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Romulo Quemado CO-CREATING PEACE IN CONFLICT-AFFECTED MINDANAO A FELLOW AT A TIME VOLUME 1 AIM TeaM Energy Center for Bridging Leadership www.bridgingleadership.aim.edu Asian Institute of Management 123 Paseo de Roxas Street, Makati City 1226, Philippines Tel. No: +632 892.4011 to 26 Message Greetings! In behalf of the Asian Institute of Management, I am honored to present to everyone this publication, entitled “Co-Creating Peace in Mindanao (A Fellow at a Time),” a product of one of our most renowned leadership programs offered by the AIM Team Energy Center for Bridging Leadership. The Mindanao Bridging Leaders Program (MBLP) began in 2005 and is hinged on the Bridging Leadership Framework. The fellows- who graduated the program are executive officers and distinguished directors, representing different sectors from the government, non-gov ernment organizations, civil society organizations, security, and others. - This casebook contains twelve success stories of our MBLP Fellows who graduated in 2012 and 2013. The stories highlight the challenges our fel lows have experienced in the course of addressing the societal divides in honingtheir respective bridging leaderscommunities. have helped Featured many as ofwell our are brothers articles and from sisters our insupportive Mindanao professors to advocate and and mentors promote of the peace MBLP. and Their development exemplary through skills this program. - andThe institutionalizeBL Framework isinnovative divided into processes three phases:and policies Ownership, to address Co-Owner societal ship, and Co-Creation. This framework seeks to generate “prototypes” problems through partnership and collaboration. The case stories shall be presented based on these three phases. - The MBLP encourages all sectors to collectively think of peaceful means to solve societal problems. The BL Program was designed for different re gions in the country, but has recently focused on Mindanao, a region that- became an arena of political conflict and exclusion. The AIM and TeaM Energy Center introduced the MBLP as a first step towards peace and de velopment in Mindanao, incorporating in the program design values and relationships unique in the region that will help better address societal problems. - Thus, I am glad to share with you our small contribution to the peace and development efforts in Mindanao. In this casebook are stories of our fel lows who have striven hard to promote peace and societal equity in their Ihome hope communities. that these stories of leadership will inspire you to become leaders as well – to create positive change that will influence others to become citizens of hope and development. Thank you for your continued support to AIM. May God bless and support you in your leadership endeavors. President AsianSteven Institute J. DeKrey of Management Message - Of the many initiatives the TeaM Energy Foundation, Inc. (TEFI) has funded in its more than a dozen years of existence, the Bridging Leader ship Program is one that we are most proud of. This was created to try to- fill up what we felt was the lack of quality leaders, not only at the national level, but at the local level as well. The Bridging Leadership Fellows Pro hasgram, trained implemented well over by athe hundred Asian Institute individuals of Management representing – TeaMvarious Energy sec- Center for Bridging Leadership is the flagship program of the Center. It- tors of society in bringing conflicting parties or sectors together to col laborate for the greater good. Most recently, the Center has partnered with the World Bank for the Mindanao Bridging Leadership Program (MBLP). - TeaM Energy Corporation (TEC) has no operations or business in Min danao, however, we believe that any trouble arising from conflict areas affects the country as a whole, most specially the economic environment which has impact to our business, our industry. Food security is also an issue here, since 40% of the country’s food requirements are sourced- from Mindanao. Bringing peace and progress to Mindanao will lead to a more stable economy and, probably, a sustainable resource that will sup port the needs of a growing Philippine population. - In the MBLP, 43 individuals representing various sectors in Mindanao underwent the 17-month training period. It was the first time that rep- resentatives from the private sector, particularly from consumer goods- companies, were accepted to mix with representatives from local gov ernment units, the military, tribal leaders, religious sector, and civil so ciety organizations. The MBLP fellows know that the challenge of a New Mindanao may