Philippines

Manila Airport Opens Muslim Prayer Room After Years of Advocacy ………………. Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila has officially opened a dedicated Muslim prayer room in Terminal 2’s departure area, following years of appeals from the country’s Muslim community. The…

Philippine Halal Expo Showcases Cultural Harmony and Shared Identity …………………. The Halal Expo held in Davao City, Philippines, has evolved beyond a commercial event into a vibrant cultural showcase celebrating coexistence and shared heritage across Southeast Asia. According to local…

The southern Philippine province of Maguindanao del Sur is grappling with severe flooding after persistent downpours linked to the intertropical convergence zone inundated 11 towns, affecting approximately 200,000 residents, Anadolu Agency reported. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and…

Filipino Muslims are flocking to Padre Campa Street in Manila during Ramadan for halal meals that remind them of home, Arab News reported. This food hub, located in the University Belt, offers a variety of halal dishes, including traditional Mindanao…

A severe heat wave has prompted the closure of schools in nearly half of the Philippine capital, Manila, affecting over 2.8 million students, Arab News reported. Local officials announced the decision as soaring temperatures marked the start of the torrid…

The Philippine and Indonesian governments are set to sign an agreement providing scholarships for Filipino Muslims at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia, GMA News Online reported. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) announced that the Madrasah scholarship will…

The Philippines is enhancing its tourism infrastructure to cater to the growing global halal travel market, targeting visitors from Muslim-majority countries, Arab News reported. Despite being predominantly Catholic, the country has a rich Islamic heritage spanning over 600 years, reflected…

Amnesty International has called on the Philippine government to stop misusing anti-terrorism laws against human rights advocates and NGOs, Jurist News reported. The organization highlighted a troubling trend of state-sponsored harassment targeting development workers and activists, particularly through “red-tagging,” which…

In a significant move to uphold the rights of Muslims in the Philippines, Senator Mark Villar has introduced Senate Bill No. 2288, which mandates all public offices and institutions in the country to allocate prayer rooms for Muslims. The proposed…

A group of approximately 300 Afghan nationals arrived in the Philippines on Monday to process special immigrant visas (SIV) for resettlement in the United States, Arab News reported yesterday. This initiative, part of an agreement between Manila and Washington, aims…