01/09/2026
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MANILA, Sept. 1, 2026 โ Philippine government officials, Moro National Liberation Front leaders and peace stakeholders gathered on Tuesday for the opening of National Peace Consciousness Month, marking three decades since the signing of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement between the Government of the Philippines and the MNLF.
Deputy Speaker MP Romeo K. Sema attended the ceremony, joining government representatives and peace advocates in commemorating the landmark accord and reaffirming their commitment to sustaining the gains of the peace process.
Also present were MNLF Chairman and Deputy Speaker Abdulkarim Misuari , Deputy Floor Leader MP Randolph Parcasio,MP Nurredha Misuari,Mayor Albakil Jikiri of Indanan,Sulu and Ministry of Social Services ko and Development Deputy Minister Nur-Ainee Tan Lim, joining other officials and stakeholders in observing the 30th anniversary of an agreement that remains a significant milestone in the countryโs efforts to establish lasting peace in Mindanao.
The Final Peace Agreement, signed on Sept. 2, 1996, sought to end decades of armed conflict between the Philippine government and the MNLF and provided a political framework for addressing the aspirations of Muslim communities in the southern Philippines.
The gathering provided an opportunity for participants to reflect on three decades of peacebuilding and the continuing responsibility of government and Moro leaders to preserve the progress achieved through dialogue and political engagement.
Semaโs participation highlighted the continuing involvement of MNLF leaders in efforts to advance peace, inclusive governance and development in the Bangsamoro region.
The anniversary comes as Bangsamoro institutions continue to evolve, with peace stakeholders stressing that the durability of peace depends not only on political agreements but also on translating their commitments into tangible improvements in the lives of communities.
National Peace Consciousness Month is observed annually in September to promote a culture of peace and encourage broader participation in peacebuilding efforts throughout the Philippines.
Three decades after the landmark agreement, the commemoration served both as a recognition of those who helped forge the peace process and as a reminder that sustaining its gains requires continued cooperation among the national government, Bangsamoro institutions, the MNLF and local communities.
For Sema and other participants, the occasion underscored a continuing responsibility: to ensure that the peace secured through decades of struggle and negotiation is carried forward through dialogue, development and inclusive governance for future generations.
