Republic of the Philippines Province of Ilocos Norte oaTe: S742) OFFICE OF THE GOVERNO! THE: 13 | BY: Matthew J. Marcos Manotoc Governor March 2, 2021 Engr. MA. DORICA NAZ-HIPE Regional Director DENR-Environmental Management Bureau Region | San Fernando City, La Union Dear Engr. Naz-Hipe, May we first take this opportunity to thank you for your commitment to championing programs focused on protecting the quality of our environment. The wellness of our community is a result of your constant support for our conservation efforts. For that, we applaud you. In line with our shared goals, we respectfully submit herewith the following documents in compliance with the Provincial Government's application for an Environmental Compliance Certificate for the proposed “Padsan River Dredging Project:” (1) proof of the conduct of an information education campaign at affected barangays in Laoag City, (2) attendance sheet, (3) presentation materials used during the meeting, and (4) the project description with geotagged photos. Moreover, we also request the attendance and participation of representatives of the following institutions in a public scoping on March 8, 2021. 1, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 2. Department of Agriculture 3. Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office 4, Department of Public Works and Highways 5. Barangay Stakeholders 6. Concerned Non-Government Organizations For queries or clarification, please contact Atty. YVETTE CONVENTO- LEYNES, Provincial Administrator and Head of the Provincial Quarry Office. Thank you for your kind consideration and | send my best regards. For the people of ilocos Norte, | remain Sincerely yours, Provincial Capitel, Barangay 10, J.P. Rizal, St, Laoag City 2900 Tel. No: (077) 772-1212 loe 130-131 Fax NO" (077) 770-3965 Emaimart@ilocosnorte gov ph FB page: Matthew Marcos Manotoc Website: ww llecosnorte.gov. phPROJECT DESCRIPTION3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Project Location and Area The Padsan River, also called as Laoag River, is the largest river in the province of Ilocos Norte in the istand of Luzon with a total length of 73.10 kilometers (45.5 miles) and a drainage basin of 1,320 square kilometers (510 square miles, it is notable because its main channel bisects the central townships of the municipalities of Dingras and Sarrat, as well as that ofthe ‘Component City of Laoag, which isthe capital of llocos Norte. ‘The proposed Dredging of Padsan River, Phase 1, consists of two segments: the frst segment starts at Sta. 0 + 000 up to Sta. 2 + 500 while the second segment covers Sta, 0 + 000 to Sta. 2+ 800. Total length for dredging totals an over-all distance of 5.3 kilometers (6,300 meters) within an approximate area of 102.00 hectares. Geographical coordinates at the start and end points of the proposed dredging project: Station Longitude Latitude Segment 1: Sta. 0 +000: 18.2040086 120./5238544 Sta. 2+ 500 18.2006755, 120.5425896 Segment 2 : Sta. 0 +000 18.1875145, 120.5201707 18.1977462 120.5390810 aanoperation along the Padsan River covers fifteen (15) barangays under the ion of Laoag City as follows: #47 Bengcag, 344 Gabu Norte, 34B Gabu Norte, 36 Gabu Sur, 32A La Paz Proper, 328 La Paz, 32C La Paz East, 33A La Paz Proper, 338 La Paz Proper, 43 Gavit, 30A Suyo, 31 Talingan 45 Tangid and 44 Zamboanga u3.2 Rationale ‘The Padsan River, also called as Laoag River, is the largest river in the province of llocos Norte. With a total length of 73.10 kilometers and a drainage basin of 1,320 square kilometers, it fs notable because its main channel bisects the central townships of the municipalities of Dingras and Sarrat, as well as that of the Component City of Laoag, which is the capital of llocos Norte. There are three different perspectives of the Padsan River. Itis the main body of water that runs through the eastern towns in locos Norte down to Laoag City. The whole ecosystem provides for the daily survival of the countless locals and wildlife, ‘A massive river clean-up along the stretch of Padsan River is being eyed to bring in better ‘opportunites to the llocanos through sand extraction, Dredging is the removal of sediments and debris from the bottom of lakes, rivers, harbors and other water bodies. It is a routine necessity in waterways because sedimentation-the natural process of sand and silt washing downstream-gradually fils rivers, channels and harbors. Purpose and necessity of the dredging project The proposed dredging at Padsan River will reduce sitation which reduces the flood-carrying capacity of the river. During heavy rains, flooding affects highly-populated areas of Laoag City, San Nicolas, Sarrat and Dingras. Laoag River Basin‘Sandbars observed along Padsan River Generally, a large sized sandbar causes a larger bank erosion, the size of sandbar is usually measured by its wave length. Furthermore, the sandbar moves downward enduring fioods, being accompanied by the movement of stream convergence point. The movement of stream convergence point brings about 2 new bank erosion at the downstream. Finally, the movement of sandbar causes bank erosion at every iver section. However, if the movernent of sandbar is restricted by some river morphological characteristics, bank protection works can be concentrated on some limited river sections. Dredging is also performed to reduce the exposure of fish, wildlife and people to contaminants to other areas of the water body. This environmental dredging is often necessary because sediments in and around the cities and industrial areas are frequently contaminated with a variety of pollutants. These pollutants are introduced to waterways from point sources such as sewer overfiows, municipal and industrial discharges and spills or maybe introduced from non- point sources such as surface runoff and atmospheric deposition. The disposal of dredged materials is managed and carried out by local governments, as well as by private entities, The Local Government Unit and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources provides oversight and authorization for the disposal of dredged materials. The dredging of Padsan River will be undertaken under a private entity, the He Sha Prime Sand and Gravel Aggregates Philippines, Ino. The Department of Public Works and Highways has issued a Clearance for the proposed Padsan River Flood Control and Dredging Project to the said corporation last January 14, 20121. Under the Clearance, it is specified that the estimated area to be dredged is around 102.00 hectares. Dredging depth shall be limited to two meters, varying throughout the length of the dredge area. The dredged channels shall be able to accommodate a design flow capacity of 5,8000 cubic meters per second at a velocity of 2.60mis,3.3 Project Site Consideration From the view of sediment movement and river bed configuration, an alluvial river is usually in ‘an equilibrium state. The location of dredging and alignment of the dredged channel or the dredge cut should be determined very carefully. As far as the deepening of the approach is concemed, the location is more or less dictated by local circumstances. If the alignment does not comply with the natural characteristics of the river, the channel will either fill up rapidly or else never become as deep as wide or wide as required. The heavily-silted characteristics of the Padsan River have drastically reduced its discharge capacity (flow rate) causing perennial and large-scale flooding in the river delta that directly affects nearby barangays and municipaliies, The decreased discharge capacity caused insuffcient transport of fuvial sediments to the shore thereby inducing coastal erosion in the adjoining coastines. The proposed area for dredging site is suitable for containing more dredging output since there were enough area for spoils from the river. The location units for dredging operation is 18.201167°/120.523819°N to 18.103809°/ 120,70976746" E. ‘A massive river clean-up along the stretch of Padsan River is considered to bring in better ‘opportunities and for the enhancement of the river status as well. 3.4 Project Development Plan/Technology Options and Project Components ‘The Dredging Pian provides the method and objectives for dredging operations in the Padsan River to achieve a certain depth and width to increase the conveyance capacity of the river to maintain the navigabilty of the river channel. The dredging wil be accomplished in the following phases: Phase 1: Removal of large debris and garbage using grab or bucket deployed in the area to lean the waterway of Padsan River along Segment 1 (Sta. 2+500) and Segment 2 (Sta. 2+800). During Phase 1, the materials removed will be loaded to service boat thru sand-bagging and will be transported and disposed properly to barangays specifically in Brgys. Casi, Pla, Navotas, Zamboanga and Salet-Blangon. During the entire dredging project, progress willbe monitored through bathymetric surveys and daily accomplishment report and the environmental impact and water quality, through water sampling in various locations.Equipment to be utlized in the dredging activities are as follows: Descipton | No.of | Gapacty Other Information epee | UMS | Oulput Fr iranufacurer | — Engine Chassis aus : Series No. | NoJName of Vessel Baye, Sar 1 | 190200 | — China | 060008707 | —iv-Puza Good Propelled ew Dredger Barge | 1 7241 GW | China 06-0003708 D-bredger Good PMI-23 Crawer Crane | 2 Sany Zhejiang NA SCCSEOA Good st) Kuaigo Ship Imports & Export Co., Ltd. Clampshell 2 3.0cu.m. NA NAL NA Good ‘Sand Excavation 1 eaookw, | China NA NA Good Engineering 3000-4000 ‘Ship. MT/Hour The project shall be accomplished as follows: Design Process/Parameters for the Specific Dredging Project The equipment used in river dredging is also called Sand Excavation Engineering Ship, the maximum power is 8400 KW for the main engines. The ship, is 110 meter long, 22 meter wide and 17 meter high. The ship is equipped with working and living areas and has about 15 workers. a. Working Principle of Sand Excavation Engineering Ship After sand excavation engine starts to work, the sand and pebbles are combined with mud impurities by the front sand scoop pipe and vacuum chamber pressure; excavate sand into the front screen and use to rotate for the separation of the sand and pebbles. The sand is then hauled into the engineering ship warehouse. It is then rotated to the middle belt conveyor through four rows of chain plate gripper in the warehouse and finally delivered tothe large belt boat. b. Working Efficiency of Sand Engineering Ship According to the working conditions of the river, the economic operation of the ‘sand excavation engineering ship is about 3-4 thousand tons of sand excavation per hour. The mining depth ofthe river can reach 36 meters and the sand pipe can be lengthened or shortened according to the site conditions which is extremely efficient for river dredging. Because of the high engine power during production and operation, the noise might be loud,¢, Maintenance and Repair of Sand Excavation Engineering Ship During the operation of the ship due to the high-speed operation of the three engines, the engine set and other supporting parts of the engineering ship suffer