OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR

MESSAGE

Natural hazards such as typhoon, earthquake and storm

surge, to name a few, have been part of our daily living

considering that natural calamity is endemic in our

geographical location.

The damage brought by these disasters slows down development in the area

and causes every affected individual to start practically from nothing, most

especially the disadvantage sector of our society.

Although we can not do anything to stop such natural occurrences,

nevertheless, we have the option to empower every individual in the locality

to mitigate the effects, and this is the very purpose of this endeavor which is

the initial step for the protection of our people.

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management is every ones concern and

responsibility. The approach is a multi-sectoral partnership since nobody is

exempted by the devastating effects of these natural hazards.

This document spells out the comprehensive approach in understanding and

analyzing our situation in the locality and provides us the blue print of action

in times of calamities.

As we hold hands for unity, and with the guidance of The Almighty, we can

lessen the adversities brought about by these calamities and together we

can say

CANDON, MOVE ON TO PEACE, UNITY AND PROGRESS.

HON. ERICSON G. SINGSON, M.D.

City Mayor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

II. REFERRENCES

III. OVERVIEW OF LGU PROFILE

A. Ecological Profile

History

Physical Features

Vision/Mission/Objectives

The Official Seal

Historical Landmarks

The City Organization

The 42 Barangays

Major Economic Activity

B. Risk Profile

Risk Assessment by Type of Hazard

Vulnerability Risk Analysis

Vulnerable Groups

Prevalence of Other Risks

Capacity

Structure

Plans/Scenario Building

Planning Assumptions

Disaster Equipment/Supplies

C. Situational Analysis

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Response

Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery

Concept of Operation

Activities on Specific Disaster

Coordinating Instructions

Administration

Control

DRRMF

IV. LOCAL DRRM PLAN

Goals/Objectives/Strategies

DRRM Plan Matrix

V. MONITORING AND EVALUATION

VI. ANNEXES

a. Local DRRM Council Structure

b. Local DRRM Office Structure

c. Incident Command System

d. Risk Maps

e. Protocols

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Executive Summary

The Philippines is geographically situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area

encircling the Pacific Ocean where earthquakes and volcanic activity result

from the movements of Eurasian Plate and Pacific Plate, or segments of

Earths crust. To the east of the islands lies the 10,539-m (34,578-ft) deep

Philippine Trench and to the west is the Manila Trench where one tectonic

plate is being forced beneath another in a process known as subduction.

These two subduction zones have motions obliquely opposed to each other

resulting to the development of the Philippine Fault Zone, a Right Lateral Fault

which splits the Philippines lengthwise from north to south. This subduction

causes frequent earthquakes in the Philippines. Large submarine earthquakes

are known to cause tidal waves, or tsunamis, that can strike the coasts.

The natural phenomenon that usually brings disaster in any given locality

includes typhoons, floods, and landslides to name a few. The country is along

the typhoon belt in the pacific making it vulnerable to typhoons. An average

of twenty (20) typhoons visit the country yearly, half of these are destructive,

including other weather hazards such as thunderstorm, heavy rainfall,

southeast and northwest monsoons, cold front and ITCZ.

Technical accidents such as transport, industrial accidents, fire and epidemic

also cause loss of lives and damage to properties. The City of Candon, being

a coastal city, experiences flashfloods during heavy downpour, especially in

low lying areas, near rivers and along the coastal line. The wrath of typhoon

Pepeng on October 27, 2009 left 271 families affected with partially and

heavily damaged houses. Typhoon Juan affected 10 families with partially

and heavily damaged houses. In 2011, typhoon Mina displaced 21 families

with partially and heavily damaged houses.

The high rate of carbon emissions, deforestation, siltation, rapid urbanization,

uncontrolled mining and improper waste management has triggered the

occurrence of calamities especially on climate change.

The passage of R.A. 10121, or the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

(DRRM) Act of 2010 has changed the concept in disaster management. Local

Government Units are given a wider scope of authority to push for disaster

management to a higher level. It is a collective effort done by the local

governments in coordination with the communities to live ahead of disasters.

Such action is the best solution as we exist in a time where erratic weather

conditions and natural disasters happen in escalating frequencies and

intensities. Through disaster management, lives and properties can be spared

from situations which lead to loss and damage. LGUs are therefore required to

allocate a certain amount of fund exclusively for DRRM. The same fund is to

be apportioned for mitigation, preparedness, response, and rehabilitation

programs, articulated in appropriate plans.

DRRM plans and programs are carefully crafted according to the needs of

the locality. These must be rooted to the topography and capability of the

community, backed up by local government support. In Candon City,

peoples participation in implementing plans and programs is not a problem.

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They are always ready to render support when needed. On the part of the

local government, effective disaster management is something it

institutionalizes for the common good. With these occurrences the City and

Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have to develop

and formulate medium term Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan

as basis for reducing damage to properties and loss of lives and as guide for

action in dealing with disaster.

Formulating the six-year DRRM plan together with the citys DRRM Council

members and all the forty-two Punong Barangays is a vital action in coming

up with a responsive and appropriate disaster management strategy.

II. REFERRENCES

A. Republic Act No. 10121 also known as the Philippine Disaster Risk

Reduction and Management Act (PDRRMA) of 2010.

B. Presidential Decree 1566 dated 11 June 1978; Subject: Strengthening

Disaster Control Capability and Establishing the National Program on

Community Disaster Preparedness. (Enclosure 1)

C. Republic Act 8185 dated 11 June 1996; Subject Act Amending Sec.324

(d) of RA 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of

1991.(Enclosure 2)

D. Ilocos Sur Provincial Disaster Preparedness Plan 2011

E. National Calamities and Disaster Preparedness Plan dated August 24,

1998.

F. DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2012-73 dated April 17, 2012; Subject:

Utilization of Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund

(LDRRMF)

G. Executive Order No. 66 dated January 9, 2012; Subject: Prescribing Rules

on The Cancellation or Suspension of Classes And Work In Government

Offices Due To Typhoons, Flooding, Other Weather Disturbances, And

Calamities

H. NDRRM Framework

I. RA 9729

J. FEMA

III. OVERVIEW OF LGU PROFILE

A. Ecological Profile

LOCAL HISTORY OF CANDON

1.1 Etymology

The word CANDON comes

from Kandong, the name

given by the natives to a big

tree in the village around which

life, culture and beauty

centered.

This village, so the legend says,

was ruled by three local

chieftains: ABAY-A, MADALANG

and KALINIO. Madalang chose

as his abode the shade of this

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gargantuan tree and lived there with his only daughter, the

beautiful Ineng. Abaya and Kalinio for their part lived with their

tribes in caves somewhere in Kadanglaan and Kauplasan,

respectively.

I am growing old fast, Ineng, Madalang said to his daughter.

One day I wish to see you married before Kabunyan calls me to

the great beyond. But my child, I would only want a son-in-law

who could defeat me in Gabbu (wrestling). What do you say,

Ineng? Ineng could only answer sobbing, I submit to your

wishes, dear father.

And so one day, after the Kaniaw was over, the sound of

gongs, cymbals and gangza intermingled and reverberated far

and wide. Subsequently, the ruling junta composed of elders

issued the announcement regarding the wrestling competition.

It was Abaya who first took the challenge. At the sound of the

cymbal, the protagonists fought savagely like wild beasts. By

some bad luck, Abay-a in his unguarded moment stumbled over

a root of a Kandong Tree and lost his balance. Madalang took

advantage of the situation and mercilessly sent Abay-a reeling to

the ground with several broken ribs. That was the end of the

bout.

Three weeks passed, and this time, Kalinio who was reputed to

possess extraordinary strength took up the challenge. Just then,

a crow going for its mate flew carelessly overhead as if to augur

the impending disaster that would follow. Moments later, the

fight began and both protagonists stood their grounds, and each

manifested signs of being victorious.

Madalang who was reputed to be the strongest man in the

village, tried his old ruse to send Kalinio off balance but was

outwitted by his elusive foe. At the end, Kalinio emerged as the

winner. So Ineng was married to victorious Kalinio.

Just as the celebration was going on, the Spanish

conquistadores, who were on their way to colonize Northern

Luzon, passed by and attacked the merrymakers. Some offered

futile resistance, while others fled in confusion and fear.

Subsequently, the friars assigned in this village ordered the cutting

of the Kandong Tree and in its place was planted the first cross of

evangelization. The timbers taken from the tree were used in the

construction of the first Roman Catholic Church in the 16th

century.

According to tradition, when the colonizers set foot upon this

place and inquired as to its name, the natives answered,

KANDONG, referring to the tree. Since that time on, the place

came to be called CANDON.

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1.2. Creation of the Municipality

The municipality was created in 1780 upon the installation of the

first civil government under the Cabeza de Barangay, Don Juan

P. Madarang by His Eminence, D. Mariano de Conquera, an

Agustinian Friar.

