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Journey to peace at a crossroads with BOL plebiscite

ZAMBOANGA CITY — In an impliedly pivotal endorsement of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) by the National Ulama Council of the …

Tausug event organizers bring wedding dreams to life

ZAMBOANGA CITY – As more young Muslim Filipinos become mainstream professionals or entrepreneurs, many of them would prefer having big and …

How this Tausug artist was forged in the crucible of war

ZAMBOANGA CITY — In February 1974, the proud town of Jolo was totally burned down and bombed to oblivion. On the …

Using radio, social media to advocate peace

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Anti-social terrorists make use of almost unchallenged information and communication technology like Internet platforms to spread their culture …

Soldiering for peace in Mindanao

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Muslim and Christian peace-builders in this city soldier on as they celebrate the 22nd year of the Week …

Zamboanga City’s ‘Motherly Yours’

ZAMBOANGA CITY — The title of Lilia Macrohon-Nuno’s weekly radio program, “Motherly Yours,” is an appropriate and authentic description of her …

Zamboanga City’s ‘addiction’ to betel nuts

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Feeling blue or tired? Chew a “mama,” get high, and feel good. The “mama” here is not one’s …

Muslims, Lumad ‘clash’ in basketball courts

ZAMBOANGA CITY — The mostly marginal social and economic condition of their communities make Muslim and Lumad boys vulnerable to violent …

How peace movement transformed a Muslim village

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The great Sta. Cruz Island, which lies four kilometers away south of the southernmost tip of the city, …

More than just a Madrasah teacher

ZAMBOANGA CITY – If teachers are key to the destiny of their students and consequently their ever-unfolding society, then Abou-Benhar Sihabon …

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