Querubin visits Marawi, vows to push for development, peace, and tourism

MARAWI CITY—Independent senatorial candidate Ariel Querubin visited Ground Zero in Marawi on March 12, where he inspected the sites of the 2017 Marawi siege, met with local officials, and vowed to support efforts to maintain peace and boost economic development in the area.

Querubin, a retired Marine officer and Medal of Valor awardee, cited unfinished and delayed infrastructure projects as a major issue in the region.

“Sa Jolo, mayroon doong circumferential road, isang kilometro lang. Hindi natapos. Sa Basilan, [may tinatawag na] longest highway kasi it took so many years to complete the project,” he said.

Querubin stressed the need for strong leadership in the Senate to address these problems.

“Ito po ang dahilan kung bakit kailangan na tumakbo nung Ariel Querubin, kasi kailangan ho ng isang matapang na Senador. Matapang na Senador na kaya magsulong ng mga batas para sa kapakanan ng taumbayan,” Querubin added.

Querubin also discussed the potential of Lanao Lake as a tourism and economic asset, recounting his conversation with Governor Adiong.

“Ang sabi ho niya, ‘Sir sana naman itong Lanao Lake natin ay wag ninyong pababayaan.’ Alam niyo ang sabi ko, ‘Alam ho ninyo Gov, pag gising ko sa umaga, nung andyan ako sa taas, ang nakikita ko agad kapag wala hong fog, yun pong Lanao Lake. Ang ganda-ganda po na madevelop sana natin para po sa kapakanan din, ang makikinabang po dito ay siempre yung mga kababayan natin dito sa Lanao del Sur, dito sa Marawi,’” Querubin shared.

Querubin served as brigade commander of the 1st Marine Brigade in Lanao del Sur. During his visit, he met with Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra, Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr., and Mindanao State University (MSU) President Atty. Basari Mapupuno to discuss security, infrastructure, and economic opportunities for the region.

Querubin also sat down with members of the local Muslim community to listen and discuss their concerns.

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