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POLANGUI, ALBAY
A Research Study Presented to the Program Head of Bachelor of Public Administration Department
In Partial fulfillment of The Requirements for The subject Leadership and Decision Making
Lobigan, Justin
Carino, Francis
December 2023
Republic act of the Philippines
Polangui Albay
Result of the Oral Examination of ZHAIRA JANE C. MIQUI, ANA MARIE R. RAPE, JUSTIN S.
LOBIGAN AND FRANCIS CARINO for the degree of Bachelor of Public Administration.
POLANGUI, ALBAY
This is to certify that ZHAIRA JANE C. MIQUI, ANA MARIE R. RAPE, JUSTIN S. LOBIGAN
AND FRANCIS CARINO have passed the Oral Examination with the final _%.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First of all I would like to thank you to our almighty God for his shower of blessings throughout
our research work to complete the research successfully, and also we would like to express our special
gratitude to our public administration teacher/ professor Ms. MEI SASUCA for her continues support in
our research and her patience, motivation, and immense knowledge to complete this project. We would
also like to extend our gratitude to our principal Mrs. ROSALINDA BARQUEZ for providing us with all
Secondly, we would also like to thank the Barangay Balangibang to give us the link of brgy.
Officials involves in our survey and also the Barangay Captain of Balangibang polangui albay HON.
MYRNA R. AJERO with her brgy. Secretary, MA'AM JOCELYN CASADA ARMEÑA to helped us a
lot in finishing this project within the limited time. Just because of them we was able to create our
We making this research project not only for marks but also to increase our knowledge.
Again THANK YOU TO ALL who helped us during the research project.
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ABSTRACT
POLANGUI, ALBAY
ZHAIRA JANE C. MIQUI, ANA MARIE R. RAPE, JUSTIN S. LOBIGAN AND FRANCIS
This study aims to examine the role of local government units (LGUs) in disaster response in the
management, and it is important for LGUs to be proactive in responding effectively to natural and man-
made disasters. The study will look into how LGUs in the barangay are organized and prepared for
disaster response. It will also investigate the extent to which the LGUs collaborate with other
agencies, in order to effectively respond to disasters. Data will be collected through a surveys and
interview. Findings from this study will provide insights into the effectiveness of LGUs in disaster
response and contribute to the improvement of disaster management strategies in the barangay. This
research explores the pivotal role of local government in disaster response with Balangibang, Polangui,
Albay. Through a comprehensive analysis of past disaster events and response strategies, we aim to assess
the effectiveness of local government initiatives in mitigating and managing the impact of disasters. The
study emphasizes the importance of community engagement, coordination with relevant stakeholders, and
the implementation of proactive measures to enhance disaster resilience at the local level. Results are
expected to contribute valuable insights for policymakers and highlight the significance of localized
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tittle Page
Acknowledgement………………………………………………………………
Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER I.
THE PROBLEM
Introduction…………………………………………………………………
Definition of terms…………………………………………………………
CHAPTER II.
Related literature……………………………………………………………………………
Related studies…………………………………………………………………………………
Theoretical framework………………………………………………
Conceptual framework……………………………………………
Notes………………………………………………………………………………
Research Design………………………………………………………
Research method……………………………………………………………
Statistical tool……………………………………………………
CHAPTER IV.
Educational attainment…………………………………………………………
CHAPTER V.
Findings……………………………………………………………………
Conclusion……………………………………………………
Recommendation………………………………………………
APPENDICES
CURRICULUM VITAE……………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM
INTRODUCTION
Preparation and response half of the emergency management cycle generally get the most attention
usually involves significant training and practice to ensure the key local employees and supporting
resources are ready to jump into action quickly and that local residents understand their roles and
Local government leaders particularly those who have been through a major community disaster
recognize the preparing for short term response. After a major disaster the recovery process takes months
and even years to bring a community back to a new normal and as strong as or better than before the
disaster. Barangay as part of local government should always give importance to the public trust it is
necessary that their constituents are informed and made aware of the operation of the barangay affairs.
Barangay officials especially the Barangay Captain must establish public help desk and information
services that enable access to public information and awareness they could acquire in terms of the plans.
