The Mindanao Cross | February 11, 2023

Caritas network joins opposition against mining in Sibuyan

BARMM HONORS “WALI,” FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF

By Nash B. Maulana

THE Bangsamoro region is mourning the passing of the “Wali” of the Bangsamoro Government while confined in a hospital in Davao City last Sunday

Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) “Wali” Sheikh Khalifa Nando was 81, his family said.

The title “Wali” means an elder guardian of the top level of leadership of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), as provided for under Republic Act 11054, the Bangsamoro Organic Law.

“Wali” in Arabic means “guardian” or “custodian” or “protector.”

His remains were brought to his house in Barangay Kayaga, Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur, a few kilometers from the town proper, where he was interred in simple Islamic ceremonies with more than 1,500 relatives, friends and regional officials in attendance.

Omar Ampatuan, the son in-law of the Wali, said Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim had asked Nando’s

Hunt for ambushers of Marines launched

By John Felix Unson

MARANAO leaders have assured to help locate at least 27 gunmen who killed a member of the 2nd Marine Battalion and wounded three Marines in an ambush Saturday in Marogong, Lanao del Sur.

The slain Marine Sgt. John Milbert Pamaran and his companions, Cpl. Mark Anthony Bañares, Sgt. Jeram Aradji and Sgt. Joan Aniñon, were out for a community outreach activity when they were attacked by members of the Dawlah Islamiya, led by Faharudin Hadji Satar, in Barangay Cabasaran in Marogong.

Investigators in the Marogong Municipal Police Station and officials of the Lanao del Sur Provincial Police Office told reporters Monday witnesses have positively identified Satar and nine of his 27 followers who perpetrated the ambush that resulted in Pamaran’s death and left Bañares, Aradji and Aniñon badly wounded.

Brig. Gen. John Guyguyon, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region police regional director, said Monday they are thankful to local executives and traditional Maranao leaders who have committed to

SoCot “HFMD” cases breach 300 mark, and counting

By Edwin O. Fernandez

KORONADAL CITY – The Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in South Cotabato has breached the 300 mark as more cases have been monitored and counting, health authorities said.

Banga town has the highest number of recorded cases and health officials believed there could be more.

“This is already an outbreak, we are doubling our efforts to contain it,” Dr. Ellen Quidilla, Banga Municipal Health Officer, said over DXOM Radio.

As of Monday (Feb. 6), Banga has the highest cases of HFMD infections with 293 in 19 of the town’s 22 barangays.

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BARMM building 9 village halls in Cotabato City

By Edwin O. Fernandez

Quidilla admitted the spread was rapid as the town health office only recorded 51 cases as of Jan. 30. In just six days, the number of infections in Banga rose to almost 300.

“The youngest patient is a 6-month old baby in Barangay Poblacion,” Quidilla said, adding that the eldest is a 76-yearold woman.

Dr. Rogelio Aturdido, South Cotabato provincial officer, said the Provincial Epidemiological and Surveillance Unit (PESU) has also monitored cases of clustering of HFMD in other towns.

He said Koronadal City has

THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has poured a total of P31.5 million for the construction of 2-storey barangay hall buildings here, officials said today.

Each of the nine villages has an allocation of P3.5 million from the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILF), according

to BARMM Interior Minister Atty. Naguib Sinarimbo.

Recipients of the project are Barangays

Rosary Heights Mother, Rosary Heights I, Bagua II, Kalanganan Mother, Kalanganan I, Kalanganan II, Poblacion II, Poblacion III, and Poblacion VII.

Sinarimbo said the project is a component of the Office of the Chief

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He’s the charming cherub that appears on Valentine’s Day cards, often depicted with a bow and arrow.

According to Time , the figure can actually be traced all the way back to 700 B.C., to the Greek god of love named Eros, who was actually a handsome, immortal man with the intimidating power to make people fall in love. It wasn’t until the 4th century BCE that the Romans adopted Eros into the image of a cute little boy with a bow and arrow, naming him “Cupid.”

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By the turn of the 19th century, Cupid had become linked to Valentine’s Day due to his love-matching powers.

Minister's Support to Local Moral Governance (SLMG) initiative that provides funding for infrastructure projects such as the construction of barangay hall.

The MILG's Project Management Development Division (PMDD) is implementing the project.

Cotabato City Mayor Mohammad Ali “Bruce” Dela Cruz

KILLING THE VIRUS. A worker of Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction

Management Council of Banga, South Cotabato continuous massive disinfection activities as HFMD continue to rise. Photos courtesy of Banga MDRRMO

LIKE ONIONS? A Right now, a stem of rose costs between P35 and P50. But by Feb. 13 or 14, vendors project the price could go higher to as much as between P100 and P150 each. No hoarding so prices are not artificial, says a vendor.

Photo by Karl John Daniel

Lamitan LGU cited for good fund handling

FOR its efficient handling of funds, Lamitan City got a 2022 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping (SGFH) citation from the central office of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

Rillera took over the 6th ID’s leadership from the now WestMinCom chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido in a turnover rite here Friday, January 27, officiated by Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner, Jr.

Galido was commander of the 6th ID from August 2022 until he took over WestMinCom’s highest post also last week.

Rillera told reporters he will sustain the peacebuilding projects of his predecessors, particularly in securing the surrender and reintroduction into mainstream society of New People’s Army guerillas and members of local terrorists groups inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

“I’m confident the new division commander, Gen. Rillera, will do better

than us, who led the 6th ID before him,” Galido said after the turnover of command.

Galido and Rillera had separately assured of their support, as 6th ID and WestMinCom commander, respectively, to the peace programs of the Bangsamoro government and Malacañang that aim to put diplomatic closure to the “Moro issue” hounding Mindanao since the 1970s.

Units of the 6th ID and local

DOH, MOH honor “Red Orchid Award” hall of famers 2022

For helping the Department of Health (DOH) national office and the Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOHBARMM) effectively implementing no-smoking policy, the health ministry has recognized and honored Thursday 11 government offices and hospitals.

Saida Ali, MOH-BARMM information officer, said the awarding was made possible through the MOH NonCommunicable Diseases (NCD) clusters.

Calling the program for antismoking advocacy in health facilities and government offices "Red Orchid Award," the program recognized agencies and hospitals that persistently advocated and promoted smokefree environment.

Dr. Ahsan Paudac, head of MOH-BARMM NCD cluster, said the program was one of the strategies aimed at ensuring

smoke free environment and work places across the region and in other parts of the country.

“Congratulations to the awardees, you deserve these awards and recognition, we appreciate your efforts in maintaining a healthy surrounding in BARMM,” Dr. Paudac said.

Ali said the accompanying the recognition and awards were trophies and cash incentives of PHP25,000 for first time awardees and PHP50,000 for hall of famers.

First time awardees were the Datu Odin Sinsuat District Hospital in Maguindanao del Norte and the 12th Forward Service Support Unit ASCOM, Philippines Army for Red Orchid First Timer Award (2021).

The Red Orchid Award Hall of Famers 2022 are the Bureau of Jail Management and PenologyBARMM Regional Office, Cotabato City Jail, Upi Municipal Jail, and Parang District Jail both

in Maguindanao del Norte, Wao Municipal Jail and Malabang District Jail in Lanao del Sur, Lamitan City Jail in Basilan, Jolo District Jail in Sulu, and Bongao District Jail in Tawi-Tawi.

Ali said the Red Orchid Award is an award system developed by the DOH to encourage the LGUs, government offices and hospitals to ensure a 100 percent TobaccoFree Environment.

In her acceptance speech, Jail Superintendent Faridah Ali, a medical doctor, said the government’s anti-smoking campaign are not only keeping safe civil servants and the people around hospitals and government offices but “our respective families, too.”

“This program (Red Orchid Awards) is really very helpful, we were made instruments to help save others from killer diseases due to smoking,” said JSupt. Ali, also the BJMP-BARMM assistant regional director. EOF

government officials in central Mindanao had, since 2017, secured the surrender in batches of more than 400 members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and its allies, the Dawlah Islamiya and the Al-Khobar.

No fewer than 200 NPAs had also returned to the fold of law, through the intercession of the 6th ID and local executives, in the past 14 months. JFU

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BARMM staffs trained to use gov’t funds

efficiently

GOVERNMENT employees from various BARMM ministries, offices, and agencies were oriented on how to effectively and efficiently use government resources on Monday

The Ministry of Finance and Budget and Management (MFBM) led the orientation on Omnibus Guidelines on the Execution of Personnel Services Fund, which aimed to promote, adopt, and implement sound and efficient use of government resources for genuine regional development.

It also aimed to attain economic self-sufficiency in the Bangsamoro by equipping the participants with the technical know-how on the guidelines and general instructions on the release of personnel services funds, as well as the rules and procedures on the Personnel Services Itemization and Plantilla of Personnel PSIPOP.

MILF member wanted for murder falls

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have arrested in a manhunt operation a Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) member tagged as the 10th most wanted person in Zamboanga del Norte province, a top police official reported Tuesday.

Col. Richard Verceles, operations chief of the Area Police CommandWestern Mindanao, said Masuud Hassan Alip was arrested around 5:30 p.m.

Monday in Barangay Panabutan in Sirawai town, Zamboanga del Norte. He said Alip, 29, has a standing arrest warrant for murder with no recommended bail issued by a municipal court in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, in April last year. The suspect is also linked to the killing of a former militiaman in 2021 in Barangay Doña Cecelia, Sirawai. PNA

7 ASG bandits killed, 2 captured in Sulu clash

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Seven Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) extremists were killed while two others were captured following a firefight in the hinterlands of Sulu province, a top police official said Monday.

Col. Richard Verceles, operations chief of the Area Police Command-Western Mindanao, said the clash broke out around 1:21 a.m. Sunday on the border of Barangays Labah and Kapuk in the towns of Maimbung and Parang, respectively.

RECOGNIZED, AWARDED. Officials of jail management and penology and hospitals in the Bangsamoro Region along with Ministry of Health (MOH) officials pose after the Red Orchid Awards 2022 program in Cotabato City. Photo courtesy of MOH-BARMM

Soldiers inside Lanao BIAF camps not disarmed, says MILF

THE Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has clarified that it did not disarmed 39 Army Special Forces (SF) who accidentally entered an MILF camp in Lanao del Sur Tuesday.

Butch Malang, chair of the MILF coordinating committee on the cessation of hostilities, stressed that the MILF forces under the Bangamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) 103rd base command in Barangay Dilimbayan, Maguing, Lanao del Sur “only requested the

Army to set aside their guns| while a dialogue was on going.

“The MILF referred the matter to the GPH-MILF ceasefire panel and the issue of uncoordinated entry of SF to MILF areas was settled,” Butch Malang told the Philippine News Agency in a phone interview.

“It appeared the soldiers were unaware they were already within the MILF camp in Maguing, the MILF politely requested them to lay down their guns assuring them they will not be harmed and the soldiers

agreed,” Malang added.

