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.
The PRLS team had a productive meeting with MP Atty Ras Mitmug to discuss potential collaborations on key initiatives on 23 February 2023.
We’re excited about these potential collaborations and look forward to seeing what the future holds! Stay tuned for more updates on these initiatives.
COTABATO CITY, PHILIPPINES – The Policy Research and Legal Service (PRLS) of the Bangsamoro Parliament recently presented a research study to the members of the Blue Ribbon Committee. The study focused on the establishment of a committee for petitions.
The proposed committee for petitions would provide a platform for citizens to raise their concerns and grievances, ensuring that their voices are heard by the Parliament.
The committee would review and evaluate all petitions submitted and make recommendations for appropriate actions to be taken.
On the other hand, the Blue Ribbon Committee has jurisdiction over matters such as the investigation of malfeasance, misfeasance, and nonfeasance in office acommitted by government officials and employees, including those of the Bangsamoro Government, local government units, and other instrumentalities.
The PRLS’s presentation highlights the significance of the proposed petition committee in promoting transparency and accountability in the Bangsamoro Parliament.
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On October 18, 2022, the PRLS received courtesy visits from the interns of Deputy Speaker MP Laisa Masuhud Alamia, namely, Butch Nadores Arma Jr., Fatima Ayesha Unni, and Shania Omerez Madelo from the University of San Carlos-Cebu City.
The Office of the Service Director (OSD) welcomed and oriented the students on how the PRLS workforce functions and delivers outputs for the Bangsamoro Parliament.
On the next day, October 19, Director Nassef Manabilang Adiong, together with some of the technical staff from the OSD, LRD, and LMLAD, had a coordination meeting with Ms. Jehanna Abdulkarim and Ms. Ammarah Taug of the Policy Coordination and Development Division (PCDD) of MHSD. Both offices agreed to organize a policy research writeshop event.
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PRLS Director Nassef Manabilang Adiong, together with the BTA’s Gender and Development Focal Point System (GADFPS), visited the BTA Satellite Office in Tawi-Tawi to meet with Provincial Coordinator Mr. Teodorico Toring and his staff.
In the meeting, they discussed the office’s accomplishments, including the challenges they have faced.
Said office is among the five BTA Satellite Offices established in the Bangsamoro region to assist in the coordination and implementation of programs, projects, and activities of the regional government.
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PRLS Director Nassef Manabilang Adiong participated in the Multi-Sector Advisory Board (MSAB) meeting on September 15 at Aline Hotel, Pagadian City. The meeting was spearheaded by the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Civil Relations Service and was headed by Col. Medel Aguilar and 1st District Representative Congresswoman Divina Grace Yu of Zamboanga del Sur.
The MSAB meeting tackled the prevention and countering of violent extremism.
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Nassef Manabilang Adiong, PhD 
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