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In the Philippines, the 1st National Peace Convention was held on January 25, 2023 with the theme, “Peace Builds One Nation, One Future: Peace is Here”, attended by over 1,500 peace advocates.

The project was spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Manila Metro (RCMM), in collaboration with a South Korea-based organization, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL).

Dr. Ronald Adamat, Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Founding Chairman of Volunteer Individuals for Peace (VIP), spearheaded the event.

“We want peace to reign in our country. We want peace to be the language everyone of us will speak and every Filipino and every foreigner will understand. Today, let’s declare peace as a pandemic. Infect people not to rest in peace but to live in peace,” said Dr. Adamat.

In attendance also is HWPL Chairman Lee Man-hee from South Korea who is visiting the Philippines for the 11th time. He said, “As I have toured the world 32 times and talked about the cessation of war as we have to leave a land of peace as a legacy for the future generation, and this country, the Philippines, is showing this. Let’s do everything we can to do the work of peace.”

“Peacebuilding in Mindanao after conflict is becoming known worldwide. This is the case of transforming death into life for peace. Starting with Mindanao and the Philippines, when we unite in love, peace will come to our world. For this reason, everyone in the Philippines has to become one and work together as messengers of peace,” said Chairman Lee.

The five resolutions were consolidated during the second Plenary Session to call for President Bongbong Marcos to proclaim January 24 as ‘National Peace Day’ or “Truce Day”.

I am grateful that there are still people doing the work of peace. Even if it’s hard and difficult, I hope you don’t lose your strength and keep going. 🙂

1st National Peace Convention Plenary 1

1st National Peace Convention Plenary 2

Reference:
Philippine Star – Peace advocates attend the unveiling of the Peace Monument at the Plaza Asuncion in Manila on Tuesday.
https://bit.ly/3wBf4db

[D-Day] 1st National Peace Convention in the Philippines

1st National Peace Convention Plenary 1 – 10:00AM (GMT +8)

Date and Youtube Link: Jan. 25, 2023
Plenary 1 – 10:00AM (GMT +8)
https://bit.ly/3HrCqbg
Plenary 2 – 14:00PM (GMT +8)
https://bit.ly/3WzQMus

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE [D-Day] 1st National Peace Convention in the Philippines Philippine Mindanao Peacebuilding Philippine National_Peace_Conference Mindanao Peace Monument HWPL Great Legacy Chairman_LeeManHee 1st National Peace Convention

Mindanao is geographically home to 13 ethnic groups.
The Mindanao conflict dates back 40 years.
The conflict arises in the Philippines when Moro people are reduced to a minority.

Many people suffered from prolonged conflicts between Moro and Christians in southern Mindanao. So the Moros formed a group for independence in southern Mindanao. That’s how the Moro-Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was created.

There were 120,000 casualties in Mindanao over 50 years. After 20 years of negotiations with the Philippine government, the civil war ended.
Motive for that was the Civil Peace Agreement on January 24, 2014.

To commemorate this, they built a peace memorial inside the MILF, designated January 24 as Peace Day, and continued to attend the Peaceful Conference of HWPL.

The process of continuing the ongoing and practical efforts for peace was not easy, but they really tried hard to make it. In the process, they thanked HWPL and Chairman Man-hee Lee for leading the world peace movement.

1st National Peace Convention Plenary 2 – 14:00PM (GMT +8)

The Chairman Lee said, “We are transcending borders, races, and religions for the end of war and peace in the global village. Just as the light, rain and air in the sky give life to many people, we are trying to make peace happen to everyone.”

“We are a family of peace born in this era and making peace. Do you want conflict or peace?”

There was a special event in Cotabato City, where the third peace memorial was erected. One of the combatants returned the weapon, melted it, made a globe, and decorated it on the monument.

Most of the former fighters said they would farm or run small businesses. They are looking forward to spending more time with their families and moving away from the familiar fights.

In each session of the 1st National Peace Convention, there will be speeches followed by an open forum to produce a resolution from each sector group.

These resolutions will be consolidated into one which will be presented to the President during the second plenary session.

