Muslim religious leaders, members of the Jamaah (congregation) at the mosque, students, the academe and civil society groups criticized the Bishop-Ulama Conference (BUC) for its ‘one-sided program of activities’ and alleged ‘malicious and suspicious process’ of event organization. BY LEILA ASANI HALUD Contributor Bulatlat JOLO, Sulu – “Allahu Akbar!” (God is great!) Thousands of protesters…
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As Malaysia Begins Pullout from Peace Monitoring Team: MILF Rejects GRP Proposal to Tap Bishops, Elders in Peace Talks
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has rejected a proposal by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) to tap the services of the Bishop-Ulama Conference (BUC) in monitoring the implementation of the ceasefire between the government and the Moro revolutionary group. BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 14, May 11-17,…