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In the middle of difficulty lies opportunities.—Albert Einstein

Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.—H. Jackson Brown

Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.— Seneca

When an entrepreneur starts business operation, there could be three possible outcomes in the firm’s first year of operation.

First, the business could be an outstanding success. Sales are on line or much better than that projected in the business plan, costs are within budgetary projection, and profit margin is good (if not excellent).

The second outcome is the business achieving only break-even or thereabouts or a so-so performance. This may happen if sales is not that good and/or sales is high but expenses are higher than expected.

The worst possible result of a firm’s first year in operation is to be really deep in the red, meaning: the business is losing a lot of money, perhaps to the point of losing all its initial capitalization. There are plenty of reasons for a new business to flounder. Sales could be much lower than expected for a variety of causes: projection was very optimistic, existing players are much stronger, emergence of new competitors, or higher cost of production and/or operations.

In any of the above conditions of a business after its initial year of operation, the owner or owners have the option of putting additional investments, albeit for different reasons.

For the business firms that are doing very good, the justification for putting more funds is to take advantage of the good fortunes of the enterprise. The additional funds could be used for numerous purposes. For one, the enterprise could introduce new product lines (e.g. new varieties of cake or cookies for a pastry business).

Another option (if available funds are sufficient) is to establish one or two branches to expand market reach and sales. The owners of a business firm that does very well in its first year of existence can also infuse additional funds to automate its production, marketing, accounting, and other aspects of the business.

Enterprises that are just doing enough to balance their inflows and outflows could study which aspect of the business operation would need extra finance. It is possible that there is a good volume of demand (orders for their product or service) but the capacity of the enterprise to cope with the demand is limited. In this instance the company may add more equipment and/or personnel to hike its production capacity. The identified reason for the poor business outcome could be the wrong location of a store, thus, the owner/s can decide to raise additional funds to transfer to a new location (where, hopefully, sales would increase dramatically).

Should an entrepreneur or entrepreneurs with a business that is bleeding money decide to risk more funds to try to reverse the fortune of the enterprise?

The answer would depend on two things. First, does the owner (from his/her assessment of what transpired in the first year of operation) believe that there are still ways to turn the failing business into a profitable one. Second, does the owner have extra funds to put into the business and can afford the risk of losing such money.

Ultimately, the decision to invest more funds fall to the owner or owners and their assessment of the risks and benefits of putting more money into the enterprise.

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late SANCHO D. DOMINGUEZ, who died intestate on February 5, 2022 in Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, a parcel of land Lot. 2186-W-2, Psd-12-043234, situated in, Katingawan, Midsayap, Cotabato, covered by TCT No. 152-2017005234, containing an area of 300 sq. mts., more or less is subject of affidavit of selfadjudication before Notary Public Marlyn B. FlautaLim, CPA, LLM as per Doc. No. 334; Page No. 67; Book No. CII; Series of 2023.

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

Notice is hereby given that the late RASOL SARIBO RAGUIA who died on October 29, 2022 at Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, left parcel of land Lot 415-B, PSD-12-052523, situated in Tamontaka, Cotabato City, covered by Transfer

Certificate of Title No. T-48099, containing an area of 600 square meters, more or less; and three (3) bank accounts: Dollar Savings

Account No. 102660349769 at BDO Makakua Branch; Dollar Savings Account No. 405160141385 at PNB

Cotabato City - Makakua Branch; and Savings

Account No. 3-074-35176-

0 at Metro Bank - Makakua Branch are subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with Special Power of Attorney before Notary Public Atty. Mark Esmael R. Nor, CPA as per Doc. No. 04; Page No. 01; Book No. V; Series of 2023

MC: Apr. 15, 22 & 29, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Upi, Maguindanao OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that DELIA P. ORPEZA has filed with this office, a MIGRANT petition for change of first name from Bella to DELIA in the Certificate of Live Birth bearing registry number 811 of DELIA TRANSFIGURACION

PAMO duly registered at the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of BONGABON, NUEVA ECIJA and whose parent are Romeo G. Pamo and Juanita B. Transfiguracion.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than May 8, 2023.

