Functions
Pursuant to Republic Act 9997, the Commission fulfills several functions:
- Advising and assisting the President on issues affecting the Muslim Filipino community;
- Providing legal assistance;
- Promoting and organizing the annual Hajj;
- Prescribing rules for the establishment of awqaf;
- Promoting and supervising the Madrasa education system;
- Providing scholarships; and
- Being the primary agency through which Muslims can seek government assistance or redress.
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