KNALedge

17/02/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝! 🌊

February 15, 2026 — KNALedge Ranaw successfully held its 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 at Haven Cafe in Marawi City. The gathering marked a major milestone as dedicated volunteers were promoted to members and the newly elected and appointed officers formally took their oath, signaling a stronger, more empowered organization ready to lead. 🎖️

Beyond the ceremonies, members critically evaluated past initiatives and generated bold ideas for future projects. Fueled by the commitment and unity of its participants, KNALedge Ranaw now moves forward with clear direction and exciting plans to expand its impact in Digital Literacy, Youth Empowerment, and Good Governance. 💡🤝

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒎 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒏 — 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒘.🚀

14/01/2026

01/12/2025

CONGRATULATIONS, AMALIAH! ✊🏼

Alhamdulillah. KNALedge Ranaw proudly celebrates Amaliah Sepi Sultanbatao-Abantas, our Vice-Chairperson, for being named one of the finalists in the Search for the Bangsamoro Youth Peace Champions 2025, a prestigious recognition from the Ministry of Public Order and Safety that honors young leaders who are creating real, tangible change in the Bangsamoro.

You have shown that peacebuilding happens not only on the ground, but also in the online spaces where narratives are shaped. Continue upholding the values KNAL stands for—empowering young people through digital literacy, critical thinking, and responsible civic engagement.

We celebrate you, Amaliah, for your growth, your courage, and the peace you co-nurture in every space you enter. The Bangsamoro is better because of leaders like you.

Padayon! 🌿✨

28/10/2025

FACT-CHECK: Claim that the Ongoing Violence in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan Is Backed by the M**F

Claim:
Isang post mula sa pamahalaang lokal ng Tipo-Tipo, Basilan ang nagsasabing ang bayan ay “under siege by lawless elements backed by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F).”

Fact:
Hindi ito totoo. (False / Misleading)

The ongoing violence in Tipo-Tipo is not an M**F-backed attack but a rido (clan conflict) that is currently being addressed through coordination among the AFP, M**F, LGUs, and local elders.

Ayon sa opisyal na pahayag ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) sa pamamagitan ng 101st Infantry (Three Red Arrows) Brigade, ang nangyayaring insidente sa Tipo-Tipo, Basilan ay rido-related violence — isang alitang angkan sa pagitan ng mga lokal na partido, hindi isang pag-atake o operasyong suportado ng M**F.

Sa inilabas na pahayag ni BGEN Frederick M. Sales, PA, Brigade Commander ng 101st Brigade, binigyang-diin na:

“The presence of military personnel in the area is part of our mandate to preserve peace, maintain order, and uphold the rule of law. Our forces are closely coordinating with the Philippine National Police, local government units, and community leaders to prevent further escalation and ensure the safety of civilians.”

AFP Statement: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CpgD6Zvat/

Dagdag pa rito, kinumpirma ng AFP na ang Provincial Government of Basilan, the Basilan Council of Elders, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F), at iba pang ahensiya ng gobyerno ay magkatuwang na kumikilos upang mapahupa ang tensyon at maibalik ang kaayusan.

We call on everyone — especially local government units and public officials — to exercise utmost care and responsibility when releasing information during sensitive security situations. Reckless or inaccurate statements, no matter how unintended, can sow panic, fuel division, and erode the hard-won trust built through years of peacebuilding and cooperation.

26/10/2025

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲. 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲. 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐲.

Three words that began as a simple call from a small group of Meranaw youth in 2022. Today, these words echo across classrooms, barangays, and digital spaces in Lanao del Sur.

As the world celebrates Global Media and Information Literacy Week, we look back at how far KNALedge Ranaw has come: from a small online campaign born out of a TechCamp to a youth-led organization that has reached hundreds of students, trained young fact-checkers, and built communities anchored in peace and truth.

Our story began with Equal Access International–Philippines, whose people—Sir Tommy, Sir Joel, Sir Adam, Miss Jay, Miss Irish, and Miss Kristine—believed that young people in Ranaw could do more than scroll and share; we could lead, teach, and change the way our communities understand truth.

They planted the seed that became KNALedge.

Since then, we’ve learned that fighting misinformation is more than the act of correcting lies: it is the work of restoring trust, rebuilding peace, and reminding our generation that to stand for truth is an act of service.

