MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH UPI HISTORY

As early as the declaration of Martial Law by the late President Ferdinand Marcos, a group of Tedurays with tribal leaders had gathered to discuss the urgency of creating a separate municipality. This is to be taken from the barangays and sitios predominantly inhabited by the Tedurays. The idea of forming a separate municipality was inspired and made imperative by the fact that the Tedurays who used to inhabit part of the low land areas of Awang, Dimapatoy, Semba, Tamontaka and adjacent places of Dinaig (Datu Odin Sinsuat) Municipality have been driven out steadily.

Through the years, the poor natives occupied the highlands of Labungan, Sifaran, Sibuto, Kibleg, Capilit and lately to Looy, Kigan and Pandan to evade conflicts with their pursuers for they are weak than them. There seems to be no end to the exodus of the Tedurays to the hinterlands.

With these scenarios almost every year, few of the educated Tedurays and those who have foresight of the future were alarmed thinking that the current situation could further displace them from their native land. Unaware of the civilization, Tedurays’ landholdings in the aforementioned places fell into the hands of the immigrants from Luzon, Visayas and other parts of the country.

The Teduray Welfare Association composed of educated Tedurays and few other tribal chieftains were the prime mover of the petition for a separate municipality. The association through their intensive campaigns inculcated into their hearts the ideals, aspirations, and sentiments of the Teduray people to seek recognition and be given voice in the affair of the government. The tribal leaders and their followers joined the battle cry to fight for the separation until it was realized.

As the struggle progressed, the Mindanao Highlanders Association composed of the leaders of different non-Muslim Minorities in Mindanao came into being. Quick to grasp the tremendous advantage of this association, they organized the Provincial Chapter to maintain links with other highland tribes in Mindanao. This newly organized organization strived hard to work for the creation of the Municipality of South Upi.

Through the petition initiated by Santiago G. Moendeg, considered as the ardent defender of Teduray liberty and freedom, the long and difficult journey towards the birth of a new town started. The historic document gained the immediate support of the Tedurays who wanted change for the municipality and for their lives. The petition gained considerable number of Teduray supporters and the same was presented to the mayor of the mother municipality of Upi for endorsement.

After much lobbying at the Provincial, Regional and National Office the petition was finally approved by President Ferdinand Marcos through P.D. 1011, dated September 22, 1976. Thus, the Municipality of South Upi was born. The lead petitioner who endured much of the sacrifices in working for the approval of the petition was appointed as the first Mayor of the Municipality of South Upi.

The Thinkers in the Creation of South Upi Municipality

Based on factual story, the dominant tribe in Upi are the Teduray people even unto this day. In the 1950s-1960s there were less Tedurays who got educated as they only depend upon the government scholarship grants channeled through a program for cultural minorities.

Nevertheless, the children from the Gunsi Clan who were educated during the American Regime came to think of creating a place for the Teduray people for self-determination and self-governance which shall be named: Teduray Municipality to be apportioned from the existing Upi Municipality. This is in response to the influx of migrants from the islands of Luzon and Visayas.

The three were: the late Mr. Melencio B. Gunsi, first Barangay Captain of Barangay Pandan, Mr. Alonzo P. Gunsi, Spiritual and Political Adviser, still living and the late Mr .Alejandro B. Gunsi one of the first Barangay Councilors of Pandan. They were advised well and encouraged by the late grand Bebe Aliman Gunsi, their father and founder of Barangay Pandan in 1954.

These three men from the Gunsi clan thought of the creation of a new municipality out of Upi Municipality governed then by the late Datu Michael P. Sinsuat in the early 1960s. What really prompted the three for the creation was not only due to the influx of migrants but due to the plan of Talayan people to include Barangay Pandan under its area coverage or domain as they also planned to formalize itself to become a regular municipality.

Many of the Teduray leaders, especially in the southern part of Upi Municipality do not like the inclusion by the Talayan Datus and people for certain reasons. One reason was, the Teduray people in this side of Upi Municipality were partners in the leadership of the Sinsuat Clan and Datus, which at this time Upi Municipality was governed by then Datu Michael P. Sinsuat.

The three men from the Gunsi Clan consulted many Teduray leaders, and even none Teduray leaders who live in this southern mountainous part of Upi Municipality. Some leaders agreed, others doubted because of fear with then Mayor Datu Puti Sinsuat who might violently reject such idea.

With such response by some leaders who were consulted by the three, Melencio, Alonzo and Alejandro gathered their guts together and went on to draft a resolution. They stated the reasons why there is a need to create a new municipality from the empire Municipality of Upi, Province of Cotabato, no matter what the result would be.

