League of Bangsamoro Organizations - LBO Inc., LBO Headquarter, Tamontaka 1, Cotabato City (2026)

23/04/2026

LBO, Nagsagawa ng Pulong Balitaan Hinggil sa Pagbibitiw ni Galvez at Pag-upo ng Bagong OPAPRU Secretary

COTABATO CITY — Nagsagawa ng isang pulong balitaan ang League of Bangsamoro Organizations (LBO) ngayong Abril 23, 2026 sa LBO Conference Room, Palestine Street, Tamontaka I, Cotabato City, upang ilahad ang kanilang opisyal na posisyon kaugnay ng pagbibitiw ni Carlito Galvez Jr. bilang Secretary ng Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) at ang pagtatalaga kay Melvin M. Sarmento bilang bagong pinuno ng nasabing tanggapan.

Pinangunahan ang press conference ni LBO Acting President Yusoph S. Lumambas, kasama sina Engr. Mlang Utto Madal (LBO AHWA Member), Thelma Ali (LBO Council of Representative Secretary General), at Atty. Badrudin Manguindra (LBO Legal Council).

Sa kanilang inilabas na pahayag, sinabi ng LBO na kanilang lubos na pinahahalagahan ang pagbabagong ito sa pamahalaan, na ayon sa kanila ay maaaring magsilbing mahalagang “turning point” sa direksyon ng Bangsamoro peace process.

Matagal nang Panawagan ng Civil Society Organizations

Ayon sa LBO, sa loob ng maraming taon ay patuloy na naghayag ng pagkabahala ang civil society sa Bangsamoro at nanawagan ng pananagutan at pagbabago sa pamumuno upang mapangalagaan ang integridad ng Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB).

Binanggit ng organisasyon na kinakailangan ang isang “course correction” upang masiguro ang tapat, makatarungan, at bilateral na implementasyon ng kasunduan.

Normalization at Political Tracks, Apektado

Nagpahayag din ng seryosong pag-aalala ang LBO na ang kasalukuyang takbo ng peace process, partikular sa Normalization at Political Tracks, ay umano’y humina dahil sa mga maling hakbang na nagdulot ng pagkasira ng koordinasyon, paghina ng tiwala ng mga stakeholder, at paglayo sa orihinal na pundasyon ng kasunduan.

Ayon sa pahayag, ang mga ito ay nag-ambag sa pagkakawatak-watak ng mga lider at nakapagpahina rin sa sentral na papel ng Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F) sa panahon ng transisyon, pati na rin sa direksyon ng pamamahala sa loob ng Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA).

Panawagan na Manatiling Tapat ang BTA sa Mandato

Iginiit ng LBO na ang BTA ay dapat manatiling tapat sa orihinal na layunin nito bilang mekanismo ng tunay na power-sharing at tulay patungo sa ganap na sariling pamamahala ng Bangsamoro.
Binigyang-diin din nila na ang BTA ay hindi dapat pahinain ng mga umano’y “political maneuvering and interference,” at dapat manatiling nakaangkla sa letra at diwa ng CAB at Bangsamoro Organic Law.

Pagtanggap sa Bagong OPAPRU Secretary

Kasabay nito, malugod namang tinanggap ng LBO ang pagkakatalaga kay Melvin M. Sarmento bilang bagong OPAPRU Secretary. Ayon sa grupo, ang kanyang pag-upo sa pwesto ay pagkakataon upang maituwid ang mga naging kakulangan, maibalik ang tiwala sa proseso, at maibalik ang peace process sa tamang direksyon.

Umaasa ang LBO na sa bagong pamumuno ay maitatama ang mga nakaraang pagkakamali, maghihilom ang mga pagkakahati-hati, at maisusulong ang mga pangako ng kasunduan nang may katapatan at determinasyon.

Panawagan kay Pangulong Marcos Jr.

Nanawagan ang LBO sa administrasyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na gumawa ng agarang hakbang sa kritikal na yugto ng peace process, kabilang ang:

muling pagtitibay at pagprotekta sa integridad ng CAB bilang bunga ng 17 taong negosasyon;

pagpapanumbalik sa sentral na papel ng M**F sa transisyon;

pagtiyak na ang BTA ay mananatiling malaya mula sa labis na panghihimasok at tunay na kumakatawan sa hangarin ng Bangsamoro;

pagpigil sa mga polisiya o batas na nagpapatibay sa status quo at sa halip ay itulak ang mga repormang nagpapalakas sa Bangsamoro; at

pagtiyak na mararamdaman ng mamamayan ang tunay na “dividends of autonomy” na bunga ng mahabang sakripisyo at pakikibaka.

