President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed his desire to fast-track the rehabilitation of Marawi City, which was heavily damaged during the 2017 siege by Islamic State-inspired militants. During his visit to the city, Marcos was accompanied by Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Adiong Jr., Mayor Majul Gandamra, City Schools Superintendent Dr. Zenaida Unte Alonto, Nasser Pangandaman Jr. of the Office of the Marawi Rehabilitation Secretary, and other officials. He activated the Starlink internet unit at the Temporary Learning Spaces in Barangay Sagonsongan, where five schools currently serve around 720 pupils using makeshift classrooms. Alonto highlighted the importance of the Wi-Fi connectivity for learners at Dansalan National High School, Mambuay Elementary School, Banggolo Elementary School, Marawi Central Elementary Pilot School, and Marawi City Elementary School. Marcos announced that these pupils would be transferred to the Marawi-Dansalan Integrated School in Moncado Colony once the school building is completed next year. Additionally, four other schools—Bangon Elementary School, Bacarat National High School, Angoyao National High School, and Cabasaran Primary School—received internet units and school supplies. At the Port of Marawi, Marcos reviewed the PHP 261.5-million redevelopment project, which includes an 8,000-square-meter backup area, a passenger terminal, a fish port, berthing facilities, and a Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ramp. The port aims to improve inter-municipal transport, support regional trade, and benefit local fisherfolk and small-scale traders. Marcos also announced plans to construct more ports in 18 municipalities along Lake Lanao to boost economic connectivity. Adiong expressed optimism about attracting more investors after the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections in October. Gandamra noted that the Padian Grand Market, once opened, would boost the local economy. Marcos also toured the Marawi City General Hospital, a 100-bed healthcare facility in Barangay Tolali, which is set to open by September 2025 and will provide secondary referral services to help decongest the Amai Pakpak Medical Center.
