Arabic-speaking teachers appointment proves moral governance

Abdul HannanMagarang Tago Fifty years ago the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was formed by then Islamic and Arabic students based in Cairo, Egypt led by Salamat Hashim, Abdulaziz Mimbantas and several others. The young Moro aimed to establish a moral government and regain the Bangsamoro’s legitimate rights; including power sharing and job opportunities among… Read More Arabic-speaking teachers appointment proves moral governance

Some banks make big business in the name of Bayanihan 1 & 2

Abdul Hannan Magarang Tago Many clients of car loan or other received this appealing text message from their financer banks in October of this pandemic year.  “Please be advised that you are qualified to avail of the one-time- 60-day grace period under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (Bayanihan 2), subject to the collection… Read More Some banks make big business in the name of Bayanihan 1 & 2

ILO is now concern on BARMM employment process

By Abdul HannanMagarang Tago Recently, I received an email from an Independent Consultants Network, Co.  According to the sender, his firm was contracted by the International Labor Organization to conduct a study entitled ‘Promoting productive employment and skills development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM): Assessing economy, labour market, and skills development in BARMM.’The… Read More ILO is now concern on BARMM employment process

BARMM Term Extension: Yes or No

By Abdul HannanMagarang Tago With the fast approaching upcoming election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) based on the agreed pact between national government and BARMM. Politicians constituents and stakeholders have started debating each other on the BARMM extension appeal. It is now crystal clear that traditional ruling politicians are strongly opposing… Read More BARMM Term Extension: Yes or No

10-M OFWs urgently deserve a separate department

By Abdul Hannan Magarang Tago Being an overseas worker for the last 25 years, I have witnessed and made number of reports on their (OFWs) sacrifices.  Despite of that, the country benefits from their USD30 billion yearly remittances helping not only their families but contributing heavily to the national growth.  They also played a significant… Read More 10-M OFWs urgently deserve a separate department

How PH missed near to US$500-M business opportunity from KSA

Abdul Hannan Magarang Tago Nearly 500 Million US Dollars initial business investment alone from Saudi Arabia’s major companies were inked during the 2017 state visit of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to Saudi Arabia and some several millions from other Gulf countries. The Letters of Intent (LOI) deals were signed by Secretary Ramon “Mon” Lopez of… Read More How PH missed near to US$500-M business opportunity from KSA

ASA Philippines grant 2.6-B humanitarian assistance to Filipinos

By Abdul Hannan  Magarang Tago In 2010 while on leave here in the Philippines, I was introduced to Mr. Kamrul Tarafder, a fellow Muslim from Bangladesh, who is the head of the ASA Philippines Foundation.  I visited his simple office at Ortigas Complex where I was briefed how the microfinance non-governmental organization works here.  It… Read More ASA Philippines grant 2.6-B humanitarian assistance to Filipinos