The Hands that help create the Municipality of South Upi

The known educated Teduray who resided in Nuro Poblacion in the late 1960s was the late Mr. Santiago Moendeg, who subsequently became the first Mayor of South Upi Municipality when it was created through appointment. That time he just newly graduated from a law school and was a PACD worker.

The three Gunsis went down from Pandan to Nuro Poblacion for the final consultation with Mr. Moendeg as well as to ask help for refinement of their crude drafted resolution. As Mr. Alonzo Gunsi said, when Mr. Moendeg saw and read the resolution he was surprised for such daring resolution.

Mr. Moendeg asked Mr. Alonzo about his thoughts and the possibility of such resolution, especially the possible reaction of the Mayor. Mr. Alonzo told Mr. Moendeg, “just help us refine the grammar and content of such resolution and we are ready to present it and accept the consequence of our actions.” Mr. Moendeg who has a typewriter sat down and did the request of Mr. Alonzo Gunsi.

In this manner Mr. Santiago Moendeg, the hand in the creation of South Upi Municipality, refined the thoughts and semantic grammars of the resolution. It was a great support and encouragement to the three Gunsi brothers.

The Drafted Resolution was approved by the Municipal Councilors

After making the final draft of the Resolution with the helping hands, support and encouragement by the late Mr. Moendeg, the Gunsi brothers approached the late Councilor Demetrio Agustin Sr. of Borongotan to present it to the other municipal councilors.

The late Councilor Agustin perused the resolution and after which as they were in plenary session that day, inserted such resolution for inclusion in their business of concerns. The resolution was read before the Council members and was opened for discussion. Mr. Alonzo said the councilors had a lengthy discussion on the intended name Teduray Municipality as well as to which of the Barrios or Barangays in the Upi Municipality shall be under such proposed new municipality.

To shorten the discussion, the late Mr. Ramon C. Cabanban who was then a Municipal Secretary of Upi suggested that the new municipality be named South Upi Municipality. Majority of the councilors supported the suggestion of Mr. Ramon C. Cabanban and about the barangays which shall be within the new municipality, it shall be decided upon the approval of the Chief Executive, Mayor Datu Michael P. Sinsuat.

Presentation of the Resolution to the Office of the Mayor

After the Municipal Councilors had a unanimous approval of such resolution, the three brothers brought a copy to the Mayor’s Office somehow full of anxieties and a bit afraid, however, full of hope with God to guide and lead them. Indeed, the Mayor upon seeing and perusing the resolution approved by his Municipal Councilors got furious and asked why, Mr. Alonzo, the spokesman of the three brothers explained to the Mayor the reasons why, as written in the content in the resolution.

Somehow, the caring Mayor’s heart was touched and softened and called on his secretary to stamp the document for his office approval. However, he told Alonzo, Melencio and Alejandro that he will further look on the resolution before forwarding it to Manila for the House of Congress for approval and effectivity. He advised the three brothers to take good care of what they are asking for that it might only fall into a wrong hand.

Thus, on September 22, 1976 under Presidential Decree 1011 the late President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos affixed his signature on the approval of such resolution, and the Municipality of South Upi was born. Many Teduray and non- Teduray leaders hailed and gave support to the new municipality full of hope to live in peace and harmony.

The leaders who were consulted for the creation of South Upi Municipality were: late Mr. Guiambra Ariston, late Mr. Severino Marcial, Sr., late Mr. Marcelo Martin, the Labasan, Erese, Toriales, Sioson, Modbeg, Mogniling, Labina and Batitao families and also the Muslim leaders in Sigawa, Kuhan and Litengan.

May the present generation living in South Upi remember, honor and give respect to the above leaders.

ordinance that will allow me to transact with Land Bank for our budget,” he said in the vernacular.

“This is urgent, we cannot move without government funds,” Macacua added.

Maguindanao del Norte has a National Tax Allocation of P1.8 billion for this year.

Right people, right position Macacua’s transition team is also busy filling out various provincial positions in coordination with the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG-BARMM) and Civil Service Commission (CSCBARMM).

“We all have vacant positions I am filling in through the transition team, I want to put right people for the right position so the selection process is very tiresome,” he added.

According to Lawyer Naguib Sinarimbo, BARMM chief minister, said only President Marcos can appoint members of the Sangguniang Panglalawigan upon the recommendation of Maguindanao del Norte OIC

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late GENARO P. CASTILLON and ABUNDIA CASTILLON who died on May 04, 1991 and May 28, 2010, respectively in Cotabato City, a parcel of land Lot. 1, Block 4, PSD32741, covered by TCT No. T-14649, containing an area of 813 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement with deed of partition and absolute sale before Notary Public Atty. Nasiff Brian O. Meditar as per Doc. No. 48; Page No. 10; Book No. XVI; Series of 2022.

