Ranaw Youth Development Office

13/08/2026

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, and hello mga Ka-bangsa!

Meet the 15 Ranaw Iskolars from Lanao del Sur who are now in Cebu City to pursue their chosen fields of study under the Provincial Government's Ranaw Iskolar Program.

This afternoon at 2:00 PM, we will be featuring our interview with the 15 Ranaw Iskolars as part of the PIO LINE segment.

Hear directly from our scholars as they share their thoughts, aspirations, and experiences as they pursue their studies in Cebu City.

12/08/2026

👀 𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗞𝗔 | Nagsimula na ang panibagong yugto ng pag-aaral ng 15 Ranaw Iskolar sa University of San Carlos, Southwestern University–PHINMA at Cebu Doctors’ University sa Cebu City.

Pinangunahan ng Ranaw Youth Development Office ang kanilang deployment, kabilang ang enrollment at admission processing, dormitory assistance, campus familiarization at pagbubukas ng LandBank accounts para sa direktang release ng scholarship stipends. 📚✨

07/08/2026

📌PLGU-LdS Deploys 15 Scholars to Cebu City, Solidifies University Partnerships

The Provincial Government of Lanao Del Sur, through the Ranaw Youth Development Office (RYDO), successfully deployed 15 Ranaw Iskolar students to top higher education institutions in Cebu City.

The initiative commenced on July 19 with the early arrival of the Ranaw Iskolar Organizing Team, led by Ms. Nihaya Danganan Abdullah and youth volunteers. Settling at the Bayfront Hotel Capitol Site, the team spent the opening day procuring essential living supplies, including kitchenware, appliances, and bedding, systematically sorting them by team and host school to prepare for the incoming scholars.

On July 20, the team conducted strategic courtesy visits to fortify educational partnerships. Ms. Abdullah met with key leadership at three major institutions, including Ms. Margrete Deguilmo-Rosario of the University of San Carlos (USC) Office of Alumni Affairs, Scholarships, and Job Placement to discuss the program's Memorandum of Agreement (MOA); Southwestern University–PHINMA Chief Operating Officer Cheryl Jane Chan; and Mr. Jose Martin Balicoco, head of the Office of Scholarships and Multi-Faith Services at Cebu Doctors' University (CDU).

The scholars officially arrived on July 21. Led by RYDO Officer-in-Charge Haninah Bayabao Lucman, the cohort of 15 students departed Laguindingan Airport and landed safely at Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Following a welcome lunch, three scholars took their entrance examinations and processed admission documents at USC. That evening, RYDO hosted a Welcome Dinner and Fellowship Program. The event featured notable guests, including Assistant Dean Rashid Vedra Pandi of the USC College of Law and Governance, Judge Macaundas Hadji Rasul, and local Muslim student leaders who offered mentorship on balancing academic rigor with cultural and religious identity.

High-level institutional engagements continued on July 22. OIC Lucman and the delegation met with Cebu Doctors' University President Dr. Philip Anthony S.D. Larrazabal, touring the campus and finalizing enrollment for four scholars. The team then joined COO Cheryl Jane Chan at Southwestern University PHINMA for the formal signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the university and the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur, serving eight scholars. The day’s university circuit concluded with a dialogue alongside University of San Carlos President Fr. Francisco Antonio T. Estepa, SVD, Ph.D. By nightfall, RYDO volunteers completed the physical deployment of all 15 scholars, moving them and their essential supplies into their respective dormitories.

The transition process wrapped up on July 23 with dormitory welfare checks and campus familiarization. SWU–PHINMA scholars toured their campus with student guides, while CDU and USC students finalized their official registration. To secure long-term financial support, OIC Lucman guided all 15 scholars through opening individual bank accounts at Landbank to facilitate direct releases of their scholarship stipends.

𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧, 𝐛𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐰!

