Reversing Poverty

One of the biggest deterrent to development in the Philippines is the presence of widespread poverty among its people. Well, government is for the people and when it cannot put a dent or alleviate the misery of its people, it might as well look for ways to justify its presence as an institution.

Many countries started without a government, but it became necessary to lead the people in the right path.

One such country is Singapore. When Malaysia formed a federal state out of its various kingdoms, Singapore was not included. It was therefore a difficult task for its leaders to lead their countrymen towards the right path that would give them better lives. After decades of tightening belts and living in a totalitarian environment, Singapore is now the best example in Asia of a country that has veritably risen from the ashes. And the world acknowledge the leadership of Lee Kuan Yew who was said to be responsible of leading his people out of misery and consequent growth and development.

Do we have a person that we can equate with the venerable Mr. Lee? Throughout history, the Philippines has been searching for this man. We have to admit that not all the qualities of Lee Kuan Yew can be found in just one man. But a combination in a team can provide some relief to the poor Filipinos, especially if there is a unified action. Have we seen this in our leaders?

There were instances in history that we come across leaders who have the good intentions, but in many cases, there is always a struggle between good and evil, with each one trying to get their agenda on top. This is what politics usually do. Both sides believe they have the recipe to solve poverty, but is always in conflict with the goals of other groups. Just like devils and angels, and the biggest regret before is that some leaders have the tendency to become political butterflies, trying to get a better position for themselves for their future role in politics.

Hopefully, we will come across a great team that would have no purpose in mind but to help the people who are mired in poverty. The present crop of leaders is probably what the international community think of as a bunch of players. We can only guess what motivates them to take positions in very sensitive issues – human rights, international crisis, financial projects – we can count which each senator or representative supports. In the local front, the scenario is much simpler. The teamwork is more obvious, although we still have to wait for the results.

Are our local leaders in the right path? Are their actions in consonance with established plans of actions? If so, we hope the group leading the BTA can carry through what they have started, and at least put a dent on the misery of the poor people in the region. MC

ThePhilippine Senate, voting 20-1-1, last month ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, a free trade agreement among the Asia-Pacific nations of Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam., which account for about 30% of the world’s population, with 2.2 billion people), and 30% of global GDP of $29.7 trillion, making it the largest trade bloc in history. RCEP is said to be the first free trade agreement among the largest economies in Asia, including China, Indonesia, Japan, and South Korea.

With Senate ratifying the RCEP, the Philippines is now part of the trade pact. Proponents say it will be good for us; oppositors meanwhile maintain it could bring more woes to the country’s agriculture sector and even worsen trade deficit.

For the Makati Business Club, joining the RCEP would help us enter foreign markets. While it will also expose our industries to more competition at home, MBC believes that adequate safeguards have been included, and that competition will result in better local players and better products and services for Filipinos.

Like the MBC, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes the RCEP will play a key role in sustaining the country’s economic growth, sustaining the Philippines’ growth trajectory, provide unparalleled opportunities for Philippine businesses and prime the country for further economic growth and development. Not joining will disadvantage our exports and would be detrimental to efforts to bring in foreign investments, the PCCI believe, adding that investors would rather look at an RCEP signatory country to obtain preferential treatments among the RCEP countries.

In contrast, RCEP critics say the country is grossly unprepared for further liberalization and is bound to take the biggest hit in joining the world’s biggest trade pact. According to the Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura, or Sinag, there were existing rules and regulations to protect agricultural producers that were never carried out. The free-trade mindset not only undermined the country’s food security but also its food sovereignty, Sinag executive director Jayson Cainglet said, adding that “the free-trade regime made our country into a net food importing country; destroying our decades-old capacity

The Question the U.S. NDU asks is: “Is China preparing for war against Taiwan?” The People’s Republic of China (PRC) considers Taiwan as an integral part of its territory and is building military capabilities to compel the island to accept unification. In recent years, PRC military positioning (read: provocation) around Taiwan have increased and “cross-strait tensions have risen considerably.” At the same time, the United States is firmed that the dispute can be resolved peacefully.

The U.S. Institute of Peace says the National Defense University’s new edited volume, ‘Crossing the Strait: China’s Military Prepares for War with Taiwan’, “explores the political and military context of cross-strait relations, with a focus on understanding the ‘calculus’ of the Chinese decision about using force, the capabilities that China’s military would bring to the fight, and what Taiwan can do to defend itself.”