relatively large losses. Repairs and maintenance must be guaranteed. Firstly, the ship workers are professional technicians, mechanics, welders, mechanical electricians and a professional sand excavation chief officer. Secondly, the ship's wearing parts will be fully equipped before sailing, including some uncommon parts. Production and operation, maintenance workers do ital by themselves The equipment used in river dredging is also called Sand Excavation Engineering Ship, the maximum power is 8400 KW for the main engines. The ship, is 110 meler long, 22 meter wide and 17 meter high. The ship is equipped with working and living areas and has about 15 workers. d. Working Principte of Sand Excavation Engineering Ship After sand excavation engine starts to work, the sand and pebbles are combined with mud impurities by the front sand scoop pipe and vacuum chamber pressure; excavate sand into the front screen and use to rotate for the separation of the sand and pebbles. The sand is then hauled into the engineering ship warehouse. It is then rotated to the middle belt conveyor through four rows of chain plate gripper in the warehouse and finaly delivered to the large belt boat. e. Working Efficiency of Sand Engineering Ship ‘According to the working conditions of the river, the economic operation of the sand excavation engineering ship is about 3-4 thousand tons of sand excavation per hour. The mining depth ofthe river can reach 35 meters and the sand pipe can be lengthened or shortened according to the site conditions which is extremely efficient for river dredging. Because of the high engine power during production and operation, the noise might be loud. f. Maintenance and Repair of Sand Excavation Engineering Ship During the operation of the ship due to the high-speed operation of the three engines, the engine set and other supporting parts of the engineering ship suffer relatively large losses. Repairs and maintenance must be guaranteed. Firstly, the ship workers are professional technicians, mechanics, welders, mechanical electricians and a professional sand excavation chief officer. Secondly, the ship's wearing parts will be fully equipped before sailing, including some uncommon parts. Production and operation, maintenance workers do it ll by themselves Production process must be equipped with four-distance belt boat. The sand excavation engineering ship scoop the river sand onto the barge belt boat. When the barge belt boat is fully loaded and leaves the sand excavation engineering ship, the barge bett boat then sails to the designated anchorage to load the sand. The barge belt boat then unloads the sand onto the big ship unti it is ful of the authorized tonnage.The position of the dredge at any given time shall be monitored by concerned agencies through Geo-agging, a process of adding geographical information to various media in the form of metadata which usually consist of coordinates, bearing, alttude, distance and name of places. This is attributed to the increasing rate of sedimentation associated with the current river profi. The existing slope and width of the Padsan River cannot accommodate the high volume and increasing flow rate of water in the river.Thus, this proposed project shall cary out and achieve the necessary profile ofthe river to increase the conveyance capacity and hence prevent the overflow of water to Padsan River. Generally, a large size sandbar causes a larger bank erosion, the size of sandbar is usually measured by its wave length. Furthermore, the sandbar moves downward enduring floods, being accompanied by the movement of stream ‘convergence point. The movement of stream convergence point brings about a new bank erosion at the downstream. Finally, the movement of sandbar causes bank erosion at every river section, However, if the movement of sandbar is restricted by some river morphological Under the Clearance, it is specified that the estimated area to be dredged is around 102.00 hectares. Project Components: The dredging of Padsan River is composed of four major components along with monitoring component. The components include the following: Preparatory activities Dredging Dredged materials dewatering and handling Demobilization and site restorationTarget Volume to be Dredged The dredging in Padsan River will be able to remove 7.59 cubic meters of sediments. Below are the detailed quantity calculations of dredging materials for both the Long and Short Alignment. Alignment: Segment 4 ‘Sample Line Group: SL Collection — 2 Stan Station: STA. 0+000.00 End Station: STA. 2+500.00 Station | CutArea(sqm)| Cut Volume (cu.m) as haa STA.0+000.00 419.39 STAO+100.00 407.19 41,329.00 41,329.00 STA 0+200.00 616.11 51,165.00 92,494.00 STA 0+300.00 528.19 57,215.00 149,709.00 STA 0+400.00 3435 43,584.50 193,293.50 STA 0+500.00 324.57 33,403.50 226,697.00 STA 0+600.00 305.65 31,511.00 258,208.00 STA 0+700,00 286.76 29,620.50 287,828.50 STA 0+800.00 267.88 27,732.00 315,560.50 ‘STA 0+900.00 250.62 25,925.00 341,485.50 ‘STA 1+000.00 235.96 24,329.00 365,814.50 ‘STA 1#100.00 211.35 22,365.50 388,180.00 STA 1#200.00 192.55 20,195.00 408,375.00 STA 1+300.00 173.76 18,315.50 426,690.50 STA 1+400.00 168.57 17,116.50 443,807.00 ‘STA 1+500.00 323.43 24,600.00 468,407.00 STA 1+600.00 488.23 40,583.00 508,990.00 STA 1+700.00 563.68, 52,595.50 561,585.50 STA 1+800.00 520.63 54,215.50 615,801.00 STA 1+900.00 428.89 47,476.00 663 277.00 STA 2+000.00 312.09 37,049.00 700,326.00 STA2+100.00 154.01 23,306.00 723,631.00 STA 2+200.00 65.31 10,966.00 734,597.00 STA 2+300.00 3,265.50 737,862.50 STA 2+400.00 175.857 8,778.50 746,641.00 STA 2+600.00 