.1.1 Land Use and Classification
2.1.1.1 Encroachment in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs)
The table below summarizes the ECAs applicable to the project site.
Table 2.1-: List of ECA Categories

List of ECA Categories (as declared by
Remarks
Proclamation No. 2146)
1. All areas declared by law as national parks, The alignment is located along the Guimaras Strait.
watershed reserves, wildlife preserves, sanctuaries
2. Areas set aside as aesthetic potential tourist spots Not applicable.
3. Areas which constitute the habitat of any There were no identified endangered or threatened species
endangered or threatened species of Philippine wildlife within the project area.
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List of ECA Categories (as declared by
Remarks
Proclamation No. 2146)
4. Areas of unique historic, archaeological or scientific Not applicable.
interest
5. Areas which are traditionally occupied by cultural There were no identified Indigenous People (IP) with the
communities or tribes project area.
6. Areas frequently visited and/or hard-hit by natural The project site is susceptible to natural hazards.
calamities (geologic hazards, floods, typhoons,
volcanic activity, etc.)
7. Areas with critical slope Not applicable.
8. Areas classified as prime agricultural lands The alignment it located in Guimaras Strait.
9. Recharged areas of aquifers Not applicable.
10. Water bodies characterized by one or any The alignment it located in Guimaras Strait.
combination of the following conditions: tapped for
domestic purposes; within the controlled and/or
protected areas declared by appropriate authorities;
which support wildlife and fishery activities
11. Mangrove areas characterized by one or any The alignment it located in Guimaras Strait with patches of
combination of the following conditions: with primary mangroves on both end points of the submarine cable.
pristine and dense young growth; adjoining mouth of
major river systems; near or adjacent to traditional
productive fry or fishing grounds; areas which act as
natural buffers against shore erosion, strong winds and
storm floods; areas on which people are dependent for
their livelihood
12. Coral reefs characterized by one or any The alignment it located in Guimaras Strait.
combination of the following conditions: With 50% and
above live coralline cover; Spawning and nursery
grounds for fish; Act as natural breakwater of
coastlines

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Region 6 – Western Visayas Land Area by Province
2.1-1

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2.1.1.2 Change / Inconsistency in Land Use
Based on the general land use map of Barotac Viejo, the existing land use in Barangay San Juan is for
agricultural purposes while on E.B. Magalona’s side, fishponds areas are prominent in Barangay Gahit,
as shown on Figure 2.1-3 and Figure 2.1-5 respectively.
The total land area of Western Visayas is divided into Forestland which covers an area of 656,539.22
hectares equivalent to 32% on one hand, and Alienable and Disposable lands covering 1,365,771.78
hectares or around 68% on the other. Forty-three percent (43%) of the region’s land resources is
devoted to agricultural purposes. Sugar cane covers the majority of area in Negros Occidental and
rainfed or irrigated palay in Panay. The region’s fishing grounds produce a large variety of marine,
fishery and aquaculture products (Figure 2.1-2).
Land uses in the Municipality of Barotac Viejo (Figure 2.1-3) is divided into two categories; one is the
urban which is a detailed classification of land uses within the urban or Poblacion. It includes the
following; residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, parks and playgrounds, infrastructure/utilities
etc. Another one is the general or the entire municipality land uses. This is a broad or general
classification of land uses such as built-up areas, agriculture, forest and other uses.
There were nine (9) barangays in Barotac Viejo identified as Strategic Agricultural and Fisheries
Development Zone (SAFDZ) as shown in Figure 2.1-4). It covers barangays Vista Alegre, San Lucas,
San Miguel, De La Peña, San Antonio, California, La Fortuna, Lipata and San Geronimo under the
agricultural crops while the fisheries cover barangay Santo Domingo, Nueva Sevilla, Natividad, San
Fernando and Puerto Princesa. As center of agricultural development these areas are potential for food
security and agricultural surplus that would lead to poverty alleviation. The total area of SAFDZ is
around 2,424 hectares which eventually it tallies with the irrigated area in the municipality. Majority of
this area is devoted to major crops and inland fishing which sustained the farmers in their day-to-day
basic needs. Vegetables and backyard fruits trees as well as backyard poultry augment the income of
the farmers. The presence of abundance of water made the residence in the area hopeful in the
development of agricultural productivity. The commitment of Barotac Viejo Municipals official to make
the area as rice granary of Barotac Viejo that would support the program on food security.
E. B. Magalona is a second-class municipality situated 23 kilometers north of Bacolod City, with a total
land area of 11,354 has. Its topography ranges from plain in coastal and centrally located barangays to
hilly in the eastern portion of the town specifically Barangays, Consing, San Isidro, and Canlusong.
E. B. Magalona has total population of 59,434 based on 2005 census with 7,201 residing in the urban
area or equivalent to 13% and 47,216 distributed in the rural areas or equivalent to 87%. It has a total
land area of 11,354 hectares, more or less. The big bulk of this land is agricultural which consist of
8,515.50 hectares, more or less, or equivalent to 75% of the total land area where some portions are
either devoted to sugar cane plantation, fish pond, rice land, among others. About 306.0300 hectares
more or less, or equivalent to 2.7% is devoted for residential purposes and 0.9082 hectares, more or
less, or equivalent to 0.008% devoted for commercial purposes; 1.8340 hectares for industrial or
0.016%; institutional is 9.6778 hectares or 0.085%; forest 2,456.8354 hectares or 21.630% and water
bodies are 63.2146 hectares or 0.561% (Figure 2.1-5).

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Land Classification Map of Region 6 – Western Visayas
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Map Source: Barotac Viejo Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP)
TITLE:
Existing General Land Use Map of Municipality of Barotac Viejo FIGURE NO.
Proposed Negros-Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project 2.1-3

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TITLE:
Strategic Agriculture and Fisheries Development Zone (SAFDZ) of Municipality of Barotac Viejo FIGURE NO.

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Map Source: E.B. Magalona Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), CPDO 2015
TITLE:
General Land Use Map of Municipality of E.B. Magalona FIGURE NO.

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2.1.1.3 Possible Tenurial / Land Issue
The project area and its immediate vicinity is not the subject of any ancestral domain claims. Further,
the property where the existing switch/cable terminal station is already covered by a tenurial instrument.
The proposed additional component is only the laying of a 22-kilometer submersible cables along the
Guimaras Strait from Barotac Viejo side going to E.B. Magalona side.
2.1.1.4 Impairment of visual aesthetics
There is no known visually significant landforms / landscape / aesthetics in the project site or in its
immediate vicinity that may be affected by the development of the project.
2.1.1.5 Devaluation of land value as a result of improper solid waste management and other
related impacts
To mitigate the impact of waste generation during installation of submarine cable, the contractor will
implement a solid waste management plan concentrating on the 3 R’s – reduce, reuse and recycle solid
wastes generated. The contractor will also conduct orientation for workers regarding proper waste
disposal. The same principle will apply to the management of debris and excess rock and soil (if there
be any) can be used as filling material. Other excess materials can be recycled and reused.
The proponent shall require the contractor on the proper collection, sorting, storage, and disposal of
wastes based on the provisions of Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 to avoid
contamination of any surface or groundwater resources. The management of wastes will be applicable
for domestic wastes (solid wastes from workers and from construction debris).
2.1.2 Geology/Geomorphology
2.1.2.1 Change in Surface Landform / Topography / Terrain / Slope
The Municipality of Barotac Viejo is found on the northern part of the Province of Iloilo. Barotac Viejo is
facing the strait of Guimaras and the island of Negros in the east. It is bounded on the northwest by the
municipality of San Rafael and Lemery, on the south by the Visayan Sea, on the west by the municipality
of Passi and Banate and the Municipality of Ajuy on the east. It has a Latitude of 10°59’ North and a
Longitude of 122° East. The municipality has a total land area of approximately 18,578 hectares. It is
composed of 26 barangays, 1 urban barangay and 25 rural barangays.
The Municipality of Barotac Viejo is generally flat land with 9, 307 hectares or 50% of the total land area
classified as having 0 – 3% slope as shown in Figure 2.1-6. Some portions of Barotac Viejo are covered
by sprawling hills and high mountains. The municipality has two big mountains, Mount Opao and Mount
Daragang Bukid. Mount Opao has the highest elevation at the center which is 3,000 feet above sea
level. The town is divided by a long mountain range which divides the area into the upper and lower
regions. The temperature in the upper regions is generally cooler as compared to the lower regions.

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Slope Map of Municipality of Barotac Viejo FIGURE NO.

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2.1.2.2 Inducement to Natural Hazards
Natural hazards are the probability of occurrence within a specified period of time and within a given
area of potentially damaging phenomenon. It is also basically defined as a situation or state of affairs
that can be used by an interaction between a human activity and adverse tectonic, geologic or
meteorological condition or interactions between such conditions.
Natural hazards are becoming more recognized with continued urbanization. Land use planners require
input from geologist and engineers to recognize these potential hazards in order to plan development
or urbanization to identify and deal with them in economical fashion. The key is to identify the potential
natural hazards.
There are several types of natural hazards. The following natural hazards that are relevant to the
proposed project area are briefly discussed in this section.
Regional Peak Ground Acceleration Values
A collaborative USGS-PHIVOLCS study (Thenhaus, et al., 1994) estimated peak ground acceleration
(PGA) values of 0.11g for bedrock, 0.21g for hard-soil, 0.17g for medium-soil and 0.27g for soft-soil
ground conditions (Figure 2.1-7). These PGA values have a 10% probability of exceedance within a
period of 50 years. These PGA values were calculated from potential worst-case earthquake
magnitudes that could be produced by surrounding earthquake generators.
Landslide and Flood Hazard
The term landslide includes a wide range of ground movement, such as rock falls, deep failure of slopes,
and shallow debris flows. Although gravity acting on an over-steepened slope is the primary reason for
a landslide, there are other contributing factors:
• erosion by rivers, glaciers, or ocean waves create over steepened slopes

• rock and soil slopes are weakened through saturation by snowmelt or heavy rains
• earthquakes create stresses that make weak slopes fail
• earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 and greater have been known to trigger landslides
• volcanic eruptions produce loose ash deposits, heavy rain, and debris flows
• excess weight from accumulation of rain or snow, stockpiling of rock or ore, from waste piles,
or from man-made structures may stress weak slopes to failure and other structures
Slope material that become saturated with water may develop a debris flow or mud flow. The resulting
slurry of rock and mud may pick up trees, houses, and cars, thus blocking bridges and tributaries
causing flooding along its path.
Based on the Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Hazard Map provided by the Mines and Geosciences
Bureau, Region VI, Brgy. Both San Juan, Barotac Viejo and Brgy. Gahit, E.B. Magalonas have a
moderate susceptibility to flooding (Figure 2.1-8 and Figure 2.1-9).

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Project Site Project Site
Map Source: PHIVOLCS

TITLE:
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Regional Peak Ground Acceleration in the Project Sites
2.1-7

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Project Site
Map Source: Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region 6, 2015

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Landslide and Floof Susceptibility Hazard Map of Barotac Viejo
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Project Site

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Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Hazard Map of E.B. Magalona
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Map Source: GeoRisk PH (Date Retrieved: March 15, 2022)
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Liquefaction Hazard Map of Barotac Viejo and E.B. Magalona FIGURE NO.

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Liquefaction
Liquefaction is a process that transforms cohesionless layers of sand from a solid to a liquid state.
During strong ground shaking, a liquefying body of sediment loses its strength and undergoes
compaction. The attendant decrease in volume available for interstitial fluids causes an increase in pore
water pressure. Liquefaction occurs when the pore pressure equals the weight of the overburden.
Liquefaction has been observed to be included by earthquakes with magnitude as small as 5.5 and in
the areas hundreds of kilometers away from the epicenter. As shown in Figure 2.1-10, Barotac Viejo
and E.B. Magalona are highly susceptible to liquefaction.
Tsunami
Tsunami, a Japanese word meaning "harbor wave", is a series of water waves generated by sudden
displacement of the ocean or other body of water. It is commonly generated by a strong earthquake
with shallow focal depth and/or causes a rupture on the ocean floor. It can also be generated by massive
submarine or coastal landslides and volcanic eruptions near a coastline. In the deep ocean or in open
water, a tsunami wave may only be a few centimeters high, but as it approaches a coast, the wave may
increase in height and become a fast-moving wall of turbulent water that may reach a height of several
meters. Though tsunamis cannot be prevented, community preparedness, timely warnings and
appropriate evacuation plans can help mitigate the impact of tsunamis on coastal communities. Seismic
seiches are standing waves set up on rivers, reservoirs, ponds, and lakes when seismic waves from an
earthquake pass through the area.
According to the map of Tsunami Prone Areas in the Philippines produced by PHIVOLCS (Figure 2.1-
12), the coastline of Barotac Viejo and E.B. Magalona are susceptible to potentially high and locally
generated tsunami. The Iloilo side had experienced tsunami in the past.
Volcanic Hazard
The closest active volcano is Mt. Kanlaon which is situated in the boundary of Negros Oriental and
Negros Occidental provinces (Figure 2.1-13). It is about 60 kilometers to the south of the project site.
According to the volcano database of PHIVOLCS this stratovolcano is composed mainly of andesite
with minor amounts of basalt and dacite. There are several hot springs and craters around its flanks. If
ever this volcano erupts again, the hazard that could impact the project site is ash fall. The degree of
impact from ash fall is dependent on the prevailing wind direction and the volume of ejected materials.
Ashfall can cause significant damage to buildings, transportation, water, wastewater, power supply,
communications equipment, agriculture and human health. Buildings could be designed to minimize the
impact of ash fall. The inclination of the roof could be made steeper so that the accumulated ash could
easily slide and fell off from the roof. Thick ash accumulation should be immediately removed to prevent
overloading and collapse of lightweight roof structures. It could decrease visibility and also make the
roads slippery particularly when it is wet. It should be collected and disposed away from drainage areas
since it could cause clogging of drainage. Other associated volcanic hazards include lava flows,
pyroclastic flows, debris avalanche, lake breakout and lahar.

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Project Alignment

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Active Faults and Liquefaction Hazard Map of Regions 6
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Project Site

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Tsunami Prone Areas in the Philippines
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Project Site

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Active and Potentially Active Volcanoes in the Philippines
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2.1.3 Pedology
The Municipality of Barotac Viejo has four (4) soil types:

• Sta. Rita Clay Loam - found in Barangays Natividad, Sto. Domingo, La Fortuna, Ugasan and
part of Bugnay
• Sara Loam - found in Barangays Nueva Invencion, Del Pilar, General Luna and Rizal
• Alimodian Clay - found in Barangays California, part of Bugnay, San Antonio, Lipata and San
Geronimo
• Barotac Loam - found in Barangays San Roque, Santiago, Sto. Tomas, Vista Alegre, Poblacion,
San Francisco, Nueva Sevilla, Puerto Princesa and San Fernando
2.1.4 Terrestrial Ecology
The Philippines is considered one of the most diverse countries in the world in terms of biodiversity.
Biodiversity is more than just the number of flora and fauna species found in the country. It also refers
to the diversification of life on Earth, from different genetic variations, classifications of species down to
its populace. Biodiversity promotes economic development, meets the basic needs of humans, and
offers environmental services. Based on the definition of FAO, the Philippines has 7.2 million hectares
of forest ecosystems. About 24% of the total land area comprises the forest ecosystem. However, in
2000 and 2005, the Philippines was estimated to lost 2.1% of its forest cover. Every ecosystem has
different threats of biodiversity but has identical impacts. Due to increasing demand for resources and
unsustainable human activities including overexploitation, deforestation, land degradation, climate
change, and pollution (DENR – Biodiversity Management Bureau) diverse species have been
threatened. This contributes to an alarming rate of habitat destruction and degradation of ecosystems.
The scope of the project is situated in Barangay of San Juan, Municipality of Barotac Viejo, Province of
Iloilo and Barangay Gahit, Municiplaity of E.B. Magalona, Province of Negros Occidental. The purpose
of the assessment is to provide the baseline data of the terrestrial ecology status prior to the
implementation of the proposed Negros-Panay 230KV Interconnection Line 2 Project.
2.1.4.1 Terrestrial Flora: Barotac Viejo Side
2.1.4.1.1 Sampling Sites and Methods
There were two (2) sampling stations established for the floral survey. The sampling stations are
situated adjacent to the project site where perennial trees are visible and accessible. The sampling
stations were close to the community. Most of the trees were inside the private properties. The map
below sis the visual representation of the project area.
Table 2.1-2. Geographical Coordinates for the Flora Sampling Stations

Coordinates
Station
Latitude Longitude
1 11° 1'54.79"N 122°52'16.34"E
2 11° 1'52.89"N 122°52'8.53"E
Floral Survey was conducted using a line transect method. The method was conducted by walking
through a line across the sampling station. All tree species intercepted by the transect line measuring
> 5 m in height and > 10 cm diameter at the breast- height were identified and recorded.

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Map Source: Geocooridnates Plotted on Google Earth, 2022
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Map of Flora Sampling Stations FIGURE NO.

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Photo 2.1-1. Establishing Transect Lines for Flora Survey
2.1.4.1.2 Results and Discussion
Species Richness
There were fourteen (14) species found and identified within the project site where sampling stations
were established. Each species are classified under its unique family. The species Terminalia catappa
has the highest number of individuals found in the area with a total count of 6 individuals.
Table 2.1-3. Taxonomic Classification of the Flora Identified

Family Species Name Common Name
Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica Mango Tree
Meliaceae Toona calantas Mahogany
Fabaceae Leucaena leucocephala Ipil-ipil
Combretaceae Terminalia catappa Tropical Almond Tree
Lamiaceae Gmelina arborea Gmelina
Moraceae Artocarpus heterophyllus Jackfruit
Malvaceae Sterculia foetida Java Olive Tree
Moraceae Artocarpus blancoi Tipolo
Meliaceae Sandoricum koetjape Cotton Fruit Tree
Rutaceae Citrus maxima Pomelo
Sapotaceae Chrysophyllum cainito Star Apple
Rhamnaceae Ziziphus jujuba Jujube Tree
Fabaceae Acacia mangium Acacia
Fabaceae Vachellia farnesiana Sweet Acacia
Species Listing
The pictures below are the visual representation of the flora identified and found during the sampling
period.

