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2nd IDRM-RC QCX- October 14, 2017

Activity: SECOND INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT –

RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM (2nd IDRM- RC)

Academic Year 2017-2018

Theme: Disaster Risk Reduction in a Changing Climate towards Business Continuity

Date: 14 October 2017

Venue: Quezon City Experience (QCX) Conference Theatre, Quezon City Circle, Quezon

City

Number of

Participants: We are expecting more than 100 participants that includes PSBA-Manila Master

and Doctorate students, Graduate School and Undergraduate Schools’ Faculty

members, UP-SURP Spring students and faculty members, UP PLANADES

representatives, Quezon City Government Scholars, International researchers and

guests

Organizing Partners: Graduate School of Business, Philippine School of Business

Administration - Manila, University of the Philippines Planning and Development

Research Foundation Inc. (UP PLANADES), Quezon City Government (QCG),

and School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Philippines

(SURP-UP), Diliman, Quezon City

CONCEPT NOTE

This year’s Research Colloquium was upgraded to include international Guests and

Resource Speakers and presenters from our link institutions. The theme of this year’s Research

Colloquium is “Disaster Risk Reduction in Changing Climate towards Business

Continuity”.

Exposure of people and assets to disasters are on the rise, leading to new risks and

increase economic and human losses. Recent disasters have shown that the effectiveness with

which a disaster is managed will depend highly on how much effort has been put in preparedness

measures. The Hyogo Framework for Action states that, “At times of disasters, impacts and

losses can be substantially reduced if authorities, individuals and communities in hazard-prone

areas are well prepared and ready to act and are equipped with the knowledge and capacities for

effective disaster management”. Further, Post Hyogo Framework; Sendai Framework for

Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 under section II: Hyogo framework for Action: gaps

identified and future challenges (7th paragraph) expressed in under read as “There is a need for

the public and private sectors and civil society organizations, as well as academia and


scientific and research institutions, to work more closely together and to create opportunities

for collaboration, and for businesses to integrate disaster risk into their management

practices”. Further under 8th paragraph it stated that the international, regional, subregional and

transboundary cooperation remains pivotal in supporting the efforts of States, their national

and local authorities, as well as communities and businesses, to reduce disaster risk”.

The Sendai Framework aims to achieve the over the next 15 years: The substantial

reduction of disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic,

physical, social, cultural and environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and

countries.

One of the guiding principles of Sendai Framework (e) emphasised that “Disaster risk

reduction and management depends on coordination mechanisms within and across sectors

and with relevant stakeholders at all levels, and it requires the full engagement of all State

institutions of an executive and legislative nature at national and local levels and a clear

articulation of responsibilities across public and private stakeholders, including business and

academia, to ensure mutual outreach, partnership, complementarities in roles and accountability

and follow-up”.

Finally to achieve the national and local levels goals it is important to mainstream and

integrate disaster risk reduction within and across all sectors and review and promote the

coherence and further development, as appropriate, of national and local frameworks of laws,

regulations and public policies, which, by defining roles and responsibilities, guide the public

and private sectors in: (i) … (ii) promoting and providing incentives, as relevant, for actions

by persons, households, communities and businesses;…(iv)…

The Sendai Framework priority 3: Investing in Disaster risk reduction for resilience read

as “… (o) To increase business resilience and protection of livelihoods and productive

assets throughout the supply chains, ensure continuity of services and integrate disaster

risk management into business models and practices”. Further to achieve global and regional

level resilient under priority 3: “…(b) To promote the development and strengthening of

disaster risk transfer and sharing mechanisms and instruments in close cooperation with

partners in the international community, business, international financial institutions and other

relevant stakeholders…(i) To promote and support collaboration among relevant public and

private stakeholders to enhance the resilience of business to disasters…”

Under the role of Stakeholders: …(c) Business, professional associations and private

sector financial institutions, including financial regulators and accounting bodies, as well

as philanthropic foundations, to integrate disaster risk management, including business

continuity, into business models and practices through disaster-risk-informed investments,

especially in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises; engage in awareness-raising and

training for their employees and customers; engage in and support research and

innovation, as well as technological development for disaster risk management; share and

disseminate knowledge, practices and non sensitive data; and actively participate, as

appropriate and under the guidance of the public sector, in the development of normative

frameworks and technical standards that incorporate disaster risk management.”


The Philippines is a disaster-prone country; as such, it is empirical that all sectors

develop their disaster management and risk reduction strategies. Disasters can severely impact

private and public firms. While having a business continuity plan is an effective solution to

mitigate damage to operations and image when disasters hit, proactive strategies to reduce the

risk of disasters are essential to ensure long-term competitiveness and sustainability. Hence,

engagement in disaster risk reduction activities is vital. Disaster risk reduction strategy needs to

be integrated in standard business solutions, together with measures to adapt to climate change

variability and economic challenges. Investing in disaster risk reduction ensures business

continuity, safeguards long-term investments, and provides protection to individuals,

communities and environments.

The theme of the symposium is also in line with the celebration of the International Day for

Disaster Reduction on 13 October which aims to create awareness and recognition of the

importance of disaster risk reduction in building resiliency towards sustainable development.

