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Photo courtesy of: Emergency Physicians 

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Disaster preparedness has a big impact on one's life especially when the time comes where he will have to apply what he has learned. With the fact that the Philippines is a magnet to natural disasters, it is important that one should stay prepared at all times. As simple as preparing a go bag, participating in the earthquake drills being conducted in school, workplace or nationwide, can help you survive. With all the calamities and natural disasters that Filipinos have faced throughout the year, they have shown that they could cope with the catastrophes  happening in the  country by making certain responses and movements that could help them rise again. As Mang Tani, GMA resident weather reporter, would quote it “ligtas ang may alam.”

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The government has long put into mind the infrastructure program that will serve as the “Golden Age of Infrastructure”. The Build, Build, Build Program is often touted as the “centerpiece” of the Duterte Administration, aiming to spend at least P8.4-trillion worth of new infrastructure projects nationwide, from roads, bridges, airports, etc. As of June 19, 2021, a total of 10,376 flood mitigation structures were built under the Build,Build,Build program. [‘Build, Build, Build’ delivers, sets up infra for future. (2021, June 19). Philippine News Agency.] The government is also conducting a nationwide earthquake drill every March, to orient and ensure that the citizens know what to do in case of an earthquake. In Davao City, a drill siren is being alarmed every Tuesday for a duration of 30 seconds to 1 minute, letting the whole city know that when an alarm sounds, it means that there is a tsunami.

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No one can predict disasters or calamities, so the best thing to do is be prepared. Fear, worry, and losses associated with disasters can be reduced by being prepared. Individuals, families, and communities should all be aware of what to do in the case of an earthquake and how to prepare for a typhoon. Being up to date on the latest typhoon information can already save your life, and it's as simple as packing a Go Bag.

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During the 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Davao city

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In 2020 a new disaster has come to the fore. At the present we’re still facing this problem along with typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. The spread of the disease has also aggravated the impact of climate-related hazards. Health protocols such as social distancing and the wearing of face masks were often times violated. COVID-19 has the potential to spread quickly, especially in evacuation shelters. The pandemic exposed long-standing shortcomings in disaster preparedness and risk management in the Philippines. It revealed how poor the government is in disaster preparedness and calamity response. Many officials blame it on the pandemic, claiming that it made it more difficult for local governments to respond appropriately to calamities. However, similar gaps existed prior to the pandemic.

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How prepared are Philippine communities to earthquakes, other disasters?

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Especially for the poor communities, earthquake protocols and preparing an emergency bag is uncommon, making them one of the most vulnerable to natural disasters. Not only did Filipinos lack knowledge of what to do in the event of a natural disaster, but city governments also lacked manpower, technical knowledge and understanding of what to do before, during, and after natural disasters, financial resources, and technology such as a multi-hazard early warning system. Some government officials would even run away, in fear of being held accountable.

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A series of powerful earthquakes struck Mindanao in 2019. The repercussions of the 2019 earthquakes is still taking a significant toll on many Mindanaons to this day. Many people lost their homes, people worried and were concerned, and false news was disseminated claiming that the Philippines will be devastated by a tsunami. Following a series of powerful earthquakes in 2019, many people were forced to stay in evacuation shelters, crammed in with 1000 other families, with no good ventilation, sanitation, or food and water supplies. Many of these families had been caught off guard.

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In the face of improved climate science, local governments still lack sufficient evacuation facilities that meet minimum design standards. The majority of our evacuation centers (63.45 percent) are schools, basketball courts, barangay halls, and day care centers, with only 2.86 percent being dedicated evacuation centers. (Macaraeg, P. (2020a, August 27). Pandemic exposes gaps in PH’s evacuation centers. Rappler. )

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Despite the Philippines' continued growth and development, we still have significant gaps in disaster preparedness and risk management. Only 36% of Filipinos claimed they are completely prepared for any natural disaster that may strike the country, according to a research done by the Harvard Humanitarian Institute. Nearly half of the respondents (47%) said they have done nothing to prepare for a natural disaster in the previous five years. The main reason given by respondents was a lack of resources to prepare for such calamities.  [Bollettino, V., Alcayna, T., Enriquez, K., & Vinck, P. (2018). Perceptions of disaster resilience and preparedness in the Philippines. Harvard University: Cambridge, MA, USA.]

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Industry has altered our economy and helped drive fundamental changes in our society, from the earliest steam engines to the first assembly lines to today's fully global production networks and procedures. Our progress, however, has left huge swaths of the population behind due to a lack of sustainable practices and robust infrastructure.
In 2016, more than 937 million people throughout the world lacked access to electricity. Existing infrastructural restrictions in third-world nations like the Philippines have an impact on firm productivity. (https://in.one.un.org/page/sustainable-development-goals/sdg-9/)

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WHAT IS Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9? 

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WHAT IS Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9? 

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Through SDG 9, countries have concluded that investing in robust infrastructure, working across borders, and promoting small businesses are all important to achieving sustainable industrial growth. To achieve SDG 9, we must improve our existing industrial infrastructure and embrace technological innovation.  Governments and companies will have to work together to create an environment that fosters innovation, encourages scientific research, and improves widespread access to information technology.

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