The Barangay Readiness Enhancement and Development Interventions (B-READI) Academy: A Human Ecological Approach to Community-Based Disaster Resilience

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Published: Dec 31, 2025
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human ecology, community resilience, disaster risk management, BDRRMC

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Rhea Hannah Cristine C. Rodriguez
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Maria Sofia Theresa L. Gamboa
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Ron Jay P. Dangcalan
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Ericka Demirose M. Montero
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Joanna May R. Yeso
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Jane Marie A. Pangan
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Alliah Joyce O. Torogon
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Angela Nicole M. Fercol
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Nadine Mary Eunice L. Gaela
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Lyane Magli P. Canillas
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
John Aldrin O. Mercado
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Innah Cassandra V. Sanchez
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Marie Joy Q. Elomina
Research and Development Center, Laguna University
Jay-Ar T. Beltran
Department of the Interior and Local Government – Laguna
Mariel Ann O. Suizo
Department of the Interior and Local Government – Laguna
Ma. Charisma T. Malenab
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Francis Mark Dioscoro R. Fellizar
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Matthew Angelo M. Perez
College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Abstract

Even though barangays are on the frontlines of disaster risk management (DRM), many lack the capacity to effectively manage these risks. This study employed a mixed-methods research design to explore the potential of a community-level partnership among academia, government, and industry. A needs assessment revealed an increased vulnerability to disasters in Barangay San Pablo Norte, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Philippines, due to climate change and rapid social-ecological changes in Laguna de Bay. Moreover, it was demonstrated that utilizing Human Ecology as an integrative body of knowledge was effective in mobilizing multi-stakeholder partnerships to empower local leaders. The results of the pre- and post-tests showed an increase in knowledge about risk communication among participants. Beyond examining the project components and their implementation, the study provided recommendations for future research to strengthen documentation and knowledge production of successful local DRM initiatives. Ultimately, the study's findings are essential in informing mechanisms to strengthen transdisciplinary and cross-sectoral partnerships for community resilience.

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Asian Journal of Resilience
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Author Biographies

Rhea Hannah Cristine C. Rodriguez, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Rhea Hannah Cristine C. Rodriguez is a student taking a BS in Human Ecology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). In the second semester of A.Y. 2024-25, she co-implemented the BREADI project under Techniques in Community Organizing at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, UPLB. She led the journal writing workshops for the project.

Maria Sofia Theresa L. Gamboa, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Maria Sofia Theresa L. Gamboa is a student taking a BS in Human Ecology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). In the second semester of A.Y. 2024-25, she co-implemented the BREADI project under Techniques in Community Organizing at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, UPLB. She co-led the journal writing workshops for the project.

Ron Jay P. Dangcalan, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Ron Jay P. Dangcalan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños. He is a PhD Candidate in Human Ecology at the Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa in Portugal. He is a graduate of the five-year combined BA-MA in Political Economy at the University of Asia and the Pacific. He is the immediate past Vice President and member of the Board of Directors of the Human Ecology Institute of the Philippines, Inc. (HUMEIN Philippines). He is also the Associate Editor of the Human Ecology Review (HER) published by the Australian National University Press and a Board Member of the International Society for Human Ecology (SHE) based at the College of Atlantic, USA.

Ericka Demirose M. Montero, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Ericka Demirose M. Montero is a student taking a BS in Human Ecology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). During the second semester of A.Y. 2024-25, she co-implemented the BREADI project under Techniques in Community Organizing at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, UPLB. She assumed a leadership position in the project as head of the organizing committee for the validation workshop.

Joanna May R. Yeso, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Joanna May R. Yeso is a student taking a BS in Human Ecology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). During the second semester of A.Y. 2024-25, she co-implemented the BREADI project under SDS 172: Techniques in Community Organizing at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, UPLB. She is the liaison officer for the project, responsible for coordinating with various government agencies.

Jane Marie A. Pangan, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Jane Marie A. Pangan is a student taking a BS in Human Ecology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). During the second semester of A.Y. 2024-25, she co-implemented the BREADI project under Techniques in Community Organizing at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, UPLB. She served as co-lead of the Participatory Capacities and Vulnerability Analysis (PCVA) workshop in the project.

Alliah Joyce O. Torogon, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Alliah Joyce O. Torogon is a student taking a BS in Human Ecology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). During the second semester of A.Y. 2024-25, she co-implemented the BREADI project under Techniques in Community Organizing at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, UPLB. She served as co-lead of the Participatory Capacities and Vulnerability Analysis (PCVA) workshop in the project.

Angela Nicole M. Fercol, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Angela Nicole M. Fercol is a student taking a BS in Human Ecology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). During the second semester of A.Y. 2024-25, she co-implemented the BREADI project under Techniques in Community Organizing at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, UPLB. She was a co-facilitator during the development of the BREADI Manual.

Nadine Mary Eunice L. Gaela, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Nadine Mary Eunice L. Gaela is a student taking a BS in Human Ecology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). During the second semester of A.Y. 2024-25, she co-implemented the BREADI project under Techniques in Community Organizing at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, UPLB. She was the chair of the organizing committee during the project's inception workshop.

Lyane Magli P. Canillas, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Lyane Magli P. Canillas is a student taking a BS in Human Ecology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). In the second semester of A.Y. 2024-25, she co-implemented the BREADI project under Techniques in Community Organizing at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, UPLB. She was chair of the capacity-building committee of the project.

John Aldrin O. Mercado, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

John Aldrin O. Mercado is a student taking a BS in Human Ecology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). During the second semester of A.Y. 2024-25, he co-implemented the BREADI project under Techniques in Community Organizing at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, UPLB. He was a co-facilitator during the BREADI Manual development.

Innah Cassandra V. Sanchez, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Innah Cassandra V. Sanchez is a student taking a BS in Human Ecology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. In the second semester of A.Y. 2024-25, she co-implemented the BREADI project under Techniques in Community Organizing at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños. She was a co-facilitator during the BREADI Manual development.

Marie Joy Q. Elomina, Research and Development Center, Laguna University

Marie Joy Q. Elomina, Ph.D., is the Director of the Research and Development Center, Laguna University. She also serves as the OIC Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. She has presented her scientific work in various academic conferences and authored several peer-reviewed publications in international journals.

Jay-Ar T. Beltran, Department of the Interior and Local Government – Laguna

Jay-Ar T. Beltran serves as the Provincial Director of the Department of the Interior and Local Government – Laguna. He has a Master’s Degree in Development Management from the Development Academy of the Philippines. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from De La Salle University – Dasmariñas.

Mariel Ann O. Suizo, Department of the Interior and Local Government – Laguna

Mariel Ann O. Suizo is a Local Government Operations Officer (LGOO) at the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Laguna. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. She has undertaken various trainings and capacity-building programs for DILG officials.

Ma. Charisma T. Malenab, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Ma. Charisma T. Malenab, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños. She has a PhD in Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UPLB. She co-authored several scientific publications in high-impact journals and presented her work at various conferences.

Francis Mark Dioscoro R. Fellizar, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Francis Mark Dioscoro R. Fellizar, DSD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). He has a Doctorate in Social Development from the University of the Philippines Diliman. He also completed his Master of Public Affairs from UPLB and a Bachelor of Theology from Silliman University.

Matthew Angelo M. Perez, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Matthew Angelo M. Perez is a student taking a BS in Human Ecology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). In the second semester of A.Y. 2024-25, he co-implemented the BREADI project under Techniques in Community Organizing at the Department of Social Development Services, College of Human Ecology, UPLB. He co-chaired the capacity-building committee of the project.