NEEDED ACTIONS

On June 15, 2025, PBBM stated, “I absolutely insist that in 2028 when I leave this office, there are significant and tangible changes for the better in the life of each Filipino.”

         To attain this Presidential goal through the proactive involvement and collective participation of the people, the executive actions needed for the effective and efficient implementation of the YES FOR PEACE – Bayanihan ng Bayan campaign as a Whole-of-Nation undertaking are summarized in Table No. 5:

Table No. 5  – Executive Actions Needed for the Effective and Efficient Implementation of the  YES FOR PEACE – Bayanihan ng Bayan campaign

Executive Concerned

Needed Action

Proposed Dates
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. Open call of the President encouraging the pro-active involvement and collective participation of government agencies, civil society organizations, local communities, and most importantly, the Filipino people in the Yes for Peace – Bayanihan ng Bayan to support and usher-in the “whole-of-nation” or “whole-of-society” strategy towards shared goals of peace, unity and development. Ref: Recognition of Yes for Peace as the “Bagong Anyo ng People Power” by the EDSA People Power Commission during the 30th Anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. Tagline: Isabuhay ang Bagong Anyo ng People Power: Yes for Peace Tungo sa Bagong Pilipinas. February 26, 2026 40th Anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. Or any other date deemed more appropriate and doable.
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara Issuance of a DepEd Memorandum/Order for the implementation of the open referendum phase of the campaign in all public and private elementary and secondary schools nationwide through Bayanihan as part of the Peace Education Program of DepEd. February 26, 2026 40th Anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. Or any other date deemed more appropriate and doable.
SILG Jonvic Remulla Issuance of DILG Memorandum/Order to engage and mobilize the proactive involvement and collective participation of Regional, Provincial, City, Municipal and Barangay Peace and Order Councils; Local Government Units (LGUs); the Sangguniang Barangays (SBs); the Sangguniang Kabataans (SKs); the Philippine National Police (PNP); and the National Youth Commission (NYC) in the campaign. February 26, 2026 40th Anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. Or any other date deemed more appropriate and doable.
DBM Acting Secretary Rolando U. Toledo and DEPDev Secretary Arsenio M. Balicasan Issuance of a Joint Call / Memorandum from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) for people participation in identifying, planning, budgeting and implementing programs and projects in the respective Barangays and Local Government Units to strengthen the Program Convergence Budgeting laid down in Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2025-1 issued on March 5, 2025. Date deemed appropriate and doable before September 21, 2026.
The following activities shall be undertaken to encourage people’s participation in the campaign to help give flesh to the foregoing Executive Actions:

  1. Optimize the use of traditional and social media to disseminate information and updates on the implementation of the campaign.

  2. Carry out the five (5) Thematic Phases of the YES FOR PEACE Bayanihan ng Bayan campaign in coordination with the Office of the Presidential Consultant on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) through the Comprehensive Peace Process as defined by Executive Order No. 158, s. 2021:
    • “Conflict-sensitive and peace-promoting
    • “Whole-of-Society
    • “Empowering”

  3. Facilitate the proactive involvement and collective participation of the Filipino people through formal and informal channels of governance as concrete action steps with the cooperation of National Government Agencies (NGAs) with the end view of the following outcomes stipulated in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023 – 2028:
    • “participatory governance deepened;
    • “public accountability and integrity bolstered;
    • “government functions, systems, and mechanisms rationalized and strengthened; and
    • “competent, motivated, agile, and resilient public servants supported.”
  4. Develop measures in monitoring and evaluating the key performance indicators and targets in coordination with participating agencies, e.g., DepEd, DILG, DBM, OPAPRU, DICT, NYC, etc., involved in activities that contribute toward building a climate for peace through specific projects intrinsic to their respective mandates and functions.

  5. Keep relevant agencies of the United Nations (UN) such as the UNICEF, UNESCO and the UNCHR informed of developments and progress of the campaign to assert the Filipino people’s individual and collective Right to Peace through their respective representatives in the Philippines.

  6. Report of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) through its Permanent Representative to the United Nations to the UN General Assembly as well as relevant agencies of results of the campaign vis-à-vis Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions – “Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.”

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