idp protection assessment report_central mindanao armed conflict_issue no. 8 final
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Displacement Situation Map as of 18 March 2015TRANSCRIPT
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SUMMARY OF DISPLACEMENT
Displacement due to conflict
between
MILF and BIFF
34,925 total displaced population
34,925 persons returned
0 persons presently displaced
Displacement due to
conflict between
AFP and BIFF
123,537 total displaced population
3,137 persons returned
120,400 persons presently displaced
Source: NSCB Population as of May 2010 Note: Most of the IDPs have remained in their municipality of origin.
IDP PROTECTION ASSESSMENT REPORT
Incident Name: Central Mindanao Armed Conflict
Incident Date: 09 February 2015
Report Date: 18 March 2015
Issue No. 8
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CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS
INCIDENT BACKGROUND
After the Special Action Force (SAF) Police operation on 25 January in Mamasapanao, Maguindanao that resulted in SAF and
Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) deaths, a chain of events led to a splinter group, the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom
Fighters (BIFF) relocation to specific populated areas that caused the local population to flee in fear of a conflict. Firefights
between the MILF and BIFF occurred during the second and third weeks of February. On 25 February 2015, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) declared an all-out offensive against the BIFF two weeks after
the intense fighting between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and BIFF in Pagalungan municipality, Maguindanao
province. The all-out offensive is declared in areas within the so-called “SPMS Box” (Salibo, Pagatin, Mamasapano, Shariff
Aguak) in Maguindanao, areas that are known to have presence of the BIFF. Following this declaration, the provincial
government of Maguindanao, declared a state of calamity in 12 municipalities, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Datu Saudi
Ampatuan, Shariff Aguak Mamasapano, Datu Salibo, Datu Unsay, Rajah Buayan, Datu Hoffer, Pagalungan, Datu Montawal,
Datu Piang and Sultan sa Barungis. A series of clashes ensued as the AFP pursue the BIFF in locations where they have been
identified.
CURRENT SITUATION
Over 24,714 families (123,537 persons) were displaced in 15 municipalities of Maguindanao. This is the biggest displacement
since the 2008 MOA-AD debacle. The number of displaced persons reported by the government includes those IDPs who have
sought refuge with host families. However, the figure of home-based IDPs is only from 6 out of 15 municipalities. There are at
least 75 reported evacuation sites as of this report. Some families have been displaced for more than a month now without
adequate humanitarian assistance. Distribution of food packages, some health and education support are part of the
coordinated assistance that is being provided by the Regional ARMM authorities. The conduct of psychosocial activities and a
small amount of non-food items have been distributed by NGOs, ICRC and UN organizations to targeted populations.
According to reports, people are fleeing because of fear of being hit during AFP ground operations and air strikes. Some IDPs
are having difficulty finding refuge in host barangays if they are perceived to have affiliation with the BIFF. Three weeks into the
offensives, there is no clear and consistent information provided to IDPs as to what areas are safe to move to or return to
collect belongings and food, including accessing their livelihood which is essential for their survival. March through April is the
harvest season in Maguindanao.
There is a growing concern over the duration and scope of the ongoing military offensives, causing anxiety, distress, exhaustion
and confusion amongst the IDPs. The AFP is present in communities, in houses, madrasahs and other government structures
such as schools, and barangay halls including in some distribution sites even after the fighting has transferred to other areas.
There are identified ‘no go areas’ restricting movements of civilians. In Barangay Penditen, Datu Salibo, 6 men were held by
military from morning until late afternoon. There are reports of strafing or indiscriminate firing in some areas where people try
to return to their houses/farms and persons detained as suspected BIFF members, including a school teacher.
IDP PROTECTION ASSESSMENT REPORT
CENTRAL MINDANAO ARMED CONFLICT as of 13 March 2015
MAMASAPANO 'MIS-ENCOUNTER'
BETWEENPNP-SAF VS MILF AND BIFF
MASSING OF BIFF TROOPS IN KABASALAN,
PIKIT
PRE-EMPTIVE EVACUATION OF
FAMILIES IN KABASALAN, PIKIT
F IREFIGHT BETWEEN MILF VS BIFF IN
KALBUGAN, PAGALUNGAN
CONFLICT BETWEEN MILF VS BIFF
ESCALATED WHEN MILF REFUSED ENTRY OF BIFF
TROOPS IN PIKIT
F IREFIGHT BETWEEN MILF VS BIFF ERUPTED
IN SULTAN SA BARUNGIS
AFP DECLARED AN ALL-OUT OFFENSIVE IN AREAS WITHIN THE
'SPMS BOX' (SALIBO, PAGATIN, MAMASAPANO,
SHARIFF AGUAK)
A JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT
OPERATION WAS CONDUCTED BY AFP
AGAINST BIFF
IDPS IN PIKIT STARTED TO RETURN
PROVINCE ON MAGUINDANAO
DECLARED A STATE OF CALAMITY TO 12 MUNICIPALITIES
IDPS IN PAGALUNGAN STARTED TO RETURN
HEAVY FIREFIGHT BETWEEN AFP AND BIFF
IN PUSAO, SHARIFF SAY DONA MUSTAPHA
AND MUSLIM, GUINDULUNGAN
HEAVY FIREFIGHT IN DAPIAWAN, DATU SAUDI AMPATUAN AND PAMALIAN, SHARIFF
SAYDONA
MORTAR SHELLING AND AIR STRIKE IN DATU PIANG
25 Jan 4 Feb 5 Feb 9 Feb 14 Feb 19 Feb 25 Feb 27 Feb 28 Feb 3 Mar 6 Mar 6 Mar 10 Mar 11 Mar
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IDPs are highly mobile depending on where they can have access to food and basic services and where they feel safe.
