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ALMOST 30 WATER WELLS INSTALLED IN MINDANAO IN 2020

Alhamdulillah, a total of 29 telaga or water wells were donated in 2020 with 9 still under construction. Clean water is a basic need and yet, many communities still do not have access to it. Improving their quality of life is as easy as installing a water well. ACT Malaysia will continue to strive to alleviate difficulties faced by many indigent communities.

Alhamdulillah. The solar lamps are making each day/night a little bit better than before for families @ Brgy Dansuli, Dato Salibo, Maguindanao

30 November 2020. Alhamdulillah, the final distribution (300 pcs of solar lamps) were done today in Kalanganan 2, Cotabato City, Philippines. We are grateful to ACT Mindanao for their hard work in implementing the activity

27 November 2020. Alhamdulillah, 300 solar lamps were given to 150 families at Brgy. Dansuli, Datu Salibo Municipality, Maguindanao.

25 November 2020. 325 families received a pair of solar lamps in Sambolawan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Philippines.

ACT Malaysia and Tabung Bantuan Kemanusiaan (TBK) of Zakat Pulau Pinang, in collaboration with International Monitoring Team (IMT Malaysia) and Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC), gave away 650 solar lamps to the residents of Brgy. Sambolawan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Philippines. A total of 325 families (2 lamps per family) benefited from this project. We hope these lamps help to light up their homes and make them happier
We are thankful to ACT Mindanao for organizing and implementing the event and to IMT and BHRC for taking the time to assist. Jazakumullahukhayr.

Alhamdulillah, Our second sari-sari store is now operating in Crossing Pagatin, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao. A sari-sari store is a a small neighbourhood shop selling a variety of goods. The first one is already supporting a family of five in Cotabato City. Sari-sari store is a part of ACT Malaysia's initiative to provide small businesses to struggling families in Mindanao.

On 8 August 2020, 100 solar lamps were distributed to the residents of @ Naketan, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao for Terangi Malamku Project.

The preloved clothes from #nicetowear3 campaign were given away to the ladies of the communities during the last Qurban distribution of ACT Malaysia. Here are some of the happy faces who received the clothes.

ACT Malaysia's first #act_sarisaristore project will hopefully become a reliable source of income for this family.

A sari-sari store is a mini convenience store selling grocery items and toiletries. A family usually builds a small structure in front of their house which becomes a go-to-store for the neighborhood. Sari-sari stores are very convenient because they sell goods at small quantities. You can find 100 grams of sugar, 50 ml of cooking oil and 1 kg of rice in this store. Almost every neighborhood in the Philippines has a sari-sari store.

ACT Malaysia's Complete Report on Qurban Program 1441h has now been uploaded. Please click this link-
https://actqurban1441h.blogspot.com/ to view the photos and details of Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity @ QHS 1441H.

Please click the poster below to join our Qurban program.

QURBAN FOR HUMANITY AND SOLIDARITY 1441/2020 is almost here, Alhamdulillah. Our price this year: RM400 for 1 portion or RM2800 for 1 cow and RM700 for 1 goat. Click the picture below for more information.

28 May 2020. Alhamdulillah, the mattreses for Darul-Ghali orphans finally arrived today. 30 Mandaue foam mattresses were given to 25 orphans and 5 caretakers of Darul-Ghali. Mandaue mattresses are one of the highest quality, durable, comfortable and with a warranty of 5 years.

22 May 2020. Alhamdulillah. The last Ramadan hadiah packs distribution for Bantuan Iftar Ramadan was done yesterday for 60 families @ Purok Mayan, Bagua 2, Cotabato City. This wraps up ACT Malaysia's AL-BIR program this year which has benefited 630 families.

22 May 2020. Alhamdulillah, as part of our Caring for Orphans program, we delivered rice supply to 4 orphanages yesterday:
1) Markaz At-Tamayyoz, Kalanganan 2, Cotabato City (28 orphans)
2) Darul Ghali, Sharrif Aguak, Maguindanao (25 orphans)
3) Markaz Nur, Sharrif Aguak, Maguindanao (11 orphans)
4) Markaz Salahuddin, Sharrif Aguak, Maguindanao (15 orphans)
Jazakumullahu khayran kathira for all your support.

20 May 2020. 80 families received 1-2kg of meat from cow slaughtered for Aqiqah and 5kg rice at Sitio Dumurog, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, Philiipines.

21 May 2020. Alhamdulillah, Ramadan hadiah packs for 60 families were delivered this morning to residents of Purok 3, Tamontaka Mother, Cotabato City, Philippines via a motorboat.

19 May 2020. Alhamdulillah, 60 families received Ramadan hadiah packs @ Purok Pagalungan,Bagua 1, Lugay-Lugay, Cotabato City, Phlippines.

16 May 2020. Alhamdulillah, Bantuan Iftar Ramadan @ ALBIR 1441H through its Ramadan Hadiah packs brightened the day for 70 families @ Tukananes, a riverine community in Cotabato City, Philippines.

12 May 2020. Due to the COVID-19 threat, ACT Malaysia has cancelled the itikaf program in mosques. Instead, for the last 10 nights of Ramadan, we have collaborated with 2 orphanages- one in Cotabato City and another in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, for a program called "Seeking Laylatul Qad'r" where the orphans will perform acts of ibadah in the quest for the Night of Power. ACT Malaysia provides Sahur for the orphans. In addition to food stuff, cash aid was also given. The orphanages are:
1) Dar Al-Ghali, Shariff Aguak Maguindanao, Philippines
(25 orphans)
2) Markaz At-Tamayyoz, Bubong, Kalanganan- 2, Cotabato City, Philippines (28 orphans)

11 May 2020. 50 families received Ramadan hadiah packs containing rice and essential grocery items @ Tuka na Parek, Polloc, Parang, Maguindanao, Phillippines.

5 May 2020. Bantuan Iftar Ramadan @ ALBIR 1441H delivered hadiah packs of rice and essential grocery items to 100 families from 3 Barangays - Pagatin, Dansuli and Sambulawan, all in the Municipality of Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines.