253.68 21,462.50 768,103.50 Alignment: Segment 2 Sample Line Group: SL Collection — 3 Start Station: STA. 0+000.00~ =~ End Station: STA, 2+800.00 Cut Area Cut Volume ‘Cummulative Volume Station (sqm) (cum) (cum) STA.0+000.00 0 STA 0+100.00 0 : 7 $TA0+200.00 | 392.96 19,648.00 19,648.00 STA 0+300.00 375.23 36,409.50, 56,057.50 STA0+400.00 357.89 36,656.00 94,713.50 $TA0+50000 | 340.93 34,941.00 129,854.50 STA 0+600.00 324.27 33,260.00 162,914.50 ‘STA0+700.00 | 307.93 31,610.00 194,524.50 STA.0+800.00 3333, 32,061.50 226,586.00 ‘STA 0+900.00 291.15 31,222.50 257,808.50 STA 1+000.00 | 260.58 27,586.50 285,395.00 STA 1+100.00 287.09 27,383.50 31277850 STA 1#200.00 240.78 26,393.50 339,172.00 TA1+300.00 | 234.29 23,753.50 362,925.50 STA 1+400.00 207.28 22,078.50 385,004.00 STA 1500.00 194.47 20,087.50 405,091.50 STA 1600.00 24757 22,102.00 427,193.50 STA 1470.00 196.18 22,187.50 449,381.00 STA 1+800.00 264.57 23,037.50 472,418.50 STA 1+900.00 246.16 25,536.50 497,955.00 STA 2+000.00 206.01 22,568.50 520,513.50 STA2+100.00 164.47 18,474.00 538,987.50 STA2+200.00 122.68 14,357.50 553,345.00 STA 2300.00 728 9,774.00 563,119.00 ‘STA 2+400.00 80.08 7,644.00 570,763.00 ‘STA 2+500.00 71.29 7,568.50, 578,331.50 ‘STA 2+600.00 5881 6,505.00 584,836.50 ‘STA 2+800.00 160.84 21,965.00, 606,801.503.5.4 Abandonment Phase Upon completion of the operations, the project will be tumed-over to the Regional Office and all equipment wil be demobilized. The equipment wil be removed from the area and will be transferred to the Equipment Management Division or mobilized to its next assignment. However, before taking another assignment, the equipment must be inspected by personnel form the BOE to determine if the equipment is in good condition and must be certtied safe to operate before deploying to another projec. ‘Any temporary structures constructed for the operation will be removed upon demobilization. All debris, trashes and garbage brought about by the operation will be cleaned and disturbed areas shall be restored 3.6 Utility Requirements: ‘The equipment used in river dredging is also Sand Excavation Engineering Ship, the maximum power is 8400 KW for the main engines. The ship, is 110 meter long, 22 meter wide and 17 meter high. The ship is equipped with working and living areas and has about fteen (16) workers. Aside from the work crew of the Sand Excavation Engineering Ship, the following personnel are also required: Position Number. Resident Manager ‘Supervisor (Production and Administrative) ‘Community Relation Officer Safety/Health Officer Secretariat Clamp shell Operators Dump Truck Driver Backhoe/Crane Operators Mechanic/Electician ‘SupplyWarehouse Staff ‘Staffhouse Personnel ‘Security Guards (outsourced) Barge Operators &|no] a] ]ro]ro]e [ro] |no|no}no| | 2337 Project Cost The proposed dredging of Padsan River covers an estimated total volume of 4,374,905.00 cubic meters of sediments to be dredged. Considering the gathered data of total volume, capacity of the equipment and effective hours per day, the project duration is estimated for 360 days or equivalent to one year. The Table below represents the estimated operational cost of the amphibious excavator covering a six (6) month period with twelve (12) operating hours per day having two shifts which may deliver an accomplishment of almost haif of the target volume to be dredged. Operational Cost Computation: Cost of Construction Direct Materials 2,574 847 027.00 Outside Services 255,427,125.00 Direct labor 350,351,365.00 Overhead 474,496 627.00 Total PhPS655,122,144.00 Operating Expenses Salaries and wages 170,888 200.00 Representation 46 646,961.00 ‘Travel and transportation 27,824,017.00 Taxes and licenses '36,108,773.00 ‘Outside services 100,941,940.00 Utiites 40,364,53,00 Depreciation 12,420,732.00 Insurance 10,350,043.00 Professional fees 29,921,616.00 Repairs and maintenance 37,998,014.00 Miscellaneous 4,781,024.00 Rental 21,811,190.00 Others 117,236 475.00 Total PHP 654, 373,610.00 24ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN (EMoP) ‘An Environmental Monitoring Plan for the proposed Padsan River Dredging is being presented showing the key environmental aspects per project phase, parameters to be monitored, the sampling and measurement plan, lead person and the annual estimated cost. At this stage, proponent opted that the Environmental Quality Performance Levels will be not be included but will be considered after the issuance of the ECC so that proponent, EMB and other members of the MMT could thoroughly agree on the parameters to be monitored. Considering that the report is an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the discussion on the monitoring plan will focus on the construction and operational phases only. The monitoring of the abandonment phase will be based once the proponent 1as provided the details of the abandonment plan to EMB. Environmental Monitoring Plan Key Potential Parameter to | Sampling and Measurement Plan Lead Person Estimated Bere | eepacta Per be Method | Frequency | Location Cost ee Monitored Envtl Sector per Project Phase |, Dredging preparation Land * Generation of Proper area Inspection | Quarterly Project areas | EU/PCO Included in Solid Waste for disposal (until the initial of wastes construction dredging dredging phase is activities finished) Water Fe Release of Check Inspection | Quarterly | Project Areas | EU/Contractor Included in Domestic provision of (until the Sewage toilets if constr Construction adequate phase is Cost finished)Key Potential Parameter to | Sampling and Measurement Plan Tead Person Estimated Environmental picts Impacts