DEVELOPMENT OF CAMPAIGN VIS-A-VIS INTERNATIONAL DECLARATIONS
Repackaging DIYES DiYES for PEACE to YES FOR PEACE in Accordance with UN Resolution 53/253
In April 2002, the campaign was repackaged from DiYES for PEACE – Bayanihan para sa Kapayapaan to YES FOR PEACE – Bayanihan para sa Kapayapaan by an Inter-Agency Technical Working Group. The questions were reformulated in accordance with UN Resolution 53/243 – Declaration on a Culture of Peace, to wit:
YES FOR PEACE | UN Resolution 53/243 |
1. Should we establish a culture of peace and non-violence in our homes, communities, schools and government? | “… Declaration on a Culture of Peace to the end that Governments, international organizations and civil society may be guided in their activity by its provisions to promote and strengthen a culture of peace…” |
2. Should we unite to nurture the positive values brought about by being Pro-God, Pro-Environment, Pro-People and Nationalist? | Article 2. “Progress in the fuller development of a culture of peace comes about through values, attitudes, modes of behaviour and ways of life conducive to the promotion of peace among individuals, groups and nations.” |
3. Should we recognize and respect each other’s different beliefs and culture? | Article 1 (i). “Adherence to the principles of freedom, justice, democracy, tolerance, solidarity, cooperation, pluralism, cultural diversity, dialogue and understanding at all levels of society and among nations; and fostered by an enabling national and international environment conducive to peace.” |
4. Should we enrich our environment through positive traits inherent in us for the sustainable development of our country? | Article 1 (e). “Efforts to meet the developmental and environmental needs of present and future generations.” |
5. Should we change our educational system to keep pace with the international economy brought about by advancements in science and technology? | Article 4. “Education at all levels is one of the principal means to build a culture of peace. |
6. Should we support reform programs of the government to address the causes of disunity and armed conflicts in society? | Article 3 (k). “Increasing transparency and accountability in governance.” |
7. Should we participate in building the foundations of a comprehensive peace process? | Article 3 (d). “Enabling people at all levels to develop skills of dialogue, negotiation, consensus-building and peaceful resolution of differences.” |
8. Should we inform all parties to the armed conflicts of the value of peace and unity for the benefit of the Filipino people? | “Recognizing that peace not only is the absence of conflict, but also requires a positive, dynamic participatory process where dialogue is encouraged and conflicts are solved in a spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation.” |
9. Should we let the leaders of government as well as of different sectors know that the peace process relies on their cooperation in identifying and implementing development programs and projects? | Article 8. “A key role in the promotion of a culture of peace belongs to parents, teachers, politicians, journalists, religious bodies and groups, intellectuals, those engaged in scientific, philosophical and creative and artistic activities, health and humanitarian workers, social workers, managers at various levels as well as to non-governmental organizations.” |
10. Should we stand united to live without violence – physical, sexual, psychological, economic and social – and not to kill nor attempt to kill our fellowmen? | Article 1 (a). “Respect for life, ending of violence and promotion and practice of non-violence through education, dialogue and cooperation.” |
In Filipino, the questions read:
- Dapat ba nating itaguyod ang isang mapayapa at hindi marahas na kultura sa ating mga tahanan, komunidad, paaralan at pamahalaan? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat ba tayong magkaisang palaganapin ang magagandang katangiang dulot ng pagiging Maka-Diyos, Maka-Kalikasan, Maka-Tao at Maka-Bansa? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat ba nating kilalanin at igalang ang iba’t-ibang paniniwala at kultura ng bawat isa? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat ba nating pagyamanin ang kapaligiran sa pamamagitan ng mga positibong katangian na likas sa atin para masustinihan ang pag-unlad ng ating bansa? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat ba nating baguhin ang sistemang pang-edukasyon upang makasabay sa pagsulong ng pandaigdigang ekonomiya dulot ng pagbabago sa larangan ng siyensiya at teknolohiya? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat ba nating suportahan ang mga programang pangreporma ng pamahalaan upang malunasan ang mga sanhi ng hindi pagkakaisa at ng mga armadong pagtutunggali sa lipunan?☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat ba tayong makibahagi sa pagbuo ng mga batayan ng isang komprehensibong prosesong pangkapayapaan? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat ba nating ipaalam sa lahat ng mga nagtutunggaliang puwersa ang kahalagahan ng kapayapaan at pagkakasundo sa kapakanan ng Sambayanang Filipino? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat ba nating ipaabot sa mga lider ng pamahalaan at iba’t-ibang sektor na ang prosesong pangkapayapaan ay nakasalalay sa kanilang pagkakaisa sa pagtukoy at pagpapatupad ng mga programa at proyektong pangkaunlaran? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat ba tayong magkaisang mamuhay nang walang karahasan – pisikal, seksuwal, sikolohikal, ekonomikal at sosyal – at huwag pumatay o huwag magtangkang pumatay ng ating kapwa? ☐YES ☐NO
The foregoing questions were fielded through DepED Memorandum No. 382, s. 2004 issued by Secretary Florencio B. Abad on September 9, 2004; DepED Memorandum No. 374, s. 2008 issued by Undersecretary Vilma L. Labrador on August 6, 2008; and DepED Memorandum No. 125, s. 2009 issued by Secretary Jesli A. Lapus on March 26, 2009.