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Photo 2.1-2. Toona calantas Photo 2.1-3. Leucaena leucocephala
Photo 2.1-4. Acacia mangium
Species Occurrence
Among the fourteen (14) species of trees identified are found within the vicinity. Of the project area,
there were nine (9) tree species found in station 1 and seven (7) trees in station 2. The only species
that was present in both stations 1 and 2 is Terminalia catappa.
Table 2.1-4 Species Occurrence

Family Species Name Common Name Station 1 Station 2
Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica Mango Tree ✓ ☓
Meliaceae Toona calantas Mahogany ✓ ✓
Fabaceae Leucaena leucocephala Ipil-ipil ✓ ☓
Combretaceae Terminalia catappa Tropical Almond Tree ✓ ✓
Lamiaceae Gmelina arborea Gmelina ✓ ☓
Moraceae Artocarpus heterophyllus Jackfruit ✓ ☓
Malvaceae Sterculia foetida Java Olive Tree ✓ ☓
Moraceae Artocarpus blancoi Tipolo ✓ ☓
Meliaceae Sandoricum koetjape Cotton Fruit Tree ✓ ☓
Rutaceae Citrus maxima Pomelo ☓ ✓
Sapotaceae Chrysophyllum cainito Star Apple ☓ ✓
Rhamnaceae Ziziphus jujuba Jujube Tree ☓ ✓

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Family Species Name Common Name Station 1 Station 2
Fabaceae Acacia mangium Acacia ☓ ✓
Fabaceae Vachellia farnesiana Sweet Acacia ☓ ✓
Species Diversity
Dominance takes into account both the richness and evenness of the species. The project area has a
dominance of 10.03% and an evenness of 16.07%. The results indicate that the species found are
poorly distributed and dominated. The count of each species ranges only from 15 to 1 individual.
Moreover, the evenness in the diversity index presents the degree of evenness on the area composition
and richness. It is a measure of biodiversity which quantifies how equal the community is. The study
area has low H-diversity with the value of 2.44.Thus, with all the data gathered, the area is classified
as low in terms of diversity.
Species Dominance Evenness H-diversity Criterion

14 10.03% 16.07% 2.44 Low
Relative Abundance
With regards to the overall relative abundance, the species Leucaena leucocephala had the highest
abundance value of 16.67%. The species with the second highest abundance is Terminalia catappa
with 13.89% abundance. Both Toona calantus and Gmelina arborea has about 11.11% abundance.
2.78
5.56 8.33
8.33
11.11
2.78
2.78
2.78
2.78 16.67
2.78
8.33
11.11 13.89
Mangifera indica Toona calantas Leucaena leucocephala

Terminalia catappa Gmelina arborea Artocarpus heterophyllus
Sterculia foetida Artocarpus blancoi Sandoricum koetjape
Citrus maxima Chrysophyllum cainito Ziziphus jujuba
Figure 2.1-15. Relative Abundance of Species found in Sampling Stations
Conservation Status of Flora (IUCN and DAO 2017-11)
The conservation status of all species was checked and evaluated in the IUCN Red List. Seven of the
identified species are classified as Least Concern. These species are Terminalia catappa, Artocarpus
blancoi, Sandoricum koetjape, Citrus maxima, Ziziphus jujuba,Acacia mangium and Acacia farnesiana.
Two (2) of the identified species are data deficient, these species are Mangifera indica and Toona
calantas. Leucaena leucocephala is classified as lower risk or conservation dependent. In addition, the
plants in the Philippines have been evaluated and listed in the National List Threatened Philippine and
Categories (DAO 2017-11). Among all the species found, Toona calantas is the only species classified
as vulnerable. The vulnerable category is the species that are not critically endangered nor endangered
but have been threatened by several adverse factors and are most likely to be categorized as
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Table 2.1-5. Conservation Status Based on IUCN Red Lista and DAO 2017-11
Family Species Common Name IUCN DAO 2017-11
Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica Mango Tree Data Deficient Not Listed
Meliaceae Toona calantas Mahogany Data Deficient Vulnerable
Fabaceae Leucaena leucocephala Ipil-ipil Lower Risk Not Listed
Tropical Almond
Combretaceae Terminalia catappa Least Concern Not Listed
Tree
Lamiaceae Gmelina arborea Gmelina Not Listed
Moraceae Artocarpus heterophyllus Jackfruit Not Listed Not Listed
Malvaceae Sterculia foetida Java Olive Tree Not Listed Not Listed
Moraceae Artocarpus blancoi Tipolo Least Concern Not Listed
Meliaceae Sandoricum koetjape Cotton Fruit Tree Least Concern Not Listed
Rutaceae Citrus maxima Pomelo Least Concern Not Listed
Sapotaceae Chrysophyllum cainito Star Apple Not Listed Not Listed
Rhamnaceae Ziziphus jujuba Jujube Tree Least Concern Not Listed
Fabaceae Acacia mangium Acacia Least Concern Not Listed
Fabaceae Vachellia farnesiana Sweet Acacia Least Concern Not Listed
Economic and Environmental Importance
The species identified have unique economic and environmental uses. Most of the plants have
medicinal uses. However, basically, these trees are used for consumption (food), medicine, building
material for construction, and agroforestry. By constructing integrated systems that serve both
environmental and socioeconomic goals, agroforestry bridges the gap that typically exists between
agriculture and forestry.
Table 2.1-6. Economic and Environmental Uses of Trees

Family Species Common Name Uses
Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica Mango Tree Medicine, Edible
Meliaceae Toona calantas Mahogany Wood, Paper Use
Fabaceae Leucaena leucocephala Ipil-ipil Medicine, Wood
Combretaceae Terminalia catappa Tropical Almond Tree Medicine, Agroforestry
Lamiaceae Gmelina arborea Gmelina Wood
Moraceae Artocarpus heterophyllus Jackfruit Edible, Medicine
Malvaceae Sterculia foetida Java Olive Tree Medicine
Moraceae Artocarpus blancoi Tipolo Wood, Paper Use
Meliaceae Sandoricum koetjape Cotton Fruit Tree Edible, Medicine
Rutaceae Citrus maxima Pomelo Edible, Medicine
Sapotaceae Chrysophyllum cainito Star Apple Edible, Medicine
Rhamnaceae Ziziphus jujuba Jujube Tree Medicine
Fabaceae Acacia mangium Acacia Agroforestry, Wood
Fabaceae Vachellia farnesiana Sweet Acacia Medicine
2.1.4.2 Terrestrial Fauna: Barotac Viejo Side
a. Avifaunal Assessment
There were three (3) sampling stations established for avifaunal assessment. A point-count method
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method used was mist-netting method where Also, it is situated where birds are potentially found and
captured.
Table 2.1-7. Geographical Coordinates for the Avifauna Sampling Stations

Coordinates
Sampling Stations
Latitude Longitude
AV1 11° 1'52.10"N 122°52'16.90"E
AV2 11° 1'51.30"N 122°52'13.40"E
AV3 11° 1'51.60"N 122°52'8.60"E
• Point-count Method
Three observation points or stations were marked along the trail inside the study area. The
distance between the sampling stations were approximately 50 meters apart and marked its
geographical coordinates using a GPS instrument. Bird species observed through visual
encounter and by bird’s call within the stations were identified, recorded and photographed.
Observations were performed during early in the morning which is the peak hour of the bird
activity and in the afternoon. The sampling period started at 0600H until 1000H and 1500H to
1700H. The process is repeated in the morning and in the afternoon for three consecutive days.
• Mist Netting Method
Birds were captured alive using 10 x 2.5 meters fine weaved mist nets. A suitable site for setting
up the nets was selected adjacent to the transect line. The nets were set hanging from tree
branches and anchored to the ground below. The captured bird species were retrieved at a
specific time to avoid excessive stress and prevent death to the entangled individuals.
Photo 2.1-5. Setting-up of Mist Nets for Birds
b. Volant Mammals Assessment
There were four (4) sampling stations established for the volant mammals sampling. These stations
were selected within the vicinity of the project area. The map below shows the geographical positions
of each station.
Table 2.1-8. Geographical Coordinates for the Volant Mammals Sampling Stations
Coordinates
Sampling Stations
Latitude Longitude
Station 1 11° 1'51.46"N 122°52'10.12"E
Station 2 11° 1'51.65"N 122°52'13.89"E
Station 3 11° 1'53.07"N 122°52'14.84"E
Station 4 11° 1'54.79"N 122°52'15.77"E

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• Mist Netting Method
The establishment of survey locations was done and followed by ocular visitation upon arrival in the
area. Fruit and insectivorous bats were sampled by mist-netting. At least one high net was set randomly
in each transect line, composed usually of two to five nets. High nets were opened starting at 1700 H
and closed at 0600H. Ground nets were evenly distributed along the transect line. Dimensions of high
and ground nets are 12 x 2 m. A total of four (4) nets were set in each sampling station. Captured bats
were carefully removed from the nets and placed in a cotton cloth bag to minimize stress. Standard
morphometrics was taken and identified using the “Key to the bats of the Philippine Islands” by Ingle
and Heaney 1992.
Photo 2.1-6. Mist-netting Method for Volant Mammals Photo 2.1-7. Retrieval of Bats and Nets During Nighttime
c. Non-Volant Mammals Assessment
Live traps were employed to capture non-flying mammals. Live traps baited with fried coconut strip
mixed with peanut butter and live earthworms. Traps were set in runways and other possible areas
such as under logs and stumps along the transect line.
Standard morphometrics (total length, tail length, hindfoot, ear, and weight) were taken from the
captured samples. Specimens were identified up to the species level based on the measurements on
the “Illustration Guide of the Non-flying Mammals of Mindanao Island, Philippines” by Heaney et al.
(1999) and “A Synopsis of the Mammalian Fauna in the Philippines by Heaney et al. (1998).
Photo 2.1-8. Setting-up of Live Traps

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TITLE:
Map of Avifauna Sampling Stations FIGURE NO.

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TITLE:
Map of Volant Mammals Sampling Stations FIGURE NO.

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a. Avifauna
The Philippines is one of the most biodiverse country worldwide. About seven hundred twenty-nine
species of birds can be found all over the county and 31% are accounted to be endemic (Lepage, 2021).
The country hosts a wide range of habitats such as tropical forests, mangrove areas, peat swamp
forests, and montane forests capable of supporting a huge diversity of birds. Notwithstanding, the
impacts such as habitat destruction, overexploitation, anthropogenic activities has drastically affect the
biodiversity of the avifaunal species in the Philippines
Species Richness
There were thirty-four (34) species of birds identified within the vicinity of the project area located in
Barangay San Juan, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo during the sampling period. The species identified were
classified under twenty-three (23) different families. The family Ardeidae is the family with the highest
species richness. These are Ardea intermedia, Egretta garzetta, Butorides striata and Nycticorax
nycticorax. The family Scolopacidae and Estrilidae have three number of species which are Numenius
phaeopus, Tringa tetanus, and Actitis hypoleucos.
Table 2.1-9. Taxonomic Classification of Avifauna

Family Common Name Species Name
Ardeidae Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia
Little Egret Egretta garzetta
Green-backed Heron Butorides striata
Black-crowned Night-heron Nycticorax nycticorax
Rallidae Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus
Buff-banded Rail Hypotaenidia phillippensis
Charadriidae Lesser Sandplover Charadrius mongolus
Scolopacidae Eurasian Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus
Common Redshank Tringa totanus
Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
Sternidae Little Tern Sternula albifrons
Black-nape Tern Sterna sumatrana
Columbidae Red Turtle-dove Streptopelia tranquebarica
Zebra Dove Geopelia striata
Cuculidae Philippine Coucal Centropus viridis
Apodidae Glossy Swiftlet Collocalia esculenta
Alcedinidae Collared Kingfisher Todiramphus chloris
Meropidae Blue-tailed Bee-eater Merops philippinus
Hirundinidae Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica
House Swallow Hirundo javanica
Campephagidae Pied Triller Lalage nigra
Pycnonotidae Yellow-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus goiavier
Oriolidae Black-nape Oriole Oriolus chinensis
Turdidae Philippine Magpie-robin Copsychus mindanensis
Sylviidae Golden-bellied Gerygone Gerygone sulphurea
Musicapidae Philippine Pied Fantail Rhipidura nigritorquis
Artamidae White-breasted Woodswallow Artamus leucoryn
Laniidae Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus

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Sturnidae Asian Glossy Starling Aplonis panayensis
Nectariniidae Olive-backed Sunbird Cinnyris jugularis
Ploceidae Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus
Estrildidae Java Sparrow Lonchura oryzivora
Chestnut Munia Lonchura atricapilla
Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata
Species Listing:
The pictures below are some of the avifauna found during the sampling period.
Plate 1. Intermediate Egret (Ardea intermedia) Plate 2. Little Egret (Egretta grazetta)
Plate 3. Green-backed Heron (Butorides Plate 4. Black-crowned Night-heron

striata) (Nycticorax nycticorax)
Plate 5. Common Moorhen (Gallinula Plate 6. Buff-banded Rail (Hypotaenidia

chloropus) philippines)
Plate 7. Lesser Sandplover (Charadrius Plate 8. Eurasian Whimbrel (Numenius

mongolus) phaeopus)

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Plate 9. Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) Plate 10. Common Sandpiper (Actitis
hypoleucos)
Plate 11. Little Tern (Sternula albifrons) Plate 12. Black-nape Tern (Sterna sumatrana)
Plate 13. Red-turtle Dove Streptopelia Plate 14. Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata)
tranquebarica)
Plate 15. Philippine Coucal (Centropus Plate 16. Glossy Swiftlet (Collocalia
viridis) esculenta)
Plate 17. Collared Kingfisher (Tudiramphus Plate 18. Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops
chloris) philippinus)

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Plate 19. Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) Plate 20. House Swallow (Hirundo javanica)
Plate 21. Pied Triller (Lalage nigra) Plate 22. Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus
goiavier)
Plate 23. Black-nape Oriole (Oriolus Plate 24. Philippine Magpie-robin (Copsychus
chinensis) mindanensis)
Plate 25. Golden-bellied Gerygone (Gerygone Plate 26. Philippine Pied Fantail (Rhipidura
sulphurea) nigritorquis)
Plate 27. White-breasted Woodswallow Plate 28. Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus)
(Artamus leucoryn)

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Plate 29. Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis Plate 30. Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris
panayensis) jugularis)
Plate 31. Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer Plate 32. Java Sparrow (Lonchura oryziyora)
montanus)
Plate 33. Chestnut Munia (Lonchura Plate 34. Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura
atricapilla) puntulata)
Species Diversity
The data accumulated during the sampling period derived a dominance of 8.18% and evenness of
4.69%. The results indicate that the species found are poorly distributed and dominated. Dominance
takes into account both the richness and evenness of the species. Moreover, the evenness in the
diversity index presents the degree of evenness on the area composition and richness. It is a measure
of biodiversity which quantifies how equal the community is. The H-diversity of the area is 3.41. The
number of species identified greatly influence the diversity of the area. Species count or number is
directly proportional to the value of H-diversity, the greater number of species the higher H-diversity.
Thus, with all the data gathered, the area is classified as high in terms of diversity.
Table 2.1-10. Diversity Indices

Species 34
Dominance 8.18%
Evenness 4.69%
H-diversity 3.41
Criterion High

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Relative Abundance
• Overall Relative Abundance
The species Passer montanus is the most abundant among all species identified in the study area.
About 16.15% of the birds are Passer montanus, 11.70% are Hirundo rustica and 10.62% are Lonchura
atricapilla. The three species abovementioned are those with the highest number of individuals. Passer
montanus is commonly known as Eurasian Tree Sparrow and locally known as “Maya”. The Eurasian
Tree Sparrow “maya”is typically has a size that ranges from 12.5 to 14 cm. The color of their plumage
is commonly brown, black and white with the adult’s crown and nape colored chestnut while the chin
and throat are black. It’s high survival rate and rapid population growth contributes to the species
distribution and abundance within the location.
Abundance (%) Aplonis panayensis

Hirundo rustica
Nycticorax nycticorax
Oriolus chinensis
1.38 Sterna sumatrana
6.39 8.65 0.1 Merops philippinus
0.29 Lanius cristatus
0.2
0.69 Hypotaenidia phillippensis
0.49 10.62 Lonchura atricapilla
6.88 0.2
Todiramphus chloris
1.67 0.1 Gallinula chloropus
0.98 0.59 Tringa totanus
4.62 0.1 Actitis hypoleucos
4.33 Passer montanus
0.59
0.2 Numenius phaeopus
1.57
Collocalia esculenta
8.06 Gerygone sulphurea
0.2 Butorides striata
Hirundo javanica
16.13
Ardea intermedia
0.29 Lonchura oryzivora
Charadrius mongolus
2.36 1.87 Egretta garzetta
11.7 3.74 Sternula albifrons
2.36 0.59
0.39 Cinnyris jugularis
0.39 1.28 Centropus viridis
Copsychus mindanensis
Rhipidura nigritorquis
Lalage nigra
Figure 2.1-18. Overall Relative Abundance
• Station 1
The species with the highest abundance in Station 1 is Passer montanus with a value of 16.03%. Then,
followed by Hirundo javanica with 14. 83% of abundance and Sterna sumatra with an abundance of
about 11%.

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Abundance Aplonis panayensis
Hirundo rustica
1.67
Merops philippinus
5.26 Todiramphus chloris
0.96 8.13 11
2.87 Tringa totanus
1.67 Actitis hypoleucos
0.48
Passer montanus
Numenius phaeopus
6.46 8.61 Collocalia esculenta
4.55
3.83
Hirundo javanica
Charadrius mongolus
Cinnyris jugularis
4.55 Centropus viridis
0.24 0.48
2.63 Lalage nigra
Pycnonotus goiavier
Geopelia striata
Figure 2.1-19. Relative Abundance in Station 1
• Station 2
Station 2 has 22 number of species present. The species with the highest abundance in is Aplonis
pianensis, about 15.76% abundance. Hinundo javanica is the species with the second highest value of
abundance, 12.22%. Both species Passer montanus and Pycnonotus goiavier has 10.61% abundance.
Abundance
Aplonis panayensis
Hirundo rustica
Nycticorax nycticorax
Oriolus chinensis
Sterna sumatrana
15.76 Hypotaenidia phillippensis
0.96
0.64 10.61 0.32 Lonchura atricapilla
Todiramphus chloris
0.96 3.54
0.32 Gallinula chloropus
4.5 0.32 Tringa totanus
0.32
5.14 Numenius phaeopus
10.61 0.64 Collocalia esculenta
0.64
4.5 0.32 Hirundo javanica
0.64
12.22 Ardea intermedia
3.86 3.54 1.29 Egretta garzetta
1.93
Cinnyris jugularis
0.32 Copsychus mindanensis
Lalage nigra
Streptopelia tranquebarica
Lonchura punctulata

• Station 3
Station 3 has a total of twenty-on (21) number of species identified. The species with the highest
abundance is Passer montanus with about 22.22%. Then, followed by Pycnonotus goiavier and
Cinnyris jugularis with an abundance of 14.24% and 11.46%, respectively.

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Abundance
Aplonis panayensis
Hirundo rustica
1.39 4.51 Sterna sumatrana
0.69 Oriolus chinensis
7.99 9.72
Lonchura atricapilla
0.69 1.39
Gerygone sulphurea
1.04
Hirundo javanica
22.22 Egretta garzetta
11.46 Sternula albifrons
Cinnyris jugularis
6.6 Lalage nigra
1.04 Streptopelia tranquebarica
1.04 2.78 Lonchura punctulata
2.78 0.69 Pycnonotus goiavier
Geopelia striata
Conservation Status (IUCN)
Among the thirty-four species identified, Lonchura oryzivora or commonly known as Java Sparrow is
listed as an endangered species in the IUCN Red List. The thirty-three remaining species are listed as
least concern. A Least Concern (LC) classification means that the species has been evaluated
according to the IUCN Red List criteria and does not qualify to be classified as any of the threatened
classification statuses. However, it is important to note that LC classifications may be elevated to Near
Threatened (NT) status once an updated assessment may observe a significant decline in populations
due to threats encountered by the population. In addition, the distribution of the avifaunal species were
also determined. The species distribution is a biodiversity concept that focuses on the geographic
distribution of biological organisms’ occurrence clustered and quantified by region, location, grid and
administrative or analytical unit. Twenty-nine of the species identified are classified as resident, three
of which are endemic species and two are migratory species. Numenicus phaeopus and Tringa totamus
are migratory species. Migratory species have the entire population or geographically separate part of
the populated cross one or more national jurisdiction boundaries. Centropus viridis, Copsychus
mindanensis, Rhipidura nigritoquis are endemic species. These type of species are found in a single
defined geographic location.
Table 2.1-11. Conservation Status Based on IUCN Red List

Conservation
Family Species Name Common Name Distribution
Status
Ardeidae Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia Resident Least Concern
Little Egret Egretta garzetta Resident Least Concern
Green-backed Heron Butorides striata Resident Least Concern
Black-crowned Night-heron Nycticorax nycticorax Resident Least Concern
Rallidae Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus Resident Least Concern
Hypotaenidia
Buff-banded Rail Resident Least Concern
phillippensis
Charadriidae Lesser Sandplover Charadrius mongolus Resident Least Concern
Scolopacidae Eurasian Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus Migratory Least Concern
Common Redshank Tringa totanus Migratory Least Concern
Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos Resident Least Concern

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Conservation
Family Species Name Common Name Distribution
Status
Sternidae Little Tern Sternula albifrons Resident Least Concern
Black-nape Tern Sterna sumatrana Resident Least Concern
Streptopelia
Columbidae Red Turtle-dove Resident Least Concern
tranquebarica
Zebra Dove Geopelia striata Resident Least Concern
Cuculidae Philippine Coucal Centropus viridis Endemic Least Concern
Apodidae Glossy Swiftlet Collocalia esculenta Resident Least Concern
Alcedinidae Collared Kingfisher Todiramphus chloris Resident Least Concern
Meropidae Blue-tailed Bee-eater Merops philippinus Resident Least Concern
Hirundinidae Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica Resident Least Concern
House Swallow Hirundo javanica Resident Least Concern
Campephagidae Pied Triller Lalage nigra Resident Least Concern
Pycnonotidae Yellow-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus goiavier Resident Least Concern
Oriolidae Black-nape Oriole Oriolus chinensis Resident Least Concern
Turdidae Philippine Magpie-robin Copsychus mindanensis Endemic Least Concern
Sylviidae Golden-bellied Gerygone Gerygone sulphurea Resident Least Concern
Musicapidae Philippine Pied Fantail Rhipidura nigritorquis Endemic Least Concern
White-breasted
Artamidae Artamus leucoryn Resident Least Concern
Woodswallow
Laniidae Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus Resident Least Concern
Sturnidae Asian Glossy Starling Aplonis panayensis Resident Least Concern
Nectariniidae Olive-backed Sunbird Cinnyris jugularis Resident Least Concern
Ploceidae Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus Resident Least Concern
Estrildidae Java Sparrow Lonchura oryzivora Resident Endangered
Chestnut Munia Lonchura atricapilla Resident Least Concern
Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata Resident Least Concern
b. Volant Mammals
Volant mammals are considered to be a diverse yet poorly known mammalian order in the Philippines.
The Philippine archipelago is believed to host over 70 bat species with 35% known to be endemic to
the country (Tanalgo & Hughes, 2018). Endemism and species richness are factors of special
importance as widespread anthropogenic activities are common causes of habitat disturbance and
destruction.
Species Richness
A total of three (3) species of bats found in Barangay San Juan, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. The three (3)
species are classifies under the family Pteropodidae. These species are Ptenochirus jagori, Cynopterus
brachyotis and Macroglossus minimus. There were twenty-six (26) Ptenochirus jagori, fifteen (15)
Cynopterus brachyotis and three (3) Macroglossus minimus captured during the sampling period.
Table 2.1-12. Taxonomic Classification of Volant Mammals

Common Name Family Name Scientific name
Greater Musky Fruit Bat Pteropodidae Ptenochirus jagori
Lesser Short-nosed Fruit Bat Pteropodidae Cynopterus brachyotis
Long-tongued Nectar Bat Pteropodidae Macroglossus minimus
The pictures below serve as the visual representations of the volant mammals identified and captured
during the sampling period.

