Baguio Central University Hosts 4th World March for Peace and Integral Regeneration

• Baguio Central University (BCU) hosted the 4th World March for Peace and Integral Regeneration (WMPIR) alongside the ASEAN Festival on October 3, 2026.
• The event featured a variety of cultural performances, keynote addresses, and a collective "Human Peace Sign" activity to promote global harmony.

Defining Integral Regeneration

• Lead organizer Dr. Genevieve Balance-Kupang highlighted the transition from the concept of "non-violence" to "integral regeneration."
• The term promotes a proactive approach to peace, rooted in Gandhi’s Satyagraha and indigenous wisdom, focusing on healing fractured relationships and restoring institutional trust.
• It emphasizes that genuine peace requires active efforts to cultivate solidarity, economic resilience, and ecological harmony.

Key Speakers and Participants

• Congressman Mauricio G. Domogan defined peace as an active culture built on Justice, Liberty, Equity, and Truth, urging youth to take responsibility in societal transformation.
• Councilor Vladimir D. Cayabas spoke on peace as a catalyst for sustainable development.
• Ambassador Constance See Sin Yuan of Singapore emphasized the importance of strong ASEAN relations and regional solidarity.
• German activist Luz Jahnen invited participants to the upcoming Nonviolence Berlin 2027, advocating for a borderless, human-centered approach to conflict resolution.

Institutional Commitment

• The march established a structured network of universities dedicated to peace, aiming to turn higher education into a central pillar for global reconciliation.
• The event concluded with the recitation of an ethical commitment and the signing of a banner, reinforcing the participants' dedication to a peaceful, regenerated future.