EVALUATING THE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM FOR SELECTED COMMUNITIES LIVING IN DANGER ZONES AND FLOOD PRONE AREAS: THE CASE OF CALUBIHAN, BANAYBANAY, DAVAO ORIENTAL PHILIPPINES

This study was conducted to evaluate the resettlement program of the LGU of Banaybanay, Davao Oriental for selected communities living in danger zones and flood prone areas in Barangay Calubihan, Municipality of Banaybanay, Davao Oriental, Philippines. Data were gathered through interviews administered to selected proponents and recipients of the program and the gathered data were collated, analyzed and interpreted. Result of the study revealed that the process and impact of the resettlement program are the following: the inception stage of the program, the preparation and identification stage, rules and regulations, putting in place – through raffle draws, and peaceful living conditions