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Plate 35. Greater Musky Fruit Bat (Ptenochirus jagori)
Plate 36. Long-tongued Nectar Bat (Macroglossus minimus)
Plate 37. Lesser Short-nosed Fruit Bat (Cynopterus brachyotis)
Species Occurrence
The species Cynopterus brachyotis was found in both stations 1 and 2. While Myotis sp. was only
captured in station 1. Station 1 is potentially an area where food is visible to the bats.
Table 2.1-13 Presence of Species in each Station

Scientific name Station 1 Station 2 Station 3 Station 4
✓ ✓ ✓
Cynopterus brachyotis ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ☓
Ptenochirus jagori
Macroglossus minumus ☓ ✓ ✓ ☓
Relative Abundance

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The most abundant species in the study area is Cynopterus brachyotis with an abundance value of
57.78%. The species Ptenoochirus jagori has a relative abundance value of 33.33%. However,
Macroglossus minimus has the least relative abundance with 6.82% since it has only 3 ndividuals
captured.
Relative Abundance (%)
6.82
33.33
57.78
Cynopterus brachyotis Pternochirus jagori Macroglossus minimus
Figure 2.1-22. Overall Relative Abundance of Volant Mammals
Conservation Status (IUCN Red List)
Based on the IUCN Red List, the conservation status of the volant mammas found and identified are
listed as least concern and evaluated as residents of the country.
Table 2.1-14. Conservation Status and Species Distribution of Volant Mammals

Conservation
Common Name Family Name Scientific name Distribution
Status
Lesser short-nosed Fruit Bat Pteropodidae Cynopterus brachyotis Least Concern Resident
Greater Musky Fruit Bat Pteropodidae Ptenochirus jagori Least Concern Resident
Long-nosed Fruit Bat Pteropodidae Macroglossus minimus Least Concern Resident
c. Non-volant Mammals
Species Richness
There was only one (1) species of non-volant mammal captured during the sampling period. This
species is Suncus murinus and commonly known as house shrew. There were three (30 number of
house shrew (Suncus murinus) found in the project area.
Table 2.1-15. Taxonomoic Classification of Non-volant Mammals

Common Name Family Name Scientific name IUCN Red List No. of Individuals
House Shrew Soricidae Suncus murinus Least Concern 3
The picture below is the visual representation of Rattus rattus captured during the sampling period.

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Plate 38. Suncus murinus (House Shrew)
2.1.4.3 Terrestrial Flora: E.B. Magalona Side
2.1.4.3.1 Sampling Stations and Methods
There were two (2) sampling stations established for the floral survey. The sampling stations are
situated adjacent to the project site where perennial trees are visible and accessible. The area is mostly
a household community. The map below sis the visual representation of the project area.
Figure 2.1-23. Map for the Floral Sampling Stations
Table 2.1-16. Geographical Coordinates

Sampling Stations Coordinates
Latitude Longitude
Station 1 10°53'43.75"N 122°57'50.59"E
Station 2 10°53'41.90"N 122°57'48.42"E

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Floral Survey was conducted using a line transect method. The method was conducted by walking
through a line across the sampling station. All tree species intercepted by the transect line measuring
> 5 m in height and > 10 cm diameter at the breast- height were identified and recorded.
Figure 1. Establishing Transect Lines for Flora Survey
Species Richness
There was only one (1) species dominated and found within the project site Barangay Gahit, E.B.
Magalona, Negros Occidental. Vachellia farnesiana which is locally known as “roma” was dominating
the project area. An estimation of more than a 100 Vachellia farnesiana trees both in stations 1 and 2.
Table 2.1-17. Taxonomic Classification of the Flora Identified

Family Species Name Common Name
Fabaceae Vachellia farnesiana Sweet Acacia/Needle Bush
Species Listing:
The pictures below are the visual representation of the flora identified and found during the sampling
period.

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Plate 39. Vachellia farnesiana
Conservation Status of Flora (IUCN and DAO 2017-11)
The conservation status of the species was checked and evaluated in the IUCN Red List and National
List Threatened Philippine and Categories (DAO 2017-11). Vachellia farnesiana is listed as least
concern in IUCN Red List and not listed in DAO 2017-11.
Table 2.1- 18. Conservation Status Based on IUCN Red Lista and DAO 2017-11
Family Species Common Name IUCN DAO 2017-11
Fabaceae Vachellia farnesiana Sweet Acacia Least Concern Not Listed
Economic and Environmental Importance
The species Vachellia farnesiana has unique economic and environmental uses. It is used as an
ingredient both in traditional medicine and perfume formula. There are few animals and insects also
feed on Vachellia farnesiana.
Table 2.1-19. Economic and Environmental Uses of Trees

Family Species Common Name Uses
Fabaceae Vachellia farnesiana Sweet Acacia Medicine, Perfume
ingredient, Edible to
Animals
2.1.4.4 Terrestrial Fauna: E.B. Magalona Side
2.1.4.4.1 Sampling Stations and Methods
a. Avifauna
There were three (3) sampling stations established for avifaunal assessment. A point-count method
was used with a distance of 50 meters apart from each of the sampling stations assigned. The other
method used was mist-netting method where Also, it is situated where birds are potentially found and
captured.

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Figure 2.1-24. Map for Terrestrial Fauna Sampling Station
Table 2.1-20 Geographical Coordinates

Sampling Stations Coordinates
Latitude Longitude
AV1 10°53'43.50"N 122°57'50.40"E
AV2 10°53'43.00"N 122°57'48.50"E
AV3 10°53'41.00"N 122°57'49.80"E
• Point-count Method
Three observation points or stations were marked along the trail inside the study area. The
distance between the sampling stations were approximately 50 meters apart and marked its
geographical coordinates using a GPS instrument. Bird species observed through visual
encounter and by bird’s call within the stations were identified, recorded and photographed.
Observations were performed during early in the morning which is the peak hour of the bird
activity and in the afternoon. The sampling period started at 0600H until 1000H and 1500H to
1700H. The process is repeated in the morning and in the afternoon for three consecutive days.
b. Volant Mammals
There were two (2) sampling stations established for the volant mammals sampling. These stations
were selected within the vicinity of the project area. The map below shows the geographical positions
of each station.

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Figure 2.1-25. Map for the Sampling Stations of Volant Mammals
Table 2.1-21. Geographical Coordinates

Coordinates
Latitude Longitude
Station 1 10°53'41.89"N 122°57'49.60"E
Station 2 10°53'43.70"N 122°57'49.52"E
• Mist-netting Method
The establishment of survey locations was done and followed by ocular visitation upon arrival
in the area. Fruit and insectivorous bats were sampled by mist-netting. At least one high net
was set randomly in each transect line, composed usually of two to five nets. High nets were
opened starting at 1700 H and closed at 0600H. Ground nets were evenly distributed along the
transect line. Dimensions of high and ground nets are 12 x 2 m. A total of two (2) nets were set
in each sampling station. Captured bats were carefully removed from the nets and placed in a
cotton cloth bag to minimize stress. Standard morphometrics was taken and identified using
the “Key to the bats of the Philippine Islands” by Ingle and Heaney 1992.

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Figure 2. Mist-netting Method for Volant Mammals
Figure 3. Retrieval of Bats and Nets During Nighttim
Live traps were employed to capture non-flying mammals. Live traps baited with fried coconut strip
mixed with peanut butter and live earthworms. Traps were set in runways and other possible areas
such as under logs and stumps along the transect line. Standard morphometrics (total length, tail
length, hindfoot, ear, and weight) were taken from the captured samples. Specimens were identified up
to the species level based on the measurements on the “Illustration Guide of the Non-flying Mammals
of Mindanao Island, Philippines” by Heaney et al. (1999) and “A Synopsis of the Mammalian Fauna in
the Philippines by Heaney et al. (1998).

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Figure 4. Setting-up of Live Traps
a. Avifauna
The Philippines is one of the most biodiverse country worldwide. About seven hundred twenty-nine
species of birds can be found all over the county and 31% are accounted to be endemic (Lepage, 2021).
The country hosts a wide range of habitats such as tropical forests, mangrove areas, peat swamp
forests, and montane forests capable of supporting a huge diversity of birds. Notwithstanding, the
impacts such as habitat destruction, overexploitation, anthropogenic activities has drastically affect the
biodiversity of the avifaunal species in the Philippines
Species Richness
There were thirty-three (33) species of birds identified within the vicinity of the project area located in
Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental during the sampling period. The species identified
were classified under twenty (20) different families. The family Ardeidae is the family with the highest
species richness. These are Ardea intermedia, Egretta garzetta, Butorides striata and Ardeola
speciosa. The family Colummbidae and Estrilidae have three number of species. The family
Columbidae has Streptopelia tranquebarica, Spilopelia chinensis and Geopelia striata. And the family
Estrilidae has Lonchura oryzivoroa, Lomchura atricapilla and Lonchura punctulate. Moreover, the
species with the highest count is Hirundo javanica with a total of 177 number of individuals which then
belongs to the family Hirundinidae. Lonchura atricapilla has a total number of 166 individuals which
belongs to the family Estrilididae.
Table 2.1-22. Taxonomic Classification of Avifauna

Sturnidae Asian Glossy Starling Aplonis panayensis
Hirundinidae Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica
Barred Rail Hypotaenidia torquata
Oriolidae Black-nape Oriole Oriolus chinensis
Black-nape Tern Sterna sumatrana
Meropidae Blue-tailed Bee-eater Merops philippinus
Laniidae Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus
Chestnut Munia Lonchura atricapilla
Alcedinidae Collared Kingfisher Todiramphus chloris
Rallidae Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus

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Eastern Spotted Dove Spilopelia chinensis
Ploceidae Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus
Sylviidae Golden-bellied Gerygone Gerygone sulphurea
Green-backed Heron Butorides stiata
House Swallow Hirundo javanica
Ardeidae Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia
Estrildidae Java Sparrow Lonchura oryzivora
Javan Pond-heron Ardeola speciosa
Little Egret Egretta garzetta
Sternidae Little Tern Sternula albifrons
Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach
Nectariniidae Olive-backed Sunbird Cinnyris jugularis
Oriental Reed-warbler Acrocephalus orientalis
Turdidae Philippine Magpie-robin Copsychus mindanensis
Musicapidae Philippine Pied Fantail Rhipidura nigritorquis
Campephagidae Pied Triller Lalage nigra
Cuculidae Plaintive Cuckoo Cacomantis merulinus
Columbidae Red Turtle-dove Streptopelia tranquebarica
Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata
Violet Cuckoo Crysococcyx xanthorhynchus
Artamidae White-breasted Woodswallow Artamus leucoryn
Pycnonotidae Yellow-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus goiavier
Zebra Dove Geopelia striata
Species Listing:
The pictures below are some of the avifauna found during the sampling period.
Plate 40. Intermediate Egret (Ardea intermedia)
Plate 41. Little Egret (Egretta grazetta)

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Plate 42. Green-backed Heron (Butorides striata)
Plate 43. Black-crowned Night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)
Plate 44. Javan Pond-heron (Ardeola speciosa)
Plate 45. Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
Plate 46. Barred Rail (Hypotaenidia torquata)

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Plate 47. Little Tern (Sternula albifrons)
Plate 48. Black-nape Tern (Sterna sumatrana)
Plate 49. Red-turtle Dove Streptopelia tranquebarica)
Plate 50. Eastern Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis)
Plate 51. Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata)

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Plate 52. Plaintive Cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus)
Plate 53. Violet Cuckoo (Crysococcyx xanthorhynchus)
Plate 54. Collared Kingfisher (Tudiramphus chloris)
Plate 55. Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus)
Plate 56. Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

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Plate 57. House Swallow (Hirundo javanica)
Plate 58. Pied Triller (Lalage nigra)
Plate 59. Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier)
Plate 60. Black-nape Oriole (Oriolus chinensis)
Plate 61. Philippine Magpie-robin (Copsychus mindanensis)

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Plate 62. Golden-bellied Gerygone (Gerygone sulphurea)
Plate 63. Philippine Pied Fantail (Rhipidura nigritorquis)
Plate 64. White-breasted Woodswallow (Artamus leucoryn)
Plate 65. Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus)
Plate 66. Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis)

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Plate 67. Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis)
Plate 68. Java Sparrow (Lonchura oryziyora)
Plate 69. Chestnut Munia (Lonchura atricapilla)
Plate 70. Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura puntulata)
Species Diversity
The data accumulated during the sampling period derived a dominance of 8.15% and evenness of
8.36%%. The results indicate that the species found are poorly distributed and dominated. Dominance
takes into account both the richness and evenness of the species. Moreover, the evenness in the
diversity index presents the degree of evenness on the area composition and richness. It is a measure
of biodiversity which quantifies how equal the community is. The H-diversity of the area is 2.76. The
number of species identified greatly influence the diversity of the area. Species count or number is
directly proportional to the value of H-diversity, the greater number of species the higher H-diversity.
Thus, with all the data gathered, the area is classified as moderate in terms of diversity.
Table 2.1-23. Diversity Indices

Species 33
Dominance 8.15%

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Evenness 8.36%
H-diversity 2.76
Criterion Moderate
Relative Abundance
• Overall Relative Abundance
The species Hirundo javanica is the most abundant among all species identified in the study area. About
13.69% of the birds are Hirundo javanica, 12.84% are Lonchura atricapilla and 11.21% are Egretta
garzetta. The three species abovementioned are those with the highest number of individuals. Hirundo
javanica is commonly known as “House Swallow” that inhabits mostly in an open areas such as
grasslands, reservoirs, mangrove areas/beach front.
Abundance (%) Aplonis panayensis

Hirundo rustica
Hypotaenidia torquata
0.39 0.08
8.2 3.17
3.09
0.39 Merops philippinus
0.85 0.46 Lanius cristatus
5.8
2.32
0.08 Gallinula chloropus
0.54 Spilopelia chinensis
0.77 12.84
Passer montanus
Butorides stiata
0.39 Hirundo javanica
7.81
2.09 0.08 Ardea intermedia
Lonchura oryzivora
0.54
Ardeola speciosa
Sternula albifrons
1.39
11.21 Lanius schach
Acrocephalus orientalis
0.54 13.69 Copsychus mindanensis
0.08
1.16 0.93
Lalage nigra
Cacomantis merulinus
Lonchura punctulata
Figure 2.1-26. Overall Relative Abundance
• Station 1
The species with the highest abundance in Station 1 is Hirundo javanica with a value of 17.61%%.
Then, followed by Lonchura atricapilla with 13.42% of abundance and Cinnyris jugularis with an
abundance of about 8.81%.

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Abundance Aplonis panayensis
1.47
Hirundo rustica
7.55 5.87
Sterna sumatrana
0.63 0.84
7.55 5.66 Lanius cristatus
0.42 0.21
0.42
3.56 Lonchura atricapilla
0.21
0.42 0.84
8.81
Spilopelia chinensis
0.42
2.1
6.5
1.89
Hirundo javanica
17.61
0.63
Ardea intermedia
Lonchura oryzivora
• Station 2
Station 2 has 26 number of species present. The species with the highest abundance in is Hirundo
javanica, about 14.87% abundance. Egretta garzetta is the species with the second highest value of
abundance, 14.63%. And Lonchura atricapilla has an abundance of 11.75%.
Abundance
Aplonis panayensis
Hirundo rustica
0.24 Hypotaenidia torquata
2.88
0.96 0.48
9.35 4.32 1.2 Merops philippinus
1.68 Lonchura atricapilla
0.72
Spilopelia chinensis
0.72
0.72 2.64 Hirundo javanica
6.47 0.24 Lonchura oryzivora
4.08
Egretta garzetta
0.24
6.47
Sternula albifrons
1.92 Lanius schach
14.87 Acrocephalus orientalis
Copsychus mindanensis
1.44 Rhipidura nigritorquis
Lalage nigra
Lonchura punctulata
Artamus leucoryn
Pycnonotus goiavier
Geopelia striata
• Station 3

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Station 3 has a total of twenty-five (25) number of species identified. The species with the highest
abundance is Lonchura atricapilla with about 13.28%. Then, followed by Egretta garzetta and Passer
montanus with an abundance of 12.78% and 11.03%, respectively.
Abundance
Aplonis panayensis
Hirundo rustica
1.39 4.51 Sterna sumatrana
7.99 9.72
0.69 1.39
Gerygone sulphurea
1.04
Hirundo javanica
5.56
Lonchura oryzivora
22.22 Egretta garzetta
11.46 Sternula albifrons
Cinnyris jugularis
6.6 Lalage nigra
1.04 Streptopelia tranquebarica
1.04 2.78 Lonchura punctulata
2.78 0.69 Pycnonotus goiavier
Geopelia striata
Conservation Status (IUCN)
Among the thirty-four species identified, Lonchura oryzivora or commonly known as Java Sparrow is
listed as an endangered species in the IUCN Red List. The thirty-two remaining species are listed as
least concern. A Least Concern (LC) classification means that the species has been evaluated
according to the IUCN Red List criteria and does not qualify to be classified as any of the threatened
classification statuses. However, it is important to note that LC classifications may be elevated to Near
Threatened (NT) status once an updated assessment may observe a significant decline in populations
due to threats encountered by the population. In addition, the distribution of the avifaunal species were
also determined. The species distribution is a biodiversity concept that focuses on the geographic
distribution of biological organisms' occurrence clustered and quantified by region, location, grid and
administrative or analytical unit. Thirty-one of the species identified are classified as resident and two
of which are endemic species. Copsychus mindanensis and Rhipidura nigritorquis are endemic. These
type of species are found in a single defined geographic location.
Table 2.1-24. Conservation Status Based on IUCN Red List

Conservation
Family Name Common Name Species Name Distribution
Status
Ardeidae Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia Resident Least Concern
Little Egret Egretta garzetta Resident Least Concern
Green-backed Heron Butorides stiata Resident Least Concern
Javan Pond-heron Ardeola speciosa Resident Least Concern
Rallidae Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus Resident Least Concern
Barred Rail Hypotaenidia Resident Least Concern
torquata
Sternidae Little Tern Sternula albifrons Resident Least Concern
Black-nape Tern Sterna sumatrana Resident Least Concern

