

Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. — Picture from Senate Public Relations and Data Bureau
ILIGAN CITY — Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. has joined the Mindanao State College (MSU) group in mourning the passing of its president, lawyer Basari Mapupuno.
“The passing of Legal professional Mapupuno is a deeply felt loss not just for the folks of the Bangsamoro and Mindanao however for the nation as an entire due to his invaluable contribution to the excellent Philippine peace course of,” Galvez stated in a press release.


Mindanao State College president Basari Mapupuno. — Contributed picture
Galvez famous that below the management of Mapupuno, MSU cast a partnership with the Workplace of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) to hold out a metamorphosis program for Moro Nationwide Liberation Entrance (MNLF) combatants, their households, and communities.
Up to now, some 1,972 MNLF members have undergone profiling and verification below this system, making them eligible for socioeconomic help, in addition to different livelihood tasks that can allow them to earn sustainable incomes.
By way of the Opapru-MSU partnership, 25 communities prioritized by the MNLF had been assessed, and a complete of 97 tasks are set to be delivered, amounting to P125 million.
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Throughout Mapupuno’s watch, Opapru additionally partnered with MSU in implementing a scholarship program for next-of-kin of Moro Islamic Liberation Entrance (MILF) combatants.
“The MSU helps the Opapru mainstream peace schooling within the nation’s educational curriculum by launching a diploma course on Girls, Peace, and Safety,” Galvez emphasised.
“Along with his vital accomplishments, the late Legal professional Mapupuno was extra than simply an educational chief; he was a revered determine who championed the reason for inclusive schooling, social justice, and peace,” Galvez added. /das