TITLE: NDRRMC: P738M infrastructure damage in Mindanao floods, landslides

AUTHOR: PhilStar

DATE PUBLISHED: February 11, 2024

KEY CONTENT: Flooding and landslides in Mindanao caused around P738.6 million in infrastructure damage.

TITLE: Floods devastate Philippines as president declares 'state of calamity'

AUTHOR:  Emma Newburger (CNBC)

DATE PUBLISHED: January 18, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The Philippines has been experiencing severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, flooding, and landslides, since the start of January. As a result, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a state of calamity in Misamis Occidental province. So far, 28 people have lost their lives, and over 211,000 individuals have been forced to leave their homes.

TITLE:  Davao region reels from deadly floods, landslides 

AUTHOR: ANCNews

DATE PUBLISHED: February 2, 2024

KEY CONTENT: The region of Mindanao is reeling from deadly floods. Caused by heavy rains prone to low-pressure areas, six people were killed in a landslide.

TITLE: Philippines: Floods and Landslides kill 45, thousands evacuated 

AUTHOR: World is One News (WION)

DATE PUBLISHED: October 29, 2022

KEY CONTENT: Floods and Landslides are battering the Philippines. At least 45 people have been declared dead, and thousands were evacuated as floods continue to lash the southern Philippines.

TITLE: CDRRMO PREPARES EVACUATION AREAS AS RAINS COULD TRIGGER MORE FLOODS

AUTHOR: CIO Admin

DATE PUBLISHED: January 21, 2024

KEY CONTENT: CDRRMO Administrative and Training Chief Lyndon Ancajas, in an interview over Davao City Disaster Radio on Wednesday, said that Dabawenyos, especially those living in areas frequented by floods, are advised to take proactive measures to ensure their safety.

TITLE: ANDAM DAVAO

AUTHOR: Davao City Planning and Development Office

DATE PUBLISHED:  November 25, 2021

KEY CONTENT: The City Government of Davao has created a disaster preparedness promotional video project dubbed "Andam Davao." This video is a guide for all Dabawenyos on what to do whenever a flood occurs.

TITLE: Mindanao & climate change: Year-end floods, new year beginning, still more floods

AUTHOR: Philippine Graphics

DATE PUBLISHED: January 12, 2018

KEY CONTENT: “Hence, rain waters and floods no longer easily flow or empty into the sea. They are clogged in the waterways and spill out into the riverbanks,” Dureza said. As a result of these issues, flooding occurs. It emphasizes the need for immediate action to mitigate the impact of floods.

TITLE: BBM VLOG #65: Panahon ng Pagbaha | Bongbong Marcos

AUTHOR: Bongbong Marcos

DATE PUBLISHED: June 8, 2019

KEY CONTENT: President BBM discussed the severe floods, attributing them to the inadequate collection of garbage, with only 80-85% being collected. He emphasized that the irresponsible disposal of the remaining garbage, like in rivers, contributes to drainage blockages, exacerbating the flood problem.

TITLE: Philippines: Flooding in Eastern Mindanao due to Northeast Monsoon and Low-Pressure Area (As of 06 February 2024)

AUTHOR: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

DATE PUBLISHED:  February 7, 2024

KEY CONTENT: Flooding in Eastern Mindanao, Philippines. As of February 6, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported 18 dead, 11 missing persons, 1.1 million affected individuals, and 354,000 displaced, with ongoing damage assessments and national government augmentation of local response.

TITLE: OVER 2K FAMILIES RESCUED AMID FLOODING

AUTHOR: CIO Admin (City Government of Davao)

DATE PUBLISHED: February 1, 2024

KEY CONTENT: Heavy rainfall caused by a low-pressure region resulted in flooding in Davao City. Major rivers in the city overflowed, pushing CDRRMO to rescue more than 2,000 families (8,000 individuals) from 15 barangay on Wednesday, January 31. Residents were advised to prepare for further advisory about the evacuation afterward.

