Kawiyagan 2022 introduces new org for youth empowerment

The Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) and the city government of Marawi launch the movement Boses ng Kabataang Meranao during the kickoff ceremony of Kawiyagan 2022: Trade, Techno and Job Fair Wednesday, January 26. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur --The youth sector here is even more empowered with the coming of a new organization.

The Sangguniang Kabataan in the province launched on Tuesday, January 26, the “Boses ng Kabataang Meranaw” with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting during the kickoff of a livelihood program named Kawiyagan 2022: Trade, Techno and Job Fair, 

Boses ng Kabataang Meranaw advocate and Provincial Board Member Jamil Faisal Adiong said they founded the movement as they have been raising the banner of their campaign on stepping up the voice of Meranaos.

“The Boses ng Kabataang Meranaw is a movement which aims to recognize, deepen and amplify the voices of the youth. Ang tunay na boses ng mga kabataan ay nanggagaling dapat sa baba mismo. Kinakailangan natin ng programa na mas magpapalakas ng mga kabataan sa iba’t ibang sulok ng probinsya [The real voice of the youth must come from the lower level. We need a program to louden the voice of the youth],” he said.

Adiong said with the launching of the new organization is the formal establishment of eleven groups which are products of the 3rd Ranaw Project Grant Program (RPGP) initiated in partnership with various development partners such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-Philippines, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), Save the Children Philippines, Office of Deputy Speaker Zia Alonto Adiong, Raheemah Peace Weavers, and Plan International.

Accordingly, the groups underwent rigid technical training for the installation of skills and knowledge on how to run a social enterprise. 

Further, they received from the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur prototyping equipment worth P5,000 and P10,000 for their project implementation while another P20,000 for the full implementation of their proposed social enterprises. The top five groups got an additional P75,000 each from PBSP.

Also showcased by the movement in this year’s Kawiyagan are successful social entrepreneurs from 2nd RPGP which was spearheaded in 2020 before the onslaught of the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic. Some of the present group alumni were N’ditarun Tano, Hijab for a Cause and Singanen.

The Ranaw Project Grant Program installs its booth during the Kawiyagan 2022: Trade, Techno and Job Fair to showcase their products. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

The board member also detailed that the youth council has previously frontlined particular initiatives including the passage of Ranaw Youth Code in December 2020 which is an ordinance creating a youth development office in the whole Lanao del Sur and institutionalizing mandatory relevant programs.

He added that they have conducted as well the 3rd Ranaw Youth Parliament which convened 40 young leaders from different towns in Lanao del Sur, and the Ranaw Youth Organization Summit which assembled all youth from the province. In the coming months, the launching of the 1st Ranaw Young Leaders Academy is expected to transpire to develop second-line leaders.

With all of these plotted events and efforts, Adiong reiterated that the government and the organization will stand side by side for the voice of the youth.

“Patuloy nating palakasin ang boses ng kabataang Meranao [We will continue to intensify the voice of Meranao youth],” he said. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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Gandamra: Kawiyagan a livelihood opportunity for citizenry

Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra sees Kawiyagan 2022: Trade, Techno and Job Fair as an opportunity for the residents of the city to find a livelihood for themselves after being affected by the siege four years ago and today's pandemic. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--As the livelihood fair here resumed after its hiatus for years due to the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic, City Mayor Majul Gandamra underscored that such is a wonderful opportunity for residents to hunt for their own livelihood. 

Implemented by various government line agencies and non-government organizations, this year’s fair dubbed as Kawiyagan 2022: Trade, Techno and Job Fair runs for two days beginning Wednesday, January 26 until Thursday, January 27, showcasing various services, programs and Meranao products, including job fair, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and government internship program enrollment, Business One-Stop Shop, orientation on civil documentation, free haircut, manicure and pedicure, and science and technology promotion.

“Napakaganda na naman na nagsimula ito ngayong 2022 at ito ay makakapagbigay ng oportunidad sa ating mga kababayan na nawalan ng hanapbuhay because of the siege and itong nangyayaring pandemic,” said Gandamra. 