The questions were reformulated in 2010 pursuant to UN Resolution 53/243, to wit:
YES FOR PEACE | UN Resolution 53/243 |
1. Should the wars between the government and rebels stop this 2010? | Article 1 a. “Respect for life, ending of violence and promotion and practice of non-violence through education, dialogue and cooperation; |
2. Should we all join hands to rehabilitate communities destroyed by armed conflicts as soon as possible? | Article 3 e. Strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring full participation in the development process; |
3. Should we heal the wounds in the heart of the Filipino people and bring together those involved in the armed conflicts waged supposedly for our benefit? | “Recognizing that peace not only is the absence of conflict, but also requires a positive, dynamic participatory process where dialogue is encouraged and conflicts are solved in a spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation.” |
4. Should we broaden the ranks of heroes for peace who have responded to YES FOR PEACE and strengthen the participation of the Filipino people in the comprehensive peace process? | Article 3, d. “Enabling people at all levels to develop skills of dialogue, negotiation, consensus-building and peaceful resolution of differences.” |
5. Should we change the predominant social, economic and political beliefs now to stop the armed conflicts and strife in society? | Article 3, g. “Promoting sustainable economic and social development.” |
6. Should we now lay down the basis of unity for peace through consultations and the participation of the Filipino people? | Article 3, e. “Strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring full participation in the development process.” |
7. Should there be a comprehensive peace agreement between the government and all rebels and effectively implement these as soon as possible? | Article 1, d. “Commitment to peaceful settlement of conflicts.” |
8. Should we continue the programs to reintegrate rebels into society and allow them to live peaceably in their respective communities? | Article 1, f. “Respect for and promotion of the right to development.” |
9. Should we continue protecting unarmed victims and minimize the damages brought by wars in our communities? | Article 1, c. “Full respect for and promotion of all human rights and fundamental freedoms.” |
10. Should we pave the way to peace by teaching and advocating for peace and through steps that will restore trust and confidence between the government and rebels? | Article 4. “Education at all levels is one of the principal means to build a culture of peace. In this context, human rights education is of particular importance.” |
In Filipino, the questions read:
- Dapat po bang itigil na ang mga giyera sa pagitan ng gobyerno at mga rebelde ngayong 2010? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat po bang sama-sama nating isaayos sa lalong madaling panahon ang mga komunidad na nawasak ng mga giyera? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat po bang gamutin na natin ngayon ang mga sugat sa puso ng Sambayanan at pagkasunduin na ngayon ang mga sangkot sa mga giyerang ipinaglalaban daw nila para sa kapakanan natin? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat po bang palawakin natin ang hanay ng mga Bayani para sa Kapayapaan na nag-YES FOR PEACE at palakasin ang partisipasyon ng Sambayanang Filipino sa komprehensibong prosesong pangkapayapaan? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat po bang baguhin na natin ngayon ang mga umiiral na kalakarang panlipunan, pang-ekonomiya at pampulitika para matigil na ang mga armadong pagututunggali at kaguluhan sa lipunan? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat po bang ilatag na natin ngayon ang batayan ng pagkakaisa para sa kapayapaan sa pamamagitan ng konsultasyon at partisipasyon ng Sambayanang Filipino? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat po bang magkaroon na ngayon ng pangkalahatang kasunduang pangkapayapaan sa pagitan ng gobyerno at ng lahat ng mga rebelde at epektibong isakatuparan ang mga ito sa lalong madaling panahon?☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat po bang ipagpatuloy natin ang mga programa para makabalik sa lipunan ang mga rebelde at nang makapamuhay na sila nang matiwasay sa kani-kanilang mga komunidad? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat po bang patuloy nating protektahan ang mga hindi armadong biktima at bawasan ang pinsalang dulot ng mga giyera sa ating mga komunidad? ☐YES ☐NO
- Dapat po bang buuin natin ang kaayusan tungo sa kapayapaan sa pamamagitan ng pagtuturo at pagsusulong ng kapayapaan at ng mga hakbang para magtiwala sa isa’t isa ang gobyerno at mga rebelde? ☐YES ☐NO
The foregoing questions were fielded through DepEd Memorandum 428, s. 2010 issued by Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro, FSC.
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