Documentation Report:

Information and Education Campaign and

Initial Perception Survey Results
300 MW LNG COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT
Reliance Energy Development Inc. (REDI)
Barangay Punao and Palampas, San Carlos City

Submitted to:
Environmental Management Bureau – Central Office

February 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 IEC MEETING AND FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION ................................................................... 2
2.1 Rationale and Objectives ................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Schedule and Participants .................................................................................................. 2
2.3 Highlights .......................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 INITIAL PERCEPTION SURVEY ............................................................................................. 8
3.1 Objective .......................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Methodology .................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 SUMMARY OF RESULTS ..................................................................................................... 8

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Proposed Project, Proponent and EIA Preparer Details ...................................................................... 1
Table 2: Participants in the IEC activities .......................................................................................................... 3
Table 3: Matrix of Issues, Concerns, and Suggestions raised during IEC activities ............................................ 5
Table 4: Profile Summary of the Initial Perception Survey Respondents .......................................................... 8
Table 5: Results Summary of the Initial Perception Survey on the Proposed Project ....................................... 9

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Annex 1 : IEC Material
Annex 2 : Proof of Receipt of Letters
Annex 3 : Attendance Sheets of the IEC activities
Annex 4 : Sample filled out initial perception survey form
Annex 5 : Recording of the Online IEC Meeting
 RELIANCE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INC.
300 MW LNG Combined Cycle Powerplant DOCUMENTATION REPORT
Brgy. Punao and Palampas, San Carlos City INFORMATION AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN (IEC)

SECTION 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION
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Reliance Energy Development Inc. (REDI) intends to construct and operate a 300 MW LNG
Combined Cycle Power Plant within the San Carlos City Ecozone in Barangays Punao and Palampas,
San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. Table 1 shows the details of the Project, Proponent and EIA
preparer.
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REDI is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMC Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMC GPHC). SMC GPHC is
one of the largest power companies in the Philippines with a diversified portfolio utilizing a mix of
coal, natural gas, and hydroelectric plants. These power assets comprise of plants that are under
Independent Power Producer Administrator (IPPAs) agreements with the Power Sector Assets and
Liabilities Management Corp. and plants that are owned by/under joint-venture agreements with
SMC GPHC and are classified as Independent Power Producers (IPPs). It has seven (7) operational
power plants (3 - IPPAs; 1 - Joint Venture plant; 3 - IPPs) and one (1) greenfield power plant in the
pipeline.

Table 1: Proposed Project, Proponent and EIA Preparer Details

Project Name 300 MW LNG Combined Cycle Power Plant
Project Location Brgy. Punao and Brgy. Palampas, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
Project Area ~ 49,000 sqm
Project Type Thermal Power Plant
Project Size/Capacity 300 Megawatts
Project Proponent Reliance Energy Development Inc
Office Address: 155 EDSA, Brgy. Wack-wack Mandaluyong City
Tel. No.: (02) 8702-4601

Authorized Representative:
Mr. Rene R. Mendoza (Project Director)
EIA Preparer LCI Envi Corporation
Office Address: Unit 8L-M, Future Point Plaza 3, 111 Panay Avenue, South Triangle,
Quezon City
Tel. No.: (02) 8442-2830 / Fax No.: (02) 8961-9226

Authorized Representative:
Engr. Jose Marie U. Lim (EIA Team Leader)

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 RELIANCE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INC.
300 MW LNG Combined Cycle Powerplant DOCUMENTATION REPORT
Brgy. Punao and Palampas, San Carlos City INFORMATION AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN (IEC)

SECTION 2
2.0 IEC MEETING AND FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION

2.1 RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES

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As stipulated in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative
Order No. 2017-15 (Guidelines on Public Participation under the Philippine Environmental Impact
Statement System) or DAO 2017-15, at the onset of the environmental impact assessment (EIA)
process, early involvement of stakeholders must be initiated through the conduct of information
and education campaign (IEC) and focused group discussions (FGDs). Once social preparation
activities are completed, scoping can then be performed to establish the scope of work and terms
of reference for the EIA.
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The following stakeholder groups were invited by the proponent for the IEC:

• LGUs in areas where all project facilities are proposed to be constructed/situated and
where all operations are proposed to be undertaken
o Municipality of San Carlos City
o Barangay Punao LGU
o Barangay Palampas LGU
o Barangay Poblacion 1 LGU
o Barangay Refugio LGU

• Interest groups (NGOs/POs) preferably those with mission/s specifically related to the
type and impacts of the proposed undertaking
o Farmer’s Organizations in Barangays Punao and Palampas
o Fisherfolks in Barangays Punao and Palampas

2.2 SCHEDULE AND PARTICIPANTS

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The following activites were conducted as part of the IEC of the proposed project. Basic project
details were presented to the participants. The IEC material is included as Annex 1 in this report.
The participants were also asked if they have issues and concerns regarding the proposed project.

