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PEACETALK: The Jolo Siege of 1974, Half a Century Hence: Notes on History, War, Peace, Law and Justice (2)

(Last of two parts) Watersheds in Philippine and Bangsamoro History: War and Peace NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 21 February) – In Philippine national history of the contemporary period of the past five or six decades, there are two clear key watershed events: first, the September 1972 declaration of martial law that established the Marcos dictatorship; […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Muslim-Christian peace bloc provides free BARMM, Region 12 CS exam review

Peace advocates have fused ranks to provide free civil service (CS) exam review for marginalized Moro residents in Bangsamoro provinces and in nearby towns and cities in Region 12......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Non-profit peace-advocacy swimming training facility up

There is a big peace-advocacy group that had set up in a hinterland town a swimming pool for honing potential young swimmers from the Muslim, Christian and indigenous communities into athletes as a showcase of religious and cultural solidarity in sports......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

RDC 12 chairperson, MNLF renew commitment to peace process

The figurehead of the Regional Development Council 12 and the Moro National Liberation Front on Thursday agreed to continue fostering peace and sustainable development together in areas where there are MNLF strongholds covered by its Sept. 2, 1996 final truce with Malacañang......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Peace and order council retrains members of BIN

Peace and order council retrains members of BIN.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Teduray teacher overcomes discrimination to champion peace through education

In the heart of North Upi in Maguindanao del Norte, specifically in Barangay Rempes, a captivating story unfolds—a story of determination to overcome discrimination and the life-changing impact of peace and education. Meet Helen Mae Betito, an indigenous Teduray who emerges as a beacon of hope within her community, fueled by her ambition to bring […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Wegotmail: PMPI urges ceasefire in Gaza, backs int l call for peace, humanitarian aid

Wegotmail: PMPI urges ceasefire in Gaza, backs int l call for peace, humanitarian aid.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Pope Francis says war is in itself a crime against humanity

'People need peace, the world needs peace,' Pope Francis says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

[OPINION] The CPP-NPA’s 3rd Rectification Movement is bad news to the peace process 

The Communist Party issues a statement about ‘waging protracted people’s war.’ Are these the words of an organization truly committed to peace talks with the government?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Atin Ito: Mission accomplished

Diskarteng Pinoy” – the Filipino way – made the day for the Atin Ito Coalition’s “peace and solidarity regatta” as it managed to elude a Chinese blockade of Panatag Shoal to accomplish its mission of delivering 1,000 liters of fuel and 200 food packs to Filipino fishermen in the area......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Navy ship to monitor ‘Atin Ito’ regatta

The Philippine Navy is deploying a ship to monitor some 100 Filipino fishing boats and other civilian vessels en route to Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal as part of the “peace and solidarity regatta” organized by the Atin Ito Coalition......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

2 Yakan clans in Basilan end rido

Two clans in Basilan on Monday signed a peace covenant brokered by the military and provincial officials, ending their deep-seated “rido” that have exacted fatalities on both sides and displaced hundreds of villagers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

LWUA’s takeover in MCWD ‘not valid,’ says OGCC

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) board of directors (BOD) have finally attained their “peace.” This was after the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) released their clarificatory opinion and second opinion about the “partial takeover” and the appointment of the interim board of directors of the Local Water Utilities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Analysts disagree over risk of confrontation in WPS - The Manila Times

THE possibility that China will abandon hope of peacefully reuniting with Taiwan is still "more dangerous" to regional and global peace than the continued escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, the head of a US-based maritime transparency project said Monday. The view of retired US Air Force Col. Ray Powell, who heads Sealight, which monitors and reports activities in the South China Sea, contrasted with.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

BARMM political coalition formed, ready for 2025 polls

Leaders from across the Bangsamoro provinces, who once disliked each other over extreme political differences, converged in Marawi City on Sunday and launched a peace coalition in preparation for next year’s first ever parliamentary elections in the autonomous region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

DOT wants more tourists to discover Mindanao

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is doing everything it can to attract tourists, both from within the country and abroad, to visit Mindanao. The peace and security situation in the region has greatly improved over the past ten years. Mindanao is peaceful now, and it’s fully prepared to welcome.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

China threatens US with response in wake of missile deployment in Philippines

Beijing has accused Washington of undermining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region Beijing has condemned Washington's deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region and will take all effective measures to prevent the US from "messing up" the South China Sea, Chinese Defense Min.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

China threatens US with response to missile deployment

Beijing has accused Washington of undermining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific regionBeijing has condemned Washington's deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region and will take all effective measures to prevent the US from "messing up" the South China Sea, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Thursday.His comments come after the US kicked off.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Reflecting on the cost of conflict and the value of peace

Every year, at dawn on April 25, Australians, New Zealanders and our friends from across the world come together. We remember the soldiers from the Australian and New Zealander Army Corps who landed at the beaches of Gallipoli on this date in 1915......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0700 GMT, April 22

MANILA -- More than 16,700 Philippine and U.S. troops started their largest-ever annual joint military drills on Monday amid criticisms that the drills threaten regional peace and stability. According to the Philippine military, the 19-day exercises, dubbed "Balikatan 2024," will involve around 5,000 Philippine and 11,000 U.S. troops, making it the largest iteration of the Philippines-U.S. joint drills conducted.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024