Consultation Workshop on the Prevention of the Displacement

of Internally Displaced Communities

Chali Beach Resort Hotel, Cagayan de Oro city
July 22-23, 2009

DAY 2/JULY 23, 2009

The second day of the conference started with prayers. They had a brief recapitulation of
activities undertaken in Day 1.

To kindle participants' zeal, they had a human knot activity. This was also done to help them
reflect on their interrelations as constituents of Lanao provinces.

They then proceeded to continue the presentation of the outputs of other groups who were
unable to present in Day 1 due to time constraints. (Please see complete presentation files
posted at Day 1 )

After the presentation, they had exchange of insights, some important points raised to wit are:

1. There are communities in Lanao that are arming themselves. This has become part
developing internal security management system. It was emphasized however that the
decision of civilians to arm themselves doesn't mean that they intend to develop new surge of
evacuees. Mayor Lumaque of Kolambugan town replied that the forearms distributed by DND
were returned. Shotguns are only for those trained to use it. We actually requested for the
forearms but we still want our tanod to undergo training. This is part of the government
program.

2. A police explained that firearms are prohibited to civilians. With regards to Kolambugan,
they have organized the force multiplier/internal security defense force. Firearms are just lent
to civilians due to the crisis. But they recognized that the firearms are not solution to the
problem. It was also raised that in Kauswagan and Kolambugan, there is no actual issuance of
firearms. The DILG gave money for the victims not for firearms.

3. Prof. Nanaman evaluated the presentations of participants and relate all these to the
Guiding Principles for Internally Displaced and the Philippine Constitution. Civilians are not
allowed to carry firearms unless with trainings and are licensed to carry.

4. Prof. Rodil says that everyone is interconnected and that what we wanted is a security as a
general policy in Lanao areas. Rodil also observed that the government structure, policies and
mechanisms should be maximized in accessing support for IDPs from the national
government.

5. It was discussed that there is imbalance of supports given to Lanao Sur and Lanao Norte
areas. Conflict affected areas in Lanao del Sur lacked needed supports from foreign and
national institutions helping IDPs. Mr. Cali of Kalimudan Inc. says that there are standards
set by foreign donors but should be ensured that whatever be given to bakwits must be
identified as needed services. It was also recognized that there are supports provided by
agencies/institutions that are not urgently needed but was those that were available for relief
distribution.

6. Orquillas of RDRRAC Inc. said that donors wanted data. Many interior barangays were not
projected to the media. She explained about the attempt of media workers in Lanao to
conduct interviews in Lanao del Sur but they all “received text messages threatening all of us
that we will be killed if we will go to Lanao Sur areas. Who texted those messages? We do not
know but what was certain is that we were all threatened.”

7. Mayor of Tangkal says that generally conflict-affected areas have all similar problems but
he thinks that what is “important is that we have peace in our very selves. If this peace in us is
transferred to others, then we could be sharing peace. We should be helping each other. In my
town, there is no armed confrontation between government and MILF. But what confuses me
is that I was not allowed to declare a barangay as an IDP community. We are suspected that
we were responsible of attacking coastal communities. But we are not. We requested the
soldiers to stay in my town to witness that we are not attacking coastal communities.” He said
that there are 18 soldiers in my town and that “peace and development are couples.“

8. Mayor of Tangkal also pointed that the provision of food to communities has develop
dependency to bakwits. He also raised comments about inability of the support programs to
reach in remote barangays because of poor roads. Then why won't the government help us to
better our roads? Lanao del Sur should not be jealous for whatever support that we got. In the
first place, there are those who came from Lanao del Sur who causes our misery too. You
should be thankful that we are not retaliating.
9. Ustadj Nasser Mangalao, president of Lanao Peace and Pevelopment Advocates, said that
we should dig the causes of armed conflict and find our solution. Being a native of Munai, 23
barangays are affected. We called Act for Peace. They conducted emergency response. We
have received supports from different donors but we still need to develop a circumstance
where all bakwits can fully return in their respective homes.

Rodil said that IDPs are persons who have integrity too. They should be reassessed and looked
at their situations, the social responsibilities that are needed to be pulled to rehabilitate and
reconstruct ruined areas and how these all relate to development concerns.

