The Duterte Administration’s peace agenda: Six years of pushing forward the comprehensive Philippine peace process
DAVAO CITY — In his inaugural address in 2016, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte assured the Filipino people that his “administration is committed to implement all signed peace agreements in step with constitutional and legal reforms.” [...]
Senate commits to fast-track approval of amnesty concurrence resolution for former rebels
SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES (28 SEPTEMBER 2021) — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, chair of the Senate’s Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, threw his full support behind Presidential Proclamations Nos. 1090 [...]
From rebels to peacebuilders: Stories of transformation in the Cordillera peace process
CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION — “Gusto kong mag-NPA (New People’s Army) kasi masama ang loob ko dahil pinapahirapan nila kaming opposition ng Chico Dam (Project). Kaya gusto kong mag-NPA kasi nasa kamalayan namin na maghiganti. Gusto [...]
Philippine Peace Process milestones take center stage in Pre-SONA Forum
CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY — Over the past five years, the Duterte Administration has been relentless in pushing forward the comprehensive Philippine peace process and realizing the commitments made by the national government under all [...]
Symbolic destruction of CBA-CPLA firearms signify firm commitment to genuine peace in the Cordillera
CAMP BADO DANGWA, LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, (23 October 2020) — The whirring sound of speed cutters slicing through metal reverberated across this sprawling camp on Friday. […]
Philippine peace process has transformed more than 15,000 lives
METRO MANILA, (22 July 2020) — The Duterte administration’s steadfast commitment to honor all signed peace agreements with internal armed groups across the country has led to the transformation of around 15,000 former combatants into [...]
OPAPP Eyes Creation of National Peace Institute for Constituency Peacebuilding
PASIG CITY — Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. proposed the creation of a ‘National Peace Institute’ that will enable the agency to further strengthen and expand its peace constituency-building efforts with the academes, [...]
P1.7 Billion Earmarked for Peace-Promoting Programs
Davao de Oro (February 14, 2020) – The Office of the Presidential Peace Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), together with its partner line agencies, will implement P1.7-billion worth of projects this year which aim [...]
Cordilleran joint committee envisions an insurgent-free region by 2022
BAGUIO CITY, (16 December 2019) – The Joint Evaluation and Monitoring Committee (JEMC) composed of representatives from the national government and Cordillera Bodong Administration-Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CBA-CPLA), now known as “KA-BODONG,” unanimously declared their [...]
Cordi peace accord reflects success of localized peace engagements
BAGUIO CITY, (23 November 2019) – The ongoing peace process between the national government and the Cordillera Bodong Administration-Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CBA-CPLA) is a testament of the successful implementation of localized peace engagements (LPE) [...]
Coordinating Committee to be established to sustain gains of Cordi peace process
PASIG CITY, 04 October 2019 — To sustain the gains of the Cordillera peace process, the national government in partnership with a former revolutionary group based in the region are in the process of creating [...]
Decommissioning of former combatants, healing in conflict-affected areas highlight Peace Month celebration
MANILA, September 27, 2019 – The decommissioning of non-state combatants and their weapons, and the social healing being carried out in conflict-affected areas in some parts of the country took center stage during the month-long [...]
CPLA Elders joined hands with AFP and OPAPP during Peace Month Celebration in Cordillera
GAMU, Isabela, September 17, 2019 – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) and the former revolutionary group based in the Cordillera have agreed to create a Joint Evaluation and Monitoring Committee [...]
Dureza stresses importance of inclusivity in peace, dev’t projects
PASIG CITY, September 19, 2018 – Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus G. Dureza today emphasized the need for peace and development programs to benefit not just a few people but the entire community. […]
Cordillera Autonomy Bill among government’s top priorities
PASAY CITY, September 15, 2018 — Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus G. Dureza on Thursday reiterated the Duterte administration’s commitment to pursuing autonomy for the Cordillera Region. […]
Dureza urges Cordillerans to ‘make noise’ for autonomy
MANILA CITY, August 11, 2018 – Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus G. Dureza urged the people of the Cordilleras to “continue to make noise” in order to get the attention they need for the creation of [...]
BOL passage seen to pave way for Cordillera autonomy
SAN FERNANDO, La Union, August 1, 2018 — The leadership of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is hopeful that the successful passage of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) will pave the way for the region’s [...]
Dureza talks peace with Filipinos in New York
MANILA, April 27, 2018 – Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus G. Dureza showcased the inclusive approach of the government in peacebuilding during a briefing with the Filipino community at the Philippine Consulate in New York City [...]
Cordi autonomy bill gains backing from public and private sectors
BAGUIO CITY, 20 April 2018 – The Cordillerans rallied their support for the creation of the Autonomous Region of the Cordillera (ARC) during the first public hearing initiated here yesterday by the House of Representatives. [...]
Reintegration of former combatants highlights Cordi groups’ assembly
BANGUED, Abra – From arms to amity. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) proposed the formation of the Peace and Development Forces [...]
