MARAWI CITY (PIA) — The Marawi Compensation Board (MCB) has successfully distributed over P562 million in compensation to individuals whose properties were damaged during the 2017 Marawi siege and subsequently impacted by public construction projects under the Marawi Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Program (MRRRP).
A recent payout of P25,178,966.82 distributed to 14 claimants represents a portion of the total compensation disbursed. This specific disbursement focused on individuals affected by the MRRRP demonstrates the MCB’s commitment to addressing the needs of residents affected by the reconstruction efforts. Areas impacted by the MRRP include Sabala a Manao, Dansalan, Datu sa Dansalan, and Datu Naga, among others.
One claimant, Sahanie, expressed gratitude for the financial support, noting it would help reunite her family, displaced since the siege.
“Alhamdulillah, we are thankful the government recognized our plight and worked tirelessly to assist us. I will use this compensation to rebuild our home, which will greatly contribute to bringing our family back together,” she said.
Another claimant, Hassan, shared his appreciation for the compensation, explaining that it would enable him to restart his business disrupted by ongoing recovery efforts. “I’m thankful to have finally received compensation for my property,” he said.
To date, the MCB has approved claims amounting to P1,257,821,053.75, demonstrating the significant progress made in addressing the needs of the affected community.
The ongoing compensation process represents a vital step towards providing justice to those affected by the 2017 Marawi Siege and facilitating their healing and recovery.
This effort of the MCB to address the long-term needs of Marawi residents and ensure a sustainable recovery aligns with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
The President recently directed the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Marawi Rehabilitation (OPAMR) to expedite the rehabilitation efforts in Marawi City, focusing on electricity, water, and housing.
During a sectoral meeting at Malacañan Palace, President Marcos emphasized the need for a more systematic approach to the city’s rehabilitation following the issuance of Administrative Order 14, series of 2023. (APB/PIA 10, with reports from MCB).
