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

By Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA MSU Marawi City – The airwaves of Radyo Pilipinas Marawi (97.5 FM) resonated with stories of rehabilitation and hope last Friday, July 25, 2025, as Admin Officer Raisa Taher who is member of Federation of Women Royalty League and Bae a Tomanor (B’TARA) from the Lanao del Sur Provincial...Read More

By Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA In a recent appearance on Radyo Pilipinas Marawi’s ShuaraMSU program, Professor Mojahid Baraki, a faculty member of the History Department and an Associate Peace Education Officer, shared his compelling journey from academic theory to grassroots reality. The program, hosted by Dr. Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, is part of the initiatives...Read More

Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD MSU MARAWI CITY, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao – In a recent and highly anticipated “Peace Conversation” today at Radyo Pilipinas Marawi, 3pm-4pm, hosted by the ShuaraMSU program, prominent peace advocate and former legislator Director Samira Gutoc offered profound insights into the legislative philosophy of Senator Robin Padilla. The...Read More

Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, DPA, J.D. Officials from Mindanao State University (MSU) Marawi, who are also members of the Bae a Tomanor (B’TARA), recently completed a comprehensive Capacity Building on Mediation for Lanao del Sur Women Mediators. Held at Go Hotel, Iligan, from July 2-7, 2025, this intensive program, organized by the Ministry of Public Order...Read More

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 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