Experiences in The Implementation of DRRM Policies and Programs in Selected Barangays

Asia Pacific Journal of Advanced Education and Technology
Special Issue, June 2023 / P- ISSN 2815 – 245X / E – ISSN 2815 – 2468 / www.apjaet.com
Experiences in the implementation of DRRM Policies and Programs

in selected barangays in the Municipality of Tolosa: The Case of Barangay DRRMC
Princess Rodriguez-Lirios & Leah M. Donato

University of the Cordilleras,
Baguio City, Philippines
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54476/apjaet/12104
Abstract
This study pertains to the experiences of the BDRRMC Members in the selected barangays of Tolosa
Leyte. It aims to explore the experiences, problems encountered, and coping mechanisms of the
participants. It utilized the Qualitative Research Design through Case Study. Participants accomplished
a consent form during an individual interview with the aid of an Interview Guide and an audio recording
device. The researcher used Colaizzi’s method in treating the gathered data. The following themes were
formulated: DRRM Policy Implementation, BDRRMC Intervention Projects and Programs, Minimal
Fund Allocation, Volunteers and Community Support, Samaritans in the Sanggunian, and LGU as
Reinforcement to Barangays. The findings are as follows; as to policy implementation, DRRMC policies
and guidelines are implemented but with minimal initiatives in terms of policy promotion and program
development, and some of the members of the BDRRMC request more orientation and capacity-building
to improve their performance. On the Intervention Programs and Projects of the BDRRMC, they are using
some proactive measures; Public Address System, CCTV Installation, and Pabahay Programs. Among
the problems encountered; there were minimal fund allocations to DRRM projects and programs, a lack
of support in terms of Training and Seminars, Equipment (Debris Clearing), Multi-purpose Vehicles,
Budget for Relief Goods, and Livelihood Programs. Lastly, they cope with problems by maintaining
camaraderie and resolving issues as one council despite differences and regularly conducting barangay
sessions, and looking for possible ways to support the community for their livelihood. Participants shared
that when concerns are out of their capability, they can count on the LGU as their support system.
Keywords: Social Science, BDRRM Experiences, Qualitative Research, Colaizzi’s Method
Introduction
“In the Philippines, natural disasters are common” (Harlan, 2014), an overrated statement that may
cause anxiousness to readers yet a good thought to ponder for a warning. The Philippines, as it lies along
the typhoon belt and Pacific Ring of Fire, is considered a disaster-prone country who experienced more
than 300 disasters: from landslides to floods to volcanic eruptions and several typhoons over the past two
decades (Domingo & Manejar, 2018). The country goes through such since it has active volcanoes and
fires, making the country experience many forms of natural disasters (CFE-DM, 2021).
The nation may endure disasters that have immediate consequences including harm to homes,
agricultural and fishing industries, and even fatalities (Harlan, 2013). Not to mention the incident that
occurred on August 31, 2012, in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, which resulted in a reported extremely tiny
tsunami that occurred despite the cancellation of the tsunami warning signal and damaged an estimated
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83 residences (Inquirer.Net, 2012). Additionally, the well-known Super Typhoon Haiyan, also known as
Typhoon Yolanda, locally, struck the Eastern Visayas Region of the Philippines on November 8, 2013,
becoming the second deadliest typhoon to strike the nation, killing 6,000 people, and pushing more than
two million into poverty (World Bank, 2017). Even though individuals are exposed to disasters regularly,
a disaster might overwhelm the ability of the affected people to manage its effects (Nia & Kulatunga,
2017).
The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, on the other hand, oversees
guaranteeing the safety and welfare of the populace in times of emergencies or catastrophes. Additionally,
it oversees and coordinates the directing activities in the emergency response, transportation, evacuation,
and rescue sectors as well as the fields of communication, warning signals, emergencies, and law
enforcement (NDRMM Act 2016, s. 9). With such a wide range of responsibilities, integrating the local
government units in cascading the policies and guidelines would be the ultimate way to guarantee that the
objectives set by the agency are accomplished. This entails integrating and putting into practice the rules
and regulations set forth by the National DRRM through the Local DRRMSOs (RA 10121). The legal
bases for implementing RA 10121 are to ensure that in each barangay, there will be an in charge of
directing the creation, implementation, and coordination of disaster risk management programs within
their respective territorial jurisdictions and to assign persons responsible in the administration and training,
research and planning, and operations and warning in the local jurisdiction which is more accessible for
the community (JMC No.2014-1).
The NDRRM Plan covers Four Thematic Areas: Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Disaster
Preparedness, Disaster Response, and Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery, the structure of the
NDRMMC (NDRRMP, 2011-2018). Each of the barangays across the country should be in line with these
thematic areas and must create committees that would fulfill the identified duties and responsibilities.
Nonetheless, the barangay council is at the forefront of the implementation of any policy guideline to be
carried out to the local communities in as much as DRRM is concerned. Policy implementation is not easy
and takes a lot of courage and efficiency to fulfill such responsibilities. Despite having the idea of the
functions and roles of each member of BDRRMC, the day-to-day life experiences of such members vary
depending on their situations. This idea makes the researchers interested in knowing about their
experiences being assigned to such roles, exploring both the positive and negative experiences of the
members of the BDRMMCs and how they deal with the problems that they were able to encounter in the
implementation of their policies and programs in the community with or without disaster. The researchers
believe that this study is timely and relevant and aims to help the LGU in identifying the best practices
that a particular BDRMMC is utilizing and somehow sharing it with other neighboring municipalities.
The researchers intend to explore as well important points that might help craft new programs and
interventions that could be beneficial to the community.
Objectives of the Study
This study aimed to:

