Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD Mindanao State University (MSU) Marawi City is hosting a significant series of events throughout March, intertwining the commemoration of historical events with the celebration of women’s contributions, all within the context of Women’s Month and Bangsamoro History Month. This collaborative effort, spearheaded by the Institute for Peace and Development in...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD In the blessed month of Ramadan, Mindanao State University (MSU) IPDM Marawi City has become a vibrant hub of spiritual enrichment and community empowerment, hosting a special Ramadan (Muhadara) Seminar Series dedicated to the esteemed women of the Bangsamoro region. This initiative, masterfully blending the essence of Ramadan during the...Read More

International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Strength and Resilience of IPDM MSU Marawi City’s Women On this International Women’s Day, we stand in solidarity with women across the globe, recognizing their invaluable contributions to society. Here in Marawi City, within the heart of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, we particularly celebrate the remarkable women...Read More

By Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD In celebration of March as Arts Month, #ShuaraMSU, in partnership with Radyo Pilipinas Marawi, recently hosted a powerful discussion on the vital role of arts in peacebuilding and development. The program featured insightful conversations with Harisanie D. Lomondot, Grand Artist (President) 2025, and Fayda M. Corobong, Former President 2024...Read More

By Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA MSU, Marawi City – On the inaugural day of a special film showing event, students were captivated by the powerful narrative of “Dekada ’70,” a film chosen to resonate with the dual significance of Women’s Month and Bangsamoro History Month. The screening, held at the Institute for Peace and...Read More

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