NON-GOVERNMENT
ORGANIZATION
PROFILE
Name :
ALLIANCE OF BANGSAMORO FOR PEACE AND
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT (ABPSD), INCORPORATED
Acronym : ABPSD, Inc.
Address : D-1, H-8 Santa Isabel Street,
Notre Dame Village,
Rosary Heights 08, Cotabato City, 9600, Philippines
Telephone /
Fax : (064) 421-7251
E-mail
Address : abpsd_cc@yahoo.com
Date Founded : September 2001
Registered at : Security and Exchange Commission
Registration
No. : D2002 00600
Date of
Registration : May 30, 2002
Vision
The “ALLIANCE” envisions
an empowered and well-transformed society / community of the Bangsamoro with
the value of peace, culture of sustainable development and people of exercising
inalienable right to self-determination, emanating the respect of human
existence.
Mission :
The Alliance of Bangsamoro
for Peace and Sustainable Development, Inc. is a society of Bangsamoro people
working for peace and development in the Bangsamoro communities thru education,
advocacy works, researches and livelihood programs.
Our Goal . . .
Primarily, the “ALLIANCE:
aims a consolidation and convergence of the Bangsamoro people and organizations
into shared-ideas, feelings and deeds for the human and social transformation,
and enduring peace and sustainable development.
Our Objectives . . .
·
Strengthen the foundation of unity, cohesiveness and solidarity
among and between the Bangsamoro and organizations thru peace dialogues and
other developmental programs;
·
Advance the policy agenda of the Bangsamoro on issues and concerns
affecting them;
·
Create livelihood opportunities thru the development of various
rural enterprise development programs; and
·
Establish networks and partnerships with institutions and agencies
working for peace and development;
ORGANIZATION THRUSTS, PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES
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Components
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Description
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Main Organization Thrusts
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1.
Organizational Strengthening and Development (OSD)
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Includes: (a) Community-Based Organizations, (b)
Agri-Based Organizations, (c) Skills-Based Organizations, and (d)
Entrepreneurship-Based Organizations,
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2.
Advocacy and Promotions (AdPro)
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Includes: (a) Agricultural Development, (b)
Entrepreneurship Development, (c) Human Rights/Security and Values Formation,
and (d) Ecological & Environmental Management,
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3.
Rural and Urban Development (RUD)
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Includes: (a) Psycho-Social Advancement, (b)
Cultural Advancement, (c) Human Resources Development, and (d) Education and
Livelihood;
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4.
Research and Development (RD)
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Includes: (a) Ecological & Environmental Management,
(b) Socio-Cultural Advancement, (c) Economical Advancement, and (d)
Educational Advancement,
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5.
Networking (Net)
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Includes: (a) Agricultural Production Linkages, (b)
Institutional Linkages, (c) Enterprises Linkages, and (d) Services Linkages
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Special
Current Programs
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AWID, a local Nagtanganen Term which means
“Upholding” and “Managing”. Literally, it means “Actions Worthwhile for
Integrated Development”.
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AWID 1 - Awid Sa
Kalilintad (Upholding Peace & Dev’t)
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Actions relative to peace initiatives in the
conflict-affected communities with emphases on conflict transformation, peace
building and securities and Values Formation;
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AWID 2 - Awid Sa
Kauyagan (Upholding Livelihood)
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Actions relative to livelihood enhancement with
respect to sensitivities, if possible adoption of mechanism sustaining the
value of being Bangsamoro, upgrading livelihood activities within the value
of “HALAL”, and compassionately addressing their standard for a decent and
productive living.
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AWID 3 - Awid Sa
Kaadatan (Upholding Culture)
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Actions on sustaining, enhancing, innovating and
advancing the culture and traditions of the Bangsamoro people of without
sacrificing the sanctity of being a people and being in their own world.
