vulnerability and capacity assessment report

VULNERABILITY AND CAPACITY ASSESSMENT

1 | B r g y . D a g u p a n W e s t e T a b u k C i t y , K a l i n g a

Republic of the Philippines

Province of Kalinga City of Tabuk

Barangay Dagupan Weste

VULNERABILITY AND CAPACITY ASSESSMENT REPORT

Supported by:

EPIC DRR project “Empowering the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and their chapters, communities and government institutions to consolidate and replicate inclusive community based disaster risk reduction in

seven provinces in the Philippines”

Philippine Red Cross – Kalinga Chapter

DECEMBER 2018



i. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) becomes a reality with the kind

support and help of the following organizations and sectors:

The Philippine Red Cross BMZ EPIC II, with the title “Empowering the Communities and Government Institutions to Consolidate and Replicate Inclusive Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction In Seven Provinces in the Philippines”, for choosing our barangay as one of the project beneficiary;

Our colleagues from the City Local Government Unit of Tabuk City especially the City

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, for providing us insights in Barangay

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Planning;

The supportive participants of the VCA, the Barangay Council of Dagupan Weste,

Barangay Health Workers, Senior Citizen’s Association, Barangay Nutrition Scholar,

and Sangguniang Kabataan,for their relentless cooperation in the barangay assessment

and planning;

The VCA team composing the staff and volunteers of Philippine Red Cross Kalinga

Chapter, for sharing their knowledge regarding Disaster Risk Reduction and

Management;

All other indviduals who, directly or indirectly, have extended their hand and

contributed in this venture;

Above all, the Almighty God, for his guidance and blessings we heartily offer you this

great achievement.

-THE BARANGAY COUNCIL



ii. GLOSSARY

4 H CLUB – Head Heart Hand Health Club

ABS-CBN – Alto Broadcasting Sytem-Chronicle Broadcasting Network

AFP – Armed Forces of the Philippines

BADAC – Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council

BDRRMC – Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee

BDRRMP – Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan

BFP – Bureau of Fire Protection

BHW – Barangay Health Worker

BLGU – Barangay Local Government Unit

BPAT – Barangay Police Action Team

CDRRMC – City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

CLGU – City Local Government Unit

CSOs – Civil Society Organizations

CSWD – City Social Wlefare and Development

Dep-Ed – Department of Education

DSWD – Department of Social Welfare and Development

GRC – German Red Cross

LGU – Local Government Unit

MRF – Material Recovery Facility

NGO – Non-Government Organization

PLGU – Provincial Local Government Unit

PNP – Philippine National Police

PRC – Philippine Red Cross

SK – Sangguniang Kabataan

UBAS – Ugnayan sa Simbahan

VCA – Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment



Contents

1. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE ................................................................................................................ 6

2. PLACE AND TIME OF THE VCA ........................................................................................................... 6

3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION / COMMUNITY PROFILE .................................................................... 7

4. GENERAL CLIMATE CONDITIONS ....................................................................................................... 8

5. GENERAL SOCIO- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE LAST 5 YEARS ................................................. 8

6. INFRASTRUCTURES, BASIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES ......................................................................... 9

7. GOVERNANCE ................................................................................................................................. 10

8. OBJECTIVES OF THE VCA ................................................................................................................. 10

9. VCA PROCESS .................................................................................................................................. 11

10. FINDINGS ......................................................................................................................................... 13

11. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS (BASED ON FINDINGS). ................................................................. 24

12. CHALLENGES LESSONS LEARNED AND BEST PRACTICES .................................................................. 24

13. ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 25



1. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE

Vulnerability-Capacity Assessment (VCA) is a method of investigation into the risks that people

face in their locality, their vulnerability to those risks and their capacity to cope with and recover

from disasters. Its purpose is to increase community members’ awareness of risk and help them

to plan activities for reducing vulnerability and increasing capacity before a disaster.

VCA is a tool that enables local priorities to be identified and leads to thedesign of actions that

contribute to disaster reduction. Thus, VCA is an integral part(but not the only part)of disaster

risk reduction that can contribute to the creation of Community-based disaster preparedness

programmes. For this, VCA should result in actions that community members can undertake

and lead themselves.

VCA is conducted using participatory approach, which facilitate to gather information and

evaluate which can be used in decision making of the community to be able to respond or recover

from disaster. This can also be used for recommendation purposes for the community to ask for

assistance in small scale mitigation project for the barangay. It is expected the Government and

non-government partners to use this to work together to strengthen Disaster Risk Reduction in

every community.

This Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) was conducted in Barangay Dagupan Weste

during the month of December 2018. More than twenty-one (21) individuals participated from

the barangay. All those participants represent various groups including Barangay Council,

Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Nutrition Scholar, Senior Citizen’s Association, and Sangguniang

Kabataan and they were able to identify their risks posed by various hazards and means of

mitigating those risks. This report presents the main outputs of the Vulnerability Capacity Assessment of the community,

its possible solutions through action plan.

