Local Climate Change Action Plan

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Chapter 1. BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE

Rationale of the Plan
Chapter 2. BRIEF PROFILE OF BELISON

Geographical Location
Topography
Climate and Rainfall
Disaster Vulnerability
Population
Rivers and Creeks
Geology
Coastal Resources
Poverty Incidence
Peace and Order Situation
Chapter 3. LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLANNING FRAMEWORK

Planning Framework
Planning Approach
Chapter 4. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

Climate related hazards and their impact to LGU
Flooding
Rain Induced landslide
Storm Surge
Ground shaking
Liquefaction
Tsunami
Typhoon (Strong Winds)
Climate Change Related Hazards Vulnerability Analysis

Population Vulnerable to Flood
Built-up Areas Vulnerable to Floods
Agricultural Areas Vulnerable to Flooding
Critical Infrastructures Vulnerable to Flooding
Vulnerability to Sea Surface Temperature Increase
Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise
CROSS-SECTORAL VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS

ECONOMIC SECTOR
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Crop Production Areas Vulnerable to Flooding
Crop Production Areas Vulnerable to Drought
HEALTH SECTOR
Dengue Vulnerability
Gastroenteritis Vulnerability
Water Supply Vulnerable to Storm Surge, Typhoon and Flooding
Adaptive Capacity Analysis
Chapter 5. LCCAP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Goals
Objectives
Chapter 6. LGU’S CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION INITIATIVES

FOR THE PLANNING PERIOD
Flooding
Sea level rise
Storm Surge
Sea Surface Temperature Increase
Drought/Dry Spells
Typhoon with Strong Winds
Chapter 7. PROJECT FINANCING

National Government Funding
Municipal Funding
Other Sources of Funding
Chapter 8. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
ANNEXES
Maps
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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
BDRRMC – Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee
CC - Climate Change
CCA - Climate Change Adaptation
CCC - Climate Change Commission
CCVI - Climate Change Vulnerability Index
CDP – Comprehensive Development Plan
CLUP – Comprehensive Land Use Plan
CRM – Coastal Resource Management
DA - Department of Agriculture
DENR - Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DepEd - Department of Education
DILG - Department of Interior and Local Government
DOST - Department of Science and Technology
DPWH – Department of Public Works and Highways
DRR - Disaster Risk Reduction
DRRM - Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
IEC - Information and Education Campaign
MDC – Municipal Development Council
LCCAP – Local Climate Change Action Plan
LCE – Local Chief Executive
MDRRMC – Municipal Risk Reduction and Management Council
MDRRMO – Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
MDRRMP – Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan
MEO – Municipal Engineer’s Office
MENRO – Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office
MPDO – Municipal Planning and Development Office
MSWDO – Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
NCCAP - National Climate Change Action Plan
NGA – National Government Agency
NGO - Non-Government Organization
PNP – Philippine National Police
SB – Sangguniang Bayan
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Chapter 1. BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE
Rationale of the Plan
Article II, Section 16 of the Constitution of the Philippines states that “the
state shall protect and promote the right of the people to a balanced and
healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.”
In response to this provision and in urgency for action on climate change,

the Philippines passed Republic Act 9729, also known as the Climate Change Act
of 2009, to fulfil human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural
environment for current and future generations. RA 9729 provides, among others
the following:
 Establishment of a Climate Change Commission, an independent and

autonomous body that has the same status as that of a national
government agency. The CCC is under the Office of the President and is
the “sole policy-making body of the government which shall be tasked to
coordinate, monitor and evaluate the programs and action plans of the
government relating to climate change pursuant to the provisions of this
Act.”
 The Commission shall be composed of the President of the Republic of the

Philippines who shall serve as the Chairman, and three (3) Commissioners
to be appointed by the President, one of whom shall serve as the Vice
Chairperson of the Commission.
 The LGUs as frontline agencies in the formulation, planning and

implementation of climate change action plans in their respective areas,
shall formulate their Local Climate Change Action Plan, consistent with the
provisions of the Local Government Code, the Framework, and the
National Climate Change Action Plan.
 Inter-local government unit collaboration shall be maximized in the

conduct of climate- related activities.
Additionally RA 10121, the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction Management

Act aim to raise public consciousness in order to meet the challenges of
organization, coordination and systematic responses to natural disasters and their
related consequences. The goal is to build the adaptive capacity of communities
and increase the resilience of natural ecosystems to climate change, and
optimize mitigation opportunities towards sustainable development.
Municipality of Belison LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 1

The Municipality of Belison Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP)
2015-2025 is anchored on the National Climate change Action Plan (NCCAP)
which was adopted in April 2010 and which outlines the country’s agenda for
adaptation and mitigation for 2011 to 2028. The drafting of this plan involved multi-
sectoral processes to ensure that the concerns of various sectors are heard and
considered and to comprehensively address the challenges of climate change.
Public financing will prioritize adaptation to reduce vulnerability and risks of
populations particularly the marginalized poor. At the same time, this plan will
provide a policy environment that will encourage the participation of the private
sector to optimize mitigation opportunities towards sustainable development.
Consistent with the Framework, the ultimate goal is to build the adaptive
capacities of women and men in their communities, increase the resilience of
vulnerable sectors and natural ecosystems to climate change, and optimize
mitigation opportunities towards gender responsive and rights-based sustainable
development. As discerned by it national counterpart, the Municipality of Belison
Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) 2015-2025 will start its implementation
after the municipality has finished its vulnerability assessment that was undertaken
by the help of Peace Corps. The plan outlines the specific programs and
strategies for adaptation and mitigation for 2015 to 2025 and provides specific
actions that increases adaptive capacity and resilience of the population and
natural ecosystems to climate change, adopts the total economic valuation of
natural resources while ensuring biodiversity conservation, and recognizes the
competitive advantage of putting value on the direct use, indirect use, option to
use and non-use of environment and natural resources, as a short to long-term
sustainable development goal.
The Municipality of Belison LCCAP is designed with the following work

priorities and targeted outcomes:
1. Food Security - ensure availability, stability, accessibility, and affordability
of safe and healthy food amidst climate change.
2. Environmental and Ecological Stability - Ecosystem resilience and
environmental stability during the plan period is focused on achieving one
immediate outcome: the protection and rehabilitation of critical ecosystems, and
the restoration of ecological services.
3. Human Security - To reduce the risks of human especially the vulnerable
sectors to climate change and disasters.
4. Knowledge and Capacity Development - The priorities of the this LCCAP
as anchored in the NCCAP in terms of knowledge and capacity development
capacity for climate change adaptation, mitigation and disaster risk reduction at
knowledge management accessible to all sectors at the national and local levels.
Chapter 2. BRIEF PROFILE OF BELISON
Geographical Location
A small town in the southern part of

coastal Antique, the Municipality of Belison
was established March 10, 1961, by
Presidential Executive Order No. 421, the
18th municipality of the Province of
Antique. The smallest and the youngest
municipality of the province, it is
composed of 11 barangays: Borocboroc,
Buenavista, Concepcion, Delima, Ipil,
Maradiona, Mojon, Poblacion, Rombang,
Salvacion and Sinaja.
Geographically, Belison is located