3 May 2020. Alhamdulillah, ACT Malaysia continues with its Ramadan hadiah packs distribution in Mindanao. 50 families received essential grocery items @ Purok Tabanga, Bagua 1, Lugay-Lugay, Cotabato City, Philippines.

1 May 2020. Alhamdulillah, on Labor Day, another 50 families received hadiah packs containing essential grocery items @ UMMAH Village, Upper Capiton, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines.

28 April 2020. The first of the Ramadan Hadiah packs distribution kicked off @ Limakasako, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao. 50 families received food packages containing rice, eggs, coffee, sugar, condensed milk, cooking oil, rice noodles, bread, soy sauce, and also washable face masks.

26 April 2020. Around 130 families in 6 Barangays (villages) in Maguindanao received food for Iftar in the form of 1.5kg of meat (beef) and 1.5kg of rice. The meat came from 2 cows that were slaughtered as Aqiqah.
Most of the recipients came from:
Brgy.Madia, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao
Brgy. Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao
Brgy. Sambolawan, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao

22 April 2020. Alhamdulillah, 50 families of mostly payung-payung drivers received 10kg of rice and 1 tray of eggs at Barangay Upper Capiton, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines. This is the last distribution for COVID-19 Relief program started by ACT Malaysia on 26 March 2020. Almost a month later, the total number of beneficiaries reached 525 from 11 location in Cotabato City and Maguindanao.

19 April 2020. Another 50 families of mostly farmers and fishermen received 10kg of premium rice and 1 tray of eggs at Barangay Kalanganan 2, Cotabato City, Philippines. This brings the total number of beneficiaries of relief to 475 since the distribution started on 26 March 2020.

19 April 2020. Alhamdulillah, 50 families of mostly payong2 and sikad drivers received 10kg of premium rice and 1 tray of eggs at Barangay Kakar, Cotabato City, Phlippines as part of the COVID-19 relief efforts by ACT Malaysia.

17/4/2020. 75 families of mostly payong2 (tuktuk) drivers received relief packages of 10kg rice and 1 tray of eggs @ 1st Road, Tulingan Street, Bagua 2, Cotabato City.

12 April 2020. 60 selected beneficiaries from Barangay Solon and Amadeo, Sultan Mastura and Barangay Kawa, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao were invited to receive 10 kg of rice and a tray of eggs as part of the COVID-19 Relief for the Needy project by ACT Malaysia. Enhanced Community Quarantine is extended to end of April in the Philippines.

7 April 2020. Alhamdulillah, 1 tray of eggs (30pcs) was added to 10kg of rice as a relief pack for our beneficiaries- 40 families of trishaw (sikad) and tuk-tuk (payung2) drivers @ Mother Barangay Tamontaka, Cotabato City, Philippines received the relief goods.

3 April 2020. Alhamdulillah, This morning, ACT Mindanao went house to house to deliver rice for trisikad and payung2 drivers' families @ Moon Street, RH 8, Cotabato City, Philippines. 50 families receive 8kg of premium rice. We'll try our best to continue the distribution as we are getting more and more requests from the same or other areas who are really in need.

30 March 2020. Alhamdulillah, a total of 50 trishaw and tuk-tuk drivers were provided with 10kg premium rice at Mangungan, Bagua 2, Cotabato City, Philippines. We hope to reach more beneficiaries as the community quarantine continues.
Jazakumullahu khayran kathira for your support.

27 March 2020. The second rice distribution was successfully done this morning. 25 trishaw (trisikad) drivers received 8 kg of rice @ Purok Islam, Datu Balabaran, Tamontaka, Cotabato City. As with yesterday's distribution, the amount of rice per recipient was adjusted to accommodate additional names in the list. Distribution was done in small groups to abide social distancing.

26 March 2020. 45 tuk-tuk drivers were given 7kg of rice each at Purok Talitay, Purok Emba and Purok Kalilintad, Rosary Heights 7, Cotabato City. Initially, the plan was to give 10kg to only 30 but the amount was adjusted to make sure everybody receives.

Alhamdulillah. It may not be much but it is a relief, nevertheless.

#nicetowear3 boxes of clothing officially handed to ACT Mindanao by IMT Malaysia

15 March 2020. The #nicetowear3 boxes were officially handed over to ACT Mindanao by the IMT, Alhamdulillah. In light of the current circumstances arising from the COVID19 pandemic, the distribution of the clothes is postponed to a later date. Cotabato City and Maguindanao are under enhanced community quarantine. May Allah protect us all, aamiinn.
Pictures show IMT's arrival at Awang Airport, Maguindanao on 13 March and the turn over of boxes to ACT Mindanao on 15 March.

NICE TO WEAR WOMEN'S CLOTHING DONATION AWAITING CONFIRMATION TO BE FLOWN TO COTABATO CITY, PHILIPPINES BY IMT MALAYSIA

7 March 2020. The "NICE to WEAR" preloved women's clothing were repacked at a warehouse in Olak Lempit, Banting. These clothes were collected last year and were supposed to have been flown to Cotabato City, Philippines through International Monitoring Team @ IMT-Malaysia aircraft last March 2019. Unfortunately, due to a technical problem, the boxes of clothes had to be left behind. They were since then stored in this furniture factory in Banting, awaiting the next IMT to take over this month.

As the IMT exchange of teams approaches, ACT Malaysia with the help of volunteers prepare the clothing, repacking to new boxes, labelling and stacking the boxes for an easy transport to the airport. May Allah make the path easy for transporting and distributing these items. Amin.

Telaga Hasna binti Udin is one of the 7 water wells recently installed (January 2020) in Mindanao. It is now providing clean water to a community in Sultan Kudarat, Alhamdulillah.

Tube water well is a life changing addition to less privileged communities. Donate to TABUNG TELAGA MALAYSIA now.

