Troops from the Philippine Navy’s Naval Construction Brigade or “Seabees” have joined the rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in war-torn Marawi City, this is according to Navy spokesperson Captain Lued Lincuna on Saturday.
He said least 50 Seabees specializing in heavy equipment were deployed to Marawi as early as September 9.
“They were equipped with seven assorted heavy equipment to participate in the rehab of Marawi and presently conducting clearing and cleaning operations and repair of essential buildings and [infrastructures],” Lincuna said December 16.
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero earlier said military engineering units are at the forefront of the clearing operation in Marawi City.
“Right now, we have also our engineers here in the area composed [of] Army, Air Force and Navy engineers [who] are also undertaking debris clearing in the most affected areas, Guerrero added.
Since clearing operations began last October 23, Guerrero said engineering units have recovered 77 assorted firearms, believed to be owned by members of the Maute terrorist group.
Eleven cadavers were also found, which are presently undergoing DNA testing and swabbing for identification purposes.
Aside from debris clearing, the AFP is also tasked to maintain security in Marawi and clear the area of cadavers and unexploded ordnance left by ISIS-inspired groups.
https://www.update.ph/2017/12/navy-seabees-helping-in-marawi-rebuilding/23462
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