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As of 2022 the current population of Bulacan is 3,708,890. The people of Bulacan are called Bulankenyo

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Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index | CMCI

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Bulacan is also known as “The cradle of the nation’s noble heroes”  ; some notable heroes from Bulacan are Marcelo H. del Pilar and General Gregorio del Pilar.

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Located in Central Luzon Region, north of Manila (Region 3)

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Provincial Capitol of the Province of Bulacan

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Bulacan is one of the most developing provinces in the Philippines. It is also known as ”Northern Gateway from Manila.” Bulacan is also perfect  for an investment destination based on this circumstances: Strategic location, Highly productive human resources, Abundant of natural resources, Well developed infrastructure support, Reasonable cost of doing business, Effective government and Private sector partnership for investment, Favorable peace and order situation, and Attractive investment incentive. Bulacan is an excellent tourist destination because of Philippine History, and rich heritage in culture and arts.

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The Department of Agriculture assisted the 305 fishermen and farmers in Bulacan. This aims to give assistance to those affected by Covid-19 and alleviate poverty in the province. These resources were provided to let them do their jobs easily and effectively. In 2018, Bulacan was one of the least poor provinces in Region 3 with a 3.5 poverty incidence.

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Sustainable Development Goal # 1 No Poverty

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Sustainable Development Goal # 1 No Poverty

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https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal1

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Technological Advancement of Displacement of communities and sources of livelihood being destroyed

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Technological Advancement of Displacement of communities and sources of livelihood being destroyed

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Possible technological advancement for this deprivation is to provide the affected fishermen with modern boats and fish hatcheries which will allow the fish to grow and recreate.  This can help the fishermen have the supply they need and which they can also resell to markets to give them additional income. These can help them have a source of income that they can use to live their daily lives when SMC continues with its project. This can have a positive impact on them because like we’ve stated, they can continue what they are already doing and the boats and hatchery will be their property. On the other hand, the negative impact is that it will cost a lot of time, money, and preparation to do.

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 Scientific findings on displacement of communities and sources of livelihood being destroyed

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 Scientific findings on displacement of communities and sources of livelihood being destroyed

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Bulacan has a poverty rate of 34%. Fishermen belong to the poorest sectors in the Philippines but they are a big contributor to our food supplies. They are facing a challenge because the SMC or San Miguel Corporation are planning to build an “Airport City'' as a reclamation project.Fishermen are worrying about their livelihood and their communities being in danger of being affected by the said project.

Addressing this is important especially for those families who live in poverty and fishing is the main source of livelihood and depend on it to survive their daily lives.  That is why we think we must address this issue because poverty here in the Philippines is rampant and is a serious issue. In order to live, they must find a job to earn money to support their families and SMC needs to support them in this endeavor. Yes, the reclamation project might benefit other people and can help our economy, but we need to understand that in exchange for this, simple lives who are already living in poverty will be affected.

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Residents affected by SMC's airport project

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Residents affected by SMC's airport project

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Residents seek relocation as Bulacan airport construction nears

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2022 percentage of poverty in 22 municipalities of Bulacan

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Municipality of San Miguel, Bulacan covered in flood caused by Typhoon 'Karding'

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Municipality of San Miguel, Bulacan covered in flood caused by Typhoon 'Karding'

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Aerial shot of San Miguel, Bulacan submerged in flood due to Typhoon Karding

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To resolve the never ending flooding in Bulacan, they will implement nature-based resolutions. This was the result of the discussion between the provincial government of Bulacan and the representatives of Economic Affairs Section of the Netherlands Embassy. Seeing that they will be implementing nature-based resolutions, this means that it will target the root causes of the problem. On the other hand, it has a lot of disadvantages such as lack of functioning ecosystems, post implementation goals, unfair distribution of benefits, financial expenses disproportionate to benefits, and many more.

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Based on various researches, Bulacan is prone to flooding due to rapid subsidence or the sinking of land because of excessive groundwater extraction and rising sea levels caused by global climate change.