ANNOUNCEMENT: LAUNCHING OF TABUNG TELAGA MALAYSIA (20 NOVEMBER 2019)

To our dear friends who wish to donate water wells but could not quite afford the cost of installing a water well, ACT Malaysia would like you to consider contributing to TABUNG TELAGA MALAYSIA. You can give any amount as many times as you like to this fund. Donations will be pooled to build water wells primarily in Mindanao and in Bangladesh for our Rohingya brothers and sisters. The water wells will be named "Telaga Malaysia 1, Telaga Malaysia 2" and so forth.
ACT Malaysia will update the status of the tabung periodically to donors through emails.
May Allah accept our efforts and reward us with the best in this world and in the hereafter. Amin.
Sa’d ibn ‘Ubadah reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, my mother has died. Shall I give charity on her behalf?” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Yes.” I said, “Which charity is best?” The Prophet said, “A drink of water.”
Source: Sunan al-Nasā’ī 3664
Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani

150 solar lamps were given to families in Maguindanao during the Qurban week. Each family received 2 units of solar lamps. (click photo below to donate)

Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 1440H was a success with 85 cows sacrificed and distributed in Mindanao.

With the 85 cows we have collected from you, we went far and wide to reach those who are deserving, from the watery fields of Ligawasan in Sultan sa Barongis to Libutan in Mamasapano and Labungan in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao. We also managed to give to the new Muslims of Lake Sebu and Tiboli, South Cotabato, and to one island in Davao called Balut. Alhamdulillah, ACT Malaysia's Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 1440H was one of the best ever for the people of Mindanao.

To view more photos, click the link to our Qurban Report blogspot below.

https://actqhs1440report.blogspot.com/

Jazakumullahu khayran kathira.

YOU CAN JOIN ACT Malaysia's Qurban for Humanity
and Solidarity (1440H) now.
Contact us at 019-2149345 / 017-6493775
Or click the picture below to fill in the form.

Instead of iftar, some donated water wells during the fasting month. Easy access to water that is safe for household use is life-changing for many communities in Mindanao.

3 June 2019. This is the 10th and last iftar packs distribution which was held at Upper Kinagatan (along the Grand Mosque), Barangay Kalanganan 2, Cotabato City. 100 families received iftar bringing the total number of recipients of iftar pack meals to 1,000 families.

3 June 2019. 100 families received Iftar packs at Brgy. Lusay, Mamasapano, Maguindanao. This is the 9th iftar packs distribution for ALBIR1440H.

4 June 2019. The 4th and last food packs distribution was done at Sitio Dalimpong, Brgy. Dalampua, Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao. 100 families received 10kg of rice and some grocery items.

2 June 2019. The 8th Iftar packs distribution was done at Purok Ali, Tamontaka 2, Cotabato City.

2 June 2019. Cash aid and bags full of rice and groceries were gifted to 30 widows from different parts of Maguindanao at Barangay Madia, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao.

31 May 2019. Ramadan symposium with the youth of Tukananes, Cotabato City, held at Masjid Aishah. Several resource speakers were invited to talk about the significance of Ramadan and the Lailatul Qad'r. This masjid was upgraded by ACT Malaysia years before.

31 May 2019. Distribution of iftar packs to 100 families at Purok Dangkalan, Lugay-Lugay, Cotabato City. In addition, 20 families received standard water containers which they can fill at a nearby water station for free for a number of times.

ITIKAF PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY HELD IN 2 MOSQUES - Masjid As-Siddiq, Simuay Seashore, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao and Masjid At-Taebein, Purok Tuka, Esteros, Cotabato City.

30 May 2019. 125 food packs (each family pack contains 10kg rice, sugar, bread, soy sauce, instant noodles, canned sardines, coffee, condensed milk) were given to the residents of Barangay Andavit, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. ACT is grateful to International Monitoring Team @ IMT for joining the distribution.

26 May 2019. Iftar packs distribution to 100 families at Sitio Pidtebu, Radjah Buayan, Maguindanao, Philippines.

26 May 2019. Giving of cash aid and food packs to teachers of Mahad Al-Fallah, Pidsandawan, Radjah Buayan, Maguindanao, Philippines. Thank you Sekolah Islam Adni, Kuala Lumpur, for sponsoring them.

25 May 2019. Cash assistance and food packs for these hardworking teachers of Mahad Madia Al-Shariyee, Barangay Madia, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. Thank you Sekolah Islam Adni, Kuala Lumpur, for sponsoring them.

24 May 2019. The fifth iftar packs distribution was done yesterday for the residents of Poblacion 7, Tukananes, Cotabato City, Philippines.

21 May 2019. 111 families in Barangay Mamisel, Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao, Philippines, received food packs comprising 10 kg rice + grocery items per family.

16 May 2019. Food stuff delivery to Markaz Litahfeedel Qur'an, Namuken, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, Philippines, which currently has 68 students including orphans.

17 May 2019. Distribution of 100 food packs in Barangay Maitong, Kabuntalan, Maguindanao, Philippines.

15 May 2019. Iftar packs were provided to the residents of Sitio Panegenan, Bagua 1, Cotabato City, Philippines. Thank you for all your support.

Iftar packs were distributed yesterday 14 May 2019 at a Balik Islam center for the residents of Kinagatan, Kalanganan 2, Cotabato City, Philippines. This is the 3rd distribution.

The second iftar packs distribution was done last Saturday (11/5/2019) at Simuay Seashore, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, Philippines

Alhamdulillah, the first ALBIR 1440H activity was successfully done on 10 May 2019- distribution of 100 iftar family packs to the residents of Brgy. Camasi, Poblacion 9, Cotabato City, Philippines.

Join ACT Malaysia as we continue with our FOOD AID PROGRAM in Mindanao- the Bantuan Iftar Ramadan Year 12 (ALBIR 1440H)

PROJECT #NICETOWEAR3 dianjurkan oleh ACT Malaysia

Semuanya bermula dengan satu idea.... ingin memberi kegembiraan kepada wanita2 yang gigih di Mindanao dengan cara yang paling kos efektif. Lagipun, dana tidak mencukupi kerana terdapat krisis yang berlaku di serata dunia yang juga mendapat perhatian ramai rakyat Malaysia. Dengan rahmah Allah SWT, dengan satu idea kecil dan beberapa hubungan kerjasama strategik, ACT Malaysia telah memungkinkan untuk membawa senyuman kepada wajah wanita Bangsamoro dan ia akan berbuat demikian untuk kali ke-3.

