GLORIA MACAPAGAL – ARROYO ADMINISTRATION
Executive Order No. 3, s. 2001
DEFINING POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE FOR GOVERNMENT’S COMPREHENSIVE PEACE EFFORTS
“WHEREAS, a primary objective of the government is the attainment of a just, comprehensive and enduring peace under the rule of law and in accordance with constitutional processes, which is the basic foundation for sustainable economic and human development and national prosperity;
“WHEREAS, a just comprehensive and enduring peace requires not merely the end of internal armed conflicts, but just as importantly the resolution of root causes of the armed conflicts and social unrest, transformation of Philippine society to one characterized by justice, equity, tolerance, harmonious pluralism, and full respect for human rights;
“WHEREAS, the nationwide public consultations of the National Unification Commission recommended a comprehensive, integrated and holistic peace process comprising “Three Principles and Six Paths to Peace” as necessary for the attainment of a just and enduring peace;
“WHEREAS, this comprehensive, integrated and holistic peace process was adopted as government policy under Executive Order No. 125, s. 1993, which created the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process;”
Executive Order No. 570, s. 2006
INSTITUTIONALIZING PEACE EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION AND TEACHER EDUCATION
“WHEREAS, the attainment of a just, comprehensive and lasting peace is a paramount agenda of the Government as spelled out in Executive Order No. 3, series of 2001, and the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan 2004-2010, as well as in support of the United Nation’s Declaration and Programme of Action to promote and strengthen a culture of peace in the new millennium;
“WHEREAS, EO No. 3 calls for building and nurturing a climate conducive to peace through peace advocacy and peace education programs;
“WHEREAS, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) has established partnership with public and private schools and non-government organizations in promoting and implementing peace education;
“WHEREAS, OPAPP and the Department of Education (DepEd) have developed elementary and high school peace education exemplars, which were launched in September 2005;”
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