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OPAPP ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

First Quarter FY 2016

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) is mandated to provide

technical and administrative support to the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (PAPP) in

the discharge of functions for the coordination and implementation of all components of the

comprehensive peace process. The comprehensive peace process consists of two (2) main tracks.

Track 1 aims to achieve negotiated political settlements of all internal armed conflicts with the

different armed groups. Alongside this is the Complementary Track, which seeks to address the

causes and impacts of all internal armed conflicts and other issues that affect the peace process

through security, justice, and development interventions in conflict-affected and conflict-

vulnerable areas. The Complementary Track is primarily pursued through PAMANA, the national

government‟s convergence framework and program for peacebuilding and development in areas

affected by and vulnerable to conflict.

The following presents the highlights of OPAPP‟s accomplishments during the first quarter of FY

2016 in the implementation of various programs and projects in support of the national peace

agenda:

I. NEGOTIATED POLITICAL SETTLEMENT OF ALL INTERNAL ARMED CONFLICTS

ACHIEVED

A. Government of the Philippines - Communist Party of the Philippines/New People‟s Army/

National Democratic Front (GPH-CPP/NPA/NDF) Peace Process

In light of the continuing impasse in the talks, the Royal Norwegian Government (RNG), as

Third Party Facilitator, continued its proactive and discreet efforts for the government and

the CPP/NPA/NDF to reconnect and move the talks forward given the remaining period left

for the Aquino administration.

In line with this, the Panel Secretariat continued its provision of technical support to the

PAPP, the GPH Panel Chair, the GPH Team and the Panel Technical Committee in the

following meetings/activities held:

Panel Chair‟s informal dialogue with Media held on 12 January at Archipelago

Restaurant in Ortigas, Pasig City;

Panel Technical Committee Member‟s briefing regarding Updates on GPH-

CPP/NPA/NDF talks with the students of the 3rd Army Training Group held on 19

January at Camp Lapu-Lapu in Cebu City;

Panel Chair and Technical Committee/Secretariat‟s meeting with COMELEC Chair

Andres Bautista regarding GPH Panel Issues/Concerns relative to the May 2016

elections held on 2 March at Palacio del Gobernador in Instramuros , Manila;

PAPP with Technical Committee/Secretariat‟s participation to Inter-Agency

meeting on Lumads held on 10 and 18 March at NSC in Quezon City;

Office of the President of the Philippines

Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process

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PAPP‟s meeting with the Panel Chair and Technical Committee/Secretariat

regarding Proposed Exit Plan: Managing the Impasse to Build Consensus and to

Transition a Workable Table held on 4 March in OPAPP, Pasig City;

Monitored HR-IHL complaints and compliance for endorsement to AO 35 and other

agencies. IHL situation analysis and formulate policy recommendation therein.

The following technical reports were prepared by the Panel/Secretariat resulting from the

abovementioned meetings/activities:

Confidential Reports/Memo-randa for the PAPP/Panel Chair Re Talks

- Proposed Exit Plan: Updated Strategic Actions on Managing the Continuing

Impasse

- Draft Report on the results of the C/N/N Cluster engagement with the security

sector to share the narratives of the peace process with the C/N/N

- Draft Panel Statements re No rebuffed deal with communist rebels and re NPA

anniversary

Inputs for the Panel‟s Transition Report (1986-2016)

GPH Panel‟s Terminal Report as Inputs for the OPAPP Terminal Report

Inputs for the Panel‟s Strategic Communication Plan

B. Government of the Philippines – Moro Islamic Liberation Front (GPH-MILF) Peace Process

1. GPH-MILF Special Meeting in Malaysia. On 10-11 February 2016, a Special Meeting of

the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)

Peace Panels was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with a Joint Statement issued at the

end affirming the parties‟ joint commitment to peace.

The Parties expressed their disappointment over the non-passage of the Bangsamoro

Basic Law. They reaffirmed their commitment to the peace process and to preserve the

gains of more than 17 years of negotiations and the implementation of the CAB,

believing that it continues to provide a viable roadmap and comprehensive approach

towards resolving armed conflict in Mindanao.1 The two Parties reaffirmed their commitment to stay the course of peace. They shall

sustain the existing peace infrastructure. This infrastructure is fundamental in keeping

the peace on the ground and supporting the implementation of the CAB. It is important

that it remains functional for the next administration to carry forward the

implementation of the agreements.2

2. Deliberation on the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). The House of Representatives

resumed its regular session on January 19, 2016. On January 25, 2016, the BBL is

supposedly part of the agenda but no discussions were made until the next session day.

On January 27, 2016, Deputy Speaker Pangalian Balindong delivered his privilege speech

pointing out that "this closed the book of hope” for the passage of the landmark measure".

1 GPH-MILF Joint Statement 11 February 2016

2 Ibid.

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The BBL was part of the agenda in the Senate from January 25-27, 2016 but there were no

interpellations were conducted.

The GPH Legal Team remained engaged with the legislators in the House of

Representatives by providing briefings and technical assistance to the legislators and

committee secretariat while the GPH Panel Secretariat has continuously monitored the

developments in both Chambers.

3. Implementation of the Normalization Process. As defined in the agreements,

normalization is the process whereby communities can achieve their desired quality of

life, which includes the pursuit of sustainable livelihood and political participation within

a peaceful, deliberative society. It aims to ensure human security in the Bangsamoro and

build a society that is committed to basic human rights where individuals are free from

fear of violence or crime and where long-held traditions and values continue to be

honored.

The Annex on Normalization, signed on 24 January 2014, details the components of this

process.

Security. During the 1st quarter of 2016, the Joint Normalization Committee (JNC)

continued to coordinate and monitor the activities of the Normalization Program.

Meetings with different stakeholders were conducted to ensure the smooth flow of

plans, programs and activities related to the Normalization Program. For the security

aspect, the following meetings were undertaken:

- with PDEA to come up with draft guidelines on anti-drug operations in Conflict

Affected Areas in Mindanao;

- with AFP and PNP to come up with plans to improve the JPST Training courses,

retooling programs and guidelines on a) selection criteria/ process for JPST

members from GPH ; b) replacement process; and c) internal preparations from

the GPH representatives prior to attendance to joint trainings;

- with Phillip Thomsom of the British Council regarding the public launch of the

community policing toolkit. The main objective of the Community Policing

Project is to “develop a robust Community Policing blueprint and toolkit for use

and adoption by key authorities and institutions”. The JNC was requested to

deliver a solidarity message in support of the project during the Dissemination

Forum and Public Presentation of the Community Policing Project.

The database which will contain the information, baseline data and activities under

the security component began during this quarter. Draft modules for each dimension

under the security component (ie JPST deployment, Armed Groups, recordings of

incidents and other events) were started and pilot tested for further enhancement

based on the data needed by the JNC for monitoring. Further enhancements are

currently being undertaken.

Socio-Economic Developments. In light of the non-passage of the BBL, the expected

and programmed decommissioning of MILF combatants has been put on hold, with

the MILF pronouncing that there will be no further decommissioning of BIAF

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members aside from the initial batch of 145 BIAF members who were

decommissioned during the “ceremonial” program held in June last year, together

with the turn-over of high-powered and crew-served weapons. Yet, the MILF has

agreed that the programmed activities and interventions for the initial 145

decommissioned members will continue. They have also agreed to the continuation

of the work towards the transformation of the six (6) previously acknowledged MILF

camps.

Task Force for Decommissioned Combatants and their Communities (TFDCC).

The TFDCC takes care of capacity-building interventions and the provision of

basic social services to the decommissioned combatants and their immediate

communities.

From February to March 2016, 133 MILF decommissioned combatants (DCs)

underwent different sets of technical-vocational training under TESDA as part of

the socio-economic track of the normalization process to assist them to transition

to peaceful, productive civilian lives.

As of March 2016, 55 of the DCs are completing their skills training on

dressmaking, cookery, automotive, electrical installation and mechanics, welding

and small engine mechanics while 78 DCs have completed their classes in driving,

carpentry and bread and pastry. A total of 80 DCs are at the stage of Sustainable

Livelihood Program (SLP) implementation. The activities varied from bundled

with skills training and stand-alone activities/project.

On March 3, 2016, the DSWD cash-for-training assistance was granted to 132 DCs

as financial support while they are in their training programs.

On March 1, 13 and 15, 2016, three coordination meetings were conducted with

Dr. Taugan Kikay, Project Management Team Leader. The meetings addressed

operational issues and bottlenecks in relation to the implementation of the

programmed activities, the crucial collaborative and coordinative efforts with our

counterpart, the resolution of matters related to the various concerns of DCs in

the conduct of skills training and cash for training assistance. Further, it

facilitated the reorientation of the DCs on the interventions, commitments and

programs for them as approved by the TFDCC.

Joint Task Force on Camp Transformation (JTFCT). As provided in the Annex on

Normalization, the Joint Task Forces will assess the needs, plan appropriate

programs, and undertake necessary measures to transform these areas into

peaceful and productive communities.

The Task Force Camps Transformation (TFCT) shall supervise the overall work of

the six (6) Joint Task Forces.

During the February 2016 meeting of the panels in Kuala Lumpur, they signed the

Terms of Reference for the JTFCT, which were actually already in place for each

of the six (6) camps.

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On January 7, 2016, the Department of Agriculture (DA) turned-over to the Moro

Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) agricultural equipment, inputs and has also

pledged capability-building training for farmer-beneficiaries aimed to transform

six acknowledged MILF camps into peaceful communities.

From October 2015 to March 2016, there were Quick Response Projects technical

site validation and procurement of solar systems, water systems and 2 units of

hanging bridges were conducted

i. Quick Response Projects

a. School-based Programs: In the 18 beneficiary schools of the Expanded

Brigada Eskwela and Dental Outreach Program, 343 pupils and 95

parents received dental care while 768 pupils received hair care through

the Libreng Gupit Program. As of 10 November 2015, these 18 schools

finished the first (80% of the allocated budget) of two phases of

rehabilitation care through repairs of facilities and new wall paintings.

The second phase is to be scheduled upon the availability of the 20% of

the allocated budget. The 18 schools are located within the six

previously acknowledged camps.

ii. Community-based QRPs:

a. Camp Abubakar As-Siddique: construction of 145 housing units, 2.5 km

road network and water system

b. Camp Badre: Construction of hanging bridge (5 sites) in Brgy. Ahan,

Talayan, Maguindanao, solar electric power (20 sites) and provision of 5

units Deep Well water system level I in Brgy. Ahan, Guindulungan,

Maguindanao

c. Camp Omar: Road improvement in Brgy. Saniag, Ampatuan

Maguindanao, provision of Farm Animal Assistance, provision of HVC

seedlings, construction of hanging bridge in Brgy. Tuayan, Shariff

Aguak, Maguindanao, road opening at Mt. Firiz, Datu Unsay,

Maguindanao

d. Camp Rajamuda: installation of individual electrical power to

households, animal dispersal/draft animal (100 heads), construction of

reservoir and water distribution lines.

e. Camp Bushra: construction of foot bridge, provision of 500 units of solar

power and 5 units of Potable water system level II, all in the 5 sitios of

brgy. Sandab, Butig, Lanao del Sur

f. Camp Bilal: provision of water systems level II in Brgys. Tamparan,

Panggao, Pantaon, Balabacan, Maliwanag and Tapurug, provision of

solar power in all the above brgys except Tapurug and construction of

footbridge of about 15-20 meters.