1. Analyze the experiences of the Barangay DRRMC in the implementation of DRRM Plans from
selected barangays in the Municipality of Tolosa;
1.1. Program Implementation for Disaster
1.2. Intervention programs after Disaster
2. Determine the challenges encountered by the Barangay DRRMC in the implementation of the
DRRM Plans to the community in the Municipality of Tolosa Leyte.
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3. Evaluate the mechanisms utilized by Barangay DRRMC in coping with the challenges
encountered.
Methodology
The study utilized the Qualitative Research Approach through a Case Study Design to obtain an
in-depth appreciation of an issue, event, or phenomenon of interest, in its natural real-life context (Crowe,
Cresswell, Robertson et.al., 2011). This research approach was employed to explore various lenses and
reveal multiple facets of the experiences of the BDRMMC as the local implementing unit of DRRM
Policies and Programs in the designated barangays in the Municipality of Tolosa Leyte (Baxter & Jack,
2008).
This study was participated by the BDRMMC Members from the selected barangays in the
Municipality of Tolosa, Leyte; San Roque, Telegrafo, Tanghas, Doňa Brigida, and Quilao. The
researchers conducted individual interviews with the participants with the aid of an Interview Guide. Data
gathered will be treated and analyzed through Colaizzi’s Method of treating the data and likewise taking
full consideration of ethical standards in the conduct of the study.
Results and Discussion
Out of the six hundred and thirty-seven lines of responses from the transcription of the interview,
the researcher was able to identify 164 significant statements and was able to formulate six emergent
themes; DRRM Policy Implementation, BDRRMC Intervention Projects and Programs, Minimal Fund
Allocation, Volunteers and Community Support, Samaritans in the Sanggunian, and LGU as
Reinforcement to Barangays. These formulated themes will be the array of discussions the researcher is
intending to use to better portray and substantiate the results of the study conducted.
1. DRRM Policy Implementation

As known, the adoption of the intergovernmental negotiated and agreed policy framework
worldwide is encouraged to be utilized (WDS/DRR, 2017), aiming to prevent and reduce the risks any
calamity could bring and strengthening the resilience of the community. Anent hereto, the following are
the themes that were formulated; a) Functions of the BDRRMC, b) Establishment of the BDRRMC, c)
Appointment of BDRRMCs, and, d) Thematic Areas of BDRRMC.
1.1. Functions of the BDRRMC