Government authorities are trying their best to cope with the displaced population but they are overwhelmed by the large
numbers. Out of 75 identified ECs across 15 municipalities, only 1 EC have a CCCM set up. No systematic registration system
of IDPs has been put in place; therefore there is little disaggregated data and identification of vulnerable persons with specific
needs amongst the population. The earliest disaggregated data will be available is next week based on Disaster Assistance
and Family Access Cards (DAFAC) which DSWD started to distribute. The large majority of the IDPs are women, children and
older persons; including 2,288 pregnant women. A substantial number of female headed households are also evident as those
are wives of MILF fighters who had to leave their communities to give way to the government’s law enforcement operations.
There is huge lack of data on IDPs that are staying with host families. With entire barangays evacuated for fear of being caught
up in the AFP operation, families have no access to their livelihoods and they are tormented by the high possibility of looting
and destruction and burning of their houses and personal goods left behind including most of their farm animals.
All the IDPs due to MILF and BIFF encounter in Datu Montawal, Pagalungan, Pikit and Sultan sa Barongis have returned soon
after the MILF and BIFF clashes stopped in these barangays (18 March 2015).
PROTECTION ISSUES AND RESPONSES (Text in blue are new updates. All protection issues reflected in this document continue to exist.)
ISSUES RESPONSES WAYS FORWARD
Safety and Security According to reports, people are fleeing because of fear of
being hit during AFP ground operations and air strikes.
There is limited access to IDP locations for UN as per UNDSS
travel restrictions.
Some IDPs are having difficulty finding refuge in host
barangays if they are perceived to have affiliation with the
BIFF.
There is no clear and consistent information provided to
IDPs as to what areas are safe to move to or return to collect
belongings and food, ect.
There is a growing concern over the duration and scope of
the ongoing military offensives, causing anxiety, distress,
exhaustion and confusion amongst the IDPs.
Reports that the AFP is present in communities, in houses
and other government structures such as schools,
madrasahs and barangay halls (Mamasapano and Shariff
Saydona, and Datu Saudi confirmed).
There are identified ‘no go areas’ restricting movements of
civilians. In Shariff Aguak, barangay officials were asked by
government armed forces to sign a document declaring that
all civilians should avoid ‘no go areas’ otherwise they will be
suspected or identified as members of the BIFF.
In barangay Penditen, Datu Salibo, 6 men were held by
military from morning until late afternoon. There are other
reports of persons detained including a school teacher as
suspected BIFF members.
Presence of AFP in distribution sites causing fear of
population in Brgy Linantangan, Shariff Saydona Mustapha
municipality
There is no electricity and light at night time. Some IDPs
depend on solar lights while others are on oil lamps that
increase the risk of fire in evacuation centres.
Newly displaced families live in makeshift houses made of
laminated sheets and tarpaulins. IDPs in Manggahan are
exposed to extreme elements during day and night. (Upper
Sampao)
A shooting incident were reported in an EC in Datu Saudi
Ampatuan. One women was hit by a stray bullet confimed.
ARMM-HEART and FSD conducted information
dissemination on Mine/UXO Risks.
The Maguindanao Provincial Peace and Order
Council conducted an emergency meeting on
28 February to discuss the plight of IDPs in the
displacement in Maguindanao province caused
by the AFP-BIFF fighting.
IDPs in Pikit and Pagalungan have returned to
their places of origin facilitated by the local
government.
In Pikit, families whose houses were burned will
be provided with assistance by DSWD XII (to be
confirmed).
Barangay officials state they are conducting
police patrols to ensure safety of the IDPs.
ARMM – HEART and CFSI is coordinating with
the AFP regarding the proximity of military
presence to civilians.
Mine/ UXO Risk Education in evacuation
centers to raise public awareness before IDPs
return to their habitual residences where
fighting occurs.
RHRC/others to review the issue of the
presence of government armed forces in
distribution areas
Increase mine/UXO education in areas where
IDPs are moving and returning.
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UNGPID Principle 10: Attacks or other acts of violence against internally displaced persons who do not or no longer participate in hostilities are prohibited in all circumstances.
Internally displaced persons shall be protected, in particular, against: (a) Direct or indiscriminate attacks or other acts of violence, including the creation of areas wherein attacks on
civilians are permitted; (b) Starvation as a method of combat; (c) Their use to shield military objectives from attack or to shield, favor or impede military operations; (d) Attacks against
their camps or settlements; Principle 11: 2. Internally displaced persons, whether or not their liberty has been restricted, shall be protected in particular against: (c) Acts of violence
intended to spread terror among internally displaced persons.