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2nd International Disaster Risk Management - Research Colloquium 14 October 2017|08:00 AM – 05:00 PM| Saturday|

VENUE; Quezon City Experience (QCX) Conference Hall Quezon City Circle, Quezon City

Theme: Disaster Risk Reduction in a Changing Climate towards Business Continuity

Tentative Program

Time Activity/Tile of the Presentation Person or Institution In charge

8:00 – 8:30 Registration PSBA-Manila &UP PLANADES

8:30 – 8:35 Opening Prayer and National Anthem Dr. Lualhati S. Macapagal, Editor, GSB

Business Research Journal, PSBA-Manila

8:35 – 8:45 Welcome Message and Introduction of the

Guest Speaker

Dr. Mario Delos Reyes, Dean UP-SURP

and President UP PLANADES

8:45 – 9:05 Guest of Honour Message to the

participants

Hon. Herbert Constantine M. Bautista

Mayor, Quezon City

9:05 – 9:15 Guest Speaker:

Welcome Remarks

Hon. Dale S. Cabrera

Undersecretary,

Office of the President of the Philippines

9:15 – 9:35 Resource Speaker:

Disaster Risk Management inclusion in

Higher Education / Local Government

Unit- Japan Experience

Dr. Takako Izumi, Associate Professor

IRIDeS, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan


Public Private Partnership Towards

Business Continuity

Dr. Primitivo Cal, Executive Director UP

PLANADES


Policy on Licensed Adjuster Based

Property Damage Evaluation and

FEMA’s Role in Engaging Private

Sector

Atty. Rizwan Yousaf

Rizwan Yousaf & Associates LLC. New

York, USA

10:15 – 10:25 Open Forum Dr. Jose Teodorico V. Molina Chair, GSB

Ad Hoc Committee, PSBA-Manila

10:25 – 10:40 Coffee Break and Group Photo Quezon City Experience (QCX)

10:40 – 11:00 Resource Speaker: Disaster Resilience

Business Challenges in Thailand or India

Dr. Indrajit Pal, Assistant Professor and

Chair, Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation

and Management (DPMM)

Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand


Disaster Risk Management

Mainstreaming in Development Projects:

Challenges in Business Continuity

Prof. Dr. M. Atiq ur Rahman,

Head, Department of City & Regional

Planning (CRP) , Lahore College for

Women University (LCWU), Pakistan


Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction:

Official Perspective

Mr. Karl Michael E. Marasigan

Head

QC- DRRMO

11:40 – 11:50 Open Forum Prof. Carmi Liwag & Dr. Hussein Lidasan,

UP-School of Urban and Regional

Planning (UP-SURP), Diliman, QC



Session I Plenary Session Chair of the Session: Archt. Pedro P,

Rodriguez, Head, QC-CPDO

11:50 – 12:05 MBA Special Seminar DRM 1 Class

Title: TBA

Presenter: Special Seminar DRM 1 Class

PSBA-Manila

12:05 – 01:00 LUNCH Quezon City Experience (QCX)

01:00 – 01:15 MBA Special Seminar DRM 2 Class

Title: TBA

Presenter: Special Seminar DRM 1 Class

PSBA-Manila

01:15 – 01:30 DBA Fiscal Policy Class

Title: TBA

Presenter: DBA Fiscal Policy Class

PSBA-Manila


Disaster Resiliency and Business

Continuity via Open Space Network

Systems

Dr. Mark Morales

Director of Training and Extension

Services, UP-SURP, Diliman, QC

01:50 – 02:05 Open Forum Archt. Pedro P, Rodriguez

02:05 – 02:20 Distribution of Plaques of Appreciation Dr. Tabassam Raza & Dr. Jose F. Peralta

Associate Dean Dean and President

PSBA-Manila

Session II

02:20 – 03:05 Plenary Session Chair of the Session: Dr. A. M. Lopez

MBA POM Class

Title: TBA

Presenter: MBA Production and

Operation Management Class

PSBA-Manila

MBA MIS Class

Title: TBA

Presenter: MBA Management

Information Systems class

MBA Management Policy Class

Title: TBA

Presenter: MBA Production and

Operation Management Class

PSBA-Manila

Open Forum Dr. A. M. Lopez

03:05 – 03:20 Coffee Break Quezon City Experience (QCX)

Session III

03:20 – 04:05 Plenary Session Chair of the Session: Dr. June Castro

DBA Quantitative Planning Models Class

Title: TBA

Presenter: DBA Quantitative Planning

Models Class, PSBA-Manila

SURP Spring Program Class

Title: TBA

Presenter: Spring Program Class

UP SURP

MBA PRD Class

Title: TBA

MBA Project Research Development

Class, PSBA-Manila

Open Forum Dr. June Castro

Session IV

04:05 – 04:50 Plenary Session Chair of the Session: Dr. Eduardo G.

