Showing posts with label Muslim. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Muslim. Show all posts

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Muslim Community Furious Over FPJ's Batang Quiapo Episode?

9:36:00 PM


The new TV series, FPJ's Batang Quiapo, received a warm reception from fans and viewers after its first episode aired. The show features talented actress Miles Ocampo and is produced by popular actor Coco Martin. However, the show recently faced criticism from the Muslim community due to an episode that portrayed the community in a negative light.


Fernando Poe Jr., or FPJ, is a beloved figure in the Muslim community, not just for his films, but also for the respect and recognition he gave to the community in his work. It was disappointing that the Batang Quiapo series offended the Muslim community, even though the episode in question was fictional. The scene depicted a Muslim character tolerating theft, which many viewers found offensive and inaccurate.



 
Many people expressed their disappointment with the episode and criticized the Batang Quiapo team for stereotyping Muslims. In response to the criticism, Coco Martin personally went to the office of Senator Robin Padilla, a prominent Muslim figure in government, to apologize for any offense caused by the episode. He admitted that he didn't know much about Muslim culture and assured the senator that he and the team would work to learn and understand more about it.


 
Here's some part of the public statement made by Senator Robin Padilla.

"...Nais kong ipaalam na personal po na pumunta sa aking tanggapan si Ginoong Director Coco Martin upang ibigay po ang kanyang paliwanag sa kontrobersyal na bahagi ng kanyang teleserye. Personal ko pong narinig at nakita at naramdaman ang sinserong paghingi ng paumanhin ng aking kapwa actor at director sa lahat po ng mga nasaktan sa nasabing paglalarawan. Mga mahal kong kapatid, ako na po ang naggagarantiya sa mabuting kalooban ni Ginoong Coco Martin at sigurado po akong wala siyang masamang intensiyon kanino man. Inaamin po nya na kulang ang kanyang kaalaman sa Islam, kung kaya't sa halip po na ating kutyain ang kanyang pagkukulang, ako na po ang nananawagan po sa inyo upang atin itong sama-samang bunuan.

Sampu po ng mga bumubuo ng Batang Quiapo, sila naman po ay nangangako na mas magiging maingat at sensitibo sa pagsasalarawan ng mga sektor lalo't higit po kung nakasalalay dito ang imahe ng kultura, tradisyon, at maging relihiyon.

Tunay na mayaman po at makulay ang komunidad ng Muslim sa ka-Maynilaan, partikular po sa Quiapo na tumatagos sda libu-libong pahina ng ating kasaysayan..."
 

[(translation) "I want to inform everyone that Director Coco Martin personally came to my office to explain the controversial part of his teleserye. I personally heard, saw, and felt the sincere apology of my fellow actor and director to all those who were hurt by the said portrayal. My dear brothers and sisters, I guarantee the good intentions of Mr. Coco Martin and I am sure that he has no ill intentions towards anyone. He admits that he lacks knowledge of Islam, so instead of criticizing his shortcomings, I appeal to you to help us build a better understanding together.

The members of Batang Quiapo, in cooperation, promise to be more careful and sensitive in depicting sectors, especially when the image of culture, tradition, and religion is at stake.

The Muslim community in Ka-Maynilaan (Manila), particularly in Quiapo, is truly rich and colorful, which runs through thousands of pages of our history."]


This incident is an opportunity to learn more about the Muslim culture and stop judging people based on appearances or stereotypes. Coco Martin and the Batang Quiapo team have committed to doing better in the future and promoting more accurate and respectful representations of the Muslim community.



“FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” which is inspired by the original story of Regal Films, on weeknights at 8 PM on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, iWantTFC, and Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. The show is also available to viewers in and out of the Philippines on iWantTFC, while viewers outside of the Philippines can watch on The Filipino Channel (TFC) on cable and IPTV.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

The Kris of Justice

10:24:00 PM
Setting aside entertainment and foods, here's something to help an old classmate. Also this will be part of this blog's peace advocacy between Filipino Muslim and Christian. A series of understanding and learning.