UNGPID Principle 14: Every internally displaced person has the right to liberty of movement and freedom to choose his or her residence. In particular, internally displaced persons have
the right to move freely in and out of camps or other settlements.
UNGPID Principle 15: All authorities concerned shall grant and facilitate the free passage of humanitarian assistance and grant persons engaged in the provision of such assistance
rapid and unimpeded access to the internally displaced.
RA 9851 Section 22 (b) The state values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights, including the rights of indigenous cultural communities and
other vulnerable groups such as women and children.
RA 7610 Section 22 (e): Public infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and rural health units shall not be utilize for military purposes such as command posts, barracks, detachments
and supply depots.
Camp Management IDP tracking and registration remains a challenge. There are
many cases of multiple entries in IDP lists.
Issuances of Family Access Card were delayed due to lack of
forms and personnel to conduct registration of IDPs.
Evacuation camps are not well organized.
There are IDPs who do not appear on list for the EC.
Discriminating of IDPs in ECs who are from different
barangays of the majority occupants.
Lack of identification of persons with special needs and
separation of female headed households.
CCCM registration procedures to be put in
place
Establishment of Camp Coordination and Camp
Management in all evacuation centers and
organized committees in-charge of identifying
sectoral issues. Establish a tools for needs and
priorities that will in analyzing gaps
Recommend to identify leaders in smaller
camps.
Organize CCCM (urgent) and put up helpdesks
which can provide guidance on safety and
security.
UNGPID Principle 18: All internally displaced persons have the right to an adequate standard of living. At the minimum, regardless of the circumstances, and without discrimination,
competent authorities shall provide internally displaced persons with and ensure safe access to: (a) Essential food and potable water; (b) Basic shelter and housing; (c) Appropriate
clothing; and (d) Essential medical services and sanitation. Special efforts should be made to ensure the full participation of women in the planning and distribution of these basic
supplies
Shelter
IDPs who have taken refuge in schools. A classroom holds
an average 10-15 families.
ECs are congested and falls short of the minimum standard
of 1 person is to 3.5 square meters. Structures have no
walling and partitions, lacking of privacy. IDPs make
makeshift structures out of coconut limbs and dry leaves.
Children and their families are sleeping on cartons and
blankets. They are easily soaked in water whenever it rains.
IDPs in Manggahan EC in Barangay Sampao, Guindulungan
municipality are staying in an open field where they are
exposed to elements sun and rain.
Reports of houses of civilians and local infrastructure are
damaged or burned due to mortar shelling and air strikes.
UNHCR and UNICEF/UNFPA to work with Child
Protection Working Group on aggravating
protection issues affecting women and children
in ECs
UNGPID Principle 21. No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of property and possessions. The property and possessions of internally displaced persons shall in all circumstances be
protected, in particular, against the following acts: (a) Pillage; (b) Direct or indiscriminate attacks or other acts of violence; (c) Being used to shield military operations or objectives; (d)
Being made the object of reprisal; and (e) Being destroyed or appropriated as a form of collective punishment. Property and possessions left behind by internally displaced persons
should be protected against destruction and arbitrary and illegal appropriation, occupation or use.
Humanitarian assistance and Coordination
As mentioned above, lack of adequate registration with
specific data on families and individuals slowing
identification and targeting of assistance.
Esp - vulnerable groups such as; children, elderly, pregnant
and lactating mothers, persons with disabilities and
illnesses.
IDPs in other host barangays are not registered or receiving
humanitarian assistance.
Estimated 70% of the population are women and children
and over 30% considered elderly.
Female headed households have limitations in lining up for
assistance during distribution as they have to tend to their
young children and elderly members of the family.
CCCM, Protection and Food Security Cluster
conducted a meeting on 10 March where
action points were agreed on critical issues
raised by partners.
Joint Rapid Disaster Needs Assessment (RDNA)
spearheaded by ARMM-HEART and other
humanitarian agencies. Specific priority needs
identified during RDNA:
Food
Clean water
Non-food items (tarpaulins, blankets,
mosquito nets, hygiene kits, kitchen
utensils, portalets
Psycho-social support
Alternative learning centers
School supplies
Alternative livelihood (including for
Advocate for the prioritization of vulnerable
groups, especially if available resources are
limited.
Proper registration of IDPs that has sex and
disaggregated data and identified people with
special needs such as person with
disabilities, elderly, pregnant and lactating
mothers, under five year old children, and
others. The MSWDO and MDRRMO should
reconcile their displacement report to avoid
inaccuracies.
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Humanitarian agencies with the government agreed to
reactivate the clusters specific for this emergency. The
seven identified clusters are: 1) CCCM, NFI, Shelter;
2)Protection including CP and GBV; 3) Health, Nutrition,
WASH with MPHSS; 4) Food, Agriculture, Livelihood; 5)
Education; 6) Coordination; 7) Security. The clusters have
started their meetings.
women)
Agricultural support and security for
farmers,
Available data on gender and age
disaggregation:
Datu Saudi Ampatuan
Datu Unsay
Non-food items such as tarpaulins, clothing,
blankets, mats, mosquito nets, jerry cans and
hygiene kits were provided to IDPs who have
already returned by ARMM-HEART, DSWD XII,
Mindanao Children’s Library, UNHCR, ICRC,
Mahintana Foundation.
