What lies ahead?

Charlie Señase csenase@yahoo.com

Thisissue of concern comes to mind after years perusal on life’s worsening day-to-day events in the realm of global security and safety nets. As it was in ancient times, greed for power, monetary control and earthly possession have taken its toll as shown by unabated broad daylight killings, corruption and other lawless violence made possible through so-called conspiracy theory.

Update on Misamis Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo slay case shows a House member has been allegedly tagged as mastermind in the plot that also killed nine civilians and injured 16 others. And come to think that the suspects were former Army noncommissioned officers. Two of the four arrested suspects named Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr. as the brain behind the assassination, regarded by experts as politically motivated.

On the other hand, the motive behind the death of a prominent Cotabato City Hall employee who was gunned down while on his way home at SPDA in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao has yet to be ascertained by police authorities. And to hasten resolution of the case that took the life of Faizal “Popeye” Malaguiok, the city government through Mayor Bruce Matabalao volunteered to offer cash reward of P800K to whoever can identify and facilitate the arrest of the suspect. The mayor explained that out of the total amount, P500K will be handed to any relative or family member of the suspect who can convince him to voluntarily surrender to authorities for the crime he had committed.

A gun-for-hire operates for a fee and like dealers of prohibited drugs do so even if their clients will end-up dead or incapacitated. What matters to them is their love of self and money which has been described as biblical signs of perilous times in the last days (2 Timothy 3:1).

Amid God’s command not to kill, the world today has grossly violated that sixth commandment with all the killings via armed confrontation as in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war on its second year with mounting destruction to lives and properties.

Humanity’s disobedience by ignoring God’s precepts has made us suffer the consequence of His wrath with all these natural catastrophes and extreme atmospheric climate. As foretold, what has been is what will be and there’s nothing new under the sun. Look what happened to the biblical Sodom and Gomorrah? The great inundation of floodwaters during Prophet Noah’s time and many more? From one generation to the other, God’s warning is a wake-up call to humanity that one day God’s WORD will come to pass.

Deception, scam and corruption will flourish by changing Truth for a lie. That the Light has come into the world but people prefer darkness than light because of their evil deeds. It has been said that there will be wars and rumors of war, that nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom. And these things are now in our midst, including pestilences, famines and earthquakes in various places (Matthew 24). As what happened recently in Turkey and Syria, notwithstanding the recent tremor in Davao de Oro that entailed damages worth almost 300K.

Most of us have been ignoring God’s rebuke with His consequential warning that when calamities come, He will just laugh at us and mock us when terror comes like a storm and destruction comes like a whirlwind and when distress and anguish come upon us. Our God who cannot like further said He will not answer our call, even if we seek Him, we will not find Him, because we hated knowledge and did not choose to be afraid of Him, who is the Creator of the heavens, the earth and everything else either visible or invisible (Proverbs 1:20-33).

With all the sorrows and pain of life, let’s stop that blame and complain attitude, instead love and forgive one another. And here’s that biblical key to peace and prosperity: Whatever we ask, we will surely receive from Him because we keep His commandments and by doing the things that are pleasing in His sight

OverviewSurvival chances for adolescents and young adults vary greatly across the world. In 2020, the probability of dying among those aged 10–24 years was highest in sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand), northern Africa and southern Asia (1). The average global probability of a 10-year-old dying before age 24 was 6 times higher in subSaharan Africa than in North America and Europe.

Main health issues

Injuries

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death and disability among adolescents. In 2019, nearly 100 000 adolescents (10–19 years) died as a result of road traffic accidents (2). Many of those who died were vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists or users of motorized two-wheelers. In many countries, road safety laws need to be made more comprehensive, and enforcement of such laws needs to be strengthened. Furthermore, young drivers need advice on driving safely, while laws that prohibit driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs need to be strictly enforced among all age groups. Blood alcohol levels should be set lower for young drivers than for adults. Graduated licences for novice drivers with zero-tolerance for drink-driving are recommended.

Drowning is also among the top causes of death among adolescents; more than 40 000 adolescents, over three quarters of them boys, are estimated to have drowned in 2019. Teaching children and adolescents to swim is an essential intervention to prevent these deaths.

Violence survey 42% of adolescent boys and 37% of adolescent girls were exposed to bullying. Sexual violence also affects a significant proportion of youth: 1 in 8 young people report sexual abuse.

