Sulu, marines peace mission 2017

21/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. Two Philippine marines during the mission of co-operation with civilians called "all in one". This includes medical and eye care, cataract operations for people who need it.
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rid", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

21/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines. Inhabitants of the village of Niangkaan walk on gangways connecting the stilts to the mainland. The village, represented by Romielyn Julkarnian, has no problems with the Philippine government and has no infiltration by the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf.

21/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan. A vehicle of Filipino guardian marines during the mission of co-operation with civilians called "all in one." This includes medical, eye care, cataract operations for people who need it., old American military trucks, during the mission of cooperation with civilians called "all in one". This includes medical and eye care, cataract operations for people who need it.
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rid", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

21/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines, village of Niangkaan. Filipino marines on their M939 vehicles, old American military trucks, during the mission of co-operation with civilians called "all in one". This includes medical and eye care, cataract operations for people who need it.
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

22/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines, village of Niangkaan. Two men of bajau ethnicity prepare for a fishing trip. The Bajau, known as the "nomads of the sea", are populations living on the coasts of South East Asia. Many groups of this ethnicity reach the mainland almost exclusively for the construction of boats and for burials. The Bajau have excellent immersion skills and a variety of legends tell of their ability to stay in apnea for up to 15 minutes and walk on the seabed.
A bajau community has long established in the village of Niangkaan.

21/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. A Philippine Marine guards during the mission of co-operation with civilians called "all in one". This includes medical, eye care, cataract operations for people who need it.
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

23/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: children play on the beach just outside a small village, located near the hills indicated by Filipino marines as one of the strongholds of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group.

23/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: military camp of the Marine Battalion Landing Team 1. Marines praying before the start of the mission. The battalion landing team 1 is also involved in the mission of co-operation with civilians called "all in one", which includes medical and eye care, cataract operations for people who need it.
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

22/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. Filipino marines during the transportation of civilians in need of cataract surgery.
The civilians were transported and escorted from the village of Niangkaan to a clinic not far away, to carry out the surgery operated by volunteers of the mission called "all in one", which includes medical and eye care, cataract operations for people who need it .
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

21/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines, village of Niangkaan. Filipino marines on their M939 vehicles, old American military trucks, during the mission of co-operation with civilians called "all in one". This includes medical and eye care, cataract operations for people who need it.
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

22/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. Inhabitants from many areas in the Omar region head for the registration required for medical examinations scheduled on the days of the mission called "all in one". This includes medical and eye care, cataract operations for people who need it.
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

22/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. Elementary school children sing the Filipino national anthem outside the facility hosting the classrooms.

21/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines. Inhabitants of the village of Niangkaan work on gangways connecting the stilts to the mainland. The village, represented by Romielyn Julkarnian, has no problems with the Philippine government and has no infiltration by the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf.

21/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar.
A woman cooks local food for volunteers and marines working in the mission called "all in one". This includes medical and eye care, cataract operations for people who need it.
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

21/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. A coconut grower poses for a portrait. The knife attached to his waist is a local craft item that has multiple purposes and was once used as a weapon during clashes between rival clans.

22/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. A man is visited by volunteer ophthalmologists of the mission called "all in one". This includes medical and eye care, cataract operations for people who need it.
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

21/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. A man of the Bajau ethnicity poses for a portrait.
The Bajau, known as the "nomads of the sea", are populations living on the coasts of South East Asia. Many groups of this ethnicity reach the mainland almost exclusively for the construction of boats and for burials. The Bajau have excellent immersion skills and a variety of legends tell of their ability to stay in apnea for up to 15 minutes and walk on the seabed.
A bajau community has long established in the village of Niangkaan.

21/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. Stilt houses built by the small Bajau community, established in the village. The Bajau, known as the "nomads of the sea", are populations living on the coasts of South East Asia. Many groups of this ethnicity reach the mainland almost exclusively for the construction of boats and for burials. The Bajau have excellent immersion skills and a variety of legends tell of their ability to stay in apnea for up to 15 minutes and walk on the seabed.
A bajau community has long established in the village of Niangkaan.

21/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Omar Province. Filipino marines on their M939 vehicles, old American military trucks, prepare the convoy for the mission of co-operation with civilians called "all in one". This includes medical and eye care, cataract operations for people who need it.
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

22/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. Filipino marines cut hair to the children of the village, while they attend to the event called "football for peace".
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

22/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. Children from different areas in the province of Omar participate in the event "football for peace".
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

22/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. A Filipino marine guards while children from different areas in the province of Omar participate in the "football for peace" event.
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

22/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. Children from different areas in the province of Omar participate in the event "football for peace".
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

22/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines: village of Niangkaan, in the province of Omar. Children from different areas in the province of Omar participate in the event "football for peace".
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

23/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines. Inhabitants of the village of Niangkaan on gangways connecting the stilts to the mainland. The village, represented by Romielyn Julkarnian, has no problems with the Philippine government and has no infiltration by the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf.

23/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Omar Province. Filipino marines on their M939 vehicles, old American military trucks, prepare the convoy for the mission of co-operation with civilians called "all in one". This includes medical and eye care, cataract operations for people who need it.
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

22/07/17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines, province of Omar.
A marine of the battalion landing team 1 prepares his equipment before a night mission. The battalion landing team 1 is also involved in the mission of co-operation with civilians called "all in one", which includes medical and eye care, cataract operations for people who need it.
Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao. "Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.

21/07 / 17_ Sulu Islands, Philippines. General Mariano Alvarez, a former US watch guard ship. The ship took from Zamboanga to Sulu some volunteers and marines of the battalion landing team 1, and also Colonel of Marines Stephen Cabanlet.
He is the creator of the "football for peace" program for young people: it aims to change the mindset of new generations in war zones through football. "Football for Peace" intends to break the cycle of violence created during the history of the conflict on the territory. The "rido", a method of resolving the conflict through feuds between clans or rival groups, is present in various parts of the country, especially in Mindanao.
"Returning to the Island several times, I realized that the children I had seen before, and who might have lost somebody, one day would become men and some of them would fight in turn", says Colonel of the Marines Stephen Cabanlet.