Inter-cluster meeting was conducted on 04
March for the re-activation of RDRRMC clusters.
Rapid Disaster Assessment Needs Analysis
conducted. UNGPID Principle 24. All humanitarian assistance shall be carried out in accordance with the principles of humanity and impartiality and without discrimination. Humanitarian
assistance to internally displaced persons shall not be diverted, in particular for political or military reasons.
UNGPID Principle 25. The primary duty and responsibility for providing humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons lies with national authorities. International
humanitarian organizations and other appropriate actors have the right to offer their services in support of the internally displaced.
Food and Nutrition
IDPs are dependent on food assistance provided by the
government and host communities. However food remains
inadequate. There are IDPs who were not able to avail of
food assistance including IDPs who are living with host
families.
Food provision by the government is only good for 2 days.
3 kilos rice
3 canned goods
4 instant noodles
The conflict happened in time for harvest. Farmers who have
invested their meagre resources in farming have lost most of
their anticipated income.. IDP families also sold their farm
animals and livestock.
Livelihood has been disrupted. Some IDPs were forced to
sell their farm animals at a lower price. Food ration is limited
such that each family receives the same amount of food
ration regardless of the size of the family.
Host barangays are now starting to complain. They are not
displaced, yet their livelihood activities were also affected by
the “no go policy”. (i.e. barangay butilen, the barangay
officials raised this concern given that most of their
contituents are fishermen.)
Most IDPs received food assistance only once from ARMM
Heart. Food packs provided to them last week were already
consumed and they are now having difficulty in finding food
and other daily needs.
ARMM HEART distributed at least 14,515 food
packs and served 9,434 families.
Food assistance provided to IDPs who have
returned by LGU of Pagalungan, ARMM HEART,
DSWD XII, Provincial Government of
Maguindanao, ICRC, Tawasul, Board Member
Angas and Paglas and Delta Cong.
Mangudadatu.
Supplemental feeding provided by DepEd in
Pagalungan, Mindanao Tulong Bakwit and LGU
Pagalungan.
In Pikit, returning IDPs were provided food
packs by DSWD XII.
Set up communal feeding centers in ECs
Non-food items
IDPs are in dire need of the following non-food items:
Tarpaulins
Blankets
Mosquito nets
Hygiene kits
Kitchen utensils
Water and Sanitation
Safe drinking water remain scarce. IDPs are exposed to risk
when fetching water. IDPs are forced to use non-drinking
water for cooking. Not all IDPs are able to buy drinking water
at P5/galloon. The lack of safe drinking water is a potential
source of water borne diseases especially among persons
with specific needs. Most of the IDPs are using level 1 water
system for drinking, while others dug well and use irrigation
water for bathing and washing.
Available latrines are being shared by at least 300 families
In Sitio Kapok, Barangay Kuloy evacuation
center, Sharif Aguak municipality, LGU provided
10 emergency hand pumps (PVC pipes) and 10
latrines.
Single drop constructed 4 toilet rooms at old
market previously occupied by IDPs in
Pagalungan.
Bathing and washing areas as well as
separate latrines with functional locks should
be established in all evacuation centers.
Recommend putting up latrine in well-lit and
designated spaces will reduce strain and
hassle for women and children to attend to
their daily needs.
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per latrine. IDPs are forced to defecate on open field and
irrigation systems which will most likely affect the health of
IDPs.
In Mamasapano, there is only 1 latrine for more than 1,000
IDP families.
In upper sampao Around 107 families are using one hand
pump located at least 200-300 meters away from their
makeshift tents. (
There are available comfort rooms but there no water supply
(Katibpuan EC)
Health There is a need for culturally adaptable psycho-social
intervention for distressed families specially the children.
Government and humanitarian effort to provide psychosocial
activities is not sufficient.
There is no reported outbreak of severe diseases yet.
However, there are reported cases of coughs cold, fever,
skin diseases, gastric pain and diarrhea.
RHU has limited supplies of medicines and medical
assistance. There are medical missions being conducted
but is not regular. There is no proper support given to
pregnant and lactating women.
There is no available information on the persons with special
needs in other areas. However the LGU said that deploying
health personnel would be helpful so that IDPs know where
to go in case of emergency. Also conduct of basic health
and sanitation sessions is a need.
IPHO established medical stations in various
ECs and deployed medical personnel.
Medical mission by Plan International and
Provincial Health Unit (Maguindanao) to IDPs
who have returned in Pagalungan.
Psychosocial activities conducted by Plan
International, CFSI and Mindanao Tulong
Bakwit to IDPs in Pagalungan who have already
returned.
DOH ARMM and ARMM HEART conducted
medical missions in Datu Saudi Ampatuan.
Establish team to monitor and report on
health status of IDPs.
Psycho-social support activities for IDP
children.
