Mindanao Peoples Caucus

MPC has been successful in positioning itself as a key player in the talks, having been officially recognized as an observer in the GRP-MILF peace talks, which is unprecedented in the series of talks conducted since 1976.

Bantay Ceasefire is a monitoring mechanism developed by MPC in 2003. Its volunteers do monitoring and field work to help deescalate violence and prevent conflict on the ground. in cooperation with the Joint Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (JCCCH) of the GRP and the MILF and with the International Monitoring Team.

Since its creation, part of MPC’s mission has been to provide support and advice to indigenous people living in areas affected by conflict stemming from contested ownership of ancestral domain. In helping to resolve conflict within the community, MPC members are not merely involved in public advocacy on question of relief and rehabilitation; rather, they have also been developing local peace agreements bringing military, church, local governments and communities themselves at the negotiating table.

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Mindalinaw is an independent, non-partisan and inclusive radio programme on peace initiatives. It serves as an ordinary person’s forum. It is a combination of live and canned broadcasting that runs weekly for an hour in Cotabato, Maguindanao, Lanao and Sulu areas. Life Springs from a small cassette tape wherein the talks, commentaries, music, advertisements are pre-recorded.

In light of the raging crisis in Mindanao that has put the ongoing peace process in danger of caving in, it is imperative upon the youth to come together and collectively take action. The youth component of MPC takes an initiative to collaborate with other youth network that has also with the same inspiration towards peace and development in Mindanao.

