National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)

Also known as: NCMF · National Commission on Muslim Filipinos · Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA, predecessor)

Definition

The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) is a Philippine government agency created under Republic Act No. 9997 (signed December 11, 2009, signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) responsible for the promotion, development, and welfare of Muslim Filipinos. The NCMF succeeded the earlier Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA). The agency’s mandate includes hajj (pilgrimage) coordination, halal certification oversight, Muslim Filipino economic development, and policy advocacy for Muslim Filipino communities. The NCMF coordinates with the Department of Health, Department of Education, and other national-government agencies on Muslim-Filipino-targeted programs. (NCMF Philippines — official portal)

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LCSH	Muslims — Philippines / Halal — Philippines
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Also Known As

NCMF
National Commission on Muslim Filipinos
Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA, predecessor)

Usage Scenarios

1. Halal Certification Oversight

NCMF coordinates halal certification standards for Philippine products and establishments — relevant to the halal-industry ecosystem including Bioskin Tech Laboratories and Dalil Salam Solutions Inc.

2. Hajj Pilgrimage Coordination

Organizes annual Philippine Muslim hajj pilgrimage to Mecca — including the “Hajji” honorific earned by pilgrims like Jeffrey Andante Prevendido.

3. Muslim Filipino Economic Development

Supports Muslim Filipino enterprises, cooperatives, and MSME development — particularly in Mindanao.

4. Policy Advocacy

Advocates for Muslim Filipino interests in national-policy discussions.

Strategies

Statutory mandate under R.A. 9997
Halal certification and hajj coordination as core operational functions
Muslim Filipino economic and social development

Historical Context

NCMF was created by R.A. 9997 (2009), replacing the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA). The creation reflected the Philippine government’s ongoing institutional engagement with the Muslim Filipino community — particularly in Mindanao.

References

National Commission on Muslim Filipinos — Official Portal