Establishment of women friendly space where
mothers can breast feed their children.
Recommend medical mission specially
intended for pregnant women, nursing
mothers and elderly.
UNGPID Principle 19. All wounded and sick internally displaced persons as well as those with disabilities shall receive to the fullest extent practicable and with the least possible delay,
the medical care and attention they require, without distinction on any grounds other than medical ones. When necessary, internally displaced persons shall have access to
psychological and social services. Special attention should be paid to the health needs of women, including access to female health care providers and services, such as reproductive
health care, as well as appropriate counselling for victims of sexual and other abuses.
Education Classes are affected in 42 public schools with approximately
18,819 students. Classes have suspended in affected
areas. Some students lost their school materials during the
time that they hurriedly left their homes.
Students are anxious that they cannot graduate and have to
repeat their grade level in the next school year.
Lobby with DepEd that IDP children will be
accommodated in available schools in host
communities.
UNGPID Principle 23. Every human being has the right to education. To give effect to this right for internally displaced persons, the authorities concerned shall ensure that such
persons, in particular displaced children, receive education which shall be free and compulsory at the primary level. Education should respect their cultural identity, language and
religion. Special efforts should be made to ensure the full and equal participation of women and girls in educational programmes. Education and training facilities shall be made
available to internally displaced persons, in particular adolescents and women, whether or not living in camps, as soon as conditions permit.
Ra 7610 22 (c) Delivery of basic social services such as education, primary health and emergency relief services shall be kept unhampered.
Access to information There are IDPs camps or evacuation centers who were not
included list by government agencies such as in Barangay
Libutan, Mamasapano. As a result they were unable to
receive food assistance. There might be similar cases in
other affected areas including IDPs living in host families.
IDPs do not receive any information as to what areas are
already safe to return.
Limited assistance were provided due to limited information
coming out on the status of the IDPs. ARMM-HEART reported
at least 73 ECs. There is also a growing concern on the
veracity of the data coming out and most humanitarian
agencies relies on secondary data.
No available disaggregated data on sex and age of the IDPs.
There is limited information on the frequency and duration of
humanitarian assistance provided.
The IDPs are uncertain of the duration of the displacement,
they lack access to information corresponding to their
situation which puts them in a lot of distress. Their only
source of information are the barangay officials.
Humanitarian agencies also have difficulty monitoring the
location and condition of the IDPs. Currently the
Pikit and Pagalungan municipalities is
maximizing DAFAC in gathering disaggregated
data on sex and gender.
Recommend an information caravan type of
activity even once a week will help IDPs share
their concerns and hear answers to their
questions.
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humanitarian agencies rely on government data on the
number of displaced population. However, after several
visits revealed a lot more complication of the situation. As
mentioned, the homebased IDPs are not included in the
lists, there are some but not all are reported and they are
not included in the assistance provided. IDPs are highly
mobile depending on where they can have access to food
and basic services for survival. The security issues
aggravated the situation. UNGPID Principle 7: If displacement occurs in situations other than during the emergency stages of armed conflicts and disasters, the following guarantees shall be complied with: (a) A
specific decision shall be taken by a State authority empowered by law to order such measures; (b) Adequate measures shall be taken to guarantee to those to be displaced full
information on the reasons and procedures for their displacement and, where applicable, on compensation and relocation; (c) The free and informed consent of those to be displaced
shall be sought.
Child Protection and GBV There are at least 2,288 pregnant women in ECs.
Two children were separated from their families and are still
missing.
Children showing signs of psychological distress due to long
nights of mortar and 105 mm howitzer shelling and aerial
bombing. Their difficult situation in ECs aggravates their
current psychosocial state.
Children and their families are sleeping on cartons and
blankets. They are easily soaked in water whenever it rains.
There were six mothers who just recently gave birth prior to
displacement in Mahad EC, Barangay Madia, Datu Saudi
Ampatuan. One of them had a miscarriage. In Mahad EC,
Brgy Dapiawan of the same municipality two mothers are
now on full term while one mother in Brgy Pusao, Shariff
Saydona municipality, a baby died. Several babies and very
young children needing immediate attention including
children with severe malnutrition. There were also several
pregnant women staying in the ECs.
CFSI conducted psychosocial counselling to
IDPs in Pendilinang ES, Dapiawan ES and
Mahad Dapiawan.
ARMM-HEART and DOH provided psychosocial
activities for the children staying in the covered
court of Datu Saudi Amaptuan.
Cases of mothers and children in need of
assistance and protection were referred to
UNICEF and UNFPA through Nutrition and
Health Clusters.
Continue monitoring possible cases of
separated or missing children and follow up
existing cases with MSWD and other
concerned agencies to ensure family
reunification of separated children.
Refer to MPHHS cluster for a sustained
psychosocial support activities
PERSONS OF CONCERN (Text in blue are new updates.)