Per be Method | Frequency | Location Cost Monitored perProject | Envtl Sector Phase Air © Airborne TSP ‘Ambient | Semi-annual | Project sites_| EU/PCO Incorporated Particulate Air (until inthe Emissions from Sampling | construction dredging plan the clearing of phase is the areas and finished or as unpaved roads mandated by utilized by EMB hauling of inaatetae Decibels Project Sites | EU/PCO ete aaayean meter | Quarterly inthe (until Construction construction Cost phase is finished) People * lob No. oflocal | Checking | Semi annual | Project Area | EU/Administrative | Included in Opportunities | people of records office the Construction Cost Health and | Checking Hoe eu saat of records | Quarterly | Project Area + Health and pee Safety of WorkersKey Potential Parameter to | Sampling and Measurement Plan ead Person | Estimated Environmental os Impacts Per be Method] Frequency | Location Cost Envt!l Sector ee per Project Pare Phase Included in the Construction Cost Tl, Operational Phase land > Generation of | OverallSolid | inspection | Quarterly | Project Area | EU/PCO included in Solid Waste Waste the Management Operational Cost No. of garbage bins | Inspection | Quarterly | Project Area | EU/PCO Included in the Operational Designated Cost temporary | inspection | Quarterly | Project Area | EU/PCO areas for generated solid wasteKey Potential Parameter to | Sampling and Measurement Plan Lead Person Estimated Environmental Impacts Per be Method | Frequency | Location Cost Aopets ‘Monitored perProject _| Env Sector Phase Included in the Operational Cost Water © Release of Check Inspection | Semi annual | Project Area | EU/PCO Included in Domestic provision of the Sewage toilet Operational facilities with Cost septic tanks pH, BOD, TSS, «Generation of | andcotor | Sra Quarterly | wastewater | eu/pco Sampling treatment i wastewater eee Included in from the plant’s : the process Operating Cost ‘ir © Emissions from |TSPand PM | Ambient | Semi-Annual | Generator | EU/PCO included in the burning of oras Areas/nearby the fuel fossil for Sampling | mandated by | communities Operational EB CostKey Potential Parameter to | Sampling and Measurement Plan Lead Person Estimated Environmental Impacts Per be Method | Frequency | Location Cost re eae Monitored per Project are Phase the generating sets People © Job No. of local | Checking | Semiannual | Project Area | EU/PCO Included in| Opportunities | people of records the hired(Casual Operational or Cost Contractual) Health and | checking NU Safety of records | Quarterly | Project Area | EU/PCO ee program Included in Safety of the Personnel/Staff/Worker Checking Operational Updating of | of records | quarterly | Project Area_| EU/PCO an the Emergency Response Included in Plan/Program theKey Potential Parameter to | Sampling and Measurement Plan leadPerson | Estimated i al Environmental | impacts Per be Method | Frequency | Location Cost Envt!l Secto ponies per Project , Phase Operational Cost W. Abandonment Phase land * Generation of | Allwastes | inspection | Once Project Area) EU/PCO ‘Abandonment Solid Waste | must be Cost disposed properly | | Rehabilitation | inspection | Once | of the affected areaGEOTAGGED PHOTOSMonroe Island 110109Padsan River DeltaeaPadsan River at Bray. 34-B Gabu Laoag City 106Padsan River at Brgy. Bencag and 30-A and 30-B Suyo Laoag City Laoag CityPADSAN RIVER SAND BARSi Historically, sandbars occur along Padsan River atthe Barong Bridge during the dry months from November to April Cag Sandbars observed along Padsan River 28MINUTES OF LGU CONSULTATION04/03/2021 Cee Cee Cereal POUR lie) 120,/5238544 120.5425896 1205201707 120539081004/03/2021 Rationale Lars04/03/202104/03/2021 Perl iar Mette Miteeur cay Mivcaeoic04/03/2021Peer ee acer BIC Cod Tite Gai: ue eur coe Engineering Ship F 04/03/202104/03/2021 lan/Technology i Components Equipment to be utili: dredging activities ar04/03/2021 Abandonment Phase il Utility Requirements Par at mt Asc) cers rat04/03/2021 Operating Exper See eee04/03/2021 10MINUTES OF LGU CONSULTATIONBARANGAYS CONSULTATION MEETING LOCATION: BRGY. GABU DICLAIMER: TRANSCRIPTION MAY NOT BE 100% ACCURATE DUE TO THE QUALITY OF THE AUDIO. ONLY THE QUESTIONS AND THE ANSWERS WERE HIGHLIGHTED IN THIS DOCUMENT. at PGIN a2 = Just in case lang nga dredging'an da dijay-detoy karayan tayo, adayo kunada ngem haan tay ammu dijay pressure tay danom nga umay toy Gabu ket baka nu karakaran nan agingana a madanun jay dike ta isun tu pagrugyanan nga agrugnay dijay ti dike ta isunt tu man nga pakakastaan dagitay balbalayen. Kasia idi napalabas a tawen nga uray la dwa a kalsada ti napukaw ditoy ayan tayon isu nga djay met ti kabuteng tay itah apo (Just in case that they will dredge the river, you keep on saying that it will not affect our dike but itis possible that water pressure will affect it and it may collapse, houses may also collapse. That is what happened for the past years, do | need to remind everyone here that we already lost 2 roads? Are we ready to lose another 2?) Ala sige po, deta question mo, idanun tayo jay DPWH. Tl ipasigurado me lang, nga haan da nga asitgan dagita dike. (We will tell that concern to DPWH. But we assure you that the dike will not be affected.) Ibagbago yu apo a haan da a masagid ti Gabu, papanan ngarud ta danom nu di abu? Ada study yu jay banbantayen nga han nga umay tuy Gabu? Impossible deta, Dime ammu ti pagsasaritaan ti Gabu. Ammu yu ta ibagbaga yu a 200 m? Ti kaadayo ti Gabu 300 m. Nu maibnaga yu a hank am mapukawan kitzen u ta balbalay dita, damagen yu, Barbnareng apo nga dagitoy ibagbaga yu nga ada guarantee u a proteheran yu tt aga Gabu! Haan