Partners, leaders, and community members gathered at the Grand Astoria Hotel, Ro...

Partners, leaders, and community members gathered at the Grand Astoria Hotel, Royce Convention, Zamboanga City on December 16, 2025 for the PEACE Project, “Promotion of Child Rights of Internally Displaced Ethnic Group of Sama Bajau.” The event opened with meaningful cultural and ceremonial moments, setting the tone for unity, peace, and shared responsibility. The program highlighted the voices of IP youth through inspiring stories, the reading of the Sama Youth Manifesto, and the turnover of a multi-stakeholder localized plan to the Zamboanga City LGU. Messages of solidarity from the LGU, NCIP, and partner organizations reinforced the collective commitment to protect child rights and empower internally displaced communities. Through traditional Sama dances, the signing of support to the youth manifesto, and a closing Sayaw Kapayapaan, the event celebrated culture, partnership, and hope—moving forward together for peace and a better future for Sama Bajau children and youth.