Jerald S. Saidina is a graduate of Mindanao State University - General Santos, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, graduating cum laude. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Political Science at the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. In addition to his academic pursuits, Mr. Saidina serves as an Assistant Lecturer in the Political Science Department at the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at MSU-General Santos. He is also a research enthusiast and a dedicated peace advocate, committed to advancing scholarly and practical initiatives in the fields of political science and peacebuilding.