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Demographic Profile and Disaster Readiness in the Philippines: Inputs for Development Strategies (Online First)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The article examines the relationship between the demographic profile and disaster readiness of residents in Barangay Poblacion, Guihulngan City, Philippines, to provide disaster development strategies for the Local Government Unit (LGU). Using a quantitative approach and the Hyogo Framework for Action—which emphasizes community participation, local knowledge, and resilience in disaster risk reduction—the study collected data from 369 respondents through stratified random sampling from a pool of 4,869 individuals. Findings indicate that age, gender, and educational attainment do not show a significant relationship with disaster readiness, which contrasts with Bagarinao (2016) and Unciano (2022). However, income was strongly correlated with disaster readiness, highlighting localized income disparities. Targeted financial aid for low-income households should be prioritized in LGU disaster plans, alongside livelihood aid, subsidies, and community training.

Source: Asia Pacific Higher Education Research Journal (APHERJ)

DOI: 10.56278/apherj.v12i1.3201

Authors: Ramon Delgado, Angelica Nillas, Heart Bustamante, Joe Ann Tracio, Philner Salindo

Institution: Negros Oriental State University-Guihulngan

Language: English

Topic: Disaster Management and Resilience

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413846279

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