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Conservation
Family Name Common Name Species Name Distribution
Status
Columbidae Red Turtle-dove Streptopelia Resident Least Concern
tranquebarica
Eastern Spotted Dove Spilopelia chinensis Resident Least Concern
Zebra Dove Geopelia striata Resident Least Concern
Cuculidae Plaintive Cuckoo Cacomantis Resident Least Concern
merulinus
Violet Cuckoo Crysococcyx Resident Least Concern
xanthorhynchus
Alcedinidae Collared Kingfisher Todiramphus chloris Resident Least Concern
Meropidae Blue-tailed Bee-eater Merops philippinus Resident Least Concern
Hirundinidae Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica Resident Least Concern
House Swallow Hirundo javanica Resident Least Concern
Campephagidae Pied Triller Lalage nigra Resident Least Concern
Pycnonotidae Yellow-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus goiavier Resident Least Concern
Oriolidae Black-nape Oriole Oriolus chinensis Resident Least Concern
Turdidae Philippine Magpie-robin Copsychus Endemic Least Concern
mindanensis
Sylviidae Golden-bellied Gerygone sulphurea Resident Least Concern
Gerygone
Oriental Reed-warbler Acrocephalus Resident Least Concern
orientalis
Musicapidae Philippine Pied Fantail Rhipidura nigritorquis Endemic Least Concern
Artamidae White-breasted Artamus leucoryn Resident Least Concern
Woodswallow
Laniidae Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus Resident Least Concern
Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach Resident Least Concern
Sturnidae Asian Glossy Starling Aplonis panayensis Resident Least Concern
Nectariniidae Olive-backed Sunbird Cinnyris jugularis Resident Least Concern
Ploceidae Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus Resident Least Concern
Estrildidae Java Sparrow Lonchura oryzivora Resident Endangered
Chestnut Munia Lonchura atricapilla Resident Least Concern
Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata Resident Least Concern
b. Volant Mammals
Volant mammals are considered to be a diverse yet poorly known mammalian order in the Philippines.
The Philippine archipelago is believed to host over 70 bat species with 35% known to be endemic to
the country (Tanalgo & Hughes, 2018). Endemism and species richness are factors of special
importance as widespread anthropogenic activities are common causes of habitat disturbance and
destruction.
Species Richness
A total of two (2) species of bats found in Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental. The two
(2) species are classifies under the family Pteropodidae. These species are Ptenochirus jagori and
Cynopterus brachyotis. There were only six (6) Ptenochirus jagori and four (4) Cynopterus brachyotis
captured during the sampling period.
Table 2.1-25. Taxonomic Classification of Volant Mammals

Common Name Family Name Scientific name
Greater Musky Fruit Bat Pteropodidae Ptenochirus jagori
Lesser Short-nosed Fruit Bat Pteropodidae Cynopterus brachyotis

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The pictures below serve as the visual representations of the volant mammals identified and captured
during the sampling period.
Plate 71. Ptenochirus jagori
Plate 72. Cynopterus brachyotis
Species Occurrence
The species Ptenochirus jagori and Cynopterus brachyotis were both present in stations 1 and 2.
Station 1 is near to the pathway where residents usually pass through from time to time. The sampling
team were having a difficulty in setting-up of nets due to the heavy presence of Vachellia farnesiana
locally known as “roma”.
Table 2.2-26. Presence of Species in each Station

Scientific name Station 1 Station 2
Cynopterus brachyotis ✓ ✓
Ptenochirus jagori ✓ ✓
Relative Abundance
The most abundant species in the study area is Cynopterus brachyotis with an abundance value of
60%. The species Ptenoochirus jagori has a relative abundance value of 40%.

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Relative Abundance (%)
40
60
Cynopterus brachyotis Pternochirus jagori
Figure 5. Overall Relative Abundance of Volant Mammals
Conservation Status (IUCN Red List)
Based on the IUCN Red List, the conservation status of the volant mammals found and identified are
listed as least concern and evaluated as residents of the country.
Table 2.2-27. Conservation Status and Species Distribution of Volant Mammals

Conservation
Common Name Family Name Scientific name Distribution
Status
Lesser short-nosed Fruit Pteropodidae Cynopterus brachyotis Least Concern Resident
Bat
Greater Musky Fruit Bat Pteropodidae Ptenochirus jagori Least Concern Resident
Species Richness
There were two (2) species of non-volant mammal captured during the sampling period. These species
are Suncus murinus and Rattus norvegicus. Suncus murinus is commonly known as house shrew and
Rattus norvegicus is commonly known as brown rat. Both species are listed as least concern in IUCN
Red List.
Table 2.2-28. Taxonomoic Classification of Non-volant Mammals

Common Name Family Name Scientific name IUCN Red List No. of Individuals
House Shrew Soricidae Suncus murinus Least Concern 4
Brown Rat Muridae Rattus norvegicus Least Concern 2
The picture below is the visual representation of non-volant mammals captured during the sampling
period.

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Plate 73. Suncus murinus (House Shrew)
Plate 74. Rattus norvegicus

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2.2 WATER
2.2.1 Hydrology/Hydrogeology
2.2.1.1 Change in Drainage Morphology, Stream/Lake Water Depth, Reduction in Stream

Volumetric Flow
The region has several river basins and water divides scattered throughout the islands of Panay and
Negros that can adequately supply the regional requirements for domestics, agricultural and industrial
uses. It has three (3) major river basins (with a drainage area of more than 1,400 square kilometers)
and 33 principal basins (with drainage are ranging from 41 square kilometers to less than 1,400
square kilometers). The three (3) major river basins are: the Jalaur River, Panay Rover and the Ilog-
Hilabangan River with a combined run-off ranging from 3,425 to 3,575 MCM. Other basins noteworthy
to mention are Aklan, Sibalom0Guimbal, and Bago-Binalbagan. The drainage area of these river
basins ranges from 852 to 1,945 square kilometers.
There are 36 rivers found throughout the region. Negris Occidental has the most number of rivers with
16 while the province of Guimaras has none at all. Also, the largest total watershed area can be found
in Negros Occidental with a total are of 4,757 square kilometers, while Aklan has the smallest with a
total land area of 2,064 square kilometers.
Watershed denudation has marked impact on downstream water users – lower and less reliable river
flows reduce irrigation viability, increases siltation of canals and dams, clogs river mouth, and
increases the extent and severity of flooding.
The various forestry schemes of the DENR including agro-forestry and sloping agricultural land
technology have mixed results due to technical and manpower constraints, peace and order problems
and to the impact of subsidized schemes attracting additional settlers into the hills.
The proposed additional component or installation of submersible cable from Barotac Viejo going to
E.B. Magalona along the Guimaras Strait will not alter the current status of the drainage, water depth,
and flow of the strait.
2.2.1.2 Inducement of flooding
Based on the Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Hazard Map by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau,
Region VI, Barangay San Juan, Barotac Viejo and Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona are susceptible to
moderate flooding which likely to experience flood height between 0.5 to 1 meter and/or flood duration
of 1 to 3 days (Figure 2.2-3 and Figure 2.2-4). These are subject to widespread inundation during
prolonged and extensive heavy rainfall or extreme weather condition. The proposed additional
alignment will not contribute to flooding in the area.
2.2.1.3 Water Resource Competition, Reduction / Depletion of Groundwater Flow
The MGB (1997) produced groundwater availability study for the country. It classified the regions into
aquifer type and potential yields. A national scale groundwater availability map was produced based
on the hydrogeologic characteristics for each region. The groundwater classes and their
characteristics are shown in Table 2.2-1.
Table 2.2-1: Groundwater Classes in the Philippines (MGB, 1997)

Class Description
Rocks in which flow is dominantly inter-granular
Class I (A) Extensive and Highly Productive Aquifers - with an average potential
recharge of 0.5 m to 1 m, greater near influent rivers, with known
production well yields mostly between 50 to 100 L/s but as high as 150 L/s
at some sites. High to very high permeability.
Class I (B) Fairly Extensive and Productive Aquifers - with average annual potential
recharge of 0.3 m to 0.8 m; greater near influent rivers; with known
production well yields mostly about 20 L/s but as high as 60 L/s at some
site. Moderate to high permeability.

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Class Description
Class I (C) Local and Less Productive Aquifers - well yields mostly about 2 L/s but as
high as 20 L/s in some site.
Rocks in which flow is dominantly through fracture and/or solution openings
Class II (A) Fairly Extensive and Productive Aquifers with High Potential Recharge -
includes limestones with production well flows up to 30 L/s in highly karstic
areas and volcanics with production well flows up to 15 L/s and spring flows
up to 60 L/s.
Class II (B) Fairly to Less Extensive and Productive Aquifers with Low to Moderate
Potential Recharge - Includes massive to bedded limestone with few
interconnected solution cavities, little groundwater development with
domestic well yields 3 L/s or less. Strong spring yields reported in local but
highly fractured rocks.
Local groundwater regions underlain by impermeable rocks generally without significant
groundwater except in residuum, sufficiently leached and/or fractured zone
Class III (A) Rocks with Limited Potential, Low to Moderate Permeability - includes
Quaternary lava flows, fair to hard consolidated sandstone, shales,
conglomerates, metasediments, mudstones etc.
Class III (B) Rocks without any known significant groundwater obtainable through drilled
wells - geological units as above but significantly less fractured, largely
untested.
Existing Water Use
The present state of water resources development in Region VI is mainly oriented to domestic water
supply, irrigation and hydropower. However, low priority is given to proper utilization and scientific
management of these resources, which are necessary to ensure adequate water supply.
The water uses in the communities surrounding the project area are for domestic purposes. The
residents use water from the pumps and open wells for hygiene, sanitation and for washing. Water
for drinking, food preparation and cooking are sourced out from the piped water. Barotac Viejo and
E.B. Magalona is perceived to have extensive and highly productive aquifers based on the MGB map
provided below.
Project Site
Figure 2.2-1: Ground Water Availability Map (Map Source: MGB)

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TITLE:
Hydrology Map of Barotac Viejo FIGURE NO.

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Project Site

TITLE:
FIGURE NO.
Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Hazard Map of Barotac Viejo
2.2-3

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Project Site

TITLE:
FIGURE NO.
Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Hazard Map of E.B. Magalona
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2.2.2 Oceanography
The project is located along the Mactan Channel and will not have any significant impacts on the
physical topography of the ocean or the bathymetry of Guimaras Strait.
Project Site
Map Source: NAMRIA Map Sheets 3522-I and 3523-II overlayed in Google Earth 2022
TITLE:
FIGURE NO.
Topographic Map of the Project Site showing Line 1 (Yellow) and Line 2 (Red)
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2.2.3 Water Quality Assessment
2.2.3.1 Groundwater Quality
2.2.3.1.1 Sampling Sites and Method
2.2.3.2 Freshwater Quality
2.2.3.3 Marine Water Quality
2.2.4 Freshwater Ecology Assessment
2.2.4.1 Sampling Sites and Method
2.2.4.2 Results and Discussion
2.2.5 Marine Water Ecology Assessment (Barotac Viejo, Iloilo)
2.2.5.1 Mangrove Assessment
2.2.5.1.1 Plot Establishment
The mangrove forests in the Philippines provide numerous environmental significances, goods, and
services to the coastal zones of the country. Mangroves have the capability to thrive in a wide range
of harsh environmental conditions such as extreme tides, strong winds, high temperature and muddy
substrates. Mangrove trees also have a high tolerance of salinity which typical grow in the marine
intertidal zone of the tropics and subtropics. Moreover, mangroves have distinctive characteristics
such as salt excreting leaves, complex root system and production of viviparous propagules.
Mangroves are identified as 54 various species and 60 associates worldwide. The Philippines has
around 44 “true mangroves”, true mangroves species are those that are exclusively restricted to
tropical intertidal habitats and do not extend into terrestrial plant community and adapted to saline and
anaerobic conditions. And yet the mangroves in the country, Philippines, has been significantly
disturbed due to anthropogenic activities that leads to establishment of stress, bringing out deleterious
effects and drastic changes which contributes to the exacerbation of the mangrove ecosystems.
Habitat destruction, invasive species, overpopulation, over exploitation and pollution are a few of the
environmental issues that cause greater impact to the mangrove ecosystem. Furthermore, human
impacts reduce the capacity of mangrove ecosystems to withstand natural and environmental
changes.
A 10m by 10m transect plots were established in stations 1 and 2. There were three (3) plots and five
(5) plots assigned to station 1 and 2, respectively. Transect plot technique/quadrat sampling was
employed to assess the mangrove communities and determine the species composition and
structure. The established number of plots were representative of the mangrove cover of the project
area. The plots were marked, and coordinates were obtained and recorded using GPS. In terms of
stand structure, each mangrove tree that has already recorded and measured was tagged to elude
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2.2.5.1.2.1 Sampling Stations
The mangrove survey was conducted within the project site located in Barangay San Juan, Barotac
Viejo, Iloilo on February 10-14, 2021. There were three plots represented station 1 and five plots for
station 2. The number of plots were selected through the number of mangroves with a height of 5 feet
above. Mostly the mangrove area was full of saplings.
Figure 2-2.. Sampling Stations Map for Mangrove Survey
Table 2-2. Geographical Coordinates of the Mangrove Sampling Stations

Stations Coordinates
Latitude Longitude

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Station 1
Plot 1 11° 1'49.40"N 122°52'12.40"E
Plot 2 11° 1'50.60"N 122°52'12.60"E
Plot 3 11° 1'51.40"N 122°52'12.30"E
Station 2
Plot 1 11° 1'48.70"N 122°52'11.10"E
Plot 2 11° 1'48.00"N 122°52'10.20"E
Plot 3 11° 1'49.00"N 122°52'9.00"E
Plot 4 11° 1'50.40"N 122°52'10.90"E
Plot 5 11° 1'51.10"N 122°52'9.50"E
2.2.5.2 Plankton Assessment
2.2.5.2.1 Towing of Plankton Net
Horizontal tows of 20-µm mesh 50-meter diameter plankton net at varying depths were carried out in
2 stations throughout the study area to assess the community structure, species richness, and
abundance of the phytoplankton in the sampling area. Samples were transferred to 1.5 Liters glass
containers, labelled accordingly, and immediately fixed by adding 100 ml of 5% buffered and filtered
seawater-formalin solution. All samples were concentrated to a final volume of 650 ml. Plankton
density was determined using three aliquots per sample examined microscopically using a
Sedgewick-Rafter cell.
Figure __. Towing of Plankton Nets
2.2.5.2.2 Sampling Stations
There were two (2) sampling stations established for plankton sampling. There were three replicates
each sampling stations. The area where the proposed cable line lies along is a muddy coast. Most of
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Figure 2-2.__. Sampling Station Maps of Plankton Collection
Table 2-2__. Geographical Coordinates

Coordinates
Latitude Longitude
Station 1 11° 1'45.47"N 122°52'14.23"E
Station 2 11° 1'38.40"N 122°52'14.23"E
2.2.5.3 Results and Discussions
2.2.5.3.1 Mangroves
2.2.5.3.1.1 Species Composition and Conservation Status
There are six (6) species of mangroves found and identified in the coasts of Barangay San Juan,
Barotac Viejo, Iloilo that are classified under three different families. The family Avicenniaceae have
two species, Avicennia marina and Avicennia alba. The species Ceriops tagal, Rhizophora apiculate,
Rhizophora mucronate are classified under the family of Rhizophoraceae. A total of 107 and 141
individuals found in station 1 and station 2, respectively. Both stations 1 and 2 were dominated by the
species Avicennia marina. The six species are classified as least concern based on the IUCN red list
conservation status.
Table 2-2.__. Species Richness on Mangroves in Barangay San Juan, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo
Family Species Common Name IUCN Red List Status
Avicenniaceae Avicennia marina Bungalon Least Concern
Avicennia alba Bungalon Least Concern
Rhizophoraceae Ceriops tagal Tungog Least Concern
Rhizophora apiculata Bakhaw lalaki Least Concern
Rhizophora mucronata Bakhaw babae Least Concern
Sonneratiaceae Sonneratia alba Pagatpat Least Concern
Species Listing:

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Plate 1. Sonneratia alba
Plate 2. Avicennia marina
Plate 3. Rhizophora sp. (Habit of growth)

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Plate 4. Rhizophora apiculata (Leaves)
Plate 5. Rhizophora mucronata (Leaves)
Plate 6. Ceroips tagal
2.2.5.3.1.2 Relative Abundance
2.2.5.3.1.2.1 Relative Abundance in Station 1
There are three (3) species of mangrove trees found in Station 1. About 92.52% of the mangrove
trees in station 1 is Avicennia marina with a total count of 99 individuals. Then, followed by Sonneratia
alba with 6.54% abundance and Rhizophora apiculate with 0.93% abundance.

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Station 1
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Rhizophora apiculata
Figure 2-2.__. Relative Abundance of Mangroves in Station 1
A total of six (6) species identified in Station 2. These mangrove species are Rhizophora mucronata,
Rhizophora apiculate, Sonneratia alba, Cerips tagal, Avicennia alba and Avicenna marina. Species
with the highest abundance is Avicennia marina with a value of 61.7%. It also had a total count of 87
number of trees. Rhizophora mucronata and Rhizophora apiculata followed with a relative abundance
of 17.02% and 13.47%, respectively. Species with the lowest value of abundance is Avecinnia alba
with about less than 1% percent.
Station 2
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Rhizophora mucronata Rhizophora apiculata Sonneratia alba

Ceriops tagal Avicennia alba Avicennia marina
Figure 2-2.__. Relative Abundance of Mangroves in Station 2
2.2.5.3.1.2.3 Overall Abundance
The overall abundance of the mangroves in both stations 1 and 2 are represented and dominated by
Avicennia marina with a value of 75%. Rhizophora mucronate and Rhizophora apiculate has an
abundance of 9.67% and 8.06%, respectively. Avicennia marina is commonly known as gray or white
mangroves and generally have light gray or whitish bark with stiff, brittle, and thin flakes. One of their
unique features is their leaf structure and color. Their leaves are thick, glossy and has a portion of
bright green in the upper part.

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4.03 Avicennia marina
9.67
Avicennia alba
8.06
2.82 Ceriops tagal
0.4
Rhizophora apiculata
Rhizophora mucronata
75 Sonneratia alba
Figure 2-2.__ Overall Abundance of Mangrove Species
2.2.5.3.1.3 Species Frequency
Among the six (6) species of mangroves identified, there were only three (3) species found in station
1, these are Avicennia marina, Rhizophora apiculata and Sonneratia alba. However, in station 2, all
the six (6) identified species were present.
Table 2-2.__ Species Occurrence

Family Species Station 1 Station 2
Avicenniaceae Avicennia marina ✓ ✓
Avicennia alba ! ✓
Rhizophoraceae Ceriops tagal ☓ ✓
Rhizophora apiculata ✓ ✓
Rhizophora mucronata ☓ ✓
Sonneratiaceae Sonneratia alba ✓ ✓
2.2.5.3.2 Plankton
2.2.5.3.2.1 Species Composition
There were thirteen (13) species of plankton identified in the coasts of Barangay San Juan, Barotac
Viejo, Iloilo. A total of five thousand seventy-one (5071) number of individuals of plankton identified
both in stations 1 and 2. The species with the highest count is Leptocylindrus sp. with 886 individuals.
Table 2-2. Taxonomic Classification of Plankton

Order Family Species Name
Asteromprales Choreutoidea Asteromphamus sp.
Biddulphiales Chaetocerotaceae Bacteriastrum sp.
Bacillariales Thalassionemataceae Thalassionema sp.
Bacillariales Fragilariaceae Asterionellopsis sp.
Bacillariales Bacillariaceae Pseudo-nitzschia sp.
Biddulphiales Chaetocerotaceae Chaetoceros sp.
Choreotrichida Rhabdonellidae Rhabdonella sp.
Cymbellales Cymbellaceae Cymbella sp.

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Order Family Species Name
Gonyaelacales Ceratiaceae Ceratium sp.
Leptocylindrales Leptocylindraceae Leptocylindrus sp.
Naviculales Pleurosigmataceae Gyrosigma sp.
Rhizosoleniales Rhizosoleniaceae Proboscia sp.
Thalassiosirales Thalassiosiraceae Skeletonema sp.
Species Listing:
A few visual presentations of the Phytoplankton present in the study area.
Plate 7. Gyrosigma sp.
Plate 8. Thalassionema sp.
Plate 9. Proboscia sp.

