3.2.3 coping with the effects of disaster: the bulaon resettlement project in pampanga, philippines...

1 3.2.3 Coping with the Effects of Disaster: The Bulaon Resettlement

Project in Pampanga, Philippines

UPA Package 3, Module 2

COPING WITH THE EFFECTS OF DISASTER: THE BULAON

RESETTLEMENT PROJECT IN PAMPANGA, PHILIPPINES



• 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

Objectives



Eruption of Mt Pinatubo



Damages: Church



Damages: Public Market


Project in Pampanga, Philippines 3.2.7 Coping with the Effects of Disaster: The Bulaon Resettlement


Damages: Affected Population



Policy Response: RA 7637

• Set up funds

• Created Mt. Pinatubo Commission



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

Resettlement Strategy



Two Types of Settlements:

• Upland settlement for Aetas

• Lowland settlement for lowlanders



Features: Upland Settlements

• Foot trails and bridges, springs and artesian wells, school buildings, public markets, staff house

• main livelihood: contract reforestation and agricultural production



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



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



Resettlement Sites as of February 1999

The following were the resettlement sites of the Mt. Pinatubo victims:

Resettlement Sites

Lowland Sites

Family Beneficiaries

1. Balaybay, Zambales 2. Bulaon, Pampanga 3. Camachile, Pampanga 4. Dapdap, Tarlac 5. Epza, Angeles City

1,565 4,033 1,432 3,565 2,034



Resettlement Sites (continued)

Lowland Sites


6. Floridablanca, Pampanga 7. Madapdap, Pampanga 8. Mawaque, Pampanga 9. ODonell, Tarlac 10. Pandacaqui, Pampanga 11. Porac, Pampanga 12. Sta. Lucia, Pampanga 13. Taugtog, Zambales TOTAL

3,514 7,287 3,050 5,114 3,136 2,333 5,798 1,691 44,552



Upland Sites


1. Nabuklod, Pampanga 2. Villal Maria, Pampanga 3. Kamias, Pampanga 4. Dueg, Tarlac 5. Kalangitan, Tarlac 6. Baquilan, Zambales 7. Loob Bunga, Zambales 8. Dampay, Zambales 9. Cawag, Zambales 10. Iram, Olongapo City Total Total Family Beneficiaries

282 300 440 360 455 848 1,624 261 380 516 5,165 49,717

Resettlement Sites (continued)



Bulaon Resettlement Sites



• 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

Bulaon Resettlement Project



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

Project Features



• 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



• 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



• Resettlement

• Social Services

• Infrastructure

• Livelihood

• Estate Management

Resettlement Components



• Site Selection

• Consultations

• Site Planning

• Approval of Site Plan

• Site Development

• Transfer of Settlers

• Assistance and Loan Package

The Resettlement Prosses



• 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

Priority Beneficiaries



• 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

Benefits from Project



Resettlement Public Market



Grandiose House in Resettlement Area



• Mismatch between settlers’ felt needs and government’s perception of their needs

• Floor area of house too small for some

• Inadequate livelihood opportunities

Resettlement Issues



• Program of assistance must be holistic

• Gainful employment must be provided

• Individual and collective needs, including physical and non-physical needs must be considered

Lessons Learned

3.2.3 coping with the effects of disaster: the bulaon resettlement project in pampanga, philippines...

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