Title of the Study: Barangay Disaster Preparedness Monitoring Web Application System

Author: Yvette M. Garcia AMA University, Philippines   Dennis B. Gonzales, PhD University of
the East, Philippines  Mary Ann C. Paguio, PhD HCT-IT, Muscat, Oman  Ruel Michael Gilbang
HCT-IT, Muscat, Oman

Link: BrgyPreparedness_Monitoring_Web_App

Abstract:

The Barangay Disaster Preparedness Monitoring Web Application System is a web application
system that will be used by the Department of Interior and Local Government in the Philippines. 
It is  used  to  standardize data  collection  of barangay  disaster  preparedness information  at 
the barangay level, provide a more efficient reporting system for the DILG Field Officers from
the cities and municipalities and to have a monitoring  tool  and  automatic  consolidation of 
data  at  the national  level.  This system  uses  an  open source  Relational Database 
Management  System  (RDBMS)  and  adapts  the Philippine  Standard  Geographic  Code 
data  at  the  national level. This system will provide the DILG management a real-time scenario
on barangay preparedness through data visualization.

Recommendation:

The Barangay Disaster Preparedness Web Application System was developed to have a
central repository of data on disaster preparedness.  Data  visualization presented shows that
at  the level  of national management, it  helps in the  monitoring of compliance of  disaster 
preparedness  of  the  barangays.  However, the study lacks the geographical representation
that would  show  the  relation  of  barangay  disaster preparedness data  against  the  existing 
hazard  geographical  maps  of  the Philippines.  Further studies are necessary in the long term
to deal with the questions on:   How are the barangays are prone to disaster?  Are they
prepared for such disasters?  And how should they prepare in the future?  These are  the 
other questions  that  should  be  addressed  in  future  studies. Therefore, it is recommended
that this study can serve as a basis to help the management in determining the barangay’s
readiness in the event of a disaster.

Title of the Study: AppLERT: A mobile application for incident and disaster notification for Metro
Manila

Author: Bernie S. Fabito National University – Philippines College of Computer Studies

bsfabito@national-u.edu.ph Francis F. Balahadia Lyceum of the Philippines University College
of Computer Studies francis.balahadia@lpu.edu.ph Jade Devin N. Cabatlao National University
- Philippines College of Computer Studies jadedevin13@gmail.com

Link:  AppLERT_A_mobile_app
Abstract: 

The Philippines is battered by different natural and man-made disasters. It cannot be disputed
that despite its magnificent and natural beauty, the country suffers from these devastations.
Although the government has set in mitigation and prevention plans, little is put into
consideration when the disaster happens. The paper focuses on the application of Information
Communications Technology (ICT) in a form of an android based mobile application that gives
victims the capability to seek help when a disaster or incident strikes. In addition, people can
notify others of the danger ahead through AppLERT and Facebook so that they can avoid the
area where the danger is through crowdsourcing. It seeks to help expedite the response time of
the responding unit using the user’s mobile phone built-in GPS.

Recommendation:
As  for  the  recommendations, the system can be integrated with real time mapping for
emergency incidents not only locating a user in need but also allowing posting of
warnings/reports of incidents occurring along streets and places allowing them to get to safety
through the app and Facebook. The Mapping can provide visualization techniques applied in
emergency cases and other common environments and phases where they are needed. For
future works, it is greatly suggested the testing of the application in a community to see the
effectiveness and efficiency of the system. The paper has presented a development of an
application which could be utilized during disasters.  Integrating such platform, as indicated in
literatures, could be used as part of a bigger disaster preparedness and mitigation planning.

Title of the Study: Acceptability Testing of a Mobile Application to Improve Immunization

Status Monitoring and Compliance in Selected Barangay Health Centers in Iligan City
Author: Geraldine Ridad, Gabriel Joseph Esporsado, Abdulrauf Garangan, Art Brian
Escabarte and Omar Khayyam Usman

Link:Mobile_Application_to_Improve_Barangay_Health

Abstract: With the availability of vaccines given freely by the government for immunization,
it is still a question as to why the goal of 100% fully immunized child (FIC) status has yet to be
reached. Hence, an android application was created, designed and developed to help increase
the immunization rate specifically in Iligan City which only has 81.01% or 7,509 out of 9269 total
eligible population. This mobile application was tested for its acceptability among nurses,
midwives, and/or Barangay Health workers in ten different Barangay Health Centers in
Iligan City. This was done in three phases; the orientation phase, implementation phase,
and evaluation phase. Results showed that the application was strongly beneficial
(Median=4) to them with an extreme ease of use (Median=6.75). They were also very
satisfied (Median=1) with its performance. The findings of this study have proved to be
promising in improving monitoring of immunization status and compliance. The android
application is of great contribution and has guaranteed a time-saving, cost-effective way in
productivity and delivery of safe, quality care.
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