between 10o 3’ 25” and 10o 7’ 55” latitude
and 121o 11’ 19” and 122o 3’ 49” longitude with a total land area of 1,978.3042
hectares.The municipality is bounded on the east and southeast by the
municipality of Sibalom, on the south by the municipality of San Jose, on the north
by the municipality of Patnongon and to the west by Cuyo East Pass and the Sulu
Sea. Belison is 15km north of San Jose de Buenavista, the capital town of the
Province of Antique.
Topography
The Municipality of Belison is a mixture of flat and hilly terrain. Based in slope
1,649.3042 has. or 83.37% is considered as
lowland or with relatively flat to undulating
slope and 329 has. or 16.63% is considered
upland. The hilly and mountainous portion
of Belison is located on the east
composing two barangays, the barangay
Buenavista, located on mountaintop and
Mojon located on hilly area. The Sulu Sea,
which is the western adjacent water body
of Belison, is sufficiently deep near the
coastline for big ships as evidenced by a
survey of this area by the Philippine Coast
Guard. The southern part of Belison is traversed from east to west by the Sibalom
River, the biggest in the province.
Climate and Rainfall

Belison has a warm climate with 2 seasons – the dry and the wet or rainy
seasons. Dry season begins from December and ends in May. Though moderate
rains occur within this period, especially in May, the rainy season is from June to
November. August is the rainiest month. It has an average of 20 rainy days. The
average annual rainfall is 121.93 inches with the greatest precipitation occurring
from June to September. No means were applied to determine temperature, but
the coldest months of the year are December and January and the warmest are
March and April. Moderate winds from the northwest and southeast prevail during
most parts of the year.
Disaster Vulnerability
Due to its geographical location, Belison is vulnerable or most prone to

disasters and natural calamities. It is most frequently slammed by typhoons and
storm surges, as most of its barangays are located near the open sea. As per
result from MGB, large extent of the marine lands has worn away towards the sea,
and coastal area has regressed by more than 1 kilometer. In terms of landslide
susceptibility, the result of the MGB Rapid Field Assessment conducted last
September 10, 2008 shows that there are no barangays with high landslide
susceptibility. However, in terms of flood susceptibility, seven (7) barangays
experience varying degrees of flooding from flood depth of 0.5m up to more than
1m. Belison had also been a victim of dry spells and droughts/El Niño since 1990
to the present which tremendously reduced crop production of farmers. From
1980s to today, Belison has been hardly hit by typhoons – Undang, Nitang,
Mameng, Ruping and the latest which seriously damaged mostly of its barangays
and submerging into flood waters four of its barangays was typhoon Frank.
Population
The 2015 population of Belison was 13,539 based on the Census of Housing
and Population conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), creating a
population density of seven (7) people per hectare, with most of that population
concentrated in the barangay of Poblacion.
Rivers and Creeks
The Sibalom River, the largest river in Antique dominates the southern
border of Belison and represents the gravest threat of natural disaster to the
community. The Belison River traversing the barangay of Ipil, Mojonand Poblacion
sometimes overflows when heavy torrential rains exist. Also present are the creeks
of Maradiona, Sinaja and Ipil.
Geology
SOIL TYPE:
There are 2 general types of soil in the municipality – loam and clay. The
types of loam soil present within the municipality are: Magcalon Sandy Loam and
Umingan Sandy Loam. Clay soils have the following types: Alimodian Sandy Clay
and Sta. Rita Sandy Clay. Undifferentiated Mountain soil and beach sand are also
present in the municipality.
ROCK FORMATION:
Present of rock slide and outcrop of mudstone are in evidence along the
barangay road going to barangay Buenavista. Terracets and extremely jointed
mudstone can be observed along slope in barangays Buenavista and Mojon.
LAND FORMS:
From rice fields to mountain, Belison has it. The eastern portion is quite hilly
but not so mountainous. Mt. Guinobatan is the highest peak present in this site
where it deep caves believed to be stretching down through Kotkot (barangay
Salvacion today) via underground passages carrying fresh water that wells up in
an undersea spring, or sawang, in the open sea . The southern border stretches
from east to west, where wide parayan (ricefields), providing ample hunting
grounds for white Chinese egrets (tulabong) and a host of ducks. A small body
of water, with an area of 7 hectares is located in the western part of the
municipality. It would become a sea inlet if a few hundred yards of sand bars
were removed. This water body, if developed, could be an ideal site for a port to
service passengers or cargo ships and fishing
vessels.
Coastal Resources
SHORELINE CHARACTERIZATION SEDIMENT

TYPES:
The 5.98 kilometer total length of Belison
shoreline is covered with 90% fine to medium
grained sandy beaches characterized as
black heavy high density sand and 10% gravel
of different sizes. Coastal erosion was observed
at portion of the Poblacion coastal area at approximately 1 km total length
intervals.
VEGETATION:
The shoreline is mostly inhabited and vegetation covers range from
coconut trees to native growing pandan and nipa palm in swampy area. Nipa
flourishes and harvested at the mouths of Sinaja and Belison rivers as they greet
the sea. Mangroves trees are also present in the wetlands and serve as home for
variety of species of crustaceans, and breeding grounds for many fishes.

MARINE RESOURCES:
There were small portion of rocky area underwater where corals are
observed within the shore of the municipality as per coastal survey conducted.
An estimated total length of 5 ha. of sea grasses were observed along the shore
of Maradiona, Borocboroc and Poblacion. A total of 8 spot of corals were also
observed in the shore of Maradiona at an area of 10-20 feet of water, a small
patches of coral formation were observed. However, fish population and marine
life is still active and new life form is already incrusting the eroded logs and trunks
of trees and debris caused by previous typhoons.
Poverty Incidence
The data presented in 2009 City and Municipal Level Small Area Poverty
Estimates reveals that Belison ranks second to San Jose in the whole Province of
Antique with the lowest poverty incidence of 25.8%. In 2015 survey conducted by
the National Household Targeting Office (2015 Listahanan Survey), it shows that
25% of the total household belongs to the poor and non-poor category of
income.
Peace and Order Situation
Based on the records of Belison MPS from January to December 2016, the
total crime volume (TCV) recorded a 222 number of crime incidents. The TCV
includes of 89 PNP Blotter and 133 Barangay Blotter. The record registered a 57
index crimes and 165 non-index crimes. The Crime Solution Efficiency (CSE) is 92%
while the Crime Clearance Efficiency is 89%.
CHAPTER 3. LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLANNING

