Resolving Energy Problem in Mainland BARMM

Authored by: Mc Erschad D. Pabillan

The province of Maguindanao and Lanao Del Sur will lose electricity due to power curtailment to Magelco and power cut to Lasureco for failure to settle over 16 billion pesos unpaid electricity bills.

In this policy paper, Legislative Research Division Technical Staff Mc Erschad D. Pabillan discusses the cause of the mentioned debt problem and the actions taken by the National Government and BARMM to solve the issue.

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PRLS supports OSG’s effort in finalizing the secretariat-wide Manual of Operations

After the three-day strategic planning organized by the Office of the Secretary General (OSG), a framework for drafting the secretariat-wide Manual of Operations has been established. The Policy Research and Legal Services (PRLS) – one of the four offices operating under the OSG – participated in the activity.

From June 27 to 29, technical staff from PRLS presented the service’s manual of operations, including its mission, vision, core values, and key outputs. Among the presenters were Mr. Kebart Licayan, Mr. Nashrola Langco, and Mr. Moh’d Al-Khaleel Bogabong. Other participants from the office include Service Director Nassef Manabilang Adiong, LRD Chief Vincent Casil, and Administrative Staff Mazhar Ali. During the event, the PRLS made a significant contribution in refining the legislative secretariat’s vision, mission, and core values.