An Innovative Strategic Management Model for Evacuation Centers in the Province of Albay
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evacuation center, Innovative Strategic Model, disaster risk reduction and management, critical gaps, governance, and accountabilityAbstract
This study examines the operationalization of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) in the Province of Albay, focusing on the cities of Tabaco, Legazpi, and Ligao. Despite Albay’s global reputation for proactive disaster governance under Republic Act No. 10121, a persistent gap remains between high-level policy frameworks and the localized management of evacuation centers. This research addresses the disconnect between acclaimed governance structures and the recurring challenges of accountability, fiscal management, and facility sustainability at the barangay level. Theoretically anchored in Good Governance, DRR Governance frameworks, and Transformational Leadership, the study evaluates how transparency, responsiveness, and leadership behaviors influence disaster outcomes. Using a mixed-methods Sequential Explanatory design (QUAN → QUAL), the research triangulated quantitative survey data with qualitative interviews and field observations. This approach revealed a "Paradox of Financial Management": while LGUs reported high administrative compliance and budget utilization (LDRRMF), qualitative findings highlighted significant bottlenecks in decentralized decision-making, inter-agency coordination, and infrastructural readiness. Specifically, field observations in Ligao and Legazpi identified an 83% gap in facilities for vulnerable sectors and a continued, over-reliance on school-based shelters. To bridge these gaps, the study proposes the Integrated Resilience and Accountability (IRA) Framework. This innovative strategic management model is built on four pillars: Decentralized Field Command, a Unified Digital Coordination Hub, Inclusive Infrastructure Standards, and Performance-Based Fiscal Accountability. By linking the release of preparedness funds to measurable facility readiness via a scorecard system, the IRA Framework seeks to transition Albay’s evacuation system from "paper-only" compliance to a technology-driven, inclusive, and operationally excellent model that ensures the safety and dignity of displaced populations.
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