Barangay as part of local government should always have a disaster preparedness provides a platform to
design effective realistic and coordinate planning reduces duplication of efforts and increase the overall
effectiveness of national societies household and communities members disaster preparedness and
response efforts. Disaster response services is a very essential practice should adopt and abide by the
public officials in any local government in order for the people to know and monitor necessary and
unnecessary actions taken by the officials are good enough or not to make progress in the society.
Regarding to the disaster response it is now necessary to document the practices of the local
government officials for us to determine and identify if the officials elected and being trusted for the
welfare of the people and accountable enough of doing their parts as a public servant. It is therefore as a
public administration student and a future public servant, the researcher is interested to document and
determine the role of local government in disaster response in Barangay Balangibang Polangui, Albay.
This study aims to determine the role of local government in disaster response in Balangibang
Polangui, Albay
2. What are the role of local government in disaster response of Barangay officials in Balangibang?
3. What is the main role of the Barangay officials in the conduct of community service program?
5. What recommendations can be reduced to enhance the role of the local government in terms of
disaster?
Importance of the Study the researcher expected that the result of this study will give answers and
classification to the question about the role of local government of the Barangay official in terms of
Students and Teachers this study will serve as a reference for further discussion regarding of
preparedness during disaster punong barangay which serve as a source of information in acquiring good
Local Government Unit this study will helpful as a tool for the local government unit to find out those
Researchers this study will serve as a stepping stone of the researcher to conduct and learn more
This study will focus on determining the practices or preparedness of Barangay Officials in
Specifically this study aims to document the socio demographic profile of Punong Barangay in terms of
Age, Civil status, Educational attainment, number of year's experience and gender to determine the
The Following terms used in this study are defined conceptualy and operately.
Constituents - being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint
or elect.
Multi stake holder approach - a process in which diverse actors collaborate to achieve a common
goal.
Utilization - the action of making practice and effective use or unified whole.
Vulnerabilities - the inability to resist a hazard or to respond when a disaster has occurred.
CHAPTER 2
This chapter presented the review of related literature and studies and the synthesis of research
that support the study on the relationship of the people involvement on the barangay official of
barangay balangibang polangui albay. Include in the chapter are the conceptual literature which
pertains to articles or books written by authorities and the related researchers which pertain to the
RELATED LITERATURE
Being a country consistently battered with disasters the Philippine government issued laws and
orders to counteract the effects and mitigate the impacts. The first landmark was during 1941 when
former president Manuel Quezon issued executive order (EO) no.335 which created the national
emergency commission and eventually the provincial emergency committee that supervises both
municipal and city emergency committees RA 1190 was enacted in 1954 establishing national civil
defense administration ( NCDA) and national and local civil defense councils. under the term of
Ferdinand Marcos in the 1970s office of civil defense (OCD) and national disaster coordinating council
(NDCC) were created under presidential decree no.1566 . Embedded in RA 7160 or the local
government code (LGC) of 1991 was the giving of access to local government units (LGUs) with areas
declared in a state of calamity to five percent of estimated revenue from regular sources in the event of
calamities. RA 8185 amended section 324d of the LGC and categorized the fund into relief
rehabilitation and reconstruction and other services in order to improve the fund utilization.it can be
observed that most laws and orders concerning disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM)
coincide with agreements in climate change strengthening the correlation and causality of climate
change and disaster. In 1992 Philippine committed with the united nations conference on environment
and development (UNCED) for agenda 21.it was comprised of set of strategies and action plan that
would marshal in sustainable future with five goal elements poverty reduction social equity
empowerment and good governance peace and solidarity and ecological integrity (EMB,nd) another
RA 8749 passed in 1999 .the Philippine clean air act committed to monitor and follow the standards for
RELATED STUDIES
According to President Benigno Aquino ||| the Philippines was already being hit by increasing powerful
storms every year. That's why we had already improved our disaster response system. We had already
made a habit of prepositioning goods before calamities. At the same time do our best to address the
Disaster preparedness is an essential element of the disaster management plans of key agencies and
organization have been prepared, prepared, review and update and also the the public information is an
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
One possible theoretical framework that can be used to explore the role of local government in disaster
response in barangay is the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) framework.
