PEACE-MAKER As a father who devoted many years in public office, we are proud that our son, Christopher, who is approaching the end of his third and final term as congressman, has led the transformation of the fourth district of Pangasinan as a vibrant center for arts, culture, and...
OPAPRU Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. (middle) poses with representatives from the diplomatic corps during the inaugural International and Private Partnerships Forum (IPPF) 2024 at the Manila Hotel on Nov. 14, 2024. The OPAPRU recognized the agency’s international and private peace partners who support...
PEACE BY PEACE (We reported last week the start of the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security (ICWPS) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). The ICWPS Operations Center (OPCEN) reported the attendance of 691 delegates from 84 countries representing six...
PEACE-MAKER It was in the beautiful city of Sankt Augustin, Germany in 1998 when we addressed a forum organized by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Foundation), which is affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), where we first espoused the idea of an “Asian Dialogue” and which would...
CAMP ADDURU, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – The Police Regional Office-2 said “Undas” on Nov. 1 and 2 in Cagayan Valley was generally peaceful. “We are pleased to report that this year’s observance of Undas 2024 in Cagayan Valley was orderly and peaceful. I would like to extend my gratitude...
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office based here reported a 12 percent decrease in crimes during the observance of “Undas” from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. Police recorded only 22 incidents this year compared to the 25 in the same period last year. Police Col. Rainerio de...
CEBU CITY – Through public cooperation and coordination of various government agencies, the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days in Region 7 was generally peaceful, the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) said. The enforcement of strict security measures would have not...
TACLOBAN CITY – Police Brig. Gen. Rey Cumigad said that All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in Eastern Visayas were generally peaceful. CUMIGAD (PRO-8 FB) Cumigad attributed the peaceful observance of the two annual occasions to PRO-8’s steadfast dedication to public safety and community...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – Police said All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days in the Ilocos region were generally peaceful. EVANGELISTA (FB) Ilocos police chief Police Brig. Gen. Lou F. Evangelista, speaking during the regular Monday flag raising ceremony in this camp on Monday, Nov. 4, said no...
PEACE BY PEACE (Part I) We reported last week the start of the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security (ICWPS) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). The ICWPS Operations Center (OPCEN) reported the attendance of 691 delegates from 84 countries...
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office-6 said that All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day were generally peaceful in Western Visayas. PRO-6 Director Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky said there was no major incident during "Undas" and cited operating units for maintaining peace and order. PEOPLE...
PEACE-MAKER In an age marked by unprecedented technological advancement and interconnectivity, it is disheartening to see that our world is still plagued by violence, conflicts, and the ravages of war. In various corners of the globe, from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, from Asia to Africa,...
