Philippine Muslim Today

17/08/2026

Securing national public service, municipal governance citations in Quezon City assembly

By ROCAYA S. OTICAL-YAHYA

QUEZON CITY — Poona Piagapo Mayor Engr. Ashley "Kaulit" D. Raki-in and the Municipal Government of Poona Piagapo received national honors during the Gawad Pilipino Awards 2026 held August 15 at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Commissioned Officers Club House in Camp Aguinaldo. Raki-in was named among the Lingkod Bayan awardees, receiving the Natatanging Kinatawan na Naglilingkod sa Tao at sa Bayan distinction for public service delivery and municipal administration in Lanao del Norte....

By ROCAYA S. OTICAL-YAHYA (Photo Courtesy of Gawad Pilipino Awards) QUEZON CITY — Poona Piagapo Mayor Engr. Ashley “Kaulit” D. Raki-in and the Municipal Government of Poona Piagapo rece…

17/08/2026

Undertaking emergency pothole repairs along national road section

By ROCAYA S. OTICAL-YAHYA

MULONDO, LANAO DEL SUR — The Municipal Government of Mulondo executed emergency road repairs along a damaged portion of the national highway passing through the municipality to mitigate traffic hazards and prevent vehicular accidents. The immediate intervention targeted multiple deep potholes along the thoroughfare following public safety concerns raised by motorists and local commuters. While statutory responsibility for national road maintenance lies with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under Executive Order No....

By ROCAYA S. OTICAL-YAHYA MULONDO, LANAO DEL SUR — The Municipal Government of Mulondo executed emergency road repairs along a damaged portion of the national highway passing through the municipali…

17/08/2026

BFP cites Buadiposo-Buntong LGU for fire station land donation, equipment support

By ROCAYA S. OTICAL-YAHYA

COTABATO CITY — The Bureau of Fire Protection–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BFP-BARMM) recognized the Municipality of Buadiposo-Buntong for municipal infrastructure support during the 35th BFP Anniversary Celebration at the CityMall Convention Hall on August 13.
Buadiposo-Buntong was among 12 local government units in Lanao del Sur cited for operational support to regional fire safety and emergency response initiatives.
Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Engr. Alirasul M. Mosib accepted the recognition on behalf of Mayor Noron "Hayanisah" G. Dadayan.
BFP officials highlighted key municipal contributions, including the donation of a land parcel for the construction of a standard municipal fire station, funding for portable water suction pumps, and ongoing operational assistance to local fire protection units.
Despite its current status as a clustered municipality under the jurisdiction of the Ditsa-an Ramain Fire Station, local administrative support enabled the expansion of emergency response equipment and station planning within the town.

17/08/2026

Delivering educational supplies, food aid to 112 Saguiaran toril students

By ROCAYA S. OTICAL-YAHYA

SAGUIARAN, LANAO DEL SUR — A joint outreach program distributed school supplies, hygiene kits, and food aid to 112 students across three Toril schools in the Municipality of Saguiran on August 6. Organized by the PAFCPIC Cagayan de Oro Branch alongside the 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion and the Saguiran Local Government Unit, the initiative provided personal care items, meals, and free haircuts to local learners....

By ROCAYA S. OTICAL-YAHYA SAGUIARAN, LANAO DEL SUR — A joint outreach program distributed school supplies, hygiene kits, and food aid to 112 students across three Toril schools in the Municipality …

17/08/2026

Local governance programs pass provincial assessment in three key sectors

By ROCAYA S. OTICAL-YAHYA

TARAKA, LANAO DEL SUR — The Municipality of Taraka secured official citations for financial management, child protection, and anti-drug programs during the 1st Recognition and Awarding of High-Performing Local Government Units in Lanao del Sur at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall on August 4....

By ROCAYA S. OTICAL-YAHYA TARAKA, LANAO DEL SUR — The Municipality of Taraka secured official citations for financial management, child protection, and anti-drug programs during the 1st Recognition…

17/08/2026

Workshop outlines strategies to advance MSU’s global impact ratings

By ROCAYA S. OTICAL-YAHYA

MARAWI CITY — Mindanao State University (MSU) Main Campus moved to improve its global standing by hosting a technical workshop on the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainable Impact Ratings at the CHTM Pavilion from August 6 to 7. The two-day session, organized by the University Quality Assurance Office and the International Affairs and Linkages Office, focused on aligning campus data and operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)....

By ROCAYA S. OTICAL-YAHYA Photo Courtesy of Mindanao State University MARAWI CITY — Mindanao State University (MSU) Main Campus moved to improve its global standing by hosting a technical workshop …

17/08/2026

PBBM: Pax Silica a ‘good deal’ to attract more investments

By RUTH ABBEY GITA-CARLOS

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday described the Pax Silica initiative as a “good deal,” saying the Philippines would support arrangements that promote investments and stimulate economic growth. Speaking at the presidential luncheon hosted by the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines at the Diamond Hotel Philippines in Manila, Marcos said the Philippines is open to partnerships with any country and does not view investment opportunities as an “either-or” choice between nations....

By RUTH ABBEY GITA-CARLOS (Screengrab from RTVM) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday described the Pax Silica initiative as a “good deal,” saying the Philippines would support arra…

17/08/2026

‘Habagat’ to continue to bring rains to parts of Luzon

By JOSE CIELITO REGANIT

MANILA – The southwest monsoon or “habagat” will continue to drench several areas in Luzon, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the “habagat” will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Metro Manila, the Ilocos Region, the Cordillera Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Occidental Mindoro, and Oriental Mindoro....

17/08/2026

Palace to VP Sara camp: No one’s above the law

By RUTH ABBEY GITA-CARLOS

MANILA – Malacañang on Friday reminded Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s camp that “no one is above the law” after her legal team urged a Quezon City court to hear oral arguments on her motion to quash the grave threats case filed against her. The Palace issued the statement after Duterte’s legal team filed a manifestation seeking oral arguments on the motion, citing its “far-reaching consequences.”...

By RUTH ABBEY GITA-CARLOS Palace Press Officer Claire Castro (Screengrab from RTVM) MANILA – Malacañang on Friday reminded Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s camp that “no one is above the law” after…

17/08/2026

BFP-BARMM recognizes PENREO Asmarie Labao for environmental initiatives

By MENRE-LDS

COTABATO CITY — Provincial Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Officer (PENREO) Asmarie M. Labao was recognized for his valuable support to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), particularly in environmental protection, tree-growing initiatives, and community engagement across the Province of Lanao del Sur, during the BFP-BARMM’s 35th Anniversary celebration held at the CityMall Cotabato Convention Hall....

By MENRE-LDS (Photos by PENREO Asmarie Labao) COTABATO CITY — Provincial Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Officer (PENREO) Asmarie M. Labao was recognized for his valuable support to the …