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Location (Origin) Location (Current)
No. of
Fam
No. of
Persons Province Mun Barangay Sitio Province Mun Barangay Sitio Exact Location
601 3,008
North Cotabato Pikit Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Fort Pikit Mahad
North Cotabato Pikit Balungis North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Fort Pikit Mahad
North Cotabato Pikit Rajah
Muda North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Fort Pikit Mahad
North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Fort Pikit Mahad
North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Fort Pikit Mahad
Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Fort Pikit Mahad
40 205 Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Productivity Cntr
North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Productivity Cntr
21 122 Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Batulawan MIFPC
27 155
Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion Training Center
North Cotabato Pikit Balungis North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion Training Center
North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion Training Center
Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion Training Center
39 195 North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Batulawan Mahad Village
Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Batulawan Mahad Village
10 50 Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Brgy Hall
10 34 North Cotabato Pikit Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Batulawan CBCS
45 262 North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Macabual Madrasa
North Cotabato Pikit Bulol North Cotabato Pikit Macabual Madrasa
42 224 North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli Madrasa
North Cotabato Pikit Bulol North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli Madrasa
57 299 North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Bulod Elem School
North Cotabato Pikit Bulol North Cotabato Pikit Bulod Elem School
86 415
North Cotabato Pikit Balungis North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Darusalam
Madrasah
Maguindanao Pagalungan Bagoinged North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Darusalam
Madrasah
Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Darusalam
Madrasah
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Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Darusalam
Madrasah
138 759
North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli Mosque
North Cotabato Pikit Balungis North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli Mosque
North Cotabato Pikit Bulol North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli Mosque
74 453 North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Manaulana
n Homebased
196 1,106
North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Balungis North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion Homebased
271 1,518
North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Homebased
Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Homebased
620 3,012
North Cotabato Pikit Balungis North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Homebased
Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Homebased
Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Bulol North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit RajahMuda North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Homebased
314 1,777 North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Balong Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Balungis North Cotabato Pikit Balong Homebased
113 631 North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Macabual Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Bulol North Cotabato Pikit Macabual Homebased
185 1,044 North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Bulod Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Bulol North Cotabato Pikit Bulod Homebased
321 1,766
North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Bulol North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Balungis North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli Homebased
63 401 North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Batulawan Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Batulawan Homebased
9 48
North Cotabato Pikit Balungis North Cotabato Pikit Nunguan Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged North Cotabato Pikit Nunguan Homebased
North Cotabato Pikit RajahMuda North Cotabato Pikit Nunguan Homebased
837 5,022 Maguindanao Pagalungan
Kalbugan
Buliok Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion
Municipal
Compound
North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Municipal
Compound
41 246 Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Mahad Pendatun
62 372 Maguindanao Pagalungan
Bagoinged
Buliok
Kalbugan
Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Matalam Titayan
Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Matalam Titayan
736 4,416 Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Old market
North Cotabato Pikit Balungis Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Old market
14 84 Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion
Datu Udtog
Matalam
HighSchool
19 114 North Cotabato Pikit Balungis Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Old hospital
building
28 168 Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok Maguindanao Pagalungan Dalgan Dalgan ES
58 348 Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan Maguindanao Pagalungan Dalgan Dalgan Mosque
26 156 North Cotabato Pikit Balungis Maguindanao Pagalungan Galakit Homebased
Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok Maguindanao Pagalungan Galakit Homebased
22 132 Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan Maguindanao Pagalungan Layog Homebased
Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok Maguindanao Pagalungan Layog Homebased
24 144 North Cotabato Pikit
Rajah
Muda Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Batua Res
North Cotabato Pikit Balebet Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Batua Res
10 60 North Cotabato Pikit Buliok Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Nenas Res
5 30 North Cotabato Pikit Balungis Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Kasim Res
11 66 Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Old Center
54 324 Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Homebased
Titayan
86 430 Maguindanao Sultan sa
Barongis Darampua
Gido
Kaba
salan
Maguindanao Sultan sa
Barongis Darampua Elem School
355 1,775 Maguindanao Sultan sa
Barongis Darampua Maguindanao
Sultan sa
Barongis Darampua Homebased
245 1,214 Maguindanao Sultan sa
Barongis Masulot Maguindanao
Sultan sa
Barongis Masulot Homebased
416 2,080 Maguindanao Datu
Montawal Talitay Maguindanao
Datu
Montawal Talitay Homebased
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43 215 Maguindanao Datu
Montawal Talitay North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion
Homebased (Fort
Pikit)
9 45 Maguindanao Datu
Montawal Talitay Maguindanao
Datu
Montawal Talitay Homebased
6,379 34,925 Total number of displaced population due to MILF vs BIFF armed conflict
127 635 Maguindanao SSM Pagatin 1 Maguindanao SSM Pagatin 1 Elem School
295 1475 Maguindanao SSM Kilay Maguindanao SSM Nabundas Elem School
276 1380 Maguindanao SSM Bakal Maguindanao SSM Nabundas Res. Cmpd
289 1445 Maguindanao SSM Pikeg Maguindanao SSM Pikeg Day Care
356 1780 Maguindanao SSM Pagatin 2 Maguindanao SSM Pagatin 1 Elem School
298 1490 Maguindanao SSM Pusao Maguindanao SSM Pusao Arabic School
165 825 Maguindanao Mamasapano
Posao,
Tina,
Malingao
Maguindanao Mamasapano Libutan Mahad
186 930 Maguindanao Mamasapano Lusay Maguindanao Mamasapano
Lusay Proper,
Tukanalipao EC,
Pidsandawan,
Zsopad, Sapalan
Zsopad, Tuka ES,
Libutan Islamic
School, Pusaka
Mosque
215 1075 Maguindanao Mamasapano Pidsandaw
an Maguindanao Mamasapano
326 1630 Maguindanao Mamasapano Dasikil Maguindanao Mamasapano
203 1015 Maguindanao Mamasapano Sapakan Maguindanao Mamasapano
80 400 Maguindanao Mamasapano Tuka Maguindanao Mamasapano
295 1475 Maguindanao Mamasapano Tukanalipa
o Maguindanao Mamasapano
209 1045 Maguindanao Mamasapano Pimbalaka
n Maguindanao Mamasapano
172 860 Maguindanao Mamasapano Bagumbon
g Maguindanao Mamasapano
175 875 Maguindanao Mamasapano Daladap Maguindanao Mamasapano
195 975 Maguindanao Mamasapano Liab Maguindanao Mamasapano
226 1130 Maguindanao Mamasapano Dabinayan Maguindanao Mamasapano
190 950 Maguindanao Mamasapano Libutan Maguindanao Mamasapano
671 3355 Maguindanao Datu Unsay Meta Maguindanao Datu Unsay Home-based
784 3,920
Maguindanao Datu Unsay Malangog
Maguindanao Datu Unsay
6 evacuation
centers
Maguindanao Datu Unsay Inagampon
g
Maguindanao Datu Unsay Maitumaeg
Maguindanao Datu Unsay Meta
Maguindanao Datu Unsay Meta
2,774 13,870
Maguindanao Shariif Aguak Bagong Maguindanao Shariif Aguak Kuloy
10 evacuation
centers (i.e. tent
highway,
elementary
school)
Maguindanao Shariif Aguak Malingao Maguindanao Shariif Aguak Kuloy
Maguindanao Shariif Aguak Tapikan Maguindanao Shariif Aguak Timbangan
Maguindanao Shariif Aguak Lapok Maguindanao Shariif Aguak Timbangan
Maguindanao Shariif Aguak Bialong Maguindanao Shariif Aguak Bagong
Maguindanao Shariif Aguak Kuloy Maguindanao Shariif Aguak Kuloy
2,576 12,880
Maguindanao Datu Salibo Ganoy Maguindanao Datu Salibo Pagatin
8 evacuation
centers (i.e. elem
school, tent
(highway),
madrasah)
Maguindanao Datu Salibo Sambulaw
an Maguindanao Datu Salibo
Sambulaw
an
Maguindanao Datu Salibo Butilen Maguindanao Datu Salibo Butilen
Maguindanao Datu Salibo Nimal Maguindanao Datu Salibo Butilen
Maguindanao Datu Salibo Penditen Maguindanao Datu Salibo Pagatin
Maguindanao Datu Salibo Tee,
Andavit Maguindanao Datu Salibo
Tee,
Andavit
555 2,775 Maguindanao Mamasapano Lusay Maguindanao Rajah Buayan Poblacion Brgy Hall
79 362 Maguidanao Maguindanao Datu Hoffer
2,284 11,420
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan
Iganagapo
ng Maguindanao
Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Salbo Covered Court
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Meta
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Salbo Masguit
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Pamalian
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Salbo Tent
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan
Iganagapo
ng
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Dapiawan Pindililang ES
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Salbo
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Dapiawan Pindililang ES
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Pikeg
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Dapiawan Mahad
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Dapiawan
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Pikeg
Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Kitangao Madrasah
1,175 5,875 Maguindanao
Kitango Maguindanao Datu Saudi
Ampatuan Kitangao
Mahad
Compound
2,166 10,830 Maguindanao Talayan Maguindanao Talayan 5 evacuation
centers
192 960 Maguindanao Talayan Maguindanao Talayan Home-based
1,780 8,900 Maguindanao Talitay Maguindanao Talitay 5 evacuation
centers
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438 2,190 Maguindanao Talitay Maguindanao Talitay Home-based
1,544 7,720 Maguindanao Datu Anggal
Midtimbang Maguindanao
Datu Anggal
Midtimbang
2 evacuation
centers
247 1,235 Maguindanao Datu Anggal
Midtimbang Maguindanao
Datu Anggal
Midtimbang Home-based
553 2,765 Maguindanao Datu Piang Maguindanao Datu Piang 2 evacuation
centers
319 1,595 Maguindanao Datu Abdullah
Sangki Maguindanao
Datu Abdullah
Sangki Home-based
24,714 123,537 Total displaced population due to AFP vs BIFF armed conflict (as of 16 March)
DURABLE SOLUTIONS (Text in blue are new updates.)
