Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA Marawi City, BARMM – In a significant stride towards fostering lasting peace and reintegration, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), in collaboration with Mindanao State University’s Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (MSU-IPDM), has successfully distributed educational assistance to decommissioned combatants in the...Read More

By Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA Marawi City – The Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM), under the Office of the President at Mindanao State University (MSU) Marawi City, recently sponsored a significant event aimed at fostering peace and enhancing Islamic education. The Grand Summit for Peace and Islamic Education for Arabic Schools...Read More

By Hasmin M. Tambidan Mindanao State University (MSU)-Main Campus conducted a two-day workshop on Basic Budgeting for MSU Income Generating Project (IGP) Units at the CHTM Pavilion. With the theme, “Uncovering the Potentials of Budgeting,” the event aimed to empower IGP units with the knowledge and skills for sustainable financial management. The first day, which...Read More

By Nasrimah R. Sampaco-Fayez Mindanao State University (MSU)-Main Campus was recognized as the top-performing taxpaying Lanao del Sur Government Agency (GA) in 2024. This recognition came during the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Office No. 102’s launch of its 2025 tax campaign, “Buwis na Tapat, Tagumpay Nating Lahat,” held at the MSU International...Read More

By Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA Marawi City, BARMM – The Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM), in partnership with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Lanao del Sur, successfully celebrated World Hijab Day and World Interfaith Harmony Week. The event, marking the third year of collaboration between the two organizations, highlighted the...Read More

By Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, J.D. In a significant step towards fostering a culture of peace as part of priority agenda of MSU System President Atty. Basari Dimakuta Mapupuno, the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM), led by Dr. Acram Latiph, and the College of Education, headed by Dr. Minerva-Saminah M. Naga, have...Read More

A recent Shuara program at Mindanao State University (MSU), in partnership with Radyo Pilipinas Marawi, delved into the crucial role of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) and its component, the Civil Welfare Training Service (CWTS), in fostering peace and development within the university and the wider community. The program featured a discussion with Director...Read More

By Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD The pursuit of lasting peace and sustainable development requires more than good intentions; it demands a commitment to quality. On a recent episode of ShuaraMSU, a program of the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM) aired on Radyo Pilipinas Marawi, host Dr. Aliah P. Cali-Pascan and Dr....Read More

By Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD. The “ShuaraMSU” program, a collaborative effort between the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM) and Radyo Pilipinas Marawi, recently featured Prof. Melba Magandia Angni from the International Affairs and Linkages Offices (IALOs) as a guest. Hosted by Dr. Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, Peace Action Officer and Dr. Khayronesah...Read More

JD Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA The Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM) Marawi City has joined the Peace Forum organized by World Vision Philippines, a crucial platform for shaping the future of peace and development initiatives in Lanao del Sur. The Peace Forum, currently in its final phase of Project Mindanao, aims to...Read More