By Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD, SH.L MARAWI CITY – Mindanao State University (MSU) – Marawi became a significant hub for peace dialogue on November 27, 2025, hosting the forum, “Mindanao-woven: Threading Our Histories, Weaving Our Peace.” This critical gathering, a joint effort by the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM), the Mindanao...Read More

By Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD., SH. L MARAWI CITY, Philippines—The 1st Youth Peace Camp 2025: Empowering the Third Siders successfully wrapped up its three-day program last December 2-4, 2025 at the MSU Main Campus, concluding a highly impactful initiative that reinforced the pivotal role of young leaders in conflict resolution and community resilience during...Read More

Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD In a powerful tribute to PeaceConsciousness Month, Mindanao State University (MSU) has unveiled a “Peace Wall” where students and faculty express their personal thoughts on peace. This canvas of hope, love, and unity is a living reflection of the collective desire for a harmonious community. A recent contribution from Dr....Read More

Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, DPA, JC The repatriation of cultural artifacts is a complex and often emotional issue, and for the people of Muslim Mindanao, it is a matter of memory, justice, and dignity. A recent presentation, “Repatriating Muslim Mindanao / Bangsamoro Heritage: A Collaborative Research Initiative,” is set to bring this critical conversation to the...Read More

Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD Marawi City, Philippines – In a powerful display of community solidarity, World Vision PEACE Mindanao, in partnership with the Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM), hosted a significant Peace Forum on September 2, 2025. Held at Bagumbayan Hall, Marawi City Hall, the event...Read More

Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD MARAWI CITY — In a powerful demonstration of commitment to lasting peace, a diverse group of leaders and community members in Marawi City recently participated in a comprehensive Conflict Management Training, held from September 3-4, 2025. Organized by the World Vision PEACE Mindanao in collaboration with the Institute for Peace...Read More

Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD JAKARTA – From September 17-19, 2025, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), in partnership with Indonesian church organizations, hosted a pivotal interfaith conference in Jakarta focused on the gap between constitutional guarantees of religious freedom and the daily experiences of religious minorities throughout Asia. The event drew 50 participants from...Read More

Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Professor Harvey Niere, Associate Peace Research Officer of the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM) at Mindanao State University (MSU) Marawi City, was an onsite participant at the 4th National Peace Education Summit held at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Ortigas. The summit’s agenda...Read More

By Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA Marawi City, Philippines – Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi welcomed a delegation from the Indonesian Leimena Group, partners of the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) headed by Madam Amina Rasul, for an insightful afternoon of exploratory discussions on July 23, 2024. The visit aimed to foster...Read More

By Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA Lupon Representatives from Brgy. Cadayonan II, Brgy. Bangco, and Brgy. Paridi in Marawi City recently completed a three-day Conflict Transformation Training Program, held from July 21-23, 2025. This vital program, a collaborative effort by World Vision and the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM), aimed to equip...Read More