Quezon City Mayor Josefina 'Joy' Belmonte and former Peace adviser Carlito Galvez lead the ringing of the Peace Bell at the opening of this year's National Peace Consciousness Month at the Quezon City Memorial Circle on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Groups that have signed peace agreements with the national government; international partners; and local officials attended the event. PHOTOS BY MIKE DE JUANQuezon City Mayor Josefina 'Joy' Belmonte and former Peace adviser Carlito Galvez lead the ringing of the Peace Bell at the opening of this year's National Peace Consciousness Month at the Quezon City Memorial Circle on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Groups that have signed peace agreements with the national government; international partners; and local officials attended the event. PHOTOS BY MIKE DE JUANQuezon City Mayor Josefina 'Joy' Belmonte and former Peace adviser Carlito Galvez lead the ringing of the Peace Bell at the opening of this year's National Peace Consciousness Month at the Quezon City Memorial Circle on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Groups that have signed peace agreements with the national government; international partners; and local officials attended the event. PHOTOS BY MIKE DE JUANQuezon City Mayor Josefina 'Joy' Belmonte and former Peace adviser Carlito Galvez lead the ringing of the Peace Bell at the opening of this year's National Peace Consciousness Month at the Quezon City Memorial Circle on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Groups that have signed peace agreements with the national government; international partners; and local officials attended the event. PHOTOS BY MIKE DE JUAN