JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE ASEAN DELEGATES

OF THE SOCHUM 2ND MAPUA MODEL UNITED NATIONS

PHILIPPINES, 05 OCTOBER 2018

On 5th October, 2018, a meeting took place in the Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian Council
(SOCHUM) of the 2nd Mapua Model United Nations to continue discussions on the Post Conflict
Rehabilitation Efforts in Marawi City. In attendance were delegates from the Philippines, Thailand,
Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia.

The ASEAN Community present in the 2nd Mapua Model United Nations SOCHUM
recognizes the problems faced by the Republic of The Philippines following the aftermath of the
Marawi Siege.

We sympathize with the victims affected by the horrendous event and are willing to extend
aid to help alleviate the problem. We remain steadfast in our mission in maintaining and promoting
peace, security and stability in the region.

We recognize the efforts given by the following ASEAN countries - Thailand, Vietnam, Laos,
Myanmar, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia to the Philippines that are voluntarily helping while
encompassing the validity and relevance of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia
(TAC) in the geopolitical context. This TAC comprehends as a foundation for the conduct governing
inter-State relations while maintaining peace and stability, as having considered for the
post-rehabilitation on the aftermath of Marawi city.

We acknowledge the commitment of service through seeking the expedite process for the
following infrastructures, housing settlement developments, and basic daily needs of the Marawi
residents.
We affirm the initiative to supply the opportunity of education for the victims of the Marawi
Siege, especially the children, through the creation of schools and the provision of trained manpower
to act as teachers that can teach the people, among other things, about how to use their resources to
create sustainable solutions for themselves.

We approve of the action to provide funds for the establishment of sustainable technology
that help in providing for the needs of the residents of Marawi.

We encourage the operation towards providing sufficient mental health and physical health
care for the rehabilitation of the siege-affected people of Marawi.

Moreover, we commend all joint efforts of Member States, even countries outside of the
ASEAN community, who were present in this meeting. We are looking forward for the resolutions that
shall provide long-term and sustainable aid for the Marawi siege victims.

ONE VISION ONE IDENTITY ONE COMMUNITY