Prof. Dr. Sema G. Dilna, President of Cotabato State University, together with Mr. Saudi B. Abubakar, alumni representative, Mr. Al-Jalil M. Brillantes, Jr., student council representative, Dr. Teng A. Alim, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr. Saidamin P. Bagolong, Director of External and International Linkages and Program Head of Graduate Public Administration, and Bro. Dr. Jose Arnold L. Alferez, Program Head of Graduate Peace and Development, attended the 1st National Peace Convention on January 25, 2023, at the Plenary Hall, Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).
This convention was organized by the Volunteer Individuals for Peace (VIP) in cooperation with the Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG), and the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG).
This year’s theme, “Peace Builds One Nation, One Future: Peace is Here,” is centered on establishing a roadmap toward attaining national unity. The convention discussed some important issues on peace, focusing on policy-making for the realization of peace in the Philippines, awakening the youth and raising peacemakers, the significant role of media in the promotion of peace, the significance of interreligious and intercultural dialogue in the achievement of peace and national unity, and significant role of women as partners for sustainable peace. //Saidamin P. Bagolong, DPA
