IDPs receive aid from MTDCPI

HUMANITARIAN AID --- The Maharadjah Tabunaway Descendants Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MTDCPI) led by its president and chief executive officer HRH Hadja Putri Bai Rhanee Marieta Nor-Aisha P. Mindalano-Adam (3rd from right) distributed relief packs to some 800 families were affected by the ongoing Marawi City crisis. In partnership with Muslim Aid Philippines, the organization extended aid to these IDPs sheltered in evacuation centers and those who are home-based. Mindalano-Adam is joined by HM Hadji Datu Lihondo E. Adam (1st from left) and Madalum Municipal Administrator Sultan Usman Sarangani, Sr. (3rd from left). --- (ANNE ACOSTA - MINDANAO EXPOSE’)

MADALUM, Lanaodel Sur --- Some 800 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Marawi City who fled from the siege crisis and sought refuge in this town received relief packs from the Maharadjah Tabunaway Descendants Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MTDCPI) and Muslim Aid Philippines.

Mayor Soraida Mindalano-Sarangani said during the relief operation at the municipal gymnasium last June 23 that they are grateful with the help being extended by the MTDCPI and Muslim Aid Philippines.

“As a host municipality to the ongoing Marawi City Crisis, we are extending our sincere thanks to the MTDCPI and Muslim Aid Philippines on their generosity to the IDPs here in Madalum,” Mayor Mindalano-Sarangani said.

Her Royal Highness Hadja Putri Bai Rhanee Marieta Nor-Aisha P. Mindalano-Adam, president and chief executive officer of MTDCPI, said the relief packs contained rice, noodles, sardines, coffee,and  pieces of garments.

Mindalano-Adam reiterated they believe in the value of saving lives, in respecting  human rights, and never seeing them hurt.

“We would want to share our part in protecting, educating, feeding, and loving, most especially the orphaned children,” she said.

Meanwhile, Municipal Administrator Usman T. Sarangani, Sr. revealed their ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and intensified campaign against illegal drugs.

“It’s a collaborative effort between our political and religious leaders. Our barangay chairmen play a major role in safeguarding the 37 barangays. We do not want the extremist groups to enter in our beloved town,” said Sarangani.

Sarangani added that it can be realized through the collaborative efforts among the populace, barangay officials, and local authorities.

Madalum is a third class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur. It is politically subdivided into 37 barangays namely, Abaga, Bago a ingud, Basak, Bato, Bubong, Kormatan, Dandamun, Diampaca, Dibarosan, Dilausan, Gadongan, Gurain, Cabasaran, Cadayonan, Liangan I, Lilitun, Linao, Linuk, Madaya, Pagayawan, Poblacion, Pokilan, Punud, Raya, Riray, Sabanding, Salongabanding, Sugod, Tamporong, Tongantongan, Udangun, Liangan, Lumbac, Paridi-Kalimodan, Racotan, Bacayawan, Padian Torogan I, and Sogod Koloy. (GILMHAR A. LAO & ANNE B. ACOSTA - MINDANAO EXPOSE’)