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1. Introduction
The Philippines is a country of the largest American population in Asia, where many Americans
have seen its paradise islands nature and decided to stay in, based on the author Sabrina Lovino,
2012. Philippines coastline islands are unique by their baby-blue pacific oceans, long leafy tree
forests, warm tropical weather and a number of 7,100 different islands; forming its paradisiacal
atmosphere. Nevertheless, in contrast with its beauty, Philippines is known by its high population, limited development, continues natural disturbance, and poor economy which forced huge
number of local residents to live overseas and fight for a better individual income. The Philippines
as a country is well known by its extreme poor living standards, pollution and highly vulnerable
conditions to climatic changes and its impact. “The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone
countries in the world”, said by the Australian Aid program of Philippines in year 2007. Continuously, in recent years 2011, 2012, and 2013, there were the five deadliest typhoons recorded in the
Philippines. Moreover, the year 2013 has been recorded as the strongest typhoon to hit country,
which killed thousands of lives, resulted in major damages and predicted higher risks in the future.
The Philippines show a huge conflict between its beautiful magical natural resources that definitely attracts tourism, and its extreme poor living of residents and the continuous damages
caused by its natural disasters. Moreover, understanding current risks and the ongoing severe
problems, observing damages and issues expanding through the country’s lifetime and expected
to continue in the future, this study aims to propose a plan that can balance the current situation
by improving country’s economic status, suggesting sustainable solutions for housing, and using
its natural resources as sources and tools to help developing further, by also increasing its income
in order to achieve a better and more sustainable outcome.

2. Methodology
The paper is divided into four main categories; First (1), selecting a relevant case study; a city
experiencing major aspects that must be discussed and analyzed. Second (2), studying pervious
reviews and experiments (i.e. constructed solutions or suggested ideas), and addressing the main
problems, causes and challenges faced. Third (3), suggesting sustainable solutions that are based
on upgraded sustainable ideas for more effective and environmentally friendly impact to fill-in
gaps of earlier solutions. Solutions will be divided into two main aspects: Aspect A, is how to
protect and prevent (or reduce effects on) residences and infrastructures from natural disasters
by enhancing better control systems and using successful implementation techniques made by
developed countries with relevant issues of concern. Aspect B, is to make use of natural resources, rather than neglecting their existence, such as generating electricity from water. Fourth (4),
creating a comparison between proposed solutions and other existing implementations, and
discussing their outcomes if there were to be implemented showing improvements or any other
successful results, e.g. country’s economy.

3. Philippines Islands Nature
3.1 Geographical Aspects and Climate
It is recorded as the 7th highest population in Asia, and the 12th country in the world. Philippines;
the islands which are known as the Republic of Philippines, located in southeast Asia, is marked
as 64th largest country in the world, consisting of 7,107 different islands. Its current population

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