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 Sustainable Development Goal # 13 Climate Action

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 Sustainable Development Goal # 13 Climate Action

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Goal 13 | Department of Economic and Social Affairs

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Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

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OBANDO, Bulacan, Philippines - High tide has been causing flood waters to rise and garbage to float in some villages in this town after the floodgate and old dike here were consecutively destroyed in May and early this month, officials said on Sunday.

Mayor-elect Leonardo Valeda, an outgoing councilor of the town, said the construction firm dispatched by Department of Public Works and Highways Bulacan second district engineering chief George Santos assured him that the sheet files needed to replace the destroyed section of the Paco-Tawiran dike would be finished by Wednesday.

The floodgate in Barangay Lawa, installed in 2018, was destroyed on June 15, while the 40-meter portion of the decade-old dike in Paco-Tawiran collapsed on May 24.

But a 5.2-foot-high tide on June 18 caused the floods to rush into the villages of Lawa, Paco, Tawiran, portions of Hulo and San Pascual, all in Obando; and the adjacent Barangay Polo in Valenzuela City in Metro Manila. Obando has 11 villages.

The affected residents had to endure a foot-deep flood. Authorities said the high tide also damaged the floodgate and the dike.

Net traps

Heavy rains on June 18 also contributed to the flood, said Tawiran village resident Antonio Biron. The garbage from all over the town was also found floating in the streets, prompting residents to install net traps in their gates and front yards.

The government of Valenzuela City has sent sandbags to Obando to build a makeshift floodgate and prevent the water from reaching Barangay Polo.

The Bulacan provincial government also sent sandbags and 10 trucks of adobe to create temporary dikes and floodgates.

-CARMELA REYES- ESTROPE

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High tide damages dike, causes flash flood in Bulacan town

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OBANDO, Bulacan, Philippines - High tide has been causing flood waters to rise and garbage to float in some villages in this town after the floodgate and old dike here were consecutively destroyed in May and early this month, officials said on Sunday.

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Many residents affected by Karding in San Miguel, Bulacan, are reeling from the inconvenience caused by the intense flooding. They try to carry on, while coming to terms with the collective sadness brought about by the death of five rescuers.

MANILA, Philippines - Residents in the town of San Miguel, Bulacan are no stranger to floods, but some of them said they may have just experienced the worst of its kind after Super Typhoon Karding hit Central Luzon on Sunday, September 25.

On Monday, September 26, floodwaters had yet to subside, so residents who were worried about the homes they left behind kept going back-and-forth the inundated streets to salvage personal belongings while they still can.

Rappler's local government reporter Dwight de Leon visits this first-class municipality and talks to the residents who are trying to soldier on, while coming to terms with the collective sadness of a town which has learned about the death of five provincial anti-disaster officers in a doomed rescue operation. - Rappler.com

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WATCH: Residents of Bulacan town hit by Karding grapple with worst flooding they have seen

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Many residents affected by Karding in San Miguel, Bulacan, are reeling from the inconvenience caused by the intense flooding. They try to carry on, while coming to terms with the collective sadness brought about by the death of five rescuers.

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A new international airport was proposed to be built on Bulacan where fishing and mangroves are common. Bulacan is facing several geohazards and one of these is frequent flooding. An environmental impact assessment was conducted on the area by a group Advocates of Science and Technology for the People (AGHAM) and they discovered that the entire 2,500 hectare aerotropolis could be submerged by water if a storm surge occurs. Phivolcs Director, Renato Solidum, stated that the area where the airport city is planned to be built and low-lying communities near it are areas that are known for being prone to flooding.

It’s important to address the issue of flooding in all places such as Bulacan because it causes disruption to the daily lives of the residents. Disasters like these usually happen all the time and if people fail to address this, it will not only cost high expenses but it can also cost more lives. Although it will not completely remove all the risks and impacts, it will surely minimize them. Addressing this problem can help lessen harm to physical infrastructure and aid in maintaining continuation of economic and social activities in communities.