2. PLACE AND TIME OF THE VCA

Place

Region (CAR) Cordillera Administrative Region

Province Kalinga

Municipality/ City Tabuk City

Barangay DagupanWeste

No. of sitios/puroks 9 Puroks

Date

Data gathering: December 19 and 20, 2018

Report preparation: April 2019



3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION / COMMUNITY PROFILE

3.1 Geography and topography of the barangay

Barangay Dagupan Weste is located within the heart of the City. It is bounded on the East by the

provincial road. On the North by Barangay Laya West, on the South by Barangay Magsaysay and on

the West by Chico River of which is adjacent to Barangay Gobgob. The barangay hall is located along

the south of Corner Daguitan and Oroqueta Street. The distance from Dagupan Weste to the City

Hall of Tabuk City is more than 600 meters taking around 10 minutes of walk.

The barangay has a total land area of approximately 1.98 square kilometers. More or less 100

hectares of the agricultural land area was coverted into residential, commercial, industrial (lights),

recreational park, (resort), place of worship (churches) rice mills and agriculture. About 40% or 180

hectares are devoted to agricultural production with rice as the primary product.

Major landmarks inside the barangay include schools, barangay hall, day care center, churches, sari-

sari stores, hotel, resorts, computer shops, rice mills, auto repair shops, bus terminals and other

business establishments.

3.2 History of the barangay

Dagupan Weste was formerly a part of DAGUPAN which was composed of three sitios namely:

Casigayan, Centro and Weste. Its name was based from its location in relation to the other two

neighbouring sitios of Centro and Casigayan, it being situated on the western side of centro.

Long before the enactment of Provincial Ordinance No. 85-05 on July 10, 1985 – dividing Poblacion

into 3 barangays, the conversion of the center of Poblacion into separate and distinct political unit

was already in the minds of the residents.

Sometime in 1950’s, the Municipal Council of Tabuk passed the Resolution recommending to the

Provincial Board of Mt. Province the creation of a local government unit provisions of RA 3590 or the

01 Barrio Chapter.

This time the above petition was welcomed positively by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalinga

and on May 3, 1985, they adopted Resolution No. 85-026, as required by the Provincial Board of Mt.

Province and reffered the petition for comment to the Sangguniang Bayan of Tabuk and the

Sagguniang Barangay of Poblacion.

Both of the two Sanggunians favored the petition of paving the enactment of Provincial Ordinance

85-05 and gave birth of Dagupan Weste, Dagupan Centro and Casigayan on July 10, 1985.



3.3 Demography of the barangay

Demography

Barangay Dagupan Weste, Tabuk City, Kalinga

Number of Families 1,057 Number of Household 935

Population Total 4,069 Male 2,073 Female 1,996

Number of Children (below18 yrs)

Total 1,476 Male 806 Female 667

Number of person with disability Total 72 Male 34 Female 38

Number of Elderly (above 60 yrs) Total 411 Male 169 Female 242

Ethnicity and Religion: BAGO (Ilocano & Igorot) culturally diverse, Roman Catholic, Anglican

Remarks

Source: BDRRMP / December 2018

4. GENERAL CLIMATE CONDITIONS

4.1 Present climate

The climate and the environmental condition of Barangay Dagupan Weste for the months of January

to February are cold and windy season where the community people have the time to plant rice.

While for the months of March to May are sunny and cloudy wherein farmers harvest their crops.

During the months of June to September, the weather are rainy, sunny cloudy days, in which the

community people are secured to plant their crops and the season are timely for their livelihood

activities. For the months of October to December, the community are not planting their agricultural

crops because these are the months were typhoons are affecting their agricultural production.

4.2 Climate 30 years ago

In the past 30 years, cold and windy seasons start from the month of January to February, and for

the month of May to June. Rainy season starts from July to September, while during the months of

October to December, they experienced typhoon and flood that hinders them to plant their

agricultural crops.

5. GENERAL SOCIO- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE LAST 5 YEARS

5.1 Livelihood (men/ women)

Based on the gathered data, the residents of Dagupan Weste has engaged in different means of

livelihood such as farming, poultry raising, while some are working as government employee, and

are selling home made products ( wine and coffee ). The major source of livelihood is farming which

constitutes 29.41% of the total households followed those who work in construction which is 17%.



Other residents were also employees in restaurants, hotels, resort, public utility vehicles and owners

of sari-sari stores and restaurants.

5.2 Education (men/ women)

Dagupan Weste have within its territorial area of jurisdiction one of the largest public elementary

school which is Tabuk City Central School, and the province’s largest secondary school , Tabuk City

National High School. Also, two tertiary schools were situated within the barangay, the Kalinga State

University “Dagupan Campus” and the Codillera A+ Computer Technology College. This urban-

agricultural community is proud to be the sanctuary of students that come from the different

municipalities of Kalinga studying in said schools. The rich and the middle class families generating

most of their income from enterprises, professional practices and skills also comprise the majority of

the residents of this barangay.

5.3 Health care situation (men/ women)

Being the adjacent barangay of the City’s Capital, the community gives attention to health problems

such as hypertension, dengue, diarrhea, cough and cold, and cases of tuberculosis with close

coordination to the City Health Office and Rural Health Unit I of Tabuk City. As of 2018, there were

two reported deaths due to dengue of whom are pupils of a school in another barangay.

