NCMF Region XII-B Lanao Area

29/05/2026

𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐔𝐌𝐏𝐇 𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐖𝐍: 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈’𝐀𝐇 𝐁𝐀𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐒

NCMF Lanao, under Regional Director Engr. Ali M. Tabao, and the Cultural Affairs Division, where Bar Operations initiatives are actively organized and managed under the leadership of Acting Chief Sittie Rahana Jhan B. Ganda, successfully organized and conducted the Salubong Operations for the 2026 Special Shari’ah Bar Examination examinees.

The activity served as a meaningful initiative to personally receive and extend support to the examinees following the conclusion of the examination. Food, refreshments, operational assistance, coordination support, and morale-building efforts were provided to ensure that the examinees felt welcomed, appreciated, and accommodated throughout the activity.

Personnel and volunteers were mobilized to facilitate the smooth conduct of the operations, while coordination efforts were undertaken with partner offices, stakeholders, and support groups to ensure immediate assistance and the welfare of the examinees upon their arrival. The activity was further strengthened through the support of the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur under the leadership of Honorable Governor Dr. Mamintal A. Adiong Jr., particularly through the provision of food assistance for the examinees and operational teams. Appreciation is likewise extended to the Local Government Unit of Marawi City for its support, as well as to the Office of Honorable Member of Parliament Khalid M. Hadji Abdullah for the assistance extended during the operations.

Also present during the Salubong Operations was Commissioner Sittie Aisha “Baicon” Cayongcat Nuska of the NCMF, who extended her support during the activity.

The Salubong Operations were facilitated by NCMF personnel, namely: Sahera S. Pagariongan, Mauyag D. Dimakuta, Lalano-on Dimakuta, Jamera Lalanto, Samia Masiding, Sittie Tasneem Jamil-Taha, and Bolowan Baunto, whose dedication and commitment contributed to the successful conduct of the activity.

Through simple yet meaningful gestures of presence, conversation, food sharing, and operational support, the activity reflected the agency’s continuing commitment to service, solidarity, community care, unity, and the encouragement of future Shari’ah legal practitioners.

28/05/2026

The NCMF Lanao, under the leadership of 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐢 𝐌. 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐨, through the Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Division (𝐏𝐁𝐂𝐑𝐃) headed by 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐃. 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐨, in close coordination with the Cultural Affairs Division headed by 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐉𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐁. 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚, successfully conducted the 𝐄𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐓𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 at Brgy. West Caloocan, Marawi City.

The program was formally opened by 𝐎𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐡 𝐀. 𝐄𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐞𝐥, 𝐂𝐏𝐀, 𝐒𝐂𝐋 , who reminded the participants that Eid al-Adha is a celebration centered on sacrifice, faith, and generosity.

𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐨, a PBCRD employee, discussed the rationale of the program and emphasized that 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐁𝐂𝐑𝐃 that aims to strengthen friendship, respect, and solidarity within the community. She also discussed the background of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) to help the community better understand the services being offered by the regional office. She later delivered a short lecture on peace and ended with the message: “𝑀𝑎𝑦 𝑤𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑒, 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠.”

Meanwhile, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐉𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐁. 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 delivered a lecture entitled “𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄,” highlighting the importance of understanding, compassion, and harmony within the community.

The program also included 𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬. Children who attended the event were given candies, bringing joy and smiles to them, 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐢𝐝. To conclude the activity, 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐢𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬.

The NCMF Lanao extends its sincere gratitude to the Barangay Chairwoman of Brgy. West Caloocan, Marawi City,𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐣𝐚 𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝐃. 𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧-𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐨, together with the BLGU officials, for their warm welcome and support for the activity. Appreciation is also extended to all participants from the vulnerable sectors, including senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), pregnant women, single mothers, lactating women, and the youth, for their active participation and meaningful engagement throughout the program.

The office also expresses its appreciation to the interns from Mindanao State University Main Campus, Raifa Abdulrahman and Jumayha Daluma, for their support and contribution to the success of the program.

26/05/2026

𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬

NCMF Lanao under Regional Director Engr. Ali M. Tabao and the Cultural Affairs Division, where the mandate of the Madrasah Profiling is organized and managed initiatively by its Acting Chief of the Cultural Affairs Division, Sittie Rahana Jhan B. Ganda, spearheaded the conduct of the first phase of the Madrasah Profiling Series through coordinated field immersion, ocular visits, institutional assessment, and documentation of traditional madaris within Marawi City.

The division consolidated all gathered findings, institutional concerns, assessment notes, and documentary requirements necessary for profiling, evaluation, accreditation reference, and possible intervention planning. Dialogue and coordination with madrasah administrators and asatidz were likewise initiated to establish stronger communication, institutional linkage, and a deeper understanding of the actual conditions faced by traditional madaris on the ground.

The Cultural Affairs Division further committed to forwarding observed realities, identified needs, and pressing concerns to appropriate offices and concerned channels for further evaluation and consideration of future support mechanisms intended to strengthen and sustain Islamic educational institutions within the community.

