Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD IPDM Convergence Hall, Marawi City, BARMM – A palpable sense of anticipation and empowerment filled the IPDM Convergence Hall over two days, April 22nd and 23rd, as the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM) and the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) jointly spearheaded a comprehensive Voter Education...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD MSU, Marawi City– In a concerted effort to bolster the foundations of peace within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM) at Mindanao State University (MSU) and the Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society Inc. (CBCS) recently convened a significant program...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD Butig and Lumbanague, Lanao del Sur – April 10, 2025 – A significant step towards lasting peace and development was marked today with the groundbreaking ceremony for two multipurpose buildings in the municipalities of Butig and Lumbanague, Lanao del Sur. This initiative is a key component of the ongoing peacebuilding...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD MSU, Marawi City, – Following its successful opening, the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM)’s PMWC (Philippine Women Council, Inc) Women’s Eco Bazaar will continue to welcome visitors and support women entrepreneurs until April 14, 2025. The vibrant event is being held at the IPDM Convergence Hall, Mindanao...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD MSU, Marawi City – The recent episode of “ShuaraMSU,” the radio program partnership between Mindanao State University (MSU) and Radyo Pilipinas 99.7MHz DXSO, shed light on the crucial topic of intellectual property (IP) and the proactive initiatives of MSU’s newly established Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office (ITPO). During the...Read More

Mojahid C. Baraki, LPT, MA March 24, 2025 As part of the ongoing implementation of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Transformation Program across seven pilot communities in Lanao del Sur, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Marantao to symbolize the commitment of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU)...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD The significance of the Bangsamoro accords and their potential inscription into the UNESCO Memory of the World Registry was the focus of a prominent panel discussion at the ongoing Philippine Book Festival, held at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall. The discussion, titled “Collaboration for the Inscription of the Philippine Accords...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD March 23, 2025 – In a significant step towards fostering interfaith understanding, Professor Corazon Mangelen delivered a compelling address on “Christian Perspective on Peace & Social Justice: Towards a Peaceful Harmonious Co-existence” at an interfaith dialogue organized by the Inspired Young Optimists Guild (IYOG) yesterday, March 22, 2025. The event,...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD A powerful gathering unfolded on March 21, 2025, at the IPDM Convention Hall, Marawi City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, marking a significant celebration of Women’s Month. Under the theme “Kwenta at Kwento: Lugar ng Kababaihan sa Lipunan” (Account and Story: The Place of Women in Society), the event...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD Mindanao State University, Marawi City – In a significant step towards fostering peace and development, a “Peace Forum” was recently held in Marawi City, bringing together diverse voices to address critical issues impacting the region. The forum, organized by World Vision, focused on the complex relationship between elections and poverty,...Read More