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22 WANT TO BE PROV’L BOARD MEMBERS, GOV. MACACUA SAYS

O. Fernandez

MAGUINDANAO del Norte OIC Governor Abduraof Macacua is rushing the preparation of list of his people to compose the Sangguniang Panglalawigan of the fledgling province to be submitted to Pres. Marcos.

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On Thursday, Macacua said he has already about 22 names close to his heart to compose the provincial lawmaking body that he would forward to Malacanang when fasting month ends.

Eid’l Fitr, end of Ramadan, is expected Friday (April 21) or Saturday.

“Most likely by Monday next week (April 24) or there about, I can submit the list to President BBM,” Macacua told a news conference here.

“From this number, the President may choose eight to compose the Sangguniang Panglalawigan plus the sectoral representatives,” he added.

“We are rushing the composition of the provincial board, once it is done hopefully it can act on the needed

Lawyer cops: 2 Cotabateño officers pass 2022 bar exams

DAYS after the release of 2022 Bar Examinations, passers are still in “cloud nine, overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

One is a 35-year-old Kidapaweño who described law school as a “jealous mistress,” citing US Supreme Court Justice

By Drema Quitayen Bravo

Joseph Story in his 1829 statement that says “The Law is a jealous mistress and requires a long and constant courtship.”

Police Major now attorney Jericho Rapiz, who juggled police duties, family and schooling had survived examination for

Bangsamoro MP treats sick evacuees

By John Felix Unson

SICK evacuees from the troubled Barangay Kilangan in Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur got special treatment from a humanitarian bloc during a relief mission last week, a municipal mayor said.

Pagalungan Mayor Salik Mamasabulod said Thursday he is grateful to the physician Kadil Sinolinding, Jr. of the 80-seat Bangsamoro regional parliament, his staff and a team from the Deseret Surgimed Hospital in Kabacan for treating and providing free medicines to evacuees from Barangay Kilangan. Hundreds of families in Barangay Kilangan were forced to relocate to safe areas for fear of getting trapped in the recurring gunfights between two heavilyarmed Moro groups in the area.

Philippine lawyers through hard work and perseverance.

In an interview, Atty. Rapiz shared that getting through law school requires time-management and tough grind of study habit.

“Being a lawyer is my childhood dream, however,

Mayor Bruce is now with Red Cross board of governors

By Edwin O. Fernandez

MAYOR Bruce now Red Cross board of governor

Edwin O. Fernandez

Cotabato City Mayor Mohammad Bruce Matabalao has become the first Muslim representative to the Philippine Red Cross after he was elected as one of the nine PRC board of governors Thursday.

“After 30 years, Alhamdulillah, there’s finally a Muslim

DID YOU KNOW? April 22 is Earth Day

The annual Earth Day event takes place on April 22 each year. This year, Earth Day is on Saturday, 22 April 2023. Participating in this global event raises awareness of the importance of protecting our planet and its natural resources. In addition, it encourages people to engage in conserving the environment. Rallies, concerts, and tree-planting activities are among the many activities and events that take place on Earth Day.

representation in the board of governors of the Philippine Red Cross,” Mayor Matabalao said in his social media page.

Accompanying his post is: “The commitment to serve never stops indeed! Always First, Always Ready, Always there para sa lahat (for all)!”

Matabalao was elected during the PRC 33rd Biennial

Maligayang bati sa lahat ng ating mga kapatid na nagdiriwang ngayun ng Eid’l Fitr sa pagtatapos ng Holy Month of Ramadan.

Sa loob ng isang buwan na pag-aayuno, hindi lamang sa pagkain at inumin, kundi sa lahat ng mga bagay na hadlang tungo sa pagiging banal at pagka masunurin sa kalooban ng Diyos.

Nawa’y mabiyaan kayo ng tibay ng pananampalataya, kapayapaan at kaligayahan na bunga ng taos pusong pagsasakripisyo.

Internally renewed, spiritually refreshed, may you have new eyes, to see the beauty of creation and goodness of the people and appreciation of what is true, what is just and what is lovable in the world.

Together let us work for the good of our people especially here in the region of BARMM.

Let us be honest, transparent, and accountable in our respective responsibilities.

For these is the true and authentic of the sincere observation of the holy month of Ramadan.

Para sa inyong lahat Happy, Happy celebration of Eid’l Fitr.