pkf and army na nagpapatrol ang nagkabakbakan..muntik ko na maabutan pagalis ko msu mga quarter to 9 na,,ehe sayang imiz the show.pero safe pa rin bati dont wori.pero di me sure f me casualties

its past 9 tonight and we heard gunfires nearby..is there really safety in MSU now?

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I agree with ambivert about Pres MM and I believe in his intentions. To add he may want to consider strategic support facilities. Having 1,200 foams in the dorm is good but there are 14,000 in campus students. He may buy textbooks but to cater to majority is to adopt online materials so all the 14,000 students can have easy access.

With the performance of Pres. MM of providing facilities and students and faculty related services, it is for the good of the present and future generation for us to be united in supporting the present MSU dispensation.

Gud Eve to All.. I would like to ask if an1 from this chat room has an idea of a marathon run that was held here in marawi..

Allow me to quote a Shiekh “ ...the best preached word is the word of the Almighty Allah. The best way of life is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. The best of affairs are the prescribed matters & the worst of affairs are the novelties; the innovative matters. The best of knowledge is what benefits. The worst of earning is the earning of a RIBA. ...abusing a muslim is wickedness; killing him is kufr; backbiting him is eating his flesh.”
let us be warned that the raging Fire of Hell is HAQ(

I don’t know about you guys but I have always believed in KARMA and it is in Islam where the force is observably strongest. If you wrong someone regardless of how small…one way or another; you will pay for it. Although in Islam…you are not suppose to bear the burden of another…I found it truly strange that people you love end up being a burden like a cross you have to carry to pay for your sins. People at OMA should be aware…

“The pilgrimage is (in) the well-known months, & whoever is minded to perform the pilgrimage therein (let him remember that) there is (to be) no lewdness nor abuse nor angry conversation on the pilgraimage. & whatsoever good you do ALLAH knoweth it. So make provision for yourselves (Heareafter); for the best provision is to ward off evil. Therefore keep your duty unto ME, O men of understanding.” Al-qur’an 2:197

Assalamu Alaykum,

Ty for the updates, JT & everyone.

I was informed that in Makkah our Hajj are cramped inside a room where OMA pays for 4 people but they wouls place 9 -11 pilgrims. Each added person is SR 1,500. Just imagine the cost saved for over 4000 pilgrims

During that haj, my friends were telling us that we're lucky because we went on haj (we came from another GCC country) without OMA.It seems that OMA is the first test/examination for pilgrims to endure.Instead of giving relief, it is considered as the one giving hard times to pilgrims.

I saw the suit case my parents brought when they went on haj last year.It's so tall almost at the height level of my mom.I pity them for carrying huge bag with low quality.A very big Phil. flag is sewn outside.I know we can buy nice suits at P1,500 or even lesser than that.

Usual OMA business. I really believe the Administrationof the Hajj should be removed from that Office. The pilgrims are becoming milking cows by corrupt officials in that office.

A friend going on a Hajj told me OMA is requiring pilgrims to pay 2,500 for suit cases. He said he is wondering if these are made of pure leather considering the amount. In addition to the new payments the OMA is now requiring, the total amount a pilgrim has to pay all-in-all has increased to P160,000.

There's been rumor also lately about Dr. Zenaida Gania's appointment as MSU pres but turned out to be just another tsismis. I think so long as pres MM is not issued a regular appointment with a fixed term there will always be people who will try removing him. Tsk tsk tsk.

we're doin fine, insha'allah. Military choppers still zoom overhead from time to time but it's been peaceful lately in and around the province. There are tsismiss goin around of a possible replacement of the MSU pres with a military man, Gen Esperon, but its seems to be just a rumor.

salam to all people of lake city ALLAH bless us with his mercy

Assalamu Alaykum,

it had been silent for quite a while. people of lanao everything alright over there?

hope you all are.

Rahm Emmanuel, Obama's Chief of Staff to be, is a hawk, neoliberal, and pro-Israeli hardliner, and a bata2 of Clinton. Someone called him the " Acting deputy chief for North America of the Mossad". Son of Benjamin Emmanuel, a supplier of weapons to the IRGUN, an Israeli group formerly headed by Menachem Begin in 1946 bombed the King David Hotel and conducted other terrorist attacks!

do you think klu klax klan is a threat to Obama..? can this organization affect the term of Barrack Obama..?

No…the Klu Klax Klan (KKK) is alive and well. The members are the so called USA’s WHITE SUPREMACISTS and they have not really gone underground surfacing from time to time in racial issues. The media refers to the younger generations of KKK as NAZI WHITE SUPREMACISTS. Most of these guys are not really member of KKK but they like the media affiliation something like it’s a pride to be associated w/ AL QAE’DA.

