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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 115 - PROVIDING
FOR THE MECHANICS AND OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR THE LOCALIZATION OF
PEACE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
WHEREAS,
the State recognizes that the attainment of a just, comprehensive and
lasting peace under the rule of law and in accordance with
Constitutional processes, is the basic foundation of economic
development and national prosperity;
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State to pursue a comprehensive peace
process to attain a just, comprehensive and lasting peace under the
implementing principles and approaches towards the paths to peace as
embodied under Executive Order No. 125 dated 15 September 1993;
WHEREAS, in the furtherance of the above peace process and consistent
with the principles and approaches thereof, the government deems it
necessary and vital to localize and pursue its peace efforts with the
communist insurgents on the ground to address the causes of armed
conflict and at the same time prevent situations of “unpeace”, and to
provide the communist rebels with the opportunity to participate in the
democratic process of peace and development in the
community;
WHEREAS, there is a need to provide an efficient mechanism and
structure for the localization of the government’s peace efforts
towards realizing its objectives and thereby, facilitate the attainment
of a just, comprehensive and lasting peace;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the Republic
of the Philippines, by the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order
the adoption of the following mechanics and operational structure for
the localization of the government’s peace efforts:
Section 1.
Sec. 2.
The Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, in coordination with the
concerned agencies and the local peace constituency, shall identify and
recommend to the President, through the National Peace Forum herein
referred to, the areas where Local Peace Forum may be organized as well
as their respective composition of five (5) to seven (7) members
representing preferably civil society and local government.
Once constituted, the members of the Local Peace Forum shall elect from
among themselves their Chair and Co-Chairperson, provided one of whom
is from civil society.
The Local Peace Forum, which shall be clothed with the necessary powers
from the President, shall undertake the following activities:
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c.
d.
e.
f.
In carrying out its tasks, the Local Peace Forum shall build on the accomplishments already achieved by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, which has established a nationwide network of peace partners and local peace-building programs, as well as by the National Unification Commission created under Executive Order No. 19 dated 1 September 1992, including the linkages and public consultation processes the Commission has established. The Local Peace Fora, which may be organized under this Order, shall necessarily enhance various existing local peace efforts.
Sec. 3.
The Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, through the Executive
Secretary, shall recommend to the President for approval the membership
of the National Peace Forum, preferably three (3) Cabinet Members; two
(2) Members from Congress; and four (4) from civil society. Upon its
formation, the members of the National Peace Forum, shall elect from
among themselves their Co-Chairperson, preferably a representative from
civil society.
The National Peace Forum shall undertake the following activities:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
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The Cabinet Advisory Committee for Peace Talks, whenever necessary, shall make available itself to the National Peace Forum for consultation. The activities of the GRP Panel for Talks with the CPP/NPA/NDF created under EO 125 are hereby suspended until such time talks are revived, during which time the President may reconstitute the Panel.
Sec. 4.
Sec. 5.
Sec. 6.
The National Peace Forum shall also identify and submit its budgetary
requirements for the succeeding years for inclusion in the budget
submission of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace
Process for Congressional appropriation.
Sec. 7.
Sec. 8. Since 19.07.98.
DONE in the City of Manila,
this 21st day of June, in the Year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and
Ninety-Nine.
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