The list of community-based projects was jointly approved by the Task Forces

from the GPH and MILF. The procurement of Solar Power System (across

camps), National Rehabilitation Project of Kabulnan River (Camp Omar) and

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Water System Level II (Camp Badre) are currently ongoing. The Water

System Level I (Camp Badre) is ready for contract signing.

4. Sajahatra Bangsamoro Program. At the same time, the Sajahatra Bangsamoro Program

(SBP) which closed in November 2015, continues to implement a few remaining

components left for completion. DA and DSWD are also ready to implement immediate

interventions to address the socio-economic gaps resulting from the Law Enforcement

Operations (LEOs) in Maguindanao and Lanao, with the assistance of these joint bodies.

Needed interventions are also being targeted for conflict-affected communities which are

also affected by El Nino.

Below are the accomplishments of SBP components as of March 31, 2016, to wit:

a. Health

- 22,709 beneficiaries covered by the PHIC under the SBP and enrollment for

the current year is ongoing;

- 5 units of Ambulance from PCSO were provided to Cotabato Sanitarium,

Panamao District Hospital, Davao Oriental Provincial Hospital, Zamboanga

Sibugay Provincial Hospital and Tamparan District Hospital;

- 5 units of ambulance ready for pick up at PCSO office in Manila, but was

postponed due to election ban (Datu Halun Sakilan Memorial Hospital;

Ediborah P. Yap Memorial Hospital; Amai Pakpak Medical Center; Dinaig

Municipal Hospital; South Cotabato Provincial Hospital);

- 2 units of Barangay Health Station (BHS) were turned over and fully

operational (Tagabakid, Mati City, Davao Oriental and Lampari, Banga, South

Cotabato);

- 1 unit of BHS (Sandab, Butig, Lanao Del Sur) is 100% completed. Turnover of

the facility will be done after the DOH ARMM‟s validation and processing of

the equipment and availability of medicines; and

- Out of 10 Midwives and 50 Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), 1 Midwife and

5 BHWs were already trained and deployed to their area of responsibility

(Tagabakid, Mati City, Davao Oriental)

b. Education

- Of the 50 madaris, 45 received the1st tranche of the financial assistance. The

other 5 now in the process of downloading funds from DepEd Central Office;

- 20 of the 45 madaris which received the 1st tranche already received the last

tranche. Implementation of activities and projects is ongoing;

- From 639 grantees enrolled in various state universities and colleges during

the 1st and 2nd semesters of AY 2015-2016, the Study Grant to Bangsamoro

grantees has increased to 1,094 and funds for them are already downloaded to

the different CHED Regional Offices;

- Grantees will receive 20,000 per year to cover school fees, books,

miscellaneous, stipends etc;

- For the Skills Training Scholarship 1,025 of 1,030 already completed skills

training program. Five dropped out of the program; and

- 213 of the graduates have been employed.

c. Livelihood

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- 1,406 children in the 27 madaris completed their 120 days feeding program

and 6,187 children in the 127 Madaris are undergoing feeding activities in

Regions IX, X, XI and XII.

- 13,386 of 16,194 beneficiaries were identified and endorsed and preparatory

activities are ongoing.

- Five (5) Day Care Centers (DCC) located in Dahican, Mati City, Davao

Oriental and Sandor, Balo-I, Lanao Del Norte, Tariken, Sultan Mastura,

Maguindanao, Lampari, Banga, South Cotabato, were turned over to the

communities.

- Three (3) DCC were completed and for turnover on the first week of May in

Tubig Basag, Bongao, TawiTawi, Sandab, Butig, Lanao del Sur and Datu

Tumanggong, Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Buliok, Pikit, North Cotabato.

- On-going construction of two DCCs located in the following areas -: Baas,

Lamitan, Basilan – 97% completed and Siit Higad, Panamao, Sulu – 50%

completed;

- 5,075 (46.1%) Cash-for-work beneficiaries completed their 30 working days

projects and graduated from the program while the 5,929 beneficiaries are

waiting payment of their completed last 10-day works for Region IX and XII;

- 10.38 kilometers (5 sites) of 19.69 kms. of proposed Farm to Market Roads

(FMR) already funded and at various level of implementation stages - to wit:

o 2 km FMR in Datu Tumanggong, Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay – 100%

Completed and ready for turnover on 31 March 2016;

o 2 km FMR Sumabakil, Polomolok, South Cotabato at 65% completion;

o 2 km FMR in Old Pobalcion, Munai, Lanao Del Norte at 45% completion;

o FMRs in Bongao, Tawi-tawi construction commence 1st week of April

2016.

- From the 2015 corporate funds, allocation for the 2 Fish Landing Bays in Mati

Davao Oriental and Pikit North Cotabato have been requested from and

approved by the Philippine Fishery Development Authority Board of

Directors.

- Farm-inputs, draft animals, high value crop products, rice-corn seedlings and

post-harvest facilities completely delivered to the following PO recipients of

communities:

o Takiken Farmers Association, Tariken, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao;

o Sumbakil Multi-purpose cooperative, Polomolok, South Cotabato;

o Multi Sectoral Socio-Economic Development, Buliok, Pikit, North

Cotabato;

o Amanah Association for Peace and Development, Old Poblacion, Munai,

Lanao del Norte;

o Datu Tumanggong Peace Loving Farmers Association, Datu Tumanggong,

Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay;

o Bugacan Commuity Farmers Association, Bugacan, Tagabakid, Mati,

Davao Oriental;

o In Datu Tumanggong and Old Poblacion, additional delivery of assistance

were scheduled on April to May for DA RFO IX and X respectively.

- Three communities in Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-tawi have yet to receive their

assistance from DA RFO IX while Butig, Lanao del Sur will be assisted in the

procurement processes for

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- The National Greening Programis a massive forest rehabilitation programof

the government established by virtue of Executive Order No. 26 issued on

Feb. 24, 2011. SBP covers 1000 hectares to wit:

o 193 has. in Upper Sepaka, Suralla, South Cotabato

o 114 has. in Sandab, Butig, Lanao del Sur

o 193 has. in Buliok, Pagalungan, Maguindanao

o 200 has. in Old Poblacion, Munai, Lanao del Norte

o 70 has. in Tantawan, Gulayon, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay

o 30 has. in Brgy. President Roxas, RT Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay.

o 50 has. in Tubig Basag, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi;

o 50 has. in Angilan, Omar Sulu; and

o 100 has in Cambug, Albarka, Basilan).

-800 has. of these target areas are at the various levels of implementation.

5. Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission. As stipulated in the CAB, the TJRC is

mandated to undertake a study and to make recommendations with a view to promote

healing and reconciliation among the communities affected by the decades-old conflict in

Mindanao especially in the Bangsamoro region. Its mandates include the following efforts:

to address legitimate grievances of the Bangsamoro People; to correct historical injustices;

to address human rights violations; to address marginalization through land dispossession.

The TJRC launched publicly its report on how to heal the wounds of war and address the

legitimate grievances of the Bangsamoro in Cotabato City on March 15, 2016 and in

Makati City on March 16, 2016 with representatives from the Peace Panels, Government

agencies, LGUs, local and international NGOs, donor agencies, academe and Media

witnessing the said event.

During the presentation of the TJRC report in Manila, Chairperson Bleeker, detailed the

content of the findings and reiterated the importance of an independent body, as

prerequisite to achieve results that answer the needs of victims and contribute to prevent

the recurrence of the conflict. She ended stating that the TJRC was told there was a

Bangsamoro problem and that the TJRC has come to the conclusion that there is a

Bangsamoro opportunity for the Philippines.

To put into motion the recommendations of the TJRC, the Office of the Executive

Secretary issued a memorandum of instructions to the PAPP to: “(1) endorse the TJRC

Report to the relevant agencies, for the agencies‟ review and assessment; (2) convene and

coordinate with the agencies to work towards the adoption and implementation of the

recommendations; (3) identity and mobilize resources to support the programs that may

be implemented; and (4) encourage and initiate activities toward the mainstreaming and

popularization of the framework for transitional justice and reconciliation.” The MOI

likewise required the PAPP "to present a report to the Executive Secretary on her

compliance with these instructions."

For the immediate implementation of the MOI, the PAPP convened a working group

within OPAPP composed of Usec. Luisito G. Montalbo, Usec. Ma. Cleofe Gettie C.

Sandoval, Usec. Jose I. Lorena, Asst. Sec. Jennifer S. Oreta, Asst. Sec. Rosalie C. Romero,

Dir. John Bradley B. Fenomeno, Atty. Armi Beatriz Bayot ( GPH-MILF Legal Team

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member) and Ma. Scheherazade Ruivivar ( GPH-MILF Panel Secretariat member) with

the Bangsamoro Office (BMO) as secretariat.

The PAPP and the working group conducted several meetings this March to study the

TJRC report and identify the relevant agencies that would be tasked for each

recommendation.

6. Consultations / Dialogues / Advocacies. On 28 March, the GPH and MILF Panels led a

commemoration activity for the second anniversary of the signing of the CAB at the

Notre Dame University in Cotabato City. With the theme Stand-up for peace! Long live

the CAB! - the event highlighted the gains achieved in the peace process and the

importance of continuity. This activity showcased a photo exhibit, film showing and

presentation of Plaques of Recognition to the ceasefire mechanisms, past chairs of the

negotiating panels and other local and international actors involved in the Bangsamoro

peace process. The event was attended by partners from the international community and

civil society. Some of the MILF decommissioned combatants were also present.

In the first quarter of 2016, the GPH Panel,GPH Legal Team and GPH Panel Secretariat

had attended and participated as resource persons in public consultations with the

different stakeholders (government agencies, NGOs, CSOs, academic institutions, royal

houses, indigenous people and youth groups, among others), advocacy campaigns on the

BBL, CAB and the peace process, youth forum, inter-agency meetings and international

and local TV and radio interviews.

The Panel Secretariat with the Communications Unit under the guidance of the Panel

produced a book entitled 2015: A Productive but Difficult Year for the Bangsamoro Peace

Process, an expanded timeline detailing the accomplishment of the Bangsamoro peace

process for 2015.

7. Ceasefire Mechanisms

Security cooperation has long been maintained by the CCCH and AHJAG of both the

GPH and the MILF particularly in the aspects of law enforcement operations,

accompaniments and other peace process related activities. The most notable security

cooperation between the GPH and the MILF CCCH and AHJAG was the successful

operations of the government forces against the BIFF in Maguindanao and FLTOs in

Lanao del Sur.

In the conduct of LEO and Hot Pursuit Operations, the MILF has provided assistance to

the government forces directly or indirectly through the ceasefire mechanisms on the

personality, plans, and activities of the Maute Brothers in Lanao del Sur, BIFF in

Maguindanao and Cotabato Province, and ASG in Basilan Province. Such help varies from

information gathering, repositioning of BIAF forces, and blocking the entries and exits of

the enemy forces.

