A pre-conference for the 4th International Conference on Governance and Development (ICGD4) was held on February 27, 2025, at the International Convention Center. It brought together researchers, practitioners, and MSU students from undergraduate to postgraduate levels. Themed “Driving Change through Community-Based Innovations: The Role of People’s Institutions in Development,” the event—a collaborative effort between the...Read More

By Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA A group of aspiring educators, Ms. Johanna Hasim Gadi and Nurjainee M. Guntio, members of Young Research Club from the College of Education recently shone a light on their innovative contribution to peacebuilding during a radio program appearance during the radio program dubbed as #ShuaraMSU in partnership with Radyo...Read More

By Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA On a recent episode of the radio program last February 21, 2025 dubbed as “Shuaramsu”, in partnership with Radyo Pilipinas Marawi, hosted by Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, Peace Action Officer, Prof. Norkaya Saruang Mohammad and Laida Matuan, members of the Ranao Muslim Christian Movement for Dialogue and Peace, shared their...Read More

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