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AWID 4 - Awid Sa
Kamagengedi (Upholding Governance and Humanity)
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Actions on sustaining participative
governance, bringing the value of justice, peace and love to humanity and
society, respecting the value of existence, the creatures of the ALMIGHTY, if
possible the spirit of the “Devine Law”, “Natural Law” and “Human Law” must
prevail accordingly.
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AWID 5 - Awid Sa
Kapangagi (Upholding Education)
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Actions with focus on adoption of educational
mechanism/system relative to learners’ needs and upbringing the environment
on education for all, and basically guided by the “Maxim”, “Educate the
learners within their own World”.
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EMERGING
ISSUE-BASED PROGRAMS
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1.
ABPSD – Community Vegetable Development Program
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The regular issue-based program addressing food
security and poverty eradication in conflict-affected areas / communities in
Mindanao, particularly in Central Mindanao Region and ARMM.
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2.
ABPSD-Ligawasan Coconut Development Program
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A regular issue-based program addressing
livelihood advancement of coco-farmers with the following components: (a)
Nursery Establishment, (b) Psychological Formation, (c) Organizing and capacity Formation (d)
Coco-Seedlings Distribution, (e) Fertilizers Distribution, (f) Establishment
of small Coco- Farming Kiosks, and (g) Networking;
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3.
ABPSD-Rights Assertions and Responsibilities
Exhibitions
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Primarily, a sectoral development initiative,
providing a mechanism of learning and internalization of appropriate rights
and corresponding responsibilities, usually undertaken integrated in
implementation of other projects. From that, ABPSD adopted the program as
issue-based activities in order to provide special attention for
comprehensive valuing of sector’s rights with corresponding responsibilities.
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4.
ABPSD Emergency Response and Preparedness Program (ABPSD-ERP).
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The organization program on addressing
emergencies resulted from natural and manmade calamities, by providing
appropriate relief assistance both in form of foods and non-foods items,
coupled with some activities that push for psycho-social debriefing and
emotional rehabilitation. Part of the program is to provide the communities
with information and activities that will bring preparedness for the coming
of undesirable events in their localities;
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5.
ABPSD – Socio Economic and Environmental
Development Program
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A regular issue-based program addressing
livelihood activities relative to ecological and environmental management
which includes activities pertaining to education and information campaign,
structure and capacity formation, provision of material supports for
livelihood endeavors.
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6.
ABPSD – Cereal Seeds Distribution Program (ABPSD-CSDP)
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A regular agricultural development intervention
entrusted to ABPSD–Partnership on Agriculture for Development. It is an
initiative for provision of material needs of farmers, hence along the
provision of materials, the farmers are provided with technical assistance as
case of CB activities.
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7.
ABPSD
Land Acquisition and Distribution Program (ABPSD-LADP)
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An organization program, particularly
entrusted to ABPSD-Partnership on Agrarian Reform for Development and
ABPSD-Partnership on Rural and Urban Poor for Development in initiating for
acquisition of lands subject on distribution for landless individuals both
for farming and residential purposes. Thus, it will be coupled with
resettlement and provision of technical and material support as seed capital
for attaining equitable livelihood and decency of living.
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8.
ABPSD – Rural & Urban Housing Development
Program
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The program is entrusted to ABPSD Partnership on
Rural and Urban Poor for Development on lot distribution and construction of
core shelter and low cost housing for rural and urban poor and includes the
following: Profiling, Information and Education Campaign, Capability
Building, Support to Livelihood Activities and other social services.
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9.
ABPSD
Resettlement and Housing Development Program (ABPSD-RHDP)
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The organization program addressing the homeless rural and urban
constituents by providing venues for resettlement, at-least owning a house
for dwelling, with technical and logistical support as starting capital for
livelihood endeavor.
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10.
ABPSD-Community Entrepreneurship Development
Program
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A program entrusted to ABPSD Partnership on Trade
and Industry for Development, initially addressing SME development in
conflict-affected communities, usually integrated with other programs. The
organization provides OD activities, capability formation and provision of
small capital and materials for target clienteles.