Like other towns, Candon has its

own history and foremeost among

them is the Candon uprising

popularly known as the IKKIS TI

CANDON, as a response to the

abuses and oppression

perpetrated by the Spaniards.

The failure of the Cry of Pugad

Lawin and Pact of Biak-na-Bato

prompted Don Isabelo Abaya to

organize a revolutionary group in

preparation for the renewal of

hostilities.

However, the premature discovery of the plot forced the

revolutionaries to act swiftly and on March 25, 1898, the

revolutionaries declared war against the Spaniards and

established a revolutionary government in Candon.

Upon learning that the revolutionaries were busy conquering

more towns, the Spaniards sent shock troops (CAZADORES) to re-

occupy Candon. The town fell due to the numerically superior

and better armed Spanish soldiers. Most of the leaders and

participants in the uprising who surrendered were arrested and

were summarily executed.

During the Japanese occupation, the gallant exploits of

Candonino V. Gaerlan demonstrated the bravery and patriotism

of the Candonians. In 1942, with a handful of followers, he

staged an ambush and subsequently destroyed the Alambique

steel bridge to impede the advancement of the enemies.

Several truckloads of Japanese forces and supplies perished

along the national highway. In retaliation, however, the

remnants of the Japanese soldiers razed the town proper in

January 1942 resulting in what is considered the greatest

conflagration in the history of Candon. Also, countless atrocities

were committed by the Imperial Forces in the Gabaldon School

until November 1944.

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1.3. Local Events in Retrospect

The cemetery yard in the Catholic Church located south of the

Poblacion area was constructed in 1797. Famine swept through

the town from 1881 to 1882. A swarm of locusts never known in

the history of Candon plagued the place in 1890. The tragic

cholera epidemic took place in the year 1902. The cogon

roofing of the church tower was burned in 1750.

1.4. R.A. 9018: The City of Candon

After the very successful celebration of the 100th Anniversary of

the historic Cry of Candon in 1998, Congressman Eric D. Singson

filed a bill in the 10th Congress seeking to convert the Municipality

of Candon into a component city of Ilocos Sur.

At that time the province of Ilocos Sur still had no city. Candon,

being the foremost trading center in the second district of Ilocos

Sur, showed great potential in leading the locality with economic

progress and social development.

Already a 2nd Class Municipality with an average income of P42

Million, Candons conversion into a city would mean more

progress and development for the Candonian people and for

the Province of Ilocos Sur. So a vigorous campaign was launched

in both houses of congress. Unfortunately, the aspirations of the

people for their beloved Candon to become the first city of

Ilocos Sur were frustrated by some opposition and politics.

In the 11th Congress, then Congresswoman Grace G. Singson re-

filed the Candon Cityhood bill and eventually succeeded to

have it passed into law as R.A. 9018.

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In a plebiscite conducted on March 28, 2001, RA 9018 was

ratified overwhelmingly by the people of Candon. On May 5,

2001, R.A. 9018 was signed by Her Excellency President Gloria

Macapagal Arroyo and House Speaker Sonny Belmonte at the

Malacaang Palace.

To this day, the City of Candon maintains a steady course of

progress and development as the recognized leader in the

second District of Ilocos Sur. Banking on a well-educated, highly-

competitive and hardworking citizenry, under the leadership of

efficient and honorable city officials, Candon has earned its titles

as the Premier City in Southern Ilocos, Heart of Ilocandia,

Gateway to the Cordilleras and Ilocos, and the uncontested

Tobacco Capital of the Philippines.

1.5. Historical Timeline

TIMELINE SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

12th century Malay settlers established a fishing and

hunting community ruled by tribal elders who

held court under a legendary and gigantic

Kandong tree.

16th century Spaniards from Vigan town expanded their

territory to the south including this town. When

they asked the natives the name of the place,

the locals not understanding the language

thought they were asking the name of the

tree; so they told the invaders the name

Kandong.

Late 16th to 19th century Candon was established as a town

following the felling of the great Kandong

tree whose lumber was used to construct the

Church Bell Tower as a strategy to convert the

locals into Catholicism

March 25, 1898 Don Isabelo Abaya, the local hero, banded

with a handful of Candonians to fight the

Spaniards at dawn in the now famous Ikkis ti

Candon (Cry of Candon). His group

successfully entered the Municipal Cazadores

to affect a Spanish surrender and declared

Candon as an independent republic, a full

three months before the Philippine national

uprising in Biak na Bato.

May 3, 1900 Don Isabelo Abaya continued his fight as

Comandante against the Americans after the

Spaniards were vanquished by General

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Manuel Tinios brigade. He died as a prisoner

of war in the hands of the Americans.

January 19, 1942 Candonino Gaerlan ambushed several

truckloads of Japanese soldiers at the

Gabaldon signaling another triumphant

uprising by a local against the heavily armed

foreign invaders.

March 1998 Centennial celebration of Don Isabelo

Abayas Ikkis Ti Candon (Cry of Candon)

topped by Candons bid to become a

component City.

March 28, 2001 Plebiscite results confirm Republic Act 9018

converting the town of Candon as the new

component City of the Province of Ilocos Sur

PHYSICAL FEATURES

2.1 Demography

TOTAL LAND AREA = 10,328 hectares

BUILT-UP AREA = 657.612 hectares

CLASSIFICATION = 4th Class Component City

NO. OF BARANGAYS = 42 (4 of which are Urban)

TOTAL PROJECTED POPULATION = 61,505 (2013)

TOTAL PROJECTED NO. OF HOUSEHOLDS = 12,813 (2013)

AVERAGE SIZE PER HOUSEHOLD = 5 persons per household

POPULATION DEPENDENCY RATE = 36.018%

PROJECTED URBAN POPULATION = 5, 889

URBAN LAND AREA = 75.43

POPULATION GROWTH RATE = 1.49% per annum

PROJECTED AVAILABLE MANPOWER = 24,855 (CBMS 2006)

CRIME SOLUTION EFFICIENCY = 98.18%

EMPLOYMENT RATE = 84.62%

PERCENTAGE OF UNEMPLOYED = 15.38%

POVERTY INCIDENCE = 30%

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Barangay Profile

BARANGAY PROJECTED

POPULATION

** AREA

(in has.)

(BASED

FROM

THE

LAND-USE

MAP)

MAJOR

INDUSTRIES REMARKS

Allangigan 1st 1,360 231.34 Rice, Tobacco

Allangigan

2nd

1,151 109.84 Rice, Tobacco

Amguid 783 229.19 Rice, Tobacco

Ayudante 1,042 141.5 Rice, Corn Bamboo

crafts

Bagani

Campo

1,973 177.53 Rice, Tobacco,

Corn

Bagani

Gabor

669 73.02 Rice, Corn

Bagani

Tocgo

523 75.70 Rice, Tobacco

Bagani

Ubbog

1,557 125.45 Rice, Tobacco

Bagar 1,390 120.02 Rice, Corn Calamay-

Kornik Industry

Balingaoan 1,743 376.37 Rice, Corn,

Tobacco

Bugnay 885 572.89 Rice, Tobacco

Calaoa-an 2,683 168.89 Rice, Corn

Calongbuyan 2,554 117.02 Rice, Bangus,

Tilapia, Corn,

Salt-making

Caterman 2,527 509.26 Rice, Corn,

Tomato

Eggplants, Beans,

Coconut,

Bangus, Tilapia

Cubcubbuot 555 158.48 Rice, Corn

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Darapidap 3,199 243.92 Rice, Saltwater

Fishing, Bangus,

Tilapia, Cotton,

Corn, Coconut

Langlangca

1st

695 141.42 Rice, Tobacco,

Vegetables

Langlangca

2nd

1,446 189.50 Rice, Tobacco,

Corn

Oaig-daya 1,987 354.37 Rice, Tobacco,

Corn

Palacapac 865 299.09 Rice, Tobacco

Paras 1,286 77.76 Rice, Coconut,

Corn

Ice Cream

Making

Parioc 1st 1,412 275.73 Rice, Tobacco,

String Beans

Parioc 2nd 1,801 374.37 Rice, Tobacco,

String Beans

Patpata 1st 1,149 47.44 Bangus, Tilapia,

Coconut, Rice,

Salt-making

Patpata 2nd 1,669 68.15 Bangus, Tilapia,

Coconut, Rice,

Salt-making

Paypayad 2,322 123.65 Rice, Tobacco,

Coconut, Corn,

Salt-making,

Bangus, Tilapia,

Oyster

Bagoong (Fish

Paste) Making

Salvador 1st 959 157.67 Rice, Tobacco

Salvador 2nd 859 559.79 Rice, Tobacco Blacksmiths

that make

sickles and

hack blades

San Agustin 1,484 176.15 Rice, Tobacco,

Corn, Eggplant,

Tomato

San Andres 886 365.89 Rice, Tobacco,

Corn, Sericulture

(Silkworms)

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San Antonio 1,078 13.29 Rice, Corn

