Officials and employees of the different line agencies and offices in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) kicked-off the celebration of this year’s Bangsamoro Week of Peace with a parade in Cotabato City, March 12.
With the theme “Hope and Solidarity in Struggle”, the celebration recognizes the Bangsamoro’s ongoing struggle for self-determination, which is driven by shared aspirations and strengthened by the diversity of its people.
Several activities in the different areas of region was also lined-up to raise awareness and consciousness on the Bangsamoro’s narrative. The activities include Forum on Autonomy and Federalism in Cotabato City (March 12-13); Sports Peace in Maguindanao and Tawi-Tawi (March 12-17); Lakbay Kultura in the region’s five provinces (March 12-18); Libreng Sakay and Photo Exhibits at the ports of Lamitan in Basilan, Jolo in Sulu, and Bongao in Tawi-Tawi (March 12-18); Peace Concert in Cotabato City (March 13); Pagbabalik-Tanaw (Historical Seminar and Workshop) in Quezon City and Valenzuela City (March 14); Medical Mission in Metro Manila (March 14-15); Bangsamoro Women’s Summit in Cotabato City (March 17-18); and Moro Youth Camp in Corregidor Island (March 18).
Amir Mawallil, executive director of the Bureau of Public Information-ARMM, said these activities are geared towards educating the youth about the history and struggle of the Bangsamoro.
He said that Bangsamoro Week of Peace is about commemorating the 50th year of Jabidah massacre.
Aside from the regular observance that ARMM would usually do on Corregidor Island, a Moro Youth Camp will be conducted on the island where 35 youth delegates from different areas of ARMM are to participate with a purpose of learning on the history of the Bangsamoro struggle and to share with them the essence of remembering the Jabidah Massacre.
“It’s a challenge for us, especially the Bangsamoro, to continuously educate the public about the history and the struggle of the Bangsamoro people,” Director Mawallil added.
Meanwhile, Nizam Pabil, executive director of the Office of the Bangsamoro Youth Affairs-ARMM, gave emphasis on the significance of the role of the Bangsamoro youth in upholding peace in Mindanao.
He said that in the celebration of the Bangsamoro Week of Peace, the Moro youth joins in the call for peace.
The Bangsamoro Week of Peace is held annually, every second week of March, in commemoration of the Jabidah Massacre. (Bureau of Public Information-ARMM/PIA-10)
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