Ong

DBA Philosophy of Science and Art of

Business Class, Title: TBA

Presenter: DBA Philosophy of Science

and Art of Business Class, PSBA-Manila

MBA Research Methodology Class

Title: TBA

Presenter: MBA Research Methodology

Class, PSBA-Manila

MBA International Business

Class, Title: TBA

Presenter: MBA International Business

Class, PSBA-Manila

Open Forum Dr. Eduardo G. Ong


Session V Plenary Session Chair of the Session: Dr. Dr. Leonardo


04:50 – 05:35 C. Medina Jr.

Class of Dr. Enoe Santos

Title: TBA

Presenter: MBA International Business

Class, PSBA-Manila

SURP Spring Program Class

Title: TBA

Presenter: Spring Program Class

UP SURP

DBA Dissertation Writing Class Title: TBA

Presenter: Ms. Lea Aquino

DBA Dissertation Writing Class PSBA-Manila

Open Forum Dr. Dr. Leonardo C. Medina Jr.

05:35 – 05:45 Synthesis and Closing Remarks Dr. Tabassam Raza

PSBA-Manila

Emcees: Prof. Carmi Liwag & Dr. Hussein Lidasan

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Research Colloquium Proceedings

Volume V October 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description Pages

Risk Sensitive Land Use Planning: A Quezon City Perspective

MBA, Special Seminar DRM 1 Class PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Guillan May C. Tibule 4

A Framework for Enhancing Climate Change

Adaptation for the Social Sector: The Case of Quezon City

MBA, Special Seminar DRM 2 Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Mirasol Santos 5

Fiscal Policy of Bureau of Customs in Reforming its Administration

towards Business Continuity

DBA, Fiscal Policy Class PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Danilo S. Lambin 6

Bridging the Gaps in Operations of a Construction

Industry for Business Continuity

MBA, Production and Operation Management Class PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Chona M. Austria, Lysa S. Banquiray, Ariel Q. Deinla 7

Infosonic Technology Based Transaction

System for MINISTOP Store

MBA, Management Information Systems Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Mariella S. Masiglat, Aeron L. Villanueva,

Chona M. Austria, & Nikka F. Raymundo 8

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Disaster Risk Reduction of Cloud-based Desktop


Presented by: Luther U. Apalis, Ian Emmanuel T. Gasolasco,

Margareth M. Pablo, and Cherrynel G. Petallar 9

Value-Added Human Resource Management

System for Spotify Clients/Accounts

MBA Management Information Systems Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Lysa S. Banquiray, Bo Ngoc Bui, & Rhett C. Dela Cruz 10

On-the-Go Solar Powered Charging Station in

7eleven Stores to Promote a Greener Environment


Salvador A, Briboneria Jr., Aime O. Lauson,

Jonalyn M. Amparo and Alan Lancelot D. Makasiar 11

Prowdooz: Mainstreaming Risk Reduction

in Virtual Organic Product Production System


Lady Lee Cabriga, Dominador G. Pamitan,

Ariel Q. Deinla, Wilven John C. Gadian 12

Analysis of Business Cost Framework for

Disaster Risk Management of SMEs in the Philippines

MBA Management Policy Class PSBA-Manila

Jonnel S. Acoba & Francis S. Castil 13

Development of Business Continuity

Management Program for the Logistics

Function of Food Service Industry in the Philippines DBA, Quantitative Planning Models Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Ricky Sanros Jr. 15

Climate Disaster Effect on Textile and Ready- Made

Garments (RMG) Industries in Bangladesh

MSURP, SPRING Program Class 2017, SURP, UP Diliman

Mohammad Shariful Islam 16

KREC’s Diesel Powered Electric Power Plant: An Initiative towards Sustainable

Development for Bongao, Tawi-Tawi Philippines DBA, Philosophy of Science and Art of Business Class, PSBA-Manila

Rodrigo E. Cabrera 17

APRU-IRIDES Multi-Hazard Summer School Program: An Experience

MBA, Special Seminar, DRM 2 Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Wilven John C. Gadian 18

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The Natural Disaster Risk Management Project (NDRMP):

A Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CDRM) in Vietnam

MBA International Business Class, PSBA-Manila

Paul Michael M. Dungo 19

Flooding and the Survival of the Informal Sector:

Case of Auto Mechanics in Agbogbloshie and Old Fadama, Ghana

MSURP, SPRING Program Class 2017, SURP, UP Diliman

Daisy Karen Okyere Darko 20

Supplier Relationship Management of Selected Food Manufacturing

Firms in NCR: Basis for an Enhanced Supplier Relationship

Management Model

DBA Individual Dissertation Writing, PSBA-Manila

Leah A. Aquino 21

Humanitarian Logistics in the Context of the Philippines

Mary Arlynne T. Aliggayu

MBA, Special Seminar DRM 1 Class, PSBA-Manila 22

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Risk Sensitive Land Use Planning: A Quezon City Perspective

MBA, Special Seminar DRM 1 Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented By: Guillan May C. Tibule

Like in other countries, land use planning is imperative because of the scarcity of land.

Land use planning aims to find a balance among competing and sometimes contradictory uses.

