GPH Peace Implementing Panel

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙋𝙃 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙡 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢

LOOK: The members of the GPH Peace Implementing Panel met with the Third Party Monitoring Team (TPMT) yesterday, 4 May 2026. They discussed the recommendations made by the TPMT in its 9th Public Report, as well as recent developments in the GPH-M**F peace process.

This is part of the TPMT’s 57th Monitoring Session in the undertaking of its mandate to monitor, review, and assess the implementation of all signed agreements between the GPH and the M**F.

READ: 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗮ñ𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶ó𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼 (𝗔𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗗) 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗕

On the occasion of the 12th anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, I am pleased to convey a message of recognition and support on behalf of Spanish Cooperation in the Philippines.

This milestone represents much more than a date—it is a reminder of the sustained commitment to peace, dialogue, and the construction of an inclusive future for all communities in Mindanao. Over the years, the peace process has shown that even in complex contexts, political will, mutual trust, and the participation of society can lead to meaningful progress.

Through AECID, we are proud to have supported various initiatives led by OPAPRU, contributing to strengthening institutional capacities, promoting social cohesion, and advancing efforts toward lasting peace.

We reaffirm our commitment to continue working alongside the Government of the Philippines, Bangsamoro institutions, and all stakeholders to consolidate the gains achieved and move forward toward sustainable, inclusive, and peaceful development.

On this anniversary, we celebrate the progress made and renew our support for a process that continues to be a source of hope.

MS. VIOLETA DOMINGUEZ ACOSTA
Head of Spanish Cooperation in the Philippines
AECID Philippines

READ: 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗡𝗜𝗔) 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗕

The National Irrigation Administration proudly joins the Philippine Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in commemorating the 12th Anniversary of the Signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro.

Together with our Muslim brothers and sisters, we celebrate the continued realization of a peaceful and conflict-free Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). United in purpose, we remain committed to overcoming differences and fostering lasting harmony.

On this meaningful occasion, we reaffirm our dedication to inclusivity, diversity, and mutual understanding--pillars that strengthen our shared journey toward sustainable peace and development.

ENGR. EDUARDO EDDIE G. GUILLEN
Administrator
National Irrigation Administration

READ: 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗽𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗣𝗖𝗢) 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗕

At the Presidential Communications Office, our mandate is unequivocal: to ensure that the story of peace in the Bangsamoro is told with clarity, truth, and purpose. Through strategic and inclusive messaging, we amplify voices of unity, counter misinformation, and bring the gains of the peace process closer to every Filipino.
The Bangsamoro journey reminds us that communication is not merely about words--it is about building trust, sustaining dialog, and connecting people to a shared national vision.

DAVE M. GOMEZ
Acting Secretary
Presidential CommunPresidential Communications Office

READ: 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗽𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 (𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣) 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗕

As the gains of the peace process continue to unfold under the governance of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), it is imperative that the voices of ICCs/IPs are duly considered in decision-making, enduring that their identities, traditions, and aspirations are respected and protected--especially their rights to ancestral domains and self-governance as enshrined in the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997.

In this regard, the NCIP reaffirms its commitment to meaningful collaboration with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), the Bangsamoro Government, and other agencies to ensure that peace efforts remain participatory and inclusive, while safeguarding the welfare of all IPs.

DR. MARIE GRACE T. PASCUA, CESO III
Chairperson
National Commission on Indigenous Peoples

READ: 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗽𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗠𝗦𝗨) - 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗕

As an academic institution committed to the values of peace, social justice, and nation-building, we recognize the vital role of education in sustaining the gains of this landmark agreement. We affirm our continuing responsibility to nurture critical minds, cultivate empathy, and empower communities to actively participate in peacebuilding efforts.

ATTY. SHIDIK T. ABANTAS, MDM, LLM
University Chancellor
Mindanao State University - General Santos

READ: 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗽𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗣𝗛 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗧𝗪𝗚-𝗧𝗝𝗥) 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗕

Our work in Transitional Justice and Reconciliation (TJR) embodies the heart and soul of the peace process. By digging into the legacies of the past, we cultivate a shared understanding of historical grievances while creating pathways for healing, fostering confidence and inclusive dialogue. These efforts reinforce our collective commitment to advance cooperation, mutual respect, and a common aspiration of a just and lasting peace.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CESAR D. DE MESA
Chairperson
GPH TWG-TJR

READ: 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗽𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗣𝗛 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 (𝗝𝗡𝗖) 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗕

The normalization process must be fully insulated from the political dynamics that have repeatedly added layers of complexity to implementation.

The decommissioning of combatants, the delivery of socioeconomic packages, the transformation of camps, the management of small arms and light weapons, and the pursuit of transitional justice cannot be held hostage to electoral timelines, leadership changes, or partisan interests.

ARIEL C. HERNANDEZ
Co-Chair
Joint Normalization Committee - GPH