[It's to have started this [fair] this 2022 as this can give an opportunity to our fellow men who lost their livelihood because of the siege and this ongoing pandemic.]

The mayor has openly expressed his desire for a sustainable livelihood program in his city as he believes that this will significantly aid citizens in the future whose means of income will be disrupted by inevitable circumstances such as the transpired firefight, disaster, and health crisis, among others. 

He shared that they are on the move of institutionalizing the continuance of this idea which started with the deliberation of the annual investment of the local government here to support the livelihood program of the constituents. 

Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra signifies his desire to sustain Kawiyagan or livelihood fair, believing that this will help in future circumstances. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

Gandamra said that while they are employing all necessary procedures to mitigate and contain the virus transmission now that the COVID-19 challenge continues to take a toll, they cannot possibly impose full restriction in conducting programs such as the Kawiyagan 2022 as this is equally important to be served to the public.

He also emphasized that there is just a need to balance everything wherein suspension will be enforced to unnecessary agenda and gatherings, and those that are essential will be allowed to kick off. 

“Kailangan natin magbigay ng opportunity sa ating mga kababayan dahil while we are trying to prevent the escalation of this problem, itong coronavirus, ay kailangan din nating mabuhay kaya binibigyan natin ng opportunity ang ating mga kababayan na makahanap ng mga trabaho through this program,” said Gandamra.

[We need to give an opportunity to our fellow men because while we are trying to prevent the escalation of this problem, the coronavirus, we also need to live, that is why we are giving the opportunity to our fellow men to look for jobs through this program.]

To recall, the Kawiyagan program was first held in 2018 as a response to the siege and only had its temporary stop in 2020 due to the presence of COVID-19. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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TFBM, LGU Marawi eye sustainable ‘Kawiyagan’ for locals

The Kawiyagan 2022: Trade, Techno and Job Fair, a livelihood program, is eyed for sustainability. For this year, residents of Marawi City are seen to have positively responded to the event as they come to avail of offered services. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--The Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) and the local government here both conveyed their intent to have a sustainable Kawiyagan or livelihood fair for the locals of the city.

TFBM Field Office Manager Asec. Felix Castro Jr. said they are striving for the continuance of this program seeing how the residents, especially the internally displaced persons (IDPs), manifested interest in the offered services and products.

“Titingnan natin kung kaya monthly. Ang nakikita natin na malaking part ay trade fair plus job fair. Ang Kawiyagan will not just be simply for distribution [of aid] but kung pwede, sa trade at job fairs. Tinitingnan natin kung masustain iyon. Hopefully, kung kaya pa till June,” he said.

[We will see if this can be done monthly. What we find is that the trade fair plus job fair have a big part. The Kawiyagan will not just be simply for distribution [of aid] but if possible, for trade and job fairs. We will see if we can sustain this. Hopefully, we can have it till June.]

Castro said that while other government agencies and non-government organizations are already over with the implementation of their respective projects and programs in relation to the rehabilitation of the city, they are looking at existing partners with livelihood components to be involved in the succeeding Kawiyagan.  

Mayor Majul Gandamra likewise conveyed that the city government is intending to preserve the program and spearhead it anew, maintaining that this is important in responding to the loss of livelihood of his constituents in the future as brought about by unavoidable scenarios. 

“Gusto natin na magkaroon tayo ng sustainable livelihood program dahil alam natin, hindi lang iyong nangyaring siege sa Marawi at itong pandemic, ay maaaring sa hinaharap natin ay mayroon tayong ibang challenges. Kailangan natin magkaroon ng konkretong programa para nang sa ganoon ang ating mga kababayan ay hindi masyadong maghirap,” he said.

[We want to have a sustainable livelihood program because we know, not just the siege that happened in Marawi and this pandemic, there can be different challenges in the future. We need to have a concrete program so that our fellow men will not really suffer.]

Previously, Kawiyagan was spearheaded monthly since 2018 but was paused in 2020 with the onset of the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 crisis. 

This year, it is conducted anew for two days, from January 26 to January 27. Among the offered services were trade, techno and job fairs, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and government internship program enrollment, Business One-Stop Shop, orientation on civil documentation, free haircut, manicure and pedicure, and science and technology promotion.

