MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)–Mayor Majul Gandamra appealed to the people of Marawi to do their share to ensure the city is safe and develops into a progressive community.
He said the city government can only do so much in as far as keeping Marawi developed and it needs continuous support from the 96 barangays, religious and traditional leaders, and the general public.
Gandamra, in his State of the City Address, urged his constituents to be mindful to comply with policies and regulations, especially in business and building permits as well as real property taxes.
“This compliance will benefit the city and us in the long run, in terms of generating the revenues that the city uses to fund and improve social services such as those concerning health and educational scholarships, and ensures that these continue to be delivered to the constituents,” he said.
The City Treasurer’s Office recorded the highest locally sourced revenues in 2022 with P38,289,964.43, a remarkable increase of 518% from the collections in 2018.
The mayor added that having businesses registered ensures that the economy is free from illegal activities, while compliance with building regulations will keep roads and infrastructure free from obstructions.
“This will also assist in public safety and will lessen possible damage to property and loss of lives in case of possible disasters,” he said.
Gandamra, with the support of the Task Force Marawi recently launched a massive crackdown on illegal activities in the city. Included in this drive is the clearing operation to remove illegal structures along highways and main roads, which aims to ensure the safety of road users and beautification of the city.
The local chief executive also reiterated his call for his constituents to comply with real property taxes. He said compliance with the declaration of land properties not only helps the city government receive revenues that can be utilized for relevant programs but also helps the city attain peace by avoiding disputes among families.(APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)
