Kadayangan, SGA – A significant milestone in conflict resolution was achieved as clans from Kadayangan Municipality formally settled their long-lasting rido (clan feud) on February 9, 2025, in a reconciliation ceremony held at the Covered Court, Barangay Mudseng, Kadayangan.
The peaceful settlement was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Bangsamoro Government, represented by the Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS), in coordination with the local government unit of Kadayangan, the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the Special Geographic Area Development Authority, and other concerned organizations and individuals. The initiative aims to strengthen community ties and foster long-term peace in the region.
During the settlement ceremony, Member of Parliament (MP) Mohamad Kellie U. Antao underscored the importance of continuous advocacy for dialogue, unity, and ethical leadership, stressing that peace in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is a shared responsibility. He highlighted the support of Governor Lala Talino in ensuring that peace initiatives reach all 63 barangays in the Special Geographic Area (SGA).
“𝘓𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘶𝘬𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘶𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘶𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘬𝘵𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘯 𝘰 𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘰 𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘪𝘥𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘰 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯,” he stated.
PCPT. Jose Rey Lopez, Chief of Police of Kadayangan MPS, reaffirmed the PNP’s commitment to supporting the Ministry’s peacebuilding, reconciliation, and unification efforts in BARMM. He urged communities to serve as examples in resolving conflicts peacefully and honoring the agreements made.
“𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘣𝘪 𝘱𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘸𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘪𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘱𝘸𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘴 𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘸𝘢𝘢𝘯,” he emphasized.
Meanwhile, LTC Edgardo B. Batinay (INF-GSC-PA) highlighted the importance of engaging youth in education and responsible management of the region’s natural resources to ensure sustainable development.
This successful reconciliation not only resolved past conflicts but also reinforced the community’s commitment to peace and progress in Kadayangan. It stands as a testament to the power of unity, collaboration, and dialogue in achieving lasting peace.
The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program, one of the flagship initiatives of the Ministry, continues to address rido cases in the region, ensuring a safer, more secure, and peaceful Bangsamoro.