Reframing Community Resilience: Examining Systemic Factors Behind Flood Vulnerability in the Philippines

Janflor Mc.Louie S. Ullero; John Christopher V. Dela Cruz; Joana Marie S. Delos Reyes; Jamaica V. Furaque

doi:10.55927/ajcs.v4i12.504

Authors

Janflor Mc.Louie S. Ullero National University
John Christopher V. Dela Cruz National University
Joana Marie S. Delos Reyes National University
Jamaica V. Furaque National University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ajcs.v4i12.504

Keywords:

Resilience, Flood Vulnerability, Public Systems, Structural Conditions, Philippines

Abstract

This study examines the idea of community resilience in relation to flooding in the Philippines and presents a critical reading of how this concept is shaped by wider structural and institutional conditions. Public discussions often describe resilience as an inherent strength of Filipino communities, yet a careful reading of government reports, scientific studies, and policy documents shows a more complex situation. Many of these sources describe recurring problems such as incomplete or deteriorating flood control structures, delays in the completion of planned projects, weak coordination among responsible offices, and limited access to reliable information about long-term flood management. These conditions shape the real environment in which communities must face repeated flooding events.

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