UNITED STATES OBAMERICA…
…and all the time, I thought the DOME OF THE WHITE HOUSE is painted WHITE…not GOLD (surfingtheaplocaly pse.com…accompanied by a picture of the trademark symbol of Jerusalem…THE DOME OF THE ROCK)

is the Klu klax Clan has already gone or not...? they wer the one who were responsible for the death of some ,black people during the civil war and the few decades succeding the civil war.. they hat blacks...

With Rahm Emmanuel (White House Chief of Staff) and Summers in the treasury department to replace Paulson…the PROTOCOLS OF ZION is fulfilled to the letter. They turned the White House into a Semitic Kingdom (Arabs and Jews) and the empire into a ZIONIST EMPIRE. With the Zionists influence and the Arabs money and oil; these Semitic cousins can really control the world and I think they are about to do so…January 20.

The real threats to Barack’s life are the “WHITE SUPREMACISTS” and THE ZIONISTS. The white supremacists are not sophisticated enough with some of them already behind bars for the plot but the ZIONISTS…? They are the real White House king makers.

The ascension to power of OBAMA as the first Black US President on Jan. 20(oath taking ceremony), 2009 is immaterial to the muslims. Unless the muslims will come and practice the provisions of the Holy Qur'an, the muslims will always be embraced by misery.

I noticed that too, AlienExpat3. Perhaps the Almighty must have indeed played a large part in Barak’s phenomenal rise to power. And if He does take sides this time, the fear of Yellowbird that Barak might be assassinated, will not happen.

Requirement pronounced constitutional by the Supreme Court (Pimentel vs. Comelec, Nov. 3, 2008)

(c) Students of secondary and tertiary schools.—Students of secondary and tertiary schools shall, pursuant to the related rules and regulations as contained in the school’s student handbook and with notice to the parents, undergo a random drug testing x x x;

(d) Officers and employees of public and private offices.—Officers and employees of public and private offices, whether domestic or ov

Requirement pronounced constitutional by the Supreme Court(Pimentel vs. Comelec, Nov. 3,2008

(c) Students of secondary and tertiary schools.—Students of secondary and tertiary schools shall, pursuant to the related rules and regulations as contained in the school’s student handbook and with notice to the parents, undergo a random drug testing x x x;

(d) Officers and employees of public and private offices.—Officers and employees of public and private offices, whether domestic or overs

The Supreme Court declared unconstitutional Section 36(f)and g)of RA9165 Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, the requirement of Drug Test on the following:
(f) All persons charged before the prosecutor’s office with a criminal offense having an imposable penalty of imprisonment of not less than six (6) years and one (1) day shall undergo a mandatory drug test;(g) All candidates for public office whether appointed or elected both in the national or local government shall undergo a mandatory dru

I appreciate your clarificatory statement. What is important is he did not give direct comment to the past presidents.

Of course
Ambivert pres M does nto say it straight. but in many occasion including that in IIT he siad MSU has gone down in the last 15 years. That would be 6 years for Emily, 1 year for James, 6 years for Camar and 2 years for RDL. Understandably, he has his own criterion. Same one may be applied now.

Very interesting observation AlienXpat 3.Even the Israelis are worried. I am afraid that Barack might not end his term , God forbids, something bad may happen to him.Great Presidents like Abe and JFK who revolutionized change, like Barack's mission of hope and change, met violent death!

I never heard MM saying that past presidents were wrong. I supposed that is only an interpretation of his statements. I would like to state here that implications or interpretation of statements in not favored.

The mystery deepens…even getting weirder when the president elect chose RAHM EMMANUEL as White House chief of staff. RAHM/RAHIM is the Arabic word for MERCY/MERCIFUL and EMMANUEL is the Biblical word for “GOD IS WITH US”…hmmm. Can’t stop wondering…is divine providence taking over the white house?

REALLY REALLY WEIRD…it is no secret that president elect BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA was born a Moslem and probably not by his choice gave him his father’s name as BARACK JR. The name “Barack” is more common among Jews than among Arabs meaning God’s touch of Miracle.

President Barack will need the services of either the GHOST BUSTERS or a GHOST WHISPERER to find the GHOST of the DEAD AND BURRIED Osama Bin Laden. He had been resurrected by Bush many times over whenever the need arises to promote his war on terror. He could have been at the crowd in Chicago Park clapping for Barack likewise screaming…YES WE CAN.

The one who should really worry is Osama Bin Ladin because his nemesis Obama - Biden will search him out in his caves.

It will take time before the euphoria dies down and Obama will have a lot of “tasting the water” so-to-speak to do. He’s got a lot of studying to do first mostly on realities on the ground. But I believe he is sincere, honest and a man who understands the oneness and equality of humanity. That alone will make a lot of difference in the Middle East and elsewhere

The war in Iraq was relegated to the background and if that was no miracle to boost BARACK’S chance of winning…I don’t know what miracle is.
BARACK is the Arabic word for…Allah’s touch of miracle as in “BARACK ALLAH FICK”…meaning “may Allah touch you with His miracle”; something you say to someone who has done you good. Maybe now is the time to elect EHUD BARACK (of Israel)…for peace.

MOST EXPENSIVE MIRACLE IN HISTORY…
Just as the war in Iraq starts to improve that would have given McCain a boost…the US economy started to crumble that effectively shifted the theme of the campaign. A whooping 7 trillion dollars is said to have been lost in the market and BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA seems to be the younger guy that can fix it.

Assalamu Alaykum everyone,

May Allah have Mercy on those Shaheed/s.

now that obama got the oval office, what's next?
some discribe what he inherated as: "sublime death, tremendous finanacial mess, Super power to super dissaster&quo t;...

will the Muslim World be able to take a nap now?

What is confirmed is 8 maranaws killed and several wounded. Galing sila Timoga . All relatives of the Mayor,the son of Ex Mayor Macasamat Omar of Oyaan, Madamba. They were ambushed within the area of Magsaysay.The main suspects are "Ilaga".

That may be true. 5 killed and 5 injured ,including children. GOing to the upper town of Magsaysay at 5pm coming from one of the beaches at Linamon. The AFP claims "rido" daw. The MILF claims the "Ilagas" responsible. Kung Ilaga ang may kagagawan, delicado ang mga Muslims sa Lanao Norte and Iligan. Linamon is an adjacent town of Iligan, while Magsaysay, is adjacent to Kolambugan and Tubod.

drieza_bm:totoo yan parang nag oompisa ang ilaga pomatai ng moros kailangan mag ingat tayo sa mga logar na walang masyadong maraming muslim.

Have you heard? 5 meranao killed and 5 injured in an ambush staged by Illagas in Lanao norte?

(chika don) dmi daw promise na napapako? Hmmp.. traditional politician, is he?

Wheew,, MSU, MSu, MSU.. Pres. MM. is having a hard time right now facing the issues. Mataan, wawa naman yong tao. How many years was RDL in MSU when his THIRD CLASS buildings were built? hehehee I call it third class,, judge it by yourself.. halos kapareho ng classrooms sa annex (ehehe). But anyway, my point is, lets give MM a chance to prove himself. Just imagine, with all the critics and (kambolabog a tig iran sa meranao)he is still doing the best. Hmmmp.. but one thing I heard sa admin,(chika

Salam,, It is my submission that the OMA head should be one who can be a model for the Muslims and one who is learned in Islam (such as an Ulama). OMA should be reformed or if it won't reformed, better to abolish the office. It just creates means for greeeeeedy people to.. . . Hhmmp,, not to mention. Regarding the HADJ OPERATION, I think there are no other people to head and administer it like the graduates from the middle east or better graduates from KSA. the reason is clear.

Agree. All Maranao MSU Pres have suffered same fate. MM is different because he thinks all those who came before him were wrong and did bad to MSU. He earned ill feelings from many. Korang sa ongangen. Now its hard to defend his position - to show is better and can do better than all previous presidents.

Kidnapping and other criminalities in MSU is a crystal display of our difference with other cities in terms of governance. The intention of MM is noble" To achieve academic excellence. To know the truth, there is a need of an independent group to conduct an assessment of the performance of the present administration.

The transfer of the BIR Regional Director is to answer the demand of cdo inhabitants of and official of their choice.

We are witnessing good governance of other cities but our leaders pretended of not knowing it. Our leaders are engulfed with personal aggrandizement not that of social concern.

The act of the incumbent of securing a loan payable beyond the term of office of the official is illegal. The incumbent cannot earmarked the IRA of which he has no control. The same act is actually tying the neck of the next leaders.

I agree with you MSUan. But the thing is during the stint of RDL, i strongly submit that maranaos were seriously damaged. The statement that there is no criminality in the campus is seriously doubted. Information shows that there are crimes committed in MSU. It is good that there was physical development. In the case of MM, he is seriously addresing the inadequacy of laboratory facilities, books, equipments etc.

When MM was the Chancellor of MSU Gen San, majority non-Muslims, he succeeded.Prof Naroh Boransing had successfully steered the development of MSU-IIT, also a predominantly non-Muslim branch of MSU.Surprisingly,they hardly succeeded in the Main Campus because of what MSUan had raised.

Take the case of the ARMM government. I still believe that the ARMM government structure is good. Let Malacanang choose an honest, credible and capable leader as its bet in an ARMM election for governor and after winning ,and maybe we can expect good governance, peace, and prosperity

There are rare honest, sad to say. Filipino Muslim Managers who can handle OMA but they dont have the right political connections, sad to say.During the time of Marcos , he has a battery of experts from the Academe, especially from UP, that manned his cabinet. It was Imelda, et al who had corrupted Marcos.
Try one from the Academe or an honest general if only we have to improve the services of OMA. Or look for an honest Filipino Manager.

