Chapter I

The Problem and It’s Scope

Introduction

Due to its geographic location, which frequently results in torrential rains, widespread

flooding, and other severe tragedies, the Philippines was regarded as one of the nations

vulnerable to tropical cyclones. The security was situated in the Pacific Ocean along the typhoon

belt. The average number of typhoons that visit the Philippine each year is 20, according to the

Filipinos. The Philippines was another nation that was particularly hard hit by the effects of

extreme weather, suffering losses in terms of infrastructure, ecosystem, and human life.

In the year 2021, the Philippines experienced 15 typhoons and one of those is the

strongest typhoons of the year which is (Rai) or known as Odette). Odette killed many lives and

destroyed 36 million houses and infrastructures. In Negros Oriental the typhoon has killed 73

people and left around 12 billion worth in the province. The Municipality of Bindoy was one of

the most damaged Municipality in the province. Wherein the typhoon destroy agricultural and

left many damages in Bindoy, Negros Oriental. Sitio Ilaya was some of the most affected areas

in the Municipality.

According to the report of Philippine News Agency (PNA), Bindoy from the Province of

Negros Oriental experienced floods and agricultural damages. Sitio Ilaya of Barangay Poblacion

and Sitio Bug-as and Malindog of Barangay Tubod was belong to the most affected areas where

mostly the houses of the people was carried away by the flood. After the strike of the typhoon

many people have difficulties in terms of food and basic supplies. This study aims to know how

did they overcome the nightmare of their lives and how we can help for the people that is still

suffering from the typhoon. This study will be conducted in the Municipality of Bindoy and

neighboring city/Municipality especially to those that mentioned.

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Statement of the problem

The purpose of the study is to seek about the experiences of the people of Bindoy, Negros

Oriental during the typhoon Odette and how it affects their daily lives.

1. What are the experiences of the people living in Ilaya after the typhoon Odette (Rai)?

2. What are the preparation of the people in Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental before the

typhoon?

3. How did the people in Ilaya overcome their struggles after the typhoon?

4. How did the typhoon Odette affect the community in Ilaya?

5. What are the valuable lessons learned by the people living in Ilaya after typhoon?

Significance of the study

This research aims to determine the experiences of all Bindoyanons in Sitio Ilaya, and to

know what they need and to seek the people who are still suffering after typhoon Odette strike.

Scope and Limitation of the study

Scope of the study. The study covers the SY 2022-2023. The main purpose of the study

is to evaluates the experiences and difficulties during Typhoon Odette. This study aims to help

the people or community to be prepare in any upcoming disaster. With the help of LGU officials

the respondents of this research was the specific people in sitio Ilaya, PoblacionBindoy Negros

Oriental

Limitation of the study. The researcher heavily replied on the honesty of the

interviewees in evaluating their experiences with the typhoon’s problems. Additionally, the

objectivity of the respondents assessments of the issues and experiences involved depends on

them. The research on these issues was unable to control the responses. This study is solely

applicable to Bindoy, specifically to Sitio Ilaya of barangay PoblacionBindoy Negros Oriental,

and it may not be understood to be applicable to other municipalities in Negros Oriental or even

to typhoon affected areas.

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Definition of terms

Bindoyanons. The respondents of the study.

Calamities. An event causing great and often damage or distress a disaster.

Ecosystem. A biological community of interacting organism and their physical environment.

Infrastructure. The basic physical organization structure and facilities

Flood. An overflowing large amount of water beyond its normal confines.

Extreme. Reaching a high or highest degree

Tropical. Of , typical of, or peculiar to the topics.

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Chapter II

Review of Related Literature and Studies

In this chapter, the researchers review several aspects of related literature and studies on the

effects of Typhoon Odette (Rai). The factors to determine the effects and the experiences of the

victims of the typhoon. The information presented are gathered from online sources. The

researcher’s study is anchored on these materials needed to fully determined the existing

literatures related to the study at hand.

Review of Related Literature

One of the strongest and most destructive natural catastrophes in the world in 2021 is

predicted to be Super Typhoon Odette (Rai). In the areas of the Philippines hit by the typhoon,

this resulted in damages and fatalities.