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11.
ABPSD-Bangsamoro Educational Development Program
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A program entrusted to ABPSD Partnership on
Education for Development, ABPSD Partnership on Youth Affairs for Development
and ABPSD Partnership on Women Affairs for Development. Initially, it works
on the establishment of MADARIS and District Educational and Learning
Centers.
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12.
ABPSD – Conflict Affected Communities
Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Program
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Started in 2005 on engagement with GoP-UNDP-EC IDP
Program, covered comprehensive activities for IDP’s and communities’ rehabilitation
in CAAM. ABPSD programmed it, including resettlement activities with emphasis
on housing development, manifested by adopting ABPSD Housing Development
Framework. It comprises integrated activities for resettlement,
reconstruction and rehabilitation of IDP’s and communities. Further, the
ABPSD identified areas for the rehabilitation of IDP’s from the acquired
assets and identified areas in their respective districts, presently focused
in Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Saranggani;
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13.
ABPSD
Human Rights and Responsible Governance
Program (ABPSD-HRRGP)
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The organization believed that the program is
usually a cross-cutting activity with other organization programs; however
there are instances that it would be conducted independently as need arises,
as cases of documenting human rights violations and initiative for a change
through policy promulgation.
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14.
ABPSD Assessment, Research and Development Program (ABPSD-ARDP).
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This is a regular main program of the
organization, that are undertaken in the for networking, consortium and a
mere organizational, usually focused on evaluation of programs and projects
implemented, however it will be undertaking research work for livelihood,
educational and form of services in the localities. It will also undertake activities
even classified as regionally and nationally.
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15.
ABPSD Constituency Building and Community
Empowerment Program (CBCEP)
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The organization synchronized program and
activities entrusted to the ABPSD Partnership on Peace Initiatives for
Development, usually undertaken in emergency cases particularly in
conflict-affected communities. However,
the program is an inherent thrust of ABPSD & possesses cross-cutting
activities for other programs.
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16.
ABPSD Advocacy for Reform & Transformation -Governance
(ABPSD-ARTGov.
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The organization initiatives for governance reform
and transformation from barangay level and if possible up to the national
level. It consist of both behavioral and policy reforms including some level
of transformation.
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Founder : Different CSO’s lead by Philippine Muslim
Educators Society
thru Dr. Pendatun A. Pangadil
Incumbent
Head : DR. PENDATUN A. PANGADIL
(Ed.D.)
Executive Director / Acting Chairman
Linked Organization :
- United
Nations Development Program
- European
Commission
- MEDCO
- Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao ODA
- Local
Government Support Program-ARMM-CIDA
- MinCODE
– Mindanao Coalition for Development NGO’s
- National
Red Cross
- National
Disaster Coordinating Council / Office of National Defense
- Department
of Social Welfare and Development–ARMM
- Department
of Social Welfare and Development-12
- Department
of Agriculture and Fisheries-ARMM
- Department
