AMID continued threats of violent extremism and terrorism in many parts of the Philippines, hundreds of young leaders representing indigenous groups, Christian and Muslim communities, and other backgrounds mobilized in a powerful showcase of peace through the Panaghiusa Grand Peace Conference, held at the Tagum City Historical and Cultural Center.

Funded by the European Union and supported by the Kofi Annan Foundation; the nonprofit organization, Kristiyano-Islam Peace Library; and the local government unit of Tagum City, the grand conference was the culminating activity of the Extremely Together Philippines-Panaghiusa (ET Philippines) program, which aimed to prevent violent extremism and promote peace through youth leadership in the Philippines.