The organization of the BDRRMC was mandated by the law through the Republic Act 10121, also
known as the Philippine Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010. Its function is to manage and lead
the safety protocols to be observed by the members of the community (NDRRMC-DILG-DBM and CSC
JMC No. 2014-I). The committee should be comprised of members coming from various sectors and must
be led by the Punong Barangay. It is also mandated that the BDRRMC should create an organogram
(organizational structure) listing the respective tasks and responsibilities of each sub-committee.
In the individual interview conducted, the researchers were able to record the various functions
and tasks of the participants. Their experiences with their assigned tasks in the BDRRMC; Evacuation,
Rescue, and Response are the common functions that they made mentioned. In the context of their
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responses, the researchers observed that the common tasks that they had shared are more on the “during
and after” situations in a calamity. No participant had made mentioned how the committee is planning
and conducting risk assessment studies that could be utilized for disaster preparedness of their barangay.
As mentioned, the functions of the BDRRMC Members should be aligned with the NDRRMP
Plan. It must be noted that such a plan is general in scope and nature and that each barangays has its
geographical situation that is vastly changing, hence, the Barangay Development Council through the
BDRRMC is entitled to conduct its risk assessment on DRRM-related studies and submit their findings
to their LGUs for review and approval (RA10121, sec 12). Based on the data gathered, the saturated
responses of the participants fall more on disaster response and rehabilitation of the community.
On the other hand, knowing our specific roles or functions in our workplace is indeed vital,
(Lennon-Smith, n.d.), for an aim will not be achieved unless no one knows what he is opting to do. Based
on some of the responses of the participants, some would say that they know that they are members of the
BDRRMC yet cannot confidently say what are their specific roles.
Our government should make sure that certain roles and responsibilities being delegated to our
local officials should be well-briefed and coordinated for the community is oftentimes dependent on the
decision-making and communication our local authorities are disseminating, hence, one indiscretion
might cause problems that could be impactful to the welfare of the community members.
Completing a job is far way different from leading, “Leadership is the creation of an environment
in which others can self-actualize in the process of completing the job, (Irby et.al, 2010). To get the
community in cooperating, their trust must be earned and that could be achieved when they can see the
sincerity and dedication of our officials, much more when they can see how dependable our officials are
even in worst-case scenarios.
1.2. Establishment of the BDRRMC
Being acknowledged and recognized as an operational unit or office of the government is an

