The Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) is set to organize a roundtable discussion on the Muslim Filipinos’ response to the Muslim Seven Year Action Plan for Climate Change (M7YAP) was crafted in Istanbul, Turkey in June 2009 by the Muslim Association for Climate Change Action or MACCA. Part of this action plan was the convening of the First International Conference on Muslim Action on Climate Change in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia last April [...]
Continue Reading »Moro Voices:
Aug. 23: Durian: Ninoy’s Filipino after 27 years
Jun. 28: TOWARDS A BANGSAMORO AGENDA FOR P-NOY
May. 31: Do Moros Believe in Democracy ? (1)
Press Releases:
Jun. 4: PCID Statement on the GRP-MILF Agreements of June 3, 2010
May. 11: PCID Congratulates Sen. Aquino; pushes for Muslim agenda
Mar. 25: PCID Gears Up to Protect the Vote
In the News:
Jul. 21: Aquino urged to use ‘political muscle’ vs Mindanao kidnaps
May. 31: PCID in the News
May. 31: Do Moros Believe in Democracy ? (1)
Policy Papers & Research:
Jun. 28: TOWARDS A BANGSAMORO AGENDA FOR P-NOY
Mar. 26: PCID Reports: 3rd Ulama Summit Proceedings
Mar. 22: A Common Word and PCID
National Ulama Council of the Philippines:
Mar. 23: Third National Ulama Summit held in Davao
Feb. 16: First Regular Election of the NUCP Board of Trustees
PCID begins peace month with UP-IIS lecture
August 31, 2010
As the nation celebrates the month of peace in September, the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) will hold a lecture on the theme, “Promotion of Peace and Tolerance, and Understanding Between Religions and Cultures” on September 1, 2010, 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the Bulwagang Salam, Romulo Hall of the University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman, Quezon City. Mr. Ikebal Patel, President of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils will deliver the [...]
Continue Reading »Durian: Ninoy’s Filipino after 27 years
August 23, 2010
Yesterday, the nation marked the 27th death anniversary of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Sr. His assassination at the tarmac of the Manila International Airport (MIA), allegedly by Rolando Galman acting alone, sparked the fires of outrage that finally drove strongman Ferdinand Marcos, Sr from the seat of power he had held for over 20 years. I remember the tumult of those days and the hundreds of thousands who filled the streets, a seething procession [...]
Continue Reading »‘Moderate’ Islam group asks for optimism on Mindanao peace talks
August 12, 2010
By Gloria Jane Baylon MANILA, Aug. 12 (PNA) — A group of mostly Muslim professionals on Wednesday called on the Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), in the midst of observing the month-long Holy Feast of Ramadan, to be optimistic as regards the still-to-be-resumed peace talks on Mindanao. “As our Muslim brothers and sisters observe the holy month of Ramadan, the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) calls on both the government [...]
Continue Reading »Aquino urged to use ‘political muscle’ vs Mindanao kidnaps
July 21, 2010
Courtesy: Edwin Fernandez and Nash Maulana (Inquirer Mindanao) COTABATO CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Council for Islam and Democracy (PCID) is urging President Benigno Aquino III to flex his political muscle in putting an end to kidnapping in the southern Philippines. Amina Rasul, PCID executive director, issued the call in the wake of the release of Nuralden Yusoph by Lanao del Sur-based kidnappers in Cagayan de Oro City. “While we are elated that Mr. Yusoph [...]
Continue Reading »TOWARDS A BANGSAMORO AGENDA FOR P-NOY
June 28, 2010
One of the essential functions of elections in a democracy is to provide the platform within which the people may articulate their interests. Theoretically, at least, elections allow the voters to choose candidates on the basis of their positions on significant issues. Moreover, the electoral process also affords the people with an opportunity to influence the policy platforms of candidates. With this in mind, and in consideration of the marginalized status of the Bangsamoro in [...]
Continue Reading »PCID LECTURE SERIES KICKS OFF IN DAVAO CITY
June 17, 2010
PCID will launch its annual Islam and Democracy Lecture Series for academic year 2010-2011 at the University of the Philippines-Mindanao on July 1 in Davao City. The first in the series of lectures will focus on Islam and Peace Education featuring Ustadz Mohammad Hannan, Assistant Director of Education of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore and Madam Rahayu Mohamad, Programme Director for Curriculum Development and Implementation of IQRA’ ASIA PTE LTD. Now on its 5th [...]
Continue Reading »PCID Statement on the GRP-MILF Agreements of June 3, 2010
June 4, 2010
The Philippine Council for Islam and Democracy (PCID) congratulates the Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Negotiating Panels for the successful conclusion of their talks in Kuala Lumpur. Presidential Adviser Anabelle Abaya has done a laudable job in less than a year in office. We keenly anticipate the “new formulas that permanently respond to the legitimate aspirations of the Bangsamoro”, as stated by Ambassador Rafael Seguis in his statement. We sincerely hope that the [...]
Continue Reading »LENTE prepares for Lanao special elections
May 31, 2010
The Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) has announced several activiites related to the special elections in Lanao del Sur and the evaluation of the general elections of May 10. The Philippine Council for islam and Democracy (PCID), through its adviser former Senator Santanina Rasul sits in LENTE’s executive council. June 4 – Lente press conference in MSU – Marawi City on its observations on the conduct of the Lanao del Sur special elections before [...]
Continue Reading »PCID is looking for new Research Associate!
May 31, 2010
The Philippine Council for Islam and Democracy (PCID) has an outstanding career opportunity for a full-time Research Associate (RA). PCID is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization dedicated to the study of Islamic and democratic political thought and the search for a peaceful solution to the conflicts affecting the Muslim communities of Mindanao. It is the belief of the Council that genuine peace and development in Muslim Mindanao can only take place within the context of meaningful [...]
Continue Reading »The Philippine Council for Islam and Democracy (PCID) is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization dedicated to the study of Islamic and democratic political thought and the search for a peaceful solution to the conflicts affecting the Muslim communities of Mindanao. It is the belief of the Council that genuine peace and development in Muslim Mindanao can only take place within the context of meaningful democracy. PCID was established out the rising concern that the voices of the Muslims have been pushed to the margins.