TITLE: Mga Binaha Sa Davao, Gitabangan Dayon

AUTHOR: Davao Secret Blog

DATE PUBLISHED: February 1, 2024

KEY CONTENT: House Speaker Martin Romualdez endorsed the release of P150 million in financial aid from the DSWD under the AICS program, alongside personal funds for relief to flood victims in Davao. He emphasized the government's commitment to aiding affected families and staying focused on public service amidst political distractions.

TITLE: Co-Design for Enhancing Flood Resilience in Davao City, Philippines

AUTHOR: Miyamoto, M., Kakinuma, D., Ushiyama, T., Rasmy, A. W. M., Yasukawa, M., Bacaltos, D. G., Sales, A. C., Koike, T., & Kitsuregawa, M.

DATE PUBLISHED: March 20, 2022

KEY CONTENT: The issue of flood risk management in Davao City, Philippines, is a pressing concern due to the potential for flooding. The study proposes an effective approach to increasing flood resilience by enhancing disaster literacy among the population through the implementation of OSS-SR and the training of Facilitators within the PLATFORM framework in Davao City, Philippines.

TITLE: The Philippine Flood Problem

AUTHOR: The Meaning of Life Podcast with Tristan Dyln Tano

DATE PUBLISHED: November 2022

KEY CONTENT: During the episode, the hosts discussed the Philippines' frequent disasters, which include severe floods and damaging typhoons. They discussed the recent terrible events in Cagayan as well as the country's chronic flooding crisis. While they did not provide a definitive solution to these issues, they did make some recommendations, including addressing negligence in disaster situations, urging the government to take immediate action, and staying informed about potential natural disasters so that individuals can be prepared. The alarming trend of flooding in the Philippines made it evident that the government needed to prioritize flooding and take the initiative to find a solution.

TITLE: The WATERWORLD in the PHILIPPINES

AUTHOR: Joseph Pasalo a.k.a. Seftv

DATE PUBLISHED: March 8, 2023 

KEY CONTENT: Floodwaters in Agusan del Sur swell to 10 meters between December and March, submerging everything in their path. However, the resilient residents of this place have managed to adjust and adapt to this recurring flood situation.

TITLE: Recent Davao City Flooding and the role of urban wetlands

AUTHOR: Philippine Information Agency Davao Region

DATE PUBLISHED: February 5, 2024

KEY CONTENT: This webinar aims to delve into the various factors contributing to the occurrence of floods in the Davao region and to highlight the significance of building resilient communities in the face of natural disasters. By examining the causes and reasons behind these floods, the webinar seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the parameters and the historical context of the wetlands in Davao.

TITLE: Climate Disasters in the Philippines: A Case Study of Immediate Causes and Root Drivers from Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao and Tropical Storm Sendong/Washi

AUTHOR: Benjamin Franta, Hilly Ann Roa-Quiaoit, Dexter Lo, and Gemma Narisma

DATE PUBLISHED: November 2016

KEY CONTENT: This study identifies the immediate causes of the disaster, such as increased runoff rates from the local watershed and lack of evacuation by residents during the flood.

TITLE: Davao City, Philippines and the flood

AUTHOR: Corey

DATE PUBLISHED: March 5, 2023

KEY CONTENT: A heavy downpour forced rivers from Tagum to Davao to flood. Photos depict a true disaster in the Davao region, where residents face massive flooding and constant rain.

TITLE: Flood-Prone Area Assessment Using GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Analysis: A Case Study in Davao Oriental, Philippines

AUTHOR: Jonathan Salar Cabrera

DATE PUBLISHED: October 23, 2019

KEY CONTENT: By integrating various indicators and spatial analysis methods, the researchers identified regions below 20 meters elevation as susceptible to flooding. The Accuracy assessment revealed that the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method outperformed other approaches, providing more accurate and reliable flood risk analysis results.