With the positive outcome of the first day of the fair, Castro expressed his thanks to the involved agencies and organizations for their support with their installation of their booths displaying their services and products, and to the residents who came to avail of the offered program. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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Spanish Cooperation: TFBM's Kawiyagan benefits Lanao youth

TFBM Field Office Manager Asec Felix Castro Jr. and Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra visit the booth of youth exhibitors during the Kawiyagan 2022 at Marawi City Hall Covered Court. (Michael John Paclar/PIA Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--The Kawiyagan program of the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) has gained support from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) which sees the program as a venue to transform the Maranao youth into proactive, engaging and productive citizens of the community.

"This event provides opportunities for all youth, including those supported by our projects, to seek potential job opportunities which will hopefully translate into productive undertakings," said AECID Program Manager Miguel Gil in a virtual message during the opening program of Kawiyagan 2022 on Wednesday, January 26.

The AECID has joined the Kawiyagan as it has been supporting young entrepreneurs in Lanao to transform their business ideas into concrete actions and tangible products. 

"We hope this contributes to providing the youth of Lanao del Sur an opportunity to be engaged in activities as they try to influence and inspire fellow youth to do the same," Gil further said.

AECID has also partnered with the Philippine Business for Social Progress for the Strengthening Systems Towards Effective Youth Development in Lanao del Sur Project. The project, according to him, aims to contribute to the empowerment of Lanao del Sur youth through equitable access to education and training, employment, and enterprise opportunities.

Kawiyagan, meanwhile, will run until January 27 at the Marawi City Hall Covered Court. The program was launched by the TFBM in August 2018 to showcase the synergy and convergence of the different government agencies and private organizations to help internally displaced persons recover through the provision of livelihood assistance. This year, it focuses on trade, techo and job fair, TVET enrollment, and Business One-Stop Shop, among others. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

 

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TFBM, partners hold trade, techno, job fair

USAID-Plan International gather in one booth during the Kawiyagan 2022 the products of 10 organizations supported by its Marawi Response Project. (Michael John Paclar/PIA Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--The best of Marawi's local products and government's livelihood and employment services take center stage again for this year's Kawigayan.

Kawiyagan, a Maranao term for livelihood, was launched by the Subcommittee on the Business and Livelihood of Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) in August 2018 to showcase the convergence of different government agencies and private organizations to aid internally displaced persons to recover from the siege through livelihood assistance.

This year, Kawiyagan features a trade, techo, and job fair, TVET enrollment, Business One-Stop Shop, orientation on civil documentation, and free haircut, manicure and pedicure services.

Another highlight is the conduct of Peace Walk - a fashion show showcasing the many faces of langkit, a multi-colored fabric used by Maranao's to style their clothing.

The Kawiyagan will be held from January 26 to 27 at the Covered Court of Marawi City Hall.

Weavers from Raheemah showcase their products during the Kawiyagan 2022 held January 26-27, 2022 at the Marawi City Hall Covered Court. (Angelo Dologmandin / PIA Lanao del Sur)

Participating in this livelihood, employment, and marketing event are the City Government of Marawi, Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) and Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism (MTIT) of the Bangsamoro Government, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Trade and Industry, Technical Education and Skills Development-Lanao del Sur, Community and Family Services International, Plan International, Save the Children, Philippine Business for Social Progress, Sinagtala, Spanish Cooperation, UNDP, Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur, Philippine Army, and Raheemah Weavers. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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World Vision launches new project championing child protection

World Vision Project Manager Adonis Casinillo says another project dubbed as Urban Child Protection and Participation Project is launched for the sustainability of the just-concluded Urban Child Protection Project (UCPP). (Michael John Paclar/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--Following the closing of the Urban Child Protection Project (UCPP) which lasted for one and a half years, the World Vision Philippines launched anew another project which still frontlines child protection. 

World Vision Project Manager Adonis Casinillo stated Thursday, January 25, that they are opening a new initiative for the sustainability of the objectives of the recently ended UCPP. 