Malang said the 39-man Special Forces were allowed to leave the MILF camp Wednesday afternoon “with the government forces shaking hands with MILF fighters like brothers.”

An Army official said the SFs are part of the Army units hunting down terrorist groups and remnants of Dawlah Islamiya in Lanao del Sur.

“It has no intension of attacking the MILF location,”

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government, and this is extremely important; they interact with our constituents and participate in the delivery

of fundamental services; BARMM and MILG can rely on the service of our barangays to be rounded for all," Matabalao said.

Verceles identified the slain ASG members as Juko Dahim, Aldimar Kanih, Gamil Halik, Norhan Pasi, Malik Iron, Jimming Akjal and his son, only known as alias Iron. PNA

N. Cotabato bans rubber from Basilan, Zambo

KIDAPAWAN CITY –

North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Mendoza has issued an order preventing the entry of all rubber planting materials from Basilan and the Zamboanga Peninsula following the proliferation of the “pestalotiopsis” disease.

“We have to step up our measures to prevent this disease that will ensure the high production and yields of our local rubber industry,” the governor said Monday referring to her Feb. 3 order.

In her order, Mendoza directed the provincial agriculturist office to intensify its monitoring and mounting of checkpoints to prevent the possible entry of the leaf-fall rubber disease in the province.

Included in the areas banned from sending rubber planting materials are Basilan Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay, Isabela, Dapitan, Dipolog, Pagadian and Zamboanga. PNA

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Matabalao lauded the BARMM Chief Minsiter Ahod Ebrahim and Minister Sinarimbo for the barangay infrastructure

projects.

Cotabato City is the regional seat of BARMM. "Barangays are at the forefront of local

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 12th Judicial Region BRANCH 14 Cotabato city

SPL. PROC. CASE NO. 2022-1601 IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRIES IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF DJENABA LYNN ANDOL MAÑARA UNDER LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY NO. 2001-2127

DJENABA LYNN MAÑARA NERI Petitioner, -versusTHE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF COTABATO CITY, FLORANTE

A. NERI, JESUSIMA M. NERI, DESIREE MAÑARA NERI, PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL AND CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGION XI, Respondents. x--------------------------------------------x

ORDER

A verified petition was filed by the petitioner, assisted by counsel, praying that after due notice, publication and hearing, an order be issued directing the LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF COTABATO CITY to correct the following entries in the Certificate of Live Birth of DJENABA

LYNN MAÑARA NERI, under Local Civil Registry No. 2001-2127, to wit:

iii. Petitioner’s middle name, from ANDOL to MAÑARA; and

iv. Petitioner’s last name, from MAÑARA to NERI;

An Order be issued allowing the Petitioner to be able to retain her surname, NERI by virtue of being a legitimated child of private respondents FLORANTE and JESUSIMA; FINDING the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, let this case be set for hearing on March 28, 2023 at 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon, at which place, date and time, any person who may have interest, if any, may show cause why the petition should not be granted.

Let this Order be published in a newspaper edited and of general circulation in the City of Cotabato and Province of Maguindanao, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks prior to the date of hearing at the expense of the petitioner.

SO ORDERED.

Cotabato City, Philippines, this 16th day of January, 2023.

(Sgd.) KASAN K. ABDULRAKMAN

Acting Presiding Judge

MC: Jan. 28, Feb 4 & 11, 2023

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 12th Judicial Region BRANCH 13 Cotabato City

SPECIAL PROCEEDING CASE NO. 2022-1575 IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRIES IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF DESIREE ANDOL MAÑARA UNDER LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY NO. 97-70,

DESIREE MAÑARA NERI, Petitioner, -versusTHE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF COTABATO CITY, FLORANTE NERI, JESUSIMA M. NERI AND DJENABA MAÑARA NERI, Respondents, x--------------------------------------x

ORDER

A verified petition has been filed with this Court by the Petitioner through counsel, praying that after due notice, publication and hearing, an Order be issued directing the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Cotabato City to correct the Certificate of Live Birth of DESIREE MAÑARA NERI under Local Civil Registry No. 97-70. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby ordered that the said petition be set for hearing before this Court on March 7, 2023 at 1:30 in the afternoon, at which place, date and time, all interested parties are required to appear and show cause, if they have any, why the petition should not be granted.

WHEREFORE, let this Order be published in a newspaper accredited, edited and of general circulation in the City of Cotabato and Province of Maguindanao, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks prior to the date of hearing and at the expense of the petitioner.

SO ORDERED.

GIVEN this 30th of January, 2023 at Cotabato City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ANNABELLE D. P. PIANG Acting Presiding Judge

MC: Feb. 4, 11 & 18, 2023

MISSING PERSON

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC that URBANO EBALLES

CEDEÑO who was born on April 07, 1927, 95 years old, Filipino citizen and a residence of Midsayap, North Cotabato and married to a certain FLAVIA SUMALPONG was MISSING since he left his hometown last January 1986. Until this date and time of reporting said missing person has nowhere to found.

IF FOUND in your respective area, PLEASE CONTACT

MRS. FE B. APATAN MRS. ELVIE BIGTASIN

0910-908-4044

0909-265-9677

MC: Jan. 28, Feb. 4 & 11, 2023

BARMM-MBHTE: Namahagi ng Supply at Kagamitan sa SDOCC

By B ABY MARISA N. MASCOD, Teacher III

Noong nakaraang Pebrero 1, 2023, bilang bahagi ng patuloy na pagsisikap ng Ministry of Basic Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) na magbigay ng materyales at kagamitan sa pag-aaral para sa pagpapatupad ng faceto-face sa Bangsamoro Autonomous Region sa Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), ang ministeryo ng edukasyon ay nagsagawa ng turnover ceremony ng Information

Technology (IT) equipment sa division Office ng Cotabato City upang matulungan ang mga mag-aaral sa lungsod.

Ang turnover ceremony ay pinangunahan ni Cotabato City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Concepcion F. Balawag, CESO V at MBHTE Minister Mohagher Iqbal.

Sa kanyang mensaheng pagtanggap, pinasalamatan Dr. Balawag ang ministry at binigyang-diin na hindi pinagsisihan ng kanilang dibisyon ang pag-turn over sa MBHTE BARMM dahil binigyan sila ng Ministry ng kanikanilang benepisyo, mga supply, at kagamitan nang makatarungan.

Namahagi ang MBHTE ng 5500 android tablet, 10 unit ng laptop, 53 desktop computer, 11 duplicator, 53 printer, 88 wall fan, 3 water dispenser, 3 air purifier at 10 tumbler. “Rest assured that our SDO and schools will carefully and efficiently utilize and monitor the usage of these supplies and equipment,” ayon kay Dr. Balawag.

Binigyang-diin at tiniyak ni Minister Iqbal na ang lahat ng mga dibisyon ng paaralan sa BARMM ay makakatatanggap din ng mga naturang supply at kagamitan.

Samantala, ang mga nag-aaral ng bangsamoro ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa mga regalong ito. Ayon sa isa sa mga nag-komento, “Alhamdullilah, Pagpalain Bangsamoro!” Tunay nga, patuloy na pinalalakas ng BARMM ang islogan nitong. “No Bangsamoro Learner shall be left behind.” MC: Feb. 11, 2023

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flex their influence and connections to hasten the efforts of investigators and military intelligence in locating the culprits.

“Resolution of acts of terror are easier accomplished with the help

of the local communities,” Guyguyon said.

Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Adiong, Jr., chairperson of the provincial peace and order council, has condemned Saturday’s atrocity that Satar and his

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Don Rufino Alonzo & Don Tomas Martinez Sts, Cot. City

Notice for Auction

All unredeemed articles pledged on July 2022 will be auctioned on March 1, 2023 at 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Please come before March 1, 2023 for renewal or redemption.

Patalastas ng Subasta

Lahat ng sangla noong Hulyo 2022 ay ipagbibili ng Subasta sa Marso 1, 2023 sa ganap na ika-8:30 ng umaga hanggang ika-4:30 ng hapon. Kung maari ay pumunta bago ang March 1, 2023 para sa pagbayad ng tubo o pagtubos.

MC: Feb. 11 & 18, 2023

Cotabato City Schools Division Conducts an In-Service Training and Midyear Performance Review and Evaluation for teachers during the academic break of students.

BY SHAHARONIE J. USMAN Teacher III-Lugay-Lugay Central School

Pursuant to DepEd Order no. 034, s2022 entitled “School calendar and activities for school year (SY) 2022- 2023”, the DepEd announces the conduct of “Mid-Year performance Review and Evaluation (MPRE) and School-Based In-Service Training (INSET) for teachers on February 6-10, 2023.

It is emphasized in the said order that the first two (2) days of the five-day, mid-year break, shall be spent in evaluating the school’s progress in the implementation of educational progress, projects and activities, as well as, in reviewing the performance of teachers and the school staff to address concerns through cooperative efforts. The last three (3) days shall be devoted to the conduct of the school based In service training activities for the teachers’ continued professional development and the preparation of Instructional Materials (IMs)

Relative to this, the Schools Division of Cotabato City allotted four (4) days to cascade the School Implementation Plan/ School Based Management (SIP/ SBM) training attended by School Head/ Principals and the last or fifth (5th) day shall be for the district meet. Individual Mid-year Performance Review and Evaluation shall also be done during this break.

MC: Feb. 11, 2023

CCNHS-Main Campus, Nagdiwang ng Pandaigdigang Araw ng Pagsusuot ng Hijab.

By NORIA I. MUSA, Master Teacher

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Sinupurtahan at nilahukan ng mga guro at mga mag-aaral ng CCNHS-Main Campus ang Pangdaigdigan Araw ng Pagsusuot ng Hijab noong Pebrero 1 bilang pagsunond sa mandato ng Punong Minisro Ahod Ebrahim mula sa Memorandum Circular No. 0025 ng Pandaigdigang Pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Hijab na may temang “Progression, Not Oppression” at hashtag #UnapologeticHijabi.

Tuwing Pebrero 1, ipinagdiriwang ang araw ng pagsusuot ng Hijab upang magbigay pugay sa milyon-milyong kababaihan na pinipiling mabuhay nang naaayon sa utos ng propeta at pamumuhay na simple at marangal.

Kasabay ng pagdiriwang idinaos ang programa mula 8:00-11:20 AM sa Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex, Bangsamoro Government Center, Cotabato City na sinabayan ng lahat ng sangay ng rehiyon BARMM sa pagsusuot ng Hijab ng mga empleyado sa lahat ng tanggapan.

Nagdulot ng kasiyahan sa mga magaaral at kaguruan ng CCNHS- Main Campus ang tinurang pagdiriwang.

men perpetrated. Adiong urged constituent-leaders to help the police and military guard against attacks by local terrorist groups fashioned from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Sources in Lanao del Sur’s Islamic community had told reporters Satar was a henchman of the slain founders of the Maute

terror group, the siblings Omarkayam and Abdullah Maute.

