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05/08/2024

The Ranao Star forthcoming Wednesday issue (Vol. XX, Vol. 01).

31/07/2024

Top Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated
“The Turkish Foreign Ministry warned that the region will face much larger conflicts if the international community does not take action to stop Israel.“
By PMT News Desk

ISTANBUL — The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned the “heinous” assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh.

“We extend our condolences to the Palestinian people who have sacrificed hundreds of thousands of martyrs like Haniyeh in order to live in peace in their homeland under the roof of their own state,” the statement said.

Haniyeh’s assassination once again demonstrates that the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of achieving peace, the statement said.

The ministry also warned that the region will face much larger conflicts if the international community does not take action to stop Israel.

“Türkiye will continue to support the just cause of the Palestinian people,” the statement added.

Haniyeh’s assassination aims to expand the conflict beyond Gaza to a regional scale, it stated.

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas announced early Wednesday that Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting his residence in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Iranian state television also reported Haniyeh’s death, noting that an investigation into the assassination is ongoing and that the results will be announced soon.

“Hamas mourns to our great Palestinian people, to the Arab and Islamic nations, and to all the free people of the world, the martyr, the Mujahid Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the movement, who was killed in a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran after participating in the inauguration ceremony of the new Iranian president,” the Palestinian group said in a statement on Telegram.

No immediate announcement has been made by Israel on the incident. (With stories from agencies)

Philippine Muslim Today | News | Foreign

14/07/2024

https://philmuslimtoday.com/2024/07/14/protest-vs-pfp-officials-evolves-into-criminal-suits/

Protest vs. PFP officials evolves into criminal suits

By PMT News Team

CRIMINAL suits have been filed against South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. and two other officers of the ruling Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) for alleged falsification of public documents and violation of the cybercrime law.

Complainant Abubakar Mangelen, said to be the founding chairman of the PFP, filed his complaint at the Manila City Prosecutor’s office on July 5 in what appeared to be an evolution of his protest against the candidacy in 2022 of now President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. which the Commission on Elections had not acted upon in the petitioner’s favor.

Mangelen, a retired police officer and former commissioner of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, accused Gov. Tamayo, Thompson Lantion, and George Briones, PFP president, secretary-general and legal counsel, respectively, of allegedly falsifying documents and violating the cybercrime law.

In his affidavit, Mangelen said the respondents allegedly committed falsification twice using falsified documents in a purported amended Constitution and By-Laws (CBL) of PFP in the Comelec En Banc proceedings in 2022 and 2024. The falsified documents were affixed with his e-signature without his authorization, he added.

He said the alleged falsification involved the use of a computer system in violation of Article 172 about Article 171 of the Revised Penal Code, and Chapter 11, Section 6 of RA 10175 otherwise known as the Cybercrime Law.

Mangelen was reportedly elected PFP national chairman when the party was organized on April 21, 2018, in General Santos City, with the original CBL submitted to Comelec on April 30, 2018. On Oct. 5, 20218, the Comelec accredited the PFP as a national political party, it was learned.

On September 18, 2021, a PFP national convention was held in Tupi, South Cotabato where Tamayo, Lantion, and Briones were elected as party president, secretary general, and legal counsel, respectively. The PFP chairmanship was left vacant for then-senator and now President Marcos Jr.

When the Comelec started receiving certificates of candidacy for President, Mangelen protested the use of the PFP by Marcos as his official party without the complainant’s knowledge and authority. The poll body en banc ostensibly ruled out his protest, it was learned.

Mangelen submitted as evidence a copy of the party resolution No.001, series of 2021, dated September 23, 2021, purportedly showing Gov. Tamayo’s election as among the party’s national officers.

He said that in April or May 2024, he discovered there was falsified PFP CBL, which was used by the respondents when they filed the party’s petition for accreditation as one of the 10 major political parties on May 9, 2022 elections before Comelec.

“It makes it appear that a National Assembly and Convention meeting took place wherein the original PFP CBL of 2018 was amended to become the 2022 CBL, while the provisions thereof cause it to appear, among others, the term of office of PFP national officers, is 3 years instead of 2 years under the same section 2 of Article XVII,” he said.

Mangelen said that his e-signature was allegedly used in the amended CBL without his knowledge or authorization.

He added that last May 2024, the respondents again used the falsified PFP CBL as “evidence-in-chief” in another Comelec proceeding docketed as E.M No. 24-002 filed against Tamayo, Lantion, and Briones by several party officers led by new PFP national president Atty. Leandro Verceles Jr and new Secretary-General Antonio Rodriguez Jr.

Other PFP incumbent original regional officers have reportedly executed affidavits stating that no national assembly or convention ever took place purposely to amend the original 2018 PFP CBL.
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FEATURED PHOTO: Gov. Tamayo, Lantion, and Briones sitting in a bench. (Supplied photo)

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21/06/2024

21/06/2024

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21/06/2024

During the Araw ng SAGUIARAN Lanao del Sur, June 19-22, 2024
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17/06/2024

"Pamomolaan sa ranao so andang a kaplolot, Sapadan sa iranon so mona kathonganaya, Ilian a lindongan so kanggiginawai kota a panarigan so kaisa isa o Bangsa."

17/06/2024

Muslim Leaders, Islamic Scholars Oppose Appointment of Non-Muslim Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
By PMT Desk

MANILA – Prominent Muslim leaders and scholars have voiced strong opposition to the recent nomination of Raymond Balatbat, a non-Muslim, as the Philippine Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

A statement furnished Philippine Muslim Today said Sultan Saad I. Amate, President of United Imam of the Philippines, and Dr. Camad Mangotara Ali, Chairman cm President of SPMUDA International Organization for Peace Development, have written an official letter to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressing this serious issue.

