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Special Philippines passes law designating national day for hijab awareness

Philippines passes law designating national day for hijab awareness

  • Muslim women say new law means they are seen as equal in nation-building
  • National Day of Awareness on Hijab to be observed each year on Feb. 1
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Special Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos speaks to reporters in Quezon City, June 18, 2025. (Radio Television Malacanang) video

Philippines struggles to evacuate nationals from Iran amid Israeli bombardment

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Special Students browse books at Reading Club 2000, a sidewalk library run by Hernando Guanlao in Makati City, in the Philippines. video

Filipino grandfather’s sidewalk library sparks reading mission — one book at a time

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Special Philippines recognized as rising Muslim-friendly destination at halal travel summit

Philippines recognized as rising Muslim-friendly destination at halal travel summit

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Special Filipino players ready to defend women’s esports title at World Cup in Riyadh

Filipino players ready to defend women’s esports title at World Cup in Riyadh

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Special Against traditional norms, more Filipinas opt out of motherhood

Against traditional norms, more Filipinas opt out of motherhood

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Special Philippines sees 500% increase in HIV cases among young people

Philippines sees 500% increase in HIV cases among young people

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Special Philippines to set up security, defense dialogue with EU video

Philippines to set up security, defense dialogue with EU

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Special Philippines looks to deepen trade, business ties with UAE video

Philippines looks to deepen trade, business ties with UAE

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Special Marcos orders all CEOs of Philippine government-owned corporations to quit video

Marcos orders all CEOs of Philippine government-owned corporations to quit

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Special Saudi Arabia offers fully funded scholarships to Filipino students

Saudi Arabia offers fully funded scholarships to Filipino students

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Special Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during campaign rally of senatorial candidates under his party in Metro Manila video

Philippines’ Marcos tells cabinet to resign after polls setback

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Special First Filipino pilgrims depart Manila for Hajj video

First Filipino pilgrims depart Manila for Hajj

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