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Plate 10. Pseudo-nitzschia sp.
Plate 11. Bacteriastrum sp.
Plate 12. Leptocylindrus sp.
2.2.5.3.3 Species Occurrence
There were two (2) stations established for the plankton sampling. These stations are approximately
100 meters from the shoreline. All the species identified were present in both stations 1 and 2.
Table 2-2.___ Species Occurrence of Plankton Species

Order Family Species name Station 1 Station 2
Asteromprales Choreutoidea Asteromphamus sp. ✓ ✓
Biddulphiales Chaetocerotaceae Bacteriastrum sp. ✓ ✓
Bacillariales Thalassionemataceae Thalassionema sp. ✓ ✓

Bacillariales Fragilariaceae Asterionellopsis sp. ✓ ✓
Bacillariales Bacillariaceae Pseudo-nitzschia sp. ✓ ✓
Biddulphiales Chaetocerotaceae Chaetoceros sp. ✓ ✓
Choreotrichida Rhabdonellidae Rhabdonella sp. ✓ ✓

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Cymbellales Cymbellaceae Cymbella sp. ✓ ✓
Gonyaelacales Ceratiaceae Ceratium sp. ✓ ✓
Leptocylindrales Leptocylindraceae Leptocylindrus sp. ✓ ✓
Naviculales Pleurosigmataceae Gyrosigma sp. ✓ ✓
Rhizosoleniales Rhizosoleniaceae Proboscia sp. ✓ ✓
Thalassiosirales Thalassiosiraceae Skeletonema sp. ✓ ✓
2.2.5.3.3 Overall Relative Abundance
Among all the thirteen (13) plankton species found and identified, the species Thalassionema sp. has
the highest abundance of 17.93%. Leptocylindrus sp. and Asteromphamus sp have almost the same
relative abundance with the values of 17.47% and 17.04%, respectively.
2.21 Abundance
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Asterionellopsis sp. Skeletonema sp. Leptocylindrus sp. Proboscia sp.
Pseudo-nitzschia sp. Cymbella sp. Ceratium sp. Rhabdonella sp.
Gyrosigma sp.
Figure 2-2.__. Overall Relative Abundance of Plankton Species
2.2.5.3.4 Station 1 – Relative Abundance
Station 1 has 13 plankton species present. The species with the highest abundance in station 1 is
Thalassionema sp. with a relative abundance value of 22.17%. Then, followed by Leptocylindrus sp.
and Asteromphamus sp. with an abundance of 21.77% and 15.53%, respectively.

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Abundance
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2.2.5.3.5 Station 2 – Relative Abundance
A total of 357 number of individuals of plankton present in station. The species with highest relative
abundance is Asteromphamus sp. with a value of 19.22%. The species with the second highest
relative abundance is Pseudo-nitzschia sp. with an abundance of 17.20%, then followed by
Skeletonema sp. with 12.81% abundance.

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Abundance
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2.2.5.3.3 Fisheries
According to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Philippines has ranked as
one of the top fishes producing countries in the world. The country has been exporting and importing
fish and fishery products since then up to the present years. However, in terms of aquaculture, the
Philippines’ rank has fallen globally in the last 20 years. There were clear indications that fisheries
production is approaching real limits to further growth. Almost all of its production is for family
consumption within the local area.
The proposed Negros-Panay 230KV Interconnection Line 2 project is located in the coasts of
Barangay San Juan, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo which extends to the marine waters of Iloilo Strait. The cable
route outstretches from Iloilo Strait to Guimaras Strait.
Although bounded by the bountiful sea, the residents where the project site is located fish for major
means of living. The resource users who were interviewed are mainly fishermen and gleaners.
Fishing is their primary source of income and livelihood. The fish that they catch will either be for
consumption or business to sustain their daily needs. Some of the fishermen are skilled workers and
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Fishermen in Barangay San Juan, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo sail one to fifteen kilometers from the
shoreline. All of the boats that the fishermen used are motorized boats. Fishers allot one to thirteen
hours of their time to catch fishes. Among all the fishermen interviewed, most of them fish for twelve
hours in a day. They usually sail from 4-6 o’clock in the morning up to 3-5 o’clock in the afternoon.
The highest capacity of the boats in Barangay Sana Juan is up to 10 persons. However, fishermen
sail with one to four persons on the boat once a day.
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Plate 13. Motorized Boats (Bangka)
2.2.5.3.2.1 Trends on Fish Catch
The most common fish catch in Barangay San Juan, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo are longfin trevally, shortfin
scad, broad-banded cardinal fish, solefish, squish, cuttlefish, crabs, striped red mullet, nile tilapia,
ponyfish, silver-banned whiting, threadfin-breams, mackerel tuna, goldstripe sardinella, two-spot red
snapper and shrimps. The aforementioned fishes were named by the fishermen during the interview.
Longfin trevally and shortfin scad are both under the same family which is Apogonidae. According to
the interviewed conducted, squid, shrimps and crabs can be accumulated with a catch range of 30-
50kg per fishing trip. These catches were sold to the market and for consumption.
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Figure 4. Fish Catch per Trip

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2.2.5.3.2.2 Monthly Income
Barotac Viejo is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Iloilo. Based on the 2020 Census, Barangay
San Juan has a populace of 1,929 and represented 3.97% of the total population of Barotac. Mostly of
the respondents are depending to their income in fishing. Most of the responses tied up in terms of
household earnings, 13 respondents said less than ten thousand pesos a month and the other
thirteen respondents answered more than 10,000 a month. Fifteen of the fishermen interviewed has a
monthly income that ranges from 5,000-9,999 per month, eleven of them answered 1,000-4,999 and
only 2 fishers has an income of 10,000-14,999.
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Figure 5. Monthly Income Figure 6. Household Monthly Income
2.2.5.3.2.3 Fishing Gears
Fishermen in Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona uses two types of fishing gears. The fishermen use
gillnets and trolls. Trolls are hook lines dragged through the water at a right speed. The hooks are
used as an artificial bait. On the other hand, gill nets are used for fishes and shrimps. Gill nets are
normally a rectangular and longer net with a cork used as floater which line along the edges of the
net. They are intended to be submerged vertically. Fish don't seem to notice them or aren't
discouraged by them; they push their heads through a mesh as far as it will go, only to discover that
their bodies are usually deeper than their heads.
Table 2-2.. Fishing Gears Used by the Respondents

Fishing Gears Specifications
Gillnets 2-2.5 inches mesh size

6-10 inches mesh size
Trolls Hook lines dragged through the water

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Plate 14. Fish Net
Plate 15. Troll

2.2.5.3.2.4 Trends of Fisheries
About 80% of the fishermen interviewed have responded that the number of fishes they caught over
the years has been drastically declining and decreasing due to several factors. One of the most
affecting factor that causes the declining of fish catch is overfishing and overpopulation. People,
especially fishers in Barangay San Juan compete in using and acquiring the available resources for a
living and consumption. There were answers that mentioned illegal fishing methods used within the
municipal waters. Some of them said that pollution contributes to decreasing and scarcity of
resources.
2.2.6 Marine Water Ecology Assessment (E.B. Magalona, Negros)
Marine ecosystem, covering over 70% of the Earth’s area, harbors most of the planet’s
biodiversity. It is characterized by factors such as availability of light, food, and
nutrients. Other factors that affect marine ecosystems include water temperature,
depth, and salinity, as well as local topography. Changes in these conditions can change
the composition of species that make up the marine community. It supports a great
diversity of life with a variety of different habitats. They can be categorized into groups
based on where they live (benthic, oceanic, neritic, intertidal), as well as by shared
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The Philippines, being an archipelagic state, is endowed with a highest concentration of
marine species. In fact, the country is recognized as the “global center of marine
biodiversity” for having the most diverse species found among the rest of the countries.
The Philippines is also the highlight of the Coral Triangle in the Western Pacific Ocean
together with Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Timor L’Este, Papua New Guinea, and the
Solomon Island.
The mangrove forests in the Philippines provide numerous environmental significances,
goods, and services to the coastal zones of the country. Mangroves have the capability to
thrive in a wide range of harsh environmental conditions such as extreme tides, strong
winds, high temperature and muddy substrates. Mangrove trees also have a high
tolerance of salinity which typical grow in the marine intertidal zone of the tropics and
subtropics. Moreover, mangroves have distinctive characteristics such as salt excreting
leaves, complex root system and production of viviparous propagules.
Mangroves are identified as 54 various species and 60 associates worldwide. The

Philippines has around 44 “true mangroves”, true mangroves species are those that are
exclusively restricted to tropical intertidal habitats and do not extend into terrestrial
plant community and adapted to saline and anaerobic conditions. And yet the
mangroves in the country, Philippines, has been significantly disturbed due to
anthropogenic activities that leads to establishment of stress, bringing out deleterious
effects and drastic changes which contributes to the exacerbation of the mangrove
ecosystems. Habitat destruction, invasive species, overpopulation, over exploitation and
pollution are a few of the environmental issues that cause greater impact to the
mangrove ecosystem. Furthermore, human impacts reduce the capacity of mangrove
ecosystems to withstand natural and environmental changes.
The purpose of the report is to assess the status of the marine ecology. The sampling
was conducted last February 10-14, 2022 in Barangay San Juan, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo.
2.2.6.1 Mangroves Assessment
2.2.6.1.1 Plot Establishment
A 10m by 10m transect plots were established in stations 1 and 2. There were five (5)
plots and one (1) plot assigned to station 1 and 2, respectively. Transect plot
technique/quadrat sampling was employed to assess the mangrove communities and
determine the species composition and structure. The established number of plots were
representative of the mangrove cover of the project area. The plots were marked, and
coordinates were obtained and recorded using GPS. In terms of stand structure, each
mangrove tree that has already recorded and measured was tagged to elude confusion.

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Plate 16. Mangrove Assessment Using Plot Establishment
The mangrove survey was conducted within the project site located in Barangay Gahit,
E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental on February 15-19, 2021. There were a total of five
plots represented station 1 while only one plot for station 2 due to limited presence and
number of mangroves in station 2.
Figure 2-2.__ Sampling Stations for Mangrove Survey
Table 2-2.__ Geographical Coordinates of the Mangrove Sampling Stations

Stations Coordinates
Latitude Longitude
Station 1
Plot 1 10°53'43.00"N 122°57'44.20"E
Plot 2 10°53'42.20"N 122°57'43.50"E

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Plot 3 10°53'43.50"N 122°57'41.20"E
Plot 4 10°53'43.30"N 122°57'39.70"E
Plot 5 10°53'43.70"N 122°57'37.80"E
Station 2
Plot 1 10°53'44.55"N 122°57'45.01"E
2.2.6.2 Plankton Assessment
2.2.6.2.1 Towing of Plankton Net
Horizontal tows of 20-µm mesh 50-meter diameter plankton net at varying depths were
carried out in 2 stations throughout the study area to assess the community structure,
species richness, and abundance of the phytoplankton in the sampling area. Samples
were transferred to 1.5 Liters glass containers, labelled accordingly, and immediately
fixed by adding 100 ml of 5% buffered and filtered seawater-formalin solution. All
samples were concentrated to a final volume of 650 ml. Plankton density was
determined using three aliquots per sample examined microscopically using a
Sedgewick-Rafter cell.
Figure 7. Towing of Plankton Net
There were two (2) sampling stations established for plankton sampling. There were
three replicates each sampling stations. The area where the proposed cable line lies
along is a muddy coast. Most of the water samples collected was a mixture of
accumulated sediments, and microscopic organisms.

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Figure 2-2. __ Sampling Stations Map of Plankton Collection
2.2.6.3 Fisheries Survey
Interviews were conducted on 19 local fisherfolks regarding their fishing activities. The
interviews were conducted in Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental where the
proposed interconnection 2 project is to be located and established. The interview
questions included the type of gears they use, number of fishers in a trip, total fish catch per
trip (kilograms/person/trip), number of hours per fishing trip and species of fishes caught.
The interviews were conducted on February 17-18, 2021.
2.2.6.4 Results
2.2.6.4.1 Mangroves
2.2.6.4.1.1 Species Composition and Conservation Status (IUCN Red List)
There are five (5) species of mangroves found and identified in the coasts of Barangay
Gahit, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental that are classified under three different families.
The family Avicenniaceae have two species, Avicennia marina and Avicennia alba. The
species Ceriops tagal, and Rhizophora mucronata are classified under the family of
Rhizophoraceae. A total of 339 and 17 individuals found in station 1 and station 2,
respectively. Based on IUCN red list, the conservation status of the identified mangrove
species is listed as least concern.
Table 1. Species Richness on Mangroves in Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona, Negros

Occidental
Family Species Common Name IUCN Red List
Status
Avicenniaceae Avicennia marina Bungalon Least Concern
Avicennia alba Bungalon Least Concern

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Rhizophoraceae Ceriops tagal Tungog Least Concern
Rhizophora Bakhaw babae Least Concern
mucronata
Sonneratiaceae Sonneratia alba Pagatpat Least Concern
Species Listing:
Plate 17. Sonneratia alba
Plate 18. Avicennia marina
Plate 19. Rhizophora sp. (Habit of growth)

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Plate 20. Rhizophora mucronata (Leaves)
Plate 21. Ceroips tagal
2.2.6.4.1.2 Relative Abundance
There are five (5) species of mangrove trees found in Station 1. About 66.37% of the
mangrove trees in station 1 is Avicennia marina with a total count of 225 individuals.
Then, followed by Ceriops tagal and Sonneratia alba with 20.35% and 9.43%
abundance. Rhizophora mucronate has the least abundance with at least three counts.

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Station 1
2.94
9.43
20.35
66.37
0.88
Avicennia marina Rhizophora mucronata Ceriops tagal

Sonneratia alba Avicennia alba
Figure 8. Relative Abundance of Mangroves in Station 1
A total of three (3) species identified in Station 2. These mangrove species are
Rhizophora mucronata, Ceriops tagal, and Avicenna marina. Species with the highest
abundance is Rhizophora mucrontaw with an average value of 82.35%. Avicennia
marina with a value of 11.76%. It also had a total count of 2 number of trees. Species
with the lowest value of abundance is Ceriops tagal with about 5.88%.
Station 2
5.88
11.76
82.35
Rhizophora mucronata Avicennia marina Ceriops tagal
Figure 9. Relative Abundance of Mangroves in Station 2
2.2.6.4.1.2.3 Overall Abundance

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The overall abundance of the mangroves in both stations 1 and 2 are represented and
dominated by Avicennia marina with an abundance value of 63.76%. Ceriops tagal and
Sonneratia alba has an abundance of 19.66% and 8.98%, respectively. Avicennia marina
is commonly known as gray or white mangroves and generally have light gray or
whitish bark with stiff, brittle, and thin flakes. One of their unique features is their leaf
structure and color. Their leaves are thick, glossy and has a portion of bright green in
the upper part.
8.98 Avicennia marina

4.77
Avicennia alba
19.66 Ceriops tagal
Rhizophora mucronata
63.76
Sonneratia alba
2.81
Figure 10. Overall Abundance of Mangrove Species (Stations 1 and 2)
2.2.6.4.1.3 Species Abundance
Among the six (6) species of mangroves identified, there were only three (3) species
found in station 1, these are Avicennia marina, Rhizophora apiculata and Sonneratia
alba. However, in station 2, all the six (6) identified species were present.
Table 2. Species Occurrence
Family Species Station 1 Station 2
Avicenniaceae Avicennia marina ✓ ✓
Avicennia alba ✓ ☓
Rhizophoraceae Ceriops tagal ✓ ✓
Rhizophora mucronata ✓ ✓
Sonneratiaceae Sonneratia alba ✓ ☓
2.2.6.4.2 Plankton
2.2.6.4.2.1 Species Composition
There were ten (10) species of plankton identified in the coasts of Barangay Gahit, E.B.
Magalona, Negros Occidental. A total of seven-hundred and seventy-three (773)
plankton found both in stations 1 and 2. The species Pseudo-nitzschia sp. has the total
count with 198 individuals. Then, followed by Asteromphamus sp. with a total count of
112 individuals.

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Both Thalassionema sp. and Skeletonema sp. have 103 individuals.
Table 3. Taxonomic Classification of Plankton

Order Family Species name
Asteromprales Choreutoidea Asteromphamus sp.
Biddulphiales Chaetocerotaceae Bacteriastrum sp.
Biddulphiales Chaetocerotaceae Chaetoceros sp.
Bacillariales Thalassionemataceae Thalassionema sp.
Thalassiosirales Thalassiosiraceae Skeletonema sp.
Leptocylindrales Leptocylindraceae Leptocylindrus sp.
Rhizosoleniales Rhizosoleniaceae Proboscia sp.
Bacillariales Bacillariaceae Pseudo-nitzschia sp.
Cymbellales Cymbellaceae Cymbella sp.
Gonyaelacales Ceratiaceae Ceratium sp.
Species Listing:
A few visual presentations of the Phytoplankton present in the study area.
Plate 22. Thalassionema sp.
Plate 23.Cymbella sp.

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Plate 24. Proboscia sp.
Plate 25. Chaetoceros sp.
Plate 26. Skeletonema sp.
Plate 27. Leptocylindrus sp.

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Plate 28. Bacteriastrum sp.
Plate 29. Pseudo-nitzschia sp.
2.2.6.4.2.1 Species Occurrence
There were two (2) stations established for the plankton sampling. These stations are
approximately 100 meters from the shoreline. All the species identified were present in
both stations 1 and 2.
Table 4. Species Occurrence of Plankton Species
Order Family Species name Station 1 Station 2
Asteromprales Choreutoidea Asteromphamus sp. ✓ ✓
Biddulphiales Chaetocerotaceae Bacteriastrum sp. ✓ ✓
Biddulphiales Chaetocerotaceae Chaetoceros sp. ✓ ✓
Bacillariales Thalassionemataceae Thalassionema sp. ✓ ✓
Thalassiosirales Thalassiosiraceae Skeletonema sp. ✓ ✓
Leptocylindrales Leptocylindraceae Leptocylindrus sp. ✓ ✓
Rhizosoleniales Rhizosoleniaceae Proboscia sp. ✓ ✓
Bacillariales Bacillariaceae Pseudo-nitzschia sp. ✓ ✓
Cymbellales Cymbellaceae Cymbella sp. ✓ ✓
Gonyaelacales Ceratiaceae Ceratium sp. ✓ ✓
2.2.6.4.2.2 Overall Relative Abundance
Among all the ten (10) plankton species found and identified, the species Pseudo-
nitzschia sp. has the highest value of abundance with a bout 25.61%. The species with

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the second highest value of relative abundance is Asteromphamus sp. with 14.49%.
Then, both Thalassionema sp. and Skeletonema sp. has an abundance of 13.32%.
Abundance
2.59
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Skeletonema sp. Leptocylindrus sp. Proboscia sp. Pseudo-nitzschia sp.
Cymbella sp. Ceratium sp.
Figure 11. Overall Relative Abundance of Plankton Species
2.2.6.4.2.2 Station 1 –Abundance
Station 1 has 10 plankton species present. The species with the highest abundance in
station 1 is Pseudo-nitzschia with a relative abundance value of 24.38%. Then, followed
by Asteromphamus sp. and Thalassionema sp. with an abundance of 18.36% and
15.07%, respectively.
Station 1
1.1
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3.56
24.38
11.78
6.03
15.07
3.29 10.14
Asteromphamus sp. Bacteriastrum sp. Chaetoceros sp.
Thalassionema sp. Skeletonema sp. Leptocylindrus sp.
Proboscia sp. Pseudo-nitzschia sp. Cymbella sp.
Ceratium sp.
Figure 12. Relative Abundance of Plankton Species in Station 1

