PIMENTEL RECEIVES DONATIONS FOR MARAWI: Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III (right) receives relief goods consisting of rice, c...
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| PIMENTEL RECEIVES DONATIONS FOR MARAWI: Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III (right) receives relief goods consisting of rice, canned goods, noodles, and other items for the evacuees of Marawi from representatives of the Bulacan chapter of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) led by Meycauayan City Mayor Henry Villarica (3rd from right) and Malolos City Mayor Christian Natividad (2nd from right) during a courtesy call at the Senate, Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Also in photo are former Bulacan Governor Josie dela Cruz and Bulacan 3rd District Representative Joselito “Jonjon” Mendoza (3rd from left). (OSP Photo by Ariel Cagadas/09 August 2017) |
Proposed Senate Resolution No. 457, filed on August 7, 2017, proposes the creation of the Senate Special Committee on Marawi, which will be tasked to study, review, assess, examine, investigate, and inquire into matters relating to the rebuilding of Marawi City.
“The extent of the damage sustained by Marawi City and the large number of displaced citizens caused by the rebellion requires a well-coordinated large-scale rebuilding effort on the part of the government”, said Pimentel.
The committee was constituted with Senator Honasan as Chair, and Senators Lacson, Poe, Ejercito, and Aquino as members.
The Maute terrorist group launched a rebellion starting with an attack on Marawi on May 23, 2017, displacing 389,300 individuals as of July 1.
The Senate President said, “This is the Senate’s contribution to President Duterte’s call for full support, assistance, and cooperation for Task Force Bangon Marawi. The Senate will respond to the plea for help of our brothers and sisters from Marawi City.”
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