PEACE BY PEACE As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, the Filipino people remember and celebrate his teachings, which highlighted the importance of peace, dialogue, and mutual understanding.If there is one religious leader who has made a profound and long-lasting impact on...
PEACE BY 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.During the missions I've led in far-flung, hinterland barangays across the...
PEACE BY PEACE 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...
PEACE BY PEACESince 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,...
PEACE BY PEACE 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)...
PEACE BY PEACEAccording 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.I, however, respectfully beg to disagree. While some individuals may exhibit...
PEACE BY PEACE During the course of my work as the presidential peace adviser for the past seven years, I've had the honor and privilege of working side by side with members of the international diplomatic corps and foreign aid development organizations.These remarkable individuals, who...
PEACE BY PEACE In January of this year, I had the honor of having dinner with His Excellency, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya. I look forward to such occasions where I have a chance to share a meal and speak with our nation's strongest and most reliable allies. I have...
PEACE BY PEACE In a patriarchal society, men are the first to come to mind when we talk about peace and security. As a retired military officer, I have seen more men in uniform working and fighting for peace – an arena that has been traditionally male-dominated. But this is not the whole...
PEACE BY PEACE The indigenous peoples (IPs) are among the marginalized sectors of Philippine society. One only has to go to the highland communities across the country where these IPs live to see their current living conditions. Over the years, the national government has undertaken...
PEACE BY PEACEOver the past few weeks, the recently signed 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) of the Marcos Jr. administration has been one of the hottest topics on the news and social media. From alleged blank items in the GAA —which turned out to be untrue— to accusations of corruption...
PEACE BY PEACE Before the establishment of the AIM TeaM Energy Center for Bridging Leadership (AIMTEC-BL), the concept of Bridging Leadership (BL) was first introduced to pioneering Professor Ernesto Garilao during a visit made by the Synergos Institute to the Philippines in 1999. Together...