IDPs SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

RESPONSIBILITIES
Food Helping poverty
trauma Mechanism of cooperation roads
livelihood livelihood
shelter
education
dependency

After sharing of insights, workshop 3 followed.

They had lunch at 12:30 p.m.

AT 1:30p.m., participants presented the output of their workshops.

Workshop 3--Inventory of sectoral needs and capacities on
emergency response and early recovery
COMMUNITIES KOLAMBUGAN TOWN
NO. OF ECS-BASED IDPS 190 households
HOUSE-BASED IDPS 6,060 families
CONDITION OF IDPS -people are traumatized
-need shelter
-need potable water
-need livelihood
-need medical assistance
-suffer from poverty
-unstable peace and order
-capability building
CURRENT PROGRAMS & a. Previous Actions for IDPs
SERVICES FOR IDPS -rescue the IDPs
-provision of evacuation center
-relief assistance
-medical assistance
-stress debriefing
-financial assistance
-supplemental feeding (0-6 years old)
-reconstruction of 2 school building

b. Current Services for IDPs

-survey and community consultation for the 17 brgy
-3-day workshop on rehab program
-validation on rehab plan
-cash for work for communal garden
-capability-building on health care psychosocial healing; basic business
management training, skills training on food technology, soap making,
perfume making and handicraft
-livelihood under self-employment assistance kaunlaran; livestock and crab
fattening; & vegetable production
HELPFUL/UNHELPFUL a. too much assistance can lead the people to become lazy
PRACTICES IN CARRYING b. some IDPs used their seed capital to pay their debts
OUT PROGRAMS c.empowered IDPs in the communities thru the capacity bulding component
program
d.strengthen relationship between Christians and Muslims
e. completion of access cards
IMPORTANT POLICIES FOR -strengthening of BDCC, MDCC
LGUS/NGOS IN CARRYING -regular meeting of the BDCC and MDCC
PROGRAMS UNDER UNGPID -formulation of contingency plan
-strong coordination with POs, NGOs and other stakeholders
-availability of 5% calamity fund
-task function of different structure are well defined
-maximum participation of the community
-the ER and Rehab plans should be adopted and incorporated in the barangay
development plan and municipal development plan
ISSUES CONNECTED TO a. prevention from displacement: lack of contingency plan, no regular meeting
PREVENTION, of BDCC and MDCC and lack of internal security system
DURING/EARLY RECOVERY
AND REHAB b. during displacement:lack of facilities to transport the IDPs;unmanageable
behavior of the IDPs; disruption of classes & occupation; lack of stock
files/supplies; Non-functional BDCC and MDCC

c. early recovery (2 years)-- no appropriate funds to support the ER plan;

social preparation for ER implementation; regular manpower for ER
implemented in 2 years and equity of both stakeholders

