Deal #10312
Philippines
Created at
2024-05-08
Last update
2024-05-09
Names of communities / indigenous peoples affected
Name of community
Nabaoynons - locals of Nabayo
Recognition status of community land tenure
Recognition status of community land tenure
Community traditional or customary rights not recognized by government
Comment on recognition status of community land tenure
The local government of Malay did not grant them any necessary permit or endorsement which means no operation should be conducted in their area of jurisdiction, however, the company continued their construction without prior approval from the local government.
Consultation of local community
Community consultation
Not consulted
Comment on consultation of local community
former barangay captain Sentia Quinto, said Nabaoynons have reiterated to the LGU that they were not part of the project’s impact assessment
Villagers remain unconvinced about the benefits of the project, even if Petrowind promised a corporate social responsibility program – which the Malay LGU adopted on February 22 despite having no public consultation on it.
How did the community react?
Community reaction
Rejection
Comment on community reaction
the communities in Nabaoy have filed a resolution and complaint to Petrowind Energy Inc., citing harm it poses to the vital water supply, the severe habitat fragmentation, and the decline in sightings of rare species in the area, including its profound impact to the community's social, cultural, and economic well-being
Presence of land conflicts
Presence of land conflicts
Yes
Comment on presence of land conflicts
Villagers, who staged a protest last January 31, argued that the wind farm expansion project could pose irreversible damage to the Nabaoy River.
Displacement of people
Displacement of people
No
Comment on displacement of people
no current cases of displacement, however with the adverse affects to the Nabaoy River, there's a chance that locals may have to move due to loss of biodiversity
Negative impacts for local communities
Negative impacts for local communities
Environmental degradation, Socio-economic, Cultural loss, Other
Comment on negative impacts for local communities
Water Pollutiont: the failure to implement measures preventing heavy siltation and downstream accumulation has caused substantial harm to the entire river ecosystem. This has resulted in muddy water affecting not only Napaan and Nabaoy but also extending to the surrounding communities of Argao, Cubay, and Motag, as well as other coastal communities near these rivers.
Economic loss: considering these rivers also contribute significantly to tourism revenue, the livelihoods of communities in the area are in jeopardy. A rappler report shared how locals seafood yield has declined over the years since the projects initiation.
Danger to ecological habitats: Phase 2 of the project is being built near a Strict Protection Zone, risking the safety of endemic species
Spread of misinformation: villagers were enraged when Nabas Wind Farm reportedly posted on Facebook that they have conducted a public consultation with Nabaoynons. Quinto said it never happened. The local community also denied the post, saying that it was a meeting of Pawa, Napaan, Nabaoy Forest Developers Association (PANANAFODA), which does not concern Nabaoy as a whole. "They merely took photos of us on the table, but there’s no [public consultation],". Comments online opposing the project had been blocked and deleted. The company has also posted misinformation, with decepetive posts and fake narratives on social platforms supported by trolls and fake accounts.
Promised benefits for local communities
Promised benefits for local communities
Productive infrastructure (e.g. irrigation, tractors, machinery...)
Comment on promised benefits for local communities
Project is targeted to provide electricity to local communities
Responding to concerns about the project’s potential impact on the Nabaoy River, PWEI highlighted its “Ridge-to-River Restoration and Rehabilitation (R4) Program” presented at public hearings. This program, developed with local and international experts, implements slope stabilization and erosion control measures.
Materialized benefits for local communities
Materialized benefits for local communities
Productive infrastructure (e.g. irrigation, tractors, machinery...)
Comment on materialized benefits for local communities
Project has provided stable and sustainable electricity for locals
Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)
Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)
Philippine Initiative for Conservation of the Environment &the People (PhilinCon) & Aklan TREKKERS (Traditional and Ridge-to-Reef Ecological Key Knowledge for Environmental Resiliency & Sustainability) Inc. - created a position paper, calling for action on the non-mitigated results of the projects to the surrounding communities and environment
Boracay Foundation -