Ordinances with regards to solid waste management, and sanitation were strictly implemented and

health activities like zumba were also conducted to lessen contributory factors affecting the health

of the community.

6. INFRASTRUCTURES, BASIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES

Description Number Location

Barangay Hall 1 Purok 6

Multi-purpose 1 Purok 6

Public Schools 2 Purok 4

Private Schools 1 Purok 4

Church 4 Purok 2, 4, 5, 7

Barangay Health Centers 1 Purok 6

Day Care Center 1 Purok 6



7. GOVERNANCE

BARANGAY OFFICIALS OF DAGUPAN WESTE, TABUK CITY, KALINGA

Name of Officials Position/Committee on:

Antonio T. Bonilla Barangay Captain/ BDRRMC Chairperson

Jordan Paul C. Dangelan Barangay Secretary/ Operations/ Admin

Corazon G. Agurin Barangay Treasurer

KAGAWAD

Santiago C. Soto Jr. Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery

Carina D. Capuyan Disaster Response

Rey T. Gup-ad Disaster Response

Judith A. Miranda Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

Lee R. Diasen Disaster preparedness

Margie A Tabag Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery – Post Daamage And Needs Analysis

Ralph Abram S. Barcelano Disasiter Rehabilitation and Recovery - Infra/Shelter

8. OBJECTIVES OF THE VCA

8.1 Primary objectives

The purpose of this assessment is to identify and address the objectives of Disaster Risk Reduction Management promoting a Disaster Resilient Community by increasing Disaster Risk awareness within the communities of Dagupan Weste, Tabuk City, Kalinga.

The purpose is to increase community members’ awareness of risk and help them to plan activities for reducing vulnerability and increasing capacity before a disaster or to cope with or recover from disaster

8.2 Specific objectives

The specific objectives of this activity are that at the end of the VCA activity:

1. To identify the different capacities of the communities and subject to improved, hazards and risk factors identified for them to minimize, mitigate or prevent

2. The disaster risk awareness of the community in Barangay DagupanWeste is increased and able to aware of the health problems that may arise during disaster

3. To clearly define the roles and responsibilities of communities to prepare for, managing and respond to disasters by establishing BDRRM Committee/Council and formulating BDRRM Plan

4. The partnership between and among the LGUs, CSOs and PRC is strengthened 5. To enhance the level of awareness of the residents about the experiencing risk and

challenges brought about different hazards, obstacles, needs and issues in the community. 6. To come up with the inclusive study of the community situation. 7. To help the residents produce a better development plan.



9. VCA PROCESS 9.1 Methodology

The following steps were followed in the implementation of the actual Vulnerability and Capacity

Assessment in the Barangay:

Different tools and method were used in specific activities following the 5 steps (for further detail on the tools used please refer to Annex G). Below table summarizes the whole process

Stages in the VCA process Activities Tools used

Preparatory Stage To generate support and commitment from community stakeholders for the VCA process, and to prepare the work plan.

Community visits tounderstand the context for planning

Review of secondary data

Conduct of stakeholders’meeting

Conduct of meetings withinthe Philippine Red Cross(PRC) chapters

- Focus Groups - Direct Observation

Data Gathering To collect needed information from the community and secondary sources for VCA analysis.

Community meetings andworkshops

Collection of secondary data from the local government unit (LGU) and government offices such as the Philippines

Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical Services, Administration (PAGASA), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PhiVolcs) and Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)

- Historical Timeline - Hazard, Risk and

Capacity Mapping - Seasonal Calendar - Focus Groups - Interviews - Transect Walk - Direct Observation

Data Analysis To interpret the data gathered to come up with conclusions pertaining to the vulnerability and capacity of the community.

Community meetings for presentation and validation

- Hazard, Risk,Vulnerability, CapacityAssessment (HRVCA) Matrix

- Focus Groups - Pair-Wise Ranking - Risk Matrix - Problem Tree Analysis

Planning To translate the findingsof the VCA into actionableplans of the community to reduce their risks and vulnerabilities.

Meetings of the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee (BDRRMC) and community representatives

.

- Pair-Wise Ranking - Problem Tree Analysis - Objective Tree Analysis - Venn Diagram - Prescribed BDRRM Plan

Template

Report Writing To generate a comprehensive documentation of the VCAprocess for submission to stakeholders.

PRC chapter meetings

Writing

- VCA Report Template

Step 1 Preparatory

Step 2

Data Gathering

Step 3 Analysis

Step 4 Participatory

planning

Step 5 Reporting



With the cooperation from the Barangay Dagupan Weste Officials and participation of the community

residents, the Philippine Red Cross in cooperation with German Red Cross (GRC) and German Ministry

of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through its Community-based Disaster Risk

Reduction Management (DRRM) Project entitled “Empowering the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and their

chapters, communities and government Institutions to consolidate and replicate inclusive community

based disaster risk reduction in five provinces in the Philippines” the following steps were conducted in

the implementation of the actual Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment in the Barangay

fromDecember 19 to 21, 2018

a) Coordination to the Local Government Unit of Tabuk City on November 20, 2018. b) Coordination and meeting to the Barangay Officials on November 20, 2018. c) Actual field data gathering using different tools on December 19-20, 2018. d) Validation from the field on May 27, 2019. e) Presentation of the findings and planning to the community on June 3, 2019.

