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UPA Package 3, Module 2

UPA Package 3, Module 2. COPING WITH THE EFFECTS OF DISASTER: THE BULAON RESETTLEMENT PROJECT IN PAMPANGA, PHILIPPINES. Objectives. Gain insight into extent of destruction of natural disasters Become familiar with the nature and extent of problems met

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UPA Package 3, Module 2

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  1. UPA Package 3, Module 2 COPING WITH THE EFFECTS OF DISASTER: THE BULAON RESETTLEMENT PROJECT IN PAMPANGA, PHILIPPINES

  2. Objectives • Gain insight into extent of destruction of natural disasters • Become familiar with the nature and extent of problems met • Learn possible ways of coping with large-scale problems caused by disasters

  3. Eruption of Mt Pinatubo

  4. Damages: Church

  5. Damages: Public Market

  6. Damages: Affected Population 3.2.7 Coping with the Effects of Disaster: The Bulaon Resettlement Project in Pampanga, Philippines

  7. Policy Response: RA 7637 • Set up funds • Created Mt. Pinatubo Commission

  8. Resettlement Strategy Vision: resettlement centers will become venues for development and provide the region a model for re-engineering.

  9. Two Types of Settlements: • Upland settlement for Aetas • Lowland settlement for lowlanders

  10. Features: Upland Settlements • Foot trails and bridges, springs and artesian wells, school buildings, public markets, staff house • main livelihood: contract reforestation and agricultural production

  11. Concepts: Lowland Settlements • “novel approach to resettlement” • “focused development” - limit dependency on dole-outs • “concept of social regeneration” - a holistic approach to socio-economic progress

  12. The Actors • Department of Environment and Natural Resources • Department of Agrarian Reform • Philippine Institute of Volcanology • Technology and Livelihood Center • Social Services Administration • Department of Public Works and Highways • Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers • Association of Structural Engineers • Local Government Units • Non-Governmental Organizations

  13. Resettlement Sites Resettlement Sites as of February 1999 The following were the resettlement sites of the Mt. Pinatubo victims:

  14. Family Lowland Sites Beneficiaries 6. Floridablanca, Pampanga 3,514 7. Madapdap, Pampanga 7,287 8. Mawaque, Pampanga 3,050 9. ODonell, Tarlac 5,114 10. Pandacaqui, Pampanga 3,136 11. Porac, Pampanga 2,333 12. Sta. Lucia, Pampanga 5,798 13. Taugtog, Zambales 1,691 TOTAL 44,552 Resettlement Sites (continued)

  15. Resettlement Sites (continued)

  16. Bulaon Resettlement Sites

  17. Bulaon Resettlement Project • 79.7 hectares of flat land • Opened for occupancy in 1995 • Capacity: 4,053 housing units • As of June 30, 1999 • 4,033 families resettled • 20,342 individuals

  18. Project Features • The Bulaon Resettlement site followed the basic design of the lowland sites. The layout of the lowland settlements was visualized as a “functional community environment” with each site having the following features: • A new townsite developed as a model community, not squatter ghettos • Paved roads with sidewalks with street lighting • Power system supplied by the local electric cooperative

  19. Drainage system • Level 3 water system • School buildings for elementary and high schools • A government or administration building (similar to a town hall) • Town plaza with open playground • Public market and commercial stalls

  20. A hospital or clinic • A livelihood training center • A site assigned for religious worship • Productivity center (a cluster of four to six factory buildings) • Adequate greenery • Housing of lot sizes ranging from 50 to 150 square meters

  21. Resettlement Components • Resettlement • Social Services • Infrastructure • Livelihood • Estate Management

  22. The Resettlement Prosses • Site Selection • Consultations • Site Planning • Approval of Site Plan • Site Development • Transfer of Settlers • Assistance and Loan Package

  23. Priority Beneficiaries • Families who lost houses and livelihood • Families who lost houses • Shares/renters of houses lost • Families living in high risk areas • Families less severely affected

  24. Benefits from Project • 90% of resettlers have remained • Bulaon is a bustling community • Internal revenue allotment increased • Bulaon is now the biggest barangay; its officials receive higher salaries because of its size • Accessibility - Bulaon used to be inaccessible • Growth in commercial activities

  25. Resettlement Public Market

  26. Grandiose House in Resettlement Area

  27. Resettlement Issues • Mismatch between settlers’ felt needs and government’s perception of their needs • Floor area of house too small for some • Inadequate livelihood opportunities

  28. Lessons Learned • Program of assistance must be holistic • Gainful employment must be provided • Individual and collective needs, including physical and non-physical needs must be considered

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