The USIP is inviting select journalists for a conversation with some of the world’s foremost experts on the Chinese military and cross-strait relations. The discussion will draw on analysis featured in “Crossing the Strait” and examine current trends and prospects for peace in the Taiwan Strait.

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

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Closer to home, U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson led the turnover of U.S.-donated explosive disposal equipment on March 1 to enhance the capabilities of the Philippine National Police EOD/K9 Group to “search, identify, and neutralize improvised explosive devices and facilitate the collection of evidence to be used in legal proceedings .

The equipment set costs about Php 182.3 million ($3.3 million), the U.S. Embassy in Manila said in a statement sent to this columnist.

The Explosive Counter Measures Kits consist of bomb suits, digital x-ray machines, seven Ford Ranger pickup trucks, and tactical medical kits.

U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson says the turnover of the anti-IED equipment by her government “underscores the increasingly strong relationship between the United States and the Philippines as friends, partners, and allies.”

The turnover ceremony took place at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City. This year, the United States has invested more than Php 276 million ($5 million) to provide specialized training and equipment to the PNP in the areas of explosive ordnance disposal, crisis response, digital to produce our own food.”

The Federation of Free Farmers expressed disappointment over the Senate’s decision to ratify the trade agreement, and called on the senators to “live up to their commitments” to address the long-standing problems plaguing the agriculture sector. Opposition was likewise expressed by the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas, or Pamalakaya, and several other groups. According to Senator Risa Hontiveros, the lone dissenter in the Senate’s ratification of the RCEP, 131 organizations across the country signed a petition registering their position against the ratification of the trade deal saying the Philippines is not ready for it.

In the lower house, Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo called for the establishment of safety nets for local industries under the era of the RCEP, even as she noted that the country hasn’t fared well historically in implementing such measures for sectors that have been impacted by economic liberalization. Quimbo pointed out that, historically, the country hasn’t fared well in providing safety nets to the losers of economic liberalization measures.

The country’s experience with the implementation of the Rice Tarrification Law which permitted the entry of imported rice while imposing a tariff proves Representative Quimbo’s point. According to independent development institution IBON Foundation, Inc., while the volume of palay produced in 2018 before the passage of the RTL increased from 19.1 million metric tons to 19.8 million metric tons in 2022, or an upswing of 700 million metric tons over four years, this increased production did not translate into better income for local farmers.

Will this be repeated or even worsen under RCEP? Or will we see a better picture this time? That remains to be seen.

U.S. National Defense University

unveils new edited volume: China-Taiwan Relations

P enlight Nash B. Maulana nash.penlight@gmail.com

forensics, investigations, and intelligence fusion, the lady Ambassador points out.

“The United States remains steadfast in its friendship and commitment to the Philippine Government, and we are very proud of our continuing partnership in the fight against terrorism,” she added.

Meanwhile, the U.S. government has provided nearly Php 3.7 million ($66,500) in funding and technical assistance to support the launch of four digital platforms that help promote family planning and address teenage pregnancies in the Philippines.

As part of its ReachHealth program, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) formally introduced the four platforms during the Innovation Accelerator Impact Showcase last February 21 in Makati City.

The participating innovators are: CareGo EMR, which developed an SMS communication system to notify the public about free and available family planning, reproductive, and maternal health services; Edukasyon. ph, which developed Turn You On 2.0, a one-stop shop for comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education for Filipino Gen Z youth; FriendlyCare Foundation, which developed the e-Plano App to provide easy access to family planning methods through digital booking, education, and consultation; and Yaka.ph, a digital baby book and online community for mothers and families seeking more information on pregnancy and postpartum family planning.

“We are happy to see the innovation ecosystem in the Philippines starting to engage in family planning and adolescent reproductive health issues,” said USAID Philippines Office of Health Director Michelle LangAlli. “USAID is committed to helping countries meet the family planning and reproductive health needs of their people.

Charlie Señase csenase@yahoo.com

INthe world of uncertainties and timeliness prudence dictates the essence of steadfastness not to be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. And this biblical reminder in Romans 12:21 is an ancient human fortress and shield in the world-filled hate, envy and greed in order to emerge survivor among the fittest.

