International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

Barangay Hugom in the Municipality of San Juan, Batangas is increasingly exposed to multiple natural hazards, particularly typhoon-induced flooding, storm surge, and rainfall-induced landslides. Its coastline along Tayabas Bay and the upland and sloping terrain in its vicinity establish a multi-hazard risk setting, where hazards frequently coincide with each other during severe tropical cyclones. Repeated typhoons have displaced families, disrupted sources of income and basic services making a case for an integrative and community-based disaster risk reduction strategy. This paper presents a summary of a community-based disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) action plan developed for Barangay Hugom using a multi-hazard approach. The plan is based on hazard profiling, vulnerability and capacity assessment and review of current institutional arrangements. It describes priority targets, objectives and subprojects under the four DRRM thematic areas: prevention and mitigation; preparedness; response; and rehabilitation and recovery. Accountability and capacity building are built in through monitoring and evaluation procedures. The action plan aims to strengthen local resilience, reduce disaster risks, and support sustainable development at the barangay level.

Dyan P. Gaddi, Belina M. Montalbo,"A Multi-Hazard Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction for Typhoon-Induced Floods, Storm Surge, and Landslides in Barangay Hugom, San Juan, Batangas" International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V9(1): Page(584-596) Jan-Feb 2026. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.