Do you know There was the Peace Agreement in Mindano, Philippines?

The peace agreement in Mindanao, Philippines, a Korean did!

Do you know the Mindanao Island in Philippines?

The Mindanao Island is located in southern of Philippines, a region which 5% of Muslim, called ““Moro””, lives in and there are 85% of Catholic people live in Philippines.

There has been long history of religious conflict between Catholics and Muslims for 40 years until now from 1968, because of a struggle for independence of Muslims.

The conflict has killed 150,000 victims.

But in this conflict area, a spark of peace is begun finally.

On January 24, the representatives of Catholicism and Islam united to sign the peace agreement for ending the war and achieving World Peace.

Have you noticed that a Korean led the peace agreement?

On January 24, the peace advocate Manhee Lee and the peace mission visited the Mindanao Island in Philippines and had peace walk campaign with about 1,000 religious leaders beyond religion and teenagers.

The peace advocate Manhee Lee made the religious leaders sign the peace agreement after peace walk.

Although this agreement is made by non-governmental power, it affects the Philippines government to admit autonomy of Islam in Mindanao.

Moro Islamic Liberation front must be gradually a catalytic of agreement that means disarmament.

How can they sign peace negotiations?

Manhee Lee, peace leader said that he found main reason of the conflict, Mindanao Island religious conflict so he persuaded the religious leaders.

Ramos ex-president said that Manhee Lee accomplished what hi himself couldn’t do for peace of Mindanao.

After this agreement, Manhee Lee was invited to a government-run broadcasting station PTV and many the press and have told this news.

Peace News from Philippines!

We are proud of Manhee Lee as a Korean.

Everyone has hoped peace and had peace campaigns but the people don’t know how.

We wonder he who knows the way to make a peace will do ahead.

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By the peace agreement, Peace starts in Mindanao

Everyone desires and is open mind with peace but why does war or conflict still happen? Because of wars, Korea has been divided into 2 nations for 60 years and it hasn't stopped yet. And now our generation is insensible with unity.
When I first saw a placard written "PH Mindanao Island peace agreement ends the 40 years war" I was indifference with it. However walking the same path and keep looking on it I was worried if war happens in our nation. Because I thought how joyful it would be if Korea attains unity.
The PH Mindanao Island peace agreement is accomplished by the PH citizen's earnest desire. The PH archbishop invited the peace advocate Man Hee Lee several times and Man Hee Lee visited PH Mindanao. The region has suffered disputes between Catholic and Islam for about 40 years and it has caused over 140,000 casualties. Therefore it is a matter of course that PH citizens and government really desires peace.
By the Chairman Lee's peace message, the two representative(Catholic and Islam) became a pure lamb and accepted the peace agreement. Eventually, the peace advocate Man Hee Lee did a big role attaining the Catholic and Islam to accept the peace agreement. I think the country who has pain because of war really desires peace.
The war in Korea hasn't stopped yet. As there was full of joy and impress in Mindanao by the peace agreement, I think it is time for our Korea to think about peace and unity seriously. Especially, there is the peace leader Man Hee Lee working for the Korea unity, so hope the peace wind will come to Korea also. Not just shouting "Peace Peace" but visiting other countries and working for peace makes chairman Lee the real peace leader.