The Office of Vice President (OVP) Maria Leonor Robredo over the weekend turned over a water filtration device for evacuees staying at a temporary shelter in Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur. “The Vice President has already visited Marawi before the Marawi [clashes], and we are looking at providing them [evacuees]livelihood thru weaving. Hernandez and other OVP staff were earlier briefed by Lt. Col. Jo-ar Herrera, also military spokesman, and Lanao del Sur Vice Gov. Malacañang has welcomed the Commission on Human Rights’ statement that there are no right abuses reported in Mindanao from the declaration of martial law in the region. “This should put the fears and anxiety of some quarters against martial law to rest.

Source: Manila Times June 18, 2017 11:26 UTC