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Peace Buzz makes stopover in PRRD hometown

DAVAO CITY — Dabawenyos from all walks of life flocked to the iconic Rizal Park here to welcome the arrival of the Peace Buzz in this southern Mindanao city, the hometown of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Spearheaded by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), the Peace Buzz is a peace caravan that aims to promote the culture of peace, understanding and unity across the country.

In his remarks during a press conference, Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus G. Dureza explained that various community-initiated activities will be conducted in areas where the Peace Buzz is scheduled to make a stop.

“This shows that the locality itself, the public and private sector, are as interested as the [national] government in the work for peace,’ Sec. Dureza said.

“This work for peace should not be exclusively a responsibility of government but more so, the responsibility of the private sector,” he added.

In order for genuine economic development to take root, Sec. Dureza emphasized the need to make people feel that the government is taking care of them.

“A lot of the alienation of the sectors [occur] where we have a lot of conflict, where many of them feel that they have been abandoned by government and they have not benefitted from it,” he pointed out.

To address this concern, the presidential peace adviser underscored the need to “reach out to those people who feel that that they have been excluded” from the mainstream of development.

“They must be there for inclusivity in our work for peace,” he said.

Sec. Dureza also called on members of the private sector, particularly civil society groups such as the Rotary and Lions Club not to limit their assistance to their respective communities but also to “go out to the hinterlands where the people badly need our attention.”

“There are many ways of doing peace such as improving the lives of people on the ground [and] providing them with the support that they need so badly and have been deprived from them,” he said.

The Peace Buzz kicked off its journey in Baguio City on Sept 21 and has made stops in the cities Quezon, Legazpi, Catbalogan, Surigao, and Butuan.

Its nine-day trip will culminate in Iligan City on Oct 1.

Over the years, OPAPP has been leading the nationwide celebration of the Month of Peace and has been working closely with members of civil society to bring the message of peace among the various sectors of the community, especially in conflict affected areas in Mindanao.

The theme of this year’s Peace Month celebration is “Puso Para sa Kapayapaan, Magkaisa Para sa Bayan.” ###

 

 

 

 

By |2017-09-29T07:19:03+08:00September 29th, 2017|MILF, MNLF, News, Peace Month|0 Comments
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Samar women and youth took active roles on peace and development

Congregations based here in Samar convened representatives of the women and youth sectors from various parts of the island on 25 September as part of the series of activities in line with the celebration of the National Peace Consciousness Month. (more…)

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Lumad voices, top priority in Butuan

BUTUAN CITY – On its pursuit of just and lasting peace anchored on inclusivity and unity, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process’ (OPAPP) Peace Buzz made its fifth stop in Butuan to converse with the Lumads, Wednesday morning.

During a press conference, Undersecretary Diosita Andot, imparted that OPAPP is using this opportunity to focus on peace education and discussions with the Indigenous People (IP) to merge their aspirations with OPAPP’s vision on attaining a just and lasting peace.

“Mayroon tayong peace tables for the IPs alone and this is a very good development because, whereas in the past, ang sektor na ito ay hindi halos naririnig. Ngayon, binibigyan natin sila ng puwang at binibigyan talaga natin sila ng all possible opportunities to participate in the peace process,” Andot shared.

(We have a peace table for the IPs alone and this is a very good development because, whereas in the past, this sector is not much heard. Now they are given a venue, and all possible opportunities to participate in the peace process.)

Simultaneously, activities were held in Caraga’s regional center, including the Communicator’s Peace forum on Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL).

Since the inception of OPAPP’s IP Peace Table, the peace agency has been open to hearing out the Lumads of CARAGA. From the men and women, to their youth sectors, peace conversations were conducted in the region.

As part of the region’s efforts on celebrating the National Peace Consciousness Month, Caraga launched the “Dalan sa Kalinaw” or the “Roadmap for Peace”, whereas one of its four main points, focuses on the IPs of CARAGA.

Through the theme “Puso Para sa Kapayapaan, Magkaisa Para sa Bayan”, OPAPP placed highlight on the people’s passion for peace and their efforts in working together amidst diversity.

Butuan supported this call through the city’s “Commitment for Peace”, signed by national and local officials, and the residents of Butuan City.

The Peace Buzz is a caravan that will travel nationwide to showcase and highlight the peacebuilding efforts of the government and provide updates on developments in the peace process. The Peace Buzz will drop by key cities to engage and collaborate more with different stakeholders.