San Isidro 2,144 17.12 Livestock Processed

Meat

Products like

Longganisa

and

Sinanglawan

San Jose 1,672 26.47 Rice, Tobacco,

Corn

San Juan 979 16.64 Livestock

San Nicolas 2,205 139.75 Rice, Corn Rice cakes

and patties

(sinambong

and puto)

San Pedro 721 12.6 Rice, Coconut,

Bangus, Tilapia,

livestock

Manufacture

of Wooden

Musical Harps

Santo Tomas 867 77.54 Rice, Corn,

Tobacco

Tablac 3,430 713.65 Rice, Corn,

Tobacco

Talogtog 1,956 172.23 Rice, Corn,

Coconut,

Vegetables

Nata de

Coco and

other Fruit

Preservatives

Tamurong 1st 1,549 82.05 Coconut,

Bangus, Tilapia,

Livestock

Tamurong 2nd 999 137.06 Rice, Corn,

Coconut, Salt-

making, Livestock

Villarica 475 82.90 Rice, Vegetable,

Corn

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2.2 Physical Structure

BOUNDARIES:

North = Municipality of Santiago, Banayoyo, Lidlidda and San Emilio

South = Municipality of Sta. Lucia

East = Municipalities of Galimuyod and Saldedo

West = South China Sea

EXISTING LAND USE ( General)

LAND USE EXISTING

Hectares %

Built-up

Residential

559.927 5.42%

Commercial

38.123 0.37%

Industrial

0.82 0.01%

Agro-industrial

7.806 0.08%

Institutional

30.19 0.29%

Parks/Playground

8.90 0.09%

Cemetery

7.60 0.07%

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Dumpsite

7.70 0.07%

Tourism ( CBR,Church,Spanish

houses )

1.693

0.02%

Infra-Roads/Utilities

93.49 0.91%

Rivers/Creeks/Easement

316.00 3.06%

Agricultural

6,719.76 65.06%

CWMA

2,212.76 21.42%

Watershed

217.00 2.10%

Aquaculture (Fishpond/Fishcages )

51.33

0.50%

Other Uses ( Sand dunes, Swampy

Areas )

55.11

0.53%

TOTAL

10,328.21 100.00%

2.3 MAJOR NATURAL RESOURCES

AGRICULTURAL CROPS = acacia, mahogany and various fruit tree

plantations, tobacco, rice, corn, cotton, string beans,

onions, and coconut.

FISHERIES = Bangus and Tilapia fish nurseries and commercial

ponds in the eastern coastal shores.

FORESTRY = The City of Candon has no Public Forests that it can

cultivate or conserve, however, Candon City has a

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communal forest located in the neighboring town of San

Emilio consisting of more or less 800 hectares.

TRANSPORT/ROAD NETWORKS

1. National Highway (12 kms.)

2. 9 Provincial Roads (19.37 kms.)

3. 21 City Streets (8.535 Kms.)

4. Several inland Barangay Roads (161.05 kms.)

TOURISM

Historical Sites:

1. Candon Church (St. John de Sahagun Chruch) and Bell Tower

2. The Philippines Longest Oil Painting of the Mysteries of the

Holy Rosary at the ceiling of the St John de Sahagun Chruch

3.The Candon City Watershed project at the 132- land in barangays San

Andres and Palacapac, Candon City.

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4.15 preserved Spanish houses

5. Candon Cyber Library and Trade Center

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2.4 Recreational Facilities:

1. Candon Beach Resort

2. Candon Public Market, Candon Shopping Mall, Candon

Arcade, Stern Mall with theaters and cinemas,

grocery/supermarket, department store, Goldilocks,

Giordano, and among others

3. Candon Sports Complex

4. Candon Civic Center

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5. Candon Heroes Park

2.5 Resources and Potentials

AGRICULTURE comprises cash crops that include tobacco, rice,

corn, cotton, coconut, peanuts, beans and vegetables, and

even aquaculture (fisheries) and sericulture (silkworms).

AVAILABLE MARKETS AND PORTS are accessible in nearby Laoag

City (132 kms.), the City of San Fernando, La Union (72 kms.),

Baguio City (110 kms.), Abra (61 kms.) And Manila (347 kms.).

HUMAN RESOURCES in general have a Literacy rate of 97.84%

based on 2006 CBMS.

ROLE OF THE CITY as gateway and Bagsakan center to 15

adjacent and outlying towns, the city offers Recreational

Facilities (malls, and billiards centers, etc.), Education (with 4

universities and colleges and 2 technical/vocational

institutions), Communication (with offices of Digitel, RCPI,

Globe and Smart Telecenters), Transportation (with all the

major buses plying through the 12 km. stretch of the National

Highway), Banking (with 11 commercial and cooperative

banks), Fire protection (BFP-Candon) and other government

institutions such as GSIS, BIR, COA, DAR and PHILHEALTH and 4

food chains (McDONALDS, Jollibee, Greenwich, Red Ribbon,

Chowking and Max restaurant. Stern Mall which houses CSI

Department Store and Supermarket, cinema, GOLDILOCKS

and many other stalls and the City Terminal.

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2.6 Fruits of Cityhood

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VISION/MISSION:

Candon will always be the major commercial center in

Southern Ilocos and aims to be a leading economic growth

center in the Greater Ilocos Region, with empowered,

secured and God-centered people, and effectively guided

by dynamic leaders in a sustainable environment to ensure

the well-being and socio-economic welfare of Candonians.

OBJECTIVES

1.SECURITY To attain food, economic and social security

2.EQUITY To provide equal access to resources and

opportunities to all citizens

3.CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND CITIZENSHIP To promote a

culture of public participation with enhanced

stakeholder linkages

4.TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY To institutionalize

systems for information access, transparent policy- and

decision-making, and professional ethics

5.SUSTAINABILITY - To ensure a balanced prioritization of

programs with active stakeholders involvement

6.DECENTRALIZATION AND SUBSIDIARITY- To promote local

autonomy and efficient delegation

7.EFFICIENCY - To constantly improve service delivery as well

as effective investments particularly in infrastructure

THE CITYS SYMBOLS

City Official Seal

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THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY OF CANDON

The official seal of the City of Candon was approved and adopted

by the Sangguniang Panlungsod under RESOLUTION NO. 017-01

sponsored by Councilor DAVID GACUSANA. It is published to

immortalize the Cry of Candon of March 1898 and to

commemorate the ratification of the Cityhood charter under

Republic Act 9018 on March 28, 2001.

EXPLANATORY NOTES:

1. The seal is patterned after the Official Seal of Ilocos Sur, which is also

the general pattern being used by all the seals of the different

provinces in the Philippines.

2. The emblem at the middle of the circle represents the Philippine

Flag, which symbolizes the spirit of nationalism.

3. The TORCH at the middle of the flag represents the spirit of 1898

demonstrating an ever burning desire of our people for liberty,

justice and democracy.

4. The SABER and the RIFLE crossed below the torch are symbols of the

readiness of the people to protect human rights. While the

TOBACCO LEAVES behind them are like outstretched wings whereby

the local agriculture economy thrives.

5. The date on top of the glowing flame is the date of the immortal

Cry of Candon when our forefathers, led by the indomitable Don

Isabelo Abaya, fought and successfully liberated Candon from the

Spanish overlords a full three months before the National uprising of

June 12, 1898.

6. Finally, the banner beneath the emblem contains the historic

Candon City Charter Republic Act 9018 of March 28, 2001

declaring Candon as a city.

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Historical Landmarks

Monuments, parks and buildings are scattered across the four barangays that

comprise the Poblacion, or the urban center. Faced with the problem of

preserving the few remaining historical landmarks amidst a growing urban

center, the city is determined to preserve them for future generations to

enjoy. The construction and maintenance of public parks are the priority of

then City Mayor Grace G. Singson. The city even won in 1998 in the search for

Centennial Trees in Region 1 with the preservation of century-old acacia trees

that still line the National Highway from the public Market to the City Hall.

Monuments and parks can be found in front of the Catholic Church.

The City Plaza is renamed as Candon City Heroes Park with monuments of

the late hero Don Isabelo Abaya and the martyred priest Father Jose Burgos

of the famed GOMBURZA. One other park dedicated to Dr. Jose Rizal, our

national hero, is the Plaza Waya-waya (Freedom Park) located on the

northern side of the Catholic Church.

Finally, we have about 12 to 15 old Spanish houses built and decorated

in the old colonial style. These houses are maintained and preserved by the

surviving generations of Candons prominent families since the Spanish

Colonial Times.