The duo instigated the May 23 to October 16, 2017 deadly siege of Marawi City, the capital of the province, that caused the death of more than a thousand people, among them soldiers and police personnel, and left historic, centuries-old Maranao dwelling sites in ruins.

SULTAN PAWNSHOP

corner Bonifacio and Don Rufino Alonzo Sts., Cotabato City

Ang Sultan Pawnshop ay nagpapatalastas na mayroon silang Subasta ng mga hindi natutubos na mga sangla. Ang mga ito ay isinangla noong Hulyo 2022. Ang subasta ay sa Marso 1, 2023 sa ganap na ika-8:00 ng umaga hanggang ika-4:30 ng hapon sa nasabing lugar.

MC: Feb. 11 & 18, 2023

Performance Task Strategy on Memorized Speech

By LOURDES T. SOLANO, Teacher III-English Datu Siang National High School

Nothing else but listening and watching to the speaker, that’s what learners expect from an hour of class during performance task on memorized speech. Having already known every word the speaker would say, the whole hour may sound boring for the students. Traditionally, the teacher watches and records using rubric for scoring while the rest are busy practicing for their turn. The success of the class, no matter what the topic or activity, depends on the strategy the teacher applies.

The challenge is how to make the class meaningful. How will the teacher make this activity attention-getter, self-motivating, collaborative and fun. Here is the technique want to share that might interest you.

1. The teacher will present the rubric.

2. The students will rate the speaker. The rating sheet will also serve as the second task of the day. This promotes meaningful silence and determination to pay attention. Furthermore, self- driven to give their best as they serve as judges too.

3. The teacher will ask students to reveal their scores for the speaker; then teacher reveals hers. Students feels happy of confirmation on their ability to score. The scoring becomes fair and transparent.

4. The teacher must observe positive comments only, and must sustain the level of energy like the emcee in an event who is empowered to hold the mood all the way.

MC: Feb. 11, 2023

MBHTE-DGME; Nagdaos ng Paligsahan para sa Ikatlong BARMM Resitasyon at Memorisasyon ng Qur’an

By KAMARUDIN T. MACACUA, Teacher III

Sa pagdaraos ng ikaapat na Foundation

Anniversary, ang Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) ng Directorate General for Madaris Education (DGME) ay nagdaos ng Paligsahan para sa Ikatlong BARMM Resitasyon at Memorisasyon ng Qur’an na nagumpisa noong Enero 20 sa Shariff Kabunsuan, Cultural Complex, Cotabato City.

Ang gawaing ito ay pinamunuan ng Tanggapan ng Punong Ministro Ahod Ebrahim na isinagawa at pinangunahan ng Bangsamoro Darul Ifta at Bangsamoro Wali na layuning palakasin ang pagbabasa ng Qur’an sa buong rehiyon.

Binubuo ng dalawang kategorya ang timpalak: 1. Resitasyon ng Qur’an (Almujawwadah) at memorisasyo ng Qur-an (Tahfeez)

Ang paligsahan ay nilahukan ng 11 na dibisyon na nagtapos noong Enero 22 para sa paggawad ng gantimpala sa mga nagsipagwagi.

Inaasahan ang mga nanalo sa timpalak na irepresenta ang rehiyong Bangsamoro sa ika48 na National Qur-an Reading Competition na pansamantalang itinakda sa Pebrero 17-19, 2023.

Republic of the Philippines Province of Cotabato City of Kidapawan LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Anababeth C. Austria has filed with this office a petition for correction of the child’s date of birth from December 17, 1964 to March 17, 1964 and change of first name from Babylon to Anababeth in the certificate of live birth of Babylon J. Ceniza who was born on March 17, 1964 at Kidapawan, Cotabato and whose parents are Ricardo Ceniza and Julita Judilla.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office.

(Sgd.) MERCEDES P. TOLENTINO

Acting City Registrar

MC: Feb. 11 & 18, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Magpet, North Cotabato OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that Justine Ace T. Bedico has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in the child’s sex from Female to Male in the certificate of live birth of Justine Ace T. Bedico who was born on May 12, 2000 at Magpet, Cotabato and whose parents are Jonathan Aman Bedico and Jackelyn Adas Tungcaling.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 27, 2023.

(Sgd.) CHONA M. PROVIDA, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Feb. 11 & 18, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Upi, Maguindanao OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that Meriam D. Sadio has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in the child’s date of birth from May 27, 1964 to May 24, 1964 in the certificate of live birth bearing registry No. 85 of Meriam Demagajes Dueñas duly registered at the Local Civil Registry Office of Upi, Maguindanao and whose parents are Roberto Dequilla Deunas and Aida Soberano Demagajes. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 28, 2023.

(Sgd.) JEAN P. BACAS

Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Feb. 11 & 18, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Midsayap, Cotabato LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with the publication requirements and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that Grace Robles Pacquiao has filed with this office a petition for change of month of birth from September 24, 1974 to January 24, 1974 in the certificate of live birth of Grace Samaranos Robles, who was born on September 24, 1974 at Midsayap, Cotabato and whose parents are Antonio V. Robles and Lydia F. Samaranos. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file/ his/her written opposition with this office of Municipal Civil Registrar, Midsayap, Cotbato.

(Sgd.) NORAH B. CABUGWASON Municipal Civil Registrar

MC: Feb. 11 & 18, 2023

Soldiers inside Lanao ...from P2 the Army official added.

Under the GPH-MILF ceasefire agreement, movement of government forces near MILF identified camps should be coordinated with the ceasefire committee prevent unnecessary armed confrontation.

Observers said with cooler heads prevailing a bloody skirmishes were avoided and prevented the Mamasapano-

Republic of the Philippines Aleosan, Cotabato LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Lenie C. Almendral-Calawigan has filed with this office a petition for change of sex from Male to Female in the birth certificate of Lenie Calamba Almendral who was born on 12 October 1984 at Katalicanan, Aleosan, Cotabato and whose parents are Federico S. Almendral and Virginia C. Calamba.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than 17 February 2023.

(Sgd.) MARILOU G. NANLABI

Municipal Civil Registrar

MC: Feb. 11 & 18, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Upi, Maguindanao OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that Cherry Siabu-Consomo has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in the child’s sex from Male to Female in the certificate of live birth bearing registry No. 2008-392 of Anieryl Siabu Consomo duly registered at the Local Civil Registry Office of Upi, Maguindanao and whose parents are Reynan Panes Consomo and Cherry Tabanera Siabu. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 28, 2023.

(Sgd.) JEAN P. BACAS Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Feb. 11 & 18, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that Leah C. Cajutol has filed with this office, a petition for change of sex from Female to Male in the birth certificate of Arly Cantallopez Cajutol who was born on 18 July 2006 at Pentil, Aleosan, Cotabato and whose parents are Arnel C. Cajutol and Leah O. Cantallopez. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than 6 February 2023.

(Sgd.) MARILOU G. NANLABI Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Feb. 4 & 11, 2023

like mis-encounter in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in 2015 that left at least 60 dead, including police, MILF and civilians. EOF

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late ERNESTO R. MAGTULIS, who died intestate on November 18, 1990 at San Diego, California, USA, left parcels of land Lot 4038-A-2, Psd12-000382, area of 417 sq. mts., TCT No. T-70579; Lot 4038-A-9, Psd-12000382, area of 315 sq. mts., TCT No. 70586; Lot 4038-A-10-C-1, Psd-12009187, area of 397 sq. mts., TCT No. T-72334; Lot 4038-A-10-C-2, Psd12-009187, area of 397 sq. mts., TCT No. T-72335; Lot 4038-A-10-C-3, Psd-12009187, area of 400 sq. mts., TCT No. T-72336; Lot No. 4038-A-10-C-4, Psd12-009187, area of 400 sq. mts., TCT No. T-72337; Lot 4038-A-10-C-5, Psd-12009187, area of 400 sq. mts., TCT No. T-72338; Lot 4038-A-10-C-6, Psd12-009187, area of 400 sq. mts., TCT No. T-72339; Lot 4038-A-10-C-7, Psd-12009187, area of 420 sq. mts., TCT No. T-72340; Lot 4038-A-10-C-8, Psd12-009187, area of 2,827 sq. mts., TCT No. T-72341; Lot 4038-A-10-C-9, Psd12-009187, area of 781 sq. mts., TCT No. T-72342, all situated at Bulocaon (formerly Manuangan), Pigcawayan, Cotabato and Lot 4038-A-3, Psd-12000382, area of 315 sq. mts., TCT No. T-70580; Lot 4038-A-4, Psd-12000382, area of 315 sq. mts., TCT No. T-70581, Lot 4038-A-5, Psd-12000382; area of 315 sq. mts., TCT No. T-70582; Lot 4038-A-6, Psd-12000382, area of 418 sq. mts., TCT No. T-70583;

Lot 4038-A-7, Psd-12000382, area of 315 sq. mts., TCT No. T-70584;

Lot 4038-A-8, Psd-12000382, area of 315 sq. mts., TCT No. T-70585;

Lot. 4038-A-10-B, Psd-120008386, area of 367 sq. mts., TCT No. T-71874; Lot No. 4038-A-10-D-1, Psd-12-079691, area of 6,285 sq. mts., TCT No. T-71876; Lot No. 4038-A-10-D-2, Psd-12079691, area of 6,283 sq. mts., TCT No. T-71876; Lot 4038-A-10-D-3., Psd12-079691, area of 6,281 sq. mts., TCT No. T-71876; Lot No. 4038-A-10-D-4, Psd-12-079691, area of 6,279 sq. mts., TCT No. T-71876; Lot No. 4038-A-10-D-5, Psd-12079691, area of 6,281 sq. mts., TCT No. T-71876 and Lot. No. 4038-A-10-D-6, Psd-12-079691, area of 6,328 sq. mts., TCT No. T-71876, all situated in Bo. Manuangan, Pigcawayan, Cotabato are subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with waiver of shares before Notary Public Atty. Nasiff Brian O. Meditar as per Doc. No. 86; Page No. 18; Book No. XVIII; Series of 2022.

MC: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 2022 & Feb. 11, 2023

ERRATUM

The above notice is to correct the previous publications on October 29, November 5 & 12, 2022.

Republic of the Philippines BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO BANGSAMORO BOARD OF INVESTMENTS

Cotabato City

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the application of M&R POULTRY FARM with an activity of Agriculture and Agribusiness located at Barangay Boliok, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao del Norte for registration with the Bangsamoro Board of Investments-BARMM under Book I of the Omnibus Investment Code of 1987, otherwise known as Executive Order No. 226 as amended by R.A. 11534 or CREATE Act, has been officially accepted on February 3, 2023 and is currently being processed. Any person with valid objections to or pertinent comments on the above-mentioned application may file his/her objection, in writing and under oath, with the Bangsamoro Board of Investments -BARMM within one (1) week from the date of application.

MOHAMAD O.