Violence during adolescence also increases the risks of injury, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, mental health problems, poor school performance and dropout, early pregnancy, reproductive health problems, and communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

Effective prevention and response strategies include promoting parenting and early childhood development; addressing school-based bullying prevention, programmes that develop life and social skills, and community approaches to reduce access to alcohol and firearms. Effective and empathetic care for adolescent survivors of violence, including ongoing support, can help with the physical and psychological consequences.

Mental health

Depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents, and suicide is the second leading cause of death in people aged 15–19 years (2). Mental health conditions account for 16% of the global burden of disease and injury in people aged 10–19 years. Half of all mental health disorders in adulthood start by age 14, but most cases are undetected and untreated. Many factors have an impact on the well-being and mental health of adolescents. Violence, poverty, stigma, exclusion, and living in humanitarian and fragile settings can increase the risk of developing mental health problems. The consequences of not addressing adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults.

Nurturing our Future Leaders

The Sero Central School was the venue where Elementary and High School student leaders participated in a friendly competition underscoring qualities of leadership that includes spontaneous public speaking, punctuality, cooperation, sportsmanship and many others. “Nanos Gigantes Humeris Insidentes” was Theme of

(1 John 3:22). MC MC the Division Leadership Training for Student Leaders and Teacher-Adviser, held in March 10-12, 2023 in Cotabato City.

In the photos below are: Cyrelle Oledan being assisted with his sash by his petite mother, pharmacist Dely. Cyrelle won the title of Mr. City Youth Ambassador. He is a student from the Notre Dame of Cotabato. Notre Dame of Cotabato also had the most delegation, as the photo shows. More photos were sent by St. Benedict College of Cotabato, Inc. which won the Most Punctual Group, and their contestants in the Ambassador category.

Interpersonal violence is among the leading causes of death in adolescents and young people globally. Its prominence varies substantially by world region. It causes nearly a third of all adolescent male deaths in low- and middle-income countries in the WHO Region of the Americas. According to the global school-based student health

Building socioemotional skills in children and adolescents and providing them with psychosocial support in schools and other community settings can help promote good mental health. Programmes to help strengthen the ties between adolescents and their families and improve quality of home environments are also important. If problems arise, they should be detected and timely managed by competent and caring health workers.

On Becoming a Highly Competent Professional…

“An expert is one who knows some of the worst mistakes, which can be made in a very narrow field. ”

—Niels Bohr

“An expert is a person who has few new ideas, a beginner is a person with many .”

—Albert Einstein

“The expert in anything was once a beginner.”—Hon Kayos

“Never become so much of an expert that you stop gaining expertise. View life as a continuous learning experience.”—Denis Waitley

One of the usual exercises we do in different levels of schooling is to express what we would like to become later on in life. Some take this thing seriously, most people don’t, probably saying or writing down what is popular or vogue at that point in time.

Does it really matter when we finally determine what we would like to become, what we intend to pursue?

Steve Jobs and the other cofounder of Apple are examples of noncollege graduates attaining success in technology, business, and other fields. Though these non-college graduates may not have completed their formal education, they enhanced their knowledge by reading, learning from experts, and some other means.

Ideally, one is able to resolve what he or she wants to become after graduation or shortly thereafter to have more time preparing to achieve his or her ambition in life. To set things in perspective, some people have proven that finishing college education is not a requirement for success, clarity of vision and firm determination to realize such vision could be more important.

Personally, I have to admit that what I really would like to become became clear only when I was already working for more than ten years as a public sector employee.

Once we have established what we really want to do (e.g. have a very profitable business or to be a highly renowned professional) and resolved to become one of the best in that field of endeavor, then we can start to do what would take us there.

What do we need to know to attain success or even be the best in our chosen profession?

1. One should know the “rules” of the game;

2. One should also know who the “players” are in the game;

3. Know the skills that must be developed;

4. Determine which of the “players” could be your model or even mentor (if one or two persons would be willing to act as such);

Becoming a very competent is not an easy task. There will be pitfalls and heartaches along the way. There would be people that will compete with you or hinder your progress. When you are obviously trying to prove your competence, there will be co-workers or superiors that would relish proving you wrong or incapable.

In my experience, there will be superiors, co-workers, or even mentors who would point out your mistakes in very harsh or insulting ways. That can make you angry, discouraged, or doubtful of your capability but these “hard” lessons are often the most enduring ones. You are not likely to commit the same mistake again.

Being the best brings a lot of rewards. These blessings could be in monetary form (high profit or high salary), recognition or awards, and most importantly: high self-esteem and self-actualization.

Often, the level of success we could attain depends on the amount of effort and perseverance we put it.