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THE CITY ORGANIZATION

5.1 City Directory

A. City Office Directory

City Mayor (77) 742-6136

City Vice-Mayor (77) 742-5624

City Administrator (77) 742-6136

Sangguniang Panlungsod Secretary (77) 742-5482

loc. 850

Human Resource Management Officer (77) 742-5931

City Cooperatives Officer (77) 742-6588

loc. 838

City Planning and Development Coordinator (77) 742-5801

City Engineer (77) 742-6583

City Architect (77) 742-6583

City Social Welfare and Development Officer (77) 742-5125

City Budget Officer (77) 742-5005

City Agriculturist (77) 742-5051

loc. 840

City Local Registrar (77) 742-6287

City Accountant (77) 742-5058

loc. 832

City Treasurer (77) 742-5024

City Assessor (77) 742-6664

City Health Office (77) 742-50-

08/6265/6063

City Market Administrator (77) 742-5983

loc. 855

General Services Officer (77) 742-66-81

City Legal Officer (77) 742-7777

loc. 847

City Information Officer (77) 742-5235

loc. 835

City Business Permits and Licensing Officer (77) 742-5842

loc. 806

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City Veterinarian (77) 742-7777

loc. 842

City Environment & Natural Resources Officer (77) 742-7777

loc. 825

B. Social Services Hotlines

City Mayor (77) 742-6136

City Administrator (77) 742-6136

City Social Welfare and Development Officer (77) 742-5125

General Services Officer (77) 742-6681

City Engineer (77) 742-6583

Philippine National Police (77) 742-6043

Bureau of Fire Protection (77) 742-6558

C. Schools Directory

DECS Candon District Office (77) 742-6065

Candon South Central School (77) 742-5785

Candon National High School (77) 742-6456

Saint Joseph Institute (77) 742-6012

Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (77) 742-5228

University of Northern Philippines (77) 742-6444

AMA Computer College (77)742-

6536/6537/5019

Cyber Library (77) 742-6588

D. Barangay Directory

Association of Barangay Captains Pres. Noel D. Singson (0917)

531-02-76

E. Hospitals Directory

City Health Office (77)742-

5008/6265/6063

Holy Family Hospital (77) 742-6156

St. Martin de Porres Hospital (77) 742-6464

Candon City Hospital (77) 742-5675

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City Officials, City Department heads and City Employees

THE 42 BARANGAYS

6.1 Introduction

The City of Candon has 42 barangays that are mostly agricultural

in nature. Most of the people derive their livelihood from agricultural

activities like agro-forestry, crop production, livestock raising and

fishing.

The barangays of Candon City are classified into four categories:

the upland barangays (located at the eastern hills and mountains),

the Poblacion barangays (that include four of the urban barangay

centers), the Highway barangays (those that are found along the

national highway) and the Coastal barangays (those that are found

along the eight kilometers shoreline of the city). The upland

barangays plant more vegetables, tobacco and root crops, while the

Highway barangays plant mainly rice and corn, and the Coastal

barangays are engaged in fishing as well as coconut and cotton

growing.

The Poblacion barangays composed of San Juan, San Antonio,

San Isidro and San Jose where we find the commercial and industrial

districts. It is also in the Poblacion where schools, some government and

private offices and hospitals are located. Congestion at the urban

center is becoming a major problem and, therefore, the city has to

expand outwards to give way to its projected growth and

development.

In this expansion program, the City Government built the

government center in barangay Calaoa-an. It is where you can find

now the City Hall, one of the most modern in northern Luzon, the

buildings of the Department of Public Works and Highways (second

District office), Hall of Justice and the National Tobacco Administration

(Candon-Branch which caters to the whole second district of Ilocos

Sur).

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The city government has built all weather roads down to the

barangay level and the other physical infrastructure needed.

Aside from agricultural products, the City of Candon has many

small entrepreneurs engaged in specialty cottage industries such as

bamboo crafts, blacksmithing, salt making, silkworm breeding

(sericulture), and food manufacturing. Processed food is among the

most well known to tourists and balikbayans. The City has since been

known for the zesty CALAMAY and the ever-crunchy CHICHACORN or

KORNIK. We can also boast of our distinct flavor for Longganisa

(homemade sausages), Bagoong (fish paste), Puto and Sinambong

(rice cakes and patties), and even ice cream.

Verily, the vision to make the 42 individual barangays of Candon

City to be self-sufficient and independently progressive is not far-

fetched. Naturally blessed with the needed raw resources and innate

diligence of the people, micro industries will flourish with the help of

government financing and technical assistance on production and

marketing techniques.

MAJOR ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

7.1 Introduction

Farming is the major source of livelihood in the city. A total of 4,521

farmers are distributed over the entire area tilling a total of 3,765

hectares of agricultural land. Palay is the major crop at the start of the

rainy season. Tobacco and corn come after the harvesting of palay.

In the urban area, business establishments engaging in commerce and

trade are fast growing. There are currently 591 business establishments

in the city as per records of the BPLO which is in charge of issuing

permits to said businesses.

The tobacco industry in the City of Candon has played a big factor in

its economic, social and political evolution. The people have made

planting of Virginia Tobacco as their main livelihood, making Candon

the biggest tobacco-producing town in the entire region. Social

functions and festivities coincide with the tobacco harvest seasons and

the lifestyles of the people depend on the good times and great

fortune that tobacco brought.

7.2 Tobacco Through the Years

In the early 80's when Candon became the tobacco center of Ilocos

Sur, the tobacco industry leaders built their re-drying and flue-curing

barns here, giving seasonal jobs to indigent and illiterate residents as

classifiers and laborers. More than a thousand people are benefited

every year.

With this employment opportunity, Candonians were able to send the

succeeding generations to school and earn college degrees. Thus in a

span of more than two decades, Candon has attained its present

prosperity through the tobacco products that it cultivated and grew.

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For this reason, the seal of the Candon City government bears two

tobacco leaves drawn like wings of a torch to signify the great

contribution of tobacco to the Citys present progress. Despite the

continuing anti-tobacco campaign, Candon City remains steadfast in

acclaiming the merits of tobacco as a valuable agricultural product.

It is currently producing about three million kilos annually planted in

more than one thousand hectares making it the countrys biggest

tobacco producer.

B. Risk Profile

The risk profile of Candon was based from the study of the Mines and

Geo-Sciences Bureau of the DENR, the CSWDO, the CPDO and experiences

of the different barangays consolidated through risk assessment workshops

conducted by the city government and concerned NGAs.

The assessments were based from all possible occurrences of both

natural and man-made hazards in the locality, the areas and sectors that are

vulnerable to disaster, and the present capacities of the LGU to mitigate risk.

In other words, disaster occurs when a hazard strikes a vulnerable community

with low capacity resulting to damages, loss and serious disruptions of

community functioning. The bigger the vulnerability, the bigger the disaster

risk. The bigger the capacity, the smaller the disaster risk.

Based from the assessment, the elements at risks are the people (their

lives and health conditions), community, infrastructures, livelihood, and

environment.

The vulnerabilities are the facilities made of light materials, those who

are living at or near the foot of mountains or rivers or shore lines, those without

discipline or with negative attitude, or generally the poor.

Capacity speaks of the capability of the barangay in disaster

management, presence of resources needed, strong community

organizations, adequate livelihood, and responsible government.

Risk Assessment by Type of Hazard:

Typhoon

Since Region I is the usual exit point of typhoons, the level of risks is at

medium to low. Nineteen (19) barangays or 45.20% are at the medium level

of risks and these are Allangigan Primero, Allangigan Segundo, Amguid,

Ayudante, Bagani Campo, Bagani Gabor, Balingaoan, Calao-an,

Calongbuyan, Caterman, Cubcubbuot, Darapidap, Oaig-Daya, Paras,

Patpata Primero, Patpata Segundo, San Antonio, Talogtog and Tamurong

Primero.

Twenty three (23) barangays or 54.80% are at low level of risk and these

are Bagani Tocgo, Bagani Ubbog, Bagar, Bugnay, Langlangca Primero,

Langlangca Segundo, Palacapac, Parioc Primero, Parioc Segundo,

Paypayad, Salvador Primero, Salvador Segundo, San Agustin, San Andres, San

Isidro, San Jose, San Juan, San Nicolas, San Pedro, Santo Tomas, Tablac,

Tamurong Segundo, and Villarica.

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Flood

The level of risk ranges from low to high. Low risk barangays may either

be situated far from the coast or rivers, have good drainage system, have

good flood control system, or located in high-lying areas. Medium risk

barangays are either in low-lying areas or without proper drainage system.

High risk barangays are near riverbanks, and low-lying areas without drainage

system.

Twenty eight (28) barangays or 66.70% are at low risk and these are

Allangigan Primero, Amguid, Ayudante, Bagani Campo, Bagani Tocgo,

Bagani Ubbog, Bagar, Bugnay, Cubcubbuot, Langlangca Primero,

Palacapac, Paras, Parioc Primero, Parioc Segundo, Salvador Primero,

Salvador Segundo, San Agustin, San Andres, San Isidro, San Jose, San Juan,

San Nicolas, San Pedro, Santo Tomas, Tablac, Tamurong Primero, Tamurong

Segundo, and Villarica.

