POST DISTRIBUTION MONITORING
RELIEF INTERNATIONAL
CDP-RETURN PROJECT
ALCALA, CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION 2
Profile:
Relief International (RI) is a U.S. registered humanitarian non-profit, non-political, and non-sectarian
organization that provides emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development services worldwide to
peoples affected by natural disasters and civil conflicts.
For more than 60 years, RI continuously embarked its mission, the RI Way, in 16 countries across Asia,
Africa, and the Middle East. In 2019, Relief International had reached 2.6 million vulnerable people
bringing services in the most fragile settings.
Situation: In November 2020, successive typhoons, Rolly and Ulysses, had brought severe losses to more
than 1.9 million people of 8 of the 17 regions of the Philippines, including the Bicol and Cagayan Valley
regions to name a few. Families were left displaced, lives were taken, and economic opportunities was
lost amidst the continues threat of COVID-19 pandemic.
Responding to typhoon affected communities, the RI Way. Imbued with its guiding principles (Local
Participation, Integrated Programs, Partnerships, Civic Skills), Relief International and Center for Disaster
Philanthropy (CDP) will implement an Early Recovery assistance in the areas of Bato, Virac, and San
Andres (Catanduanes). Together with the Local Government Units, the project will be working alongside
with various groups/associations or cooperatives of small farmers, fisherfolks, and other livelihood
recognized bodies in the communities. Moreover, the project team will be closely coordinating also with
the Municipal Agriculture Office and MSWD for strategic action in responding to the needs of the target
beneficiaries.
Project title: Response to Typhoons Rolly and Ulysses Urgent Needs among Vulnerable
Communities in Cagayan and Catanduanes (RETURN)
Objectives:
Providing Multi-purpose cash assistance to highly vulnerable households,
especially families Headed by female, elderly, persons with disabilities and
severe illnesses, living in evacuation centers and amongst host.
Strengthening community preparedness to prevent COVID-19 related contagion
risk through community sessions including hygiene promotion.
Building wider community awareness on COVID-19 related health risks and
preventive measures through information sharing.
Key Results:
Different groups or associations in the community received various supports on
livelihood activities.
Various health and nutrition campaigns, including COVID-19 and hygiene
promotion sessions, organized in the community following strict minimum
health protocols on COVID-19.
Impact:
Increased access of vulnerable families to economic opportunities.
Increased awareness and knowledge on COVID-19 infection prevention and
control.
Increased access of the community on various health and nutrition programs of
DOH
Project duration: 4 months, from 17th February to 31st May 20201.
Project site: Region 5, Catanduanes (Bato, Virac, San Andres) and Region 2, Cagayan (Alcala)
Target Respondent:
222 out of 400 Beneficiaries assessed during the Post Distribution Monitoring
.
Out of 25 Barangays for are selected to become a Focus area, Barangay Pinopoc, Pared,
Pagbangkeruan and Damurog this is the 4 most submerged barangay during the typhoon Rolly
each barangay had a 100 each beneficiaries a Total of 400 beneficiaries. At our graph we can
see the numbers of beneficiaries each barangay who undergo in Post Distribution Monitoring.
Gender of the Respondent:
68% of the respondents are female and 38% of respondents are male.
Why qualified for the assistance?
Based on the Agreement between RI- CDP and LGU of Alcala we have 4 categories we need to
consider to meet the qualification to become a household beneficiary that will receive 3000
pesos multipurpose cash assistance. The qualifications are the Household have a Senior Citizen
members (60 years old and above) Person with disability (PWD) Solo Parent Household (must
prioritize female solo parent) and belongs to poorest among the poor. Based on our PDM,
51.8% said that there are belong to the poorest among the poor. 44.14% have senior citizen
household members, 13.51% are Single Parent Household, and 12.61% have PWD household
members. As we observe poorest among the poor have a highest percentage among the 4
categories because some other 3 categories said not only they have senior citizen, PWD and
Solo parent on their household they also say that they are belong to poorest among the poor.
