Short Term Developmen Developmentt Goals for the City of Marawi (In comparison with the development of Zamboanga City)
Presented by: Bautista, Merlin, Pangilinan, Reyes, Superio, Tison (PLANDEV A51)
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The capital and the largest city of Lanao Del Sur in Mindanao. The city is also called the summer capital of the south due to its higher elevation and cooler climate
Has a population size of 201,875 (according to 2015 census)
The people of Marawi are called “Maranaos” and speak the Maranao
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The capital and the largest city of Lanao Del Sur in Mindanao. The city is also called the summer capital of the south due to its higher elevation and cooler climate
Has a population size of 201,875 (according to 2015 census)
The people of Marawi are called “Maranaos” and speak the Maranao
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A highly urbanized city located in Mindanao and the 3rd largest city in the Philippines
Has a population size of 861,799 (according to 2015 census)
Zamboanga Zamboanga city is grouped up with the province of Zamboanga del Sur but is governed independently from it
History of Similar Conflicts
Battle of Marawi ●
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This is an ongoing armed conflict in Marawi Lanao del Sur that started in May 23, 2017 between government forces and of the ISIS aligned groups of Maute and Abu Sayyaf Salafi Jihadists. The government forces launched an offensive in order to retake the city and to capture the leader of the Abu Sayyaf, Isnilon Hapilon. The death toll has risen to 188 with 30 of those are civilians killed by the terrorist groups and 38 of those are government forces casualty. A big portion of the city’s infrastructure such as schools and government buildings was burned down by the
Zamboanga Siege ●
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This was an armed conflict in Zamboanga City between the government forces and a rogue faction of the Moro National Liberation Front which erupted on September 9. 2013. The clash between the two forces caused the displacement of at least 100,000 people, economic reduction and city wide lawlessness.
Current Status and Immediate Government Interventions after the Marawi attack
Casualties as of June 1, 2017 ● ● ● ● ●
120 militants killed (8 foreigners) 8 militants captured 38 government forces killed (10 by friendly fire) 70+ government forces wounded 38 civilians killed
Government's Immediate response ●
Declaration of Martial law by president Rodrigo Duterte (May 23, 2017 10:00 pm in the evening)
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Vice President Leni Robredo organized donations and relief operations for the citizens of Marawi
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Checkpoints in Metro Manila were set-up
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A ceasefire agreement was made between the ISIS fighters and the government in the center of Marawi (June 4, 2017)
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as of May 31, 2017: 200,000+
Development Programs of Zamboanga after the Crisis
The whole reconstruction of the city was given the title of “BUILD BACK BETTER ZAMBOANGA” The city’s ultimate mission is to build back better homes and better city for the benefit of the young children. These included programs like:
1. The NHA’s Home Materials Assistance The National Housing Authority (NHA) together with the Housing and Land Management Division Office of the city government and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) started Friday afternoon, March 28, the distribution of P30,000 worth of home materials assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) who are land title holders.
1. The NHA’s Home Materials Assistance The Home Materials Assistance is a program under the Zamboanga City Roadmap to Recovery and Reconstruction (Z3R) Plan for IDPs whose homes were razed by fire during the Zamboanga siege last September. Beneficiaries must legally own the house and/or land. They give a coupon that will be given to the supplier, which will in turn deliver home materials to the housing sites.
2. Art Exhibit for Kids Basically, it is an art exhibit produced by hundreds of children who had been affected by the siege. These kids also have underwent workshops for psychosocial healing.
Proposed Development Programs for the City of Marawi
P1.3 billion funds
At least 13 evacuation areas
30,000 to 40,000 families
Declare Marawi as a Protected Area and Lift Martial Law Up
Continue Search and Rescue Operations
Community Consultation
Decongestion of Evacuation Areas
Infrastructures (Recover and Rebuild)
Increase Humanitarian aid
Food Security
Health
Cash Assistance
Livelihood Programs
Giving a one-time donation to World Vision that will be used for hygiene kits, learner’s kit, non-food products, and learning space
