Home⇛Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives⇛vol. 4 no. 5 (2026)

Disaster Risk Reduction, Preparedness, and Resilience in the Philippines: A Systematic Narrative Literature Review

Jericho G. Ferrer

Discipline: environmental sciences

 

Abstract:

The Philippines faces frequent natural hazards, including typhoons, floods, and earthquakes, highlighting the need for effective Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) strategies. This study presents a systematic narrative review of 20 peer-reviewed publications from 2021 to 2025, selected to capture the most recent advances in DRRM research. Following the PRISMA framework, studies were screened and analyzed for disaster type, affected populations, methods, and key findings. Unlike prior reviews, this synthesis identifies gaps in the integration of governance, community resilience, and technological tools in DRRM practice. Findings are organized into three overarching categories: Community Preparedness and Resilience, Institutional and Policy Support, and Technological and Risk Assessment Tools. Analysis reveals that while awareness and literacy underpin preparedness, household, community, and institutional measures collectively strengthen resilience. However, longitudinal evaluation of interventions, multi-hazard strategies, and community-level technology applications remains limited. Based on these insights, the components of the proposed framework are derived from the recurring themes identified in the reviewed literature, illustrating hierarchical relationships among DRRM components and guiding future research. These findings provide actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners, offering a comprehensive evidence base to enhance disaster governance and resilience in the Philippines and comparable multi-hazard contexts globally.



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