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

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

By Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA Marawi City, BARMM – The Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM), in partnership with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Lanao del Sur, successfully celebrated World Hijab Day and World Interfaith Harmony Week. The event, marking the third year of collaboration between the two organizations, highlighted the...Read More

By Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, J.D. In a significant step towards fostering a culture of peace as part of priority agenda of MSU System President Atty. Basari Dimakuta Mapupuno, the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM), led by Dr. Acram Latiph, and the College of Education, headed by Dr. Minerva-Saminah M. Naga, have...Read More

A recent Shuara program at Mindanao State University (MSU), in partnership with Radyo Pilipinas Marawi, delved into the crucial role of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) and its component, the Civil Welfare Training Service (CWTS), in fostering peace and development within the university and the wider community. The program featured a discussion with Director...Read More