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12/02/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | KIRIM's New Page

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𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | Kirim Launches New page

The Kirim Publication of the King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic, and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS) officially launched its new page today, January 9, 2026, following recent technical issues encountered by the publication.

This initiative marks Kirim’s renewed commitment to continuously serve the student body and constituents of KFCIAAS, providing timely, relevant, and meaningful content for its readers.

As it opens this new chapter, Kirim extends its heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support, patience, and understanding of the community it serves.

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19/01/2026

𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 | MSU Reiterates ‘No Collection of College Fees’ Policy

Marawi City — Mindanao State University–Main Campus has reiterated its strict policy against the collection of college fees through Memorandum No. 006, Series of 2026, dated January 19, 2026.

Issued by the Office of the President, the memorandum orders all deans, assistant deans, and department chairpersons to strictly prohibit the collection of any form of fees, whether labeled as miscellaneous, special, activity, or similar charges, unless such collection is expressly authorized through an official university issuance.

According to the memorandum, the directive reinforces a previous pronouncement made during a flag ceremony, emphasizing that no college, department, or unit is allowed to impose fees without proper approval from the university administration. A moratorium on the collection of college fees is now in effect while the Office of the President reviews all existing and proposed fees.

The administration stated that this measure aims to ensure clarity, uniform understanding, and consistent implementation of the policy across all academic units, while safeguarding student interests.

University officials are expected to comply strictly with the directive as the review process continues. Further updates are anticipated as the Office of the President completes its assessment of all fee-related proposals.

This is a developing story.

Report & Layout | Miernys Leah Puod

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𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 | MSU Reiterates ‘No Collection of College Fees’ Policy

Marawi City — Mindanao State University–Main Campus has reiterated its strict policy against the collection of college fees through Memorandum No. 006, Series of 2026, dated January 19, 2026.

Issued by the Office of the President, the memorandum orders all deans, assistant deans, and department chairpersons to strictly prohibit the collection of any form of fees, whether labeled as miscellaneous, special, activity, or similar charges, unless such collection is expressly authorized through an official university issuance.

According to the memorandum, the directive reinforces a previous pronouncement made during a flag ceremony, emphasizing that no college, department, or unit is allowed to impose fees without proper approval from the university administration. A moratorium on the collection of college fees is now in effect while the Office of the President reviews all existing and proposed fees.

The administration stated that this measure aims to ensure clarity, uniform understanding, and consistent implementation of the policy across all academic units, while safeguarding student interests.

University officials are expected to comply strictly with the directive as the review process continues. Further updates are anticipated as the Office of the President completes its assessment of all fee-related proposals.

This is a developing story.

Report & Layout | Miernys Leah Puod

13/01/2026

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 | KFCIAAS Community Mourns as Beloved Former Dean Passes Away

In the early morning of January 13, 2026, the family of Dr. Hamid Aminoddin D. Barra, MP — a former Dean of the King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic, and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS) — announced the news of his passing.

Dr. Barra also served as the Minister of the Ministry of Human Settlements and Development, the housing arm of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

As the entire KFCIAAS community mourns the loss of one of its former deans, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and all those whose lives he touched. May we keep Dr. Barra and his family in our prayers, and may Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala grant him a place in Jannah.

Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.

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𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 | KFCIAAS Community Mourns as Beloved Former Dean Passes Away

In the early morning of January 13, 2026, the family of Dr. Hamid Aminoddin D. Barra, MP — a former Dean of the King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic, and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS) — announced the news of his passing.

Dr. Barra also served as the Minister of the Ministry of Human Settlements and Development, the housing arm of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

As the entire KFCIAAS community mourns the loss of one of its former deans, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and all those whose lives he touched. May we keep Dr. Barra and his family in our prayers, and may Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala grant him a place in Jannah.

Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.

Report and Layout | Miernys Leah Puod

09/01/2026

𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | Kirim Launches New page

The Kirim Publication of the King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic, and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS) officially launched its new page today, January 9, 2026, following recent technical issues encountered by the publication.

This initiative marks Kirim’s renewed commitment to continuously serve the student body and constituents of KFCIAAS, providing timely, relevant, and meaningful content for its readers.

As it opens this new chapter, Kirim extends its heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support, patience, and understanding of the community it serves.

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Report & Layout | Miernys Leah Puod

07/01/2026

Let's hear it for 𝐊𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐌 𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄!

Today, we welcome our newly accepted members who now carry the weight and wonder of the written word. They arrive with courage, curiosity, and conviction, ready to shape narratives that inform, challenge, and inspire.

