From the Philippine Information Agency (Sep 21): Army: Let us walk the extra mile for peace
CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar—The army based in Camp Lukban Catbalogan City urged the public, “Let us walk the extra mile for peace!”
Colonel Divino Rey C Pabayo Jr, Chief of Staff, 8ID read this message as the 8th Infantry (STORMTROOPERS) Division, Philippine Army, marked National Peace Consciousness Month on September 19, 2016.
Proclamation No. 675 declares the month of September of each year as National Peace Consciousness Month.
This year’s theme, “Tayo ang Pagbabago, Tayo ang Kapayapaan! ” centers on “us”- or tayo trying to speak as first person and realizing our roles in pushing for change and peace.
Officers, Enlisted Personnel and Civilian Employees of the Command attended the early morning activity.
During the ceremony, Colonel Pabayo read the message from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP).
“The administration of President Duterte has already walked the extra mile to achieve peace. His intention to permanently end the armed conflicts requires the support and participation of the stakeholders.
" Now is our time to own the process, our ownership of the peace process to attain durable peace agreements. Working for peace is always a joint effort between our government and our people. Our peace and development roadmap directs us to a shared peace and prosperity.”
“As we celebrate National Peace Consciousness Month, we call on every Filipino to support and participate in building a peaceful and progressive country. May we always allow unity to triumph over diversity; understanding and respect despite disagreements; and justice for all those who have been wronged. We invite you to walk the extra mile with us for peace".
“May we always be instruments of peace and agents for positive change wherever we are and in whatever we do, not only for this month, but also for the days and years ahead.”
"This year’s celebration is a hopeful reminder that lasting peace is possible, especially if we all contribute towards its attainment,” Pabayo added.
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1221474434621/army-let-us-walk-the-extra-mile-for-peace
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