The Commission shall be an independent, autonomous body, and will take over the functions of the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA), which is hereby abolished. It shall be subject to existing government rules, policies and regulations. Its coverage shall be both local and national affairs involving Muslim Filipinos that includes the implementation of economic, educational and cultural programs for Muslim Filipino communities. Section 4. Mandate. - The Commission shall preserve and develop the culture, tradition, institutions, and well-being of Muslim Filipinos, in conformity with the country’s laws and in consonance with national unity and development. Section 5 . Composition of the Commission. - The Commission shall be composed of nine (9) full-time members who are Muslim Filipinos: Provided that, two (2) of the Cornmissioners shall each come from the women and the Ulama (religious leader) sector; and: Provided f’inatty that, equitable representation from all Muslim tribes shall, as f a r as practicable, be ensured at any given time. The President shall appoint the regular members of the Commission. The Commissioners shall be academic degree holders and must speak and write fluently the English and/or Arabic languages. They shall be individuals who possess the highest degree of integrity and shall have the endorsement of their respective tribes. The President shall appoint a Chairman of the Commission from among the nine (9)Commissioners who shall serve for a period of two (2) 3