integration of peace concepts in classroom lessons and in school activities, as well as the creation of special bodies within the DepEd that will oversee and facilitate the implementation of EO 570. In Davao City, the Regional Special Committee on Peace Education of the DepEd-Region XI, chaired by Assistant Regional Director Dr. Fe delos Reyes was organized in 2007. Two years later, the DepEd- Davao City Division Peace Education Task Force, headed by Dr. Elsie E. Gagabe, was formed and has been actively working with civil society groups in various initiatives. Also, the forum will tackle on the significant role of women in peacebuilding processes as highlighted with the release of the UNSCR 1325 and 1820 in 2000 and 2008 respectively. These documents reaffirm the significant role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, peace negotiations, peacebuilding, peacekeeping, humanitarian response, among others. Further, it also advocates for the increase of womens participation and incorporation of gender in all UN peace and security efforts. The forum will be held at the Bishops-Ulama Conference Hall, Mc Arthur Highway, Matina, Davao City on 10 December 2011 at 8am to 4:30 in the afternoon. #