nga gapo nga ada proyekto nga ibaga digita ada ti ngato, dakami nga ada toy baba ket sumurot lattan, Ana, han bale a maimes kami? Masapol nga ma-propektaran aa taga Gabu. Ata nu haan, saball to man aa istorya detan. Ana ti guarantee yu kanyami nga haan nga mapukaw ti Gabu! Deta dike, maykadwa a dike detan apo. Ada imuna idi, ngem gapo ta naglayos ket naiyanud amin. Dagita kuma aa banag ti ma -guarantee. Haan nga gapo ta ada studies nan ket wen, Ken mesa pay, ana ti fime frame na detoy nga aramiden yu. Ta nu kuna kun, nu agkali kay jay Rioen umay ti danum toy Gabu. Ammu yu kad nga ti pagbibyagan ti taga GAbu ket ta danom? Nu aglibeg matay amin ta pagbibyagan me tapos ti sumaruno a matay dakami (You tellus that Gabu won't be affected, but where wil the water go if not Gabu? Did you conduct a study in the mountains thatthe water from there won't come here? That is impossible! Gabu is 300 m wide. | hope you you can give us an assurance that you will protect Gabu! Just because the Government has a project to implement it doesn't mean we will bide to it just like that. It won't even matter if we drown? Gabu must be protected cause if not, that’s another story! What guarantee can you give us that Gabu won't be erased in the map? The dke that we have now, that is already our 2nd dike. 66PGIN a3 a The first one collapsed during the flood. Those things must be addressed. Another thing, what is your time frame for this project? Are you aware that the main source of livelihood here in Gabu is found in the water? The dredging might kill the fishes next thing we know the residence of Gabu are the ones dead already.) ‘Ala apo keta wan, detoy ket mesa a DENR order. Agpada detoy ken tay road widening yu. Ada department order ti DENR nga inbaba da ti probinsiya nga pakairaman ti Gabu isu ada kam itah a aldaw. Di tay malikikan detoy kasi kasla ti naka implementar ti road widening, mandato tay detoy datayo nga ada ti barangay ken officials. Ata juray mamin-ano tay agreklamo ti road widening, talaga kasapulan a mai-widen, Ngem kunak mane nada kami ta ditoy ta mandato a implementar ngem, umay kam dumanun ta kayat met ni Governor a maamwan dagiti concerns yu ta nuh ana ti pagsasabatan tayo Ken nu ana tu ti Kaya mia ited, ni Gov. Mat a pagsasabatan tayo nga tulong, open kam itah apo nga mangdingeg kadakayo. Ngem order detoy ti DENR. Ada bimaba kanyatayo. Kas jay road widening, ngem haan a sikikidem ni Gov. Matthew. Kayat na 2 maamwan nu ana ti rikna yu, Kayat na anticiparan ti Kabuteng yu. ket nu ana kaya me ited, ada kam itah ditoy tapno dumngeg ket idanun me ken Gov. ‘Ammu da kapitan deta. Kasi jay resolution a sample, ammu yu met tay ECC. Kayat na sawen han tay aramiden detoy a sikikidem. Ag-comply tayo jay Environmental Compliance Certificate kasi i-require met ni DENR nga ag-comply tay kadijay. Ada mandato da, ada requirements, ket ag-comply tayo. Ada kam dita ditoy. Haan me a libtawan tuy consultation. Kasi kayat me maamwan itah kadakayo nu ana ti concerns u. Ket nu kaya ti probinsya ket i-address keni Governor Mat, Ag-comply tay ECC. Deta pakaregaay ta dike ng ibagbaga u itah, ECC compliance ti sumbat na kadita issu nga ag-feasibilty study da. Haan na kayat nga sawen nga nu inted da dagijay barangay resolution’en ket tun bigat umay da agkalin, aiddog pay detoy a proseso. Adalen nga nasayaat. Ngem ada kami ta ditoy ta bagu irugi kayat me maamwan ti rekna u tapno masolusyunan ket maisagaan fi probinsya. Ni DENR a makinmandato kadetoy ket pagpyarak nga han na ipalubos a maisakripisyo detoy dike yu. (This is an order from the DENR. Itis the same as the road widening project. We were obliged to implement this project. The reason we are here is, Gov. Mat wants us to talk with you for him to know all your concems and fears regarding this activity. And he will do hiss best to provide the help that you will need. But again, this is a DENR order. We assure you that we will comply with the ECC because DENR also require us to. This is a long process but what | assure you is that this is DENR’s order and | trust them ‘enough that they won't let anything happen with your dike.) Ti lang makunak met kadetoy a mandato ti gobyemo apo, no objection nak kadetoy consultation nga maikat detoy parte na dumayo agingana bantay nga maikkat dagiay narabaw nga karayan, no objeviion nak kasi ammuk nga dagitoy ti manparabaw ti layos. Ngem tila idawdawat ko apo, detoy batug ti Gabu han kuma a masagiden ala kinaya na pay ti layos ii, anan to keidin nu nalawa ken nauneg jay daya. Ken mesa pay, nu kaseno ti tyempo ti panngtrabaho da, ta ti taraken me ditoy nu aglibeg ket agpalagpag ti ikkan nen. (| have no objection with this project but how about our fish cages, it willbe affected, that is our main source of livelihood.) Ti man la idaw-dawat me ma'am ket siguradwen yu nga awan maapeklaran detoy a proyekto. 