Last July 23, 2011 they launched the book entitled "Kris of Justice" a novel written by Abdel Karim C. Tillah, a Filipino Muslim descendant of the Royal House of Tawi-Tawi.

Here are some excerpts from the Press Release

Image from the Press Release.
... “To come up with a peaceful and lasting solution to the never ending war between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Muslim rebels in Mindanao, we must first know the root cause of the conflict.” This was the statement issued by the the author Abdel Karim Cristobal Tillah during the launch of his novel last Saturday, July 23 at the UP School of Economics Auditorium. In partnership with the National Interfaith Consultative Committee (NICCOM) and the UP Institute of Islamic Studies, the launch was hosted by Mr. Chito Villegas. KRIS OF JUSTICE: The Story of the Greatest Race of Warriors the Modern World Never Knew, written by Abdel Tillah is the first novel that tries to explore the root causes of the ages-old conflict between Muslims and Christians in Mindanao. “How can you expect the Philippine government to come up with a just solution to the problem when the majority of Filipinos and even the members of the govt. peace panel don’t know much about the history of Mindanao and the root causes of the conflict?”, the author, a Filipino Muslim descendant of the Royal House of Tawi-Tawi, born to a Muslim father and a Christian mother, said...
Image from the Press Release.

...“The Kris of Justice is the first novel that aims to educate Filipinos in an entertaining way on the glorious history of the Moros. It is presented in a concise, comic-book, graphic novel, or movie-script style that can be easily absorbed by a generation of Filipinos not used to reading, but used to watching TV and reading Facebook, Twitter and comic books,” Mr. Larry Henares writes.

“The dramatic flow of narration along the rhythm of the history of the Muslim armed struggle and the deep longing for peace and national unity adds a meaningful value to the Filipino Muslim literature as part of national heritage,” Prof. Samuel Tan adds.

The novel is the result of the author’s extensive studies on the story and history of the Muslims in the Philippines and his experience and insights into the practice of both Islam and Christianity. Abdel was exposed to interfaith activities at an early age, since his father is a founding member of the first interfaith committee established in the Philippines {and probably the first in the world) in 1973. In 1992, Abdel Tillah composed an interfaith song entitled “God of Abraham.” This song is contained in the CD that is included with the book.

In his review of the book, Mr. Boyette San Diego, writer and a top executive of a printing corporation, narrates, “I think the journey away from simplistic portrayals of Islam and the Mindanao conflict and stereotypes begins in Chapter 9 – “Islam, the Light of the Dark Ages.” There’s so much fascinating information in the chapter – e.g., advances in science; that the first university in the world was founded by a Muslim, and a woman at that; the premium Muslims give to education, etc. – that will stimulate study and understanding and prevent rushes to judgment… The putting in context of the Muslim situation continues and is deepened in Chapter 10, “Hidden History” and Chapter 12,“More Hidden History,” which weaves superb research and scholarship into the historical origins of the current state of affairs in Mindanao. The idea of colonialism and its motivations and tactics (such as divide and rule) are fleshed out and illuminated with historical examples.”

The publication is a very interesting and engaging reading material that will help the readers, especially the youth to have a better understanding and appreciation of the Muslim culture. It hopes to foster solidarity among the present and succeeding generations of Muslims and Christians, not only in the Philippines but also in other countries. The author strongly believes that only by bringing out the truth, can there be genuine understanding between peoples of two faiths resulting in better Christian-Muslim relations, peace in Mindanao and ultimately, lasting peace for the Philippines and the whole world...

To purchase a copy of the book “Kris of Justice” with the included CD for P350.00 visit www.krisofjustice.com or if you wish to contact Mr. Abdel Karim Tillah, you can email him at truthhorizon@yahoo.com or by phone: 09178962528.


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