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the late SAMSHI U. BENITO who died intestate on June 22, 2021, left certain personal property, a Savings Account Deposit at Bank of the Philippine Islands under Bank Account No. 2163-0162-25 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate before Notary Public Atty. Mohammad Nour Seddiq A. Pangilamen, CPA as per Doc. No. 491; Page No. 99; Book No. VIII; Series 2023.

MC: Mar. 18, 25 & Apr. 1, 2023

Extrajudicial Partition

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late PENALA JULIA who died intestate on July 1, 1982 at Nuro Upi, Maguindanao del Norte, a parcel of land Lot 1425, Pls-519 (CSD 7406) with an area of 601.14 sq. mts., more or less located in Nuro, Upi, Maguindanao is subject of extrajudicial partition of real estate with waiver of rights before Notary Public Atty. Mohammad Jameel A. Singh as per Doc. No. 365; Page No. 73; Book No. 25; Series of 2023.

MC: Mar. 18, 25 & Apr. 1, 2023

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 March 1-31, 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 March 29, 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 Marso 1-31, 2022 sa alas 8:00 ng umaga hanggang alas 4:00 ng hapon sa Agencia de OroJose Lim Branch, corner Jose Lim Sr, and Don Roman Vilo St., Cotabato City sa Marso 29, 2023.

MC: Mar. 18 & 25, 2023

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

LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that Jericho M. Ydulzura has filed with this office a petition for change of sex from Female to Male in the birth certificate of Jericho M. Ydulzura who was born on 16 September 1997 at Kidapawan, Cotabato and whose parents are Danilo Ydulzura and Genara Montero.

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

(Sgd.) MERCEDES P. TOLENTINO Acting City Civil Registrar MC: Mar. 11 & 18, 2023

Pinker’s hawk-eagle rescued, freed near Mt. Apo...from P8

kilograms. On Wednesday, the raptor was turned over to the Community and Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Matalam for its immediate release to its natural habitat as it was declared healthy and fit.

Camiguing together with some personnel of CENRO Matalam, led the

release back to the wild of the Pinker’s hawk eagle

According to Forester Camiguing, the adult population of the Pinker's Hawk-Eagle is considered endangered and its current population is only about 600 to 800 remaining in the wild based on the data of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Dr. Reniedo that whenever a

Notice Of Loss

Notice is hereby given that Mary Anne B. Camello is a holder of Marian Hills Memorial Park Certificates of Ownership of Lots, identified as Section II, Block 51, Lots I, J, K, L Certificate 1019. That the said certificates of ownership could no longer be found, despite of diligent efforts to locate, and therefore, considered lost.

CONLUCK PAWNSHOP - SK PENDATUN

CONLUCK PAWNSHOP - BONIFACIO & CONLUCK PAWNSHOP - ORC BRANCH

COTABATO CITY ay nagpapatalastas na mayroon silang Subasta ng mga hindi natutubos na mga sanla. Ang mga ito ay isinangla magmula Pebrero 2022 hanggang Marso 2022 . Ang Subasta ay sa Marso 31, 2023 sa ganap na ika 8:00 ng umaga hanggang ika 4:00 ng hapon sa nasabing lugar.

MC: Mar. 18 & 25, 2023

NOTICE

VGM PAWNSHOP INC. BRANCH I AND BRANCH II will hold a public auction sale of all unredeemed and unrenewed items pawned from September to October 2022 on April 10, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at VGM PAWNSHOP INC. BRANCH I, Dayao St., and VGM PAWNSHOP INC. II, Jose Abad Santos St., Kidapawan City Be There, Management

SUBASTA

Ang VGM PAWNSHOP INC. BRANCH I ug BRANCH II magsubasta sa tanan nga wala lukata ug wala tubui gikan sa bulan sa Setyembre hangtud sa bulan sa Oktubre , 2022 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag karung Pebrero 10, 2023 sa VGM PAWNSHOP INC. BRANCH I, Dayao St., ug sa VGM PAWNSHOP BRANCH II, Jose Abad Santos St., Kidapawan City.

MC: Jan. 14, 21 & 28, 2023 Ang Nagdumala

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

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

In compliance with the publication requirement of OCRG Memorandum Circular 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 Eden T. Marquez Lim has filed with this office a petition for change of sex from M. to Female in the certificate of live birth of Eden Parojinog Tanquerido who was born on August 24, 1980 at Magpet, Cotabato and whose parents are Eduardo Daanton Tanquerido and Nena Bindoy Parojinog. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 27, 2023.

