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.

The Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA) recently unveils its programs and projects strengthening the different bureaus and regional offices of the agency with the end-goal of improving the delivery of services to Muslim communities. In an interview with DZMM, Undersecretary Datu Ali B. Sangki (left) tells the news agency that OMA will embark on institutional partnerships with other government and private agencies to sustain public service.

Undersecretary Datu Ali B. Sangki urges the members of the Islamic Religious Community, during the 4th National Assembly of the Ulama League of the Philippines held at Davao City, to support President Arroyo’ major programs saying that the national government will work hand-in-hand with the Ulama (religious leaders) in promoting peace and harmony among Christians and Muslims in the country.

Undersecretary Datu Ali B. Sangki meets with Indonesian Authorities on Halal in an effort to develop the country’s Halal Development Program following President Arroyo’s Memorandum Circular 201, harmonizing Halal activities in the country. At far left is Director Tahir Sinsuat Lidasan Jr., CESE, in-charge of OMA’s Halal program.

Signing of Contract between Ministry of Hajj and Moasasa headed by Mr. Al Qadi, Deputy Minister of Hajj on Operations, and the Philippine delegation headed by Executive Director Datu Ali B. Sangki representing the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA) and Governor Datu Suharto Mangudadatu of the Province of Sultan Kudarat, at Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

(From left to right) Gov. Datu Suharto Mangudadatu of the Province of Sultan Kudarat, Suhair Al-Sedayao, Chairman of Moasasa in Makkah, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, OMA Executive Director Datu Ali B. Sangki, Mr. Al-Qadi, Hajj Deputy Minister on Operations, Mr. Abdullah, Hajj Director General in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Meeting of Executive Director Datu Ali B. Sangki with Mr. Eissa Rawas, Deputy Minister of Hajj on Umrah Affairs, Makkah Office, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Signing of Contract between Office on Muslim Affairs and Al-Shoraqa at the Office of the Consul General, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.