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A transformative turn at the age of 60: A story of hope and perseverance

Abubakar, 60, looks back on how he had spent much of his life engaged in armed struggle.

However, as peace gradually settled in Mindanao, the former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatant saw an opportunity for change and decided to turn his life around when the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), was struck between the Government of the Philippines and MILF in 2014.

The historic peace agreement brought an end to decades of violence and opened avenues for reconciliation and development in the Bangsamoro. (more…)

By |2024-01-13T10:03:45+08:00January 13th, 2024|MILF, News|0 Comments
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Sec Galvez: Building on the momentum of the comprehensive peace process

MANILA — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) shall continue to build on and sustain the momentum of the peace gains achieved in 2023.

This, as Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. thanked and commended OPAPRU personnel for the crucial role they have played in achieving the major milestones in the comprehensive Philippine peace process in the past year.

In his remarks during the OPAPRU’s first New Year’s Call monthly General Assembly on Monday, January 8. Galvez emphasized the need for the agency to reach out to the Filipino people and actively involve them in the peacebuilding process.

“Mahalaga ang ginagawa [natin] para maging matahimik at mapayapa ang bayang Pilipinas”, he said. (more…)

By |2024-01-08T21:52:36+08:00January 8th, 2024|News, OPAPRU|0 Comments
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294 MILF, MNLF members take oath as PNP patrolmen, patrolwomen

SK PENDATUN, PARANG, MAGUINDANAO – Under the bristling heat of the noonday sun, 294 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) stood in rapt attention as a drum and bugle band played in the background.

Clad in full camouflage uniform, a great sense of pride was written on the faces of the sunburnt men and women. They had reason to be jubilant, as they took their oath on Thursday, December 28, as regular members of the Philippine National Police (PNP). (more…)

By |2023-12-29T11:41:05+08:00December 29th, 2023|MILF, MNLF, News|1 Comment
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Galvez: 2023, a very fulfilling year for the PH peace process

MANILA – Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. described 2023 as a “banner year” for the comprehensive Philippine peace process, which is a testament of the Marcos administration’s unwavering commitment to realizing its peace agenda for the nation. 

“Major milestones have been achieved in the comprehensive Philippine peace process under the Marcos administration’s Five-Point Peace, Reconciliation and Unity agenda,” Galvez highlighted in his year-end meeting with OPAPRU executives and personnel.  (more…)

By |2023-12-28T19:45:53+08:00December 28th, 2023|CBA-CPLA, CPP-NPA-NDF, Marawi, MILF, MNLF, NAPWPS, NAPWPS, News, OPAPRU, PAMANA, RPM-P/RPA/ABB|0 Comments
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Philippine’s 4th gen action plan on women, peace, and security launched

PASAY CITY (11 December 2023) – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), together with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), as well as civil society organizations and the international development community, launched on Monday, December 11, the fourth generation of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAPWPS) 2023-2033. (more…)

By |2023-12-19T15:40:55+08:00December 19th, 2023|NAPWPS, News, SHAPE|0 Comments
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Galvez lauds HoR for adopting resolutions granting amnesty to former rebels

PASIG CITY — Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. on Friday, December 15, lauded the House of Representatives for approving four House Concurrent Resolutions (HCR) that grant amnesty to former rebels. (more…)

By |2023-12-16T18:39:57+08:00December 16th, 2023|CPP-NPA-NDF, MILF, MNLF, NAC, News, RPM-P/RPA/ABB|0 Comments
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OPAPRU vows to provide long-term support Marawi bombing victims

PASIG CITY – Presidential Peace Adviser Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. has vowed anew to aid the victims of the December 3 Mindanao State University (MSU) bombing incident in their long-term-recovery.

“The bombing at MSU was not only an attack against the people of Marawi; it was an attack against all peace-loving Filipinos who believe that such acts of terror have no place in a civil, humane and peaceful society,” Galvez said. (more…)

By |2023-12-14T09:34:34+08:00December 14th, 2023|Marawi, News, SHAPE|0 Comments
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OPAPRU holds first ‘Peace Education University Tour,’ strengthens partnership with the academe to promote culture of peace

Zamboanga City – In line with the celebration of the Mindanao Week of Peace 2023, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), through its Knowledge Management and Peace Institute Service, conducted the first leg of its “Peace Education University Tour” at the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) on December 4, 2023. (more…)

By |2023-12-13T15:32:23+08:00December 13th, 2023|News, Peace Education|0 Comments
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Peace Adviser: No preconditions for future peace discussions with CPP-NPA-NDFP

PASIG CITY, December 1, 2023 – In the spirit of goodwill, Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., reminded the supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People’s Army and National Democratic Front of the Philippines (CPP-NPA-NDFP) not to set any preconditions that will derail the upcoming peace discussions between the national government and the communist group.

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By |2023-12-27T20:57:10+08:00December 1st, 2023|CPP-NPA-NDF, News|1 Comment
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Seven Nat’l, Bangsamoro Intergovernmental Body mechanisms now established, as BARMM economy gains momentum

DAVAO CITY – The seven mechanisms under the National Government – Bangsamoro Government Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) have been established and are now working in full swing.

This was highlighted during the 16th IGRB meeting held on Thursday, November 9, this city.

These IGR mechanisms include the Philippine Congress-Bangsamoro Parliament Forum (PCBPF); Intergovernmental Fiscal Policy Board (IFPB); Joint Body for the Zones of Joint Cooperation (JBZJC); Intergovernmental Infrastructure Development Board (IFPB); Intergovernmental Energy Board (IEB); and Bangsamoro Sustainable Development Board (BSDB); and the Council of Leaders. (more…)

By |2023-11-11T09:35:06+08:00November 11th, 2023|MILF, MNLF, News, OPAPRU, Partners for Peace|0 Comments
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