GPPB-TSO hosts Marawi Compensation Board for Courtesy Meeting to Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Acting Secretary and GPPB Chairperson Kim Robert de Leon, leading the discussion. The GPPB-TSO welcomed the Marawi Compensation Board (MCB) during a courtesy meeting held on 14 August 2026 at the GPPB-TSO Building.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the MCB’s proposed FY 2027 budget allocation, budgetary concerns, and potential areas for coordination and assistance.
Established under Republic Act No. 11696 or the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act of 2022, the MCB is tasked with facilitating compensation for qualified claimants whose properties and possessions were lost or destroyed during the 2017 Marawi Siege.
As of July 2026, the MCB has processed 14,497 filed claims, with 5,530 claims resolved and 3,844 claimants awarded compensation totaling approximately ₱6.596 billion.
The discussion highlighted the need for continued coordination among government agencies to support efficient, timely, and accessible compensation for qualified Marawi Siege victims.
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