Philippines
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Women stage protest in Manila ahead of Trump's visit
Women protesters took to the streets of Manila on Monday 9 November ahead of Donald Trump's visit for the 49th ASEAN summit. Carrying "Trump Out" placards, they also denounced a US-led initiative on semiconductors and critical minerals.
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Philippine Muslims' parliament elects a prime minister for the first time
The parliament of the Bangsamoro autonomous region in the southern Philippines elected Abdulrauf Macacua as the region's prime minister for the first time.
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Bangsamoro Parliament Elects Abdulraof Macacua as Prime Minister for the First Time
The parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has elected Abdulraof Macacua as the region’s prime minister for the first time.
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Filipino Shia cleric passes away
Hojjat al-Islam Dr. Farmi Abdul Hakim, a cleric from the Philippines and editor of the Filipino section of ABNA News Agency, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, after a period of illness.
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Prayer Room Opens at Philippines House of Representatives
In a move that officially recognizes the religious identity of Muslims in the Philippines, the House of Representatives, one of the country’s most important legislative bodies, has acquired a permanent prayer room.
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Philippines Eases Islamic Banking Regulations to Attract All National Banks
The Central Bank of the Philippines has simplified Islamic banking rules, allowing conventional banks to establish Islamic units, aiming to enhance financial diversity and inclusive national growth through new market entrants.
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Philippines Takes New Step Toward Broader Integration of Islamic Finance Rules into Its Financial System
Philippine financial institutions and regulators, following an international Islamic finance conference, signed a joint statement emphasizing stronger regulatory frameworks and expanded access to Islamic financial products.