Number of Family Members:
As we can the percentage of age group of family members on each household are 79.73% are
have an adult family members ages 18-59 years of age followed by 54.05% have a 6-17 years
old household members, then 40.54% of the household have an elderly members ages 60 years
old and above, lastly 32.88% of the household have a New born/Infant members ages 0-5 years
old. From 0-5 years of age 16.44% are males 16.44% are females, from age ranges 16-17 years
old 28% are males and 26.04% are females, the age ranges 18-59 years old 42.36% are males
37.37% are females, lastly from age ranges of 60 years old and above 20.26% are males and
20.28% are females.
Household Information:
Based on our Post Distribution Monitoring 35.59% of Household from the 4 Barangays are
Female Headed Household, 14.86% are Child headed Household and 22.07% said that they are
Elderly Headed Household. 23.48% are headed by a male household. And 43.24% of the
household have family members who are chronically ill.
Graph Reference:
Female Headed Household:
Children Headed Household:
Elderly Headed Household:
Chronically- ill Household members:
Current amount loan as we look at the graph 64.41% of the Households answered that they did
not borrow any amount in any Institution while 18.47% answered they lend money Less than
5000, 8.11% lend More than 10,000 and 7.21% lend between 5000 to 9000 pesos.
The Current Shelter Structure
As we all know Alcala one of the most submerged municipality in Province of Cagayan, In the 4
Barangays all of the Houses almost fully submerged, Now let see the current situation now of
their houses.
Based on our PDM 72.97% answered although they’ve experience flooding all of their houses
created concrete, 24.32% answered that the structure of their house due to typhoon and
flooding are makeshift or temporary, and 0.9% answered their house structure is transitional
In terms of shelter ownership as we observed based our data 91.9% answered they have their
own shelter, 4.95% answered they are living on the house hosted by other family members,
relatives, or close friends without paying any fee, 1.8% answered that they are renting in
amount 3000 to 6000 monthly, then 1.35% of the respondent answered they are squatting
because they have no capacity to pay rent.
During the typhoon and flooding last year 50.09% displaced and evacuate specially those
houses who had no 2nd floor need to move the higher places or to the evacuation centers, 35.59%
answered they just stay on the second floor of their house or in the roof and wait the flood to
subside, 11.71% answered although the flood not enter to their house but need to move
because of the conflict with their family members they have issues regarding of lacking of food
and other relief, so they need to move to the evacuation centers.
To all who displaced during the typhoon 32.43% already returned to their respective shelters.
And 14.41% of their respondent answered yes they want to return to their respective shelters
but still their houses are under renovation because it ruined by the typhoon and flood, also
other 0.9% they don’t know or not sure if they want to come back to their former shelter, and
0.45% answered they don’t want to return anymore because their no work there and some
there house completely and totally destroyed.
Household Income:
The main Income of the Household from the Target Barangays in Alcala because of so many
farm land the most of the Household Income came from farming 36.48% of the Household they
primary livelihood is farming, then 34.23% are daily Laborer, 9.91% have small business like sari
sari store, rice cake (kakanin) stores etc. 2.7% are regular/full time job, 3.15% are House helper,
1.35% receiving gifts from charity, another 1.35% borrowing from lending and private
institution, 1.8% receiving remittance and financial help from their other family members and
relatives from other cities and provinces, others 0.9% receiving pension like Social Pension and
4p’s while livestock is 0.9 % effects of African swine flu and other animals like chicken, cow and
carabao are died because of the flooding last year.
What are the current Jobs of the Household Breadwinners?
Distribution List of Percentage of the Current Job of the Household Breadwinner:
Job before COVID Pandemic:
All we know that COVID 19 Pandemics have a serious impacts and effects in terms of livelihood
in our Country, In Alcala Cagayan as we can see to the graph what their jobs/Incomes before
the pandemic are compares to the current job of the household breadwinners from the 4 cover
barangays.
Did the Household Received other additional assistance either cash or in kinds?
