THE 2nd National Peace Convention, organized by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) Philippines, concluded at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center on April 20.
Themed “A Symposium of Peace Legislation, Peace Education, and Religious and Cultural Harmony,” the event attracted 4,500 policymakers, educators, media representatives, and religious leaders, showcasing significant progress since its inaugural edition in January the previous year.
Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim, Al-haj of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm), delivered a poignant keynote address, highlighting HWPL’s longstanding support for the Bangsamoro people and its role in fostering peace initiatives.
He underscored the Bangsamoro Government’s commitment to collaborating with HWPL to enact the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) for the region’s stability and global peace.
During the convention, the Barmm region and several local government units nationwide were honored for passing resolutions in support of peace legislation.
Additionally, HWPL’s peace education initiative received recognition, with Schools Division Offices (SDO) from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao praised for integrating HWPL Peace Education into the curriculum.
Vice President and Department of Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio commended the collaborative efforts to promote peace education, pointing out the importance of youth involvement in peace advocacy.
Dr. Ronald L. Adamat, Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), urged support for HWPL’s peace efforts, emphasizing their role in advancing global harmony.
Interreligious harmony was a focal point, with HWPL’s Religious Peace Academy (RPA) promoting unity among diverse religious communities through scriptural study. The event culminated in a Joint Agreement of Solidarity signed by religious leaders, reaffirming their commitment to peace and interfaith dialogue.
Livestreamed globally with translations in multiple languages, the convention aimed to garner nationwide support for peace advocacy.
HWPL, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with branches worldwide, including in the Philippines, continues its mission for practical action towards peace, building on past achievements like the civilian-led Mindanao Peace Agreement in 2014. (CBC)
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