The bill changes the rule for the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos so that, in addition to existing women and youth seats, one seat must be filled by a member of the Balik‑Islam community and another by an Ulama (Islamic scholar). It also caps the number of commissioners from any single Muslim tribe at two, and requires all commissioners to hold a college degree, be fluent in English or Arabic, and have the endorsement of their tribe or sector. The President will appoint the nine full‑time Muslim Filipino ‑
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