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Filipino Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Filipino Times
VP Duterte extends greetings for Eid al-Adha
Vice President Sara Duterte has extended her warm greetings to the Filipino Muslim community as they observe Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant Islamic holidays marked by prayer, reflection, and the spirit of sacrifice. In a message released Friday, the Vice President highlighted the values of faith, sacrifice, and compassion as central themes of the celebration — values that transcend religion and reflect the shared ideals of the Filipino people. 'Nawa magsilbing paalala sa ating lahat ang kahulugan ng sakripisyo, pananampalataya, at kabutihang-loob,' Duterte said. 'Ang diwa ng Eid al-Adha ay nagsisilbing paalala ng lakas ng loob, pagbibigayan, at malasakit sa kapwa—mga katangiang lubhang mahalaga sa kasalukuyang panahon.' Duterte emphasized unity, mutual respect, and acceptance as pillars of national solidarity and progress. She also acknowledged the continuing contributions of Muslim Filipinos to the country's cultural and spiritual heritage. The Vice President concluded her message with a blessing, saying, 'Tanggapin sana natin ang biyaya ni Allah sa lahat ng panahon. Eid Mubarak!' Her statement ends with a reaffirmation of service to faith, country, and family: 'Ang lahat ng ginagawa natin ay para sa Diyos, sa Bayan, at sa bawat Pamilyang Pilipino.'
Filipino Times
18-02-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
Philippines and Indonesia to sign scholarship deal for Filipino Muslims
The Philippine and Indonesian governments are set to sign an agreement that will offer scholarships to Filipino Muslims for studies at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia. The Madrasah scholarship will enable Muslim Filipinos to attend Pondok Pesantren Darullughah Wadda'wah, with a cost-of-living allowance included. NCMF Secretary Sabuddin Abdurahim announced the development after a successful mission to Jakarta, where the Directorate General of Islamic Education of Indonesia expressed interest in providing the scholarships. The NCMF is finalizing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the program and will soon release details about the application process. The collaboration also extends to other areas, such as organizing the Hajj pilgrimage and certifying halal products, with plans to finalize the halal MOU by March or April 2025.
