1.1.

NATIONAL COMMISION ON MUSLIM FILIPINOS ILIGAN FIELD OFFICE

Republic of the Philippines

Office of the President
NATIONAL COMMISSION ON MUSLIM FILIPINOS

1.1.1 HISTORY
 The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (Filipino: Pambansang Komisyon sa
mga Pilipinong Muslim; Arabic: ‫اللجنة الوطنية لمسلمي الفلبين‬ : allajnat alwataniat limuslimi alfilibiyn)
is a government agency in the Philippines, whose objective is to promote the rights of Muslim
Filipinos and to make them active participants in Philippine nation-building.

NCMF is one of the 12 agencies, formerly from the Office of the President which now
placed under the supervision of the Cabinet Secretary, based on Executive Order No. 1 issued by
President Rodrigo Duterte on July 4, 2016. On October 31, 2018, the Commission, through
Executive Order No. 67, was transferred to the Department of the Interior and Local
Government along with the National Youth Commission and the Philippine Commission on
Women as part of the reorganization of the Office of the Cabinet Secretary.

On July 23, 1979, President Ferdinand Marcos signed Executive Order No. 549 creating
the Office of the Commissioner for Islamic Affairs. Rear Admiral Romulo Espaldon was
appointed as commissioner.

On May 28, 1981, the Office of the Commissioner for Islamic Affairs was abolished and
replaced with the Ministry of Muslim Affairs by virtue of Executive Order No. 697 with
Espaldon as Minister. Under his leadership, the Philippine Shari'ah Institute was launched and
spearheaded the translation of the Code of Muslim Personal Laws from English to Arabic, and
the first Madrasa policy conference was held to discuss the integration of Madrasa-type
education into the Philippine Educational System.

Two months later, the Ministry was renamed Office of Muslim Affairs in order to
minimize the number of ministries (25 at the time) and simplify the management of government.
Other ministries that were reclassified as offices were the Ministry of Budget and Ministry of
Public Information.

On June 30, 1984, the Office of Muslim Affairs was merged with the Office of the
Presidential Assistant on National Minorities to form the Office of Muslim Affairs and Cultural
Communities (OMACC). It was headed by Simeon Datumanong.

On January 30, 1987, President Corazon Aquino divided the OMACC into three distinct
and separate offices: the Office for the Muslim Affairs (OMA), the Office for Northern Cultural
Communities (ONCC), and the Office for Southern Cultural Communities (OSCC). The OMA
was headed by Candu Muharrif.

On February 18, 2010, Congress enacted Republic Act No. 9997 which abolished the
OMA and created the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.

The main difference between the Commission and its predecessor is its composition: the
Office on Muslim Affairs was headed by three Directors, who were appointed by the President.
The nine members of the new Commission are still appointed by the President. All of them,
however, must be Muslim Filipinos; one female, one a religious leader, the other five each from
a different tribe. These provisions aim to represent the whole of the Muslim Filipino community
equitably in the Commission. The members hold office for six years, the position of chairman
changes biannually, so as to prevent any single tribe from gaining a dominant position in the
Commission.

With the signing of Republic Act 9997 (otherwise known as the Act Creating the
National Commission on Muslim Filipinos) last February 18, 2010, the government has indeed
re-affirmed its belief on the importance of the active participation of the Muslim Filipinos in
nation building with due regard for their beliefs, customs, traditions, institutions and aspirations.

The NCMF has nine commissioners including the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer,
who will represent the Commission at cabinet-level meetings with the President. The
Commission will cover both local and national concerns of Muslim Filipinos, including the
implementation of economic, educational, cultural, and infrastructure programs for Muslim
Filipino communities.

Among the main programs of the NCMF is the coordination of the annual hajj pilgrimage
to Makkah, participation in international Qur’an reading competitions, and other educational and
cultural activities of relevance to Muslim Filipino communities. Muslim Filipino students who
intend to study abroad should coordinate with the NCMF to have their academic documents
properly authenticated before traveling to the country where they will pursue their higher
education.
 Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, its principal sponsor, said that the creation of the
Commission is in consonance to national unity and development. Cong. Dimaporo on the other
hand, emphasized the significant role of the Commission to ensure the delivery of allocated
resources for education, economic and cultural development programs for the Muslims.

1.1.2 VISION

The premier government agency committed to maintaining the integrity, values, culture,
and well-being of Muslim Filipinos geared towards national unity and development.

