Madrasah Comprehensive Development and Promotion Unit - MCDPU

22/09/2026

🕌MCDPU FACILITATES REGISTRATION PROCESS PURSUANT TO OFFICE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES 🖋️📋

كُلُّكُمْ رَاعٍ وَكُلُّكُمْ مَسْئُولٌ عَنْ رَعِيَّتِهِ
“Each of you is a shepherd, and each of you is responsible for his flock.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Sahih al-Bukhari 2554

Leadership is an amanah—entrusted to guide, serve, and contribute to the welfare and development of the community.

Mandated by EO 53 s., 2021, the Madrasah Comprehensive Development and Promotion Unit (MCDPU), in coordination with the Davao City Muslim Affairs Office (DCMAO) Tausug Tribe, conducted an ocular visit to DHM Masjid Al Ummah in Deca Homes Mulig, Toril, Davao City on September 19, 2026 corresponding to 8th of Rabi‘ul Thani 1448H, in response to the community’s request for the registration of its Mosque.

The visit was spearheaded by MCDPU Executive Program Director Shaykh Jamal S. Munib and DCMAO Tausug Tribe Deputy Mayor Edyamein T. Ahalul. The activity was conducted pursuant to MCDPU Operational Procedure No. 2 – “Provision for Registering Islamic Institutions in Davao City (Madrasah and Mosque)" of the City Government of Davao's ISO 9001: 2015, also known as the "Quality Management System".

During the visit, the MCDPU provided guidance to the community regarding the registration process, documentary requirements, verification procedures, and other necessary steps for the official registration of the Community Mosque.

The ocular visit likewise provided an opportunity to assess the Mosque and its facilities, understanding the community’s needs and concerns, and strengthen coordination between its designated Community Leaders and the concerned City Government offices.

Upon completion and verification of the required documents and compliance with the prescribed procedures, the MCDPU shall issue the appropriate certification of registration, allowing the recognized Mosque and its community to be considered for applicable assistance and support from the City Government of Davao, subject to existing programs, policies, and guidelines.

The MCDPU and DCMAO leaders recognized and appreciated the community’s continued dedication to Islamic education, the pursuit of knowledge, and community development, particularly its efforts to provide a conducive environment for Madrasah learners.

The MCDPU and DCMAO sincerely express their appreciation to DHM Masjid Al Ummah President CB Almuhajer Lutian Hajihil, Imam Soud H. Sulaiman and its officers for their warm welcome, gracious accommodation, and active participation throughout the ocular visit and community registration process.

The initiative reflects the MCDPU’s commitment to responsive, transparent, inclusive, and standards-based public service, consistent with the City Government of Davao’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and established MCDPU operational procedures.

May Allah bless the efforts of the DHM Masjid Al Ummah community and all those who continue to contribute to the advancement of the community development, Islamic education, and the welfare of Muslim communities in Davao City.

جزاكم الله خيرًا وبارك الله في جهودكم

📸 YM

22/09/2026

📚🤝 STRENGTHENING TRADITIONAL MADRASAH—NURTURING LEARNERS, SHAPING FOR BRIGHTER FUTURE✨

“The best among you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Sahih al-Bukhari 5027

Education flourishes when those who teach are supported and those who learn are given every opportunity to grow.

In fulfillment of its mandate under Executive Order No. 53, Series of 2021, the Madrasah Comprehensive Development and Promotion Unit (MCDPU) continues to bring its service closer to the Traditional Madrasah communities.

On September 19–20, 2026 (8th–9th Rabiʿul Thani 1448H), MCDPU conducted its regular monitoring and visitation of Madrasah Centers in Bankerohan, Ilang, and Bunawan, led by Executive Program Director Shaykh Jamal S. Munib.

His presence provided an opportunity for direct engagement with teachers and administrators—listening to their needs, recognizing their efforts, and strengthening support for Madrasah education and its learners.

MCDPU expresses its sincere appreciation to the dedicated Madrasah teachers and administrators of BANGKEROHAN, ILANG and BUNAWAN area, whose steadfast service continues to nurture knowledge and shape the future of their communities.