PASIGAN Chairperson

MC: Feb. 11, 2023

Republic of the Philippines

BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO BANGSAMORO BOARD OF INVESTMENTS Cotabato City

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the application of TIMAKO BAY SEAFOOD RESTO

with an activity of tourism-related facilities and attractions located at Timako, Kalanganan 2, Cotabato City for registration with the Bangsamoro Board of Investments-BARMM under Book I of the Omnibus Investment Code of 1987, otherwise known as Executive Order No. 226 as amended by R.A. 11534 or CREATE Act, has been officially accepted on February 7, 2023 and is currently being processed.

Any person with valid objections to or pertinent comments on the above-mentioned application may file his/her objection, in writing and under oath, with the Bangsamoro Board of Investments -BARMM within one (1) week from the date of application.

MOHAMAD O. PASIGAN Chairperson

Old but Gold

By Desiree S. Romo, MAELT

This year marks the “Golden Year” of Kimpo Elementary School (KES). Gold, a precious metal, a valuable element associated with grandeur, prosperity and wealth and its color symbolizes the same. This year has been the most opulent and prosperous one so far, true to its definition and to the priceless ideal it stands for.

A small school situated where diverse culture of different people from different walks of life meet and share the same values for education. The school’s simplest facade and the small lay-out structure fascinates the eyes of many for its lively and welcoming ambiance.

Kimpo has been a developing institution since its founding in 1973. Its name reverberates not only among the district’s neighboring schools but also throughout the entire region, demonstrating its value as a competitive institution and bringing honor to its name.

“We are not old but gold” is a powerful message that emphasizes the idea that age should not be a barrier to achieving greatness. Our humble institution can inspire pupils to reach their full potential and overcome any obstacles that may stand in their way.

A legacy lasting 50 years is remarkable. A celebration of the past that also helps us look forward to better days. A chance to pause and consider one’s accomplishments in the past as well as one’s preparations for the challenges that lie ahead.

The greatest gifts of this school have been the brilliant and talented young minds, dedication and commitment of the teaching staff, and unwavering support of internal and external stakeholders.

In the next 50 years, we will continue to produce capable leaders and professionals. We’ll keep leaving our mark and upholding the principles and ideals that the school instilled in us. We’ll keep succeeding and proving to the rest of the world that we’re the global standard in education.

Kimpo Elementary School Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel

SoCot “HFMD” cases breach 300 mark, and counting...from P1

one confirmed patient, six in Lake Sebu and four in Tantangan.

Aturdido said explained that HFMD is a viral infection that affects foot soles, palms, mouth, and skin and exhibited by vesicular eruptions.

He added it is caused by a group of viruses called Enteroviruses, most commonly Coxasackie Al6 and Enterovirus A71.

“Vesicles from HFMD are oval

in shape, unlike those from in measles and chicken pox which are round. This is highly contagious, especially among children,” he added. Described as highly contagious almost similar to the dreaded COVID-19 virus.

Aturdido said the viruses can be passed on from person to person by coming into contact with poop, saliva, phlegm, or the fluid inside

the rashes of sick patients, most commonly through dirty hands and contaminated surfaces.

Calls for the declaration of state of calamity in town mounted as more cases were reported. Putting the town under calamity will allow the local government to use its calamity fund for HFMD patients.

“We seek help from the town government on top of reminding

BARMM honors “Wali,” flags at half-staff...from P1

family for the joint-hosting of friends and relatives in a tribute gathering at a place and date to be announced later.

Nando, a graduate of the Al-Azhar University in Cairo in the early 1960s co-founded the Moro Islamic Liberation Front with Ustadza Salamat Hashim along with several others, who like him, have become permanent members of the MILF Central Committee.

People who knew him closely described him as softspoken, gentle with words even in his conduct of public dialogue.

“It is with a deep sense of loss that we express our condolences and sympathy to the family of Shiek Khalifa Nando, the Wali of the Bangsamoro on his return to the mercy of Allah,” BARMM spokesman and Interior Minsiter Naguib Sinarimbo said.

“The Wali is the symbolic Head of the Bangsamoro

AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS

Notice is hereby given that FLORA J. MA, of legal age, Filipino, married and resident of Brgy. Poblacion 8, Midsayap, Cotabato is the registered true and lawful owner of a parcel of land Lot No. 2586-G-2-H-2-D, Psd-12-012921, situated in Bo. Katingawan, Midsayap, Cotabato, containing an area of 329 sq. mts., more or less, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-90831; That the said certificate of title is missing and subject of affidavit of loss before Notary Public Alberto T. Eramis as per Doc. No. 427; Page No. 86; Book No. CCCXXXII; Series of 2023.

MC: Feb. 11, 18 & 25, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late CANDAO DILAO KEMPA, who died on December 3, 2017, left a Savings Account with Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) under Account No. 0376 4197 46 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with waiver of rights before Notary Public Atty. Agnes R. de Castro-Jagunap as per Doc. No. 104; Page No. 104; Book No. XXIX; Series of 2023.

MC: Feb. 11, 18 & 25, 2023

us to isolate our children with symptoms of the disease,” a resident of Banga said in a radio interview.

“We cannot go to out farms or sell food products because one of family members has HFMD, (and) we were told to stay put but we get no food subsidies similar to the time during lockdowns at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Marciana (not her real

Government and his demise is a loss not only to his family but to the entire Bangsamoro nation,” he added.

Sinarimbo said Shiek Khalifa was one of the pioneers, together with some students in Cairo, Egypt of “modern day Bangsamoro resistance against oppression and injustices.

He said Shiekh Khalifa led some of the most epic efforts in strengthening the Bangsamoro resistance movement and a constant source of wisdom and advice in the transition to peace and governance of the MILF.

The Wali, Sinarimbo said, had been very active “even during these past few months in carrying out his role as symbolic head of the Bangsamoro Government and in visiting Bangsamoro communities in the islands and even in northern Luzon.”

In his honor

Flags in front of the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM) at

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late Spouses RESTITUTO TABAUSARIS and PATROCENIA ESPOSO, who died on July 6, 2020 and October 18, 2016, respectively at Pentil, Aleosan, Cotabato, left a parcel of land Lot No. 766-B, Psd-124716-020827 (AR) situated in Malamote, Midsayap, Cotabato, with an area of 32,298 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous deed of absolute sale before Notary Public AlbertoT. Eramis as per Doc. No. 111; Page No. 22; Book No. CCLVII; Series of 2021.

MC: Feb. 11, 18 & 25, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late RUDY I. INOCENCIO, who died intestate on December 12, 2017 at Nituan, Parang, Maguindanao, left an undivided portion of Lot No. 291-0-2, Ped-06035177, covered by TCT No. T-24853, containing an area of 1,567 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement /adjudication of estate before Notary Public Mimbalawag T. Mangutara Jr., CPA as per Doc. No. 89; Page No. 19; Book No. LXIX; Series of 2023.

MC: Feb. 11, 18 & 25, 2023

name), a food vendor, said in the vernacular.

Joseph Franco, head of the Banga MRRDMO, said the council is still studying whether to recommend or not the declaration of state of calamity to the local government.

“To date, we intensify our disinfection activities in schools in areas with high cases of HFMD,” Franco said in a radio interview.

the Bangsamoro Government Center (BGC) fly at half-staff on Monday morning, Feb. 5, in honor of his passing.

Chief Minister Balawag Ebrahim said: “His demise is a great loss to the Bangsamoro government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. Sheikh Nando is one of the founders of the Moro Fronts and has devoted his life to championing the Bangsamoro struggle since the 1960s.”

“As a forerunner in the armed struggle and a brother in the Islamic faith, we mourn the passing of Sheikh Nando, who is a true Mujahideen. He left a void that is impossible to fill. As we weep for the passing of the Wālī, we find comfort and refuge in the fact that Sheikh Nando is with our departed comrades now in the hands of the Almighty Allah,” Ebrahim added.

The young Khalifa

Sheikh Khalifa co-founded the MILF with the late Founding Chair Salamat Hashim and the current Bangsamoro Mufti Abu Hurayra Udasan.

He was one of the students in Madrasah Al-Rasheedah at Pandag (then a village of Buluan), Maguindanao del Sur. In this town, he learned to read the Qur’an, Arabic language, and other subjects such as the Aqeedah (Islamic Ideology), and Fiq’h (Islamic Jurisprudence), among others from Sheikh Omar Bajunaid of Hadhramaut, Yemen.

AT 17, Nando was one of the early Moro students sent for a 2nd Batch on a diplomatic scholarship program to Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt in 1, where he met his senior, Salamat Hashim, along with other forerunners and pillars of the Moro Fronts such as Ibrahim Abdulrahman alias “Abukhalil Yahya” and Sheikh Omar Pasigan.

In a book published by Salah Jubair (2014), entitled Bangsamoro: A Nation Under Endless Tyranny, it was noted that Sheikh Nando, along with Hashim, Yahya, and Ismael Guiamel a.k.a. “Castro”, organized the Philippine Students’ Union (PSU) in Cairo, Egypt in 1962.

They were the figures who brought the then-pressing issue of injustices committed against their people in the Bangsamoro homeland into the international forum.

While the struggle for self-determination in Mindanao, Shiekh Khalifa and his peers worked with different political linkages in Sabah, and other Moro students and leaders, which include the Moro combatants and trainers known as the “Top 300.” (with reports from BIO-BARMM)

INVITATION TO BIDDERS’ FORUM IN COTABATO FOR CIVIL WORKS, SERVICES INTEGRATION, ICT EQUIPMENT SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION, INTERNET CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines invites all civil works contractors/construction companies, systems integration firms, ICT companies (supply and installation), and internet connectivity solutions providers to attend the BIDDERS’ FORUM to be held on 16 February 2023 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Final venue within Cotabato City will be confirmed with registered participants.

The forum will provide information on upcoming procurement bidding processes for the following:

1) Supply, Delivery, Installation, and Configuration of Data Center, Call Management, Computing and Network System, and Power and Electrical System for the MILG-BARMM

2) Digital Centers with Interactive Call Centers for Local Government Units (LGUs) and Ministries in BARMM

3) Construction of solar dryer and warehouse, school libraries, wash facilities, two-classroom madrasah and other civil works in various communities within the BARMM

Participants will also be oriented on the tendering system of UNDP and be assisted in registering as bidder; and will therefore be required to bring a laptop, and prepare digital copies/saved .pdf files of the following documents:

-DTI or SEC Registration Certificate

- BIR Certificate of Registration or valid Tax Clearance

- Valid Mayor’s Permit

- Proof of Banking showing the account name, bank name and account number (no transaction history)- e.g. Information page of Passbook/ Void Check/ Bank statement, Machine- Validated deposit slip Interested firms must send an email to procurement.ph@undp.org with the following details: Company name, Company Address, Name of Representative, Email address. Please write in the email subject line: “BIDDERS’ FORUM BARMM” and confirm participation by 13 February 2023.

Kindly limit to 2 participants per company. Please note that there is no registration fee for this event. Thank you and we look forward to your participation.

