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US: Religious affiliation not a factor in Mindanao fighting

By Jose Katigbak | September 15, 2011 - 12:00am

The Philippine government generally respects religious freedom in law and in practice and religious affiliation is not a relevant factor in attacks, kidnappings and killings by Islamic militants and the communist...

Nation

Imams, priests urged to work together

February 28, 2010 - 12:00am

A highly regarded US Muslim scholar has urged Filipino imams and priests not to isolate themselves and instead eat, attend meetings and walk and talk together since this may help highlight religious tolerance to...

Headlines

OFWs' conversion to Islam brings benefits - report

By Pia Lee-Brago | October 29, 2009 - 12:00am

Conversion from Christianity to Islam is most typical among overseas Filipinos who have lived and worked in Islamic countries, largely because conversion brings social and economic benefits while abroad, according...

Nation

US praises religious freedom in RP

By Jose Katigbak | September 17, 2006 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON — Salam malekum, shalom, peace be with you. The US State Department has praised the Arroyo administration for its continued contribution to the generally free practice of religion in the Philip...

Headlines

Religious freedom in RP secure, US says

By Jose Katigbak | December 20, 2003 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON — Most Muslims in the Philippines do not favor the establishment of a separate state, and the overwhelming majority rejects terrorism as a means of achieving autonomy, the US State Department said....

Headlines