While he is thankful for the government’s continued efforts to aid victims of the 2017 Marawi siege, Senator Robin Padilla called for continued assistance for them.
Padilla assured the public that the aid will not be wasted because Muslims, especially the Maranaos, are good at business and can use the aid to completely recover.
“Sana lamang po, patuloy ninyo kaming tulungang makabangon dahil alam ninyo kami ay biktima. Mga Muslim sa Marawi sa buong Lanao ay biktima ng dayuhang ideolohiyang ito,” the legislator said at the hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Marawi City Rehabilitation and Victims’ Compensation.
“(Ang pondo) ng taumbayan, shine-share ninyo sa ating mga kababayan sa Marawi na nasalanta ng giyera, hindi masasayang.”
“(Ang pondo) ng taumbayan, shine-share ninyo sa ating mga kababayan sa Marawi na nasalanta ng giyera, hindi masasayang sapagka’t ang Maranao ‘yan ay kilalang mga traders, sila ay mga negosyante,” the lawmaker added.
The senator also stressed Maranaos are an “asset” to the country and will not waste the attention and assistance from the government.
“Kumbaga ay inaakay natin silang makabangon,” he said.
Padilla thanked anew President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who he credited for continuing the giving of compensation to those affected by the 2017 conflict.
He thanked as well Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, Francis Tolentino and Bong Go for their continued support for Marawi compensation.
“Itong usapin sa Marawi, ito ay isang bagay na huwag natin kalimutan.”
“Itong usapin sa Marawi, ito ay isang bagay na huwag natin kalimutan. Ito pong nangyari dito nagtagumpay ang sambayanang Pilipinas laban sa isang ideolohiyang dayuhan, ito ang ISIS. Nanalo po tayo dito, nanalo ang ating bayan laban sa ideolohiyang sumisira sa aming religion. Kaya kami po mga Muslim patuloy na nagpapasalamat sa inyo,” Padilla concluded.
