Policy Research and Legal Services (PRLS) actively participated in the five-day program titled “Learning Sessions on Bangsamoro Governance and Mandatory Executive Coaching,” from October 2-6, 2024 | 29 Rabi Al-Awwal to 3 Rabi Al-Thani 1446 AH, at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. The event, spearheaded by the Policy Research and Legal Services (PRLS) and the Office of the Secretary General (OSG), in partnership with the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Human Resource and Management Division (HRMD) and the Development Academy of the Bangsamoro (DAB), brought together key officials and technical staff from the Support to Operations (STO) offices, the Office of the Parliament Speaker (OPS), and General Administrative Support (GAS).
Key topics covered included the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Act, the significance of research in parliamentary processes, and parliamentary practices, structures, rules, and procedures. Discussions on moral governance and its role in promoting ethical leadership, along with a comprehensive presentation of the Bangsamoro situationer, provided valuable insights into the region’s current socio-political challenges. These sessions were designed to enhance the leadership capacity of participants and equip them with the tools necessary for effective legislation and governance within BARMM.
This event aimed to strengthen the understanding of governance principles, parliamentary procedures, and the unique legislative context of BARMM. With a focus on capacity-building, the program provided essential knowledge for stakeholders in the Bangsamoro region to foster transparent, ethical leadership and drive meaningful reforms.
Nassef Manabilang Adiong, PhD 