KABLALAN Peace Monitor - March 2008

The KABLALAN Peace Monitor, a monthly newsletter publication of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Coordinating Committees on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) under the leadership of the International Monitoring Team (IMT), was launched in 2006. The newsletter aims to inform local communities on various peace-building activities and efforts in Mindanao, as well as monitors the progress in the on-going peace process. KABLALAN has been supported by KAS and the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) in Cotabato City since its launching.

KABLALAN Peace Monitor - February 2008

The KABLALAN Peace Monitor, a monthly newsletter publication of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Coordinating Committees on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) under the leadership of the International Monitoring Team (IMT), was launched in 2006. The newsletter aims to inform local communities on various peace-building activities and efforts in Mindanao, as well as monitors the progress in the on-going peace process. KABLALAN has been supported by KAS and the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) in Cotabato City since its launching.

KABLALAN Peace Monitor - January 2008

The KABLALAN Peace Monitor, a monthly newsletter publication of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Coordinating Committees on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) under the leadership of the International Monitoring Team (IMT), was launched in 2006. The newsletter aims to inform local communities on various peace-building activities and efforts in Mindanao, as well as monitors the progress in the on-going peace process. KABLALAN has been supported by KAS and the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) in Cotabato City since its launching.

Pieces for Peace

The MoA and the Mindanao Conflict

A short collection of several separate articles written by top academics and experts who are involved with the Peace Process. Since the halt in peace negotiations in Mindanao since the failure to sign the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain (MoA-AD) between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), experts examine the implications of the failure and the future steps necessary to continue on towards attaining peace in Mindanao.

Selling Candidates: Political Ads in the 2007 Senatorial Elections

‘Selling Candidates: Political Ads in the 2007 Senatorial Elections’ follows previous KAS publication, ‘Spin & Sell: How Political Ads Shaped the 2004 Elections’, in analyzing the role of media campaigning in the recently concluded senatorial elections held last 2007. The book surveys political ads coupled with research and interviews with campaigners as part of Newsbreak’s continuing assessment on the role of media and political advertising in the election outcome since its reintroduction in the Philippines in 2001.

60 Years of Social Market Economy: A Letter from Mr. Klaus Preschle, Country Representative, KAS Philippines

Jena Manifesto for the Renewal of the Social Market Economy

A short message for Filipino partners and friends regarding the recently published and translated Jena Manifesto for the Renewal of the Social Market Economy from KAS country representative Mr. Klaus Preschle;

Whither the Philippines in the 21st Century?

Rodolfo Severino, Lorraine Salazar, ed.

The Philippines is constantly plagued by political turmoil yet continues to hold great potential for successfully combining political freedoms with sustained economic growth. Scholars examine these seemingly contradictory trends in order to gain a sense of the country’s prospects, contributing sharp and fresh insights into a variety of areas including: the presidency and political parties; constitutional change and federalism; the roles of the military, religion, and the media and politics; the conflict in Mindanao; the communist insurgency, etc. The analyses offered in this volume provide a deeper perspective and a more balanced appreciation of events in the country and a glimpse of the prospects and challenges it faces.

Moving Beyond Conflict, Reaching Out to Asia Pacific

The Centrist Democrat International (CDI) is now expanding in the Asia Pacific Region with the formation of the Centrist Democrat International Asia Pacific (CDI-AP) that was founded in Manila, Philippines on January 2006 with the Lakas Christian Muslim Democrats of the Philippines as the host. Seven Asian political parties were the founding members, namely; Lakas Christian Muslim Democrats of the Philippines, Golkar Party of Indonesia, Thai Rak Thai Party of the Kingdom of Thailand, Funcinpec Party and Cambodian People’s Party both from the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Otan Party from Kazakstan and the Pakistan Muslim League Q from Pakistan. Moving Beyond Conflict, Reaching Out to Asia Pacific book is now available.

Radicalization of Muslim Communities in Southeast-Asia: Conference Proceedings

Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, the newly-appointed ASEAN Secretary-General, was part of the international conference organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in partnership with the Philippine Council for Islam and Democracy (PCID) and the Magbassa Kita Foundation, Inc. (MKFI), held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Makati city last November 30-December 2, 2005.

The ACEH Peace Process and Lessons for Mindanao

Autonomy and Peace Monograph

Abhoud Syed M. Lingga, the Executive Director of the Institute for Bangsamoro Studies has undertaken a study tour to ACEH to investigate whether there are lessons to learn for the Mindanao peace process. The project was supported by the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) in Cotabato City and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.