Parliament seeks to establish first Islamic higher education institution

QUEZON CITY – Muslim students will no longer need to go to other countries to pursue Islamic studies once the proposed measure seeking to establish the first Islamic higher education institution in the Philippines is approved.

Bangsamoro legislators seek to strengthen Madaris education

COTABATO CITY — “We, in the government, should take serious steps in considering madrasah education as an important part of education, not just a source of basic Islamic education but a source of inspiration for real-world advancements,” said Member of the Parliament Jaafar Apollo Mikhail Matalam, one of the authors of Parliament Bill No. 142.

BARMM bill seeks to protect, promote rights of Badjao community

COTABATO CITY— To address the issues and concerns of the Badjao community, including poverty, unemployment, education, health, and housing, a measure has been filed in the Bangsamoro Parliament.

Bangsamoro legislators want Tawi-Tawi to be the seaweed capital of the Philippines

COTABATO CITY – Considered the biggest producer of seaweed in the Philippines, a measure seeking to make Tawi-Tawi the seaweed capital of the Philippines has been introduced on first reading in the Bangsamoro Parliament.

BARMM legislators file bill granting medical scholarship, return service programs

COTABATO CITY — A measure that would grant medical scholarships and return service programs to aspiring doctors, as well as require them to serve in the Bangsamoro region for at least two years, has been filed by several lawmakers.