Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Monday, Nov. 3, expressed the city government 's eagerness to find the perfect balance between sustaining the economy of Manila and preserving its rich history and culture as plans for the development of the long-awaited Halal Town and the major...
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)...
President Marcos has declared November 7 of each year as a special national working holiday to commemorate the establishment of the country’s first mosque and the introduction of Islam in the Philippines. Marcos signed Republic Act No. 12228 on July 9, 2025, which designated November 7 as Sheikh...
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...
President Marcos has signed a law mandating the proper and immediate burial of Filipino Muslims in accordance with Islamic rites. MB File Photo Marcos signed the Republic Act No. 12160 or the Philippine Islamic Burial Act on April 11. Under the new law, the burial of Muslim cadavers shall be...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Myra Paz Valderrosa Abubakar (Screengrab from PTV Bagong Pilipinas livestream) More businesses and tourism establishments in the Philippines are integrating Halal-compliant services to accommodate Muslim travelers and enhance the country’s appeal as a...
ILOILO CITY— Mayor Frolibar Bautista encouraged Malaysian Muslims to visit world-famous Boracay Island during a recent visit to Malaysia. THE Muslim-friendly beach at world-famous Boracay Island. (Department of Tourism-Philippines) Bautista told a delegation during a dialogue hosted by...
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...
(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...
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...
The bill seeking to provide Muslims and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) equal access to public cemeteries that predominantly hold Christian beliefs has gained a traction in the Senate. This after Senate minority leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III expressed his support to Senate Bill No....