To everyone who has walked this journey with us, from the first Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo workshop to PolitiCraft, from the dusty classrooms to digital spaces, thank you for amplifying our cause and reminding us that change begins when young people are informed and choose to care.

This Global MIL Week, we honor our beginnings, our mentors, and every young person who chooses to stand for truth when it’s hardest to do so.

18/10/2025

Alhamdulillah! From Ranaw to Turkey. 🤍

We’re thrilled to share that Precious has been awarded the prestigious Türkiye Scholarships (Bursları) for a full-ride bachelor’s degree in journalism at Kastamonu University – Faculty of Communication.

From discovering a passion for service and storytelling through her time with KNALedge, Precious embraced the idea that education is a responsibility, one that comes with the power to use her voice in service of others.

Now, she’s stepping into a new chapter: a fully funded international study opportunity in Turkey with the Türkiye Scholarships programme, a highly competitive scholarship open to international students aimed at empowering future leaders and changemakers.

With her Journalism programme in Turkey, Precious is poised to craft stories that uplift her community, give voice to the underheard, and contribute to meaningful service, in sha Allah.

We are so proud of how far you’ve come, Chuchu! We believe strongly in your purpose, and we trust you will carry your values of service, gratitude, and impact into this new adventure. This is your story — and we’re honoured to have been part of the early chapters.

Tabārakallāhu fīk, Precious! ✊

15/10/2025

145 young Meranaws, one conversation that mattered.

The forum didn’t begin with speeches or PowerPoints. It began with a question — 𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝒐𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒅?

For many of us, the story of the Bangsamoro isn’t something we read in books; it’s something we inherited. Our parents and grandparents lived through conflict, through years when being Meranaw, being Bangsamoro, meant living in tension between faith and fear. The creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was supposed to change that: a chance for the people to finally govern themselves, to turn guns into government, and grievances into policies.

But peace, as one of the panelists highlighted, “is not a destination but a daily practice of accountability.”

And that’s where law and elections come in.

The forum became a space for young Meranaws to question, reflect, and take ownership of the future of the Bangsamoro. Moner M. Ramos-Datu shed light on the Supreme Court ruling that postponed the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections; reminding us that good governance begins with the rule of law, and that self-determination can only stand on elections that are credible, lawful, and genuinely representative of the people’s will.

The conversation also turned to the power and danger of social media, led by Mrs. Amaliah Sultanbatao-Abantas. She spoke about how disinformation can drown out truth, how fake pages disguised as “news” can twist narratives, and how online spaces can be weaponized to divide communities along clan and religious lines. Yet she also reminded us that social media can be a tool for peace and participation, a space where young people can tell stories that mainstream media ignore, explain how the Bangsamoro Parliament works, correct false claims, and share verified information.

The challenge, she said, is not to leave social media—but to redeem it.

Every question, every insight, every honest exchange in the forum reminded us that peace is not handed down but built, day by day, by those who choose to participate.

To the youth of the Bangsamoro: this is our time to understand, to engage, to take part.

Maki-alam. Maki-bahagi.

Because democracy only works when we care enough to be part of it. 🕊️

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The Forum was organized by KNALedge Ranaw and Young Public Servants, in partnership with Association of Registered Campus Student Organizations and MSU-Main Department of Political Studies

10/10/2025

𝙄𝙣𝙤 𝙤𝙩𝙤-𝙠𝙖-𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙙?: Electoral Forum on the Supreme Court’s Decision on BARMM Districting Laws and Its Impact on the Electoral Process

Join us as we unpack the Supreme Court’s recent ruling nullifying Bangsamoro Autonomy Acts 77 and 58, its legal implications on the upcoming BARMM parliamentary elections, and what it means for democratic participation in the region. The forum will also shed light on the Bangsamoro Electoral Code, the role of youth and civil society in ensuring fair and transparent elections, and the crucial role of social media in safeguarding democratic processes amid rising disinformation.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙀𝘾 103: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 (𝘽𝙗2, 𝘾𝙘2, 𝘿𝙙2, 𝙁𝙛2, 𝙓𝙭2, 𝙔𝙮2)
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This event is brought to you by KNALedge Ranaw and Young Public Servants

In partnership with the Association of Registered Campus Student Organizations and the MSU-Main Department of Political Studies.

02/10/2025

𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗬 𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗕𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗦𝗔 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱?

