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The sixth-year commemoration of the Bangsamoro Week of Peace officially commenced on March 13, with an opening ceremony at the ORG compound led by Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor Mujiv Hataman.
Hataman said it is only through remembering the previous struggles of the Bangsamoro that the generation of today can be empowered to continue the cause and achieve lasting peace in this part of the country.
Hataman also called for unity and cooperation among the different sectors in the region to continue the reforms and changes that the regional government has introduced and implemented during his years of governance.
The tri-people of the Bangsamoro must continue the fight against poverty and terrorism, he further said.
The regional governor also pointed out how technology can be a double-edged sword, with the youth becoming more vulnerable to misinformation as they gain access to the internet.
Meanwhile, Amir Mawallil, Executive Director of the Bangsamoro Youth Affairs (BYA) said ensuring the youth learns about the history of the Bangsamoro is crucial in developing the youth's consciousness.
He said an awareness of Bangsamoro history is crucial to the success of the long-standing peace efforts involving the Bangsamoro.
This is why, Mawallil said, the regional government will exert efforts on mainstreaming the discussion of Bangsamoro history among youth in the region through the OBYA.
The Bangsamoro Week of Peace is celebrated every second week of March to commemorate the Jabidah Massacre which is considered a pivotal point of the Bangsamoro struggle. This year's theme is ‘Bangsamoro: Revisiting the Past, Continuing the Cause.
Among the activities lined up for this week’s commemoration are photo exhibit, stage play, and a range of conferences and panel discussions including a forum on the Bangsamoro history conducted simultaneously in all provinces of the ARMM. (BPI/PIA-10)
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