look formidable at the onset, but it can definitely be met with willpower, determination, passion, and that never-ending dream of ofa New obstacles Peaceful and and were Progressive able to overcome Mindanao. these In this obstacles case book leading we will to looknew into the journeys of several of these Fellows who had gone through a lot- arrangements with their stakeholders that can be an assurance of an im proved quality of life for their constituents. A journey, they say, begins- with a single step. These Fellows may not be able to see the immediate realization of their dreams, but at least, they will pave the way for a bet ter tomorrow that can be picked up and continued by the next generation of leaders. Federico E. Puno President and CEO TeaM Energy Foundation Inc. Acknowledgment The Research Unit of the AIM TeaM Energy Center for Bridging Leadership would like to share with our constituents, fellows, and partner institutions the stories of twelve cohorts who have had exemplary change projects, which they developed, enhanced, and implemented during the Mindanao Bridging Leadership Program (MBLP). Our gratitude goes to these cohorts who shared with us their stories of challenges- and hard work to effect social change. This casebook would have not happened without the support, trust, and cooperation of the following individuals, institu tions, and agencies: - First, the twelve MBLP fellows who shared their stories of challenges and triumph: Mr. Yusop Alano, Sec. Myra Alih, Ms. Ruby Andong, Mr. Ernesto Casiple, Mr. Abdul wahab Husin, BGen. Daniel Lucero†, Ms. Zenaida Masong, Ms. Nena Undag, Mayor Jasper Que, Mayor Nacianceno Pacalioga, Jr., and Mayor Romeo Tiongco. In the process developing this casebook, the Center would like to express our special thanks to our two fellows: Dr. Sherjan Kalim, for his cooperation and support and for sharing his knowledge and MBLP experience to the Masters in Development Management (MDM) students in July 2013; and Lt. Col. Romulo “Bim” Quemado, for sharing his photographs for this casebook’s cover; To the Center for Development Management (CDM), headed by Prof. Juan Miguel Luz, for their support in developing the cases, which led to the production of this Casebook, and for featuring one of the cases in a live session in the 2013 MDM class; The Strategic Initiatives Department, headed by Marvee Bonoan, especially Harold Elmer Grande and Melanie Zuniga, for helping with the casebook cover design; andTo our case writers, Gina Abesamis, Eloisa Barbin, and Angelina Golamco, for their dedication and cooperation to write the case stories of our twelve MBLP fellows; - The professors, mentors, and coaches, especially Prof. Juan Kanapi and Prof. Ja cinto Gavino, who have shared their knowledge and expertise during the conduct of the BL program. Our special citation to Prof. Cielito Habito of the Ateneo de Manila University and Mr. Francisco Jota Lara of International Alert for their article contributions on- Peace and Inclusive Growth in Mindanao. Also, to the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) for sharing their messages to our MBLP Fel lows during their Public Recital on March 21, 2013. - Lastly, we extend our sincerest gratitude to the AIM-Team Energy Center family. The success of publishing this MBLP Casebook Volume I reflects the unity and in genuity of the team. Nieves R. Confesor Executive Director Photo courtesy of Bim Quemado Table of Contents Messages . i Acknowledgment . iii Preface . 1 Introduction by Cielito F. Habito Mindanao 2020: Towards a Holistic View of Mindanao’s Future . 5 Buildingby legitimate Francisco institutions J. Lara Jr. and inclusive coalitions: Political settlements and peace in Mindanao . 14 The Bridging Leadership Framework by Juan A. Kanapi Ownership . 19 by Jacinto C. Gavino Co-Ownership . 22 by Nieves R. Confesor Co-Creation . 23 The Mindanao Bridging Leadership Program . 27 Stories of Leadership 1 Assurance of Security & Protection of Human Rights Myra Alih From Arms to Farms: Promoting Peace in Lantawan Through Agriculture . 36 Romulo Quemado II Warriors to Peace-Builders: Redefining Community Relations among Marines in Sulu . 58 Nena Undag Advocating for the Recognition of Indigenous People’s Rights in Mindanao . 74 2 Improving the Delivery of Basic Services Sherjan Kalim Bridging Communities through Blood Banks . 96 Jasper Que and Abdulwahab Husin Strengthening the Bongao Local School Board to Raise Performance in Basic Education . 110 Romeo Tiongco Demilitarization as a New Model for Peace-Building . 130 3 Provision of Livelihood & Economic Opportunities Ruby Andong Letting Go and Letting Come: Growing Oneself with the Community .