By Katrina Gracia Consebido
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the Marawi compensation bill into a law which will give compensation to individuals and establishments affected by the five-month Marawi Siege in 2017.
In the April 27 Palace briefing, Acting Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Martin Andanar sa Republic Act No. 11696 or the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act of 2022 will push for the creation of the Marawi Compensation Board.
“Pinirmahan din po ni Pangulong Duterte ang Republic Act No. 11696, na nagbibigay compensation sa pagkawala at pagkawasak ng mga ari-arian at pagkawala ng mga buhay sa 2017 Marawi Siege,” he said.
“Ayon sa batas na ito, bubuo ng isang independent at quasi-judicial body na tatawaging Marawi Compensation Board na pamumunuan ng isang chairman at walong mga miyembro na i-a-appoint ng Pangulo,” he added.
The said act will help boost the economic status and livelihood of the residents and businesses in the area which will give them a chance to recover from the impact of the five-month long battle. – ag