“We are launching the Urban Child Protection and Participation Project (UCPPP). This time, with emphasis on participation. It is a one-year project but implementation will start this month until September,” he said.

Adonis shared that this setting-off was made possible with their donors and support offices witnessing the benefits of the first phase of their prior project and pushed them to further expand their advocacy on child protection.  

This was affirmed by World Vision Program Manager Liza Branal, underscoring that the organization is committed to step up the lives of children in the city.

“Ang project [UCPPP] is bagong product sa positive result ng phase na ito [UCPP]... We continue to encourage everyone na ipagpatuloy ang pag-iisa para sa kalambuan sa lungsod ng Marawi,” she said.

[The project [UCPPP] is a new product of the positive result of this phase [UCPP]... We continue to encourage everyone to carry on their unity for the betterment of Marawi City.]

Accordingly, the same schools and barangays are targeted to be covered under the UCPPP.

“We look forward to the participation of the same covered communities because we want to have the impact and sustainability that we gave in the first phase,” said Adonis. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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2,500 Marawi children benefit from World Vision’s child protection project

World Vision's Urban Child Protection Project ends Tuesday, January 25, benefitting at least 2,500 children in Marawi City from five various schools under the City Schools Division. (Michael John Paclar/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--Roughly 2,500 children from the city here benefitted from the Urban Child Protection Project (UCPP) of the international organization World Vision.

The initiative officially concluded Tuesday, January 25, after its one and a half-year run since 2020 and covering five schools under Marawi City Schools Division, to wit, Tuca Boganga Elementary School, Hadji Hassan Memorial Elementary School, Sikap Elementary School, Cadayonan Elementary School, and Abdul Aziz Elementary School.

World Vision Project Manager Adonis Casinillo conveyed that they are delighted by the overwhelming achievements the project gained in each intervention that focused on intensifying child protection in the city. 

He detailed that challenges, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts, came along their way as they struggled in gathering people at the community and city level, and to triumph these, they were prompted to adopt innovative means and maximize the utilization of technologies for all necessary coordination while face-to-face facilitations were pushed in adherence to minimum standard health protocol. 

With the fruitful ending of the UCPP, Adonis extended his appreciation to their partner agencies, schools and local government units for their respective contributions which constituted its overall success as he also called for the continuance of support for more future endeavors. 

“We thank you for all your support. Had it not been because of your support, we could not have done the things that we achieved for Marawi. We always encourage everyone’s participation and we look forward to expanding our services to other areas. We hope to have donors and sponsors who would like to partner with us in doing more initiatives in other areas so that the building of Marawi will become a reality for all,” he said.

World Vision Program Manager Liza Branal, on the other hand, expressed in her message that as an organization, they hope to be remembered by the goal they set which is to champion child protection. 

“World Vision is committed to raise the quality of lives of children… Sana ang maalala niyo sa World vision ay how we committed ourselves para matulungan ang kabataan [I hope what you remember about World Vision is how we committed ourselves to help the youth]. We hoped to have set our footprints,” she said. 

While the UCPP bid farewell to its beneficiaries, the World Vision announced the opening of another project eyeing the same targets. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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World Vision honors partners of Urban Child Protection Project

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--World Vision Philippine has recognized the efforts of its partners in supporting the Urban Child Protection Project (UCPP) in a ceremony held at Amai Pakpak Central Elementary School here on Tuesday, January 25.

Officials and representatives from Marawi City Schools Division, City Government of Marawi, City Health Office, Technical Education and Skills Development Lanao del Sur Provincial Office, Task Force Bangon Marawi, Philippine Information Agency, barangay leaders, and schools partners received a plaque of recognition during the said event.

Program Manager Liza Branal said the event is World Vision's way of thanking its partners for their support and cooperation in making the project a success.

"Kapag walang partnership na nangyari, walang talagang success ang isang project [When there is no partnership, a project would not be successful]. Despite the challenges we encountered, God allows our project to be successful. It has been a very productive one and a half year," she said.

Emphasizing how the impact of a project is multiplied when everyone is working together, Branal urged World Vision's partners in Marawi to continue their unity and solidarity for the city to prosper.