Among the major security cooperation by the GPH and MILF forces, are as follows:

- On 05 February 2016, 2 units of back-hoe of unidentified contractor were burned by

elements of the BIFF conducting dredging project at the Butalo creek in Brgy. Butilen,

Datu Salibo, Maguindanao. The said burning prompted the 1st Mech Inf Bde, Mech Inf

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Div, PA to conduct law enforcement operations (LEO) against the BIFF in the general

area of Barangays Tee, Andavit, Gawang, Butilen and Sambulawan, all of Datu Salibo,

Maguindanao and Brgy. Madia, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao. However, prior

to the launching of the said LEO the CCCH and AHJAG of both parties repositioned a

total of 1,773 BIAF-MILF members from the abovementioned areas to four (4)

repositioning sites agreed upon by the CCCH and AHJAG of both parties. The

Maguindanao LEO is still ongoing considering that the BIFF continues to resist the

government forces and the Butalo Dredging Project remains uncompleted.

- On 22 February 2016, the 103rd Inf Bde, 1ID, PA conducted hot pursuit operations in

coordination with the Ad Hoc Action Group (AHJAG) and the Coordinating

Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) against the Maute Group who were

monitored to have withdrawn to Brgy. Poctan, Butig, LDS, the reported base of the

Maute Group. During the hot pursuit operations, the CCCH and AHJAG of both

parties were deeply involved in the coordination and isolation of the Maute Group

from the BIAF-MILF in Lanao del Sur. The said operations lasted until 10 Mar 2016.

8. Peace Advocacies and Field Visits. The GPH CCCH has extensively conducted numerous

ceasefire-related peace advocacies and field visits during the quarter. These activities

include attendance to provincial and municipal peace and order council meetings, peace

advocacies/ceasefire briefing among various civil society organizations such as the

Grassroots Peace Monitoring Network. Government security forces (AFP and PNP) and

other stakeholders of the Mindanao Peace Process.

A total of 13 peace advocacies and field visits were conducted by the GPH CCCH for the

first quarter focusing on the ceasefire related issues. Noteworthy to report were the

briefings conducted by the GPH CCCH among PNP Regional Office IX regarding

ceasefire mechanism, and attendance to the Bangsamoro Forum entitled Sustaining the

Peace Process in the Philippines.

Moreover, the CCCH has also supported the MILF in the conduct of 8 peace advocacies

for the quarter with particular focused on the program of Normalization and the ceasefire

updates. During the assembly, participants from BIAF-MILF Members, MILF Political and

Civil Committees, and other MILF supporters were present.

9. Working Group for the Vulnerable Sectors. The Panels on February 11, 2016 in Kuala

Lumpur, Malaysia announced the creation of a working group for vulnerable sectors,

including widows, orphans, people with disabilities, detainees and their families to be

recommended to the Panel . A series of meetings were conducted by the working group to

study the possible interventions for the vulnerable sectors.

C. GPH-MNLF Peace Process: Representation of the MNLF in the Transition Authority

1. Closure of the Tripartite Review Process (TRP)

On 26 January 2016, the GPH, MNLF and the OIC agreed to formally conclude the

Tripartite Review Process of the implementation of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement, as

articulated in a joint communiqué. This means that the parties can now move forward

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towards implementing the agreements reached under the TRP, which has run for more

than eight years.

Specifically, the Joint Communiqué identified four key areas that the parties agreed to

implement:

The establishment of the Bangsamoro Development Assistance Fund that will be

used for socio-economic development projects for MNLF communities;

The agreement on the Co-Management of Strategic Minerals will be referred to the

Oversight Committee created by RA 9054 for the continuation of its devolution

process;

The participation of the MNLF in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority of the

envisioned Bangsamoro Government; and

The creation of the Tripartite Implementation Monitoring Committee, a body that

will oversee the implementation of all points of consensus arrived at by the TRP.

Relative to the implementation of TRP agreements OPAPP have provided reports and

briefing papers on the following activities:

One (1) Preparatory Meeting convened by the Office of the Executive Secretary on

the consensus on Co-Management of Strategic Minerals which was attended by

representatives from Office of the Executive Secretary (OES), Department of Energy

(DOE), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the ARMM

on 3 March 2016 and resulted to the agreement for the conduct of bilateral meetings

to prepare for proposals to be submitted to the OES.

Two (2) rounds of bilateral meetings between ARMM and DOE on March 9 and 14

and with DENR on March 9 and 15 with the following agreements:

- Continuing discussion on the issue of co-management of strategic minerals due

to conflicting definition of “strategic minerals” between ARMM and DENR

- Discuss co-management on matters without conflict such as the natural

reserves, aquatic parks, forests and watershed reservations and using the 1991

DENR-ARMM MOA as starting point

- DOE‟s proposal for areas of cooperation with ARMM

2. Social protection packages of PhilHealth and CHED Study Grant provided to MNLF

members and/or next of kin

Endorsement of New Applicants o A total of six hundred seventy-six (676) new beneficiaries were already

endorsed to avail of the benefits of the PhilHealth Program. Out of six hundred

seventy-six (676), three hundred sixty-one (361) are male and three hundred

fifteen (315) are female.

o For the 1st quarter of 2016, the OPAPP facilitated the acceptance of applications

for CHED Study Grant SY 2016-2017. As of 31 March 2016, two hundred

eighty (280) MNLF members‟ next of kin have applied, screened and ready to be

endorsed to the CHED. Out of the two hundred eighty (280), one hundred

sixty-two (162) are female and one hundred eighteen (118) are male.

Engagement with MNLF Leaders

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OPAPP has also engaged with MNLF leaders in Central Mindanao, Lanao del Sur,

Lanao del Norte, Basilan and Tawi-Tawi to seek endorsement on the submitted list

of applicants from their areas to both PhilHealth and CHED programs.

D. Government of the Philippines – Cordillera Bodong Administration/ Cordillera Peoples‟

Liberation Army (GPH-CBA/CPLA) Peace Process

The 2011 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the government and the

Cordillera Bodong Administration (CBA)- Cordillera People‟s Liberation Army (CPLA)

signed in Malacañang on July 4, 2011 continues its implementation to complete

commitments “Towards the CPLA‟s Final Disposition of Arms and Forces and its Transformation into a Potent Socio-economic Unarmed Force” (Closure Agreement).

The following are the accomplishments in the MOA components (a) disposition of arms

and forces (DAF); (b) socio-economic reintegration; and (c) community development

projects (CDPs). Updates on social protection and communications are also provided.

1. Disposition of Arms and Forces (DAF). OPAPP through the Closure Agreement

Secretariat (CAS) held follow up meetings with the Regional Logistics Division,

Regional Firearms, Explosives and Ammunition Disposal Committee and the Firearms

Explosive and Security Group Section and as of 14 March 2016 the following have

been reported as completed:

Verification and finalization of the list of firearms subject to demilitarization;

Send out of letters for the Chief PNP from both PRO-Cor (re: event clearance

and final list of firearms) and OPAPP (re: request for donation of the firearms).

The date for the demilitarization ceremony was also rescheduled after the May

national elections, as the initial 14 April 2016 date has been found out to be in conflict

with PRO-Cor‟s schedule.

2. Socio-Economic Reintegration

Army integration. A total of one hundred and sixty-eight (168) integrees of the 2011

MOA are still serving the military in various areas, including Mindanao.

DENR Forest Guards. The CAS has interviewed several forest guards from CENRO-

Sabangan, Mountain Province and CENRO- Pinukpuk, Kalinga to get insights on their

experiences as PAMANA-DENR Forest Guard Program beneficiaries. Their insights

were recorded on video and shall be used in various publications and video

productions on the closure of the CBA-CPLA peace table.

Livelihood. Status of livelihood implementation:

o Abra, Apayao and Kalinga. Orientation sessions with the People‟s Organizations

(POs) have been successfully completed by the Department of Agriculture

Regional Field Office (DA-RFO) in the Cordillera Administration Region. POs

have been appraised on the rules and processes of the DA and have been

introduced to the local agriculture officers who can help them draft and develop

their livelihood proposals.

o Benguet. The Provincial Government of Benguet on its 16 March 2016

consultation with the new Provincial Auditor has noted that by 28 April 2016, the

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Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) regarding Benguet Saguday Livelihood

Association, Inc. (BSLAI)‟s projects shall be final and executory. The last tranche

shall thereafter be returned by the Provincial Government of Benguet to the

National Treasury.

o Ifugao.

For Kabunian PO, the Provincial Government has inspected the building in

Alfonso Lista designed for the Corn Enhancement and Marketing project of the

PO. Initial findings indicate deviation from its Program of Works as the

building‟s 2-storey design has been extended to three (3) storeys. Kabunian PO

justifies that the additional storey is a product of the PO‟s counterpart funding.

o Mountain Province. The Provincial Government of Mountain Province has

approved the following project proposals to be implemented from the remaining

90% of the POs‟ livelihood funds:

Name of PO Project Site Project Proposal

Matagowan Tako Organization Paracelis, Mt. Province Provision of Agricultural

Inputs

Mallin-awa Natonin Organization Natonin, Mt. Province Provision of Swine

Fattening Feeds

Riverside for Peace and

Development Association

Sadanga, Mt. Province Sari-sari Store

Sadanga, Mt. Province Piggery

3. Community Development Projects. Of the 81 projects of the 2011 MOA funded under

PAMANA, sixty-nine (69) have been completed. Six (6) are ongoing implementation,

five (5) are in the preparatory stage, and one (1) is proposed for PAMANA-DILG 2017

implementation. These 5 projects in preparatory stage and 1 project under proposal

stage are Kalinga projects that have been officially terminated with the return of funds

following the DAP Ruling. Funding for the 5 projects is now with the PAMANA-DILG

2016 budget.

The Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) of the Regional Development

Council (RDC) together with the Provincial Project Monitoring Committee (PPMC) of

the Mountain Province conducted a joint site inspection of Fubuyan-Fangorao Road in

Bontoc and Betwagan Bridge in Sadanga on 9-10 March 2016. The monitoring bodies

resolved to help the Municipal Government of Sadanga on the repair / re-building of

the typhoon-damaged Betwagan Bridge by following up on the documentary

requirements (design, program of works, etc) with the Department of Public Works

and Highways. These documents are needed to initiate DILG‟s endorsement of the

repair to the National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Committee.

4. Social Protection

OPAPP/PAMANA-PhilHealth. Upon verification of the PhilHealth Field Office in

CAR, the total number of OPAPP/PAMANA-PhilHealth beneficiaries under the

CPLA table enrolled as of 1st quarter 2016 is at eight hundred and eighty-five (885).

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Distribution of membership identification cards and Member‟s Data Records (MDRs)

are ongoing.

OPAPP/PAMANA-CHED. The CAS has generated from its database system the list of

591 profiled CPLAs with college-age next-of-kin (15 and above) as of February 2016.

The CAS is in the process of contacting these 591 to offer available slots for SY 2016-

2017 OPAPP/PAMANA-CHED Study Grant Program.

5. Communications. The OPAPP-CAS has produced a new video primer on PAMANA in

the Cordillera, shown during the joint inspection activity of the Regional Project

Monitoring Committee (RPMC) and the Provincial Project Monitoring Committee

(PPMC) of the Mountain Province on 9-10 March 2016 in Bontoc, Mountain Province.

