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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016
Anti-trafficking council strengthens drive to end VAW
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – To emphasize everyone’s commitment and contribution in ending VAW, the Regional Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking Violence Against Women and Their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) in northern Mindanao spearheads the observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW on November 25 to December 12.
With the theme, “VAW-Free Community Starts with Me,” the celebration highlights the things that can be done to make women and girls live a life that is free from violence. Hence, the RIACAT-VAWC10 intensified its campaign to end violence in the region by distributing tarpaulins and videos in CDs that feature the usual violence committed against women and how one can prevent such acts. The materials were given to the regional offices of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on November 25 to kick off the celebration.
In a short program held at the CAAP, Laguindingan town, Misamis Oriental, Christine Baclayon, air terminal supervisor read the message of President Rodrigo Duterte saying that “A community that is free from violence against women is a place where women and men live together in harmony and treat each other as partners in the pursuit of our country’s economic, social, cultural and political development.” The 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) is observed annually from November 25 to December 12 to raise awareness among all stakeholders that VAW is a public issue of national concern. It supports the Philippine Government’s goal to protect the human rights of women and its commitment to address all forms of VAW.(RTP/PIA10)
OPAPP consults Lanao traditional leaders on Bangsamoro peace process MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) conducted a consultation with traditional leaders from the Lanao provinces on November 24, in recognition of the important role of the Sultanates in the attaining lasting peace. The consultation dubbed “Peacebuilding Conversations of the Ranao Traditional Leaders’ Peace Tables” was organized in partnership with the Provincial Government of
Lanao del Sur to help traditional leaders understand the peace agenda of the Duterte administration and get their views for the Bangsamoro peace process.
The Duterte administration’s blue print for peace and development was presented during the consultation. Issues and concerns as well as the aspirations of traditional leaders were also brought up. OPAPP Secretary Jesus Dureza said they are gathering inputs from traditional leaders on how they envision their roles and contribute in the peacebuilding efforts of the government. He underscored the Sultanates’ participation in the peace process as crucial in responding to the historical injustice to the Bangsamoro which President Duterte wants to address. Dureza explained that the present peace roadmap is inclusive. He said every group has its own dynamics but they want to pursue inclusivity in the
process where all sectors are involved and will take ownership. We admit there are scars but we must heal the wounds for peace to work, he added. Dureza also reminded the traditional leaders that peace agreement is not the only way in addressing the problems of the society. We can sign and implement many peace agreements but if everyone will not work to improve their lives then nothing will happen, he emphasized. He said the government will provide the needed infrastructure and framework but the real work should be done by everyone in their own respective communities. (APB/PIA10)
Former rebels benefit in CLIP CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental – Two former members of New People’s Army (NPA) who surrendered to 58th Infantry Battalion received a total of P166,000 fire arm cost remuneration from the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) of the Province of Misamis Oriental on 28 November 2016 at Provincial Training Center, Cagayan de Oro City. In a simple awarding ceremony, He was assisted by Provincial Sanggunian Panlalawigan Board Director Edward P Bhagwani, Member Gerardo Sabal III handed the Department of Interior and Local checks to the former rebels. Government (DILG); Emelia P Andea,
head, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO); Col Eric C Vinoya, 403rd Infantry Brigade commander; and Ltc Francis P Carandang, 58th IB commander. Aside from the cost remuneration of their fire arms, the awardees also received their immediate cash assistance worth P15,000 each last 28 July 2016 at the Office of the DILG Misamis Oriental. Director Bhagwani said the implementation of CLIP, in partnership with the local government units (LGUs), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD) and civil society organizations (CSOs), demonstrates the commitment of the government to pursue lasting peace and development amid the stalled peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). CLIP is being spearheaded by the DILG as part of the government’s peace and development efforts across the country. The rebels laying down of firearms and becoming part of a peaceful society will have a corresponding assistance in bringing back to their normal lives. (58IB/PA)