1. PSDMN ANTHONY ROLANDO T. GOLEZ JR., MD, MBAH and ILLAC DIAZ MY SHELTER FOUNDATION Be Better, Build Better

6. Geologic Hazards Philippine Disaster Risk Profile

8. As an archipelago with 7,107 islands, the threat of tsunami affecting the country’s coastal areas is not far-fetched. PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK PROFILE Tsunami-Prone areas of Mindanao

10. Between 1970 to 2000 , the Philippines incurred an average annual direct damage of PHP 15 Billion or US$ 300 Million due to disasters. This is equivalent to more than 0.5% of the national GDP per year . The indirect and secondary impacts of these disasters further increased this cost.

11. VICIOUS CYCLE Billions of pesos have been poured in by the government for rehabilitation and reconstruction. DESTRUCTION DESTRUCTION RECONSTRUCTION RECONSTRUCTION

16. PSDMN MY SHELTER FOUNDATION Be Better, Build Better

17. This program envisions to innovate how our school buildings can be made safe, conducive for learning and coming up with solutions to improve the quality and standards of how these structures are built. Be Better, Build Better

19. in Developing Countries. A Global Design Competition for School Buildings Millennium Schools

29. Conclusion Our country’s geographic location makes us prone to natural hazards Mitigation and Preparedness remain as the most effective strategies in minimizing adverse effects of disasters The “ Be Better, Build Better Program ” will revolutionize the way we build our schools and how we prepare our children

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