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DBM chief among peace awardees

PEACE advocates and public servants gathered Monday night to recognize the extraordinary efforts made by individuals in advancing peace across the Philippines through this year's Gawad Kapayapaan Awards.

The awards ceremony at the Manila Hotel marked the culmination of National Peace Consciousness Month.

Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito G. Galvez delivers his opening remarks message followed by the awarding of Gawad Kapayapaan 2024 trophy to Professor Mirram Coronel-Ferrer (former Chair of the GPH Peace Negotiating Panel for the MILF Talks), Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman (Department of Budget and Management (DBM)), and Kauswagan town, Lanao del Norte Mayor Rommel C. Arnado, during the National Peace Consciousness Month (NPCM) 2024 Culminating Activity and Awarding of Gawad Kapayapaan 2024, held inside the Manila Hotel, on 30 September 2024. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO