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Flooding in Ermita: A Comparative Case Study of Before and After the Construction of the Dolomite Beach Jan Jylyn Galvez; Andrea T. Martin; Clark Cedrick B. Sicat; John Cris V. Wenceslao; Dennis L. Estacio
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 7 No. 6 (2026): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
Publisher : Future Science / FSH-PH Publications

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.07.06.26

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Low-lying coastal neighborhoods of Metro Manila, including Ermita, continue to struggle with flooding. Recent discussions have suggested that the 2020 Manila Bay Dolomite Beach coastal replenishment project may have made the issue worse by changing local hydrodynamics. This study used a descriptive-comparative case study design based on secondary data from peer-reviewed journal articles, government reports, academic writings, environmental assessments, and verified news articles to compare the frequency and duration of flooding in Ermita before (2015-2020) and after (2021-2025) the project's construction. High tides, severe rainfall, and inadequate drainage maintenance were the main causes of the frequent but mostly transient pre-construction floods. On the other hand, post-construction data showed more frequent and rerouted major drainage outfalls in Faura, Remedios, and Estero de San Antonio Abad as a result of artificial beach structures that reduced the effectiveness of stormwater discharge into Manila Bay. The results showed that although flooding existed before the project, the development of Dolomite Beach inadvertently decreased the urban drainage system's capacity, which prolonged Ermita's floods. In order to guarantee that environmental and aesthetic projects improve rather than jeopardize long-term resilience and public safety, the study emphasizes the vital need for thorough, multidisciplinary planning that integrates coastal engineering interventions with the current urban hydrological infrastructure.
The Nexus of Cultural Heritage, Identity, and Environmental Sustainability: A Bibliometric Analysis Dennis L. Estacio; Ana Neliza B. Del Mundo-Angeles; Anjelo S. Flores; Vim Kiester C. Rivera4; Walton Wider
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 7 No. 6 (2026): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
Publisher : Future Science / FSH-PH Publications

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.07.06.27

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This research paper presents a bibliometric analysis that explores the interconnections between cultural heritage, identity, and environmental sustainability—key components of sustainable development. As global challenges arise from urbanization and climate change, the preservation of cultural heritage emerges as essential not only for maintaining community identity but also for fostering environmental and economic resilience. Through a thorough examination of scholarly literature over the past two decades, this study identifies primary research themes, emerging trends, and leading contributors in interdisciplinary scholarship concerning heritage conservation and sustainability. Employing various databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, the analysis utilizes tools such as VOSviewer and Bibliometrix for data visualization and citation analysis. The results reveal distinct co-citation clusters focused on topics like cultural tourism, urban sustainability, the governance of cultural heritage, and the strategic management of landscapes. The findings underline the critical role of community engagement, innovative policy-making, and education in enhancing heritage conservation efforts. The study advocates for a reconceptualization of sustainability to encompass cultural dimensions, emphasizing the need for integrative approaches that harmonize heritage preservation with environmental and economic development. This research ultimately aims to inform stakeholders—from policymakers to practitioners—about the essential nexus between cultural heritage and sustainable development, offering practical recommendations for fostering a resilient future.