Iligan Medical Center College Apologizes Over Alleged Hijab Ban
Iligan Medical Center College (IMCC) in the Philippines has apologized amid backlash over allegations that Muslim nursing students were required to remove their hijabs during their capping ceremony and clinical duties. The institution stated it had no intention to cause hurt or exclusion.
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