1.1.3 MISSION

Dedicated to promote, preserve, and develop self-reliant communities to become nation-

builders and peace makers by:

          (1) formulating timely policies and programs;

          (2) empowering Muslim Filipinos through multi-sectoral unified efforts guided by Islamic
values and principles

1.1.4 CORE VALUES

God Fearing

Integrity

Committed

Innovative

Nurturing
1.1.5 POWERS AND FUNCTIONS

(a) Provide advice and assistance to the President in the formulation, coordination,
implementation and monitoring of policies, plans, programs and projects affecting Muslim
Filipino communities; when so authorized, represent the President on matters concerning Muslim
Filipino communities; serve as a link between the President and public or private agencies,
internal or external, that are involved in such programs and projects; and recommend such
affirmative actions as may be necessary for their efficient and effective implementation;

(b) Undertake and coordinate development programs and projects for the advancement of
Muslim Filipino communities, including designing, implementing and maintaining settlements
for Muslim Filipino communities: Provided, That the Commission shall not take jurisdiction or
ownership over lands, and bodies of water traditionally and actually occupied by indigenous
peoples and within the identified ancestral domains of the National Commission on Indigenous
Peoples: Provided, further, That lands may be identified by the Commission for the purpose of
settling the homeless and displaced Muslim families to improve the conditions of the members of
the Muslim communities;

(c) Act as the primary government agency through which Muslim Filipinos can seek
government assistance and redress; serve as the medium through which such assistance may be
extended to Muslim Filipinos; for this purpose, the Commission is hereby authorized, subject to
existing auditing rules and regulations, to give grants-in-aid out of its appropriations or other
appropriate funds to cooperating government agencies for such programs or projects for the
development of Muslim Filipino communities; provide services including legal assistance,
medical aid, relief, rehabilitation and other forms of assistance for socioeconomic upliftment of
Muslim Filipino communities;

(d) Participate in the peace process involving conflicts between Filipino Muslim groups
and/or individuals and the government in cooperation with appropriate agencies, individuals and
institutions. Pursuant hereto, the Commission’s Secretary or his/her duly designated
representative shall sit aa a regular member of the government’s peace panel negotiating peace
with the Muslim Filipino groups or individuals;
 (e) Enter, subject to existing laws, policies and guidelines, into contracts, agreements or
arrangements with government or private agencies/entities as may be necessary to attain the
objectives of the Commission;

(f) In accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations and subject to guidelines
provided by the Office of the President, promote and enhance the development of domestic trade
and commerce among the members of the Muslim Filipino communities; promote or facilitate
the establishment by members of the Muslim Filipino communities joint venture and investments
in cooperation or coordination with existing public enterprises, corporations or private entities;
initiate and/ or organize, in accordance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations, enterprises
based on the principles of Islamic business and finance for the benefit and welfare of the Muslim
Filipino communities;

(g) Recommend to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) the proposed
expenditure for the development of all Muslim Filipino communities;

(h) Promote and develop the Philippine Halal Industry and accredit halal-certifying
entities/bodies for the utmost benefit of Muslim Filipinos and in partnership or cooperation with
appropriate agencies, individuals and institutions here and abroad;

(i) Develop criteria for allocating additional resources for education, economic and
cultural development programs;

(j) Monitor and evaluate the performance of all existing policies and development
programs of the government that seek to strengthen and uplift the socioeconomic conditions of
Muslim Filipinos and identify areas that need government intervention and support;

(k) Acquire, lease or own property or assets in whatever form as may be necessary, and
sell or otherwise dispose of the same, and serve as the custodian or administrator of such lands or
areas and other properties or assets the President may reserve for the benefit of Muslim Filipino
communities;
 (l) Solicit and accept grants, donations and gifts, in cash or in kind, in whatever source, in
coordination with the appropriate agency for the benefit of the Muslim Filipinos, and administer
the same in accordance with the terms thereof, or in the absence of any condition, in such
manner consistent with the interest of Muslim Filipinos as well as existing laws;

(m) Undertake studies, establish and maintain ethnographic research centers and
museums on the cultures and institutions of Muslim Filipinos for policy formulation and
program implementation and for the purpose of preserving their historical heritage;

(n) Certify, whenever appropriate, membership of persons in Muslim Filipino

communities for purposes of establishing qualifications for specific requirements of government
and private agencies or for benefits as may be provided by law;

(o) Provide legal and technical services for the survey, adjudication, titling, and
development of Muslim Filipino ancestral lands and settlements proclaimed by the government
for the Muslim Filipinos;

(p) Assist the National Statistics Office (NSO) in conducting census on the actual
population of Muslim Filipinos in the country;

(q) Administer all programs, projects and activities, formulate the necessary rules and
regulations, and coordinate with pertinent offices to ensure the success of the
annual Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;

(r) Promote the development of a Hajj Assistance Fund that shall be created from
contributions of Muslim Filipinos and other donors which shall be used to support the financial
needs of deserving Muslim Filipinos intending to participate in the annual Hajj;

