Demographic Profile and Disaster Readiness in the Philippines: Inputs for Development Strategies
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Disaster Risk Reduction, demographic profile, quantitative approach, Hyogo Framework, Guihulngan City
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.
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