Vice President Sara Duterte is wishing for peace, enlightenment, and happiness for Filipino Muslims as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr or the end of holy month of Ramadan on Monday, March 31. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page) In a statement, the Vice...
It is important to provide the Muslim community ample support in growing their businesses, senatorial candidate Bam Aquino said. Senatorial candidate Bam Aquino poses for selfie with the Muslim community in Quiapo, Manila. (Photo courtesy of Bam Aquino Media Bureau) “Mahalaga na ang mga...
Though old ideals tend to clash with the new in our fast-paced modern era, this quaint area in Singapore shows how both can blend together. Kampong Glam is best known as a place where the traditional Muslim culture mends well with Singapore’s thriving alternative arts scene. There’s no better...
In observance of Ramadan, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced on Friday, March 7, a modification to the official working hours for Muslim government workers. The adjusted work hour schedule will run from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., eliminating the usual noon break. The CSC assured that the...
Vice President Sara Duterte urged the Muslim faithful to “pray for peace and forgiveness” as Filipinos navigate adversities in their personal lives and in the country. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page) In her message for the start of...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has extended his warmest greetings to the Muslim community as it observes the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement Saturday, March 1, Romualdez underscored the...
DAVAO CITY – All offices in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao have modified its working hours for Muslim officials and employees as part of the observance of Ramadan. A memorandum issued by Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim said regular working hours from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. will be...
(File photo: Manila Bulletin) The Holy Month of Ramadan is an opportune time for Muslims nationwide to pray for just and lasting peace in the country, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Saturday, March 1. Galvez expressed...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Ulama Council of Zamboanga Peninsula and Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta declared that the holy period of Ramadan officially starts on Sunday, March 2. Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani, Bangsamoro Mufti, made the declaration on Friday, Feb. 28, based on results of moon-sighting activities on...
President Marcos hopes the Islamic communities in the country and around the world to have a meaningful and solemn Holy Month of Ramadan. In a message on Friday, Feb. 28, Marcos joined the Islamic community in observing the Holy Month of Ramadan, encouraging them to find strength in the importance...
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is preparing for the holy month of Ramadan which is expected to begin on March 1 following a moon-sighting at the end of this month. On Feb. 28, Bangsamoro Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani will lead the official moon-sighting to...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Thousands of Muslims converged at the Joaquin Enriquez Memorial Stadium here on Wednesday, April 10, for their congregational prayers in celebration of Eid’l Fitr. Sheikh Ashraf Radjuli led the Eid prayer in culmination of the month-long Ramadan, a period characterized by...
