Oltice of the President of the Philippines Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process OPAPP ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT ‘Third Quarter FY 2015 The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) is mandated to supervise, coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Philippine government's comprehensive peace Pench Consists of two (2) main tracks. Track 1 aims to achieve negotiated political Settlement of all internal armed conflicts; and the Complementary Track, white seeks to address the causes and impacts of all internal armed conflicts and other issues that affect che peace process through security, justice, and development interventions focused or conflict-affected and confic-vulnerable areas, The Complementary Track is primarily pursued through PAMANA, the national government's convergence framework and program for Peacebuilding and development in areas affected by and vulnerable to conflict. Zhe following presents the highlights of OPAPP's accomplishments during the third quarter of FY 2015 in the implementation of various programs and projects in support of the national peace agenda: 1. PEACE NEGOTIATIONS Coverument of the Philippines - Communist Party of the Philippines New People’s Army/ National Democratic Front (GPH-CPP/NPA/NDF) Peace Process Given the prolonged impasse inthe talks, the GPH continues to sustain its direce engagement With the Royal Norwegian Government (RNG) as Third Party Facilitator for the talks, which fut committed its steadfast support to the peace process with the CPP/NPANToE ‘The GPH PanelSecretarat sustained the conduct of preparatory activities. In particular continued Xs provision of technical support to the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process and Peace the review by the Joint Monitoring Committee of the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humaniasian Law (CARHRIHL), Provision of report on strategic ations on managing the continuing impasse, and, Provision of Feport on the current state of the table, ‘The GPII Secretariat also provided inputs for the Panel's Strategic Communications Plan and comments and suggestions on the RNG’s proposal 72 discuss the developments of the talks and come up with the appropriate GPH actions, the PAPP convened several meetings with the GPH Panel members. RNG Team ef Facilitators Aandother government officials. The results of these meetings are confidential a nature. Page I of 34a, AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION A. Government of the Philippines - Moro Islamic Liberation Front (GPH-MILF) Peace Process 1. Deliberation on the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) Deliberations in the House of Representatives on the Bangsamoro Basic Law, or Basic Law on Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (HB 5811) as substituted, commenced on 11 August 2015 and ended on 23 September 2015 as the House began budget hearings. However, the passage of the basic law has been delayed due to the lack of quorum during most of the scheduled interpellations. ‘The Lower House has announced the new deadline for the passage of the law to be on 16 December 2015. In the Senate, the Committees on Local Government; Peace, Unification and Reunification; and Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes submitted a joint committee report on the draft BBL on 10 August 2015, with the substitute bill being filed as SB 2894, entitled “An Act providing for the Basic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region and abolishing the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, repealing for the purpose Republic Act No. 9054, emtitled ‘An Act to strengthen and expand the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, and Republic Ace No, 6734, entitled ‘An Act providing for the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao,’ and for ocher purposes.” Senator Marcos delivered his sponsorship speech on 12 August 2015, and plenary interpellation in the Senate began on 24 August 2015 and is still ongoing. As of this writing, a total of 16 sessions of interpellation had been conducted on SB 2894 by the aforementioned committees. ‘The GPH Legal Team and GPH Panel Secretariat assisted sponsors or interpellators in both Houses by providing substantive data on issues raised during plenary interpellations, as requested. 2. Normalization Process As defined in the agreements, normalization is the process whereby communities can achieve their desired quality of life, which includes the pursuit of sustainable livelihood and political participation within a peaceful, deliberative society. It aims to ensure human security in the Bangsamoro and build a society that is committed to basic human rights ‘where individuals are free from fear of violence or crime and where long-held traditions and values continue to be honored. ‘The Annex on Normalization, signed on 24 January 2014, details the components of this process, The program for implementing this process is divided into four phases, each of which coinciding with milestones in the political-legislative track. The table below ‘summarizes the phases for normalization, and some of the activities that are expected to be accomplished accordingly.Security ‘Transitional Components of Normalization ‘The Joint Normalization Committee and its Secretariat for the implementation of the Normalization aspect conducted and assisted in the following activities: Area Development Planning (ADP) Workshop 8-11 July 2015 at Em-Manor, Cotabato City ‘The workshop aimed to: ~ Further strengthen and develop skills and competencies of the Task Force Camps Transformation (TFCT) of both Parties; ~ Enable them to craft ADP of their designated camp; and, ~ Serve as a capacity building measure for TF Camps who will undertake the necessary steps in transforming the six (6) previously acknowledged MILF ‘camps into peaceful and productive communities. ‘The participants produced initial ADPs and Quick Response Proposals for the 6 camps during the workshop. Orientation and Planning Workshop, 4-7 August 2015, in Davao City ‘The workshop aimed to: Ensure and harmonize the implementation of the Socio Economic Program on Normalization by different line agencies and counterparts; and, ~ Serve as a venue for the orientation of the development officers who will conduct follow up visits to the 145 decommissioned combatants. Workshop on Developing AFP/PNP Coordination in Implementing the Normalization Program of the CAB, 6-7 August 2015, in Davao City The workshop aimed to develop a protocol that will guide the AFP and PNP in the implementation of the Transitional Components of Normalization. ‘The participants were representatives from the AFP, PNP and the different security ‘mechanisms under the Normalization Program. Two protocols were drafted after the workshops, which are currently being reviewed for finalization: ~ Protocol on the