Very interesting suggestion. Personally, I believe the interest of the university and the OMA must come first before the Maranao maratabat (which is often misplaced). If it is for the interest of these offices/institutions that we place generals as heads, then be it.

Perhaps GMA should also consider replacing the head of OMA with a general. That might make the office do better. Perhaps she could try general Dolorfino, that Muslim-convert general.

Of course, we cannot blame MM. It’s us!!! Aya tano bo pheka orarman so lagid tano na siayangcopan o maratabat tano so sundaro. If there is going to be a change again and the president will be another general, no one is to blame but us!

But, ambivert, it seems having a general as president of MSU is better than having one from among us, Muslims, sorry to say. With the short stint of RDL, we saw physical development, a drop in petty criminality in the campus, not a single case of kidnapping or arson within the campus. While in the case of MM in less than a year, we saw the exact opposite. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

The way haj was managed by OMA is very discouraging. OMA is suppose to help the muslims not to prejudice them. The amount demanded is very shocking to the conscience of man. Unless the OMA will reduce the amount demanded,I agree that haj management be privatized.

The way haj was managed by OMA is very discouraging. OMA is suppose to help the muslims not to prejudice them. The amount demanded is very shocking to the conscience of man. Unless the OMA will reduce the amount demanded,I agree that haj management be privatized.

The 200M loan is unwise. TheIRA poured to the city every month is more than enough to develop the city. Payment of interest for the loan is prejudicial to the interest of the inhabitants of the city. May be the amount is intended for other purpose.

In my view, if Espiron will be appointed as MSU President, it would be an omen to the very purpose of msu creation. Further, it will be disastrous to the muslims as a whole. Even those espousing for espiron will regret someday.

revolving fund basis, peace can be attained. Many surrenderees and MILF may be attracted to such program! Billions of pesos are being wasted/spent by the government in the war between the AFP and MILF and just 100M of this as revolving capital for such program would mean a lot.

Almost all heads of OMA who had handled the pilgrimage met " karma".Instead of helping ease pilgrims' plight, pilgrims are being milked!Nakakatakot maging Head ng OMA.
Easily OMA can charter a boat for haj with the support of our leaders. Also, if privatized, some able groups could handle it. I agree, if many can go for the haj at cheap price ,it will surely contribute to peace and order for obvious reason. IF our LGUs can have a also a program of sponsoring OFWs for deployment abroad on a r

Creating the OMA and ending the use of boats for the hajj is a way of the gov’t of limiting the number of Muslims who are able to perform the Hajj because only those who have the means could afford. There was a finding that the Hajj was contributing to the rise of Muslim militancy and has a an impact on the problem of peace and order in Mindanao

I just would like to add that before the creation of the OMA, even less privileged among us could afford to perform the Hajj because of “chartered boats” not by government but thru private initiatives . Boats of course will be much cheaper and would add more fun and adventure to the hajj rituals. Many of us would prefer taking the boat and leave the expensive Hajj (via air) to the elite.

shun commissions and stop graft at the agency, make employees productive and maximize the use of OMA's objectives and mission, we can improve the plight of our pilgrims.But the national government just does not care! What is important is Malacanang can please their political patrons at the ARMM at our expense!

Teacher,take note that during non-hadj season, tickets at airlines going aborad is very much cheaper. Without OMA, it would be competitive as passengers can choose what airline to take. Even accomodation at Makkah and Madina would be cheaper and pilgrims can choose where to stay. I would suggest that OMA may regulate the movement schedules of pilgrims but they be given a freedom to choose wat airline to take and accomodation at KSA.BUt indeed if we can place an honest manager at OMA who will shu

Hindi po ideal na iprivatize ang facilitation at administration ng Hajj kasi our government adopts the POLICY of DEREGULATION. Pagnaprivatize yan masmagbabaloon ang expenses sa Hajj.

The better way to solve the problem is that for us citizens to file cases against OMA officials.

Like what happened in CDO, the businessmen were able to get rid of BIR head in Region 10. CAN'T WE DO THAT?

PROSECUTE AND PENALIZE CORRUPT OFFICIALS!!!

To Kabugatan:

Kung ang Muslim ay siya ang maghahain ng petition sa SC laban sa existence ong OMA?

Ano na kaya ang iisiping ng ibang tao?

Ang mga tao sa OMA ang dapat palitan, not only the head bud even those who hold possession that administers finnacial operations of the office.

the problem however is that everone just whine and talk and do nothing including me of course. A petition with the SC will finally remove OMA of milking Hajj. So where do we go from here.

as in the case of IDCP v OMA where the SC declared that OMA violate the constitution in certifying Halal food considering that the act of certifying involve religous activity.

