(Eagle News)–The Marawi Compensation Board has so far awarded over P140 million in compensation to the victims of the 2017 Marawi siege.
According to the Presidential Communications Office, the P148,848,794.26 awarded as of April 30–or roughly nine months since the board started receiving claims—constitute compensation for 86 death claims and 32 structural and personal property claims.
MCB Chair Maisara Dandamun-Latiph said the compensation is based on Republic Act 11696, which “offers a legal framework to redress the injustices endured and provide monetary compensation.”
In May 2017, the government began a campaign to root out rebels linked to the Islamic State who had overrun that part of southern Philippines.
After five months, the government declared an end to the Marawi siege, which left more than 1000 dead.
