All set for ‘The Moro Times’ launch tomorrow

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The Philippine Council for Islam and Democracy (PCID) is all set to launch The Moro Times on Friday at the National College of Public Administration and Governance's assembly hall at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City.

The monthly section paper is published by The Manila Times. It is devoted to Muslim issues and Mindanao and it feature articles on Muslim business opportunities, arts and culture, religion and history.

With this launch, PCID is expected to foster better understanding between Muslims and Christians and to fill the void of ignorance.

Amina Rasul, PCID Lead Convenor, said the Moro Times provides a door for all readers to enter the exotic world of the Muslims of the Philippines.

Below is the program prepared by the PCID in collaboration with Magbasa Kita Foundation, Inc. (MKFI) and The Asia Foundation (TAF) for the launching of The Moro Times.

8:00 – 8:30 Registration
8:30 – 8:35 National Anthem and Prayer
8:35 – 8:40 Welcome Remarks
Dr. Alex B. Brillantes, Jr., Dean, National College of Public Administration and Governance, UP
8:40 – 8:50 Messages
Dr. Steven Rood, Country Representative, The Asia Foundation

Dr. Santanina Tillah-Rasul
Chairperson, Magbassa Kita Foundation, Inc.
8:50 – 9:00 Overview of the Forum
Ms. Amina Rasul
Lead Convenor, Philippine Council for Islam and Democracy
9:00 – 9:20 Autonomy as a Politico/Governance Option
Atty. Randolph Parcasio, Fellow PCID
9:20 – 9:40 Federalism as a Politico/Governance Option
Mr. Musib Buat, Chairman, Technical Committee, MILF Peace Panel
9:40 – 10:00 Independence as a Politico/Governance Option
Mr. Abhoud Syed Lingga Executive Director, Institute of Bangsamoro Studies
10:00 – 11:20 Open Forum
11:20 – 11:50 Launch of Moro Times
11:50 – 12:00 Closing Remarks
Dr. Carmen Abubakar, Dean, Institute of Islamic Studies, UP

Emcee: Atty. Jose Iribani Lorena, Fellow PCID