May every lesson learned and every lesson taught become a means toward goodness, righteousness, and a brighter future—building Muslim learners who are knowledgeable, principled, responsible, and committed to serving Allah and humanity. 📖🤲✨

📸 YM

06/09/2026

📅 24 Rabi'ul Awwal 1448H | 6 September 2026

🌄📚 BEYOND DISTANCE: Reaching the Farthest Communities and Empowering Madrasah Learners

“Whoever takes a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Sahih Muslim 2699

Alhamdullilah,

The MCDPU extends its sincere appreciation to the administrators, educators and community leaders of Madrasah Assaut Al-Islami and Paquibato Hills Arabic School for their warm welcome and unwavering support. Their continued partnership and dedication play an essential role in promoting and sustaining Traditional Madrasah Education, helping ensure that learners remain educated, empowered, and equipped with knowledge and values that will guide them in their communities.

Located in the far-flung highland communities of Paquibato District in Davao City, these two Traditional Madrasah Centers remain steadfast in providing Islamic education to learners, serving communities that face geographical and resource limitations and require approximately two hours of land travel from the city proper.

Despite these challenges, learners and Mudarressun (Arabic Teachers) continue to uphold the pursuit of knowledge, demonstrating their dedication and determination to sustaining Traditional Madrasah Education.

The field monitoring visit of Executive Program Director Shaykh Jamal S. Munib reflects the commitment of the Madrasah Comprehensive Development and Promotion Unit (MCDPU) and the City Government of Davao in extending its meaningful educational support to even the most distant Madrasah communities. Director Shaykh Jamal's presence provided an opportunity to directly engage with learners and teachers, assess their educational environment, and identify areas where continued support and development can be strengthened.

Through sustained collaboration and responsive initiatives, the MCDPU and the City Government of Davao remain committed to making Madrasah education more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable.

🌱 The journey may be long, but the mission remains steadfast: to reach the farthest communities, strengthen Madrasah education, and empower every learner through knowledge, faith, and opportunity.

📸 YM

03/09/2026

01/09/2026

🎒✨ OVP PAGBABAGO BAGS 2026: CARRYING HOPE, INSPIRING DREAMS✏️📚📖

“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a grain that grows seven ears, each bearing a hundred grains.”
— Qur’an 2:261

Alhamdulillah,

With profound gratitude and heartfelt appreciation, the Madrasah Comprehensive Development and Promotion Unit (MCDPU), under the leadership of Executive Program Director Shaykh Jamal S. Munib, extends its sincere thanks to the Office of the Vice President of the Philippines for its continued and unwavering support to our Traditional Madrasah learners through the "OVP PAGBABAGO BAGS" Program.

More than a school-kit distribution, this initiative is a gesture of care that strengthens our learners’ journey in education and inspires them to strive for greater heights. 📚✨

The activity was conducted on August 29–30, 2026 (16–17 Rabi‘ al-Awwal 1448H), in collaboration with MCDPU, the OVP PAGBABAGO Program provided learners with notebooks, writing pads, pencils, school essentials, and raincoats.

Simple as they may seem, these items carry a deeper purpose: to equip learners, ease their journey, and remind them that their education and dreams matter. 🎒✏️

The distribution was personally spearheaded by MCDPU Director Shaykh Jamal S. Munib, whose presence and engagement brought inspiration and encouragement to the learners and the wider Madrasah community. 🤲

To the OVP, thank you for believing in our learners. Your generosity reaches beyond every bag—it nurtures confidence, encourages perseverance, and gives our children greater reason to dream, learn, and aspire.

May these bags carry not only the tools for learning, but also the hope and determination to reach new heights. 🌱📚

Maraming salamat, OVP, for investing in our learners and in the promise of their future. ❤️🎒

Jazakumullahu khairan

📸 YM

31/08/2026

🌿 A CELEBRATION OF THE QUR’AN, KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE 🤲📖

قال رسول الله ﷺ:

“خَيْرُكُمْ مَنْ تَعَلَّمَ الْقُرْآنَ وَعَلَّمَهُ”

"The best among you are the ones who learn the Quran and teach it."
~Sahih Al-Bukhari 5027

Alhamdulillah,

With hearts filled with profound gratitude and joy, we express our deepest appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the Bongbong Institute of Qur’an Studies (BIQS), Inc., Qur’an Memorization Class Department (QMCD) for the gracious invitation extended to MCDPU Director Shaykh JAMAL S. MUNIB, to grace the 2nd Qur’an Memorization Commencement Exercises held on August 30, 2026, corresponding to the 17th of Rabi‘ al-Awwal 1448H, at Villa Marina Hotel, Barangay Magnaga, Pantukan, Davao de Oro.

It was truly a great honor and privilege for Director Shaykh Jamal S. Munib to be part of this momentous occasion—a gathering that celebrated not merely the completion of a program, but the beautiful fruits of dedication, sacrifice, perseverance, and devotion to the Qur’an.