• Online IEC meeting on January 28, 2022 via Zoom.us

• Focus group discussions (FGD) conducted with the Barangay Palampas LGU on February
15, 2022.
• Focus group discussions (FGD) conducted with the Barangay Punao LGU on February 16,
2022.
• Focus group discussions (FGD) conducted with the Barangay Poblacion 1 LGU on February
16, 2022.
• Focus group discussions (FGD) conducted with the Barangay Refugio LGU on February 16,
2022.
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The composition of the IEC participants is presented in Table 2 while the attendance sheets are
attached as Annex 3.

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 RELIANCE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INC.
300 MW LNG Combined Cycle Powerplant DOCUMENTATION REPORT
Brgy. Punao and Palampas, San Carlos City INFORMATION AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN (IEC)
Table 2: Participants in the IEC activities
TOTAL NO. OF
STAKEHOLDER GROUP/OFFICE/ORGANIZATION
REPRESENTATIVES
• LGUs in areas where all project facilities are proposed to be constructed/situated and where all
operations are proposed to be undertaken
o San Carlos City LGU
o Barangay Punao LGU 9
o Barangay Palampas LGU 9
o Barangay Poblacion 1 LGU 7
o Barangay Refugio LGU 9
• Reliance Energy Development Inc. (Proponent) 9
• LCI Envi Corporation (EIA Consultant) 3

2.3 HIGHLIGHTS
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The photo-documentation of the IEC activity is provided in Figure 1. The issues and concerns raised
by the participants during the open forum per stakeholder groups and the corresponding
responses of of the proponent and the EIA study team, are summarized in Table 3.
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The recording of the online IEC meeting conducted is attached as Annex 5 of this report.

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RELIANCE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INC.
300 MW LNG Combined Cycle Powerplant DOCUMENTATION REPORT
Brgy. Punao and Palampas, San Carlos City INFORMATION AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN (IEC)
Figure 1: Photo Documentation of the Online IEC Meeting

SOURCE: Photos taken by LCI Study Team

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RELIANCE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INC.
300 MW LNG Combined Cycle Powerplant DOCUMENTATION REPORT
Brgy. Punao and Palampas, San Carlos City INFORMATION AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN (IEC)
Figure 2: Photo Documentation of the FGDs

FGD with Barangay Palampas LGU on February 15,

FGD with Barangay Punao LGU on February 16, 2022
2022

FGD with Barangay Poblacion 1 LGU on February 16, FGD with Barangay Refugio LGU on February 16,
2022 2022
SOURCE: Photos taken by LCI Study Team

Table 3: Matrix of Issues, Concerns, and Suggestions raised during IEC activities
ISSUES/CONCERNS/QUERIES RAISED BY RESPONSES
Online IEC Meeting (January 28, 2022)
We already gave the city Hon. Renato Y. Gustilo We will already start with our
endorsement for this project. San Carlos City Mayor application for the ECC of the
What other requirements do proposed project We wil apply the
you need to proceed with the ECC to EMB Central Office. We can
project? attach the city endorsement in our
EIS.

Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)

FGD with Barangay Palampas (February 15, 2022)
What help or assistance can Hon. Danny M. Suan SMC has different CSR programs
the project provide to our Barangay Captain, Barangay that can also be implemented in
barangay? Palampas your barangays since you are one
of the host barangays. Like what
was presented during our online
IEC meeting, their programs include
medical missions, school assistance
and other environmental activites

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RELIANCE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INC.
300 MW LNG Combined Cycle Powerplant DOCUMENTATION REPORT
Brgy. Punao and Palampas, San Carlos City INFORMATION AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN (IEC)
ISSUES/CONCERNS/QUERIES RAISED BY RESPONSES
such as tree planting.

Also as provided in ER 1-94, your

barangay can avail for the
electrification fund from the
proponent to fund different
projects.

Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)

FGD with Barangay Punao (February 16, 2022)
The proposed project site is Hon. Sofronio U. Senador This is noted. We will include this in
prone to flooding. Barangay Captain, Barangay Punao our EIS.

Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)

There are informal settlers Hon. Sofronio U. Senador We may conduct FGDs with the
near the project site. Will you Barangay Captain, Barangay Punao nearby residents. They may also be
also conduct consultation invited during public scoping.
meetings with them?
Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)
Please prioritize hiring of Hon. Sofronio U. Senador This is noted. We will include this in
workers from our barangays. Barangay Captain, Barangay Punao our EIS.

Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)

How will your project affect Hon. Sofronio U. Senador The impacts of the project to the
the fisherfolks in our Barangay Captain, Barangay Punao fisherfolks in the area will be
barangay? included in the EIS. We will also
conduct KII/FGD with the
fisherfolks.

Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)

FGD with Barangay Poblacion 1 (February 16, 2022)
Will your project cause air Hon. Joselito Lopez The powerplant will use LNG as fuel
pollution? Barangay Captain, Barangay which is expected to generate
Poblacion 1 minimal air emissions. However,
the proponent will still install
control facilities and will monitor
the air emissions of the plant.

Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)

Will you use coal as fuel? Hon. Joselito Lopez The proposed project will use LNG.
Barangay Captain, Barangay The initial plan was to use coal as
Poblacion 1 fuel however, this will no longer
push through due to some
environmental concerns.

Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)

How will you deliver LNG to Hon. Joselito Lopez LNG will be delivered through
your plant? And what is your Barangay Captain, Barangay barging. LNG will be imported from
source? Poblacion 1 other countries.

Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)

Once operational, will our Hon. Joselito Lopez The electricity that will be
electricity bill be lower? Barangay Captain, Barangay generated shall be delivered to the
Poblacion 1 national grid.

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RELIANCE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INC.
300 MW LNG Combined Cycle Powerplant DOCUMENTATION REPORT
Brgy. Punao and Palampas, San Carlos City INFORMATION AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN (IEC)
ISSUES/CONCERNS/QUERIES RAISED BY RESPONSES
Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)
FGD with Barangay Refugio (February 16, 2022)
Will your project cause bad Hon. Alfredo Layague, Jr. The proposed project is not
odor during operation? Barangay Captain, Barangay expected to cause bad odors.
Refugio
Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)
There are mangroves in the Mr. Jerson H. Amparo Initial design of the project will not
project site. What are your SB Member include removal of the mangroves
plans for the mangroves? in the project site. But we will still
confirm this to the proponent.

Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)

Will your project affect our Mr. Manuel Chavez Yes, since there are project
fishermen? SB Member components that will be located in
the Tanon Strait. The impact of the
project to the fishermen will eb
included in our study.

Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)

Wastewater discharge from Hon. Alfredo Layague, Jr. The project will have wastewater
your project may cause Barangay Captain, Barangay treatment facility to ensure
pollution in the Tanon Strait. Refugio compliance of the wastewater to
DENR standards.

Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)

The project site and its nearby Mr. Manuel Chavez This is noted and will be included in
communties are already prone SB Member our study.
to flooding. Your projecy may
worsen the flooding specially Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)
in our barangay since we are
near to your project site.
Where will you deliver the Hon. Alfredo Layague, Jr. The electricity will be supplied to
electricity that will be Barangay Captain, Barangay the national grid.
generated from your plant? Refugio
Will it be to our province? Engr. Joma Lim (EIA Consultant)

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 BELGROVE POWER CORPORATION
60 MW Gas Turbine Power Plant
Brgy. Malaya, Pililla, Rizal INITIAL PERCEPTION SURVEY RESULTS

SECTION 3
3.0 INITIAL PERCEPTION SURVEY

3.1 OBJECTIVE
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The initial perception survey was conducted in conjunction with the IEC activities for the proposed
300 MW LNG Combined Cycle Power Plant. The objective of the activity is to assess the preliminary
knowledge and perception of the stakeholder representatives on the proposed project.

3.2 METHODOLOGY
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The respondents were asked to fill out the initial perception survey form, which was written in
Tagalog. The initial perception survey form had two parts. The first part contained 10 questions
on the respondent’s profile, while the second part had 6 questions that aimed to gauge the
awareness and gather the opinions of the respondent regarding the proposed project.

3.3 SUMMARY OF RESULTS

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A total of 32 respondents participated in the initial perception survey. The profile of the
respondents is summarized in Table 4. The initial perception survey results are presented in Table
5. Sample filled out survey forms are attached in Annex 4.

