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    Vulnerability to natural hazards of households in the coastal Barangays of New Washington, Aklan
    Bulacan, Nirvana Dominique F.; Carillo, Shelica Cheyene T. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2015-06)
    Natural phenomena such as typhoon, flood, storm surge, sea level rise and coastal erosion are some of the natural hazards that affect the world especially the coastal inhabitants. In line with this, coastal inhabitants are considered the most vulnerable to natural hazards. This study explores the vulnerability and socio-economic factors affecting it. This study aims to determine the extent of vulnerability to natural hazards of households in coastal barangays of New Washington, Aklan. Vulnerability Index (VI) was used to measure vulnerability in terms of natural hazard exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity. While, Vulnerability as Expected Poverty (VEP) was used to determine socioeconomic factors that may affect vulnerability. The VI results to low vulnerability of households. Whereas, VEP determined some socio-economic factors that statistically affect vulnerability in terms of per capita consumption expenditure such as highest educational attainment and employment in agriculture or industry of the household head, land ownership, number of family members and income per capita.
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    Vulnerability and adaptation to sea level rise of coastal communities in San Jose, Antique an application of contingent valuation method
    Baltazar, Christina C.; Mojica, Mariane Daiseree P. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2016-06)
    San Jose, Antique is a coastal municipality that is already experiencing manifestations of sea level rise, most visibly evident in coastal erosion, increased frequency of flooding, and higher storm surges. Sea level rise is a problem that affects the societal, economic, and environmental condition of coastal communities. It poses threats to life, property, and livelihood thus making these coastal communities vulnerable. To address their vulnerability, planned adaptation is the most practical option. Employing contingent valuation method, this study aims to determine the willingness-to-pay of coastal communities for a planned adaptation program that will address sea level rise. This study also aims to identify the adaptation measures that coastal communities of San Jose, Antique currently employ. Results show that the adaptation measures currently employed by the coastal communities of San Jose are autonomous, such as putting up sandbags, constructing bamboo corrals, and evacuating. These adaptation measures are stopgap solutions, which offer short-term protection only. It was seen, moreover, that overall, participants are willing to pay for a planned adaptation program. This suggests that funds may be raised for a planned adaptation program, which may be done through mobilizing the willingness-to-pay of the people. Measures to tap this potential should be explored by various groups, especially the local government unit of San Jose, Antique.