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Tag Archives: Peace Process
Continued Prayer for Peace
We continue to pray for peace in Mindanao, Lord, conscious that the journey to lasting peace shall be long and arduous. We thank you for the plebiscite in the Muslim areas of Mindanao which voted overwhelmingly in favor of Bangsamoro … Continue reading
Walk Humbly with your God
[Address to the ADDU Faculty General Assembly at the Start of SY 2017-18, Finster Hall, June 5, 2017] It is my privilege to welcome you all – from our GS, JHS, SHS, our tertiary –level undergraduate Schools, our Graduate School … Continue reading
Posted in Address
Tagged ADDU Alumni/ae, ADDU Leaders Sui Generis, AdDU sui generis leader, ADDU Vision Mission, Ambisyon Natin 2040, Ateneo de Davao University, Bangsamoro, Bangsamoro Basic Law, Common Good, Education Law, Educational Legislation, Educational Reform, Environmental Protection, Equitable Distribution, Faculty General Assembly, Federalism, Human Rights, inter-religious dialogue, Martial Law, Mindanao History, Peace, Peace in Mindanao, Peace Process, Prayer, President Duterte, Rule of Law, Senior High School, war against illegal drugs, Wealth Creation
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Celebrating God’s Work for Peace: Journeying with the GRP-NDFP in the Continuing Struggle for Peace
[Address to the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform, Homitory, Davao, Sept. 20, 2016.] Our topic speaks of celebration. In a real sense we come together in celebration. Peace is in the offing. The Duterte administration has not yet reached its 100th-day … Continue reading
Posted in Justice and Peace, Uncategorized
Tagged Common Good, Peace, Peace Process, Social Justice
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Strength, but not without Shame
[A Reflection on Our Trustworthiness vis-à-vis Muslim Filipinos] In presenting the report of the Peace Council on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to both the Congressional Committee on the BBL led by Congressman Rufus Rodriguez and the Senatorial Committee on … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Bangsamoro Basic Law, OPAPP, Peace Council, Peace Process, Trust
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ADDU Graduates for Prosperity and Peace
[Address to the ADDU College Graduates, Matina, March 28, 2015] At yesterday’s Baccalaureate Mass, I spoke about two themes which were suggested to us by Pope Francis; first, that of transcendence; second, that of being missioned to the poor and … Continue reading
Posted in Address
Tagged ADDU College Graduation, Peace, Peace Process, Poor of Mindanao, Transcendence
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Pushing Muslim Mindanao to Independence?
For all serious participants in the discussion on peace in Mindanao, I have recommended as a “MUST READ” the article of UP Professor Dr. Abraham Sakili entitled “Historical Truth and Bangsamoro Autonomy.” Prof. Sakili summarizes: Factors that cause and sustain … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Views
Tagged BBL, BIFF, Exteriorisation, MILF, Mindanao Independence, Mindanao problem, Peace Process, Sakili
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Staying the Course towards Magis
[Address: 26th ADDU Service Awards, Finster Hall, Mar 14, 2015] At the end of such a beautiful celebration, capped by the moving sharng of Ms. Ma. Rosario Gaid, it is my privilege in the name of the entire Ateneo de … Continue reading
Posted in Address
Tagged ADDU Service Awards, Bangsamoro, BBL, K-12 Reform, Peace Process, Senior High School
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Imagine: 31,400 people now displaced in Maguindanao
Sometimes it’s difficult to expect of people that they pray. Their relationship with God is dysfunctional. They go to Mass. They follow rules. They say rosaries. They are pretty self-satisfied about themselves. But they have difficulty praying. Especially about praying, … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Views
Tagged IDPs, Internally Displaced Peoples, Mamasapano, Peace Process
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