Small wonder, in the biblical times of old, Moses encouraged to love whom they love and hate their enemies. Thus, the traditional practice of “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” has remained to even worsen as shown by daily news reports on ambuscades and killings even own family members and kin. This practice was changed in the New Testament teaching of Christ when he commanded humanity to love even detractors or those who persecute us and commanded us to pray for them. He even said that if your enemy is hungry, feed him and when thirsty give him something to drink (Matthew 5:43-48).

A clear manifestation this week that the country’s AFP and the PNP are in the process of upgrading new recruits as preparedness augmentation forces to boot in case of any eventuality. As much as possible let us hope to work together in upholding God’s peace that surpasses understanding, devoid of pride, envy and greed. For it’s the LORD who promised to exalts the humble and went on to say “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). And another important thing that peacekeepers must bear in mind is this proverbial line: “When the ways of man please the LORD that man makes even his enemies to be at peace with him” (15:7).

God-fearing citizens are blessed to be in good hands for it’s written, “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good” (Proverbs 15:3).

And there more assurances of good tidings in God’s WORD that we have to succumb to – There is always a strong confidence in our fear of the LORD that our loved ones will have a place of refuge. For our fear of Him is the fountain of life that will turn us away from the snares of death (Proverbs 14:26-27).

Reports of recent killing spree in the PH would boggle the imagination: High school student in Pikit, North Cotabato was gunned down while two others injured; Davao City PNP member killed fellow cop for having an affair with his wife; A lowly farmer in Quezon was killed by still unknown assailant; A photographer and a technician in Batangas were critically injured when attacked by unknown gunman; A Negros cop and a jail personnel in Negros Oriental were killed during fiesta celebration; A septuagenarian shot dead in Quezon while a woman province mate was beaten to death with a pike on that same day; A Lipa City village chieftain in Batangas was gunned down in front of his wife.

All these bloody crimes committed within a week prompted House Speaker Martin Romualdez to schedule an emergency caucus with fellow members to help address the seeming upsurge of crimes in the country.

Law-abiding citizens are God-fearing people that mouth the name of the LORD as their strong tower where the righteous run to it and they are safe and secured (Proverbs 18:10).

GOD’S AWESOME POWER

THE Creator of the universe has His unquestionable way of reminding us of our ungodliness. His wrath manifests when He removes mountains and overturns them in His anger. He shakes the earth out of its place, and its pillars tremble (Job 9:5-6). For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness (Romans 1:18). He looks on the earth and it trembles; He touches the hills and they smoke (volcanic eruptions). He who touches the earth and it melts, and all who dwell there mourn; all of it shall swell like the river and subside like the River of Egypt. He who builds His layers in the sky and has founded His strata in the earth; who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out on the face of the earth (tsunami), the LORD is His name (Amos 9:5-6). MC

What Is Emotional Health? And How To Improve it?

Emotional health, a concept synonymous with wellbeing, is vital to living a life of wholeness, balance, and contentment. Simply put, an emotional health definition is one that includes resilience - getting up when life knocks you down. Rather than living a problem-free life (quite impossible if you’re a human being), emotional health means that one can bounce back from setbacks and thrive despite problems.

Sometimes, when people discuss mental health, they are referring to the concepts of emotional health and wellbeing. Indeed, the terms mental health and emotional health can be used interchangeably. However, many times there is a difference between the two. The definition of mental health typically refers a state of being, related to the brain/mind and thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, that exists on a spectrum from optimal functioning to debilitating mental illness (List of Mental Illnesses). Emotional health, in contrast, refers to wellbeing and the way someone views, and lives, a life of wellness.

Definition of Emotional Health

Emotional health is a state of positive psychological functioning. It can be thought of as an extension of mental health; it’s the “optimal functioning” end of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make up both our inner and outer worlds. It includes an overall experience of wellness in what we think, feel, and do through both the highs and lows of life.

In a successful attempt to provide a definition of emotional health, the organization BelongTo.org (n.d.) quotes the Mental Health Foundation: emotional health is “a positive state of wellbeing which enables an individual to be able to function in society and meet the demands of everyday life.”

