ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Bureau of Muslim Cultural Affairs is composed of three (3) divisions to manage its operations, namely:

1. Cultural Institutions Development Division
2. Madrasah Development Division
3. Shari’ah Training Education Division

BMCA PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

A. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FOR MOSQUES/CULTURAL CENTERS, AND MUSLIM ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS.

Requirements:

1. Request letter from the Mosque/Cultural Center Administrator or Head of the Organization or Association;
2. Photocopy of SEC Registration, if any;
3. Barangay/Mayor’s Permit or Certification;
4. Picture(s) of the Mosque/Cultural Center or Office of the Organization or Association; and
5. Application Form duly accomplished by the Mosque/Cultural Center Administrator or Head of the Organization or Association, or authorized representative.

1. Downloadable Forms:

   1. Application Form & Checklist – REGISTRATION OF MUSLIM ASSOCIATION/ORGANIZATION
   2. Application Form & Checklist –  REGISTRATION OF MOSQUE/CULTURAL CENTER

 ¨ Schedule:               Monday to Friday = 8:00AM-5:00PM, with noon and mid-afternoon prayer

                                    break time.

¨ Who may avail:        Any Muslim Filipino representing Mosque/Cultural Center, and

                                    Organization or Association.                                                                                                                                               

B. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FOR RECOGNITION FOR MADRASAH

Requirements:

1. Letter request from the Madrasah owner/administrator;
2. Photocopy of SEC Registration, if any;
3. Barangay/Mayor’s Permit, or Certification;
4. Picture(s) and profile of the Madrasah, such as, number of Asatidz and students; and
5. Endorsement from the concerned NCMF Field Office where the Madrasah is located. 

   Downloadable Forms:

   1. Application Form
   2. Madrasah Information Sheet
   3. Checklist of Requirements

¨ Schedule:                Monday to Friday= 8:00AM-5:00PM, with noon and mid-afternoon prayer

                                    break time.

¨ Who may avail:        Any Muslim Filipino owner or administrator of a Madrasah.

C. ISSUANCE OF LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT OR NO OBJECTION FOR SCHOLARSHIP ABROAD

Requirements:

1. Authenticated documents by the Department of Foreign Affairs; and
2. Invitation letter, if any, from the foreign university/institution.

¨ Schedule:                Monday to Friday= 8:00AM-5:00PM, with noon and mid-afternoon prayer

                                    break time.

¨ Who may avail:        Any Muslim Filipino owner or administrator of a Madrasah.

D. SHARI’AH TRAINING SEMINAR

Requirements:

1. Authenticated photocopy of Transcript of Records/Diploma for graduates of English courses;
2. Authenticated photocopy of Transcript of Records, duly translated into English, for graduates of Islamic/Arabic courses; and
3. Authority to attend the Shari’ah training seminar on official time, if government 

Official or personnel.

¨ Schedule:    Monday to Friday = 8:00AM-5:00PM, with noon and mid-afternoon prayer

                        break time

Qualifications for Shari’ah Trainees/Examinees:

P1.       Lawyers or Members of the Philippine Bar.

P2.       Ulama or graduates of Islamic/Arabic courses abroad duly recognized by their respective governments.

P3.       Graduates of Law (Barristers).

P4.       Graduates of Shari’ah or Islamic courses in the Philippines duly recognized by the government.

P5.       Graduates of other courses related to law and/or Shari’ah (Islamic Law).

P6.       Graduates of other 4-year courses, provided, he or she has working knowledge in Islam.

Note: Admission of applicant depends, among others, on the availability of slots.

E. ADMISSION TO THE SHARI’AH PRE-BAR REVIEW CLASSES

Filing of Petition for the Special Shari’ah Bar Examinations, with the following requirements:

1. Security Paper Birth Certificate, with documentary stamps;
2. Three (3) testimonials (one copy each), signed by members of the Philippine Bar;
3. Fiscal Clearance from the Province or City where the petitioner resides;
4. Regional Trial Court Clearance from the Province or City where the petitioner resides;
5. Authenticated Transcript of Records, with documentary stamps;
6. Authenticated copy of Certificate of Completion on Shari’ah Training Seminar issued by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) and the Supreme Court;
7. Four (4) copies of latest passport size ID picture;
8. Photocopy of current residence certificate;
9. Self-addressed envelope with mailing stamp; and
10. Filing fee for the Special Shari’ah Bar Examination.

Schedule: Monday to Friday= 8:00AM-5:00PM, with noon and mid-afternoon prayer break time.

Downloadable Forms:

• Checklist of Requirements

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