{"id":154854,"date":"2018-03-01T00:47:54","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T05:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=154854"},"modified":"2018-03-01T00:47:54","modified_gmt":"2018-03-01T05:47:54","slug":"duterte-inaugurates-bahay-pag-asa-housing-complex-for-marawi-evacuees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/03\/01\/duterte-inaugurates-bahay-pag-asa-housing-complex-for-marawi-evacuees\/","title":{"rendered":"Duterte inaugurates Bahay Pag-Asa housing complex for Marawi evacuees"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cSo magpasalamat ako sa sundalo. Thank you for your sacrifice,\u201d Duterte said. (PNA photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MARAWI CITY<\/strong>\u2014President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday, Feb. 28, led the inauguration of a shelter project in Marawi City, reiterating his pledge to build a better city, which was destroyed by the Maute terrorists.<\/p>\n

In his speech during the event held in Brgy. Mipaga here, the President expressed his gratitude to the members of the Armed forces and private organizations that assisted the government in providing immediate shelter to the families displaced by the conflict.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo magpasalamat ako sa sundalo. Thank you for your sacrifice,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis would be about my 10th<\/sup>\u00a0visit because I love to be with you. Eh \u2018di kung mamatay sila, kasali na rin ako. \u2018Yan ang Commander-in-Chief.\u00a0Kasali ka\u00a0<\/em>magpakamatay\u00a0ka\u00a0<\/em>sa sundalo\u00a0mo<\/em>,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Bahay Pagasa Phase 2 Immediate Shelter and Accommodation Housing Complex inaugurated by the President was funded by donations from the Tarlac Heritage Foundation Inc., Chinese Filipino Business Club Inc., and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.<\/p>\n

Other donors include the Marawi City local government, Department of National Defense, Corvill Agricom Inc., and East West Seed Company Inc.<\/p>\n

The 60 semi-bungalow housing units will be built inside the one-hectare housing complex, equipped with water facilities, electrical supply, community center, volleyball and basketball courts, parking lot, as well as children\u2019s playroom and learning center. Also included is the \u201cHardin ng Lunas\u201d vegetable and herbal garden.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the President asked forgiveness anew from the Maranaos for the destruction brought by the conflict, as he stressed that as the Commander-in-Chief, he has the duty to suppress rebellion in Marawi City.<\/p>\n

\u201cMasakit man sa loob at ako\u2019y humihingi na sa inyo noon ng taos-pusong<\/em>\u2026 forgiveness.\u00a0Kasi alam ko na talagang aabot ito sa ganitong gulo<\/em>,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

\u201cKaya naman, sinabi ko sa inyo<\/em>\u00a0right after the war, rehabilitation will start immediately.\u00a0Kaya kita mo \u2018yung mga sundalo ko, \u2018yun ang nakipag-away ng mga Maute pati terorista at sila nga \u2018yung nagpagod na maibalik ang mga tahanan ninyo<\/em>,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The President however reminded the Maranaos to shun Islamic extremism that often lead to war, which he said, is so devastating and traumatic, especially for the children.<\/p>\n

He said his government is willing to pour in money, noting that Land Bank and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) are ready to assist Maranaos who want to restart their business.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s try to build \u2018yung Marawi\u00a0at least sa panahon ko. May three years and a half pa ako. Magbuhos ako ng pera dito. Maghiram kayo<\/em>,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The President also renewed his administration\u2019s commitment in achieving lasting peace in Mindanao.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018Yang BBL na \u2018yan titingnan namin, lulusot \u2018yan. Talagang sabi ko, pagkatapos niyan,<\/em>\u00a0if it\u2019s earlier than 2020,\u00a0\u2018pag meron federal at bagong presidente<\/em>\u00a0which would call for an election, I will step down by 2020.\u00a0Hindi ko na hintayin \u2018yung 2022,<\/em>\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The President also brushed off accusations that he wants a federal setup to perpetuate himself in power, saying that he is already old to remain in position after his term.<\/p>\n

At the same time, Duterte reiterated that he will not compromise the country\u2019s territorial integrity, particularly on the issue of the West Philippine Sea, noting that China has offered to have a joint exploration.<\/p>\n

\u201cNgayon<\/em>\u00a0offer nila joint exploration\u00a0\u2018di parang<\/em>\u00a0co-ownership.\u00a0Parang dalawa tayong may-ari niyan. Eh \u2018di mas maganda \u2018yan kaysa away<\/em>,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

He however stressed that the Philippine Rise is part of Philippine territory.<\/p>\n

\u201cPhilippine Rise,\u00a0\u2018yan atin talaga \u2018yan. May pinadala ako na doon na Marines, isang batalyon. Sinabi ko talaga, walang mage-experiments na diyan hangga\u2019t wala silang permiso galing sa akin<\/em>\u00a0but the Armed Forces will have to recommend it,\u201d Duterte said.\u00a0(PND)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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