Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr.

PAMANA: A legacy of peace

There’s one saying that has been etched in my mind since I became a military officer: “Insurgency ends where the road begins.” This is not merely a concept but a reality I can personally attest to.

BTA on final stretch of transition

The newly reconstituted Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) convened its inaugural session on April 8, facing the critical task of completing remaining deliverables to ensure a smooth transition leading up to the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s  (BARMM) parliamentary elections this October.

BARMM’s economy blooms

Since its establishment in 2019, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has steadily emerged as a promising frontier for economic growth and development. Once perceived as a region fraught with challenges, BARMM is now experiencing favorable investor confidence, signaling a new era of prosperity and opportunity for its people. 

Women, Peace and Security Center of Excellence

Excellence was the driving force when the Philippines successfully hosted the first ministerial-level International Conference on Women, Peace and Security last October 2024, a landmark event for our country in terms of advancing the global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.

'Leaders are made, not born'

According to the Great Man Theory,  “Leaders are born, not made.” The theory suggests that individuals are either born with or without the inherent qualities that are necessary for great leadership.