The Peace Buzz kicked off in Baguio City with the framed prayer offering for people of Marawi residing in Iligan highlighting the event. It then proceeded to Quezon City with the ceremonial ringing of the World Peace Bell. Afterwards, it went to Legazpi City, Albay and was joined by Bb. Pilipinas Grand International 2017 and National Peace Ambassadress Elizabeth Clenci, to entertain the children and disabled folks residing in Sagrada Familia Foundation. In the island of Samar, it witnessed the launching of Samar’s “Peace and Prosperity Roadmap”.

The Peace Buzz will continue its Mindanao journey in the “Crown Jewel” city of Davao, followed by a stop in Cotabato City before concluding in Iligan City for the closing of the peace month on October 1.

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By |2017-09-27T03:27:23+08:00September 27th, 2017|CPP-NPA-NDF, MILF, MNLF, News, Peace Month|0 Comments
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Samar highlights role of women and youth on peace

SAMAR – Fresh from its rendezvous in Luzon, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process’ (OPAPP) Peace Buzz continued its journey on bringing efforts on community peace-building in Visayas, Monday morning.

During the flag-raising in Catarman’s Capitol grounds, Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza introduced Miss World Philippines 2017 Top 10 Cristina Marie Carpina Coloma, Mutya ng Catarman 2017 Justine Balleta Singzon, and Mutya ng Catarman 2nd runner up Kila Angela Jarite, to act as the newly appointed National Peace Ambassadress.

In his speech, Dureza reiterated OPAPP’s goal on creating a climate of peace in the community, and stressed to the people of Northern Samar the importance of a unified society and build relationships.

“Rebuilding broken relationships caused by conflict, is very important in bringing about a united country,” Secretary Dureza emphasized.

The local government of Catarman showcased its peace initiatives and strong collaboration with OPAPP through the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) exhibit, followed by a motorcade participated by Northern Samar’s provincial government, security partners, motor riders, and Catarman’s neighboring municipalities namely, Calbayog, Victoria, Allen, San Isidro, Lavezares, Rosario, San Jose, and Bobon.

 

In Catbalogan City, peace conversations with women and youth were held simultaneously. Jamilnur Sarip, a Maranao student and a fruit of OPAPP’s youth peace table, shared on channeling his struggles on the Marawi siege as an opportunity to spread peace.

“Every time I hear bombs, I really feel hopeless on peace.  I’m just an ordinary youth who can serve the nation by spreading the importance of peace in our homeland. But if I stop, there will be no more Mr. Jamilnur helping the government and the leaders in spreading peace – that’s how important the participation of youth is in our country and in peace negotiations,” Sarip imparted to the Waray youth.

Samar Governor Sharee Ann T. Tan also joined the launching of the province’s “Peace and Prosperity Roadmap”, followed by a candle lighting ceremony of Samar’s pledge for peace lead by Dureza.

Through the theme “Puso Para sa Kapayapaan, Magkaisa Para sa Bayan”, OPAPP placed highlight on the people’s passion for peace and their efforts in working together amidst diversity.

The Peace Buzz is a caravan that will travel nationwide to showcase and highlight the peacebuilding efforts of the government and provide updates on developments in the peace process. The Peace Buzz will drop by key cities to engage and collaborate more with different stakeholders.

The Peace Buzz kicked off in Baguio City which featured a framed prayer offering for Marawi citizens residing in Iligan. It then proceeded to Quezon City with the ceremonial ringing of the World Peace Bell. Afterwards, it went to Legazpi City, Albay and was joined by Bb. Pilipinas Grand International 2017 and National Peace Ambassadress Elizabeth Clenci, to entertain the children and disabled folks residing in Sagrada Familia Foundation.

Tomorrow, the Peace Buzz will commence its Mindanao expedition, starting in Butuan City, followed by stops in Davao City, Cotabato City and will conclude in Iligan City for the closing of the peace month on October 1.

By |2017-09-25T05:08:15+08:00September 25th, 2017|News, Peace Month|0 Comments
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OPAPP launches ‘Peace Buzz’ for Peace Month celebration

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) launched the “Peace Buzz: Biyaheng Kapayapaan” – a caravan that aims to promote the culture of peace through an on-the-ground outreach to the public – as the highlight of the National Peace Consciousness Month celebration.

“Puso para sa Kapayapaan, Magkaisa para sa Bayan,” is the theme for this year’s Peace Month. Rather than just talk about change, the theme reflects the positive change we want our country to achieve.

The momentous “peace journey” kicked off the slated series of activities in Baguio City on 21 September highlighted by the reading and sending off of the Framed prayer for the leaders in Marawi as a sign of Cordillera people’s solidarity with them in time of crisis.

