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march 2017 issue no. 1
philippinegeographicalsocietymapa
Photo: Updating of a P3DM in Milagros, Masbate, Philippines
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Maps are not just about plotting of certain locations, or finding the x-and-y of places, rather, these provide a sense of why things are located as they are.
Maps are multidimensional. These allow us to understand the uniqueness of places and situations, however, these are not just about locations of people and their settlements, roads, and structures - maps are representations of power, ideas, and relationships among others.Through these, we must plot our ideas and learnings to better understand our society. After all, maps are sketches of human experiences.
MAPA is a MONTHLY BULLETIN of activities under the second phase of the Child-Centered Participatory Approaches and GIS for Disaster Risk Reduction (CPAG-DRR 2) project of the Philippine Geographical Society (PGS).Together with UNICEF Philippines and its partner civil society organizations (CSOs), CPAG-DRR 2 aims to fulfill two integral components: the updating and creation of Participatory 3D Maps (P3DMs), and the operationalization of the Multi-hazard Child Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping System (MHCVAMS) in five LGUs across the country. Both of these components are part of CPAG-DRR’s blueprint of consolidating baseline data that is critical for mainstreaming child-centered approaches to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and development planning in LGUs.
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POINTS OF INTERESTNews from the team CPAG-DRR 2 Begins PGS Conducts Initial Site Visits P3DMs Get Updated PGS Readies Launch of a Revamped MHCVAMS
PGS OUTLOOK Preview of what’s ahead
The Next Three Months: March, April, & May 2017 CPAG-DRR 2 Progress
what’sinside ➥
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meet the team ➥
EMMANUEL GARCIA, EnP Project Manager
JAKE ROM CADAG, PhDProject Leader, Participatory Approaches/
Participatory 3D Mapping (P3DM)
PAOLO VILLA Project Leader, Multi-hazard Child Vulnerability
Analysis and Mapping System (MHCVAMS)
MA. SIMEONA MARTINEZSenior Geographer
HASSEY LYN TRINIDAD Administrative and Finance Officer
JUNICO BORIBOR Junior Geographer
ERWIN TOLENTINOTechnical Assistant, P3DM
KENNETH GESMUNDOTechnical Assistant, MHCVAMS
BEN HUR PINTOR Computer Programmer
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project sites ➥
ITOGONBENGUET
MILAGROSMASBATE
CARLESILOILO
MAPANASNORTHERN SAMAR
PARACALE & MERCEDESCAMARINES NORTE
PGS and its partner CSOs work hand-in-hand in promoting child-centered initiatives in the field of disaster risk reduction.
We are pleased to collaborate with our partners: UNICEF Philippines
Cordillera Disaster Response and Development Services (CorDis RDS)
Tabang sa Masbate (TABI-Masbate)
UP Visayas Foundation Inc. (UPVFI)
Citizens’ Disaster Response Center (CDRC)
Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP)
with CorDis RDS
with CDP
with CDRC
with UPVFI
with TABI-Masbate
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Points of InterestCPAG-DRR 2 Begins!
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PGS initiates the updating of the P3DM in Bgy. Dalnac, Camarines Norte
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Child-centered Participatory Approaches and GIS in Disaster Risk Reduction Phase 2 (CPAG-DRR 2) started last November 15, 2016. Together with UNICEF Philippines and partner LGUs and NGOs, PGS will facilitate the updating and creation of Participatory 3-Dimensional Maps (P3DM) in 11 barangays and establish computer-based mapping system for child-focused risk assessment in six municipalities in the Philippines through the Multi-hazard Child Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping System (MHCVAMS). ■
The Philippine Geographical Society (PGS) embarked on a very exciting mission to facilitate in the protection of the rights of children and to foster child-focused DRR in selected communities and municipalities around the Philippines.
Bgy. Dalnac, Paracale, Camarines Norte January 9, 2017
PARACALE Camarines Norte
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From left to right: Jake Cadag, Paolo Villa and Emman Garcia answers questions from local officials.
The team was welcomed by its very active local partner, Cordillera Disaster Response and Development Services (CorDis RDS). An introduction of PGS’s project was done in the municipal hall of Itogon. Together with the local DRR officers and the Mayor, the team discussed the nature of the project and the advantages of having these 3D maps in their barangays.
The team was then split into two groups: one went to barangays Dalupirip and Gumatdang to meet with the local officials and other stakeholders to discuss the possible schedule of the making of their 3D maps; while the other group met with municipal officials and heads of departments to conduct a Capacities and Needs Assessment (CNA). The latter was necessary to assess the LGU’s adaptability to the MHCVAMS which will be installed in their office. ■
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Points of Interest
MARCH 2017
PGS conducted a site visit in the LGU of Itogon, Benguet last January 6-8, 2017.
