The Director of Policy Research and Legal Services (PRLS), Dr. Nassef Manabilang Adiong, delivered a speech setting a policy research agenda and proposals for the Ministry of Human Settlements and Development (MHSD) during the Policy Forum: Participatory Research Agenda on Housing, Land Use and Regulation for the Bangsamoro Region convened on October 3, 2022, in Blue Lotus Hotel, Davao City.

The Legislative Research Division (LRD) Chief, Mr. Vincent L. Casil, and PRLS legislative staff officers, Mr. Kebart P. Licayan, and Mr. Benyamin S. H. Salic, also presented the critical discussions, recommendations, and priority agenda that transpired during the break-out session.

The policy forum was conducted by the Policy Coordination and Development Division (PCDD) of MHSD in partnership with PRLS of the Bangsamoro Parliament in celebration of Urban October and National Shelter Month.

The forum aims to identify the key issues and concerns on Housing, Land Use, and Regulations as well as priority policy research in aid of formulating and developing policy guidelines toward a sustainable and better Bangsamoro region.