The Peace Buzz will travel to Quezon City on 22 September to signal the ceremonial ringing of the World Peace Bell. It will proceed to Legazpi City on 24 September for a series of conversations with the youth, and peace film showing activity, entitled “Film PEACEtival”. Binibining Pilipinas Grand-International 2017 and National Peace Ambassadress Elizabeth Clenci will grace the event to regale kids with peace stories.

Next stop is in the Visayas, where a candle-lighting and launching of the Peace and Prosperity Roadmap was organized as well as the simultaneous launching of the Samar Women Action Network Congress and Youth Peace Congress in Catbalogan City on 25 September.

From there, the Peace Buzz will stop in Butuan City on 27 September where conversations with the Indigenous People, peace forum on development projects and peace agreements, such as Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) and the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL) will be conducted.

It will then travel to Davao City where a unity concert entitled: “Huni sa Kalinaw 2.0” on 29 September is scheduled, while a “Bike for Peace” on 30 September in Cotabato City will be held.

The culminating activity of the Peace Buzz will be in Iligan City where the ringing of the Peace Gong will take place lead by Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza, among other social healing and recovery activities.

The celebration of Peace Month is in line with Proclamation No. 675 declaring the month of September as National Peace Consciousness Month, signed on 20 July 2004.

By |2017-09-20T05:11:06+08:00September 20th, 2017|News, Peace Month|0 Comments
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OPAPP, Sorsogon, give green light to seven new PAMANA projects

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Provincial Local Government Unit of Sorsogon yesterday that will bring seven livelihood projects through the PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) program to the province.

The MOA, signed by Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza and Sorsogon Governor Robert Lee Rodrigueza during National Peace Consciousness Month festivities in the province will enable both OPAPP and the local government to facilitate the implementation of projects that will benefit 14 municipalities for this year.

The seven projects are as follows: 1.) Construction of Pili Elemi (resin) Processing and Economic Complex (Provincial commodity processing and trading center); 2.) Rehabilitation and development of irrigation facilities; 3.) Duck raising; 4.) Organic ducks and native chicken production; 5.) Climate resilient Coco-based production; 6.) Seaweeds production and provision of post-harvest facility and; 7.) Seaweeds production.

In his speech during the turn-over of the completed PAMANA Tramline in Brgy. Cawayan in Irosin, Sec. Dureza emphasized that the PAMANA projects are considered as dividends of peace and there is a need for the public to ensure that these gains will not be squandered due to the fear of intimidation and violence.

“If there is a problem on security, there will always be uncertainty in development,” the Secretary Dureza said. “What is the use of our projects if we failed to provide an enabling environment for peace?”

The secretary also reiterated the need for the public to trust the government and support the security sector in battling insurgency in the province.

“You need to help our soldiers and the police not by arming yourselves but by giving them vital information. We need you to rally behind the government,” he said.

Aside from the turn-over of the PAMANA Tramline, OPAPP and the local government of Sorsogon also conducted a Multi-Service Peace Caravan as well as Women Conversation in Irosin and Sorsogon City respectively. ###

By |2017-09-20T03:28:46+08:00September 20th, 2017|CPP-NPA-NDF, News, Peace Month|0 Comments
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Instagram Photo Contest

Attention!

Now is the time to showcase your talent in photography and your love for peace!

Join our Instagram Photo Contest. Here’s how:

RULES AND MECHANICS:

  1. Each photo must be anchored on this year’s theme: “Puso para sa Kapayapaan, Magkaisa para sa Bayan” with the following details:

Caption:

Date Taken:

Place Taken:

Hashtag:

  1. Selfies, groufies and multiple photos are not allowed.
  2. Each entrant may post only one photo per day during the duration of the contest.
  3. The winners will be chosen by a distinguished panel of judge with the following prizes:

Winner- Php 10,000

1st Runner-up – Php 7,000

2nd Runner-up – Php5,000

10 Commendable – Php, 1000 each

  1. OPAPP staff with their relatives up to 4th civil degree is not qualified to join this contest.
  2. Posting of photos will be on the 18-25 September 2017 every 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM only.
  3. Entrants are instructed to post in Instagram their entry with the hashtag and share it to either their Facebook or Twitter accounts.
  4. Photos must be original and not have been submitted for any other contests.
  5. Only minor color corrections are acceptable. Minimal cropping is also accepted.
  6. Watermarks and any other markings on the photo entry are not allowed.
  7. Entries must assure the essence of capturing moments as we see it, not as product of Photoshop or setup photography.
  8. Any changes to the original photograph not itemized here will render the entry ineligible for a prize.
  9. The photo must not contain obscene, provocative, defamatory, sexually explicit, or otherwise objectionable or inappropriate content.
  10. If the photograph contains any material or elements which are subject to the rights of third parties, or if any persons appear in the photograph, the entrant is responsible for obtaining releases and contents necessary to permit the exhibition and use of the photograph set forth in the mechanics
  11. Finalists will be informed ahead of the awarding ceremony through an email and voice call.
  12. Photo owner grants OPAPP the rights to use the photographs, with credit, in promoting peace in any medium deem appropriate.
  13. For inquiries and clarification, please email at [email protected]