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2.2.6.4.2.3 Station 2 – Abundance
A total of 430 number of individuals of plankton present in station. The species with
highest relative abundance is Pseudo-nitzschia sp. with a value of 25.35%. The species
with the second highest relative abundance is Skeletonema sp. with an abundance of
15.35%, then followed by Thalassionema sp. with 11.16% abundance.
2.2.6.4.3. Fisheries
According to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Philippines has
ranked as one of the top fishes producing countries in the world. The country has been
exporting and importing fish and fishery products since then up to the present years.
However, in terms of aquaculture, the Philippines’ rank has fallen globally in the last 20
years. There were clear indications that fisheries production is approaching real limits to
further growth. Almost all of its production is for family consumption within the local area.
The proposed Negros-Panay 230KV Interconnection Line 2 project is located in the coasts of
Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental which extends to the marine waters of
Guimaras Strait. The cable route outstretches from Guimaras Strait bay to Iloilo Strait.
Although bounded by the bountiful sea, the residents where the project site is located fish
for major means of living. The resource users who were interviewed are mainly fishermen
and gleaners. Fishing is their primary source of income and livelihood. The fish that they
catch will either be for consumption or business to sustain their daily needs. Some of the
fishermen are skilled workers and fish for extra income.
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Figure 13. Number of Hours Spent for Fishing
Fishermen in Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental sail one to fifteen
kilometers from the shoreline. All of the boats that the fishermen used are motorized boats.
Fishers allot one to eleven hours of their time to catch fishes. Among all the fishermen
interviewed, most of them fish for six hours in a day. They usually sail from 4:00 in the

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morning up to 4 pm. The highest capacity of the boats in Barangay Gahit is up to 10 persons.
However, fishermen sail with one to four persons on the boat.
Total number of trips set Number of individual

in a week per Boat Capacity
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Figure 14. Trips in a Week Figure 15. Individuals per Boat
Plate 30. Motorized Boats (Bangka)
2.2.6.4.3.1 Trends on Fish Catch
The most common fish catch in Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental are
threadfin-breams, smallmouth threadfish, mullet fish, mackerels, shrimps and crabs.
Threadfin-breams are classified under the family of Nemipteridae. The Sea Bream family or
Nemipteridae primarily inhabits in the tropical and subtropical latitudes. Smallmouth
threadfish belongs to the family Polynemidae and mackerels belongs to the family
Scombridae. According to the interviewed conducted, Threadfin-breams, smallmouth
threadfish and mackerels’s can be accumulated with catch range of 10kg per fishing trip.
Shrimps are abundant in Guimaras Strait. Fishers can catch shrimp and crabs from 20kg to

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50kg per trip and sell it to the market with a price range of 350 per kilogram for shrimps and
280 per kilogram for crabs. Both shrimps and crabs are crustaceans. The fish catch are either
sold in the market or for own consumption.
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Plate 31. Crabs (Catch of one of the interviewed fishermen)

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Plate 32. Threadfin-breams Fishes
Based on the interview conducted, the average number of trips that the fishers sail range
from one to two trips per day. About seventeen of the respondents answered one trip as
allotted time to fish per day and two locals answered two trips in a day.
one
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Figure 17. Trips per Day

2.2.6.4.3.2 Monthly Income
Enrique B. Magalona is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental. Based
on the 2020 Census, Barangay Gahit has a populace of 2,559 and represented 3.98% of the
total population of E.B. Magalona. Mostly of the respondents are depending to their income
in fishing. According to their responses, their household earn less than ten thousand pesos a
month. About 17 of them responded less than 10,000 and only two of them answered more
than 10,000. Most of the personal income they earned ranges from 1,000 to 4,999 a month.
There are two respondents personally earn more than 5,000-10,000 a month.

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Figure 18. Monthly Income Figure 19. Household Monthly Income
2.2.6.4.3.3 Fishing Gears
Fishermen in Barangay Gahit, E.B. Magalona uses two types of fishing gears. The
fishermen use gillnets and crab traps. Crab traps also known as pots are rectangular box
or a flattish cylinder. It is made of bamboo for its skeletal frame and nylon for netting.
When set on the sea bed, their position are marked with a floating small boxes of foam
and attached to the pot using a rope. On the other hand, gill nets are used for fishes and
shrimps. Gill nets are normally a rectangular and longer net with a cork used as floater
which line along the edges of the net. They are intended to be submerged vertically. Fish
don't seem to notice them or aren't discouraged by them; they push their heads through
a mesh as far as it will go, only to discover that their bodies are usually deeper than
their heads.
Table 5. Fishing Gears Used by the Respondents

Fishing Gears Specifications
Gillnets 2-2.5 inches mesh size
Crab traps or pots Rectangular boxes

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Plate 33. Crab traps
Plate 34. Gill Nets

2.2.6.4.3.4 Trends of Fisheries
About 95% of the fishermen interviewed have responded that the number of fishes they
caught over the years has been drastically declining and decreasing due to several factors.
Mostly of them pointed out illegal fishing methods within the municipal waters and
competition to other fishers from other provinces. Some of them said that pollution
contributes to decreasing and scarcity of resources.

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2.3 AIR
2.3.1 Meteorology / Climatology
2.3.1.1 Change in Local Climate e.g., Local Temperature
Region 6 experiences two (2) types of climates based on the Modified Coronas Classification of
Philippine climates. Type I (two pronounced season, dry from November to April and wet during the rest
of the year) and Type III (season is not very pronounced, relatively dry from November to April and wet
during the rest of the year). Type I climate affects about 60.4% of the region and occurs in all provinces
while Type III occurs only in the provinces of Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental.
The average annual rainfall in the region ranges from 2,267 mm in Negros Occidental to 3,328 mm in
Antique. Region 6 has a peak rainfall occurrence in September and has the lowest in March to April.
Like the rest of the country, it has high temperatures because of its tropical maritime setting and warm
air currents flowing over its land masses. Mean temperatures ranges from 26.08°C in Aklan to 28.48°C
in Guimaras Island. Such Temperature ranges would considerably fit requirements for crop production,
particularly for cereals, root crops, legumes, and perennials. Tropical cyclones occur only once a year.
Air humidity throughout the region is high because of the warm moist air streams flowing over the region.
2.3.2 Climate Change Projections
2.3.2.1 Change in Temperature
According to PAGASA, all areas of the Philippines will get warmer, more so, in the relatively warmer
summer months. Mean temperatures in all areas in the Philippines are expected to rise by 0.9 °C to 1.1
°C in 2020 and by 1.8 °C to 2.2 °C in 2050 (Figure 2.3-1). Likewise, all seasonal mean temperature will
also have increases in these time slices and these increases during the four seasons are quite
consistent in all parts of the country. Largest temperature increase is projected during the summer
(March-April-May) season. For Region 6 particularly in the Province of Iloilo, the projected temperature
increase during the March-April-May (MAM) season is 1.3°C by 2020 and 2.4 °C by 2050 thus having
projected temperatures of 29.5°C and 30.6°C, respectively from the observed baseline data of 28.2°C
for the province. While in the Province of Negros Occidental, the projected temperature increase during
the March-April-May (MAM) season is 1.2°C by 2020 and 2.3 °C by 2050 thus having projected
temperatures of 29.6°C and 30.7°C, respectively from the observed baseline data of 28.4°C for the
province (Table 2.3-1).
2.3.2.2 Change in Precipitation
PAGASA states that, generally, there is reduction in rainfall in most parts of the country during the MAM
season. However, rainfall increase is likely during the southwest monsoon June-July-August (JJA)
season until the transition SON (September-October-November) season in most areas of Luzon and
Visayas, and, during the northeast monsoon DJF (December-January-February) season, particularly,
in provinces/areas characterized as Type II climate in 2020 and 2050. There is however, generally
decreasing trend in rainfall in Visayas by 2050 (Figure 2.3-2). As shown in Table 2.3-4, the projected
decrease in rainfall in the province of Iloilo in 2020 is -8.6% and decreases further to -0.6% and
increases to 11.5% during the JJA and SON seasons, respectively. In 2050, the projected decrease is
-13.3% and increases to 3.8% and 3.9% during the JJA and SON seasons, respectively. Thus, with an
observed baseline data of 932.8mm during the JJA season, the amount of rainfall will increase to
932.2mm by 2020 and will decrease to 928.4mm by 2050.

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Table 2.3-1. Seasonal temperature increase (in °C) in 2020 and 2050 under medium-range emission
scenario in provinces in Region 6
(Source: PAGASA, Climate Change in the Philippines, 2011)
Table 2.3-4. Seasonal rainfall change (in %) in 2020 and 2050 under medium-range emission scenario in
provinces in Region 2
2.3.2.3 Extreme Events
Climate change’s impact on the country is most often associated with extreme weather disturbances
such as warmer days, typhoons, and floods, which, in turn, affect many other sectors of economic life.
Hot temperatures will continue to become more frequent in the future (Figure 2.3-4). Similarly, heavy
daily rainfall will continue to become more frequent, extreme rainfall is projected to increase in Luzon
and Visayas only (Figure 2.3-5), but number of dry days is expected to increase in all parts of the
country in 2020 and 2050 (Figure 2.3-6).
In the Province of Iloilo, the number of days with maximum temperature greater than 35°C will increase
from 460 days (observed baseline) to 1,431 days in 2020 and increases drastically to 3,076 in 2050
(Table 2.3-5). In the same table, the number of dry days is expected to decrease from the observed
baseline data of 7,839 days to 5,227 days in 2020 and will slightly increase to 5,226 days in 2050. The
number of days with rainfall greater than 200mm will increase from 4 days to 5 days in 2020 and 4 days
in 2050.
Table 2.3-5. Frequency of extreme events in 2020 and 2050 under medium-range emission scenario in Region 2
(Source: PAGASA, Climate Change in the Philippines, February 2011)

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Figure 2.3-1. Projected Seasonal Temperature Increase (°C) in the Philippines in 2020 and 2050

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Figure 2.3-2. Map showing the projected rainfall change (increase/decrease) in % in 2020 and 2050 in the Philippines

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Map Source: Climatological and Agro-meteorological Division, PAGASA
FIGURE NO.
Climate Map of the Philippines Based on the Modified Coronas Classification

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Map Source: PAGASA-DOST, May 2010
TITLE:
Number of days with maximum temperatures exceeding 35 °C (current or observed, in 2020 and FIGURE NO.
in 2050) in the country under mid-range scenario.

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TITLE:
Current and projected extreme rainfall in the Philippines in 2020 and 2050 FIGURE NO.
under mid-range scenario.

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TITLE:
Current and projected number of dry days in the Philippines in 2020 and 2050 under FIGURE NO.
mid-range scenario.

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2.3.3 Ambient Air Quality and Noise Level Assessment
2.3.3.1 Sampling Sites and Methods
2.3.3.2 Results and Discussion
2.3.3.2.1 Ambient Air Quality
2.3.3.2.2 Ambient Noise Level Assessment

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2.4 PEOPLE
2.4.1 Displacement of Settlers / Change in Land Ownership / Displacement of Property / Right-
Of-Way Conflict
2.4.1.1 Demographic Profile of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo and E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental
2.4.1.1.1 Municipality of Barotac Viejo
Population Growth
Based on the data of the National Statistics Office on population growth of Barotac Viejo, the
municipality has a population of 5,339 in 1903. Fifteen years later (1918), it increased to 7,254 with an
average growth rate of 2.39%. In 1939, it increased to 13,542. Growth rate within the 21-year period
correspondingly increased to 7.88%. Population increased until 1969. In 1970 population decreased by
4.37% for the reason that San Rafael, a former barangay of Barotac Viejo, separated and became
another municipality of the Province of Iloilo. In 1975, data showed that there was an increase again in
population of 7.52%, this was due to some factors like business opportunities, presence of tertiary
school, and the in-migration of sacadas during the peak period of the sugar industry. A steady increase
in population growth was observed until 1994. The following year, 1995 population growth slowed down
(1.26% increase). The 1990 NSO survey showed that Barotac Viejo has a total population of 31,659.
At present the population is 33,652. The populations for the years 2000 and 2010 are projected to be
35, 826 and 40,605, respectively.
On the data on rural and urban population distribution, the municipality is composed of 26 barangays.
One out of the 26 barangays, Barangay Poblacion, is classified as urban. The economic opportunities
in the Poblacion are one of the factors that contributed to an increase in population growth. It has the
biggest population of 3,739 (1995 survey). Among the 25 rural barangays, Barangay San Lucas has
the biggest population of 3,010 (1995 NSO survey). It is near the Poblacion and has vast productive
sugar cane and rice land areas. Infrastructure facilities to support agricultural production like big rice
mills are also present in San Lucas. The least populated is Barangay Del Pilar with a population of 453.
Barangay Del Pilar is located 12 kilometers away from the Poblacion. It is one of the smallest barangays
with an area of 324.1638 hectares. Its topography is hilly with very few economic opportunities for the
people. The population urban barangay which is Poblacion is 3,739 or 11.11% of the total population
while the population of the 25 rural barangays is 29,913 or 88.89% of the total population of the
municipality.
The age and sex population distribution of the municipality based on the 1995 NSO survey on projected
population by age group showed that age group 5-9 has the most number of populations with 4,634 or
14% of the total municipal population and this dominate the child-youth population. Age group 75-79
has the least population of only 245. As projected, the 5-9 child-youth population will be joining the labor
force of the municipality in the year 2010. It is expected that the municipality will then be economically
productive by that year with this group joining the labor force.
The 1995 NSO survey shows that the total municipal population is composed of 17,168 male and
16,484 female. This shows that male population outnumbered the female by 684 individuals with a ratio
96 females for every 100 males.
As of 1995, the municipality has a potential labor force of 19,014 or 54.50% of the total population. The
0-4 years old and over who are considered dependents totaled to 14,638 or 44.50% of the total
population. This means that almost 50% of the population is dependent on the other group for support.
The age dependency ratio is 100:77 or 77 dependents for every 100 persons.
The 1990 data shows that the Municipality has a total of 5,645 households. In 1995, total household
population increased to 6,183, a minimal increase of 538 over five years or 197 additional households
per year. It is projected that by the year 2010, total household population will be 8,207 at an average
household size of 4.95 or 5 persons.
As projected by year 2000, the municipality will have a total population of 35,826 with a population
density of 1.93. For urban barangay (Poblacion) with a total population of 3,981 it has a population
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density of 2.19 meaning 2 persons hectare. On the part of the urban barangay by year 2010 it will have
a projected population of 4, 512 with a projected density of 15.57 or 15 persons per hectare.
There are fifteen (15) identified religious practiced by Barotacnons. But majority embrace the Roman
Catholic Religion (91.71) followed by other Baptists’ Religion (3.02) followed by other religions which
are less than 1% of the population practice.
2.4.1.1.2 Municipality of E.B. Magalona
The Municipality of E. B. Magalona is a second-class municipality located in the Province of Negros

Occidental. It is 23 kilometers North of Bacolod City, the capital of the Province Negros Occidental. As
of 2010 Census of the National Statistics Office (NSO), the Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona has a
total population of 59,434 with 30,374 males and 29,060 females. This is a 3.5% increase from the 2007
population (57,424) with an annual growth rate of 1.16% with a population density of five (5) persons
per hectare. Urban population registers 10,883 or 18.31% while rural residents 48,551 0r 81.69%.
Age level 15-19 has the highest count of 6,585 and 1,665 for 60-64 age grouped has the lowest count.
Majority of the residents are Roman Catholic which comprise 95.3% and 4.7% of other religious
denominations. With the growth rate of 1.16% using an arithmetic method the town’s population is
projected to reach 70,643 in 2025.
The informal settlers are the primary beneficiary of the Municipal Government shelter program. These
informal settlers include those who are occupying in disaster-prone areas such as, but not limited to,
riverbanks, creeks, road-right-of-way, shorelines, waterways, and or are in privately-owned properties.
as of 2014, there are 3,288households who belong to informal settlers of E.B. Magalona. The estimated
25.9% of the total households of 12,679 are needed to be relocated because they are living in disaster-
prone areas. However, of the 3,288 households that need relocation are referred to as displaced, only
about 83% or 2,729 are targeted for relocation within the ten-year shelter plan due to insufficient funds
to purchase resettlement sites for the informal settlers. On the other hand, the 559 households have
the possibility of having the land sold to them will be targeted for assistance.
2.4.2 Cultural / Lifestyle Change / Presence of Indigenous People
Considering the nature of the project, the culture and lifestyle of the residents in the host community
will not significantly be altered by the project implementation. Furthermore, there are no indigenous
groups identified within the project vicinity. The project, however, is expected to enhance and benefit
from the services offered by the company especially on power supply.
2.4.3 Generation of Local Benefits from the Project
The Project will be developed to as part of the continuing program to address the projected power
curtailment in the Visayas region and provide the projected increasing power demand in the Negros-
Panay grid. The installation of the 22-kilometer 230kV interconnection Line 2 project will enhance the
transfer capacity of the Negros-Panay backbone and strengthen the current power transmission
network. In summary, aims to:
• To cater the incoming large power plants in Panay Island

• To address the limited transfer capacity of the existing submarine cable between Negros and
Panay Island
• To avoid projected generation curtailment during Normal and N-1 contingency
Increased Revenue of LGUs
The provincial government will directly benefit from the project through additional financial resources
provided by the development. This additional revenue may be appropriated to improve the delivery of
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3. ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT (ERA) AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
PROGRAMS (ERP) and GENERIC GUIDELINES
The primary objective of the Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) is to perform a preliminary
qualitative risk assessment/screening study to identify and assess potential safety and physical risks
posed by the project to the community, project personnel, and to the environment. ERA is an integral
component of the overall EIS report for the land development project in the province of Bulacan and
can be used as a basis in developing in/or upgrading the project’s emergency response plan.
The Project Safety and Health Program of the proponent will be designed as a holistic approach to
ensure that workers are provided with a safe and humane working environment. It will also provide
program guidance, promotion of Safety and Health culture, strict enforcement of Safety and Health
Rules and Regulations, establish effective systems of monitoring inspection and investigation to
improve Safety and Health, and promotion of training and human resource development.
3.1 Evaluated Risk
Objectives
Identify conditions, events, and circumstances which could be significant in bringing about the identified
safety and physical risks.
Describe hazards that can cause immediate and delayed effects to humans and to the environment to
describe and assess possible accident scenarios.
Personal Injury and Loss of Life Prevention
The proponent upholds the dignity and importance of every individual employee and is determined to
protect him by giving adequate training in the performance of his duties and by providing safe working
conditions, facilities and the necessary protective equipment. The employee in turn expected to learn
conscientiously to follow prescribed standards.
Property Damage and Wastage Control
The proponent provides the authority and available issuances to the line organization to prescribe
measures or remedial actions so that the plants, materials, supplies and equipment is adequately
protected from any downgrading incident that results in a loss. The company considers all incidents
outside the standard established for fair wear-and -ear, including those, which result in the wastage of
resources.
Comfortable Health Care Environment
The proponent on its commitment in providing a health and comfortable environment offers sufficient
programs to its employees in every workplace throughout the company and the neighboring
communities. A health program is formulated to materialize its implementation.
3.2 Safety, Health, and Environmental Policies
Workplace safety is an important company goal. Safety and Health programs involve every level of the
organization, instilling a culture that reduces workplace accidents. Individuals within the organization
have the right to a safe and healthy workplace with each person accepting personal responsibility
ensuring and protecting the safety and health of others. The proponent pledges sustainable
development and social responsibility through an environmentally sound operation through its
conformity to environmental laws, pollution, prevention, and control and information dissemination.
Duties and Responsibilities
The management team will have a primary responsibility in setting up and continuously improve the
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recognized that the leadership is integral at all levels to achieve success, it is critical for the senior
management that they must demonstrate a visible leadership commitment and encouragement
wherever possible. Key Safety and Health responsibilities for each discipline manager that is part of the
management team shall include the following:
• Establishing and maintaining the project’s Safety and Health culture;