Employment of Joint Peace and Security Teams (PST), which establishes the guidelines on the employment, command and control, coordination and responsibilities of the JPSC and JPSTs deployed in the mutually agreed areas, Secured Armed Storage Areas, Assembly and Processing Areas and those who are deployed to secure CAB related activities, in relation to the regular AFP and PNP units in the area: and, = Protocol on the Detail of AFP and PNP Personnel to the Normalization Bodies, which establishes the guidelines on the detail and organization of AFP and PNP personnel to the different Normalization Bodies.iv. Orientation and Planning on Community Based Normalization, 11-13 September 2015 at the Waterfront Hotel, Davao City ‘The workshop was sponsored by the World Bank (WB) with counterpart from the OPAPP. Members of the Normalization bodies and mechanisms from both Parties participated in the 3-day workshop. The workshop aimed to: — Help the parties to agree on a model to translate the community-based principles of the socio-economic aspects of the Normalization Annex into a functioning implementation structure; ~ Discuss international experience on the operations of community-based normalization models ~ focusing on IARS systems in a range of different contexts; and, Provide an opportunity for the relevant bodies to adapt that international experience to the Mindanao context and existing structures. "Issuance of Memorandum Circular No. 83, s. 2015. - “Creating the National Task Force for the Disbandment of the Private Armed Groups in the Areas of the Proposed Bangsamoro and the Adjacent Regions IX to XII” on 2 September 2015, ‘The MC contains the list of members of the NTF, its functions and duration, among others * The Joint Peace and Security Committee (JPSC) and Joint Peace and Security ‘Teams (JPST) support the JNC in its implementation of the programs for Normalization specifically in the Decommissioning work. The JPSC members continue to monitor and supervise the thirty one (31) JPST members (15 from Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Force, 8 from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and 8 from the Philippine National Police) deployed at the weapons storage facility in Camp Iranun, Sitio Bombaran, Barira, Maguindanao. The first batch of the JPST and VMAT members were assigned to secure the weapons turned over to the IDB during the ceremonial decommissioning on 16 June 2015 in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao. The JPST members work together with the Independent Decommissioning Body- Verification Monitoring and Assistance Team (IDB VMAT) assigned at the said facility and with the 37 Infantry Battalion, 6% Infantry Division of the Philippine Army. The JPST also recorded seven (7) visits from the following government offices: OPAPP GPH Panel, 61D PA, PRO-ARMM, TPMT, JPSC, OPAPP Cotabato and the Combined Secretariat. ‘Transitional Justice and Reconciliation The Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC)' continued to conduct studies along four themes, namely: Legitimate Grievances, Historical Injustices, Human Rights Violations, and Marginalization through Land Dispossession, ‘The final report of the Commission is expected to be submitted to the Panels in November 2015. CURE, Grated by Mo Blocker, was launched on 4 October 2014 in Cotabato Cty, and on 11 October 2014 in Manila, The (Commission was created to underiake a study and recommend to the Panels the appropriate mechanism {0 address the 'eaitimat oievances of the Bangsamoro people, correct historical nyustces. and address human tights woatonsAtty. Cecilia Jimenez and Atty. Al-Amin Julkipli continued to engage in the aforementioned activities in their capacities as the GPH representatives and alternative members to the Commission respectively. b. Socio-Economic Development? ‘As part of the normalization process, the MILF and GPH agreed to intensify development efforts for rehabilitation, reconstruction and development of the conflict-affected areas. In particular, socio-economic programs will be instituted to address the needs of BIAF members, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and poverty- stricken communities in the Bangsamoro. Thus, the government national line agencies, have budgeted 2.46 Billion Pesos in the 2015 General Appropriations Act to support the socio-economic development programs particularly on education, health, livelihood and social-protection for the MILF combatants to be decommissioned. For this quarter, the socio-economic program for the decommissioned combatants focused on the institutionalization of mechanisms, structures and implementation guidelines in preparation for the full-phase of the decommissioning process as reflected in the Annex on Normalization. This includes a review of the agencies’ existing guidelines to contextualize and respond to the needs and demands of the program implementation traits. One of these workshops was the ADP Workshop in Davao City in August 2015, On 31 August 2015, the GPH and MILF Panels formally constituted the Task Force for Decommissioned Combatants and their Communities (TFDCC). The task force is co- chaired by OPAPP Undersecretary Luisito G. Montalbo and Mr. Sammy Gambar, MIF BIAF Chief of Staff with two (2) members each. For the GPH side, the members are DSWD Assistant Secretary Vilma Cabrera and OPAPP Cotabato Office Director Wendell Orbeso. For the MILF side, they are Mr. Abbas Salong and Engineer Abdolmumit Tomawis. With the TFDCC constituted, a process for re-engaging the 145 decommissioned combatants to conduct socio-economic counseling and referral processes for the appropriate service packages have been proposed to the MILF to commence the second phase of assistance following the distribution of the PHP 25,000.00 immediate assistance and enrolment to health insurance premium last quarter. Sajahatra Bangsamoro Program (SBP) The SBP is a development program jointly implemented by the GPH and the MILF launched last 11 February 2013 to provide initial dividends of the peace process to the Bangsamoro communities. It aims to uplift and develop the health, education and livelihood conditions of the Bangsamoro communities in the immediate term. * As dtind in he Polaco! onthe Implementation of the TOR ofthe IDB, Sodo-economic Development refers to programs ar ‘the natives forthe MILF combatants, ther families and communities in accordance wth the Annex on Normalzaten,‘The following have been the accomplishments of the program: i, Education + Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is implementing the Community-based Technical-Vocational Education and Training, of the 1,030 identified beneficiaries, 995 beneficiaries completed the skills training program; 29 are ongoing classes, which are due to end by October 2015, while 6 dropped- out, 122 of the graduates were employed; ~ Under Sajahatra Bangsamoro Study Grant Program (SBSGP) implemented