9.2 VCA Team composition

Sl. No Name Designation Responsibility in VCA assessment

1. Winny Lane Calubaquib Chapter Project Coordinator

Facilitation

2. Pernille Kimmayong Community Development Organizer

Coordination and Facilitation

3. Nazel Canabang PRC Volunteer Data Gathering and Report Writing

4. Bryn Art Manzano PRC Volunteer Coordination

5. Carol Agagon PRC Volunteer Secondary Data Gathering

6. Melody Gapasin PRC Volunteer Secondary Data Gathering

7. Mariane Paclay PRC Volunteer/ On-the-Job Trainee

Data Gathering

8. Daisy Galling PRC Volunteer/ On-the-Job Trainee

Data Gathering and Photodocumentation

9. Jenny Claire Bayawoc PRC Volunteer/ On-the-Job Trainee

Data Gathering



10. FINDINGS 10.1 HAZARD and CAPACITY PROFILE

A. Risk/Hazard

HAZARD MAP

HISTORICAL TIMELINE

Date Events /

Calamities Impact Remarks / Lesson Learned

September

2018

Typhoon

Ompong

Damage of crops (rice),

trees

• “Nasulpeng ti tao nga ag

evacuate” (People persist not

to evacuate).

• Force evacuation.

• “Adu agcomplain nga

maawan ti gamit nga naging

E.C” (Many are complaining of

inadequate supplies at

Evacuation Center.

Legend:

Typhoon

Flood

Vehicular Accident

Severity:

High Risk Moderate Risk

Low Risk



October

2016

Typhoon Lawin Damage of properties,

shelters, animals

Loss of livelihood (Rice

fields, crops, banana,

fruitbearing trees)

Damage of crops (rice

and crops)

• Preparedness and Bayanihan

December

2015,

December

2017

Kasalan sa

Barangay

• Legalized marriage

• Children are registered.

• Minimized family disputes,

secured relationship &

properties of both parties

2015-2018 Annual family

day

Enhanced parent-and-

children relationship and

responsible parenthood.

• Active participation of

community on barangay

programs

2018 SK Sports Fest

& First Day of

Kabataan 2018

Sportsmanship,

camaraderie

• Active participation among the

youth.

• Enhanced values development.

Oct-Dec

2014-2018

SK Basketball

League

Sportsmanship,

camaraderie

• Diverted vices among youth.

2018 Theft/ Burglary The image of the barangay

was stained.

• House owner should secure

their properties against thieves.

• Coordinate with the barangay.

2012-2018 Continue of

advocacy

Nutrition

intervention

So that they will not get

easily sick and their

nutrition will not be

affected.

• Declined cases of malnutrition

& some ilness

December

2015-2017

Appropriation

of lot and

building of

barangay hall

Wider space for any

occasion of the barangay.

• All puroks shared the

construction of the post

1985 Separation of

Dagupan

Centro,

Casigayan and

Dagupan

Weste

More supervision • “Natulnog ti tao.” (Residents

are disciplined.)

• “Nalinis ti arubayan.” (Clean

environment)

• Less Health problem

• Bayanihan system

1970’s Typhoon Cora Flooded crops

50% of the barangay

were flooded

Loss of Livelihood, crops

and animals

“Nalibeg ti

• Family preparedness



danum”.(Muddy Water)

Based on the above hazard map, the barangay have connecting narrow drainage

canals which overflow during typhoons and intensed heavy rains. Since the barangay

has no permanent flood control, two puroks situated near the Chico River were also

at high risk of flood which are Purok 7 and Purok 8.

Production of rice and high yield crops were also affected as the rice fields and

gardens are vulnerable to flood brought about by heavy rains of typhoons. Children,

senior citizens, persons with disability having weak resistance are vulnerable to

possible health problems during rainy season caused by unsanitary environment such

as dengue.

Houses made of light materials, buildings, establishment, condemned school

buildings, and old houses are at risk of damage of properties due to typhoon.

Wrong placement of electrical post, double parking, drunk driving along liquor-

selling establishments were at high risk to vehicular accident.

B. Capacity

CAPACITY/VULNERABILITY MAP



HISTORICAL TIMELINE

Date Events/

Calamities Impact

Organization who

assisted

Remarks/ Lesson

Learned

September

2018

Typhoon

ompong

Damage of crops,

rice,trees

BLGU, CSWD,

DSWD

• “Nasulpeng ti tao nga

ag evacuate.” (People

persist not to

evacuate).

• Force evacuation.

• “Adu agcomplain nga

maawan ti gamit ti

school nga naging E.C”

(Many complained of

missing things in

schools that were

designated as

evacuation centers).

