Rappler's latest stories on marawi city
3 years after siege, Marawi children face new battle
'Children's right to education must be fulfilled even in times of emergencies,' says Save the Children Philippines CEO Alberto Muyot
Kampo Ranao holds simple ceremony to remember soldiers killed in Marawi siege
'We have not and will never forget the heroism displayed by our soldiers during the 2017 Marawi Siege,' says 103rd Infantry Brigade commander Colonel Jose Maria Cuerpo II who led wreathlaying ceremony to honor the fallen soldiers
Gov't task force rejects ECQ requests of several provinces
DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya says regional task forces may instead extend the enhanced community quarantine in smaller areas such as towns and barangays
Life doubly hard in Marawi shelters as coronavirus grounds aid groups
Marawi residents find it hard to follow precautions against the coronavirus when relief goods are limited and water trucks are reducing trips. Local authorities say there are not enough resources to feed the people for an extended period.
Lanao del Sur gov't distributes food packs to keep residents at home
The Marawi Chamber of Commerce and Industry collaborates with the provincial government in bringing the rolling stores to the communities
Man probed for coronavirus in Marawi dies while awaiting test result
The man traveled to Malaysia to join a religious activity and was confined at the Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) in Marawi City, say Lanao del Sur officials
Lanao del Sur pilots coffee bean farming in the province
This is part of the Marawi Response Project, which has a long-term goal of making Lanao del Sur one of the agricultural hubs of Mindanao
Indigenous youth in Asia Pacific find strength in unity
'It’s your community that gave you identity. It should be a self-obligatory response to give back to them,' shares Jal Mustari, an indigenous youth from Marawi City
Duterte creates group to study creation of new military camp in Marawi
Yet residents of Marawi City and Lanao del Sur strongly oppose the establishment of another military camp in the war-ravaged city
Lanao del Sur, Marawi voters ask Comelec to hold special elections
Six months since the 2019 midterm elections, voters from Lanao del Sur and Marawi continue to demand for answers from the Commission on Elections over allegations of fraud
Tornado hits 5 barangays in Marawi City – report
(UPDATED) The Lanao del Sur Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is conducting assessment in coordination with the city government
COA flags missing docs for Marawi cooperatives' P64-million seed capital
'The non-submission of the necessary documentation cast doubt on the propriety and validity of the transactions,' says the Commission on Audit
COA: Wounded Marawi soldiers received crumbs from P274-million aid
The Commission on Audit says there were 'no clear guidelines' that served as basis for the distribution of cash assistance to wounded soldiers
Samira Gutoc tops senatorial polls in Marawi City
The senatorial candidate from Marawi is the overwhelming first placer, getting 84% of all votes cast on May 13 in her home turf
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DOJ frees Marawi Vice Mayor, arrest based on invalid list
The justice department instead accepts the complaint and sets it for an ordinary preliminary investigation
LIVE: Congress joint session on martial law extension in Mindanao for 2019
Watch live on Rappler as the Senate and the House of Representatives convene in a joint session to decide on President Duterte's request to extend martial law
Duterte and Xi tackle drugs, Marawi, infrastructure
Chinese President Xi Jinping says China will give another 50 scholarships for Filipinos, and donate 10,000 tons of rice for typhoon-stricken communities
Marawi City votes in special barangay, SK elections
(UPDATED) Election watchdogs report irregularities and a few poll-related incidents in some areas in the conduct of the village and youth council polls
Mom of Marine killed in Marawi tears up at memorial rites
John Frederick Savellano, 29, is among the Marines remembered on the first year of the liberation of the now legendary Mapandi Bridge
Over 64,000 families return to Marawi – DSWD
DSWD Acting Secretary Virginia Orogo says 64,364 families – from a total of 77,170 – have returned to Marawi City
‘Piso para kay Leni’ donations go to Marawi housing project
Vice President Leni Robredo turns over to the Marawi City government 60 homes built under her Angat Buhay program, for families displaced by the Marawi siege
Senate honors soldiers for defending, maintaining peace in Marawi
'The supreme sacrifice of our fallen soldiers and police officers in order to fulfill their duty to defend and protect the country from terrorists should not be forgotten and deserves the highest commendation'
Rain barrels ease water woes in Marawi relocation site
The Department of the Interior and Local Government is stepping in to provide a permanent solution to water problems in Marawi City's temporary shelters
Displaced Maranaos in Marawi find healing in gardening
'This is like tending to a newborn child,' says Nor-Aine Tantuas, one of the internally displaced persons living in Marawi City's Sagonsongan relocation site
Marawi generals return to honor men killed in battles last year
'Huwag mo ako interview-hin. Baka umiyak ako.' The Philippine military unveils a 'Heroes Wall' inside Marawi camp.