Pada Ramadan 2017, "NICE TO WEAR 1" telah dianjurkan. Kami mengutip pakaian Muslimah terpakai@preloved dari rakan dan keluarga dan menghantarnya ke Mindanao melalui Poslaju. Seperti yang dapat dibayangkan, kos penghantaran adalah sangat mahal dan ianya menghadkan kuantiti yang mampu dihantar. Kami terfikir, munkinkah ada cara untuk meminimumkan kos penghantaran? dan jika ada, bagaimana? Alhamdulillah, jawapannya ada pada Team Pemantauan Antarabangsa Malaysia@International Monitoring Team Malaysia. Setiap tahun, pasukan IMT Malaysia akan bertukar anggota baru. Team IMT akan berangkat ke Cotabato City, Filipina menggunakan pesawat TUDM. Dengan bantuan Tuan Abdullah Zawawi, mantan Konsul Jeneral Malaysia di Davao, Filipina, ACT Malaysia telah mendapat keizinan pihak IMT untuk mengangkut barangan yang dikumpul dari Malaysia ke Cotabato City melalui pesawat TUDM. Malah, team IMT juga telah bersama-sama team ACT mengedarkan pakaian tersebut kepada penerima sasaran dan juga menjalankan misi perubatan di salah satu lokasi pengedaran. Sejumlah 700 orang menerima hijab, jubah, blaus, baju kurung dan telekung dari Malaysia untuk "NICE TO WEAR 2".

Kami merancang untuk menggandakan jumlah yang kami kumpulkan tahun lalu untuk 'NICE TO WEAR 3' dan kami hanya mempunyai 10 hari lagi untuk berbuat demikian sebelum pertukaran pasukan IMT pada pertengahan bulan Mac 2019 ini. Anda boleh menjadi sebahagian daripada projek ini yang akan membawa kegembiraan kepada kehidupan ramai wanita di Mindanao yang menginginkan mempunyai sesuatu yang baik untuk dipakai tetapi malangnya mereka tidak berkemampuan. Anda berminat? Sila hantar kepada kami barangan anda atau kami akan aturkan pick-up jika anda berada di kawasan Serdang. Anda boleh menghubungi kami terus di nombor berikut: 019-2149345 dan 0176493775.

Terima kasih, jazakumullahu khairan.

💐💐💐 # nicetowear3: tarikh akhir ialah 11 Mac, 2019.
Nota tambahan: UNTUK LELAKI jika ada baju2 kurta, baju melayu dan jubah serta ketayap insyaAllah kami terima juga. 💐💐💐
💐 KEPERLUAN DANA 💐

Di samping sumbangan pakaian, kami juga memerlukan sumbangan wang tunai untuk pelbagai keperluan terutamanya untuk kerja distribusi nanti. IMT, walaupun mereka berpartisipasi dan membantu dalam pengedaran dll, mereka tiada bajet khusus untuk aktiviti ini. ACT perlu mendapatkan dana tunai untuk melaksanakan program distribusi nanti untuk kos2 seperti pengangkutan, makanan dll. Kami dengan rendah hati merayu sumbangan wang tunai untuk tujuan itu juga. Nombor akaun kami:
Maybank 562142713126.
(nama acct: Team Caring Action (M) Berhad).

Jazakumullahukhairan kathiira atas sokongan anda kepada program-program ACT Malaysia.

25/1/2019. Three water wells built in just a little over a month for the Rohingya refugees. InshaAllah, we have more to come.

21/12/2018. Closing project for 2018, a water well for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

12-13/12/2018. ACT Malaysia's Kursus Bahasa Arab (TPI) goes to Aceh, Indonesia. More than 50 teachers participated. The kursus was facilitated by Ustaz Radzi and Datu Mustafa Kamal.

5/12/2018. Kursus Bahasa Arab MUMTAZ (TPI based) by ACT Malaysia to pensioners at Kolej Komuniti Hulu Langat in Kajang. Alhamdulillah, the participants gave very positive feedback.

A slide show of distribution photos of Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 1439 on 21-24 August in Mindanao, Philippines. A total of 46 cows and 23 goats were entrusted to ACT Malaysia for distribution.

QURBAN FOR HUMANITY AND SOLIDARITY 1439H IS HERE! JOIN ACT MALAYSIA HELP THE POOR IN MINDANAO.

Join #QHS1439H for only:
RM 350 for one portion (1 bahagian) of a cow
RM 2450 for a cow
RM 600 for a goat
Contact us through-
whatsapp: +60104504117 or +60192149345
email: actmy.care@gmail.com
website: www.actmalaysia.org.my
or you can pay direct to:
ACTION CARING TEAM (M) BERHAD
MAYBANK 5621-4271-3126
and inform us of your details via whatsapp or email.
Jazakumullahu khayran kathira!

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14 June 2018. 11th Ifar packs distribution on last day of Ramadan at Brgy Simuay Seashore, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao where 100 families received iftar.

14 June 2018. 20 widows and 20 asnaf families (40 recipients) received P1,000 cash aid.

14 June 2018. 10th Ifar packs distribution on last day of Ramadan at Moon Street, Rosary Heights 8, Cotabato City where 100 families received iftar. Many of the recipients are trishaw drivers.

14 June 2018. 9th iftar packs distribution on last day of Ramadan at Purok Ali, Rosary Heights, Cotabato City where 100 families received iftar.

11 June 2018. Ramadan Islamic Symposium at Poblacion 7, Tukananes, Cotabato City- attended by 100 persons and graced by 5 guest speakers.

10 June 2018. 8th Iftar packs distribution at Barangay Tamontaka 1, Cotabato City. Alhamdulillah, 100 families received iftar packs.

10 JUNE 2018. 2nd FOOD PACKS DISTRIBUTION- AL-BIR 1439H.

Alhamdulillah. 115 families affected by the recent flash flood at Solon, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao were provided with rice, sugar, dried fish, sardines, noodles, coffee, soy sauce. Many of the recipients lost their homes and their livestock due to the flood.

I'tikaf program is ongoing @ two mosques- Masjid As-Siddiq, Simuay Seashore, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao and Masjid At-Taebein, Purok Tuka, Esteros, Cotabato City. ACT Malaysia helps organize the community and provide sahur for the participants for 10 days.

