Every 1st of February, World Hijab Day is in recognition of Muslim women’s right and freedom to wear hijab (a veil that covers the head and other part of a female’s body). This year’s theme is “Don’t let our pride be your prejudice #EndHijabophobia.” Hijabophobia is a term referring to discrimination against Muslims wearing Islamic…
COTABATO CITY — Ministry of Public Order and Safety conducted a learning session on rido settlement to police officers of Police Regional Office – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) last January 27-28, 2021 at Em Manor Hotel and Convention Center, Cotabato City. RIDO or family/clan feud is a type of conflict unique in the Bangsamoro region…
COTABATO CITY — Religious leaders convened in a two-day inter-faith dialogue that started on January 19 to 20, 2021 at Em Manor Hotel and Convention Center, Cotabato City, BARMM. Participants were Muslims, Christians, and indigenous people’s faith-based leaders coming from the different areas of BARMM. This event is part of the 2nd Bangsamoro Foundation Day…
Bangsamoro’s faith-based leaders signed a peace covenant to promote religious tolerance and co-existence in the region during the two-day Inter-faith Dialogue in Cotabato City last January 19 – 20, 2021. One of the outputs of the event is a Declaration of Unity of the participants. This enumerates the commitment of the faith-based leaders, such as…
This ceremony highlights the achievement of the Bangsamoro struggle in pursuing the vision to long lasting peace in the region. The raising of flags is in accordance to Article 2 Section 2 of the Bangsamoro Organic Law wherein “the flag of the Republic of the Philippines shall always be displayed alongside the Bangsamoro flag. Whenever…