for the benefit of the Muslim Filipinos, and administer the
same in accordance with the terms thereof, or in absence of
any condition, in such manner consistent with the interest of
Muslim Filipinos as well as existing laws;
(IC)
Undertalm studies, establish and maintain ethnographic
research centers and museums on the cultures and
institutions of Muslim Filipinos for policy formulation and
program implementation and for the purpose of preserving
their historical heritage;
(1)
.
Certify, whenever appropriate, membership of persons in
.
~
Muslim
.
communities
for
purposes
of
establishing
qualifications for specific requirements of government and
private agencies or for benefits as may be provided by law;
(m) Conduct inspections or surveys, jointly with the appropriate
government agencies, and issue necessary certifications
prior to the grant of any license, lease or permit for the
exploitation of natural resources affecting the interests of
Muslim communities or areas occupied by them; and in case
of conflicts, recommend to the President appropriate action
under the circumstances;
(n)
Provide legal and technical services for the survey,
adjudication, titling, and development of Muslim ancestral
lands as well as settlements proclaimed hy the government
for the Muslim Filipinos;
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