FRAMEWORK

Planning Framework
Climate change is linked directly or indirectly to human activity that alters

the composition of the global atmosphere in addition to natural fluctuations. A
complex problem that is difficult to quantify due to its far reaching scope and
interconnectedness across many sectoral lines, the best way to plan to deal with
the changes brought on by global warming is through building public awareness
and overall community organization. The municipality along with the rest of the
Philippines must concentrate on ways to adapt, not to try to alter climate change.
The changes are due to large scale industrial and economic factors and
influences around the globe, the results of which are affecting the Philippines with
disproportionate strength. Proper waste disposal and the disuse of the internal
combustion machine must be taught and emphasized; however, major changes
need to be made elsewhere. Here Belison must concentrate on adjusting to
changes that are irrevocable. The municipality’s Climate Change Action Plan is
anchored in the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) which was
adopted in April 2010 with the following guiding principles:
1. The Framework envisions a climate risk-resilient Belison with healthy, safe,

prosperous and self-reliant barangays, and thriving and productive
ecosystems.
2. The goal is to build the adaptive capacity of communities and increase
the resilience of natural ecosystems to climate change, and optimize
mitigation opportunities towards sustainable development.
3. Belison as a key municipality in Antique is committed to the country’s core
principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective
capabilities.
4. The precautionary principle guides the municipality’s climate change
framework and shall define the measures to anticipate, prevent or minimize
the causes of climate change and its adverse effects. Where there are
threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty
should not be used as a reason for postponing such measures.
5. The Framework is risk-based, and strategies/activities shall be formulated,
with decisions made based on the causes, magnitude and impact of risks.
6. Climate change knowledge is science-based, and shall draw from
scientific contributions and best practices from communities taking into
considerations local circumstances.
7. The key priorities shall be adaptation and mitigation, with an emphasis on
adaptation as the anchor strategy. Whenever applicable, mitigation
actions shall also be pursued as a function of adaptation.
8. Adaptation measures shall be based on equity, in accordance with
common but differentiated responsibility; special attention must be given
to ensure equal and equitable protection of the poor, women, children
and other vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors.
9. Even with inadequate scientific information, anticipatory adaptation
measures should be undertaken to prevent or minimize the causes and
potential impacts of climate change, whenever necessary.
10. The Framework adopts the Philippine Agenda 21 for Sustainable
Development, to fulfil human needs while maintaining the quality of the
natural environment for current and future generations.
11. The principle of complementation shall be observed to ensure that climate
change initiatives by one sector do not restrict the adaptation of other
sectors.
12. The Framework recognizes the roles of agencies and their respective
mandates as provided by law. The Framework also recognizes the principle
of subsidiarity and the role of barangays as front-liners in addressing climate
change.
13. The Framework recognizes the value of forming multi-stakeholder
participation and partnerships in climate change initiatives, including
partnerships with civil society, the private sector and barangays, and
especially with the poor and other marginalized groups most vulnerable to
climate change impacts.
14. Policy and incentive mechanisms to facilitate private sector participation
in addressing adaptation and mitigation objectives shall be promoted and
supported.
Planning Approach
This plan hopes to establish a clear understanding of the threats from

natural disasters and how these threats will increase or change due to climate
change. It hopes to establish better communication between the LGU and the
people of Belison to build public awareness and minimize natural disasters caused
or augmented by climate change. It shall embrace all manner of ways we can
better educate the people of Belison as to the risks of natural disasters and climate
change. Public financing will prioritize adaptation to reduce vulnerability and risks
of communities particularly the marginalized poor. At the same time, this plan will
provide a policy environment that will encourage the participation of the private
sector to optimize mitigation opportunities towards sustainable development.
Consistent with the Framework, the ultimate goal is to build the adaptive
capacities of men and women in their communities, increase the resilience of
vulnerable sectors and natural ecosystems to climate change, and optimize
mitigation opportunities towards gender responsive and rights-based sustainable
development.
Chapter 4. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

Climate Related Hazards and Their Impact to LGU
Because of its geographical setting, Belison has a high risk of natural

disasters causing damage to the area’s population, property, and economy. A
changing climate will result in these natural disasters becoming stronger, more
frequent and having greater widespread effects. The effects of climate change
will be felt in rising temperatures, rising sea levels, stronger more frequent extreme
weather events and wetter wet seasons and dryer dry seasons.
Flooding
The Sibalom River is the largest river system in Antique and it cuts through
the southern part of the municipality, directly affecting 4 barangays – Rombang,
Concepcion Sinaja, and Salvacion. During times of heavy torrential rain the river
can be a highly destructive force, eroding banks and occasionally inundating
communities and crops. The Belison River is also a danger to the municipality, as
it passes through a more heavily populated part of Belison, and very near to the
central Belison emergency evacuation shelter housed in the National School.
The result of MGB Rapid Assessment on flood conducted on 2008 is

reflected in the table below:
Table 1. Results of Flood Assessment of the Eleven (11) Barangays
Barangay Remarks/ Recommendations

1 Borocboroc During rainy season, flood depth reaches 0-0.5m caused
and aggravated by the lack/absence of drainage.
2 Buenavista None
3 Concepcion There are 8 houses near Pasalgan Creek and about 50
houses along Sibalom River that were affected by stream
inundation. Flood depth can reach up to more than 1m with
duration of 1 day. Develop an early warning device/system
for flood-related hazard. Observe for rapid
increase/decrease in creek/river water levels possibly
accompanied by increased turbidity (soil content). Identify
relocation site for residents living at Bacbac & Durog areas.
Develop contingency planning for flood. Avoid build-up
along riverbanks.
4 Delima Sheet flood occurs in isolated small area along the coast
5 Ipil None
6 Maradiona Flood depth reaches 0-0.5m during continuous rainfall &
because of clogged drainage.

7 Mojon Flood depth reaches 0.5-1 m during rainy season on low
areas. Flashflood regularity rare & flashflood turbidity low.
Avoid build-up on banks of Pansalgan creek. Observe for
rapid increase/decrease in creek/river water levels possibly
accompanied by increased turbidity (soil content).
Develop an early warning device/system for flood-related
hazards. Riverbank scouring & rechanneling of Belison River
can damage agricultural land.
8 Poblacion Flashflood common and affects houses close to the
riverbanks. Comprehensive drainage plan by LGUs is
recommended
9 Rombang Observe for rapid increase/decrease in creek/river water
levels possibly accompanied by increased turbidity (soil
content). Develop an early warning device/system for
flood-related hazards. Activate BDCC and discuss
contingency planning among constituents. More than 60%
of Rombang's population affected by Typhoon Frank. High
flood depth affects the entire barangay.
10 Salvacion Flood depth reaches up to more than 0.5m. 90% of the
population was affected by Typhoon Frank. Observe for
rapid increase/decrease in creek/river water levels possibly
hazards. Observe the rechanneling of Sibalom River.
Activate BDCC and discuss contingency planning among
constituents.
11 Sinaja Flash flood regularity is rare with moderate turbidity. Flood
depth can reach up to more than 1m. Observe for rapid
increase/decrease in creek/river water levels possibly
hazards. Identify evacuation site. Discuss contingency
planning for flooding. Entire barangay was submerged to
flood waters during typhoons Frank (2008), Undang (1980s),
Mameng (1980s) among others. The school site was also
affected with flood. Sinaja is one of the hard hit areas in
Belison During Typhoon Frank.
Rain induced landslide
Rain Induced Landslides (RIL) are downward and outward movement of

materials caused by floods and excessive rain. It is a geological phenomenon
which includes a wide range of ground movement, such as rockfalls, deep failure

of slopes and shallow debris flows, which can occur in offshore, coastal and
onshore environments. Although the action of gravity is the primary driving force
for a landslide to occur, there are other contributing factors affecting the original
slope stability.
The result of the MGB Rapid Field Assessment conducted in 2008 shows that
there are no barangays with high landslide susceptibility. However, there is one
(1) barangay with moderate landslide susceptibility (Buenavista) and one (1)
barangay with low landslide susceptibility (Mojon). The rest nine (9) barangays
had no landslide susceptibility.
Table 2. Results of Landslide Assessment of the Eleven (11) Barangays
Barangay Landslide Remarks/ Recommendations

