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Thursday, 17 September 2026
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INSIDER VIEW | Saving for the journey, giving back along the way

When our Muslim brothers and sisters walk through our doors to ask about pilgrimage options, we don’t just see account numbers or financial products. For all of us at Al-Amanah, helping our Muslim brothers and sisters prepare for that journey is far more than a banking service. It is a privilege we carry with humility.
8 Aug 2026
10:09AM

INSIDER VIEW | We’ve been thinking about Islamic banking all wrong

When people hear 'Islamic bank', many assume it serves Muslims alone or belongs mainly in Mindanao. That is the first thing we need to change. Islamic finance is open to everyone. It is built on fairness, transparency and shared risk. Financing must be tied to something tangible, such as a business, a home, equipment or infrastructure.
20 Jun 2025
8:47AM

Muslim prayer room to be built at NAIA T2 after Pangandaman request

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman shared on social media that during a recent early morning flight to Butuan, she witnessed Muslim passengers praying in a corner of the Terminal 2 arrival area due to the absence of a dedicated prayer room.
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