Author: Nassef Manabilang Adiong

Nassef is the founder of Co-IRIS (International Relations and Islamic Studies Research Cohort), PHISO (Philippine International Studies Organization), DSRN (Decolonial Studies Research Network), and BRLN (Bangsamoro Research and Legal Network). He works on interdisciplinary research between Islam and International Relations and explores the Bangsamoro society as he heads the Policy Research and Legal Services (PRLS) of the Bangsamoro Parliament. Visit https://nassef.info/ for more details.

PRLS Director Adiong receives plaque of appreciation from CRS AFP

Congratulations on your well-deserved award!

The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Civil Relations Service has awarded PRLS Director Nassef Manabilang Adiong a plaque of appreciation during its “Stakeholders’ Night” at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City.

The CRSAFP recognized Director Adiong’s “selfless, dedicated and unwavering support” to the military service, highlighting his contributions to the Command’s accomplishment of its mission.

Again, Congratulations, Director Adiong!

PRLS LRD publishes primer on Parliamentary Petitions Committee

In response to the request of the Office of the Majority Floor Leader to review the possible creation of a petitions committee in the region, the PRLS Legislative Research Division releases a primer discussing Parliamentary Petitions Committee.

This special release examines the character of the Petitions Committee in the Bangsamoro Parliament and underlines preliminary grounds for its establishment.

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PRLS releases fact sheet on Charter of Bangsamoro Development Corporation bill

The Bangsamoro Parliament, through BTA Bill No. 48, aims to establish the Bangsamoro Development Corporation.

In general, Development Corporations refer to “corporations that are mandated to focus on investing in projects, initiatives, and companies with the hope of inciting and catalyzing inclusive development and growth, be it in the economy, urban planning, agriculture, or mining.”

This second issue of the PRLS Legislative Fact Sheet provides more information about government-owned and controlled corporations and how it may influence the establishment of a regional development corporation.

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