Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, JD.,DPA.,Sh.L MARAWI CITY, Philippines – Amid the hum of chalk against board and the quiet focus of students solving equations, Professor Salma L. Naga-Marohombsar stands at the helm of the Mathematics Department at Mindanao State University (MSU). Yet beyond numbers and logic, she has embraced a calling that is equally profound and...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD, Sh.L MSU, Marawi City, June 27, 2025– In a recent insightful program on ShuaraMSU, Alim Ihsan Manaol, a distinguished Faculty member of the King Faisal Center for Islamic Arabic and Asian Studies, delved into the profound significance of the Hijra Calendar, shedding light on its unique characteristics and enduring relevance...Read More

Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD., Sh.L On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, a significant orientation on community-based procedures for mediation through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) was successfully held at the social hall of the Provincial Capitol in Lanao del Sur. The event was a collaborative effort by Bae a Tomanor...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA, Sh.L The second quarter Peace Forum organized by Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao and the World Vision funded by European Union, held in MSU IPDM Convergence Hall today, brought together a diverse group of peace advocates to engage in crucial discussions, share valuable insights, and collectively envision a...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA MARAWI CITY – A vibrant group of young students from various schools across Mindanao, brought together by World Vision, recently embarked on an enriching exposure visit to the Mindanao State University – Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (MSU-IPDM) in Marawi City. The visit aimed to provide these aspiring...Read More

Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD, Sh.L MARAWI CITY, Philippines – June 13, 2025 – Listeners of Radyo Pilipinas Marawi were treated to an insightful discussion today on the program ShuaraMSU, as Dr. Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan and Dr. Khayronesah Abbas hosted Prof. Jalloud Abdul, the esteemed Chairperson of Mindanao State University’s (MSU) International Relations (IR) Department....Read More

Dr. Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, JD, Sh.C We’re proud to share that our very own Executive Director, Dr. Acram Latiph, was a distinguished panel discussant at the recent Transitional Justice and Reconciliation (TJR) Conference held in Davao City. Dr. Latiph delivered an insightful discussion on a crucial topic: “Bridging Knowledge and Justice: The Academe’s Role in...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD MSU, Marawi City – The vital role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in fostering peace and development in the Bangsamoro region took center stage during a recent episode of ShuarraMSU today, May 9, 2025, 3-4pm. Hosted by Dr. Aliah Cali Pascan and Dr. Khayronesah Abbas, the program featured esteemed guests...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD Minkay, Initao, Philippines – The recently concluded Multistakeholder Forum, themed “Voices, Voters and Peace: Building Democracy in BARMM,” held from May 4-7, 2025, at the serene Minkay, Initao, served as a vibrant platform for dialogue and capacity building aimed at strengthening democratic foundations within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD During the program’s official launching, MSU President Atty Basari Mapupuno, university officials, Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr. of OPAPRU, and key representatives from the BARMM government came together in a show of unified support for the educational empowerment of the children and next of kin of decommissioned MILF combatants. Marawi...Read More