The occasion was a meaningful testament to the noble mission of BIQS Inc. and QMCD in nurturing individuals whose lives are anchored in the Qur’an and Sunnah, and whose knowledge is intended not only to be preserved in memory, but to be transformed into character, righteous action, service, peace, and benefit to the community.

🌿 Our heartfelt congratulations goes out to the 18 Huffadh of the Qur’an and ALS completers who reached this significant milestone of their lives.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to their parents and families for their unwavering support, sacrifices, prayers, encouragement, and steadfast presence throughout their children’s journey. Behind every achievement is a family that believed, supported, and persevered alongside them. Their sacrifices are an integral part of this success and deserve our sincerest appreciation.

Their achievement is a source of inspiration and a reminder that every verse memorized, every lesson learned, and every sacrifice made for the sake of Allah ﷻ carries profound meaning and lasting value.

Indeed, the theme of the celebration—“Knowledge is not merely what is memorized; knowledge is what benefits”—beautifully captures the essence of true Islamic learning. Knowledge finds its greatest worth when it illuminates the heart, refines character, guides conduct, and becomes a means of benefiting others.

We are especially grateful to the leadership, teachers, mentors, staff, families, and everyone behind BIQS Inc. and QMCD for their steadfast commitment to Qur’anic education and for their tireless efforts in producing graduates who aspire to become God-fearing, peace-loving, productive, responsible, and law-abiding members of the community.

Our heartfelt appreciation likewise goes to the honored guest and distinguished attendees who graced this momentous occasion with their presence. Your participation added meaning and dignity to the celebration and reflected the collective support of the community for Qur’anic education, Islamic learning, and the development of future generations.

Jazakumullahu khayran,

May Allah ﷻ accept the efforts of everyone who contributed to this noble endeavor. May He preserve the Qur’an in the hearts of the Huffadh, increase them in beneficial knowledge, wisdom, humility, and righteousness, and make them among those who carry the light of the Qur’an with excellence, integrity, compassion, and sincere service to Ummah.

Ameen, Ya Rabbal ‘Alamin.
🤲📖

📸 YM

29/08/2026

🌙📚 TRADITIONAL MADRASAH VISITATION & MONITORING: Bringing Closer the Leadership and Development of Traditional Madrasah Education to the community 🤝✨

LOOK | The Madrasah Comprehensive Development and Promotion Unit (MCDPU) continues its regular visitation and monitoring of Madrasah Centers across Davao City, personally spearheaded by MCDPU Executive Program Director Shaykh Jamal S. Munib.

Conducted on August 8–9, 2026 (24–25 Safar 1448H) and August 22–23, 2026 (9–10 Rabi‘ al-Awwal 1448H), the visits focused on assessing Madrasah operations, monitoring progress, identifying needs, and strengthening coordination with administrators, teachers, and learners.

Director Shaykh Jamal’s consistent presence in the field reflects hands-on leadership—providing an opportunity to listen, address concerns, recognize efforts, and ensure that MCDPU’s programs remain responsive to the needs of the Madrasah community. 🤝

Through regular engagement and monitoring, MCDPU continues to strengthen support, improve coordination, and advance the development of Traditional Madrasah education in Davao City. 📚🌱

✨ MCDPU — Presence, Partnership, Progress.

📸 YM

22/08/2026

📅 9 Rabi'ul Awwal 1448H | 22 August 2026

📚 MCDPU | ADVANCING LEARNING, STRENGTHENING MADRASAH EDUCATION ✨

IN PHOTOS | The MCDPU Ulama continue to convene in focused meetings addressing office operations, organizational matters, and the continuing development and enhancement of the "Traditional Madrasah Curriculum" of the City of Davao.

This continuing effort reflects a steadfast commitment to progressive learning and meaningful development in Traditional Madrasah Education—strengthening its foundations while responding to the evolving educational needs of learners and the community.

Under the steadfast leadership of MCDPU Director Shaykh Jamal S. Munib, this work continues to move forward, reflecting a vision that extends beyond the present and contributes to the sustained growth and advancement of Traditional Madrasah Education in Davao City.

Empowering Muslim learners of today— Transforming Madrasah education for tomorrow and Building a resilient foundation for generations to come.

(Note: Random snapshots taken from various MCDPU activities and meetings every week from the start of 2026 and onwards.)

