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Patterns and Changes in the Utilization of Barangay Disaster Funds: Evidence from Selected Communities in Eastern Samar and Catanduanes

September 14, 2026

Barangays are the first line of protection when disasters strike, yet incomplete utilization records, fragmented government oversight and limited technical capacity can prevent disaster funds from being used strategically to protect communities. Focusing on 12 barangays across six municipalities in Eastern Samar and Catanduanes, this study examines how Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Funds […]