PEACE BY PEACE 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...
PEACE-MAKER Political parties are often viewed as the lifeblood of democratic governance, shaping policies and directing the future of nations. Yet, their influence extends far beyond the borders of their own countries. In an increasingly interconnected world, political parties have a vital...
CEBU CITY – The spate of shooting incidents does not reflect the kind of peace and order situation here, an official of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said on Monday, Nov. 25. Police Lt. Col. Maria Theresa Macatangay, CCPO deputy city director for operations, said this city remains safe...
PEACE BY PEACE (This is Part 2 of my speech during the recent International and Private Partnership Forum that was organized by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity.) Impact of international community interventions At this juncture, I would like to...
PEACE-MAKER Triumphant uprisings demonstrate how ordinary citizens in the new countries are courageously claiming their civil liberties and demanding the right to decide their own destinies. “People power” liberations have in recent times taken place in the Arab world, and in both South...
Vice President Sara Duterte is not a fan of dole-outs or “ayuda,” touting good governance and peace and development programs as the better options to help uplift the lives of Filipinos from poverty. Vice President Sara Duterte (MB file photo) In an interview at the Office of the...
PEACE BY PEACE (Part I) The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) hosted last Thursday, Nov. 14, its inaugural International and Private Partnership Forum (IPPF). Our fellow peace builders, peace advocates, and peace partners from the...
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...
