MANILA, Feb. 15 -- The Japanese government is funding a USD2.58 million (PHP141.9 million) project that will rehabilitate four peace and security stations in Mindanao as a way to sustain the peace efforts in the region.

The UN Migration will implement the program for 12 months starting February 2024, which will also cover the capacity building for about 720 Joint Peace and Security Team (JPST) members from the 24 JPST stations across Mindanao.

The project, called "Enhancing and Sustaining Peace and Security Mechanisms in Mindanao," will likewise benefit 80 JPST members from four community-based organizations, who will receive livelihood training and kits.

The JPSTs have been operating since 2019 to provide security during the decommiss...