d. Rehabilitation (5 years)-- fund sourcing; local, national and international

linkaging both GOs, NGOs, and funding donors); social preparations and
rehab plans and rehabilitation management system
Workshop 3--Inventory of sectoral needs and capacities on
emergency response and early recovery
COMMUNITIES MAIGO
NO. OF ECS-BASED IDPS 2916 families
HOUSE-BASED IDPS 565 families
CONDITION OF IDPS no facilities, host dependent
CURRENT PROGRAMS & cash for work program; SEA-K, SEED capital; Provision & distribution of
SERVICES FOR IDPS seeds
HELPFUL/UNHELPFUL -augment income, develop community involvement, able to manage business,
PRACTICES IN CARRYING conduct medical mission
OUT PROGRAMS
IMPORTANT POLICIES FOR -availability of 5% calamity fund; updating CP; equality;
LGUS/NGOS IN CARRYING -continuing surveillance
PROGRAMS UNDER UNGPID -preservation of lives above all
ISSUES CONNECTED TO -sustainability of livelihood program;
PREVENTION, -implementation of infrastructure
DURING/EARLY RECOVERY -projects
AND REHAB -preventive and therapeutic medicines (sanitation and health)
-water
-farm inputs
Workshop 3--Inventory of sectoral needs and capacities on
emergency response and early recovery
COMMUNITIES 13 barangays of KAUSWAGAN TOWN
NO. OF ECS-BASED IDPS 3300 families
HOUSE-BASED IDPS 2,020 families
CONDITION OF IDPS a. EC-IDPs ---insufficient water supply
-insufficient water supply
-mechanics of distribution of food supply not properly established
-health issues
-problem on privacy
B. House-Based Bakwits
-less assistance such as food supply and clothing
-identification of real IDPs
-lack of privacy
-sanitation
CURRENT PROGRAMS & Food assistance
SERVICES FOR IDPS Medical missions
financial assistance
SEA-K Assistance amounting to P150 K
-NASA Housing
-capability values & peace bldg training
-communal vegetable garden (cash for work)
-needs further support for rehabilitation
HELPFUL/UNHELPFUL All are helpful.
PRACTICES IN CARRYING
OUT PROGRAMS
IMPORTANT POLICIES FOR -coordination of LGU, AFP, NGO
LGUS/NGOS IN CARRYING -meeting with MDCCs
PROGRAMS UNDER UNGPID -Deployment of Personnel
-Setting-up of 5% calamity fund, stock filing
-BBM training
-organized NASA and SKA or self-employment/assistance
ISSUES CONNECTED TO -job placement
PREVENTION, -strengthen MDCC, BDCC, Rescue Team
DURING/EARLY RECOVERY -identification safe EC and ACC
AND REHAB -permanent presence of military personnel
-confiscation of lose firearms read, available funds or resources for disaster
occurrence
-availability of supply basic needs
-full support of host communities
-presence of stress debriefing team from DSWD
-cash for work
-livelihood skills
-financial assistance training
-water system
-farm implementations/tools
Workshop 3--Inventory of sectoral needs and capacities on
emergency response and early recovery
COMMUNITIES communities of Pilengkingan, Somiorang, Lindongan, Linco-an,
Papan, Bayabao, Lamaosa, Linao, Big Maladuc, Small Maladuc, Banisilon,
Berwar, Small Banisilan, Poona Kapatagan, Berwar, Small Banisilan of
TANGKAL TOWN, LANAO NORTE
NO. OF ECS-BASED IDPS 20,430
HOUSE-BASED IDPS 7,987 HB
CONDITION OF IDPS House-based bakwits stayed at the houses of their relatives because their
houses were torched during armed conflict
CURRENT PROGRAMS & -accommodation of IDPs
SERVICES FOR IDPS -relief goods distribution
-organizing of IDPs for sanitation
-supplemental feeding
-stress debriefing
-medical mission
-construction of bunk houses
-construction of communal toilet
-installation of pipe
-corn seeds
-cash for work (communal garden)
-medical mission
HELPFUL/UNHELPFUL -MDCC assisted the IDPs and placed them to EC by group or by family per
PRACTICES IN CARRYING barangay;
OUT PROGRAMS -regular updating & and monitoring of IDP data
-posting of IDP names outside the evacuation center
-LGU, PGLDN, DSWD,UN-WFP, Pakigdait & Kalinaw-Mindanao provided
relief goods to IDPs;
-MDCC and DSWD X provided relief goods for the IDPs -organizing of the
IDPs for tasking
-EC management, cleanliness, community kitchen, supplemental feeding to
children ages 0-6 years old
-DSWD conducted stress debriefing to mothers & children in private place.
-conduct of medical mission
-coordination and partnership with the different line agencies, organizations,
LGUs and provincial government in response to the IDPs needs
IMPORTANT POLICIES FOR -formulation of contingency fund
LGUS/NGOS IN CARRYING -provision of 5% calamity fund
PROGRAMS UNDER UNGPID -integration of person to solve or minimize the rido
-provide the facilities, materials for the strengthening of BDCC, MDCC
ISSUES CONNECTED TO -negotiation between the government and MILF
PREVENTION, -key leaders negotiate to resolve the rido in their areas
DURING/EARLY RECOVERY -overcrowded shelter; -insufficient food & water
AND REHAB -health and sanitation
-lack of livelihood
-psychological trauma
-damages of houses, livestocks, farm products
-balik-barangay with basic livelihood program
-medical mission
-road, barangay health sanitation
-shelter
-school; communal toilet
Workshop 3--Inventory of sectoral needs and capacities on
emergency response and early recovery
COMMUNITIES MUNAI TOWN, Lanao del Norte
NO. OF ECS-BASED IDPS During th AC-- 2, 400 (estimated)
Current- 74 IDP’s
HOUSE-BASED IDPS During AC-- 600
Current 75 IDP’s
CONDITION OF IDPS During AC—Illnesses/Diseases; Over-crowding; no food/ water/
shelter; poor sanitation; depression; Traumatic Experience