5 JUNE 2018. 7th IFTAR PACKS DISTRIBUTION- AL-BIR 1439H.

Alhamdulillah. 100 families received Iftar at Barangay Biniruan, Kakar, Cotabato City. Thank you for your donations.

3 June 2018. 6th IFTAR PACKS DISTRIBUTION- AL-BIR 1439H.

Alhamdulillah. The heavy rain and flooded terrain did not stop our volunteers from bringing iftar to 100 families in the coastal community of Batog, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao. Many parts of Cotabato City and Maguindanao are now experiencing heavy rains and flash floods.

31 May 2018. Foodstuffs for Madrasah/Orphanage

31 May 2018. Foodstuffs including 250kg of rice were delivered to a madrasah/orphanage Markaz Alongan, Sulun, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao with 120 students, some of them orphans. Alhamdulillah and Jazakumullah for your donations.

28 May 2018. 5th IFTAR PACKS DISTRIBUTION- AL-BIR 1439H.

Alhamdulillah. 100 families along the river at Poblacion 7, Tukananes, Cotabato City were provided with Iftar. A huge thank you to our volunteers who are willing to go through all the difficulties to reach deserving communities.

27 May 2018. 4th IFTAR PACKS DISTRIBUTION. AL-BIR 1439H.

Alhamdulillah. 100 families received Iftar at Kalanganan 2, Cotabato City. Thank you for your donations.

26 MAY 2018. 3RD IFTAR PACKS DISTRIBUTION- AL-BIR 1439H.

Alhamdulillah. 100 families received Iftar at Brgy. Talitay, Rosary Heights 7, Cotabato City. Thank you for your contribution.

24 MAY 2018. FOOD PACKS DISTRIBUTION-BANTUAN IFTAR RAMADAN 1439H.

Alhamdulillah, Food packs were given to 75 families in Pidsandawan, Radjah Buayan, Maguindanao including the teachers of Mahad Al-Falah. Each pack contains 10kg of rice as well as sugar, cooking, oil, coffee, bread, sardines and noodles that should last at least a week.

23 May 2018. SECOND IFTAR PACKS DISTRIBUTION AL-BIR 1439H

Alhamdulillah, The second activity for ALBIR1439H was a success. Iftar packs were given to 100 families in Simuay Seashore, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao. Thank you donors for your support.

19/5/2018 IFTAR PACKS DISTRIBUTION- BANTUAN IFTAR RAMADAN 1439H

Alhamdulillah, 3rd day of Ramadan- the first activity for ALBIR1439H. Iftar packs were given to 100 families in Purok Mabager, Bagua 1, Lugay-Lugay, Cotabato City.

Join ALBIR @ Bantuan Iftar Ramadan 1439 H and help those in need. ACT Malaysia will deliver your aid to the most deserving of help in Mindanao, Philippines.

01 May 2018. Residents of Batog, a coastal community in Parang, Maguindanao, benefited from the Medical Mission organized by International Monitoring Team-Malaysia and ACT Malaysia. Alhamdulillah!

THE 2ND #nicetowear PROJECT WAS A SUCCESS with over 1000 pcs of hijab and 700 pcs of clothing distributed.

1. 12/4/2018. 300 people in Solon, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, received clothing from the #nicetowear2 project by ACT Malaysia. In addition, a medical mission was organized by IMT during the distribution. IMT Malaysia Deputy Head General Shafiq led the activities.

2. 11/4/2018. 100 people in Simuay Seashore, a coastal community in Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, received clothing from the #nicetowear2project by ACT Malaysia. The Head of IMT Malaysia Maj. Gen. Datuk Mohd Nazir Mami led the distribution.

3. 10/4/2018. 200 people in Batog, a coastal community in Parang, Maguindanao, received clothing from the #nicetowear2 project by ACT Malaysia. IMT Malaysia helped with the distribution.

4. 9/4/2018, A happy day for pupils and parents @ Kindal Elementary School, Km.30, Upi, Maguindanao, Philippines, who received school backpacks (with stationery) and clothing as part of the #nicetowear2 project initiated by ACT Malaysia in cooperation with International Monitoring Team Malaysia, ACT Mindanao and MyCARE.

14/03/2018. Alhamdulillah, the #nicetowear boxes of donated clothing and stationery have arrived in Awang Airport, Cotabato City.

and to IMT Malaysia 12, Bon Voyage! to IMT Malaysia 13, welcome to Mindanao.

12/03/2018. Delivery of 17 boxes of #nicetowear preloved clothing and stationery to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport @ Subang Airport. Around 500 kg of clothing were collected and will be flown to Mindanao by the Malaysian International Monitoring Team.

DONATION DRIVE ALERT: 8-12 MARCH 2018
Assalamu'alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
I have something important to share with you all.
I received a call from the Malaysian Ex-Consular for Davao, Hj Abdullah, that the International Monitoring Team (IMT) will change team mid March (around 14 March). A bit of late notice, but to me, worth making the effort.
ACT MALAYSIA is making a drive to collect used clothing and also new stationeries for kids and the poor in Mindanao. The goods will be delivered to Mindanao (Cotabato City to be exact) via our Malaysian Airforce Plane that is going to bring the new team, too.
DONATION DRIVE FOR MINDANAO (deadline 12/3/2018).
1. Used Women and Girls Clothing (quality from moderate to high or new only): Baju Kurung, Jubah, Tudung, Telekong, Blouse Muslimah, etc.
2. New stationeries: Pencils, Notebooks, Ball pens, School Bags, etc.
Please send me a message for coordination and delivery plans.
Jazakumullahu khayran katheera.
Wassalam~
Datu Mustafa Kamal
019-2149345
ACT Malaysia

WAQAF WATER WELL MINDANAO UPDATE- 20 units of water wells from MyCARE are currently being completed.

ROHINGYAKU SAYANG- LATEST UPDATE

As of February 2018, 1 masjid, 8 water wells and 1 toilet were built in Balu Khali , Ukhia Camp, Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh. In addition, 200 food packs and 40 solar lamps were also provided to the refugees. ACT Malaysia teamed up with a Bangladesh NGO, Charitable Society for Relief and Orphans' Care and Needy, to implement the activities.

