4th World March for Peace and Integral Regeneration Held in Baguio

• Baguio Central University hosted the 4th World March for Peace and Integral Regeneration (4WMPIR).
• The event utilized cultural performances and dialogue to foster solidarity, social change, and commitment to sustainable development.

Cultural Expression and Peace

• Flutist Dom-an Florence Macagne opened the march with a performance of “Peace Is Flowing Like a River,” creating an atmosphere of reflection and hope.
• Southeast Asian performances—including Cordillera indigenous dances, Indonesian Menari, and Myanmar’s Thingyan dance—celebrated cultural diversity and the shared human aspiration for harmony.

Key Speakers and Priorities

• Willa Isabella Bulos Tecson (Ang Komunidad Para sa Ikaunlad ng Tao) emphasized the role of nonviolence and inclusive cultural spaces in bridging communities across borders.
• Carmen Cabling (PGS Quezon) highlighted the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) and sustainable organic farming as essential for environmental stewardship and local food security.
• Councilor Vladimir D. Cayabas discussed the integral role of peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16) in achieving sustainable development and inclusive growth.

Implications for Future Action

• Participants explored peace as an active responsibility requiring dialogue, responsible digital citizenship, and collective action.
• The event underscored that lasting peace requires sustained cooperation among individuals and institutions, aligning with Baguio Central University's values of liberty, justice, truth, and equity.