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War vs pro-ISIS PH groups rages on a year after Marawi siege
Marawi was a 'setback' for the Maute Group and Isnilon Hapilon's faction in the Abu Sayyaf Group, but it was a 'propaganda victory' for ISIS, says Southeast Asia security expert Zachary Abuza
'Crazy hope' for missing kin in Philippines' Marawi
Families of the scores still missing are the overlooked victims of the Philippines' deadliest confrontation with Islamists.
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PNP nabs alleged Maute Group sniper ahead of Marawi siege anniversary
(UPDATED) Unday Macadato is arrested in Quezon City after Cubao locals reported him to the police
LIST: Tasks for China consortium in P17.2-B Marawi contract
The government is poised to spend P17.2 billion to rehabilitate the former battle area in Marawi City. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled in June.
LOOK: Gov't illustrations of Marawi rehabilitation plan
The Swiss Challenge may be scheduled next week, where other companies may 'challenge' the project design of a Chinese-led consortium. The P17.2-billion contract will be awarded by May 31, based on the government timeline.
U.S. pledges P182 million more for displaced Marawi residents
This brings to nearly P1.4 billion the total US government contributions to humanitarian aid in Marawi City, says US Ambassador Sung Kim
Experts push for community-led Marawi rehabilitation
'The success or failure of rehabilitation will depend on the quality of participation and representation of communities in both planning and implementation,' says a paper published by Asia Foundation
Marawi family pays P100 for water daily in gov't relocation site
The contractor at the Sagonsongan relocation site has been drilling for deep wells but so far can't find enough water. Alternatives are now being considered but it may take time.
The house that saved Christians in Marawi
(UPDATED) The house is where dozens of Christians were hidden from the local terrorist groups, protected by their Muslim employers. It was one of Rappler's most memorable stories during the siege.
Bishops visit Marawi church before demolition
The Saint Mary's Cathedral in Marawi was desecrated by local terrorist groups at the height of the siege in 2017
Lone Palaro athlete from Marawi wants to play for UST tennis someday
Even if he fled Marawi City during the months-long war, 13-year-old Prince Langitao continued playing the sport he loves. Now, he is eyeing gold at the Palarong Pambansa 2018.
Q and A: Marawi rehab chief seeks to ease fears of land grabbing
Task Force Bangon Marawi chairman Eduardo del Rosario speaks to Rappler about rehabilitation plans for the former Marawi siege battle area
Vietnam donates 200 metric tons of rice to Marawi IDPs
Vietnamese Ambassador Ly Quoc Tuan hands over the rice donation to Social Welfare Undersecretary Luzviminda Ilagan in Dalipuga, Iligan City
A painful homecoming for Marawi evacuees
'We were hoping for something better, but now the reality just hit us. This is really sad, but this is life,' says Muktar Usman Apon as he gathered scrap metal and other items in their destroyed home that they can sell to the junkyard
No date set for Marawi residents to rebuild their homes
Based on the timetable of Task Force Bangon Marawi, clearing of debris is yet to happen on May 10, 2018
LIST: 9 companies behind China-led consortium picked for Marawi rehab
Here's a list of the companies that form the Bangon Marawi Consortium, whose rehabilitation proposal was chosen by the government and will be subjected to a Swiss challenge
Marawi evacuees rally to be allowed to return home for good
(UPDATED) Organizers secure a permit from Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra but he says he didn’t know they planned to enter the ground zero. The military says it was generally peaceful.
Marawi priest Chito Soganub says captivity a ‘test of faith’
The Catholic priest held hostage by the terrorist Maute Group for 116 days opens up during the launch of an initiative to help rebuild Marawi
Rappler Talk: Rohan Gunaratna on global security, threats in Southeast Asia
Maria Ressa talks to terrorism expert Rohan Gunaratna
Alleged Maute subleader, member arrested in Manila
Suspected Maute Group subleader Nasser Lomondot and member Rizasalam Lomondot are charged with illegal possession of firearms and ammunition as well as explosives
'Marawi part 2' possible in major Mindanao cities – Dela Rosa
Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa calls for calm, saying cops will hold simulation exercises nationwide to prepare for terror attacks
