A new era will finally dawn upon the Meranao if they stand up to the challenge in building a culture of peace. I like to believe that the new city shall rise out from the development of the lake area. Building a new Marawi requires that the lake communities be developed into an agro-tourism hub in Mindanao. It is a must that funding assistance from the government and external sources should be addressed primarily in rebuilding lives, not so much in constructing infrastructures. Their presence is the best indicator that Marawi has become a City of Peace.