ROHINGYAKU SAYANG- ACT MALAYSIA'S INITIATIVE TO HELP THE ROHINGYA REFUGEES

IN PHOTOS- a slide show of the 2017 Qurban activities in Mindanao

SILA KLIK UNTUK KE BORANG PENYERTAAN

In photos: Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 1437H

BANTUAN IFTAR RAMADAN (AL-BIR) 1438 H) SUMMARY REPORT BELOW

18/6/2017. Alhamdulillah. 100 food packs (1 week supply of food including 10kg rice, sugar, bread, noodles, canned sardines, soy sauce, dried fish,etc.) were given to 100 families in Pidsandawan, Radja Buayan, Maguindanao. Slippers for kids were also distributed.

21 Ramadan 1438H. Alhamdulillah, the Itikaf program started with 3 mosques joining- Masjid As-Siddiq in Lower Buliok, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, Masjid At-Taebein in Esteros, Cotabato City and Masjid Abubakar As-Siddiq in Simuay, Seashore, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao. These photos show the congregation in Masjid As-Siddiq. In total (3 mosques), around 260 people joined the program.

PROGRAM-PROGRAM UTAMA DI BULAN RAMADAN INI:
1. IFTAR - MENAJA BERBUKA PUASA
2. SEDEKAH FOOD PACKS
3. SEDEKAH AIR
4. MENAJA IKTIKAF 10 MALAM TERAKHIR
5. Collection Zakat Fitrah, Fidyah, General Sedeqah dll. yang tertera di dalam borang penyertaan.

GIVE A PAIR OF SLIPPERS TO CHILDREN THIS RAMADAN! whatsapp to join (017-6493775)

QURBAN FOR HUMANITY AND SOLIDARITY 1438h

SHEIKH ABU HURAIRAH ABDULRAHMAN U. UDASAN
GRAND MUFTI BANGSAMORO
(supports ACT Malaysia's Bantuan Iftar Ramadan 2017 @ AL-BIR 1438H)

“Saya berharap ACT Malaysia terus menjalankan aktiviti Ramadannya di Mindanao tahun ini yang tentunya akan memberi manfaat kepada masyarakat miskin. Cabaran membiayai aktiviti ini tentunya meningkat setiap tahun kerana lebih ramai masyarakat di seluruh dunia yang menderita dan memerlukan perhatian. Saya sangat berterima kasih kepada rakyat Malaysia yang mulia yang membiayai aktiviti aktiviti ini setiap tahun. Walaupun di ketika ini ramai umat Islam di seluruh dunia menghadapi banyak isu-isu kemanusiaan, kami Bangsamoro sangat berterima kasih kerana anda tidak lupa kepada saudara-saudara anda di Mindanao. Jazaakumullahu khayran kathira dan saya berharap anda akan terus membantu dan mendoakan kami”.

“I hope that ACT Malaysia continues to conduct Ramadan activities in Mindanao this year that will benefit the poor communities. The challenges of funding these activities are increasing every year as more and more communities around the world experience suffering that also requires attention. I am very thankful to the generous Malaysians who are funding the activities every year. Amidst the various humanitarian issues the Muslim ummah is facing all over the world, we Bangsamoro are grateful that you still do not forget your brothers and sisters in Mindanao. Jazaakumullahu khayran kathira and I hope that you will continue to help us and please keep us in your prayers”.

Situasi Kemanusiaan di Mindanao

Filipina, sebuah negara miskin adalah tempat tinggal kepada lebih 100 juta orang. Ia adalah salah satu Negara yang paling banyak bencana di dunia, di kedudukan ketiga di antara 171 negara dalam Indeks Risiko Dunia 2015. Mengalami sekitar 20 taufan setahun, lima daripadanya biasanya menyebabkan kerosakan besar, banjir kilat dan tanah runtuh.

Di tengah-tengah latar belakang ini adalah Mindanao, pulau kedua terbesar di Filipina. Di Mindanao, defisit makanan menjadi lebih parah dengan kesan konflik bersenjata selama beberapa dekad yang menyebabkan wujudnya pelarian di dalam Negara (Internally Displaced Persons). Menurut World Food Program, di antara tahun 2000 dan 2010, lebih daripada 40% daripada keluarga di dalam telah dipaksa berpindah @ “displaced” sekurang-kurangnya sekali, yang membawa kepada kemerosotan taraf hidup. Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), yang paling teruk terjejas oleh konflik bersenjata, adalah daerah yang paling miskin di Filipina.

Di dalam ARMM, Maguindanao adalah konsisten di dalam senarai kawasan paling miskin di Filipina. Kedudukannya adalah ke-4 paling miskin dalam 2006-2012 dengan 54.5% kadar kemiskinan, bermakna lebih daripada separuh daripada penduduk tidak mampu keperluan asas seperti makanan dan air. Baru-baru ini, Maguindanao telah dikelompokkan dengan 4 wilayah lain sebagai yang paling miskin di Filipina (2012-2015).

Cotabato City adalah sebuah bandar bersempadan dengan Maguindanao dan telah mengambil sebilangan besar orang-orang pelarian pada masa lalu. Ramai daripada mereka yang melarikan diri berpindah ke bandar kepada saudara-mara mereka. Mereka yang tidak mempunyai saudara mara di bandar menjadi setinggan dan tetap hidup dalam kemiskinan. Di samping itu, bandar Cotabato juga mempunyai penduduk miskin Bandar atau “urban poor”, yang tinggal di kawasan “slums”.

Kekurangan makanan adalah masalah utama bagi ramai orang di Maguindanao dan Cotabato City. Statistik ARMM 2015 mendedahkan bahawa sejumlah 31,000 kematian kanak-kanak dikaitkan dengan kekurangan zat makanan, yang mewakili 45% daripada jumlah kematian kanak-kanak. Terdapat juga 3.7 juta kes-kes kekurangan zat makanan termasuk cirit-birit, jangkitan pernafasan akut dan anemia. Ini adalah kesan daripada ibu bapa yang tidak mempunyai akses kepada mata pencarian kerana kerap berpindah disebabkan oleh konflik bersenjata.

