in november 1989, the area core group leaders of the gagmay'ng kristiyanong katilingban of cantomanyog (gkk) or the basic ecclesial community of cantomanyog (bec) after their usual panimbahon (community prayer meeting) discussed the peace zone concept. on december 4, 1989, the basic christian community of cantomanyog gathered for a general assembly wherein a resolution to establish the zone of peace was read, passed and approved. their simple declaration was delivered to both the armed forces of the philippines and the new people's army. the npa and the afp respected the zone of peace.