Pakigdait Youth Council

"There is no other way to peace, peace is the only way."

Pakigdait Inc. has said these words over the years, but its meaning outweighs the simplicity of the phrase. For 21 years since its conception, Pakigdait Inc. has, in its unrelenting contribution to a better future, nurtured peace in the lands of Mindanao.

The phrase itself has become a motto of the people involved working tirelessly for this goal and serves as a reminder that peace is not merely the destination, it is also the journey—and a long and tedious one at that. It has also become embedded in the paths we take as we continue to practice peace in our work and our daily lives.

We see peace in every child clutching his or her backpack on their way to the learning centers. We see peace in every man who once took up arms against each other but now plays sports together. We see it in every woman who nurtures the community and draws their dreams of the future. We see peace in every religious leader guiding their communities towards serenity.

Now, as Pakigdait Inc. celebrates yet another year down the paths that lead to peace, the phrase becomes a testament to every obstacle we had to face, and every simple victory we have celebrated. We believe that this road will wind on still, as long as there are unharmonious relationships caused by conflict present in these lands.

Until then, we will continue to sow the seeds of peace, one heart at a time. For there is no other way to peace, peace is the only way. We are Pakigdait, and this is the Pakigdait way.

"There is no other way to peace, peace is the only way."

Pakigdait Inc. has said these words over the years, but its meaning outweighs the simplicity of the phrase. For 21 years since its conception, Pakigdait Inc. has, in its unrelenting contribution to a better future, nurtured peace in the lands of Mindanao.

The phrase itself has become a motto of the people involved working tirelessly for this goal and serves as a reminder that peace is not merely the destination, it is also the journey—and a long and tedious one at that. It has also become embedded in the paths we take as we continue to practice peace in our work and our daily lives.

We see peace in every child clutching his or her backpack on their way to the learning centers. We see peace in every man who once took up arms against each other but now plays sports together. We see it in every woman who nurtures the community and draws their dreams of the future. We see peace in every religious leader guiding their communities towards serenity.

Now, as Pakigdait Inc. celebrates yet another year down the paths that lead to peace, the phrase becomes a testament to every obstacle we had to face, and every simple victory we have celebrated. We believe that this road will wind on still, as long as there are unharmonious relationships caused by conflict present in these lands.

Until then, we will continue to sow the seeds of peace, one heart at a time. For there is no other way to peace, peace is the only way. We are Pakigdait, and this is the Pakigdait way.

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Happy Birthday to our very own Sir Abel! 🎉🎂

We love you Sir! 💕

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. —Lao Tzu

Today, some years ago, our one and only Director; Abelardo Moya was born. The very person who guides Pakigdait Inc. in doing what we do, the reason behind our successes, and guides us towards grasping peace.

So to you, Sir Abel, we would like to wish a happy, happy birthday, and we thank the Creator for your existence.

Happy Birthday sir! and We love you

Greetings from your Pakigdait Inc. Family

MP Abdullah Macapaar Demonstrates Proper Handwashing Techniques to an M**F Community
January 25, 2021---MP Abdulah Goldiano Macapaar’s hands got covered in soap and suds as he demonstrates proper handwashing techniques to the 123rd Bilal Base Command Community, along with 4th Mechanized Battalion Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Domingo Dulay, and two young members of the community on the Pakigdait-led activity Kapamagawda: Moving Forward Together and Working Hand in Hand for Peace and Development.
Pakigdait Inc. braved the hinterlands of Lanao del Norte, in the municipality of Tagoloan, where the said M**F community is situated in. Pakigdait Inc., with the partnership With Embassy of Canada in the Philippines Thru Canada Fund for Local Initiative (CFLI), and with the cooperation of the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade, distributed hygiene kits, to prevent and safeguard these communities from the pandemic in order to further facilitate the once militaristic camps into active and peaceful communities, as is the goal of normalization and following the notion of a safe community being that of a peaceful one.
The project entitled Contributing to a More Peaceful Pandemic-free and Resilient Community through Locally Appropriate, Women-initiated Transformation of Camp Bilal not only aims to protect these communities from the pandemic and facilitates their transition towards normalization, but it also aims to empower women, and the youth in the camps for Pakigdait Inc. believes in the big role these women and young people hold in the full transition of these camps.
This activity is the first of many more interventions by Pakigdait Inc that is targeted to create a safe atmosphere in these transitioning communities not just from conflict, but also with the hazards of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakigdait Inc. will continue to distribute this information and kits to the different camps under Camp Bilal in the near future.
There is no other way to peace, peace is the only way. We are Pakigdait and this is the Pakigdait way.

Hi fellow young folks! Let's talk about your unique quarantine experiences as a student--be it unsay nakapalisod sa imoa, or unsay ni push sa imoa para mupadayon, and get your story featured in our regular radio program and Facebook live on Wednesday!