(s) Administer and hold in trust awqaf (endowment) properties and/or awqaf institutions,

and receive by way of grant, donations or gifts, awqaf investments in accordance with the
principles of Islamic investments and finance;
 (t) Prescribe rules and regulations for the establishment of awqaf institutions,
administration of awqafassets, and settlement of disputes among awqaf beneficiaries pursuant to
the general principles of Shari’ah(Islamic Law);

(u) Formulate and adopt continuing programs and activities to strengthen Madaris (plural

of Madrasah) schools, Islamic Studies, and Shari’ah and Islamic jurisprudence, in coordination
with appropriate agencies of the government;

(v) Promote and supervise, in coordination with appropriate agencies of the government,
the implementation of the Madrasah education system throughout the country except in the
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) where the system shaU be implemented and
supervised by the Department of Education-ARMM; and provide assistance in the expeditious
accreditation of Madrasaheducational institutions with the appropriate agencies of the
government:

(w) Ensure that the curriculum of the Madrasah education system shall conform with the
basic curriculum of the national formal education system which, along with teachings on Arabic
Language, Islamic Studies, and Filipino and Islamic Values shall include, among others, the
subjects on Filipino and English Grammar and Usage, Philippine History and Geography,
Science and Technology. Mathematics, Physical Education and Sports Development, and
Vocational Education to secure the local and international competitiveness of Muslim Filipino
graduates from the Madrasah educational institutions;

(x) Develop criteria for the grant of local and foreign scholarships and the selection of
deserving students and teachers of Madrasah and other educational institutions;

(y) Provide and/or facilitate access to local and foreign scholarships to deserving Muslim
Filipinos in coordination with formal educational institutions here and abroad;

(z) Ensure the continuous transfer of technology to Muslim Filipino communities to uplift
the quality of life of Muslim Filipinos;
 (aa) Promulgate such rules and regulations and exercise such powers and functions as
may be necessary to carry out the purposes and objectives outlined in this Act; and

(bb) Perform such other functions as may be necessary for its effective operations and
continued enhancement as a government entity.

1.1.6 KEY OFFICIALS

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Guiling A. Mamondiong

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS

Dalisay N. Macadawan Datu Ras S. Lidisan, Jr.
Ismael V. Mastura Dra. Anna Kharima B. Mindalano-Lao
Samer M. Allong Michael M. Mamuid
Yusoph J. Mando Jamal M. Muni

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF

Atty. Michael Ali

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Tahir S. Lidasan, Jr. CESO II

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Atty. Jehan-Jehan A. Lepail

OFFICE OF THE BUREAU DIRECTORS

Ceazar M. Maranda Saleha P. Sacar
Malo B. Manonggiring Cosanie M. Derogongan
Atty. Rolando T. Abo Sultan Masideng M. Salic
Dr. Dimapuno A. Datu-Ramos, Jr.
OFFICE OF THE SERVICE DIRECTORS
Abdullah S. Macarimpas Estrella Neri
Haidee V. Ampatuan

OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTORS

Adzhar A. Albani, Ceso III
Rahmatol M. Mamukid
Atty. Raihanah Sarah T. Macarimpas
Onasis O. Balt
Zulfikar J. Abantas
Sitti Naf-Rada S. Unga
Abdulnasser P. Masorong, Jr., CESE
Arch. Sherrila Porza Sawah
Datu Mama S. Sinsuat, Jr., CESO III
Lominog M. Lao
Monaim Datudacula Guro

DIRECTORS FOR SPECIAL CONCERNS

Aldin B. Asiri Ghazzali M. Dipatuan

OFFICE OF THE FIELD DIRECTORS

Maulana S. Mustapha Marajaman D. Usman
Princess Almerah D. Lucman Lingco C. Cabugatan
Hadja Aida P. Seddic Noriyam S. Carim
Kamsia A. Pananguilan Jalina M. Dejos, RN, PhD
Atty. Abbas S. Macadatar
Dr. Faith M. Lim
Elibeth E. Balunganon
1.1.7 BUREAUS

Bureau of Muslim Cultural Affairs

The Bureau of Muslim Cultural Affairs (BMCA) shall be responsible for the conduct of
research and studies on the cultural development of Muslim Filipino communities which would
serve as the basis for policy and plans formulation, and program and project implementation.
It shall formulate and implement an education program especially designed to improve
the literacy level of Muslim Filipinos, including their study of the Arabic language, Islamic
heritage, and maintain a central library, museum and audio-visual center to serve as repositories
of information on the Muslim Filipino peoples.
The Bureau is also responsible for the Madrasah institutions in the country wherein it will
assist and facilitate the applications for registration and accreditation with the Department of
Education (DepEd).
It shall also oversee the conduct of the Annual Qur’an Reading Competition.