Based on the answer of our respondent 86.04% receive additional assistance from other
organizations and 13.96% answered No they don’t receive any additional assistance. Those who
answered 74.77% answered they received cash assistance, 67.57% answered they also received
food assistance, 32.43% received hygiene items, 18.92% experienced assistance through help
services, 10.81% received assistance for water, 5.41% responded that they received Cooking
items (Kitchen Utensils etc) others received shelter materials or tents 2.7%
According to the respondents those assistance received from Government 81.53% answered
this, then 65.77% answered they received additional assistance from Non-Government
Organization (NGO), 21.17% answered they received additional assistance through the
initiatives of their own community, 0.45% answered that they received assistance from the
United Nation, and other 0.45% received assistance from relatives from other areas.
Cash Distribution Process
100% of the respondents are satisfied to the selection process of beneficiaries. 99.1% answered
that the organization gave the cash to the right people but 0.45% answered no because they
said that some needy people not chosen to became a beneficiaries.
Because of our strong partnership with the Barangay officials from the cover Barangay all of the
details regarding when, where to collect the multi-purpose cash not only once not only twice all
the beneficiaries in all barangays are informed the beneficiaries and Barangay focal persons
regarding on when or where there collect multi- purpose cash assistance 96.4% answered that
they explained to them when and where they will collect the cash assistance. However 3.15%
answered that nobody explained to them when or where they will collect the cash assistance.
Remember that we conduct Orientation regarding COVID19 awareness and Personal Hygiene
and during the time they explained to them regarding on where or when they will collect their
cash assistance.
100% of the Respondent answered 3000 pesos and also 100% answered that they claimed their
money to MLhuilier Remittance Center. 94.59% of the respondents answered that they did not
travel more than 1hr to collect their cash, however 4.95% answered that they travelled more
than 1hr to receive their cash assistance. In terms of safety 87.84% responded that they are
feeling safe going to the remittance centre, 8.11% answered that they are not safe going to the
remittance centre. 90.54% of the respondents responded that they didn’t wait more than 1
hour on collecting their cash assistance but 8.11% of the respondents answered that they
collected their cash assistance more than 1 hour.
On the questions if they’ve experience any problem on collecting their cash assistance 98.65%
respondents answered that they didn’t encountered any problem while 0.9% that they are not
comfortable because men and women are not separated during the collection of cash
assistance in Mlhuiler.
In terms of Impact on relationship on the relationship inside the household after receiving their
cash assistance 72.52% of the respondents answered that there is no any impact on their family
members after receiving the money it’s just the same relationship before and after receiving
money, while 27.03% of the respondents answered that the cash assistance reduced the
tension among their family member inside the household. Meanwhile in the community
72.52% answered that there is no impact to the community after they collected their cash
assistance, 26.58% answered that after collecting the cash assistance its reduced the tension in
the community however 0.45% answered that its created tension in the community because
only 100 households per barangay are only selected, this respondent said its created tension
because all they that the whole household population will selected as beneficiaries.
If ever they have questions or problem encountered during the collection 86.49% respondents
answered that they will tell to their respective community leaders (Barangay Captains,
Barangay Official etc) 33.78% respondent answered that they will tell the organization over the
phone, 16,67% that if ever they experience problem they will tell it to the Government Staff
(LGU or PGU), 3.15% responded that they will their question or problem to the organization
face to face, while 0.9% answered Nothing to afraid if they will not get assistance in future if
complain, however 4.95% don’t know what to do.
During the collection the response of the respondent if they pay anyone before and after
receiving the cash assistance 97.3% answered No they do not pay anyone while 2.25%
answered that they paid 20 pesos in Mlhuilier for the processing fee.
In terms of knowing where to report of any incidents of abuse, unfair selection of the
beneficiaries and corruption they can report directly to the CDP-Return or Relief International
confidentially 64.86% respondent answered Yes while 34.68% answered No.