October

2016

Typhoon

Lawin

Damage of

properties,

sherters, animals

Loss of livelihood

(Rice fields,

crops, banana,

fruitbearing

trees)

Damage of crops

(rice and crops)

DSWD,CLGU,AFP,

ABS-CBN (Relief

goods)

• Preparedness and

Bayanihan

December

2015,

December

2017

Kasalan sa

Barangay

• Legalized

marriage

• Children are

registered.

BLGU, CLGU,

BADAC, Ugnayan

sa Simbahan

(UBAS)

• Minimized family

disputes, secured

relationship &

properties of both

parties

2015-2018 Annual Family

Day

Enhanced parent-

and-children

relationship and

responsible

parenthood.

DSWD,Dep-Ed,

BLGU

• Active participation of

community on

barangay programs

2018 SK Sports Fest

& First Day of

Kabataan 2018

Sportsmanship,

camaraderie

SK, BLGU • Active participation

among the youth.

• Enhance values

development.

Oct-Dec

2014-2018

SK Basketball

League

Sportsmanship,

camaderie

SK, Pag-asa Youth

Association (PYA)

• Diverted vices among

youth.



of the Philippines,

4 H club,

Casigayan Land

Centro Basketball

Club (CLBC)

2018 Theft/

Burglary

The image of the

barangay was

stained.

BPAT, PNP • House owner should

secure their properties

against thieves.

• Coordinate with the

barangay.

2012-2018 Continue of

advocacy on

Nutrition

intervention

So that they will

not get easily sick

and their nutrition

will not be

affected.

BNS, BHW • Declined cases of

malnutrition & some

illness

Dec.2015-

2017

Appropriation

of lot and

building of

barangay hall

Wider space for

any occasion for

the barangay.

CLGU,BLGU • All puroks shared the

construction of the post

1985 Separation of

Dagupan

Centro,

Casigayan and

Dagupan

Weste

More supervision BLGU Headed by

Kapitan Agurin

• No corruption.

• “Natulnog ti tao.”

(Residents are

disciplined.)

• “Nalinis ti arubayan.”

(Clean environment)

• Less Health problem

• Bayanihan system

1970’s Typhoon Cora Flooded crops

50% of the

barangay were

flooded

Loss of

Livelihood, crops

and animals

“Nalibeg ti

danum”. (Muddy

Water)

Women’s league

of Religious

Sectors

BITIK (Bago-

Ilocano, Tagalog,

Igorot, Cagayan,

Kalinga)

Apsotleship of

Prayer of St.

Joseph- provided

medicine

• Family preparedness



VENN DIAGRAM

BARANGAY DAGUPAN WESTE

Based on the capacities identified in the map, historical timeline and venn diagram,

the barangay hall or barangay Council serves as high capacity as they are directly

coordinating and supporting the programs of City Local Government of Tabuk City.

The BLGU has actively implementing its own programs along with other agencies in

livelihood, health promotion, youth leadership development, peace and order, and

disaster preparedness.

The barangay hall is currently one of the designated evacuation center of Sitio San

Francisco and Sitio Hawaii aside from Tabuk City Central School.

The capacity map shows accessible infrastructure and services which are in place in

the community such as presence of hospital, schools and several business

establishments like groceries, hotel and resort, refilling stations, basketball courts,

and bus terminals. Additionally, the barangay is very near to the City Hall, Tabuk

Police Station, City Health office and BFP Tabuk which are all located at its adjacent

barangay, Dagupan Centro, Tabuk City.



10.2HAZARD-RISK-VULNERABILITY-CAPACITY MATRIX

Hazard Risks Elements at Risk Component Vulnerability Capacity

Flood

Damage of

Crops

Rice, vegetable, Corn

Livelihood No flood control

Near Chico River

DA, CLGU,Contractor

Damage of

properties

Shelter Natural and environmental

Self protection

Light materials near the Chico River,

narrow and clogged cannals

DSWD, LGU

Loss of

properties

Animals

Natural and environmental

Self protection

Unsecured animals Community

Illness Children,senior

citizen, PWD

Well-being Weak resistance BHS, Saint Jude Hospital,

Alejandrino’s Clinic, DOH

Typhoon

Damage of Crops

Rice, fruit trees Livelihood “Magungun” during flowering stage (Panicle shattering during unexpected typhoon); climate change

DA

Damage of properties

Shelter , school, building, establishment

Natural and environmental

Self protection

Social Protection

old houses or light materials DSWD, BHW, BPAT,BNS, Barangay Council

Burglary/

Theft

Loss of properties

Gadget, money, gas tank

Self protection Christmas season, “Tiempo ti krisis” (time of crisis), unattended houses

BPAT, PNP

Vehicular

Accident

Loss of lives Student, motorist

Self protection Drunk drivers, astray animals,

improper placement of electrical post.

