Jolo, Sulu
– Twenty quick impact projects (QIPs) for the Bangsamoro communities
implemented in conflict affected-areas in Mindanao were completely turned-over
to its recipient communities in Central, Eastern, Northern, Southern, and
Western Mindanao regions.
A
multi-purpose hall building that forms part of the QIPs under the Comprehensive
Capacity Development Project for the Bangsamoro (CCDP-B) of the Bangsamoro
Transition Socio Economic Office (BTC-SEO) and Japan International Cooperation
Agency (JICA) was awarded to the people of Barangay Mungit-Mungit, Talipao,
Sulu on May 25, 2016.
“This
(QIPs) is a living testimony of peace and so let’s celebrate the day and the
days to come in shaa Allah (If God wills) and called it a success,” said a
statement by BDA Executive Director Mohammad Yacob read before the community
residents by Jodsbarie Compania, a representative of BDA Central Management
Office in the ceremony.
Yacob is
referring to quick impact projects such as multi-purpose hall buildings, school
buildings, and warehouses with solar driers implemented in both Bangsamoro core
and non-core territory areas.
“The
purpose of this activity is to bring together all stakeholders of the project
to realize that peace really exists in Bangsamoro areas”, Yacob said in his message.
Yacob
thanked the partners involved in the projects.
Norodin
Salam, Project Manager of the CCDP-B mentioned three significant things to
remember, the first he said, is that these projects are fruits of peace, second
is the observance of respect, and third is analyzing the situation.
“We must
hold on to these fruits of peace, we’ll never let this lost from us,” he said.
“The
GPH-MILF Peace Process’ 17 years and beyond made many positive changes in our
communities,” Salam said.
Salam
however said that this development was not measured by infrastructure project
alone like the building that was constructed. “But it is measured with
symbiotic relationship between and among peoples in the community”, he added.
Salam said:
“We need to observe respect; respect our leaders, the MILF Central Committee
and its peace panel. Whatever they may decide, we must respect that because
that is good for us”.
In
analyzing the situation he said, “We must be observant. We should observe
whatever happens in our community and respond to it accordingly”.
Malik Caril
of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s Coordinating Committee on the Cessation
of Hostilities (MILF-CCCH) who has been escorting the team said that, “In
achieving change, “change must come first within oneself and in the community”.
On the other
hand, Kasan “Jun” Usop, Jr was tasked to deliver the message of JICA Cotabato
Project Office Head and Chief Leader Naoyuki Ochiai.
“The 20
project sites were chosen because they were the most neglected and most
affected by conflict in Mindanao hence, it is
only fitting that these communities shall reap early the dividends of peace”,
said Ochiai.
“The JICA
extends appreciations to BTC, BDA who made regular monitoring and coordination
with LGUs (MLGUs and BLGUs) including MILF political committees, the contractor
and local consultants, peoples’ organizations and community members,” Ochiai
said in his statement read by Kasan, Jr.
Ochia
highlighted that the projects will not be completed successfully without the
support and cooperation of all stakeholders.
“From now
on, we hope that this multipurpose hall will be a place that will witness a
milestone in the life of people here in Mungit-Mungit…a place that will serve
as a classroom where students can study their lessons and where community
residents can improve skills and capacity through trainings…and open for
Muslims, Christians and Indigenous Peoples”, Ochiai said in his statement.
“This
place will also be utilized for community gatherings like consultations in
order for residents to fully understand the current situation with regards to
peace process.
This place will witness how Bangsamoro unites for the
realization for the establishment of Bangsamoro government”, Ochiai further
said.
Nodora
Halil, BDA Community Organizer said “This is a very important project for us so
we have to take good care of it”.
Other
speakers who extended their message of support were Masnuna Sali, President of
the Paghambuuk (United) Peoples’ Organization; Liuk Manny Tulawie, Barangay
Chairman of Mungit-Mungit, Talipao; Hadji Basaron Kamlon, MILF Ad Hoc
Joint Action Group (AHJAG)-Western Mindanao
and Prof. Alih Sakaluran Aiyub, Project Coordinator for Building Foundation of
Governance of the CCDP-B.
The CCDP-B
is a partnership development capacity building program between the BTC and JICA
signed in 2013 and being implemented for three years until 2016, however it is
extended until 2019.
It
recently revised its components such as Building Foundation of Governance,
Public Service Delivery, and Development Plan for the Bangsamoro.
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