Hazard Map Part 2

Dela Paz, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Antipolo, in the province of Rizal. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 68,946. This represented 8.88% of the total population of Antipolo.

AGE DISTRIBUTION

According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dela Paz is 20 to 24, with 7,201 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 256 individuals.

POPULATION HISTORY

The population of Dela Paz grew from 21,033 in 1990 to 68,946 in 2015, an increase of 47,913 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 2.27%, or an increase of 7,665 people, from the previous population of 61,281 in 2010.

LOCATION

Dela Paz is situated at approximately 14.5795, 121.1751, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 198.1 meters or 649.9 feet above mean sea level.

GREENLAND SUBDIVISION

RESTAURANTS

· Purple Love Café

· Café Tribu

· Laing ni Kris – Homemade Bicol Deli

RETAIL/STORE FACILITIES

· Tile Depot (tile store)

· OTC Rizal Colors Trading Inc (paint store)

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

· Greenland Subdivision Clubhouse (with swimming pool & basketball court)

VILLA LIGAYA SUBDIVISION

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

· Virtudes de la Academia, Inc.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

· Villa Ligaya Subdivision Clubhouse (with basketball court)

VICTORIA VALLEY SUBDIVISION

WORSHIP FACILITIES

· Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Catholic church)

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

· Abbas Orchard Montessori School

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

· Hinulugang Taktak (waterfalls; nature reserve)

· Camp Conquer (campsite)

Barangay Dela Paz is under Antipolo City which is classified as a First Class City as of last local government income classification of the Department of Finance in 2008. In 2007, the city registered a total revenue of ₱993.1 million, an increase of 5.6 percent from the previous fiscal year; in 2010 this amount has grown to ₱1.56 billion. Its proximity to Metro Manila has continuously spurred the growth of the real estate industry and by 2007, revenue from real property taxes has ballooned by 32.1 percent from 2006 to ₱146.2 million as there are also about 456 residential subdivisions in the city.

Economy of Antipolo City

Income class: 1st city income class

Poverty incidence: 5.77% (2015)

Revenue: ₱2,134,638,734.54 (2016)

According to Community-Based Monitoring System International Network, 0.3% of the population of Dela Paz are living in households who are informal settlers. Those who are in makeshift housing are 1.9%, those who do not have access to water supply are 3.1%, and lastly, people without access to sanitation are 0.1% of the barangay population.

Additionally, 13.6% of the individuals residing in the area gain income below the poverty threshold.

We all know that every single establishment, every single home, and every single thing – are all exposed to all types of disasters (either natural or man-made). In the case that we are tackling right in this presentation – Brgy. Dela Paz, Antipolo City, Province of Rizal – there are at least tens of disasters that are happening every single year that continues to claim our beloved loved ones that end up in tragedies. Such a factor that we should all know about – the preparedness of our communities – is one important, essential factor that we should instill into our lives as humans in order to diminish the risks and hazards brought by these disasters.

Now that we are in the 21^st century, into the new technological revolution, there are new trends out there that can improve the safety and security of the people within our community. Disasters may have the capability to immobilize our functioning civilization as time goes on. Since it is nearly impossible to track down these disasters (when and where it would take place), it is still possible that we can reduce the risks and impacts brought by these individual disasters.

Exposure to Hazards

Every single establishment and every single matter are exposed to almost all types of disasters – either natural or man-made. Regardless of the materials that are used [for construction], the ground profile, and the structure type, these establishments and buildings are ultimately exposed to these disasters as these disasters can rip off the structure of these and can also cause fear and anxiety.

Houses, trees, electrical wires & posts, establishments [buildings] that provide products and services, roads, covered courts, etc. – these are the man-made structures that are exposed to these natural disasters like floods, typhoons, and earthquakes – given by our fellow groupmates who reside in Barangay Dela Paz.

Villages/Subdivisions and its objects that are exposed to these hazards:

Greenland Subdivision

Greenland Subdivision has a low risk when exposed to these hazards, but, on the northern portion of the subdivision, there is a cliff that may also be the source of landslides. A creek, still on the northern portion of the subdivision, is also present near the subdivision.

- Typhoon: Everything, including trees, houses, electrical posts & wires, establishments, recreational facilities, etc., are exposes to this type of disaster or hazard, however, there seems to have minimal effect at all – because these buildings (establishments, recreational facilities, and houses – present in this subdivision) had recently existed. However, if it were to be stronger, it can cause moderate damage to its surroundings – roads, houses, trees, electrical posts, and other buildings & establishments.

- Landslide: It is possible – at the northern portion of the subdivision – a cliff. However, there seems to have no effect on humans and infrastructure. The cliff can only produce a very small landslide.

- Earthquake: Everything, including houses, roads, trees, electrical posts, and establishments, are affected. However, these buildings are much more recent that it can withstand up to an earthquake with a destructive level of intensity.

- Flood: It is almost unlikely that a flood can occur in the said subdivision and has a minimal effect at all, however, there is a creek north of the subdivision that may overflow during the wet season, most especially rainy days.

Victoria Valley Subdivision

Victoria Valley has a low to moderate risk when exposed to these hazards, on the central and southwestern portion of the said village.

- Typhoon: Everything, including trees, electrical posts & wires, houses, etc., are exposed to this type of disaster or hazard, however, there seems to have a minimal effect on well-built buildings as an incoming typhoon would batter the entire area. If a typhoon were to be stronger, it can cause near-moderate to heavy damage to property.

- Landslide: Not a single element is exposed to this hazard or disaster, because a landslide is unlikely to happen around a portion of the village, even if there is a typhoon.

- Earthquake: It may vary depending upon the strength and intensity of it, however, with a number of well-built houses present in the area, these are capable of withstanding a strong earthquake.

- Flood: Roads and houses are affected; however, it has a low chance of occurring. If it were to be during the wet season, the chance that a flood can occur is thereby increased.

Villa Ligaya Subdivision

Villa Ligaya has a creek southwest of the village, with a high chance of flooding due to overflowing during rainy days (most especially during the wet season) of the said creek. However, within the village itself, there is a low chance that these hazards can pose danger to the said village.

- Typhoon: Everything, including trees, electrical posts & wires, houses, etc., are all exposed to this type of disaster or hazard. There is a creek southwest of the village that may overflow anytime during rainy days - it poses danger only to the houses that are near the creek.

- Landslide: It is impossible that a landslide can occur in the village.

- Earthquake: Everything – including buildings, electrical posts, etc. – are exposed, however, the damage may vary depending upon the intensity of the earthquake.

- Flood: Within the village itself, there’s no hazard at all; however, there is a creek southwest of the village. If the creek were to overflow, it can flood through and inside houses that are affected. Only the houses in the southwest portion of the village are affected.

https://www.pep-net.org/sites/pep-net.org/files/CBMS/Publications/CBMSPovertyMaps_Vol5_AntipoloCity.pdf

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antipolo

https://www.philatlas.com/luzon/r04a/rizal/antipolo/dela-paz.html

Google Maps (2017)