Bill establishing Muslim cemeteries hurdles House panel
MANILA - A measure seeking to establish a Muslim Filipino cemetery in every city and municipality with a significant number of Muslim population hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives. During a hearing on Tuesday, the House Committee on Muslim Affairs, chaired by Lanao del Norte Representative Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo, approved the substitute bill to House Bills 2587 and 3755, proposing the establishment of Muslim cemeteries. Lanao del Sur Rep. Ziaur-Rahman Alonto Adiong, author of House Bill 2587, said it is currently difficult for Muslim Filipinos to bury their dead due to th...