In the aftermath of conflict in Marawi, the Philippines, a group of women emerged as a driving force behind the city’s peaceful reconstruction and rehabilitation. Through their leadership, these women show the importance of women’s inclusion, for meaningful progress toward peace.
The ongoing rehabilitation of the most-affected area in Marawi City. (Photo from PIA-TFBM) MANILA - The newly enacted Republic Act 11696 or the Marawi Siege Compensation Act of 2022 will pave the way for the complete rehabilitation of the war-torn city, Task Force Bangon Marawi chairperson Secretary Eduardo del Rosario said Thursday. "On behalf of our Maranaw brothers and sisters, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for signing Republic Act 11696 or the Marawi Siege Compensation Act of 2022," del Rosario told reporters in a text message. The law, signed by Duterte on April 13, aims to provide monetary assistance to the conflict-affected residents in Marawi City. "This will pave the way for the complete rehabilitation of our country's lone Islamic City and full recovery of the Maranaws from the destruction caused by the 2017 siege laid by the terrorists," del Rosario added. The law also grants the creation of the Marawi Co
VICTIMS of the 2017 Marawi Siege may now get compensation from the government. This after President Duterte signed Republic Act 11696 or the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act of 2022 last April 13, though this was announced only on Wednesday. Under the new law, the Marawi Compensation Board (MCB) will…
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