The news story and photos on the event has also been posted at the PAMANA website

and various social media channels.

OPAPP-CAS also able to collect new video material from PAMANA implementors and

beneficiaries during the 7-12 March 2016 field work in Kalinga and Mountain

Province.

E. Government of the Philippines - Rebolusyonaryong Partidong Manggagawa ng

Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade (GPH – RPM-

P/RPA/ABB) - Tabara Paduano Group (TPG) Peace Process

The draft Closure Agreement with the PRM-P/RPA/ABB (TPG) is under review but

preparatory work with the various line agencies and LGUs on the ground is being prepared

to ensure that the stakeholders (especially the line agencies) will be ready once the

agreement with this group is signed. Members of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB (TPG) has

organized themselves and registered with SEC under “Kapatiran Para sa Progresong Panlipunan, Inc. Components of the draft Closure Agreement:

Community Peace Dividends (CPD), for communities influenced by TPG;

Socio-Economic Reintegration;

Disposition of Forces and Arms with provision of Interim Security Arrangement;

Provision of Civil-Political Rights; and,

TPG Institutional Transformation.

Scope and coverage:

727 profiled TPG members

556 inventoried firearms and 404 explosives

Five (5) settlement sites and four (4) congregated areas

267 TPG members to form Community Security Force (CSF)

100 barangays under Community Peace Dividends

In compliance with the President‟s instruction, OPAPP is seeking the concurrence of the

heads of implementing agencies who will be involved in the agreement‟s implementation.

These include: Secretary Mel Senen S. Sarmiento of the DILG, Secretary Corazon Juliano-

Soliman of the DSWD, Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje of the DENR, Secretary Voltaire T.

Gazmin of the DND, Police Director General Ricardo C. Marquez, Chief of the PNP, and

General Hernando Iriberri, Chief of Staff of the AFP.

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Meantime, to prepare for the eventual implementation of the Closure Agreement, the

following have been accomplished in the first quarter of 2016:

Community Peace Dividend (CPD)

The implementing guidelines for the implementation of this component has been finalized

and signed by DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman and PAPP Secretary Teresita

Quintos-Deles on February 11, 2016. The guideline is known as the “Consolidated Guidelines for the Implementation of the Socio-Economic Component of the Closure Program of the GPH with the RPMP/RPA/ABB.”

In preparation for the implementation of the CPD Component of the Closure Agreement, a

joint planning workshop was undertaken by DSWD and the officers of the RPM-

P/RPA/ABB last February 4-6, 2016 in Subic International Hotel in Olongapo City. The

workshop enabled them to come up with a joint work and financial plan for the

implementation of the CDPs. They also reached agreements relative to the hiring of project

development officers and community facilitators whom DSWD will hire for the purpose.

The AFP Office of the Chief Engineer, who supervises the Philippine Army Engineering

Brigade also attended to present the timeline and cost of hauling and site development

based on their preliminary validation/inspection of the settlement sites.

The 100 barangays identified by TPG and AFP/PNP which were directly affected by the

armed conflict will be provided with community impact projects and are now covered

with Social Protection in terms of PhilHealth and CHED study grants.

Out of the 100 CPD barangays, 77 barangay profiles were secured through the MSWDOs

and barangay councils in preparation to the incoming implementation of livelihood

activities to be implemented by respective DSWD regional offices.

Social and Economic Reintegration of TPG Members

Settlement sites are jointly identified by TPG, LGUs, and concerned agencies where 318

TPG members agreed to resettle and rebuild their lives with the community. The following

activities were accomplished under this component during this quarter:

The PENROs and the regional offices reviewed and re-submitted the draft

presidential proclamations for the settlement site in Ibajay, Aklan and the

municipalities of San Carlos and Cadiz in Negros Occidental.

The PENRO of Negros Oriental, with the concurrence of KAPATIRAN Negros

Oriental Chapters, initiated the processes for the application of Community-Based

Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA) in the settlement site in the tri-boundary

municipalities of Tanjay, Amlan, and Sibulan. A series of orientation seminars were

conducted which led to the submission of PENRO of Negros Oriental to the DENR

Central Office of their endorsement for the awarding of CBFMA to Kapatiran.

A series of meetings were conducted with the partner LGUs and agencies to set the pre-implementation work for the settlement sites through the provincial technical

working groups, these are as follows:.

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In Aklan, PTWG meeting with Gov. Florencio Miraflores on the status of

2015 and 2016 PAMANA Projects was conducted on February 2, 2016 and a

follow up meeting conducted last February 17, 2016.

In Negros Occidental, the Provincial Peace and Development Council (PPDC)

met on February 1, 2016 -to discuss the upcoming activities for the settlement

sites. On the same day, courtesy calls and coordination meetings were

conducted with the DILG -NIR Regional Director, DENR-NIR Regional

Director, and the LCEs of the settlement sites

In Negros Oriental, the PTWG met on February 9, 2016 in Convention Hotel,

Capitol Area, Dumagute City to follow through on the MOA and incoming

activities for the settlement site. Likewise, the PPOC passed a resolution

supporting the PDC site and requested the SP to grant authority to the

governor to enter into a MOA with the DILG.

Area Development workshops were conducted in the PDC Settlement Sites. which

aims to detail the placement, implementation, and management of development

projects in the proposed settlement sites as well as its fund utilization. Respective

documentary requirements of agencies in fund downloading was also discussed

during the activity, and this was participated by RRA-TPG leaders and the

Provincial/Municipal technical working Groups. The activity were conducted in the

following sites :

Municipalities of Cadiz, San Carlos, and Kabankalan in Negros Occidental

(March 2 to 4 in Mambukal Mountain Resort, Murcia)

Municipalities of Tanjay, Amlan, and Sibulan in Negros Oriental (March 8 to

9, Plaza Maria Luisa Suites Inn, Dumaguete City)

Municipality of Ibajay, Aklan (April 5 to 6, Aklan Training Center, Kalibo,

Aklan)

Congregated areas are located in existing rural communities where 177 TPG chose to be

resettled. For the quarter, complete staff work was undertaken in preparation for

purchasing privately owned lands.

In Brgy. Gawahon, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, copies of DAR-CARP

Exemption, Affidavit of Subdivision, land titles, barangay map, and land development

layout have been secured. This was undertaken after an initial meeting was

undertaken by Atty. Jomer Aquino with the landowner on 12 February 2016 in

Bacolod City.

As the initially-identified land in La Castellana has already been sold, RPA leaders

looked for another available land to be purchase. The second options was found in

Bgy. Calapi, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental. Copies of land titles and vicinity map

were secured.

Employment has been provided to the TPG members to facilitate their reintegration in the

communities and DENR is a primary supporter of this component.

On March 17, a planning and assessment workshop was convened by DENR RO6 in Hotel

del Rio, Molo, Iloilo City. The workshop led to the following agreements:

Contract Renewal of FGs for 2016

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Presentation of Annual Accomplishment Report (per CENRO)

Geotagging Capability Building

Salary Adjustment of FGs

The following numbers of forest guards were renewed in 2016:

85 FGs in Region VI (Aklan, Antique and Iloilo),

58 FGs in Negros Occidental, and

18 FGs in Negros Oriental.

Institutional Transformation of TPG

The TPG registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as KAPATIRAN in

2013. The organization has eight chapters, each with their respective set of officers who

are currently attending to the requirements of accreditation with DSWD on its process and

policy for the Accreditation of Civil Society Organizations as Implementing Entities of Government or Public Funds (COA-DBM-DSWD Joint Resolution No. 2014-001).

KAPATIRAN Chapter in Aklan has an existing contract with DENR‟s National Greening

Program, the Chapter also was also cited by DENR Central Office for their

accomplishments.

On March 22, 2016, the City Social Welfare and Development Office of Tanjay City

conducted a seminar for the accreditation of the KAPATIRAN as an organized PO. This

activity is conducted as part of DSWD‟s requirement prior to the , the downloading of

funds for the core shelter.

Disposition of Arms and Forces (DAF) with the provision of Interim Security Arrangement

(ISA) for TPG members

To enhance coordination and communication between TPG and AFP/PNP, security

briefings were organized for Negros Occidental on March 1, 2016and Negros Oriental on

March 8, 2016. The 303rd Brigade for Negros Occidental and 79th Infantry Battalion for

Negros Oriental briefed the TPG leaders on the situation in the areas of operation, the key

tasks of AFP in Interim Security and Community Security Force, and the issues to be

anticipated in this component. Prior to this, a courtesy call to the new 3rd ID Division

Commander BGen. Harold Cabreros and officers in Jamindan, Capiz was conducted. PMO

staff and RPA leader, Ms. Veronica Tabara, was briefed on the overall security situation of

the Negros Island Region and Panay Provinces. Based on information provided by the

AFP intelligence personnel to RPA leaders, the RPA leaders felt they have gained a better

awareness of the security situation.

Coordination with AFP at the national level was facilitated relative to the discussions on

budgetary requirements for this component.

Social Protection

PhilHealth insurance and CHED study grants have been provided to beneficiaries of CPD

barangays.

As of the first quarter of this year, renewal of PhilHealth memberships of 281 RPA

beneficiaries have been processed. Leaders and representatives of the RPA members in

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Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Aklan received series of orientation from

PhilHealth during this quarter.

Furthermore, OPAPP-CHED approved 20 next-of-kin of TPG members as OPAPP-CHED

Grantees for SY 2015-2016. The submission of requirements (registration form, copy of

School ID, etc) was monitored and facilitated by the PMO.

II. CONVERGENCE OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES IN

CONFLICT-AFFECTED AREAS IMPROVED

A. PAyapa at MAsaganang PamanayaNAn (PAMANA) Status Report (see attached PAMANA progress report as of 31 March 2016)

B. Oversight and Management Functions in PAMANA Program Implementation

1. PAMANA Program implementation in Areas Affected by CPP/NPA/NDF

i. PAMANA Programing

List of 526 projects for 2017 PAMANA programming were generated following a

process of consultation and vetting with LGUs, partner agencies and the

RDC/RPOC. The distribution of projects per zone are as follows:

a. BQM – 82 projects

b. CDC - 410 projects

c. Samar Island – 34 projects

ii. Project Validation and Monitoring

Technical inputs provided in the development of the LGU Performance

Assessment Framework and Indicator Set which is being considered to be utilized

for the following purposes, among others:

a. Assessing which areas may be ready to graduate from the program.

b. Input to project implementation and programming

c. Assessing which areas may need more governance-related interventions

d. Determining which areas may be provided with performance incentives (link

to DILG‟s Performance Challenge Fund/Seal of Good Governance)

Joint OPAPP-DOST-DILG validation reports of the PAMANA-Wifi project in

Caraga, Davao, Samar, and Masbate submitted to the NPMO. The provision of

“Free Wifi/Internet Project” is an additional project that has been included this

2016 in the menu of projects to be funded under PAMANA. The project is

intended to facilitate the delivery of government services to conflict-

affected/vulnerable communities.

Provincial profiles of 13 PAMANA provinces updated and submitted to OPAPP

Monitoring and Evaluation Unit in compliance to the PAMANA program

evaluation requirement.

