The proposed construction of a shopping mall in Marawi City will have both positive and negative environmental impacts. Positively, it will generate employment, boost the local economy, and improve services for residents. However, it may also cause soil erosion, reduce air quality, and endanger wildlife during construction. During operation, air and water pollution could increase along with traffic and noise. Mitigation plans include controlling construction waste and drainage, while operation monitoring will track waste management, pollution, and public health compliance.

1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A SHOPPING
MALL
IN MARAWI CITY
INTESAR T. ABA-CONDING

2. Introduction
 Building a shopping mall in Marawi City is the first and one of a kind. For sure, it
will blossom bigger. With the mall culture we have nowadays, no wonder mall
has become big business, as they have large number of shops selling various
products and services.
 It will be advantageous because the shops are housed in a complex. Groceries,
clothes, shoes, reading material, food courts, cinemas and entertainment are
available in one place. Anyone can spend a whole day at the mall, shop, dine,
watch a movie or play games. They are great meeting places for friends to catch
up over coffee or a meal in the food court. Families who decide to visit a
shopping mall in the weekend or on a holiday for a family outing is because it is a
more convenient option especially because parking is provided.

3. EIA Procedure
1. Preparatory Works – study report
2. Data collection – from all sources, survey
3. Data Analysis – convert to change scale
4. Impact Evaluation – relative weight
5. Mitigation and Monitoring Plan
6. Preparation of Report – help decision makers

4. Preparatory Works
 Background
 SM Company Inc. wishes to construct SM Marawi Mall in Basak Malutlut, Marawi City. This land
is a former rice fields and owned by different families but willing to lease their land for the
development of a mall.
 This will provide services such as banking, retail, restaurants and fast food centers. For sure, this
will make easier for people looking for relaxing and enjoyable ambience as they access those
services
 Intends to cater the people of Lanao del Sur as well as those that visit or pass through the town.
 Banggolo and Padian is already jammed and crowded
 Diversion is needed to lessen the concentration (increase in population and economic activity)
 Mall construction will give ways to road construction that will lessen traffic in the national road of
Marawi City.

5. Location
 Marawi City, is the capital city of the province of Lanao
del Sur on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.
 The people of Marawi are called the Maranaos and
speak the Maranao language.
 They are named after Lake Lanao, which is called
Meranau in the language, upon whose shores Marawi
City lies.
 The city is also called the Summer Capital of the South
because of its higher elevation and cooler climate,

6. Marawi City Economy
 The economy of Marawi City is largely based on agriculture, trading and
exporting. Most industries in the city are agriculture-oriented. They include rice
and corn farming, hollow blocks manufacturing, goldsmithing, and saw milling.
Small and cottage-size enterprises are engaged in garment making, mat and
malong weaving, wood carving, brassware making, web development, and
blacksmithing.[5]
 Apart from that, Marawi City is home to NPC - Agus 1 Hydro Electric Power Plant
and the first of the six cascading Agus Hydro Power Plants.

7. Data Collection
 Location
 In Basak Malutlut, Marawi City along national road
 The site is bordered by Brgy. Tuca, Brgy. Dayawan, Brgy. Bangon and Brgy.
Malutlut.
Lake Lanao

8. Map of Marawi City

9. Map of Marawi City
Lake Lanao

10. Map of Marawi City
Lake Lanao

11. Map of Marawi City

12. Data Collection
 People around (favor or not)
 Organisms present
 Tourist spot
 Water flow
 Lake Lanao
 Endemic organisms

13. Data Analysis
 People of Lanao have limited shopping options.
 The site is ideally located for structured planning
 Construction will involve removal of existing vegetation and scarifying of topsoil
for establishing platform for the complex

14. Assessment
Screening
Initial Environment Examination
Review
EIA Required

15. Impact Evaluation
 Identify both POSITIVE and NEGATIVE IMPACTS of the project together with
recommendations to mitigate potential negative impacts and enhance the
benefits.
 Undergo preliminary actions and scoping
 Impact assessment during construction and operation
 Bio-physical
 Socio-economic environments

16. Possible Issues
 Air quality
 Ground and surface water quality and quantity
 Water flow regimes
 Ecosystem, flora and fauna
 Soil erosion due to land clearing
 Traffic and road safety
 Public health and safety
 Cultural Heritage
 Local/national economy
 Employment generation

17. POSITIVE IMPACTS
 Employment
 Boost of the construction
 Increase in public revenue
 Capacity building
 Multiplier effects
 Improvement in the general security of the area

18. NEGATIVE IMPACTS
During Constructions
During Operations

19. During Construction
 Soil Erosion
 due to land clearing, land degradation caused by the extraction of raw materials
 Reduction in Air Quality
 Due to dust and exhaust pollution from construction machinery
 Loss of Flora and Fauna
 As well as loss of habitat
 Occupational Health and safety
 It may pose a threat to those working on site

20. During Operation
 Deterioration of air quality
 Due to traffic exhaust
 Solid wastes
 Water pollution
 Noise pollution
 Depletion of ground water
 Deterioration of public access roads

21. Mitigation
 During Construction
 The contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate sanitation of workers and
ensuring proper measures for the management of construction waste
 No temporary bulk storage of fuels on site
 Construction materials shall be sourced, stored and used well
 Drainage system must be planned well.
 Ensure safety and comfort of surrounding communities
 During Operation
 The developer will responsible for and finance road improvements in order to
maintain/create free flow of traffic
 Ensure that pollution of water does not occur and waste water be directed to right channels

22. Monitoring Plan during Operation
 Solid waste storage, collection and disposal
 Water resources
 Drinking water quality
 Compliance of public health standards and requirements
 Fire preparedness