Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD The program, hosted by Dr. Aliah P. Cali-Pascan and Dr. Khayronesah Abbas, became a poignant platform for colleagues, friends, and family to express their grief and gratitude for a leader whose sudden passing left a profound void. Dr. Cali-Pascan opened the program, acknowledging the “sad week and mourning” for the...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 Marawi City, Philippines – The airwaves of Radyo Pilipinas Marawi buzzed with excitement during the “Shuaramsu” program as Sheila Alagabre, Director for Programs at the Institute for Autonomy and Governance, shared her passionate vision for the upcoming Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. Her enthusiasm was palpable as she described the historic significance...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

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 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

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 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