PCVE

The document discusses the presentation by the DILG on implementing the National Action Plan to prevent and counter violent extremism (PCVE) at the local level. It notes that the presentation provides a holistic and systematic approach starting from identifying root causes of extremism to employing initiatives through inter-agency cooperation. It also emphasizes increasing awareness of violent extremism among all sectors of society. The document then discusses applying PCVE strategies to the context of Marawi following the 2017 siege. It identifies key issues driving extremism in Marawi such as marginalization and economic hardship. It outlines PCVE approaches used including awareness campaigns, education, and engaging stakeholders. It describes improvements seen after implementation, such as strengthened security and economic development.

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PLT ROWENA N LUPIG

Office of the Regional Director, Police Regional Office 4A

Junior Aide-de-Camp

Part A. Please read the contents of the presentation of the DILG PCVE PMO
(consolidated from the inputs of different agencies). You may give some
comments and insights on the presentation.

The presentation of the DILG on the Strengthening and Localizing the

Implementation of the National Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent
Extremism (PCVE) provides a holistic and step-by-step approach to make a
localized plan of PCVE adapting what is happening on the ground. The thing that
strikes me the most in the presentation is the employment of a systematic process
mapping, starting from the identification of root causes, identifying gaps in specific
areas, and employment of initiatives through a whole-of-nation approach to address
the gaps and meet the desired objective of preventing violent extremism.

In my point of view, one of the turning points of PCVE is promoting awareness

and advocacy among all sectors on what is violent extremism. People should be
aware of what it is all about for them to be educated and its significance. Also,
customizing different strategic plans to different target vulnerable sectors makes it
more effective and efficient in addressing the problem.

Part B. Accomplish performance task (Workshop 2). This is similar to the

sharing/discussions we started during my lecture. This is an individual work.

STEP 1: Identify the geographical area and time period coverage to be

included in the outcomes mapping exercise.

GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Marawi, located on the island of Mindanao, is the capital of Lanao del Sur, one of
the five provinces of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. It’s officially known as
the Philippines’ only ‘Islamic city’, giving it symbolic significance in a predominantly
Catholic nation.

TIME PERIOD:
The Marawi Siege happened in 2017. For five months, a battle between extremist
forces and the Philippine military raged, displacing nearly 400,000 residents and
forcing them to leave their homes and livelihoods behind

STEP 2: What are the key issues on violent extremism and PCVE based on your
knowledge of the context? What are the most salient drivers of violent extremism
and violence in the context?
Key Issues  Frustration born out of continuing perceived and
actual marginalization of Muslims in Mindanao;
 Dire political (poor governance) and economic
situation (lack of socioeconomic packages);
 Frustration with the MNLF and MILF leadership
and the peace process
 Local Communist Terrorist Group (LTG) remains
difficult to defeat because of community and
family support, community tolerance, and
silence due to fear of reprisal, communities also
benefit socially, and foreign support
Key Stakeholders and  The general public and different nexus points
their roles (Schools, Colleges and Universities,
Madrassah, Torils/Orphanages, Vulnerable
Communities) – increase awareness
 Government agencies, NGOs, CSOs, Muslim
traditional leaders, and non-Muslim groups –
involvement of different spectrums of society to
work towards preventing and countering violent
extremism

STEP 3: What approaches to address these issues and engage key

stakeholders? How did your project reduce vulnerability to VE and
strengthen resilience? What drivers/factors of VE were addressed?

The line of efforts implemented by the security forces in the rehabilitation of

Marawi is an information awareness campaign, stakeholder engagement,
utilization of third-party advocates, restricting access of potential foreign/local
terrorists, education and training, and optimizing JAPCRC for PCVE.

STEP 4: What changes did you observe relative to resilience or vulnerability

to violent extremism? What happened as a result of the interventions?
Describe the behavior and practices, relationships, actions, activities,
policies, or conditions of these identified stakeholders before and after
PCVE implementation.
Before the Implementation of PCVE After the Implementation of PCVE
Interventions Interventions
 Extremist ideology  Strengthened Information,
 Power and social prestige in the Education, and Communication
community Campaigns (IECs) on the BBL
 Adventure and romantic appeal of  Peace agreements with all internal
idealism among youth armed conflict groups successfully
negotiated and implemented
 Strengthened social economic
development projects

STEP 5: Identify the strategies, activities, services or factors that contributed

to the changes that were described. Identify the change agents that
contributed to these changes.

The following are the strategies, activities, and services that contributed to the
changes:
 Eradication of terrorist groups operating within the Philippines by the military
 Capacity-building and development initiatives through the Payapa at
Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) Program administered by the Office of
the Presidential Advisor on the Peace Process
 Assistance from international support to promote sustainable peace
 Regional and international cooperation on CVE
 Community engagement and educational initiatives
 Deradicalization and rehabilitation in prisons
 Legal measures

STEP 6: Were there any other changes in the context or other interventions
that could have impacted on resilience or vulnerability to VE?

Other interventions that may be explored that could have impacted on resilience or
vulnerability to violent extremism is the strengthening the narrative on PCVE
countering the narratives of extremists by having a strategic communications plan
for Marawi as we as the maximization of technology and the internet in the
dissemination of information.