Panawagan sa Publiko at International Community

Nanawagan din ang LBO sa mga peace-loving people sa buong bansa at sa international community na manatiling mapagmatyag at aktibong nakikilahok, dahil ang Bangsamoro peace process ay hindi lamang usaping panrehiyon kundi isang pambansa at pandaigdigang patunay na ang matagal na sigalot ay maaaring maresolba sa pamamagitan ng diyalogo, katarungan, at paggalang.
“Hindi Ito Wakas, Kundi Isang Pagliko sa Tamang Landas”
Sa pagtatapos ng kanilang pahayag, binigyang-diin ng LBO na ang pagbabagong ito sa OPAPRU ay hindi dapat tingnan bilang pagtatapos kundi isang pagkakataon upang muling buuin ang tiwala at ituwid ang proseso.

Ipinahayag ng LBO ang kanilang kahandaang makipagtulungan bilang civil society partner upang matiyak na ang kapayapaan ay maibabalik sa tamang landas—nakaugat sa katarungan, ginagabayan ng prinsipyo, at pinatatatag ng kolektibong kagustuhan ng Bangsamoro people.

“We are for peace, for justice, and for the full realization of genuine Bangsamoro autonomy,” pagtatapos ng LBO.

22/04/2026

PRESSCON TODAY | LBO STATEMENT

Ang League of Bangsamoro Organizations (LBO) ay magbibigay ng pahayag hinggil sa pagbibitiw ni Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. bilang OPAPRU Secretary at sa pag-upo ni Sec. Melvin M. Sarmento bilang bagong OPAPRU Secretary.

Ito ay isang mahalagang turning point sa Bangsamoro peace process. Matagal nang nananawagan ang civil society para sa accountability, course correction, at pagbabalik sa tunay na diwa ng Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB).

Peace. Justice. Genuine Bangsamoro Autonomy.

15/04/2026

Soft Launching of Asia-Pacific Headquarters for Al-Aqsa and Palestine Held in Jakarta

Jakarta, Indonesia — April 15, 2026

The soft launching of the Asia-Pacific Headquarters (HQ) for Al-Aqsa and Palestine was successfully held today in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking a significant milestone in strengthening regional solidarity and coordinated efforts in support of the Palestinian cause.

The event gathered distinguished leaders, advocates, and representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region who share a unified commitment to advancing awareness, humanitarian action, and diplomatic engagement for Al-Quds and the people of Palestine.

Among the notable participants was Hashim B. Manticayan (in zoom), President of League of Bangsamoro Organizations (LBO), who serves as a Steering Committee Member - Philippine Representative to the Asia-Pacific HQ for Al-Quds and Palestine.

His presence underscored the Philippines’ growing involvement in regional initiatives advocating for justice, peace, and humanitarian support for Palestine.

In his statement, Manticayan emphasized the importance of collective action among nations and civil society organizations in the Asia-Pacific, noting that “the establishment of this headquarters is a testament to our shared responsibility to uphold justice and amplify the voices of the الفلسطيني people in the global arena.”

The LBO, under Manticayan’s leadership, has been actively engaged in international conferences and solidarity initiatives in Indonesia and Turkey since 2024. These engagements have strengthened partnerships and enhanced the organization’s role in promoting awareness and cooperation on issues affecting Palestine and the broader Muslim world.

The newly launched Asia-Pacific HQ aims to serve as a central platform for coordination, research, advocacy, and humanitarian programs dedicated to Al-Aqsa and Palestine. It is expected to foster stronger collaboration among governments, non-government organizations, and grassroots movements across the region.

Organizers expressed optimism that the Jakarta headquarters will play a pivotal role in mobilizing resources, shaping policy dialogue, and sustaining long-term support for the Palestinian cause.

The soft launch concluded with a renewed call for unity, peace, and sustained commitment to justice, as participants reaffirmed their solidarity with the people of Palestine and their enduring struggle for self-determination.

