In collaboration with provincial local government units, OPAPRU championed the Local Peace Engagement efforts and its Transformation Program. These initiatives have been pivotal in guiding former rebels toward reintegration into mainstream society, equipping them to lead peaceful and productive civilian lives.
Advancing peace processes with the Cordillera Bodong Administration-Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CBA-CPLA) and KAPATIRAN, the government made significant strides through the implementation of the Normalization Program. This program has empowered members and their families to enhance their socioeconomic well-being, fostering stability and growth in these regions.
Simultaneously, OPAPRU's impactful interventions through the Social Healing and Peacebuilding Program (SHAPE) and the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan Program (PAMANA) have fostered social cohesion and ushered in vital socioeconomic projects across targeted areas throughout the country.
In a symbolic statement at the slogan launch, OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr. emphasized the profound significance of this new slogan, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of each life in the pursuit of peace. This “Peace: Bawat BuhayMahalaga” embodies the core principles of inclusivity and compassion that underscore OPAPRU's mission towards a harmonious society.
OPAPRU remains steadfast in its resolve, harnessing collective efforts to pave the way for a nation where peace is not just a dream but an enduring reality. (PIA-NCR)