by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), 1,084 were enrolled in various state ‘universities for the Ist semester of Academic Year 2015-2016; + For the Grants to Madaris implemented by CHED, of the 50 Madaris* beneficiaries, 24 are still implementing the Ist tranche of the financial assistance provided amounting to PhP 125,000.00, while 20 madaris are implementing the last tranche. The remaining 6 are still awaiting funds to be downloaded by the Department of Education Central Office; and, + For the Support to Day Care Centers implemented by Department of Social ‘Welfare and Development (DSWD), of the 10 proposed day care centers (DCC), 2 are already completed and were turned over to the communities in Brgy. Sandor, Baloi, Lanao del Norte and Brgy. Dahican, Mati, Davao Oriental; 2 are ongoing construction (70% completed in Bongso, Tawi-Tawi and Lamitan City, Basilan); and, 6 DCCs are about to commence upon receipt of the notice of award by the contractors. ii, Health - For the Health Insurance Premium for identified families in Bangsamoro ‘communities, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) renewed the 2nd ‘year payments of 11,000 beneficiaries and granted 9,000 new slots. Of the total number of new slots, 7,994 have been endorsed to PHIC for enrolment processing while the remaining 1,006 are undergoing the identification and endorsement processes of the PMT. A total of 473 have already availed of services through the walk-in scheme. ~ For the Supplementary Feeding Program implemented by DSWD, 3,092 children benefited from the feeding program, + Of the 10 ambulances Philippine Charity Statistics Office (PCSO) committed to Provide to the 10 hospitals identified by the MILF-PMT, 1 ambulance was officially turned over to the Cotabato Sanitarium Hospital while the facilitation for the submission of requirements for the donation of the 9 other units from PCSO is ongoing. ~ Under the Preventive and Clinical Health Services implemented by the Department of Health (DOH), 3 Barangay Health Stations (BHS)> were already turned over. Two of which are fully operational (Brgy. Tagahakid, Mati City, Davao Oriental and Brgy. Lampari, Banga, South Cotabato) while one unit in Brgy. Sandab, Butig, Lanao del Sur is waiting for the delivery of health equipment and facilities. { Madaris are Islamic echools for children that focus on reading, writing, and arthmetic. ‘ Basilan, Davao Oriental, and Lanao del Norte * Davao Oriental, Lanao del Sur, and South Cotabatoiii. Livelihood ~ For the provision of livelihood development implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DA), the following were accomplished: ¥ 3 communities under DA-Region XII (Brgy. Tarikan, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao; Brgy. Sumbakil, Polomolok, South Cotabatao; and, Brgy. Buliok, Pikit, North Cotabato): YB sites in Regions IX, X and XI (Brgy. Datu Tumangong, Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay; Brgy. Old Poblacion, Munai, Lanao del Norte; and, Brgy. Dahican, Mati, Tanao del Norte) have already received fall livelihood assistance, The assistance provides farm-inputs, draft-animals, high value crop production, rice-corn seedlings and post-harvest facilities; and, Y Assistance for 4 communities in Brgy. Tubig Basag, Bongio, Tawi-Tawi; Brgy. Bud Siit, Panamao, Sulu; Brgy. Magcawa, Albarka, Basilan; and, Brgy. Sandab, Butig, Lanao del Sur are currently being procured by the DA Central office. ~ 11,000 individuals benefited from cash-for-work implemented by DSWD + For Small-Scale Infrastructure (SSI) projects implemented by DA, such as FMRs* and Fish Landing’ are in various stages of implementation. ~ For the National Greening Program (NGP) implemented by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), 7 People’s Organizations of the identified communities have signed Letters of Agreement with DENR Regional Offices IX, X, and XI. All of these people's organizations implementing the said projects have established seedling nurseries. As of this reporting period, 745 out of 1,000 hectares in 7 communities identified are implementing the program. ©. Confidence-building Measures ‘Transformation of acknowledged MILF camps As of this period, a series of preparatory activities such as capacity building enhancement, partnership and confidence building amongst the GPH and MILF Task Force Camps Transformation (TFCT) had been conducted. Brigada Eskwela and dental missions had been conducted in eighteen schools in different communities of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte. Six (6) school beneficiaries in Maguindanao have completed the implementation of the said program. Furthermore, the Socio-Economic Unit is a participating unit in the aforementioned ADP Workshop. It will capacitate the TFCTs to undertake necessary steps in transforming the six (6) previously acknowledged MILF camps into peaceful and productive communities Eighteen (18) pre-identified projects (common to all communities are the home-based solar power, provisions of water system level II, and construction of hanging bridge during the workshop were subjected to community consultations in 6 previously acknowledged camps to ensure that these are reflective of community needs and Promote ownership of the project cycle or processes. To date, three (3) previously ® Bosilan, Lengo del Norte, Lanao del Sur, South Cotabato, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Mguindanao ” ‘Davao Oriental and North Cotabatoacknowledged camps completed the consultation process and are currently undergoing technical site validations and preparation of required documents to trigger implementation of projects. 3. Massive IEC Campaign (Consultations / Dialogues / Advocacies) As of 24 September 2015, the GPH Panel, its Legal Team and Secretariat had attended and participated as resource persons in 628 public consultations with the different stakeholders (government agencies, LGUs, NGOs, CSOs, academic institutions, royal houses, indigenous people and youth groups, among others) since 2010. The participation during the third quarter of the year recorded a total of 57 public engagements, These engagements delved on the Mindanao conflict’s historical context, gains of the GPH- MILF Peace Process, provisions of the draft BBL and other components of the CAB such as the Normalization aspects In cooperation with the OPAPP Communications Unit, the GPH Panel Secretariat, under the guidance of the Panel, launched a massive IEC campaign on the BBL through Peace Exhibits in time for the celebration of the National Peace Consciousness Month (September). Exhibits were set up in the following government and non-government institutions in Metro Manila on the corresponding dates: ‘* Trinoma Mall: September 1-6 ‘+ Miriam College: September 1-7 + Ateneo de Manila University: September 7-11 * University of the Philippines Diliman: September 7-11 * San Beda College: September 14-18 ‘+ University of the Philippines Manila: September 14-18 + House of Representatives: September 14-17 "Senate of the Philippines: September 21-30 * Philippine Normal University: September 21-26 "University of the East: September 28-October 2 + De La Salle University: September 28-October 2 With the assistance of the GPNP-MILF Cotabato Office, the campaign rolled out in various schools* and establishments in Mindanao, Related to this, the office is continuously engaged with other government agencies, private establishments, civil society organizations, international and local non-government organizations in the cities of Cotabato, Marawi, Tacurong, Isulan and General Santos as well as in the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur and Norte, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato. * Nae Dane University (Cota Gi). Nace Dame of Kiapanan College (Kidapwan City), MSU Marni (Marw Ciy MSU Maigo (Tub, MSU Higa Insitute of Technology (lian City, Cola Systems Ine. (Cotabato Ciy).yatems Technology Insite (Coatato City). Hendstart Collegeof Cealato (Cotabato City) Mindano State University (Dalian, Maguindanao) Benedr Callege of Coakao(Cotabito City) Souther Chistian Collegeof Misyap(Midsayap) Bangsamoro Peopl's Cmple ORC Compund (Cotabato City) Mall of Alnor (Cotabato City) Supecama Complex (Kabwcan, North Cotabato), and De Rose ‘Shopping Center (Midsayap, North Cotabsto)Both the GPH Pane! Secretariat and Cotabato Office are currently working on a Coffee Table Project on the Ceremonial Turn Over of Weapons and Decommissioning of the MILF Combatants. Several interviews with notable personalities and representatives from various OPAPP units, ceasefire mechanisms and normalization bodies had already been conducted. New information materials in the form of stickers, flyers, pamphlets, posters and panels were made available to the public. Contents of the materials highlight the costs of war, and basic facts on the BBL breaking common myths about the proposed law. These materials are also part of the standard GPH-MILF peace process kit that is being distributed during briefings, meetings, fora/symposia, dialogues and consultations, 4. Monitoring and Maintaining the Ceasefire It is noted during the period that the guns of both forces have been silenced after the Mamasapano Incident, ‘The positive ground condition was brought about by the strong desire of both parties to keep the gains of the peace process. ‘The concerted effort of the different stakeholders to support the GPH-MILF Peace Process was another factor that led to the improved security condition in the conflict affected areas in Mindanao (CAAM). ‘The extensive conduct of peace advocacies and consultations both by the government and MILF all over CAAM was also undertaken to ensure the support from all the stakeholders. However, there have been violent incidents such as family feuds/rido and attacks by the BIFF and other armed groups in the CAAM within the quarter. A total of 11 rido incidents were recorded for the period. These incidents happened mostly in Maguindanao, Cotabato and Lanao areas. ‘The Ceasefire Mechanisms, 61D, MILF and LGU’s are working hand-in-hand to immediately settle the bloody conflicts including recent fighting in Palembang and Lutayan, both of Sultan Kudarat; Parang and Datu Saudi Ampatuan, both of Maguindanao; Midsayap, Aleosan and Pikit, all of Cotabato; Barko-Barko, and Iranun areas, In fact, the MILF Conflict Management Task Force under Gordon Saifullah Khan already settled more than ten (10) major land/rido conflicts since January this year which had been participated and witnessed by the IMT, CCCH, LGU's and AFP/PNP Commanders. The Joint Task Force (JTF) Iranun, which consists of four (4) ‘Municipalities of Parang, Buldon, Barira and Matanog together with the GPH-MILF CCCH are also working double-time in resolving existing conflicts in the area. ‘The following are some of the successful peace settlements with the involvement of the ceasefire mechanisms: i, 30 August 2015 - The GPH CCCH has participated and witnessed the covenant signing of Dimaloloy-Mamalinta Clan at Sitio 3, Brgy Rangaben, Midsayap, Cotabato, fi, 03 September 2015 - the ceasefire mechanisms attended the Daraba-Ronda Clans Peace Covenant Signing at the Municipal Gym, Pob. Parang, Maguindanao to ‘witness the reconciliation and unification of the conflicting families.12 September 2015 - Representatives from IMT $4, GPH-MILF CCCH, Sultan Kudarat PPO, Local Government Unit of Lutayan, and 33rd IB, PA met at the Barangay Hall of Barangay Palavilla, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat Province to resolve the two warring parties between the group of Brgy. Capt. Falcon Asgal Bansal of Brgy. Bayasong, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat and group of Cmdr. Pigi, member of the 7th Bde, under the National Guard Base Command (NGBC) BIAF-MILF. ‘The parties arrived at the following agreements: i. All units of BIAF-MILF who reinforced in the area must go back to their places of origin while BIAF residents of Brgy. Sisiman, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat must not ‘wear BIAF uniform and bring firearms in the communities. i. ‘The Barangay Officials of Sisiman, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat should contact the SK PPO if they will encounter the same problem in the future. iii, The group proposes for the establishment of a Joint Circular Monitoring Post (ICMP) composed of AFP, PNP, MILF and LGU so that recurrence of the problem will be prevented immediately. Meanwhile, this Committee has recorded a total of six (6) ceasefire violations all committed by the BIAF-MILF. Most of the said violations were uncoordinated movements of the MILF forces. Of these violations, the GPH CCCH has filed a total of two (2) protests against the MILF covering all the ceasefire violations. Noteworthy among the said ceasefire violations was the case of Abdullah Macapaar @ Cmdr Bravo, who tried to conduct patrols and demonstrations in Lanao areas from 18 June to 21 August 2015. His recent provocative actions fuelled some fears of the LGU's of both. Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte. The AFP-PNP from the area are now on alert and are closely monitoring the movement and consolidation of BIAF-MILF in Lanao Provinces. Additionally, the IID already lodged a strong protest on the recent misbehavior of Bravo's group. On 28 August 2015, this Committee formally lodged a protest against the MILF for the ceasefire violation committed by Bravo. The CCCH is now doubling its effort in engaging the different base commanders and key personalities in the Central Committee in order to maintain their sobriety and commitment to the peace process 5. Ground Operations Support In support to the operations of the different components of the GPH-MILF Peace Process, the Cotabato Unit ensures that the ground operations are closely supervised and monitored, particularly the increasing number of activities relative to the Normalization program under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB). ‘The Cotabato Office provided technical, administrative and financial support to the GPH Peace Panel, Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCH), Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG), Joint Normalization Committee (JNC), Joint Peace and Security Committee PSC) and Joint Peace and Security ‘Teams (JPSTs) on their respective activities in the ground. The Office also directly oversees the support provided by the government to the International Monitoring Team (IMT) and the Independent Decommissioning Body (IDB) 10Most of the assistance provided by the Office during the period covered were focused on the newly-established JPST in Camp Iranun (Abubakar), which is in charge of securing the weapons storage area as well as the Verification and Monitoring Assistance Team (VMAT) that supervises the JPST in the area. ‘The Cotabato Office ensures that sufficient logistical, financial and administrative support is provided to the deployed personnel (PST and VMAT) in the area. In July-August, the Cotabato Office provided financial and logistical support in the construction of the barracks and site office for the JPST and VMAT and facilitates the necessary fund support for this purpose. The Office also ensures that necessary support (financial and personnel) for the IDB Headquarters in Cotabato City are being provided. Interviews for the Coffee Table Project about The Untold Stories on the Ceremonial Decommissioning are being conducted. Notable persons interviewed include: Maj. Muhd Aiman Syazwi and Maj. Malik Boransing of IDB, Maj. Gen Dato’ Sheikh Mokshin bin Sheikh Hassan of IMT-Mindanao 10, Dr. Norodin Salam of Cotabato City State Polytechnic College (CCSPC), Ibrahim Duma of VMAT MILF, among others Representatives from the JNC, CCCH and OPAPP Cotabato Office who actively participated during the Ceremonial Turn- over were also included. The Cotabato Office also assisted various Normalization bodies, specifically, the JPSC/JPST in the preparation of documents relative to the conduct of its ground activities, particularly the upcoming JPST training tentatively set in October 2015. They also assisted the Panel Secretariat in the preparation of the necessary documents relative to the roll-out activities of the information and education campaign (IEC) on the BBL. Support to activities of the GPH Peace Panel are continuously being provided even including those in Manila, in collaboration with the Panel Secretariat-Manila, such as the meeting of the GPH and MILF Peace Panels and Task Force on the Decommissioned Combatants and their Communities (TFDCC) at Microtel Windham -UP Technohub, Commonwealth Ave., Diliman Quezon City on 31 August 2015, Within September, the technical staff from the Cotabato Office worked on the BBL IEC Campaign, which is parallel to a similar effort launched by the Panel Secretariat in Metro Manila, Engagements were conducted with various schools, transportation lines, and ‘establishments. Several CSOs, INGOs, and government agencies were also tapped to widen and strengthen the links not just for the IEC campaign but for other future activities relative to the GPH-MILF peace process. During the period covered, the Cotabato Office spearheaded, collaborated and/or provided technical, administrative, logistical, and financial support to a total of fifty-seven (57) activities, including, but not limited to, the World Bank-sponsored Orientation and Planning on Community Based Normalization (11-14 September 2015), the Salam Kalinaw Forum in Cotabato City, spearheaded by the UNICEF, and various activities relative to the celebration of the National Peace Consciousness Month,B. Government of the Philippines - Moro National Liberation Front (GPH-MNLF) Peace Process L Closure of the Tripartite Review Process (TRP) On 1 September 2015, Secretary Deles convened @ GPH Technical Committee ‘Meeting with the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation Peace Committee of the Southern Philippines (OIC-PCSP) Member Countries and presented the road map of the GPH for the completion of the Tripartite Review Process under the single framework of the BBL. The meeting gave an opportunity for the government to reiterate its call for the completion of the review in order to move forward towards the implementation of the agreements through the mechanisms available under the BBL. Sec. Deles laid down the timeline for the enactment of the BBL and assured the OIC that the government, especially the leadership of both chambers of Congress, is fully committed to its passage. On 7-8 September 2015, the OIC convened the two-day preparatory meeting to the ‘TRP. The meeting resulted in a consensus to revisit agreements on the Bangsamoro Development Assistance Fund (BDAF), the Tripartite Implementation and Monitoring ‘Committee (TIMC), and the co-management of strategic minerals to be submitted to the Ministerial-level meeting in Jeddah, Saucli Arabia ‘The two parties also presented their individual views regarding the convergence of all. previous peace accords and expansion of areas covered by the autonomous region. ‘The government panel, in its position, emphasized to the MNLF that all gains of the 1976 and 1996 peace agreements and CAB are preserved under the convergence of all peace pacts through the proposed new autonomy law, which is the BBL. ‘The Panels also agreed to hold the Ministerial-level Tripartite Meeting at the OIC headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, scheduled to be held tentatively in December 2015. Socio-economic packages (PHIC & CHED) provided to MNLF a. Philhealth Program For the 3rd Quarter under the Philhealth program, five (5) turn-over and orientation activities were conducted in August and September 2015, These are as follows: August 18 North Cotabato (Midsayap) August 19 Koronadal City (for Sultan Kudarat) August 20 Maguindanao (Datu Odin Sinsuat and Parang) September 16 _Basilan (Albarka, Ungkaya Pukan and Tipo-Tipo) September 29 __‘Tawi-Tawi (Bongao) ‘These activities resulted in the following: = Out of the 2,196 new approved beneficiaries for FY 2015, 600 MNLF or their next of kin beneficiaries were oriented on the OPAPP-PhilHealth Sponsored Program 21,544 cards were issued to the beneficiaries or the representatives from the barangays or municipalities where the beneficiaries are located b. CHED Study Grant For the CHED Study Grant Program, a total of 222 beneficiaries were awarded the program by CHED. There are still 91 applicants that are expected to be approved before the first semester ends. Simultaneous with the distribution of Philhealth cards and Member Data Records (MDRs) in the provinces of Maguindanao, Tawi-Tawi, North Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat from August to September 2015, notices of OPAPP/PAMANA-Study Grants had also been distributed to a total of 82 new grantees (27 males and 55 females). A similar event is being proposed to be held this October for the remaining 142 . Government of the Philippines ~ Cordillera Bodong Administration/ Cordillera Peoples’ Liberation Army (GPH-CBA/CPLA) Peace Process ‘The 2011 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) (Closure Agreement) between the government and the Cordillera Bodong Administration (CBA)- Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CPLA) signed in Malacahang on 4 July 2011 continues its implementation to complete commitments “Towards the CPLA’s Final Disposition of Arms and Forces and its Transformation into a Potent Socio-economic Unarmed Force’. ‘At the end of the 3rd quarter of 2015, the following are the accomplishments in the implementation of the following MOA components: 1) disposition of arms and forces (DAF); 2) socio-economic reintegration; 3) community development projects (CDPs); and, 4) legacy documentation and social protection. 