MC: Apr. 22, 29 & May 6, 2023 governor. “As soon as possible, the board must be constituted so it can pass appropriation ordinance and a resolution to authorize Gov. Macacua to open the provincial bank account with Landbank,” Sinarimbo said in an interview.

Macacua said the list also included provincial board members elected in May 2022 representing the first district of the undivided Maguindanao.

Also in the list are provincial sectoral representatives that the

President may name as board members, Macacua said.

He also dismissed insinuations that all provincial employees from the undivided Maguindanao who opted to move to Maguindanao del Norte will no longer be hired.

“These are workers holding plantilla positions, they are organic workers, we are just making sure there is no violation in civil service laws when they were transferred to the new province,” he said.

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RANEN PAWNSHOP MAIN, BRANCH I, II & III

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

Notice for Auction

All unredeemed articles pledged on September 2022 will be auctioned on May 2, 2023 at 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Please come before May 2, 2023 for renewal or redemption.

Patalastas ng Subasta

Lahat ng sangla noong Setyembre 2022 ay ipagbibili ng Subasta sa Mayo 2, 2023 sa ganap na ika-8:30 ng umaga hanggang ika4:30 ng hapon. Kung maari ay pumunta bago ang Mayo 2, 2023 para sa pagbayad ng tubo o pagtubos.

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Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the estate of CONSOLACION FERNANDEZ VDA DE SERO, EDWIN F. SERO and EDGAR F. SERO, a parcel of land Lot. C-7-H-9, B-7-M-5-N, Psd -12-013692, covered by TCT No. T-26544, containing an area of 250 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous deed of sale before Notary Public Atty. Agnes P. Paracha-Balleque as per Doc. No. 379; Page No. 76; Book No. 15; Series of 2023.

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Extrajudicial Settlement

organic position-items in Maguindanao Norte that must be approved by the provincial board. While busy filling out personnel for various provincial positions, Macacua is also keeping in touch and reaching out to

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late AMIL SALAMAT and DAUDAYAN SALAMAT, a parcel of land Lot 236A-1-1, Psd-12-007901, situated in Matampay, Cotabato City, covered by TCT No. T-22220, containing an area of 32,000 square meters, more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous sale of a portion of land before Notary Public Atty. Abyyr A. Nul as per Doc. No. 432; Page No. 87; Book No. XLIII; Series of 2023.

MC: Apr. 22, 29 & May 6, 2023 other political leaders in the province.

“I reach out to them, including those oppose to my designation, after all we are relatives,” Macacua added, referring to the political clans of Masturas, Sinsuats, Midtimbangs

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late JONAS L. LABANON, who died on November 5, 1994 in Cotabato City, left a parcel of land Lot No. 2871-D, Csd12-002214-D, situated in Gumaga, Libungan, Cotabato, covered by OCT No. P-52211, containing an area of 40,000 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement with simultaneous deeds of sale before Notary Public Alberto T. Eramis as per Doc. No. 133; Page No. 27; Book No. IX; Series of 2023.

MC: Apr. 22, 29 & May 6, 2023

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Contact No. +639685331496/+639670025670 and Mangudadatus of Maguindanao.

“For the betterment of Bangsamoro we need to unite and I am working on it,” he added.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

I n compliance with the publication requirements and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JIOVANIE TOJEMBARA MISARE has filed with this Office a petition for change of sex from "FEMALE" to "MALE" in the Certificate of Live Birth of JIOVANIE TOJEMBARA MISARE who was born on September 30, 1990 at Midsayap, Cotabato and whose parents are RODELIO S. MISARE and NORMELITA S. TOJEMBARA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office of Municipal Civil Registrar, Midsayap, Cotabato.

(Sgd)NORAH B. CABUGWASON Municipal Civil Registrar

MC: Apr. 22 & 29, 2023

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BOARD OF INVESTMENTS

Cotabato City NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the application of POWERUP VENTURES, INC.

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late MANIT YAP, a parcel of land Lot. 10, Block 2 Pcs-3635, situated in Matampay, Cotabato City, covered by TCT No. T-3763, containing an area of 400 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with deed of absolute sale before Notary Public Atty. Mohammad Jameel A. Singh as per Doc. No. 267; Page No. 54; Book No. 26; Series of 2023.

The Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology (CFCST) announces the opening of the search for two (2) Private Sector Representatives to the CFCST Board of Trustees

Qualifications:

Contact No. +639685331496/+639670025670

Email Address: admin@cfcst.edu.ph Website: www.cfcst.edu.ph

1. Be a Filipino citizen and of legal age;

The Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology (CFCST) announces the opening of the search for two (2) Private Sector Representatives to the CFCST Board of Trustees.