• Reviewing and authorizing key management standards and initiatives;
• Committing sufficient resources to achieve the objectives;
• Ensuring the involvement by all employees and contractors;
• Establishing a clear work responsibilities and accountabilities; and
• Participating in audits and reviews.
The Project Management Team recognizes that management leadership and commitment is the most
basic and essential element of any program that aims to achieve excellence in Safety and Health
management. It is important to note that actions begin from the most senior management and extend
downward to every supervisor level in all function departments.
Organizational Rules and Procedures
The General Safety Rules will be drafted outlining the standards of behavior at the workplace by
prohibiting certain behaviors/work practices. The safety rules shall be issued to all employees and
contractors and shall be included in the induction of new employees.
Safety Access and Exit
Project site should have safe access and exit that can be used escape routes during an emergency. In
the event of any emergency, it is vital that the employees know what to do and designated safe
assembly point to be able to escape safely.
Meeting
The proponent will establish functional safety committees with health and safety responsibilities to bring
together varying viewpoints and achieve sounder decisions. These committees will help formulate the
company policy on health and safety and give broad direction and impetus to a safety program
(corporate level) it will examine proposed new processes, facilities or equipment (technical level), review
the safety aspects of standard operation, safety rules and statistical trends of occupational illness and
injury causes (management level). Likewise, it will investigate, inspect and report of rectifying errors
against unsafe act or unsafe condition within an operating unit or department and suggest/recommend
corrective action (Supervisor-in site level).
The safety committees can make excellent proposals or the direction and maintenance of a safety but
since the enforcement and execution of these proposals depend on company authorities, it is highly
recommended that a company official would act as chairperson to ensure that decisions acted upon
with force and effect.
Committees serve to bring more employees into active participation in safety work. To maintain their
interest and continued participation it is important that the chairman prepares in advance a meeting
program that is sufficiently provocative or informational to stimulate all members. A continuing written
record of all meetings be kept and these minutes should be reviewed of each meeting to assure a
continuity of effort. Copies of these minutes are distributed to organizations or individuals that may be
responsible for implementing the committee’s recommendations.
Central Safety and Health Committee Meeting
To carry out the Safety and Health Program and to promulgate any safety policy that may enhance the
accident prevention program is the primary aim of the committee. The committee will meet once a month
to discuss matters relevant to safety operations. In case of accident, the committee will meet to discuss
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Departmental Meeting
For every department, there is a monthly meeting conducted for the employees. This meeting promotes
good relationships between employees and their department heads. The department head or
supervisor must ensure to offer a time for employees to discuss issues: when employees are asked on
their opinions, they may feel more valued by their superior as well as the company.
Contractors Meeting
The safety section of the company conducts the monthly contractors meeting. Any relevant matter about
the operation and concerns will be discussed within the group.
Contractor’s Safety and Health Responsibilities
The accountabilities of contractors and supplier must include:
• Full adherence to Safety and Health Standards;

• Full adherence to labor and safety laws, rules and regulations;
• Strict observance of established priorities on hiring based on applicant’s place of origin or
habitation in addition to skills and training;
• Full disclosure of product or service information relating to safety and health;
• Safe transport and delivery of products or services;
• Minimum pollution and risks in the delivery of products and services; and
• Immediate response to environmental incidents.
Contractors must be liable for any human, property, or environmental damage they may cause. Liability
may take several forms, namely: compensation, cleanup, remediation, and criminal liability. Contractors
may be brought to task for their negligence, bad housekeeping, unlawful act, unsound practice, or
disregard of the proponent’s environmental and social policies. Their contract may be terminated or the
contractor blacklisted.
Contractors must be made aware of their responsibilities and accountabilities. The management and
mitigating measures relevant to the contractor’s product or service are the responsibility of the
contractor. The responsibilities must be articulated in the contracts for the project.
Toolbox Meeting
A toolbox meeting is conducted in the morning on the first day of the work week. The supervisor
gathered their workers together immediately after all workers have clocked in for the day to ensure their
minds are alert. Limit the meeting to 5 to 10 minutes, and conduct the meeting in an area where
employees are comfortable and without distractions. This meeting is an ideal way to introduce new
concepts or procedures and to offer a time for questions or discussions with employees.
Safety Pep Talk
Safety Pep Talk is 10-15-minute on-the-job meetings held to keep employees alert to work-related
accident or illnesses. Safety Pep talks have proved their worth by alerting to workplace hazards, and
by preventing accidents, illnesses and on-the-job injuries. “Pep-talk” talks about practices, machinery,
tools, equipment materials, attitudes and anything else that may cause or contribute to work-related
accidents or illness.
It could also be used to address the actual problems on the job or in the shop. The supervisor leading
the meeting can draw on the experience of workers and use that experience to remind all employees –
especially newer ones – of the dangers of working with particular kinds of machinery, tools equipment
and materials.
3.3 Management and Employment Meeting
All employees and contractors will undergo the basic training program joining the company to ensure
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Health focused and motivated workforce. Refresher training conducted quarterly during safety
meetings. When employees change areas or departments, the department supervisor shall provide
training on their new emergency responsibilities and procedures.
Safety training should be mandatory to all employees. Some elements of the training program are:
Pre-employment Safety Orientation
To develop the proper safety attitude of new employees, the Safety Department shall hold mandatory
safety orientation with the new employee(s) to discuss company safety policy, safety rules, and safety
practices. The new employee training program will be provided for all new employees and will be
specific for the duties performed. New employee training conducted before an employee operates
equipment or machinery or exposed to hazards.
After the general safety instructions, the new employee goes to a guide tour of the shops or mine where
he/she is to work. Accompanied by the safety inspector, he/she acquaint himself/herself with his/her
working place, the safety hazards and control measures to be adapted.
Standard First Aid Training
This training conducted only once a year and shall be offered to interested and dedicated personnel to
become one composite first aid team, belonging to different departments. They are responsible to give
immediate care and attention to injured patients before they undergo to proper medication.
Emergency Response and Rescue Training/Drills
To increase the level of awareness of the people in the business as well as the local community, the
Emergency Response and Rescue Training was being implemented. The Emergency Response and
Rescue Training drill is conducted to regularly update employees on the proper attitude in times of
critical situations. Information and education campaign on the other hand is also very beneficial to
promote constantly the importance of emergency and disaster preparedness program.
3.4 Plan Safety Inspection
A hazard is something in the workplace that has potential to cause harm and can affect the people and
the environment. Key critical success factors of hazard reporting process include accessibility ease of
use and corrective action. Hazard Report form and Hazard control Log drafted by the Safety Department
as the simple method of assisting employees and which can be used as corrective action tracking
system for evaluation of hazard management at the workplace.
Inspection follow-up and Monitoring
Review the information obtained from regular inspections to identify where immediate corrective actions
needed. Identify trends and obtain timely feedback. Analysis of inspection reports may show the
following:
• Priorities for corrective action;

• Need for improving safe work practices;
• Insight about why accidents are occurring in particular areas;
• Need for training in certain areas; and
• Areas and equipment that require more in-depth hazard analysis.
The health and safety committee should review the progress of the recommendations, especially when
they pertain to the education and training of employees. It is also the committee's responsibility to study
the information from regular inspections. This will help in identifying trends for the maintenance of an
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Committee Inspection
Through the cooperation of the Central Safety & Health Committee, the latter established the
Housekeeping Inspection Team. This team is composed of one representative from the Environment
Section, one from the Safety Section and one from the Health Section. The inspection is done once or
twice every quarter to monitor the good housekeeping practice of the company including that of the
contractors.
3.5 Accident / Incident Analysis and Statistics
It is important to recognize that the causes of incidents cannot be addressed if the incidents are not
reported. A common reason that incident go unreported is that, in some circumstances, the incident
investigation can become a search for the guilty, rather than a search for the facts. An effective incident
identification and program will be a key element for objective incident reporting.
Employees from all levels should be involved in incident investigations where their knowledge and skills
in the operations and maintenance are critical to a complete investigation including the development of
appropriate remedial and preventative actions. Once the investigating team has completed its report,
in addition to the normal distribution, a copy of the report and recommendations should be displayed
within the area in which the incident occurred. Completion of identified preventative and remedial
actions will be included as part of the audit program.
Safety and Health Unit (SHU)
Communication and Training
Department managers, supervisors, employees and contractors shall be required to undergo safety and
health trainings to equip them the necessary knowledge and skills to recognize, evaluate and introduce
remedial measures to any safety and health risks that may arise in their respective areas of
responsibility. The knowledge and skills to be learned by the employees and contractors will create
positive attitudes in instilling a culture of safety. The following trainings shall be administered by the
proponent or sourced out from other safety training providers:
• Orientation and re-orientation of newly hired or old employees;

• Basic occupational safety and health seminar;
• First aid and emergency care seminar; and
• Fire Fighting.
3.6 Emergency Preparedness and Response Policy and Generic Guidelines
The proponent is committed to ensure that its activities will give high level of protection for the health
and safety of its employees, stakeholders and the environment and that its operation will meet statutory
and regulatory requirements. Its objective is to carry out its project with no adverse effect on its people,
the community and the environment, and to strive for sustainable development.
The proponent will provide safe working conditions, define and train its employees in safe working
practice, provide information for the control of hazards in the workplace and protection of the
environment. Supervisors and managers will be held accountable for the safety and occupational health
of their people and for the environment protection measures in activities over which they have control.
Contingency Plans or Guidelines for Emergency Responses are prepared and circulated in order to
enable the: a) contractor and all jobsite personnel (during pre-operational phase) and personnel (during
the operational phase) to cope with natural as well as man-made disasters occurring during each phase
of the project.
A primary element in such plan is the organization and training of skilled personnel to take the lead in
instituting proper responses to specific types of accidents or disasters. Among other duties, the unit
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• Organized response to any environmental hazard or job-related accidents that may occur
during project implementation;
• Regular inspection of all equipment, machinery, sanitary provisions and protective facilities to
ensure efficiency and safety of all items;
• Discipline among all personnel and strict implementation of circulated environmental
management procedures and safety precautions;
• Identify and implement trainings and drills required to operationalize the Environmental
Management Plan of the project; and
• Adoption of measures and policies vis-à-vis environmental protection that may be
recommended by concerned government agencies.
Necessary emergency equipment must be installed and kept within reasonable reach. Above all, every
individual staying within a considerable length of time within the confines of the project must be made
aware of all possible hazards, safety procedures, prevention measures and immediate positive
solutions to emergency or crises.
Medical Emergencies
The safety of all workers in the project site, and even visiting personnel, shall be the responsibility of
the Proponent / Contractor. Therefore, maximum effort must be exerted to ensure safety within the
area. If accidents or medical emergencies occur, the Health and Safety Officer is expected to take
charge. All workers shall be acquainted with the use of first aid kits, which will be kept within their reach
even as work progresses, so that they can treat minor accidents by themselves. If unable to do so, they
may avail of the medical services at the provisionary health clinic to be set up at the facility. Serious
medical emergencies must be attended to immediately. Professional medical service must be sought
at once and, if necessary, the injured should be brought to the nearest hospital immediately.
First aid kits and emergency medical assistance shall be made readily available to respond immediately
and properly to minor accidents that may occur in the work area. It is also company policy to brief all
job applicants with specific safety procedures before they are hired. In case of major medical accidents
while at work, management shall take responsibility for the provision of immediate professional medical
attention, including all expenses that may be incurred.
Disaster Management Training
From time to time, the Health and Safety Officer and managers will conduct an information drive among
the jobsite personnel/ employees regarding lifesaving procedures and responsible responses in case
of natural calamities, especially earthquakes. This campaign comprises familiarization with the location
and use of fire-fighting equipment, warning procedures in case of emergencies, first aid training, and
emergency transport and evacuation. Regular drills will also be conducted to ensure the likelihood of
implementation of the disaster management plan. Other components include leadership in a crisis,
responder knowledge, use of appropriate resources during an unexpected incident, ready/effective
communication systems within the project site and recognizing the need for medical and environmental
expertise. Safety regulations and safety reminders as required by local OSHA regulations will be posted
at conspicuous locations throughout the project area.
Emergency Response Team
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) shall be created to deal with emergency situations through a
systematic, orderly and effective response to minimize destruction of properties. The primary roles and
responsibilities of the ERT are the following:
• In-charge of the operation during emergency situations;

• Monitor the safety performance of daily operation, including the emergency response
procedures;
• Train personnel and secure necessary permit for members of ERT;
• Issues appropriate warning and advisory to all concerned prior, during and post emergency
scenarios;
• Perform actual rescue and retrieval of personnel and equipment in times of emergency;
• Formulate plans and programs for effective and proper response procedure to a particular
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• Provide the necessary finance requirement, supplies, equipment for the operation of ERT.
Composition of the Emergency Response Team
The ERT is composed of four (4) units as follows:
• Rescue Unit
• Fire Brigade Unit
• Planning, Intelligence and Information Unit
• Logistic and Finance Unit
The number of personnel to man the ERT will be determined during its organization. For the typical
Organization Chart, please refer to Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1: Organizational Chart Emergency Response Team
For the Emergency response plan flow, please refer to Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2: Emergency Response Plan Flow

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A Health and Safety Unit (HSU) may be established to supplement the Emergency Response Team
(ERT) or the same team (ERT) may function as an HSU as the situation requires. The following are the
requirements for the different personnel to be engaged in the Health and Safety Unit (HSY):
• Certified First Aiders, trained by the Philippine National Red Cross

• Safety Officers who have completed the minimum prescribed safety and health course as
required by Rule 1030 of the Occupational Health and Safety Standards (OHST). Only
accredited safety personnel by the concerned safety regulating agency shall be engaged on a
full-time basis.
4.6.1 Emergency Plan
4.6.1.1 Fires
The objective of this plan is to ensure the safety of personnel as well as reduce if not to totally avoid
damage to property and equipment. Likewise, it is intended to prevent or control the spread of fire. The
alert notification system for fire incidents shall be based on the sounding of fire alarms.
The following measures shall be established to ensure the safety of persons in the event of a potential
incident to which this regulation applies –
a) an alarm system shall be installed and a procedure has been established for activating the
system;
b) a procedure shall be established for the prompt notification of rescue and firefighting teams;
c) a procedure shall be established for evacuating personnel;
d) Emergency drills shall be conducted on a regular basis.
Prevention
The proponent shall hold a regular meeting to constantly monitor the strict implementation and assess
the system’s efficiency to manage emergency situations.
Besides the regular meetings, all engaged contractors shall be required to conduct their own monthly
safety briefing discussing government mandated and company safety requirements.
Fire safety and Fire Fighting Equipment
Procedures and suitable firefighting facilities should be in place and notices placed close to electrical
installations to ensure correct procedures are followed in case of fire. Firefighting equipment is best
located on the ventilation intake side of the hazard.
Training
A regular and effective training program is probably the most crucial factor in determining the success
of personnel protection strategies. The management shall ensure that all personnel including those of
the contractor shall understand the appropriate action to take in a fire emergency. Scheduled and
random drills shall also be implemented within the project site.
Safety Awareness
Information and education materials on safety will be posted on all boards and will regularly be provided
to all personnel. Postings will also include the contact number/s that have to be contacted during
emergencies.
Fire Emergency Response
General
1. Evacuate according to established company procedures, and obtain a head count confirming
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2. Notify the senior official.
3. Any person who detects smoke or locates a fire shall attempt to extinguish it with the closest
available extinguisher.
4. If the fire cannot be immediately extinguished, the person shall raise the alarm by shouting “fire”
and initiating the nearest fire alarm pull station.
5. A senior official will conduct a head count and advise the Central Health and Safety Office.
6. Evacuate to the predetermined safe area, record all names of workers, and check numbers to
determine whether any individuals are missing.
4.6.1.2 Storm / Typhoon
Emergency Response
The alert for such situation shall be based on weather forecasts from PAGASA. Alert Levels will be
designated to determine appropriate response procedures to be followed:
• Public Storm Signal No. 1 – Level 1

• Public Storm Signal No. 4 – Level 4 (Major Emergency)
Level 1
1. Regular updates shall be provided to all personnel through their supervisors.

2. Employees will be briefed on the course of actions to be done if the typhoon signal has elevated.
Level 2
1. Activation of the Emergency Response Team.

2. An initial meeting shall be initiated by the officer, to plan the overall actions required. The
agenda should include:
a) evaluation of possible evacuation of personnel;
b) the evacuation planning for all personnel, equipment and other items; and
c) planning for the provision and protection of required resources of the evacuees (food,
water, medicines, standby power, fuel, transport and other basic needs) and other logistics
such as hand-held radios, laptop computers (for typhoon updates), cellular phones,
satellite phones, standby vehicles and other required resources.
3. After the preliminary meeting, the Emergency Response Team shall ensure that coordinators
are provided with an official communication to distribute to their supervisors and personnel.
4. All electrical equipment should be waterproofed and moved away from possible wet areas (if
any).
5. All personnel should prepare for possible evacuation.
Level 3 and 4
1. The Emergency Response Team will determine the possible course of action to be undertaken.
Evacuate measures or to remain in the originally assigned areas shall be based on the
assessment done during the preliminary meeting.
2. The Emergency Response Team leader shall only call for an evacuation upon confirmation by
the Manager and/or the Head Office.
3. As a general rule, a first aider and a standby electrician should be stationed in preparation for
possible emergencies.
Post Emergency Procedure
Inspection after major storms shall be undertaken as the weather conditions permits to be able to
evaluate the extent of possible storm damage.

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As part of emergency plan, a work protocol that considers extreme weather condition should be
established. For instance, this would include stoppage of regular operation prior to the onset of typhoons
to prepare and conduct safety evaluation of equipment and reinforcement of barriers, if needed, and
evacuation of vital equipment into safe areas. Appropriate remedial measures should be done in case
there are damages.
4.6.1.3 Tsunami
The main damage from tsunami comes from the destructive nature of the waves themselves causing
loss of lives and property. Secondary effects include debris acting as projectiles which then run into
objects, erosion that can undermine the foundation of structures built along coastlines, and fires that
result from disruption of gas and electrical lines. Other effects include loss of crops and water and
electrical systems that could lead to famine and disease depending on the extent and gravity of the
tsunami.
Within the last century there have been 94 destructive tsunamis, which have resulted in more than
51,000 deaths. This statistic does not include the destructive tsunami effect brought about by the Japan
earthquake in recent years. Despite the fact that tsunami warnings have been in place at most tsunami
prone regions since 1950, loss of lives due tsunamis specially when the source earthquake is close to
the shore where there is very little time for people to heed warnings and follow instructions associated
with warnings.
Emergency Response
The alert for such situation shall be based on warnings from PHIVOLCS, PAGASA or other government
designated agencies.
4.6.1.4 Hazardous / Noxious Liquid Material Spills (including Oil as applicable)
Prevention
Storage and Handling
All hazardous materials must have a corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). The MSDS
should be readily available in areas where the material is stored and/or handled. Hazardous materials
should be properly labeled, stored and handled. Storage shall be at designated areas in accordance
with specified separation distance and inventory limits (as applicable).
Drills
All personnel are required to participate in drills that shall be conducted by the HSU. These exercises
may or may not have prior notice. This exercise shall be conducted at least twice a year.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The proponent shall eliminate the identified occupational hazards through the introduction of hierarchy
control measures whereby the use of personal protective equipment shall be monitored and strictly
implemented. The proponent shall comply, as provided for under the existing Safety and Health
Standards, to provide employees free of charge personal protective equipment to ensure that their
physical wellbeing is amply protected while performing their assigned tasks. Employee shall be
issued personal protective equipment in accordance with the type of occupational hazards that they
may likely be continuously exposed to as determined by the Safety and Health Office.
4.6.1.5 Security Related Emergencies (Bomb Threats and Security Issues)
Prevention
Simple activities that can reduce the threat shall be established and implemented.

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Good Housekeeping Practices
The following practices are an aid to reducing the potential places in which articles can be hidden:
1. Keep rooms, stairways, corridors and halls clean and tidy.

2. Lock unoccupied rooms and areas.
3. Encourage project members to look out for and report suspicious or unusual behavior.
4. Challenge unknown persons who are in an area in which they should not be. Ensure that
packages and parcels are delivered under observation and are being checked.
Emergency Response
The Safety/Security officer is responsible for directing the action to be taken in response to any bomb
threat. Responsibilities include the following:
• Response Actions:
• Producing a risk assessment;
• Devising and maintaining a search plan;
• Devising and maintaining an evacuation plan;
• Liaising with the responsible authorities; and
• Arranging project members awareness and bomb threat practices
Evacuation routes should be identified and clearly marked allowing the free movement of personnel in
the event of an emergency. A responsible individual should be identified to expedite evacuation if
ordered. Muster drills should be conducted at all locations so that all personnel are fully conversant with
the evacuation procedures.
Post Emergency Procedure
• Review all actions and procedures.

• Implement improvements from the lessons learned.