Susceptibility
Rating
1 Buenavista Moderate Observe for presence of mass
movement (e.g. landslides, tension
cracks).
2 Mojon Low Observe for presence of mass
movement (e.g. landslides, tension
cracks).
3 Borocboroc None
4 Concepcion None
5 Delima None
6 Ipil None
7 Maradiona None
8 Poblacion None
9 Rombang None
10 Salvacion None
11 Sinaja None
Storm Surge
A storm surge is a rise above the usual water level along the shore that is
the result of strong onshore winds and/or reduced atmospheric pressure; the
actual surge height is the difference of the observed water level minus the
predicted tide.
On September 28, 2009, Belison experienced a storm surge affecting 47

households or 194 families of Brgy. Salvacion. This had totally damaged 4 houses
while 44 units were partially damaged. Roads, public plaza, basketball court,

stage and streetlights and houses were damaged having a total cost of Php1,
320,000.00.
Ground Shaking
Ground shaking is a hazard created by seismic earth movements. During

an earthquake, seismic waves travel rapidly away from the source and through
the earth’s crust. Upon reaching the ground surface, they produce shaking that
may last from seconds to minutes.
Using the Rapid Earthquake Disaster Assessment System (REDAS)

developed by PHILVOLCS, six earthquake scenarios were identified that can
generate ground shaking, liquefaction and earthquake induced landslide to the
province. However, in the six scenarios simulated from REDAS, the most
devastating is the fifth scenario simulated from Negros Trench. This could trigger
PEIS VIII (Very Destructive) ground shaking that will result devastating damages to
structures. The municipalities vulnerable to PEIS VIII ground shaking are the
following: Anini-y, Tobias Fornier, Hamtic, San Jose, Sibalom, Belison, Patnongon,
Bugasong, Tibiao, Culasi, Barbaza and Caluya.
The barangays of the municipality which can possibly experience Intensity

VIII are Concepcion, Rombang, Sinaja, Salvacion, Poblacion, Mojon, Buenavista,
Ipil, Delima, Borocboroc, Maradiona. The total area affected is 1,465 hectares.
Liquefaction
Liquefaction is a process where particles of loosely- consolidated and

water saturated deposits and sand are rearranged into a more compact state.
This results in the squeezing of water and sediments towards the surface in the
form of “sand fountain” and creating a condition resembling “quicksand”. In this
phenomenon, the strength of the soil is reduced to the point where it is unstable
to support structures.
From the six scenarios simulated from REDAS, Belison is one of the
municipalities susceptible to High Exceedance Liquefaction Hazard. The
barangays affected are: Salvacion, Sinaja, Rombang, Poblacion, Mojon,
Buenavista, Ipil, Delima, Borocboroc, Maradiona with a total area susceptible to
high liquefaction of 1,768 hectares.
Tsunami
Tsunami or tidal wave, also known as a seismic sea wave, is a series of waves
in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water,
generally in an ocean or a large lake. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other
underwater explosions (including detonations of underwater nuclear devices),
landslides, glacier calvings, meteorite impacts and other disturbances above or
below water all have the potential to generate a tsunami.
From the tsunami hazard map generated by PHILVOCS, Belison is one of

the municipalities prone to tsunami affecting nine (9) of its barangay namely:
Rombang, Concepcion, Sinaja, Salvacion, Poblacion, Ipil, Delima, Borocboroc,
Maradiona with total area prone to tsunami of 1,534 hectares.
Typhoon (Strong Winds)
As per record retrieved from the office of the municipal planning and
development, since the 1980’s Belison has
been hard hit by numerous typhoons
including Undang, Nitang, Mameng,
Ruping, Frank and Yolanda. Though
afforded some protection by the
mountains to the east and its westward
facing shoreline, wind damage remain a
grave concern and will be more frequent
as a result of climate change and the
related southwest monsoons causing trees
to fall and endangering the population
concentrated near the seashore.
Climate Change Related Hazards Vulnerability Analysis
Population Vulnerable to Flood
Belison is a highly susceptible area (HSA) in terms of flooding with 53.16

percent or 6,627 persons and 490 hectares of land area affected as per result of
the MGB Rapid Field Assessment conducted in 2008. Out of the total population
of Belison of 12,467 during the year which the assessment was conducted, 23.69
percent or 2,954 are the children population (0-9 years old) while the elderly
population is 5.44 percent or 678 (70 years old and above). In terms of flood
susceptibility, seven (7) barangays experience varying degrees of flooding.
However, four barangays traverse by the Sibalom river namely: Rombang,
Concepcion, Sinaja, Salvacion have a high susceptibility for flooding with a total
area of 246 hectares.
Built-up Areas Vulnerable to Floods

Belison, being a coastal and low-lying municipality is highly susceptible to
flooding. Especially during typhoons strong offshore winds push the water inland
causing rise in sea level and flooding its low-lying coastal areas. Worst cases
occurred when heavy rains coincided with the occurrence of heavy tides since
rivers are present. The total built-up area of Belison is 153.42 has. Out of this area,
the built-up areas expose to high susceptibility is 18.99 has or 12.37% of the total
exposed area. The area with moderate and low susceptibility are 119.71 has or
78.03% and 14.65 has or 9.55%, respectively.
Agricultural Areas Vulnerable to Flooding
The economy of Belison is heavily dependent on agriculture, particularly

rice production which is particularly vulnerable to changing weather
conditions. The 1,447.66 hectares or 73.17% of the total land area of the
municipality is agricultural, primarily devoted to rice, but also including coconut,
corn, banana, rootcrops, vegetables, sugarcane, fruit trees, legume production,
upland farming and livestock production. Rice production, being the main
source of income has the total land area of 770.09 hectares, of which 400.30
hectares are irrigated, 325.27 hectares are non-irrigated and 44.52 hectares are
upland.
Of the total agricultural area of Belison, 1,236.42 or 85.40% is highly

susceptibility to flooding, 192.49 or 16.81 % is moderately susceptible and the
remaining 18.75 has or 1.64% is low susceptible.
Critical Infrastructures Vulnerable to Flooding
In terms of critical infrastructures prone to flooding, nearly every structure is