Caritas network joins opposition against mining in

THE country’s social action network has joined the growing chorus of opposition to the large-scale mining operation in Sibuyan Island.

The network in a statement with Caritas Philippines said they stand behind the people who are determined to protect their island, dubbed the “Galapagos of Asia”. “We feel a moral duty to safeguard and uphold the well-being of our shared environment,” part of the statement read.

“Therefore, we believe that the project would not serve the overall interests of the province and would pose a threat, particularly to the lives and lands of the communities on the island, and the rich biodiversity in the area,” they said. The operations of nickel miner Altai Philippines Mining Corp. was earlier put on hold until all issues

POPE Francis on Wednesday appointed Monsignor Anthony Celino, a Filipino immigrant, as auxiliary bishop of the U.S. diocese of El Paso.

The bishop-elect is currently the pastor of St. Raphael Parish on the east side of El Paso in Texas and the diocese’s judicial vicar.

The Vatican announced the appointment at 12 noon Rome time (7:00 p.m. in the Philippines).

Celino will be El Paso’s first auxiliary bishop since its establishment

and concerns are addressed after more than a week of resistance from many residents. At least two protesters were hurt when local police dispersed a human barricade against APMC’s alleged illegal operations due to supposed lack of necessary permits.

“We urge the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, as well as all government offices, to prioritize protecting people and nature before vested socio-economic and political interests,” they also said.

“We know what is the right thing to do. Stop mining in Sibuyan. Stop mining in the Philippines,” they added. CBCP News

Pope Francis names 3rd Filipino bishop in U.S.

as a diocese in 1914.

“We thank the Holy Father for his attention and care for the Diocese of El Paso,” said the diocese’s Bishop Mark Seitz.

“He brings a unique experience as a Filipino immigrant serving our border community as a priest for the past 25 years, a steadfast dedication to pastoral ministry, and fidelity to the Gospel,” the prelate added.

Born in Anda, Pangasinan, he finished his studies in Philosophy at the Mary Help of

Christians Seminary in Dagupan City in 1993.

After college seminary, he immigrated to the El Paso area. He pursued his theology studies at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois.

After his priestly ordination in 1997, Celino was assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Patrick Cathedral in El Paso and then at Our Lady of Peace in Alpine, Texas. He also served as the Pastor of the former Santa Lucia Parish, now St. John Paul II Parish.

In 2003, he obtained a

licentiate in canon law at the Catholic University of America in Washington.

Celino has also served the Diocese of El Paso as a vicar general, moderator of the curia, and chancellor.

His episcopal ordination has been scheduled for March 31 at St. Patrick Cathedral.

Celino’s nomination makes the the third Filipino-American priest to be named bishop in the U.S. The two others are Bishop Oscar Solis of Salt Lake City and Auxiliary Bishop Alejandro Aclan of Los Angeles. CBCP News

ROTC is good if done right, says military bishop

THE effectiveness of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program in schools depends on implementation and not just ideas, the country’s military bishop said.

Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio of the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines

(MOP) said he is not entirely against ROTC revival as long as it is for the good of the students.

“The push for the ROTC program would be good if they are implemented well,” Florencio told Radio Veritas.

“The different values that are

Differentcultures have different laws, some of which we may consider weird from our perspective. Here are some: it is illegal to chew gum in Singapore, so don’t bring chewing gum with you; it is illegal to run out of gas in the German Autobhan where there are no speed limits, so gas up before going; it is illegal to feed pigeons in Venice because of too many bird droppings on rooftops, I nearly made this mistake; it is illegal to have selfies with Buddha statues in Sri Lanka, so be careful tourists; if you register as a married couple in a hotel in North Carolina, you become married, so go somewhere else; and many others.

Laws and Traditions

Reflections

Rev. Fr. Antonio P. Pueyo, DCC tonypoy_dcc0@yahoo.com

Laws and traditions are part of human civilization. One of the earliest codified laws discovered were the laws of Hammurabi in Babylon which include laws of commerce, family law, and criminal law. his purpose being, “to make justice visible in the land, to destroy the wicked person and evil-doer, that the strong might not injure the weak.” The laws protect the widows, orphans and the defenseless from being exploited and harmed. Some of his laws may be considered harsh, such as “if anyone knocks out the teeth of his equal, his teeth shall be knocked out” from which comes the “lex talionis” or law of revenge, “ an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.”

Pre-Spanish Philippines also have communities or Baranggays having their own customary (traditiona) and written laws. These laws cover such subjects as inheritance, property rights, family relations, loans, etc, There are also laws that govern criminal offenses, punishable by fines or even death. The more famous of these laws is the Code of Kalantiaw, claimed to be written by Datu Kalantiaw in the 1400’s.

When Jesus commented about the observance of laws and traditions in Israel, he was referring to the Mosaic

enshrined in the program could go down to the core of our young people,” he said.

The bishop made the statement amid the ongoing push in the Senate for the return of the ROTC program in tertiary and vocational schools.

The program seeks to provide basic

law given by God to Moses or what we now know as the Ten Commandments. There were many other laws in bibilical Israel and some learned Rabbi codified them into 613 laws (Mitzvot). With so many laws there was a need for scribes to remember and interpret the laws. Many of the scribes were also Pharisees. They were the ones who strictly upheld the Jewish traditions, customary as well as written.

In this Sunday’s gospel Jesus was commenting on some of these laws. He did not come to abolish the Law but to bring them into perfection. He wanted to go into the spirit of the law rather than just its letter. Beyond the law of ‘thou shalt not kill” is the deeper sense of “thou shalt not be angry at your brother.” Beyond the law of “thou shalt not commit adultery” is the inner law of, “thou shalt not look at a woman with lust.” Beyond the law “whoever divorces a woman should give her a bill of divorce” is the ideal of fidelity. Beyond the law, “thou shalt not make a false oath,” it is better not to make oaths at all but to be faithful to one’s word and promises, say “yes” when you mean yes, and “no” when you mean no.

For Jesus, laws are made for the well-being of the human person so that, “the Sabbath is made for man and not man for the Sabbath” (Mk. 2:27). There are many kinds of laws: the laws of nature (gravity) which when we break ,make us broken instead; positive laws which are man-made for the sake of order in society, and of course there are the divine laws revealed by God and written in our hearts. Usually, a person of good disposition and upbringing will be guided by his conscience regarding obedience to God’s laws. There are other people with lax and erroneous conscience. This is where good formation and catechesis is important – to develop mature and correct consciences so that God’s laws may be observed not just in its letter but in its spirit.

military training to motivate, train, organize, and utilize students for national defense preparedness or civil-military operations.

The ROTC was made optional in 2002 because of reports of corruption within the program. CBCP News

Readings: no. 329, p. 161or no. 528, p. 639

1st Reading: Genesis 1.1-19

Gospel: Mark 6.53-56

Readings: no. 330, p. 164

1st Reading: Genesis 1.20 – 2.4a

Gospel: Mark 7.1-13

Readings: no. 331, p. 167

1st Reading: Genesis 2.4b-9, 15-17

Gospel: Mark 7.14-23

Readings: no. 332, p. 169

1st Reading: Genesis 2.18-25

Gospel: Mark 7.24-30

Readings: no. 332, p. 169

1st Reading: Genesis 2.18-25

Gospel: Mark 7.24-30

Readings: no. 333, p. 171 or no. 530, p. 639

1st Reading: Genesis 3.1-8

Gospel: Mark 7.31-37

Residents block a mining company truck during a protest in Sibuyan Island on February 1.

Photo courtesy of ALYANSA TIGIL MINA

Auxiliary Bishop-elect Anthony Celino of the Diocese of El Paso in the U.S. state of Texas.

Photo courtesy of ST. RAPHAEL PARISH-EL PASO

EDITORIAL

A quick glance at our educational system

One of the hardest task of government is coming up with an educational system that is relevant, people oriented, and fit to the standards of the people it serves. This may look simple, but is actually difficult when implemented. As many of us observe with the new (blended, technical, etc.) system that was put in practice during the COVID pandemic, a lot of loose ends have been missed by those in the Department of Education.

The hardest hit by this innovation is the poor. How can the poor afford the new technology which is “blended” with the traditional method?

The revised K–12 education in the Philippines covers kindergarten and 12 years of basic education to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship.

The schooling for this new system is divided into pre-elementary school, primary education also called elementary school, and 6 years secondary education, divided into 4 junior high school and 2 senior high school, or a total of 13 years. Parents complain that instead of the old system of 10 years, they now had to add more years of schooling for the children. This translates into additional expense for education.

The 2 senior high school are called specialization classes, where students choose from four tracks: Academic; Technical-Vocational-Livelihood; Sports; and the Arts and design. The Academic track includes five strands of specializations

• Accountancy and Business Management (ABM)

• Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)

• Science and Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

• General Academic (GA)

• The new Pre-Baccalaureate Maritime strand which more or less prepares the student for college education. The other three is designed for special interests of students, and should allow them to pursue employment and other expertise without college education.

With such revisions of the system which will approximate that of other countries, this early, its results is already viewed as negative, particularly among the poverty stricken portion of the population. The defects of the old educational system are magnified - lack of teachers, lack of classrooms, lack of learning materials, etc., and the biggest problem that is supposed to be answered by the new system – unemployment. It seems that despite all the preparations and justifications, there remains a mismatch of the supply of educated manpower, with the demand for employment from the industries. Could there be a loophole which the new system was unable to address?

We still have the brain drain (particularly among medical personnel), high drop out rates, and the still gray issue of mismatch between trained graduates and actual jobs.

This is a big challenge for VP Sarah Duterte who chose Dep-ED Secretary as a cabinet post. Hopefully, she will be capable to face the challenge that the past administration of her father started. MC

TheMinistry of Public Order and Safety of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has launched the Bangsamoro Peace Institute in Cotabato City on Saturday, February 4.

The BPI, a program under the MPOS’s Peace Education Division, is designed to bring together peacebuilders in the region to share knowledge, facilitate capacity-building and design community initiatives that will bring about a more peaceful Bangsamoro, according t o a recent press release from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unification under Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Carlito Galvez, who is also currently the country’s Secretary of National Defense.

The BPI is supported by the United States Institute of Peace, a national, non-partisan, independent institute founded by the US Congress, carrying out linking research, policy, training, analysis and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world. USIP Vice President Dr. Andrew Wielder noted that the BPI is designed for implementing conflictsensitive and peace-promoting initiatives that are also in line with the BARMM government’s public safety community programming.

He sees the Bangsamoro Peace Institute playing an important role in peacebuilding and said the USIP is very committed to helping in that process. “We will do what we can to help the process here, whether its training or capacity building, research, and analysis,” he added.

Dr. Wielder said peacebuilding requires very hard work and is often not successful. What has given him the most hope of success in the peace process in the Bangsamoro, he said, is the focus on more inclusion.