In their letter, they emphasized the profound religious and cultural significance of Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s two holiest cities — Makkah and Al-Madinah.

They argued that the position of Ambassador to Saudi Arabia requires a candidate with a deep understanding of Islamic traditions, Sharia law, and Arabic culture. “Despite his diplomatic experience, Mr. Balatbat does not meet these critical qualifications,” they said.

The Muslim leaders pointed out that they have previously nominated a qualified Muslim-Arabic-speaking candidate with 25 years of exposure in Saudi Arabia.

They said this candidate’s credentials and his significant role in saving the life of former OFW Dondon Celestino Lanuza on death row were highlighted as evidence of his suitability for the position.

The letter underscored that Saudi Arabia’s official constitution is based on Islamic Sharia law, making it essential for the ambassador to be well-versed in these laws and local customs to foster stronger diplomatic ties and mutual respect between the nations.

A career diplomat may not be effective in a country like Saudi Arabia, where the language, culture, and law are based on the Holy Quran, Sharia law, the Arabic language, and a strictly Islamic system.

They emphasized that sending an ambassador without this background could be ineffective and detrimental to our foreign services and diplomacy. “Instead, we should appoint an Arabic-speaking Muslim with rich experience in Saudi Arabia,” they added.

Drawing a parallel to the potential appointment of a Muslim ambassador to the Vatican, the leaders argued that such a decision would provoke strong objections from the Catholic community.

They contended that appointing a non-Muslim envoy to Saudi Arabia is equally inappropriate.

The issue, they stated, is of paramount concern to Muslim Filipinos and the host country. They urged the Committee on Appointments to reconsider Mr. Balatbat’s nomination and instead appoint the qualified Muslim Arabic-speaking candidate who has extensive experience in Saudi Arabia.

The leaders concluded that such an appointment would honor the religious and cultural sensitivities of Saudi Arabia, enhance diplomatic relations, and ensure effective and respectful representation of the Philippines in the Kingdom.

They also acknowledged the efforts of the Presidential Adviser on Muslim Affairs Almarim C. Tillah and former Congressman Abdullah A. Dimaporo for their justified recommendations.

The official letter underscores the urgency and importance of this matter, awaiting a favorable response from President Marcos.

02/05/2024

18/04/2024

I wish to hear or read posts from INFO PROPAGATORS as FAIR, JUST and RELIABLE, especially from would-be Da'i and news reporters by -
(a) adhering to one strict principle and that is sources of quotes must be authentic and be quoted;
(b) not presuming to be present in person in the scene of the incident when they are not; and
(c) correctly translating into vernaculars a foreign word when they would; and
(d) being man enough to give due respect others.

10/03/2024

RAMADAN TO START TUESDAY, MAR 12

COTABATO CITY – The Holy month of Ramadan will finally begin on Tuesday, March 12 in the Philippines, after the ‘Hilal’ or Crescent (New Moon) is not sighted by designated teams tasked for moon-watching by the Bangsamoro Darul Ifta’ (BDI) this evening.

After consolidating all reports from the teams deployed in various areas, Bangsamoro Grand M***i Sheik Abdulrauf Guialani in a statement revealed the new moon was not sighted.

In view thereof, Sheik Guialani said fasting during this month of Ramadan will start on Tuesday, March 12.

01/03/2024

O maoro ka ladan ko dadena na shirikanon na di kadn pephangandam sa zarakan ka ginawa ko kadenan a da phayag a komokompas ko alam go so langowan taman. ka ba di layam somonsang sa barata pekitekaw so malawanda a datu

Just relax, take a deep breath to calm the shattered nerve, then move on to next dimension.

Reflection

13/01/2024

STATEMENT OF THE CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ON THEIR PERFORMANCE DURING THE SINULOG 2024 OPENING SALVO ON JANUARY 12, 2024

To our beloved Muslim Brothers and Sisters,

We, the Cebu Technological University (CTU) community, write to express our deepest and most sincere apologies for any offense or disrespect caused by our Sinulog dance presentation during the Sinulog Festival Launching organized by the Sinulog Foundation Inc.

We understand and deeply regret that elements of our performance may have been perceived as insensitive or disrespectful towards your culture and religion. We assure you that there was absolutely no intention to cause harm or offense, and we are truly sorry if any aspect of our presentation came across as such.

We value and respect the rich cultural and religious diversity of our community, including the significant contribution of the Muslim community to Cebu's vibrant tapestry. Inclusivity and understanding are core values of our university, and we strive to celebrate all cultures with sensitivity and awareness.

We are committed to learning from this experience and taking steps to ensure that such incidents do not occur again. We will be conducting a thorough internal review of our performance practices to identify areas where we can improve our understanding and respect for diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.

We understand that apologies alone cannot fully repair the hurt caused. However, we hope that our sincere remorse, commitment to learning, and proposed actions demonstrate our genuine desire to build bridges and foster understanding between our communities.

Please be assured that we have learned a significant lesson from this incident and will work diligently to ensure that such mistakes are never repeated. We value the diversity that defines our community and will strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with the utmost respect and dignity.

Once again, we extend our sincerest apologies to the entire Muslim community for the inappropriate use of Traditional Muslim attire during the Sinulog Festival. We are eager to engage in open dialogue and take all necessary steps to ensure a more inclusive and respectful university, and we hope to earn back your trust and collaboration in the future.

With deepest sincerity,

The Cebu Technological University Community

29/12/2023

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05/12/2023

Isa mala university sa Pilimpinas a MSU go malai budget ogaid da CCTV niyan go da ambulance iyan.

06/11/2023

Marawi City - Pursuant to Proclamation No. 003, series of 2023 of the Office of the Chief Minister, it is hereby declared that Tuesday, November 7, 2023, as SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY in the entire Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in observance of Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day.