1. Final disposition of arms and forces. ‘The transport of firearms from the Provincial Police Offices to the Police Regional Office - Cordillera (PRO-Cor) in Camp Bado Dangwa, Benguet was completed last 24 July 2015. The Closure Agreement Secretariat (CAS) has sought for coordination ‘meetings with the Regional Firearms, Explosives, Ammunition Disposal Committee for the ceremonial demilitarization of the 337 firearms in the custody of the PRO-Cor under the new OIC RD, PC Supt, Ulysses J. Abellera. CAS and PRO-Cor are currently in the process of verifying the data on all turned-in firearms and once verified, the list of all firearms under PRO-Cor custody will be forwarded to the Office of the Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) along with the endorsement for the inauguration ‘of the ceremonial demilitarization of CPLA firearms. 2. Socio-Economic Reintegration a. Army integration - The 168 who chose the army integration option for soci reintegration are still on active duty, with some detailed in Mindanao as augmentation to AFP battalions. A closure ceremony for the AFP Integration Program has been discussed between CAS and AEP representatives and is planned to take place before the end of 2015, 3b. DENR Forest Guards DENR reported that the 511 forest guards hired from January to June 2015 hhad received their salaries. This addressed persistent concerns on delayed salaries previously reported by the forest guards. Monitoring of performance and payment of salaries for July to December 2014 contracts is ongoing. A meeting with the Regional Office of the DENR along with Provincial and City Environment and Natural Resources Office representatives was conducted last 22 September 2015 which detailed the contributing factors to the delay in release of salaries of the forest guards, steps to prevent the issue's recurrence, and discussed plans to sustain the program. A meeting with the DENR national office is also being scheduled to discuss the monitoring mechanism and sustainability plan for the program. ©. Livelihood The status of livelihood implementation is as follows: i. Abra, Apayao and Kalinga ~ Allocations for identified projects to be implemented in these areas were included in the 2016 NEP for PAMANA of the Department of Agriculture i. Benguet ~ A proposal to change the modality of fund release is being explored, subject to the Benguet Saguday Livelihood Association, Inc. (BSLAI) and Joint Committee (C) approval ii, Ifagao ~ The PAMANA provincial focal person reports that the building in Alfonso Lista for Kabunian PO's Corn Enhancement and Marketing Project has been completed and is awaiting inspection by the Provincial Government, ~ Implementation of projects (Microlending, Purchase of Heavy Equipment and Hollow Blocks Making, One-Stop Auto Shop) of Hibla ng Pagkakaibigan PO is in the resource mobilization stage. The proposal of the PO to change another livelihood project, “Commercial Tea Tree Production’, is under review by the DA. iv. Mountain Province ‘Ten percent (10%) of the Php 5,000,000.00 fund for Mt. Province’s POs has been released to the four (4) POs -- Riverside Community for Peace and Development Association (RCPDA), Mountain Province Pechen Association Inc. (MPPA), Matagowan Tako Organization (MTO), and Malin-awa Livelihood Association (MLA). A proposal to change the modality of fund release is being explored, subject to POs and JC approval3. Community Development Projects (CDPs) Four (4) physically completed CDPs are added to the tally with the reported completion of Ifugao projects within the 3% Quarter. This brings the total for completed projects at sixty-two (62). Eleven (11) are ongoing implementation while eight (8) are in preparatory and other stages of implementation, Following the JC Guidelines on the Tarn Over of Completed CDPs, preparations for the turnover of completed projects inspected in April 2015 is currently ongoing, 4. Social Protection a. PhilHealth ‘The number of OPAPP-PhilHealth beneficiaries remain at eight hundred and twenty-three (823) towards the end of the third quarter. Of the one hundred ‘twenty-four (124) profiled individuals and employed forest guards who were not included in the 2015 endorsement for new beneficiaries due to missing information (i.e. birth date, address), information for ninety (90) individuals have been completed, verified, and endorsed for enrolment while information for the remaining thirty-four (34) individuals is still being gathered and verified with the help of their profiling data or information from the DENR employment records b. CHED The thirty-five (35) applications previously endorsed to CHED last 29 May 2015 have been re-forwarded to the current OPAPP-CHED/PAMANA focal person for Processing. DP. Government of the Philippines - Rebolusyonaryong Partidong Manggagawa ng Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade (GPH — RPM- P/RPA/ABB) - ‘Tabara Paduano Group (TPG) Peace Process ‘The draft Closure Agreement is presently undergoing due diligence before its signing, hopefully within the year. During this quarter, OPAPP through its National Program Management Office (NPMO) is undertaking efforts to capacitate the ground, including the TPG, for the efficient implementation of the Agreement. These primarily include: 1, Putting in place the needed implementing guidelines, mechanisms and structure ‘8, Community Peace Dividends (CPD) Component ~ Together with DSWD regional and National Office, OPAPP updated the draft Comprehensive Guidelines for Socio-Feonomic Projects (SEP) Guidelines that will provide the mechanics, parameters and processes for the implementation of the Closure Program's CPD community impact projects, livelihood projects of individual TPG profiled members, provision of core shelter units to 727 TPG ‘members, and provision of CDED training to TPG members and communities, ~ Continued updating of the profile of the 100 CPD