of Agriculture-12
- Department
of Labor and Employment (DOLE) - 12
- Consortium
of Bangsamoro Civil Society
- Cotabato
City – Transparent and Accountable Network
- Presidential
Commission on Urban Poor
- HUDC
- Bangsamoro
Development Agency
- MOVIMONDO-Philippines
- NonViolence
Peace Force
- Growth
with Equity in Mindanao-USAID
- OPAPP
– Office on Presidential Adviser for Peace Process
- CodeNGO
– Coalition of Development NGO
- World
Bank
- USAid-AMORE
- OXFAM-GB,
- JICA
- BDA-WB-MTF
- ARMM
Business Council
- Metro
Cotabato Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Philippine
Coconut Authority-Maguindanao,
- Department
of Agriculture-Coconut Industry and Investment Fund,
- Coalition
of Organizations in Mindanao for Peace and Development (COMPAD)
- Mindanao
Interfaith Center Against Injustices (MICAI)
- Citizen
Coalition for ARMM Electoral Reform with technical support from IFES and
funded by USAID;
- Development
Consultants (DevCon), Incorporated
- Department
of Energy (DOE) through DevCon
- UNDP
Act for Peace Program with DEVCOM, Incorporated
- Biyayang
Palay Program of Hon. Congressman Simeon A. Datumanong
- Bangsamoro
Institute for Democracy in Mindanao (BID Mindanao)
- Peoples’
Coalition for ARMM Reform and Transformation (Peoples CART)
- Community
Organizing Multiversity (COM)
- Maguindanao
Network Organization (MAGNETO)
- Change
Politics Movement (CPM)
- Peoples
Power Volunteers for Reform (PPVR)
- National
Electrification Administration
- Department
of Interior and Local Government-National and ARMM
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ACTIVITIES
AND PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN (TRACK RECORDS)
(1)
The
TAG Project of the Asia Foundation with MINCODE & KFI for CSO’s in Cotabato
City, led the implementation of programs as lead organization of CCTAN on the
project entitled: (1) Phase 1 – Harnessing CSO’s for TAG (April 2005-March 2006,
and (2) Phase 2-Strengthening CSO’s for Transparent and Accountable Governance
(April 2006-March 2007).
(2)
Conducted
the Needs Assessment Forum for the Fruit Trees Planters /Farmers in Maguindanao
with support of GEM 2, USAID, DAF–ARMM, DA–RFO XII and the Local Government of
Cotabato City in September 2003;
(3)
Complementary
partner of ARMM Business Council in partnership with the Department of Trade
and Industry–ARMM, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries–ARMM, and Regional
Board of Investment–ARMM on the advocacy of “Halal Industry and establishment
of Regional Halal Certification Board in 2003 to 2004;
(4)
Participated
in the initiative for the development of “Fruit Industry” in Maguindanao
(2004-2006) with special participation of GEM-2 Program and Mindanao Fruit
Federation (MinFruit);
(5)
ABPSD,
Inc. had engaged CO activities in the formation of its districts, hence
organized districts in Central Mindanao: (a) Biwang District; (b) East
Ligawasan District; (c) Northern Ligawasan District, (d) Rajah Buayan District;
(e) Iranun District, (e) Kablalan District, (f) Sultan District, (g) Central
District, and (h) others as prerequisite organizing activities for the
implemented projects;
(6)
Complementary
partner of BDA in 2004 on the preparation of instrument for the needs
assessment of target municipalities in CAA of Mindanao for the WB-MTF in the
rehabilitation of the Conflict-Affected Areas in Mindanao.
(7)
Complementary
partner of Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) in 2004 for the implementation
of “Model Farming” with the RRC Technology and initially implemented at Carmen,
Cotabato.
(8)
Complementary
partner of Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) in 2004 in framing Logical
Framework initiated by MOVIMONDO Philippines in partnership with the BDA for
the rehabilitation intervention in selected barangays of CAA in Central
Mindanao;
(9)
Complementary
partner of CBCS with support from the CODENGO in drafting Bangsamoro Federal
Constitution and campaign for “Federalism”.
