MIYAKAPIRA RAGON SO KAPAKAMBABAKWIT? A Review of Post-Marawi Crisis Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, 2017-2020

This shortened version, translated by Dr. Tirmizy Abdullah, highlights the key findings and recommendations from the original report written by Ica Fernandez and published by INCITEGov in October 2021 (see “Ilang Taong Bakwit? A Review of Post-Marawi Crisis Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, 2017-2020”).

As of October 2021, 17,060 families are still suffering from protracted displacement due to the 2017 Marawi siege. On the other hand, the Marawi Compensation bill, without which many residents will not be able to rebuild their homes, has not yet been passed into law. These are among the most urgent concerns on Marawi rehabilitation that require immediate attention, both from incumbent local and national public officials as well as from political aspirants eyeing to clinch a post during the May 2022 polls. How the candidates intend to address this humanitarian and security issue as part of their platforms is something that the public should keep a vigilant eye on.

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This report was commissioned by INCITEGov with support from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Philippines to assist ongoing efforts by Maranao civil society organizations for a peaceful citizen-led return of displaced residents to the Islamic City of Marawi. The review was conducted from August to September 2020 and synthesized existing data and reports collected by relevant bodies in the House of Representatives and the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, as well as reports from media, donor agencies, and civil society. The analysis also draws from a supplementary Marawi budget and expenditure review conducted by the Institute for Leadership, Empowerment, and Democracy (iLEAD). Preliminary findings were presented in an exclusive online forum with Maranao civil society partners on 19 October 2020 titled Tatlong Taong Bakwit.