How To Improve Emotional Health

Improving emotional health is similar to improving physical health. It transcends the notion of mere freedom from illness to involve actively feeling well and living well.

Emotional health and wellbeing involve defining and creating your own life worth living, a concept that comes to us largely from the field of positive psychology.

An important step in creating emotional health is to identify your own emotions and to understand their value. All emotions have meaning and value simply because they’re part of us. That doesn’t mean they are all good for us to experience long-term, however. We don’t have to sit back and let feelings overwhelm us.

Instead, we can develop emotional intelligence, the ability to identify emotions and use them constructively. This leads to learning emotional regulation, or the ability to control emotions, monitoring them and adjusting our mindset and behavior accordingly.

Achieving emotional health and wellbeing is an active process that involves not only identifying emotions but also shaping how we think about them and how we act (or refrain from acting) on them. Some tips for creating your own emotional health definition and living it include:

• Identifying personal strengths, building them, and living from them Learning optimism, realistically seeing the positive in even bad situations

• Developing the courage to define, and then live, your life worth living

Honing resiliency, the ability to learn from and bounce back from setbacks as well as flexibility in facing challenges Seeing the good in yourself and developing a healthy self-concept

• Building a social network, even if it’s small Creating a set of coping skills for dealing with mental health difficulties and external stress

Living life with a sense of purpose

• Making time for hobbies and leisure

• Honoring your sense of creativity in your hobbies and leisure time

Overthe past six months I have visited at least 6 medical clinics and consulted the same number of physicians for various medical, health concerns. I am embarrassed to admit, that as a pharmacist, I should know better, I contacted Covid-19 in August. I miss my brother Dr. Ramon Rabago Jr., my first stop consultant and our Dad, Dr. Ramon H. Rabago, Sr. Dad was a surgeon, later he became a general practitioner , GP. He was a radiologist as well, and he used to measure the eyes for spectacles. He also had secret formulas for diarhea and another a cough syrup which comes in two bottles, for the patient to combine when the patient needs to take the prescription, that way the medicine is freshly prepared. Many of his patients were asking me to prepare the same formulation when my husband started our drugstore. It’s not a witches’ potion, he researched it in the National Formulary.

Nowadays, seeing a doctor, getting into their clinics, being informed of their diagnosis has changed tremendously, dramatically. More often, the diagnosis is supported by laboratory tests, which was not famous in the days of our father. Nevertheless, these tests help in targeting the cause of one’s illness.

My first complaint was some phlegm that seems to stick on my throat, (I really miss my brother) this called for a visit to a pulmonologist. I was prescribed an antihistamine. This was the first time I heard of Post COVID Syndrome. When I finished my prescription, just for the sake of curiosity, I got a lab test, and underwent an ultrasound. Thanks God, I am fit as a horse. But that does not solve my problem. I wake up tired even with a good night’s sleep or I stay awake all night even with melatonin.

Research suggest that between one month and on year after having Covid=19, 1 in 4 has at least one medical condition that might be due to COVID-19. The most commonly reported symptoms of post-covid syndrome include: fatigue, symptoms that get worse after physical or mental effort, fever, respiratory symptoms, including difficulty of breathing, shortness of breath and cough. Digestive symptoms, including diarrhea and stomach pain, pulmonary embolism, neurological symptoms or mental health conditions, including difficulty thinking or concentrating, sleep problems, dizziness when you stand, and many more.

People with post-Covid conditions may develop or continue to have symptoms that are hard to explain and manage clinical evaluations and results of routine blood tests, chest x-rays and electrocardiograms may be normal. People with this unexplained symptoms may be misunderstood by their health care providers. Some groups who might be at risk of developing Post-Covid syndrome include: Those who have experienced severe covid-19 illness, especially those who were hospitalized or needed hospital care: people who had underlying health conditions prior to COVID-19; people who did not get COVID-19 vaccine and those who experience multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) during or after COVID-19 illness.

Mayo Clinic suggests the following for taking care of those having Post-Covid Syndrome: 1) take deep breathe, stretch, meditate or practice mindfulness. 2) Try to eat healthy well balanced meals; 3) Exercise if you can, listen to signs from your body; 4) Avoid alcohol and drugs. Meanwhile, discussions about where the virus originated have re-surfaced . FBI charged China as the source of the virus that originated in the Wuhan Laboratory. China of course denies this, saying there were scientists who were infected by the virus who went to the US for treatment and returned to the laboratory where they were working. The leak occurred at this time, according to the report. Originally, the virus was reported as coming from the Wuhan wet market, it got into the Wuhan institute where it was being studied. There is going to be many more confusing reports while the world suffers from this general air of malaise.

