Participants of the 2nd Braulio E. Dujali Lecture Series. Photo by Randy Magayon, DNSC PIO.

PANABO CITY – The Research, Extension, and Production (REP) Unit of Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) hosted the second lecture in the Braulio E. Dujali Lecture Series, featuring a discussion on “Peace and Security in the Anthropocene” by Assoc—Prof. Dahlia C. Simangan from Hiroshima University’s International Development and Cooperation (IDEC) Institute.

“It’s important to consider the diversity of different actors involved in peace-building. I see peace-building
similarly to peace as a holistic process,” says Prof. Dahlia C. Simangan. Photo by Randy Magayon, DNSC PIO.

Dr. Simangan emphasized the importance of considering diverse actors in peace-building, likening it to the holistic nature of peace itself. She introduced the concept of environmental peace-building, which promotes peaceful relations through social cohesion, community engagement, and trust-building.

Participants included researchers and National Service Training Program (NSTP) coordinators from state and local universities and colleges (SUCs and LUCs) in the region, as well as members of the 56th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army. The event took place at the DNSC Gender and Development (GAD) Conference Room on September 13, 2024.

Dr. Eliseo F. Huesca Jr., Vice President for REP, expressed his excitement about the lecture, stating, “We are so blessed to have Dr. Simangan with us. She’s our broker at Hiroshima University, and we’ve been collaborating since 2022. Her wealth of experience will greatly benefit our lecture and workshop.”

Dr. Huesca, VP for REP. Photo by Randy Magayon, DNSC PIO.

Dr. Mark Ronald S. Manseguiao, Director for Research and Development, added during his closing remarks, “The Anthropocene and Environmental Peace Degree has deepened my understanding of the interaction between science, technology, and society. Humanity’s impact on the environment is profound, and despite many advancements, these strides affect our world culturally and environmentally, potentially leading to conflicts. As discussed today, conflict arises, not just from cultural reasons, such as religion, administrative, or economic, but also from environmental factors.”

Participant Mr. Jovelle D. Bandaan shared his impression, “It is very helpful to understand the aspects of environmental sustainability. I’m excited to share what I learned here with my peers and community back home.”

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