essential factor to consider in knowing whether the community is aware of a specific office.
On a JMC Number 2014-1, dated April 4, 2014, the NDRRMC, DILG, DBM, and CSC released
an Implementing Guidelines for the Establishment of Local DRRM Offices or Barangay DRRM
Committees in Local Government Units intending to strengthen the country’s National DRRM System
towards sustainable economic development by mainstreaming the same in all national and local
development processes.
This sub-theme revealed that the establishment of LDRRMos specifically the BDRRMC is not
well disseminated even to those who take office, thus, potentially, not all the community members would
also have the idea that such an office is active in the barangay. According to the Local Government Code
of the Philippines, Book III, Local Government Units, sec. 384, the Role of the Barangay as the basic
political unit must serve as the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans,
programs, projects, and activities in the community however, before relaying it to the community, it should
be better if being discussed and briefed within the council initially.
A study conducted by the University of Canada West on the importance of communication strategy
where emphasizes managing organizational communication to be at the core or center of a business as it
allows a smooth flow of information across all levels in a hierarchy, ergo, no matter how simple or minute
information is, the year where the office was established is for example, must be of high importance to be
well disseminated or briefed within the unit to avoid incorrect circulation of information.
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1.3. Appointment of BDRRMCs
The Punong Barangay, being the Chairman of the BDC and the BDRRMC has the power to appoint
the BDRRMC Members through an Executive Order or a resolution coming from the Sangguniang
Barangay. Ergo, the Punong Barangay has the power of assessing the potential members of the BDRRMC
and appoint them accordingly.
The authority to appoint the members of a specific unit plays an essential factor, especially in
achieving the goals of an organization. The underlying success depends on how the leader of the
organization handles problems, develop programs and interventions, assign, and appoints its people, and
encourages the members of the organization to do better in their work by serving as a role model (Cakir
&Adiguzel, 2020). Moreover, being a leader entails a great responsibility for one indiscretion, and the
unit’s function may be compromised, that is why, the leader of the unit must be very vigilant and careful,
especially in delegating the tasks to its members and ensuring that the mission, vision, goals, and
objectives of the unit is clearly understood and be carried efficiently. But most importantly, there must be
a uniformity of appointment to the assigned members of the BDRRMC because, with this occurrence,
various issues might arise or is the potential to transpire.
1.4. Thematic Areas of BDRRMC.
The flow of an organization is set by how the head of the unit runs the office. In the delegation of
tasks and assignments to the members of BDRRMC for instance, the Barangay Chairman must ensure
that the members delegated for a specific task must not only be equipped with knowledge on what is
generally his role but to exert effort in capacitating such individual through initiating training, simulations,
community involvement activities and the like. And all capacity-building activities must conform to the
structure or framework set forth by the office.
Out of the responses gathered, the saturated responses fall more under disaster rehabilitation and
recovery which is more on emergency evacuation, relief operation, and clearing operations while there
were also responses that fall under disaster preparedness which includes warning and information
dissemination.
The delegation of tasks from the different barangays on the other hand was identified and delegated
well to its members however lacks exposure and capacity-building since the budget for training and
seminars relative to DRRM is minimal due to fund constraints yet, the researcher observed that the
members of the BDRRMCs are quite interested in engaging themselves to such activities if allowed to
attend to.
The mentioned roles of the BDRRMC members may sound shallow to others yet indeed a hard
task to act knowing how serious a disaster occurrence is and the damages it could cause, nevertheless, the
BDRRMC must be well considered in terms of capacity-building for them to be more efficient and
confident in their assigned areas.
2. BDRRMC Intervention Projects and Programs
Disaster preparedness and response, being a part of the four thematic pillars of DRRM, should be
emphasized and given focus to prevent and reduce the impact of disasters on communities, thus, taking
appropriate steps to fully achieve such a goal is indeed vital (IFRC, n.d.).
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In the conduct of the data gathering, the researcher was able to gather data revealing some of the
positive experiences of the respondents as well as some proactive strategies that they utilized to at least
carry on some disaster preparedness measures and disaster response activities as well. Among such
measures are as follows.
2.1. Utilization and Maximization of Public Address System
The Public Address System, which is utilized in the barangays of Tolosa, Leyte, is one good avenue
for effectively disseminating important announcements and information across the barangay. “Trumpa”,
as it is called in the dialect of Tolosanos, is equipment installed across all zones of the barangay and used
whenever there are important announcements that the barangay council is relaying to the community. All
the respondents had made mentioned the utilization of this PA System and included this in their responses
on their positive experiences as members of the BDRRMC due to the convenience and expediency of
relaying messages to the public.
The utilization of the Public Address System in information dissemination and announcements in
the barangays of Tolosa Leyte had been one of their measures as well for disaster preparedness and had
made their work faster and less time, effort, and manpower consuming as shared by the respondents.
2.2. CCTV Installation and Utilization
The involvement of technology in our daily work and activities provides us with the convenience
and expediency of accomplishing our assigned tasks. One of those widely used is the Closed-circuit
television most known as the CCTV. It was designed to help in crime prevention and detection but as
mentioned by the respondents of this study, CCTVs were used also in their barangays as proactive
measures before, during, and after disasters.
2.3. “Pabahay” for No Build Zone Areas
The Municipality of Tolosa is facing and is bounded at the east by the Leyte Gulf, in which Tolosa is
facing the open sea and is prone to Tidal Sea Wave or Tsunamis just like what happened last November
8, 2013, when Super Typhoon Haiyan hit the Eastern Visayas. What happened had been a great call to
Leytenyos and led to awarding of Pabahays to those Yolanda Victims most especially to those who are
living in the No-build zone areas. This Pabahay Project was given to the localities around the No-Build
Zone that had not only served as their houses but also as a haven of refuge for people who had nowhere
else to go in times of emergency. DRRM policy implementation and intervention in the form of projects,
programs, and other activities utilized in the barangays of Tolosa, form part of complying with the four
thematic pillars of the DRRM set forth; disaster prevention and mitigation, disaster preparedness, disaster
response, and disaster recovery and rehabilitation. The presented data based on the data gathering
conducted had revealed quite some baby steps or gradual development and growth of actions yet a good
starting point for a sustainable structure.
3. Minimal Fund Allocation
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Because of the constrained or low budget or funds, one of the ongoing issues in most government
agencies and offices is when it comes to resources, including labor, equipment, infrastructure, and the
like. The national government's intention to localize the implementation of the policy outlined in the
establishment of BDRRMO throughout the nation is impressive, however, the resources in the realization
of such an aim are quite difficult for our BDRRMC members due to limited resources. The responders
frequently voiced the following issues: a) Training and Seminars; b) Equipment (Debris Clearing) Lack;
c) Multi-purpose Vehicle; d) Sufficient Relief Goods; and e) Livelihood Initiatives for the Victims.
Without sufficient funding, resources like manpower, infrastructure, and equipment could not be fully
acquired. As a result, when developing policies, programs, and interventions, the government should put
sufficient funding first to avoid undermining any intended programs' primary objectives.
4. Volunteers and Community Support
Community is a classic terminology that is often used to describe a group of people with something
in common in terms of perspectives and ideals (Wooll, 2021). It is a group of people who are believed to
be influential and instrumental. Policy implementation can be strictly implemented but is drawn to be
ineffective when the community does not care to adhere to it. Like the policies and programs introduced
to them in the DRRM, proactive measures and initiatives of the council will be useless if disregarded by
the community. This concern is one of the revealed problems and challenges encountered by the
BDRRRMC Members. They shared that despite experiencing the damage of Super Typhoon Yolanda way
back, there are still members of the community who did not learn lessons from it and tend to be the
problem of the council, especially during the evacuation period.
Volunteers, a part of the community, can also be one of the augments of the BDRRMC in their
line of job. Since the community has many sub-groups, Volunteers or those who are inclined to the same
nature of duty are indeed needed. A volunteer can be of help such as technical rescue, fire response,
medical response, debris cleaning, logistical support, and transportation (Yükseler &Yazgan, 2022).
However, in the case of our barangays in Tolosa, it was revealed through the responses that there is a
minimal, sometimes none, volunteers in each of the barangays which makes the tasks of our BDRRMC
quite difficult. That is why, the government, the council specifically, should need to find ways and means
through research to support the concept of how useful volunteers are during emergency cases and that this
could be investigated by the government and allot funds for proper training and miscellaneous expenses
of these volunteers to at least encourage them in continuing the good act they are doing.
5. Samaritans in the Sanggunian
A “good Samaritan” is an exaggerated term that might be used to compliment someone, yet it can
represent the attitude of being considerate, composed, and having empathy towards people from which
the following concepts were formulated; a) Barangay Meeting and Consultation, and b) Empathy to the
Community.
5.1. Barangay Meeting and Consultation
The Barangay Sanggunian often convenes barangay meetings to address and discuss reports from the
Sangguniang Barangay, particularly those about the activities and finances of the barangay as well as the
emerging issues and problems in the barangay. This is the appropriate channel via which they should carry
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out any comments, initiatives, or other issues that require unanimous and collective approval of the
council. According to the respondents, holding an urgent meeting with the Sanggunian barangay is one of
their coping techniques for handling a specific problem or concern that arises, particularly in emergencies.
5.2. Empathy to the Community
When we tend to quickly evaluate someone based on their circumstances, our elders often tell us
to "put yourself in someone else's shoes." It indicates that for us to grasp a situation, we should try to
imagine ourselves in it and try to anticipate how we would respond to or handle this kind of problem. The
barangay council's use of the strategies, which were identified as coping mechanisms during data
collection, demonstrates their sincerity in overcoming their current challenges and in looking for ways to
support the community in any way they can. One thing the researcher was able to see is the Barangay
Council's positive outlook despite the different problems they are facing.
6. LGU as Reinforcements to the Barangays