Remember to keep it mellow guys! We can't wait to hear from you!

" This picture symbolizes, Peace and Unity among the youth in various faiths";

This was taken and said during the Listening and Visioning Session for the Youth in one of the Camps of Bilal under the North Western Mindanao Front (NWMF), of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F) located at Camp Javal Toor, 125th Base Command NWMF, Tangcal, Lanao Del Norte.

A powerful statement of the Youth who has got a vision of a peaceful and harmonious community, as our humble contribution of the peace process and normalization by transforming the camps through series of engagements for the Youth.

Olaf and Dora participated in the Kapanulad: a children's coloring session and in the Pakaradian last December 21, 2020

Presenting Olaf and Dora right in the heart of the Bilal Community in Munai to bring the cheers to them, especially to the children. And as part of our contribution to the BARMM transition, this is our heartfelt expression of gratitude for the community in Bilal in the series of interventions in the year 2020.

Indeed "There is no other way to Peace, Peace is the only WAY"

Catch us live in Sumpat O Kalilintad, Sumpay sa kalinaw 🧡

Catch us live in Sumpat O Kalilintad, Sumpay sa Kalinaw, in our Part 2 Special Coverage in Celebration of the Mindanao Week of Peace.

With our Special Guest: His Excellency, The Ambassador of Canada to the Philippines,
Ambassador Peter MacArthur

Together with; Secretary and Lead Convenor of the Office of the President in National Anti-Poverty Commission;
Secretary Noel K. Felongco

Only here at your favorite Peace-anchored and Interfaith radio program on December 1, 2020, at 4pm – 5pm, Live Radio broadcast at Freedom Radio 91.5 DXRC FM and Facebook live at Pakigdait Inc. Official Page

The Mindanao Week of Peace (MWoP) is an annual event pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation no. 127 that aims to celebrate the milestone of peace in Mindanao; a celebration that has been observed for sixteen years from its proclamation.

In celebration of the Mindanao Week of Peace 2020 this coming November 26 – December 2, 2020, with the theme “Dialogue Towards Harmony”, A weeklong series of events will unfold as a celebration of this annual event.

Pakigdait Inc will formally invite each and everyone for the Opening of Mindanao Week of Peace through our Radio Program “ Sumpat o Kalilintad, Sumpay sa Kalinaw” Live via Radio at Freedom Radio 91.5 DXRC FM and Facebook live only here at our official page (Pakigdait Inc.) Tomorrow November 26, 2020, from 4pm onwards. Together with our partners coming from the CSO's, Security Sector, M**F, Government line agencies, LGU's, and International Interfaith Communities.

In celebration of the World Children's Month, join our special U-Report Live Episode tomorrow, November 21, at 10:00 AM via Facebook Live.

Join the conversations as we talk about the impact of child and youth participation to the lives of former and current youth leaders in Mindanao.

Also, get to know about child and youth-focused projects that are making a difference in the communities in BARMM.

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Monday, November 1, 2020—Along with the celebration of the Kapamagogopa, a confidence-building activity in 125th Base command in Beruar, Tangcal Lanao del Norte. As the guests from different sectors of the society exchanged their messages for peace and solidarity, the Pakigdait Youth Council, led by Kent Jules Diango and Jade Dela Cruz engaged the young M**F-BIAF combatants in the camp.

The voice of the young BIAF is equally essential with that of the top commanders in crafting a peaceful and resilient community from military camps; they would also break the cycle of violence thus ensures a long lasting and developmental peace for the communities.

“The young BIAF are important in the creation of peace in these communities.” Elnathan Ermac, the vice chair of the PYC said in an interview. “They will become the next leaders in the future, and by telling them that their voice matters, they, too in the future will hear the voices of those who were once unheard of. The domino-effect of peace starts from us, the young people.”

The PYC members acquainted these young BIAF individuals with UReport, telling them about the steps on becoming a local UReporter, the possibilities of the outcomes of their participation, and the new opportunities it will create.

We are the Pakigdait Youth Council, and we are for peace.

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Magkakaisa po ang mga Muslim at Kristiyano dito sa Lanao del Norte at magtutulungan para sa kapayapaan. Ang buong Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) dito sa North Western Mindanao Front ay magkakaisa po tayo at magtutulungan po ang gobyerno ng Pilipinas at BARMM government, laban sa masasamang elemento,” Macapaar said.

PEACE IS LARGER THAN COVID-19 🧡

National Peace Consciousness Month concludes with forging of peace and dev’t partnerships Munai, Lanao del Norte (30 September 2020) - The month-long celebration of this year’s National Peace Consciousness Month concluded on Wednesday with the turnover of a cheque worth PhP 40 million to implement community-driven peace and development projects under the government’s PAyapa at MAsaga...