Member Organizations

Area	Name	Brief Organizational Profile	Contact Person	Contact Details
Davao City	PANAGTAGBO Mindanao		Datu Migketay Saway Secretary General	09298785684
	Task Force Detainees of the Philippines	The Task Force Detainees of the Philippines is a non-profit, national human rights organization concerned with documenting human rights violations, assisting the victims and their families in their material and legal needs, and conducting human rights education work. TFDP bases its work on the standards established by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Declaration on the Right to Development, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other international human rights instruments.	Daniel Conejar Mindanao Island Coordinator Rita Melecio Crystal Flores Mindanao Island Staff	Office Address: TFDP Mindanao, Consolacion Function House, 219 Ponce corner Aurora Streets, Davao City National Center 45 Saint Mary Street Cubao, Quezon City +63 2.437.8054; +63 2.995.0246 +63 2.911.3643 (fax) Website: http://tfdp.net/index.php
	Freedom from Debt Coalition	The Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC) – Philippines is a nationwide multi-sectoral coalition conducting advocacy work in the national, local and international arenas, to realize a common framework and agenda for economic development. The main task of the Coalition is advocacy, which is the process of promoting alternatives and working for change in policies, programs, structures and relations. The Coalition is composed of different organizations and concerned individuals from various sectors.	Salvador Feranil Chairman Erwin Sarmiento Secretary General	Office Address: 143 Victorio Lane, Rizal Street, Davao City Contact Number: (082) 221 6159 Email: fdc_davao@yahoo.com
	Initiatives for International Dialogue	IID envisions a vibrant and sustainable global community of self-determining peoples and communities that are just, equitable, and peaceful, where women, men and children are equal and in constant dialogue, respecting and celebrating life. In particular IID strives to be the region's leading advocacy and solidarity institution promoting South-South internationalism, people-to-people dialogue and peace-building, in support of peoples' struggles and aspirations.	Augusto Miclat, Jr. Executive Director	Office Address: #27-G, Galaxy Street, GSIS Heights , Matina, Davao City, Philippines Contact Numbers: (082) 299-2574/ (082) 299-2052 Website: www.iidnet.org
	Archdiocese Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue (ACEID)	ACEID envisions a community of disciples of Jesus Christ in the Archdiocese of Davao afire with the Holy Spirit, mature in faith; witnessing Love, Truth, Freedom, Justice and Peace; in joyful communion with God; in solidarity with all the people; and in harmony with Creation. We commit ourselves to a radical conversion nurtured by His Word, His Eucharist and other sacraments; to an integrity of life inspired by Mary, the model of disciples; to a participative Church of the poor; to a renewed integral evangelization for the families, the youth, the GKKs (Gagmay'ng Kristohanong Katilingban or Small Christian Communities) and other communities towards the transformation of the society that is "maka-Diyos," "maka-tao," "maka-buhay," "maka-bayan" ("Pro God, pro-man, pro-life, pro-nation) and towards a restoration of Filipino cultures. more especially those of the Lumads (Indigenous People), and respect for the dignity of God's creation.		Website: http://daditama.net/davao/? q=node/129
Tagum City	IQRAA Islam	IQRAA Islam Foundation is a non-profit Moro organization which was established for the purpose of advancing the development of Islam, promotion of peace, security and unity among peoples and communities in the area.	Rexall Kaalim Chairperson	Office Address: Block 12, Lot 3, Paraiso Village , Tagum City Contact Number: 09209124313
Compostela Valley	Learned Kagan Compostella Valley
Iligan City	BIRTH-DEV, Inc.	BIRTHDev envisions a psychosocially rehabilitated and emotionally recovered women and children affected by armed conflict. It aims to rehabilitate women and children thus improving their living condition and increasing their opportunities for non-formal and formal education taking into considerations the differences in cultures and as a partner organization for training and research.	Robert O. Matalines Chairperson Cristina V. Lomoljo Executive Director	Address: Door C-03, M & M Apartment, Block 2, Purok Anthurium, Barangay Mahayahay, 9200 Iligan City , Philippines Contact Number: (063) 221-2360 Email: birthdev2@yahoo.com/ birthdev@lycos.com
	Tripeople Partnership for Peace and Development
Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte	Pakigdait, Incorporated	Pakigdait is an interfaith group whose mission is to "enhance individuals, groups and communities' capacity to transform conflict towards constructive change." Pakigdait's vision is to build "a society where reconciliation reigns in every individuals' heart and is practiced in homes and communities."	Rev. Fr. Regino R. Quijano Chairman	Address: No. 3 Maslog St., Lanao del Norte , Philippines (063) 233-3103 Website: http:// pakigdaitinc1.tripod.com/index.htm
Butuan City	Social Action Center-Butuan
Marawi City	Maranao People Development Center (MARADECA), Inc.	The MARADECA is a non-stock, non-profit, and non-government service oriented institution that caters the needs of the Moro People in their quest for socio-economic advancement. MARADECA adopts a development framework that is people-based, community-based, integrated and sustainable. MARADECA envisions a progressive, just, self-reliant and God-fearing Bangsamoro society. It also aims to empower the people and develop their capabilities to undertake productive activities towards sustainable communities enjoying full human rights.	Salic B. IbrahimExecutive Director	Office Address: 092 Cabili St. Madaya Lilod, Marawi City Contact Number: 63638750499 Email: maradeca99@yahoo.com
	Muslim-Christian Agency for Advocacy Relief and Development, Inc. (MuCAARD)		Ms. Imelda G. Manginsay Executive Director Mr. Saturnino L. Oro President	Main Office Office Address: #12, 11-15th Sts., Nazareth , 9000, Cagayan de Oro City Contact Numbers: (08822) 728542 or (088) 857-2423 Email: mucard@philcom.ph Website: www.mucaard.org