67ATTY YVET (Give us an assurance that we will nt be affected if you will do this activity!) : Umuna, diay kiddaw ni sir, regarding jay fish cages nga ma-apektaran. Han tay ibaga kakabsat nga awan itti maapektaren. Detoy dredging activity ada latta epekto na, Han mabalin nga kas kuna ni tatta nga ipasigurado me nga awan maapektaran. Kakabsat ada kam ditoy itta ta ibaga me, ta detoy nga dredging activity eta da iti effects na kadakayo nga barangay. tan detoy PGIN, isu nga ada kami ta kayat me ibaga kadekayo kakabasat nu ana man ti epekto na detoy ket sisgana ti probinsiya nga mang-assist ken mangtulong kadakayo (We cannot assure everyone that this activity won't have any effect. We are here because we came to discuss the effects of this activity and to listen and know your concems so that we can anticipate and came up with something tho help you during the implementation of this activity.) Number 4 tay kuna ni manong nga dike. Proteksyon kadetoy dalluyun. KAsla ti inbaga jay barangay la paz itay, Ti Kiddaw d aket ad akum amaaramid a sea wall tapno security ti barangay. Mayka-dwa, dagijaya da fish cages na. Ammu mi a detoy ti primary source of livelinood tayo ket assistan dakay to nu ana ti epekto na detoy a activity. Sisisagana kam apo 2a mandengeg nu ana kayat yu ‘a mapasamak ta detoy ngarud ekt mandato ti national government. Han la datayo ma benepisyaran nu diketdi buo nga llocos norte. (We will address all concerns regarding dike and fish cages. We wil come up with an alternative source of livelihood. Again, the national government mandates this project.) Ken mesa pay gayam, keta dan to extraction fee na. So 40% ket mapan to ti barangay. Su mabalin yun to usaren diay a kas pundo. Ken adayo met kakabsat. Idjay met tingga ti pagkalian da, (One more thing, there will be an extraction fee. 40% will be given to the affected barangays which they can use as a source of fund.) ‘Transcribed by: Mariah Sharina Kaye O. Corpuz 68LOCATION: LA PAZ DATE: uesday, 16 February 2021 DICLAIMER: TRANSCRIPTION MAY NOT BE 100% ACCURATE DUE TO THE QUALITY OF ‘THE AUDIO. ONLY THE QUESTIONS AND THE ANSWERS WERE HIGHLIGHTED IN THIS DOCUMENT. Qt: PGIN: Q2: PGIN: Q3: PGIN: ar: ‘What will happen to our livelihood? Our fish cages will surely be affected. The PGIN will come up with an altemative source of livelood at the same time together with BFAR, we will assist in relocating the fish cages. That is why we are here to discussed with you what altemative source do you want and if we can meet those, PGIN is ready to provide it Flood is our number 1 fear that may happen here. We would like to propose that a ‘seawall will be constructed to keep us safe from the flood. We will propose that to Gov. Mat sir, for now all we can do is to listen and write down all your concems. Video presentation only showed dredging process in Gabu. What about here in Metro La Paz, we would like to understand how the process of dredging here. PGIN: We are ‘ot certain as how to answer that but we will consult with DENR and clarify it soon. Can we continue fishing as soon as the dredging activity is done? PGIN: You can keep on fishing sir as long as the fishing area is not affected. Its not a one-time extraction. The river is divided into portion This is a DENR order to dredge the river to help prevent flooding, For Gov. Mat, he would like to implement this by listening fist to your concems. That is why we are here. And he will do his best to provide the help that you will need. But again, ths is a DENR order. We assure you that we will comply with the ECC because DENR also require us to. We are open to your suggestions. And as long as we can provide its we will do our best to give it. How far will they dredge from the dike? PGIN: Based on the presentation, its 250 m away. So, the dikes won't be affected. What wil happen to the extracted sand. Itwill be sold. There is an extraction fee and 40% will be given to the barangay. There is a contractor for this. And they will pay us. The province, city and barangay wil divide it. The extraction fee will serve as a fund of the barangay. The reject sand will be piled in a designated location and it can be used whenever a barangay or the city needs it. Sir will ll the barangays of Laoag City will be given a 40% share? PGIN: No sir, those affected barangays only. In addition, there are 5 barangays here in la paz, the 40% shares will depend on where will it be extracted. The share can also increase. We would like the extraction fee to be divided accordingly for the 5 barangays of La Paz, you see 33-A doesn't have a jurisdiction with the river, | think it would be better if 69we give them since they will also be affected. PGIN: Again, we will list all your suggestions and tell them to PGIN. DICLAIMER: TRANSCRIPTION MAY NOT BE 100% ACCURATE DUE TO THE QUALITY OF THE AUDIO. THE AUDIO IS 45 MINUTES AND 11 SECONDS LONG BUT ONLY THE QUESTIONS AND THE ANSWERS WERE HIGHLIGHTED IN THIS DOCUMENT. a: Ti kayat me la maamwan apo, nu jay darat a mai-kwa, nu sadinno kadi ti pakaibuntunan na? Alaen u kad nga dakayo (nga iyadayo)? (We would like to know where the extracted sand will be placed?) Male Voice: Apo actually ket ibuntun tay to jay igid na sa tay inaldaw-aldaw, tapno ininut a maikat (it will be placed in one side, and it will be removed there on a daily basis.) Female Voice: Actually diay nga damag ni apo kapitan, diay nga maala nga darat to kayat ko rman | address apo kapitan,ket kasla isu tuh ket kasla isu ti pagbayad tayo kadiay (INAUDIBLE). Tatian, on top of that adan to pay tay extraction fee nga masingir kadakwada ket ag increase pay tay 40% shares ti barangay isu nga nasayaat ta adun to ti benefits na detoy dredging haan la a djay (INAUDIBLE). (Actually, with regards on the question of Barangay Chairman, the extracted sand, I'd lke to address Barangay Chainman., it will serve like a payment *INAUDIBLE*. Now, on top of that there will be this extraction fee that will be collected from them and the discussed 40% shares of each barangay may also increase. That is why we keep saying that this dredging activity is a good project since it can provide a lot of benefits to to who will be affected.) a2: ‘Ma'am idjay barangay ko, ada maipatpatakder nga fish port,nu kasano met ti dredging na dijay, 33-b sir. (Ma'am in our barangay, 33-b sir, there is an on-going construction of a fish port, how will it affect the dredging activity there sir?) Male Voice: Project ti barangay sir? (Is it a barangay project sir?) Q2: Haan project ti National sir (it's a project of National sir.) Male Voice: Project siguro fi DENR deta (INAUDIBLE) (Maybe it's a project of DENR ‘INAUDIBLE*) Female Voice: Dela ket maararamid itatta jay barangay la paz aya? (That is being done in Barangay La Paz now sir, right?) 