The Bangsamoro Government’s Marawi Rehabilitation Program (MRP) has launched a water rationing initiative aimed at providing 120,000 liters of potable water to 2,370 households across 15 transitory shelters in Marawi City. This project, set to run for the next ten months, is designed to address water scarcity and ease the financial burden on internally displaced persons (IDPs). The water rationing effort supplements ongoing water distribution in permanent shelters, ensuring continued access to clean water for those affected by the 2017 Marawi siege. (Photo courtesy of Bangsamoro Government)
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA) — Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Marawi City have expressed relief over the Bangsamoro Government’s Marawi Rehabilitation Program (MRP) water rationing project.
The project, set to provide 120,000 liters of potable water to 2,370 households across 15 transitory shelters over the next ten months, aims to address water scarcity and reduce financial burden on families.
Faisal Aragasi from the Boganga shelter said the water supply is a big help to their community. Previously, many IDPs had to purchase water, but the project allows for more affordable access, easing daily difficulties.
“We are grateful for the assistance from BARMM, especially the water supply. In return, we will assist MRP in ensuring the organized and fair distribution of water in our shelter,” Aragasi said.
The project supplements BARMM’s water rationing efforts in eight permanent shelters, which have been serving 1,680 households since 2022.
As the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) prepares to complete its water rationing efforts at the Sagonsongan Shelter, this new initiative guarantees continued water access for those in need.
IDPs from Sagonsongan expressed their gratitude to BARMM. Sairah Dimal highlighted the savings from purchasing water, while Khalid Abubacar emphasized the importance of water to his daily routines, such as ablution, cleaning, and laundry. (APB/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)
