MBHTE-Education Facilities & Moral Enhancement Program

𝐌𝐁𝐇𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚’𝐰𝐚𝐡 𝐎𝐧-𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

COTABATO CITY — The Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE), through its Education Facilities Section (EFS), reached a new milestone in its regional tour by conducting the final 'Da’wah On-Site' orientation at the Alnor Convention Hall on December 5, 2025. This culminating event marks a significant step toward integrating moral governance into physical development, ensuring that every school built in the Bangsamoro Region is a product of both technical expertise and spiritual integrity.

Under the leadership of Minister Mohagher Iqbal, the MBHTE has operationalized the BARMM’s Moral Governance framework by integrating character development and ethical discipline directly into educational policy. Building on the foundations laid by former Chief Minister Ahod B. Ebrahim and expanded by Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua, this initiative ensures that public service transcends mere efficiency to embrace spiritual accountability and principled leadership.

During the session, Engr. Zubair A. Guiaman steered the orientation with a powerful reminder: Da’wah is a call to action for every professional to practice honesty and discipline, regardless of their title. He emphasized that for infrastructure projects to succeed truly, technical skills must be paired with the spiritual accountability required to uplift the community.
This statement was echoed by Sh. Montasser Lumna, Da’wah Director of the Alhuffaz Charity Foundation, emphasized that the duty of Da’wah is a universal responsibility for every Muslim, reaching across all faiths.

To turn these values into action, the EFS has institutionalized Moral Governance in construction through two primary mechanisms, such as embedding Islamic guidelines directly into Detailed Engineering Designs and requiring the deployment of Moral Values Project Officers (MVPO) to work alongside technical teams.
These measures ensure that infrastructure projects are executed with high technical precision, ethical discipline, and professional character.

The program’s significance was underscored by solidarity messages from key ministry leaders Alim Abdulgafur Abdulhamid, Director I (Directorate General for Madaris Education, Yusuf Thong A. Amino, Director I (MBHTE Basic Education), and Jonaib M. Usman, Director II (MBHTE TESD). Their collective endorsements highlighted how the initiative catalyzes enhanced professional discipline and meaningful community transformation.

By nurturing both technical capacity and moral integrity, the MBHTE is transforming "Moral Governance" from a high-level concept into a tangible reality. This impact resonates far beyond the office, manifesting in every classroom built, every construction site managed, and in the daily lives of the Bangsamoro people and their neighbors.

𝐌𝐁𝐇𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐚'𝐰𝐚𝐡 𝐎𝐧-𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐢 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

Marawi City — The Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) reaffirmed its commitment to Moral Governance through the successful conduct of the General Orientation on Da’wah On-Site on December 4 at Hilltop, Heaven Ave., Marawi City. The activity forms part of MBHTE’s continuing efforts to integrate Islamic values, moral accountability, and professionalism within on-site operations and public service delivery.

The orientation was led by Engr. Zubair A. Guiaman and Engr. Nurhashim T. Abdula Construction Unit Head, EFS-ESD, MBHTE, who emphasized that da’wah goes beyond place and position, serving as a unifying call to uphold integrity, discipline, and ethical conduct in all aspects of work. They highlighted that true service to the Bangsamoro people is achieved when technical competence is guided by strong moral foundations.

Spiritual insights were shared by Ustaz Abdulmalik Amintao together with PE Rayhan Rangiris, who reminded participants that da’wah is a shared responsibility—encouraging what is right and preventing what is wrong, both in the workplace and in the wider community. Their messages reinforced the importance of values transformation in shaping responsible and God-conscious public servants.

Representing the madaris sector, Nasif S. Abdul-azis, ISAL District Focal Person, expressed appreciation for the initiative, recognizing its role in strengthening collaboration between MBHTE, the ulama, and education stakeholders in promoting holistic community development.
Through programs such as Da’wah On-Site, MBHTE continues to translate Moral Governance into concrete action—cultivating not only skills and systems, but also character and shared accountability across the Bangsamoro.