The Bureau of Muslim Cultural Affairs is composed of three (3) divisions to manage its
operations, namely:
1. Cultural Institutions Development Division
2. Madrasah Development Division
3. Shari’ah Training Education Division

Bureau of Muslim Economic Affairs

The Bureau of Muslim Economic Affairs (BMEA) is responsible in promoting and

developing economic livelihood programs and projects through the extension of loans,
entrepreneurship, trade and marketing assistance to the members of Muslim Filipino
communities.
 
 It shall also be responsible for the promotion and development of cooperative endeavors
among Muslim Filipinos in coordination with the Cooperative Development Authority.
 
It shall likewise promote and implement manpower training and community self-help
projects for the economic development of Muslim Filipinos.
 
Promotion of Islamic Finance and Investments among Muslim Filipinos.
 
Promote and develop the Philippine Halal Industry and accredit halal-certifying
entities/bodies for the utmost benefit of Muslim Filipinos and in partnership or cooperation with
appropriate agencies, individuals and institutions here and abroad.

The Bureau is composed of the following divisions to manage its operations, namely:
1. Small Business and Trade Development Division;
2. Cooperative Development Division
3. Manpower Skills Development Division

Bureau of Muslim Settlements

The Bureau of Muslim Settlements (BMS) shall be responsible for the promotion and

development of Muslim Filipinos settlements in coordination with concerned agencies of the
government, including coordination for relief assistance, therefore, conduct studies and
researches thereon, the monitoring of activities therein as well as the introduction of support
programs for the benefit of the Muslim Communities which include the following:

 Maintaining copies and records of settlement proclamations;

 Actual physical inventory and determined current status of identified proclaimed
settlement areas;
 Plotting of proclaimed, emerging and un-proclaimed settlement areas;
 Actual physical inventory and determine current status of identified proclaimed
settlement areas
 Profiling of Muslim communities nationwide;
  Provision of housing project/s for Muslim communities nationwide;
 Relocation and rehabilitation of urban informal settlers and assistance on Land Title
documentation; and
 Establishment and maintenance of Muslim Assistance and Disaster Response Centers
(MADRC)

The Bureau of Muslim Settlements has two (2) divisions:

1. Settlement Division
2. Relief Assistance and Disaster Coordination Division

Bureau of Pilgrimage and Endowment

The Bureau of Pilgrimage and Endowment (BPE) is primarily responsible for the

administration of the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the
formulation and implementation of programs, projects and activities for the efficient and
effective administration and supervision of the conduct of pilgrimage activities: Provided, that
the supervision accorded the Bureau under this section shall not include control.
Pursuant to the above responsibilities, the Bureau shall formulate the necessary
guidelines to ensure the timely processing of the pilgrim’s travel documents and the equitable
and reasonable collection of fees.  Such collection shall be limited to mutawiff and passporting
and/or processing fees only.  Collected fees shall be deposited in a special trust fund which shall
be established by the Commission, the expenses from which shall be subject to existing auditing
laws, rules and regulations.
The pilgrims shall be accorded free choice of travel agencies and airlines or other means
of transportation to and from the site of pilgrimage : Provided, that pilgrims comply with the
prescribed arrival and departure schedule fixed by the Ministry of Hajj of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia: Provided, further, That all pilgrims shall be legitimate holders of round-trip tickets to
and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia : Provided, furthermore, That the pilgrims shall be free to
choose on where to purchase or acquire other logistics, materials and supplies for the pilgrimage.
In no instance shall the pilgrims be forced to purchase such logistics, materials and
supplies from the Commission or its authorized agents or representatives.
The Bureau shall also accredit qualified and deserving sheikhs. It shall also formulate, subject to
the approval of the Commission, the time table of annual Hajj activities which must be posted in
all areas accessible to Muslim Filipinos.
The Bureau shall, likewise, be responsible for the administration of awqaf properties and
institutions, and the conduct of research and studies for the establishment and maintenance of
Hajj towns, Islamic centers and awqaf projects.

The Bureau of Pilgrimage and Endowment is headed by a Bureau Director and composed of the
following divisions to manage its operations, namely:
1. Pilgrimage Operations Division
2. Endowment Administration Division

Bureau of Legal Affairs

The Bureau of Legal Affairs (BLA) is responsible in providing Muslim Filipinos with

legal education and assistance in case of litigation involving their persons or interests.
It also acts as legal counsel of the Commission and investigates cases involving its
personnel and submits appropriate recommendations pertaining thereto including valid
complaints brought before the Commission.

