Iligan City, Philippines | November 9, 2026 –The Kauswagan Artist Guild for Peace, with the support of the Iligan Medical Center College Center for Community Extension and Social Development Service, Inc. (ICESDev) and in partnership with GIZ, GIZ-Civil Peace Service, and the Municipality of Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, presented a public performance highlighting the history and impact of the municipality’s renowned “Arms to Farms” initiative.

Featured during the State of the Municipality Address (SOMA) and the State of the Legislature Address (SOLA), the performance provided a meaningful platform to share Kauswagan’s experiences in peacebuilding, community development, and agricultural transformation. Through creative storytelling and artistic expression, the presentation illustrated the municipality’s remarkable journey from conflict toward peace and sustainable progress.

The performance served not only as a reflection on the success of the “Arms to Farms” initiative but also as a testament to the power of collaboration among local government units, development partners, educational institutions, and community stakeholders. By transforming stories of resilience into artistic expression, the Kauswagan Artist Guild for Peace helped preserve local history and promote greater appreciation of the community’s efforts toward lasting peace.

The initiative demonstrated how arts and culture can become powerful tools for education, remembrance, and social transformation. Through performances that capture shared experiences and community milestones, future generations are given the opportunity to learn from the past while drawing inspiration for the future.

As Kauswagan continues to advance its peacebuilding and development efforts, the presentation underscored a message of hope and unity: that sustainable development and lasting peace are attainable when communities work together toward a common vision.

The successful collaboration among partner organizations further highlights the importance of collective action in fostering inclusive growth, empowering communities, and strengthening the foundations of peace for future generations.