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c. A comprehensive peace process seeks a principled and peaceful
resolution to the internal armed conflicts, with neither blame nor
surrender, but with dignity for all concerned.
Section 4. The Six Paths to Peace. The components of the
comprehensive peace process comprise the processes known as the
"Paths to Peace." These components processes are interrelated and not
mutually exclusive, and must therefore be pursued simultaneously in a
coordinated and integrated fashion. They shall include, but may not be
limited to, the following:
a. PURSUIT OF SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL REFORMS. This
component involves the vigorous implementation of various policies,
reforms, programs and projects aimed at addressing the root causes
of internal armed conflicts and social unrest. This may require
administrative action, new legislation, or even constitutional
amendments.
b. CONSENSUS-BUILDING AND EMPOWERMENT FOR PEACE. This
component includes continuing consultations on both national and
local levels to build consensus for a peace agenda and process, and
the mobilization and facilitation of people's participation in the peace
process.
c. PEACEFUL, NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT WITH THE DIFFERENT REBEL
GROUPS. This component involves the conduct of face-to-face
negotiations to reach peaceful settlement with the different rebel
groups. It also involves the effective implementation of peace
agreements.
d. PROGRAMS
FOR
RECONCILIATION,
REINTEGRATION
INTO
MAINSTREAM SOCIETY AND REHABILITATION. This component
includes programs to address the legal status and security of former
rebels, as well as community-based assistance programs to address
the economic, social and psychological rehabilitation needs of
former rebels, demobilized combatants and civilian victims of the
internal armed conflicts.
e. ADDRESSING CONCERNS ARISING FROM CONTINUING ARMED
HOSTILITIES. This component involves the strict implementation of
laws and policy guidelines, and the institution of programs to ensure
the protection of non-combatants and reduce the impact of the
armed conflict on communities found in conflict areas.
f. BUILDING AND NURTURING A CLIMATE CONDUCIVE TO PEACE. This
component includes peace advocacy and peace education programs,
and the implementation of various confidence-building measures.
In addition thereto, President Arroyo issued Memorandum of Instructions to the GRP
Peace Panel providing the General Guidelines on the Peace Talks with the MILF.
On April 3, 2001, as a consequence of the signing of the Agreement on the General
Framework for the Resumption of Peace Talks between the GRP and the MILF on
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