The UCPP aims to strengthen child protection mechanisms in schools and the community. Under this, schools kits were provided to more than 1,000 learners from five identified schools in the city. Handwashing facilities and school playgrounds were also turned over to these educational institutions. Medical supplies and equipment were likewise provided to the City Health Office and the five barangays where these schools are located. 

City Schools Division Superintendent Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto expresses her gratitude to World Vision for helping them since the start of the Marawi siege and giving their teachers and children a chance to engage. (Micheal John Paclar/PIA Lanao del Sur)

The UCPP also included mental health and psychosocial support services to internally displaced persons in partnership with the Marawi City Schools Division.

City Schools Division Superintendent Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto thanked World Vision for aiding them since the start of the Marawi siege and giving their teachers and children a chance to engage.

"You have given back our confidence, our strength to finally stand up from what had happened," she said as she described the UCPP as a holistic project which covers psychosocial first aid to disaster risk mitigation.

Unte also hopes that other schools under the Division will also be chosen by World Vision as recipients for future projects and that the organization would stay until their last learner in Marawi is transitioned to a normal school. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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Barimbingan CES happy for aid from Islamic Relief PH

Student beneficiaries from Barimbingan Central Elementary School in the municipality of Ditsa-an Ramain, Lanao del Sur are grateful for the learners' kits and stipend they received from Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) - Philippines. (Angelo D. Dologmandin/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur-Recipients from Barimbingan Central Elementary School (BCES) in the municipality of Ditsa-an Ramain here in the province conveyed their gratitude to the international organization Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW)-Philippines for the assistance extended to them.

The IRW-Philippines with funds from the IRW-Canada and recommendation by the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) provided Friday, January 23, learners’ kits and five-month stipend worth P250 per month through the project named Sustaining Transformative and Resilient Initiatives for Vulnerable Communities (STRIVEC) in Ranao Philippines.

BCES Principal Azacayah Sacar said what they received is a big help for them since most of the parents of their students do not have extra income for them to send their children to school.

She added that the organization encouraged many learners to strive for their future. 

“Para sa akin, talagang itong Islamic Relief ay naiiba sa lahat ng organizations [For me, the Islamic Relief is the most different from other organizations]. This is a worldwide organization at ito lang ang organization na nadama ko iyong malaking ibinigay na tulong [this is the only organization that I felt the big help they extended]… All [the things they gave] are very helpful and advantageous to all learners and stakeholders in this school. Endless thanks to this program,” said Sacar.

Emily Taruzan, a parent of a BCES pupil, also expressed her gratitude to the organization as she witnessed its effort making many beneficiaries happy, including his son.

“Maraming salamat. Ang Islamic Relief ay nakatulong sa mga pupil, lalo na sa anak ko. Malaking tulong ito. Maraming salamat talaga sa Islamic Relief,” she said.

[Thank you so much. The Islamic Relief has helped the pupils, especially my son. This is a big help. Thank you so much to Islamic Relief.]

Meanwhile, a Grade 7 learner also conveyed his thanks to IRW-Philippines for their timely support as his family does not have enough money to buy necessary school supplies. 

“Nagpapasalamat ako dahil wala talaga akong maibili na mga gamit ko kasi wala kaming pera. Pero dumating ang Islamic Relief kaya nagpapasalamat ako sa kanila. Mag-aaral talaga akong mabuti dahil sa Islamic Relief,” he said.

[I am thankful because I cannot really buy things as I do not have money. But, Islamic Relief arrived, that is why I am thankful for them. I will really study hard because of Islamic Relief.] 

Now in its second year, the three-year STRIVEC Project benefits about 600 students from the municipality of Ditsa-an Ramain. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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IRW-PH gives learners’ kits, stipend to vulnerable children

Some 600 students from the municipality of Ditsa-an Ramain in the province of Lanao del Sur receive learners' kits and monthly stipend from the Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) - Philippines. Funded by IRW-Canada, this is under the project called Sustaining Transformative and Resilient Initiatives for Vulnerable Communities (STRIVEC) in Ranao Philippines. (Angelo D. Dologmandin/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur --Aiding vulnerable children affected by the warfare in Marawi City in 2017, the Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) - Philippines provided learners’ kits and stipends to some 600 student-beneficiaries from the municipality of Ditsa-an Ramain, this province.

