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Portrait of Aldin Jacinto Ali

Aldin Jacinto Ali

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When peace is more than a greeting

When peace is more than a greeting

In Islam, peace isn’t just the absence of conflict; it’s the presence of understanding, of fairness, of love and restraint.

The Maranao in Manila

The Maranao in Manila

I was born and raised in Manila. My father was Maranao — a man of purpose, bearing and deep roots.

The Man in the Montagut

The Man in the Montagut

The story goes that because of that shirt, the brand became a legend, a badge of invincibility.

A law for what matters most

A law for what matters most

These plots are quiet declarations of presence since Filipino Muslims have long been part of this country.

Justice in every kilowatt

Justice in every kilowatt

This brings me back to something familiar: the values behind Muslim democracy—justice, participation, and governance that reflect real lives.

Fairway’s edge

Fairway’s edge

The golf club was serene, removed from the noise of the city. My paternal grandfather — a veteran of the Japanese occupation — never set foot here. But his…