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

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.

• 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

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• 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.

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

Thank you!

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)

(8) Verified Declaration. The filer shall also attach to the e-mail a Verified Declaration that the Pleading submitted electronically are complete and true copies of the printed documents. The declaration shall use the following format:

I,________hereby, declare that the documents hereto submitted electronically are complete and true copy/ les of the documents filed by (personal, registered mail, or any mailing courier).

Signature

Printed Name

Position

Date

SUBSCRIBE AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, this____day of __________, 2022 in __________, Philippines, personally appeared the above-named person exhibiting before me competent evidence of his/her identity.

Doc No. ___

Page No.___

Book No.___

Series of 2022

The declaration attached to the e-mail must be the PDF copy of the Verified Declaration attached to the hard copy filed before the Office.

(9) Repealing Clause.- All prior issuances of this Office inconsistent with these guidelines are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

(10) Effectivity. - These Guidelines shall take effect after fifteen (15) days of posting in four (4) conspicuous places (in each Provinces) of the Region and publication in two (2) newspapers of Regional Circulation.