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

Mar. 11 & 18, 2023

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

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

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Joelinda E. Valderama has filed with this office a petition for change of first name from Gina to Joelinda in the certificate of live birth of Gina B. Escarza who was born on June 13, 1971 at Guia, Polayagan, Alamada, Cotabato and whose parents are Godofredo B. Escarza and Josefa Bentana. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 22, 2023.

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

MC: Mar. 11 & 18, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late Spouses VIRGINCITA S. BENITO and GENARO P. BENITO, who died on May 11, 2005 and December 28, 2000 in Quezon City and Pangasinan, respectively, left a parcel of land Lot No. 115-A, Csd-12-004138-D situated in Rangayen, Alamada, Cotabato with an area of 41,557 sq. mts., more or less, covered by OCT No. CO-10931 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. 1,415; Page No. 83; Book No. XCVIII; Series of 2023

MC: Mar. 11, 18 & 25, 2023

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that Aimie B. Endangan has filed with this office a petition for change of sex from Male to Female in the birth certificate of Aimie B. Endangan who was born on 31 March 1989 at Kidapawan, Cotabato and whose parents are Agapito Endangan and Marietta Buscado.

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

(Sgd.) MERCEDES P. TOLENTINO

Acting City Civil Registrar

MC: Mar. 11 & 18, 2023 rescued wildlife such as the said raptor is found to be healthy and fit upon assessment, it should immediately be released back to the wild to avoid further stress that may cause more harm to the animal.

Magpet is situated at the foot of the country’s highest peak – Mt. Apo where the Philippine Eagles thrive.

Edwin O. Fernandez

Notice

Please be informed that the office of MMML RECRUITMENT SERVICES INC. was transferred to its new location at Room 6, 2nd Floor, Saidona Building, Martinez Street, Poblacion 4, S.K. Pendatun Avenue, Cotabato City.

For inquiry call 09358738982.

SULTAN PAWNSHOP

MC: Mar. 18, 2023 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 Agosto 2022. Ang subasta ay sa Abril 3, 2023 sa ganap na ika-8:00 ng umaga hanggang ika-4:30 ng hapon sa nasabing lugar.

MC: Mar. 18 & 25, 2023

RANEN PAWNSHOP MAIN, BRANCH I, II & III

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

Notice for Auction

All unredeemed articles pledged on August 2022 will be auctioned on April 3, 2023 at 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Please come before April 3, 2023 for renewal or redemption.

Patalastas ng Subasta

Lahat ng sangla noong Agosto 2022 ay ipagbibili ng Subasta sa Abril 3, 2023 sa ganap na ika-8:30 ng umaga hanggang ika-4:30 ng hapon. Kung maari ay pumunta bago ang Abril 3, 2023 para sa pagbayad ng tubo o pagtubos.

MC: Mar. 18 & 25, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late Spouses FORTUNATO BUENAFLOR and SINFROSA OTOCBUENAFLOR, who died on October 7, 2002 and October 7, 1994 in Cotabato City and Libungan, Cotabato, respectively, left a parcel of land Lot No. 327-B, Psd-12033162, situated in Nicaan, Midsayap (now Grebona, Libungan), Cotabato with an area of 49,224 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. T-5927 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate before Notary Public Atty. Nasiff Brian O. Meditar as per Doc. 43; Page No. 09; Book No. XXII; Series of 2023

MC: Mar. 11, 18 & 25, 2023

Notice Of Publication

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that Romeo G. Osano 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 bearing Registry No. 2014-1103 of Joylene Datuwata Osano, duly registered at the Local Civil Registry Office of Upi, Maguindanao and whose parents are Romeo G. Osano and Jocelyn R. Datuwata.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than April 9, 2023.

(Sgd.) JEAN P. BACAS Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Mar. 18 & 25, 2023

Rush Sale

HOUSE & LOT 759 Square meters Corner 6th Street Beside ABS-CBN Don E. Sero Street Cotabato City

Contact: 09177267406

MC: Mar. 11, 18 & 25, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late ELISEO R. MERCADO JR., who died intestate on May 23, 2021 in Cotabato City, left Savings Accounts with the following banks: BDO under Account No. 111 8800 2417, METROBANK under Account No. 074 7074 5152 20, BPI under Account No. 216 504 4188, METROBANK JOINT DOLLAR SAVINGS ACCOUNT with Account No. 074 2074 2904 12 and BPI

DOLLAR SAVINGS ACCOUNT with Account No. 216 400 2007 are subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate before Notary Public Paula J. Kaneshiro, First Judicial Circuit, State of Hawaii.

MC: Mar. 11, 18 & 25, 2023