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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
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initiatives like the BERT project that harness the unique attributes of young
the resilience of the Filipino people, this study aims to scrutinize and
assess the effectiveness of the BERT project. It will delve into the
experiences of the students and the entire Highway Hills Integrated School
These insights are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping a future where
Filipino resilience evolves beyond merely coping with crises and fully
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gap within the domain of disaster risk reduction and community resilience
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reduction and community resilience efforts, not only in the Philippines but
caused by these risks due to its geographic location in the typhoon belt
occurring often, the necessity for creative DRR strategies and for building
served as a crucial turning point that emphasized the need for prompt
preparation and response measures. The Philippines and the rest of the
world received a wake-up call from this tragic occurrence, which caused a
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2021).
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comprehensively assessed.
this gap, this research aims to scrutinize and assess the effectiveness of
the BERT project. It will delve into the experiences of the students and the
and providing a role model for teamwork. These contributions are not
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researchers have set specific goals for this study, which include answering
4. What practical skills and resources are necessary for Senior High
emergencies?