I had the chance to attend the “Panagtagbo Alang sa Kalinaw”—a meeting of multi-cultures and religions in a unity walk—a culminating activity of the month-long commemoration of peace for Lanao del Norte.
The activity was hosted by the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte in cooperation with Pakigdait Incorporated and the Civil Society Organization of Lanao del Norte Partnership for Peace and Development (CSOLN-PPD). This was attended by various organizations from the civil society, the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The Rev. Canon Charles Gibbs, Executive Director of United Religions Initiative, along with Leaders of Cooperation Circles from Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand also participated in the event.
In this occasion, I spoke about how walking relates to peace--inspired by a deeper personal meaning. A healing process for me which is also what we may need to resolve conflict.
Message on Peace and Unity Walk
