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MARAWI AFTER 100 DAYS. Philippine Marines patrol the highway of Barangay Bubong Madaya on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The village became the main battle area between government troops and the ISIS-inspired Maute group in Marawi City for more than three months. The only Islamic City in the Philippines was completely destroyed 100 days after the fighting. (Divina M. Suson/davaotoday.com)

Moro leaders oppose plan to build military camps in Marawi

Two Moro leaders on Wednesday, November 22, criticized the President’s plan of putting up a military camp in Marawi City.

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Postwar postcard: Sara Duterte, Cayetano visit war-torn Marawi City

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Thursday, November 16, visited Marawi City, a month after her father, President Rodrigo Duterte ended five months of the intensive military offensives in the city that displaced at least 350,000 civilians.

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DISPLACED FAMILIES. As the fighting continues in Marawi City, thousands of evacuees are now staying temporarily in nearby towns and in Iligan City in Lanao del Norte. Photo shows some evacuees who are being provided with supplies by a team from the ARMM-HEART in Barangay Tomas Cabili in Iligan City on Saturday, May 27. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Marawi ‘bakwits’ required to register with LGU, says official

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) returning to Marawi City must register first with the local government so they can be given the necessary assistance, a City Welfare and Development (CSWD) official said.

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TEMPORARY SHELTER. In this photo dated October 21, construction workers take a short break from working at a temporary relocation site for families affected by the war in Marawi City. (Divina M. Suson)

500 temporary shelters in Marawi to be completed next month

The government is optimistic it can complete the construction of 500 to 600 temporary shelters for Marawi evacuees December 15 despite constant heavy rain that made the undertaking a challenge.

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