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Latest news citing our data on violent conflict in the Bangsamoro from local and international media outlets.
International Alert warns of 2 post-Marawi sources of violence, calls for BBL’s passage
30 November 2017 News5 Interaksyon Tricia Aquino
International Alert has warned of two possible sources of violence that may erupt in Marawi City: first are people seeking revenge for the loss of their families and/or properties, and second are issues about overlapping land claims in the South.
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Read MoreReport confirms link between drug trade and extremist violence in south
29 November 2017 Business Mirror Elijah Felice Rosales
According to Conflict Alert, shadow economies, particularly illegal-drugs trade, have finances extremist groups with their terror activities in Mindanao, leading to the explosion of violence in the Mindanao.
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Read MoreStudy shows conflict incidents spike in ARMM in 2016
29 November 2017 GMA News Online Marlly Rome Bondoc
According to the Conflict Alert report, the ARMM saw an “explosion of violence” in 2016, with conflict incidents recorded mostly in Maguindanao, although most deaths were in Basilan.
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Read MoreMarawi rehab: ‘Build communities resilient to threat of extremism’
29 November 2017 Rappler Jee Y. Geronimo
International Alert Philippines urged the government to make sure that the rehabilitation of Marawi City will include efforts to build communities that are resilient to the threat of extremism.
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Read MoreCotabato Ctiy unlikely to be ‘next Marawi,’ says peace NGO
29 November 2017 GMA News Online Marlly Rome Bondoc
The possibility of Cotabato City being “the next” Marawi City is unlikely, as the Maute group would not be able to easily mobilize there due to the city’s more diverse population
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Read MoreARMM saw ‘explosion of violence’ in 2016 – report
29 November 2017 Rappler Jee Y. Geronimo
According to the latest Conflict Alert, the biggest causes of violent conflict in 2016 are shadow economy issues, while political issues such as rebellion and extremism caused more fatalities.
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Read MoreBook on Marcos dictatorship wins 2017 National Book Award
17 November 2017 ABS-CBN News ABS-CBN News
The book, "Out of the Shadows: Violent Conflict and the Real Economy of Mindanao", written by Francisco J. Lara, Jr. and Steven Schoofs, wins best book for the social sciences category.
Tags: Others
Read MoreYoung people make everyday peace a reality
27 October 2017 International Alert
International Alert Philippines launched Everyday Peace to call on everyday people to build everyday peace
Tags: Peace Week
Read MoreDong Abay urges “Kalinaw” everyday
13 October 2017 Business World Weekender Diana Moraleda
Dong Abay launched a new song “Kalinaw”
Tags: Peace Week
Read MoreCahrihl monitoring station launched in Davao City
30 September 2017 Sunstar Davao Juliet C. Revita
The government of the Republic of the Philippines - Monitoring Committee (GRP-MC) launched on Friday the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (Cahrihl) Compliance Mindanao Pilot Monitoring Station in Davao City, designed to address violations and monitor compliance for promotion of humanitarian law down to the grassroots level.
Tags: Bangsamoro
Read MoreGov't peace panel launches CARHRIHL monitoring committee
29 September 2017 MindaNews Antonio L. Colina IV
The government (GRP) peace negotiating panel on Friday launched the body that will monitor compliance with an agreement that seeks to protect the rights of noncombatants in armed conflict.
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Read MoreGroup launches mobile app for peace advocacy
25 September 2017 Business Mirror Alladin S. Diega
International Alert Philippines launched Everyday Peace to call on everyday people to build everyday peace.
Tags: Peace Week
Read MoreThreats of narcoterrorism in the Philippines
23 September 2017 Rappler Rommel C. Banlaoi
Narcoterrorism has become a security problem that, if not quickly abated, can undermine world peace and stability.
Tags: Shadow Economies
Read MorePeace writ large: peacebuilding works, but we may need to shout about it more
21 September 2017 Open Democracy Phil Vernon
On International Peace Day, a new report showcases the positive cumulative effect of peacebuilding initiatives, even when conflicts worldwide and the people killed or suffering are on the increase.
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Read MoreAksyon Kababaihan
21 September 2017 DZRH AM Radio
Our Project Officers Nina Bahjin and Sahara Mama guested on DZRH AM radio show “Aksyon Kababaihan” (Women’s action). They talked about the #EverydayPeace app and how the it can help in youth and women empowerment. They also promoted the Concert for Peace during which the app would be launched.
Tags: Peace Week
Read MoreMoro youth urge gov’t: Go beyond military response to heal Marawi
19 September 2017 ABS-CBN News Channel ABS-CBN News Channel
International Alert Philippines’ Project Officers Nina Bahjin and Sahara Mama talked about International Alert’s work in organizing the youth in conflict areas, in setting up an early response network, and in the Marawi rebuilding process.
Tags: Peace Week
Read MoreEarly Edition, ANC
19 September 2017 ABS-CBN News Channel ABS-CBN News Channel
International Alert Philippines’ Project Officers Nina Bahjin and Sahara Mama talked about International Alert’s work in organizing the youth in conflict areas, in setting up an early response network, and in the Marawi rebuilding process.
Tags: Peace Week
Read MoreRadio Interview
18 September 2017 Jam 88.3 FM
Alert Philippines’s Francesca Humi promoted the #EverydayPeace App and Concert for Peace during a primetime show (6-9 PM) on one of the biggest FM stations in Manila.
Tags: Peace Week
Read MoreRadio Interview
18 September 2017 Pinas FM 95.5
Alert Philippines’s Nina Bahjin and Cooky Chua also promoted the #EverydayPeace App and Concert for Peace on Net 25’s radio station, Pinas FM.
Tags: Peace Week
Read MoreLetters and Music TV Show
18 September 2017 Net 25
Our Project Officer Ms. Nina Bahjin and our Librarian Ms. Cooky Chua guested on Net25 to promote #EverydayPeace app and the Concert for Peace.
Tags: Peace Week
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