Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) holds Peacebuilding Training for Civil Military Operation Officer and Personnel in BARMM aimed to foster unity among stakeholders, cooperation with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held at Microtel, Davao City on Dec. 4, 2023. (Michael Camsa/BIO)
DAVAO CITY—The recently concluded Peacebuilding Training for Civil Military Operations held on Dec. 4-6 here emphasizes fostering trust, cooperation, and understanding among diverse communities.
Minister of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) Hussein Muñoz said this training serves as a platform for the civil military operation officers in BARMM to enhance their skills, reinforce their understanding of peacebuilding strategies, and deepen their commitment to unity, and collaboration.
The Minister mentioned that the Bangsamoro Government recognizes the unique challenges that the region has faced throughout history, and through this training, the aim is to equip the participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to create sustainable peace within our communities.
“In a world where conflicts and violence continue to disrupt the lives of innocent individuals, it is our collective responsibility to stand up and actively work towards peacebuilding and conflict resolution,” Muñoz said.
Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim expressed his appreciation for the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ role in sustaining regional peace.
He emphasized the institute’s goal of fostering collaboration among diverse peacebuilders, aligning perspectives for long-term peace in the BARMM, and expressing hope that the training will inspire effective peacebuilding mechanisms amid the recognized impact of conflict on the region’s economy, tourism, safety, security, and livelihood.
“We commit to working collaboratively with law enforcement agencies to guarantee peace and order in our region. This is just the beginning of more initiatives coming from the BARMM government to continually foster mutual trust and confidence among our partner agencies and stakeholders,” Ebrahim said.
Meanwhile, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Program Manager of the peacebuilding cluster, Dr. Judith De Guzman, reiterated their commitment to accompany different partners and stakeholders such as BARMM ministries, LGUs, CSOs, security sector organizations, and other community-based institutions on the journey towards enduring peace in the region.
“We hope that the Bangsamoro Peace Institute (BPI) will provide an inclusive and meaningful venue for constructive discussions and learning experience for grassroots peacebuilders and advocates to promote religious tolerance, peaceful co-existence, transitional justice, and reconciliation and conflict prevention,” Guzman said.
UNDP teams also look forward to the contributions of the BPI in ensuring conflict-sensitive and peace-promoting programs in the Bangsamoro region. (Majid Nur/BIO)
