PBBM orders streamlined Marawi rehab
Marcos said the order would reduce delays and promote efficiency and organizational coherence in the bureaucracy that is consistent with the rightsizing policy of his administration.
Daily TribuneMarcos said the order would reduce delays and promote efficiency and organizational coherence in the bureaucracy that is consistent with the rightsizing policy of his administration.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the institutionalization of the recovery, reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in the war-torn Marawi City as he issued Administrative Order 14.
The President's order is pushing for streamlined functions of all concerned agencies "to hasten the implementation of programs and fast-track" the infrastructure projects in the city and other affected areas in Lanao del Sur.
Marcos underscored the significance of institutionalizing and strengthening the functions of government agencies involved in the recovery, reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts to ensure institutional stability while government efforts are ongoing.
The AO 14, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on 22 December, said that all government agencies involved in the recovery, reconstruction, and rehabilitation efforts in Marawi City "are directed to expedite and ensure the completion of the projects and activities, in coordination with the concerned local government units."
Marcos said the order would reduce delays and promote efficiency and organizational coherence in the bureaucracy that is consistent with the rightsizing policy of his administration.
Under the AO, the Department of the Interior and Local Government is directed to maintain peace and order in Marawi City and other affected localities while the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development is ordered to facilitate and oversee the completion of housing projects for the affected residents.
It also tasks the Department of Public Works and Highways to coordinate the complete restoration of public utilities, such as water and electricity, as well as the repair and reconstruction of public buildings and infrastructure.
Meantime, the Department of Health and the Department of Social Welfare and Development are designated to ensure residents' health, sanitation, food and other basic needs.
The Department of Trade and Industry, on the other hand, is mandated to make sure an environment conducive to the revival of business and livelihood activities in the war-torn area, particularly the 24 most devastated villages within the city.