The meeting served as a platform to present key updates and discuss future directions for the Diploma in Women, Peace and Security (DWPS) program and the Mindanao, Sulu, and Palawan Innovation and Research Development Center (MinSuPala-IRDC). These initiatives reflect MSU-Maguindanao’s commitment to inclusive education, peacebuilding, and sustainable development in historically marginalized areas.

The visit also served as a gesture of deep appreciation to Secretary Pangandaman for her unwavering support of the university’s transformative programs. Her leadership at the DBM continues to play a pivotal role in advancing institutional growth and empowering local academic institutions as agents of change in Mindanao.