EFS-ESD, MBHTE-BARMM
Everyday Lecture Session
Lecturer: Ustads Jan Areef G.
Mascud
Date: Dec. 2, 2025

✅ADAD AL-MUFRAD

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ سَلامٍ، قَالَ‏:‏ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ أَبِي مُزَرِّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ‏:‏ أَخَذَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِيَدِ الْحَسَنِ أَوِ الْحُسَيْنِ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا، ثُمَّ وَضَعَ قَدَمَيْهِ عَلَى قَدَمَيْهِ، ثُمَّ قَالَ‏:‏ تَرَقَّ‏.‏

Ang Hadith na ito ay naglalarawan sa pag-uugali ng Propeta Muhammad (SAW) sa kanyang mga apo, lalo na sa mga anak ni Ali bin Abi Talib at Fatimah.

Narito ang isang salin ng Hadith:

"Si Abu Hurayrah ay nagsabi: Ang Propeta (SAW) ay hinawakan ang kamay ni Hasan o Husayn (RA), pagkatapos ay inilagay ang kanilang mga paa sa kanyang mga paa, at sinabi: 'Tumapak!'"

Ang Propeta (SAW) ay nagpapakita ng kanyang pagmamahal at pag-aalaga sa kanyang mga apo, at ginagamit ang mga pagkakataon na ito upang magbigay ng mga aral at pagtuturo.

Ang Hadith na ito ay nagtuturo sa atin na maging mapagmahal at makitungo sa mga bata, at bigyan sila ng atensyon at pag-aalaga, tulad ng ginawa ng Propeta (SAW) sa kanyang mga apo.

EVERYDAY LECTURE SESSION
LECTURER: USTADS JAN AREFF G. MASCUD
DATE: DEC. 1, 2025

✅ ADAD AL-MUFRAD

حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، قَالَ‏:‏ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ‏:‏ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو التَّيَّاحِ قَالَ‏:‏ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ يَقُولُ‏:‏ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَيُخَالِطُنَا، حَتَّى يَقُولَ لأَخٍ لِي صَغِيرٍ‏:‏ يَا أَبَا عُمَيْرٍ، مَا فَعَلَ النُّغَيْرُ‏؟‏‏.‏

Ang Hadith na ito ay naglalarawan sa pag-uugali ng Propeta Muhammad (SAW) sa kanyang mga kasama, lalo na sa mga bata.

Narito ang isang salin ng Hadith:

"Si Anas bin Malik ay nagsabi: Ang Propeta (SAW) ay nakikisama sa amin, hanggang sa sinabi niya sa isang maliit na kapatid ko: 'O Abu Umayr, ano ang nangyari sa iyong ibon?'"

Ang Propeta (SAW) ay nagpapakita ng kanyang pagmamahal at pag-aalaga sa mga bata, at ginagamit ang mga pangalan na nagpapakita ng pagmamahal at paggalang.

Ang Hadith na ito ay nagtuturo sa atin na maging mapagmahal at makitungo sa mga bata, at bigyan sila ng atensyon at pag-aalaga.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: 𝐃𝐚’𝐰𝐚𝐡 𝐎𝐧-𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧

Isabela City, Basilan — The Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE), through its Education Facilities Section (EFS), culminated its General Orientation on Da’wah On-Site for the island provinces on 27 November 2025 at Joveth’s Hall, reinforcing its commitment to embedding Islamic values and discipline in infrastructure project implementation across the island provinces.

Anchored on the BARMM’s Moral Governance framework, Minister Mohagher Iqbal, MBHTE has transformed this principle into concrete programs, ensuring that character formation and moral discipline become inseparable from education policy and implementation. As championed by former Chief Minister Ahod B. Ebrahim and now broadened by Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua—moral governance initiative underscores a vision of public service grounded not only in efficiency but also in spiritual accountability and ethical leadership.

Through the EFS, MBHTE integrates Islamic protocols into infrastructure development by embedding moral guidelines into Detailed Engineering Designs and assigning Moral Values Project Officers (MVPOs) to work alongside engineers and field personnel. The Da’wah On-Site program reinforces this effort by bringing structured Islamic guidance directly to construction sites.

