SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC)
OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

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Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘On May 23, 2017, a firefight erupted between government forces and the Maute
group in Marawi City in an attempt to capture terrorist leader Isnilon Hapilon. This resulted
in a siege of Marawi city leading to the deaths of innocent civilians and massive destruction
of private and public property.

Reports have even linked the international terrorist group ISIS to these attacks. Today,
thousands of Filipinos from Marawi have been displaced, while many others remain stranded
and trapped within the city.

While many efforts have been successful in properly evacuating innocent civilians
from the zone of conflict, the government must plan and appropriate funds towards the
rehabilitation of Marawi City and the restoration of peace and order within the area.

As such, the purpose of this bill is to appropriate a supplemental budget specifically
earmarked for Marawi City in order to expedite its recovery from the ruins of war and return
to ordinary civilian life.

The will of the Filipino people will not waiver against indiscriminate and cowardly

attacks of terrorism and rebellion.


This act shall be known as the “Tindeg Marawi Act” to embody the fighting spirit of
the people of Marawi in overcoming this vicious attack. Tindeg — as a cultural concept deeply
embedded in the Maranao psyche - expresses the Maranao people’s resilience and fortitude

to stand up for what is right and what is just.

Furthermore, this bill shall supplement the declared intention of the Executive
Department to allot P10B for Marawi rehabilitation. In light of the pressing circumstances,
the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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H. HARRY L. ROQUE JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

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HOUSE OF REP! ITATIVES
1B No. DB24

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque, Jr.

AN ACTAPPROPRIATING THE SUM OF TEN BILLION PESOS (P'10,000,000)
AS SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO.
AID THE IMMEDIATE REHABILITATION OF MARAWI CITY

SECTION 1. Short Title ~ This Act shall be known as the “Tindeg Marawi
Bill”

SECTION 2.Appropriations ~ The sum of ten billion pesos (P10,000,000) is
hereby appropriated as supplemental budget for the Department of National Defense
(DND), the Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD),
and the National Housing Authority (NHA).

SECTION 3. Use and Release of Funds ~ The amount appropriated shall be
released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) equally to the
Department of National Defense (DND), the Department of Education (DepEd), the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the National Housing Authority (NHA), in
accordance with existing budgeting rules, laws, and regulations to be used exclusively
to rehabilitate and provide humanitarian assistance to Marawi City, The funds shall be
used in order to provide humanitarian assistance to victims of the siege of Marawi

City and for the rehabilitation of destroyed properties and businesses.


SECTION 4. Applicability of General and Special Provisions of in the FY
2016 General Appropriations Act ~The amounts herein appropriated shall be used for
purposes indicated and subject to special and general provisions udner Republic Act
10924 General Appropriations Act or FY GAA 2017.

SECTION 5. Availability of Appropriations ~ The amount authorized in this
Act shall be available for release and obligation for the purposes specified for one (1)
year from the date of effectivity of this Act.

SECTION 6. Transparency Provision — The concerned implementing agencies
shall ensure that all relevant details of projects, such as but not limited to the names
and addresses of contractors or suppliers and the corresponding amount paid, are
included as part of the information posted on their transparency seals required by law
and/or the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 7.Separability Clause. - If any provision is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall
remain valid and subsisting

SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree orissuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary
to of inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or
amended accordingly.

SECTION 9.£ffectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
afler its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

Approved,