A Muslim Affairs Office would soon be established at the Palawan Provincial Capitol to address concerns from the local Islamic community.
This came after the recent approval of the resolution passed by Board Member Al-Nashier M. Ibba, who wants to preserve the cultural heritage of Palawan Muslims, and by opening up the Office of Muslim Affairs it is hoped it can quickly cater to the social, economic, cultural, and educational needs of the local muslims.
“Marami tayong mga kapatid na Muslim na kapag nangangailangan ng tulong ay lumalapit dito sa City Government. Dito sa Provincial Government po Mr. Chair ay wala pa pong opisina ang mga kapatid nating Muslim kung saan kung may kailangan silang mga tulong at mga activity tulad ng mga Hari Raya ay wala silang malapitan. Kaya naman nakipag-coordinate na rin ako sa ating Office of the Governor na under sa opisina niya ay magkaroon ng special program na tatawaging Provincial Muslim Affairs,” said Ibba.
Ibba added that the measure is essential for the growing number of Muslim communities in the province particularly in the towns of Brooke’s Point, Bataraza, Balabac, Sofronio Española and other areas in Palawan.
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