The study followed the following objectives: (1) to describe the profile of Madaris existing within the territorial line of Zamboanga City; (2) to ascertain the perception of private Madrasah administration / proprieties
astrictive and parents of Muslim children in DepEd Order 51 series of 2004; (3) to determine the programs of DepEd to support private madaris in adopting the standard private madrasah curriculum.