The Risk Sensitive Land Use Planning is the long-term framework plan that defines the desired

physical pattern of a locality in the context of urban vulnerability and disaster risk reduction. The

Quezon City has a Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) ratified by the Metropolitan Manila

Development Authority and approved by Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board last

September 21, 2017 with the Disaster Risk Plan and Climate Change Adaptation features

incorporated with the previous CLUP. The abrupt climate change and frequent occurrence of

earthquake manifests imbalance in the nature’s equilibrium. The increase in the precipitation

pattern and volume and the existence of the West Valley traversing the Eastern portion of QC

predisposes us to risks and increases the probability of loss of human life and property.

Following the Framework for Mainstreaming Integrated Action Plan in Comprehensive Land

Use Plan based on 12 steps methodology of HLURB, a risk sensitive land use plan for Quezon

City was produced which resulted to the recently approved 2016 – 2025 CLUP. In the

preparation of CLUP, LGUs must integrate the DRM CCA concept to ensure that the resulting

plan will lead to building resilient community not just to comply with law, but most importantly,

to protect the community and the constituency.

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A Framework for Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation for the Social

Sector: The Case of Quezon City MBA, Special Seminar DRM 2 Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Mirasol M. Santos

Quezon City is the largest city in the National Capital Region in terms of population and

land area. The city has 142 barangays across six (6) districts and 30% of the population are 15

years old and below. In-migration of unemployed population continues to be one of the

predominant challenges in the City, exerting pressure on its capacity for climate change

adaptation. A high poverty incidence of 34.99% and a significant portion of the population

comprised of informal settlers are indicative of low personal adaptive capacity of the City’s

marginalized constituents against the effects of climate change. An assessment of the strengths,

weaknesses, opportunities and threats against the seven (7) National Climate Change Action

Plan priority areas was formulated for Quezon City focusing on its impact to the social sector.

The resulting assessment provided insights and direction on the formulation of a risk-sensitive

social sector development plan for Quezon City. It enabled identification of objectives,

strategies, policies as well as major programs that are aligned towards enhancing the City’s

climate change adaptation capacity. The Framework for Enhancing Climate Change

Adaptation for the Social Sector has allowed for the integration of risk-sensitive objectives and

strategies and has guided the review of the Local Development Investment Program for the

social sector.

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Fiscal Policy of Bureau of Customs in Reforming its Administration towards

Business Continuity DBA, Fiscal Policy Class PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Danilo S. Lambin

The Bureau of Customs is one of the oldest agencies in the Philippine government and

apparently it was not able to keep pace with the needs of changing times in the world market.

The seamless globalized trading has rendered the services of Customs almost irrelevant, if not

superfluous. Due to free trade and zero tariff agreements between nations, the Bureau of

Customs has recently been in the center of controversy as news of rampant smuggling and

perennial corruption in the agency got exposed. Administration after administration tried to re-

invent the Bureau of Customs by creating social bodies and presidential task forces to help the

agency curb smuggling and other violations of the Customs and tariff Code but these efforts

seem to be ineffective. The research aims to review and develop the Fiscal Policies of the

Bureau, eventually leading to reforms towards business continuity.

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Bridging the Gaps in Operations of a Construction Industry for Business

Continuity MBA, Production and Operation Management Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Chona M. Austria, Lysa S. Banquiray, Ariel Q. Deinla

Construction is inherently risky, but it is argued to be less technically complex than

projects in industries such as software, defense, and engineering. This is true because it is simply

about using specialists in design and construction to produce a project within a specified

timescale. A report by London-based Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center (CIC) showed

that the Philippine construction industry is seen to grow to $47 billion by 2020 from $30.2

billion last 2016 on a compound annual growth of 9.22 percent. According to the report, the rate

of construction growth in the Philippines will remain relatively high until 2020, fueled by greater

focus on infrastructure improvement and continued expansion of residential and commercial

buildings. Thus, the task of effective risk management in construction is the prevention of losses

caused by exposure to risk, for example accidents, loss of money or time, damage to property or

loss of reputation. The aim of this study is to identify and create preventive measures and

contingency plans to reduce the gap between Accomplishments and Scheduled Operations. By

bridging this gap, the financial, operational and management risks are being addressed to ensure

continuous operation of the company and accomplishment of the construction project.

Conceptual Framework

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Infosonic Technology-Based Transaction System for MINISTOP Store MBA, Management Information Systems Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Mariella S. Masiglat, Aeron L. Villanueva,

Chona M. Austria, & Nikka F. Raymundo

Over the years, customer loyalty and safe payment transaction create a demand for card-

less and cash-less transaction transformation according to eComscape 2017. Mobile transactions

in the Philippines since 2011 proved to be convenient in the retail market for small and medium

enterprises. In 2013, Ministop launched a card-less loyalty system using android tablets as a

platform but unfortunately it did not end up in success. However, their direct competitor, 7-

eleven has three (3) different systems available for mobile transacting that includes a payment

kiosk (Cliqq), a loyalty card system, and a mobile wallet system. Competition in the retail market

is tight and this makes Ministop a good venue to introduce innovation in mobile payment by

adapting a digital transaction technology between merchant, issuer and customers. The research

is intended to offer Ministop a breakthrough solution that will guarantee safe payment

experience for customers with a multiple layer of channels and factor authentications for security

while being cash-less and card-less in nature. The system will use a Korean based technology

called infosonic that can replace QR code scanning and thumb-print authentication. It uses any

device’s speaker and microphone to transmit data converted from text files to mp3. The research

covers improving customer experience through the use of a trendy sound based confirmation tool

powered with 2 channels and factor authentication aspect called “SoundPAY”. The research will

include the Technology Overview, User-Interface layer, Back-end Integration, Solution

Offerings, and Value-Added Services.