HAjj is one pillar of Islam and as such it is a essentially religious activity in which the state and its agency like OMA is prohibited to intervene. Otherwise it will violate the non-establishment clause in the constitution as well as the separation of church and state principle.

the way forward is to question the constitutionality of OMA in conducting the Hajj. Surely, the SC will declare that it is unconstitutional for OMA to use its public facility, time, personnel and public fund in conducting the HAjj.

One hundred percent, I agree Tycoon!Around 4500 pilgrims may had been processed and only around 3500 may be accomodated by the Saudia Airlines. If OMA cannot get other airlines, malamang marami naman di makasakay!Kawawang Pinoy Muslims!

One hundred percent, I agree Tycoon!Around 4500 pilgrims may had been processed and only around 3500 may be accomodated by the Saudia Airlines. If OMA cannot get other airlines, malamang marami naman di makasakay!Kawawang Pinoy Muslims!

Pasingit YB, Going on the Haj Pilgrimage under Sangki has become very expensive. It resched 3000 US Dollars. With the peso depreciation against the US dollar, it is now 150T. Dapat i privatize na lang itong Haj at ipa abolish ang OMA. Burden pa ito sa mga Muslims! It is posible that many prospective pilgrims may not be accomodated. Last year 400 plus didnt make it to the Haj under Sangki. Tuloy na karma- he met an accident with the wife! But tuloy ang ligaya maski baldado na!

Flash uli- Disturbing news- Gen Esperon of the OPAPP is being considered for appointment as MSU President! By the way, PNB had granted a P 100Million loan to the Marawi City Government with the 20% development fund as collateral. An additional P200M is being applied.A son of Pre is being considered to run as City Mayor of Marawi. Region X BIR Director Gandarosa was transferred to Central Office upon protest of the CDO Chamber of Commerce!

COA can do their job to others, but the problem is, can COA do it for GMA?

COA can do their job to others, but the problem is, can COA do it for GMA?

COA can do their job to others, but the problem is, can COA do it for GMA?

COA can do their job to others, but the problem is, can COA do it for GMA?

Flash- Former MSU Maguindanao Chancellor Bai Yasmin Sinsuat Macalandong was sentenced for 10 years in prison by the Sandigan Bayan for payroll padding. Also, former Gov. Zacaria Candao was also sentenced to 162 years in prison for malversation of 21M pesos.Kung ang COA gawin nila ang trabaho nila and strictly apply auditing rules to all LGU heads, baka makulong ang karamihan ng leaders ng ARMM!Problema karamihan ng auditors natin are partners in crime.

O-Od Bulate is stable and normal, according to his latest St Luke Medical bulletin! Nag drama pala itong Bulate na ito!Joke joke Bulate nga, Palabiro!Tama , bitayin dapat siya!Ha ha

Bulate shoud be hanged at Plaza Miranda!
Latest on effects of the financial meltdown in our country- Some P800 Billion may had lost to the country's taipans as all there corporate stocks had dived from 25% to 75%, except San Miguel Corp.This will result to job losses and indeed recession!

Kasamahan din ni FG si O-OD Bulate sa Rotary Club. Pero, ang nagkapera sa Fertilizer scam ay mga congresista, senador ,governador na mga ka-alyado ni GMA, na ginamit din ng mga reelectionists sa kampanya sa mga sarili nila. Pati mga fertizer dealers lalo na yong instant ones and of course yong nasa DA na nag pro proceso ng mga claims!Kakaunti lang napunta sa kampanya ni GMA, only the loyalty of her political leaders!

Strange…the media is missing the point. Of course…PGMA has nothing to do with joke-joke Bolate. Remember…the 728 million was diverted to PGMA’s re-election bid meaning BOLATE’s likewise SLITHERING BUDDY…the FIRST GENTLEMAN was his partner in crime. BOLATE was FG’s college buddy (not PGMA’s)…the reason he got the job in the first place. Again…regardless, PGMA will get off the hook while her MONSTER HUSBAND laughs hilariously under her skirt.

Nagsa-sakit-sakitan lang c BOLATE…there never was an indication that he was sick while in USA…unless nagkaroon xia ng BOLATE sa eroplano kaya sumakit ang tiyan. Hindi lang xia joker…double joker…joke joke nga e. naka-katawa na naka-ka-awa ang pinoy talaga.. sarap bitayin kasama c Gonzales (DOJ) at c Angara…close na daw ang fertilizer scam…sama na rin sa bitay ang euro-generals…hu hu hu wawa ang pinoy talga.

Salam to all...

What happens next, after Bolante arrived?

Another Lozada o impeachment?

253 Billion pesos was lost in one trading day yesterday at the stock market. Sabagay, karamihan dian mayayaman na Filipino. Maranao businessmen and ordinary Filipinos not affected . Only if there is recession in the Philippines..we will surely be all at hard times!

