SEVERAL key organizations have come together to refine the updated post-conflict needs assessment (PCNA) report, which evaluates the aftermath of the historic firefight that occurred in Marawi City in 2017.
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) supervised the event, with the involvement of various line agencies such as the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Secretariat, Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM),
Also included are the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), National Housing Authority (NHA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), Ministry of Interior and Local Government (MILG)-BARMM, Bangsamoro Rapid Emergency Action on Disaster Incidence (READi), local government unit of Marawi, and the Marawi Compensation Board (MCB).
To ensure a smooth and finalized report, the OCD, in partnership with the TFBM, has organized a week-long workshop from October 2 to 6.
This undertaking holds great importance as it will serve as the basis for the MCB in compensating residents who were forcibly evacuated from their homes during the tragic incident.
Regional Director Antonio Sugarol of OCD-10 emphasized that the data outlined in the report are essential for the MCB’s work, covering sectors such as social, education, health, culture, and even places of worship.
“The completion of the final report is seen as a crucial step towards resolving the conflicts of the past,” said Sugarol.
Director Sugarol expressed the need for accurate data in the compensation process.
He acknowledged the challenges faced in gathering data on the properties affected by the fire incident.
The collaboration with the city government and the MCB aims to ensure a comprehensive and accurate assessment, he said.
Engr. Aris Llona of OCD’s Rehabilitation and Recovery Management Service (RRMS) explained that the government agencies relied on supporting documents and collaborated closely to gather necessary information.
This collaboration is vital for the development of reliable reports, according to Llona.
In addition to the week-long workshop, the OCD’s RRMS-PDEMD Acting Chief, Manuel Nivera Jr., shared plans to establish a report development team responsible for refining, proofreading, and designing the entire document.
Some funds have been allocated for the social cartography activity, which aims to identify and validate structures damaged and destroyed during the 2017 Marawi siege.
The OCD aims to finalize the report by the end of November, even though some messages from key officials are still pending.
The sectoral reports should already be printed and organized, reaching a completion rate of 85%. Notable changes include an additional damage assessment of 40 mosques conducted by the NHA.
Presidential Assistant for Marawi Rehabilitation Assistant Secretary Felix Castro Jr. urged all participating entities to adhere to the set deadline, allowing the compensating board to utilize the output without any extension.
Castro said the commitment of all participants is essential to complete this task effectively.
Efforts are being made to ensure that the MCB has a comprehensive and accurate report that serves as a basis for compensating the affected residents.
The collaboration between government agencies, local organizations, and the OCD demonstrates a commitment to improving the situation and supporting the residents affected by the tragic events in Marawi City in 2017.