That peacebuilding is hard work is very true in the case of the Bangsamoro Peace Process. The relative peace currently existing in the Bangsamoro Region and neighboring areas previously affected by the conflict is testament to the power of persistent dialogue and unrelenting resolve in forging a peaceful resolution to decades of conflict that has claimed the lives of thousands.

USIP Visiting Expert Dr. Haroro Ingram correctly views the establishment of the Bangsamoro government as the result of a long and winding journey to peace, the learnings of which should be highlighted through peace education.

Beginning with the peace talks brokered by Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi which led to the forging of the Tripoli Agreement in 1976 and the subsequent creation

THEMindanao Cross still stands and is firm at 75. Probably, one of the country’s longest running community newspaper and is still the most reliable source of information to obtain and access even for researchers of high education program of many diverse fields of expertise here and abroad. Yet, The Little Paper with a Big Cause remains as lay as ever in its style and presentation of news reports, as well as feature and OpEd articles. In this day and age of stiff competition with otherwise easilt accessed social media, it’s about time the MC management start developing a component research institute.

Many in conflict management believe that sports offer an almost perfect venue, a vast platform of friendly, cordial engagement among the youth and the adults, is a deterrent to most ills of the society—drugs just being one of them.

The contemporary Bangsamoro people are avid followers of the NBA basketball seasons series, and are in fact, good fans of its internationally renowned teams and famous players.

In boxing, however, trainers are not keen on handling a Moro youth into the raring of the punching arena. This is because potential sparring partners would evade being paired with a Moro trainee lest he gets hurt and might “get back” at them somewhere outside the boxing ropes. But they say this was a myth, an unfounded fear.

of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao through Republic Act 6734, and the signing of the Final Peace Agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro National Liberation Front in 1996, there have been various efforts to forge peace between the Philippine government and the Moro Fronts. Then President Fidel V. Ramos reached out to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front which was formed out of the MNLF leading to the signing of the Agreement on General Cessation of Hostilities between the two parties in July 1997. Joseph Estrada who succeeded Ramos as President in June 1998 suspended the talks with the MILF in 1999 declaring an “all-out war” against the Front. Subsequently, MILF chairman Salamat Hashim declared jihad against Estrada’s administration.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo revived the negotiations following her assumption as President in 2001. Various challenges rocked the peace process – the Zamboanga Siege, the violence that followed the junking of the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain, or MOA-AD – but the peace panels of both the government and the MILF, egged on and supported by both national and local peace advocates along with the Church and civil society persisted and patiently trudged on until the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro was forged and finally signed in Manila on March 27, 2014 paving the way for the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao through the Bangsamoro Organic Law.

There are a lot to learn from the Bangsamoro Peace Process that truly need to be institutionalized and popularized if peace is to be effectively forged in this country for it to have sustainable economic progress and prosperity: dialogue and negotiations work, persistent and unwavering commitment to peace is needed, the involvement of the community in forging peace is necessary to mention just a few.

Mindanao Cross still indisputable source of information for high learners

Nash B. Maulana

nash.penlight@gmail.com

performance.

Neighbors of the Manays recall the boy as a softspoken, respectful, and had not been into any instance of shouting match with any other person, just as he was too conscious with foul moves and physical contact with his fellow players in basketball games he played.

Maguindanao had shone not once but at least thrice in Philippine Sports History. Kigay Cayugan, originally from Buluan and later, Datu Piang, sent his opponent off the ropes in one boxing match in Cagayan de Oro City in the late 1950’s. In the boxing arena, Bapa Kigay was not called “Kid Moro” or “Kidlat Moro” for nothing. But somewhere along his career path, he fell victim of alleged “game fixing,” according to one sportswriter in a 1981 article on a Philippine Sports Magazine.

COTABATO CITY / ARMM CORRESPONDENTS

John M. Unson, Ferdinandh B. Cabrera, Charlie C. Señase

Nash B. Maulana NORTH / SOUTH COTABATO CORRESPONDENTS

Williamor Magbanua, Romer “Bong” Sarmiento, Roel Osano & Drema Quitayen Bravo CARTOONIST Lourd Jim Diazon

Two weeks ago, a young basketball player in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur was forced into his borrowed motorcycle, abducted at gunpoint while buying fish at an alternative market and was commandeered to interior Barangay Lintukan where he was shot dead.

Norhan Layang Manay was the silent type of a young man, who drove his brother’s motorcycle to earn for his family, working for a makeshift market vendor of garments, just as he would have been a father soon-to-be to his first born (but) one he would never get to see nor caress even for a first and last kiss.

Pacson, as Norhan was affectionately called, played basketball in leagues and for local teams during the annual town fiesta and was often the main subject of “live” FB coverage and break interviews by his “fans,” mostly, young ladies he was too courteous with, and small boys who would literally look up to him for his fair game

Before Southeast Asia’s fastest woman Lydia de Vega from Laguna in 1981, there was Mona Sulaiman from Tumbao, Cotabato (now Mother Kabuntalan, Maguindanao del Norte).

Mona Sulaiman was the first Filipina athlete to break the 12 seconds mark; and the only Filipina sportsperson from Mindanao famed to have become a champion at Asian Level.

There’s not much to Google about the career of Tocal Mokalam (from datu Piang), who even in his past-youth years ended the track at 10.2 seconds—literally seconds ahead of his tragic end, in falling by a terrace of the Rizal Memorial Stadium amphitheatre with his spiked track shoes on, or so the story went in 1975 when his remains were transported on a 6x6 military truck to Datu Piang where it was accorded brief ceremonial home honors.

Is there a hope Moro athlete to raise the Bangsamoro and Philippine Flags?

Protection amid life’s uncertainties

Charlie Señase csenase@yahoo.com

TIME and time again, trials and sorrows are earthshaking for humanity to endure and prevail as a result of our forebears’ disobedience and double-mindedness that death came into being. With almost everything on the rise, we were stunned by the earthquake-related death toll of 8.3K and still counting as emergency search and rescue operations are still underway in hard-hit Turkey and Syria.

When the 7.8 magnitude tremor struck early this week, the fatalities were only over 3,500 then suddenly rose to more than 8,000. The sorrow and pain felt by those who lost loved ones, abodes and properties, prompted international humanitarian organizations and neighboring countries, like the PH to respond with dispatch.

Despite higher inflationary rate this year under the Marcos administration, the sending of an emergency response team and dole-outs to the afflicted are on the right direction. Some wonder, why assist natural calamity-hit areas and not man-made disaster areas like the still ongoing Russia-Ukraine war? PH security experts explained that in any armed conflict, neutrality is better than being misconstrued as partisan, especially for developing countries like the Philippines. As we can see, only developed countries or the so-called “super powers” publicly manifest their artillery and man-power support. Ukraine supporters include the US, UE, and NATO among others. And such posturing of support against Russia has alarmed the United Nations citing for a possible much bigger armed confrontation with each of their allied countries.

The UN apprehension over the non-stop exchange of Ukraine-Russia firepower since it first started has now accounted to more than 200K

troops killed from both sides according to a BBC report. Ukraine President Zelensky, however, said only about 1,300 of his soldiers were killed.

Indeed, true that history repeats itself, as a good friend would fondly refer to as “the return of the come back.” For it has been prophesied more than 2K years ago to be on guard against frequent tremors that God will shake not only the earth but also the firmament because of humanity’s wickedness and evil deeds. God’s warning on nations and kingdoms infighting in wars and man-made pestilences, starvation and love growing cold happen because of dishonesty and deception abounding (Matthew 24).

On global pestilences to look back include the Spanish Flu of 1918 that killed 50 million people, the HIV-AIDS from 1981-2011 had accounted to 25 million people dead and the 14th century pandemic known as “Black Death” killed an estimated 75 to 200 million. And now we have the COVID plague and its variants from 2019-2023 that has a death toll of 6.83 million with confirmed 754.81 million positive and 13.16 billion vaccinated ones. Indeed, death comes in many forms and ways, either natural, accidental, violent or ailment that all want to be saved. But how?

LORD deliver us and save us for Your mercy-sake, for in death there is no remembrance of You and in the grave who will give You thanks? (Psalm 6:4-5). God will bring justice to the poor and save the children of the needy. He will break to pieces the oppressor (Psalm 72:4). And went on saying – I will spare the poor and the needy and will save their souls. I will redeem their lives from oppression and violence. And precious shall be their blood in My sight (Psalm 72:13-14).

Early Childhood Development and Health

The first years of life are critical for the physical, emotional and intellectual development of a child

Early childhood is the most crucial time in a child’s life. Before age 5 our brains develop faster than during any other time in our life, and we develop physical, mental, and emotional foundations for our entire life ahead. Investments in parents and their young children are highly effective and among the most cost-effective methods used to prevent future high spending on health and poverty alleviation services.

In 2018. UNICEF and World Health Organization adopted a document –“Nurturing Care Framework” which gives clear guidelines for policies and practices supporting children during their earliest years. According to this document, to reach their full potential, children need the 5 inter-related components of nurturing care:

1. good health,

2. adequate nutrition,

3. safety and security,

4. responsive caregiving,

5. opportunities for playful learning in early childhood through interactions with their parents.

Early childhood development programmers are most beneficial for children from the most disadvantaged families and significantly benefit to lowering inequality between peers. Parents are a child’s most important support, guides, windows into the world and teachers. Support programmes that empower parents set the ground for optimal early childhood development and long-term resilience throughout life.

and their caregivers, especially in vulnerable families, such as families living in poverty, Roma families and families with children with disabilities.

• Improvement of maternal care that includes promotion of exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months, so that every child can survive and thrive.

• More efficient procurement and distribution of essential child vaccines, more effective data management systems on immunization and child health, communication through the health services and media platforms, as well as a better-prepared outbreak response.

• Quality cross-sectoral response and further advancement of services in early development through the work of home-visiting nurses, preschool institutions and social protection services in order to empower parents and caregivers for quality child-rearing so they can provide children with affection, attention and stimulation through play and exploration through interacting with both parents.

• Introducing quality early childhood intervention, starting with timely detection of developmental risks and including intervention through three key support systems – health protection, preschool education and social welfare –to build on a family-oriented approach in addressing needs of children with developmental delays and disabilities, their parents and caregivers.

• More efficient procurement and distribution of essential child vaccines, more effective data management systems on immunization and child health, communication through the health services and media platforms, as well as a better-prepared outbreak response.

For children in Serbia to develop and have better childhood experiences and life outcomes in adulthood, UNICEF supports:

Christ said: If anyone hears My words and does not believe, I won’t judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. Whoever rejects Me and does not receive My words will be judged. For the words which I have spoken will judge him in the last day (John 12:47-48). MC MC

Strong infant and young child policies and services that are aligned with the Nurturing Care Framework and that include care for the well-being of children

Nonagenarians mark

• Quality cross-sectoral response and further advancement of services in early development through the work of home-visiting nurses, preschool institutions and social protection services in order to empower parents and caregivers for quality child-rearing so they can provide children with affection, attention and stimulation through play and exploration through interacting with both parents.

