The peace competencies section of the new K-10 curriculum for basic education should teach students about the government’s pursuit of different peace processes, respect for human rights, and critical thinking, among others.
The Kadayawan Village in the Philippines has a peace education component where different indigenous communities are united and co-existing peacefully with each other as neighbors.
In celebration of the Mindanao Peace Week, Ateneo de Davao University promoted peace education, human fraternity, and unity for a more stable and peaceful Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao through an open dialogue activity.
The Canadian government has approved the release of the funds to extend the implementation of the “1001 Nights Civic and Peace Education Program” to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
“The 3-day training on peace education equipped me with the knowledge and skills in sharing peace education. It is needed to have peace of mind within ourselves before we can share with others,” said one participant.
Fr. Mercado became active in peace-building in the 1990s. As president of Notre Dame University in Cotabato City in 1992, he established the Institute of Peace Education.
On January 18 the Department of National Defense (DND) unilaterally scrapped a long-standing agreement with the University of the Philippines barring any military and police presence in UP campuses without prior consent from the university’s officials.
Canada has earmarked 1.9 million Canadian dollars (approximately PHP68 million) to fund a peace education program in the Philippines. The project would provide training and educational support to about 100,000 children and 3,500 teachers in 100 schools across the country.
Loreta Navarro-Castro, a long-time member of the Global Campaign for Peace Education, discusses the development of Peace Education in the Philippines and her journey as a peace educator and organizer of peace education.
Maria Margarita A. Acosta, Ph.D. shares her reflections on balancing multiple roles, as she adapts to the new normal of working from home during COVID-19. She uses creativity in securing her needs and that of her home team, while establishing a daily routine that includes time for spiritual expression.
Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. called for the government to institutionalize peace education to promote social healing and enable youth leaders to become agents of peace and development in their communities.
February 3-8, 2020 the Miriam College community celebrated the annual World Interfaith Harmony Week with activities led by the Center for Peace Education (CPE).