On 2nd September, 2016, CG Abdullah attended the Press Conference organized by Mercy Islamic Foundation (MIF) in collaboration with Davao City Deputy Mayors.
In a press conference, MIF President Mohammad Al Kholaqi, said the attack was an act of cowardice and contrary to the teachings in Islam. He urged the Muslims in the country particularly those from Davao to pass to the authority any information that can lead to apprehension of those behind the atrocity. Al Kholaqi also urged the public to separate Muslims from the groups engaging in barbaric actions to advance their cause.
The National Ulama Conference of the Philippines earlier voiced out their condemnation to those behind the bloody violence in Davao city. An education executive from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Dr. Pipalawan Macacua, an Iranun, was among the 14 fatality of the blast. Two other Moros residing in Cotabato city were among the injured. The incident prompted President Rodrigo Duterte to place the entire country in the state of lawlessness.
Notable personality present were MIF Founder/President Sheikh Muhammad Habib Al-Khulaqui, Deputy Mayor of Maranao Tribe Hon. Randy Usman, Deputy Mayor of Maguindanao Tribe Hon. Esmael Nakan, Deputy Mayor of Tausoq Tribe Hon. Haji Masil Ahalul, Deputy Mayor of Iranun Tribe Hon. Arumpac, Deputy Mayor of Sama Tribe Hon. Estrelita, Regional Director of National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Haji Samaon Samy Buat, MIF Director Ustaz Eisa Javier and Ustaz Ibrahim.
Consulate General of Malaysia
Davao City
Philippines
2nd September, 2016