LDS guv hopeful for faster Marawi rehab with PRRD’s visit

Lanao del Sur Provincial Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr. is hopeful that as President Rodrigo Roa Duterte visits Marawi City, its rehabilitation will be made even faster. (RTVM)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--Following the visit of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte here Saturday, October 16, to lead the unveiling of the Grand Mosque and the commemoration of the 4th anniversary of the city’s liberation, Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr. conveyed his hope that the rehabilitation here be more fast-tracked.

“We are very hopeful that your presence at ground zero will speed up the remaining programs and resolve the other infrastructure inadequacies so that displaced families who are still from the temporary shelter will be able to return to their normal lives,” said the provincial governor to the country’s Chief Executive.

Adiong also called on the passage of the Marawi Compensation bill as this is seen to be essential to also speed up internally displaced persons’ (IDPs’) recovery and for them to start anew in their respective homes in the most affected area (MAA).

He formally thanked the President for his presence in this year’s Kapananadem or remembering the liberation of the five-month firefight four years ago and for personally checking on the progress of the rehabilitation in the city’s battleground which is set to be fully completed in 2022 according to plans and targets and as carried out by the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) and its implementing agencies.

Adiong further delivered his appreciation to Duterte for one of the notable legacies which is the land reform program wherein portions of military reservation here are said to be legally distributed to former occupants, especially those impacted by the siege.

With the visible support from the national government, he conveyed his optimism to have once again the city with its former glory.

“Mariing inaangat naming makitang manumbalik ang sigla ng Marawi na nagpapatunay na tayo ay nakabangon na sa dagok ng nakaraan sa ating nakagawiang kabuhayan, lalo na dito sa ground zero na siyang nakagawiang sentro ng pamilihan,” he expressed.

[We intently see the return of the grace of Marawi which proves that we have already recovered from the struggles of the past on our livelihood, especially here at ground zero which was used to be the market center.] (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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Passage of Marawi Compensation Bill vital in recovery of IDPs

National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Secretary Saidamen Pangarungan conveys his hopes for additional support projects for the recovery of the war-torn Marawi City, especially the passage of the Marawi Compensation Bill. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--As the city marked the 4th anniversary of its liberation from the siege,  government officials conveyed that the passage of the Marawi Compensation Bill is vital in the recovery of the affected families and individuals.

National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Secretary Saidamen Pangarungan expressed to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte who graced the commemoration at Rizal Park here Saturday, October 16, that more support projects and efforts for the city’s rehabilitation are hoped to be realized, particularly the total approval of the compensation bill to compensate for destructed private properties in the most affected area (MAA).

“If enacted into law the Marawi Compensation Bill, our traumatized residents in the most affected area will find complete solace, relief and peace on their way back home,” he said.

Lanao del Sur Provincial Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr. said expediting the passing of the bill will be one the most remarkable legacies the Duterte administration can leave to IDPs. 

“Ang agarang pagpasa at paglagda ng Marawi Compensation Act ay isa sa mga mahalagang umpisa, kwento ng pagbangon at handang pagbabalik ng mamamayan ng MAA sa kani-kanilang mga tahanan bago malipasan muli ng bagong taon. Ang katuparan nito ay isa sa mga maganda at hindi malilimutang legasiya ng iyong administration,” he said to Duterte. 

[The immediate passing and signing of the Marawi Compensation Act is one of the important start, stories of recovery, and readiness of the residents of MAA to return to their own homes before the start of a new year. The fulfillment of this will be one of the wonderful and unforgettable legacies of your administration.]

Meanwhile, City Mayor Majul Gandamra showed optimism that the Chief Executive himself is also looking forward to the bill’s enactment which will then pay off the loss of MAA residents.  

“Through the good President’s support in the passing of the Compensation Bill in which I am certain that he is certainly looking forward to, we believe that the constituents of Marawi City will have a semblance of justice for what they have lost during the infamous Marawi siege,” he said.

To recall, the Marawi Compensation Bill was already passed by the lower house and is now awaiting the approval of the Senate for its enactment. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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