The Pre-Disaster Risk Reduction Management of the Five Contiguous Cities of the NCR: A Basis for an Integrated Approach

Abstract

The study focused on and selected the five (5) contiguous cities of the National Capital Region and their respective barangays. It was limited only to these areas which are strategically located highly urbanized, densely populated, and prone to natural disasters. The cities are Manila City, Quezon City, Caloocan City, Marikina City, and Pasay City. All these five (5) cities have shown vulnerability to flooding and typhoons. The researcher used the quantitative and qualitative methods of research in assessing the different activities of local authorities in addressing the hazards of natural disaster to determine if there has been a paradigm shift from reactive to proactive in confronting the fury of weather disturbance in the light of the mandates of Republic Act No. 10121. The quantitative approach was made through a survey of barangay captains on the five (5) cities, while the qualitative approach was administered through interviews of officials and experts in disaster management. Integrated approach in disaster risk reduction management measures. Part 1, The Philippines has a fair share of climate-related calamities. This is due to its location on the globe. Being an archipelago, the Philippines is surrounded by bodies of water: On the eastern side by the Pacific Ocean and the western front by the Philippine Sea.Manila is the most exposed city, with almost all ofits 23 million people in the path of cyclones and many also facing tsunamis or earthquakes. Part 2, Vision and Goals this proposed integrated approach in disaster risk reduction measures would strengthen the efforts of Barangay Chairpersons in their existing and available programs and services intended. To reduce future risks and human and material losses Increase preparedness for disasters in ways which make them less vulnerable and mitigate their exposures to hazards. To enhance personnel professionalism through continuing training and updating in knowledge, expertise and skills and technology. Part 3, Proposed Integrated Approach This study proposes an integrated approach in the disaster risk reduction management in the five (5) selected cities of the National Capital Region. The integrated approach includes strategies to complement each other with logistical, financial, and technological resources in anticipation of the destructive effects of the disaster. It is sharing and complementation of competence and capabilities to reduce losses in life and property, especially in vulnerable areas.