Day: September 28, 2024

Manila: A vibrant show of the enduring Spanish influence on Philippine culture and the Filipinos’ deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary took center stage at the recently held Fiesta Hispano-Filipino in Intramuros. The event, a culminating part of the month-long Fiesta de Intramuros that honors the walled city’s patroness, Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa, highlighted the intricate and centuries-old bond between Spain and the Philippines. Guests were treated to nostalgic performances of Filipino folk songs like ‘Leron Leron Sinta’ and ‘Kalesa,’ celebrating the Philippines’ cultural legacy, as well as renditions of iconic Spanish songs such as ‘Hasta

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made a heartfelt video call today to a young girl named Uya, who along with her family, endured devastating floods in Kedah recently. In a 90-second video shared on Anwar’s official Facebook page tonight, the Prime Minister connected warmly with Uya, offering words of encouragement and support. ‘I pray that Uya and her family are granted strength by Allah SWT during this challenging time. If the opportunity arises, I will visit Kedah again and meet Uya, Insya-Allah,’ he said in the post. Before wrapping up their conversation, Uya thanked the Prime Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made a heartfelt video call today to a young girl named Uya, who along with her family, endured devastating floods in Kedah recently. In a 90-second video shared on Anwar’s official Facebook page tonight, the Prime Minister connected warmly with Uya, offering words of encouragement and support. ‘I pray that Uya and her family are granted strength by Allah SWT during this challenging time. If the opportunity arises, I will visit Kedah again and meet Uya, Insya-Allah,’ he said in the post. Before wrapping up their conversation, Uya thanked the Prime Minister

Manila: The New Zealand government on Saturday said the joint sail among the Philippines, Australia, the United States, Japan, and its naval force is a demonstration of the five nations’ commitment to stability in the region. In a statement sent to the Philippine News Agency, the New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) confirmed that the multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA), led by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, was held in the West Philippine Sea. ‘Defense cooperation with partners in our region is commonplace,’ it said. ‘It is an opportunity for the participants to strengthen the defense cooperation between them and

KOTA BHARU, The Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia (MKI Fatwa Committee) will only issue legal opinions regarding GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) and not a fatwa, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He said that the fatwa related to GISBH would be determined by each state according to their own jurisdiction. According to Mohd Na’im, the MKI Fatwa Committee has completed its discussion on the GISBH issue, and the result will be presented to the Conference of Rulers. ‘The matter will be brought to the Conference