10th HRSD SUMMIT, General Santos City, July 20-22, 2011 The Role of Training Institution in Peace Building in Mindanaw By: Hon. Ariel Hernandez Executive Director Katilingbanong Pamahandi sa Mindanao Foundation, Inc.

3. The Role of TVI’s in Building Peace in Mindanao ARIEL C. HERNANDEZ HRSD Conference, General Santos City, June 21, 2011

4. Mindanao: The Region in Constant Conflict Six peace processes means 6 major Conflicts present in the country….4 of which are very much present in Mindanao.

5. The Peace Processes MNLF – GRP –started in 1976, signed peace agreement in 1996 and still on going up to now MILF – GRP – most visible, started formally in 1997 with Ceasefire Agreement, 2008 was the last bloody encounter between the forces CPP/NPA/NDF – GRP –now engaged in peace talks, off and on relationship since 1986 RPMM - GRP –started in 2005, now stalled

6. While all the talks are on going…the hard realities remain… Biases and prejudices still persist amongst our people Communities affected by conflict are becoming poorer everyday

7. While all the talks are on going…the hard realities remain… Remains the most undeveloped…even if the communities are already tired of war and violence, yet the cycle of violence and war still occurs every two to three years

8. Two Basic Questions How can we contribute to resolve conflict and promote peace? What in particular should we focus ourselves to promote peace, whether there is a peace process or none? (is the most important question for institutions and persons who want contribute to peace in our region?)

9. Four Roles of TVI’s In Peace Education In Peace Talks / Peace Process In Post Conflict In Promoting Peace In Enterprising Peace

10. In Peace Education Understanding Mindanao History; understanding Moro and Lumads of Mindanao Mainstream subjects with terms related to conflict and peace Mainstream skills on conflict management and conflict resolution OPKORS for TVIs

11. In Peace Talks Support the Peace Process Develop models of TV systems in conflict areas / IDP camps Work in partnership with LGU’s, with AFP and other NGO’s in the area

12. In Post Conflict Demobilization and Reintegration, Rehabilitation.. The Bigger, the Most Challenging Task CAFGU’s, MILF Fighters, The NPA Fighters , The RPMM, community organized militias and the militias organized, maintained and expanded by political warlords..

13. In Promoting Peace Organize TVIs activities (or even fundraising) promoting peace and encourage interfaith and tri-people dialogue like Sports for peace, FUN RUN (run for peace), Bike for peace, etc.

14. In Enterprising Peace Promoting peace by promoting/marketing products and handmade crafts made collectively, creatively and by peaceful means Organize Fair Trade

16. Why is this already possible? Larger Constituency of Peace Mindanao Business Conference Bishop-UlamaConference Mindanao Congress of Development NGO’s Mindanao Development Authority Mindanao Peace Advocates Conference LAWIG-KALINAW Peace Movement Mindanao TVET Association

17. DaghangSalamat! Madakul ha Salamat! Shukran! Peace Be With Us All!!!