BPAT, CDRRMC, BFP, PNP,

BARANGAY COUNCIL Injury to

people

Dengue Loss of lives Children Self protection

Well-being

Unhealthy practices, unsanitary

environment, stagnant water

DOH,ST JUDE HOSPITAL, BHW/

Barangay Health Station, BNS



10.3 HAZARD PRIORITATION

PAIR WISE-RANKING Barangay Dagupan Weste, Tabuk City

Ranking of Hazards

Hazards

No. of People

Likely to be

Affected

Geographical

Area Likely to

be Affected

Severity of

Impact Frequency Total

FLOOD 3 3 4 2 12

TYPHOON 4 4 3 0 11

DENGUE 2 2 2 1 7

BURGLARY/ THEFT 0 0 0 3 3

VEHICULAR ACCIDENT 1 2 2 4 9

Among the five hazards identified during the assessment, flood is most likely to have severe impact in the community because of clogged drainage canals around the community which also affects not only those puroks near the Chico River bank but also on low-lying areas. The hazard is usually experienced not only during typhoons but due to heavy rain as well.

Legend:

Number of People Likely to be Affected

Geographical Area Likely to be Affected

Severity of Impact

Frequency

FLOOD

TYPHOON BURGLARY

DENGUE VEHICULAR

ACCIDENT



RISK MATRIX IMPACT BARANGAY DAGUPAN WESTE TABUK CITY KALINGA

IMPACT

LEAST MINOR MODERATE SEVERE CRITICAL

CERTAIN

HIGH LIKELY

LIKELY Loss of properties due flood

Damage of properties due flood

Illness due flood

POSSIBLE Damage of crops due to flood

UNLIKELY

The risk matrix shows that the risk of having Illness due to Flood is likely to happen and has

moderate impact to the community considering the number and distance of households and the

threat it poses to vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, senior citizens and

persons with special needs.

Damage of Properties was found out to have minor risk followed by Loss of Properties and

Damage of Crops due to Flood having the least risk. It was recorded that a total of 801 dwelling

units or 85% of the total dwelling are made of strong materials. Moreover, some of the owners

of the ricefields within the territorial jurisdiction of the barangay are not residents of the

community.

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10.4 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS OF PRIORITIZED HAZARD

A. Problem tree

From the HRCV Matrix and the above problem tree, one of the vulnerabilities of Illness due to

flood is the accumulation of leaves and plastics clogging the drainage canals . Some residents

have no discipline when it comes to proper waste disposal, have lack of political will and follow

up of ordinances in the implementation of solid waste management. Furthermore, it was found

out that the only main exit route of drainage canals is narrow that it overflows during heavy

rain. The location of the main exit route is also a private property, hence having difficulty of

encouraging improvement of the said exit canal.

As an effect of the main problem, there is malnutrition and increase of absentism of children

affecting their school performance. Vulnerable groups such as elderly, persons with special

needs and pregnant women are also at risk of emerging illnesses. Also, employment could be

affected if these continues to rise and which will all lead to financial constraints.



B. Objective tree

Relative to the main problem of the barangay when it comes to flood, its main objective is to lessen

or reduce ILLNESS due to flood. To address the problem, one of the capacities is the

implementation of health and sanitation activities to prevent disease outbreaks through house-to-

house information and education campaigns. This includes nutritional programs and the use of

anti-dengue powder on canals thereby paralyzing mosquitoes. A community involvement must be

strengthened to promote Urban Greening activities of the barangay such as regular cleaning and

de-silting of canals as well as its improvement and the “Batog ko, dalus ko”or the “Tapat ko, linis

ko” which requires all residents to clean their own surroundings every third Saturday of the month.

In relation to damages of crops due to typhoon, ordinances on solid waste management advocating

healthy and clean environment will be reiterated and informed during general assemblies.

Seminars on Agricultural methods and practices resistant to climate was also suggested to be

participated by farmers.

These activities will be coordinated to the different committee of the barangay and coordinators of

the schools and if are taken into actions, a healthy barangay will be achieved as evidenced by

decreased morbidity rate, malnutrition, good performance of children in school and employment

increase.



11. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS (BASED ON FINDINGS).

FLOOD

Strengthen community involvement and reorganize all committees of barangay councily

as necessar.

Coordinate with partner agencies and schools in Urban Greening Programs.

Enhance awareness and education campaign on health and sanitation activities with

concerned agencies.

Increase awareness on health programs that may include vulnerable groups.

TYPHOON

Encourage community in preserving and rehabilitating natural resources.

Increase awareness on community risk assessment and health needs of the community.

Promote programs of stakehoders with regards to climate change adaptation.

Partner with agencies on IECs of agriculture.

Involve schools in other programs of the barangay.

12. CHALLENGES LESSONS LEARNED AND BEST PRACTICES

12.1 CHALLENGES

Attendance of barangay officials in the assessment up to the planning.

Lack of community members such as farmers and representatives from the schools.

Not all the BDRRMC members are present because they already attended the BDDRM

planning workshop.

Mapping of the barangay needs few more days to accomplish.

Lack of patience and time to finish all the VCA tools within two days.

12.2 LESSONS LEARNED

A community assessment is really essential before planning.

Increased awareness on DRR preparedness measures.

Team work is needed to digest the analysis of VCA tools.

12.3 BEST PRACTICES

There are representatives per purok.

RC143 volunteers who were trained in the previous community-based DRRM were

utilized during the assessment.



