Philippines News » Muslim Mindanao News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Religion: Muslim scholar: BARMM polls path toward self-governance, lasting peace
The historic parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) mark an important step toward achieving elusive peace and development in the region and across the ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Religion: Filipino religious leaders call for peace in troubled region
Religious leaders in the Philippines' only Muslim-majority and conflict-plagued region have called for dialogue to establish peace during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which coincides with the ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Religion: Faith in Philippines bridges Mindanao’s divides
Bolawan Buyog still remembers how she and her family, along with neighboring Christian families, had what she calls “a miraculous escape” during the deadly siege of Marawi City in the southern ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Religion: Evangelicals Divided as Sharia Courts Expand in the Philippines
Some view the expansion as an increase in Islamic influence while others see it as part of living in a pluralistic society. The Philippine government’s recent decision to expand sharia law into ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Religion: Filipino cardinal decries injustices against country’s Muslim minority
MANILA, Philippines – The first cardinal from the southern Philippines has decried what he describes as continued injustice against Muslim Filipinos who dominate part of this island group, which, for ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Religion: A guide to Ramadan in the Philippines: Fasting, food, and faith
When the thin crescent moon appears each year, Muslims across the Philippines join the global ummah in welcoming Ramadan — a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. For Filipino Muslims, Ramadan is ...
News Philippines » Muslim Mindanao » Religion: Basilan officials, military command unite for secure BARMM elections
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The military’s Western Mindanao Command and the multi-sector Basilan Provincial Peace and Order Council are to cooperate in supporting the efforts of the Commission on ...