14/04/2026

𝗟𝗕𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗕𝗮𝗶 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗔. 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗗𝗦 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲

14/04/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲
𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩: 𝘼 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚. 𝘽𝘼𝙍𝙈𝙈 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙡-𝙌𝙪𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙚

Following the successful 2-Day National Conference for Palestine, women-led organizations, spearheaded by the Ittihadun-Nisa' Foundation (INFo), core officers, convened the Women Peace Dialogue in partnership with guests from the Asia Pacific Women Coalition for Quds and Palestine and the Global Women Coalition for Quds and Palestine. The dialogue was also graced by the presence of Handala Project Vice President Lobna Abu-Hamdan and Mahadia Maher, a Palestinian refugee.

Held on April 12, 2026, at the Blue Lotus Hotel, the dialogue gathered participants from fourteen NGOs, including Noorus Salaam, MWAGG, MOSEP, and other women’s organizations affiliated with the League of Bangsamoro Organizations, Inc. The participants expressed their shared interest and solidarity in supporting this humanitarian advocacy.

The session was characterized by meaningful collaboration and a thoughtful exchange of insights from five esteemed panelists. Among the highlights were the presentations of Dr. Fauziah, who provided a clear historical context of Palestine; Nurjanah Hulwani Muchlish, President of the Global Women Coalition for Quds and Palestine; Maryam Rachmayani Yusof, President/Director of Adara Relief International; Engr. Ruby Andong, Co-convenor of the Women Organizations Movement of Bangsamoro (WOMB) represented INFo, who shared the organization’s initiatives; and Noraida Chio, a member of the Board of Directors of the Noorus Salaam National Women Council.

More than a discussion, the dialogue served as a starting point for collective action. The participants agreed on initial steps to help guide the way forward, particularly the formation of a dedicated task force that will work toward establishing a Philippines Women’s Coalition, which will commence in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. This effort will be further developed through succeeding meetings and planned activities focused on Palestinian issues, reflecting the shared commitment of Bangsamoro Filipino women.

This gathering, in its simplicity, reflects the strength of unity among women who aspire to contribute to peace, justice, education, and meaningful action. With humility and hope, we continue to move forward, amplifying voices, strengthening solidarity, and supporting the global call for justice in Palestine.

In addition to the organizations mentioned above, we would like to acknowledge and thank the following for their valuable support and contribution to the success of this event: MWDECE, UNYPAD, NABIE, BDA, Andara Relief, Buluan District Hospital, and MBHTE-BARMM.

📣Free! Free! Palestine!
📣From the River to the Sea!
📣Palestine will be Free!

13/04/2026

𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒, 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄

[𝐹𝑢𝑙𝑙 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦] 𝐴𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑙 10-11, 2026, 𝐷𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑜 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑃ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠 — A two-day National Solidarity Conference for Palestine and Call for Peace in the Middle East organized through a collaborative effort of the League of Bangsamoro Organizations, Mindanao Peoples Caucus, Initiatives for International Dialogue, Peacebuilders Community Inc., Handala Project, Akbayan Citizens’ Action Party, and SENTRO, brought together civil society organizations, peace advocates, policymakers, members of the international community, and the Palestinian diaspora in a unified effort to strengthen global solidarity and advance calls for justice and peace in Palestine.

Anchored on the shared objective of amplifying truth and mobilizing action, the conference sought to raise awareness on the realities faced by Palestinians, push for accountability from the international community, strengthen humanitarian and advocacy initiatives, and promote interfaith and cross-regional solidarity toward achieving a just and lasting peace in Palestine.

Delivering the keynote address, Mohagher M. Iqbal, Chair of the Peace Implementing Panel of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F), emphasized the shared history of struggle between the Bangsamoro and the Palestinian people. Drawing from the Bangsamoro peace process, he underscored that peace cannot be separated from justice and inclusivity, stressing that sustained international solidarity is essential in addressing long-standing conflicts rooted in historical injustice.

Central to the conference were the voices of Palestinians themselves. Mahadiya Soria Franji shared a deeply personal account of her life as a refugee from Gaza now residing in the Philippines. She spoke of displacement, loss, and the enduring uncertainty faced by her people, calling on the global community to move beyond passive sympathy and take concrete action toward justice and protection of civilians.

