as integral part of the national territory of the Republic of the Philippines as defined by the Constitution and existing laws. SEC. 2. People of the Autonomous Region. - The people of the Autonomous Region are the Bangsamoro people in the autonomous region who are Muslims and Non-Muslim Indigenous People who originally inhabited the area comprising the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in pre-colonial period including their descendants, and those who settled in the region in post-colonial period including their descendants and who are composed of: Maguindanaon, Maranao, Iranun, Tausog, Bangingi, Laminusa, Sama, Samal, Badjao, Yakan, Teduray, B‟laan, Manobo, and other native tribes including settlers who have acquired permanent residence within the territory of ARMM. Chapter 2 Regional Symbols and Official Language SEC. 3. The Official Seal of the Autonomous Region. - The Official Seal of the Autonomous Region is defined by Regional Act No.1 as amended by Muslim Mindanao Autonomy (MMA) Act No. 127. The Official Seal shall be affixed to or placed upon all communications signed by the Regional Governor and upon such other official documents and papers of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao as may be required by custom and usage. The Office of the Regional Governor shall have custody of the Official Seal. SEC. 4. The Regional Emblem. - The Emblem of the Autonomous Region shall be in accordance with the MMA Act No. 12 providing for the official emblem of the region. The custody, ceremonial use, occasion and manner of display, and the proper care and disposition of the emblem shall be governed by appropriate rules and regulations. SEC. 5. The Philippine Flag and the Regional Emblem. - The regional emblem as provided for by MMA Act No. 12 shall be raised and displayed along with the Philippine flag in all government offices and institutions in the region in two (2) separate and adjacent flag poles. SEC. 6. The ARMM Hymn. - There shall be a group created to conduct research and compose the ARMM hymn. The Regional Governor shall approve the proposed hymn. The ARMM Hymn shall be sung after the Philippine National Anthem during the opening and closing of all official activities such as: (1) flag ceremonies, (2) trainings, (3) conferences, (4) workshops, (5) meetings, (6) school classes, (7) celebrations or gatherings, and (8) such other occasions. SEC. 7. Seals and Banners of Government Offices. - All departments, offices and institutions of the regional government shall adopt appropriate official seals and banners. SEC. 8. Official Languages. - Until otherwise provided by law, Filipino, English, and Arabic shall be the official languages. Local languages may be evolved into an auxiliary official language. 5