Technical assistance in terms of facilitation and serving as resource persons

provided in the retooling of Community Development Plan (CDP) Planning

Teams of LGUs from six provinces (Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Masbate,

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Camarines Norte, Sorsogon and Camarines Sur). Under the PAMANA Pillar 1

Implementation, DILG is implementing a project that mainstream conflict

sensitivity and peace promotion in the CDP planning process of the LGUs.

Monitoring activities of PAMANA projects in 12 municipalities conducted in

coordination with the concerned partner agencies (DA, DILG, DSWD). During

said monitoring, some implementation issues were surfaced i.e. absence of

billboards, cracks in roads, and concrete actions to address said issues were agreed

upon. Below are the summary of projects and areas monitored for the first quarter:

a. Sta. Elena, Basud and Labo Camarines Norte on February 4-5, 2016

b. Casiguran, Juban and Irosin Sorsogon on February 25-26, 2016

c. Bato, Camarines Sur (FMR),

d. Del Gallego, Camarines Sur (Bridge), Tinambac, Camarines Sur (FMR).

e. San Fernando and Cabanglasan, Bukidnon March 17, 2016

f. San Jorge, Samar and Mondragon-Silvino Lubos road in Samar on January 29

2016

iii. Support to enhanced the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP)

implementation by DILG and LGUs

Approval of the Joint Memorandum Circular on the Comprehensive Local

Integration Program (CLIP) last 2 March 2016 facilitated. The JMC was revised to

make the program more responsive to the needs of the former rebels and

implementing partners, following the DILG-led program review in May 2015 and

several discussions with the AFP.

984 new/for renewal beneficiaries under the CLIP program were endorsed to

PHIC for the processing of their enrolment and medical insurance coverage under

the PAMANA-PHIC program.

iv. Policy Recommendations/inputs on the conflict issues such as Indigenous Peoples,

Human Rights, Mining, and Agrarian Reform

Technical inputs provided during the IP Summit as part of the WNI‟s efforts to

provide development and social protection services to IP communities;

Documented and facilitated the FGD with Mamanwa and Manobo leaders to

surface the needs of the IPs within CADT 134 in preparation for the conduct of

the Peace Caravan being planned in Jabonga, Kitcharao and Santiago in Agusan

del Norte;

Technical inputs provided in the updating of the Davao Regional Disaster Risk

Reduction and Management Plan relative to addressing disasters brought about by

armed conflict;

Concerns of PAMANA and CLIP beneficiaries derived from the Peoples‟ Dialogue

in Bukidnon, ranging from housing, livelihood, education, health, legal and CLIP

were elevated to concerned agencies for appropriate action.

v. Strengthening engagement with peace partners

Regular coordination maintained with the following peace partners in Samar,

mobilizing them to support and advocate the peace agenda: SIPPAD, NSPDF,

ESPDF, SPPADE, YES4NS, WARAYA, JCI Phils, ID Press Corps, Media for Peace

and Development, World Health Organization, UEP Youth Leaders Council.

Some of the concrete initiatives of these partners were:

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- Spearheaded the covenant signing for peaceful elections among candidates;

- Participated in the LGU-led peace forum and service caravan in Brgy Mabini

Basey, Samar; and

- (Media for Peace and Development) issued statements against atrocities of the

NPA.

Support extended to different dialogues intended to address specific local peace

concerns, as follows:

- OPAPP Area Manager served as resource person in 2 Peace and Development

fora led by the AFP in Basey, Samar and Mac-Arthur, Eastern Samar;

- Participated in the updating of the situational analysis that would input in the

RPOC 13‟s Roadmap to Peace which shall guide the member agencies‟ peace

and development initiatives; and

- Lobbied with the Samar Island Platform for Peace and Development

(SIPPAD) the discussion of extrajudicial killings in Calbayog and the inclusion

of PAMANA areas in the comprehensive development plan as a requirement

in the creation of “One Samar, One Region” proposal. As a result, the SIPPAD

issued statements condemning the extrajudicial killings and included the

peace and development agenda in their draft proposed development plan.

PAMANA updates provided to the RPOC 4A, 4B and 5 during the regular

Council‟s meeting for the first quarter.

2. PAMANA Program Implementation in Areas with MNLF Presence

For 2016 PAMANA Program implementation in ARMM and DSWD-ARMM,

following activities were currently being conducted: Community Profiling,

Project Validation, and Project Proposal Preparation for the ARMM provinces.

Regular meetings with RPOC and PPOC addressing arising socio-economic issues

and concerns in PAMANA program implementation were also conducted.

On March 3, 2016, OPAPP provided program orientation and updates during

the 1st quarterly meeting of Regional Peace and Order Council XII. During

the meeting, issues on security threat to MNLF areas were discussed and an

agreement has been reached to have a separate session with PNP to discuss

the matter

MNLF communities and PAMANA beneficiaries participated in “Kwentuhang

PAMANA”,workshop which aims to discuss and identify the success stories of

PAMANA program implementation based on the stories of that will be shared by

the participants. A series of workshop was conducted in cooperation with NPMO

and partner agencies for the Regions of 9, 10, 11 and 12.

3. Crafting of PAMANA Operations Manual. The PAMANA Operations Manual is

being prepared to ensure program sustainability beyond the Aquino

administration. The manual will be designed as an easy-guide companion for

all concerned agencies from the national to the local levels and shall set forth

sustained, smooth, and consistent program implementation by outlining clear

operational guiding principles, rules, structures, processes and procedures on

PAMANA.

The objectives of the PAMANA Operations Manual are:

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1. Bridge the gaps between policy- and ground-level implementation;

2. Harmonize and simplify implementing guidelines and protocols;

3. Clarify and integrate conflict-sensitive and peace promoting principles

into systems of operations;

4. Indicate clear indicators for assessing whether procedures and strategies

are conflict-sensitive and peace promoting;

5. Document innovations and/or breakthroughs as well as common and

unique practices of implementing agencies;

6. Create mechanisms for monitoring and ensuring sustainability; and

7. Develop and enhance transparency and accountability of implementing

agencies.

C. Philippine National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAP-WPS)

OPAPP, as Chair of the National Steering Committee3 (NSC) that oversees the

implementation of the NAP-WPS, provides NAP-WPS technical assistance to the

committee members and, most recently, partner agencies implementing the PAMANA.

The following were the key interventions and outputs for the quarter:

1. Technical Assistance to the Security Sector

- The GAD Focal Persons coming from the different units of the general

headquarters of the Philippine Army was oriented on the NAPWPS. The

orientation was designed so as to equip the participants with knowledge on

Women, Peace, and Security that will guide them in drafting 2

protocols/guidelines, to wit: Guidelines on Handling Women Inside Evacuation

Camps and Guidelines on Handling Women Captured as Combatants. By the end

of the activity, the participants were able to draft the 2 protocols/guidelines.

- In enhancing the 2 protocols/guidelines, (Guidelines on Handling Women Inside

Evacuation Camps & Guidelines on Handling Women Captured as Combatants)

the NAP Team constantly provided mentoring/coaching.

2. Technical Assistance to PAMANA NGAs

- Technical assistance on how the NAPWPS is mainstreamed in Agency GAD Plan

and Budgets was also provided to the Department of Agriculture (DA) (February

28, 2016) in an orientation for all its Regional GAD Focal Persons as well as to the

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-CARAGA (March 1-3,

2016). Those participating from the DSWD-CARAGA were all the Municipal

Links (MLs) of the provinces of Surigao del Sur,Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Sur,

and Agusan del Norte.

- After the orientation with the DSWD-CARAGA, there was a resolution from the

MLs to bring the NAPWPS to the municipal planning, for integration in the local

plans.

3 The nine (9) NSC members are as follows: Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), Department of Social Welfare and

Development (DSWD), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of National Defense (DND), National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the National Commission of Muslim Filipinos (NCMF).

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3. Development of a NAP Resource Material

In partnership with the UN Women, a NAPWPS Resource Kit is being developed.

The kit aims to strengthen capacities of national and regional government

agencies and local government units on women, peace and security

mainstreaming, especially in conflict and post-conflict areas, as well as

strengthening capacities of key service providers in delivering technical

assistance/ capacity development interventions on women, peace and security,

especially in conflict and post-conflict areas.

. The NAP Team participated in the writeshop and provided administrative

assistance in terms of identifying and confirming attendance of critical

participants to the FGDs which are part of the whole process of the kit

development.

4. Technical Assistance for the Drafting of their Manual Operations to the ARMM

Region and (5) Provinces ( Lanao Del Sur, Maguindanao, Bisilan, Sulu and Tawi tawi.

The NAP Team provided technical assistance to the finalization of the six (6)

ARMM Regional and Provincial Women and Peace Centers‟ Manual of

Operations. These manual of operations will serve as the operational system of the

women and peace centers, including the types of services it will cater to the

women in the areas.

5. Monitoring and Evaluation for the NAPWPS

Development of a Conflict-Sensitive Peace Promoting Monitoring and Evaluation

Accountability and Learning (CSPP MEAL) Tool for the NAPWPS

o In view of the anticipated change in the administration by mid-2016,

there is a need to look into and reflect on what has been accomplished in

implementing the NAPWPS under this administration, with a view to

sustaining the implementation post-2016.

o In this regard, a Conflict-Sensitive, Peace Promoting Monitoring,

Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (CSPP MEAL) System tool was

developed. The tool development is being spearheaded by the M&E Unit,

with support from the NAP Team.

o Generally, the CSPP MEAL aims to assess the current capacities of

agencies/LGUs to implement gender-responsive programs in conflict and

post-conflict situations.

o Specifically, the tool aims to 1) assess the level of NAPWPS

mainstreaming through the 4 mainstreaming entry points- Policy, People,

Program, and Peso, 2) assess the effectiveness and responsiveness of the

programs and services provided to women and girls in CAAs, and 3)

Identify gaps, challenges and possible recommendations in addressing

issues in mainstreaming/implementing NAP

o The tool was pilot-tested in Maguindanao on 11 January 2016. Among the

significant feedback gathered from the participants were: 1) At the

municipal level, it was the first time that the participants heard about the

NAPWPS.; 2) There was difficulty in generating the data/information

required by the tool.

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o Subsequently, an orientation-workshop on the tool was given to

PAMANA areas on Feb 29-March 1 (CNN areas) and March 21-22

(Bangsamoro Areas). The result of the orientation-workshop with CNN

areas fed into the NAP Country Report.

o In the orientation-workshop for both areas, a mapping of interventions

was done to capture outcomes of the NAPWPS implementation. What

surfaced was that interventions given by the LGUs are mostly along the

NAP Pillars 1) Protection and Prevention, 2) Empowerment and

Participation, and 3) Promotion and Mainstreaming.

The NAP Team served as Resource Person and Facilitator during the orientation-

workshops.

6. Completion of the NAPWPS Reports

Two draft NAPWPS Reports were completed and approved by the PAPP.

These were 1) NPWPS Implementation: The Philippine Experience, and 2)

Women, Peace, and Security: A Study on the Initiatives to Implement United

Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.

The first report details the development and substance of the NAPWPS while

the second report provides the database on where the Filipino women stand in

matters of peace and security.

