Description
This book delves into the intricate dynamics of peace agreement between the MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Fron) and the Government of the Philippines, specifically focusing on the centuries-old Bangsamoro issue in Mindanao. Despte the intentions of establishing lasting peace, the active involvement of a wide array of government bodies and stakeholders is crucial for the agreement’s success.
This study zooms in on the 39 Local Government Units (LGUs) in Maguindanao, examining their participation in the peace negotiations.It examines their efforts in shaping their agendas through alliances, inter-LGU coordination, and articulation of their roles in the peace process.
Moreover, it emphasizes the crucial need for the genuine and representative inclusion of local political actors in both parallel and gorizontal levels of the Mindanao peace process, underlining its significance not only for successful negotiations but also for addressing their vested interests in the pursuit of enduring peace.
About the author
Hazelyn Gaudiano is a multifaced individual, embodying roles as a humanitarian,
peace advocate, nurse, and development worker. Driven by her deep commitment to peace research and politics,
she transitioned her career towards development and research, collaborating with political leaders
and civil societies in Mindanano.
Table of contents
Abstract v
Acknowledgement vii
Figures xiii
Tables xxi
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Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………….. 1
Related Literature……………………………………………………………………………….. 2
The Moro people and the struggle for self-determination in brief historical perspective………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
The Local Government Unit and its mandate………………………………………… 5
Treatment Accorded to the ARMM………………………………………………………… 6
Inclusive participation in the peace process…………………………………………..7
GPH-MILF Peace Agreement………………………………………………………………… 8
Bangsamoro Government — Local
Government Units Relations……………………………………………………………….. 9
LGUs involvement in the GPH-MILF Peace
Process…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………………………… 13
Statement of the Problem………………………………………………………………….. 15
Significance of the Study……………………………………………………………………. 16
Operational Definition of Terms………………………………………………………….. 17
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Methods………………………………………………………………………………………………19
Design……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Participants……………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Setting………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20
Procedure………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20
Limitations of the Study……………………………………………………………………… 21
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Results and Discussions………………………………………………………………………… 27
Participants’ Profile………………………………………………………………………………. 27
LGUs involvement in the GPH-MILF peace process………………………………….. 28
Maguindanao LGU Perspectives…………………………………………………………….. 28
From the Bangsamoro Transition Commission
perspective……………………………………………………………………………………………32
Experiences and Challenges in the Peace Process…………………………………… 36
Inter-LGU Coordination Mechanisms……………………………………………………… 41
Dominant Assertions on the need for LGUs’ political participation…………… 46
Implications…………………………………………………………………………………………. 51
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Summary………………………………………………………………………………………………55
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57
Recommendations………………………………………………………………………………. 58
Recommendations for Further Studies………………………………………………….. 60
APPENDICES……………………………………………………………………………………….. 63
REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………………………. 79
Figure 1
Comparison of the number of consultations of various stakeholders with LGUs from 2010–2015………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
Figure 2
Four Pillars of LGUs’ inclusive political participation in the peace process…14
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