Walaupun situasi keamanan telah meningkat dengan ketara dalam tahun-tahun kebelakangan ini, ramai yang masih hidup dalam kemiskinan. Konflik bersenjata telah memberi kesan buruk jangka panjang kepada penduduk yang berpendapatan rendah. Statistik telah menunjukkan bahawa daerah Maguindanao masih termiskin di Filipina dan mempunyai masalah kekurangan mekanan yang meluas. Kajian WFP menunjukkan kadar sangat rendah pelajar pelajar yang tamat sekolah rendah dan pertumbuhan terbantut (yang disebabkan oleh kekurangan zat makanan yang kronik) di kalangan kanak-kanak bawah lima tahun.

PROGRAM BANTUAN IFTAR RAMADAN (AL-BIR) telah menjadi projek tahunan ACT Malaysia sejak penubuhannya pada tahun 2008. Setiap Ramadan, ACT cuba untuk menyampaikan bantuan makanan kepada masyarakat termiskin di Maguindanao dan Cotabato City. Tahun lepas sahaja, bekalan makanan untuk 1 minggu diberikan kepada 210 keluarga di Maguindanao. makanan berbuka puasa telah diagihkan kepada 1,400 keluarga di Maguindanao dan Cotabato City. Di samping itu, 110 keluarga dibekalkan dengan 26 liter air minuman yang tulen kerana akses kepada air minuman yang selamat juga adalah satu masalah di kalangan golongan miskin.

ACT Malaysia merayu kepada individu dan organisasi untuk sama sama menyokong program ini. Ramadan adalah masa yang tepat untuk berkongsi sebahagian harta kita kepada mereka yang memerlukannya. Golongan miskin di Mindanao berhak mendapat bantuan yang boleh kita berikan untuk meringankan beban yang mereka telah alami untuk beberapa dekad. Melalui bantuan anda, insyaAllah kita boleh meringankan beban mereka Ramadan ini.

In Photos- BANTUAN IFTAR RAMADAN (AL-BIR 1437H)
RAMADAN PROGRAM 2016 in Mindanao, Philippines

Terangi Malamku- the Solar Lamps Project by ACT Malaysia
22 October 2016. Distribution of solar lamps to electricity deprived villages in Bongo Island, Parang, Maguindanao, Philippines

TERANGI MALAMKU, the solar lamp project will be re-started soon to answer the needs of electricity deprived communities in Maguindanao, Philippines. There are still many areas in Maguindanao which have no access to electricity and even those with access are prone to experience power outages regularly due to shortage of energy from power plants. The solar lamps will provide the much needed light for the nightly activities and will result to an enhanced living quality.

Most of those who have no electricity use kerosene lamps at night but these lamps need to be refilled all the time and not to mention, they are quite dangerous to use and emit an unpleasant smell. Solar lamps are much better alternative as they are easier to handle, safer and cheaper in the long run. If taken care of properly, it can last for years. Once charged it can last for 5 hours or more. It can also serve as a power source for charging phones. Contact us to join!

QURBAN FOR HUMANITY AND SOLIDARITY 1437 H
12- 15 September 2016

Alhamdulillah, ACT Malaysia's Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 1437 H was successfully implemented. The slaughter of cows and goats and distribution of meat began on Eid day until the 3rd day of tasyrik (12-15 September 2016). From the 39 cows and 21 goats collected, around 3,300 families received 1kg of meat. 12 different locations became the distribution areas in Mindanao as follows.
1. Dagurungan, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao
-15 cows, 1050 families
2. Butalo, Datu Saudi, Maguindanao
-12 cows, 860 families
3. Brgy Tulunan, Datu Anggal and Brgy Satan, Sharrif Aguak, Maguindanao
-7 cows, 668 families
4. Mangungan, Cotabato City
-10 goats
5. Markaz Aytam, Gang, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
-9 goats
6. Mirab, North Upi, Maguindanao
-1 cow, 111 families
7. Kudal, Pagalungan, Maguindanao
-1 cow, 97 families
8. Purok Pinen, RH 6, Cotabato City
-1 cow, 106 families incl 89 widows
9. Madrasatu Mohammad Nor Al-Arabie Al-Islamie, Sitio Bangkat, Kitango, Datu Piang, Maguindanao
- 80 kg f meat
10. Markaz Tamayuz, Bubong, Kalanganan, Cotabato City
-50 kg of meat
11. Markaz Al-Amir, Kakar Extension, Cotabato City
-40 kg of meat
12. Kusiong Beach (Dar Amir Orphans' Outing)
-2 goats

The beneficiaries are full of gratitude to Allah swt, as well as the donors for the help given to them. The very high price of beef renders it not affordable for the poor.

"Klik" SUMBANGAN LAIN

COVID-19: RELIEF FOR THE NEEDY targets trishaw and tuk-tuk drivers in Cotabato City and Maguindanao, Philippines

Everyone is feeling the crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, even more so by those whose livelihood are directly affected like the trishaw and tuktuk drivers. In Cotabato City, income for these drivers has plummeted because of lack of passengers due to the community quarantine in place.

ACT Malaysia with the help of some generous souls reaches out to these drivers and helps to lessen the burden of putting food on the table by giving them rice.

Telaga Noor- one of the many water wells constructed last Ramadan 1440H. (click photo below to donate)

7 water wells completed in Maguindanao and Cotabato City this February 2019

87 cows and 24 goats were the total raised for Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 1438H program by ACT Malaysia. More than 7,000 individuals received meat in different areas in Mindanao. The areas are:

1. Sulon, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao
2. Meta, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao
3. Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao
4. Binasing, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao
5. Tukananes, Cotabato City
6. Nabalawag, Midsayap, North Cotabato (area for Islamic Relief Malaysia)
7. Simuay Seashore, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao (area for MyCare)
8. Tambunan, Talayan, Maguindanao
9. Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao
10. Darul Muhsinin (orphanage), Crossing Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
11. Markaz Aytam (orphanage), Gang, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
12. Tamontaka, Cotabato City
13. Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
14. Pidsandawan, Raja Buayan, Maguindanao
15. Macasampen, Guindulungan, Maguindanao

Beneficiaries are from the rural communities, orphans, former evacuees and urban poor. Thank you very much for your support and till next year!