within the flood hazard areas for Belison. Only the barangays of Buenavista and
Mojon are outside of this zone but also could be affected by localized flooding.
Every government building, education facility, medical facility, private residence
and business faces some risk of flooding. The barangays of Buenavista and Mojon
also face a threat of rain induced landslide, which for the most part is not a
problem for the rest of the municipality.
Vulnerability to Sea Surface Temperature Increase
The municipality is moderately vulnerable to sea surface temperature

increase with a vulnerability index of 0.434. Nevertheless, its exposure value to this
type of hazard brought by climate change is 0.8 which is considered high. This
can be attributed to the following indicators: more than 50% of fishing families are
totally dependent to fishing for source of livelihood and income and due to sea
surface temperature increase in percentage of families exposed are vulnerable
to the hazard. Their adaptive capacity is low (0.4) which means that although
coastal habitats are surveyed, mapped and zoned yet few programs and
projects are implemented promoting marine life in areas of generally featureless
bottom, cultivation of saline tolerant crops and trees and control for beach
erosion.
Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise
Based on the province vulnerability assessment assisted by NEDA applying

the different methods designed by various consultants of NEDA-MDG F and one
of this was that of Cabrido
VA tool, the municipality
Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptive Capacity
with very high vulnerability Exposure Adaptive Vulnerability
CC Hazards
Value Capacity Index
to flooding in the coastal
and marine areas is Belison Typhoon 0.49 0.78 0.573
with vulnerability index of Storm Surge 0.49 0.78 0.573
0.815. Taking into Flooding 0.8 0.72 0.815
consideration its sensitivity, Sea level Rise 0.8 0.72 0.815
exposure and adaptive Sea Surface
capacity to this type of temperature increase 0.8 0.4 0.434
hazard, its sensitivity value Drought 0.69 0.6 0.587
is 0.815 which is equivalent to very high vulnerability category and is influenced
by the following indicators: very high beach and coastal erosion due to
geomorphology types of sandy beaches, deltas, mud, sandflat and absence of
natural buffers fronting coastal settlements. Its exposure value is also very high
(0.8) affected by the following indicators: extent of settlements and population
affected by flooding are more or less 40 percent of the barangays with less than
one meter elevation and more than 50 percent of the agricultural lands beach
areas are affected by floods. Whereas, its adaptive capacity is 0.72 and
translated as high risk to flooding since coastal habitats are surveyed and not yet
mapped and zoned and has no program implemented for cultivation of saline
tolerant crops and trees.
CROSS-SECTORAL VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
ECONOMIC SECTOR
Crop Production Areas Vulnerable to Flooding
The municipality has a high vulnerability to flooding with vulnerability index

0.6 which is high attributed by rainfall volume average value ranging from 131-
180 mm/day; slope of 8-18 percent; proximity of farmlands to rivers, streams banks
is 51-500 meters; and percent of forest cover in watershed is 20-40 percent. The
exposure of the municipality is high with a value of 0.8 which is due to the
following: extent of flooded production areas is 21-30 percent and extent of silted
irrigated and rainfed lands are 21-30 percent. Likewise, its adaptive capacity
value is 0.62 with the following indicators considered: updated maps of flood
prone areas available to more than 50 percent of the barangays in the
municipality and annual historical flooding data available to more than 50
percent of the barangays in the municipality (0.6-moderate).
Sectoral Vulnerability Assessment

LEVEL OF VULNERABILITY
Sector Sea Sea level
Storm
Drought Flooding Typhoon level temp. Erosion
Surge
rise increase
Population Very high High Moderate
Infrastructure High High Moderate
Crop
Moderate High Very high Moderate High Moderate
Production
Water Supply Moderate High High Moderate High
Coastal Very
Very high Moderate
Resources high
Health Very high High
Crop Production Areas Vulnerable to Drought
The crop production area of the municipality of Belison is moderately

vulnerable to drought with vulnerability index value of 0.587 or moderate. Its
sensitivity value is 0.46 percent (moderate) with the following indicators
considered: absence of El Nino for the year (0-2 -very low); high presence of
intermittent rivers and streams; high dependency of agricultural lands on irrigation
(31-40%); and long duration of drought from three to four months (high). Likewise,
the municipality has high exposure to drought with 0.69 value influenced by the
following indicators: 61-80 percent of production areas are affected by the last
two occurrence of drought; and high percentage of yield losses due to drought
(61-70%). Adaptive capacity of the municipality is valued at 0.6 or moderate; 41
percent to less than 21 percent of farm lands with small irrigation programs; and
only 21 percent to less than 10 percent adopts crop diversification.
HEALTH SECTOR
Dengue Vulnerability
The municipality is vulnerable to dengue due to climate change and with

high vulnerability index of 0.7085. The indicators used in sensitivity analysis are:
history of disease outbreak for the past 5 years, waste management practices,
flood-prone settlements and rainfall. For exposure the indicators are: young
population and households without access to sanitation facilities. In adaptive
capacity the indicators are: disease surveillance and monitoring system,
presence of functional health referral system and IEC campaign on prevention of
dengue.
Based from the assessment results, less than 20 percent of barangays are
practicing waste management/segregation or have MRF. The percentage of
young age population vulnerable to dengue is very high and number of
households without access to sanitation facilities is very high. In terms of flood-
prone settlements and volume of rainfall, the municipality is from moderate to
high. Although the LGU have high adaptive capacity but due to very high
exposure and poor waste management practices, the municipality is highly
vulnerable to dengue outbreak.
Gastroenteritis Vulnerability
Based on the same assessment, Belison is highly vulnerable to gastroenteritis

due to climate change. The indicators used in sensitivity analysis are HHs covered
with levels 2 or 3 water supply is high to very high; households with sanitary toilets
is low to very low; history of disease outbreak for the last five (5) years is low; rainfall
volume is moderate to high. For exposure, the indicators used are: the number
of household without access to safe water is high and very high and number of
households without access to sanitary toilets is low to very low. For adaptive
capacity of LGU, the indicators used are: disease surveillance and monitoring
system, presence of functional health referral system and IEC campaign is from
moderate to high.
The factors which contribute to high vulnerability of the town to

gastroenteritis are sheet flooding within the built-up areas, absence of sanitary
toilet in households along the coastal areas, and improper waste management.
Water Supply Vulnerable to Storm Surge, Typhoon and Flooding
The municipality’s water supply is also vulnerable to storm surge, typhoon

and flooding with vulnerability index of 0.617. The indicators used in the sensitivity
analysis are: rainfall volume, percent of water supply facilities in need of repair/
rehabilitation; volume of water during typhoons exceeding Normal High Water
Level (NHWL); and compliance with standards for water quality for lakes and
rivers. For exposure, the indicators used are: percent of total HHs without access
to clean/ potable water and extent of damage of water infrastructure facilities.
For adaptive capacity the indicators are: alternative water sources and typhoon
forecasting or rain gauge systems. Based from this analysis, the municipality is
highly vulnerable because the exposure is high and its adaptive capacity is very
low.
Adaptive Capacity Analysis
Rural resiliency refers to the capacity of a rural region to adapt to changing

