By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Robin Padilla called for ongoing assistance to the victims of the Marawi siege.
Padilla made the appeal during the Senate Special Committee on Marawi City Rehabilitation and Victims’ Compensation hearing on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
“Sana po, patuloy ninyo kaming tulungang makabangon, dahil alam ninyo kami ay biktima. Mga Muslim sa Marawi at buong Lanao ay biktima ng dayuhang ideolohiyang ito,” he said, adding that the aid will not go to waste because Muslims, especially the Maranaos, are skilled in business and can use the support to fully recover.
“(Ang pondo) ng taumbayan, shine-share ninyo sa ating mga kababayan sa Marawi na nasalanta ng giyera, hindi masasayang, sapagka’t ang Maranao ay kilalang mga traders, sila ay mga negosyante,” Padilla said.
The senator also expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for continuing to provide compensation to those affected by the 2017 conflict.
He also thanked Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, Francis Tolentino, and Bong Go for their ongoing support of Marawi’s compensation efforts.
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