With funds from the IRW-Canada, the event was initiated in partnership with the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) through the project "Sustaining Transformative and Resilient Initiatives for Vulnerable Communities (STRIVEC) in Ranao Philippines" covering seven schools wherein three are under the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) and four are Madrasahs.

The project allots a monthly stipend worth P250 for each beneficiary and such is given every four to five months.

IRW-Philippines Area Programme Manager Sittie-Jamairah Disomimba said this is part of the multi-component project, focusing on the education of target children.

“Ang tinutulungan natin hindi lang ang displaced households, pati na rin ang host communities. Kaya tayo napunta dito at kaya natin ito ginagawa para tulungan natin ang mga victim ng siege na pwede nilang ipagpatuloy pa ang pag-aaral ng kanilang mga anak,” she said.

[What we are helping are not just the displaced household but also the host communities. The reason why we came here and why we are doing this is to help the siege so that they will be able to let their children continue their studies.]

Disomimba said the municipality of Ditsa-an Ramain was identified with the recommendation of the TFBM noting that most of the displaced households opted to reside in the place seeing it is the nearest town to Marawi City. 

A five-month stipend amounting to P250 per month is released to target beneficiaries in Barimbingan Central Elementary School in the municipality of Ditsa-an Ramain, Lanao del Sur. (Angelo D. Dologmandin/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

Accordingly, among the prior beneficiaries of the project were communities in Marawi City, and more children will even benefit from it as other areas will be covered.

Disomimba further said that although the project only provides a small amount, they still hope to see significant contribution brought by their effort. 

“These are just material things na kung pwede to [to possibly] lessen the suffering of displaced households. Ito ay suporta ng Islamic Relief at patuloy namin itong gagawin hangga’t may kailangang ganito ang mga komunidad ng Lanao del Sur [This is a support of Islamic Relief and we will continuously do this as long a communities in Lanao del Sur will still need this] as recommended by Task Force Bangon Marawi,” she said.

STRIVEC has a three-year timeline and currently, it is already in its second year. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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OBO Marawi approves more than 800 building permits

Homeowners of sectors 1 to 7 of Marawi City's most affected area apply for repair/building permits for the reconstruction or repair of damaged houses. (File photo: OBO Marawi

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -The Office of the City Building Official (OBO) under the City Engineering Office of this city has approved 865 building permits for the reconstruction or repair of damaged houses in sectors 1 to 7 of the most affected area (MAA).

As of Jan. 19, a total of 2,418 homeowners applied for the building permits and 95 have already been approved for Kambalingan (returning home) as they received occupancy permits of their houses. 

Barangays in sectors 1 to 7 include Tolali, Daguduban, Moncado Kadingilan, Kapantaran, Sangkay Sansalan, Moncado Colony, Norhaya Village, East Marinaut, Tuca Marinaut, Wawalayan Marinaut, Sabala Manao Proper, Lilod Madaya, Banggolo, South Madaya and Bubong Madaya. 

City Mayor Majul Gandamra called on homeowners to complete their documents in processing their applications for building permits. They can visit the OBO office and submit the required documents. 

“We call them, they have to comply so that we can issue building permits,” he said.

Homeowners from MAA can still process Kathagombalay (processing building/repair permits) applications at the OBO office. The applicants are required to bring documents that include proof of ownership/title or tax declaration, barangay clearance, zoning clearance, and building plan design. The list of homeowners whose permits have been approved was posted for public viewing on the premises of the City Hall.

OBO also mobilized engineering teams to inspect the building structures inside MAA. (LELA/PIA Lanao del Sur) 

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SHFC builds grouted riprap at 2 permanent housing sites

Social Housing Finance Corporation constructs a riprap/ retaining wall at Marawi Shelter Project Phase 2 (Darussalam Village) in Brgy. Dulay Proper. (SHFC) 

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) is constructing grouted riprap in two permanent housing sites here to ensure environmental and social safeguards.