(10)
Implemented
a project entitled “Integrated Intervention on the Rehabilitation of IDP’s and
Communities in Maguindanao” (Buluan & SSB Rehabilitation Site) with
components given as follows: (a) Psychological Formation, (b) Socio-Structural
Formation, (c) Physical Formation, (d) Livelihood Formation, and (e) Culture of
Peace Formation in partnership with the GOP-UNDP-EC IDP Programme, MEDCO and
ARMM-ODA, Phase 1 & 2 (July to December, 2005)
(11)
As
lead organization of the Coalition of Organizations in Mindanao for Peace and
Development (COMPAD), implemented a project on the Phase 1 of the project on
the Rehabilitation of IDP’s in the Mamasapano Rehabilitation Site, funded by
the GOP-UNDP-EC Programme on the Rehabilitation of IDP’s and Communities in
Southern Philippines. (July – September, 2005)
(12)
Lead
organization of the Coalition of Organizations in Mindanao for Peace and
Development in the implementation of the Phase 2 of the project on the Rehabilitation
of IDP’s in the Mamasapano Rehabilitation Site, funded by the GOP-UNDP-EC
Programme on the Rehabilitation of IDP’s and Communities in Southern
Philippines; (October – December, 2005)
(13)
Conducted
Medical and Dental Mission for the Barangays of Pandag, Lepak, Lower D’lag,
Upper D’lag, Kabuling, Malangit and Kayupo in Buluan and Barangay Damalusay,
Paglat, all in Maguindanao
Province on August 21,
2005;
(14)
Assisted
the 8 barangays stakeholders in the declaration of their barangays as “Peace
Santuary” in 2005 (Lepak, Pandag, Kabuling, Malangit, Lower D’lag, Upper D’lag
and Kayupo in Municipality of Buluan and Damalusay, Paglat, Maguindanao.
(15)
Implemented
the Phase 2 of the IDP project, focused on the construction of Core Shelter for
the IDP’s of Barangay Pandag, Buluan, Maguindanao, and construction of BHC for
Brgy Masulot, SSB, Maguindanao (September 2005 to March 2006);
(16)
Conducted
series of fora, group discussions and conferences on advocacy and education of
the Urban Poor Sector in the City of Cotabato
and municipalities from the Province
of Maguindanao;
(2005-Present)
(17)
Distributed
relief assistance to 900 IDP families of Brgy Masulot, Darampua, Barurao and
Kulambog, SSB, Maguindanao and 500 IDP
families of Brgy Pandag and Lepak, Buluan, Maguindanao (Dec 16 & 18, 2005
respectively)
(18)
As
initial intervention, conducted Community Rehabilitation Planning Conferences
for Brgy Tina and Bialong, Shariff Aguak, and Brgy Pusao, Mamasapano,
Maguindanao on January 2006, funded by the GOP-UNDP-EC IDP Programme; (January
to March 2006)
(19)
As lead organization of the COMPAD, Inc. implemented with the
other member organizations a project on rehabilitation of IDP’s in Linantangan,
Mamasapano, Maguindanao in partnership with the GOP-UNDP-EC Programme on
Rehabilitation of IDP’s and Communities in Southern Philippines, MEDCO and
ARMM-ODA;
(20)
Conducted
joint initiative of the ABPSD, Inc. and MINSED Foundation, Inc. in the
distribution of books, magazines and other school supplies for the schools at
Barangay Kebenes, Tupig and Palanggalan in Carmen, Cotabato and distribution of
medicines for the Barangay Health Centers on July 2006.
(21)
Initiated
and extended technical support to the tri-people of Barangay Datal Blao,
Columbio, Sultan Kudarat Province
on the 4th Quarter of 2005;
(22)
Among
the main convener in organizing the Mindanao Interfaith Center Against
Injustices, a network of Civil Society Organizations in Mindanao
(2006);
(23)
Lead
the CSO’s in Mindanao as lead organization of
the Mindanao Interfaith Center Against Injustice (MICAI) in conducting series
of activities on the celebration of significant events as the case of the
following: (a) Bangsamoro Day, (b) Women Day, (c) Human Rights Day, (d)
Mindanao Week of Peace, (e) Urban Poor Week, (f) Labor Day, and (g) Others.