Speaking directly from Palestine via Zoom, Amira Musallam of the Unarmed Civilian Protection in Palestine (UCPiP) highlighted the ongoing humanitarian challenges on the ground. She detailed the difficulties in reaching affected communities amid continuing hostilities and emphasized the urgent need for accurate, real-time information to reflect the true situation. Both Musallam and Franji called on international organizations and global media to take responsibility in exposing the realities in Palestine and ensuring that the voices of those directly affected are heard without distortion.

International solidarity efforts were further reinforced by key global and regional leaders. Ahmed Alattawna of the Global Coalition for Quds and Palestine outlined ongoing initiatives aimed at mobilizing international support and sustaining advocacy efforts worldwide. From Southeast Asia, Faudzia Hassan and Sudarnato Abdul Hakim highlighted the role of women-led movements in advancing humanitarian response and advocacy across borders and the importance of interfaith unity and collective diplomatic engagement in addressing the crisis. Philippine-based peace advocates also contributed significantly, including Gus Miclat, who emphasized regional cooperation and dialogue, and Rev. Dann Pantoja, an Evangelist, who underscored the role of faith-based communities in advancing peace beyond religious and cultural boundaries. Their shared message was clear: solidarity for Palestine transcends borders, beliefs, and identities.

The conference also featured in-depth panel discussions and sectoral engagements, culminating in simultaneous workshops that tackled key themes. These included children and youth solidarity actions, mobilizing humanitarian support for the diaspora, the role of academe and media, and women’s leadership in peacebuilding, bringing together representatives from various sectors to craft concrete and actionable strategies.

Outcomes from these breakout sessions included strengthened grassroots organizing, enhanced coordination of humanitarian assistance, improved strategies for responsible and fact-based media reporting, and expanded youth and women-led advocacy initiatives. Participants also emphasized the importance of sustained international engagement and policy advocacy to address the root causes of the conflict.

Notably, several policymakers and leaders from the Philippines and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) expressed firm commitments to pursue ethical economic actions, including the boycott of products, companies, and services linked to support for the ongoing war against Palestine. This reflects a growing alignment of local governance with global calls for justice and accountability.

The conference concluded with the presentation, refinement, and adoption of a unified conference statement and resolutions. These called for an immediate end to violence, the protection of civilians, unhampered humanitarian access, and stronger international accountability mechanisms, alongside sustained global solidarity efforts.

The two-day conference stood as a collective call to action. It reaffirmed that the struggle for Palestine is not only a regional concern but a shared human cause—one that demands truth, justice, and unwavering commitment from the international community.

13/04/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄

The second day of the National Solidarity Conference for Palestine and the Call for Peace in the Middle East translated strong expressions of solidarity into concrete strategies, as civil society organizations, peace advocates, policymakers, international partners, and members of the Palestinian diaspora convened to deepen collaboration and define actionable pathways for sustained global support.

Building on the momentum of the opening day, Day 2 focused on transforming dialogue into coordinated action. Sessions highlighted the urgent need to strengthen humanitarian response, expand advocacy networks, and reinforce international solidarity grounded in justice and accountability.

A key highlight was the session on parliamentary and civil society solidarity, featuring Amina Rasul-Bernardo and Lanang T. Ali Jr., who emphasized the role of governance and civil institutions in advancing policy support and international cooperation for Palestine. Both underscored that solidarity must be institutionalized through policies that uphold human rights and humanitarian principles.

The conference then moved into simultaneous workshops under the theme of “Concrete Actions and Strategies for Solidarity,” bringing together leaders from various sectors to craft targeted responses.

In the session on children and youth solidarity, facilitated by Bai Shaima Baraquir, panelists including Datuan Magon Jr., Amin Hataman, and Mohd Al-Khaleel A. Bogabong emphasized the importance of empowering young people as advocates for peace. They highlighted initiatives focused on education, awareness-building, and youth-led campaigns to sustain global attention on Palestine.

The workshop on mobilizing humanitarian support for the diaspora in the Philippines, moderated by Yasmin Busran Lao, featured insights from Eisa Javier, and Jovie Galit. Discussions centered on strengthening coordination among organizations, improving resource mobilization, and ensuring that aid reaches Palestinian communities effectively.

In the session on the role of academia and media, moderated by Lobna Abu-Hamiadan, speakers including Meong Cabarde, Susan Kurlti, and filmmaker Gutierrez Mangansakan II highlighted the responsibility of educational institutions and media practitioners in shaping accurate narratives and countering misinformation about the situation in Palestine.

