PNP remains alert despite peaceful Eid’l Adha holiday

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 10:57:08 +0000

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said that would remain vigilant during the nationwide celebration of Eid’l Adha what had been a peaceful day so far.

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Bangsamoro chief calls on BARRM leaders to sacrifice for region

Credit to Author: hniitsu| Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 05:56:23 +0000

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Just as Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) sacrificed his son Ismael to prove his loyalty to God, leaders of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) must also be ready to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the Bangsamoro, Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim said during Sunday’s Eid’l Adha celebration.

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All DFA consular offices closed on August 12 for Eid’l Adha

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 10:57:42 +0000

All consular offices across the country will be closed on August 12 in observance of Eid’l Adha or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” the DFA said.

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Duterte calls for ‘unity, mutual respect, peace’ in diversity on Eid’l Adha

AS Muslims celebrate Eid’l Adha on Tuesday, President Rodrigo Duterte expressed hope that the celebration would “bind” Filipinos together to build “diverse communities rooted in mutual respect and peace.” Eid’l Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to follow Allah’s command to sacrifice his son, Ismail. It is the second major festival […]

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Legarda hopes BOL gives more meaning to Eid’l Adha celebration

Senator Loren Legarda on Monday said she is hopeful that the celebration of Eid’l Adha or the Feast of the Sacrifice will be more meaningful for Filipino Muslims now that the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) has been signed into law.

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