| THe Bishop-Ulama Conference has launched the book " Visions, Voices, and Values: People's Platform for Peace in MIndanao." The book presents the consolidation of findings generated from the multi-sectoral consultations conducted by nine (9) Research Institutions in Mindanao. Notre Dame University through its Research Center, is one of the partner-institutions identified by BUC to engage in this project named- Konsult Mindanaw.
The book launching was done at Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) on January 30, 2010. More than fifty (50) stakeholders from the different government agencies, media, non-government organizations, academe, and others attended this activity. The book presents the people's platform for peace in Mindanao namely: sincerity of the GRP-MILF panels in handling the peace process; security to address people's fear of all kinds of violence; sensitivity to recognize the many hurts people experience ranging from the effects of historical injustice, to discrimination, misrepresentation, neglect, and culture blind governance and development programs; solidarity a collective action of different groups for the sake of common good; spirituality peace can only be lasting if there is healing through dialogue and consultations with faith in the Almighty; and sustainability to account for the institutional requirements to support these various efforts.
Copies of this book is available at the Office of NDU President, Office of the VP for Identity and Mission, and University Research Center. |