The DRRM framework is a comprehensive approach to disaster management that involves a range of
activities, including risk assessment, prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
with the involvement of government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and local communities.
Within the context of barangay, the DRRM framework highlights the need for the local government
unit (LGU) to take a proactive role in disaster management, including developing and implementing
disaster risk reduction plans, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating disaster response efforts.
The framework also emphasizes the importance of community participation in disaster management,
with the LGU working closely with barangay officials and residents to identify and address local risks,
Another relevant theoretical framework is the concept of governance, which refers to the set of policies,
institutions, and processes that are involved in managing disasters and their aftermath. Governance
organizations, and community groups, to ensure an effective and efficient response to disasters.
Overall, the theoretical framework for exploring the role of local government in disaster response in
barangay should consider the interplay between the DRRM framework and governance, and how these
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
The socio-
demographic profile
of the Respondent Finding knowledge and
Fig 1. THEORETICAL Paradigm skills
The impact of Survey
Disaster in FRAMEWORK
CONCEPTUAL Brgy. Question effective
Balangibang disaster
mitigation and
What are the rule of responce
local government in strategies and
disaster responce of plans of the
Barangay officials in Brgy. Official
Balangibang? Preparedness
Improving
Recovery
Fig 2. CONCEPTUAL Paradigm
The conceptual framework for this study is based on the integrated disaster management approach. This
response, and recovery. The government's response to disaster is coordinated across different levels, from
the national government down to the local government units. The barangay is the smallest unit of the
The study's framework highlights the specific responsibilities of the barangay government in disaster
contingency plans, and implementing early warning systems. The barangay government is also
responsible for coordinating with other local government units, non-governmental organizations, and civil
The framework also includes factors that affect the effectiveness of local government units in disaster
response, including available resources, capacity, and institutional support. Building the capacity of the
barangay government in disaster management through training, institutional support, and resource
FEEDBACK
allocation is crucial to enhance their responsiveness during and after disaster events.
Ultimately, the study's framework aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of the
barangay government in disaster response and the factors that contribute to their effectiveness in
managing disasters. This understanding is vital in informing policies and programs aimed at improving
the disaster response capacity of the local government units, particularly at the barangay level.
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GAP BRIDGE OF THE STUDY
While there is existing literature on the role of local government in disaster response, much of it
focuses on the response of higher-level government units, such as the national or regional
government. There is a lack of literature specifically examining the role of local government,
particularly at the barangay level, where first-line response to disasters often occurs. This study will
fill this gap by providing a thorough analysis of the specific responsibilities and challenges faced by
Several studies have investigated the role of various government units in disaster response,
including the national government, regional government, and local government. However, there is a
significant gap in the literature regarding the specific responsibilities and challenges of the barangay
government in disaster response. While the barangay is often the first-line responder in disasters,
there is a lack of research on how they handle disaster response and what strategies are effective in
this context. This study aims to bridge this gap by providing insights into the role of local
government, particularly at the barangay level, and how they contribute to disaster response efforts.
CHAPTER 3
This chapter includes the methods and procedures how to a disaster prone country like the
Philippines much is expected from the local governments which are considered to be the cover of a
community. A local government unit (LGU) remains integral across phases - before during and after
disaster - as mandated by the local government code of 1991.solway (2004) outlined the basic roles of the
local government in facilitating the community during a disaster. The LGU must be able to (1). assess the
vulnerabilities of the area and it's constituents (2). instill basic knowledge of natural disasters and the
possible impacts (3). conduct an information and education campaign (IEC) on disaster mitigation (4).
coordinate with officials in charge of planning construction , health and welfare (5). conduct first aid
trainings (6). partner with educational institutional to broaden awareness and support existing knowledge
and (7).build evacuation centers and determine safe locations for those affected.
