18 new community facilities in Marawi break ground

Photo courtesy of Task Force Bangon Marawi

By Christine Fabro

Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) spearheaded over the weekend the groundbreaking ceremony for 18 new community facilities for residents affected by the 2017 Marawi siege.

The structures, with a total cost of P200 million, include a multi-purpose covered court, daycare center, wet and dry market, transport terminal, health center, material recovery facility, livelihood building, and police outpost.

Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Assistant Secretary for TFBM Melissa Aradanas said the soon-to-rise facilities are part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to “restore Marawi City’s economic prowess, and for its people.

“Katuwang natin ang [National Housing Authority] sa proyektong ito na bahagi ng mandato ng pamahalaan na muling itaguyod at mapanumbalik ang dating sigla ng ekonomiya ng Marawi, maging ang pagbabalik sa normal na buhay ng mga residente nito,” Aradanas said.

Aradanas attributed the city’s progress to the “unwavering commitment” of the TFBM in supporting the local government unit and its constituents.

“Makakaasa kayo na patuloy na susuportahan ng pamahalaan, sa pamamagitan ng DHSUD at TFBM, sampu ng mga ahensiyang bumubuo nito, ang patuloy na pagbangon ng Marawi,” Aradanas added. – gb 

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