LGUs and Small Businesses…

“There are no big problems, there are just a lot of little problems.”—

Henry Ford

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”—Albert Einstein

“Learn to use your brain power. Critical thinking is the key to creative problem solving in business”—Richard Branson

As the introductory paragraph of my article last week stated, business enterprises do not operate in a vacuum. They have both internal and external environment that affects them and, in turn, are affected by them.

Part of the external environment of business firms include local government units where the firm is located or operates. A city or municipality, from time to time, introduce developments or change policies and procedures that can benefit or negatively impact business enterprises. .

How do we describe the relationship between small businesses and LGUs?

Perhaps the most appropriate term for describing the relationship of business enterprises operating in a certain locality and the local government having jurisdiction over the territory is “symbiotic.” Business enterprises, especially, the smaller ones benefit from business-friendly programs, projects, and policies of their host local government unit.

On the other hand, local government units derive benefits from the positive signal of increasing numbers of firms, expanding range of products and services, job opportunities created, and revenue provided by enterprises when they obtain permits and licenses from the municipal or city government.

The higher the number of business enterprises operating in a locality, the better it is for the local government unit and community. Thus, each and every local government should endeavor to craft and implement projects and policies that would

foster the establishment of and development of existing enterprises.

To induce the emergence of new business firms, a local government unit can undertake a number of initiatives.

First, it can provide technical assistance to fledging business firms through managerial and skills training, helping them gain market access, and product development.

Second, local government units can establish and operate or promote the operation of economic zones by the private sector. Business firms will benefit from having access to their basic requirements (land, power, water, and utilities), lower operating cost, and the agglomeration effect (firms being proximate to each other could avail of each other’s goods and services).

Third, local government units can also extend incentives that would exempt firms from local fees, taxes, and other payments.

Aside from its developmental functions, local government units also exercise regulatory functions over business firms. Local governments promulgate and/or implement laws, rules, and regulations that protect the environment, the consumers, and the community at large from adverse impacts that the operation of business firms may bring about.

One of the most common regulatory function of local governments is the promulgation of zoning ordinances that limits the areas where business firms may locate to minimize pollution (air, water, sound), ensure smooth flow of traffic, and assure that land is available for various purposes.

The other, and more common, exercise of regulatory power is the requirement for registration and licensing. Understandably, local government units would like to generate revenues and to regulate how firms should operate. However, the power to issue permits and licenses should be exercised with care.

Local governments should not levy very high fees that could impair the financial capacity of smaller enterprises or to impose requirements that could render registration too cumbersome that some businesses would rather operate in the underground.

Dr. Rizalina Uson, mother of 4 physicians , 2 dentists and a darling daughter

Madam Trinidad Capistrano Jurado, wife of former Mindanao Cross Contributor Madam Pacita Costales

Notice for Auction

Agencia de Oro Pawnshop Inc. Main, Agencia de Oro Pawnshop Inc. Roman Vilo Branch, SK Pendatun Branch, Mabini Branch, ORC Branch, Agencia de Oro Pawnshop Inc. Branch I, II, III, IV in Parang Branch, Carmen Branch, Pikit 1 and Pikit 2 Branch, Agencia de Oro Pawnshop Inc. Dalican 1, Dalican 2, Shariff Aguak Branch of Cotabato City, Parang North Cotabato, Datu Odin Sinsuat and Shariff Aguak announce the Auction Sale of all unredeemed pledges contracted February 1-28, 2022 at 8:00

A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Agencia de Oro Pawnshop Inc. Main 4J Bldg. Corner Jose Lim Sr., and Don Roman Vilo St. Cotabato City. Auction sale will be on February 22, 2023.

Patalastas ng Subasta

Agencia de Oro Pawnshop Inc. Main, Agencia de OroPawnshop Inc. Roman Vilo Branch, SK Pendatun Branch, Mabini Branch, ORC Branch, Agencia de Oro Pawnshop Inc. Branch I, II, III, IV sa Parang Branch, Carmen Branch, Pikit 1 and Pikit 2 Branch, Agencia de Oro Pawnshop Inc. Dalican 1, Dalican 2, Shariff Aguak Branch of Cotabato City, Parang North Cotabato, Datu Odin Sinsuat and Shariff Aguak ay nagpapatalastas na mayroon silang Subasta ng mga hindi natutubos na mga sangla. Ang mga ito ay isinangla noong Pebrero 1-28, 2022 sa alas 8:00 ng umaga hanggang alas 4:00 ng hapon sa Agencia de Oro - Jose Lim Branch, corner Jose Lim Sr, and Don Roman Vilo St., Cotabato City sa Pebrero 22, 2023.

MC: Feb. 11 & 18, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late HADJI MUKAMAD ZACARIA, who died intestate on December 27, 1997 at Bagua III, Cotabato City, left a parcel of land Lot No. 522-A-2, (LRC) Psd210426, covered by TCT No. T-12637, situated in Bagua, Cotabato City with an area of 500 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous sale before Notary Public Atty. Abbyr A. Nul as per Doc. No. 398; Page No. 76; Book No. XL; Series of 2023.

MC: Jan. 28, Feb. 4 & 11, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late ELEUTERIO CALUNGSOD, who died on May 2, 1991 at San Isidro, Midsayap, Cotabato, and wife LUCIANA JUMUAD CALUNGSOD, a parcel of land Lot No. 2404-B,Psd-27275, covered by TCT No. T-4803, located at Barrio Katingawan now (San Isidro) Midsayap, Cotabato with an area of 118,024 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with partition among heirs before Notary Public Teresita Carreon Llaban as per Doc. No. 40; Page No. 08; Book No. 23; Series of 2022.

MC: Jan. 28, Feb. 4 & 11, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao City Government of Cotabato

OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that Japheth C. Cabigas has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in sex/gender from Male to Female in the certificate of live birth of Japheth Canoy Cabigas who was born on April 30, 1992 at Cotabato City and whose parents are Flordeliza B. Canoy and Alvin C. Cabigas. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office.

(Sgd.) EDRES A. SAMAMA

Asst. City Civil Registrar OIC-City Civil Registrar MC: Feb. 4 & 11, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late CONCORDIA YAP, who died intestate in General Santos City, on December 02, 2022, left parcels of land Lot 2586-G-29-D, (LRC) Psd-114673, TCT No. T-28153, area of 1,027 sq. mts. in Katingawan, Midsayap, Cotabato; Lot No. 1890, TCT No. T-6664, area of 72,516 sq. mts. in Municipal District of Dalauan; Lot No.10 Bsd-11551, OCT No. P-57851 Free Patent No. FP-124709-92-820P, area of 227 sq. mts., more or less are subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate before Notary Public Teresita Carreon Llaban as per Doc. No. 130; Page No. 26 Book No. XXVII; Series of 2023.

MC: Jan. 28, Feb. 4 & 11, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late NAPOLEON BATO SALAYSAY, who died on November 23, 2009 at Ampatuan, Maguindanao, a parcel of land Lot 18, Block 4, Psd-123804-000755, situated in Barrio Bagua, Cotabato City, covered by TCT No. T-334416, containing an area of 145 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with waiver of rights before Notary Public Antonio F. Diocera as per Doc. No. 161; Page No. 33; Book No. C; Series of 2023.

MC: Feb. 4, 11 & 18, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late LUISA ASUNCION BUENO, who died intestate on January 20, 2023 in Midsayap, Cotabato, left a bank deposits at Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Midsayap Branch under Savings Account No. 0133-0024-78 is subject of extrajudicial settlement with waiver of rights with deed of indemnity before Notary Public Renie Jay Abad Soriano as per Doc. No. 481; Pahe No. 97; Book No. XXXVII; Series of 2023. MC: Feb. 4, 11 & 18, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Province of Cotabato Municipality of Aleosan LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In com pliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that April Gie C. Campas has filed with this office a petition for change of sex from Female to Male and the first name of the father from Nesto to Nestor, in the birth certificate of April Gie C. Campas who was born on 23 April 2004 at Sta. Rosa, Aleosan, Cotabato and whose parents are Nestor Q. Campas and Melanie T. Calicaran.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than 6 February 2023.

(Sgd.) MARILOU G. NANLABI Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Feb. 4 & 11, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late ROWAIDA ABO, who died on November 11, 2016, a parcel of land Lot 641-A-5-C-2-A, Psd12-009018, situated in Barrio Kakar, Cotabato City, covered by TCT No. T-23314, containing an area of 200 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous absolute sale before Notary Public Hazruddin E. Usman as per Doc. No. 181; Page No. 36; Book No. I; Series of 2023.

MC: Feb. 4, 11 & 18, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late LUTHER ABALDE MANEJA, who died intestate on 20 September 2022, left a PHILAM AIA POLICY INSURANCE Policy No. 0611579178 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate/ partition of specific property (Insurance Claims/proceeds) with special power of attorney before Notary Public Atty. Roniel L. Inot as per Doc. No. 393; Page No. 80; Book No. 13; Series of 2022.

MC: Jan. 28, Feb. 4 & 11, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Magpet, North Cotabato OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Gino Culam Indoy has filed with this office a petition for change of first name from Dino to Gino in the certificate of live birth of Dino Culam Indoy who was born on June 08, 1979 at Lanaokuran, Magpet, Cotabato and whose parents are Amado E. Indoy and Saring Lantong Culam. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 21, 2023.

(Sgd.) CHONA M. PROVIDA, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Feb. 4 & 11, 2023

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM Tunay na Pagbabago sa Reformang Agraryo PREFATORY STATEMENT

The 1987 Constitution under Article XIII, Section 4 provides that the State shall, by law, undertake an agrarian reform program founded on the right of farmers and regular farmworkers, who are landless, to own directly or collectively the lands they till or, in the case of other farmworkers, to receive a just share of the fruits thereof; Presidential Proclamation No. 13 instituted a comprehensive agrarian reform program (CARP) on July 22, 1987, and E.O. No. 229, provided the mechanics for its implementation;

On June 10, 1988, R.A. No. 6657, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988, was enacted; Section 50 of R.A. No. 6657, as amended, provides that the DAR has primary jurisdiction to determine and adjudicate agrarian reform matters and shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over all matters involving the implementation of agrarian reform;

The primary thrust of Sections 49 and 50 of Republic Act (RA) No. 6657, as amended, is embodied in DAR AO No. 03, Series of 2017 (2017 Rules for Agrarian Law Implementation (ALI) Cases, amending DAR AO No. 03, Series of 2003 to proceed to hear and decide all cases, disputes or controversies in a most expeditious manner, employing all reasonable means to ascertain the facts of every case in accordance with justice and equity and the merits of the case in a manner that is just and inexpensive;

Indispensable in the judicious determination of cases by the Office of the Regional Director is the avoidance of further delays in the issuance and furnishing of Notices, Orders and Resolutions and the receipt of case folders and pleadings to and from the parties;

Finally, pursuant to A.M. No. 11-9-4-SC (Efficient Use of Paper Rule) and the Revised Guidelines on Submission of Electronic Copies of Supreme Court-Bound Papers Pursuant to the Efficient Use of Paper Rule, and that this guideline does not in any way amend or modify DAR AO No. 03, Series of 2017, and in pursuance to ISO Standards, that this Office hereby adapts the same.

