Memorandum of Agreement between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and CBA/CPLA
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The search for peace is one of the priorities of the Aquino administration, as peace agenda is always in the consciousness of the present government.
In pursuing a principled settlement for peace in the Cordillera and to hasten the progress and development in the area, the GPH and CPLA Peace Process Closure Plan Program was formulated with the end view of transforming the CPLA into a potent socio-economic unarmed force. The Closure Program is in line with the aspiration and fulfillment of the Mt. Data Peace Accord which was signed 25 years ago with former President Corazon C. Aquino.
Government’s peace agenda is focused on two tracks. track 1: Negotiated political settlement of all armed conflict, particularly the completion of implementation of signed FPA with the CPLA and track 2: Complementary tracks through PAMANA which is a convergence of peace building program focused on development of conflict affected areas to address root causes of conflict. It aimed to provide assurance for the continuing commitment of the government to deliver development projects to conflict affected communities.
Thus far, the Memorandum of Agreement and its Implementing Guidelines on the Development of CBA/CPLA Communities contained in the Closure Plan Program have been finalized for signature of both Parties. The element of the MOA shall include community development projects; transformation of the organization into a socio-economic unarmed force; disposition of arms and forces and documentation of the CBA/CPLA history and its struggle. The economic program shall benefit 57 barangays in the 6 provinces of Cordillera.
On 6 May 2011, a Joint Declaration for Peace was signed by the parties to signify it’s unwavering support to fast track peace and development in the Cordillera as it has been a long overdue commitment of the government. The Joint Declaration is a prelude to the final signing of the Closure Agreement to be held in Malacañang.
The 1st Joint GPH and CBA-CPLA panel meeting was held to enhance the MOA on the community development before the closure agreement signing. Likewise on May 14, 2011, 2nd Joint GPH and CBA-CPLA meeting aimed to discuss and come up with consensus points on the enhanced MOA.
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