Showing that he has not forgotten the people of Marawi who continue to suffer from the bloody siege by terrorists seven years ago, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the continuation of rehabilitation efforts for the beleaguered city.

“In Marawi, the rehabilitation and rebuilding continue – under the supervision now of the Office of the President,” President Marcos said during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.

The President said the government now focuses on restoring energy, water, and livable communities.

President Marcos also highlighted his administration’s developmental thrusts in Mindanao, revealing that “investments continue to pour into the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).”

The President revealed that investments in the BARMM increased by 140 percent last year.

“The improved peace and order situation, good governance – not to mention high hopes and confidence amongst its people – all contribute to the reasons why BARRM’s poverty index has significantly decreased since 2018,” he said.

With this, President Marcos said that BARMM “appears primed and ready for its regular elections.” PND