Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD Marawi City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao – As the blessed month of Ramadhan graces us with its presence, a beacon of spiritual enlightenment shone brightly at the MSU-Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (MSU-IPDM) Convergence Hall on March 20, 2025. The Ramadhan Weekly Islamic Seminar (Muhadara), organized...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD Marawi City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao – March 18, 2025 – A significant step towards interreligious understanding and peacebuilding was taken yesterday as four seminarians from St. John Vianney Theological Seminary of Cagayan de Oro City visited the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM) Marawi Campus....Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD Mindanao State University- The second Thursday of Ramadhan last March 13, 2025 witnessed a thought-provoking “Muhadarah Series” organized by the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM), in collaboration with the Bangsamoro Commission on Women, various Alimah from Princess Nourah University, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos GAD Focal...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD Mindanao State University, Marawi City – In a recent episode of “ShuaraMSU,” a radio program implemented by the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM) hosted by Dr. Aliah P. Cali-Pascan and Dr. Khayronesah Abbas in partnership with Radyo Pilipinas Marawi, listeners were treated to a compelling discussion on...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD The Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM) IPDM MSU Marawi continues its longstanding advocacy of fostering understanding and peace through its annual Ramadhan Seminar series. This initiative, deeply rooted in the spirit of the holy month, serves as a powerful expression of interfaith dialogue and cultural exchange, promoting...Read More

The Mindanao State University (MSU) has triumphed in the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package Higher Education Program, securing a €550,000 grant. MSU participated in the SCOPE-HE DAAD Project “GreenTrans-Edu: Towards Green Transformation in Higher Education” through a technical working group formed on December 2, 2024. Out of thousands of global proposals, MSU’s plan for green transformation...Read More

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