Marcos admin to fulfill all peace obligations – Galvez
Philippine News Agency
By Priam Nepomuceno
December 11, 2024, 9:47 pm
MANILA -- Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Wednesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s administration will continue to fulfill all its obligations in the country's peace process.
During the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum, Galvez also described 2024 as another banner year for the OPAPRU.
He highlighted the major peace gains made during the period, which include the following:
--The 10th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro;
--The effective implementation of the Small Arms and Light Weapons Management (SALW) Program;
--The commemoration of the 29th Anniversary of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and its Transformation Program;
--The construction of Northern Luzon's first Peace and Development Center in Baguio City;
--The nearing completion of commitments under the national government's peace process with the KAPATIRAN group;
--The major progress made under the Localized Peace Engagements (LPE) and the Transformation Program for former Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) members;
--The accelerated implementation of the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) program; and
--The successful conduct of the first International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS) in the Philippines.
"Long-lasting peace and inclusive development are at the heart of the government's policy agenda," Galvez said.
He said with President Marcos' strong support, "we hope to achieve even more milestones in the coming year." (PNA)
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