Pagadian City	Pigsalabukan Bansa Subanen
Jolo, Sulu	Jolo, Sulu
Cotabato City	United Youth for Peace and Development (UNYPAD)	The UNYPAD envisions a just, peaceful and humane society where it upholds the rights and enhances the capacity of individual to live life at fullest according to the well-set morals and traditions. Its mission is to pursue self-determination and promote justice, equality freedom and economic prosperity especially for the marginalized sectors of the society.	Ustadz Rahib L. Kudto National President	Office Address: Datu Liwa Candao St. , RH-3, Shariff Kabunsuan, 9600, Cotabato City , Philippines Contact Number: (064) 390-3184 Email: unypadnatl@yahoo.com, saluwang1@yahoo.com.ph , fharhan@hotmail.com
	United Youth in the Philippines (UNYPHIL)		Ronie Abo Chairperson	0916-4706613
	Bangsamoro Center for Justpeace (BCJP)	BCJP was established out of the need for complex Human Rights issues, Peace and Development and Environmental problems of the Bangsamoro communities in the Philippines . This initiative of dynamic Peace, Human Rights and Environmental Advocates create an atmosphere for a collaborative effort of the Bangsamoro youth and people's organizations and other social entities in working together for comprehensive and non-violent solutions to the present social and economic crisis in the poor and marginalized Communities in the country.	Abdulbasit R. Benito Executive Director	Office Address: Int. C6, Don E. Sero Street , Rosary Heights IV, Cotabato City, Philippines Contact No.: (064) 390-2726 Email: centerforjustpeace@yahoo.com/ bc.justpeace@gmail.com
Pikit, North Cotabato	Immaculate Concepcion Parish (ICP)	Father Ponpon/0906-227-5105 (064) 393-1402
	GINAPALAD TAKA, Inc.	GINAPALADTAKA aims to facilitate the safe return of the IDPs to their villages and assist them in the rehabilitation of their lives and properties, enhance capacities of local government agencies, and deepen their respect and concern for one another as well as develop their sense of ownership and sense of entitlement over their declared space and projects extended. We promote culture of peace, interriligous dialogue, psychosocial intervention, sustainable livelihood, women and youth, and advocacy and solidarity programs.	Omar S. Unggui Chairman, BOT	Address: Pikit, Cotabato, Pilippines, 9409 Contact Number: (064) 457-0129 E-mail: OSU_idol@yahoo.com
	Mahad Multi-purpose Cooperative
Kabacan, North Cotabato	Kabacan, Islamic Foundation
Arakan, North Cotabato	Manobao Lumadnong Panaghiusa sa Arakan Valley (MALUPA)
	Bangsamoro MNLF-Arakan Cooperative
Carmen, North Cotabato	Task Force Ugalingan Limbalod			Lanie Panggol-0906-617-8997
	Task Force Kalilintad			Cesar Pabro/
Kidapawan, North Cotabato	Cotabato Council of Elders			Bae Magda-0916-113-5754
Pagalungan, Maguindanao	Integrated Mindanaoan Association for Natives (IMAN)	IMAN was organized in 1985 with 25 members based in Layug, Pagalungan, Maguindanao. For 12 years, the organization worked with the people in the community as volunteers for peace and development. When war broke out in Central Mindanao in 2000, IMAN worked with the disaster team in Pikit and of the Diocese of Kidapawan. It participated in the distribution of relief operations to evacuation centers and in interfaith dialogues and in networking with other peace workers in Mindanao . It has established alliances with Ulama Pastor Priest Forum (UPPF), Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society (CBCS), Inter Religious Dialogue (IRD), and with other peace advocates in Mindanao . IMAN's work is focused on implementing programs on peace education and capability building towards peace and development and peace building approaches in the local Moro communities.	Allan M. Balangi Secretary-General
	Suara Kalilintad Association, Inc.	Suara Kalilintad is a people's organization based at Pagalungan, Maguindanao. Suara Kalilintad is a Maguindanao dialect which means voice of Peace and most of the members of the organization are internally displaced persons (IDP's) from the Municipality of Pikit in North Cotabato, Pagalungan, and Datu Montawal Municipality in Maguindanao. The organizations aims is to strengthen unity of the internally displaced person as a whole to work for peace and development. The organization also aims to ensure the safe return of the evacuees in their community of origin.	Minandang Manulindas President	Office Address: Poblacion, Pagalungan, Maguindanao Contact No.: 09198781934 (Samira Usman)
North Upi, Shariff Kabunsuan	Organization of Teduray Lambangian Manobo (OTLAC)	The OTLAC, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit Peoples Developmental Organization (PDO) that directly serve the Lumad (Indigenous) Peoples in South Central Mindanao specifically the Teduray and Lambangian Tribes concerning economic, political and cultural aspects of their lives. We envision that the Teduray and Lambangian Peoples, side by side with other peoples shall have fulfilled genuine empowerment and total human development in a sovereign and democratic Philippine society.	Col. Timuway Rizal B. Trecero (ret) PNP Chairperson	Office Address: No. 27, Ortouste Street , Rosary Heights 7, 9600, Cotabato City Contact Numbers: (064) 421-7329 or 421-8064
Quezon City , Manila	Balay Rehabilitation Center, Inc.	Balay's primary goal is to provide principled and holistic relief and rehabilitation assistance to victims of human rights violations, regardless of creed, race, religion and gender. With this set goal, Balay promotes healing and therapeutic partnerships to help restore their normal functioning and regain capacities for active participation in family and community affairs and in society in general. Balay serves individuals, families, and communities.	Loreine B. dela Cruz Executive Director	Office Address: #25, Maalindog Street , UP Village, Diliman, 1101 Quezon City , Philippines Contact Numbers: 00 632 426 3825/ 00 632 434 0271 Telefax: 00 632 921 6301/ 00 632 428 3825/ 00 632 929 8054 Email Address: balayph@pldtdsl.net or balay@tri-isys.com ebsite: www.balayph.org