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Disasters in the Philippines: Before and After Haiyan

Contributions by Roberto Ariel AbeldaÃ±o ZuÃ±iga, Contributions by Xavier Venn A. Asuncion, Contributions by Erlidia F Llamas-Clark, Contributions by Anita Garrido Cular, Contributions by Dhino B. Geges, Contributions by Ervina A. Espina, Contributions by Rowena S. Guiang, Contributions by Dennis D. Gupa, Contributions by Shiely Anne O. Julian, Contributions by Francine Blaise M. Loja

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Bringing together the voices of local scholars in the Philippines, this book offers critical insights into one of the worldâ€™s most disaster-prone regions. The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world, with the effects of climate change contributing to rising sea levels and increasingly frequent typhoons and floods. Case studies in this book examine such disasters, including the aftermath of 2013 super typhoon Haiyan. Discussions are centered around four themes: women and empowerment, economics and recovery, community and resilience, and religion and spirituality. Through its analysis, the book demonstrates the scopes, inequities, and inefficiencies of policies and responses, as well as forms of empowerment and resilience, in meeting challenges in disaster-afflicted communities in the Philippines. Its conclusions provide a more nuanced and grounded perspective of policies, practices, and approaches in the sociology of disasters today.