external circumstances in such a way that a satisfactory standard of living is
maintained, while coping with its inherent ecological, economic and social
vulnerability.
Although rural areas are facing rapid changes and uncertainties in the
economic, social, and infrastructure sector that affect their future, little attention
has been paid to the resilience of these areas. The concept of rural resilience
determines the degree to which a specific rural area is able to tolerate alteration
before reorganising around a new set of structures and processes. It can be
described by how well a rural area can simultaneously balance ecosystem,
economic and cultural functions. As such, the rural resilience perspective refers to
a rural area’s ability to cope with its inherent economic, ecological and cultural
vulnerability.
The municipality’s adaptive capacity relies on regular services,

programmes, national policies, and
civil society organization networks for
support. Current measures addressing
climate risks are mandate-driven and
concentrate on social services disaster
responses directed towards addressing
the impacts of flooding and storm
surges. This is evident in the policies,
programs and projects pursued by the
municipality such as implementation of
buffers along the shoreline and the
edges of the rivers. Planting of trees
and other vegetation in these buffer zones to help control erosion and protect
structures and other property from damage. Construction of drainage system
and efforts to construct a sea wall within the coastline are very visible.
However, private sector participation is very minimal, implying heavy

dependence on local drawn resources and aid from national agencies.
Noticeable in these measures is the absence of cooperation of the people in the
implementation of these policies. Base on earlier assessments of threat levels,
flooding has a very high impact to the municipality. Despite of the policies on
buffer zone, still many of the constituents violates the policy. Many are still
irresponsible in managing their waste making drainage system as dumping areas.
As impacts are context-specific, adaptive measures should likewise be so hence,
cooperation of the private sector is very necessary.
It is also worth noting that measures to address the impacts of drought are
also very limited. Although the municipality is moderately vulnerable to this
hazard, yet it frequently experiences such hazard in recent decades and
because the municipality is an agriculture-based municipality, there is a need to
address such hazards.
In terms of hazard, the municipality is most intense on averting the impacts

of typhoons and flooding, and least equipped for sea level rises and drought. The
municipality’s lessons from past typhoons and flooding events have improved the
community’s risk reduction responses, as seen in the foregoing measures that it
has been pursuing.
By sector, social sector posted the highest level of adaptive capacity as

seen in the focus on climate change related outbreaks hazards solutions and
considering its short-term and disaster-response paradigm adopted for its
services. The infrastructure sector has the lowest level of adaptive capacity,
seeing the limited financial resources of the municipality to put up an effective
and sufficient structural solution for water-related hazards. The economic sector is
in the medium score since its capacity heavily relies on the performance of
infrastructure sectors, which generally scored low in many of the hazards
identified.
Chapter 5. LCCAP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Goals
The goals of the Municipality of Belison Local Climate Change Action Plan
2015-2025 are anchored on the following goals of the National Climate Change
Action Plan 2011-2028:
1. building the adaptive capacities of men and women in their

communities
2. increasing the resilience of vulnerable sectors and natural ecosystems to
climate change
3. optimizing mitigation opportunities towards gender-responsive and
rights-based sustainable development.
Objectives
The specific goals of the Municipality of Belison Local Climate Change

Action Plan 2015-2025 reflects the work priorities defined in the National Climate
Change Action Plan 2011-2028 on food security, environmental and ecological
stability, human security and knowledge and capacity building. These objectives
include:
1. to ensure availability, stability, accessibility and affordability of safe and
healthy food amidst climate change
2. to ensure ecosystem resiliency and environmental stability through
protection and rehabilitation of critical ecosystems and restoration of
ecological services
3. to reduce the risks of human especially the vulnerable sectors to climate
change and disasters
4. to enhance the knowledge of the community on climate change,
capacity for climate change adaptation, mitigation and disaster risk
reduction and
5. to establish a gendered climate change knowledge management
accessible to all sectors at the local levels
Chapter 6. LGU’S CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND

ADAPTATION INITIATIVES FOR THE PLANNING PERIOD
Looking at the predictions of the changes of climate for 2020 and 2050 we
see that an overall slight increase in temperature and precipitation is eminent.
However, this does not tell the whole story. What cannot be measured or
predicted is how the weather will be more extreme. Larger and more frequent
storm events and longer and more common drought events can be expected.
The manifestations of climate change in the form of sea level rise, storm surge,
drought, flooding, stronger and intensified typhoons and climate change related
outbreaks have impacts on the municipality’s economy, environment,
infrastructure and on the municipality’s 11 barangays. Given its coastal location
and rivers around it, Belison is greatly vulnerable to the impacts of climate
change, and has already experienced noticeable adverse effects in recent
years. Without concerted action, the challenges the municipality will face as a
result of climate change are expected to intensify in the medium or long term.
With this scenario the response must be two pronged: adaptation and mitigation.
Presented below is the list of mitigation and adaptation initiatives of the

municipality as per climate change hazard to which its community and
vulnerable sector is facing.
Flooding
The municipality of Belison is highly susceptible to flooding affecting its

entire sector. To enhance the municipality’s adaptive capacity to the impacts
brought by this hazard due to climate change, the following mitigation and
adaptation initiatives will be undertaken:
Responsible Period of
Program/Project/Activities
Office Implementation
Construction of municipal-wide drainage MEO, MPDO 2015-2025
system for diversion of water channels to
minimize floods
Construction of drainage system along MEO, MPDO 2017-2025
national highway in coordination with DPWH
Construction/repair of bank protection, sea MEO 2015-2025
walls, breakwater along coastal and riverine
barangays
Elevation of horizontal/vertical facilities and MEO 2015-2025
infrastructure (including barangay halls, day
care centers, roads, etc.)

Clearing of river mouth and other floodway MEO, MENRO, 2015-2025
channels from obstruction Barangay
Mangrove reforestation along the MENRO, 2015-2025
coastlines, rivers and other natural Barangay
waterways (to include balling and
replanting of mangroves at appropriate
sites) together with the CENRO
Conduct trainings and disaster MDRRMO 2015-2020
preparedness on flood
Installation of early warning devices and MDRRMO 2015-2025
signage
Prohibition of burning of solid wastes and MENRO, 2015-2025
promoting composting MSWMB
Improvement of existing facilities that can MEO, 2015-2020
form part of a network of emergency MDRRMO,
evacuation centers equipped with MPDO
appropriate facilities (gyms, barangay multi-
purpose halls, schools, etc.) for vulnerable
communities
Dredging/desilting of rivers and creeks MEO 2015-2019
Concreting of climate resilient roads as MEO 2015-2025
emergency lifeline services in times of
disaster
Allocate funds for additional acquisition and MEO, MPDO, 2015-2025
development of relocation sites and MBO
construction of core shelters
Prohibition of construction of houses and MEO, MPDO 2015-2025
establishments in danger zones
Enforcement of Zoning Ordinance on non- MPDO, MEO, 2015-2025
buildable protections areas (i.e. buffers, Zoning
water easement, setbacks, open spaces,
special zones, etc.)
Formulation of Contingency Plan for flood MDRRMC 2015-2018
Relocation of population exposed to Mayor’s Office 2015-2025
flooding to areas with low exposure to
flooding
Integrating flood prevention and mitigation MPDO, SB, All 2015-2025
measures in the municipality’s development planning body
plans, programs and policies
Prioritization of MDRRMC/BDRRMCs’ MDRRMC, 2015-2020
emergency tools and equipment for BDRRMC
flooding events
Sea level rise

