Teresita Quintos Deles facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Teresita Quintos Deles
Deles in 2012
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
In office 2003–2005
President	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by	Eduardo Ermita
Succeeded by	Jesus Dureza
In office 2010–2016
President	Benigno Aquino III
Preceded by	Annabelle Abaya
Succeeded by	Jesus Dureza

Teresita "Ging" Quintos Deles is a Filipina peace advocate and government official. She is well-known for her work as the Philippine government's Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP). She held this important role from 2003 to 2005 and again from 2010 to 2016.

Early Life and Career

Teresita Deles started her career as a teacher. She later became a strong supporter of women's rights. She also worked to help people facing poverty. Her dedication to these causes led her to important roles in government.

Role as Peace Adviser

In 2003, Teresita Deles made history. She became the first woman to be named Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process. This job involves helping to find peaceful solutions to conflicts in the Philippines.

Key Achievements in Peace Process

Deles served as the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process for two terms. Her first term was from 2003 to 2005. She returned to the role from 2010 to 2016. During her second term, a very important agreement was signed in 2014. This was the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB). This agreement was a big step towards lasting peace in the southern Philippines.

Involvement with Organizations

Teresita Deles has also been active in many non-governmental organizations (NGOs). These are groups that work independently from the government.

Organizations and Awards

• She was part of the ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR).
• She helped lead the Coalition for Peace.
• She worked with the Standby Mediation Team for the United Nations.
• She was also involved with the Center on Innovation Transformation and Excellence in Governance (INCITEGov).

In 2012, Deles received the N-Peace Award. This award recognized her as a role model for peace. It celebrated her efforts to promote peace and understanding.

See also

• Marvic Leonen
• Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process