To Borrow or Not to Borrow…

“Money as such is not evil, it is its wrong use that is evil.”— Gandhi

“If you would like to know the value of money, try to go and borrow some.”— Benjamin Franklin

“There is no practice more dangerous than that of borrowing money.”—George Washington

“Timely return of a loan makes it easier to borrow a second time.”—Chinese Proverb

Every business entity requires resources to be able to start operating, attain stability, and, ideally, achieve a state of constant profitability. The basic resource requirements are: men, materials, and money.

Of the three above-mentioned resources, some would argue that money could be the most important. They say that, with sufficient funds, an enterprise can hire the best managers and skilled personnel as well as purchase the machineries, equipment, and supplies needed for its effective and efficient operation.

Business entities generate capital and operating funds from two (2) sources: owner/s’ equity and by borrowing from banks, lending corporations, and other lending institutions (or individuals).

Ideally, the capital requirements of an enterprise had been anticipated at the business planning stage and secured by the owner and available at the time that such is required. However, some entrepreneurs may not have the amount required to fully execute their business plans or there are certain developments that would require them to secure funds from other sources.

As can be gleaned from the quotes above, there are varying opinions on money and borrowing. Some people view money as inherently evil but others may have a neutral or even favorable opinion of money and its importance.

George Washington seems to have a strong sentiment against the practice of borrowing, perhaps he is looking from the perspective of being in government rather than a businessman. Benjamin Franklin, an inventor and a businessman, has a deeper understanding of money (from an investor’s point of view), thus, knows the viewpoint of both borrower and lender. If a business entity needs additional funds for its operation, should borrowing be the first recourse?

Before resorting to borrowing, the business organization should first consider looking for resources from within or to generate funds from existing owner or owners. Sole proprietorships may have difficulty getting in more funds from the business owners while corporations can ask existing shareholders to add to their capital contributions or even to bring in new shareholders. However, bringing in new shareholders could dilute the percentage of ownership of existing shareholders and lessen their decision-making powers in the corporation. Though preferred shares can be issued to raise funds without granting voting powers to new investors, the latter would be granted preference to the income and to assets in case the business is liquidated.

In case the business owner or management decides that borrowing is a better recourse for obtaining needed funds, he/they should consider the following in selecting which lender to engage with:

1. Amount That May Be Borrowed

2. Interest Rate

3. Repayment Period

4. Collateral Requirement (if any)

5. Documentary Requirements

6. Processing Time

7. Costs Associated with Application and Processing

8. Grace Period for Payment of Principal

9. Penalty Rate (in case of payment delinquencies)

Depending on the amount sought to be borrowed and other considerations, the firm could obtain loan from a single entity or from several lending institutions.

When borrowing, it is best to take note of the Chinese proverb so you can borrow again when in need.

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Republic

of the Philippines Alamada, Cotabato

Office Of The Municipal Civil Registrar Notice To The Public

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 Krizia Mae B. Barrientos has filed with this office a petition for correction of her sex from Male to Female in the certificate of live birth of Krizia Mae B. Barrientos at Barangiran, Alamada, Cotabato and whose parents are Ronnie J. Barrientos and Mary Joy B. Banaybanay.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than March 10, 2023.

(Sgd.) MA. LENY B. BUENAFE Municipal Civil Registrar

MC: Feb. 25 & Mar. 4, 2023

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late Spouses ESLAO LAUDE CANJA and GENOVEVA PUNO CANJA, who died on March 21, 2002 and December 17, 2013, all in Malengen, Libungan, Cotabato, a parcel of land Lot 381, Pls-134, situated in Barongis, Midsayap (now Libungan), Cotabato, covered by TCT No. T-10407, containing an area of 57,039 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of intestate estate with simultaneous waiver of rights and simultaneous deed of absolute sale before Notary Public Teresita Carreon Llaban as per Doc. No. 356; Page No. 72; Book No. 24, Series of 2022.

