The Battle of Marawi: A Discussion about the Crisis as Part of the

History in the Philippines

 
 

Proposal Topic for Bibliographical Essay for the degree of

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)
At the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
 

Baterisna, Ma. Regina D.

Crampatana, Jazmyn Reigne A.

 
Diego F. Rebato Jr.
Instructor

June 2021
 Statement of the Problem

This study aims to recall the happenings occurred in Marawi City. Through this,
students will be enlightened about the things they are not aware of. It will be helpful as it
will allow students to explore and gain knowledge. More specifically, it seeks to find the
answers of these following questions:

1. What are the aftermath effects of the battle in Marawi to the lives of Mindanao
people?
2. What were the factors that influenced the tension which starts the siege in Marawi?
3. How did the Philippine government respond to Marawi battle despite threats?

Brief Description

The Marawi Siege took place in 2017, May 23 on the island of Mindanao. This
started when the Philippine army tried to capture the head of a militant group named
Isnlon Hapilon, that pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. On the day of the terrorist
attack, the President declared Martial Law in the whole city of Mindanao. However, this
declaration even led to much worse tragedy wherein it caused a great impact to the
majority of the places in Marawi ruins.

This topic aims to identify the historical events ever existed to Marawi during the
war. Considering the fact that the terrorist incident was the longest urban battle and a lot
different in itself because of the magnitude of the casualties and the destruction that
shocked the whole nation. This paper will delve into the experiences of people of
Marawi during the battle and how they recover. Also, it will also reveal how the
government responds in this kind of situation.
 Bibliographic Entry of Possible Sources

Primary Source

Jimenez, M., (2017, June 23). Love and humanity will prevail: A responder’s blog of the
Marawi crisis. Retrieved June 17, 2021, from World Vision:
https://www.worldvision.org.ph/stories/love-and-humanity-will-prevail-responders-
blog-marawi-crisis/?fbclid=IwAR085VAW6G9NKjhZ8RnmjWoT-eaanAnL7h-
wCpF09KyGDXJqQx7CNU0Diiw

GMA Public Affairs. (2017, October 26). Tropa ng sundalo sa Marawi, ibinahagi ang
aktwal na kuha ng kanilang bakbakan laban sa Maute-ISIS. Retrived June 17,2021,
from GMA Public Affairs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3HOLo_BBdQ

Secondary Sources

Amnesty International. (2017, November 17). Philippines: "Batle of Marawi" leaves trail
of death and destruction. Retrieved June 17, 2021, from Amnesty International:
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2017/11/philippines-battle-of-marawi-
leaves-trail-of-death-and-destruction/

Maitem, J., & Umel, R. V. (2019, May 24). Philippines: Two Years After Siege, Many
Marawi Families Remain Homeless. Retrieved June 16, 2021, from Relief Web:
https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-two-years-after-siege-many-
marawi-families-remain-homeless

Morales, Y. (2017, May 24). Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao. Retrieved June
17, 2021, from CNN Philipines:
https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/05/24/Duterte-declares-martial-law-in-
Mindanao.html

Palma, Y., (2017, July 6). Amidst crisis, a mother's plight with her family. Retrieved
June 17, 2021 from UNHCR Philippines: https://www.unhcr.org/ph/12155-amidst-
crisis-mothers-plight-family.html

Instructor’s Comment: