29/08/2026
๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐น๐น-๐ข๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐
Community members and local leaders gathered on August 21 at the Lamitan Gymnasium in Basilan for the Community Roll-Out of Civic Education for Governance, Peace, and Security, an initiative aimed at strengthening community understanding of governance, peace, security, and democratic participation ahead of the 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections on September 14.
The activity provided participants with practical knowledge on key issues related to the upcoming elections and the broader peace and governance processes in the Bangsamoro. Discussions covered major topics: the 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections, including an introduction to the parliamentary form of government and its composition; Elections, Peace, and Conflict Sensitivity, which emphasized the importance of a peaceful, inclusive, and violence-free electoral process; Understanding Gender-Responsive Governance Through Reflection and Practice; and Countering Misinformation and Disinformation.
For community leaders, the training was an opportunity not only to gain knowledge but also to prepare for their role as sources of information within their communities.
โI have my part bilang barangay official and, at the same time, president ng senior citizens. Whatever the result of this training, I can disseminate the information to our community. I am one of the instruments in educating them, especially about the peace process and the upcoming parliamentary elections in BARMM,โ said Jaime Sojor, Barangay Kagawad and President of Senior Citizens of Barangay Sta. Clara.
Sojorโs reflection highlighted the role of local leaders in bringing civic education beyond the training venue and into their respective barangays. Through sharing accurate and relevant information, community leaders can help constituents better understand the electoral process, the parliamentary system, and the continuing peace process in the Bangsamoro.
Youth leaders likewise recognized the value of the training in strengthening their confidence and capacity to engage and educate their peers. Norasheekin Bais, SK Chairperson of Barangay Colonia, shared how the experience empowered her to take a more active role in sharing what she learned with young people in her community.
โAng naramdaman ko po sa training na ito ay mas lalo akong na-empower at marami akong natutunan na maaari kong i-share sa mga kabataan ng Barangay Colonia,โ Bais said.
The roll-out was facilitated by women lead facilitators and youth community leaders under the UN Women Project, implemented by ZABIDA in partnership with Nagdilaab Foundation Inc.
The activity seeks to strengthen community engagement in promoting gender-responsive governance, peaceful elections, informed civic participation, and a culture of peace as the Bangsamoro prepares for its parliamentary elections.