The Bureau of Legal Affairs is composed of two divisions to manage its operations, namely:
1. Legal Affairs Division
2. Legal Assistance Division

Bureau of Peace and Conflict Resolution

The Bureau of Peace and Conflict Resolution (BPCR) shall primarily be responsible for

the conduct of peace and settlement of conflict among Muslim Filipinos and shall likewise
participate in the national peace process efforts, particularly for Muslim Mindanao. It is aimed to
prevent, de-escalate and find solution to conflicts by peaceful means.
 The Bureau of Peace and Conflict Resolution (BPCR) takes the lead role of NCMF in
advocating for Peace and resolving conflict in Muslim Filipino Communities.
The Bureau also participates in Peace Process programs of the government, conduct and
participate in inter-faith dialogues in the localities.
FUNCTIONS
1. Initiate and conduct peace initiatives and effective settlement mechanisms for the
solution of conflicts between and among Muslim Filipinos, including conflicts
involving non-Muslims where the parties submit to such resolution mechanism;
(NCMF
2. Introduce concept, plan, and implement projects and activities to promote peace,
harmony and understanding among Muslim Filipino communities and monitor the
progress thereof;
3. Coordinate with different relevant traditional institutions to strengthen relationships
among Muslims and to settle disputes through mediation, arbitration and other
effective modes of dispute resolutions among Muslims;
4. Assist the Secretary and participate in the national peace process efforts, particularly,
for Muslim Mindanao to prevent, de-escalate and find doable solution to conflicts
through peaceful means;
5. Conduct studies and related analyses on the scarcity of human and natural resources
as roots of conflict, and recommend to the Secretary nonviolent interventions to
address such source of conflict;
6. Gather information and document human rights abuses in Muslim communities and
recommend to the Secretary appropriate responses and/or approaches to remedy
and/or rectify abuses; and perform such other functions as may be assigned by the
Secretary.

The Bureau of Peace and Conflict Resolution (BPCR) is composed of two divisions to manage
its operations, namely:
1. Peace Program Development and Maintenance Division
2. Conflict Resolution Division
Bureau of External Relations

The Bureau of External Relations (BER) shall be responsible in forging linkages among

Muslim Filipino communities and organizations within and outside the country including print,
broadcast, and electronic communications.
The Bureau shall also serve as the public information arm of the Commission and assist
in fulfilling information dissemination on issues affecting Muslim Filipinos.
Its task is to carry-out sound dissemination practices and may use the services of other
agencies to help achieve an informed judgment on issues.

The Bureau of External Relations (BER) is composed of two divisions to manage its operations,
namely:
1. Foreign and Local Assistance Division
2. Public Relations Division
 

1.1.8 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Commission shall be composed of the offices of the Secretary, the Commissioners,
the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director and their immediate staff, the
Bureaus, Services, Regional Offices, Field Offices and Sub-Offices.

The NCMF has a total of 924 plantilla positions including eight (8) Commissioners,
seven (7) Bureau Directors, three (3) Staff Directors, eleven (11) Regional Directors and Nine
(9) Field Officers.
1.1.8 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
1.2 MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY – MAIN CAMPUS, MARAWI CITY
1.2.1 HISTORY