barangays in coordination with concerned LGUs and DSWD is being conducted. ‘The completion of the 15Profiles for all the CPD barangays is expected within the year to serve as a parameter in the identification of development interventions thereto ~ The conceptualization of the frame for organizing the community livelihood associations in 100 CPD barangays has been started, ‘The finalization of the framework shall take into consideration the inputs of the TPG and the elements in the SEP Guidelines. The frame shall also allow OPAPP and TPG to formulate the design of the community organizing with the concerned LGUs in CPD barangays ». Social Reintegration Component + Development of Settlement Sites. In coordination with the DENR, LGUs and ‘TPG, the PMO updated and completed the profile of the 5 Settlement Sites to allow the formulation of their respective Comprehensive Site or Development Sites. The profiling of the CPD barangays will be a continuing activity given inputs gathered from LGUs and concerned Agencies such as DSWD, DENR, DILG, DA and DAR. The profile of the CPD barangays will also be regularly updated as they are migrated to the PMO’s Database System being developed by the DMU. ‘The following are the 5 Settlement Sites: i, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental: Sitios Walos and Palampas in Brgy Bagonbon ii, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental: Brgy Villacin (original site) iii, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidenal: Sitio Mambinay, Brgy Locotan iv. Tri-boundaries of Tanjay City, Negros Oriental: (Sitio Ling-ab, Brgy San iguel) and towns of Amlan (Sitio Maite, Brgy Jantianon) and Sibulan (Sitio Escaguel, Brgy Enrique Villanueva) v. Ibajay, Aklan: Brgys Cabugao, Rivera and San Jose Coordinated the convening of the TWG for the Aklan Settlement Site to discuss the development frame for the Settlement Sites in Ibajay, Aklan. The TWG finalized the delineation of production and housing arcas of the Site in order to facilitate the planning of its development. ~ Livelihood Assistance Component for TPG profiled Members. Completed with the DSWD Region VI Office the draft CDED training module that will capacitate the TPG profiled members to receive their individual livelihood assistance upon the signing of the Agreement, The draft module will be discussed with TPG prior to its finalization and approval by the DSWD. Disposition of Arms and Forces (DAF) with provision of Interim Security Arrangements (ISA). Updated the DAF Implementing Plan with PNP Region VI and 3" ID Philippine Army given the changes in their respective leaderships and in view of the accelerated scheduled for the turn-over of inventoried firearms, ammunition and explosives as agreed upon with TPG in June-fuly 2015. The accelerated schedule for the turn-over of inventoried FAEs will significantly affect the timetable for the conduct of Community Security Force (CSF) training for qualified TPG members.‘The updated ISA Implementing Plan will be discussed with the TPG prior to its submission to the new PNP National Chief for approval and thereby, adoption by the new PNP Region VI Chief; and, to the new AFP Chief of Staff for final approval and implementation by the AFP 31D. 2. Jumpstarting the strategic component of the agreement before its signing a. Implemented Social Protection for CPD community members = Processed and endorsed the PhilHealth insurance for 6,783 community ‘members as of 6 October 2015 or 68% of the total allocation (10,000), ~ A total of 70 dependents of CPD community members were processed and endorsed for CHED study grants (35% of 200 total allocation), of which 22 have actually been enrolled in their preferred universities, as of 30 September 2015. b. Provision of Social Protection for TPG profiled members ~ Enrolled a total of 422 TPG profiled members for PhilHealth insurance under OPAPP-Phillealth Co-Sponsored program while 155 members were enrolled under other programs (e.g. LGU and NHTS), as of 30 September 2015. Coordinated the approval of CHED study grants for 25 dependents of TPG ‘members during the period under review. . Provision of Livelihood and Employment Opportunities ~ Coordinated the renewal of the Forest Guard Contracts of 118 TPG members from July to December 2015. ~ Monitored the status of the NGP livelihood projects of Kapatiran Chapters (Aklan and Kabankalan) for possible extension and replication by other Chapters. 3, Development of the accompanying documents of the agreement. ~ Coordinated with the DENR the finalization of the draft Presidential Proclamation on the Settlement Sites and the appropriate tenurial instruments, for their use by TPG members. Formulated the working draft of the Executive Order on the Creation of the Steering Agreement Committee that will oversee the implementation of the Closure Agreement (for discussion with the TPG). ~ Formulated the working draft of the Executive Order for the creation of the Joint Body that will coordinate the implementation of the DAFYISA (for discussion with the LSU TPG). III. PEACEBUILDING IN GOVERNANCE ‘A. PAyapa at MAsaganang PamanayaNAn (PAMANA) (Please see attached PAMANA ‘Progress report as of 30 September 2015)B. Philippine National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAPWPS) OPAPP, as Chair of the National Steering Committee’ (NSC) that oversees the implementation of the NAPWPS, provides NAPWPS technical assistance to the committee members and, most recently, partner agencies implementing the PAMANA. ‘The following were the key interventions and outputs for the quarter: 1. Orientation on the inclusion of National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security Programs, Activities and Projects in the Department of Health's (DOH) Regional National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) GAD Plan and Budget, 29 July 2015 at the Lohas Hotel, Clark Freeport, Pampanga OPAPP was invited to the Department of Health’s (DOH) Training on Gender Analysis and Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting for the newly designated Gender and Development Focal Point Persons from the Regional Officers of DOH. OPAPP provided a briefing on the Basic Concepts of the National Action Plan on. Women, Peace and Security. The concepts were considered in the creation of the Department's 2016 GAD Plan and Budget. ‘Attendees were members of the GAD Focal Point System from Retained Hospitals and ‘Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers of the DOH from selected conflict-affected areas from Visayas and Mindanao—areas such as Samar, ZambaSulTa, Davao Region, Caraga. Attendees formulated their GAD plan and budgets for their DOH hospitals, which inchides their commitments to the NAP WPS. 2, Mid-Year Assessment of the NAPWPS Implementation a. Mid-year Assessment of the NAPWPS implementation for NSC and PAMANA Implementing agencies 11 - 13 August 2015 at One Tagaytay Place, Tagaytay City ‘The assessment aimed to ensure a more strategic and effective implementation of the NAPWPS for CY 2015. The activity determined the status of the implementation of the NAPWPS of partner agencies. Agencies also identified the following commitments for the rest of the year, as well as their commitments for inclusion in their 2016 GAD Plan and Budget: i, CHED ~ Closer coordination with OPAPP for the submission of the remaining 231 grantees before 3Q 2015 to address the gap on inadequate access of women to educational opportunities in CAAs after surrender to government ii, DAR ~ Revisit internal GAD policies for enhancement to assess the current services provided to women agrarian reform beneficiaries iii, DepEd ~ Continuous conduct of information campaigns for teachers and non- teaching personne!