Current- Normal Situation and are working in their farms as their main source
of livelihood
CURRENT PROGRAMS & During the AC
SERVICES FOR IDPS
Distribution of Goods such as rice, personal hygiene, canned goods, used
clothing, kitchen utensils, - installation of bunkhouses (5), - latrines/ toilet

Conduct of medical missions/ assistance such as:

* mop-up immunization on measles.
* treatment of drinking water (waterine)
* Provision of Medicines and medical equipments
Stress debriefing
Play therapy for the children.
On site feeding

Current Services

Distribution of Goods such as rice, personal hygiene, canned goods, used

clothing, kitchen utensils
- Distribution of farm tools.
- Agri-inputs/Seeds.
− Shelter
−
Communal Garden [- Food for Work,-Cash for Work
Medical Missions
4P’s Program.
Rehabilitation of Level 2 Water System.
Regular Health Services.
PHIP
Sr. Citizen Assistance
Advocacy on Early Recovery and Rehabilitation of IDP’s
-Emotional Recovery
-Livelihood Program
-Rehabilitation Program e.g. core shelters, safe, water system,
-capacity-building,
-Cash Program
-Neighboring Assoc. Sheltering Program
-strengthening of interfaith program
HELPFUL/UNHELPFUL (Not helpful)
PRACTICES IN CARRYING - Dependency on relief assistance.
OUT PROGRAMS - Negative attitude of the IDP’s.
− Lack of coordination between the NGO’s and the LG’s in distribution
of the relief assistance.
− no incentive for the service provider.
 (Helpful)
- increased health Awareness.
- Inter-agency dialogue with the IDP’s.
- strong support of the LGU to respond disaster.
IMPORTANT POLICIES FOR implementation of regional policies of the RDCC;
LGUS/NGOS IN CARRYING implementation of national policies like that of NEDA;
PROGRAMS UNDER UNGPID -resolutions based on the barangay peace and development communities
(PDC)
ISSUES CONNECTED TO a. prevention from displacement due to:
PREVENTION, -security, topography and successful negotiation on the ground level between
DURING/EARLY RECOVERY the warring parties
AND REHAB b. during Displacement
-bakwits have unmanageable behavior
-lack of transportation facilities or access to transport
-loss of belongings in the process of evacuation;
-risk on the lives and health of the elderly and sick;
-wrong implementation or non-implementation of disaster management plan
c. early recovery stage
-lack of emotional recovery teams
-lack of facilities to conduct ER programs
-lack of funds to address the psychological needs
-non-cooperation of the IDPs
-resiliency issues of the IDPs
d. On rehabilitation phase
-lack of viable rehabilitation plan
-failure to communicate the needs for rehabilitation to the national government
(need to lobby)
-delayed funding to programs supporting bakwits
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Group2 Report
(a)prevention from displacement
– Resumption of Peace Talk
- Livelihood assistance.
- Education
- Infra-Structure Support.
- Adoption of DIVINE LAW to resolve RIDO/ FAMILY FEUDS.
_______
(b) during displacement
- Mobilize the Disaster management Team
- Strengthening linkages between LOCAL, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL,
NGO’S and etc..
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© Early recovery and Rehabilitation (C&D)
- INTER-AGENCY DIALOGUE with the IDP’s/ communities.
- Balik Barangay Program [* Pabaon and * Security]
- Fund sourcing and implementation of sectoral early recovery and
rehabilitation program.
Workshop 3--Inventory of sectoral needs and capacities on
emergency response and early recovery
COMMUNITIES barangays Maliwanag, Tangclao, Nunungan, and Piangamangaan of
POONA PIAGAPO, LANAO DEL NORTE
NO. OF ECS-BASED IDPS 320 families
HOUSE-BASED IDPS 670 families
CONDITION OF IDPS -lack of food supply
-poor health and sanitation
-over crowded
-psychological trauma
-affected education of children
-no alternate livelihood
CURRENT PROGRAMS & -providing food assistance when they return home
SERVICES FOR IDPS -validation of totally damaged houses
-permanent shelter assistance
-SEAK project
-livelihood program
-food for work/CASH for work and communal work and communal
-4Ps program (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program)
HELPFUL/UNHELPFUL All are helpful.
PRACTICES IN CARRYING
OUT PROGRAMS
IMPORTANT POLICIES FOR -submission of resolution appropriating counter-part or equity for the
LGUS/NGOS IN CARRYING implementation of rehabilitation prog
PROGRAMS UNDER UNGPID -conduct BBMT training for SEA-K project
-clear listing of IDPs and equal treatment of IDPs
-submission of resolution appropriating 5% calamity fund
-implementation of permanent shelter/livelihood project
ISSUES CONNECTED TO -distribution of relief foods and good assistance
PREVENTION, -medical mission (with AFPs)
DURING/EARLY RECOVERY -outreach clinic (RHU) and giving immunization for children
AND REHAB -organize IDPs in ECs for community kitchen
-construction of bunk houses (DPWH)
-giving medicines (DOH 10)
-retention of AFPs in the areas formerly used as staging point of the MILF
-transportation of the IDPs in the ECs
-impassable road
-non-organize MDCC and BDCC
-provision of seedlings and farm inputs
Workshop 3--Inventory of sectoral needs and capacities on
emergency response and early recovery
COMMUNITIES LANAO DEL SUR GROUP