(2006–2007)
(24)
Lead
organization in the capability building activities for the member organizations
of the Mindanao Interfaith Center Against Injustices, from 2006 to 2007, in
cooperation with the Development Consultants;
(25)
Relief
distribution for the internally displaced persons in Central Mindanao in
partnership with the Bangsamoro Development Agency, World Food Program and
Local Non-Governmental Organizations in the area; (2006 to 2007)
(26)
Implemented
a project entitled: “Community Preparedness Program for Conflict-Prone Areas in
Central Mindanao” specifically for the
Municipalities of General Salipada K. Pendatun, Paglat, Datu Paglas and Buluan
in partnership with the OXFAM-GB. (December 2006 to March 2007)
(27)
Member
and lead organization of the Inter-NGO organized and supported by the OXFAM-GB
in Central Mindanao addressing the “Peace and
Development” initiatives in the Conflict-Affected Areas from 2006 to 2008;
(28)
Organizing
and CB Activities for the establishment of the ABPSD, Inc. Central District
covering Municipalities of Sultan Kudarat, Sultan Mastura, Bongo Island and
Cotabato City,; Sultan District covering the municipalities of Mother
Kabuntalan, Northern Kabuntalan, Pigcawayan, Libungan and Midsayap (2007-2008);
(29)
Initiated
and advocated the clean, honest, accurate, meaningful and peaceful election in
the Election 2007 through forum and conferences and monitoring the election
processes; (Synchronized National and Local Election 2007 and Barangay Election
2007)
(30)
Complementary
partner of the Citizens Coalition for ARMM Electoral Reform (CCARE) in the
monitoring activities of the Synchronized National and Local Election 2007 for
Maguindanao Province;
(31)
As lead organization of the Citizens Coalition for ARMM Electoral
Reform, Inc in the Province
of Maguindanao, and
conducted the series of educational conferences and monitoring activities for
the Barangay Election of 2007;
(32)
Implemented
a project on “Harnessing the youths for rural entrepreneurship in
conflict-affected areas” for the twelve barangays in the Municipality of Sultan
Sa Barongis, Maguindanao. (Oct. 2007 to Sept 2008)
(33)
Complementary
Partner of the Development Consultant, Inc. in the project on the Profiling of
Barangays in Mindanao for Rural Power Project of the Department of Energy on
Project “ACCESS” for the area coverage in Lanao del Norte, covering 62
barangays out of 152 barangays in Mindanao. (September 2007 to March 2008)
(34)
Lead
organization of Citizens Coalition for ARMM Electoral Reform (CCARE) in the
SEPVEEM – 2 for Maguindanao Province, implemented the educational and
monitoring components of the project (Phase 1–October 2005 to September 2007,
Phase 2–October 2007 to September 2009, and Phase 3 – October 2009 to 2010);
(35)
Relief
distribution with the IIDP’s at Talitay, Maguindanao; Kitango, Datu Saudi,
Maguindanao; Datu Piang Maguindanao; Libutan, Mamasapano Maguindanao in
partnership and cooperation with the Development Consultants, Inc, Anak
Mindanao Partylist, KCJP, and other network organizations in Central Mindanao
(2008);
(36)
Coconut
Nursery Establishment for the following areas: (a) Barangay Kalambog, Sultan Sa
Barongis, (b) Barangay Kayupo, Municipality of Pandag (Formerly part of
Buluan), Maguindanao in partnership with the Department of Agriculture thru the
Coconut Industry Investment Funds (2008-2009);
(37)
Expansion
Program on Coconut Nursery Establishment for the following areas (a) Sitio
Lineba, Barangay Sibuto, DOS, Maguindanao, (b) Semba, DOS, Maguindanao, (c)
Barangay Gang, Sultan Kudarat, Shariff Kabunsuan, (d) Barangay Tariken, Sultan
Mastura, SK, (e) Gadong, Barira, Shariff Kabunsuan, (f) Barangay Macabiso,
Sultan Mastura, SK, and (g) Barangay Baguinged, Pikit, Cotabato (2008-2009);
(38)
Distribution
of 200 bags of “Certified Rice Seeds” for the farmers of Maguindanao and
Shariff Kabunsuan from the “Programang Biyayang Palay” of Honorable Congressman
Semion A. Datumanong (2008-2009);
(39)
Distribution
of seedlings and farm facilities in vegetable production for the youths of Municipality of Sultan Sa Barongis, Maguindanao in
cooperation with Department of Agriculture in the municipality (2007-2008);
(40)
Organizing
activities for women groups in Municipalities of Barira, Parang and Matanog as