The municipality with very high vulnerability to sea level rise in the coastal
and marine areas throughout the whole province is Belison. If this hazard brought
by climate change will not properly address, it will cause great impacts in the long
run. Hence, the technical working group identified the following mitigation and
adaption to increase the municipality’s adaptive capacity.
Construction of mitigating infrastructures MEO, 2015-2025
 seawalls and dikes for barangays Barangay
along the coastline
 rip-rapping of canals
De-clogging of drainages and other man- MEO, 2015-2025
made canals (municipal-wide and within Barangay
the barangays)
Allocate funds for the Cultivation of saline MAO 2015-2020
tolerant crops and trees
Adoption of crop rotation pattern in coastal MAO, Farmers 2015-2025
agricultural areas Associations
Survey, mapping and zoning of coastal MAO, 2015-2022
habitats Fisherfolks Assn
emergency tools and equipment for sea BDRRMC
level rise hazards
Integrating sea level rise prevention and MPDO, SB, All 2015-2025
mitigation measures in the municipality’s planning body
development plans, programs and policies
Relocation of population exposed to sea Mayor’s Office 2015-2025
level rise hazards
Controlling development of settlements Zoning, 2015-2025
along riverbanks and coastal areas MENRO
Mangrove and associates reforestation MENRO 2017-2018
along costal lines and riparian areas
Establishment of artificial reefs to promote MAO, MENRO 2016-2019
marine life in areas with a generally
featureless bottom, to control erosion, block
ship passage, or improve surfing
Setting up of monitoring and information MENRO, 2015-2025
and education campaign projects at the MPDO,
coastal/river barangays MDRRMO
Storm surge

This hazard due to climate change frequently occurs in the coastal
barangays of the municipality especially during southwest monsoon. As reported
by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, large extent of the marine lands has worn
away towards the sea, and coastal area has regressed by more than 1 kilometer.
If not addressed this hazard will cause great loss of infrastructure and diminution
of municipal land since erosion is eating away what limited land the municipality
possesses. To mitigate and enhance adaptive capacity the initiatives below will
be undertaken:
Establishment of green easements with trees MENRO, 2015-2025
along the coastlines Barangay
Procurement and installation of early MDRRMO 2015-2019
warning Barangay
devices and systems at coastal
communities/barangays
Construction of complete and well- MEO 2015-2025
designed seawalls in all coastal barangays
Setback/ buffer requirements must be MAO, Farmers 2015-2025
observed as per Water code in agricultural Associations
activities (20 m is required)
Restore degraded mangrove areas MENRO 2015-2022
Installation of Automated Rain Gauges MDRRMO 2015-2018
(ARG) and (WLS) in monitoring potential
hazards such as storm surges
Conduct inventory and MPDO 2015-2018
assessment of informal settlers/
structures along the coastline,
riverbanks and waterways
Provide relocation site for informal MEO 2015-2025
settlers/squatters along the river banks,
foreshore areas and waterways
Transfer informal settlers to relocation site MEO, MENRO 2015-2025
and provide alternative livelihood to
affected settlers
Establish buffer zones on MAO, MENRO, 2015-2025
mangrove and mudflat MPDO
areas vis-à-vis built-up and
aquaculture areas

Sea Surface Temperature Increase
The municipality is moderately vulnerable to sea surface temperature

increase nevertheless; its exposure value to this type of hazard brought by climate
change is considered high. When not given due mitigation and adaptation
activities, such hazard will have a great impact to its population whose livelihood
is totally dependent to fishing. Noting this account, listed below are initiatives to
be undertaken to address its impact.
Tree growing activities along river banks and MENRO, 2015-2025
coastal areas Barangay
Establish an integrated solid MENRO 2015-2025
waste management system Barangay
in all barangays of the municipality
especially in the coastal barangays
Enforce anti-dumping and burning of wastes MENRO 2015-2025
in the coastal areas
Provide alternative livelihood to fisherfolks to MSWDO, MAO 2015-2025
lessen the pressure on marine and other
coastal resources
Enforcement of Coastal Zone Management Mayor’s 2015-2025
Plan Office, MAO,
MENRO
Encourage participation of stakeholders MAO, MENRO, 2015-2025
and end users of aquatic resources in the Fisherfolks
implementation of fisheries policies, laws Associations
and ordinances
Adoption of crop rotation pattern in coastal MAO, Farmers 2015-2025
agricultural areas Associations
Mangrove and associates reforestation MENRO 2017-2018
along costal lines and riparian areas
Establishment of artificial reefs to promote MAO, MENRO 2016-2019
marine life in areas with a generally
featureless bottom, to control erosion, block
ship passage, or improve surfing
Setting up of monitoring and information MENRO, 2015-2025
and education campaign projects at the MPDO,
coastal/river barangays MDRRMO

Drought/Dry Spells
Although the municipality of Belison is moderately vulnerable to drought,

yet its exposure to this hazard brought by climate change is high. Thereby, there
is a need to identify mitigation and adaptation initiatives in order to address its
impacts. The following initiatives are listed below:
Tree growing activities within the urban and MENRO, 2015-2025
rural areas Barangay
Small irrigation programs to farm lands MAO 2015-2025
(Pump irrigation system for open Source,
Pump and Engine Set)
Advocacy and IEC for household water MENRO 2015-2019
conservation
Adoption of crop diversification MAO, Farmers 2015-2020
Associations
Allocation of funds to distribute drought MAO, MPDO, 2018-2021
resilient seeds varieties to farmers MBO
Implementation of irrigation projects and MAO, Farmers- 2015-2025
facilities in coordination with the NIA Irrigators
Association
Planting of drought tolerant varieties of rice MAO, Farmers 2015-2025
Associations
Adjustment of cropping patterns MAO, Farmers 2015-2025
Associations
Provide alternate livelihood to farmers MSWDO 2015-2025
especially during off-season of harvest
Provide extension services for more effective MAO 2016-2018
and efficient agricultural operations during
drought season
Regular clearing and maintenance of MAO, Farmers- 2015-2025
irrigation canals Irrigators
Association
Integrating concerns on drought, extended All planning 2015-2025
dry spells and El Niño in the municipality’s bodies
development plans, programs and policies

