Marawi's former battle area was finally connected to electricity this year. But there’s still no water, making reconstruction activities difficult and hampering the return of residents.
MARAWI CITY, Philippines – Under the punishing heat of the sun in early October, Marawi residents Cetenor Adiong and Aminah Dimaporo walked towards Lake Lanao from their home in Barangay Moncado Kadingilan in the city center. It was not to stroll on the banks of the scenic lake in central Mindanao. They were carrying laundry to wash. ,” said Adiong. They are among a few hundred residents of the former battle area who have returned to their land despite the lack of basic utilities.
But several areas in the former battle area are slowly coming back to life. It’s getting busy around the storied Banggolo and Mapandi bridges, where many troops were killed in their attempts to cross it during the siege. The bulk water system project was allocated a budget of P167.5 million. But connecting the former battle area to a water supply turned out to be a more complicated task.
Minsan kapag, sobrang init, nangangamoy siya. Minsan naman, kapag sobrang lakas ng ulan, umaamoy din siya The anxiety over the government’s compensation program is widespread. MCB is mandated by law to compensate for structures, properties, and deaths. Many are concerned if they will get enough money to rebuild their homes or if they will get some money at all.Janisah Acmad, who now lives in a shelter in Pagalamatan in the adjacent Saguiran town, said she hoped to receive enough compensation money to start a decent livelihood.
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