2. From an industry, business, or profession preferably related to the CFCST's charter or mandate;

Qualifications:

3. Have at least five (5) years of employment, business, or practice of profession in the private sector;

4. Be domiciled in or a resident for at least two (2) years of North Cotabato ;

1. Be a Filipino citizen and of legal age;

5. Not connected with CFCST or other government agencies and instrumentalities in any manner, for one (1) year immediately p rior to his or her nomination to the PSR position;

6. Not currently employed or appointed to any position in the government (local, national, including government-owned and controlled corporations), be it full time or part time, at the time of nomination for the PSR position;

2. From an industry, business, or profession preferably related to the CFCST's charter or mandate;

3. Have at least five (5) years of employment, business, or practice of profession in the private sector;

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7. Not related to any member of the present Board or their duly -authorized representatives, within fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity; and,

8. Not have been a candidate who lost in any national or local election, except for barang ay elections, within one (1) year after such election.

4. Be domiciled in or a resident for at least two (2) years of North Cotabato;

5. Not connected with CFCST or other government agencies and instrumentalities in any manner, for one (1) year immediately prior to his or her nomination to the PSR position;

Interested and qualified applicants may inquire from Mr. NHASSER M. PASANDALAN, CFCST Board Secretary V, thru CP No. 0917-774-3834 or email him at cfcstboardsec@gmail.com with respect to the documentary requirements and other related matters

Deadline of submission of application, including the attachments, is extended until April 30, 2023 at 5PM.

With an activity of Petroleum Products Distributor located at Polloc Port, Brgy. Polloc, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte for registration with the Bangsamoro Board of Investments-BARMM under Book I of the Omnibus Investment Code of 1987, otherwise known as Executive order No. 226 as amended by R.A. 11534 or CREATE Act, has been officially accepted on April 19, 2023 and is currently being processed.

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

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6. Not currently employed or appointed to any position in the government (local, national, including government-owned and controlled corporations), be it full time or part time, at the time of nomination for the PSR position;

7. Not related to any member of the present Board or their duly-authorized representatives, within fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity; and,

8. Not have been a candidate who lost in any national or local election, except for barangay elections, within one (1) year after such election.

Interested and qualified applicants may inquire from Mr. NHASSER M. PASANDALAN, CFCST Board Secretary V, thru CP No. 0917-774-3834 or email him at cfcstboardsec@gmail.com with respect to the documentary requirements and other related matters.

Deadline of submission of application, including the attachments, is extended until April 30, 2023 at 5PM.

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MC: Apr. 22, 2023

Announcement

Ang Feroce Pawnshop & Money Changer Inc.- Main , Duterte, Davao City, at Branches I, II, III, IV, V, VI sa Cotabato City, Branch VII sa Parang, Maguindanao, Pigcawayan Branch, Midsayap Branch, Pikit Branch at Kabacan Branch sa North Cotabato, ay magkakaroon ng “Subasta Sale” sa darating na Mayo 31, 2023 sa ganap na alas 8:00 ng umaga hanggang alas 4:30 ng hapon para sa mga hindi natubos na sangla sa buwan ng Disyembre 2022.

Upang hindi maremate ang inyong mga alahas magbigay ng interest bago dumating ang araw ng subasta.

“Sa Feroce Pawnshop na tayo kumpleto na ang serbisyo”

MC: April 22, 2023

Announcement

Ang Feroce Pawnshop & Money Changer-Main at Branches I, II, S.K. Pendatun, Sinsuat Avenue, sa Cotabato City, Branch III sa Midsayap, Kidapawan Branch, Isulan Branch at San Pedro Branch sa Davao City ay magkakaroon ng “Subasta Sale” sa darating na Mayo 31, 2023 sa ganap na alas 8:00 ng umaga hanggang alas 4:30 ng hapon para sa mga hindi natubos na sangla sa buwan ng Disyembre 2022.

Upang hindi maremate ang inyong mga alahas magbigay ng interest bago dumating ang araw ng subasta.

“Sa Feroce Pawnshop na tayo kumpleto na ang serbisyo”

MC: April 22, 2023

PMARK PAWNSHOP MAIN & PMARK PAWNSHOP ALNOR BRANCH

Patalastas ng Subasta

PMARK Pawnshop Main Branch ng S.K. Pendatun Avenue, Cotabato City, PMARK Pawnshop Alnor Branch, Mall of Alnor, Sinsuat Avenue, Cotabato City ay nagpatalastas na mayroon silang Subasta ng hindi natutubos na mga sangla. Ang mga ito ay isinangla magmula noong Nobyembre 2022. Ang Subasta ay sa Mayo 02, 2023 sa ganap na ika 9:00 ng umaga hanggang 4:00 ng hapon sa nasabing lugar.