GUIDELINES ON SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC COPIES FOR THE AGRARIAN LAW

IMPLEMENTATION CASES FILED BEFORE THE REGIONAL OFFICE XII

(1) Coverage.- These Guidelines shall govern the submission of electronic coples of all ALI Cases lodge before the Regional Director of Region XII which shall include but not limited to the following to viz:

a) Petition

b) Notice to File Comment/Answer/Interlocutory Orders

c) Answer/Comment d) Position Papers

e) MARPO Investigation Report

f) Motions of any kind

g) Summons

(h) Case Brief/s

(i) Any other legal documents with the same and similar import

(2) Manner of Transmittal.- All the legal documents mentioned in the immediately preceding item shall be submitted within twenty-four (24) hours from the filing of the hard copies (filed personally, by registered mail or any mailing courier companies) by transmitting them through electronic mail.

(3) Date and Time of Filing.- When the paper or hard copy is filed in person, by registered mail or any other mailing courier the same shall be deemed to have been filed on the date and time of filing of the hard copy, not the date and time of the transmission of the electronic copy.

(4) Proof of Filing of Hard Copy.- The electronic copy submitted should be the EXACT COPY of the paper filed before the Office of the Regional Director through personal filing, registered mail or through any other mailing courier. The following shall be considered as proof of filing;

a.) For Papers filed in person, the one filling is strongly encouraged to submit an electronic copy of the papers submitted.

b.) For paper sent via registered mail or through any other mailing courier, the electronic copy shall include the scanned copy of Proof of mailing (document/receipt) issued by the Postal Office or the mailing courier opted evidencing payment of necessary fee/s for the delivery of the legal document.

(5) Electronic File Format.- The electronic copy of the proof of mailing as in item (4) (B) of these guidelines shall be in PDF format. The petitions and other legal documents as mentioned in item (1) of these guidelines shall be submitted through electronic mail under MS WORD format (.docx)

(6) Receiving of Regional Office Bound Documents. Electronic copies submitted by e-mail must be addressed to the legal division of the Regional Office XII with the email address (legaldivdarro12@gmail. com)

(7) E-mail Format. The submission of electronic copies by electronic mail shall use the following format:

To: (email address of the Regional Legal Division)

From: (filer’s e-mail address)

Subject: Docket Number/Nature of the case/Pleading or Document Title

Example:

To: legaldivdarro12@gmail.com

From: juandelacruz@gmail.com

Subject: 1200-0001-2023/Disqualification/Petition

The body of the e-mail shall contain the basic details of the case so as to guide this Office in ascertaining the nature of the email sent.. It shall contain the full title of the case and basic details/information regarding the case.

Example: Good Day!

Respectfully forwarding the case folder with Docket No. 1200-0001-2023 captioned as “Petition for Partition/Survey filed by Juan Dela Cruz, Annie Batumbakal and Juana Dela Cruz situated at Barangay A, Municipality B, Province of C

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In cases of direct filing before the Office of the Regional Director the filler shall leave the middle portion of the docket number (i.e. 1200-____-2023)

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2 shabu dealers arrested in Cotabato City face raps

THE two peddlers distributing shabu in busy spots around, entrapped Monday by state antinarcotics agents, had been charged with violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Christian Frivaldo, director of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, told reporters Wednesday suspects Raul Estrella, 47, and his 42-yearold accomplice, Allan Lazaga, both detained, are now awaiting prosecution.

PDEA-BARMM agents entrapped them Monday along Macacua Street here and seized from them P340,000 worth of shabu.

Frivaldo said the sting that led to the arrest of Estrella and Lazaga was laid after people close to them had informed PDEA-BARMM

3 BIFF men killed in Army artillery attack

about their daring daytime drug dealing activities in the streets and in the vicinity of school campuses.

PDEA-BARMM agents and policemen recovered from the suspects 50 grams of shabu, valued at P340,000, and shall be used in their prosecution for narcotics trafficking. JFU

3 NPAs involved in terror plots surrender

TWO members of the New People’s Army cornered last week by angry barangay folk while collecting “protection money” from villagers in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat pledged allegiance to the government Monday.

Their surrender came after another NPA member in Sarangani, who acted as a lookout for arson and bomb attacks, surrendered three days before in Alabel, also in Sarangani via the Task Force GenSan of the 6th Infantry Division.

The two NPAs, identified only as Malakas and Justine for their safety, agreed to renounce their membership with the group through the intercession of leaders in Lebak’s neighboring Barangays Salangsang

and Kapilan and officials of the 57th Infantry Battalion and the 603rd Infantry Brigade.

Major Gen. Alex Rillera, commander of 6th ID, said Tuesday they are grateful to local officials in Lebak for helping convince the duo to avail of the government’s reconciliation program for NPA members.

More than 200 NPAs have surrendered in batches to units of the 6th ID in the provinces of Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani in the past 14 months.

In Sarangani province, also in 6th ID’s area of responsibility, a confessed NPA “lookout” in bombings of buses and arson

attacks, identified only as Jurib, surrendered to the Task Force GenSan under Army Col. Galileo Goyena, Jr.

Jurib turned in a long range bolt-action 7.62 sniper rifle before he renounced his membership with the NPA in the presence of TF GenSan officials and local executives during a simple surrender rite in Barangay Maribulan, Alabel, Sarangani.

Jurib had told reporters he had acted as a lookout in the NPA’s burning in the adjoining Sarangani, South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat provinces of heavy equipment of construction firms whose owners had refused to shell out “protection money” on a monthly basis. JFU

THREE members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were killed Monday in a calibrated military artillery attack targeting a secluded spot in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur.

The artillery barrage was launched by the Army’s 33rd Infantry Battalion after villagers reported the presence of BIFF gunmen in Barangay Liab, Mamasapano, as if bracing for an attack.

Barangay leaders and Moro community elders confirmed on Wednesday to Lt. Col. Benjamin Cadiente, Jr., 33rd IB commander that three BIFF members were killed when an artillery round landed in their position and went off.

Local residents had told Army and police officials that the BIFF fatalities, whom they identified only as Suharto, Salik and Badrudin, were carried by their companions as they scampered away.

Brig. Gen. Oriel

Pangcog, 601st Infantry Brigade commander, said Wednesday soldiers dispatched to check the targets of the artillery fire mission found an M16 assault rifle, three .38 revolvers and a .45 caliber pistol in the scene. Soldiers also recovered 40 millimeter grenade projectiles, an 81 millimeter mortar round rigged with a blasting mechanism that can be detonated from a distance using a mobile phone and six smaller improvised explosive devices scattered in the area.

Pangcog and the commander of the 6th Infantry Division, Major Gen. Alex Rillera, separately told reporters Wednesday they are grateful to residents and local officials in Mamasapano for helping units of 6th ID prevent BIFF forces from roaming in the municipality.

More than 200 BIFF members have surrendered in batches to battalions under 6th ID in the past 18 months. JFU

2 killed in Cotabato City gun attacks

TWO were killed, one of them a woman, while another was hurt in separate gun attacks in busy spots here Wednesday.

Col. Querubin Manalang, director of the Cotabato City police, said Thursday the 20-year-old woman, Munwarh Jordan Imam, and Arven Facturan, 36, both died on the spot from bullet wounds.

Imam and a companion, Cristel Mangubat, 19, were together in a tricycle, on their way home from the public market here early Wednesday, when men positioned along the route shot them with pistols.

Imam was killed while Mangubat was wounded in the ambush.

Their attackers had escaped even before responding barangay tanods and policemen could reach the scene.

A gunman shot dead Facturan in Purok Pagkakaisa in Barangay Poblacion 2 here at dusk Wednesday, about 16 hours after the shooting incident that resulted in the death of Imam and left Mangubat wounded.

Witnesses told police investigators Facturan was whiling away time near a small roadside store when the culprit approached him casually, pulled out a gun and shot him in the head.

The suspect, wearing a facemask, immediately scampered away after he shot Facturan dead with a .45 caliber pistol. JFU

Region-12 most wanted person falls

FOUR members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) have received food aid and livelihood assistance after they laid down firearms and renounced violence in Midsayap town, North Cotabato province, officials reported Monday.

Naguib Sinarimbo, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) interior and local government minister, said the ex-Moro rebels who surrendered were presented by the Army’s 92nd Infantry Battalion (IB) to Maj. Gen. Roberto

Capulong, the 2nd Infantry Division (ID) commander, on Sunday.

Sinarimbo assured the BARMM government will assist the excombatants through the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government's (MILG) Project TuGoN (Tulong ng Gobyernong Nagmamalasakit).

TuGoN is a project of the BARMM government aimed at ending local armed conflict.

It is a humanitarian assistance program administered by the MILG for former members of other local armed groups in

the region who have chosen to return to the folds of the law.

The activity was carried out in collaboration with the Ministries of Social Services and Development, Public Order and Safety, and other line agencies.

Sinarimbo stated that the regional government will continue its efforts to end local armed conflict in the region and encourage other lawless groups to surrender and take advantage of Project TuGoN programs and services to reintegrate into mainstream society as productive citizens. EOF

POLICE arrested Monday Region 12’s most wanted person during law enforcement operation in Magpert, North Cotabato.

On Tuesday, Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg, police regional director for Region 12 or the Soccsksargen region, announced the arrest of Roberto Candiban alias Biting Sandiban, 49 years old, farmer, and a resident of Purok 7, Barangay Bagumbayan, Magpet, North Cotabato.

Macaraeg said the arrest of Candiban was made possible through the information received by the intelligence operatives of Magpet Municipal Police Station saying he was sighted in Barangay Bagumbayan.

He has warrants of arrest for murder, frustrated murder and attempted murder issued by Judge

Henelinda J. Molina-Diaz of RTC, Branch 61, Kidapawan City.

After verifying the information, police tracker team was sent to serve the warrant. Candiban did not resist arrest.

Police said follow up investigation showed that Candiban was the coaccused of the late Eduardo Arnado alias Commander Choi, secretary of Guerilla Front 53, South Mindanao Region Committee (SMRC) for multiple murder and multiple frustrated murder charges.

“I congratulate our dedicated personnel who ensured the success of the police operation. Indeed, this accomplishment demonstrates that PRO 12 is carrying out its vow to serve and protect the people,” Brig. Gen. Macaraeg said in a statement. EOF

BIFFs renounce violence, embrace peace, get livelihood aid

WILD LIFE. Republic Act (RA) No. 9147 or the “Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act” prohibits the collection, hunting or possession of wildlife, like shown in this photo. DENR-12 officials are preparing charges against the suspects. Photo courtesy of DENR Soccsksargen