 

 

 

 

By |2017-09-18T01:56:08+08:00September 17th, 2017|News, Peace Month|0 Comments
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Binibini Pilinas Elizabeth Clenci takes National Peace Ambassador title

PASIG CITY – Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2017 Elizabeth Durado Clenci formally accepts the role as one of the National Peace Ambassadors in line with the mandate of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) to pursue and promote just and lasting peace, and sustainable development.

In a letter addressed to the Presidential Peace Adviser Sec. Jesus G. Dureza, Clenci put a premium on promoting open dialogue, mutual respect and understanding, and strengthening the desire for unity in humanity to attain perpetual peace.

“As an empowered woman, I also believe that achieving long-lasting peace is not about taking up arms; it is about educating and helping our fellowmen, especially those who are impoverished, to be productive and participative citizens of our country,” she stated in the same letter.

“We need to focus on being able to co-exist despite our differences; it is the strength of our country,” Clenci said, underscoring that equality and acceptance of cultural diversity is the key in uniting the country.

National Peace Ambassadors take on a vital role of promoting and communicating peace building efforts and initiatives to the general public, to encourage more people to engage and be involved in building a culture of peace.

Clenci is set to represent the Philippines in the upcoming Miss Grand International 2017 on 25 October 2017, and has chosen peace to be her main advocacy.

By |2017-09-05T02:32:20+08:00September 5th, 2017|News, Peace Month|0 Comments
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Peace month 2017 to highlight compassion, unity among Filipinos

“Puso para sa Kapayapaan, Magkaisa para sa Bayan,” is the theme for this year’s celebration of National Peace Consciousness Month. Rather than just talk about change, the theme reflects the positive change we want our country to achieve.

The theme also reminds us to put a little more understanding and respect to one another so that despite our many differences, having a diverse culture can be the strength of our country.

In his message for the Peace Month, Deputy Peace Adviser Undersecretary Nabil Tan also encouraged the Filipino people to be active participants to the peace process and be advocates of peace, “Let us find ways in which we can contribute to the ongoing peace process and become catalysts of peace, unity and understanding in our respective communities.”

“I believe that all of us can be peace builders. Let us start now,” he added.

OPAPP Undersecretary Diosita T. Andot also called on the Filipino people to unite so we can withstand the challenges our country experiences, “Nowadays, we say PUSO when we are passionate about something, expressing our strong feelings and emotions in an ardent way. As we celebrate the National Peace Consciousness Month this September, our PUSO for peace should be highlighted, as we reflect on our gains to promote social healing and peacebuilding on our nation.

We would like to invite everyone to unite for our common goal in withstanding the challenges our country faces and ensuring a just and lasting peace to all Filipinos. PUSO PARA SA KAPAYAPAAN, MAGKAISA PARA SA BAYAN.”

Pursuant to the thrust of the government to instill greater consciousness and understanding among the Filipino people on the comprehensive peace process and to sustain institutional and popular support for participation in the promotion of building a culture of peace, the month of September was declared as the “National Peace Consciousness Month” by virtue of Proclamation No. 675 dated July 2004.

The same Proclamation mandates the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) to be the lead government agency to coordinate and monitor the observance of the National Peace Consciousness Month.

OPAPP, together with national and local government agencies, will be conducting nationwide peace and development related events and activities. To formally launch the Peace Month, OPAPP will simultaneously celebrate Eid’l Adha on 1 September within 4 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps situated in Iligan City.

This year’s Peace Month highlight is the “Peace Buzz”. It is a peace caravan that will roam nationwide to bring the government’s peace initiatives on the ground. The Peace Buzz will kick off in Baguio City, and will make stops in Quezon City, Legazpi City, Catbalogan City, Butuan City, Davao City, Iligan City. It will conclude its journey in Marawi City, in time for the Closing Ceremony of the Peace Month.

Aside from the Peace Buzz, OPAPP will also conduct series of fora that aims to educate different stakeholders about the peace process. Other Peace Month activities include contests that target the youth such filmmaking, photography, and spoken word competition. ###

By |2017-08-29T06:01:33+08:00August 29th, 2017|News, Peace Month|0 Comments
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