The Islamic State has declared Pope Francis’ burial a “marketing tool in a theological war,” asserting that tributes paid to ...

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday hailed the signing of Republic Act No. 12160, or the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, as a defining moment in the country’s commitment to genuine ...

President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act No. 12160, or the Islamic Burial Act, which recognizes the rights of Filipino Muslims to immediately bury their ...

The Philippine Islamic Burial Law fills a regulatory gap that has been a source of tensions with Christians. In compliance with Islamic religious precepts, burial can take place within 24 hours ...

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure mandating the immediate and proper burial of Muslim cadavers, in accordance with Islamic religious practices.

Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Wednesday hailed the signing of Republic Act (RA) 12160 or the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, ...

Republic Act 12160, also known as the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, was finally signed by President Bongbong Marcos.

Images circulating online show destroyed plaques in the Islamic burial section in what police confirmed was an incident at "a very specific section" of the site. Brent Council, which owns the ...

Muslim migrants and converts face opposition from the local community, especially in constructing cemeteries where they can conduct an Islamic burial. While some local governments are considering ...

(Photo: PIA-10/Lanao del Sur) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — Maranao leaders have lauded the passage of the Philippine Islamic Burial Act for advancing cultural respect and social inclusivity. Officially ...