Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr.
2024: Another banner year for PH peace process
December 22, 2024 5:50 pm
Undoubtedly, 2024 has turned out to be another banner year for the comprehensive Philippine peace process. The determination of the Marcos administration to sustain and build on the gains of peace across the country has been focused, relentless and multi-pronged — leaving no stone unturned in its quest to bring a just and lasting peace to all Filipinos.
Among this year’s major achievements was the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB). This milestone highlighted a decade of peace, stability, and development in the Bangsamoro region. The Japanese government, in fact, organized a symposium to highlight the gains of the Bangsamoro peace process at the international front.
Mindanao’s road to peace (Part 2)
December 15, 2024 4:00 pm
My team and I then proceeded to the province of Agusan del Norte, where I made a courtesy call to Governor Angelica Amante-Matba. I told the good lady governor that her province will always have a special place in my heart.
Mindanao’s road to peace
December 08, 2024 11:26 pm
As we celebrated this year’s Mindanao Week of Peace, I traveled across the island region last week to hold dialogues with our peace partners and launch programs to further promote the culture of peace, mutual understanding, and dialogue in the region.
Bangsamoro: A global beacon of hope
December 01, 2024 4:13 pm
Ambassadors Marie Fontanel of France and Andreas Pfaffernoschke of Germany’s trip to the island provinces of Basilan and Tawi-Tawi last week is seen as a resounding vote of confidence on the vastly improved peace and security that the Bangsamoro region is becoming known for within and outside the country. The diplomats’ presence in the province not only celebrates the gains of peace but also shows the steadfast determination of the region to finally break free from the negative image it was associated with years ago.
Doing great things together (Part II)
November 24, 2024 4:07 pm
At this juncture, I would like to acknowledge some recent notable contributions generously made by our international development partners to our country’s peace process.