TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol—The arrival of 13 men clad in thobe, the traditional robe attire for Muslim men, from Cagayan de Oro City created a stir in Jagna town, Bohol, in view of the tension in Marawi City. It turned out that these “suspicious-looking” men were Muslim missionaries who were preparing for the start of Ramadan scheduled for Saturday. When the 13 missionaries arrived at the port, they were approached by the police and were interviewed at the pier. Police said that Gasa Medal, an imam of the Muslim community in Pandan, Jagna town, vouched for the Maranao men. Legaspi said the town is also frequented by Muslim missionaries during the season of Ramadan.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 26, 2017 06:56 UTC