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Building Alliance for Peace – Strengthening the Inter-Barangay Alliance for Community

Midsayap, North Cotabato Peace, Disputes (Rido) and Land Conflict Settlement/ Re-solution

MUNICIPALITY OF MIDSAYAP

PROVINCE OF NORTH COTABATO



MIDSAYAP

•A 1st Class Municipality in the Province of North Cotabato, Philippines

•Land Area - 39, 475.88 hectares

• Total Population – 123,324 (as of 2007 NSO census)

•57 barangays

NATULARAN MU

Peace Building Alliance

NAbalawag TUgal Lower GlAd RAngaban Nes MUdseng

NATULARAN MU

Peace Building Alliance

•Organized in Barangay Level

•Recognized through Sangganuniang Bayan Resolution No. 2006 – 046 and Executive Order No. 36, Series of 2006 and Executive Order No. 153 – A, Series of 2008, as amended.

Land Area = 4,517.3616 hectares

Population – 11,409.00 more or less 6 Barangays

NAbalawag

MUdseng

RAngaban TUgal Nes

Lower GlAd

The Troubled Past

Conflicts resulting from: •Rido or Family Clashes •Land ownership •Poverty and neglect of political leaders •Misinformation and lack of education

Hon. Eskak Sugod – Punong Barangay, Tugal

Hon. Abusama Mangadta – Punong Barangay,, Mudseng

Taro Salalon – Barangay Secretary, Mudseng

Hon. Guiamelon Akmad – Punong Barangay, Rangaban

Conflicts led to… Death of some leaders:

Hon. Pendatun Palakad – Punong Barangay, Rangaban

Sambutol Palakad – Brother of Pendatun Palakad, Rangaban

Hon. Tubog Pulalon,a.k.a. “Kumander Tubog”– Punong Barangay, Tugal

Conflicts led to… Death of some leaders:

Displacement or evacuation of the people in the affected barangays Suspension of classes in schools Destruction of houses, schools, and farm

lands Loss of lives Famine / Poverty

Conflicts resulted to . . .

NATULARAN MU

Initiative of Hon. Tubog Pulalon, Punong Barangay of Tugal With the intervention of :

The Local Government Unit Integral Development Service (IDS) Philippines, Inc. Non-Governmental Organizations National Government Agencies People’s Organizations Civic Society Organizations Other Foreign – Funded Entities

NATULARAN MU

Objectives of the Alliance:

To resolve feuds or RIDO among clans or families in the concerned barangays;

To settle land conflicts in the affected barangays;

To settle jealousy and misunderstanding among leaders in community and even request armed men to spare the NATULARAN MU;

NATULARAN MU

Objectives of the Alliance: To serve as a Peace and Order mechanism through the conduct of peace dialogues; and

To serve as facilitator / go-between the six (6) barangays and the LGU and other stakeholders in the pursuit of Peace.

Signing of MOA A Memorandum of Agreement between and among parties was signed.

The presence of the Council of Elders in the Muslim communities were required during mediation or conciliation processes.

Interfacing of major concerned government agencies involved in the peace process.

Social Interventions

I. Clan Feud or RIDO Resolution

Effects Interventions Harassment of Civilians/ Evacuations/ Killings Death of a Military Man linked to the Opposing Party

Series of Peace Dialogues Hearing and endorsement of the case to the PNP

Interventions

II. Land Conflict Resolution

Effects Interventions Armed conflict between the two opposing parties Evacuations Encounter between MILF and CVO Threats between the occupants and claimants

Series of meetings and peace dialogues with title holders, LGU, PNP, MARO, DENR, and OPPAP

Interventions

II. Land Conflict Resolution

Results of Interventions

One case had been fully resolved, settled amicably and a MOA was signed. In another case, land-ownership was unanimously awarded. In some other cases, interventions resulted to: Petition being considered by PARO Declaration of Status Quo Resolution by NATULARAN MU

Interventions III. Creation of Local Peace

and Development Advocates

Local Peace and Development Advocates were created in each barangay of NATULARAN MU Alliance Composed of the Brgy. Chairman, Chairman on Peace and Order, Secretary, Lupon, Chief Tanod, and an Elder

Interventions IV. Infrastructure

Partner-agencies in the Implementation of Several Infrastructure Projects in ihe Barangays of NATULARAN MU

Alliance. **********************************

BEAM–USAID GCP–UNDP–EC Programme IDS Philippines, Inc. GTZ Corporation ERRCM

ICRC, DOST EU Habitat for Humanity UNDP Act for Peace SCC - CEREA

Interventions IV. Infrastructure and Livelihood Programs

BRGY.NABALAWAG

Potable Water Source

Goat Raising


Peace Center

BRGY.NABALAWAG

Bangsamoro Women’s Organization


BRGY. TUGAL


Solar Drier


BRGY. LOWER GLAD

Botika ng Barangay

Renovation Project

Housing Project

Homeowners’ Association


BRGY. LOWER GLAD

POTABLE WATER SOURCE

BARANGAY HEALTH STATION


BRGY. RANGABAN

Peace Center Potable Water Source


BRGY. RANGABAN

Botika ng Barangay Core Shelter Homes


BRGY. RANGABAN

BEAM School Building

Piggery for Christian Residents


BRGY. NES

Barangay Bodega

Housing Projects (Renovation)


BRGY. NES

Housing Project (Full House)

Solar Drier with Potable Water Source


BRGY. MUDSENG


Kalakat Making


BRGY. MUDSENG

Housing Project

Solar Drier

Economic Impact Increased income because of . . .

The post harvest facilities where they can store their rice and corn products Livelihood projects for both women and men

Economic Impact Increased income because of . . .

Rise of local entrepreneurs in the area The increase in farm lands for farm production Proper utilization of their IRA and other incomes

Social Impact

Higher literacy rate in the barangays Healthier populace because of better housing and water facilities Inter-marriage between Christians and Muslims

Social Impact

More united citizens in the barangays by eliminating their differences through sports, bayanihan, and kanduli activities Bridge the gap between the LGU and NGAs with the people in the barangays

People’s Participation and Empowerment

Organization of barangay officials in each of the six barangays Creation of Six (6) Peace and Development advocates for each of the six barangays



“What’s good about owning hectares of land when you can’t sleep at night?

No father would want his children at a young age to experience war.”

-Latip Sugod Brgy. Mudseng Midsayap, Cotabato

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