To further foster multi-stakeholder collaboration and promote peace and security in Northern Samar, the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Conflict (PTF-ELCAC), the Provincial Task Force Balok Loob (PTF-BL) and the Provincial Government, gathered for the Forum on Peace-Building and Community Collaboration, sharing best practices and developing practical development strategies that better address community needs.
Brigadier General Efren Morados, Commander of the 803rd Infantry "Peacemaker" Brigade, presented the provincial peace and development situation of Northern Samar in the context of insurgency, highlighting the significant milestones of the 6 municipalities having been declared with stable internal peace and clearing guerrilla fronts in the province through non-violent initiatives such as the Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP) and the Kauswagan Caravan.
Ms. Imelda Bonifacio, Program Manager from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU), discussed the importance of strengthening partnerships for sustainable peace. She emphasized operationalizing the Localized Peace Engagement and Transformation Program to address the needs of Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs), former rebels, and communities in conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable areas. Following the talks was an engaging open forum between POs, CSOs, BBIs, and peacebuilders, succeeded by the Unity Pledge as a way for participants to affirm their commitment to peace and collaboration. The Provincial Government of Northern Samar conducts the Peace Forum to promote transparency, strengthen collaboration, and build a peaceful and sustainable province.
The forum, held on December 18, 2024 at the Capitol Gym, was participated by Vice Governor Clarence Dato, members of the PTF ELCAC and PTF BL, representatives of people’s organizations (POs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and Barangay-Based Institutions (BBIs), along with peacebuilders of Northern Samar.
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