(Sgd.)JEAN P. BACAS

Municipal Civil Registrar

MC: Apr. 15 & 22, 2023

Notice is hereby given that the late ISIDRO DELA CRUZ who died on June 3, 2000 at Pob. 5, Midsayap, Cotabato, left a parcel of land Lot No. 12254C, Csd-124709-005647, situated in San Isidro, Midsayap, Cotabato, covered by OCT No. P-60588, containing an area of 26,091 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous deed of absolute sale before Notary Public Noel A. Gretare, CPA as per Doc. No. 2060; Page No. 12; Book No. LXXVI; Series of 2021.

MC: Apr. 15, 22 & 29, 2023

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late DENNIS EMMANUEL CENIZAL LONTOK, who died intestate on April 9, 2014 at Cotabato City, a parcel of land Lot. 1-B, Psd-12-057613, situated in Parang Road, Cotabato City, covered by TCT No. T-53717, containing an area of 250 sq. mts., more or less is subject of affidavit of adjudication with simultaneous deed of donation before Notary Public Renato M.

Eugenio as per Doc. No. 344; Page No. 70; Book No. 224; Series of 2023.

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

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late Spouses GENARO B. BALLANO and LEONOR BALIBADLANBALLANO, who died on March 5, 1990 and May 27, 2007, respectively, at Pigcawayan, Cotabato, parcels of land

Lot No. 8636, Midsayap Pls135, situated in Bulocawon, Pigcawayan, covered by TCT No. T-69753 with an area of 60,416 sq. mts.; Lot No. C, Pcs-12-000039, situated in Manuangan, Pigcawayan, covered by TCT No. T-59028 with an area of 30,000 sq. mts.; Lot No. 8539-A, Psd12-072171, covered by TCT No. P-59679 with an area of 40,438 sq.mts. and Lot No. 8539-B, Psd-12-072171, covered by TCT No. P-59679 with an area of 60,658 sq.mts., more or less, both situated in South Manuangan, Pigcawayan, all in Cotabato Province are subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate before Notary Public Atty. Nasiff Brian O. Meditar as per Doc. No. 445; Page No. 89; Book No. XXII; Series of 2023 MC: Apr. 15, 22 & 29, 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 April 1-30, 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 April 26, 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 Abril 1-30, 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 Abril 26, 2023.

Notice is hereby given that the late SABIDRA PANGLI LUMINOG, who died intestate on January 17, 2023 at Katidtuan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, left an account with Philippine National Bank (PNB) Cotabato under Savings Account No. 406210012679 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with waiver of rights before Notary Public Atty. Marvin D. Mokamad, CGM as per Doc. No. 52; Book No. 02; Page 11; Series of 2023.

MC: Apr. 1, 15 & 22, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR Cotabato City

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. 0172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JOENY FERNANDO BALISTOY has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in Sex / Gender from Female to Male in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOENY FERNANDO BALISTOY who was born on November 24, 2004 at Cotabato City and whose parents are Joven Balistoy and Rochel C. Fernando.

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

(Sgd)EDRES A.SAMAMA Asst. City Civil Registran OIC-City Civil Registrar MC: Apr. 15 & 22, 2023

Notice is hereby given that the late SIMPAL GUIALAL who died on September 23, 1976 at Malabang, Lanao del Sur, left a parcel of land Cadastral Lot No. 484, Pls-519, Tax Declaration No. 478, situated in Barrio Navilan-Mompong, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, containing an area of 14,772.60 sq. mts., more or less 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. 288; Page No. 58; Book No. XLIII; Series of 2023.

Ang SAFETY PAWNSHOP-COTABATO, Don Rufino Alonzo St., Cotabato City ay nagpapatalastas na mayroon silang subasta ng mga hindi natubos na mga sangla magmula pa noong Abril 2022 hanggang Agosto 2022. Ang subasta ay sa Abril 27, 2023 sa ganap na 9:00 ng umaga hanggang ika 4:00 ng hapon na nasabing lugar.

