About Pamana

PAMANA is the national government’s framework and program for peace and development in conflict-affected areas (CAAs), as well as communities covered by existing peace agreements.

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Pamana Areas

PAMANA operates in seven different geographical areas. Each PAMANA area will receive development programs according to the needs of the people residing in that region.

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Budget Status

Check the latest summary of the total funds released per project, per area, under PAMANA.

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Transparency & Accountability

Mechanisms were established to ensure that implementation of PAMANA projects complies with the government’s policy on transparent and accountable governance.

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Videos

Witness the touching stories from the ground and learn how PAMANA helps improve socio-economic conditions and empower people in conflict-affected areas.

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News

DSWD streetlight project paves way for peace

The solar-led streetlights serve as deterrent to crimes and “pangayaw” DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT | TALAINGOD, Davao del Norte, 14 May 2013 - In the remote village of Barangay Sto. Niño in Upper Nanaga, Talaingod,...

DILG-OPAPP validates PAMANA projects in Kalinga

Philippine Information Agency | TABUK CITY, Kalinga, May 9 (PIA) - - The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is conducting a validation on PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn(PAMANA)-DILG projects in the province. According to DILG...

Rural folks cheer the start of road work to reach Matuginao town

Philippine Information Agency | CATBALOGAN CITY, April 25 (PIA)—The crowd that met the Peace and Development Caravan on Tuesday roused into an applause when heavy equipment arrived one by one in Barangay Barruz, Matuginao, Samar. The arrival...

DSWD 12 trains 350 peace project volunteers

Philippine Information Agency | KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, April 22 (PIA) -- Some 350 volunteers in Pikit town in North Cotabato were trained to hasten the implementation of various peace projects corresponding with the government’s goal...

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UPDATES ON PAMANA AREAS

ZamBaSulTa

ZamBaSulTa covers the island provinces of Zamboanga Sibugay, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. Most island barangays in ZamBaSulTa have been continuously affected by issues concerning different conflict lines. Most areas remain isolated and without access to electricity, developed roads and water systems. PAMANA projects help bring basic services to the area paving the way for

Central Mindanao

Central Mindanao stretches up north to Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur down to General Santos City and Sarangani. Serving as a catch basin of the uplands of Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, North Cotabato and Maguindanao is Liguasan marsh, paving the way for fertile grounds. However, conflict on land use draw deep economic divide among communities which need assistance from

Samar

Armed conflict continues to thrive in the Samar zone due to widespread poverty in the two regions. Poor connectivity due to lack of inter-barangay roads, constrained access to social services and economic opportunities, and vulnerability to natural disasters are the main challenges in these areas that highly need PAMANA intervention.

Bicol-Quezon-Mindoro

The Bicol Peninsula can be found in the south-eastern tip of Luzon. Contiguous to the Bicol Region is the Province of Quezon which further extends westward to include the Mindoro Island. All three regions share a history of participation in progressive and militant struggles, geographical terrain, poverty and share of social injustices allowing armed conflict to continue.

Negros-Panay

Various ongoing PAMANA projects in Negros and Panay Islands will not only benefit the Tabara-Paduano Group (TPG) of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas–Revolutionary Proletarian Army–Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPMP-RPA-ABB)but also communities affected by armed conflict. These will also help facilitate processes for the eventual mainstreaming of TPG members in

Davao-ComVal-Caraga

Situated at the eastern side of Mindanao, the Davao-Compostela Valley-Caraga zone is among the most conflict-affected areas in the country today due to its high poverty rate. Given this, PAMANA will implement the reintegration program with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) this 2012.

Cordillera

For the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), PAMANA will largely be the implementation of the GPH-CBA-CPLA Memorandum of Agreement (“Closure Agreement”) signed last July 4, 2011. The PAMANA beneficiary areas in CAR include 57 barangays in 23 municipalities in the 6 provinces that were identified in the Closure Agreement.

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