MC: Feb. 25, Mar 4 & 11, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao City Government of Cotabato OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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 Adelina E. Lagudas has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in sex from Female to Male in the certificate of live birth of Adrian Jhay L. Villasis, who was born on March 11, 2011 at Cotabato City and whose parents are John Paul Andy D. Villasis and Ana Marie I. Lagudas.

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. 25 & Mar. 4, 2023

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late AMIL SALAMAT and DAUDAYAN SALAMAT who died intestate many years ago in Cotabato City, a parcel of land Lot 236A-1-1, Psd-12-007901, situated in Bario Matampay, Cotabato City, containing an area of 32,000 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. T-22220 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous sale of a portion of land before Notary Public Atty.

Abbyr A. Nul as per Doc. No. 438; Page No. 88; Book No. XLI; Series of 2023.

MC: Feb. 25, Mar 4 & 11, 2023 should be disbanded and demobilized.

“As stated in the

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

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Incompliance with R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that Norman P. Quintua has filed with this office a petition for change of sex from Female to Male in the birth certificate of Norman P. Quintua who was born on 04 July 1969 at Kidapawan, Cotabato and whose parents are Armando Quintua and Leonora Pacate.

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

(Sgd.) MERCEDES P. TOLENTINO

Acting City Civil Registrar

MC: Feb. 25 & Mar. 4, 2023

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late CAROLINA PASCIOLES COLLADO, who died on June 25, 2011, in Midsayap, Cotabato, a parcel of land Lot 2883-B, (LRC) Psd-239253, situated in Sitio Katitisan (now Bario Gumaga) Libungan, Cotabato, covered by TCT No. T-47989, containing an area of 40,001 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of intestate estate with simultaneous waiver of rights and simultaneous deed of absolute sale before Notary Public Renato M. Eugenio as per Doc. No. 407; Page No. 83; Book No. 221, Series of 2022.

MC: Feb. 25, Mar 4 & 11, 2023

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

Notice To The Public

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 Felix Dela Cruz has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in sex from Female to Male in the certificate of live birth of Felix Dela Cruz Centino, who was born on September 10, 1967 at Magpet, Cotabato and whose parents are Vivino Trabocon Centino and Teresita Ingge Dela Cruz.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than March 14, 2023.

(Sgd.) CHONA M. PROVIDA,MPA Municipal Civil Registrar

MC: Feb. 25 & Mar. 4, 2023

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late AMIL SALAMAT and DAUDAYAN SALAMAT who died intestate many years ago in Cotabato City, a parcel of land Lot 236-A-1-1, Psd12-007901, situated in Barrio Matampay, Cotabato City, containing an area of 32,000 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. T-22220 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous sale of a portion of land before Notary Public Atty.

Abbyr A. Nul as per Doc. No. 403; Page No. 81; Book No. XLI; Series of 2023.

MC: Feb. 25, Mar 4 & 11, 2023 agreement, the government’s deliverables, among others, is the disbandment of politicians’ private armies,” Iqbal said, adding that the MILF expects the

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that late Spouses SANTIAGO I. MARCELO and ESTRELLA DALITMARCELO, who died on March 8, 1991 and December 9, 2014, respectively at Alamada, Cotabato, left a parcel of land Lot No. 1, CCS-12-000099, situated at Central Bulanan, Midsayap, Cotabato, with an area of 46,748 sq. mts., more or less, covered by OCT No. P-55318 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous deed of absolute sale of a portion before Notary Public Noel A. Gretare, CPA as per Doc. No. 1288; Page No. 48; Book No. LXIX; Series of 2020.

MC: Mar. 4, 11 & 18, 2023

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late MA. SUZETTE N. LAO, who died on December 26, 2022 in Cotabato City, an account with Metrobank under Savings Account No. 074-3-074-90598-7 is subject of affidavit of self-adjudication before Notary Public Atty. Edwin P. Matura as per Doc No. 122; Page No. 25; Book No. II, Series of 2023.

MC: Feb.18, 25 & Mar. 4, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Alamada, Cotabato OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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 Rovie R. Sarita has filed with this office a petition for correction of the child’s sex from Female to Male in the certificate of live birth of Rovie Ruta Sarita at Bao, Alamada, Cotabato and whose parents are Teofilo T. Sarita and Danilda E. Ruta.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than March 7, 2023.

