Families of the missing gather during the 2024 commemoration of the International Day of the Disappeared in Iligan City. Photo: L. Monserate Piojo/ICRC DAVAO CITY (June 8) — Eight years after the devastating siege of Marawi City in 2017, thousands of families remain displaced, and more than 300 people are still missing, highlighting what humanitarian groups call a fragile … [Read more...] about Marawi at 8: Families await justice, return, and closure
Marawi rehabilitation
Defense Department vows full support for Marawi Rehab
DAVAO CITY --Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. reaffirmed the department’s unwavering support for Marawi City’s ongoing rehabilitation efforts during a courtesy call of Presidential Adviser for Marawi Rehabilitation, Secretary Nasser C. Pangandaman, Sr. held at the DND on May 10, 2024. The two officials pledged their full cooperation to … [Read more...] about Defense Department vows full support for Marawi Rehab
Bong Go to help solve housing woes in Marawi, asks Lanao del Sur officials to fight corruption
DAVAO CITY (July 5) --- Senator Christopher Lawrence 'Bong' Go has assured the residents of Marawi City he will help in the housing problems in the area, as he asked the local officials to help the government fight corruption. Speaking at the 60th foundation anniversary celebration of Lanao del Sur at the Capitol Complex, Go reiterated the commitment of President Rodrigo … [Read more...] about Bong Go to help solve housing woes in Marawi, asks Lanao del Sur officials to fight corruption
Authorities detonate 500-pound bomb inside Marawi’s MAA
ILIGAN CITY (June 27) - A 500-pounder bomb found at the Most Affected Area in Marawi was detonated on Wednesday afternoon, June 26, an activity which caused panic among residents. A new comer of Mindanao State University (MSU), reportedly collapsed when she heard the explosion. The MSU campus is just near the MAA. The Philippine National Police in Lanao del Sur has … [Read more...] about Authorities detonate 500-pound bomb inside Marawi’s MAA
Duterte designates Escalada as new HUDCC Sec-Gen
DAVAO CITY (November 26) --- President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday designated National Housing Authority (NHA) General Manager Marcelino P. Escalada Jr. the new Secretary General of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC). Escalada, still heads the NHA and will serve as HUDCC secretary general at the same time. Duterte gave Escalada the new … [Read more...] about Duterte designates Escalada as new HUDCC Sec-Gen
