Tag: Muslim Filipinos

President Duterte to Muslim Filipinos: Remain as gov’t’s partner in promoting peace, understanding

(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, June 5, urged all Muslim Filipinos to remain as the government’s partner in “promoting peace and understanding among Filipinos from all walks of life.” The President issued the statement as Muslim Filipinos marked Eid’l Fitr, the end of their month-long fasting or Ramadan. The President also urged Muslim Filipinos to “take  this as an opportunity to deepen your role as instruments of love, sacrifice, respect and selfless service..” “May […]

President Duterte urges Filipino Muslims to continue to help the poor

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, May 17, urged Muslim Filipinos to continue to help the poor as they celebrate the start of Ramadan. “Through fasting and prayer, this significant event reveals to them the will of Allah and reaffirms their resolve to achieve spiritual cleansing and growth,” the President said in a statement. The President also asked them to “to join hands in the shared task of nation-building as we make the […]