The event is organized and spearheaded by the Volunteer Individuals for Peace (VIP), a local peace organization chaired by Dr. Ronald Adamat, Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Through the partnership of VIP and CHED with HWPL, the introduction of peace education at the national level and collaboration of peace activities at the international level have been pursued.

I am sure that today’s event will be of great help in achieving peace in the Philippines. We’re going to join the music festival!

I hope you can participate in the scene of peace and develop your sensitivity to peace.

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

1st National Peace Convention Press Conference in the Philippines

1st National Peace Convention Press Conference
Date : Jan. 25, 2023, 09:00AM (GMT+8)
Youtube : https://youtu.be/VRr9QrLBHAE

The first National Peace Convention is set to take place on January 25, 2023 (Wednesday) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

More than 1,000 participants are expected to attend from different sectors including lawmakers, university presidents and educators, youth and women leaders, media, religious leaders, and civil society organizations.

The 92-year-old HWPL Chairman will be coming to the Philippines in commemoration of the 9th Anniversary of the January 24 HWPL Peace Day.

What is HWPL Peace Day? The Peace Day has been celebrated annually to commemorate a civilian-led peace agreement signed at General Santos City in 2014 to boost reconciliation among the local communities.

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE 1st National Peace Convention Press Conference in the Philippines Philippine Mindanao Peacebuilding Philippine National_Peace_Conference Mindanao Peace Monument HWPL Great Legacy Chairman_LeeManHee 1st National Peace Convention

This peace convention aims to establish a roadmap towards the attainment of national unity through peace in consonance with the Marcos Administration’s agenda.

Through this event, a resolution will be presented to President Bongbong Marcos for a possible declaration of National Peace Day – a special working holiday.

The chairpersons of the two host organizations will give speeches during the first plenary session to present the milestones achieved for peace-building at the national and international levels, as well as their plans. Vice President is also invited to speak at this session.

1st National Peace Convention Plenary 1
Date : Jan. 25, 2023, 10:00AM (GMT+8)
Youtube URL : https://youtu.be/nup8NVp6lwc

1st National Peace Convention Plenary 2
Date : Jan. 25, 2023, 02:00PM (GMT+8)
Youtube URL : https://youtu.be/ZObm3hg3E-Q

In the afternoon, parallel sessions will take place for five sector groups: academe and youth, religious leaders, lawmakers and non-government organizations, media, and women leaders.

Do you really want peace? Join the scene of peace!

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

HWPL 30th World Peace Tour: HWPL Philippine’s WARP Office “Dialogue of Scriptures” #2

Why do we need for Spreading the WARP Office?

HWPL is committed to bringing world peace and cessation of war. HWPL has 3 PEACE INITIATIVES: Law for Peace, Alliance of Religions and Peace Education. The HWPL WARP Office is made to achieve ‘Alliance of Religions.’ It has 218 Offices in 126 Countries (As of August 2017)

HWPL’s interfaith peace communication solely promotes the alliance of religions through discussions based on scriptures to prevent conflicts caused by misunderstandings. The WARP Office sets an example for discussions on the search for a trustworthy scripture for the realization of religious peace in the world.

Outstanding participants consisted of Religious leaders from around the world held scripture comparison meetings and affirmed the solidarity in peace, and engaged in the session with greater interests and responsibility.

This meeting was also broadcasted live online to encourage greater participation and enlightenment from the religious leaders who are active participants at the scripture comparison meetings.

Why we need for spreading WARP Office and creating the culture of searching a trustworthy scripture?
One Archbishop of Catholic Church

He said “It simply because we need each other’s side. That’s why we accept each other as completing our own view. So together we are stronger than any storm. But none of us alone can reflect the whole reality. We join together. Let us add one light on the existing light and we become more enlightened to go ahead with real involvement to achieve peace through love and justice.”

Why do we deal with Religions?

It is simple.
Because Religion is responsible for 80 percent of the world’s wars. For more information, please read the postings below.

918 world peace WARP Summit : What Wars are Going on Now?

The War is over at the 918 WARP Summit

HWPL 30th World Peace Tour

Although everyone wants peace, it is
not easy to work for peace. But even in his old age, Mr.Man Hee Lee, chairman of HWPL, is risking his life for peace. On this HWPL 30 30th World Peace Tour, he is working on a tight schedule and shouting peace for every second. Why does he work like this?

