Nassef is the founder of PHISO (Philippine International Studies Organization), BRLN (Bangsamoro Research and Legal Network), DSRN (Decolonial Studies Research Network), and Co-IRIS (International Relations and Islamic Studies Research Cohort). He researches policy issues affecting the Bangsamoro society and explores decolonial knowledge sources of the global south as well as interdisciplinary study between Islam and International Relations.
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BARMM’s Policy Research and Legal Services in partnership with the University of the Philippines’ Center for Local and Regional Governance (CLRG) organized a forum on “Governance and Policy making in the Bangsamoro region” on Rabi ul Awal 26, 1445 AH | October 11, 2023 (Wednesday) at NCPAG University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
The event united BARMM governance stakeholders to address pressing policy issues. The objectives of the forum were threefold: identify governance and policy challenges, develop a practical policy research agenda, and explore institutional partnerships.
The BARMM government was represented by esteemed Members of the Parliament Ishak V. Mastura and Rasol Y. Mitmug Jr., along with Director Nassef Manabilong Adiong of the Policy Research and Legal Services. On the UP side, distinguished officials in attendance included UPD Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II, UP Mindanao Chancellor Lyre Anni E. Murao, UP Executive Vice President Jose Fernando T. Alcantara, UP Assistant Vice President for Curriculum and Instruction Ma. Theresa T. Payongayong, and UPD Institute of Islamic Studies Dean Julkipli M. Wadi.
Bangsamoro’s Policy Research and Legal Services is dedicated in forging a path and upholding effective governance, genuine regional autonomy, and reform. The collaboration with the CLRG signifies a decisive move towards a well-informed governance. It promises a more stable, responsive, and autonomous future for Bangsamoro. Stay tuned for the journey towards improved governance and policy development.
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23-27 October 2023 | 8-12 Rabi’ul Thani 1445 A.H.
BWC Policy Formulation on the Situation of Women in the BARMM, Conversion to Legislative Measures and Integration into the BARMM GAD Code
General Santos City – The Bangsamoro Women Commission recognizes the urgent need to address the situation of women in the BARMM and formulate comprehensive policies that will address the specific challenges and barriers they face in various aspects of their lives. Thus, a second round of the policy writeshop was conducted at Venue 88 hotel, General Santos City, on October 23-27, 2023, to develop further the initial output from the first round of discussions. The Commission’s technical team delved into existing laws and literature related to the formulated policies focused explicitly on women’s situation in the BARMM.
To ensure effective policy formulation, the Commission partnered with the Policy Research and Legal Services of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority headed by Director Dr. Nassef Manabilang Adiong, who also facilitated the overall process of formulating the policies up to their conversion into legislative measures, together with his skilled Technical Staff.
Recommendations from the first discussion were incorporated into the draft policy documents and eventually will be converted into legislative measures that can be integrated into the BARMM Gender and Development Code. Each of the policy papers was presented during the final session of the policy writeshop, where Dr. Adiong provided feedback and guidance to ensure the alignment of the policies with existing legal frameworks and the overall objectives of the BARMM Gender and Development Code.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the support of the U.K. Government, funded the formulation process of the policies.
Held on Oct. 11 at the NCPAG assembly hall, the forum Charting a BANGSAMORO Policy and Research Agenda gathered key figures from BARMM, officials from the national government, and experts from UP and other higher education institutions.
Nassef Manabilang Adiong, PhD 
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