National Peace Plan

E.O. 3 aims for a more effective and integrated peace effort based on lessons from the past implementation and in response to the dynamic conflict situation.

Highlights of E.O.3:

1. Reiterates the NUC legacy of principles, strategies, and structures laid out in EO 125.

2. Reaffirms the government’s commitment to the Comprehensive Peace Policy and its desire to consolidate its gains.

3. Recognizes the need to enhance, strengthen, streamline, and rationalize the policy, processes and structures.

To enhance and strengthen the Peace Process, policy enhancements were incorporated (the first four explicitly stating some critical points which otherwise were only reflected or implied in E.O. 125):

1. The broadened concept of peace.

2. Prescribing the same principles and component processes as the same framework for implementation.

3. Officially adopted of the “Six Paths to Peace” for the component processes of the systematic approach to peace.

4. Emphasized the interrelatedness of the Six Paths and the need for simultaneous, coordinated, and integrated pursuit.

5. Expanded the elements of the Third Path (Peace Negotiations) to include the effective implementation of peace agreements.

6. Enhanced the government infrastructure for peace by strengthening its management structure and institutionalizing people’s participation.

PEACE POLICY AGENDA

The Government’s Peace Policy Agenda were laid out in two chapters of the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) 2001-2004).

These provided an official roadmap for the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Program according to the new mandate which later was translated to as Legacy Agenda No. 9: A just end to the peace process in Chapter 14: National Harmony: The Peace Process of the MTPDP 2005-2010).

Seven elements have been identified and grouped under two task components.

A. Peacemaking and Peacekeeping

1. Continuation of peace talks and conclusion of peace agreements with major rebel groups

2. Complementary measures to minimize the level of violence arising from internal armed conflicts

3. Full implementation of existing final peace agreements

4. Implementation of an enhanced and integrated reintegration, rehabilitation, and amnesty program to mainstream of former rebels into society

B. Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention

5. Rehabilitation and development of conflict-affected areas

6. Catch-up development program for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and affirmative action agenda for Muslims

7. Healing and reconciliation programs in conflict-affected communities

SIX PATHS TO PEACE

1. Pursuit of social, economic, and political reforms that address root causes of the armed conflict;

2. Consensus-building and empowerment for peace;

3. Peaceful, negotiated settlement with the different rebels groups;

4. Programs for reconciliation, reintegration into mainstream society and rehabilitation;

5. Addressing concerns arising from the continuing armed hostilities;

6. Building and nurturing a positive climate for peace.

Goals

The goals and strategic directions that OPAPP will pursue in the next two years are as follows:
  • Permanent cessation of hostilities between government and major rebel groups attained by 2010;
  • Conflict-affected areas rehabilitated towards peace and development;
  • Healing and reconciliation among peoples in conflict attained;
  • Peace constituency broadened and citizen’s participation in the peace process strengthened; and
  • Policy environment conducive to peace created and sustained.
Core Values

The core values manifested by OPAPP, in its performance/delivery of public service are:
  • Active non-violence;
  • Public service is a public trust (creativity, innovativeness, excellence, honesty, and  integrity);
  • Adherence to truth and justice; and
  • Respect for diversity and uniqueness of others (equality and fairness).

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