16/07/2026

📌RANAW ISKOLAR UPDATE:

LANAO DEL SUR — In a significant step toward championing youth empowerment and securing the province's future, Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong Jr. personally met today with the fifteen exceptional "Ranaw Iskolars" who are bound for Cebu City to pursue their higher education. They were accompanied by representatives of the Ranao Youth Development Office (RYDO), led by their former head, Jamil Faisal Saro Adiong.

Warmly congratulating the delegation, Governor Adiong urged the students to make the most of this life-changing opportunity, expressing his profound hope that they will return to apply their skills and serve the communities of Lanao del Sur upon graduation.

The pioneering Ranaw Iskolar initiative is designed as a comprehensive, all-expenses-paid educational package. To ensure that financial barriers never stand in the way of a student's dreams, the scholarship covers 100% of tuition and miscellaneous fees, while also providing a monthly stipend, a regular food allowance, and secure dormitory accommodations.

By removing these financial hurdles, the provincial government aims to provide holistic academic support to deserving, underprivileged youth, paving the way for a new generation of local professionals.

Below is the list of successful Ranaw Iskolars who will be pursuing vital, specialized courses in Cebu City:

1.Jafar M.Maminta
BS RESPIRATORY THERAPHY

2.SITTIENOR PANONTE
BS SPEECH PATHOLOGY

3.NOR- CAIRAH SOLAIMAN
BS SPEECH PATHOLOGY

4.SALIMAH R. GUINDOLONGAN
BS SPEECH PATHOLOGY

5.FAIZAH U ONOTAN
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

6.ASLIMA M. RAZUMAN
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

7.JADIDAH R.ARUMPAC
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

8.SAMERA T. TOMAWIS
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

9.NOR- ASNIE U. MADID
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

10.ABDUL HAMID R. AMEN
DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

11.MOHAMMAD KHALID P. MACALAMBA
DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

12.NORHANIMA HADJI SARIP SOHAIR
DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

13.SITTIE AINAH T. SAMBOLAWAN
BACHELOR OF SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION SPECIALIZING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

14.AIZAH HADJISAID
BACHELOR OF SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION SPECIALIZING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

15.MAHARLANIE M. DIPUNDA
BS NUTRITION & DIETETICS

14/05/2026

ATTENTION 📢 Kabangsa, we are looking for 15 scholars from our public schools for the first batch of Ranaw Iskolar Program! 🎓✨
Selected scholars will be sent to our partner institutions in Cebu Doctors' University, Southwestern University PHINMA, and University of San Carlos to obtain degree programs that are not readily available in the Bangsamoro Region and even in our neighboring provinces.
Only 15 scholars will be taken for this first batch, so this is a great opportunity for our Ranaw youth. And remember—this is just the first batch, and more scholars will follow in the coming years, In shaa Allah.
This scholarship is an all-expense full scholarship, which answers to:
✅ Full Tuition and School Fees
✅ Dormitory / Accommodation
✅ Monthly Allowance
✅ Other school-related support
✅ Until review classes for board exams
Meaning, our goal is not just graduating college—but to have them pass the board exams and become full-fledged professionals who will serve Lanao del Sur.
This is an investment in the future of our province. With every scholar we succeed, we strengthen the human resource, service, and knowledge of Lanao del Sur.
📌 For complete qualifications, requirements, and application process, please read the attached photos / infographics in this post.
📍For submission of application, you may proceed to the Provincial Information Office at New Capitol Complex, Marawi City.
Download the Application Form here:
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https://bit.ly/RanawIskolar

13/05/2026

Alhamdulillah!

📢APPLICATION EXTENDED!
The submission of applications for the Ranaw Iskolar Program is officially extended until May 18, 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to complete and submit their requirements within the extended deadline.
This is only the beginning of a more sustainable, needs-responsive, and future-oriented scholarship program for the youth of Ranaw.

Patuloy nating palakasin ang boses ng kabataang Ranaw.

Alhamdulillah!