They will never win there. The control of oil supply in the Caspian sea will always be the prime interest of the US. Still Obama has supporters from oil magnets and profiteers. Moreover, the taliban who defeated the Russians with the aid of the US will never bow down to the Americans!Let us admit that the US had it appeared that Binladen is protected by the Taliban, though no one knows if true or not. Taliban and Alqaeda are similar to Tausogs/Yakan/Samals and Abusayaf, respectively.

Good Morning!

Why wontObama end War in Afghan?

They know they will not win there. He knows Al qaeda was just a mere creation of the US gov't.

Where can you find Al Qaeda leaders when you know their not really in existence.

of deregulation!Inutil ang gobyerno at kawawa ang mga tao!
Obama knows how Americans all over the world are faring badly in name under the Bush administration especially among Muslims due to its wars in Iraq and Afghanistan ; its biased and pro-Israeli policy and its over reaction on its policies against foreigners after 9/11.The war in Iraq may be stopped and troops withdrawn soon but the Afghan war may go on under Obama.

Bad days may be ahead of the Philippine economy! Just today, our stock market nose dived , the lowest in almost a decade by more than 200 points.Even the peso had weakened and almost P49 plus per one dollar! Good news for OFWs and exporters but not for our economy! While oil prices had also plumetted from 147US dollars few months ago to less than $70 per barrel in the world market, oil companies are reducing their prices in small amounts.Our government just watches helplessly due our oil policy

With his modest social and economic status (not super rich and not belonging to a political dynasty) the Israelis will certainly find it difficult to rein him in to serve their interest as they used to do to white presidents.

We are not really certain but definitely, Barak will pursue a policy different from that of Bush. That alone would give many people a sigh of relief. With his personal background and the pigment of his skin, he would not be as arrogant as Bush or any white US president for that matter. He does not carry with him the Anglo-Saxon’s feeling of superiority over colored people who they (the whites) see as a “white man’s burden”. And that, too, is a plus. He would not be as arrogant and as pro-Israel.

Salam to all...

If Obama wins, What is there for Muslims to count on him?

Will there be a Change in policy for US?

Will the WAR in Iraq and Afghanistan end?

Will the US goverment end al the war?

marawi, let's not count how many people are killed in this conflict. If you include deaths among civilians and MI cadres, the number of casulaties will certainly be higher. Why don't you also try counting the advavtages of having peace?

People who wish to see a world in peace and where justice and equality prevails hope Barack Obama wins. We just hope "Barakah" really comes with his winning or people will be greatly disappointed.

141 soldiers namatay sa bakbakan sa lanao del sur and lanao del norte sa loob ng october 2008.

Tamokonsi, this is a chat box and anyone can just drop by to chat or share just about anything he thinks worth sharing. Should you want to post a specific, longer topic, we would be glad to read and react to it in the forum section of this site. The topics discussed here, I believe are all relevant to all of us whether local, national or international

AL JAZEERA…more than 250,000 in USA had converted to Islam since the events of 9/11 many of them HISPANICS. Barack (Arabic/touch of Allah’s miracle) is distancing himself from Moslem groups in USA for political reasons. He is one of two I consider real WONDER-BOYS of politics in our time the other being AHMADINEJAD. These are SIGNS OF THE TIMES…WAR AND PEACE will be theirs to make.

I am really curious how this chat rooms thinks what are dominant themes and topic coming in. I really wish how can i access the server so it could be a subject of study as it reflects the sarimanok on flight. Cheers!

Obama will win by landslide!
There is however a danger in this election... i.e. CHEATING! Perhaps we can export many of our Maranao Election Registrars to the Republicans to hire them for Mc Cain to win!

That Moscow incident involving PNP generals showed how PNP officials on top are enriching themselves in office especially if you are incharge of PNP finances.
12% of Americans believe Obama is a Muslim. Muslim has become a sort of slur in the US election this year.So Muslims are forsaken in this election as even Obama is distancing himself from Muslim leaders in the US!Watever, many Muslims perhaps prefer OBama to become the next US Pres.Per survey, if the world all over can vote except US, Oba

i mean 1006,000 euro parang mga drugs trapeking hindinila alam na bawal nabawal mag bitbit ng malaking amount na pera sa boong europ lao sa moscow dahil lagi mai nahoholi ng deplomatik na nagdadala ng cocain or heroin sa loob ng europ.

mga walang utak na PNP nagdala ng 1006 euro sa russia maboti sa kanila at hindinila makokoha ulit ng pera yan.normal pag pontaka ng ibang bansa ay mai credet card ka kong sa europian union walang problima mibabalik sa pinas pero sa moscow walayan sino ba ang pinas sa kanila.haa mga walang utak talaga hindinila alm na sobrapa sa pias PNP ang russian police.

develops its social state among other factors. Even its stock market is rising slightly on days where historic losses were being reported elsewhere!
In the Arab World, if not for the sudden and fast decreasing prices of oil in the world market, at least, the financial meltdown has not been felt much, unlike in Europe and elsewhere!