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4. IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Impacts Management Plan (IMP) discusses the measures that will be implemented by the National Grid
Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to mitigate or enhance most likely environmental impacts to be
generated by the project. The procedure for implementation and the schedule is also outlined. The
measures indicated in the plan have been drawn up jointly by the proponent and the EIS preparers to
sustain the quality of the environment in the area.
In general, the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) provides the framework for the proponent to
deal with pollution risks associated with the project. The EMP, in essence, describes the processes that
the organization will follow to maximize its environmental compliance and minimize the impact to the
environment. The EMP contains the following:
• Impacts identification during different phases of the project;

• Environmental aspects that will be affected by identified impacts;
• Options to enhance or mitigate the identified impacts;
• Roles and responsibilities of entities to implement the mitigating or enhancement measures
and monitoring thereafter;
• Schedule of implementation;
• Corresponding costs of identified mitigating measures; and
• Staff training and awareness
Since the identified negative impacts cited in this study can be avoided or mitigated, the measures
presented in the succeeding table intend to reduce the magnitude of specific impacts. On the other
hand, positive impacts such as employment generation and additional income for the city in the form of
taxes are enhanced to further maximize its benefits to the stakeholders. The implementation of the
environmental management plan shall be the sole responsibility of the proponent.

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Table 4-1: Summary of Predicted Impacts and Options for Prevention, Mitigation and Enhancement Impact
Environmental
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
Pre-Installation Phase
Securing of People Increase in government Submission of complete documents Proponent Part of the initial Incorporated in Start of Admin
Permits and revenues together with identified measures to project cost the work and operations
Clearances mitigate identified impacts needed for financial plan of
from National and the issuance of clearances and permits the company
Local Agencies from local and national government
agencies such as EMB and various from
the LGUs.
Hiring of staff People Employment opportunities Priority will be given to qualified Proponent Part of the initial Incorporated in Start of Admin
(Administrative from project construction residents of the host barangay / project cost the work and operations
and Technical) and operation municipality. financial plan of
the company
Cable Installation Phase
Cable installation Water Marine life disturbance The path of the cable will be as far as Proponent / Part of the Incorporated in Start of
due to cable laying practically possible from sensitive Contractor installation cost the work and installation and
activities ecosystems, such as, coral reefs, sea financial plan of cable laying
grass beds, and mangroves. the company activities
Cable installation Water Generation of domestic The vessels will follow MARPOL Proponent / Part of the Incorporated in Start of
waste and hazardous regulations. Solid Wastes, as much as Contractor installation cost the work and installation and
wastes possible, will be disposed onshore. financial plan of cable laying
Waste receptacles shall be placed in the company activities
conspicuous areas on the ship. The
vessel shall be equipped with a holding
tank for domestic wastewater. The
collected wastewater shall be hauled
onshore for necessary treatment. The
vessel shall likewise be equipped with a
storage facility for any possible
hazardous wastes to be generated.
These wastes shall be likewise hauled
onshore by an EMB accredited waste
hauler and to be disposed of by an EMB
accredited waste treater.

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Environmental
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
Cable installation Water Disturbance to marine Implement an efficient cable laying Proponent / Part of the Incorporated in Start of
habitat and fishing methodology to shorten disturbance Contractor installation cost the work and installation and
activities resulting from possible siltation. financial plan of cable laying
the company activities
Prohibit fishing in the operational area.
Coordinate with the local fisherfolk
community and concerned LGUs.
Cable installation Water Possible encroachment to Proper permitting procedures shall be Proponent / Part of the Incorporated in Start of
existing pipeline, cable implemented. Contractor installation cost the work and installation and
network, archaeological financial plan of cable laying
sites, hydrocarbon Necessary consent and/or clearances the company activities
concession areas, etc. from the concerned government
agencies and private entities shall be
secured prior to any activity in the area.
Cable installation Air Emissions from vessels Regular maintenance of all fuel-burning Proponent / Part of the Incorporated in Start of
and fuel-burning equipment and vessels. Contractor installation cost the work and installation and
equipment/machineries financial plan of cable laying
will contain hydrocarbons, the company activities
carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, nitrogen dioxide,
lead as well as particulate
matter.
Cable installation Air Increase in ambient noise Machines, equipment and vessels found Proponent / Part of the Incorporated in Start of
levels. to produce excessive noise compared to Contractor installation cost the work and installation and
industry best practice will be removed financial plan of cable laying
from the site or stood down until repairs the company activities
or modifications can be made.
Cable installation People Employment generation Priority will be given to the qualified Proponent / Part of the Included in the Start of
residents of the host community. host installation cost project installation and
communities / investment and cable laying
LGUs considered in activities
determining the
financial viability
of the project

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Environmental
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
Cable installation People Potential accident of The proponent will require the contractor Proponent / Part of the Included in the Start of
workers to coordinate with the barangay for Contractor / installation cost project installation and
access to their health facilities/clinics host investment and cable laying
and the nearest hospital in case of a communities considered in activities
major accident. As a preventive determining the
measure, contractors and their workers financial viability
will undergo environmental and safety of the project
briefing prior to project development.
Provision of PPE by contractor and strict
implementation of safety rules and
regulations.
Cable installation People Temporary disruption in Regular coordination with the concerned Proponent / Part of the Included in the Start of
naval traffic volume due to PCG and LGU prior to any mobilization Contractor / installation cost project installation and
project activities. in the area. host investment and cable laying
communities considered in activities
determining the
financial viability
of the project
Cable installation People Health To prevent occurrence of disease and Proponent / Part of the Integrated in the Start of
accidents, contractors and their workers Contractor installation cost financial and installation and
will undergo a briefing on safety, work plan of the cable laying
sanitation measures, and emergency company activities
rescue procedures before the
commencement of any activities in the
area. The project commits to prioritize
hiring of workers who come from and live
in the surrounding community to
minimize the need to build a big workers’
camp. In order to avoid or reduce the
occurrence of diseases among its
workers, the project will provide
adequate sanitary facilities, potable
water and garbage bins. A thorough
medical check will be required for all
workers to be hired and a corresponding

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Environmental
Aspect Arrangements
Affected
medical certification submitted by
incoming workers. Safety regulations will
be strictly implemented during
construction. All workers will be required
to wear protective gear and equipment
that conforms to safety standards.
Security of the project site will be
imposed at all times.

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5. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SDP) FRAMEWORK and
INFORMATION, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION (IEC) FRAMEWORK
5.1 Indicative Social Development Program (SDP) Framework
The Indicative Social Development Framework of NGCP for the host communities is anchored on the
following objectives: provision of services (through Corporate Social Responsibilities) to impact areas
in a sustainable manner; partner with the local government unit in the promotion of social and economic
development; and to promote safe and healthy environment. Based on similar projects in the country,
some of the prescriptive social development programs that NGCP may implement, but will still be
subject to further consultation with the communities, are the following:
• Priority employment to qualified residents.

• Upgrading of skills through vocational training.
• Consider an Adopt-a-creek program in cooperation with the other companies and in
coordination with the concerned government agencies.
• Other programs that the host community may identify in the future.
Table 5.1 shows the indicative social development plan of the project.
5.2 Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Framework
The general objective of the IEC program is to provide adequate information to the affected
stakeholders using effective education and communication medium. This process will enable the
proponent to get feedbacks from the stakeholders and assess their level of understanding about the
project. This will likewise provide a venue for the proponent to collate inputs and suggestions from the
stakeholders.
IEC methodologies may range from individual, group or multi-media means. Periodical letters to
stakeholders or focused interview will provide individual outlook on the project. Meetings, community
forum and the like provide an avenue for group education.
In the implementation of the IEC, the proponent may opt to engage the services of communications
experts and community organizers to implement the IEC plan.
Table 5.2 shows that indicative information, education and communication plan of the project.

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Table 5.1. Indicative Social Development Plan (ISDP)
Government
Responsible Agency/ Non-
Community government Agency
Concern Proponent Indicative Timeline Source of fund
Member / and Services
Beneficiary (indicate specific
services)
1 Priority employment Qualified Local Government Proponent – Within project Project Cost
residents Unit ComRel and HR timeline
Admin
2 Assistance to Host community Local Government Proponent – Within project SDP / CSR
disaster risk Unit ComRel timeline Fund
reduction activities
of the host
barangay (e.g.
enhancement of
existing facilities in
the area that will be
utilized by the
project in its
operations or during
emergencies)
3 Other interventions Proponent –
for social and Community Within project SDP / CSR
Host community LGU
economic Relations Unit timeline Fund
development (CRU)
Table 5.2 Indicative Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Framework
Target Sector
Major Topic/s of concern in IEC Scheme / Strategy Methods Indicative
Identified as Indicative Cost
Relation to the Project and Information Medium Timelines /
needing Project IEC
Frequency
1. LGUs • Update/s on the Project • Individual Methods Annual Part of the
2. Association status and operation - Invitation Letters Social
Officers and • Environmental Impact - Surveys Development
Members Assessment findings - Key Informant Interviews Fund of the
3. Project Affected • ECC conditions and/or EMP • Group Methods Company
Families performance - Focused Group Discussion
4. Concerned • Actual impacts and / Interviews
People’s measurements implemented - Multi-sectoral Cluster
Organizations • Benefits of the project on the Meetings
5. Concerned Non- socio-economic and • Multimedia / Print Media
Government biophysical environment of - Hand-outs
Organizations the affected residents - Audio visual presentations
6. Women’s • Educate, prepare, raise - Primer / Brochures /
Organizations awareness of the community Posters / Flyers
7. Senior Citizens • Role of women, youth, and - Newspaper Publications
8. Youth Sector senior citizens - Radio Broadcasts

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6. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING
6.1 Self-Monitoring Plan
The Environmental Monitoring Plan describes: (i) mitigation measures, (ii) location, (iii) measurement
method, (iv) frequency of monitoring and (v) responsibility (for both mitigation and monitoring).
A program of monitoring will be conducted to ensure that all parties take the specified action to provide
the required mitigation, to assess whether the action has adequately protected the environment, and to
determine whether any additional measures may be necessary. Table 6-1 shows the summary matrix
for environmental monitoring per phase.
6.2 Multi-Sectoral Monitoring Framework
Creation of MMT was implemented due to the potential environmental impacts in effect of a developing
project. The implementation of MMT aims to encourage participation from the stakeholders and public,
especially from the host barangays affected by the project development, to review the plans and
implementation of a project. Multi-Partite Monitoring Team (MMT) is a local multi-sectoral that acts as
a partner of the DENR to ensure and monitor the compliance of the project with the ECC conditions.
Major functions of the MMT include the following:
• Monitor project compliance with the conditions stipulated in the ECC and the EMP;
• Validate proponent’s conduct of self-monitoring;
• Receive complaints; gather relevant information to facilitate determination of validity of
complaints or concerns about the project and timely transmit to the proponent and EMB the
recommended measures to address the complaint;
• Prepare, integrate and disseminate simplified monitoring reports to community stakeholders;
and
• Make regular and timely submission of MMT Report based on EMB-prescribed format.
However, section 16.1 of DAO 2017-15 states that "MMTs shall only be for ECPs. All other MMTS
including clustered MMTs shall be deemed automatically dissolved. ECC condition in the creation of
MMTs for Non-ECPs shall be deemed invalid". Since the Project is classified as a Non-Environmentally
Critical Project (Non-ECP) based on the Revised Procedural Manual for DAO 03-30, MMT will
automatically be dissolved in pursuant to DAO 2017-15.
6.3 Environmental Guarantee and Monitoring Fund Commitments
6.3.1 Environmental Guarantee Fund
The proponent is committed to abide by the EMB’s requirement to put up Environmental Guarantee
Fund (EGF). The proponent will initiate the setting up of said funds once the ECC has been issued to
them.
The EGF shall be a fund source for the indemnification of damages that may be caused by the project
immediate rehabilitation of the affected ecosystems, and used exclusively for the following purposes:
• The immediate rehabilitation of area affected by environmental damage and the deterioration
of environmental quality directly resulting from the construction, operation, and abandonment
of the project, and
• The just compensation of parties and communities affected by the negative impacts of the
project resulting from a violation of any of the conditions set forth in the ECC.
The EGF shall have the following components: (1) the EGF Trust Fund and (2) the EGF Cash Fund.
The EGF Trust Fund will be used to compensate aggrieved parties for any damages to life or property,
undertake community-based environmental programs, conduct environmental research aimed at
strengthening measures to prevent environmental damage and to finance restoration and rehabilitation
of environmental quality of the affected areas by the projects. The EGF Cash Fund will be used to
earmark the immediate rehabilitation and compensation of affected communities in case of damage or
accidents. It shall also be used to cover the operational costs of the EGF Committee.

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6.3.2 Environmental Monitoring Fund (EMF)
The EMF is a fund that the proponent shall commit to establish to support the activities of the MMT as
described in the EMB-approved Annual Work and Financial Plan/Program. With the dissolution of the
MMT as discussed in the preceding section, setting up of an EMF shall not be institutionalized.

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PHILKAIROS INCORPORATED
Table 6-1: Summary Matrix of the Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP) with Quality Performance Levels (EQPLs)
Land Aesthetics Volume of Site inspection / Daily Project Site Proponent’s / Included in Approximately 20kgs of Provision of separate disposal areas inside the
wastes Desktop Contractor’s the project construction wastes per day site for nonhazardous and hazardous wastes,
(both monitoring PCO cost Approximately 2kg of hazardous respectively.
nonhazardo wastes per day
us and Prepare statistical report highlighting the
hazardous) findings, for the information of Management.
generated Provide recommendations if necessary.
Coordinate with LGU and/or accredited scrap
buyers for final disposal of nonhazardous
wastes. Coordinate with EMB accredited wastes
haulers and treaters for identified hazardous
wastes.
People Occupational Safe man- Incident Daily Project site Safety Included in Negative Formal Multiple Proponent to Investigate Immediately
Health and hours reporting, inspection of Officer the project feed- com- complaint investigate/ reason for conduct
Safety regular work cost back to plaint s feed to inspect complaint consultations
monitoring conditions, the lodged local subject of and address or dialogues
integrated in PPEs and Propo- by the media negative complaint with
the Health and compliance nent commu- organi- feedback; immediately complainants
Safety Plan of to nity zations through and affected
the proponent proponent's and/or Improve- consulta- stake-holders
Health and employment of tions with to determine
Safety Plan yees health and employees, reason for
safety contractors complaints.
measures to or affected
address stake- Address the
negative holders; complaints
feedback and document
Improve- the responses
ment of and actions
health and that will be
safety done;
measures to
address Release an
negative official
feedback statement to
media to
clarify the
issue;
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(UMAPAD S/S – LAPU-LAPU S/S SUMARINE CABLE AND LAPU-LAPU 230KV SUBSTATION)
PHILKAIROS INCORPORATED

Make
improvements
on health and
safety plan to
reflect the
actions that
were
conducted so
a repeat of the
incident or
complaints will
not happen.
Condition of SDP Coordination Monthly Host Proponent Included in Negative Formal Multiple Proponent to Investigate Regular
the affected programs, with the barangay (HR, CSR the SDP fund feed- com- complaint investigate/ the subject consultations
community employment affected personnel) back to plaint s feed to inspect of negative with the
vis-à-vis the generation barangay the lodged local subject of feedback; concerned
project and tax Propo- by the media negative stakeholders;
operations revenues nent commu- organi- feedback; Coordinate
Community nity zations with the Release an
benefits from Number of Coordinate concerned official
the project beneficia- with the LGUs statement to
due to taxes, ries and barangay clarify the
employment, other issue;
and social parameters
development required
programs under SDP
(SDP)
Complaints
management
.
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(UMAPAD S/S – LAPU-LAPU S/S SUMARINE CABLE AND LAPU-LAPU 230KV SUBSTATION)
7. ABANDONMENT / DECOMISSIONING / REHABILITATION POLICIES AND
GENERIC GUIDELINES
In general, there is no plan of abandoning the project once operational. In the event of a forced closure,
an abandonment plan will be developed and submitted to DENR-EMB at least one month prior to actual
(planned or emergency) decommissioning once a decision is made by the proponent. All structures
(i.e., optic fiber cables) will be properly retrieved and disposed of or transferred to another location/site
or as indicated in the final plan. Appropriate rehabilitation measures will be implemented as necessary.
During abandonment, the proponent will ensure that all environmental mitigating measures will be
adopted and followed to minimize negative impact to the environment. The proponent will exercise due
diligence in evaluating possible residual environmental impacts and manage such accordingly.

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8. INSTITUTIONAL PLAN FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION
In compliance with the requirements of the DENR and other concerned government agencies, the
contractor will designate a Pollution Control Officer (PCO) to oversee the pollution control program of
the company as mandated under DENR Administrative Order No. 26 Series of 1981. The contractor
may opt to employ additional PCOs as well as Safety Officers to oversee the construction and layout
activities and monitor its compliance to prevailing environmental laws, rules and regulations. The
implementation of the entire environmental management and monitoring program shall fall under his/her
direct supervision. The assigned PCOs will report directly to the Director in which the latter serves as
the functional linkage between the contractor and the proponent. The Director shall report all
developments, compliances and/or violations if applicable pertaining to the project. Moreover, the
proponent will also form its monitoring team, which will oversee the development of the project in
general. The contractor’s HSE or the overall project manager shall fall under the direct supervision of
the Director and he/she shall report directly to him.
At any rate, below is the summary of key roles under the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
Department:
Pollution Control Officer (PCO) / Environment
• Enforce the Environmental Monitoring Program;

• Conduct on-site sampling activities for in-house monitoring and engage third party sampling
firms for compliance audit;
• Submit regularly self-monitoring and compliance monitoring reports to EMB MIMAROPA;
• Implement Environmental Risk Provisions;
• Enforce Waste Minimization Programs;
• Enforce Water Management Policies, and
• Spearhead, along with security/safety office and health officer any emergency/contingency
response and preparedness plan.
Safety Officer
• Enforce Security Policies as mandated by the management;

• Enforce (Naval) Traffic Management Programs as instructed dictated by the management, and
• Spearhead, along with the environmental officer and health officer any emergency/contingency
• Health Officer
• Take the lead in implementing the Environmental Health Monitoring Plan (employees and
stakeholders);
• Provide First Aid Training for all employees, and
• Spearhead, along with the environmental officer and health officer any emergency/contingency
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
• Take the lead in implementing the IEC and SDP not covered by the HSE people;
• Ensure that financial resources required by the IEC and SDP are available and on-time;
• Ensure that HSE people are updated on SDP and IEC programs;
• Ensure that the upper management is briefed / updated on SDP and IEC programs, and;
• Ensure that any feedback (positive / negative) from the community is disseminated to the
company.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE REPORT

AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

PROPOSED NEGROS-PANAY 230kV

Municipality of Barotac Viejo, Province of Iloilo and

NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION

EMB-DENR Registration No. FPCO-014

Engr. ANNE MARIE A. DELARIARTE

Dear Engr. DELARIARTE:

We look forward to your usual kind assistance.

DEZA MAE P. MONDRAGON

Project Proponent National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP)

Contact Number: (02) 8727-9005

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

E.2 Process Documentation

E.2.1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Team

Table ES-3. EIA Team

E.2.2 EIA Study Schedule

The overall schedule of activities conducted are presented below:

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

E.2.3 EIA Study Area

Table ES-5. EIA Study Area

E.2.4 EIA Methodology

E.2.5 EIA Summary

E.2.5.1 Project Alternative

• Option 1: Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

Shown below are is the geographical map for option 1:

• Option 2: Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 and 3 Project

Shown below is the geographical map for Option 2:

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

• Option 1: Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project

Below is the result of system simulation with the completion of Option 1:

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

• Option 2: Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 and 3 Project

Below is the result of system simulation with the completion of Option 2:

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

E.B. Magalona– % 39 97 94 89 122 116 110 130 123 116 108 60

Generation Normal MW 0 0 0 0 87 65 41 121 93 64 33 0

• Other Options Considered

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

Table ES-10. Summary of Advantages and Disadvantages

• Economic and Cost Analysis

Table ES-11. Economic Indicators

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

Materials and Equipment

• Communication and information technology facilities (high speed internet connection,

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

1.2 Project Location and Area

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

Table 1-1: Geographic Coordinates of the Proposed Submersible Cable

PROPOSED NEGROS – PANAY 230KV INTERCONNECTION LINE 2 PROJECT

Proposed Negros-Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project 1-1