The Local Government Units act as the barangay units' support system, making sure to help the
barangay when it can no longer handle issues. The LGU is meant to lend the barangays a helping hand in
resolving issues that are beyond the control of the barangay when major issues occur during or after a
calamity.
In the case of the Barangay DRRM Offices, it was previously reported that their troubles with
funding, which causes a chain reaction of issues, lack of equipment, inadequate training, difficulty with
providing relief, and transportation, notably the multipurpose vehicle. Therefore, budget and funding are
not available, despite their desire to buy all the desired equipment for their BDRRM Offices. That is why,
when the researcher asked them how they deal with those mentioned challenges and problems, they
responded that seek assistance and help from the LGU. Further, the respondents shared that they could
ask for assistance from the LGU but due to minimal funds also, they could not get much help from them
as well.
Even while it is given that LGUs must help each barangay council in their municipality, it is good
to note that when circumstances are already beyond their control, the barangays view them as their
reinforcement. One of the methods used by the respondents to deal with issues and difficulties they have
while performing their duties as BDRRM Members is the LGU, which serves as the barangay councils'
support system.
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Asia Pacific Journal of Advanced Education and Technology

Experiences in the implementation of DRRM Policies and Programs

Princess Rodriguez-Lirios & Leah M. Donato

Keywords: Social Science, BDRRM Experiences, Qualitative Research, Colaizzi’s Method

Objectives of the Study

This study aimed to:

Results and Discussion

1. DRRM Policy Implementation

1.1. Functions of the BDRRMC

1.2. Establishment of the BDRRMC

Being acknowledged and recognized as an operational unit or office of the government is an

1.4. Thematic Areas of BDRRMC.

2. BDRRMC Intervention Projects and Programs

2.1. Utilization and Maximization of Public Address System

2.2. CCTV Installation and Utilization

2.3. “Pabahay” for No Build Zone Areas

3. Minimal Fund Allocation

4. Volunteers and Community Support

5. Samaritans in the Sanggunian

5.1. Barangay Meeting and Consultation

5.2. Empathy to the Community

6. LGU as Reinforcements to the Barangays

Inquirer. Net. 2012. 7.6 quake hits eastern PH. https://tinyurl.com/ycmvjcxc

National Disaster Risk Reduction Plan 2011-2018. https://tinyurl.com/2p82dcvx.

World Meteorological Organization (2017). Multi-hazard early warning conference.

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