All government agencies and the citizenry were encouraged by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) to conduct educational activities for the historic observance of Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day on Nov. 7. In a statement, the NCMF urged the nation to celebrate Muslim heritage during the...
Vice President Sara Duterte criticized the government anew in a statement tackling the state of security, health care, infrastructure, and democracy in the Philippines, lamenting that Filipinos “deserve better” and not leaders who are traitors to their sworn duty. Vice President Sara Duterte...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday, July 7, urged Muslim Filipinos to be united as they thrive for better lives amid the challenges that beset the times. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) In her message for the Amun Jadid, the Islamic New Year, the...
President Marcos has appointed a new secretary of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Malacañang announced that Marcos designated Sabuddin Abdurahim as the new NCMF chief, replacing Guiling Mamondiong....
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez calls on Filipinos to self-reflect and usher in peace in their lives as the Muslim faithful mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement on Monday,...
The Office of the President (OP) has ordered the creation of the “Situmiayat Wakhamsum Aldhikraa National Committee” (SWANC) for the commemoration of the 650th anniversary of the Philippine Muslim History and Heritage. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (File photo) This developed...
Sen. Robin Padilla has filed a bill that aims to provide Muslim Filipinos with digital access to Sharia courts. Padilla, in filing Senate Bill 2462, sought to amend some provisions of Republic Act 9997, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Act of 2009, to make Sharia courts more...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara has called on the Senate to look into the various complaints raised by Muslim Filipinos against the National Council on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF). Angara, who filed Senate Resolution No. 768, said the Upper Chamber should look into the reports of subpar...
Sen. Robin Padilla on Monday, Sept. 11 pushed for clearer regulations on Halal certification amid the confusion brought by having two different agencies involved in the certification and accreditation. Sen. Robin Padilla presides over the Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs...
A bill that seeks to institutionalize the teaching of Arabic language or Islamic values in the Philippine basic education system has been filed in the House of Representatives. Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Photo from Rep. Hataman’s Facebook page) Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan Rep. Mujiv...
