𝐁𝐏𝐃𝐀 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐑𝐂 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐏𝐃 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬

COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) has officially received accreditation to provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units for future training programs related to environmental planning.

On November 18, 2024, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted an orientation on the CPD Professional Accreditation Process for the BPDA at the BPDA Conference Hall II, Bangsamoro Government Center (BGC), Cotabato City.

In her opening remarks, BPDA Chief Administrative Officer Zenaida A. Badrudin underscored the significance of this milestone for professionals in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

“This orientation is a significant milestone for BPDA, reinforcing our commitment to delivering high-quality, accredited training programs that meet both regional and national professional development standards,” Badrudin stated.

This orientation on CPD accreditation process ensures that BPDA will adhere to established standards and guidelines when designing and implementing CPD activities. These accredited programs will offer professionals with essential CPD units, supporting their career advancement and strengthening their professional reputation in the industry.

PRC representatives, including Ronald Von D. Rivera, Janice D. Secreto, Deanne Jezrah H. Jontilano, and Jade Mark B. Siladan, delivered key presentations during the orientation. They provided insights into compliance requirements and operational protocols to prepare BPDA for its role as a CPD provider.

Norsha L. Lao, BPDA Planning Officer IV, highlighted the importance of this collaboration between BPDA and PRC.

“Looking ahead, we anticipate significant opportunities for continued collaboration with the PRC. We are confident that this engagement will ensure the BPDA’s initiatives positively impact the professional growth of our stakeholders and contribute to the sustainable development of the Bangsamoro region,” Lao said.

The orientation marked another step in BPDA’s ongoing efforts to deliver and sustain accredited professional programs, reinforcing its role in supporting the sustainable growth of professionals in BARMM. (𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖 𝙇𝙖𝙤-𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘽𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙮𝙣 𝙇. 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙠 / 𝘽𝙋𝘿𝘼-𝘽𝘼𝙍𝙈𝙈)