MC: Apr. 22, 2023

JIMMY P. LIM, Proprietor

Ang G-ROCE Pawnshop sa Cotabato City at G-ROCE Pawnshop Damosa, 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 December 2022.

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

MC: Apriil 22, 2023

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the Public that JANE LORAINE S. EUGENIO has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from ALFREDO III to EUGENE in the birth certificate of ALFREDO M. EUGENIO III who was born on August 21, 1970 at Cotabato City and whose parents are Alfredo M. Eugenio and Marina M. Eugenio.

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: Apr. 15 & 22, 2023

Notice is hereby given that the late SIMPAL GUIALAL who died on September 23, 1976 at Malabang, Lanao del Sur, left a parcel of land Cadastral Lot No. 484, Pls-519, Tax Declaration No. 478, situated in Barrio Navilan-Mompong, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, containing an area of 14,772.60 sq. mts., more or less 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. 289; Page No. 58; Book No. XLIII; Series of 2023. MC: Apr. 15, 22 & 29, 2023

MC: Apr. 15 & 22, 2023

Notice is hereby given that the late RICARDO G. ANAGARAN and ROSA S. ANAGARAN, who died on September 5, 2005 and August 18, 1995, respectively both in Ellinois, USA, left a parcel of land Lot 3, Block 14, Psd-27747, situated in Kakar, Cotabato (now Cotabato City) with an area of 323 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. T-8249 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with deed of donation before Notary Public Atty. Agnes R. De Castro-Jagunap as per Doc. No. 401; Page 401; Book No. XXIX; Series of 2023.

MC: Apr. 1, 15 & 22, 2023

Notice is hereby given that Spouses CEFERINA LAGMAY and ANTONIO ESPIRITU, who died intestate on April 24, 2003 and December 9, 2001 in Kabacan and Matalam, Cotabato, respectively, left a parcel of land Lot No. 810-1, Psd-12-004550, situated in Kilada, Matalam, Cotabato, containing an area of 20,000 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. 152T-64807 is subject of Declaration of Heirship and Self-Adjudication with Sale before Notary Public Esther Jalandoni Dumagan as per Doc. No. 134; Page No. 28; Book No. 104; Series of 2023. MC: Apr. 1, 15 & 22, 2023

Notice is hereby given that the late SIMPAL GUIALAL who died on September 23, 1976 at Malabang, Lanao del Sur, left a parcel of land Cadastral Lot No. 484, Pls-519, Tax Declaration No. 478, situated in Barrio Navilan-Mompong, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, containing an area of 14,772.60 sq. mts., more or less 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. 290; Page No. 58; Book No. XLIII; Series of 2023. MC: Apr. 15, 22 & 29, 2023

SULTAN PAWNSHOP 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 Setyembre 2022. Ang subasta ay sa Mayo 2, 2023 sa ganap na ika8:00 ng umaga hanggang ika-4:30 ng hapon sa nasabing lugar.

MC: Apr. 15 & 22, 2023

CONLUCK PAWNSHOP MAIN

CONLUCK DON RUFINO BRANCH

CONLUCK PAWNSHOP BRANCH 4 & CONLUCK PAWNSHOP PLAZA

Cotabato City ay nagpapatalastas na mayroon silang Subasta ng mga hindi natutubos na mga sanla. Ang mga ito ay isinangla magmula Marso hanggang Abril 2022 . Ang Subasta ay sa Abril 29, 2023 sa ganap na ika 8:00 ng umaga hanggang ika 4:00 ng hapon sa nasabing lugar.

Republic of the Philippines Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Parang, Maguindanao

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048/10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that Ma. Cristina Cabizares has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from MARIA CRISTINA to MA. CRISTINA in the birth certificate of MARIA CRISTINA CABIZARES who was born on July 4, 1965 at Home, Parang, Cotabato and whose parents are Adriano Cabizares and Marcela Divinagracia

Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later the May 3, 2023

(Sgd) KARIM O. OMAR, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Apr. 22 & 29, 2023

Notice is hereby given that the late SALIPUDIN D. ESMAEL who died on June 06, 2019 at Poblacion, Pikit, Cotabato, left a TOYOTA HIACE VAN with Chassis No. JTFJT02P105000590, Engine No. 1KD2586420, Model 2016 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate before Notary Public Mario M. Bello, Jr. as per Doc. No. 279; Page No. 56; Book No. LXIV; Series of 2023.

