Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities between the Government of the Republic of Philippines (GRP) and the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Mindanao (RPM-M)

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Country/entity
Philippines
Region
Asia and Pacific
Agreement name
Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities between the Government of the Republic of Philippines (GRP) and the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Mindanao (RPM-M)
Date
28 Oct 2005
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Philippine Insurgencies (1968 - ) )
Stage
Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature
Government
Peace process
Philippines: RAM process
Parties
For the Government of the Republic of the Philippines

By

FRANKLIN M. QUIJANO

Chairperson

GRP Panel

FROILAN R. MELENDREZ

Member

For the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Mindanao

By

ENRIQUE B. DE LOS REYES

Political Consultant (For the Chairperson RPMM Panel)

FREIDERICK MONTES

Member

ARMANDO ORBIS

Member
Third parties
Witnesses:

HON. RENE V. SARMIENTO

OIC – Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process

ARLENE J BAG-AO

Member

Independent Secretariat

RAFAEL D. NABRE

Head

RPMM Secretariat

CHARMAINE MAE D. BACONGA

Member

Independent Secretariat
Description
The parties agree to formalize the informal ceasefire and set out further negotiate with the aim of a Final Peace Agreement.

Agreement document
PH_051028_Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth
No specific mention.
Disabled persons
No specific mention.
Elderly/age
No specific mention.
Migrant workers
No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
Religious groups
No specific mention.
Indigenous people
No specific mention.
Other groups
No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
Social class
No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
Men and boys
No specific mention.
LGBTI
No specific mention.
Family
No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
State configuration
No specific mention.
Self determination
No specific mention.
Referendum
No specific mention.
State symbols
No specific mention.
Independence/secession
No specific mention.
Accession/unification
No specific mention.
Border delimitation
No specific mention.
Cross-border provision
No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
Elections
No specific mention.
Electoral commission
No specific mention.
Political parties reform
No specific mention.
Civil society
No specific mention.
Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
Public administration
No specific mention.
Constitution
No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing
No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
Military power sharing
No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship
No specific mention.
Democracy
No specific mention.
Detention procedures
No specific mention.
Media and communication
No specific mention.
Mobility/access
No specific mention.
Protection measures
No specific mention.
Other
No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI
No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
Traditional Laws
No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
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Whereas, the ongoing peace talks between the GRP and the RPM-M are characterized by a spirit of understanding, sincerity and goodwill;

Whereas, the GRP and RPM-M are currently observing an informal ceasefire while jointly undertaking consultation in the formulation of the local peace and development agenda in the communities identified by the RPM-M as priority development areas;
...
NOW, THEREFORE, the GRP and RPM-M, through its authorized representatives, agree as they hereby agree to the following:
Commit towards conserving and developing human and natural resources, and ecological balance.
Finalize the list of identified development areas in order to facilitate the implementation of priority projects in the said areas under the framework of sustainable development.
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
No specific mention.
Taxation
No specific mention.
Banks
No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
Environment
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NOW, THEREFORE, the GRP and RPM-M, through its authorized representatives, agree as they hereby agree to the following:

Commit towards conserving and developing human and natural resources, and ecological balance.

Finalize the list of identified development areas in order to facilitate the implementation of priority projects in the said areas under the framework of sustainable development.
Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees
No specific mention.
Ceasefire
Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
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Whereas, the GRP and RPM-M are currently observing an informal ceasefire while jointly undertaking consultation in the formulation of the local peace and development agenda in the communities identified by the RPM-M as priority development areas;
Whereas, in view of the above, it is essential for the GRP and RPM-M to enter into an agreement on the cessation of hostilities:
...
NOW, THEREFORE, the GRP and RPM-M, through its authorized representatives, agree as they hereby agree to the following:
...
Commit its respective forces to a cessation of hostilities (COH) nationwide by not committing any hostile and/or provocative act.

Direct its respective Secretariats and/or GRP Technical Working Group/RPMM Peace Committee to formulate and finalize the guidelines and ground rules for the implementation and monitoring of the COH including the structural and coordinative mechanisms within a period of one month after the signing of this Agreement.

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This Agreement shall take effect on the 28th day of October 2005.
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
No specific mention.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
Corruption
No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
Drugs
No specific mention.
Terrorism
No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
Courts
No specific mention.
Mechanism
No specific mention.
Prisoner release
No specific mention.
Vetting
No specific mention.
Victims
No specific mention.
Missing persons
No specific mention.
Reparations
No specific mention.
Reconciliation
No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory
No specific mention.
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
http://theirwords.org/media/transfer/doc/sc_ph_rpm_m_2003_48-9dee982417a60f204247613a87a4479a.pdf

Agreement on the cessation of hostilities

Between the

Government of the Republic of the Philippines

And Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Mindanao (RPM-M)

Whereas, the GRP and RPM-M are committed to uphold and respect the Joint Commitment to Pursue Peace and Development signed on 23 September 200;

Whereas, the ongoing peace talks between the GRP and the RPM-M are characterized by a spirit of understanding, sincerity and goodwill;

Whereas, the GRP and RPM-M are currently observing an informal ceasefire while jointly undertaking consultation in the formulation of the local peace and development agenda in the communities identified by the RPM-M as priority development areas;

Whereas, in view of the above, it is essential for the GRP and RPM-M to enter into an agreement on the cessation of hostilities:

NOW, THEREFORE, the GRP and RPM-M, through its authorized representatives, agree as they hereby agree to the following:

Commit towards conserving and developing human and natural resources, and ecological balance.

Finalize the list of identified development areas in order to facilitate the implementation of priority projects in the said areas under the framework of sustainable development.

Commit its respective forces to a cessation of hostilities (COH) nationwide by not committing any hostile and/or provocative act.

Direct its respective Secretariats and/or GRP Technical Working Group/RPMM Peace Committee to formulate and finalize the guidelines and ground rules for the implementation and monitoring of the COH including the structural and coordinative mechanisms within a period of one month after the signing of this Agreement.

Proceed with the conduct of formal peace talks towards the signing of a Final Peace Agreement.

This Agreement shall take effect on the 28th day of October 2005.

SO AGREED.

DONE at the Balay Mindanaw Peace Center, in the City of Cagayan de Oro Philippines, this 28th day of October 2005.

For the Government of the Republic of the Philippines

FRANKLIN M. QUIJANO

Chairperson

GRP Panel

FROILAN R. MELENDREZ

Member

For the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Mindanao

ENRIQUE B. DE LOS REYES

Political Consultant (For the Chairperson RPMM Panel)

FREIDERICK MONTES

Member

ARMANDO ORBIS

Member

Witnesses:

HON. RENE V. SARMIENTO

OIC – Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process

ARLENE J BAG-AO

Member

Independent Secretariat

RAFAEL D. NABRE

Head

RPMM Secretariat

CHARMAINE MAE D. BACONGA

Member

Independent Secretariat