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Disaster Risk Reduction of Cloud-based Desktop


Presented by: Luther U. Apalis, Ian Emmanuel T. Gasolasco,Margareth M. Pablo, and

Cherrynel G. Petallar

A fortune is often spent for hardware, software procurement and upgrades by companies that

require high system specifications due to the demanding needs of their operations. The fast

revolution of technology poses an ordeal to make unplanned and out-of-the-budget hardware

upgrades to carry out a two to three-year worth of software upgrades. These needs are addressed

by the introduction of cloud desktop. Cloud desktop reduces cash outflows and maximizes or

even lengthens the utilization of the equipment by having the company’s data located in one

storage. Cloud desktop will provide a versatile workspace for companies requiring high demand

in hardware specifications whether for laptops or desktops. It will allow users to access data

anytime and anywhere, as long as internet access is available. The research will provide valuable

information on the advantages of cloud desktop in a corporate environment. It will also show the

preparation of cloud desktop for businesses and other possible uses of creating cloud desktop

services in the current market. The primary focus of the paper is to highlight the efficiency of

cloud in performing business needs and the safeguards employed to protect the business from

different risks. The research arrived at the conclusion that it is imperative for every huge

organization to have cloud virtual system in order to safeguard company data and reduce cost on

fast paced hardware upgrades and maintenance.


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Value-Added Human Resource Management System for Spotify

Clients/Accounts MBA Management Information Systems Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented By: Lysa S. Banquiray, Bo Ngoc Bui and Rhett C. Dela Cruz

Organizational performance is very vital especially in a market with great competition

and dynamics like Spotify. Organizational performance is measured through different indicators

that will guarantee the continuity of the competitiveness of an organization in a global

marketplace. The talent landscape is always reinventing itself, often quickly changing, as

competition is increasing. Thus, it is necessary to manage the human resource strategically and to

implement policies related to it, along with organizational strategy. The aim of this study is to

give an emphasis on the impact of the value-added human resource management system to build

resiliency into human capital of Spotify.


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On-the-Go Solar-Powered Charging Station in 7eleven Stores to Promote a

Greener Environment MBA Management Information Systems Class, PSBA-Manila

Presentated By: Salvador A, Briboneria Jr., Aime O. Lauson, Jonalyn M. Amparo and Alan

Lancelot D. Makasiar

Solar Energy has been continually gaining popularity as it is a free source of renewable

energy through the use of solar panels. Solar panels absorb the sunlight which is then converted

to electricity. Solar-powered systems use sustainable and inexhaustible energy from the sun to

electrical energy unlike conventional systems that burn biomass which releases sulfur dioxide,

nitrogen oxides, and other undesirable pollutants into the air. The 7-Eleven chain of 24-hour

convenience stores operated by Philippine Seven Corporation is regarded as the leading

convenience store business in the country. These 7-Eleven stores provide a charging service for

electronic gadgets and mobile devices to their customers at a fee. The research aims to develop

Solar-Powered Charging Stations for 7Eleven Convenient Stores located within Metro Manila.

The charging stations will be designed to provide charging service to all kinds of electronic

gadgets currently available in the market. These solar powered charging stations can also create

awareness and promote the advocacy of using clean and renewable energy as lots of Filipinos

use these charging stations within Metro Manila. The result of the research is expected to show

that the investment needed in the development and implementation of Solar-Powered Charging

Stations is feasible. The research will also show that solar-powered charging stations can bring

convenience to users while promoting a healthy environment at the same time.


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Prowdooz: Mainstreaming Risk Reduction in Virtual Organic Product

Production System


Lady Lee Cabriga, Dominador G. Pamitan, Ariel Q. Deinla, Wilven John C. Gadian

According to an interview conducted with the National Coordinator of National Organic

Agriculture Program (NOAP) last August 6, 2016, the department is still in search of a better

way to mainstream or even create a steady market for local Filipino organic farmers, consumers,

and dealers. From 2007 alone, many farmers have shifted to the natural way of farming; thus,

converting thousands of hectares of land to organic soil. Initially, it was a challenge to convince

farmers to move into organic ways of farming. Unfortunately, challenges such as farm to market

distribution, high cost of materials, and climate change arise as demand is getting lesser than the

supplies. According to Ms. Famela Perido, Data Specialist from the office of the National

Coordinator, Mr. Christopher G Morales, said that what is lacking right now is a concrete

“MARKET INFORMATION and DELIVERY SYSTEM” specifically designed for organic

farming to market chain. In fact, everyone involved in the industry is in battle with “awareness

and market campaign.”The group is proposing a farm-to-market mobile-based technology that

will provide farm management tools, virtual trading, and crowdfunding/crowdsourcing media to

organic farmers, traders, and consumers. The system has three modules that aim to connect all

stakeholders in a single virtual venue using logical based technology which we call “Prowdooz”.