However there have been instance where LGUs were sidelined in the process due to the overlapping
duties and responsibilities among involved institutions and unclear command responsibly observed most
particularly during typoon. There were also concerns pertaining the utilization of the local calamity fund
which will be tackled later on in the discussion .thus there was need to revisit the DRRM policies
particularly the implementation processes and determine whether the policies have an impact and reach
on local communities.in line with this the study conducted a process evaluation which focused on
evaluation of policy implementation within LGUs and looked into various indicators of preparedness and
RESEARCH DESIGN
The Research design was descriptive correlation study using quantitative and qualitative
approaches. It was descriptive because it presents and describes the result where it is established by
hypothesis and correlational-relational showing the relationship of the concept of the study. Research
Environment. This study was conducted in Barangay Balangibang Polangui Albay. This study was
made by the means of quantitative methods of researcher. The researcher attempted to get the answer to
the aforementioned problem and to justify and satisfy the objectives of the study.
According to creswell, noted that quantitative research is the process of collecting, analyzing,
RESEARCH METHOD
The research methodology for this study will use a mixed-method approach. The quantitative data
we'll be gathered through a survey questioner that will be distributed to the barangay officials and
members of local government units LGUs) involved in disaster response.the survey will aim to collect
information and data about the (LGUs) policies, resources and current practices related to disaster
The qualitative data will be gathered through focus group discussion and in-depth interviews with
selected LGU officials and community leaders in barangay that have experienced recent disasters.
These discussion and interview will provide insight into the LGUs' strength's and weakness in disaster
To validate the findings from the survey and qualitative data the study the study will also include a
desk review of policies, guidelines and best practices related to disaster response.
The research methodology will also include data analysis and interpretation with the use of
statistical tools and software for the survey data and content analysis for the qualitative data from the
analysis, the study will identify the LGUs role and contributions in disaster response the challenges
they face and the strategies they can adopt to improve their disaster response efforts.
Barangay Officials of Barangay Balangibang Polangui, Albay are the the respondents of this study.
The barangay officials they are the primary responders during disasters in barangay. They are responsible
for coordinating with the local government and other relevant agencies to ensure the safety and well-
The setting of the study located at barangay BALANGIBANG POLANGUI ALBAY, PHILIPPINES
from different zones; zone 1, zone2 under the supervision of Ms. MEI R. SASUCA, ETHICS AND
ACCOUNTABILITY IN PUBLIC SERVICE instructor.
census was 1,553. The represented 1.73% of the total population of POLANGUI. The respondents
answered their questionnaire at their home the researchers invest their time and effort in finding the
Moreover, the researchers decided upon conducting the research in BARANGAY BALANGIBANG
POLANGUI ALBAY, Philippines to further investigate the role of local government in Disaster
RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
The questionnaire was used as the main data-gathering instrument. The instrument to be prepared
focused on answering the statement of the problem. The positive and negative Impact of values on
Ethical decision making. It contains ten (10) question only, which includes the profile of the
respondent, Highest Educational Attainment, Age, Position and the Assessment. The questionnaire will
After establishing the validity and reliability on how gather-data, formulating questions
appropriate for the study and all doing necessary modification to chosen respondent. Nine (9) sets of
respondents and the researchers. The date gathered was organized and tabulated according to the result
STATISTICAL TOOL
Their corresponding answer to the question is kept in accordance to the agreement to the respondent
and the researcher. The data gathered of respondent was organized and tabulated according to the result
P%=FT x 100
Where:
F= Frequency
CHAPTER 4
THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN DISASTER RESPONSE AT BALANGIBANG
POLANGUI, ALBAY
This chapter contains presentation, analysis and discussion of the data collected by the researcher during
Table 1
51-60 6 6
41-50 2 2
31-40 0 0
21-30 1 1
Total 9 9
Based on the table 1 present the age of the respondents. Six 62) out of Nine (9) respondents has age
raging 51-60. Two (2) out of Nine (9) respondents has age raging 41-50 and one (1) of our respondents
position.
