75 former combatants receive peacebuilding training, financial assistance from MPOS

On June 14-15, 2023, the Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) trained 75 former combatants on peacebuilding concepts through the Ministry’s Peacebuilding Towards Normalization Program dubbed as “Peacebuilding Training for Former Combatants”. The training aims to capture the participants’ “Journey of Life”, apprise them on the updates of the peace process, and capacitate them…

Embracing Reconciliation: Families in Tuburan, Basilan unite through Rido Settlement

On June 13, 2023, a resolution of a long-standing conflict or rido settlement between two families from Tuburan Municipality, Basilan happened at the Bravo Company, 18th Infantry Battalion, Brgy. Balobo, Lamitan City, Basilan. The primary objective of this event was to bring an end to a prolonged conflict between two families and promote peace and…

Butig Rehabilitation Program: Empowering Pindig Agro-Fisheries Cooperative through MPOS’ SDF initiative program

Marantao, LDS| On June 13-15, 2023, the Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) dedicated its efforts to conduct an “Organizing and Capability Development for the Pindig Agro-Fisheries Producer Cooperative” from Butig, Lanao del Sur. The training took place at the Ragayan Training Center in Marantao, Lanao del Sur, and is a key component of…

Strengthening CLEAR Program: MPOS, PRO-BAR foster coordination mechanism to safeguard BARMM

In the continuous pursuit of maintaining and achieving a long-lasting peace in the region, the Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) recently paid a courtesy visit turned coordinative meeting with the Police Regional Office – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) to discuss the current peace and order situation in BARMM. This significant event took place…

4-year long rido in Patikul, Sulu comes to peaceful settlement

On June 11, 2023, the Ministry of Public Order and Safety in collaboration with its partners successfully resolved a 4-year feud between two families in Barangay Sandah, Patikul, Sulu. The event concluded with the signing of an amicable settlement and a ceremonial hand-shaking, symbolizing a genuine and long-lasting reconciliation between the two families. Barangay Chairman…