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Analysis of Business Cost Framework for Disaster Risk Management of SMEs

in the Philippines

MBA Management Policy Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented By: Jonnel S. Acoba & Francis S. Castil

Based on the 2016 World Risk Report published by the United Nations University-

Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-IEHS), the Philippines ranked third among

171 countries worldwide with risk of becoming the victim of a disaster resulting from an extreme

natural event with a Risk Index of 26.70 percent. The Philippines, by virtue of its geographic

circumstances, is highly prone to natural disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,

tropical cyclones and floods, making it one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. In

addition, the Philippines has also been exposed to different challenges concerning pandemic

cases and other emerging hazardous or infectious diseases which greatly affect various

businesses in the country. Undoubtedly, these catastrophic challenges induce risk exposure in

capital, logistical and other operational processes and business functions including financial

reporting and management, which compromise business continuity and recovery. Physical

damage and disruption in supply and labor can cause temporary business closure while structural

repairs and replacement of business infrastructures needed to restore operations require large

amount of resources and entail significant business interruption losses. For pandemically-

induced disasters, firms’ reputations, legal responsibilities, regulatory obligations, operations and

supply chains can be affected. The adverse impact may not only be short-term but can have

medium-to-long-term effects. Unfortunately, the disaster risk reduction and management

(DRRM) framework of the Philippine Government has not been effectively translated into local

and sectoral (or business) plans. Philippine SMEs, thus, are highly vulnerable; they have weak

adaptability and limited access to a broader set of coping strategies. (Ballesteros & Domingo,

PIDS 2015). This paper seeks to conduct Cost-benefit Analysis (CBA) in the context of

adopting disaster risk management mechanisms in doing business in the Philippines and

recommend essential steps of integrated risk management, which include risk identification, risk

reduction, and risk sharing/financing which could help Philippine businesses to become resilient

in times of disaster.


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The Conceptual Framework of the subject study was patterned from the Manual on

Costbenefit Analysis of Natural Disaster Risk Management in Developing Countries authored by

Reinhard Mechler and was published in 2005 by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fṻr Tecnische

Zusammenabeit (GTZ) GmbH. The conceptual framework includes the following approaches

and methodologies:

1. Risk Analysis. This involves quantitative and qualitative risk analysis measured in terms of

potential impacts to business without risk management mechanisms in-place. This entails risk

analysis as a function of estimating and combining hazard(s) and vulnerability. It also includes

identification of Disasters/Hazards (Intensity and Recurrence), identification of logistical and

operational processes including business infrastructures and identification of

weaknesses/vulnerability (Exposure and Fragility) of business infrastructures to

Disasters/Hazards.

2. Identification of risk management measures and associated costs. This phase covers

identification of potential management projects and alternatives [based on risk assessment] and

the associated financial outlay which covers investment and maintenance costs. This may also

include identified opportunity costs which relate to benefits foregone had these funds been used

for other important organizational objectives.

3. Analysis of risk reduction. After identifying risk management mechanisms and their

associated costs, the benefits of reducing risk are estimated. This may include risk reduction

benefits that can be measured using a specific quantitative metric but may also include a

descriptive identification approach for benefits that are not pecuniary in nature. However, for the

purpose of measuring the net quantifiable effect of business DRM projects, only those costs and

benefits that can be measured quantifiably are included in the framework.

4. Calculation of economic efficiency. Economic efficiency can be measured by comparing

benefits and costs. Costs and benefits which can be incurred or derived over time need to be

discounted to render current and future effects comparable. Additionally, costs and benefits are

compared under a common economic efficiency decision criterion to assess whether benefits

exceed costs.

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Development of a Business Continuity Management Program for the Logistics

Function of Food Service Industry in the Philippines

DBA, Quantitative Planning Models Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Ricky Sanros Jr.

Global competitiveness in the food service industry creates a need for businesses in the

industry to adopt measures for business continuity. The Philippines, given its topography

exposes businesses to multiple hazards and the logistics function of the food service industry in

the Philippines are no exemption. The Logistics Function of operation is faced with such hazards

and it is of utmost importance to address these issues by developing a Business Continuity

Management Program. The research aims to develop a Business Continuity Management

Program for a multi hazard environment in the logistics function of the food service industry.

The Plan will encompass contingency planning, disaster preparedness, disaster prevention, and

disaster recovery. The research will consider the three facets of continuity planning which are

people layer, business process layer, and information layer delineating the scope, detail, and key

considerations. The Business Continuity Program developed will be sustainable through regular

review of the hazard parameters in accordance with the company’s business priorities, and

compliance to current government policy, law, and prevailing standards in dealing with

stakeholders.