Bantuan Iftar Ramadan @ ALBIR had over 10,000 beneficiaries last year!

Hot nutritious meals @ Iftar packs for needy families during Ramadan.

Join #ALBIR1439 @ Bantuan Iftar Ramadan 1439 H and help those who are in need. ACT Malaysia will deliver your aid to the most deserving of help.

SEDIKIT CORETAN...
RAMADAN 1435H

Penyampaian FOOD PACKETS kepada 50 keluarga
di perkampungan tepi sungai di Kabuntalan, Maguindanao. Kampung ini hanya boleh diakses melalui sungai 1.5 jam dari Cotabato City. Air sungai telah melimpah tebing sehingga ke rumah-rumah mereka. Sekarang musim hujan. Reaksi mereka? Mereka sangat-sangat bersyukur kerana dapat 10kg beras Grade A dan lain2. Tidak pernah mendapat bantuan seperti ini sebelum ini. Sebab air naik, paling praktikal membuat serahan di rumah ketua kampung tepi sungai (yang air sikit lagi akan masuk) dan mereka datang naik sampan yang bagi kami 'mengerikan' sebab kecil sangat dan bawa anak2 kecil pulak tu.

<atas> Penyampaian FOOD PACKETS kepada 50 keluarga di Gubat, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao. Kampung ini asalnya kem pelarian dan sekarang menjadi kampung tetap. Mereka tidak kembali ke tempat asal mereka sejak tahun 2000.
Reaksi mereka? Sangat-sangat bersyukur di atas sumbangan saudara seIslam dari Malaysia. Ada yang berkata, mereka tidak ada apa-apa untuk makan iftar. Jadi bantuan kita ini... memang menceriakan!
Allahu Akbar walillahilhamd...

<atas> Distribusi RAMADAN FOOD PACKS PROGRAM. SUMBANGAN untuk 60 IBU TUNGGAL 
- 17 Ramadan 1435H.
Sumbangan dari penyumbang-penyumbang Malaysia melalui Al-Ameen Serve Sdn. Bhd.

1. Selain Food Packs, mereka juga diberi wang tunai 500 peso (lk RM40).
2. Kebanyakan mereka bekerja sebagai petani dan menjual hasil tanaman mereka di pasar.
3. Sejak kematian suami, mereka tidak pernah mendapat bantuan dari mana-mana pihak.
4. Mereka sangat-sangat terharu, sampai ada yg mengatakan, "banyaknya bantuan ni!....".. Selain dari ucapan umum seperti syukran, kesyukuran dll. di atas sumbangan yang diterima.
5. Disebabkan sekarang musim hujan banyak dari rumah mereka sekarang digenangi air.
6. Mereka datang dengan beca motor yg orang sana panggil Sikad. Inilah sistem pengangkutan yang ada yang paling efektif dan murah. Ada yang guna motosikal tapi kebanyakannya menggunakan basikal seperti beca.
7. Hari ini ibarat hari raya bagi mereka, jadi mereka berpakaian dengan pakaian terbaik! :-)
8. Lokasi distribusi:
di Crossing Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao.

15.10.14 PELANCARAN PROJEK (*1115 lampu, 577 keluarga telah mendapat manfaat.)

"TERANGI MALAMKU"
Projek Tajaan Lampu Solar kepada Fakir Miskin di Mindanao
SASARAN: 500 KELUARGA.
Hanya RM50: * untuk 2 lampu solar * untuk satu keluarga fakir.
Latarbelakang projek:
Bolehkah kita bayangkan pada setiap malam kita terpaksa berada di dalam kegelapan? Bagi mereka yang fakir di Mindanao, ini rutin biasa kehidupan mereka. Rata-rata keluarga fakir di pendalaman Mindanao tidak mampu untuk menerangi rumah mereka pada waktu malam. Jika ada sedikit kemampuan, mereka akan menggunakan lampu minyak tanah dengan kos lk 50sen-RM1 semalam. Namun, majoriti dari mereka tidak mampu. Program sedekahkan lampu solar ini, akan memberi impak yang sangat sangat besar bagi mereka. Anak-anak fakir juga munkin boleh menelaah pelajaran. Rumah mereka juga diterangi dan kehidupan tentunya akan lebih selesa dan produktif.
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WHY ACT MALAYSIA FOCUSES MORE ON MINDANAO

Humanitarian Situation in Mindanao

A combination of armed conflict, corrupt government and natural disasters has left most of Mindanao population struggling to survive. In the recent study of National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) of the Philippines, The five-province, two-city Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) posted the highest poverty incidence among families in the country’s 17 regions nationwide in 2012, with Lanao del Sur posting the highest at 68.9% and Maguindanao at 57.8%. Nationwide. 22 out of 100 families were estimated to be poor in the 1st semester of 2012. In the ARMM, the figure is more than twice, at 47 families out of 100. In Lanao del Sur, the figure is thrice the national average, at 69 out of 100 families and Maguindanao at 58 out of 100 families. In three years, 2009 to 2012, Maguindanao’s poverty incidence rose by as much as 20.2%.

The government considers a Filipino family poor if monthly earnings are less than the poverty threshold. In the 1st semester of 2012, poverty threshold for a family of 5 was at P5,458 per month to meet basic food needs. If non-food needs -- such as clothing, housing, transportation, health, and education expenses, and others -- are added to the threshold, cut off in 2012 went up to P7,821 earnings a month.

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan explained that problems with peace & security played a substantial role in the increased poverty incidence in some provinces in Mindanao. That coupled with succession of natural disaster mainly in the form of heavy flooding due to typhoons have made living conditions worse for many people especially in Cotabato and Maguindanao area. Last month alone, an estimated 30,000 people in Maguindanao and Cotabato were uprooted from their homes due to flooding.

And historically Mindanao people or the Moros have been at war with whom they regard as colonials (the Spaniards, Americans and later Filipinos). The land is continually under arms struggle since the 17th century thus causing instability and underdevelopment.

MYR 1 = PhP 11.25