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The continued discrimination against Filipino Muslim women must end, and this could start with a law mandating the observance of a National Hijab Day.   Sen. Robin Padilla (Senate PRIB Photo)   Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla stressed this principle on Tuesday, August 15, at the...

The first positive steps have been taken to drum up public consciousness about our Muslim brethren is through the commemoration of World Hijab Day, Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla said. Sen. Robinhood C. Padilla leads the commemoration of "World Hijab Day" at the Senate on Wednesday, February...

House Speaker Martin Romualdez has hailed minority congressman for his unwavering commitment to improve Filipinos' understanding on the use of Hijab, which is worn by Muslim women the world over. House Speaker Martin Romualdez speaks during the celebration of the 10th World Hijab Day on Feb. 1,...

The measure seeking to declare Feb. 1 of every year as "National Hijab Day" has taken another step toward enactment. (Unsplash) This, after the House of Representatives unanimously voted for the passage of House Bill (HB) No. 5693 on third and final reading Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 15. Deputy...

Just how close to enactment is the bill declaring Feb. 1 as annual 'National Hijab Day?' (Muhammad Ruqi Yaddin/ Unsplash) One of the proponents of the measure, Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman, answered this question by posting a clever "pubmat" on his Facebook Saturday, Nov. 12. A check...