MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — The spirit of unity and peace took center stage at the Provincial Capitol Gymnasium as the Teach Peace Build Peace Movement (TPBPM), led by its Founder and Chief Peace Mission Keeper Bai Rohaniza Sumndad-Usman, successfully held PEACIFIED 2025 in partnership with the Provincial Peace and Development Office (PPDO), Ranaw Youth Development Office (RYDO), the Peace Heroes Formation Programme, the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), and the 103rd Infantry Brigade.
Anchored on the theme “Building Bridges of Peace Through Culture and Faith,” this year’s PEACIFIED Peace Fair brought together peace advocates, youth leaders, educators, government partners, and community representatives for a day of meaningful dialogue, creative collaboration, and celebration of diversity.
Since its inception in 2016, PEACIFIED has become a pioneering platform for children and youth, nurturing a generation of peacebuilders who embody empathy, inclusivity, and cooperation. More than a yearly event, it has evolved into a movement that encourages young people not only to learn about peace but to live and express it through cultural engagement and community participation.
The fair featured interactive exhibits, peace booths, games, and art-based activities that promoted intercultural dialogue, showcased government-led peace initiatives, and amplified the voices of young people in building resilient and inclusive communities.
A highlight of the event was the celebration of Bangsamoro heritage, where traditional music, dances, and storytelling honored the region’s cultural richness while deepening appreciation for diversity and interfaith understanding. These activities reflected the event’s goal of strengthening identity and unity through cultural pride and shared human values.
Beyond celebration, PEACIFIED 2025 also served as a platform for dialogue and participatory learning, enabling children, youth, and educators to interact directly with government and civil society stakeholders. Participants shared their aspirations and co-created strategies for sustaining peace and development at the grassroots level.
Through this initiative, TPBPM and its partners reaffirmed their shared vision: to build a culture of peace where every child and community member becomes a peace hero—an advocate who leads with compassion, courage, and commitment to coexistence.
PEACIFIED 2025 stands as a powerful testament to Lanao del Sur’s unwavering dedication to peace, understanding, and unity. By celebrating culture and faith, the province continues to inspire a new generation of peacebuilders who believe that peace is not merely an aspiration—but a way of life rooted in shared humanity.