Stakeholders' Feedback on the Typhoon Contingency Plan of Loboc Central Elementary School

This study explored stakeholder feedback regarding a school-based Typhoon Contingency Plan of Loboc Central Elementary School, Bohol, Philippines. Grounded in Critical Awareness Theory, Protection Motivation Theory, Emergency Management Theory, and Strategic Management Theory, the research utilized a qualitative descriptive design. Fifteen purposively selected informants, including teaching and non-teaching staff, PTA representatives, Bureau of Fire Protection personnel, MDRRMO staff, and Rural Health Unit workers, were interviewed using a validated researcher-made guide. Thematic analysis revealed three major insights: (1) a clear humanitarian orientation within the plan’s objectives; (2) well-structured response arrangements that remained weak in operational coordination and logistics; and (3) a need for inclusive and accessible disaster education supported by transparent, resource-ready systems. While stakeholders acknowledged the plan’s child-centered and community-driven focus, they highlighted significant implementation gaps, such as weak inter-agency coordination, infrequent drills, and resource constraints. Despite these limitations, external partnerships and community collaboration emerged as primary strengths. The findings suggested a critical need to institutionalize stakeholder participation, enhance multi-agency coordination, improve communication protocols, and promote inclusive preparedness training. Integrating stakeholder feedback proved essential for improving the responsiveness and sustainability of school-based contingency planning in disaster-prone settings.