The fourth convergence meeting between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) is a testament to the enduring strength of this partnership. This collaboration is not just anchored on a historic peace agreement. It is a shared commitment to bringing...
We traveled to Japan last week to attend a symposium commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) together with Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman and BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim per invitation of the Japan International...
Stretch of powdery white sand beaches, crystal clear and azure waters, stunning sunset, vibrant atmosphere, and superb hospitality—these are some of the attributes that make Boracay a top destination for local and foreign tourists. Yet, all these descriptions that make the experience...
The peace agreement with the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa - Pilipinas/ Revolutionary Proletarian Army/ Alex Bongcayao Brigade/ Tabara-Paduano Group (RPM-P/RPA/ABB – TPG) is an ideal example of an outcome from the work of women of peace and security. Now known as Kapatiran Para sa...
Teodora Alonso, mother of Jose Rizal, was his first teacher. She struggled in co-managing their farm and handling their finances. She was also jailed on false and flimsy charges. She was Rizal’s biggest hero and influence. In his memoir Rizal said, ‘Ah! Without her what...
I have not said much about the subject of WPS. There were a few occasions when the circumstances called for it, but I otherwise kept it out of the discussions. Our strategies and action plans have been attracting a lot of international attention lately. We received several...
Indices, ratings, and other numbers are guide posts of our successes and failures. Our country’s global competitiveness standing, for example, is gauged by two major annual studies – the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report and the International Institute for...
GUEST COLUMNIST “Ultimately, what gets measured gets managed. I think if we don’t get conscious of measurement, we will never be able to improve our performance,” said Guillermo ‘Bill’ M. Luz, chief resilience officer of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) at the...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr The Marcos Jr. administration is implementing a comprehensive approach to address the decades-long communist insurgency in the Philippines. It is focused not only on decisively ending the rebellion but also in “transforming” the...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. During the Vin D’Honneur reception held in Malacañang on June 12, 2024 to commemorate the 126th Philippine Independence Day, the Bangsamoro peace process took center stage. In his speech, the Most Reverend Archbishop Charles John...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. The Bangsamoro peace process has indeed come full circle. What began as a determined effort of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) to decisively address the Moro people’s struggle for self-determination and self-governance has evolved...
PEACE BY PEACE By Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. Peace in the Philippines was an elusive dream that many actors struggled to build. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., takes off from...
