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

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.

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 ...

In a statement, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s signing of Republic Act 12160 or the Philippine Islamic Burial Act is a “quiet but powerful ...

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act 12160, also known as the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, which requires the proper and immediate burial of Filipino ...

MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (pic) has signed into law Republic Act No. 12160, or the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, which recognises the rights of Filipino Muslims to immediately bury ...

(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 ...