Marawi's Rebuilt Facade Masks Ongoing Struggles of Displaced Residents
Source: news.source.rappler
Eight years after the Marawi siege, the city's physical landscape has been transformed with new government facilities and infrastructure. However, the underlying issues of displacement and inadequate compensation persist, leaving many residents frustrated with the slow progress and lack of access to their former properties. The Marawi Compensation Board's recent leadership change and the ongoing challenges faced by internally displaced persons highlight the continued struggle for normalcy and justice.
Key Points
Marawi has undergone significant physical reconstruction, including new government facilities and infrastructure.
Many residents, particularly from the Padian area, have lost their homes and properties to these new developments.
The process of securing compensation from the Marawi Compensation Board is slow and frustrating for residents.
Leadership change at the Marawi Compensation Board raises concerns among residents about the future of compensation efforts.
Over 8,200 people still live in inadequate conditions in temporary shelters in Marawi.
Residents are facing additional financial strain due to expired government lease agreements, forcing them to pay rent.
Calls have been made for government agencies and NGOs to reassess and improve the situation for displaced residents.