(Sgd.) MA. LENY B. BUENAFE Municipal Civil Registrar

MC: Feb. 25 & Mar. 4, 2023

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late AMIL SALAMAT and DAUDAYAN SALAMAT who died intestate many years ago in Cotabato City, a parcel of land Lot 236-A-1-1, Psd12-007901, situated in Barrio Matampay, Cotabato City, containing an area of 32,000 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. T-22220 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous sale of a portion of land before Notary Public Atty.

Abbyr A. Nul as per Doc. No. 404; Page No. 81; Book No. XLI; Series of 2023.

MC: Feb. 25, Mar 4 & 11, 2023 disbandment of PAGs as soon as possible.

He also rejected claims by the governors that crimes were rising in areas near MILF camps.

Partition Agreement

Notice is hereby given that late Spouses SANTIAGO I. MARCELO and ESTRELLA DALITMARCELO, who died on March 8, 1991 and December 9, 2014, respectively at Alamada, Cotabato, left a parcel of land Lot No. 1, CCS12-000099, situated at Central Bulanan, Midsayap, Cotabato, with an area of 46,748 sq. mts., more or less, covered by OCT No. P-55318 is subject of partition agreement with simultaneous sale and donation before Notary Public Noel A. Gretare, CPA as per Doc. No. 1,932; Page No. 72; Book No. LXX; Series of 2020.

MC: Mar. 4, 11 & 18, 2023

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the late LUCIA TABADA SANCHEZ-ANGELES, who died intestate on May 10, 2011 at San Teodoro, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, left a parcel of land Lot No. 97-1, Psd-115996, covered by TCT No. T-29073, containing an area of 14,899 sq. mts., more or less, located at Tunggol, Pagalungan, Maguindanao is subject of deed of extrajudicial settlement with special power of attorney before Notary Public Atty. Hilarion P. Clapis, Jr., as per Doc. No. 445; Page No. 45; Book No. 29; and Emmy Louise S. Guiritan as per Doc. No. 21; Page No. 05; Book No. V; all Series of 2022.

MC: Feb.18, 25 & Mar. 4, 2023

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

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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 Elefer C. Cumighod has filed with this office a petition for correction of the child’s sex from Male to Female in the certificate of live birth of Elefer C. Cumighod at Kitacobong, Alamada, Cotabato and whose parents are Fernando V. Cumighod and Elena E. Calabroso.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than March 7, 2023.

Sgd.) MA. LENY B. BUENAFE Municipal Civil Registrar

MC: Feb. 25 & Mar. 4, 2023

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late AMIL SALAMAT and DAUDAYAN SALAMAT who died intestate many years ago in Cotabato City, a parcel of land Lot 236-A-1-1, Psd12-007901, situated in Barrio Matampay, Cotabato City, containing an area of 32,000 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. T-22220 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous sale of a portion of land before Notary Public Atty.

Abbyr A. Nul as per Doc. No. 405; Page No. 81; Book No. XLI; Series of 2023.

MC: Feb. 25, Mar 4 & 11, 2023

Iqbal said during last year’s campaign period for local elections, many members of the MILF’s political party were killed.

“Many members of

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that late UNKOP/ UNCOP WAHAB, who died intestate on May 28, 2018 at Kabuntalan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, left a parcel of land Lot No. 5-A-3, Psd(ARMM)-000969, situated in Bo. Kabuntalan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, with an area of 4,744 sq. mts. more or less, covered by TCT No. T-15954 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous sale of portion of land before Notary Public Atty. Abbyr

A. Nul as per Doc. No. 474; Page No. 95; Book No. XLI; Series of 2023.

MC: Mar. 4, 11 & 18, 2023

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late ALIPIO BERNABE who died intestate on November 1, 2000 at Nicaan, Libungan, Cotabato, a parcel of land Lot No. 10, PLS357, situated in Nicaan, Libungan, Cotabato, covered by OCT No. V-4452, containing an area of 38,651 sq. mts., more or less is subject of deed of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous deed of sale and waiver of rights before Notary Public Roland D. Jungco as per Doc. No. 208; Page No. 42; Book No. XX; Series of 2023.