Meanwhile, the session on the role of women, led by Beth Yang, brought forward perspectives from women leaders such as Noraida Chio and Karen Tanada. They emphasized the critical role of women in peacebuilding, humanitarian work, and grassroots mobilization, calling for greater inclusion of women in decision-making processes.

The plenary session that followed consolidated the outputs of the workshops, presenting proposed strategies that include expanding grassroots solidarity movements, strengthening humanitarian networks, enhancing fact-based media engagement, and intensifying policy advocacy at both national and international levels.

Notably, several policymakers and leaders from the Philippines and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) reaffirmed their commitment to ethical economic actions, including the boycott of products, companies, and services linked to support for the ongoing war against Palestine. This marked a significant step in aligning local initiatives with global calls for accountability.

The day concluded with the presentation and refinement of the draft conference statement and resolutions, incorporating insights from various sectors and international partners. These were followed by final deliberations leading to a unified call for immediate cessation of violence, protection of civilians, unimpeded humanitarian access, and sustained international pressure for a just and lasting peace.

As the conference formally closed, participants underscored that solidarity must extend beyond expressions of support into sustained and coordinated action. The outcomes of the two-day gathering reflected a collective resolve to transform advocacy into impact—reinforcing that the call for justice in Palestine remains a shared global responsibility demanding urgency, unity, and unwavering commitment.

11/04/2026

THANK YOU BMN FOR FULL SOLIDARITY COVERAGE OF THE CONFERENCE

11/04/2026

“On behalf of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Bangsamoro people, 𝘄𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲.

As one Ummah, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆. We are one: 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, and before Allah, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.”

— 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌. 𝐈𝐪𝐛𝐚𝐥
𝘝𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯, 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘰 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 (𝘔𝘐𝘓𝘍) 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳, 𝘔𝘐𝘓𝘍 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭

𝐸𝘹𝑐𝘦𝑟𝘱𝑡 𝑓𝘳𝑜𝘮 𝘩𝑖𝘴 𝘮𝑒𝘴𝑠𝘢𝑔𝘦:
𝘒𝑒𝘺𝑛𝘰𝑡𝘦 𝘢𝑑𝘥𝑟𝘦𝑠𝘴 𝘰𝑓 𝐻𝘰𝑛. 𝘔𝑜𝘩𝑎𝘨ℎ𝘦𝑟 𝐼𝘲𝑏𝘢𝑙 𝑜𝘯 𝘵ℎ𝘦 𝘴ℎ𝘢𝑟𝘦𝑑 𝑠𝘵𝑟𝘶𝑔𝘨𝑙𝘦 𝘸𝑖𝘵ℎ 𝑃𝘢𝑙𝘦𝑠𝘵𝑖𝘯𝑒 𝑎𝘯𝑑 𝑙𝘦𝑠𝘴𝑜𝘯𝑠 𝑓𝘳𝑜𝘮 𝘵ℎ𝘦 𝘉𝑎𝘯𝑔𝘴𝑎𝘮𝑜𝘳𝑜 𝑃𝘦𝑎𝘤𝑒 𝑃𝘳𝑜𝘤𝑒𝘴𝑠 𝑁𝘢𝑡𝘪𝑜𝘯𝑎𝘭 𝘚𝑜𝘭𝑖𝘥𝑎𝘳𝑖𝘵𝑦 𝐶𝘰𝑛𝘧𝑒𝘳𝑒𝘯𝑐𝘦 𝘰𝑛 𝑃𝘢𝑙𝘦𝑠𝘵𝑖𝘯𝑒 𝑎𝘯𝑑 𝑡𝘩𝑒 𝐶𝘢𝑙𝘭 𝘧𝑜𝘳 𝘗𝑒𝘢𝑐𝘦 𝘪𝑛 𝑡𝘩𝑒 𝑀𝘪𝑑𝘥𝑙𝘦 𝘌𝑎𝘴𝑡
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𝘈𝑐𝘢𝑐𝘪𝑎 𝐻𝘰𝑡𝘦𝑙, 𝘋𝑎𝘷𝑎𝘰 𝘊𝑖𝘵𝑦

In solidarity, we stand as one Ummah for justice and lasting peace.

𝐹𝑜𝑜𝑡𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑒: 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑔𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑙𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑜 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒’𝑠 𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑗𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓-𝑑𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑑𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑒—𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑢𝑖𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 ℎ𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠.