Super Typhoon Odette (Rai). From the study of Center of Philanthropy (2022). Super

Typhoon Rai (known as Odette in the Philippines), the storm made landfall at 1:30 pm on

December 16, 2021 in Siargao Island in their local time. It made landfall with the winds of 160

mph. conducted the eyewall replacement cycle, lost strength and became category 4 storm

shortly after, but the winds maintained at 150 mph. The ninth landfall of the said typhoon was on

Roxas, Palawan at 3:10 pm. On December 17 with its local time before heading into the West

Philippine Sea. On December 22, Rai strengthened again and reach category near Vietnam

before awakening one more dissipating near Hongkong.

Emergency shelter, food, water, sanitation, and hygiene, evacuation support, family

reunification, health care, protection at-risk population, and case management and are all

required in times of calamities.

Humanitarian Needs and Priorities Information. This study is from OCHA (2022).

Society needs like reparations of the of their houses, foods, drinkable water, and medication will

need help right away to avoid getting into even more dire situations. To reconstruct damaged

homes, they need repair kits and sate interim housing. Hundreds of educational facilities have

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been damaged, halting planned trial programs for school reopening. People lost their jobs that

makes up to severe poverty of the country. COVID-19 virus also been resurgent over the past

several weeks, infecting both catastrophe victims and first responders, slowing down the

response and adding further stress to an already overburdened medical system. This are the

problems of the society needs to be responded immediately.

Health services remain, disrupted, leaving affected communities vulnerable to

preventable diseases. In a study conducted by Junio (2022), home, properties and livelihoods

were destroyed by the Typhoon Odette and at the same time the people were already dealing of

COVID-19 pandemic which grandly effects on the society development. Many problems have

faced by the local when it comes to the typhoon response, particularly those from the health

sector who have been working with severely constrained resources and capacities.

“ We Need Each Other”: ChildFund PH shares lessons from Typhoon Odette. This

study is from Manila Bulletin Business (2022). Childfund Philippines move quickly to begin

their Typhoon Odette response to the victims. They spread over the programs to regions who

areaffected by the typhoon and as well as the non-program areas. The project aims and hopes to

reach more than 24,000 people or 4, 500 households.

NGO Launches Recovery Program for Typhoon Odette Survivors. This study is from

ICM (2022). The program is the phase of ICM’s typhoon relief and recovery efforts, which they

provided 3 million families of meals, drinking water and other essentials will help the victims of

the typhoon. Furthermore the program also creates safe spaces where groups of people can

support one another’s healing. It helps the victims to get involved with who they are, their faith

and each other through the experiences after the typhoon.

As groups band relief Filipinos call sustainable solutions after Typhoon Odette. In a

study conducted by Juguilon (2021). Filipinos were quick crowd source immediate relief needs

to be brought to affected communities. This show bayanihan ranged collecting and packing

immediate relief needs such as hygiene and food kits; opening temporary shelters; offering

charging site’s and compiling calls for rescue, relief among others need’s to be help affected

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communities. Buklaran UP system focused on organizing focused on organizing volunteers to

watch public postings and assist families having trouble communicating with love one’s in the

provinces owning to damaged electricity and telephone lines.

Humanitarian organizations to launch Typhoon Odette exhibit in Siargao highlight

need of survivors. The study is from OXFAM (2022).The event is organized by non-

government organizations and local government units working on the Typhoon Odette Response.

Humanitarian organizations will launch a photo exhibit in Siargao the following week to raise

awareness about the effects of Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) and the concerted

efforts of residents and various groups in rebuilding the affected communities. The purpose of

the event is to implore the federal government and other key players to remember people who are

most at risk during a disaster.

Million ADB Grant Support Typhoon Odette Relief in the Philippines. This study is

from ADB (2022). Funding from Asia Development Bank (ADB) will help around 15, 000

households or 75, 000 individuals in the Visayas and Mindanao. It will pay the dsiribution of

coupons to the target neighborhoods, which the recipients can use to buy food in particular

markets.

Review of Related Studies

The following local studies are hereby included because they also focus on the

experiences of the people by Typhoon Odette (Rai).

ADRA(2022) in their study entitled “ Negros Occidental Typhoon Rai (Odette)

Assessment Report”. The ADRA team was immediately sent to the province of Negros

Occidental to undertake a Rapid Multi- Sectoral Assessment on the effects of Typhoon Odette.