MC: Feb. 25, Mar. 4 & 11, 2023

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular Guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, series of 2012 (IRR in R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that Joy Tabile Escobar has filed with this office a petition for correction of sex from Male to Female in her certificate of live birth bearing Registry No. 2000-326, registered at Local Civil Registry of Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, and whose parents are Hermenegildo L. Escobar and Celestina Valdez Tabile.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 15, 2023.

(Sgd.) LESAIDA O. SABAN

Municipal Civil Registrar

MC: Feb. 25 & Mar 4, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late AMIL SALAMAT and DAUDAYAN SALAMAT who died intestate many years ago in Cotabato City, a parcel of land Lot 236-A-1-1, Psd12-007901, situated in Barrio Matampay, Cotabato City, containing an area of 32,000 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. T-22220 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous sale of a portion of land before Notary Public Atty.

Abbyr A. Nul as per Doc. No. 436; Page No. 88; Book No. XLI; Series of 2023.

MC: Feb. 25, Mar 4 & 11, 2023

MILF-United Bangsamoro Justice Party in the last elections were killed,” Iqbal said in radio interview.

Edwin O. Fernandez

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late ARSENIO AWAYAN SINGCO, who died on March 13, 2018, in Cotabato City, parcels of land Lot 6992-B, Psd-12002133, TCT No. T-53122, area of 590 sq. mts. in Pob. 4, Midsayap; Lot 3924-B, Psd-12-03791, TCT No. 78726, area of 1,301 sq. mts. in Pob. 6, Midsayap; Lot No. 58-A, Psd-124709019734, TCT No. T-84253, area of 249 sq. mts. in Pob. 1, Midsayap; Lot No. 4033D-6 (LRC) Psd-101094, TCT No. T-121482, area of 800 sq. mts. in Pob. 8, Midsayap; Lot 2485-F-2-B, Psd-12-000580, TCT No. 80939, area of 622 sq. mts. in Pob. 8, Midsayap; Lot 6992-A,CSD-12-002133, TCT No. T-85429, area of 500 sq. mts. in Pob. 4, Midsayap; Lot 6966-A, Psd12-124709-019735, TCT No. T-83896, area of 964 sq. mts. in Pob 4, Midsayap; Lot 6, PCS-12-000391, TCT No. 83556, area of 19,574 sq. mts. in Bo. Upper Glad II, Midsayap; Lot 585-C-5, Psd-12-055965, TCT No. T-152-2017002065, area of 10,000 sq. mts. in Bo. Kimagango, Midsayap; Lot 2165-B-1, Psd-12-028499 (AR), TCT No. T-110359, area of 8,971 sq. mts. in Bual Sur, Midsayap; and Lot 7, Pcs-12-000391, TCT No. T-83517, area of 9,339 sq. mts., more or less, all in the Province of Cotabato, are subject of extrajudicial settlement of intestate estate before Notary Public Renato M. Eugenio as per Doc. No. 403; Page No. 82; Book No. 221, Series of 2022. MC: Feb. 25, Mar 4 & 11, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late DANILO A. DEAROS, SR., who died intestate on April 25, 2019, in Poblacion 7, Midsayap, Cotabato, left parcels of land Lot 21, Bad-124709001786-AR, with an area of 6,186 sq. mts., more or less and Lot 23, Bsd124709-001786-AR, with an area of 4,698 sq. mts., more or less, both situated in Poblacion 7, Midsayap, Cotabato, covered by TCT Nos. T- 7033 & T-7933, respectively are subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate before Notary Public Atty. Benjamin G. Salanatin as per Doc. No. 4134; Page No. 820; Book No. IV, Series of 2022.

MC: Feb. 25, Mar 4 & 11, 2023

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late AMIL SALAMAT and DAUDAYAN SALAMAT who died intestate many years ago in Cotabato City, a parcel of land Lot 236-A-1-1, Psd12-007901, situated in Barrio Matampay, Cotabato City, containing an area of 32,000 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. T-22220 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous sale of a portion of land before Notary Public Atty. Abbyr A. Nul as per Doc. No. 437; Page No. 88; Book No. XLI; Series of 2023.

MC: Feb. 25, Mar 4 & 11, 2023