—information should include NAP WPS during 3Q Development of advocacy materials on the different GAD related laws (to include UNSCR 1325) * The nine (9) NSC members areas follows: Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), Department of Social Welfare and Development (OSWD}, Department of Justice (001), partment of Interior and Local Government (O1LG), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of National Defense (OND), National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the National Commision of Muslim Filipinos (NCMF). 18iv. DOH ~ Conduct of training on Gender analysis and Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting with basic concepts on NAPWPS; Conduct of capability building activities for service providers on MHPSS including orientation on the basic concepts of NAPWPS, v, DOJ - orientations and seminar on GAD especially inclusion of UNSCR 1325 and 1820 (NAPWPS) in terms of handling cases related to women’s legal rights to support the indicator on access of justice in the NAP WPS; GAD sessions for 500 prosecutors in regional/field prosecution offices (inclusion of NAPWPS in capacity building) vi, NCIP ~ Conduct of participatory workshops and learning sessions for IP women—to include NAP WPS; revise methods and instruments for developing gender and rights responsive database in documentation of 1P5; conduct of at least 12 gender analysis training sessions on gender and human rights of IPs to include NAPWPS and to be reflected in at least 12 GAD plans. vii, PhilHealth ~ Increase in the awareness and build capacities of PHIC PAMANA focal person on gender mainstreaming through developing gender and culture sensitive information and education materials. viii, TESDA ~ Complete 1 Gender Focal Point System assembly to include “gender responsive planning in the context of peace”; enhance data gathering of reports to include and specify if the female participant is coming from a conflict arca. ‘The NAPWPS mid-year assessment was attended by 38 personnel, 3 males and 35 females ’b. Mid-year assessment of the NAPWPS implementation for OPAPP's Gender Focal Point System, 14 July 2015, Subic Zambales The activity evaluated our agency's mid-year GAD plan accomplishment and implementation, and developed a catch-up plan for the 2 semester of 2015. Units submitted their 2 semester work and financial plan focusing on GAD. ‘The activity was attended by 14 representatives from various OPAPP units. A follow-through GAD activity, a one-on-one GAD coaching session, was also conducted, which looked at the unit's PPAs and budget utilization in detail to determine what can be attributed as a GAD expense. 3, Final Validation with members of the National Steering Committee on Women, Peace and Security — Technical Working Group, 4 September 2015 at the Discovery Suites, Pasig City Last August-December 2013, a research was commissioned by OPAPP to gather baseline data and status on the implementation of NAPWPS from 2010-2014. A final validation was conducted among members of the NSC-TWG last September. Attendees from the NSC-TWG provided their inputs and suggested revisions and validated the contents of the NAPWPS Implementation: The Philippine Experience. ‘The validated document was sent to the PAPP for her comments.4. Government Executive Course on Women, Peace and Security (GECWPS), 27 ‘September - 3 October 2015, at the Atenco de Manila University OPAPP, in coordination with the Ateneo de Manila University and the Royal Norwegian Embassy conducted the GECWPS. It focused on the institutionalization of| the NAPWPS through a progressive capacity development program provided for members of the NSC-TWG and PAMANA implementing agencies. The GECWPS was attended by 49 personnel, 45 females and 4 males, with participants from the AFP, PA, PN, DND, DA-Region V, DA-Region XIII, DAR, PhilHealth, DOH, DSWD, CMF and OPAPP. ‘The course aimed to sustain the implementation of the NAPWPS at the national agency and local government levels through creating a pool of government NAP champions who will cascade the NAP within their own agencies. The attendees can be tapped for NAP trainings on policy formulation, programming and budgeting, capacity development, and monitoring and evaluation. Attendees were also tasked to create a Re-Entry Action Plan, which they will implement within their agencies in the next six months. 5. Publication of the 4'* Issue (September 2015) of the “Kababaihan at Kapayapaan” Magazine. The publication intends to showcase women’s contributions in advancing the country’s peace process, and in this way hopes to contribute to raising awareness, acceptance, and support to women’s valuable role in attaining lasting peace. 6. Localization of the National Action Plan. During this quarter, five PAMANA. provinces and one city were involved in the assessment and validation of their ‘Women Peace and Security (WPS) priority women issue/s and programs, projects and activities a. Assessment and validation of Women Peace and Security (WPS) priority women issue/s and programs, projects and activities, 15 August 2015 at the Mindanao Civie Center, Tubod, Lanao del Norte ‘The activity was attended by seventeen (17) individuals representing the different provincial agencies, namely, the Provincial Agriculture Office, Provincial Planning and Development Office, Provincial Budget Office, Provincial Jail, Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Provincial Health Office, Provincial Social Welfare Office, Public Employment Service Office (PESO), and the Provincial Administrator's Office. Of the 17 attendees, four (4) are males while thirteen (13) are females. Results of the activity are the following: i. Creation of provincial mechanisms (Provincial Executive GAD Focal Point System (GFPS), GFPS-I'WG and the GFPS Secretariat) during their adoption of LNAPWPS ii, The LGU strengthened their their local interventions in addressing the “increasing rate of °VAW" in 2014 and 2015, a 2013 identified NAPWPS priority issue. iii, Identification of new emerging women issues in the post conflict affected municipalities of Lanao del Norte for 2016 programming, which are 20