13. ATTACHMENTS A. DRR Action Plan



B. Pictures of VCA Tools

B.1 Transect Walk

B.2. Spot Map



B.3. Capacity Map and Vulnerability Map

B.4. Hazard Map



B.3. Historical Timeline

B.4. Seasonal Calendar



B.5. Venn Diagram

B.6. HRCV Matrix



B.7. Pair-Wise Ranking

B.6. Risk Matrix



B.7. Problem Tree Analysis

B.8. Objective Tree Analysis



C. Pictures based on VCA steps (action photos of different VCA Activities)

TABUK CITY, KALINGA: During the transect walk, a

PRC Volunteer observes a collection point of

garbage at Sitio Hawaii.

TABUK CITY, KALINGA: PRC volunteer interviews a

PWD at Sitio Hawaii (Purok 8).

TABUK CITY, KALINGA: Orientation of participants.

TABUK CITY, KALINGA: Group Worksop with BHWs

of Barangay Dagupan Weste.

TABUK CITY, KALINGA: Resource mapping.

TABUK CITY, KALINGA: Continuation of Group

Workshop.



D. List of persons or groups involved in the entire VCA process

Name Position

1. Esther M. Garcia Barangay Health Worker

2. Claudia M. Tabuso Barangay Health Worker

3. Jordan Dangelan Barangay Secretary

4. Bernadette Lambayong RC 143

5. Grace Cecille Tabcao RC 143

6. Grace P. Belinan Barangay Health Worker

7. Aida Lo-oy Barangay Health Worker

8. Madona C. Agurin Child Development Worker

9. Judith A. Miranda Barangay Kagawad

10. Bernice Yvonne December Barcellano SK Chairman

11. Gertrudes D. Ferma Barangay Health Worker

12. Gaspar V. Sarol Barangay Health Worker

13. Elena A. Annogui Senior Citizen

14. Dado. B. Ilong Barangay Nutrition Scholar

15. Margie A. Tabag Barangay Kagawad

16. Corazon G. Agurin Barangay Treasurer

17. Gaspar V. Sarol Custodian

18. Nacpa Abram Barcellano Barangay Kagawad

19. Michael Malawis Barangay Tanod

20. Danilo Bendaden Barangay Tanod

21. Gina Bonza Barangay Health Worker



E. Detailed Vulnerability and Capacity and Coping Mechanism analysis per components

Vulnerability Conditions

a. Natural and environmental

During the past five years, strong typhoons had brought possible and moderate impact of damages to

shelters and facilities in the barangay. Last 2016, when Super Typhoon Lawin hit the province, damages

incurred reached up to Php 8,883,190.00 which mostly affected old houses and shelters made of light

materials.

Due to the absence of flood control in the barangay, houses made of light materials near the Chico River

are prone to minor damages due to flood. Other portions of the barangay are likely to experience flood

during heavy rains and typhoons because of narrow and clogged drainage canals.

b. Livelihood/Economic

Farmers know when to plant their crops but are greatly affected when typhoons are untimely to occur

before harvest season and especially during the flowering stage.

The barangay is bounded on the West by the Chico River. However, there is no flood control as the

temporary flood control was previously washed out by the River. Ricefields in the barangay were situated

in low grounds since residential areas are backfilled.

c. Self-protection

An urban community with close distance of houses especially when unattended are prone to be targets

of burglars. This occurs often during Christmas Season or during time of crisis.

Furthermore, vehicular accident could happen as there are drunk drivers, astray animals and double

parking in the streets. Improper placement of electrical post in crossing may cause injuries or loss of lives

to motorists.

d. Social protection

The absence of flood control in the barangay makes it vulnerable to flood affecting residents of Purok 7

and Purok 8 and a large portion of rice fields. The exit route of drainage canals must be improved as it can

not contain drainages coming from the hoseholds during continuous heavy rains and typhoons.

e. Well-being

From the population of the barangay, about 1.7% are PWDs, 36% are chidren, while more than 10% are

senior citizens. These vulnerable groups have weak resistance who are prone to illnesses. Other

contributory factors include unhealthy practices, unsanitary environment and stagnant water which may

cause breeding places for vectors.

f. Governance

The barangay council is mainly responsible in implementing its ordinances and policies though there is

still lack of political will to encourage the community in abiding their own rules and to practice self-

discipline.



Capacities and Coping Mechanism

a. Natural and environmental

With a strengthened cooperation of the residents, schools and barangay council, a DRR and CCA

programs and activities will be mainstreamed along with the barangay plan and budget such as strict

implementation of Urban Greening including tree planting, clean-up drives. Moreover improvement and

rehabilitation of infrastructures are planned to lessen any risks or effects of hazards in the community.

Because of the wrath of Typhoon Lawin, residents are aware of disaster preparedness as they repaired

their shelters to prevent further damages of next typhoons. According to the secondary data gathered

last 2018, Typhoon Ompong shelter damages were at about Php 220,000.00. At present, about 85.7%

houses were made of strong materials, 6% are made of light materials and the rest were made of mixed

type of materials.

b. Livelihood/Economic

In response to crop damages for typhoon and flood, the barangay may request the Department of

Agriculture to distribute seedlings to farmers who incurred losses of income and conduct seminars for

farmers such as intercropping and seasonal farming.