NO. OF ECS-BASED IDPS A. Butig town (Sept 2008)

b. Calanogas (sept 18/08)--117 Hhs
c. Malabang (July 17/09)caused by Rido
d. Madalum--677 Hhs/2,561 persons
e. Piagapo, Lanao del Norte--11,319 families [Evacuation Sites at Radapan,
Tambo, Bubonga, Tawaan; while home-based bakwits are hosted at Marawi
city and Saguiaran]

f. Balindong--1,976 families

20,273 families
18,245 returned
HOUSE-BASED IDPS Most of them are back to their normal lives and have returned homes although
there remains a significant number who are still taking refuge with their
families and relatives.
CONDITION OF IDPS Those who seek refuge with their families confront lack of access to job and
opportunities. Many of them are severely traumatized.
CURRENT PROGRAMS & -sustaining advocacy program; medCap (AFP); program; medCap (AFP);
SERVICES FOR IDPS mission (KFI)
-clan donation; ongoing LGU initiatives
-relief assistance from MERN; MedCap by AFP
-relief food items (DSWD)
-medical missions (AFP)
HELPFUL/UNHELPFUL -mutual support; presence of NGOs, PDAs, PDC
PRACTICES IN CARRYING -intervention of LGU and other leaders
OUT PROGRAMS -presence of NGOs, PDAs, PDCs and LGUs
-presence of UNDP-WFP
-presence of military
-insufficient food supply for bakwits
IMPORTANT POLICIES FOR -presence of UNGPID principles
LGUS/NGOS IN CARRYING -smooth coordination between LGUs, NGOs,
PROGRAMS UNDER UNGPID -funding agencies and the military
-presence of non-government organizations assisting the bakwits
-there is a problem on non-recognition and absence of evacuation centers
ISSUES CONNECTED TO -enhance livelihood program in all rehabilitation centers
PREVENTION, -establish a rehabilitation center
DURING/EARLY RECOVERY -make a covenant for peace
AND REHAB
-absence of contingency plans

-need of advocacy to prevent evacuation

-ensure relief assistance and emotional recovery programs for victims
-need to have alternative livelihood;
-provision of shelters for bakwits whose houses were torched during conflict--
improvement of access road to ensure fast delivery of services

All of these findings were presented in a plenary session and were subjected for clarifications.
Then they also crafted their recovery and rehabilitation plans for their respective communities
which were presented in morning of the third day.