KKC Spearheads A Theatrical Forum on Effects of War to Women and Children by: Jomar Gandao
The Kapayapaa Kapatid Council, a non government organization promoting all forms of peace activities spearheaded a 6-hour forum in form of one-act play last March 8, 2009 at the Family Country Hotel.
The Kapayapaa Kapatid Council, a non government organization promoting all forms of peace activities spearheaded a 6-hour forum in form of one-act play last March 8, 2009 at the Family Country Hotel.
The play aimed to redefine and as much as to reflect on the effects of war to the women and also to the children who are the most vulnerable victims of conflicts.
Some participants of the above-mentioned forum were from various sectors- religious, academe, military and police, media, local government units, civil society, and youth who were then encouraged to reflect on the possible effects of war to our women and as well as on their roles in buliding the spirit of peace among their children. The theatrical forum was then entitled “Dula Ta” performed by the Kabpapagariya Ensemble of Mindanao State University.
This was made successful with the joint effort of the United Nations Act for Peace Programme and the other government sectors concern in peace building and peace keeping among all Mindanaons.
This was made successful with the joint effort of the United Nations Act for Peace Programme and the other government sectors concern in peace building and peace keeping among all Mindanaons.
THE PLAY DULA
The Play is about two children, but is meant not for the child in us. Indeed, the play skillfully and artistically made obscure the violence surrounding the lives of two children in a remote war-torn village. How the war affected their day to day existence and how their choice of game to play and the roles they perform in their child games show stains of violence and hostility.
“Dula Ta” was already showed to different schools in General Santos City, Sarangani (Kiamba- during the opening of the Mindanao Week of Peace 2008, Glan…), Polomolok. It shows the effect of conflict (between Moro and Christian) on children and women.
Soon, the play will also be shown internationally at Cyprus.
“Dula Ta” was already showed to different schools in General Santos City, Sarangani (Kiamba- during the opening of the Mindanao Week of Peace 2008, Glan…), Polomolok. It shows the effect of conflict (between Moro and Christian) on children and women.
Soon, the play will also be shown internationally at Cyprus.
THE OPEN FORUM:
The play is an instrument to have a forum on peace.
1. Prof. Aguha
1. Prof. Aguha
- An experience in our pilgrimage to peace.
- “Tapusin na sana ang giyera”… women and children were most affected.
2. Kagawad Nep Gonzales
- The war will not stop as long as there are people who made themselves
- “Tapusin na sana ang giyera”… women and children were most affected.
2. Kagawad Nep Gonzales
- The war will not stop as long as there are people who made themselves
“entrepreneur” on wars
- Prayers of a women make heaven to stand still
- The play is full of angst – it touches us to our core
3. Chancellor Canacan
- One common denominator – STOP the war
- Collateral damage of war: material, loss of innocence for the children, trauma…
- MSU will continue to be a University for peace… doing cultural integration
4. Mrs. Chiu
- There’s so much to do… all of my life, I am working for peace
5. Sr. Pat of the Justice & Peace
- I felt like crying… a lot of victims of war in Sarangani
- There has to be women, children in peace negotiations
- Ingender peace
- Prayers of a women make heaven to stand still
- The play is full of angst – it touches us to our core
3. Chancellor Canacan
- One common denominator – STOP the war
- Collateral damage of war: material, loss of innocence for the children, trauma…
- MSU will continue to be a University for peace… doing cultural integration
4. Mrs. Chiu
- There’s so much to do… all of my life, I am working for peace
5. Sr. Pat of the Justice & Peace
- I felt like crying… a lot of victims of war in Sarangani
- There has to be women, children in peace negotiations
- Ingender peace
- Point out the role of women to peace building
- Tri-people… include Lumad – to make it realistic to Mindanao context
- Away gikan sa labas – power & wealth not in the community
- Hina pa an gating constituency… we are are facilitating this
6. Mrs Domingo – DepEd
- “Dula pa ta”, says the young girl… very innocent of what is happening.
- our children/women should take a great part for peace advocacies.
7. Dra. Emily Lagare
- war is raging in everybody’s heart… nagagalit ang civilian sa government…
- Tri-people… include Lumad – to make it realistic to Mindanao context
- Away gikan sa labas – power & wealth not in the community
- Hina pa an gating constituency… we are are facilitating this
6. Mrs Domingo – DepEd
- “Dula pa ta”, says the young girl… very innocent of what is happening.
- our children/women should take a great part for peace advocacies.
7. Dra. Emily Lagare
- war is raging in everybody’s heart… nagagalit ang civilian sa government…
everything is fair in love & war.
8. Supt. Poe
- this is one way Mindanaon is showing that we are doing something for peace
- very good show… very balanced view
- “Dula ta” must be presented to as many audiences in Mindanao specifically
8. Supt. Poe
- this is one way Mindanaon is showing that we are doing something for peace
- very good show… very balanced view
- “Dula ta” must be presented to as many audiences in Mindanao specifically
on affected areas
- might focus on the effects… can also portray incidence in Mindanao such
- might focus on the effects… can also portray incidence in Mindanao such
as land grabbing, political warlords, etc.
9. Dr. Non
- develop friendship with muslims
10. Col Ferer
- in ware, there are no winners, all are losers
- war or conflict… even low intensity, destroys friendship
11. Reginns, Youth Volunteer
- dapat maglaro pa ang mga bata… the scenes reminds me of our experience
9. Dr. Non
- develop friendship with muslims
10. Col Ferer
- in ware, there are no winners, all are losers
- war or conflict… even low intensity, destroys friendship
11. Reginns, Youth Volunteer
- dapat maglaro pa ang mga bata… the scenes reminds me of our experience
in the Child friendly spaces for bakwits… some children wanted to be MILF
because the military killed their father… some wanted to be in the arm
forces of the Philippines… the war will not stop unless these dreams will be addressed
- peace begins in me…
12. Col de Leon
- I seen some episode in Kiamba… but there are biases to the military…
- peace begins in me…
12. Col de Leon
- I seen some episode in Kiamba… but there are biases to the military…
highlighted police brutality & military abuses… now, naituwid ang maling pagaakala
- kahit hindi kami tagarito – we will protect the civilians
13. Michael, Editor – Goldenstate College
- kahit hindi kami tagarito – we will protect the civilians
13. Michael, Editor – Goldenstate College
- we, the youth, have to reflect… ano ba ang ating magagawa? ... anong clasing
kabataan ng General Santos ang ating ipoproject sa Mindanao -sa Pilipinas
14. Fr. Ariel
- sa discurso… invisible palagi ang mga babae
- might include in the concept about the environment… mother nature
15. Dr. Cagape
- can also include in the concept the effects of war for the pregnant women…
- sa discurso… invisible palagi ang mga babae
- might include in the concept about the environment… mother nature
15. Dr. Cagape
- can also include in the concept the effects of war for the pregnant women…
as experience in the evacuation camps… many who are very affected were
pregnant women.
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