The goal was be able to learn more about the typhoon's consequences by concentrating on the

immediate and preferred forms of help for the impacted populace. Devastating typhoons. copious

rains, flooding, and landslides have struck the Visayas Region. The province of Negros

Occidental has also experienced its fair share of tragedy in terms of fatalities, displaced

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populations, and loves of significant infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods. Residents and small

to medium-sized enterprises suffered from the negative effects on the local economy as well as

from the difficult and sluggish progress in recovery and restoration.

Dumaguete. Info (2022) in their study entitled “Aftermath of Super Typhoon Odette in

Negros Oriental”. After the typhoon strike in the province of Negros Oriental, Super Typhoon

Odrette left behind 51 dead, 210 reported missing, and more than 70 persons injured. On

December 17,2021, the eye of the typhoon made landfall at La Libertad. Negros Oriental. Near

the center with had a top wind speed of 175 km/h and gust as high as 240 km/h. Other than

Negros Oriental a number of locations in Central Visayas and Mindanao are also impacted. The

typhoon causes damages to the house, infrastructures and agricultural. The initial projected cast

of damage in the province it 600 million pesos, according to Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction

and Management. Bais City Tanjay City, Bindoy, Manjuyod, Jimalud, Guihulngan etc.

experienced lack of water, supply foods and even block outs.

The result of the study of Dagle (2022) entitled “Bais City, northern towns hit hardest by

Typhoon Odette in Negros Oriental”. From statistics published by local media as of 8 am on

Sunday, December 19, 2021, the Negros Oriental Provincial police office has tallied 41

fatalities,57 injuries and 33 unaccounted for cases throughout the province. Fourteen people was

confirmed death and nineteen person was reported missing in Bais City as of 19 on December

2021, According to the data from the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management office. A

comprehensive assessment on casualties and damage has not yet been made it public by the

provincial government. Power and water supply. are still down and telecommunications are still

intermittent, leaving the inhabitants "in dire need of water and food". A number of residents from

Dumaguete City have formed their own relief efforts for Bair requesting supplies of food, water,

and other necessities that they can bring

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Chapter III

Research Methodology

Research Design

This study uses phenomenological research. Phenomenological research describes an

event, activity problem that any creature on earth [Link] study utilizes

phenomenological research, it aims to determine the experiences of Typhoon Odette to the lives

of the Bindoyanons especially in Sitio Ilaya of Barangay Poblacion, Bindoy. The study focuses

to gain insight into the phenomenon Typhoon Odette and how it affect their community and their

lives. This study is based in individual in-depth interviews with Typhoon Odette in Ilaya,

Bindoy.

Langridge (2007) defines phenomenology as a discipline that aims focus on people’s

perception of the world in which they live and what it means to them: it is a focus on people’s

lived experience. She further clarifies that phenomenology as a qualitative method focuses on the

human experience as a topic in its rights. In-depth interview were conducted in 30 respondents

from Sitio Ilaya Poblacion, Bindoy. On the other hand, this study also utilizes hermeneutic

phenomenology, which is concerned with understanding text. In this study the researchers

interview people from Ilaya Poblacion, Bindoy.

Research Environment

The respondents of the study are the residents in Sitio Ilaya Poblacion Bindoy. The

chosen populations were to determine their experiences of Typhoon Odette and how they

overcome the challenges after the typhoon strike in that certain area. This study contains 30

people who experiencing the challenges and struggles during the typhoon strike in Sitio Ilaya.

The people in Sitio Ilaya are experiencing difficulties when the Typhoon Odette strike. Many

houses were destroyed, many people lost their lives, many crops were destroyed and many

people’s properties were swept away by the flood.

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Research Respondents

The respondents of the study were the residents of Sitio Ilaya Poblacion Bindoy, Negros

Oriental. The chosen population of the respondents are 30 residents of Sitio Ilaya Bindoy. To

determine their experiences and struggles before and after the Typhoon Odette. The study uses

purposive sampling method. The type that researchers use is the quota sampling under the

umbrella of purposive sampling because the researchers decide on both number of participants

require and characteristics intent.

Research Instruments

To gather the data needed, the researchers used survey questionnaires and recorders to get

the information from the respondents. The respondents opinions and answers regarding to their

experiences of Typhoon Odette. Through this kind of data gathering instrument the researchers

can easily gather important information which can be used in the study. The survey questionnaire

is composed of close-ended questions. Addition to that the questionnaires has five questions that

the respondents must answer

Research Procedure

The researchers looked for necessary resources that could help them in their study. From

this study, researchers were able to construct questions necessary for the survey questionnaires.

