17/05/2024
𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚, 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 (𝙊𝙋𝘼𝙋𝙍𝙐) 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙎𝙐-𝙎𝙪𝙡𝙪 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧
The Office of Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) in collaboration with MSU-Sulu, harmoniously conducted the first ever Peace Education University Tour on May 15, 2024 at Mindanao State University -Sulu Multipurpose Gymnasium. With the theme, "Sustaining the Gains of Peace through Peace Education" A celebration and Dialogue for Peace.
After registration of the Participants and the arrival of guests and friends, the programme formally begins with Opening prayer from Muslim and Christian community l, followed by Singing of the National Anthem and MSU-Sulu hymn. Meanwhile, OIC Chancellor Prof. Rohina Adju, delivered her opening remarks. It was then followed by the acknowledgement of guests and participants.
Messages of Solidarity and dedication to peace were delivered by esteemed guests of honors to wit: Sulu Division Superintendent, represented by Dr. Evelyn K. Kanain, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent; Hon. Mayor Kerkhar S. Tan, represented by Jolo Municipal Administrator, Dr. Khumaidy A. Tan, RMT; PCOL Narciso Paragas, Police Director, Sulu-PPO, represented by PLTCOL Kris Conrad M. Gutierrez, Deputy Provincial Director for Operation and Concurrent Public Information Officer of Sulu-PPO; MGen Ignacios Patrimonio, Commander 11th Infantry Alakdan Division, Camp Teodolfo Bautista; and Sheikh Abdulmuhaimim Abubakar, Chairman SUCPD, represented by Ustadz Gabir Kasim, member.
Menwhile, the MSU-Sulu Performing Artists showcased the culture of Suluanos by entertaining the guests and participants with their unique cultural presentation. Afterwards, a Keynote Message from Honorable Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr. of OPAPRU tackling "Mindanao Peace Process' Gains and Challenges" was delivered by the honorable guest, the Executive Director Andres S. Aguinaldo, Executive Director for Plans and Programs, OPAPRU.
Induction of Newly established Peace Builders of MSU-Sulu then proceeded, headed by Assoc. Prof. Abdulla I. Mohammad, facilitated by Dir. Rowena Lopez, OPAPRU. Next to it was the signing of commitment to Peace Building in the country by the guests, participants and organizers as well.
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between OPAPRU and MSU -Sulu was also conducted led by the Executive Director for Plans and Programs, OPAPRU, together and participated by the OIC Chancellor, MSU-Sulu, Prof. Rohina Adju and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Rafael Regellana.
Before taking the lunch, the OPAPRU, Guests of honors with MSU-Sulu officials and participants proceeded to University Library for the Ribbon Cutting and Launching of Peace Education Resource Nook (PERN).
The programme continues to proceed in the afternoon whereby Bp. Charlie Inzon, OMI, DD, Bishop, Vicar of Sulu and Tawi-Tawi rendered his lecture on "Promoting Just, Peace and Inclusive Communities in Sulu", followed by another plenary discussion with Dr. Hannbal H. Bara, Vice Chancellor for Research, Extension and Innovation, MSU-Sulu, entitled "Peace Education in Public and Private Schools: Why is it important and how it can be done".
To proceed, a breakout session was established where participants were grouped into three: Group A for Instructors, Group B and C for Students. Each group had a discussion on the given questions and scenario by the organizer and was given 20 minutes to share among their group mates. Furthermore, sharing of insights proceeded after the group discussion.
In closing, certificate of recognition was given to the participants, as well as the organizers and supporters of the programme. A messages of thanks from Director Rowena Lopez, OPAPRU, and MSU-Sulu Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs was delivered emphasizing the commitment to peace building, unity and inclusivity.