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“We gather at a time when the suffering of the Palestinian people—𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘇𝗮, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗹-𝗔𝗾𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲—has reached a level that the conscience of humanity can no longer ignore.

The world continues to witness 𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, the 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, and the 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲, and 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗶𝗱.

These are realities that demand not only sympathy, but a 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.”

— 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧
𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘰 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 (𝘓𝘉𝘖)

𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑝𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑊𝑒𝑙𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑃𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑀𝑖𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒 𝐸𝑎𝑠𝑡, ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑎𝑡 𝐴𝑐𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑎 𝐻𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑙, 𝐷𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑜 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦.

In solidarity, we amplify the call for justice, accountability, and lasting peace. May humanity prevail over conflict.

11/04/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 / 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭

𝐷𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑜 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑃ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠 — 𝐴𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑙 10, 2026

A diverse coalition of peace advocates, civil society leaders, academics, and members of the international community gathered in Davao City yesterday for the opening day of the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 and 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭. The event marked a significant step in strengthening global solidarity efforts and amplifying calls for justice, humanitarian action, and peace for Palestine and the Middle East.

The conference opened with welcome remarks from 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐁. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧, President of the League of Bangsamoro Organizations, who underscored the importance of unity among nations and peoples in addressing humanitarian crisis. He emphasized that solidarity must go beyond statements and translate into sustained action and cooperation.

Shared Struggles and Lessons in Peacebuilding

The keynote address was delivered by 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌. 𝐈𝐪𝐛𝐚𝐥, Vice Chairman of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F) and Chair of its Peace Implementing Panel. In his speech, Iqbal drew parallels between the Palestinian struggle and the Bangsamoro peace process, highlighting lessons learned from decades of conflict resolution efforts in Mindanao.

He stressed that while contexts may differ, the pursuit of justice, dignity, and self-determination remains universal. “Peace is never achieved overnight,” he noted, “but through persistent dialogue, inclusivity, and the recognition of historical grievances.”

The keynote session was further enriched by reactions from key figures, including Palestinian Ambassador 𝐇.𝐄. 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐫 𝐘.𝐊. 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐬 (via Zoom), 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐨 of the Handala Project, Inc., and 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐀. 𝐆𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐜, Director III on Muslim Affairs from the Office of Robin Padilla. Each speaker emphasized the urgency of international cooperation in addressing the worsening humanitarian situation in Palestine.

Strategic Dialogues on Peace and Solidarity

The first panel session, titled “Palestine and the Middle East: The Current Situation, Key Challenges and Future Direction,” featured 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐧𝐚 of the Global Coalition for Quds and Palestine as the main speaker. He provided an overview of the ongoing crisis and underscored the need for a coherent and sustained global response.

Reactors, including 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚 of Ateneo de Davao University and 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐂. 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐨 of Mindanao State University–Marawi, contributed scholarly and policy-oriented perspectives, emphasizing the role of education, governance, and religious discourse in advancing peacebuilding efforts.

The second panel, focusing on interfaith solidarity and Southeast Asian responses, brought together regional leaders such as 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐦 of Indonesia, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐳𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧 of the Asia-Pacific Women’s Coalition for Quds and Palestine, 𝐆𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐭 of Initiatives for International Dialogue, and 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐣𝐚 of emphasizes that effective peacebuilding must transcend religious, cultural, and national boundaries, and must be rooted in shared humanity and collective responsibility to be effective.

Voices from Palestine and the Philippines

One of the most poignant segments of the day was Panel 3, “Voices from Palestine and the Philippines,” where personal narratives brought the realities of conflict into sharp focus.

Among those who shared their stories were Gaza refugee 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐢, Handa Project Vice President 𝐋𝐨𝐛𝐧𝐚 𝐀𝐛𝐮-𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧, and 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐦 of the Unarmed Civilian Protection in Palestine.

Their testimonies—marked by displacement, loss, and resilience—leaving a profound impact to the participants.

The day concluded with a session on mobilizing support for Gaza and the West Bank, reinforcing the conference’s central goal: translating dialogue into concrete action. Participants discussed strategies for humanitarian aid, policy advocacy and effective mobilization on the ground.

As the conference moves into its second day today, organizers reaffirmed their commitment to deepening discussions and expanding partnerships. Today’s sessions are expected to further explore actionable strategies for peacebuilding, humanitarian response, and international cooperation.

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