Midsayap, North Cotabato

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1 Building Alliance for Peace Strengthening the Inter-Barangay Alliance for Community Midsayap, North Cotabato Peace, Disputes (Rido) and Land Conflict Settlement/ Re-solution

2 MUNICIPALITY OF MIDSAYAP PROVINCE OF NORTH COTABATO MUNICIPALITY OF MIDSAYAP PROVINCE OF NORTH COTABATO

3 MIDSAYAP A 1 st Class Municipality in the Province of North Cotabato, Philippines Land Area - 39, hectares Total Population 123,324 (as of 2007 NSO census) 57 barangays

4 NATULARAN MU Peace Building Alliance NAbalawag TUgal Lower GlAd RAngaban Nes MUdseng

5 NATULARAN MU Peace Building Alliance Organized in Barangay Level Recognized through Sangganuniang Bayan Resolution No and Executive Order No. 36, Series of 2006 and Executive Order No. 153 A, Series of 2008, as amended.

6 Land Area = 4, hectares Population 11, more or less 6 Barangays Lower GlAd TUgal Nes RAngaban MUdseng NAbalawag

7 The Troubled Past Conflicts resulting from: Rido or Family Clashes Land ownership Poverty and neglect of political leaders Misinformation and lack of education

8 Conflicts led to Death of some leaders: Hon. Eskak Sugod Punong Barangay, Tugal Hon. Abusama Mangadta Punong Barangay,, Mudseng Taro Salalon Barangay Secretary, Mudseng Hon. Guiamelon Akmad Punong Barangay, Rangaban

9 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

10 Conflicts resulted to... 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

11 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

12 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;

13 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.

14 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.

15 Social Interventions I. Clan Feud or RIDO Resolution Effects Harassment of Civilians/ Evacuations/ Killings Death of a Military Man linked to the Opposing Party Interventions Series of Peace Dialogues Hearing and endorsement of the case to the PNP

16 Interventions II. Land Conflict Resolution Effects Armed conflict between the two opposing parties Evacuations Encounter between MILF and CVO Threats between the occupants and claimants Interventions Series of meetings and peace dialogues with title holders, LGU, PNP, MARO, DENR, and OPPAP

17 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

18 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

19 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

20 Interventions IV. Infrastructure and Livelihood Programs BRGY.NABALAWAG Goat Raising Potable Water Source

21 Interventions IV. Infrastructure and Livelihood Programs BRGY.NABALAWAG Bangsamoro Women s Organization Peace Center

22 Interventions IV. Infrastructure and Livelihood Programs BRGY. TUGAL Potable Water Source Solar Drier

23 Interventions IV. Infrastructure and Livelihood Programs BRGY. LOWER GLAD Housing Project Homeowners Association Renovation Project Botika ng Barangay

24 Interventions IV. Infrastructure and Livelihood Programs BARANGAY HEALTH STATION BRGY. LOWER GLAD POTABLE WATER SOURCE

25 Interventions IV. Infrastructure and Livelihood Programs BRGY. RANGABAN Peace Center Potable Water Source

26 Interventions IV. Infrastructure and Livelihood Programs BRGY. RANGABAN Botika ng Barangay Core Shelter Homes

27 Interventions IV. Infrastructure and Livelihood Programs BRGY. RANGABAN Piggery for Christian Residents BEAM School Building

28 Interventions IV. Infrastructure and Livelihood Programs BRGY. NES Housing Projects (Renovation) Barangay Bodega

29 Interventions IV. Infrastructure and Livelihood Programs BRGY. NES Solar Drier with Potable Water Source Housing Project (Full House)

30 Interventions IV. Infrastructure and Livelihood Programs BRGY. MUDSENG Potable Water Source Kalakat Making

31 Interventions IV. Infrastructure and Livelihood Programs BRGY. MUDSENG Solar Drier Housing Project

32 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

33 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

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

35 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

36 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

37 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. MUNICIPALITY OF MIDSAYAP PROVINCE OF NORTH COTABATO -Latip Sugod Brgy. Mudseng Midsayap, Cotabato

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