Table 2
Female 3 3
Male 6 6
Total 9 9
Based on the table 2, Gender distribution of interviews three (3) out of 9 respondents were female while
Brgy. Captain 1 1
Secretary 0 0
Treasurer 0 0
Brgy. Kagawad 7 7
SK Chairman 1 1
Total 5 5
Based on the table 3, the respondents are one (1) Barangay Captain, seven (7) Barangay Kagawads and
College Graduate 9 9
College undergraduate 0 0
Total 9 9
Based on the table 4 The educational attainment are presented below. On the table 4 shows that the
educational attainment of the respondent respondents shows that the barangay officials in barangay
Brgy. Balangibang?
Q1. Are there plans in place for the distribution of relief 100% 0%
Q2. Do you think the role you implement os property follow 100% 0%
in your area?
of disaster?
Based on table 5 The barangay officials in barangay balangibang have already answer yes shown on table
100% that they will properly implement their rescue of their constituents during disasters or capabilities
Table 6
Barangay?
community service?
Q5. Have you ever experience the community service is not 0% 100%
Based on the table 6, The barangay officials in Brgy. balagibang some of the brgy. officials have face
difficulties to response during disaster to their constituents based on their answer on the question show
Disaster?
Based on the table 6 some answers on the table 6 shows brgy. officials mostly answer they response
properly to their constituents but some brgy.officials answers difficulties to response during disasters they
Table 8
emergency?
Q2. Have you identified vulnerable group such a children, 60% 40%
attention?
Q3. Do you have emergency supplies such as food, water, 80% 20%
and stored for disaster?
Disaster?
Q5. Are you sure that people here in this brgy. Is have a idea 100% 0%
in terms of disaster?
Shows that they need to improve their response to their constituents during disasters .LGU's in barangay
balangibang are responsible for providing immediate assistance to affected individuals and families.this
CHAPTER 5
This chapter presented the summary of data gathered the findings which derived from the result of the
survey of the researcher in barangay balangibang , polangui Albay. This also shows the conclusion and
recommendation. This study examined the role of local government units (LGUs) play a significant role
in disaster response, specifically in mitigating the effects of natural disasters in the community. The
research also showed that there is a need for the local government units to have effective policies and
programs in place, including the allocation of resources infrastructure development and community
The study found that LGUs provide critical support in terms of disaster preparedness, response, and
recovery. LGUs provide training and capacity-building programs to barangay officials and volunteers, as
well as equipment and resources such as emergency vehicles, communication devices, and relief goods.
However, there are still challenges in terms of coordination and communication between LGUs and
barangays, which can lead to delays and inefficiencies in disaster response. There is also a need for LGUs
The research found that local government units could improve their disaster response efforts through
a coordinated, organized and efficient approach the involvement of barangay disaster risk reduction and
management (BDRRM) council's community groups volunteers and other stakeholders in disaster
response activities is crucial. The availability of resources such as funds equipment and personnel is
improving resilience to natural disasters, including the construction of evacuation center and other
essential facilities.
CONCLUSION
The study concludes that LGUs play a vital role in disaster response in barangays. However, there is
still room for improvement in terms of coordination, communication, and resource allocation. LGUs
should work closely with barangays to develop more effective disaster response plans and ensure that
resources are allocated based on the needs of the community. Furthermore, LGUs should prioritize the
This study concludes that local government units have a critical role in disaster response in
barangay. The research demonstrates that a well-coordinated and organized approach, including effective
policies and programs infrastructure development community involvement and resources allocation can
This study recommends that local government units should establish an efficient and coordinated
disaster response system, emphasizing the involvement of barangay disaster risk reduction and
management (BDRRM) council's, community groups , volunteers and stakeholders in disaster response
activities furthermore , local government units must allocate resources such as funds , equipment and
personnel to improve their disaster response efforts infrastructure development such as the construction of
evacuation centers should be priorities to enchance the community's resilience to natural disasters finally
continues training and capacity building of local government officials and their disaster response teams
are essential to improve their knowledge and skills in disaster response management.
Based on the findings and conclusion of the study, the following recommendations are proposed:
1. LGUs should work closely with barangays to develop more effective disaster response plans and
ensure that resources are allocated based on the needs of the community.
2. LGUs should prioritize the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in their disaster response
efforts.
3. LGUs should improve coordination and communication with barangays during disaster response to
communities.
5. Further research should be conducted to explore the effectiveness of LGU support in disaster response
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