The activity also reinforced the division’s continuing commitment to actualize the mandate of NCMF not only through documentation and assessment, but through sincere engagement, compassionate understanding, and recognition of the sacrifices quietly carried by traditional madaris in preserving Islamic education for the Ummah despite ongoing challenges and limited resources.

Present during the activity were CAD personnel, Sahera S. Pagariongan, Samia Masiding, Mauyag D. Dimakuta, Sahlah M. G**o, Hamdan M. Moslem, Sittie Tasneem Jamil-Taha, Anina Shehera P. G**o, Lalano-on Dimakuta, and Bolawan Baunto.

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢’𝐚𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The NCMF Lanao, under the leadership of Regional Director Engr. Ali M. Tabao, through the Cultural Affairs Division headed by Sittie Rahana Jhan B. Ganda, organized and mobilized operational support teams to assist examinees throughout the duration of the 2026 Special Shari’ah Bar Examination. Coordination was conducted with partner agencies, local government units, and stakeholders for the provision of food assistance, health support, morale support, and logistical needs.

Personnel were assigned for onsite assistance, distribution operations, welfare monitoring, and examinee support services to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the examination activities. Continuous collaboration and communication with partner offices and volunteers were maintained until the completion of all examination operations.

What began as a responsibility soon became a shared mission carried out with compassion, sacrifice, and genuine concern for every examinee who carried not only books and notes, but also dreams, prayers, and years of perseverance.

From the earliest hours of the morning until the close of each examination day, the employees and personnel of NCMF Lanao stood together in service by assisting in coordination, logistical operations, distribution of food and refreshments, welfare monitoring, and other support services to ensure that examinees felt guided and encouraged throughout the examination period. Despite exhaustion and long hours of preparation, every effort was willingly extended with the belief that even the smallest act of assistance could help ease the burden carried by aspiring Shari’ah lawyers and scholars.

The Cultural Affairs Division expresses its deepest and sincerest gratitude to the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur, under the leadership of the Honorable Governor Dr. Mamintal A. Adiong Jr., for generously providing free lunches for the examinees and support teams throughout the conduct of the examinations. This assistance reflected the province’s continued support for its learners, scholars, and future servants of the Muslim community.

Likewise, heartfelt appreciation is extended to the Local Government Unit of Marawi City for providing energy bars and Vitamin C supplements for the examinees. These meaningful provisions demonstrated concern not only for the success of the examinees, but also for their health and well-being during one of the most mentally and emotionally demanding moments of their academic journey.

The office of Honorable Member of Parliament Khalid M. Hadji Abdullah is likewise sincerely acknowledged for the generous provision of chocolate bars distributed during the examination operations. Such thoughtful gestures brought encouragement and uplifted the morale of both examinees and volunteers, especially during moments of fatigue and anxiety.

Most importantly, this accomplishment would not have been possible without the unwavering cooperation, sacrifice, and dedication of all NCMF Lanao employees: Norhanie Mamadra, Sahlah G**o, Jamerah Lalanto, Bolawan Baunto, Sahera Pagariongan, Samia Masiding, Lalano-on Dimakuta, PD Kharima Dianalan, Mauyag D. Dimakuta, Rohaymah Dimal, Jaromir Achmad Pacasum, and Rayhan Macapado Jr., who voluntarily rendered their time, energy, patience, and effort throughout the duration of the bar operations. Many extended their service beyond office hours, sacrificing personal rest and family time to ensure that the examinees felt supported and cared for. Their dedication reflected the true spirit of public service, unity, and commitment to the welfare of the Bangsamoro community.

The 2026 Special Shari’ah Bar Examination became more than an academic undertaking. It became a reflection of unity, cooperation, and collective hope — proving that when institutions, leaders, and communities come together with sincere intentions, every burden becomes lighter and every dream becomes closer to reality.

19/05/2026

𝐍𝐂𝐌𝐅 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈'𝐀𝐇 𝐏𝐑𝐄-𝐁𝐀𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 (𝐇𝐘𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃)

The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Lanao, headed by its 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐢 𝐌. 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐨, with the secretariat under the stewardship of 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐉𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐁. 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚, 𝐉𝐃, 𝐌𝐏𝐀, exerted extraordinary effort in managing the day-to-day operations of the review program. Despite physical exhaustion, demanding schedules, and the complexities of hybrid facilitation, the secretariat remained steadfast in handling communications, scheduling, attendance monitoring, venue preparation, online coordination, documentation, dissemination of materials, and logistical concerns from the opening session until the culmination of the review.

The initiative became possible through the invaluable partnership and support extended by the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 under the leadership of 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 “𝐁𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭” 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐫., whose continued commitment to education and legal empowerment greatly contributed to the realization of the review program.

Equally significant was the unwavering assistance of the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 headed by 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢 and his staff, who continuously extended institutional support, coordination assistance, and professional guidance throughout the conduct of the review sessions. Their office became an important pillar in ensuring that the operational and administrative needs of the program were addressed with efficiency and dedication.

