Tag: Policy Research

DOST-NRCP awards research grant to PRLS

The Department of Science and Technology – National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) has awarded the Policy Research and Legal Services (PRLS) a research grant to assess sufficiency of foreign aid and development partners in the Bangsamoro region. 

Led by Director Nassef Manabilang Adiong, with staff researchers Kebart Licayan, Aisah Solaiman, and Shahid Calalagan, the PRLS launched the research project “Needs Assessment and Foreign Aid in BARMM.”

The said project will be implemented under the DOST-NRCP’s program, “Support to the Promotion of a Science-Culture on Basic Research in the Regions for Global Competitiveness.”

Today, the research team attended a pre-implementation meeting via Zoom teleconferencing. It was spearheaded by NRCP Executive Director Marieta Banez Sumagaysay. 

Research grantees are oriented  about research undertakings, guidelines and procedures. Allocation mechanism and ground monitoring of the NSTEP focal region were also discussed in the meeting. 

The PRLS is the only BARMM-based and non-academic institution to receive the grant. Other recipients include various universities in Mindanao.

Bangsamoro Parliament Proposes New Petition Committee for Enhanced Transparency and Accountability

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.

Left: Dr. Nassef Manabilang Adiong, Director of PRLS , Right: Mr. Vincent L. Casil, Division Chief of PRLS-LRD

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.

Photo Courtesy of Public Information, Publication and Media Relations Division.

PRLS orientation meeting welcomed new members

The PRLS—led by the newly appointed Director Dr Nassef Manabilang Adiong–conducted a whole-day orientation program at the BTA Extension Office’s Conference Room to brief its new technical staffs about the operations and forthcoming projects of the office.

The Service welcomed its eleven new members, including the newly appointed Chief of Legislative Measures and Legislative Assistance Division (LMLAD), Atty. Hisham Nazz A. Biruar.

The program also included discussion on PRLS’ mandate, vision and mission, accomplishments, and proposals to move forward, which includes: re-structuring of organization, short and midterm plans, and goals for the last quarter of 2021.

The meeting produced key targets that PRLS will be steering for the succeeding months.