ED Acram A. Latiph, Ph.D Cotabato City, BARMM– The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines recently concluded its critical Capacity-Building Sessions on Risk Assessment, Management, and Safeguarding Practices. The successful sessions brought together UNDP personnel alongside key partners and stakeholders from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Government, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-Governmental...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., Sh. L MARAWI CITY, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines – A new chapter in the pursuit of academic excellence, peace, and sustainable development has begun for the Mindanao State University (MSU) System with the recent appointment of Atty. Paisalin P. Tago, CPA as its 9th Regular President. His...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD, Sh.L MSU, Marawi City, June 27, 2025– In a recent insightful program on ShuaraMSU, Alim Ihsan Manaol, a distinguished Faculty member of the King Faisal Center for Islamic Arabic and Asian Studies, delved into the profound significance of the Hijra Calendar, shedding light on its unique characteristics and enduring relevance...Read More

Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD., Sh.L On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, a significant orientation on community-based procedures for mediation through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) was successfully held at the social hall of the Provincial Capitol in Lanao del Sur. The event was a collaborative effort by Bae a Tomanor...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA, Sh.L The second quarter Peace Forum organized by Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao and the World Vision funded by European Union, held in MSU IPDM Convergence Hall today, brought together a diverse group of peace advocates to engage in crucial discussions, share valuable insights, and collectively envision a...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA MARAWI CITY – A vibrant group of young students from various schools across Mindanao, brought together by World Vision, recently embarked on an enriching exposure visit to the Mindanao State University – Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (MSU-IPDM) in Marawi City. The visit aimed to provide these aspiring...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur – The Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM) at Mindanao State University (MSU) Marawi and international humanitarian organization World Vision are poised to solidify their robust partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in July. This formalization marks a significant...Read More

Aliah Pacalna Cali-Pascan, JD., DPA MARAWI CITY, Philippines – In the vibrant, yet still recovering, heart of Marawi, a powerful force for change is quietly at work: Buklod Cooperative. Led by the inspiring Professor Corazon Mangelen, this cooperative is not just about economic empowerment; it’s a testament to resilience, a challenge to societal norms, and...Read More