Twelve (12) barangays or 28.50% are at medium risk and these are

Allangigan Segundo, Bagani Gabor, Balingaoan, Caterman, Calongbuyan,

Darapidap, Langlangca Segundo, Patpata Primero, Patpata Segundo,

Paypayad, San Antonio, and Talogtog.

Two (2) barangays are at high risk and these are Calaoa-an and Oaig-

Daya.

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Earthquake

The area is located in the pacific ring of fire, however, since there was

no massive earthquake experienced after 1990, the city is at low level of risk,

and all the forty (42) barangays are categorized under this risk level.

Storm Surge

The city experiences the level of risk from low to high. Barangays with

low level of risk are not found along the coastal line. Barangays with medium

risk are near the coastal line but are on higher grounds. Barangays with high

risk are situated along coastal and do not have sea walls to protect them.

Thirty six (36) barangays or 85.70% are at low level of risk and these are

Allangigan Primero, Allangigan Segundo, Amguid, Ayudante, Bagani Campo,

Bagani Gabor, Bagani Tocgo, Bagani Ubbog, Balingaoan, Bagar, Bugnay,

Calaoa-an, Cubcubbuot, Langlangca Primero, Langlangca Segundo, Oaig-

Daya, Palacapac, Paras, Parioc Primero, Parioc Segundo, Salvador Primero,

Salvador Segundo, San Agustin, San Andres, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Jose,

San Juan, San Nicolas, San Pedro, Santo Tomas, Tablac, Talogtog, Tamurong

Primero, Tamurong Segundo, and Villarica.

Four (4) barangays are at medium level of risk and these are

Calongbuyan, Patpata Primero, Patpata Segundo, and Paypayad.

Two (2) barangays are at high level of risk and these are Caterman and

Darapidap.

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Vehicular Accidents

The city has this level of risk from low to high depending on the

classification of the road, the volume of vehicles and pedestrian traversing or

using such roads. Barangays with low level of risk have no major roads and

with only minimal traffic in such area using only barangay roads. Barangays

with medium level of risk have roads with access to other municipalities going

to eastern part of the city. Barangays with high level of risk are found along

national highways and other busy roads going to major facilities such as

learning institutions, hospitals, and government establishments providing basic

services to constituents.

Twenty five (25) barangays or 59.5% are at low level of risk and these are

Allangigan Primero, Allangigan Segundo, Amguid, Bagani Ubbog,

Balingaoan, Bugnay, Calongbuyan, Caterman, Cubcubbuot, Langlangca

Primero, Palacapac, Parioc Primero, Parioc Segundo, Patpata Primero,

Patpata Segundo, Paypayad, Salvador Primero, Salvador Segundo, San

Andres, San Pedro, Santo Tomas, Talogtog, Tamurong Primero, Tamurong

Segundo, Villarica.

Four (4) barangays are at medium level of risk and these are Bagani

Gabor, Bagani Tocgo, Bagar and San Agustin.

Thirteen (13) barangays are at high level of risk and these are Ayudante,

Bagani Campo, Calaoa-an, Darapidap, Langlangca Segundo, Oaig-Daya,

Paras, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Jose, San Juan, San Nicolas and Tablac.

Fire

Occurrence of fire-related incidents in the city ranges from low to

medium level of risk based from previous incidents that rarely happened in a

year. The most common causes are faulty electrical wiring or accidental

burning of tobacco curing barn. There was an isolated case of arson resulting

to the burning of public utility bus parked at the station within the city.

Barangays with low level of risk are those in rural barangays and other

areas where there is a minimal economic activity and houses are not located

very near each other. Barangays with medium level of risk are those in the

Central Business District where economic activity is high and trade involves

chemicals, petroleum products and other highly combustible materials.

Thirty two (32) barangays or 76.2% are at low level of risk and these are

Allangigan Primero, Allangigan Segundo, Amguid, Ayudante, Bagani Gabor,

Bagani Tocgo, Bagani Ubbog, Balingaoan, Bagar, Bugnay, Calongbuyan,

Caterman, Cubcubbuot, Darapidap, Langlangca Primero, Langlangca

Segundo, Palacapac, Parioc Primero, Parioc Segundo, Patpata Primero,

Patpata Segundo, Paypayad, Salvador Primero, Salvador Segundo, San

Agustin, San Andres, San Pedro, Santo Tomas, Talogtog, Tamurong Primero,

Tamurong Segundo, and Villarica.

Ten (10) barangays or 23.8% are at medium level of risk and these are

Bagani Campo, Calaoa-an, Oaig-Daya, Paras, San Antonio, San Isidro, San

Jose, San Juan, San Nicolas and Tablac.

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Landslide

Although there are barangays located in hills and mountains, landslide

that affected lives and properties has not occurred yet after several years.

This contributes to the underlying factor that level of landslide in the area is

low even for those fourteen (14) barangays located in or near hills or

mountains such as Allangigan Primero, Amguid, Bagani Campo, Bagani

Tocgo, Bagani Ubbog, Balingaoan, Bugnay, Cubcubbuot, Palacapac, Parioc

Primero, Parioc Segundo, Salvador Segundo, San Andres and Santo Tomas.

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Vulnerabilities Risk Analysis

For all the hazards that affect the area, such as typhoon, flood,

earthquake, storm surge, vehicular accident, fire and landslide, the disaster

risk is high to vulnerable sectors in the community which may result to loss of

lives and damage to properties. Although the city is doing all efforts to

prepare and mitigate the effects of disaster, there are still underlying reasons

which are beyond the control of the government.

Vulnerabilities are classified into three (3) categories and these are:

a) Physical/Material

The topography of the area where people resides poses danger

particularly those near coastal, rivers, hills, mountains and in low grounds.

Whenever natural hazard affects the community, these are the severely

affected areas. The type of building materials play in the protection of human

lives and normally houses built on indigenous and light materials are the ones

affected during calamities. The clogging of canals, drainage system and

streams pose greater possibility of flooding due to stagnant surface run off

during heavy rains. Agricultural products are also vulnerable whenever there

are typhoons because of the flooded rice fields especially if this stays for a

longer period of time. The absence of flood control structures near coastal

and rivers pose great danger also to human lives and properties. Silted river

beds and presence of fish cages contribute to vulnerability during calamities

as this will cause flooding.

The presence of sub-standard building materials and non-conformity to

building code are greatly affected when earthquake strikes. The increasing

economic activity in the area, influx of people and motorists using the roads

pose also vulnerability to highway accidents. Vehicular accidents happen

almost every month in the city.

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b) Social/Organizational

The varying customs and traditions of people from different cultures in

the community complicate the implementation of governments programs.

Most of the people who are below the poverty threshold are the severely

affected whenever disaster occurs and it takes a longer time for them to

recover, economically and morally. The weaknesses of the Filipino character

such as self-centeredness and crab mentality make the puroks or sitios unable

to function as a solid group for cooperative undertakings. Sometimes the

presence of organized groups in the community which can be potential

partners in any governments initiative are more concerned of their own

organizational activities. Now a days, the bayanihan is not being observed

anymore in most communities. With these existing conditions in the

community, there is a need for the local governments to fine tune these

differences and align their values to that of the communitys welfare

particularly on their safety. They can be transformed into a solid group that

eases down the impacts and can easily recover from all diversities. However,

it takes political will to achieve these goals.

c) Motivational/Attitudinal

Some of the strengths and weaknesses of the Filipino character affects

the mind set of every individual in the community. The bahala na attitude

makes every one vulnerable to disaster. The lack of participation,

cooperation and commitment to governments effort to look after the

welfare of the community pose difficulty in achieving this goal. People tend to

be concerned more of their daily survival particularly the poor. Preparedness

becomes obscured in their minds and left with no easy way out during

disaster. The indiscriminate human activities causing degradation of the

environment have become more destructive than friendly. Lack of

knowledge on the consequences of what we do does more destruction than

benefits to the people. Too much attachment to material things has foolishly

set peoples mind towards disaster. The government alone can not function

effectively without the participation of every one. Disaster is every ones

concern and all must work together to mitigate the effects.

Vulnerable Groups

In 2012, the number of vulnerable youth in the city is 3,369. Persons with

disabilities (PWDs) comprise 1.19% of the population. There are 5,151 senior

citizens (SCs) or 8.63% of the population. Artisanal fisherfolks comprise 2.11% of

the population. The urban poor in the city is 69.91%; the old-age dependency

ratio is 10.59%; and children (below 13) are13,611. These are the vulnerable

sectors that whenever disaster comes, 1.24% of the population are victims.

