Ashura and the Padang Karbala of Bayang
Remembering Ashura and Padang Karbala in Bayang and the message that it gives us.… Read More Ashura and the Padang Karbala of Bayang
Month: August 2020
Tabawan: The Land of Ancient Rituals and Mysticisms
Tabawan Island, a very old settlement in the northern part of Tawi-Tawi and now part of the Municipality of South Ubian, mirrors the multiple ancient spiritual practices that are still keenly observed by its people. … Read More Tabawan: The Land of Ancient Rituals and Mysticisms
The Best of Halal Home-Cooked Muslim Filipino Dishes
Compiled ByMARIA FHEBIE ORTIL KURMA We are now on the 4th important Halal Dish of the Tausug of Sulu, which is Kurma as mentioned in the Tausug Cookbook written by Tausug Chef Abdulaziz H. Hamsain whose handy Cookbook can be purchased at an affordable price. This is considering that the book is not a money… Read More The Best of Halal Home-Cooked Muslim Filipino Dishes
Davao Chamber event to tackle country’s updates on the real estate industry
DAVAO CITY: The upcoming 7th General Membership Meeting of Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) together with its event partner PRIME Philippines entitled: “Reimagining the Future of Real Estate” will highlight how the real estate industry is performing in the midst of COVID-19. The event, which will be held on August 28, 2020 from 10:00 AM… Read More Davao Chamber event to tackle country’s updates on the real estate industry
Diversion of PhilHealth funds?
By Atty. Alexander A. Padilla I have not read nor have I been furnished the report of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. But if reports are true, let me categorically state that the charges leveled against me for fund diversion is patently false, an outright lie. The so-called 10.6B fund intended for payment of senior… Read More Diversion of PhilHealth funds?
Why we need Balance Education
By Abdul Hannan Magarang Tago At an educational gathering here recently marking the graduation of grade ten (10) students. Thank to the organizer, I was guest of honor and so impressed by the school balanced system of education. They both study Western and Islamic-Arabic education making them bilingual in both major languages; Arabic and English… Read More Why we need Balance Education
A Pipe Dream
JP Enrile Commentary With Juan Ponce Enrile A few days ago in Clark City some individuals gathered and proposed a revolutionary government for the country. The proposal immediately triggered a panic reaction from some quarters. While the proponents of the idea might be well meaning, there is not enough time – from now until the… Read More A Pipe Dream
China lovers and China
Diliman Way With Homobono A. Adaza “Let a hundred flowers bloom,Let a thousand schools of thought contend.”— Mao Tse Tung aka Mao Zedong “The best test of truth is the power of the thought to get itself accepted in the competition of the market, and that truth is the only ground upon which their wishes… Read More China lovers and China
Untold Secret of former Muslima, now Christian Sarah Balabagan
Batanes to Tawi-Tawi Julmunir I. Jannaral An untold secret cannot be forever secret. In the same manner a pregnant woman after carrying her baby for 9 months will have no option but to give birth. This is the case of Sarah Balabagan of Simuay, Sultan Kudarat in the Province of Maguindanao. Sarah was a Muslima… Read More Untold Secret of former Muslima, now Christian Sarah Balabagan
Takfir and Peace
Ijtihad With Mehol K. Sadain Let us take a break from our discussion on Islamic finance-related matters and take up another issue. In the forum on Breaking Biases: Debunking Misconceptions on Islam, focusing on Shari’ah sponsored by the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, a question was raised on how takfir (excommunication due to apostasy) can affect… Read More Takfir and Peace
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