Ramadan inspires ‘peace, progress’

AS the holy month of Ramadan commences today, President Benigno Aquino 3rd called on some ten million Filipino Muslims to “foster greater understanding and cooperation” with other faiths to attain “lasting peace and progress.”

“Warmest greetings to the Muslim-Filipino community as you begin the observance of Ramadan. As one of the five pillars of Islam, this sacred month calls the faithful to seek to be closer to Allah and to ask for His mercy,” the President said in his message.