Surprisingly,Venezuela is experiencing robust growth. Chavez is being attacked few weeks ago by the Wall Street Journal as Venezuela's economy is deteriorating and in shambles. Now it has the largest international reserves per capita.Well, at least at has maintained its soveriegn independence. Raised taxes and royalties on foreign investors for them to pay their fair share.Imposed currency exchange controls to prevent capital flight.High oil prices! keeps majority of the profits at home and de

Hard times for everyone!No one knows despite the assurances of Pres. GMA. With severe recession or another Great Depression, definitely recovery will take time. Where shall the poor Maranaos go from here! Lately, Aleem Saranggani declared how hard up our relatives are in the lake area.. many cannot eat twice a day!Indeed, the effects of the financial meltdown all over is compounded by too much corruption in national, regional, local government agencies of government! Nobody cares anymore!

…who will patronize the banks, go out shopping in the malls, buy cars and housing, pay the university’s fees, credit cards and loans…etc. The Philippine economy (aggravated by rampant corruption in the government) is headed to the garbage dump. If BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA gets elected…he may turn the table around by just being BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA…an African American…African Arab…born Moslem…maybe Moslem at heart.

It is hard to say how many will trickle homeward bound (from around the world) without return visas thereby affecting the billions of dollars OFW remittances that is the true saviours of the Philippine economy. This is a problem that our government is keeping mum instead…you can read from GMA’s lips with the usual hyperbole of the Philippines being not affected. PGMA like BUSH is totally out of touch with reality. Without OFW’s remittances…

Although the global financial meltdown is a DAY OF RECKONING FOR THE EVIL RICH AND THE EXTRAVAGANTLY FAMOUS…ordinary people will likewise be severely affected. If the trends continue to spiral downward, construction boom in the Middle East will almost certainly come to a halt with the price of oil likewise on a free fall.

But I think, the real issue now all over the globe regarding the financial crisis and impending economic recession threatening the US, Great Britain , and other big economies all over including developing countries. This , I am sure ,is affecting our lives. HARD TIMES ARE AHEAD OF US!The ARMM, the Provincial Government, and civil society, NGOs should now unite , plan, work to cushion the impact of this global financial meltdown in our midst!

I think JT the Tableegh all over have similar religious inclinations following the 7 or 6 points of philosophy of which the Tableegh is envisioned or based. Abu Ala Maudodi was the founder JI of Pakistan but not the Tableegh that originated from India. The tableeh indeed are the pakokoroj -propagating Islam!

hi nalang...

The ISIS_Alumnus is confusing the Jama’ah Tableegh (including in its ranks people like Maodudi) and the Tableegh we are referring to whom many considered as extremists (pakokoroj, in our vernacular). Also, the Jama’ah Tableegh we have which emerged in the late 60’s and early seventies is not the same as the ones we simply refer to as Tableegh.

Nice observations, tycoon and ISISF _alumnus!Have never heard of Tableeghs being detained as terrorists!Exempted sila. Like the MILF, the US wont brand them as terrorists because they have their own agenda. If BM homeland would have pushed thru, the US can easily tie up with them to exploit the rich oil, natural gas and other natural resource in Mindanao.

It is indeed surprising why US and British Intelligence dont brand tableeghs as terrorists? Why, perhaps becuz they shun real JIHAD.
Take the case of the Center of Moderate Muslims, pioneered by our friend, Comm. Taha basman(now sickly) and supported by Amina Rasul Bernardo thru her Phil Council for Islamic Democrazy! People are asking, is there an animal called" moderate" muslims? Islam is a perfect religion.

Similarly, the Ikhwan Al-Muslimun or the Muslim Brotherhood was founded by an Egyptian scholar named Hasanul Banna which the Egyptian government at that time considered a terrorist.

As far as I know, the Jama'ah Tableegh is actually founded by an Indian or Pakistani (?) man named Mohammad Elias after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. The Jama'ah was said to be a dream of Mohammad Elias which he had put into reality.

Yeah, right. Indeed, many of us do not spend Zakat from their wealth. The Zakat and Awqaf Foundation at DXAD can be an a credible institution. They also have credible 'Ulama who can help in the computation of Zakat from one's wealth.

Commenting on Zakah practice among Maranaws, let us admit that very few of us are not religiously paying Zakah due perhaps to the following:
1. There is no credible institution responsible for Zakah collection;
2. What types of wealth that need obligatory Zakah;
3. Acceptable cut off /level of individual income that requires giving of Zakah.
4. Lack of knowledge of computation of complicated income or wealth;
5.Information Drive
5.

