President Marcos has signed into law a measure seeking to improve access to Shari’ah courts for Filipino Muslims by introducing digital processes and strengthening legal support services. Republic Act (RA) No. 12304, signed on Sept. 18, amends the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)...
Ranking congressmen on Tuesday, April 22, have hailed President Marcos' signing of Philippine Islamic Burial Act, which mandates the burial of deceased Filipino Muslim within 24 hours. House Speaker Martin Romualdez said the law is "a defining moment in the country’s commitment to genuine...
Senator Robin Padilla said on Monday, Feb. 17, that the "day of triumph" is near for Filipino Muslims, now that a bill ensuring the proper burial of Muslims in accordance with Islam is closer to becoming a law. Padilla stressed this as he noted House Bill 8925 - a "sister bill" of his Senate Bill...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Tuesday, November 7 pushed for the declaration of November 7 of every year as a special working holiday to commemorate the first mosque established in the Philippines and the introduction of Islam in the country. Angara, in filing Senate Bill No....
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The proposed Philippine Islamic Burial Act--which spells out rules on the proper handling of cadavers of Filipino Muslims--has been unanimously approved on third and final reading by the House of...
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday, June 28 expressed his solidarity with Muslims in the Philippines and around the world as they celebrate the occasion of Eid'l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Photo courtesy...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on the Filipino people to join the Filipino Muslims in celebrating Eid'l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice as he said the nation is a land of plentiful creeds further nurtured by the latter. He said the Filipino Muslims help "weave our rich...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday congratulated Filipino actor Robin Padilla for ranking high in the May 2022 senatorial race, saying he can fully represent the Muslim community in the Senate. “I think his advocacy on Muslim participation is resonating,” Gatchalian said in an interview on...
President Duterte on Tuesday, July 20, reminded Filipinos of the “profound value and meaning” of their sacrifices “amid life’s difficulties” during the country’s observance of the Eid’l Adha or Feast of the Sacrifice. In his message, the Chief Executive said that “this significant...
Vice President Leni Robredo urged Filipinos to continuously keep their values and spirit up amid the pandemic as the country commemorates Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice on Tuesday, July 20. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) In a statement her office released to the media, Robredo said...
