Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has issued a “special” order allowing senators to give assistance to displaced Marawi residents more than the 5-percent limit set by the Senate rules. ADVERTISEMENTThousands of Marawi residents had been displaced since the fighting between government forces and the Maute terrorist group erupted last May 23. And as Ramadan about to end, Pimentel urged the government to provide three-meals a day for Marawi residents, saying the need for food might increase in evacuation centers. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims. For donation from overseas:Inquirer Foundation Corp account:Inquirer Foundation Corp. Banco De Oro (BDO) Current Account No: 007960018860Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 24, 2017 06:00 UTC