Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD Butig and Lumbanague, Lanao del Sur – April 10, 2025 – A significant step towards lasting peace and development was marked today with the groundbreaking ceremony for two multipurpose buildings in the municipalities of Butig and Lumbanague, Lanao del Sur. This initiative is a key component of the ongoing peacebuilding...Read More

The Mindanao State University (MSU) – Main Campus and the Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology (CFCST) formally solidified a partnership today, April 8, 2025, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held at the OP Conference Room. The ceremony brought together key officials from both institutions, signifying a significant step toward...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD MSU, Marawi City, – Following its successful opening, the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM)’s PMWC (Philippine Women Council, Inc) Women’s Eco Bazaar will continue to welcome visitors and support women entrepreneurs until April 14, 2025. The vibrant event is being held at the IPDM Convergence Hall, Mindanao...Read More

Mojahid C. Baraki, LPT, MA March 24, 2025 As part of the ongoing implementation of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Transformation Program across seven pilot communities in Lanao del Sur, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Marantao to symbolize the commitment of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU)...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD The significance of the Bangsamoro accords and their potential inscription into the UNESCO Memory of the World Registry was the focus of a prominent panel discussion at the ongoing Philippine Book Festival, held at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall. The discussion, titled “Collaboration for the Inscription of the Philippine Accords...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD March 23, 2025 – In a significant step towards fostering interfaith understanding, Professor Corazon Mangelen delivered a compelling address on “Christian Perspective on Peace & Social Justice: Towards a Peaceful Harmonious Co-existence” at an interfaith dialogue organized by the Inspired Young Optimists Guild (IYOG) yesterday, March 22, 2025. The event,...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD Mindanao State University, Marawi City – In a significant step towards fostering peace and development, a “Peace Forum” was recently held in Marawi City, bringing together diverse voices to address critical issues impacting the region. The forum, organized by World Vision, focused on the complex relationship between elections and poverty,...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD Mindanao State University– The Ramadhan Muhadarah series, a beacon of spiritual enlightenment throughout the holy month, concluded with a powerful closing session that resonated deeply with attendees. The event, held on the final Thursday of Ramadhan, focused on the crucial themes of “Deen Over Dunya,” Qiyamul Layl, Zakatul Fitr, Eid-ul-Fitr,...Read More

Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, DPA, JD Marawi City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao – In a recent episode of “ShuaraMSU,” last March 21, 2025, a radio program hosted by Dr. Aliah Cali-Pascan in partnership with Radyo Pilipinas Marawi, Sabdullah Alonto III. introduced Manal Ditucalan Hadjinoor, head of the Asosasyon ng Mag-aaral ng Kasaysayan (AMKa), and...Read More

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