PGS Conducts Initial Site Visits Itogon Municipal HallJanuary 6, 2017
ITOGON Benguet
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P3DMs Get Updated
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Household pushpins are standardized in terms of color and new pushpins for landmarks were provided.
The updating of maps kicked off in Barangay Dalnac, Paracale, Camarines Norte. The barangay already had an existing P3DM which was constructed during the first phase of the project. For the second phase, the team helped the barangay create an improved database, making it easier for them to update the P3DM.
The database integrates a list of child-focused variables identified by UNICEF. With the help of local health workers, data from the barangay are recorded. Aside from these lists, hazard maps from Project NOAH and PHIVOLCS were also fused with the locals’ experienced hazards in the map.
Finally the P3DM was also improved aesthetically. New pushpins were provided for each map element and the whole map was covered in polyurethane (topcoat), giving it overall protection and a glossy finish. ■
The updating of 3D maps kicked off in Barangay Dalnac, Paracale, Camarines Norte.
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Points of Interest
MARCH 2017
Bgy. Dalnac, Paracale, Camarines Norte January 13, 2017
PARACALE Camarines Norte
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Points of Interest
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PGS Readies Launch of a Revamped MHCVAMS
The team revisited the workflow practices of the local government of Mercedes in Camarines Norte where the first version of the MHCVAMS was installed. Following this, the team conducted several Capacities and Needs Assessment (CNA) in other partner MLGUs: Carles, Iloilo; Itogon, Benguet; Mapanas, Northern Samar; and Milagros, Masbate. Along with each MLGU’s capacities, the team identified critical workflow gaps which will help in the recommendation of specific actions unique to each area.
The new MHCVAMS will be plugin into QGIS, a free, and open-source GIS. The system will make use of the available data from the LGUs that will aid in producing better assessment of risks and in generating up-to-date maps.
The system is set to roll out in March 2017 with the installation of the program followed by its implementation. ■
The Multi-Hazard Child Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping System (MHCVAMS) is another component of the CPAG-DRR 2 blueprint. It aims to operationalize a child-centered GIS system in five target municipalities around Luzon and Visayas.
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The MHCVAMS project leader, Paolo Villa, talks to Pablo Cornel Jr., a GIS specialist, about the potential analytical functions of the redeveloped GIS tool.
Itogon Municipal Hall
ITOGON Benguet
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PGS Outlook
MARCH 2017
Updating of P3DMs ➥Mapanas, N. Samar ● May 9-13, 2017
THE NEXT THREE MONTHS ▸ MARCH, APRIL, & MAY 2017
MHCVAMS installation, trial run and work planning* ➥
Making of new P3DMs ➥Milagros, Masbate ● Mar. 21-24, 2017Itogon, Benguet ● April 4-8, 2017Carles, Iloilo ● April 17-20, 2017
* The scheduling of activities will be arranged with partner LGUs and CSOs. ** A work planning seminar series was concluded in both Paracale and Mercedes during the first phase of the project. The revamped version of the MHCVAMS will still be installed in these municipalities.
Carles, Iloilo Itogon, BenguetMapanas, Northern Samar Milagros, Masbate Paracale & Mercedes, Camarines Norte**
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PGS Outlook
MARCH 2017
Participatory Methods/Participatory 3D Mapping
P3DM
Multi-hazard Child Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping System
MHCVAMS
Consultation meetings with select MLGUsConsultation meetings with select MLGUs
Updating of P3DMs
Paracale, Camarines Norte Milagros, Masbate
Capacities and Needs Assessment (CNA)
Updating of P3DMs
Mapanas, Northern SamarCompletion of QGIS Plugin
Creation of P3DMs
Carles, Iloilo Milagros, Masbate
Itogon, Benguet
Installation and Trial Run of MHCVAMS*
Integration of P3DM resultsWork planning with MLGUs
Integration of P3DM resultsTechnical Assistance
Integration of P3DM and MHCVAMSIntegration of P3DM and MHCVAMS
Workshop for Mainstreaming of Child-centered Approaches to DRR and Development PlanningWorkshop for Mainstreaming of Child-centered Approaches to DRR and Development Planning
CPAG-DRR 2 PROGRESS
Completed activities (held from November 2016 to February 2017)Planned activities for March 2017Planned activities for April to May 2017Planned activities after May 2017
* The installation and trial run of MHCVAMS will begin in March 2017 and will proceed until the end of May 2017
