Document Types
Paper Presentation
School Name
De La Salle University, Laguna Campus
Track or Strand
Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS)
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
Taeza, Jeyson, T.
Start Date
25-6-2025 1:00 PM
End Date
25-6-2025 2:30 PM
Zoom Link/ Room Assignment
https://zoom.us/j/97401420760?pwd=zSWApqlDXbgd2OJcNw1hbFYXrUQS5T.1 Meeting ID: 974 0142 0760 Passcode: 310300
Abstract/Executive Summary
Despite the Philippines being one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, research on the role of social media in its disaster risk management remains limited. This study addresses that gap through a systematic review of existing literature on social media use in Philippine disaster risk management. Results show that social media is primarily employed in response to typhoons and earthquakes, while its application to other hazards such as COVID-19, floods, and vegetation fires remains underexplored. Usage is concentrated in the response and recovery phases, with minimal attention to prevention and no studies focused on mitigation. Notable best practices include real-time crisis monitoring through social media data, standardized emergency communication, active two-way engagement with the public, and the use of AI to detect misinformation. These practices highlight the platform’s potential to improve situational awareness and coordination. However, there is a critical need to expand research on how social media can support preparedness and mitigation, particularly in light of increasing climate risks. Incorporating sentiment analysis could offer valuable insights into public perception, enabling more responsive and adaptive disaster strategies. Strengthening the evidence base through targeted studies can enhance the integration of social media into disaster risk management frameworks and inform policy development aimed at more resilient disaster responses.
Keywords
disaster; disaster risk management; social media; typhoons; mitigation
Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)
Sustainability, Environment, and Energy (SEE)
Initial Consent for Publication
yes
Statement of Originality
yes
The Role of Social Media in Philippine Disaster Management: A Systematic Literature Review
Despite the Philippines being one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, research on the role of social media in its disaster risk management remains limited. This study addresses that gap through a systematic review of existing literature on social media use in Philippine disaster risk management. Results show that social media is primarily employed in response to typhoons and earthquakes, while its application to other hazards such as COVID-19, floods, and vegetation fires remains underexplored. Usage is concentrated in the response and recovery phases, with minimal attention to prevention and no studies focused on mitigation. Notable best practices include real-time crisis monitoring through social media data, standardized emergency communication, active two-way engagement with the public, and the use of AI to detect misinformation. These practices highlight the platform’s potential to improve situational awareness and coordination. However, there is a critical need to expand research on how social media can support preparedness and mitigation, particularly in light of increasing climate risks. Incorporating sentiment analysis could offer valuable insights into public perception, enabling more responsive and adaptive disaster strategies. Strengthening the evidence base through targeted studies can enhance the integration of social media into disaster risk management frameworks and inform policy development aimed at more resilient disaster responses.
https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2025/paper_see/33
