In terms of the peace process, Deles, noted that as a result of DAP funding, there are those who feel the consequences of the reforms of "pagtigil ng 'dating-kagawian' or 'business as usual' or what they were formerly doing.”
OPAPP received additional allotment from the DAP amounting to PHP 1.819 billion in 2011 and PHP 248 million in 2012, to support its crucial work on achieving negotiated political settlement of armed conflicts and peace and development initiatives as a complementary track under the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) program.
"The funds were utilized for priority development projects for communities nationwide affected by and vulnerable to armed conflict as well as areas covered by existing peace agreements," Deles said.
The funds were also utilized for the provision of immediate and livelihood assistance to former rebels; for consultation and capacity-building interventions in support of addressing women’s issues in situations of armed conflict through the “Localization of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security”; and for the conduct of information, communication, and monitoring activities in line with the peace process.
"As OPAPP is not an implementing agency, the funds were transferred to line agencies and local government units who signed memoranda of agreements with OPAPP, for the implementation of the projects," the peace adviser noted.
Deles said that these programs benefited the people in the desire for inclusive peace and progress. (pr)
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