A group of independent peace workers in Mindanao
and other parts of the country have joined together to promote and foster
harmony among Mindanawons.
Calling itself “Friends of Peace (FFP),” the group was
convened by His Eminence Orlando Cardinal Quevedo, OMI, Archbishop of Cotabato
in partnership with civil society organizations from across the country.
Quevedo said in the aftermath of the Mamasapano tragedy and
the stalled momentum in the peace process, the Friends of Peace, a group of
peace advocates across the country, have come together to reflect on events and
offer insights to our leaders, constituents and communities on the need to move
forward, give meaning to the sacrifice of those who have fallen and find
solutions to achieve durable peace.
"The many initiatives done in response to calls for
truth and justice, for rebuilding of trust and confidence amongst our people,
and many such peace activities are already contributions towards finding the
road to peace once more," he said.But Quevedo, believing anyone can make a
difference by working for peace and in the spirit of shared responsibility, is
inviting stakeholders to the FFP launching.
At 1 p.m. on Monday, April 6 at Function Rooms 1-4, Asian
Institute of Management (AIM) Conference
Center , Manila Benavidez cor.
Trasierra Sts. Legaspi Village, Makati
City
FFP is an independent group of peace workers convened by
Cardinal Quevedo from the ranks of civil society for the common purpose of
fostering harmony among Mindanawons (Muslims, Lumads, Christians, and members
of other religious traditions).
It also engages with the primary political actors and key
stakeholders to promote peace through dialogues and consultations in support of
the implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) and
the consolidation of peace in Bangsamoro and the wider Mindanao
area.
The FFP’s vision goes beyond the implementation of the
Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and into the formation of a human ecology of harmony
and peace among various ethnic groups and religious traditions.
Quevedo said the launch is also an opportunity "to
reaffirm our commitment to the continuing task of strengthening the peace
fabric. I hope that our efforts will help build the legacy of sustained peace
and development in our homeland."
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