The researchers consult this approach first to their teacher and the Brgy. Captain of Poblacion

Bindoy to conduct a survey in Sitio Ilaya for their study. After the approval, the copies were

given to the respondents during weekends. The researchers collected the needed data through the

use of survey questionnaires. The administration of questionnaires are carried out by the

researchers.

A total of thirty copies of questionnaires are distributed to the respondents. In addition,

this only involved one - time collection of data in a span of time. The questionnaires are

retrieved by the researchers, when the respondents were able to answer the given questionnaires.

After retrieval of questionnaires, the researchers have gathered the important information

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through the used of survey questionnaires. The gathered information will be carefully processed

and analyzed by the researchers.

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Chapter IV

Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

This chapter reviews the results and analysis of the qualitative data, the compilation of

the questionnaire and the results and analysis. It presents the data gathered of the lived

experiences of the people in Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental. Moreover the analysis and

interpretation of these are also revealed.

Graph 1. Experiences of the people living in Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental

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It is evident in the graph above, the study found out the results of the individual

experiences of the people experiences of the people in Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental after the

typhoon Odette (Rai) strike. The answers that the researchers had gathered shows on how they

have experience when typhoon Odette strikes in Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental, and how it

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affects their lives. The most common answers was difficulties, majority of the experiences of the

people have experienced after the typhoon strike. This means that the majority of people have

experienced difficulties after the phenomenon happened.

This study is consonance with the study of Dagle (2022) entitled “ Bais City, Northern

town hits hardest by Typhoon Odette in Negros Oriental”. It shows that the people in Bais City

have also experienced difficulties, the fatalities, injuries and unaccounted cases throughout the

province. According to the data from the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management office

(DRRM). A comprehensive assessment on casualties and damage has not yet been made it public

by the provincial government. Power and water supply, are still down and telecommunications

are still intermittent, leaving the inhabitants “ in dire need of water and food”. The information

being discussed are connected to the data gathered, the damages of the infrastructures wherein

the people in Bais City have also experienced difficulties after the typhoon Odette strike. This

means that the people of Bais City and in Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental have the same

experiences.

Graph 2. The preparations of the people in Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental before

the typhoon strike

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It is evident in the graph above, the study found out the results of individuals preparations

of the people in Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental before the typhoon Odette (Rai) strike. The

answers that the researcher had gathered shows on how they had prepared when the typhoon

Odette strikes in Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental and how it affects their lives. The most common

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answers was, prepared, majority of the answers of the people have prepared before the typhoon

strike. This means that the majority of the people have prepared before the phenomenon

happened.

In addition to that, the respondents answered they must prepare before the typhoon.

Being prepared helped the respondents to reduce their fear and anxiety in terms of upcoming

typhoon. Also they learned that they must secured enough food and find an evacuates center to

keep the safe.

Graph 3. Ways to overcome the struggles

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They helped each other Rely on relief goods Worked hard

It is evident in the graph above, the study found out the results of the individual in their

ways to overcome the struggles of the people in Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental. After the

typhoon Odette (Rai) strike. The answers that the researcher had gathered shows what are the

ways they do when the typhoon Odette strikes Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental. The most common

answer was relying on relief goods, this means that the people rely only on the relief goods after

the phenomenon happened.

This study was consonance with the study of Juigilon (2021) entitled “ As group bands

relief Filipinos call sustainable after the typhoon Odette”. It shows that the Filipinos were quick

crowd source immediate relief need to be brought to the affected communities. According to this

study “ Filipino shows bayanihan ranged collecting and packing immediate relief needs to help

such as hygiene food kits and other needs to help the affected communities especially in Ilaya,

Bindoy Negros Oriental.

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Graph 4. Typhoon Odette affect the community

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the flood to the agriculture

It is evident in the graph above, this study found out the result of the individual on how

the typhoon Odette affect the community of Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental after the typhoon

Odette (Rai) strike. The answers that the researcher had gathered shows on how the typhoon

Odette affect in the community. The most common answer was houses were swept away by the

flood after the phenomenon happened.

