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CBD in Region 6
CBD Institutionalization and Core Group Strengthening in Iloilo Province

In line with continuing efforts to sustain the Community-based Dialogue (CBD) mechanism at the provincial, municipal and barangay levels, the CBD core group in Iloilo province led by the Commission on Human Rights Regional Office VI (CHR-VI) and PROCESS Foundation Panay in cooperation with the Hanns Seidel Foundation/Germany (HSF) held a one-day CBD on December 10, 2021 in Iloilo City.

HSF

The face-to-face activity was attended by 21 participants representing the core group members (CHR, PNP, AFP, CSOs, LGU) and other relevant stakeholders, secretariat and HSF (via online). 

For this activity, the objectives were as follows: (i) update the participants on the gains / status of CBD implementation including status of proposed local policies and resolutions, (ii) discuss emerging civil and political rights issues in the province involving the community and civil society organization (CSO), and (iii) formulate an action plan how to make the CBD mechanism functional.

A member of the “Sangguniang Panlalawigan” (Provincial Council/Board) informed the group on the passage of the resolution of the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC), and the provincial ordinance (2021-01-22) in support of the institutionalization of the CBD and the establishment of the Provincial Human Rights Action Center, respectively.  The PNP’s regional Human Rights Affairs Office (HRAO) OIC shared the background, organizational structure and functions of the Human Rights Desk as well as its programs and accomplishments.  On the other hand, the deputy commander of the AFP’s 301st Brigade (Philippine Army) which is covering the region presented their programs and activities, as well as IHL cases.

PROCESS Foundation

During the plenary session, the participants put forward their accomplishments, key issues that need to be addressed, and plans for 2022.  Among the core group’s accomplishments are the abovementioned resolution and provincial ordinance while a major issue involves children in armed conflict.  With the PPOC resolution, one of the suggestions is to sit down with the DILG provincial officer to plan the implementation of the CBD in the province, and the other is to work with the office of the provincial board member who authored the ordinance to activate the human rights action committee.

The CBD project is a partnership of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Alternative Law Groups (ALG), and Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA), with support from the Hanns Seidel Foundation/Germany (HSF).

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