Geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA)

Geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) refer to areas that are isolated due to distance or geographical isolation, weather conditions and lack of modes of transportation. This also refers to unserved and underserved communities and other areas identified to have access or service delivery problems, high incidence of poverty, presence of vulnerable sector, communities in or recovering from situation of crisis or armed conflict, and those recognized as such by a government body. (Sec. 6(f), R.A. No. 11148)