The Mindanao State University, founded on September 1, 1961 through Republic Act 1387 and
Republic Act 1893, has evolved over the years in keeping with national and local developments.
The brain-child of late Senator, Domocao Alonto, it has grows from its main campus Marawi
City to a University System that now comprises several campuses located in major centers in
Mindanao and Sulu. Its first president was Dr. Antonio Isidro who came in from his position as
the Vice President for Academic Affairs in the University of the Philippines.
The mandates of the University are, namely: (1) To perform the traditional functions of a
university namely: instruction, research and extension service; (2) To help accelerate the
program of the integration among the peoples of Southern Philippines, particularly the Muslims
and other cultural minorities, and (3) To provide trained manpower skills and technical know
how for the economic development of the Mindanao, Sulu and Palawan (MINSUPALA)
region. Furthermore, MSU’s current vision is “to be a premier supra-regional university
committed to the social, political and economic development of Mindanao while achieving
international recognition as leading institution of higher learning.” Its mission statement is as
follows:
“Committed to the attainment of peace and sustainable development in the MINSUPALA
region, the MSU System will set the standards of excellence in science, arts , technology, and
other fields; accelerate the
economic, cultural, socio-political,
and agro-industrial development of
the Muslim and other cultural
groups, thereby facilitating their
integration into the national
community, preserve and promote
the cultural heritage of the region
and conserve its natural resources;
and infuse moral and spiritual values. For collaborative efforts, for diplomatic relations, and for
international recognition as a leading institution of higher learning, the MSU System will pursue
vigorously linkages with foreign agencies.”
The initial batch of students to enroll in the University on June 13, 1962 passed the
scholarship examination administered by the National Science Development Board. They
comprised two-hundred and eighty-two (282) freshmen students who were top 5% of their
respective high schools in the MINSUPALA region. Their teachers were: twelve (12) regular
Filipino faculty members and a number of volunteers from the British Voluntary Service
Overseas, Volunteers in Asia, Ford Foundation, Fulbright Foundation and others. Baccalaureate
courses were offered at that time by the pioneering colleges: Liberal Arts, Education and
Community Development to which four more were added in the subsequent school year 1964-65
– Agriculture, Fisheries, Business Administration and Engineering. In July 1969, one more
college was added – the College of Forestry.
Hitherto, in order to meet the growing demands of the region, twelve major colleges/units were
created/restructured:
1. The MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, superseding the Lanao Technical School of
Iligan City, which was founded on January 1, 1969 under RA No. 5363.
2. The Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (formerly Sulu College of
Technology and Oceanography) in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi which was created by RA no.
6060;
3. The King Faisal Institute of Asian and Islamic (Arabic) Studies, and the
4. College of Hotel and Restaurant Management which where established during the
academic year of 1973-74;
5. By 1974, the Science Training Center was founded in the Marawi City Campus to
cater to Science and Mathematics teachers in the Marawi City and nearby Lanao
provinces, as well as offer a Science High School curriculum.  The latter was started
in 1980 as approved by a 1975 BOR Resolution;
6. The College of Health Sciences, which was founded in 1977-78, offers a regular
Nursing program. Its two-year Midwifery course which was initially offered is
currently put on hold.
7. The College of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (CSPEAR) which was
created through BOR Resolution No. 2113, approved on March 21, 1980, offers a
Bachelor of Physical Education and a professional diploma in Physical Education;
8. The College of Law, created through BOR Resolution No. 12 of January 8, 1981,
offers a Bachelor of Laws degree beginning AY 1987-88;
9. The College of Medicine was founded through BOR Resolution of March 9, 1981 and
started its course offerings during the AY 1984-85;
10. The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the,
11. College of Social Sciences and Humanities were created through a BOR Resolution
No. 247 of October 31, 1984 superseding the former College of Arts and Sciences;
12. The MSU-WINT (MSU-Wisdom International), which was created on February 24,
2003 through BOR Resolution No. 10 Series of 2003 and BOR Resolution No. 14
Series of 2003 and BOR Resolution No. 14 Series of 2004, offers on-line courses
through world-wide web beginning year 2004, and finally the Board of Regents
 during its meeting held on February 18, 2005 upgraded the former School of
Information Technology into a collegiate unit through BOR Resolution No. 19, S.
2005.
On January 10, 2001, three CHED-Supervised Institutions, Lanao Agricultural
College (LNAC), Lanao Agricultural College (LNAC), Lanao National College of Arts and
Trade (LNCAT) and Maigo School of Arts and Trade (MSAT) were integrated into the MSU
System by virtue of CHED Order No. 27 S. 2000, per Republic Act No. 8760.
MSU Marawi Campus has distinctions as the Regional Science Training Center, the Regional
Carabao Center and one of the country’s Center of Excellence in Teacher Education and one of
the country’s COE in Teacher Education and Chemistry and COE for Information Technology.

1.2.2 PHILOSOPHY

The Mindanao State University shall, in the pursuit of its mission, be committed to the
total development of man and to the search for truth, virtue and academic excellence.

1.2.3 VISION

MSU System aspires to be a Center for Excellence in Instruction, Research and Extension
transforming itself into a premier and globally competitive national peace university.

1.2.4 MISSION

1. Lead in social transformation through peace education and integration of the Muslims
and other cultural minority groups into the mainstream society;
2. Ensure excellence in instruction, research development, innovation, extension, and
environmental education and discovery;
3. Advance national and international linkages through collaborations and,
 4. Demonstrate greater excellence, relevance, and inclusiveness for Mindanao and the
Filipino nation.