regular program of ABPSD thru its district (Iranun), including capability
building activities and provision of support in terms of vegetable seeds and
other facilities (2008-2010);
(41)
Organizing
activities for stakeholders of coastal barangays in Municipalities of S. Kudarat
& S. Mastura in Shariff Kabunsuan Province, including CB activities and
provision of rice seedlings thru the ABPSD Central District (2008-2009);
(42)
Organizing
activities for the residents and stakeholders of Barangay Sibuto and Semba in
the Municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat, Shariff Kabunsuan, including activities
on Capability Building and provision of support, particularly vegetable seeds
and other farm facilities, thru the ABPSD, Inc. Kablalan District (2008);
(43)
Organizing
and Capability Building activities for youths and member organizations,
including provision of supports for vegetable production and ginger production
for the Municipalities of Midsayap, Cotabato; Northern and Mother Kabuntalan
including part of Sultan Kudarat, thru the ABPSD, Inc. Sultan District
(2008-2009).
(44)
Provision
of certified rice seeds support for the farmers and member organizations in the
Municipalities of Pagagawan (Datu Montawal) and Barangay Kilangan, Pagalungan,
Maguindanao (2008-2009) thru its member, the United Professional for
Development, Incorporated;
(45)
Capability
Building Activities for the members of the member organizations in the
Municipalities of Mamasapano, Shariff Aguak, and Datu Unsay thru the ABPSD,
Inc. Rajah Buayan District (2008-2009).
(46)
Provision
of support for farmers and Youths Organizations in Municipality of Datu Saudi
Ampatuan in terms seeds thru the Development Youths Movement Association (2008
– 2009);
(47)
Provision
of support for the farmers and member organizations in the Municipality of Datu Paglas,
Maguindanao in terms of Certified Rice
Seeds and Vegetable Seeds through the ABPSD East Ligawasan District (2008-2009);
(48)
Capability
Building activities with provision of support on agricultural development in
terms of certified rice seeds and vegetable seeds for the member organizations
and their women sector thru the ABPSD Northern Ligawasan District (2008-2009);
(49)
Capability
Building activities with provision of support on farm inputs for member
organizations and other farmers thru the East Ligawasan District;
(50)
Conducted
Organizing and advocacy works on agricultural development for the residents and
stakeholders of the surrounding barangays in the Mount Kablalan in the
Municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat thru the ABPSD Kablalan District;
(51)
Started
advocacy works on strengthening ownership for community stakeholders’ lands and
facilitation on acquisition of claims of ownership including livelihood
development (2008), particularly for Municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat;
(52)
Negotiated
the market of the “Kabebe Shells” and started the organizing activities for the
collectors and sources of the shells and its matching;
(53)
Negotiated
the profiling of barangays in Municipalities of Sultan Kudarat and Sultan
Mastura intending for the ABPSD, Inc. Environmental Programs, particularly on
the Restoration, Protection and Rehabilitation of Marine Eco-System;
(54)
Conducted
profiling for the appropriate agricultural production and identification of the
agricultural products appropriate for inter cropping activities in furtherance
of the engagement with Department of Agriculture thru the CIIF;
(55)
In
partnership with the Coconut Industry Investment Fund (CIIF), the ABPSD,
Incorporated established 8 coconut nurseries in Maguindanao and Cotabato
Province and distributed 100,000 coconut seedlings to coconut farmers & planters;
(56)
In
partnership with the Philippine Coconut Authority, Province of Maguindanao,
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, distributed an additional 10,000 coconut
seedlings and other farm inputs for coconut farmers of Maguindanao;
(57)
As
furtherance of the coconut seedlings distribution, the ABPSD, Incorporated
continuously growing seedlings for distribution from the 30 percent of the
coconut seeds harvested from their established coco farm in their districts;
(58)
In