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-
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Location (Displaced)
Location (Current)
Type (Please select one)
No. of
Fam
No. of
Persons Province Municipality Barangay Province Municipality Barangay Return
Re
location
Local
Integration
601 3,008
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit North Cotabato Pikit Buliok X
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit North Cotabato Pikit Balungis X
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit North Cotabato Pikit Rajah Muda X
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan X
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged X
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok X
40 205 North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok X
North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged X
21 122 North Cotabato Pikit Batulawan Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok X
27 155
North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan X
North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion North Cotabato Pikit Balungis X
North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged X
North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok X
39 195 North Cotabato Pikit Batulawan North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan X
North Cotabato Pikit Batulawan Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok X
10 50 North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok X
10 34 North Cotabato Pikit Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Batulawan X
45 262 North Cotabato Pikit Macabual North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan X
North Cotabato Pikit Macabual North Cotabato Pikit Bulol X
42 224 North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan X
North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli North Cotabato Pikit Bulol X
57 229 North Cotabato Pikit Bulod North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan X
North Cotabato Pikit Bulod North Cotabato Pikit Bulol X
86 415
North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug North Cotabato Pikit Balungis X
North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Maguindanao Pagalungan Bagoinged X
North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok X
North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan X
138 759
North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan X
North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli North Cotabato Pikit Balungis X
North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli North Cotabato Pikit Bulol X
74 453 North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Manaulanan X
196 1,106
North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan X
North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged X
North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion North Cotabato Pikit Balungis X
North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion North Cotabato Pikit Buliok X
271 1,518
North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan X
North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged X
North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug North Cotabato Pikit Buliok X
North Cotabato Pikit Inug-ug Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan X
620 3,012
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit North Cotabato Pikit Balungis X
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok X
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan X
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit North Cotabato Pikit Bulol X
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged X
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit North Cotabato Pikit RajahMuda X
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit North Cotabato Pikit Buliok X
North Cotabato Pikit Fort Pikit North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan X
314 1,777 North Cotabato Pikit Balong North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan X
North Cotabato Pikit Balong North Cotabato Pikit Balungis X
113 631 North Cotabato Pikit Macabual North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan X
North Cotabato Pikit Macabual North Cotabato Pikit Bulol X
185 1,044 North Cotabato Pikit Bulod North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan X
North Cotabato Pikit Bulod North Cotabato Pikit Bulol X
321 1,766
North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan X
North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli North Cotabato Pikit Bulol X
North Cotabato Pikit Gli-gli North Cotabato Pikit Balungis X
63 401 North Cotabato Pikit Kabasalan North Cotabato Pikit Batulawan X
North Cotabato Pikit Buliok North Cotabato Pikit Batulawan X
9 48 North Cotabato Pikit Nunguan North Cotabato Pikit Balungis X
North Cotabato Pikit Nunguan North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged X
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North Cotabato Pikit Nunguan North Cotabato Pikit RajahMuda X
837 5,022 Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Maguindanao Pagalungan
Kalbugan
Buliok X
Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion North Cotabato Pikit Bagoinged X
41 246 Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan X
62 372
Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Maguindanao Pagalungan
Bagoinged
Buliok
Kalbugan
X
Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion X
736 4,416 Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok X
Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion North Cotabato Pikit Balungis X
14 84 Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion X
19 114 Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion North Cotabato Pikit Balungis X
28 168 Maguindanao Pagalungan Dalgan Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok X
58 348 Maguindanao Pagalungan Dalgan Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan X
26 156 North Cotabato Pikit Balungis Maguindanao Pagalungan Galakit X
Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok Maguindanao Pagalungan Galakit X
22 132 Maguindanao Pagalungan Layog Maguindanao Pagalungan Kalbugan X
Maguindanao Pagalungan Layog Maguindanao Pagalungan Buliok X
24 144 Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion North Cotabato Pikit Rajah Muda X
Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion North Cotabato Pikit Balebet X
10 60 North Cotabato Pikit Buliok Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion X
5 30 North Cotabato Pikit Balungis Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion X
11 66 Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion X
54 324 Maguindanao Pagalungan Poblacion X
416 2,080 Maguindanao Datu
Montawal Talitay Maguindanao Datu Montawal Talitay X
43 215 Maguindanao Datu
Montawal Talitay North Cotabato Pikit Poblacion X
9 45 Maguindanao Datu
Montawal Talitay Maguindanao Datu Montawal Talitay X
86 430 Maguindanao Sultan sa
Barongis Darampua Maguindanao
Sultan sa
Barongis Darampua X
355 1,775 Maguindanao Sultan sa
Barongis Darampua Maguindanao
Sultan sa
Barongis Darampua X
245 1,214 Maguindanao Sultan sa
Barongis Masulot Maguindanao
Sultan sa
Barongis Masulot X
6,383 34,925 Total number of persons displaced due to MILF vs BIFF conlflict who have returned to their placed of origin
79 362 Maguindanao Datu Hoffer X
555 2,775 Maguindanao Rajah
Buayan X
634 3,137 Total number of persons displaced due to AFP vs BIFF armed conflict
SOURCES:
ARMM – HEART IDP Assessment Report as of 18 March 2015
Office of Civil Defense- ARMM
Community and Family Services International (CFSI)
UnyPhil-Women, Inc.
Mindanao Tulong Bakwit (MTB)
Mindanao Magungaya, Inc. (MMI)
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