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THIRTEETH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES
FIRST REGULAR SESSION
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Introduced by Senator LUISA “LOI” P. EJERCITO ESTRADA
AN ACT
CREATING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON MUSLIM FILIPINOS
DEFINING ITS POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Act
Creating the National Commission On Muslim Filipinos”.
Section 2.
Declaration of Policy.
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It is henceforth the policy of
the State to insure the rights and well-being of Muslim Filipinos with due
regard to their beliefs, customs, traditions and institutions, as well as to
further ensure their contribution to national goals and aspirations and to
make them active participants in nation building.
ARTICLE I
Creation, Composition, Term of Office of the Commission
Section 3.
Filipinos.
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Creation of the National Commission on Muslim
In pursuance of the above-mentioned policy, the National
Commission on Muslim Filipinos, herein after referred to as the
Commission, is hereby created.
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