(c) Act as the primary government agency through which Muslim Filipinos can seek government assistance and redress; serve as the medium through which such assistance may be extended to Muslim Filipinos; for this purposes, the Commission is hereby authorized, subject to existing rules and regulations, appropriations to or give grants-in-aid appropriate funds to out of its cooperating government agencies for such programs or projects which are for the development of Muslim communities; provide services including legal assistance, medical aid, relief and other forms of assistance for socio-economic upliftment of Muslim communities; (d) Enter, subject to existing laws, policies and guidelines, into such contracts, agreements or arrangements with government or private agencies or entities as may be necessary to attain the objectives of the Commission, including obtaining loans from lending institutions, subject to the approval of the President, which shall finance the implementation of the provisions of this Act; (e) In accordance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations then in force, and subject to guidelines provided by the President, promote and enhance the development of domestic trade and commerce among the members of the Muslim communities of venture and investments in cooperation or coordination with existing public enterprises. Corporations or private entities, or subject to prior approval 6