This study is in consonance with study from Dumaguete. Info (2022) in their study

entitled. “Aftermath of Super Typhoon Odette in Negros Oriental”. Wherein the study discussed

that the typhoon causes damages to houses, infrastructures and agricultural. The initial projected

cost of damage in the province was 600 million pesos, according to Philippine Disaster Risk

Reduction and Management. This means that the people of Negros Oriental especially in Ilaya,

Bindoy shows that their houses were swept away by the flood after the typhoon Odette strike in

the province.

Graph 5. The most valuable lesson they learned from typhoon Odette

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It is evident in the graph above, this study found out the result of the individuals in Ilaya

Bindoy Negros Oriental. The most valuable lesson they learned from the typhoon Odette was,

they must always be prepared and do not complacent for the unexpected. According to the

respondents of the study they must do their best to be prepared for natural disaster and stay

informed about the progress of the typhoon and remember the importance of community

resilience and work together when the disaster strikes. In addition to that, the respondents of the

study learn to be prepare for future storms and build communities that are more resilient for

natural disaster.

The answer provided by the respondents indicates that they learned the importance of

being prepared and staying informed when natural indicates that they learned the importance of

community resilience and working together in order to survive such situation. This is an

important lesson for any individuals or community as natural disasters can strike at any time and

its important to be prepared for such an event.

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Chapter V

Summary of Findings, Conclusions and Recommendation

This chapter consist of restatement problem, summary of findings, conclusions, and

recommendations.

Restatement of the Problem

The purpose of this research was to find out the effects of typhoon Odette to people living

in Sitio Ilaya Poblacion Bindoy Negros Oriental.

Specifically, it seeks to answers to the following questions:

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1. What are the experiences of the people living in Ilaya after the typhoon Odette (Rai)?

2. What are the preparation of the people in Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental before the

typhoon?

3. How did the people in Ilaya overcome their struggles after the typhoon?

4. How did the typhoon Odette affect the community in Ilaya?

5. What are the valuable lessons learned by the people living in Ilaya after typhoon?

Summary of Findings

The following are the summary of the data gathered in this study.

1. What are the experiences of the people living in Ilaya after the typhoon Odette

(Rai)?

Majority 14 out of 30 of the respondents answered that their experiences after the

typhoon was difficulties. However, other respondents also answered that they felt sad

after the typhoon happened.

2. What are the preparation of the people in Ilaya, Bindoy Negros Oriental before

the typhoon?

Majority 17 out of 30 of the respondents answered that they have prepared before

the typhoon happened, bit there are some respondents who answered that they are

unprepared before the phenomenon happened.

3. How did the people in Ilaya overcome their struggles after the typhoon?

Majority 19 out of 30 of the respondents answered that way on how they

overcome struggles was rely only on the relief goods, this means that the people

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rely only on the relief goods after the phenomenon happened. However, other

respondents also answered that worked had to overcome their struggles.

4. How did the people in Ilaya overcome their struggles after the typhoon?

Majority 19 out of 30 of the respondents answered that way on how they

overcome struggles was rely only on the relief goods, this means that the people

rely only on the relief goods after the phenomenon happened. However, other

respondents also answered that worked had to overcome their struggles.

5. What are the valuable lessons learned by the people living in Ilaya after

typhoon?

Majority 24 out of 30 0f the respondents answered that the most valuable lesson

that they have learned was to prepare whenever a phenomenon happened and do not be

complacent.

Conclusions

1. The individuals who experienced the disaster happened on the year 2021,in Ilaya

Bindoy Negros Oriental really affect their lives in terms of their subsistence and their

houses were swept away by the flood and caused them difficulties.

2. The study have shown that respondents have prepared before the typhoon, but some

answered they are unprepared before the typhoon happened.

3. The study have shown that the respondents overcome their struggles by relying on the

relief goods that was given by the government.

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4. The study found out that in order to overcome the difficulties that the respondents

experienced was to worked hard and to move on.

5. The study shown that many of the respondents realized that when a disaster will

happened in the future, they will prepare and do not complacent.

Recommendations

1. To the future researchers, who will conduct the same study should have the

patience and be responsible in conducting a survey.

2. To the future respondents you must be prepare when there is an upcoming

typhoon and do not complacent.

3. To the future researchers, who will conduct the same study should have more time

and awareness of limited knowledge, understanding, and ability in conducting a

survey.

4. To future researcher, when conducting a survey the questionnaires must be

understandable so that the respondent can understand it.

5. To the future researcher, who will conduct the same study should understand the

different opinions of the respondent.

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