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Housing: Among initial fruits of Marawi rehabilitation

SEC. EDUARDO D. DEL ROSARIO

In his final State of the Nation Address, President Rodrigo Duterte reminded us in Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) to “race against time” in rehabilitating the country’s only Islamic City to reaffirm the administration’s commitment in “rebuilding a better Marawi.”

As TFBM chairman and a good soldier, I take our President’s directive on a positive note—a challenge to level up with our ongoing efforts. Let me assure, however, that the TFBM, along with our 56 implementing agencies, is up to the task. We will complete the rehabilitation of all infrastructure projects within the term of the administration.

DISPLACED FAMILIES’ RETURN

As early as August last year, we have allowed the return of the families of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Sectors 1 to 3, composed of Barangays Tolali, Daguduban and Moncado Kadingilan inside most affected area (MAA).

This October, we expect those from Sectors 4 to 7, composed of Barangays Kapantaran, Moncado Colony, Sangkay Dansalan, Norhaya Village, Wawalayan Marinaut, Marinaut East, Tuca Marinaut, Lilod Madaya, Banggolo, South Madaya and Bubunga Madaya, to start the reconstruction of their houses immediately after the scheduled completion of all road networks in the whole area.

Also, a total of 279 permanent shelters were already awarded to families living in danger zones and have no means to rebuild their homes and have no lots of their own in Marawi—generally classified as informal settlers.

Families living along danger zones in Marawi City have started transferring to three resettlement sites that the government, along with our partners, has established. In February, a total of 109 permanent shelters at Hadiya (gift) Village in Barangay West Dulay were awarded to the families of IDPs.

This month, we awarded 120 permanent housing units at Darussalam (peaceful) Village in Barangay Dulay Proper, and 50 from Pamayandeg sa Ranaw Residences at Dansalan (PRRD) Village in Barangay Mipantao Gadongan.

On my next visit in August, we will be turning over 200 more permanent shelters to IDP-beneficiaries while more projects, including mosques and barangay complexes, are scheduled for completion.

I can say that our Maranaw brothers and sisters are now reaping the initial fruits of the massive rehabilitation works, implemented with strict adherence to the established three-phase rehabilitation methodology.

COMPLETED PROJECTS IN 2021

We completed the Marawi Transcentral Roads (CP2) in February; Marawi City Central Fire Station (Phase 1) and Maul Lumbaca Ingud-Ranaranao Road in March; Lilud Guimba Bridge in Barangay Kumatan Matampay in April; Marawi Transcentral Roads (CP1-B) and Barangay Tolali Complex with health station and madrasah in May; PCCP Pantar to Marawi City Road, Rorogagus Health Station and Disomangcop Mosque in June; and Masjid Darussalam this July.

Projects in various stages of completion inside MAA include road networks with solar lamps and traffic lights; 10 four-story, 20-classroom school buildings; the mall-like Grand Padian Market; Peace Memorial with Rizal Park; Marawi Museum; School of Living Tradition; Marawi Convention Center; Sarimanok Stadium; 23 barangay complexes with madrasahs and health stations; White Mosque; Masjid Marinaut; Dansalan Bato Ali Mosque; and the iconic Grand Mosque.

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, incessant downpours and limited labor force in Marawi City, the Task Force’s efforts remain unabated. We are now about 70 to 75 percent in terms of overall completion of all ongoing projects.

As we enter the final stretch of the rehabilitation, we remain on track to complete all projects within the administration of President Duterte with substantial projects to be finished by December 2021. I call on our Maranaw brothers and sisters as well as other stakeholders to remain patient for together as one nation, we will continue to pave the way for Marawi City’s road to normalcy and eventual modernization.

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, incessant downpours and limited labor force in Marawi City, the Task Force’s efforts remain unabated. We are now about 70 to 75 percent in terms of overall completion of all ongoing projects

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