📸 YM

24/07/2026

📆 8 Safar 1448H | 23 July 2026

🤝 MCDPU Concludes the Stakeholder Consultations on Proposed Adopt-a-Madrasah Program Ordinance

The Madrasah Comprehensive Development and Promotion Unit (MCDPU) extends its heartfelt appreciation to Hadji Mohammad Noor Pinto, President of the 19 Datus Council of Elders of Mini Forest, Brgy. 23-C; Salmonan Islamic Institute, headed by Ustadha Aslia Adilao, Modeera; and the Maranao Community of Brgy. 23-C, Mini Forest, led by Dep. Rahima Usman-Polao, Deputy Mayor for the Maranao Tribe, for their warm hospitality and invaluable support in hosting the final District 1 stakeholder consultation on the proposed Adopt-a-Madrasah Program Ordinance.

Spearheaded by Shaykh Jamal S. Munib, Executive Program Director of the MCDPU, the consultation concluded the Unit's district stakeholder engagements, bringing together Traditional Madrasah administrators and key stakeholders to finalize recommendations on the proposed ordinance.

The proposed measure seeks to institutionalize sustainable government support for Traditional Madrasah education through improved educational resources, enhanced learning facilities, teacher development, and stronger partnerships between the City Government and Madrasah institutions. The consultation also covered the proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), where participants contributed recommendations to further strengthen its implementation across Traditional Madaris in Davao City.

Present during the consultation were Deputy Mayor Pamikiren Latip Arumpac, Jr., Chairman of the Davao City Muslim Affairs Office (DCMAO); Hadji Mohammad Noor Pinto, President of the 19 Datus Council of Elders of Mini Forest, Brgy. 23-C; and the administrators and representatives of the respective Traditional Madrasah Centers in District 1.

Under the leadership of Shaykh Jamal S. Munib, the MCDPU remains steadfast in advancing policies and fostering sustainable partnerships that strengthen Traditional Madrasah education and preserve Davao City's rich Islamic heritage.

May Allah (SWT) bless all our partners with continued strength, wisdom, and abundant barakah.

Jazakumullahu Khayran wa Barakallahu Fikum.

📸 YM

20/07/2026

📆 5 Safar 1448H | 20 July 2026

🤝 MCDPU Continues Stakeholder Consultation on Proposed Adopt-a-Madrasah Program Ordinance

The Madrasah Comprehensive Development and Promotion Unit (MCDPU) extends its heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to Deputy Mayor Michael Mohamad, Deputy Mayor of the Kagan Tribe; Datu Nicanor Mohamad, Datu of the Waan Community; and the Administrators, faculty, staff, and facilitators of Mahad Waan Al-Islamie for their warm hospitality and invaluable support in hosting the Second District stakeholder consultation on the proposed Adopt-a-Madrasah Program Ordinance. Their generosity, commitment, and dedication reflect a shared vision of strengthening Traditional Madrasah education and preserving our rich Islamic heritage.

Led by Shaykh Jamal S. Munib, Executive Program Director of the MCDPU, the consultation gathered Traditional Madrasah Administrators from Davao City's 2nd District to discuss and refine the proposed ordinance, which seeks to institutionalize sustainable government support for Traditional Madrasah education through improved educational resources, enhanced learning facilities, strengthened teacher development, and stronger partnerships between the City Government and Madrasah institutions.

The discussion also covered the proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), outlining the respective roles and responsibilities of partner institutions in implementing the program. Participants actively shared recommendations to ensure the ordinance responds effectively to the needs of Traditional Madaris across Davao City.

Present during the consultation were Shaykh Alnuhar M. Thalib, Supervising Program Coordinator; Deputy Mayor Pamikiren Latip Arumpac, Jr., Chairman of the Davao City Muslim Affairs Office (DCMAO); Shaykh Nadzmie Ekid, MCDPU Second District Supervisor; Shaykh Maizel S. Hadjula and Shaykh Anuar Limbing, MCDPU Cluster Head Teachers; and Mr. Rejal Hamisane, Technical Assistant I, who facilitated the presentation of the proposed ordinance.

Under the leadership of Shaykh Jamal S. Munib, MCDPU remains steadfast in advancing policies and sustainable partnerships that will institutionalize long-term government support for Traditional Madrasah education and empower Madrasah communities throughout Davao City.

May Allah (SWT) bless all our partners with continued strength, wisdom, and barakah.

Jazakumullahu Khayran wa Barakallahu Fikum.

📸 Abu Azwar / Mahad Waan Al-Islamie