consortium with the Development Consultants, Inc. completed the “Assessment of
LGU and PDAL’s Capacities and Needs in Peace Building and Conflict
Transformation (August 6 to October 15, 2009) in CAAM;
(59)
In
furtherance of “ABPSD-Community Vegetable Development Program” implementation,
with the supervision of ABPSD Main Leadership, the ABPSD Iranun District has
conducted series of training with technical support from DAF-ARMM and material
support for growers in Municipality of Barira (2008 to Present);
(60)
Provision
of material supports and capability building activities for the formation of
Madaris (14 Madaris) initiated by member organizations in Maguindanao, Cotabato
City and North Cotabato, particularly the DYMAM from 2006 to present ;
(61)
Conducted
the Electoral Education on Automation of Election for the 2010 Synchronized
National and Local Elections in the Province of Maguindanao, particularly the 2nd
District, including election monitoring;
(63)
Lead
convener for the formation and organization of the Bangsamoro Institute for
Democracy in Mindanao (BID Mindanao) and campaigned for governance reform and
transformation in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao;
(64)
Advocated
ARMM Reform and Transformation as lead organization of BID Mindanao, initiated and
conducted activities for deferment of 2011 ARMM Elections, its synchronization
to 2013 National Elections and Authority of President to appoint caretakers /
Officer \in-Charge of ARMM up to 2013;
(65)
Among the main conveners on formation of
Peoples Coalition for ARMM Reform and Transformation (Peoples CART), the main
network organization on advocating deferment of ARMM 2011 Elections, Synchronization
to 2013 National Elections;
(66)
Presently
undertaking preliminary activities, such as community forum, community
trainings as prerequisite in the implementation of ABPSD Itikan Sa Barangay in
cooperation with Livestock Division of DAF-ARMM and initially have
beneficiaries from the six barangays in conflict-affected areas;
(67)
Just
started the “Community Irrigation System Rehabilitation and Development” which
was initially funded from organization meager resources and negotiated a
support from the “Food for Work” program of UN-World Food Program and
negotiating for partnership with the DAF-Maguindanao and NIA-Maguindanao;
(68)
Conceptualized
and organized the Ligawasan Stakeholders Development Center (LSDC) in 2011 and
presently negotiating for “Mass Squash Production and Its Marketing” for
farmers in Maguindanao;
(69)
Distributed
food and non-food relief assistance for Barangays Tina, Pusao, Bialong,
Pamalian in response to being victimized by floods and newly returned IDP’s
from 2 years of staying in the evacuation center (2008-2011):
(70)
Employed
students in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
Regional Field Office 12, particularly DOLE-Cotabato City on their SPES Program
during summer from 2006 to Present (2012), providing 60% of salaries for the
whole duration of their works in the office;
(71)
Validation
of identified and listed beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino
Program (4P’s) or Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Program of the government
with the member organizations and networks of the Maguindanao Network of
Organizations (MAGNETO) in 2011 and as lead organization of People’s CART is
engaging for 2012 validation of beneficiaries
(72)
Presently
working with the Project Monitoring Office of the Transition Investment Support
Plan (Stimulus Fund) of the national government for ARMM for monitoring the
implementation of projects of 11 government agencies with member organizations
and networks of People’s Coalition for ARMM Reform and Transformation;
(73)
As
lead organization of the People’s Coalition for ARMM Reform and Transformation,
lead the monitoring engagement with the National Electrification Administration
in the implemented 2011 project in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao;
(74)
As
People’s CART lead organization, lead the CSO’s engagement on the assessment
and validation of identified 52 target municipalities in ARMM for the Seal of
Good Housekeeping (SGH) Program of the Department of Interior and Local
Government.
(75)
More
and More. . . . (to come)