{"id":161650,"date":"2018-04-26T01:59:22","date_gmt":"2018-04-26T05:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=161650"},"modified":"2018-04-26T01:59:22","modified_gmt":"2018-04-26T05:59:22","slug":"dureza-highlights-ph-peace-efforts-in-un-general-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/04\/26\/dureza-highlights-ph-peace-efforts-in-un-general-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"Dureza highlights PH peace efforts in UN General Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In his message delivered during the high-level meeting on peacebuilding and sustaining peace, Dureza presented several initiatives being undertaken by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) as proof of government\u2019s commitment to peace. (PNA photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0— Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus G. Dureza highlighted the peacebuilding efforts of the Philippine government as he spoke before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York City on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

In his message delivered during the high-level meeting on peacebuilding and sustaining peace, Dureza presented several initiatives being undertaken by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) as proof of government\u2019s commitment to peace.<\/p>\n

He said these include the implementation of socio-economic development programs in conflict-affected areas through PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) and the development of a peace constituency through the People\u2019s Peace Table.<\/p>\n

Using the \u201cchicken and egg\u201d analogy, Dureza said peace and development should not come one after the other but \u201cshould come hand in hand.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs you all know very well, you cannot have peace \u2013 or you cannot sustain peace \u2013 if there is no development; and you cannot also sustain development unless there is peace,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The peace adviser added that development should be done through a \u201cpeace lens,\u201d using an inclusive approach that involves the different stakeholders of conflict.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot address sustainable peace if you only attend to people who are triggers of conflict, or are involved in conflict,\u201c he said, emphasizing that the concerns of \u201cthe bigger table, which is the public\u201d should also be addressed.<\/p>\n

Dureza closed his presentation by reaffirming government\u2019s commitment to pursuing and sustaining peace in the country. He also expressed gratitude for the UN\u2019s role in strengthening government\u2019s peacebuilding efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe work for peace is not an easy to road to travel. There are roadblocks. There are many ways, however, to peace. We cannot avoid roadblocks \u2026 but we have to stay in the course,\u201d the peace adviser said.<\/p>\n

Dureza expressed his gratitude to the United Nations and the countries that have \u201ckept faith with our work for peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMany mechanisms for peace have been in place in the country today are being supported strongly by the UN systems and the UN agencies,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Dureza also recognized the importance of mediators who facilitate peace negotiations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have noticed that when there are foreign nations supporting the peace process, it is not too easy for the rebel groups, in times of challenging situations in the process of the negotiation, (to) walk away from the table,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Aside from addressing the UN General Assembly, Dureza will also update the Filipino community on the peace process on April 26 at the Philippine Center in New York.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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