Question & AnswerQ&A (IRR OR Republic Act No. 11696)
The full title is "The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11696 otherwise known as the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act of 2022."
The State values every person's dignity and human rights, provides compensation for persons who died or were displaced during the 2017 Marawi Siege, fulfills obligations under international human rights laws, and recognizes reparation and compensation for rights violations and economic, social, and cultural rights unfulfilled due to armed conflicts.
The MCB has nine (9) members including: three members of the Philippine Bar with at least 5 years of practice (preferably Maranao lawyers); two civil society representatives (including at least one Sharia lawyer or Muslim traditional leader); one licensed physician; one certified public accountant; one educator; and one licensed civil engineer. All must be of known probity, competence, and integrity with knowledge of compensation law.
Covered properties include residential, cultural, commercial properties, personal properties, and other properties located in the Main Affected Areas (MAA) and Other Affected Areas (OAA) in Marawi City at the time of the Siege.
Claims may be filed by lawful owners of damaged properties or their legal heirs, persons authorized by owners, executors or administrators of deceased estates, lessees, renters, sharers, and legal heirs of civilians who died or are legally presumed dead due to the Siege.
Claims must be filed within one (1) year from the date of commencement to the date of termination of applications for compensation by claimants.
They must submit a Claims Application Form, proof of identity, detailed sworn statement of loss/damage, and proof of ownership such as certificate of title, tax declaration, deed of conveyance, barangay certification of possession, affidavits, and other competent documents.
Heirs are entitled to a minimum tax-free amount of Three hundred fifty thousand pesos (Php300,000.00) from the State, which is awarded collectively to all heirs without the Board determining individual shares.
Fraudulent claimants shall be prosecuted, disqualified from public office and employment, prohibited from being voted upon in any national or local election, and may face additional civil, criminal, or administrative actions unless pardoned.
Proceedings are non-litigious and summary in nature; technical rules of law and procedure do not strictly apply. The Board uses reasonable means to ascertain facts, including inspections and assistance from government entities, to expedite claim resolutions.