Table 4: Profile Summary of the Initial Perception Survey Respondents

ITEM RESULTS
Residence & Period of Residency ▪ 81 percent of the respondents are residing in the barangay for more
than 10 years
▪ 19 percent of the respondents are residing in the barangay for 5 to
10 years
Gender Distribution ▪ 44 percent of the respondents were female, while 56 percent were
male.
Civil Status ▪ Majority (56%) of the respondents were married.
Religious Affiliation ▪ Majority (78%) of the respondents were Roman Catholics.
Educational Attainment ▪ 22 percent of the respondents answered elementary as their
highest education attainment.
▪ 44 percent of the respondents answered highschool as their highest
education attainment.
▪ 34 percent of the respondents answered college as their highest
education attainment .
Source of Income/Livelihood ▪ 19 percent of the respondents were Barangay Officials.
▪ 26 percent of the respondents were Government Employees.
▪ 10 percent of the respondetns were private employee
▪ 3 percent of the respondents were laborer or contractors
▪ 6 percent of the respondents were tricycle or jeepney drivers
▪ 19 percent of the respondents were farmers
▪ 13 percent of the respondents were business owners
Average Monthly Income (PHP) ▪ 48 percent answered that they were earning Php 0 to 5,000.
▪ 26 percent answered that they were earning between Php 5,001 to
10,000.
▪ 6 percent answered that they were earning between Php 10,001 to
15,000.

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BELGROVE POWER CORPORATION
60 MW Gas Turbine Power Plant
Brgy. Malaya, Pililla, Rizal INITIAL PERCEPTION SURVEY RESULTS

ITEM RESULTS
▪ 3 percent answered that they were earning between Php 15,001 to
20,000.
▪ 16 percent answered that they were earning more than 20,000.

Table 5: Results Summary of the Initial Perception Survey on the Proposed Project
ITEM RESULTS
Awareness about the proposed ▪ 100 percent of the respondents were aware of the project.
Project ▪ 80 percent of the respondents learned about the project through
the barangay officials while 9 percent learned about the project
through meeting conducted for the project. Another 9 percent
heard the project from the proponent.
Opinion of the nature of the ▪ Around 97 percent of the respondents believed that the proposed
project project would be beneficial.
▪ 3 percent were unsure if the project will be beneficial nor
detrimental to the community.
Potential positive effects of the ▪ 59 percent answered that the proposed project could provide
project to the respondent, additional job opportunities to the people
community, and environment ▪ Around 23 percent said that it could increase business
opportunities.
▪ 18 percent answered the proposed project will generate additional
tax payment to the barangay
Potential negative effects of the ▪ 43 percent of the respondents said that it could cause air pollution.
project to the respondent, ▪ 6 percent of the respondents said that it will generat noise.
community, and environment ▪ 23 percent of the respondents said that it could cause water
pollution.
▪ 9 percent answered that the project will bring additional solid
wastes.
▪ Another 9 percent thinks that the project may cause soil
contamination
▪ 11 percent believed that the project may affect the water quality of
nearby river
Message to the Proponent ▪ 79 percent answered that the proponent must ensure that the
project should not cause pollution to the environmenta
▪ 20 percent said that the proponent should provide additional
projects and programs in the barangays.

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First Name Last Name Email Organization Job Title
Lauro Andrade landrade1965@yahoo.com SMC Global Consultant
Joma Lim joma.lim@lci-envi.com LCI TL
Marie Judith Palacio mjgonzalo@smcgph.sanmiguel.c SMCGPH-Power Expansion Group Planning & Document Controller
om.ph
SP San Carlos spsancarlos.no@gmail.com SP San Carlos Session Hall
City
Jerome Leano jerome.leano@lci-envi.com LCI Project Manager
Shealtiel Opelario sopelario@smcgph.sanmiguel.co SMCGPH - REDI Planning And Documentation Control
Kenan m.ph Engineer
Ronald Allan Sumague rsumague@smcgph.sanmiguel.c SMCGP Foundation Program Coordinator
om.ph
Eufemio Lazaro elazaro@smcgph.sanmiguel.com smcgph consultant
.ph
Marsha Bermejo marshatherese@yahoo.com.ph San Julio Realty, Inc Legal Officer
Cynthia Pantonal cpantonal@mppcl.sanmiguel.co SMCGP PHILIPPINES POWER Executive Director
m.ph FOUNDATION
Jerem Hipolito jeremarhipolito04@gmail.com Consultant Consultant
Rene Mendoza rrmendoza@smcgph.sanmiguel. SMC Global Consultant
com.ph