(x) Promote and supervise, in coordination with appropriate agencies of the
government, the impiementation of the Madrasah education system throughout
the country except in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
where the system shall be implemented and supervised by the Department of
Education ARMM; and provide assistance in the expeditious accreditation of
Madrasah educational institutions with the appropriate agencies of the
government;
(y) Ensure that the curriculum of the Madrasah education system shall conform with
the basic curriculum of the national formal education system which along with
teachings on Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Filipino and Islamic Values
shall include, among others, the subjects on Filipino and English Grammar and
Usage, Philippine History and Geography, Science and Technology,
Mathematics, Physical Education and Sports Development, and Vocational
Education to secure the local and international competitiveness of Filipino
Muslim graduates from the Madrasah educational institutions;
the grant of local and foreighn scholarships and the selection
of deserving students and teachers of Madrasah educational Institutions;
(2)Develop criteria for
Solicit and accept grants, donations, gifts and funds from local and
foreign sources to assist in the construction and repair of Madaris
school buildings, acquisition of furniture and fixtures m d other
educational facilities, procurement of textbooks instructional
materials and supplies. Provided that the disposition of the grant
proceeds shall be subject to existing auditing rules and regulations;
Provide local and foreign scholarships to deserving Muslim
Filipinos in coordination with formal educational institutions here
and abroad;
Ensure the continuous transfer of technology to muslim
communities to uplift the quality of life of Muslim Filipinos;
Promulgate such rules and regulations and exercise such powers
and functions as maybe necessary to carry out the purposes and
objectives outlined in this Act; and
Perform such other functions as may be necessary for its effective
operations and continued enhancement as a government entity.
SEC. 9. Administrative Supervision and Control.
The administrative
supervision and control over the personnel, except the Commissioners, and the
properties of the commission shall be vested in the Chairman. Except Presidential
appointees, the appointment of and imposition of disciplinary measures on the same
personnel shall likewise be vested in the Chairman who shall accomplish the same in
consultation with the Commissioners, except that when the administrative charge
entails, considering the circumstances alleged in the complaint, the penalty of dismissal
from the service, the decision thereon shall be by the majority of all members of the
Commission. The Chairman shall exercise administrative supervision ,over the
Commissioners. The Commissioners shall assist the Chairman in the performance of
his functions, who may assign or delegate specific and substantive or administrative
responsibilities to either of them.