20/10/2026
𝗠𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝟰 𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗠
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — Islamic Studies and Arabic Language (ISAL) Asatidz, school principals, and education officials convened for the General Assembly of ISAL in Maguindanao del Sur Zone 4, covering the municipalities of Buluan, Mangudadatu, Pandag, Datu Paglas, and Paglat, to discuss coordination and the strengthening of Madrasah Education in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
The assembly was attended by Madaris Education Director General Prof. Tahir Nalg, Maguindanao del Sur Vice Governor Sheikh Hisham Nando, former Mangudadatu Mayor and incumbent Vice Mayor Datu Fredie Mangudadatu, school principals, other Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) officials, and ISAL Asatidz.
In his remarks, Director General Nalg emphasized the importance of close coordination between ISAL Asatidz, regular teachers, and school principals to ensure effective implementation of educational programs in their respective school assignments.
Nalg also outlined the various initiatives of the MBHTE under the leadership of Chief Minister and concurrent MBHTE Minister Abdulraof Macacua, with Acting Deputy Minister Atty. Abubakar Katambak, aimed at strengthening Madrasah Education throughout BARMM. He noted that many of these programs were initiated during the tenure of former MBHTE Minister Mohagher Iqbal.
Meanwhile, Vice Governor Nando highlighted the provincial government's efforts to support education, particularly the development of Madrasah Education, recognizing its importance to Bangsamoro communities.
Participants expressed their collective support for the continued advancement of Madrasah Education.
They also urged the incoming Bangsamoro Parliament to preserve and further strengthen the existing mandate of the Directorate General for Madaris Education, rather than reduce its authority and responsibilities.
The assembly underscored the importance of sustained institutional support, collaboration, and coordinated efforts to improve educational opportunities for Bangsamoro learners across the region.