Manila, March 31 -- The Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) on Monday called on Muslims to be partners of the government in fostering just and lasting peace in the country.

"Through your example, may you inspire others to lend a helping hand to everyone, especially those who are most in need. Let us all work together to achieve our shared vision: a just and lasting peace for the Bangsamoro people and all Filipinos," OPAPRU chief Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said in his message for Eid'l Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Galvez also expressed hope that the lessons of this "blessed occasion" inspire Muslims to be the "best living examples of the Islamic faith", and serve as be...