1.2.5 PURPOSE

1. Promote and strengthen academic excellence in all levels of education to produce

graduates who are competent to meet future needs of humankind;
2. Enhance the visibility of the University through production of high impact researches and
innovation;
3. Respond to globalization trends through partnerships and collaborative relationships with
national and international universities, research institutions, and industries;
4. Secure and preserve the University resources and facilities;
5. Integrate peace education programs in the University Curricula;
6. Strengthen and Sustain extension services; and
7. Transform the University through investments in human resource development,
infrastructures, and equipment.
1.2.6 ADMIN DIRECTORY

OFFICIALS OF THE MSU MAIN SYSTEM

(As of March 9, 2022)

ATTY. BASARI D. MAPUPUNO

8th Regular MSU System President

RASID . PACA, DPA, J.D

Executive Vice President

SALIHA M. GUINAL, CPA

OIC – Vice President for Administration and Finance

ENGR. LABIMOMBAO A.D. MACABANDO, Ph.D., CESE

Vice President for Planning and Development

ATTY. SHIDIK T. ABANTAS

Secretary of the University and the Board of Regents

TARHATA M. CAPAL, CPA, J.D.

OIC – University Chief Accountant

SAIDAMEN O. LIMGAS, MPA

Director of the Office of Information, Press and Publication

JUHARY B. PANGANDAMAN, Ph.D.

Director of the Division of Student Affairs
 MACAUMBAO U. BAUNTO, J.D.
Director of the Human Resources and Development Office
1.2.7 MSU SYSTEM PRESIDENT (A.Y. 2022 – PRESENT)

ATTY. BASARI DIMAKUTA MAPUPUNO

President Rodrigo Roa

Duterte has appointed Atty.
Basari Dimakuta Mapupuno as
the new president of the
Mindanao State University
(MSU) System for a term of six
years.
Duterte signed the
appointment letter of
Mapupuno, who replaced Dr.
Habib Macaayong, on March 8,
2022.
Mapupuno was the
provincial prosecutor of Lanao
Del Sur and served as president
of the Integrated Bar of the
Philippines from 2011 to 2013.

President Mapupuno studied at the MSU Main Campus in Marawi City, where he
finished his law course at the College of Law. He soon taught at university.
 In the late part of the 1980’s, he was one of those who spearheaded the establishment of
the MAKALAYA Group or Mag-aaral para sa Kalayaan – a loose organization of student groups
and individuals with moderate ideological persuasions, seeking genuine reforms in the
educational system, like the Democratic Students Union (DSU).
1.2.8 MSU HYMN

“HYMNO NG PAMANTASANG MINDANAO”

Lyrics: Prof. Angelito G. Flores, Sr.
Music: Lucio San Pedro

Silahis ang katulad mong

Nagsabog ng Liwanag

Ng pag-asa’t hangarin

At pag-unlad.

Ang pook ng Mindanao

Tinanglawa’t pinalad

Nang ikaw’y isilang

Na dakila ang hangad.

Ating ipagkapuri

Itong Pamantasan

Ang buhay at pag-ibig

Sa kanya’y iaalay.

Saan man naroroon ay

Bigyang karangalan,

Daking paaralan

Pamantasang Mindanao
1.2.9 THE UNIVERSITY SEAL

Resolved, that the University Colors be maroon and gold.

           BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the University Seal be that drawn by Mr. Galo

Ocampo showing a moro vinta in full sail as the Head of the seal; a Maguindanao lamp with

three rays emanating from its flame surrounded by fern-like Maranao design as the Main Body

of the seal resting atop a Maranao boat with the figure “1961” written on it; and the words

“University of Mindanao” as the Bottom of the seal; to be kept perpetually in the University
Musuem of the Institute of Research for Filipino Culture and a mimeographed copy of said

University Seal hereto attached as Appendix “C” and made integral part of this resolution.

1.2.10 LOCATION MAP

1.2.11 MSU SYSTEM STRUCTURE
1.2.12 CONTACT INFORMATION

Mindanao State University – Main Campus Office

9700 Marawi City, Lanao del Sur

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MSU Marawi – Information and Communications Technology Center

9700 Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur

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Center

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MSU Marawi – Office of Information, Press and Publication

9700 Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur

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1.3 KING FAISAL CENTER FOR ISLAMIC, ARABIC AND ASIAN STUDIES
1.3.1 HISTORY
 The University was established on September 1, 1961 pursuant to Republic Act No.

1387. In the said Act, as amended by RA 1893, the University was to achieve two major

objectives:

1. To facilitate the integration of the Muslim minority group into the national body

politic, by providing them the opportunities of public education for their own self

development, and

2. To provide trained manpower, skilled and technical know-how for the economic

development of the Muslim region.

Specifically, the University are: 1. To promote professional and technical training for

leadership roles in the development of the Mindanao area; 2. To extend the frontier of knowledge

in arts, science and technology; 3. To promote cultural integration of the Muslim minority with

the national body politic; 4. To render community services in education, health, industry and

governance; 5. To concentrate its resources and programs on students with superior abilities; 6.

To develop study programs for poor students who want to earn their way through college; and 7)

To deepen greater understanding and appreciation of Asian and world unity.

