ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Security and local government officials have proposed the creation of oversight committees to promote transparency and alignment of operations in relation to the rehabilitation of Marawi City.
The proposal was presented in a dialogue by Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana on Tuesday where they discussed resolutions for issues affecting Marawi City’s rehabilitation.
Sobejana said issues concerning the rehabilitation scheme, including cyber propaganda, were discussed during the dialogue attended by traditional and elected leaders at the headquarters of the Army’s 103rd Infantry Brigade in Marawi City.
During the security development and governance forum, Sobehana said local leaders vowed their "full commitment" to the armed forces’ peace and development campaign in Mindanao.
“The solution to armed conflicts is operation other than war because the problem involves the economic, political, and socio-cultural spheres; these are non-military factors that can only be resolved by the civilian sector,” Sobejana said.
“The military is always beside you in your governance and development efforts. Let us bring back the glory of Marawi by rectifying our mistakes and continuing the best practices,” he added.
Brig. Gen. Generoso Ponio, the newly-installed Army’s 103rd Infantry Brigade commander, has assured the local leaders and other stakeholders in Marawi City that they will support them in their endeavors.
Also present were during the dialogue were Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra; Alim Aboali Cali, national president of the Ulama League of the Philippines; Sultan sa Dansalan, Nasser Sampaco; and Sultan sa Pagayawan, Macmod Dalidig. (PNA)