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Climate Disaster Effect on Textile and Ready-Made Garments (RMG)

Industries in Bangladesh Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies (SPRING)

Technische Universitat Dortmund, Germany

University of Philippines, Diliman-Philippines

Presented By: Mohammad Shariful Islam

The export-oriented ready-made garments (RMG) sector in Bangladesh started its

journey in the late 1970s as a small non-traditional sector of export. Now the contribution of

RMG industry to the GDP is over 30%, which employs more than 4 million people. Bangladesh

has reached a new high in export by securing USD 34.24 billion earnings in the fiscal year 2015-

16. According to the IMF, Bangladesh’s economy is the fastest growing economy with 7.11

percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate by the year 2016. However, Bangladesh is

already suffering from the adverse effects of climate change and is one of the most vulnerable

countries. This presentation will focus on the challenges of climate change on the RMG

industries of Bangladesh. The RMG sector of Bangladesh is facing problems, hampering the

industrial production and disruption of road network due to disaster events (flood, cyclone),

health effect, labor and their productivity, water crisis in industrial sector, increasing demand and

shortage of energy, changing rainfall pattern and seasons that are hindering the production of raw

materials. As a result, expenses increase for materials, labor and other costs of production,

resulting to a threat to the international competitiveness and FDI of this sector.

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KREC’s Diesel-Powered Electric Power Plant: An Initiative towards

Sustainable Development for Bongao, Tawi-Tawi Philippines

DBA, Philosophy of Science and Art of Business Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Rodrigo E. Cabrera

Electricity plays a vital role in the development of rural areas, especially for under

developed countries like the Philippines. It has been shown that electricity is directly connected

to economic, environmental, and social dimensions of sustainable development. The Philippines,

like other countries, uses regional electrical grids and these grids do not cover the entire country.

One of these locations is the municipality of Bongao, Tawi Tawi. Kaltimex Rural Energy

Corporation (KREC), a Filipino-owned corporation, plans to provide a diesel power plant

through the Tawi Tawi Electric Cooperative (TAWELCO). The diesel power plant is designed

for base load operation for stationary application. It will be used for producing electricity that

will be transmitted through the power lined as well as an island mode of operation. Kaltimex's

operation will be a major contributor to improving the quality of life of people in Tawi Tawi.

The company is looking to provide power to offgrade areas nearby Bongao such as Basilan and

Sulu. The research will discuss important issues encountered during the implementation of the

project. The research will show the current status of electricity distribution in Bongao. Lastly, the

research will determine whether diesel power generation is feasible for achieving affordable

electricity.


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APRU-IRIDES Multi-Hazard Summer School Program: An Experience

MBA, Special Seminar, DRM 2 Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Wilven John C. Gadian

The Philippine School of Business Administration (PSBA), joined this year’s Multi-

Hazards Summer School Program in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, through its partnership with Tohoku

University. This summer school which ran from July 18 to July 21, 2017 was conducted by the

Asia Pacific Rim University (APRU) and the International Research Institute of Disaster

Science. Three students from the DRM program of PSBA -Manila participated in the program,

namely, Mr. Wilven John Gadian, Engr. Rodolfo Arias and Engr. Alfredo Santiano, together

with Dr. Lualhati S. Macapagal, one of the professors of PSBA-Manila Graduate School. The

program was attended by 34 delegates from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, USA, England,

Thailand, Philippines, and Japan. Aside from the students and professor from PSBA, there were

other Filipinas from the University of Reading in London and the University of the Philippines.

The Summer School provided a venue for academic and first-hand experience learning. It did not

only showcase research materials and case studies but it also immersed us to very emotional

scenarios and virtual experience following the Japan Great Eastern Tsunami. The 2011 Tsunami

Japanese experience opened in-depth studies and investigations for better planning, policy-

making, programs for preparedness and opportunities for every country and acted not only as a

lesson but a framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Disaster Recovery as

highlight of the program. The program started by welcoming the delegates with a friendly

opening and a social gathering later at a pristine hotel. The summer school concluded with

several experts’ presentations from different DRM fields and awarding of Certificates of

Appreciation.


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The Natural Disaster Risk Management Project (NDRMP): A Community-

Based Disaster Risk Management (CDRM) in Vietnam MBA International Business Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented By: Paul Michael M. Dungo Viet Nam has a total land area of 329,241 square kilometers, including 3,260 square

kilometers of coastline. The size of its waters is significant for strategic and economic reasons.

Nearly 60 percent of its 85 million population depend heavily on it for livelihood and other

economic activities. The very diversity of Viet Nam’s land and water areas makes it vulnerable

to natural disasters such as typhoons, tropical storms, floods, inundation, drought, desertification,

salt penetration, landslides, and earthquakes. Floods and storms are the most common natural

disasters, as they occur frequently and cause considerable damages to lives and property. In

recent years, Viet Nam experienced an upsurge and intensity of these natural disasters. The

country has suffered heavy human, economic, and infrastructure losses from the onslaught of

floods, typhoons, and droughts, among others. It was estimated that from 1995 to 2006, the total

estimated loss from storms, floods, and drought was at VND 61,479 billion, not to mention

massive loss of lives, infrastructures, and livelihoods. The Natural Disaster Risk Management

Project (NDRMP) adopts an innovative approach to disaster risk management in Viet Nam and

provides support for disaster prevention and mitigation measures at all levels of government,

including at community level where vulnerability prevails. The CBDRM is one component of the

NDRMP which aims at strengthening the capacity of villages and communes. It also aims at

the disaster management institutions to become more responsive to the short-term and

longer-term needs of the vulnerable communities through participatory risk assessment and

identification, prioritization, and implementation of risk reduction measures. This research

intends to help communities implement activities that deal with natural hazards through capacity

building in participatory planning and management. Safer village and commune plans that focus

on long-term intervention and preparedness measures were developed. Community-based

disaster risk management projects/programs greatly contributed in reducing vulnerabilities and

increasing community capacity for natural disaster prevention and mitigation.

