Refocusing Perspectives

[A message delivered to the participants of "Usapang Bangsamoro sa Panahon ng Pandemya"   as read by OPAPRU Undersecretary David B. Diciano .   The conference was held at Grand Pagana Hall, Cotabato City and via online through Zoom on July 29-30, 2020] Salam and Eid al-adha Mubarak! I understand our Muslim brothers and sisters are fasting today in observance of the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah. Tomorrow, you shall be praying with your families as you celebrate Eid al-Adha. Although you are commemorating a very important religious occasion, and as the nation battles this pandemic, this online forum managed to push through. This is a testament of our genuine and collective desire to sustain the gains of peace in the Bangsamoro. Our attention may have temporarily shifted, as we address the many challenges brought about by this unprecedented health crisis. But our journey towards achieving just and lasting in the region has not lost its momentum. Thank you and congratulations to ...

[A message delivered to the participants of "Usapang Bangsamoro sa Panahon ng Pandemya" held at Grand Pagana Hall, Cotabato City and via online through Zoom on July 29-30, 2020] Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Please allow me to greet the esteemed guests joining us in today’s event with deep appreciation.  My esteemed colleagues from the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, MP Lanang Ali, Jr, and MP Laisa Alamia; Undersecretary David B. Diciano, Chair of the Government Peace Implementing Panel, and its distinguished members; Officials from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM); Peace process stakeholders, especially the members of the Mindanao Peace Weavers; Friends, ladies, and gentlemen: Good morning, Magandang Umaga sa ating lahat! Asalaamu Alaikum warakmatulahi taala wa barakatuh. I want to thank the organizers of this event – Mindanao Peace Weavers, Kaakbay Bangsamoro Working Group, and supporters of the DELACSE Bangsamoro Initiative – for their kind invit...

  [A message delivered to the participants of "Usapang Bangsamoro sa Panahon ng Pandemya" held at Grand Pagana Hall, Cotabato City and via online through Zoom on July 29-30, 2020] Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmahtullahi Taala Wa Barakatuh My salutations to our dear friend, Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr. of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, Mindanao Peaceweavers headed by its Lead Convener, Myla Leguro and its Secretary-General, Gus Miclat, and of course, to our long time friends and partners for peace and development, ladies and gentlemen — a peaceful and healthy morning to everyone! Much like our previous engagements, I cannot stress enough my utmost gratitude to the various civil society organizations who, in one way or another, have contributed in the establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Your commitment in the Bangsamoro peace process speaks volumes on the im...