In knowing where to go or whom to report if they have concerns or complaints, regarding the
cash assistance that they received 70.27% respondents responded yes they know however
29.28% did not know where to report. In terms of knowing the Relief International contact
number 50.9% respondents answered yes they know while 48.65% respondents answered No
they do not the contact number of the Relief International, however each barangay have their
own focal person who first oriented regarding the contact information of Relief International If
ever the beneficiaries have any questions or complaints.
On this Portion of this report we will how the beneficiaries use the cash assistance.
In going to their local market to buy the food and essential needs of the household, 96.4%
respondents answered that they are travelling to the market less than 1h, while 3.15%
respondents answered it will take 1 hour or more than 1 hour from their household before
their reach the market place. 97.3% of the respondents responded said that they are feel safe
and comfortable going to the market, however 2.25% respondents answered they are not feel
safe and comfortable going to the market.
Did Prices in the market increase after receiving the cash assistance?, as per our respondents
79.28% answered there is no increase of price in the market, 12.16% responded yes there is an
increase of price in the market, however 8.11% of the respondent do not know if there is an
increase after receiving the cash assistance.
In terms of increase in home rental due that almost all the beneficiaries owned their house only
1.35% of the respondents answered that there is an increased on the rental fees after receiving
the cash assistance while 98.2% answered No.
90.54% of the respondents said they are still prefer and happy to receive cash, then 7.66%
happy and prefer to receive in kind shelter materials, then others 1.35% prefer and happy in
kind food.
In terms of Improvement of well- being after receiving cash assistance, 83.78% respondents
answered yes their well- being improved a lot after receiving the cash assistance, while 15.77%
of the respondents yes its improved their well- being but just a little impact.
Usage of the cash assistance:
Based to the answer of our respondents 95.5% of their received cash assistance aligned to buy
foods followed by usage in Medical purposes 78.83%, then 19.82% allotted budget for
household items 13.51% will buy water from the cash assistance, least priority is to buy clothes
0.9%.
These are the percentage on how much the total money spend of the household on the past 1
month, including here the money from job, income, and cash assistant, as we observed the
household spend too much money to buy Food at 97.3% followed by health with a percentage
72.97%, then on the third is higher spend of money the Utilities (Fuel and Electricity) 67.71%
38.78% spend money for hygiene items; also 33.78% spending money to buy Kitchen Items
(Non- Food Items) least spends of money is buying blankets 1%.
Next graph will show the breakdown of the percentage of how much they spend on each item,
less than half, more than half, almost all, almost nothing.
Based From our PDM the 3000 pesos cash assistance received from CDP-Return Project of
Relief International how much money was spent on the following items:
According to the answer of respondents 95.95% of beneficiaries allotted budget for food
getting it to the 3000 that they’ve received followed by Health 79.28% (Check-up, medicines,
and vitamins), next is payment for Utilities (Fuel and Electricity) in average of 33.78%) and the
4th priority is Hygiene Items 30.18%, then 27.03% of the respondent allotted budget for kitchen
Items. Others allotted for debt payment 4.5%, shelter repair 4.05%, also 4.05% of beneficiaries
saved money for emergency purposes. And lastly 3.15% allotted a budget for education.
In the List below we can see the breakdown of percentage on how the beneficiaries spent their
3000 pesos multi-purpose cash assistance.
For Food:
For Kitchen Items:
For Hygiene Items:
For Shelter Repair:
For Health:
For transportation:
For Utility and Fuel:
For Debt Payment:
For Education:
For Savings:
Project Team Performance
Over the entire Project in Alcala Cagayan are successful, the 4 barangays are cooperative
because of that we established a good rapport to the Municipal level, Barangay Officials and to
all of their constituents. We can see on the graph below that we rate us 100% Respectful, also I
will attach here all the comments and suggestions from our beneficiaries
Comments, Suggestion, and Word of gratitude from the Beneficiaries:
Submitted by:
Digitally signed by Patrick Allan A
Pangilinan
DN: cn=Patrick Allan A Pangilinan,
o=Relief International, ou=CDS,
email=patrick.pangilinan@ri.org, c=PH
Date: 2022.11.23 19:52:05 +08'00'
Patrick Allan A. Pangilinan