The King Faisal Center in particular was established in 1971 as an ancillary unit of the

then College of Liberal Arts now College of Social Sciences and Humanities with the name

Institute of Asian and Islamic Studies. It was originally headed by a director. In October 1973,

the institute gained its status as a separate academic unit by virtue of Board of Regent Resolution

No. 418 which is mandated to offer collegiate curricula in Islamic studies that integrated basic

courses in the natural and physical sciences and humanities. Subsequently, the position of its

head was changed from Director to Dean.

 In March 1974, the Institute was re-named King Faisal Institute of Islamic (Arabic)

Studies in recognition of the deep concern of His Majesty, the late King Faisal bin Abdel

Aziz of the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On June 3, 1976, the Institute was elevated

into a Center pursuant to BOR Resolution No. 1068 and thus, renamed King Faisal Center for

Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies. So the title of its head was changed from Dean to Chancellor.

This status remained for a period of twelve (12) years until the early part of 1988 when the BOR

which finally resolved to restore the Center to its former status of a college.

The establishment of the Center is anchored on the philosophy of the total development

of man. He is not only submissive to the will of the Creator but is also able to balance material

progress with spiritual and moral standard. The Center therefore upholds the idea of balance

development through integrated knowledge and also aspires to serve as the soul and conscience

of the University and the host Muslim community.

Specifically, the Center seeks: 1. To emphasize Islam not only as part of the rich Filipino

culture but also as a religion and a complete way of life; 2. To serve as a catalyst for national

integration and mutual understanding between the Muslims and non-Muslims; and 3. To cater to

the need of growing interest and consciousness in South East Asia and the Middle East as a

means of fostering economic political and cultural relations between the Philippines and other

countries of these regions.

The Center is occupying a thirty-three thousand five hundred (33,500) square meters of

land which the University segregated under BOR Resolution No. 907, series of 1975. This area

has been served for the Center in the University main campus at Marawi City. It is bounded on

the south by the National Road, on the east, by Camp Amai Pak Pak; on the west, by the main

entrance road to the MSU Marawi Campus; and on the north, by the Ford Village.
 The Center has seven buildings including one which at the time of this writing, is still

under construction. These are the Old Academic Building, the Pahang Hall, the Da’wah center,

two Annex buildings, a building intended as a separate library for the Department of

International Relations, and the one donated by a Malaysian philanthropist, Datu Mohammad

Esmail, which is now being constructed.

The University and the Center in particular is performing the trilogy functions, namely:

instruction, research and extension services. The Center’s instructional function consists of a

ladderized graduate program and four (4) baccalaureate degrees.

Graduate:

a. Graduate Diploma in Islamic Studies, Major in Muslim Law, and

b. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies, Major in Muslim Law.

Baccalaureate:

a. Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies, Major in Shariah

b. Bachelor of Science in International Relations, and

c. Bachelor of Science in Teaching Arabic.

To implement the above programs, the Center derives its limited support from the

national government through the annual appropriation of the University.

1.3.2 PHILOSOPHY AND VISION

As an academic unit of Mindanao State University, the King Faisal Center for Islamic,

Arabic and Asian Studies is likewise committed to the philosophy of the total development of

man, the molding of an insane alkamil (real man) or a homo islamicus (Islamic Man) who is able

to balance his material progress with spiritual prosperity.

The Center therefore, not only seeks to propagate the idea of balanced development

through integrated knowledge, but also aspires to serve as the soul and conscience of the

University being a lead institution in pursuing academic excellence and moral uprightness so as

to build real men through quality instructions, research and extension services.

1.3.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVE

The KFCIAAS was created as an academic unit of Mindanao State University with the

primary mission of promoting Arabic and Islamic Studies in the Muslim areas of Southern

Philippines and of helping to achieve the goal of national integration and peaceful co-existence

between Muslims and Christians in the region.

Specifically, the Center seeks to achieve the following

1. Develop and offer academic programs relevant to the social, economic, and cultural

betterment of the Muslims and other cultural minorities;

2. Undertake research on Islamic culture in the Philippines and abroad in order to

broaden understanding of Muslim culture and was of life;

 3. Do outreach community service and the form of functional literacy in order to take

part in attacking literacy as a root-cause poverty in Muslims communities; and

4. Encourage growing consciousness in Asia and the Middle East for regional

cooperation.

1.3.4 STRUCTURES
1.3.5 KFCIAAS DIRECTORY
1.3.6 KFCIAAS LOCATION MAP

1.3.7 CONTACT INFORMATION

KING FAISAL CENTER FOR ISLAMIC, ARABIC AND ASIAN

STUDIES
9700 Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur
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