SHFC Vice President for Northwestern Mindanao Felman Gilbang reported during the Task Force Bangon Marawi inter-agency meeting on Wednesday that the construction of retaining wall and slope protection at Marawi Shelter Project Phase (MSPP) 1 (Hadiya Village) in Barangay Dulay West is 96.40% completed. 

The construction of a riprap/ retaining wall at MSPP 2 (Darussalam Village) in Brgy. Dulay Proper began last December and is now at 27.75% completion.  

Gilbang also said that they realized the request of the community association to build a grouted stairway.  

“Nagrequest ang community na maglagay ng stairs kasi bumababa sila jan, ginagawang diving board, naliigo at naglalaba din minsan,” he said. 

[The community requested to build stairs because they go down there, they use it as diving boards, to take a bath and do laundry sometimes.] 

As a member of the Subcommittee of Housing of Task Force Bangon Marawi, SHFC is committed to acquire and develop the land used for the construction of permanent houses using funds from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management – Marawi Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (NDRRM-MRRP). They are also tasked to construct community facilities such as water system and roads. 

Meanwhile, construction of the 438 permanent housing units in MSPP 3 (Norsalam Village) in Brgy. Patani is also ongoing. This project is implemented by the United Nations Human Settlement Programme using funds from the government of Japan. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Sur) 

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TFBM chief optimistic for completion of Marawi rehab

Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) chairperson Sec. Eduardo del Rosario reaffirms his optimism for the completion of Marawi City’s rehabilitation. (PIA Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--During his recent site inspection of infrastructure projects, Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) chairperson Sec. Eduardo del Rosario reaffirmed his optimism for the completion of the city’s rehabilitation. 

According to the TFBM chief, most of the projects will be completed by June 30, this year while some projects will have to be completed by the end of the year. 

“I can see that all implementing agencies are doing their part. Everything is going smoothly. We are moving forward optimistic we will reach our target very soon,” he said.

Del Rosario also emphasized that there have been hurdles faced during the rehabilitation works brought about by severe weather conditions and challenges on land availability. 

  

He also noted that lockdowns brought about by the pandemic affected the accomplishment of the rehabilitation timeline.

 

“So ever since, because of the weather condition of Marawi City, it will impact our timeline. Pangalawa yung COVID-19 situation, noong nagkaroon ng Delta, ngayon Omicron, may mga workers tayo na hindi nakakapasok, nagkaroon pa tayo ng lockdown. Kasi sa ating original planning, hindi yun (pandemic and bad weather) kasama,” he added. 

 

TFBM recently broke ground for the construction of motor pool facility and inaugurated the newly-constructed Barangay Lilod Madaya complex and the newly-rehabilitated Agus 3 bridge also known as the Pumping Bridge. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Sur) 

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Construction of sanitary landfill now on full blast

Aerial view of the currently constructed sanitary landfill facility in Barangay Malimono in Marawi City and Brgy. Kasayanan Kapai town in Lanao del Sur province. (DENR-EMB)) 

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--The construction of a sanitary landfill facility is now in full blast as part of the solid waste management (SWM) project of the government in this city.

With a land area of 30.7 hectares, the project is located in Barangay Malimono in Marawi City and Brgy. Kasayanan Kapai town in Lanao del Sur province. 

SWM-TFBM project management office chief Abdul Hamid Batugan reported during the Task Force Bangon Marawi inter-agency meeting Wednesday,  that the motorpool and wash bay is now 90% complete, landfill cells is 47% complete, administration building, cafeteria and dormity is also 47% complete, while the central material recovery facility is at 45% and the road network and drainage system is at 18% completion.

The 1,000 square-meter hazardous cell, wastewater treatment facility, guardhouse, and security outpost. weighbridge and control room, water and power system, and powerhouse are slated to be constructed. 

The landfill bed is complete with High-Density Polyethylene liner and pipes with 25 years of service life of 30 tons/day of residual waste.   

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Environmental Management Bureau spearheads the project with funds from National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management – Marawi Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program. It is being constructed by Square Cube Construction and is targeted to be completed by April 30 this year. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Sur) 

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