To date, a total of 𝟯𝟲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝟯𝟲 𝗠𝗩𝗣𝗢𝘀, 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 ₱𝟭.𝟴 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻. Meanwhile, another 𝟮𝟲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗩𝗣𝗢𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 ₱𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 dedicated to moral and values supervision. These figures reflect the ministry’s sustained effort to ensure that the physical structures it builds are matched with the moral character of the workforce behind them.

Messages of support from Yasher R. Hayudini of the Provincial Training Center–Basilan, Algene Braga of the MBHTE Lamitan City Division, and Muammer Dansalan of the Basilan Madaris Division reaffirmed the significance of the program, emphasizing its impact on discipline, professionalism, and community transformation.

With Basilan now part of its expanding implementation, MBHTE’s Da’wah On-Site initiative continues to set a compelling model for values-based governance—reminding all that true development is achieved not only through constructing buildings, but through nurturing people and strengthening their moral foundation.

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐌𝐁𝐇𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚’𝐰𝐚𝐡 𝐎𝐧-𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐥𝐨, 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐮

Jolo, Sulu - The Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) continues to intensify its efforts to localize the Bangsamoro Government’s Moral Governance framework through the expansion of its Da’wah On-Site initiative. As outlined in earlier reports, this program is rooted in the ideological foundation of the M**F’s Islamization Agenda—one of the guiding pillars of the peace process that gave birth to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Moral Governance, championed by former Chief Minister Ahod B. Ebrahim, and now further expanded by the current Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua, calls for a governance culture where public service aligns not only with administrative efficiency but also with spiritual accountability and upright moral conduct. Under the leadership of Minister Mohagher Iqbal, MBHTE has transformed this principle into tangible interventions across the education sector, ensuring that values formation becomes integral to both policy and practice.

Through its Education Facilities Section (EFS), MBHTE institutionalized Islamic protocols in the technical aspects of infrastructure development by embedding moral guidelines in Detailed Engineering Designs and requiring contractors to employ Moral Values Project Officers (MVPO). These officers work alongside engineers and field personnel to ensure that construction activities uphold both technical standards and moral teachings. The launch of the Da’wah On-Site initiative further strengthened this commitment, offering structured Islamic guidance and values-based reminders directly at MBHTE-related construction sites to cultivate professionalism, discipline, and character among workers.

With successful rollouts across the region, the EFS brought the second round of the General Orientation on Da’wah On-Site to Jolo, Sulu on 26 November 2025, held at the Hadji Butu School of Arts and Trades (HBSAT). In his message, Engr. Zubair A. Guiaman highlighted that the bond between the Bangsamoro and the Tausug people transcends geography, rooted instead in a shared sense of brotherhood. He emphasized that the true essence of da’wah is to promote good and prevent wrongdoing across all sectors of society, regardless of territorial boundaries.

Sh. Montasser Lumna, Da’wah Director of Alhuffaz Charity Foundation in Southern Philippines, Inc., reminded participants that engaging in da’wah is a responsibility of every Muslim, extending not only to fellow Muslims but also to individuals of other beliefs. Us. Yahya N. Titong, Madaris Division Head of Sulu, expressed gratitude for the opportunity for the ulama to strengthen their contribution to community development through this initiative.

HBSAT-Jolo Vocational School Superintendent II, Rosema G. Lukman, conveyed heartfelt appreciation to MBHTE-BARMM for continuing to include Sulu among its beneficiaries even after the province’s separation from the core BARMM territories. Likewise, TESD-Sulu representative Glenn A. Abubakar expressed her gratitude that MBHTE’s interventions extend beyond skills development, highlighting the importance of the Values Transformation Trainings (VTT) provided to the province’s human resource sector.

By deepening its engagement across diverse communities and ensuring that both technical capacity and moral character are nurtured, MBHTE continues to make Moral Governance a lived experience—felt in classrooms, construction sites, institutions, and in the everyday conduct of the Bangsamoro people and their neighboring provinces.

MBHTE Launches Da’wah On-Site to Elevate Work Ethics in Construction Sites

Bongao, Tawi-Tawi — In a groundbreaking step that brings the Bangsamoro government’s moral governance agenda directly to the grassroots level, the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE), through its Education Facilities Section (EFS), launched the General Orientation on Da’wah On-Site for infrastructure projects across Tawi-Tawi.

