Three representatives of MPI—Mely Lengkong, MPI Alumni Outreach Assistant; Novee Willa Rafaela, MPI Peacebuilding Training Program Officer; and Datu Beds Kali, MPI intern—conducted a series of activities during their visit at Southern Christian College (SCC), Midsayap from March 16-19, 2018. On the first day, the MPI representatives had dinner with SCC staff Dr. Edwin T. Balaki, SCC President; Dr. Elma M. Neyra, SCC Vice President for Research and Extension; Dr. Neyrma N. Cabatac, SCC Vice president for Academic Affairs; Mr. Rodelio Ambangan, Director for Extension; Mr. Roy Cabatac, Dean of the College of Agriculture; and Ms. Angelita Barrato, OVPRE Project Bookkeeper. On the second day, Mely and Novee were interviewed for Paaralang Kapayapaan, a radio program of SCC, to discuss the purpose of their visit. Then, the MPI team interviewed the former Mayor of Alamada, Mr. Batolome B. Lataza, Jr. He was also part of the MPI alumni batch 2011 & 2012. In the evening, the activity continued with an MPI alumni local gathering at SCC. The next day, MPI interviewed five alumni: Debbie Satentes-Dasang, Maechille B. Quiñones, Jeanyline M. Alvarado, Redentor C. Alejado, and Joseph Erson E. Reyson in order to get their stories regarding their peace work.
