The OMA Mandate
 The OFFICE ON MUSLIM AFFAIRS (OMA) is created in 1987 by virtue of Executive Order No. 122-A as amended by Executive Order No. 295. The Office is subject to the supervision and control of the OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT of the Philippines. Aside from being an agency mandated to uplift and improve the conditions of the Muslim Filipinos, OMA is also the main institution provided under the Philippine government tasked to address the various issues facing Muslim Communities. 
OMA acts as the bridge of the government in ensuring the participation of Filipino Muslims in nation building. The charter of the Office provides a strong mandate with a broader and wider latitude of functions and responsibilities. On the other hand, OMA is further mandated by law to preserve and develop the culture, traditions, institutions and well-being of Muslim Filipinos in conformity with the country’s laws and in consonance with national unity and development. OMA is also tasked with the formulation and implementation of State policies and programs affecting Muslims residing in the Philippines.
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The Office on Muslim Affairs, under the leadership of Undersecretary Datu Ali B. Sangki and in support of the celebration of the 110th Anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence, set-up a Halal and Social Services Booths at the Sentro K3 (Kaisahan, Kagalingan at Kalayaan ng Bayan) at Luneta, Metro Manila. Sentro K3 provided government agencies a venue to provide their services free-of-charge to the public. The OMA Booths was the second most-visited Booths in the event and some key government officials like Secretary Cerge M. Remonde of the Presidential Management Staff and newly-appointed Civil Service Commission Chairman Ricardo L. Saludo took time checking Halal-certified products.
PHILIPPINE MUSLIM CULTURAL SHOWCASE AT PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY. The Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA), under the leadership of Undersecretary Datu Ali B. Sangki, sponsored a grand showcase of the beauty and grandeur of the Philippine Muslim Culture when it held a Muslim native dance and fashion show by Muslim Filipinos during the celebration of the 110th Anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence.
2008 Program and Performance Review and Analysis. Undersecretary Datu Ali B. Sangki recently presided the 2008 Program and Performance Review and Analysis of the past and current programs and activities of the Office on Muslim Affairs held last March 24-28 at Robbinsdale Hotel, Quezon City. The seminar was attended by all the regional directors of the OMA, including the division chiefs and other officials responsible for the implementation of OMA projects. OMA officials also signed a Covenant of Commitment whereby every official committed to exhaust all possible means to implement projects and programs beneficial to Muslim Communities. Usec. Sangki, being an action-oriented official, emphasize the need to establish coordination and working relations with the different government agencies in serving the interests of the Muslim Filipinos.
OMA-Iran Coordination in Shariah Law. Office on Muslim Affairs Undersecretary Datu Ali B. Sangki (behind table) meets with officials from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran led by Shahaboddin Daraei (seated at left picture), cultural counselor, to discuss cooperation on strengthening the practice of Shariah in the country. Accompanying the cultural counselor are Gholamreza Khaksari (2nd, left picture) and Dr. Bahman Samadi (white polo shirt, right picture). Also in photo during the April 2 (Wednesday) meeting is Director Tahir Sinsuat Lidasan Jr.
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Representatives from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and members of the Inter-Agency Core of Memo 201, recently vow to work together with the Office on Muslim Affairs in promoting Halal in the Philippines. Undersecretary Datu Ali B. Sangki tasks the Bureau of External Relations to fully support the Memorandum Circular issued by President Arroyo instructing government agencies to harmonize Halal activities in the country. 