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Philippines: Volcanic eruption displaces 45,000 people

Philippines: Volcanic eruption displaces 45,000 people

At least 45,000 people have been displaced on Negros Island, Philippines, following the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon, the strongest in recent years, Anadolu Agency reported. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced plans to evacuate approximately 84,000 individuals from the six-kilometer…
Nearly 130 Dead or Missing in Philippines Flooding and Landslides

Nearly 130 Dead or Missing in Philippines Flooding and Landslides

Nearly 130 people are dead or missing following severe flooding and landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Trami, News 40 WNKY reported. The storm, which moved away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, has left at least 85 confirmed dead and…
Muslim Region in the Philippines Gears Up for 2025 Elections Amid Ongoing Peace Efforts

Muslim Region in the Philippines Gears Up for 2025 Elections Amid Ongoing Peace Efforts

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, is preparing for its first democratic elections in 2025, marking a significant milestone since gaining autonomy, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Huseyin Oruc, a Turkish representative in the Bangsamoro Third-Party Monitoring Team, has…
Philippines: Deadliest Country for Environmental Defenders in Asia

Philippines: Deadliest Country for Environmental Defenders in Asia

The Philippines has been identified as the deadliest country in Asia for environmental defenders, Arab News reported yesterday citing the latest Global Witness report. According to the source, in 2023, 17 environmentalists were killed in the country, contributing to a…
Philippines’ Muslim South Welcomes Peace Commitment by President

Philippines’ Muslim South Welcomes Peace Commitment by President

Authorities in the Philippines’ southern Muslim region expressed optimism following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to implement signed peace agreements, Arab News reported yesterday. This pledge comes as the Bangsamoro region, which has faced decades of conflict, approaches the conclusion…
Philippines to Host US Visa-Processing Center for Afghan Nationals

Philippines to Host US Visa-Processing Center for Afghan Nationals

The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a US visa-processing center for Afghan nationals who assisted American forces in Afghanistan and were left behind during the 2021 withdrawal, Arab News reported yesterday. In 2022, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
Marcos Expands Shariah Jurisdiction in Philippines

Marcos Expands Shariah Jurisdiction in Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a law expanding Shariah jurisdiction, creating new Islamic courts in the predominantly Catholic nation, Arab News reported yesterday. The law introduces three additional Shariah judicial districts and 12 new circuit courts, increasing the…
Philippine’s Mindanao to Become Southeast Asia’s Halal Industry Hub Amid Peace Efforts

Philippine’s Mindanao to Become Southeast Asia’s Halal Industry Hub Amid Peace Efforts

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is set to establish itself as a hub for the halal industry in Southeast Asia, with significant foreign investments from Muslim-majority countries, NIKKEI Asia reported yesterday. Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim announced plans…
UK-Based Islamic Relief increases aid delivery in the Philippines

UK-Based Islamic Relief increases aid delivery in the Philippines

Over 844,000 people have been impacted by severe flooding across the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao and Luzon, following relentless rains that began on July 7. In response, the UK-based Islamic Relief has provided food packs to over 3,500 families and…
World Bank Urges Poverty Reduction in Muslim Region of Philippines

World Bank Urges Poverty Reduction in Muslim Region of Philippines

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), located in the southern Philippines, has seen a rapid decline in poverty levels in recent years, according to a recent World Bank report. After decades of sluggish growth, the region expanded rapidly…
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