Hindi. Idineklara ng Korte Suprema na unconstitutional ang dalawang batayang batas sa redistricting—BAA 77 (Bangsamoro Parliamentary Redistricting Act of 2025) at BAA 58 (Bangsamoro Parliamentary Districts Act of 2024). Dahil dito, wala nang bisa ang mga distritong nakasaad sa mga batas na ‘yon, kaya hindi puwedeng ituloy ang halalan sa Oktubre 13. Sa halip, inutusan ng Korte Suprema ang BTA na magtakda muli ng mga distrito bago matapos ang October 30, 2025, at ang COMELEC na idaos ang halalan nang hindi lalampas sa March 31, 2026, alinsunod sa mga patakaran ng BOL at sa Voters’ Registration Act.

𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗕𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗔 𝟳𝟳?

Ang BAA 77 ay ang batas na naghati-hati sa mga munisipyo at lungsod ng buong Bangsamoro Region para sa parliamentary districts. Ito rin ang nag reallocate sa pitong (7) distrito ng Sulu matapos matanggal ito sa BARMM.

𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗔 𝟳𝟳 (𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗔 𝟱𝟴)?

𝑨. 𝑵𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 5 𝒏𝒈 𝑽𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔’ 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒄𝒕.
Bawal baguhin ang presinto o mag-establish ng bagong presinto pag nagsimula na ang election period. Dahil inamyendahan/inalis ng BAA 77 ang mga delineation ng distrito noong Aug 19 (pasa) at Aug 28 (pirma) pagkatapos magsimula ang election period noong Aug 14, lumabag ito sa batas.

𝑩. 𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒏𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒈𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏 𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝑶𝑳 𝒔𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈.
Sa BOL, dapat magkadikit at magkaugnay (“contiguous and adjoining, as far as practicable”) ang mga LGUs sa iisang distrito. Napuna ng Korte na may mga LGU sa Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, at Cotabato City na napasama sa mga distritong hindi magkadikit, kaya hindi pasado sa BOL-criteria ang pagkakahati sa BAA 77.

𝑪. 𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝑨𝑨 58; “𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌.”
Bagaman mas nauna ang BAA 58, hindi ito puwedeng buhayin dahil nakabatay pa ito sa panahong kabilang pa ang Sulu sa BARMM. Kaya’t maski mawalan ng bisa ang BAA 77, hindi awtomatikong maibabalik ang BAA 58—kailangan ng panibagong batas na tugma sa kasalukuyang heograpiya at sa BOL/Constitution.

𝗞𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗡𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗞𝗦𝗜𝗬𝗢𝗡?

Dalawang bahagi ang utos ng Korte Suprema:

𝑩𝑻𝑨/𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕: Dapat maayos at maipasa ang bagong districting law (sumusunod sa BOL at sa mismong criteria ng desisyon) hindi lalampas sa October 30, 2025.

𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬𝑳𝑬𝑪: Pagkatapos nito, dapat maghanda at magsagawa ng halalan hindi lalampas sa March 31, 2026, na sumusunod sa Section 5 ng Voters’ Registration Act (kabilang ang 120-araw na lead time para sa precinct map redrawing bago ang mismong araw ng botohan).

Mahalagang linawin: Hindi “120 araw mula Oct 30” ang mismong araw para sa halalan; ang 120 araw ay lead time requirement sa redistricting bago ang petsa ng botohan. Ang malinaw na deadline ng mismong eleksiyon ay “not later than March 31, 2026.”

29/09/2025

𝐎𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🚀✨

On September 28, 2025, we officially welcomed our volunteers through an onboarding session filled with stories, introductions, and meaningful discussions. 💚

This gathering strengthened our vision, aligned our goals, and marked the beginning of new journeys together. With fresh energy and dedication, we look forward to more endeavors alongside our volunteers as we continue to grow, create impact, and shape the future. 🌍✨

29/09/2025

𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 📸✨

What an inspiring day it was on September 20, witnessing our young writers pour their ideas, voices, and passion into the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁: 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 under 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗜! 📝🌍

From the careful silence during the writing sessions to the smiles and pride that followed, every moment spoke of the Bangsamoro youth’s brilliance, courage, and unyielding spirit. 💚

To all participants, thank you for showing us that the pen truly holds the power to shape tomorrow. ✨

The Essay Contest was not just about winning, it was about truth, critical thinking, and the collective hope for a brighter BARMM. 🌟

Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate the voices of our young changemakers, because every word written here echoes the future we dare to imagine. 🚀