Flooding

The following are the affected barangays with respective number of affected

families:

1) Ayudante 30 Families

2) Bagar 70 Families

3) Balingaoan 30 Families

4) Calaoa-an 150 Families

5) Calongbuyan 35 Families

6) Caterman 60 Families

7) Darapidap 40 Families

8) Langlangca Primero 10 Families

9)Oaig-Daya 40 Families

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10) Paras 20 Families

11) Patpata Primero 20 Families

12) Patpata Segundo 20 Families

13) Paypayad 15 Families

14) Salvador Primero 15 Families

15) San Agustin 30 Families

16) San Antonio 20 Families

17) San Isidro 20 Families

18) San Jose 50 Families

19) San Juan 70 Families

20) San Nicolas 50 Families

21) San Pedro 10 Families

22) Talogtog 20 Families

23) Tamurong Primero 30 Families

24) Villarica 15 Families

Landslide

The following are the affected barangays with respective number of

individuals:

1) Allangigan Primero 82 Individuals

2) Bugnay 121 Individuals

3) Palacapac 9 Individuals

4) Parioc Segundo 27 Individuals

5) San Andres 27 Individuals

Prevalence of Other Risks

In 2012, infant mortality rate is 13.10%; crude death rate is 17.5%; under 5

mortality rate is 14%; neonatal mortality rate is 2.80%; fetal death rate is 8.43%;

unemployment rate is 15.38%; poverty threshold is 2,033; poverty incidence is

30%; food subsistence threshold is 30.67%; HH w/ access to potable water

supply is 12,510; HH w/ access to sanitary toilets is 12,365; crime rate against

person is 10; crime rate against property is 5; and functional literacy rate is

97.84%.

Capacity

I. STRUCTURE

There is an organized City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

Council and forty two (42) BDRRMCs through executive orders of the Local

Chief Executives. There is a designated City DRRMO with three (3) designated

staff. The DRRM Office is located at the ground floor of the city hall with all the

tools, equipment and supplies for disaster operations are piled. Goods and

supplies for relief operations are also piled at the CSWDO. The CIO is

designated as spoke person to disclose disaster-related activities and

information during times of calamities particularly the announcement of

suspension of classes in the area when there are no storm warning signals

issued by PAGASA.

ORGANIZATION/FUNCTION

A. CDRRMC

The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council which was

organized thru Executive Order No. 2012-014, dated June 14, 2012 is

responsible in setting the direction of the city with regards to risk

reduction and disaster management.

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The Council has the following duties and functions:

1. Approve, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the

LDRRM plan and regularly review and test the plan consistent

with other national and local planning programs;

2. Ensure the integration of disaster risk reduction and climate

change adaptation into local development plans, programs and

budgets as a strategy in sustainable development and poverty

reduction;

3. Recommend the implementation of forced or pre-emptive

evacuation of local residents, if necessary; and

4. Convene the local council once every three (3) months or as

necessary.

B. CDRRMO

The LDRRMO IV was created thru SP Ordinance No. 655 dated June 23,

2014 and was appointed on April 1, 2015. LDRRMO I was created thru

Ordinance No. 689 dated June 15, 2015 and was appointed on

February 1, 2016. The LDRRMO is responsible for setting the direction,

development, implementation and coordination of disaster risk

management programs within the area of responsibility. The office is

composed of the following:

LDRRMO IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENGR. FLORANTE G. GALANG

LDRRMO I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RYAN VICTOR G. ABAYA, DPA

The following are the duties and functions of the CDRRMO:

1) Design, program, and coordinate disaster risk reduction and

management activities consistent with the National Council's

standards and guidelines;

2) Facilitate and support risk assessments and contingency planning

activities at the local level;

3) Consolidate local disaster risk information which includes natural

hazards, vulnerabilities, and climate change risks, and maintain a

local risk map;

4) Organize and conduct training, orientation, and knowledge

management activities on disaster risk reduction and management

at the local level;

5) Operate a multi-hazard early warning system, linked to disaster risk

reduction to provide accurate and timely advice to national or

local emergency response organizations and to the general public,

through diverse mass media, particularly radio, landline

communications, and technologies for communication within rural

communities;

6) Formulate and implement a comprehensive and - integrated

LDRRMP in accordance with the national, regional and provincial

framework, and policies on disaster risk reduction in close

coordination with the local development councils (LDCs);

7) Prepare and submit to the local sanggunian through the LDRRMC

and the LDC the annual LDRRMO Plan and budget, the proposed

programming of the LDRRMF, other dedicated disaster risk reduction

and management resources, and other regular funding source/s

and budgetary support of the LDRRMO/BDRRMC;

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8) Conduct continuous disaster monitoring and mobilize

instrumentalities and entities of the LGUs, CSOs, private groups and

organized volunteers, to utilize their facilities and resources for the

protection and preservation of life and properties during

emergencies in accordance with existing policies and procedures;

9) IdentIfy, assess and manage the hazards, vulnerabilities and risks that

may occur in their locality;

10) Disseminate information and raise public awareness about those

hazards. vulnerabilities and risks, their nature, effects, early warning

signs and counter measures;

11) Identify and implement cost-effective risk reduction

measures/strategies;

12) Maintain a database of human resource, equipment, directories,

and location of critical infrastructures and their capacities such as

hospitals and evacuation centers;

13) Develop, strengthen and operationalize mechanisms for partnership

or networking with the private sector, CSOs, and volunteer groups;

14) Take all necessary steps on a continuing basis to maintain, provide,

or arrange the provision of, or to otherwise make available, suitably-

trained and competent personnel for effective civil defense and

disaster risk reduction and management in its area;

15) Organize, train, equip and supervise the local emergency response

teams and the ACDVs, ensuring that humanitarian aid workers are

equipped with basic skills to assist mothers to breastfeed;

16) Respond to and manage the adverse effects of emergencies and

carry out recovery activities in the affected area, ensuring that there

is an efficient mechanism for immediate delivery of food, shelter and

medical supplies for women and children, endeavor to create a

special place where internally-displaced mothers can find help with

breastfeeding, feed and care for their babies and give support to

each other;

17) Within its area, promote and raise public awareness of and

compliance with this Act and legislative provisions relevant to the

purpose of this Act;

18) Serve as the secretariat and executive arm of the LDRRMC;

19) Coordinate other disaster risk reduction and management activities;

20) Establish linkage/network with other LGUs for disaster risk reduction

and emergency response purposes;

21) Recommend through the LDRRMC the enactment of local

ordinances consistent with the requirements of this Act;

22) Implement policies, approved plans and programs of the LDRRMC

consistent with the policies and guidelines laid down in this Act;

23) Establish a Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

Operations Center;

24) Prepare and submit, through the LDRRMC and the LDC, the report

on the utilization of the LDRRMF and other dedicated disaster risk

reduction and management resources to the local Commission on

Audit (COA), copy furnished the regional director of the OCD and

the Local Government Operations Officer of the DILG; and

25) Act on other matters that may be authorized by the LDRRMC.

C. The Chairman, CDRRMC.

1. Establishes a physical facility to be known as the City Disaster Risk

Reduction and Management Operations Center (CDRRMOC)

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2. Coordinates the disaster operations activities in the city thru the

CDRRMOC

3. Implements within the city the guidelines set by the NDRRMC on

emergency preparedness and disaster operations involving rescue,

relief and rehabilitation

4. Advises the lower level DRRMCs on disaster management

5. Submits reports and appropriate recommendations to the RDRRMC thru

PDRRMC

6. Advises the Chairman, RDRRMC thru PDRRMC on the status of disaster

preparedness programs, disaster operations and rehabilitants efforts

undertaken by the province and private sector

7. Creates Action Group composed of permanent representatives from

the member agencies/offices/units

8. Convenes the Council as often as necessary to effectively coordinate

the provincial efforts on disaster preparedness, emergency operations

relief, recovery and rehabilitations activities

9. Provides the PDRRMC copy of Sanguniang Panlungsod Resolution

declaring the city or part of it as under a State of Calamity.

10. In the discharge of his duties as such, the Chairman assisted by the Vice

Chairman shall perform the same duties during the absence or

incapacity of the former.

D. EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS

The Emergency Response Teams created under Executive Order No.

2012-014, dated June 14, 2012 shall provide emergency services and

public assistance during or immediately after a disaster in order to save

lives, reduce health impacts, ensure public safety and meet the basic

subsistence needs of the people affected. The teams are composed of

the following:

Team

City Mayors

Members

General Services Office Sammy Jimeno (Team Leader)

Edilberto Abrero, Jr

Efren Acance

Elmo Nestor Garces

Joel B. Bayle

Joel R. Marzan

CENRO Louie Garnace (Team Leader)

Darius V. Consolacion

Elmo G. Llanes

Cris Jefferson O. Collado

Ludymar S. Gervacio

City Engineering Office Randy Gabuat (Team Leader)

Albert G. Abaya

Romulo G. Del Rosario

Santiago G. Galvez

Cecilio E. Fernando

Antonio L. Gavan

Herald G. Galinta

City Health Office Fe P. Diasen (Team Leader)

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Carmelita Soliven

Joanne April J. Castillo

Donalyn M. Liquete

Liwayway N. Lumang

Rosita M. Pascua

Bureau of Fire

Protection

FO3 Jessie Dela Cruz

FO2 Eligio C. Calip, Jr.