📢APPLICATION EXTENDED! The submission of applications for the Ranaw Iskolar Program is officially extended until May 18, 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to complete and submit their requirements within the extended deadline. This is only the beginning of a more sustainable, needs-responsive, and future-oriented scholarship program for the youth of Ranaw. Patuloy nating palakasin ang boses ng kabataang Ranaw.

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KALANGKAPAN 📢 Kabangsa, naghahanap tayo ng 15 scholars mula sa ating mga public schools para sa unang batch ng Ranaw Iskolar Program! 🎓✨
Ang mga mapipiling iskolar ay ipapadala sa ating partner institutions sa Cebu Doctors' University, Southwestern University PHINMA, at University of San Carlos upang kumuha ng mga degree programs na hindi pa readily available sa Bangsamoro Region at maging sa ating mga karatig-probinsya.

15 scholars lamang ang kukunin para sa first batch na ito, kaya malaking oportunidad ito para sa ating mga kabataang Ranaw. At tandaan—first batch pa lamang ito, at mas marami pang scholars ang susunod sa mga darating na taon, In shaa Allah.

Ang scholarship na ito ay all-expense full scholarship, na sasagot sa:

✅ Full Tuition and School Fees
✅ Dormitory / Accommodation
✅ Monthly Allowance
✅ Iba pang school-related support
✅ Hanggang review classes para sa board examinations

Ibig sabihin, hindi lang pagtatapos sa kolehiyo ang target natin—kundi ang makapasa sila sa board exams at maging ganap na professionals na maglilingkod sa Lanao del Sur.
Ito ay investment sa kinabukasan ng ating lalawigan. Sa bawat iskolar na ating mapagtatagumpay, mas pinalalakas natin ang human resource, serbisyo, at kaunlaran ng Lanao del Sur.

📌 Para sa kumpletong qualifications, requirements, at proseso ng aplikasyon, pakibasa ang naka-attach na photos / infographics sa post na ito.

📍Para naman sa pagsusumite ng aplikasyon, maaaring magtungo sa Provincial Information Office sa New Capitol Complex, Marawi City.

Application Form Link: bit.ly/RanawIskolar2026

07/05/2026

The Provincial Government of Lanao Del Sur through the Ranaw Youth Development Office (RYDO) officially launched and conducted the orientation for the Ranaw Iskolar Program today at the Social Hall, New Capitol Complex, Marawi City.

The activity gathered school principals from the Schools Division Offices of Lanao del Sur I, Lanao del Sur II, Marawi City, and MSU External Units, together with MBHTE officials, provincial officials, youth leaders, and student organizations across the province to discuss the vision, eligibility requirements, and selection process for the province’s newest needs-responsive scholarship initiative.

More than just a scholarship program, Ranaw Iskolar is a strategic investment for the future of Lanao del Sur — aimed at developing future Meranaw professionals in fields that are critically needed in the province and the Bangsamoro region, particularly in rehabilitation and therapy services, nutrition and dietetics, special needs education, and other priority sectors.

For its first batch, 15 scholars will be deployed to partner universities in Cebu with full support for tuition and mandatory school fees, dormitory accommodation, and monthly stipend, with the goal of eventually returning to serve the people and communities of Lanao del Sur.

This is only the beginning of a more sustainable, needs-responsive, and future-oriented scholarship program for the youth of Ranaw.

Patuloy nating palakasin ang boses ng kabataang ng Ranaw.

06/05/2026

The Ranaw Youth Development Office warmly congratulates Bae a Labi Sittie Ai’shaa Baicon Cayongcat - Nuska on her appointment as Commissioner of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF).

For many years, Kaka Baicon has been one of our valued partners, mentors, facilitators, and resource persons in various youth development, peacebuilding, cultural, social enterprise, and community engagement initiatives across Ranaw and the Bangsamoro.

Her decades of service in community development, humanitarian work, cultural promotion, women and youth empowerment, and Halal industry advocacy continue to inspire many young leaders and organizations.