Examples are leaving their families without enough provisions; Propagation by group; Importance of going to Pakistan other than performing the obligatory Hadj; Propagation of Islam in other areas handled by non scholars, etc.Indeed,there is nothing wrong if the ways of the Prophet and the Quran are being followed!

The British intelligence is reported to have a hand in the creation of the Tablegh Movement which originated at India and spread to Pakistan and all over the world. Except the shunning of real Jihad and instead Islam propagation as the mean target as the" real " jihad, the movement is helping Muslims a lot., though there are some Muslim scholars who considered some of their ways as Bidah!

From the natuional level, Danding, with the help of the League of Governors, is planning to field Sec. Gilbert Teodoro of Defense to be their bet for President in 2010 with Chiz Escudero as Veep. Though Teodoro is not faring well in recent surveys!Erap is sure to run as it is impossible to unite the opposition as his condition. Villar and Roxas are sure of running.

From the camp of Bombit, they are planning to field the Board member, son of the late Alex Alonto, as their bet for Congressman in the Ist District.There are others potential moneyed candidates who are planning to run , to name afew.. USEC Bobby Rasuman, Sec. Nasser Pangandaman and Former Gov. Saide! then one from Faiza's group and also from Soli's.

Ang tapang ni Bravo nga. There is a chinese saying na kung sino ang kinakalaban mo magka level kayo!Flash!The old Andal is reported to have been hospitalized due to an MILF sniper's shot! How true kaya na he was airlifted to the USA? After their term, the family is aiming daw to settle at Switzerland!Galing nga naman

Pati si GMA hinamon niya. Diyan delicado baka ipa raise ni GMA ang patung sa ulo niya at doblehin ang puwersa ng AFP!Ito ang tunay na mag Saber!

Salam to all...

I quote:

"kayong mga generals magkakaubusan tayo ng lahi..."

Good Day to everyone...

allahoakbar paka daagankaso mga mujaheden.bohay na bohay pa sila brabvo so allah na malai takder ko anakabenaryan ameen.

Respect the ULAMA...

Let's not genralize...

We are all human...

gyankaiya mga politisyan na dadena laidirana mga pipiyai panaantaaman ko langowana taamen sadensa bakiran pagnata ulam na langonden permero sa gyai phanang gialaano mga ulama obasiran miyolamo siranotowa mga politisyan.

Politician is also called Ulamician. hahaha.

On the other hand,a person who have the ambition to be elected also to the same position should strive to grab the position, in short ladies and ladies, itis power struggle. hehehe.

Ah mali kayo lahat, hehehe...
Some of my friend notified me with respect to the new invention of our brothers in Ulamah.
According to them the term politics is now Ulammicss, means the person who currently holds a certain position in the government should always protect it not to be grabbed by other person.

tabya ako nagynakaiya politika na galebekaiya iblis na pananggilaiyo manosya a malaonso paratiyayao ba amayamaina mbalowipena saling gogopao siranotowa mga iblis.

pitharo allah a sekanowa miyamaratiyaya na obanyo saogenso galbekyowa mapiya agoso paratiyaya nyowa mapiyako siranotowa diinggalebeksa makasosopakko bitikana kitab.siiyakenai pakaantapako kalangolangwan olama antaa normala miyaratiyaya.

Assalamu Alaykum everyone,
interesting issues, Tycoon.
i can't disagree more regarding our Ulamas. they have painted there image pretty badly. it is very frustrating since they're supposed to implement what they are educated w/, to keep the the Ummah out of Jahannam; not jump in w/ them, 'tabiya tabo'.

I agree that Ulamas should not participate in the current political exercises, otherwise, his personality will be seriously doubted. Consequently, let us convince them not to join in any political race

alternative but play the rules of the game. This is why I am personally opposed to our Ulama participating in it. They can’t changed the system; instead, they will be infected and changed by it. Haven’t we learned our lesson with the late Mutilan (may he rest in peace)?

As to the third issue, we really don’t have a choice, do we? IRA and the Pork Barrel are what attract greedy, corrupt politicians. Why do you think a senator with a monthly salary of just P35,000 spend more than a hundred million for his candidacy or a Congressman with a salary less than that spend more than 10 million, without the IRA and the Pork? The point here is that corrupt practices are built within the system and anyone participating in the political exercise would have no other alternat

As to zakat, since we live under a non-Muslim country, observing this pillar of Islam is personal to individual Muslims. The allegation that we are forgetting such obligation may not be fair because I personally know people giving their zakat during the last days of Ramadhan. Besides there is no study conducted to determine how many give their zakat and how many don’t so that may guess will be just as good as yours. The truth is that the payment may not really be based on true computation (2.5%)

in most. Both groups emerged (schooled and t