2: Wen maam (Yes ma'am) 70Female Voice: [coordinate tay to uray ket umay danto sir (We will coordinate that sir.) Female 2: |-sched tayo diay pang meeting jay barangay yun sir tapno makadanum dan Q3: ta barangay u (INAUDIBLE SOUNDS) Ada idea ni Kapitan (Bobby?) sir, jay Gabu maminsan la mapaayabanen, 3 a kapitan mesa a venue, 3 a barangay, dijay latta auditorium dan. Baka met mabalin tay agsasabat kadjay Sta. Maria. (We will schedule the meeting in your barangay sir *INAUDIBLE* Sir Bobby had this idea, one meeting will only be held in Gabu, 3 barangay captains in 1 venue which is in their auditorium. Maybe we can come up with an idea like that with Barangay Sta. Maria.) Maam, naimbag a bigat tay amin apo, uh ti napintas kadetoy plano aa panaka dredging, ngem ada problema jay barangay me nga (INAUDIBLE) ta nu napigsa tay ayos ti danom malayos jay barangay me nukwa, sumrek ata awan amin pagwaran ti danom maam isu nga madanagan kami dijay barangay me maam nu dakkel ti danom nuh aglayos, san to pela active jay baybay ket malayos kami dijay barangay me maam isu sakbay Kuma Keta dan to sgud pagwaran danom dijay barangay me maam. (32-B) Sa dwa pay maam, mabeanepisyaran ti metro la paz nu ma dredging tay (INAUDIBLE) tapno isu ti pagnaan ti mangalap maam. Dagiti agkalkallap amin itah aa madama mapan da manglikikaw jay gabu nukwa, (Good moming mam, this dredging activity is a good thing, But I'd like to mention the problem in our barangay. *INAUDIBLE* If the water current is strong, it can cause flood in our barangay because there is no outlet of water and we are worried about it that 32-8. Another thing, Metro La Paz will be benefited from this dredging activity (INAUDIBLE) the fishermen will have a way instead of going around in Gabu.) Female Voice: Since kayat tay la unay aa detoy a resolution, ket kayat me met kuma nga ibinsa binsa dagitoy benefits nga maipaay kadetoy a dredging activity. So aside kadijay naibaga itay nga mai-increse ti shares, dijay 40%, syempre adu ti maala, jay extraction fee ket diay ti basis jay 40%. Ket dagiay to pay maapektaran idjay barangay la paz, apo kapitan, since dakayo ti umuna nga maapektaran, ket nu anan to ti pumayan da dgjay fish cages ken tay adan to altemative source of livelinood dagitoy constituents tayo. Adan to pa-training under TESDA nga libre, adan to pay dagitoy suggetions nu anan to ti kayat u kaditoy proposal ti PGIN. Tapno agdecide ti affected nu kayat da agpa- training (Since we are very eager about this resolution, we would also like to enumerate the benefits that wil be gained from this dredging activity. So aside from what has been ‘mentioned earlier that there wil be an increase of shares. From the 40%, there is a possibilty that there willbe a large volume of sand that will be extracted, but the basis for the extraction fee is the 40%. Also, those who will be affected at barangay La Paz, Barangay Chairman, since itis your barangay who will be affected frst, we will see as to what will they do withthe fish cages but an altemative livelihood will be provided for 1your constituents, There will be free TESDA trainings, there are also other suggestions listed from the proposal of PGIN. So that those who will be affected can decide as to what they want.) Q4: Idi last year maam, merong pumunta sa amin na grupo, ket sabi nila alterative liveliiood, ket inbaga da met iti dredging, ad aba relasyon na deloy ubraen tayo kanyada? Ti nagpunta idi maam ketni Araneta, Kabsat ni mam Cecilia ba’ ken mesa a Chinese National, kayong nukwa ni sir bongbong (referring to mr. Araneta) Isuda ba niukwa deta? (Last year mam, a group came in our barangay, they also mentioned something about altemative livelinood, and they also mentioned that it's about a dredging activity Are they connected with this project that we are discussing now? It was Mr Araneta who came and a Chinese National. Im not sure if Mr. Araneta is the brother of Ma'am Cecil or the brother-in-law of Sir Bong-bong. Male Voice: Ada met nukwa amin application da ti national sir nga pito ng location idta manipod after Monroe island agingana ditoy rangtay ket jakamo nu ana fi napasamak jay application da, Di ba Francis kasjay diay? Isuda diay? Wen. ‘Aithough sabali ti makin project, ngem kaslang isudan sa, | don't know. Ti Kitkitan me nukwa amin ket jay applicant nu kaya da ngata ti kastoy kadakel budget na Ngemm nu one year ago apo aa ket adayo 2a, kasi Kean la detoy. (They have their own application in the National sir, they applied for 7 locations which starts after Monroe Island and ends by the bridge. But | have no idea What happened with their application. That's how itis right Francis? Is that them? Yes. Although this is a different project, but it seems like its them, | don't know. We always review the applicant's profil, that’s how the process goes. We asked ourselves if they can meet the budget and other things that we also have to consider. But if you say that it's a year ago, its far too long since this project wes only recently.) Female Voice: Ken mainayun pay gayam apo me a kapitan nu adan to construction napintas to pay detoy @ mangrelease ti employment idjay affected barangay. (In addition, if there will be construction, this wil give employment benefit to those who wil be affected.) Transcribed by: MSKC 2