Lawmaker to executive branch: Expedite creation of compensation board for Marawi siege victims

This photo shows the Masjid Disomangcop mosque in Barangay Daguduban, where rebuilding efforts are underway.

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MANILA, Philippines — A senator urged the executive government to expedite the promised formation of a compensation board to process claims from the victims of the 2017 Marawi Siege who, he said, have waited long enough for their compensation.

"It has been five years since the Marawi Siege transpired and the victims are still awaiting the implementation of (Republic Act) 11696 in the hopes that they can finally return to and rebuild their homes after suffering as internally displaced persons for half a decade," Sen. Robin Padilla said in filing Senate Resolution No. 8.

The resolution "urge the Office of the Executive Secretary to conduct the vetting process of the nominees that will compose the Marawi Compensation Board for purposes of their appointment by the President as provided under RA 11696 or the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act of 2022," he added.

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