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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS © pare: JAN 18 2017

First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 4781

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The importance of our Muslim brothers and sisters and their contributions to
Philippine society is something that should not be underemphasized. Particularly their
addition to educational and cultural reforms in the Muslim communities.

The introduction of Madrasah in the formal basic education program of the
Department of Education, and the opening of the Arabic Language and Islamic Values
Education (ALIVE) Schools should be strengthened and improved, specifically in
forming policy and regulations concerning the Madaris Program. It is this bill’s intention
to institutionalize the Madrasah in the DepEd, which should be headed by a member of
the Muslim community with exemplary background in education and Muslim culture.
‘The Madrasah should not be neglected and should be an integral part in the general
education program of our Muslim communities as well as in safeguarding the lives and
benefits of Madaris teachers and personnel.

The passage of this bill should be a testament to this country’s commitment to a
progressive and all-inclusive society. It will also serve as a statement of good faith which
will eventually help in the attainment of a peaceful society in our country.

The passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nouse Bit No._ 4781

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING MADRASAH IN THE BASIC EDUCATION
PROGRAM AND AMMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO.
9155 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GOVERNANCE OF EDUCATION ACT OF

2001
Beit enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Section 7 (A) of Republic Act 9155 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“A. National Level
In addition to his/her powers under existing laws, the Secretary of
Education shall have the authority, accountability and responsibility for the
following:

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The Secretary of Education shall be assisted by not more than five (5)
Undersecretaries and not more than four (4) Assistant Secretaries whose
assignments, duties and responsibilities shall be governed by law. There shall be
at least one undersecretary and one assistant secretary who shall be career
executive officers chosen from among the staff of the Department. Provided, that
there shall be one (1) undersecretary for Muslim Affairs; Provided, further, that the
Undersecretary for Muslim Affairs shall be a Muslim and has exemplary
background in Muslim Education and culture.”

SECTION 2. The Department of Education shall include in their budget the funds
necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. Section 7 (A) of Republic Act 9155, otherwise known as the “Governance of
Education Act of 2001”, as amended, and all other laws, executive orders, and rules and
regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen days following the completion of its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,