D. OPAPP and Program Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

During the first quarter of 2016, the OPAPP-Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (OPAPP-

MEU) did an assessment on the level of CSPP – MEAL integration of OPAPP Units and

Partner Agencies‟ to streamline its technical assistance relative to operationalization of the

system. This assessment also led to review of the MEU‟s major final outputs and how these

support the organization‟s outcome and MFOs.

OPAPP-MEU Outcome: Conflict-Sensitive and Peace-Promoting Monitoring, Evaluation,

Accountability and Learning System adopted by Peace Partners (OPAPP, NGAs, LGUs,

CSOs). Under this outcome, the MEU came up with indicators which also supports MEU‟s

core business processes namely: (1) Development of Results and Indicators Framework;

(2) Mapping of Existing M&E Arrangements and Designing CSPP MEAL Arrangements

and Tools; (3) Support on Information System Development and Operations; (4) Program

Evaluation and Learning; and (5) Transparency and Accountability Mechanisms.

These business processes and outcome indicators help in streamlining and strategically

identifying areas of learning and improvement for the technical assistance being provided

by MEU.

Number of program and support units provided with technical assistance in crafting, vetting, and finalizing their RF and indicators. The MEU developed an initial results

framework and indicators for the Community Demobilization-Community Security

Management (CD-CSM) to support its implementation. Also, an initial mapping of

CD-CSM M&E needs and arrangements across CSPP-MEAL components was

conducted by the MEU to identify areas of M&E support and possible collaboration.

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Percentage of peace tables and program/support units provided with technical assistance in formulating their work plans. MEU provided technical assistance to

Planning and Compliance Unit in the facilitation and conduct of the Assessment and

Planning sessions of support and program units (Communications Unit and OSEC,

OED Planning, PCCU Planning, NAP – WPS Planning, PAMANA – NPMO). MEU

assistances included the review of the units RF and how it aligns to the units‟ mandate

and programs.

Number of context monitoring/baseline initiatives supported. The MEU continued its

engagement with DILG - BLGD in its baseline data reconstruction initiatives as part of

the DILG – BLGD Pillar 1 in mainstreaming CSPP and CSPP – MEAL in Local

Development Planning. Also, in line with the baseline reconstruction for PAMANA,

the MEU revised the baseline reconstruction tool to integrate comments and inputs

from partner agencies and PAMANA units. The said revision which includes a brief

description of the tool and its sections aimed to capture the data requirements of

DILG Pillar 1 from LGUs as well as of other PAMANA implementing agencies,

provide data on local peace and development indicators and establish a standard

municipal and provincial profile of conflict affected areas under PAMANA.

To provide a baseline or the current skills and capacities for the members of the Joint

Peace and Security Team for Normalization, the MEU provided technical assistance to

the Joint Normalization Committee Secretariat in the conduct of the JPST Training

through the development of evaluation tool for instructor and participants and in the

analysis of the results of the evaluation and crafting of the JPST Training Topline

Report. The tool developed by MEU together with the assistance of the JNC

Secretariat was based on the UN Guide for Peacekeeping Training Evaluation which

includes four levels:

- Reaction or the measure of participants‟ satisfaction with the training program as

well as their plans to use what they have learned;

- Learning or the assessment of how much new knowledge and skills participants

have learned (using pre-tests/post-test, role plays, simulations and other tools);

- Application or the Assessment of whether (and how much) participants applied

the new knowledge and skills on the job; and,

- Impact or the measurement of outputs, quality, costs and time, and suggestion to

measure changes in peace and security situation in communities, level of

teamwork among JPST members.

For NAP - WPS, the MEU also initiated the extension and data gathering for the

results of the NAP – WPS implementation of NAP – NSC and partner agencies.

Bilateral meetings on data monitoring and reporting, and on the baseline extension

initiatives was conducted by the NAP Team and MEU with DILG, DSWD, DOJ, PA,

and DA. Results of the meetings included the accomplishment of the data

requirements of selected NAP – WPS indicators for 2015 implementation and

institutional arrangements on the reporting of their NAP – WPS accomplishments.

Number of outcome tracking activities supported. The MEU conducted outcome

mapping activities with representatives from GPH Secretariat for talks with the

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CPP/NPA/NDF and PAMANA – BM LGUs during the orientation and workshop of

the CSPP – MEAL for NAP – WPS last February and March 2016. Results of the

outcome mapping activities included the surfacing of the different changes in the

conditions of women and young girls from the LGU‟s interventions such as improved

access to health and maternal services, increased livelihood support, and enhanced

psychosocial support for VAW victims and FRs.

Number of implementation monitoring initiatives (e.g., PAMANA, NAP, SE component of Norm) supported. The MEU conducted capacity building of the

proposed M&E tool with RCBW and LGU staff and pilot testing last January 2016 of

the proposed M&E Tool for NAP – WPS which stemmed from an orientation of the

tool conducted by MEU and the NAP team with the Regional Commission on

Bangsamoro Women (RCBW) in ARMM last December 2015. The activity resulted in

the mapping of outcomes for two LGUs in Maguindanao‟s implementation of the NAP

– WPS and enhancement of the tool. To further enhance and align the tool to the

different monitoring tools prescribed by DILG and PCW in monitoring LGU and

agency programs, the Office of the Undersecretary of Programs together with Policy

and MEU met with PCW and DILG representatives to orient them on the CSPP

MEAL framework for NAP and introduce the NAP – WPS monitoring tool. Results of

the meeting include the revision of the tool which includes changing of the tool name

from CGERL ka ba? to Conflict – Sensitive and Peace Promoting NAP – WPS

Monitoring Tool, integration of the ecological profiles of the GeRL ka ba and the

MCW baseline monitoring tool.

For the implementation of the Comprehensive Local Integration Program, the MEU,

together with DMU and PAMANA – NPMO, provided technical assistance to DILG-

NBOO on CLIP Information Management System roll-out such as workshop design

and learning presentation, and possible resource person for Region IV-B leg.

Number of policies and implementation guidelines of PAMANA/NAP-WPS partner agencies and oversight agencies wherein CSPP MEAL components and/or approaches were integrated. The MEU also continued its engagements with DILG – BLGD in the Mainstreaming of

CSPP in Local Development Planning. For 2016, MEU focused its engagement on

providing technical support on the policy development and capacity development for

local DILG officers and LGU planning personnel in select PAMANA areas in

integrating CSPP in their respective Comprehensive Development Plans (CDPs) as

part of PAMANA Pillar 1, review of the Guidebook and Facilitator‟s Manual currently

being revised by MPDLGP Consultant and assisted in the National retooling for LGUs

(Regions IV-A, VI, X and XI).

Number of evaluation initiatives supported. For 2016, the contract for PAMANA

Midterm Review was signed by DLSU-JRIG (Independent Evaluator). The contracting

process was spearheaded by MEU with assistance from PAMANA – NPMO and BAC.

Following the signing of the contract, a consultation / meeting with DLSU – JRIG,

PAMANA – NPMO, PAMANA Units and the PAMANA Area Managers was

organized by MEU to assess and review the results of the PAMANA study sites.

Assessment includes the identification of risks of the areas identified. The MEU also

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facilitated the discussion and engagements with DLSU – JRIG on finalizing the study

sites for the PAMANA MTR and the research instruments to be used for the key

stakeholders.

For the NAP – WPS evaluation, MEU developed and finalized the Terms of Reference

for the NAP – WPS evaluation. MEU also initiated the discussion with Mediators

Network (MedNet) as possible consultant for the said evaluation.

E. Information System Development

1. Web-based PAMANA Information System developed. The PIS an online system for

the consolidation and recording of all data on PAMANA projects to facilitate

monitoring, data sharing, processing and reporting. For the 1st Quarter, the unit:

Has continuously maintained PIS through fixing of glitches and bugs

Is currently reformatting and migrating the PAMANA as of 3rd Q data for

migration to the PIS

Migrated the PAMANA 2016 projects to the PIS

Assisted NPMO in capacity building/pilot-testing efforts in partner agencies

Coordinated with NPMO and MEU on infographics in PAMANA.net

2. Social Protection System developed. The SPS is the social protection component of

PAMANA IS. It houses all beneficiaries of Philhealth and CHED. For the 1st Quarter,

the unit has:

Completed enhancements for SPS v2

Presented for review the SPS v2 and gathered additional comments for further

improvement

3. PAMANA Outcome Monitoring Information System (POMIS) developed. POMIS is

an online system for the monitoring and evaluation of PAMANA outcomes. It has two

modules: outcome stories of PAMANA projects; and PAMANA provinces profile.

Users are the implementing agencies, LGUs and OPAPP units. For the 1st Quarter, the

unit has developed a user manual.

4. Web-based CIMS developed. The CIMS or CLIP Information Management System,

formerly called, FRIS-CLIP, is a customized application for systematic and structured

documentation of information on former rebels, is initially developed as offline

application. For the 1st Quarter, DMU has:

Assisted DILG-National Barangays Operations Office (NBOO) in roll-out of CIMS

to DILG Region 4B

Fixed bugs and completed various additional enhancements requested during the

rollout

5. Web-based APOs System developed. The system will serve as the main platform in

managing data on alleged political offenders and on alleged NDF consultants. For the

1st Quarter, the unit:

Completed Personal Details form

On-going development on arrest and detention, and status

6. Web-based CAIS developed. The Closure Agreement Information System is a

customized application for systematic and structured documentation of all data related

to the operationalization of the closure agreement with the TPG. For the 1st Quarter,

DMU has finished migration of the Profiling data to the CAIS.

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7. JNC Information System is for the day-to-day operation, management and monitoring

of JNC and JPST. For the 1st Quarter, DMU has:

Completed the JNC IS

Presented for review and further comments on improvement

8. The online library system, known as the Ambassador Manuel T. Yan Peace Resource

Center (AMTYPRC) website, is an integrated library system and resource center that

holds historical documents, artifacts, and audio-visual files on the Philippine peace

process that have been under the care and supervision of OPAPP since 1987 when it

was still the Office of the Peace Commissioner. As of 1st Quarter, DMU has:

Completed and web published the system, both public and admin interface

Catered various enhancement requests during and after reviews

Migrated the catalogue to the database

F. Communicating Peace

During this quarter, the OPAPP Communications Group exerted full effort in providing

communications support and services to different OPAPP Units in line with the President‟s

instructions to OPAPP to, first, push the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law before

Congress adjourned for the election period; second, to transition the Bangsamoro peace

process into the next Administration on the non-passage of the BBL; and third, in support of

convergence initiatives of the government to assist conflict-vulnerable and conflict-affected

communities.

It accomplished the following in its mandate to communicate to the public the government‟s

peace efforts:

1. Issues management and content production. In line with the President‟s instructions

following the non-passage into law by Congress of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law,

the OPAPP Communications Group continued its issues management and content

production program in relation to the peace process, thus producing 91 Daily Tactical

Issues Grid with daily inputs from the different content teams, which are the Bangsamoro

Communications Unit, the CNN Communications Unit, the Payapa at Masaganang

Pamayanan (PAMANA) Communications Unit, the Zambasulta Communications Unit

and the Central Mindanao Communications Unit.

