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Read more about the article PURSUE WHAT LEADS TO PEACE
Cardinal Orlando Quevedo, Archbishop of North Cotabato gives a biblio-theological reflection on the occasion of the 4th death anniversary of the Italian priest Fausto Tentorio, held at the Ateneo de Davao University on Tuesday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

PURSUE WHAT LEADS TO PEACE

In the strongest terms we condemn terrorism in its various forms. It is an ideology that is totally against the tenets of any religion of peace. Especially so when terrorism is perpetrated while our Muslim brothers and sisters are preparing for the holy month of Ramadhan. Terrorism distorts and falsifies the true meaning of any religion. It destroys harmonious relationships among peoples of different faiths. It creates a world of suspicion and prejudice, of hatred and hostility.

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Read more about the article SPECIAL MEETING
President Rodrigo Duterte presides over a special Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Guest House in Panacan, Davao City on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Duterte called for a special Cabinet meeting after declaring a state of Martial Law in Mindanao on May 23, 2017 following a terrorist attack in Marawi City. (Presidential Photo)

SPECIAL MEETING

President Rodrigo Duterte presides over a special Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Guest House in Panacan, Davao City on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Duterte called for a special Cabinet meeting after declaring a state of Martial Law in Mindanao on May 23, 2017 following a terrorist attack in Marawi City. (Presidential Photo)

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Read more about the article STATEMENT| Martial Law declaration flouts peace processes, rejects lessons of history
PEACE ADVOCATES. Panel speakers during the Mindanao Peace Forum held at the Homitori Inn in Davao City on Wednesday, March 15 share light moments with the media and the participants who are mostly religious leaders. (From left to right) Fr. Rex Reyes, convener of the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform; Atty. Antonio Arellano, government peace panel member; Bishop Felixberto Calang, convener of the Sowing the Seeds of Peace Movement; Satur Ocampo, independent cooperator for the National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace panel; and Sr. Luz Mallo of the Sisters Association of Mindanao. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

STATEMENT| Martial Law declaration flouts peace processes, rejects lessons of history

Sowing the Seeds of Peace opposes the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao. Martial Law throws out the headways in the peace processes between the Philippine government, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the Moro National Liberation Front, and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines.

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MAKING FRIENDS

President Rodrigo Duterte meets with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow prior to his return to the Philippines on May 24, 2017. Duterte opted to skip his scheduled engagements and cut his official visit to the Russian Federation short after declaring a state of Martial Law in Mindanao due to the terror crisis gripping Marawi City. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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