FO1 Jerome Sorio

FO1 Daeson Bagorio

FO1 Regie Retialo

Philippine National

Police

PO3 Rahanie Garnace

PO1 Angelito Antalan

PO1 Elmer Arellano

PO1 Medward Galay

PO1 Meynard Martinez

PO1 Franklyn Reyes, Jr.

E. The Civil Defense Deputized Coordinator

1. Spearheads the implementation of civil defense and disaster

management programs at the Local Government Unit

2. Acts as Executive Officer of Local Disaster Risk Reduction and

Management Council

3. Initiates programs, projects and activities along emergency

preparedness and response, vulnerability and risk reduction, human

resource development, public information and advocacy for civil

protection , among others

F. The Secretariat/Operations Center

1. Maintains complete record of all directives, issuances, minutes of

meetings of the PDRRMC and documentation of the Councils

activities

2. Prepares agenda items and facilitates conduct of meeting of the

Council

3. Undertakes other administrative functions of the Council

4. Monitors, gathers and evaluates data regarding calamity/disaster

situations

5. Directs and ensure compliance with coordinating instructions

provided in the Plan, including submission to timely and accurate

reports from Council members, others participating organizations

and lower DRRMCs

6. Prepares and submits reports to higher authorities

G. STAFF COMMITTESS

Intelligence and Disaster Analysis Committee

1. Evaluates and analyzes information gather or received about the

occurrence of an impending or actual disaster as well as its extent

and/ or effects

2. Advises the member of the Council and the lower DRRMCs of the

results of its evaluation/analysis of such information

3. Makes recommendations including precautionary measures that can

be adopted to prevent disasters and minimize their effects

4. Submits recommendations for allocation of needed resources

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5. Prepares appropriate recommendations to Sagguniang Panlungsod

as bases for the declaration of a State of Calamity in affected areas,

the release of the local calamity funds to ameliorate the disaster

victims and other appropriate actions

Plans and Operations Committee

1. Determines course of action to be taken and/or responses to be

made based on recommendations of the Intelligence and Disaster

Analysis Committee

2. Determines which Task Units and resources shall be utilized in the

disaster area and initiated their mobilization

3. Recommends implementation of existing plans

4. Maintains and/or supervises progress of operations and determine

the necessity of utilizing additional task units and resources

5. Prepares appropriate reports upon termination of operations

Resources Committee

1. Undertakes a survey of urgent resources, materials and other items

such as food, clothing , medicines and medical supplies,

transportation, constructions materials and services available in order

to meet possible needs in case of a calamity/disaster

2. Maintains and furnishes appropriate committees/task units with a list

of names and addresses of organization, private individuals,

commercial establishment, etc which may be tapped to supply ,

donate or contribute said resources and services when and where

needed

3. Updates such survey activities and listings and furnishes all concerned

with such listings for ready reference and guidance

4. Provides such other assistance as may be required by the Operation

Center during actual emergencies

H. TASK COMMITTEES

Communication and Warning Committee

1. Provides, operates and maintains speedy, continuous and reliable

communications and adequate warning system throughout the

period of an impending or existing disaster. Provided, however, that

the coordination , direction and control of communications and

warning operations shall be the responsibility of the Operation center

2. Develops alert and warning notices/bulletins and submit copies

thereof to the Operation Center which shall in turn furnish

agencies/organizations with dissemination capabilities, all such

notice and bulletins

3. Provides such other assistance as may be required by the Operation

Center especially during actual emergencies

Transportation Committee

1. Provides transport needs for the movement of the rescue teams and

equipment messengers or couriers, rescued persons and/or

evacuees, casualties, medical and health terms , engineering and

utility crew, emergency workers , food, medicines and other supplies

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with participating agencies initially providing the transportation

needs of their own personnel, equipment and supplies

2. Coordinates the transport needs of the other task units/response

teams in order that these may be attended to and available for use

in a systematic and efficient manner.

3. Takes care of the management, direction and control of

transportation facilities needed in the disaster area

4. Keeps the listing of available transportation facilities; their owners and

other data to facilitate mobilization or utilization thereof when need

therefore arise.

5. Coordinates and consults with owners of private transport to elicit

their support and assistance in case of calamity

6. Draws up its plan on transportation mobilization, in close coordination

with the Resources Committee, and brings to the attention of the

Council/Operations Center such matter that may be needed for the

members of the unit

7. Advises the Operations Center/Secretariat on the course of action

that should be undertaken relative to transportation matters

8. Submits reports and other information to the Operations Center

about the Units activities/efforts especially during disaster

Rescue, Evacuation and Recovery Committee

1. Determines ideal sites for evacuation before the occurrence of any

disaster in coordination with officials or person who have jurisdiction

or control of sites and informs the Secretariat/Operations Center of

the result of its efforts on the matter.

2. Maintains a chart of routes from a populated area to the evacuation

sites and a list of persons for possible evacuation by priority and

destination

3. Evacuates the populace and properties systematically in case of an

eminent or actual disaster.

4. Organizes existing personnel from the members of the Unit and other

agencies/offices for rescue and engineering work, and assists in the

organizations of search and rescue teams in the lower level of

DRRMCs

5. Maintains a list of such personnel, organizes search and rescue teams

for speedy and coordinated action in case disaster strikes

6. Notifies the Operations Center of important information such as the

location, nature and magnitude of the disaster, facilities needed for

rescue, search and evacuation, etc.

7. Undertakes emergency repairs of damage structures, utilities and

facilities

8. Submits reports to the Operations Center of the Units activities and

efforts and recommends appropriate action that should be

undertaken under the circumstances

Health Committee

1. Provides heaths and medical care to the population and proper

information on first aid and health protection

2. Maintains mobile services and responds, whenever necessary or

called upon, to render health and medical services to people in

affected areas

3. Maintains a list of such organized health units whose services can be

tapped in case of imminent r actual calamity

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4. Assists in the mobilization of medical resources and services available

in the community

5. Provides the Operations Center with timely reports/information of the

efforts and activities of the Units as well as necessary course of action

that can be or should be undertaken under the circumstances

Peace and Other and Fire Committee

1. Provides security to disaster victims, evacuees and members of other

Task Units/Response Teams in then disaster areas and maintains

peace and order thereat

2. Assists the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Stations in the

organizations, drills and other exercises of auxiliary police and fire

teams coming from the civilian populace in order and firefighting

capability of the city/municipality

3. Maintains close coordination and linkage with local executive in the

discharge of its responsibilities especially with regards to peace, order

and security

4. Maintains a listing of such auxiliary police and fire teams and other

resources to facilitate mobilization thereof whenever necessary

5. Informs and advises the Secretariat/Operations Center of the

activities of the Unit and of the other course of action that should be

taken particularly those that will require the support and assistance of

higher level councils/officials

Relief and Rehabilitation Committee

1. Provides basic needs in the form of emergency feeding, housing and

clothing and other essential items/supplies to disaster victims in

affected areas or in evacuation centers

2. Provides housing or resettlement for individuals/families uprooted

from their homes

3. Conducts immediate survey of disaster areas and victims and reports

immediately to the Operations Center/Secretariat the nature of the

disaster, extent of damage, number of victims, families affected and

other important data

4. Assists in the evacuation of victims form disaster areas and in the

recording of casualties

5. Supervises the operation of different relief agencies

6. Assists in the organization of special community facilities such as

social centers, communal laundries, nursery centers and recreational

facilities

7. Attends to inquiries from and abut disaster victims including tracing of

the whereabouts of the victims

8. Informs and assists the victims (or their next of kin) on help available

and where it may be obtained, including employment opportunities,

retraining, vocational rehabilitation, medical services, specialized

child welfare services, insurance and other benefits to which they

may be entitled

9. Accepts, stores and distributes donated relief goods and supplies

to victims

10. Conducts post-operations survey of victims to determine who should

be sent home or who needed further assistance

11. Prepares plans for rehabilitation in conformity with national

guidelines and in close consultation with local officials/lower level

DRRMCs and the private sector for submission to the Council thru the

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Secretariat/Operation Center on the rehabilitation plans and submit

reports of its activities

Public Information Committee

1. Provides the civilian population accurate and timely information and

instructions arising from natural and man-made disaster

2. Undertakes a continuing information, production and dissemination

drive to make the people aware of the different activities geared

towards disaster mitigation and control

3. Establishes a working arrangement with all forms of media in relaying

information, instructions and warning to the general public

4. Coordinates with mass media in educating the public on disaster

preparedness and operation

5. Produces and distributes information materials, including disaster bills

and posters and publications as well as undertakes audio-visual

recording of disaster activities

6. Prepares and submits its action plan and reports of its activities to the

Secretariat/Operation Center

II. PLANS

The DRRMO prepares the annual disaster preparedness plan as per

COA MC No. 2012-002 and prepares also the quarterly utilization report and

are posted in website and conspicuous places in the city. Portion of the

DRRMF are used for preparedness and post-disaster activities while 30% of the

DRRMF is annually reserved as QRF and can only be utilized after the

declaration of state of calamity in the area by the sanggunian.