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Flooding and the survival of the informal sector: Case of Auto Mechanics in Agbogbloshie and Old Fadama, Ghana

Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies (SPRING)

Technische Universitat Dortmund, Germany

University of Philippines, Diliman, Philippines

Presented by: Daisy Karen Okyere Darko

Ghana, like many sub-Saharan African countries, continues to receive the brunt of

debilitating impact of climate change and variability. Over the past few decades, urban floods

have become a critical development challenge for major Ghanaian cities with informal

settlements having particularly been affected by storm surges, coastal floods and erosion. The

impact of these floods on the economic base of the affected households has been devastating.

Using Agbogbloshie and Old Fadama (informal settlements) as case communities, this paper

explores the impact of flooding on the survival of auto mechanics as a viable informal business

in these communities. Moreover, the paper examines the extent of vulnerability of the study

communities to climate change impacts and efforts by auto mechanics to mitigate and adapt to

variable situations. Through the study which will involve a limited survey, the paper reveals the

level of vulnerability of auto mechanics in the study communities to flooding. These floods

result in the loss of business capital and damage to property. The paper concludes that state

interventions have not been effective and will require coordinated and sustained efforts from

national and local level institutions to ensure long term resilience to flooding.

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Supplier Relationship Management of Selected Food Manufacturing Firms in

NCR: Basis for an Enhanced Supplier Relationship Management Model DBA Individual Dissertation Writing, PSBA-Manila

Leah A. Aquino

The food manufacturing industry continues to dominate the Philippine Industry with

around 23-34% contribution to the annual GDP despite challenges it faced in the recent years.

DTI has created a Manufacturing Industry Roadmap to develop a globally competitive

manufacturing industry. One major area of this roadmap is to address gaps/linkages in industry

supply chains, recognizing the importance and challenges in cost reduction and resource

utilization. Many researches have proven the invaluable contribution of procurement in

improving productivity and efficiency of manufacturing activities. The purchasing function

continually seeks better materials and reliable suppliers, working closely and seeking the

expertise of strategic suppliers and involving suppliers in product design and development efforts

which is the very nature of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) – the focus of this

research paper. The study will explore the nature and importance of SRM through literature

reviews, interviews and surveys. It will determine best practices in supplier selection,

segmentation, negotiation, collaboration, supplier evaluation and rewards applied in the food

manufacturing industry that will lead to the development of an SRM Model for food

manufacturing industry. It also aims to identify the challenges and issues in the implementation

of SRM that will lead to the development of an SRM Maturity Level Matrix that will serve as

guide in the evaluation of SRM efforts


Elements of Supplier Relationship Management

Extensive Literature Review

Interviews

Survey questionnaire

An Enhanced Supplier Relationship Framework for Manufacturing Firms

SRM Maturity Level Matrix

Challenges and Issues in Supplier Relationship Management

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Humanitarian Logistics in the Context of the Philippines MBA, Special Seminar DRM 1 Class, PSBA-Manila

Presented by: Mary Arlynne T. Aliggayu

Disaster is a damaging phenomenon that disrupts the normal functioning of a system or a

community which causes strong impacts on people, structure, environment that goes beyond the

local capability of response. Disasters test the ability of communities and nations to effectively

protect their populations and infrastructure, to reduce both human and property loss, and to

rapidly recover. The decision-making process in disaster management is, thus, extremely

difficult due to multiple actors, the complexity of tasks and uncertainties. Among those tasks, all

the processes of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost-effective flow and

storage of goods, materials and (services), as well as related information, from the point of origin

to the point of consumption for meeting the end beneficiaries’ requirements and alleviate

sufferings of vulnerable people is called Humanitarian Logistics, as defined in the Humanitarian

Logistics Conference 2004 (Fritz Institute). The context and nature of decision-making process

needed in Humanitarian Logistics for disaster management may change overtime as we move

from past to present disaster event. This paper will examine the current state of humanitarian

logistics in the country and hopes to 1) assess the current practices and operations in

humanitarian logistics, 2) identify gaps and issues, and 3) recommend actions for improvements.

To achieve the objectives, review existing national and selected local government unit disaster

response plans to know what mechanisms are in place, particularly on logistics, to respond to

disaster, whether they conform to the concept of humanitarian logistics. The analysis of the

pertinent information is expected to reveal if the plan has efficient intermodal transport system,

incorporation of humanitarian logistics in the aspects of land use planning, inclusion of

humanitarian logistics in physical framework plans, formulation of traffic management plan/s for

humanitarian logistics, transport redundancies and resilience, clear channel of information

management and dissemination, and strong support from all sectors. Finally, debris

management, which is crucial for humanitarian logistics, will be mentioned in this endeavor.

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