Ready to weave stories, ready to outline truths.
With stories that matter, with voices grown louder.

30/12/2025

"𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞."

We stand at the edge of memory, tracing the shadows of a man whose name still hums in the depths of our nation. He is not a statue carved from marble, nor a relic meant to be admired behind glass. He is a susurration in the wind — a lesson too vast for complacency. You may call it martyrdom, but do not mistake it for theater. It is not a spectacle for idle eyes; it is an awakening. A fracture in the ordinary, through which the light of consciousness seeps like molten truth. To be awakened does not require heroics — it requires honesty, the kind that screams beneath our refusal to confront ignorance in a society trained to accept silence.

To admire Jose Rizal without embodying his principles is nothing short of betrayal — a betrayal of the very reason for his death. Awakening, as Rizal envisioned it, demands discernment and moral courage, an unflinching love for truth. His ex*****on was not a ceremonial ending but a provocation. His novels were not written for the elite’s idle entertainment, but to expose a system rotting with cruelty, enforced silence, and injustices others feared to name. He confronted power without lifting a sword, proving that ideas, when sharpened by bravery, can pierce deeper than any steel.

To remember Jose Rizal properly is not merely to recall his existence, but to continue his unfinished work — not by reenacting his martyrdom, but by inheriting his vigilance. He did not die so we could look back in awe. He died so we could look forward with clarity. The question, then, is no longer whether we remember him, but whether we have finally awakened.

Are we really awake yet?

Writer | Alessandra Pondiong
Layout | Abdul Jabbar Hadji Nasser

30/12/2025

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

The Kirim Publication sincerely acknowledges the recent untimely postings and delayed coverages that our readers and the KFCIAAS community may have observed.

These delays were primarily caused by internal operational challenges and technical constraints, including the reorganization and disorganization of production files, material and layout issues, a longer and more meticulous guideline-checking and editorial review process, as well as limited administrative access to our official page, which was — and remains — not fully accessible to all head editors. While these processes and safeguards are necessary to uphold accuracy, ethics, and publication standards, we recognize that they have affected the timeliness of our releases.

For this, we extend our sincerest apologies for any dismay, confusion, or inconvenience caused to our readers, expectators, and audience. We fully acknowledge the importance of timely and reliable information dissemination and take responsibility for the lapses that occurred.

We assure the community that corrective and preventive measures are currently being implemented, including improvements in internal coordination, workflow efficiency, file management systems, and editorial access controls — without compromising the integrity and quality expected of an official student publication.

Furthermore, we respectfully reiterate that The Kirim Publication remains committed to covering only news, issues, and topics that are directly related and relevant to the KFCIAAS community. Our purpose remains to inform, document, and serve the community with responsibility, integrity, and accountability.

We thank everyone for their continued patience, understanding, and support as we work toward better and more consistent service.

– 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘐𝘙𝘐𝘔

23/12/2025

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐊𝐎𝐎𝐏 | Islamic Studies Practicum Students Stage Mock Trial to Prepare Future Shari‘ah Counselors

December 22, 2025 — Students of the Islamic Studies Practicum, under the guidance of Prof. Aleem Mohammad Rajjal B. Manumbilao, successfully conducted a Mock Trial at the AFC Hall, offering a hands-on experience in legal practice for aspiring Shari‘ah Counselors.

Led by Practicum Head Muhammad Merza Mangontra, the students organized themselves into clusters and engaged in a simulated courtroom setting, tackling civil cases such as land disputes, marriage, divorce, inheritance, and estate distribution, all governed by Presidential Decree No. 1083, the Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines.

The event featured a Panel of Judges, Johaimen H. H. Abbas, SCL, and Abdulrahman S. Angni, SCL, who provided legal insights and offered general comments after each presentation, enriching the learning experience and helping students understand the practical application of Shari‘ah principles within formal judicial proceedings.

At the conclusion of the trial, Cluster 2 received recognition for its overall presentation, while Joufali Olama, Hania Bonsalagan, and Nur-Aynah Paramata Macaraya were named Best Counsels for their outstanding performance. These accolades highlighted the students’ preparation, diligence, and developing competence in Shari‘ah advocacy.

Beyond recognition, the Mock Trial offered students the opportunity to sharpen legal reasoning, uphold courtroom ethics, and cultivate a deeper sense of responsibility—laying a strong foundation for their future roles as Shari‘ah Counselors.

Report | Hania M. Bonsalagan
Lay-out | Hanifah M. Fahad
Photo | Islamic Studies Students' Association