Typhoon with Strong Winds
Though the municipality had afforded some protection by the mountains

to the east and its westward facing shoreline, damages of strong winds brought
by typhoon will be more frequent as a result of climate change. To make the LGU
more adaptive to this hazard, the following initiatives will be undertaken.
Construction of climate resilient evacuation MEO, MSWDO 2015-2025
centres with complete facilities
signage
Development of natural wind breakers MEO, MENRO 2015-2025
(mangrove areas) and structural
windbreakers
Crop pattern adjustment MAO, Farmers 2015-2025
Association
Using more drought and saline tolerant MAO, Farmers 2015-2025
species to further create resiliency to Association,
changing climate patterns MENRO
Localization of building codes to adjust MEO, Zoning 2015-2025
building design, especially houses,
according to local climatic conditions
(range of wind speeds during typhoons)
Enforcement of Zoning Ordinance on non- MPDO, MEO, 2015-2025
buildable protections areas (i.e. buffers, Zoning
water easement, setbacks, open spaces,
special zones, etc.)
Prohibition of construction of houses and MEO, MPDO 2015-2025
establishments in danger zones
Concreting of climate resilient roads as MEO 2015-2025
emergency lifeline services in times of
disaster
Formulation of Contingency Plan for MDRRMC 2015-2018
Typhoon with strong winds
emergency tools and equipment for BDRRMC
typhoon hazards
Conduct trainings and disaster MDRRMO 2015-2020
preparedness on typhoon
signage

Chapter 7. PROJECT FINANCING
The programs, projects, activities and policies defined in the Municipality of
Belison Local Climate Change Action Plan 2015-2025 shall be funded through the
following three (3) major funding sources:
National Government Funding
National government funding comes through the national government

agencies that implement programs, projects, and activities in the municipality.
Many of such assistance are big ticket infrastructure projects that have been
implemented or to be implemented by these national agencies. Some of these
agencies are DPWH, NIA, OCD, DA, DENR, and BFAR. National government
funding also come from the Office of the President, the Offices of Senators and
the Office of Congressman. Such funding is under the General Appropriations
Act.
Municipal Funding
Funding from the local government may come from its regular annual
Executive Budget which includes the following:
 20% Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Development Fund which is an

annual appropriation that are earmarked for development Projects as
defined by the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2011-1.
 Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (MDRRMF) can
also be used for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management initiatives. Such
funding is governed RA 10121.
 General Fund and Special Purpose Appropriations
Other Sources of Funding
Other sources of local funding comes through external sources that include
but do not limit to the barangay funds, provincial aids through its 20%
Development Fund and Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Fund (PDRRMF), locally-based private corporations and enterprises, civil service
societies (CSO), NGOs/POs, academe, and other private volunteer groups or
individuals who shows prodigious concerned to the impacts of climate change in
the locality.

Chapter 8. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND
EVALUATION
The municipality envisioned itself as a “progressive agricultural community
of God-fearing and empowered people living in a safe and well-balanced
environment with upright governance.”
The Local Climate Change Action Plan of this municipality was formulated
to serve as contributory factor to the realization of this vision. Thereby, the
municipality recognizes the importance of plan implementation and policy
enforcement in realizing targets, achieving goals and objectives for the
realization of the ultimate vision of a climate change-resilient municipality and
citizenry in a safe and well-balanced environment. The municipality believes that
in implementing this Local Climate change Action Plan 2015-2025, resources,
institutional structures and procedures, among others are required in order for it
to be implemented and enforced.
However, it cannot be denied that aside from its limited resources, the
municipality had also a limited manpower to undertake the efficient and
effective implementation of the plan. Thereby, there is a need to strengthen the
existing institutional structures and mechanisms such as the Municipal Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Council, the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council, the Municipal Development Council and other special
bodies which will serve as driving forces in the effective plan implementation.
Also there is a need for assessment and prioritization of programs and

projects identified in the plan to fit in the budget allocation due to limited
resources.
Monitoring and evaluation are essential in the implementation of the plan.

Hence, organization of evaluation and monitoring team is very necessary in order
to identify impacts or outcomes, identify gaps/causes and effects like changes in
the socio-economic well-being of the municipality and changes in its climate
change adaptability. The LGU shall institutionalize the Monitoring and Evaluation
System which will provide feedback information and data which are useful for the
revision needed and for the mid-term and end-term assessment. This document
will serve as a guide and reference by the Local Government Unit on where to
focus on priority areas of concern for climate change resiliency and adaptability.
Thereby, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, of the Local
Climate Change Action Plan must be a concerted effort of the different
department of the local government unit.

The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRM)
which is the frontline special body in terms of DRR Management and Climate
Change Adaptation must adopt this plan to make it as an implementation
instrument of the long and medium term plans of the LGU in terms of climate-
change adaptation. In this case, planning is an essential part of local
governance, as governments are required to not only manage a geographical
space in behalf of the national government, but also deliver basic services and
facilities to promote the general welfare of its people within its territorial
jurisdiction.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Chapter 1. BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE

Chapter 2. BRIEF PROFILE OF BELISON

Chapter 3. LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLANNING FRAMEWORK

Chapter 4. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

Climate Change Related Hazards Vulnerability Analysis

CROSS-SECTORAL VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS

Municipality of Belison LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 i

Adaptive Capacity Analysis

Chapter 5. LCCAP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Chapter 6. LGU’S CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION INITIATIVES

Chapter 7. PROJECT FINANCING

Chapter 8. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Municipality of Belison LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 ii

Municipality of Belison LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 iii

In response to this provision and in urgency for action on climate change,

 Establishment of a Climate Change Commission, an independent and

 The Commission shall be composed of the President of the Republic of the

 The LGUs as frontline agencies in the formulation, planning and

 Inter-local government unit collaboration shall be maximized in the

Additionally RA 10121, the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction Management

Municipality of Belison LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 1

The Municipality of Belison LCCAP is designed with the following work

A small town in the southern part of

Geographically, Belison is located

Climate and Rainfall

Municipality of Belison LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 3

Due to its geographical location, Belison is vulnerable or most prone to

Rivers and Creeks

SHORELINE CHARACTERIZATION SEDIMENT

Municipality of Belison LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 5

Peace and Order Situation

CHAPTER 3. LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLANNING

Municipality of Belison LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 6

Climate change is linked directly or indirectly to human activity that alters

1. The Framework envisions a climate risk-resilient Belison with healthy, safe,

This plan hopes to establish a clear understanding of the threats from

Chapter 4. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

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Because of its geographical setting, Belison has a high risk of natural

The result of MGB Rapid Assessment on flood conducted on 2008 is

Table 1. Results of Flood Assessment of the Eleven (11) Barangays

Barangay Remarks/ Recommendations

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Rain induced landslide

Rain Induced Landslides (RIL) are downward and outward movement of

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Table 2. Results of Landslide Assessment of the Eleven (11) Barangays

Barangay Landslide Remarks/ Recommendations

On September 28, 2009, Belison experienced a storm surge affecting 47

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Ground shaking is a hazard created by seismic earth movements. During

Using the Rapid Earthquake Disaster Assessment System (REDAS)

The barangays of the municipality which can possibly experience Intensity

Liquefaction is a process where particles of loosely- consolidated and

From the tsunami hazard map generated by PHILVOCS, Belison is one of

Typhoon (Strong Winds)

Climate Change Related Hazards Vulnerability Analysis

Population Vulnerable to Flood

Belison is a highly susceptible area (HSA) in terms of flooding with 53.16

Built-up Areas Vulnerable to Floods

Agricultural Areas Vulnerable to Flooding

The economy of Belison is heavily dependent on agriculture, particularly