As for crop damages due to flood, private contractors in the barangay can use stockpiles of gravel and

sand to divert the river from the community and coordinate with City LGU for the dredging of the Chico

River.

In addition, seminars or trainings on livelihood programs coordinated with the City Local Government

may be conducted.

c. Self-protection

The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, BFP, PNP, together with the Barangay Council

and its BPAT members are coordinating togetherin keeping a safe and secured community.

d. Social protection

The barangay has immediate access to basic social services as it is adjacent to Dagupan Centro, Tabuk

City where the City Hall is situated and other services such as public market, business establishments,

schools and clinics.

During typhoons, the LGU has designated evacuation centers in schools especially for Sitio Hawaii and

Sitio San Francisco as they are high risk to flood.

e. Well-being

The barangay has immediate access to health facilities such as St. Jude Hospital and Alejandrino’s Clinic

which are situated within the community. Programs for health services in the Barangay Health Station are

continuously supported by DOH.

f. Governance

With the help of the City Local Government of Tabuk and other agencies such as PNP Tabuk and BFP, the

barangay council and its units are strictly implementing its policies in Solid Waste Management,

decreasing number of crimes, and campaigns towards a healthy community.



F. Secondary Data



G. Short description of each tool used

DATA GATHERING TOOLS

1. Direct Observation

Direct observation involves RC 143 volunteers and VCA facilitator in observing the interaction of the physical and social environments of the community and note the issues that need to be given more attention, especially the perceived vulnerabilities and coping capacities.

2. Transect Walk

This tool is used to gather firsthand information on the characteristics of different land types in the barangay and provide opportunity for further inspection of area. It also records the land topography of the area in order to understand the interrelationships with the environment, locate vulnerable areas, and note the spatial planning, land use, distribution of social infrastructure and facilities, etc.

3. Hazard, Risk and Capacity Mapping

This is the visual representation of the community’s environment, identifying where resources and the vulnerable people and structures are, which areas are affected by hazards or potential health problems. It further indicates the existing natural and anthropogenic resources in the community and allows a visual comparison of information and understanding of the complex relationship and condition of the community.

4. Historical Timeline

It lists down all event and activities that have left their mark on the growth and development of community, as well as the frequency of events transpiring over this period of time. The purpose of this activity is to increase the participant’s awareness and understanding of the trend of events, its changes and present situation, and how these may continue into the future.

5. Seasonal Calendar

This shows the monthly activities and events in the community, including weather conditions, economic or livelihood activities, social events, and other significant activities. Furthermore, it examines the relationship of one indicator to the other and how each increases and decreases the coping capacities of a community. This information is vital for the community’s understanding of its periodic exposure to risks and available resources and aid in the planning and timely implementation of DRR activities.

6. Focus Group Discussion

This is used to get more information from a particular group of people and from local officials or representatives of organizations regarding issues that require more investigation to support other VCA tools. Its purpose is to gauge the impact of activities, including the impact of health or disaster education on people’s awareness and generate discussion on a specific topic, such as family planning needs, road safety, gender participation, disaster preparedness, climate change and others.



7. Interviews

Interviews are conducted in order to gain an understanding or general perspective of the issues identified from previous VCA tools. It alsoexamine stakeholders’ values and attitudes and assess their understanding and knowledge.

8. Venn Diagram

The names of government institutions, organizations, sectors and other volunteer groups affiliated with the community with a capacity to contribute to the implementation of DRR and health programs are collected and plotted in a diagram that shows their linkages with each other. Furthermore, this tool is used to understand and clarify the community’s perceptions of the roles and capacities of various organizations and institutions they have.

DATA ANALYSIS

1. HRVC Matrix

HRVC Matrix is used to summarize all the information collected during the data gathering. It also initiates and facilitates the pre-analysis of data gathered by the VCA team prior to the actual analysis in the community and enable them to cross check the data gathered vis-à-vis the information collected from the secondary data review.

2. Pair-wise Ranking

Pair-Wise Ranking illustrates an overview of the scope and impact of issues through guided comparison and prioritizes issues that the community may want to address due to its high exposure.

3. Risk Matrix

This tool is used in prioritizing the identified risks associated with the chosen hazard and assists in identifying practices and interventions that can help the community more prepared for future disasters. Moreover, it assesses the probability of an identified risk to happen and what effect it may occur. The combination of both likelihood and impact determines the overall risk.

4. Problem Tree Analysis

The Problem Tree Analysis shows the underlying causes of risks and their impact, analyzes the community’s exposure and vulnerability, and facilitates understanding of the community’s need to address priority risks.

5. Objective Tree Analysis

Objective Tree is used to identify strategies for solutions in response to the problem tree analysis. It further determines specific activities that will contribute in lessening vulnerabilities and increasing capacities. The activities identified by the participants helps in attaining the expected results and the long-term outcome which is basically the illustration of their pathway to a resilient community.

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