The publication known as EWTN News reports on the Philippine government bestowing its “Gawad Kapayapaan” (Peace Award) upon Cardinal Orlando Beltran Quevedo for his “decadeslong work for reconciliation” among Christians, Muslims, and Indigenous communities in Mindanao. The article, dated November 8, 2025, portrays Quevedo as “Mindanao’s ‘Man of Peace’” whose ministry is defined by “dialogue, compassion, and his belief that peace begins in the heart.” Government officials praise his ability to “unite faith leaders and ordinary citizens alike in a shared pursuit of understanding,” while Quevedo dedicates the award to those “who have labored quietly for peace” and insists that “peace is born in the heart” through “building bridges — not only between communities but between hearts.” The report emphasizes interfaith collaboration through initiatives like the Bishops-Ulama Conference and claims Quevedo’s approach has created “tangible outcomes” of “compassion and friendship” across religious divides.