Marawi Ground Zero: A Journey Through Strength and Healing

The siege of Marawi City by Islamic State militants started on May 23, 2017, and ended five months later. The vicious fighting and wanton destruction centered on a 250-hectare area called Ground Zero, home to 4,000 families in Marawi. Today, Ground Zero remains as devastated as it was when the fighting ended. Ground Zero is still off-limits to its former residents, who temporarily live in evacuation centers or with relatives. It was a pitiful and dreadful sight, with all buildings thoroughly pockmarked with bullet holes. #unforgettableexperiences#holidayvacation