THE city council of Manila aims to provide institutionalized support to the Madrasah Education Program (MEP) and prioritize the welfare of the Muslim community in the capital city.
In her message, city council presiding officer Vice Mayor Chi Atienza said a resolution on the issue “resonates” with her pillar of inclusivity.
“I am happy with the ordinance made by Councilor [Elmer] Par because I also support our Muslim compatriots… I hope you can think of different ways to make them feel that they are supported and that our government in Manila is inclusive,” Atienza said in Filipino.
The 13th council of Manila on Tuesday passed on second reading the proposed ordinance that seeks to integrate community-based Islamic schools into the city’s support framework.