This is because of his promise with politicians and religious leaders in 2014. They swore before heaven and before all the people of the world. At the WARP Summit, the world’s political leaders recognized the need for an international legal instrument that ensures peace and they promised to cooperate. Religious leaders also promised to become one according to the teachings of God and contribute to peace. As a token of their promise, they signed the Agreement to Propose the Enactment of International Law for the Cessation of Wars and World Peace and the World Alliance of Religions Agreement.

So DPCW, sophisticated international new law aligned with UN Charter and SDGs, was declared on March 14, 2015. (If you want to know more about DPCW) And according to agreement, the WARP Office was established. It is the dedication of world’s top religious leaders. As a citizen who loves peace, I really appreciate their efforts.

World alliance of Religions’ Peace Office
“Dialogue of Scriptures”

“Finding the Most trustworthy scripture and the Truth”

At the 16th of Feb, 2019 10:00am (GMT+8), HWPL Philippine‘s WARP office finished successfully. Religious leaders from Islam, Hinduism, Christanity have gathered here for topic ‘Finding the Most trustworthy scripture and the Truth’

On 16th, HWPL which is the world’s largest organization held World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Office(under as WARP Office) at Estancia Resort hotel in Philippine. Through 30th World Peace Tour, HWPL have gathered the religious leaders with hopes of peace to discuss the topic; Finding the Most trustworthy scripture and the Truth. The representative religious leaders of Isam, Hinduism, Christanity in Philippine and 150 religions attended at WARP Office.

Join at the WARP Office

Official: http://hwpl.kr/en/initiative/allianceOfReligions
WARP Summit: http://warpsummit.org/
Reference: http://warpsummit.org/upload/images/main/2018_post_event_reort_en.pdf

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

HWPL 30th World Peace Tour: IWPG World Peace conference #1

Why HWPL 30th World Peace Tour?

Why do you think peace is necessary? What does peace mean to you? Is the current world peaceful? This is likely to vary depending on the country you live in and what you see and hear.

But there are people who risk their lives for peace. I can’t figure out how many rounds they’ve traveled around the globe at their own expense. It is the HWPL Peacebuilding Story, a peace organization recognized by prominent people around the world. Former and incumbent presidents, Supreme Court chiefs, group leaders and journalists are joining the HWPL and spreading the culture of peace around the world.

This is also possible with the presence of HWPL chairman, Mr. Man Hee Lee. People asked “Why are you risking your life for a peace movement?” It is related to his biography. He was a Korean War veteran. So, he knows better than anyone the pain of war and the suffering of countless children in the country. He knows the pain of war and the suffering of countless children in the country better than anyone. This is why he is supported by 1.6 billion young people and 3.7 billion women.

So far, the HWPL’s movement is more substantial and powerful than any other peace organization. Check out the official site and other postings.

International Women’s Peace Group

VISION

World peace to end the war

Human beings have the right to be happy, and they are born to be happy. But the global village is hurting each other with disputes, conflicts, and wars, and human rights and life are being threatened. Every woman has a spirit of service of mother and sacrifice to create a world of happiness for all families.

Women around the world become one of the many lives that are sacrificed in the war, especially those who are hyisaengdang at the forefront of the battlefield, to keep their children out of the ‘ end of war ‘ movement and to create a peaceful global village.

MISSION

I would like to instill a sense of “peace” for people around the world, and work with women leaders and international women groups worldwide to practice a warm “mother’s Love” where peace is needed.

IWPG Official site: http://www.iwpg.org/

IWPG World Peace conference

JOIN us! IWPG

[HWPL 30th World Peace Tour]
Subtitle: Harmony, Communication, and peace of the 3.7 billion women
at the 14th of Feb. 14:00 (GMT+8)

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Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Why do we need for Spreading the WARP Office?

Why do we deal with Religions?

HWPL 30th World Peace Tour

World alliance of Religions’ Peace Office “Dialogue of Scriptures”

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Why HWPL 30th World Peace Tour?

International Women’s Peace Group

IWPG World Peace conference

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

World alliance of Religions’ Peace Office
“Dialogue of Scriptures”