Who are we?
Mindanao Peaceweavers is a convergence of peace advocates advancing a peaceful resolution of the conflict in mindanao. |
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Let the broader dialogue on the MOA begin! |
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Written by Karen Tanada/Waging Peace in the Philippines
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Aug 09, 2008 at 11:41 PM |
So much furor has been generated by the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Ancestral Domain being forged between the Philippine government and the MILF. Tragically, the lack of transparency and consultation, and the contentious political context of President Arroyo’s questioned legitimacy, have led to intense negative reactions that may even fuel more conflict. Yet after four decades of armed conflict, the majority of people long for peace in Mindanao. In recent years, many citizens have also been doing their share to build peace : establishing peace and development communities and sanctuaries of peace, monitoring ceasefires, sustaining interfaith dialogues, celebrating the annual Mindanao Week of Peace, understanding ourselves as a nation of nations.
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Peace Advocates' Appeal for Sobriety |
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Written by MPW
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Aug 05, 2008 at 10:44 PM |
The intense reactions to the planned signing of the memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front has already reached an alarming stage. In the last few days we have seen how the unarmed civilians from both sides of the conflict have lost properties and even lives due to attacks or harrasments by either side. The current situation has started to create social disorder brought about by some hostile posturing both from supporters and opponents of the proposed Bangsamoro Juridical Entity (BJE) which is the essence of the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain. With the Supreme Court issuance of Temporary Restraining Order today to stop the signing of the MOA in Kuala Lumpur, the situation on the ground points to more violence especially in Central Mindanao.
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Last Updated ( Aug 05, 2008 at 11:01 PM )
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MPC statement on the release of Prof Octavio Dinampo |
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Written by MPC
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Jun 19, 2008 at 09:30 AM |
"Thanks be to God! Alhamdullilah, God is great and ever merciful. We
thank the Lord for hearing our prayers." These are the words of MPC's
council of leaders when we heard about the release of our chairman Prof.
Octavio Dinampo along with Ces Drilon and Jun Valderrama. Indeed, we give
thanks to Allah who has given Prof. Octa "a new lease of life". We also give
thanks to the nameless and faceless people in Sulu who worked tirelessly and
quietly behind cameras in order to help the victims.
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MPW statement on Sulu military operation |
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Written by MPW
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Jun 19, 2008 at 12:00 AM |
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo publicly announced today that government will launch military operations in Sulu to “wipe out the Abu Sayyaf and other insurgents in Mindanao” following the release of Prof. Octavio Dinampo, Mindanao Peaceweavers Convenor and current chair of the Mindanao Peoples Caucus (MPC) and ABS-CBN crew.
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MPW statement on kidnapping oc Prof OCta and Ces Drilon |
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Written by Romy Elusfa/MPW
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Jun 10, 2008 at 10:19 PM |
The Mindanao PeaceWeavers (MPW) is deeply saddened with the abduction of one of our conveners, Prof. Octavio Dinampo who was snatched along with veteran TV broadcaster Cess Drilon and her two cameramen, Jimmy Encarnacion and Angelo Valderama, in Kulasi, Maimbung, Sulu last Monday.
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Last Updated ( Jun 10, 2008 at 10:22 PM )
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MPC appeals for release of Prof. Dinampo |
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Written by MPC
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Jun 09, 2008 at 05:51 AM |
We, the officers and members of the Mindanao Peoples Caucus strongly condemn the abduction of our Chairman, Prof. Octavio Dinampo, Ces Drilon of ABS-CBN and her crew as we appeal to their abductors to immediately release them unconditionally. Prof. Octa is a credible and well-respected leader from Sulu and a leading peace advocate in Mindanao. He has been in the forefront of peace advocacy, good governance and relief and rehabilitation efforts in the conflict affected areas in Mindanao. As a Convenor of the Bantay Ceasefire, Prof. Octavio has exemplified the ideals of active non-violence and the values of respect, tolerance and dialogue of life and faith.
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