This pioneering mechanism reflects MBHTE’s steadfast commitment to embedding moral governance not only in policies and classrooms, but even in the very foundations of the structures it builds. Under this initiative, contractors are now required to hire a Moral Values Project Officer (MVPO)—a dedicated personnel who will work hand-in-hand with engineers, technical teams, skilled laborers, and site workers to ensure that every project upholds both technical excellence and moral integrity. This requirement is formally integrated into each project’s Program of Works, making moral governance an essential aspect of implementation rather than an afterthought.

This bold initiative echoes the visionary guidance of Bangsamoro leaders. The BARMM itself is a product of a long and meaningful peace negotiation between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F), pursued in the spirit of genuine peace, development, and respect for the traditions, culture, and beliefs of the Bangsamoro people. One of the core agenda of the M**F has always been its Islamization Program, which provides the philosophical foundation for the moral governance policy embraced by the present M**F-led BARMM government.

Former Chief Minister Ahod B. Ebrahim has repeatedly underscored that the true success of moral governance depends on the success of da’wah throughout the region. MBHTE Minister Mohagher Iqbal further reinforced this principle, explaining that moral governance is the simple yet profound practice of ensuring that every program, project, and activity remains connected not only to administrative goals but also to the hereafter. Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua likewise emphasized that the most strategic path to achieving moral governance is by nurturing upright conduct and cultivating the highest forms of morality among the people.

Anchored on Regional Memorandum No. 1515 (2021), which institutionalizes the Moral Enhancement and Development Recovery Program of the EFS–MBHTE, the ministry remains firmly committed to shaping not only the professional competence but also the personal character of its workforce. On the technical side, the Detailed Engineering Designs (DEDs) of each project explicitly incorporate basic Islamic protocols related to construction, such as the proper orientation of toilet bowls to ensure they are positioned perpendicular to the Qibla.

More recently, the EFS launched the Da’wah On-Site initiative, which provides continuous Islamic guidance to workers in all MBHTE-related construction sites through regular and structured da’wah sessions facilitated by EFS personnel and partner organizations. The program aims to strengthen Islamic values, discipline, and awareness among workers while simultaneously enhancing the quality of their service. By nurturing both skills and character, the ministry ensures that the workforce embodies the true essence of Moral Governance—reflected in their conduct, decisions, and day-to-day performance.

The orientation gathered strong support from contractors, end-users, and other stakeholders. Leading the activity from the MBHTE Regional Office was Engr. Zubair A. Guiaman, Chief of EFS, together with Sh. Jan Areef G. Mascud, EFS Moral Values Officer, and EFS Project Supervisors - Engr. Sadik A. Guiaman and Ivan I. Dela Torre. The program was held in close collaboration with Sh. Montasser A. Lumna, Da’wah Director of the Alhuffaz Charity Foundation in Southern Philippines, Inc.

Notable participants included Alhasin Muhajil, ISAL Head Coordinator for Tawi-Tawi; Elmin H. Arsad, Administrative Officer of TESD Tawi-Tawi; and Nur Tidal, Division Physical Facilities Coordinator for Basic Education, MBHTE–Tawi-Tawi.

As the event concluded, organizers expressed confidence that the Da’wah On-Site program will significantly uplift the work ethics, professionalism, and overall conduct of construction workers—ultimately improving human capital development in the region. The program is envisioned to benefit not only workers, but also contractors, end-users, schools, and the wider community, as it strengthens the delivery of high-quality infrastructure aligned with Islamic principles and BARMM’s moral governance ideals.

Most importantly, the MBHTE hopes that this initiative will spark a wider cultural shift: A call for all Bangsamoro institutions and workplaces to integrate moral and ethical guidance into their day-to-day operations.

By demonstrating that moral governance can be practiced anywhere—from classrooms to construction sites—the Ministry sets an inspiring example. It invites other agencies, offices, and organizations to adopt similar approaches that nurture character, integrity, and a sense of higher purpose in their workforce.

In the spirit of unity and service, the Da’wah On-Site program stands as a reminder that good governance begins at the ground level—one workplace, one team, and one transformed heart at a time.