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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider National devider P174-M grant shows Japan's support to Bangsamoro peace, dev't—envoy

P174-M grant shows Japan's support to Bangsamoro peace, dev't—envoy

Published Mar 6, 2025 02:14 am

Japanese Ambassador to Manila Endo Kazuya said that the P174-million (JPY 454 million) grant by the Japanese government for the development of the Bangsamoro region shows Japan’s “long-standing commitment” to the region’s peace and prosperity.

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Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya signs and exchanges notes with UNDP Resident Representative Dr. Selva Ramachandran for the CEDAR Project in Pasay City on March 5, 2025. (Photo from the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines)

In his remarks during the signing ceremony for the “The Project for Promoting Human Security through the Community Economic Development and Livelihood Initiatives in Bangsamoro Region (CEDAR)” on Wednesday, March 5, Endo stressed the need to create a conducive environment for peace in the region as a way to “lasting harmony.”

“In contrast to short-term pursuits, this project’s duration of three years will allow for more sustained engagements, and a wider window for relevant support,” the envoy said.

“Japan’s support in this project embodies its long-standing commitment to the Bangsamoro region’s peace and prosperity. Through our continued contributions, we further highlight regional cooperation as a vital element in our deepening ties,” he added.

Endo also expects that leaders of 12 selected communities would be empowered with planned capacity-building measures to craft local action plans “for the social and economic development of their respective areas.”

“Under this project, at least 240 stakeholders particularly women, youth, and former combatants will be provided with community economic development supports including trainings on the operation of enterprises, job creation, and agri-fishery productivity, as well as the provision of necessary livelihood equipment,” the envoy added.

The ambassador signed and exchanged notes with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative Dr. Selva Ramachandran on Wednesday for the CEDAR Project.

The grant is for the community development and capacity building activities in the Bangsamoro region. It will be implemented by the UNDP for three years.

“The project is expected to create sustainable livelihood programs and enhance local capacities of decommissioned combatants, women, the youth, and indigenous peoples to help transform the conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable communities into stable and socially cohesive communities,” a statement from the Japanese Embassy in Manila said.

The embassy added that “this project will deliver the dividends of peace to the most vulnerable communities in the region while fostering robust mechanisms conducive to harmonious economic development” as the region enters a transition period leading up to the parliamentary election scheduled in October 2025.

“In this project, I am pleased to see the reins of progress placed in the hands of the region’s citizens. With perseverance, I am confident they will bring about a stable future, one embraced by flourishing citizens and preserved by an enduring hope,” Endo said.

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