The keynote segment featured Rev. Ronnie D. Sodusta, Regional Director of FFWPU-Philippines, delivered a bold and electrifying call to action. His message resonated with urgency, clarity, and hope. Speaking from the heart and rooted in decades of peace advocacy, Rev. Sodusta declared that true community transformation cannot happen in isolation— that peace, by its very nature, is a shared mission. 

Following the keynote message, Mr. Eric E. Navarro, representing Mayor Arthur Carlos Voltaire R. Rimando of Maco, delivered a special message conveying the full support of the Municipal Government of Maco for the advocacy of peacebuilding and leadership development. He affirmed the LGU’s recognition of the vital role that moral and spiritual education plays in strengthening communities. 

Significantly, Hon. Elizabeth Yu, Maco Municipal Councilor announced that the LGU of Maco will propose a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to the Sangguniang Bayan, aiming to establish FFWPU as an official partner in educating and empowering the people of Maco through seminars and values formation programs. This marked a key moment in the conference, showing a concrete step toward institutional collaboration for long-term community transformation. 

In conclusion, the Collaborative and Cooperation Conference stand as a milestone in the journey toward fostering unity, moral leadership, and lasting peace in our society. The bonds formed, partnerships initiated, and commitments made during this gathering will continue to bear fruit in the months and years ahead. With great gratitude and hope, FFWPU – Davao Chapter looks forward to sustaining these relationships and expanding our collaborative mission throughout the Davao Region and beyond.