Their commitment reflected not merely the fulfillment of administrative duties, but a sincere and personal dedication toward ensuring that every examinee was provided with an opportunity to prepare meaningfully for the Shari’ah Bar Examinations. The countless hours devoted behind the scenes, often beyond regular office responsibilities, became a testament to their belief that service to education and the legal profession is likewise service to the community and the future of justice.

The participants themselves likewise demonstrated perseverance, discipline, and determination throughout the duration of the review. Despite personal, financial, geographical, and academic challenges, they consistently attended lectures, participated in discussions, complied with review requirements, and remained committed to their pursuit of legal education and professional growth.

Most importantly, the success of the review program was deeply shaped by the generosity and sacrifice of all lecturers, judges, legal practitioners, professors, and resource persons who willingly shared not only their knowledge and expertise, but also their time despite demanding professional responsibilities. Their lectures went beyond academic instruction; they became sources of motivation, mentorship, and inspiration to aspiring members of the Shari’ah legal profession.

Among the lecturers and resource persons who became part of the review were: 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐒. 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐥, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫 𝐌. 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐋𝐮𝐪𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐋. 𝐁𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐦, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥 𝐑. 𝐂𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐚𝐡 𝐃. 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥-𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐏. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢, 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧 𝐏. 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐢, 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐌𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐊. 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧-𝐋𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐛 and 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥 𝐓. 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐤.

The collective efforts of the lecturers alongside the secretariat transformed the review program into more than an academic undertaking. It became a manifestation of shared responsibility, professional solidarity, and sincere commitment toward nurturing future stewards of justice within the Shari’ah legal system.

Sincere gratitude and recognition are likewise extended to the dedicated members of the Secretariat composed of 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐈. 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐚, 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐏. 𝐋𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨, 𝐒𝐚𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐌. 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐨, 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥-𝐓𝐚𝐡𝐚, and 𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐡 𝐁. 𝐃𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 for their invaluable service, unwavering commitment, and countless efforts rendered throughout the entirety of the Pre-Bar Review Program. Their hard work, patience, coordination, and dedication behind the scenes greatly contributed to the smooth implementation and overall success of the undertaking.

Through unity, sacrifice, and cooperation among institutions, lecturers, organizers, volunteers, and examinees, the Pre-Bar Review Program successfully fulfilled its purpose of creating an accessible, meaningful, and empowering avenue of preparation for future Shari’ah lawyers.

18/05/2026

Initial Audit for Halal Certification in Partnership with MTIT and HICCIP as Halal Certifying Body from May 7-14, 2026

The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) – Lanao Regions thru the Socio-Economic Development Division (SEDD) under Chief Norolain J. Balt actively conducted an Initial Audit for Halal Certification in collaboration with Provincial Director Mohammad Aquil Mamainte and Halal Focal Person Sittie Aliah Sarangani of the Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism ( MTIT)- Lanao Del Sur and Ustadz Alex Sultan, CEO of the Halal International Chamber of Commerce and Industries of the Philippines, Incorporated (HICCIP), an accredited Halal Certifying body

Included in the Audit, to wit:
1. GACAP Farmers Cooperative
2.HABIBI Maranao Delicacy
3. AL SAHARA Cooperative
4.MASAGANANG Farmers Cooperative
5.MARHABA Marketing Cooperative
6.HARO Farmers Cooperative
7.GAMBAE Coconut Farmers
8.HILLTOP Restaurant

And for Halal Certificate renewal of the APMC Medical Center under Medical Director Dra. Shalimar Sani Rakiin .

The flock of applicants for Halal Certifications were responses to MTIT BARMM Halal Certification Subsidy Initiative Program that ended last April 30, 2026.

Representatives from NCMF, MTIT, and HICCIP jointly conducted ocular inspections, document validations, interviews with management personnel, and assessments of production facilities and operational procedures.

During the activity, the audit team carefully examined the sourcing of raw materials, sanitation and hygiene practices, storage facilities, equipment utilization, and overall compliance with Halal assurance systems.

The initial audit / Auditing served as a significant step toward achieving Halal certification compliance and strengthening the foundation of a sustainable and globally competitive Halal industry and in promoting Muslim-friendly business practices in the Bangsamoro region.

The activity concluded successfully with positive engagement from participating stakeholders and business operators. Findings and recommendations were all adhering to the standards eventually for Approval and Issuances of Halal Certifications.

SEDD Staff diligently joining the audit were Yasmin Naga, Nasfiah Macadato, Rohaymah Dimal, Almerah Goling, Farhanah Pangandag and Maiha Daluma.

NCMF LANAO Regional Director Engr. Ali M. Tabao thru its SED Division delightedly appreciate partner institution and establishments which essentially aimed at strengthening Halal Promotion and implementation of the commissions mandated services.

NCMF LANAO - Socio Economic Development Division.
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