LANAO DEL SUR, Philippines — The repair of school buildings damaged by the conflict in Marawi City has started and more campuses are expected to reopen soon in areas now secured by authorities. DepEd-ARMM is targeting the initial repair of at least seven schools near what became as “main battle area” during the five-month siege of Marawi City by terrorists. Magno’s deputy, Alfhadar Pajiji, announced in Marawi City Wednesday that DepEd-ARMM has earmarked P34 million for the initial rehabilitation of the seven school buildings. Magno said the five-month hostilities in Marawi City displaced no fewer than 60,000 elementary pupils and high school students. Mujiv Hataman announced last Monday that the regional government will allocate P930 million for rehabilitation projects in Marawi City.

Source: Philippine Star November 25, 2017 08:26 UTC