DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government wished Muslim residents peace, reflection, and abundant blessings as they began observing the holy month of Ramadan. Rep. Paolo Duterte greeted the Muslim community Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh (May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah...
DAVAO CITY – The Malaysian Consulate General here, in partnership with DusitD2 Davao, launched Ramadan Nights on Wednesday, Feb. 18, positioning the culinary fair as both a celebration of Ramadan and a platform to strengthen tourism and people-to-people ties between Malaysia and the Philippines....
DAVAO CITY – The month-long holding of Ramadan among Muslims in the country will begin on Thursday, Feb. 19, as the moon was not sighted on Tuesday evening, according to Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani of the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta (BDI). Guialani made the announcement at the Shariff...
President Marcos joined Muslims in the Philippines and around the world in welcoming the Holy Month of Ramadan, urging them to deepen their faith and renew their commitment to mercy, justice, and service. In a message dated Feb. 17, the President said he stands with Muslim communities as they begin...
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...
