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.

Office of MP Anayatin, PRLS conduct policy and legal research training

Member of the Parliament Dr. Susana Anayatin, in collaboration with the Policy Research and Legal Services (PRLS), conducted the “Policy and Legal Research Training Workshop” from June 27 to 28 at Pagana, Kutawato Restaurant in Cotabato City.

The technical staff of the PRLS served as resource persons during the event. Their presentations include the following:

• Policy Research Template by PRLS Director Dr. Nassef Manabilang Adiong;

• Data Analysis by Legislative Research Division (LRD) Chief Mr. Vincent Casil;

• Bill Drafting by Legislative Measures and Legal Assistance Division (LMLAD) Chief Atty. Hisham Nazz Ala Biruar, CPA;

• Data Gathering and Method by LRD Technical Staff Ms. Anisah Lingga; and

• Legal Research by LMLAD Technical Staff Atty. Razul Kiram Ibrahim

The workshop was participated by the staff of MP Anayatin. According to her,

“The goal of the activity is to enhance the knowledge and skills of staff particularly their skills in drafting bills and resolutions.”

PLRS, Office of MP Latiph conduct capacity development training

The staff of Member of the Parliament (MP) Atty. Maisara Dandamun-Latiph improved their research skills thanks to the capacity development training conducted by the Office of MP Latiph in collaboration with BARMM’s Policy Research and Legal Services (PRLS). The two-day training, held in Marawi City from June 15 to 16, brought together ten participants who practiced data sourcing and policy writing at the end of the activity. Research template, data gathering, and data analysis were among the topics discussed in the training.

Resource persons from the PRLS include:

  • PRLS Director Dr. Nassef Manabilang Adiong – Presentation on Research Template
  • Mr. Nashrolah S. Langco – Presentation on Data Gathering
  • Mr. Benyamen H. Salic – Presentation on Legal Data Gathering and Analysis
  • Ms. Aisah P. Solaiman – Presentation on Policy Data Analysis Part 1
  • LRD Chief Mr. Vincent L. Casil – Presentation on Policy Data Analysis Part 2

Staying committed to serving the members of the Parliament in terms of policy research and legal services, the PRLS continues to provide various trainings and workshops to MPs and their personnel.