From the coordinated inputs on daily communications activities and actions based on the

Daily Tactical Grid, the Communications Group crafted and released 34 official OPAPP

press releases and 11 non-OPAPP press releases, mainly in support of the messaging

campaign to explain the BBL and to push the complete implementation of the

Bangsamoro peace process despite the non-passage of the BBL, and to promote

government initiatives in the socio-economic development of conflict-vulnerable and

conflict–affected areas through the PAMANA Program and the Whole of Nation

Initiative (WNI). These 34 official OPAPP press releases and statements came out in 149

media reports while the 11 non-OPAPP press releases and statements came out in 48

media reports.

The content teams for the GPH-MNLF and GPH-CPP/NPA/NDF and Closure peace tables

started preparations to implement plans to be devolved to their separate peace tables by

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April 2016. In line with these plans, the content team for the GPH-MNLF peace table

crafted two (2) communications plans with the Communications Group and the

Bangsamoro Office in anticipation of the holding of the Tripartite Review Process (TRP)

Ministerial Conference hosted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the participation of the Government of the

Philippines, the MNLF, and the OIC; while the content team for GPH-CPP/NPA/NDF

and Closure Table drafted one (1) strategic communication plan for RPM-P/RPA/ABB in

line with the expected signing of the RRA Closure Agreement before June 2016.

The CNN Communications Team also maintained its crucial role of being part of the core

communications group for the WNI interagency task force, attending to the identified

communications needs of its service caravans, providing inputs in handling emerging

issues (such as the killings of lumads and alleged militarization of their communities;

exploitation of farmers; etc.), creating content, and carrying out other communications

tasks towards finalizing the strategic communications plan for WNI for the entire

government.

2. Establishing better relations with media outlets. To pursue efforts to promote the passage

of the BBL before Congress adjourned for the election period, the Media Relations Team

assisted the Bangsamoro Communications Unit in inviting and assisting media during the

CSO-led peace caravan entitled Biyaheng Bangsamoro, Biyaheng Kapayapaan. The

activity featured four (4) pit stops, namely the House of Representatives, Miriam College,

OPAPP, and the Senate, where prominent peace advocates and legislators expressed the

urgency of passing a CAB-based BBL in the 16th Congress.

Following the non-passage of the BBL, an informal media session and a press conference

were held a few days after the closing of the 16th Congress. Both activities aimed to

provide media partners with insights on the ways forward on the Bangsamoro peace

process despite the non-passage of the BBL, clarify issues especially on the effect of the

non-passage of the BBL to existing peace mechanisms, and gain the support of media

partners to help set the tone for the next steps in the peace process.

For this quarter, the team coordinated a total of 27 media interviews and TV/radio

guestings for officials of OPAPP and the peace tables; handled six (6) media

coordination/invitation for activities of the Bangsamoro peace process; and extended

support to two (2) events of the media related to the peace process.

Furthermore, the Central Mindanao Communications Unit arranged and/or

accommodated a total of 20 media interviews (radio and TV); handled 1 press conference;

handled media invitation/coordination for 15 OPAPP activities, particularly the 2nd

anniversary of the signing of the CAB, and other peace process-related programs and

events; arranged for 3 media meetings with the local media, and engaged 4 new media

contacts in the CARAGA area. Zambasulta Communications Unit also handled 42 media

interviews for the 1st quarter 2016.

3. Issues monitoring and analysis. The Communications Group helped effectively manage

issues during the 1st quarter of 2016 through comprehensive news monitoring, accurate

situation analysis and crafting of effective messaging through its News Monitoring Team‟s

245 reports submitted as of March 22, 2016.

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Majority of these newspaper and broadcast media monitoring reports helped in the

production of the 91 Daily Tactical Issues Grid that guided daily communication

production and activities of then different Content Teams and support units of the

Communications Group.

4. Peace process and peace brand promotion. To further instill the culture of conflict

sensitivity and peace promotion (CSPP) among the public as well as the gains of the peace

process for the past six years, the Communications Group crafted one (1) communications

plan for OPAPP and PAPP, and one (1) communications plan for the I am for Peace

campaign. In addition, a focus group discussion on the Good Vibes project was conducted

to develop various activities geared towards improving the image of OPAPP, PAPP, and

GPH-MILF peace panel, and counter negative issues in traditional and non-traditional

media.

One crucial accomplishment of the team is the reinvigoration of the I Am for Peace

campaign. A team was created to focus on the campaign and come up with clear project

objectives, communication plan and message house, and project activities. While the

comm plan and message house are still for approval, clearer project activities have been

set (e.g. Postcards for Peace including an online photo contest, Youth Camps) and the

National Ambassadors for Peace have also been revived.

The PR and Marketing, through its I Am For Peace Campaign Team, also facilitated the

distribution of Postcards for Peace as well as the execution of the Postcard for Peace

Online Photo Contest (along with the Social Media Team) which contributed in the

promotion of peace and the peace process as an advocacy. Two (2) National Ambassadors

for Peace (Saab Magalona, and Kimpoy Feliciano) were given an orientation on their roles

as Ambassadors and an initial learning session to guide them in their tasks.

Communication and coordination with the other ambassadors (Epy Quizon, Rovilson

Fernandez, Jim Paredes, Arnold Galang among others) have been established and they

have been tapped to assist in the online campaigns especially in the Postcards for Peace

online photo contest.

In connection with the celebration of the National Women‟s Month in March 2016, the

unit organized an appreciation dinner for women who have been partners of OPAPP in

pushing the passage of the BBL last 16 March 2016. Furthermore, the Group extended its

assistance in the organizing and promotion of OPAPP‟s concluding celebration of the

Women‟s Month on 1 April 2016. Technical assistance and support in constituency

management were also provided during the 2nd Anniversary of the CAB signing event in

Cotabato City last March 28, 2016.

5. IEC materials production. In support of the passage of the BBL and other programs of

OPAPP, the Communications Group‟s Creative Team designed 53 IEC materials in the

first quarter 2016 including the GPH-MILF Peace Process Infrastructure inforgraphics,

flyer layout for Statements of Support to the Bangsamoro Peace Process from the

International Community, GPH-MILF Peace Process Ceasefire Mechanisms flyer layout,

Joint Task Force for Camps Transformation infographics, OPAPP Library Manual

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revisions and re-layout, OPAPP Citizen‟s Charter layout, PEACE 101 Manual design and

layout, and Bangsamoro Speeches 2010 to 2015 book cover study.

The Team also facilitated the photo exhibit during the 2nd Anniversary of the Signing of

the CAB. Furthermore, the Team provided photo and video coverage of OPAPP activities

and other peace process-related events namely the Public Launching of the TJRC Report,

Appreciation Night for Women Who Accompanied the Peace Process, among others.

6. Social media operations. With social media continuing to play a bigger role in the

direction of the public discourse on the peace process, the Social Media Team intensified

its activities in terms of issues management and content production and promotion,

including the aggressive promotion and production of social cards, and strategic

placement of online updates in the peace process. For the first quarter of 2016, an

increased number of followers and impressions in all OPAPP social media accounts was

observed due to the wide coverage of the interpellations for BLBAR at the lower House

during the first two months of 2016. Materials for Bangsamoro peace table and Closure

Track were promoted (paid posts) to reach wider audience.

Followers of the OPAPP Facebook page (www.fb.com/peace.opapp) grew from 21,362 to

25,643 (as of March 22, 2016). The agency‟s Twitter account (@OPAPP_peace) is still the

platform with the most followers at 37,574 (from 34,869 follower last 4th quarter 2015).

The OPAPP website obtained a total of 99,153 pageviews for the 1st quarter of 2016, 59%

of which come from new visitors.

On the other hand, followers of I am for Peace Facebook spiked with 15,124 likes from

merely 2,546 likes in December 2015 because of the intensified online campaign. Ads

were placed on the social networking site to promote the Facebook page, the Postcards for

Peace project, and the videos of the National Peace Ambassadors. I am for Peace Twitter

(@iamforpeacePH) now has 3,244 followers, while on Instagram, the campaign has 340

followers. The PAMANA Facebook page (www.fb.com/PAMANAph) has 2,692 followers,

while its Twitter account (@PAMANAgovph) has 1,297.

With the goal of propagating more positive stories about Sec. Ging Deles to counter all the

negative issues thrown at her concerning the peace process, online ads were placed

strategically to highlight the achievements of Sec. Deles in line with the celebration of the

National Women‟s Month (March 2016). As such, Secretary Teresita Quintos Deles‟

Facebook page gained 211 new page likes (a total of 2,172 followers).

G. Other Peacebuilding Initiatives

1. Whole of Nation Initiative (WNI)

The WNI Task Force (TF) was created by the Office of the President under the guidance

of the Executive Secretary. The TF-WNI brings together different agencies to converege

government services in conflict-affected communities with focus on indigenous peoples

(IP) communities. OPAPP is a member of the steering committee of the TF-WNI.

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It is for this purpose that the TF-WNI has organized periodic service caravans (Serbisyo

Caravans) for geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs). OPAPP as lead for

the WNI Development Cluster accomplished the following:

Series of meetings were to discuss the 5th Serbisyo Caravan in Gingoog and a

possible 6th caravan in Agusan del Norte, the strategic communications for the

WNI, the Lumad issues being raised in NE Mindanao, and the assessment and

ways forward of the said initiative in the next administration.

Participated in the 5th Serbisyo Caravan in Gingoog City Misamis Oriental, 03 Feb,

which was headed nationally by the OED-CCSJP, and locally by the LGUs. The

serbisyo caravan was participated by NGAs, RLAs, LGUs, and other local

stakeholders who brought the available services of the Government to select

barangays in the WNI target area to address the identified needs in the

communities.

Participated in various WNI Strategic Communications engagements, as part of

the WNI Stratcom Team. The numerous meetings on the WNI Stratcom resulted

in the

o strengthening of the WNI Stratcom initiatives,

o updating of the inventory of Stratcom assets on IP issues, and

o disseminating of WNI information to relevant stakeholders. 13 Jan, 7 Mar,

11 Mar, 29 Mar 2016, Mabini Hall, Malacañang/AFPCOC, Camp

Aguinaldo.

Continuing the convergent efforts of the government to win the peace with the

CPP/NPA/NDF, a Security Assessment Planning as regards the CNN-affected areas was

conducted last 29 Jan to

synchronize the AFP‟s “Peaceful and Ready for Development (PRFD)” and

PAMANA areas that are ready to graduate;

review the success and gaps of PAMANA and the IPSP-Bayanihan convergence;

and,

prepare a policy paper as guidance for peacebuilding efforts to be recommended to

the next administration. A follow-up Technical Working Group meeting last 09

Feb was convened by the Policy Unit to further tackle OPAPP‟s working draft on

the proposed definition and criteria in identifying conflict-affected and high-risk

areas.

A Peace Dialogue was conducted in Legacy Visits in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur and

Surigao City last 03-04 March 2016 to hear the concerns of the community members

regarding the implementation of development projects in their areas. The event also

provided the opportunity for the community members to show their appreciation on the

projects given to them. The peace dialogue was participated by PAMANA Agency

Representatives and some Cabinet Secretaries, including the PAPP, who directly

answered the queries of the PAMANA beneficiaries.