We are proud to witness this well-deserved national recognition of her lifelong commitment to serving Muslim communities.

Mabuhay po kayo, Commissioner Kaka Baicon! 🤍

03/05/2026

The Provincial Government of Lanao Del Sur, under the leadership of Governor Dr. Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong Jr., through the Ranaw Youth Development Office (RYDO) spearheaded by Mr. Jamil Faisal “Jeff” Saro Adiong, successfully conducted the Ranaw Youth Development Council - RYDC Continuing Mandatory Training on March 30 to 31, in partnership with the Teach Peace Build Peace Movement.

The two-day activity gathered members of the Ranaw Youth Development Council to deepen their understanding of their mandates and responsibilities as the province’s youth policy-recommending body, while equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills for the upcoming formulation of the Ranaw Youth Development Plan (RYDP) 2026–2028.

Discussions during the training focused on key areas such as the youth governance ecosystem, the role of youth organizations in governance, inclusive and peace-sensitive planning, data-driven decision-making, project cycle management, and reviewing lessons from the implementation of the current youth development plan.

The activity also highlighted the importance of ensuring that future youth programs, projects, and policies are conflict-sensitive, child-friendly, gender-responsive, culturally sensitive, and grounded in the realities faced by young people, particularly those from vulnerable and marginalized sectors.

Through interactive workshops and guided planning sessions, participants were encouraged to contribute ideas and insights that will help shape a more responsive, future-ready, and BARMM integration-ready youth development agenda for the province.

The Ranaw Youth Development Office expressed its appreciation to the Teach Peace Build Peace Movement, resource speakers, facilitators, and all council members for their active participation and shared commitment to meaningful youth leadership and development.

The office emphasized that the training marks only the beginning of a broader planning process, which includes the conduct of youth consultations, data gathering, and the preparation of the Youth Situational Analysis that will serve as a foundation for the next three-year youth development plan.

With strengthened capacity and renewed commitment from its youth leaders, Lanao del Sur continues to move forward in building a more inclusive and empowered future for the next generation.

Patuloy nating palakasin ang boses ng kabataang Meranaw!

23/04/2026

KALANGKAPAN 📢 Kabangsa, naghahanap tayo ng 15 scholars mula sa ating mga public schools para sa unang batch ng Ranaw Iskolar Program! 🎓✨
Ang mga mapipiling iskolar ay ipapadala sa ating partner institutions sa Cebu Doctors' University, Southwestern University PHINMA, at University of San Carlos upang kumuha ng mga degree programs na hindi pa readily available sa Bangsamoro Region at maging sa ating mga karatig-probinsya.

15 scholars lamang ang kukunin para sa first batch na ito, kaya malaking oportunidad ito para sa ating mga kabataang Ranaw. At tandaan—first batch pa lamang ito, at mas marami pang scholars ang susunod sa mga darating na taon, In shaa Allah.

Ang scholarship na ito ay all-expense full scholarship, na sasagot sa:

✅ Full Tuition and School Fees
✅ Dormitory / Accommodation
✅ Monthly Allowance
✅ Iba pang school-related support
✅ Hanggang review classes para sa board examinations

Ibig sabihin, hindi lang pagtatapos sa kolehiyo ang target natin—kundi ang makapasa sila sa board exams at maging ganap na professionals na maglilingkod sa Lanao del Sur.
Ito ay investment sa kinabukasan ng ating lalawigan. Sa bawat iskolar na ating mapagtatagumpay, mas pinalalakas natin ang human resource, serbisyo, at kaunlaran ng Lanao del Sur.

📌 Para sa kumpletong qualifications, requirements, at proseso ng aplikasyon, pakibasa ang naka-attach na photos / infographics sa post na ito.

📍Para naman sa pagsusumite ng aplikasyon, maaaring magtungo sa Provincial Information Office sa New Capitol Complex, Marawi City.

Application Form Link: bit.ly/RanawIskolar2026