VERA Files
Filipino Muslims kneel in prayer on the first Friday of the month-long observance of Ramadan on March 24 at the Blue Mosque in suburban Taguig, south of Manila.
Photojournalist Luis Liwanag shares images of how the beleaguered people of Marawi observed Eid’l Fitr.
(Conclusion) By Jon Lindley Agustin, Katria Ayanna Alampay, Jhesset Thrina Enano, Elizabeth Escaño and Luis Adrian Hidalgo Within the University of the Philippines-Diliman campus already stand two churches: the Parish of the Holy Sacrifice for Catholics and the Church of the Risen Lord for Protestants. Members of the UP Muslim community advocating for a proper […]
By JON LINDLEY AGUSTIN, KATRIA AYANNA ALAMPAY, JHESSET THRINA ENANO, ELIZABETH ESCANO AND LUIS ADRIAN HIDALGO. (First of two parts) The roughly five-square-meter room at the Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS) in Romulo Hall at the University of Philippines-Diliman is just a storage area. But for two hours around noon every Friday, it transforms into […]
Text, photos and video by LUIS LIWANAG
ISABELA, Basilan—This city became a haven of merry making as residents began the three-day Hari Raya festival marking the end of the monthlong period of fasting and prayer called Ramadan.
BONGAO, Tawi-tawi—Muslim leaders challenged followers of Islam to change public perceptions that the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is the cheating capital of the Philippines.
COTABATO CITY— A festive atmosphere filled the air here late Saturday night as Muslims marked takbir by riding around the city with roaring car engines, persistent honking and delighted howls.
MALAMAUI, Basilan—Islam sets restrictions on how women conduct their lifestyles and function alongside men in society. But for a group of women residing in the remote community of Carbon in Malamaui in Basilan province, this seems to be a minor setback.