TUBOD, Lanao del Norte (PIA)--As vital partners for peace and development, officials of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Bureau of Pilgrimage and Endowment led by Director Malo Manonggiring paid a courtesy call to Governor Imelda Angging Quibranza- Dimaporo on Tuesday, July 6.

The NCMF team presented to the governor a proposal for a Waqf water refilling station, a sadaqah Jariah project to support and rehabilitate Waqf mosque and give assistance to orphanage schools or torils.

Waqf is a form of charity in Islam which means holding assets and preserving them for certain benefits with specific terms and conditions. 

The said project will not only provide safe water in the communities but also help them generate income for their sustainability. 

The NCMF-BPE team also shared that the Hajj 2021 will only be limited to residents and citizens within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. due to the coronavirus disease (Covid)-19 pandemic

The BPE is primarily responsible for the administration of the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the formulation and implementation of programs, projects, and activities for the efficient and effective supervision of the conduct of pilgrimage activities amongst Filipinos. 

Meanwhile, Governor Angging expressed her appreciation for the initiative of NCMF-BPE in helping the province mitigate inequality and extend efficient service to everyone. The governor also gave her support to the NCMF-BPE’s pilot project, given that this will help uplift the current situation of Waqf mosque and every Muslim brother and sister in the province of Lanao del Norte. (PIO-LDN)