BAGUIO CITY – The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)–North Luzon, through the Bureau of Muslim Cultural Affairs (BMCA), in coordination with the Cultural Affairs Division (CAD), conducted an awarding ceremony for 15 qualified Madrasah institutions from North Luzon that successfully complied with the prescribed program requirements.
NCMF-North Luzon Regional Director Atty. Raihanah Sarah T. Macarimpas kicked off the activities with her Welcome Remarks, whose heartfelt message emphasized the importance of strengthening Madrasah education and left a meaningful impression on the attendees.
This was followed by a recorded video message from NCMF Secretary Sheikh Sabuddin N. Abdurahim, PhD.
Messages of support were shared by Architect Benrajiv Kashim, Director of the Bureau of Muslim Cultural Affairs (BMCA), while Executive Director Abdullah “Abel” Macarimpas of the Office of the Cabinet Secretary read the message of Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos, Jr.
The event also featured recorded video messages from Baguio City Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong and Rep. Haima “Dadah” Kiram Ismula, along with a message of support from Councilor Vladimir D. Cayabas of Baguio City.
Representatives of the 15 qualified Madrasah institutions were also given the opportunity to share their experiences and express their appreciation for the donations received.
This was followed by the awarding ceremony, recognizing the institutions for their successful compliance with the program requirements.
The 15 beneficiary institutions from NCMF-North Luzon are the following:
1. Almaarif Educational Center Inc.
2. Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Qur’an Learning Centre, Inc.
3. Ma’had Al Fatayat Lil Qur’an Al Kareem, Inc.
4. Mahad Luzon Al-Islami Center Inc.
5. Al-Nur Tahfidul Qur’an Inc.
6. Cabanatuan Islamic Institute
7. Madrasah Tarlac Al-Islamiah Inc.
8. Mahad Angeles Al-Islamie Inc.
9. Tuguegarao Darussalam Al-Islamia Arabic School Inc.
10. Madrasatul Bataan Bitar’ Biyyatil Islamiyah Association Inc.
11. Madrasatol Dharol Iman
12. Discover Islam Baguio City Inc.
13. Masjid Idris And Cultural Centre Incorporated
14. Madrasato Ajyalil Muslimeen Al-Islamie
15. Baguio Islam Cordillera Women’s Association
The activity concluded with the closing remarks of Jurhana Dimaampao, Chief of the Madrasah Development Division, who acknowledged the cooperation of the beneficiaries and emphasized the importance of continued support for Madrasah education.
Through this initiative, NCMF-North Luzon, through the BMCA, in coordination with CAD, strengthened its commitment to supporting qualified Madrasah institutions and promoting the continued development of Islamic education in Muslim communities across North Luzon. (/)
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Source: NCMF-North Luzon