A year ago, people in Zamboanga, Philippines were shocked when the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) tried to take over their city. In retaliation and to protect the citizens, the military faced the rebels in what became a siege. Communities were burned by rebels, while many infrastructures were damaged by bullets from both sides. According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD):
I work for the agency handling the construction of permanent houses for these refugees. I confess that the process has been slow because of technical difficulties such as acquisition of land and downloading of funds. The people affected must realize that the government, well, at least our agency, is doing our best to expedite the construction of their new homes, so they can leave the evacuation centers. Soon, all houses will be turned-over, and they can then start better lives.
The prolonged fighting affected 23,794 families or 118,819 people in 14 villages including Arena Blanco, Cabatangan, Calarian, Canelar, Kasanyangan, Mampang, Mariki, Rio Hondo, San Roque, Santa Barbara, Santa Catalina, Talon-Talon and Zone IV, with massive destruction in eight of 14 villages. The 20-day siege destroyed 10,160 houses, also creating an economic standstill in Zamboanga City.
I work for the agency handling the construction of permanent houses for these refugees. I confess that the process has been slow because of technical difficulties such as acquisition of land and downloading of funds. The people affected must realize that the government, well, at least our agency, is doing our best to expedite the construction of their new homes, so they can leave the evacuation centers. Soon, all houses will be turned-over, and they can then start better lives.
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