THE PEACE CAFETERIA: 10th Regional Peace Forum Held

Thursday, September 22, 2011

10th Regional Peace Forum Held

The Department of Peace Studies Celebrated the World Day
Peace with a Symposium

The Department of Peace Studies held the 10th Regional Peace Forum with the theme: The Human Face of Conflict: A Reflection on the CARHIL. This years theme focused on the respect for human rights and how has the CARHIL fared in the fast several years since it was signed by the Government of the Philippines and the CPP-NDF. This Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law is a historic document in that the GoP has given generous concessions to the CPP-NDF by signing this document with a non-state actor. While the CPP-NDF also recognize the need to respect human rights especially in conflicted situations and areas.

The Panel of Resource Persons

The forum was held at Arcilla Hall September 21, 2011 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 p.m. The Commission on Human Rights as represented by Atty Looraine A. Marcaida delivered the main talk while members of the different sectors offered their reflections. The NGO group was represented by Ms. Tessa Lopez, the public information officer of the Bayan Muna, Capt. Perez of the 901st Infantry representing the Armed Forces, PSupt Wilson C Asueta of the Philippine National Police, and Professor Elaine Salazar of the women's group. A lively exchange of opinions, ideas and reflections ensued in the open forum. Many issues were discussed regarding human rights and the occasion provided an opportunity for confidence building measures among the groups. Dr. Herbert B. Rosana, Head of the Department of Peace Studies noted the importance of the date - September 21, as the International Day of Peace and at the same time the anniversary of the declaration of martial law. September is also the month dedicated to the promotion of peace consciousness. Everyone should be made aware of the need to work for peace.

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The Bicolano is the term use to describe the Philippine's 5th largest ethno-linguistic group. They speak a language known as Bikol, a Malayo-Polynesian language. They inhabit the Southeastern portion of Luzon spread over five civil provinces namely; Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, and Masbate. There are five chartered cities – Naga, Iriga, Legazpi, Ligao, Sorsogon City , Tabaco and Masbate City. The Southeastern Portion of Luzon is also called Bicol Region or simply Bicolandia. The Bicolanos are not so different from other ethno-linguistic groups in the Philippines. What distinguishes the Bicolanos are the following: their love for spicy foods, their ardent devotion to Our Lady of Penafrancia [Bicolanos are devout Roman Catholics], and their affinity with Mt. Mayon Volcano, a natural landmark. These three are iconic of the Bicolano people. Bicol, was in ancient times called Tierra de Ibalon a land of rolling hills, valleys, and coasts. The region has no pronounced division of climate. Rain is plentiful and spread over year-round. The valleys are fertile and the climate friendly, but vulnerable to typhoons and tropical storms. Bicolanos are known for their friendliness, religiosity and hard work.

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