IN commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the HWPL Peace Day, a peace monument was unveiled in a ceremony at Signal Village National High School (SVNHS) in Taguig City, the first of its kind inside a school within Metro Manila and the 18th in the Philippines.

The HWPL Peace Day, named after the international peace advocacy group Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light, has been commemorated annually since Jan. 24, 2014.

In addition, the HWPL Peace Club was launched by HWPL through its youth arm, the International Peace Youth Group, in cooperation with SVNHS's Indayaw Dance Company (IDC). This dance group won the Grand Championship in the Dance for Peace organized by IPYG in 2022.

The peace monument and the creation of the peace club signify the strong support of HWPL to the young generations of peace advocates who want to promote peace and unity among their peers.

"This is very monumental since this is the first-ever monument of this kind to be installed in a school, especially in a public school in the National Capital Region (NCR); it is a must-visit place. Since we have Catch-up Friday wherein peace education is one the components of this program, this will help us a lot, especially in giving inspiration to our students and all the stakeholders within and outside the school premises," said Ferdinand Paggao, Education Program Supervisor for Araling Panlipunan from DepEd Schools Division Office of Taguig City and Pateros.

Known for its performances that celebrate cultural diversity and unity, IDC showcased a dynamic performance during the program.

The peace monument serves as a concrete testament to the power of art and the dedication of the youth in contributing to a peaceful and inclusive environment that inspires and empowers other students to become advocates for peace within their school and beyond.