Moreover, OPAPP Executive together with Chair Alex Padilla and the GPH Panel,

provided a briefing with the Eastern Mindanao Command Officers at Camp Panacan last

09 Mar in Davao City. Among the topics discussed were the strategies of the government

in the peace process, strategic directions regarding peace negotiations, and updates on

government interventions such as PAMANA and CLIP.

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2. Conflict Sensitivity and Peace Promotion (CSPP)

A. Development and Publication of the CSPP MANUAL. OPAPP is currently working

on harmonizing all of the contents of the eight-volume CSPP Manual:

o Volume I: PAMANA Overview. This volume narrates the framework,

objectives and principles of PAMANA. It describes its three (3) Pillars and the

various types under each pillar.

o Volume II: CSPP Paradigm. This volume defines what CSPP means and

explains its eight (8) principles.

o Volume III: CSPP Guide for the Protection of Rights and Promotion of

Interests of Most Vulnerable Groups (MVGs). This volume narrates how CSPP

protects the rights and promotes the interests of MVGs in armed conflict

situations. This volume details the specific needs of MVGs and provides a

discussion of the various legal mandates and institutional mechanisms that

actively seek to address the issues MVGs face in armed conflict.

o Volume IV: Social Preparation. This volume narrates the basic principles and

various mechanisms for Social Preparation. It narrates Community Social

Preparation as a critical requirement in community development cycle to

ensure that the beneficiaries are consulted, informed and are willing to engage

in the identified project.

o Volume V: PAMANA Operating Procedures (Implementing PAMANA). This

volume details how PAMANA is being implemented on the ground.

o Volume VI: CSPP Monitoring. This volume gives an overview of the various

components of CSPP Monitoring and gives a guide in determining how

projects conform to or violates CSPP principles.

o Volume VII: CSPP Evaluation. This volume gives an overview of Program

Evaluation, and explains the various roles and responsibilities as well as its

implementation arrangements. The CSPP Evaluation focuses on evaluating

both the process and outcomes of adopting the CSPP paradigm.

o Volume VIII: Transparency and Accountability Mechanisms (TAM). This

volume provides a guide for ensuring projects comply with the government‟s

policy on transparent and accountable governance.

As such, several meetings have been held in order to discuss, present and, finalize the

content of the CSPP Manual. The outline and draft version of the CSPP Manual were

presented and vetted with relevant government agencies through a DILG-OPAPP

Consultation Workshop on Mainstreaming CSPP/ Sectoral Concerns held last 15-16 Mar

2016 at Icon Hotel in Quezon City. The two-day workshop was participated in by

relevant sector agencies (i.e. PCW, DSWD) and DILG Regional Focal Persons on the

ground that provided significant comments, inputs and recommendations to the draft

CSPP Manual as presented.

The eight-volume CSPP Manual is targeted to be finalized for EXECOM Approval by the

end of April 2016, in time for its envisioned publication in May and proposed launch /

distribution by June.

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3. Intervention on Specific Cross Cutting Concerns

Children. As as member of the Inter-agency Committee on Children in Armed

Conflict (IAC-CIAC), the OPAPP participated in its first regular meeting for the

year on 19 Jan 2016. In said meeting, the proposed series of activities and trainings

relative to GPH-MRRS Advocacy and Communication were presented and

discussed.

4. Raising Awareness on the Issues Concerning the IPs in the Northeast Mindanao

A. Inter-Agency Writeshop on Comprehensive Anti-Terrorism Strategy (CATS). The

Anti-Terrorism Council-Program Management Center (ATC-PMC) in cooperation

with the Department of Interior and Local Government conducted the Inter-

Agency Writeshop on the Comprehensive Anti-Terrorism Strategy (CATS) in

Tagaytay City participated by OPAPP Representative Asec. Jennifer Oreta last 28-

29 March 2016. The main objective of the write-shop was to formulate the CATS

by integrating the recommendations of the National Intelligence Coordinating

Agency, the ATC-PMC's proposed strategic action plan on addressing terrorism-

related Kidnap for Ransom, and the National Coast Watch Council's proposed

plan of action to address terrorism and other crimes committed in the maritime

domain. 28-29 Mar, Tagaytay.

B. Inter-agency Meeting on UN Special Rapporteur Chaloka Beyani‟s Report on

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Philippines. To respond to the report of

the visit of Professor Chaloka Beyani, UN Special Rapporteur on the Human

Rights of Internally Displaced Persons (UNSR IDPs), the Department of Social

Welfare and Development called for an inter-agency meeting on 21 March 2016

to discuss the different agencies‟ responses, including OPAPP‟s comments on the

factual veracity of the report of the UN Special Rapporteur. The meeting was

attended by OPAPP Representative Asec. Oreta.

C. 10th Meeting of the Inter-agency Committee (IAC) on Extra-Legal Killings,

Enforced Disappearances, Torture and Other Grave Violations of the Right to Life,

Liberty and Security of Persons. The Policy Unit, Knowledge Management &

Resource Center (KMRC), and GPH-Monitoring Committee Secretariat attended

the 10th IAC-ELK meeting last 10 March. The said meeting was attended by

representatives of the DOJ, DND, NBI, AFP, PNP, OPA, PHRC Secretariat, CHR

and Office of the Ombudsman. Secretary of Justice Emmanuel L. Caparas

convened the meeting. The TWG Secretariat presented data on the approved IAC

cases, those waiting for IAC action and those that were excluded as of 08 March

2016. The report also included an update on the different stages of court

investigations for the approved cases, which were also the basis of further

discussion by the body. 10 Mar 2016, DOJ.

5. Security Sector Reform (SSR)

A. “Operational Law Course: Legal Dimensions of Military Operations. OPAPP sent

a representative to the abovementioned course organized by the Friedrich Ebert

Stiftung (FES) Philippines office, Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr or General

Staff College of the German Armed Forces, and the National Defense College of

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the Philippines (NDCP). The course provided training on the practical application

of legal aspects and obligations to the plan and conduct of military operations.

Fundamentals and application of the Human Rights Law and International

Humanitarian Law (IHL) were also discussed.

B. PNP Peace Process Modules

With regard to the proposed integration of peace education in the training courses

of the PNP, the PNP Peace Process Development Office invited OPAPP for a

series of meetings to discuss the proposed syllabi for PNP Peace Process Modules.

Among the concerns raised were the important topics to be included in the

modules, the number of participants and tentative schedule of the trainer‟s

training, and the budget requirements for the said undertaking.

C. Anti -Terrorism Council Program Management Center - Training Assessment

Read-out. OPAPP attended the Training Readout of the Training Course on the

Intake and Risk Assessment of Violent Extremist Offenders (VEOs) in Prison on

16 March in Camp Crame, Quezon City. Representatives from the Bureau of Jail

Management and Penology (BJMP) presented the results of the International

Centre four Counter-Terrorism-The Hague Workshop on Risk Assessment

Protocol conducted last 10-15 March 2016. OPAPP, along with representatives

from other agencies, was appraised with the importance of risk assessment

protocols in the „determination of likelihood that an individual is committed to

violent extremism‟. It was discussed that use of the 3N approach or Needs,

Narratives, and Networks is strategic in determining if an inmate is committed to

violent extremism. Operational needs such as capacity build-up for projected

ICCU staff, and funding support for operations were also discussed, as well as

recommendations.

6. 8th Coordinating Conference for the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC).

OPAPP, through the participation of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, showed its

support in advancing Philippine interests in ASEAN at the 8th Coordinating Conference

for the ASEAN Political-Security Community (ASCCO) in Jakarta, Indonesia on 27-29

March 2016. The 8th ASCCO was participated by the ten ASEAN Member States and

Sectoral Bodies under the APSC Pillar. Concerned ASEAN Sectoral Bodies under ASCC

Pillar as well as other ASEAN organs were also in attendance.

The Conference reviewed the key developments in the APSC in 2015, the seven-year

implementation of the APSC Blueprint 2009-2015, as well as the discussion of the new

APSC Blueprint 2025, its key characteristics and the implementation and monitoring

mechanisms. ASEAN Member States and concerned Sectoral Bodies were encouraged to

collectively monitor the implementation of action lines by utilizing the matrix as

indicated in the Blueprint. As agreed upon in the Conference, focus must be given in

improving coordination across sectoral bodies at the regional and national levels especially

on cross-cutting issues.

7. Ambassador Manuel T. Yan Peace Resource Center (AMTY PRC)

The AMTY PRC is an integrated library system and resource center that holds historical

documents, artifacts, and audio-visual files on the Philippine peace process that have been

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under the care and supervision of OPAPP since 1987 when it was still the Office of the

Peace Commissioner.

The following were accomplished within the quarter to build up its systems and

resources:

A. Library Operations Manual

The Library Operations Manual of Ambassador Manuel T. Yan Peace Resource

Center (AMTYPRC) was launched at the General Assembly on 21 March

2016. Two Library Operations Manuals (LOMs) were distributed, one copy for

the unit head and the other for the use of the unit‟s personnel.

B. Library Infographics

Library Info graphics were also developed to guide users on the policies and

borrowing procedures of the library. It was also launched at the General

Assembly last 21 March 2016. The Info graphics were posted beside the

elevator doors of Agustin building.

C. Library Borrower‟s Card

The Library Borrower‟s Card is now available in the AMTYPRC. A valid

OPAPP ID should be presented to the librarian to claim the library card.

D. The AMTYPRC‟s Online Library System (OLS) creation is ongoing.

The objective of the Online Library System (OLS) is to provide users an access

to materials in the AMTYPRC even if they cannot visit the library in person.

Through OLS, the users will save time whenever they search for a certain

material in the AMTYPRC.

E. Printing of actual call numbers and labeling of library materials are ongoing.

Actual call numbers (e.g. DS687.532 A685 2015 no. 2) are printed in sticker

papers and these will be used to label the library materials for identification

and retrieval purposes.

F. The librarian attended a lecture entitled, BUKLOD: Life and Art Intertwined

held at Don Enrique T. Yuchengco Hall, De La Salle University-Manila on

12 February 2016. The objective of the lecture is to familiarize the attendees on

how to organize and preserve non-print materials like paintings, photos, and

such.

8. Production of Knowledge Products

A. Fifth and Final issue of “Kababaihan at Kapayapaan” Magazine. The fifth and final

issue was already published and ready for distribution at its launching

scheduled on 1 April 2016, at Discovery Suites, Ortigas Center, Pasig City in an

activity dubbed as “Celebrating Women in Peace”. To be launched also on that

date is the book titled “NAP WPS Implementation: The Philippine Experience” which contains documentation of the country‟s experiences and initiatives on

women, peace and security.

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This final issue of K and K magazine is dedicated to the women and men of

OPAPP and provides a glimpse of OPAPP story throughout its three decades

of existence in pursuit of peace and development in our country.

9. “Peace Monitor Digest” (Vol. 1, No. 2) produced and distributed to all OPAPP

Units/Secretariats. Peace Monitor Digest is a compilation of brown bag session

documentations of the Policy Group. This issue focuses on the following topics:

a. Basic Rights of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) b. Basic Rights of the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) c. Peace 101: Primer-videos for the capacity development of former rebels

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