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NHA kicks off demolition of structures inside MAA • Demolition of houses and other structures will be done in the presence of the owners By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent
MARAWI CITY -- The National Housing Authority (NHA) has properly started on Thursday (February 14) the demolition of structures inside the most affected area (MAA), here, to commence the actual physical rehabilitation of the war-torn Marawi. The demolition of structures, that were destroyed during the five-month war of the government against the terrorists, is the start of the physical rehabilitation of the country’s only Islamic City. The CJI General Services, a Batangas-based contractor who got the contract to clear the sectors 2 to 9 of the MAA, started to demolA heavy equipment is prepared to kick-off the demolition and clearing of the most affected area to start the rehaish the structure owned by bilitation of Marawi City. Divina M. Suson
JV Ejercito bats for creation of ‘Luzon growth triangle’ REELECTIONIST Senator JV “Mr. Healthcare” Ejercito on Friday batted for the development of a “Luzon growth triangle” which would stimulate rapid economic boom as well as sustain growth in the region. “I have been very vocal in pushing for the creation of a ‘Luzon growth triangle’ composed mainly of Subic, Manila, and Batangas. This will not only bring economic growth in the region, which will benefit the whole country also, but also create jobs for our workers,” he said in a statement. He said the growth triangle should also include
the full development of Clark International Airport, a modern railway system, and vital road networks “to ensure seamless delivery of goods, services, and people.” Ejercito said Luzon should evolve into an “investment magnet” that would attract both foreign and local investors. “I am really for massive infrastructure program and modern railway system. I am running now for my reelection because I really want to push for these,” he said. He added: “One of the reasons why I would want See BATS, page 11
Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra in Osmeña Street in Barangay Sangkay, located inside the Sector 5. NHA Engr. Ikmat Bantuas said, Gandamra’s building is one of the 409 structures whose owners gave their clearance to have their property demolished and cleared. This aims to show to the residents that it is safe for them to have their houses or structures be demolished. “Ipapakita natin sa mga residente ang proper way to demolish. We are doing it in a proper manner, may guidelines tayo. Una, dapat nandun ang may-ari during the demolition at second, lahat ng mga concerned agencies ay pumirma para sa demolition permit,” Bantuas See KICKS, page 11
Duterte endorses 11 senatorial bets
Proclamation and Kick-off rally of PDP-Laban on February 14, 2019 in San Juan Del Monte, Bulacan.
BULACAN, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte formally endorsed his senatorial line up for the 2019 midterm elections. FIVE senatorial aspirants from the ruling party PDP-Laban made it to Duterte’s list. They are named by the acronym – ‘MaBaGoKoTo”. ‘Ma’ stands for Mangudadatu referring to the Maguindanao 2nd District Rep. Zajid Mangudadatu. ‘Ba’ stands for Bato referring to former PNP and Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Chief Ronald dela Rosa. ‘Go’ stands for Go referring to former Special Assistant to the President Christopher ‘Bong’ Go. ‘Ko’ is for Koko, the first name of reelectionist Senator Aquilino ‘Koko’ Pimentel; ‘To’ is for See ENDORSES, page 11
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