SCENARIO BUILDING

FLOODING

SITUATION BAD WORSE WORST

Agricultural

Crops

300 has

1,200 tons palay

P1.2 m

500 has

2,000 tons

P2 m

1,000 has

4,000 tons

P4 m

Destruction of

Houses

2,063 3,345-4,000 4,000-5,000

houses

Destruction of

infrastructure

10 barangays

20km

(brgy.roads/bridges)

Brownout

20 barangays

30 km

Power Failure

No potable H20

42 barangays

All roads are not

passable

Power failure

No potable H2O

Affected

population

5,410 10,821 23,879

Response

Capability

Low Major roads not

passable

LGU is already

isolated

Death/Injury 2 deaths 3-5 deaths 5-10 deaths

PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS

SECTOR : FOOD

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OBJECTIVES: To provide sufficient food supply to the affected families.

Needs that will

Arise

Activities to meet

the

Needs

Agencies/Dept. likely

to

Undertake the

activities

Time frame

RICE

SARDINES

NOODLES

Inventory of

available stocks

Requisition to

purchase needed

supplies

CSWDO, GSO

May - June

RESOURCE INVENTORY:

Resource Unit Number Location Department Remarks

Rice Cavans 100 NFA/

Warehouse

NFA Request for the

augmentation

support of

NGOs, DSWD

Natl/Regl

Office & PNRC

Sardines Cartoons 230 Groceries/

Warehouse

CSWD/M.O/

Treasury

Noodles Cartoons 1,150 Groceries/

Warehouse

M.O/CSWD/

Treasury

Needs Projection and Resource Gap Identification

Item No.of

Pop.Lik

ely to

be

affecte

d

Standar

d

Existing

Resourc

es

Projected Needs Gap

PN_ER

Source/

Amount 1

Day

7

Days

14

Days

RICE B -

5,400

We-

10.821

Wt-

13,526

3

kls./day

for a

family

of 6

2,70

0

kls.

5,41

0

kls.

6,76

3

kls.

18,90

0 kls.

37,87

3 kls.

74,34

1 kls.

37,80

0 kls.

75,74

7 kls.

94,68

2 kls.

P2,952,460

.83

B-

P535,500.0

0

We-

P1,073,082

.50

Wt-

P1,343,878

.33 SARDIN

ES

B -5,400

We-

10,821

Wt-

13,526

3

cans/da

y

for a

family of

6

2,70

0

cans

5,41

0

cans

6,76

3

cans

18,90

0

cans

37,87

3

cans

74,34

1

cans

37,80

0

cans

75,74

7

cans

94,68

2

cans

P2,082,290.

00

B-

P378,000.00

We-

P757,470.00

Wt-

P946,820.00

NOODL

ES

B -

5,400

We-

10.821

Wt-

13,526

2

packs/d

ay for a

family of

6

1,80

0

pac

ks

3,60

7

pac

ks

4,50

9

pac

12,60

0

pack

s

25,24

9

pack

s

31,56

1

pack

25,20

0

pack

s

50,49

8

pack

s

63,12

1

pack

P832,914.00 B-

P151,200.00

We-

P302,988.00

Wt-

P378,726.00

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ks s s

SECTOR : HEALTH AND WATER

Objectives:

To give immediate medical treatment to evacuees

To provide potable water and sanitation to the evacuation centers

To prevent the spread of communicable diseases among the residents and

evacuees

Needs and Activities:

Needs That

Will Arise

Activities to Meet the

Needs

Agencies

Likely to

Undertake

the Activities

Timeframe

1.

Manpower

2. Medicines

3. Water

-Facilitate free

examination/

consultation/coordination

w/ LGUs, line agencies,

NGOs/ Referrals

-Provide medicines to

those in need

-To coordinate with PS in

the delivery of potable

water supply

-To monitor the potability

of water in the evacuation

center and affected areas

CHO,DOH,

NGOs, PNRC,

PNP

BFP

CHO

CHO, BFP

During

Calamity

Resource Inventory:

Resources Unit Number Location Agency Remarks

Medicines

Water Supply

Chlorine

Granules

Medical

Supplies &

Equipment

-

Serve an

estimated

number

of 5,537

persons

City Hall

CHO

Projected Needs:

Item

No.of

popn

likely to

be

affecte

d

Standar

d

Existing

Resourc

es

Projecte

d Needs Gaps

Sourcin

g

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Medicin

es &

Medical

Supplies

5,537

persons

-

-

500T

worth of

medicin

es &

medical

supplies

500T

worth of

medicin

es &

medical

supplies

RA7171

SECTOR : SHELTER

OBJECTIVES: To provide shelters/evacuation centers for the victims.

Needs that will arise Activities to meet

the needs

Agencies/Dept

Likely to

undertake the

activities

Identified

Evacuation

Centers

Mats

Sleeping

Bags/beddings/

Mattresses

Emergency lightings

(flash lights,

(candles)

Fortalets

Inventory &

Purchase of the

ff.

-mat

-sleeping bags/

mattresses

-disposal drinking

cups, plates,

water

dispensers

- emergency

lightings

(flash lights,

candles,

kerosene lamps,

batteries)

-portalets

DSWD

ENGINEERING

CGSO

NGOS

Candon Civic

Center

Candon Public

Market Bldg.

Candon City

Hall

Public

Elementary

School Buildings

Barangay Halls

Needs Projection and Resources Gap Identification:

Materials Unit Number Estimated Amount

Mat Pcs 3,382 P845,000.00

Drinking Cups Pcs 13,526 6,770.00

Plates Pcs 13,526 6,770.00

Emergency Lights Pcs 200 10,000.00

Flash Lights Pcs 50 5,000.00

Batteries Pcs 100 1,000.00

Fortalets Pcs 50 100,000.00

Blankets Pcs 13,526 2,028,900.00

Used Clothings Pcs 14,000 700,000.00

Total P 4,356,540.00

SECTOR : SECURITY

OBJECTIVES:

Safe guarding live and properties

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Conduct rescue operations and retrieval of possible casualties.

Assist in the transport of victims to safe evacuation area and to provide

security at vacated area/houses of the victims.

Assist other concerned agencies in the distribution of relief goods, medicines

& other assistance.

To maintain continuous flow of traffic and communication.

Agencies/dept to undertake the activities:

PNP

BFP

AFP

POSO

Time Frame : From the very start of the calamity up to normal situation.

INVENTORY OF DISASTER EQUIPMENTS AND SUPPLIES

VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENTS TOTAL NUMBER

AMBULANCE 4

RESCUE VANS/PICK-UP 5

BUS/COASTER 1

DUMPTRUCKS 6

MOTORCYCLES 6

TOW TRUCKS 1

RESCUE RUBBER BOATS 2

FIBERGLASS LIFEBOAT 1

BANCAS 2

PAYLOADER 1

BACKHOE 2

BULLDOZER 1

TENTS , EMERGENCY SHELTER 34

CHAINSAW 5

LADDER 3

LIFTING BOARDS/LIFTING ROPES 3

ROAD GRADER 1

HYDRAULIC JACKS 1

GENERATOR SET 2

FLOOD LIGHTS 5

FIRE TRUCKS 2

WATER TRUCK 2

IMAGING CAMERA 5

HANDHELD TWO-WAY RADIO 16

TWO-WAY RADIO BASE WITH ANTENNA,

CONNECTORS AND POWER SUPPLY

1

FOLDING BED, MILITARY TYPE 46

LIFE VEST 46

MEGAPHONE 7

HARD CAPS 29

RAINCOATS 72

RUBBER BOOTS 72

EMERGENCY LIGHT 1

MAGLITE 13

LED RESCUE FLASHLIGHT 6

SEARCH LIGHT 15

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SCUBA DIVING APPARATUS 2

SHOVEL 9

BOLO, BIG 7

PICK HEADED AXE 2

CREW BAR 1

DIVING KNIFE, DOUBLE EDGED 5

JUNGLE BOLO 5

SAFETY HARNESS 12

SNAP LINK 9

RESCUE EIGHT 12

RAPELLING ROPE, rolls 3

TOWING CHAIN 1

CANVASS STRETCHER 1

WOOD STRETCHER WITH BELT1 1

SPINE BOARD 1

SWIMMING FINS, pairs 5

SWIMMING ANTI-FOG MASK GOGGLES 4

FLOAT BOUY 6

UNIVERSAL LIFE JACKET SKI VEST 5

WET SUIT, SHORT SLEEVE 5

MARINE SAFETY RESCUE WHISTLE 6

OXYGEN TANK 1

C. Situational Analysis

C.1 Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

Under this thematic area we can say that there were some strengths

such as City Disaster Risk Reduction and Managements Council was

organized thru the Executive Order No. 2012-14, dated June 14, 2012 is

responsible in setting the direction of the city with regards to risk

re