MC: Apr. 15, 22 & 29, 2023

MC: Apr. 15 & 22, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Parang, Maguindanao

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048/10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that Jehad Lampatan Kiram has filed with this Office a petition for Change of Sex from FEMALE to MALE in the birth certificate of JEHAD LAMPATAN KIRAM who was born on April 28, 2000 at Bacolod, Pob. II, Parang, Maguindanao and whose parents are Noruddin G. Kiram and Noria P. Lampatan Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than May 3, 2023

(Sgd.)KARIM O. OMAR, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Apr. 22 & 29, 2023

Notice is hereby given that the late ELEUTERIO EBO, who died intestate, left a parcel of land Lot 2587-A-3-D-1-C4-D, Psd-12-001328, situated in Katingawan, Midsayap, Cotabato, covered by TCT No. T-59366, containing an area of 6,742 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate before Notary Public Teresita Carreon Llaban as per Doc. No. 440; Page 85; Book No. XXVIII; Series of 2023.

MC:

BARMM’s disaster and calamity response outfit Rapid Emergency Action on Disaster Incidence, shall also provide Datu Blah Sinsuat with a brand new firetruck. Officials of the Bureau of Fire Protection were also present in the launching of the fire station project.

The MILG-BARMM and the Blah Sinsuat LGU had built a police station in the municipality early on and are together still constructing a municipal government operations office and five barangay halls in the area.

Datu Blah Sinsuat is about 40 kilometers west of Cotabato City, the capital of BARMM.

“Let is work together for peace and sustainable development to spread around Datu Blah Sinsuat and in all other municipalities in

Maguindanao del Norte,” Gov. Macacua told local residents after the project launching rite.

Gov. Macacua was accompanied to Datu Blah Sinsuat by Bai Sandra Sema, who had served as congressional representative of the still undivided Maguindanao province, and mayors of different towns in Maguindanao del Norte.

John Felix Unson

Meanwhile, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region Mindanao (BARMM), anti-narcotics officials have warned about individuals posing as PDEA drug enforcement agents.

PDEA-BARMM Director Christian

O. Frivaldo said they received reports on several individuals who introduced themselves as PDEA agents and used the agency's name, uniform and insignia in committing illegal activities.

“Usurpers, stop or be apprehended,” Frivaldo warned individuals masquerading as PDEA agents, even as he encouraged the public to report to PDEA-BARMM any similar incidents involving suspicious characters.

Unauthorized wearing of PDEA uniforms or insignia is punishable under the revised penal code, he said. PNA

National Convention at the Manila Hotel in Manila along with eight others.

Aside from Matabalao, also elected board of governors are Quirino Province Governor Dakila Carlo E. Cua, former Zamboanga City Mayor and 1st District Rep. Celso L. Lobregat, Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Rear Admiral Jorge G. Lim, Former Congresswoman Carissa O. Coscolluela, Dr. Leonida B. Ortiz, Albay

Board Member Victor V. Ziga Jr, Dr. James G. Dy and Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa.

“Let’s continue to uphold the principles of the Red Cross and support those in need,” Matabalao said, urging every Filipino to work together in providing aid and assistance to those in need.

“We at the Philippine Red Cross are elated to welcome our Board of Directors from our chapters nationwide. This gathering marks our shared mission that is to be the foremost humanitarian organization in the country,” PRC Chairman Richard J. Gordon said.

“That being said, this convention is not a simple gathering but our way of staying true to our commitment of always being on our toes in bettering our services as we are the Filipinos’ lifeline,” he said in a speech.

Lumbatan Hashim and the long wanted Danny Cabakungan, known by aliases Jacket and Magnetic, were separately killed during police operations in Tacurong City and Tulunan, North Cotabato, respectively.

Hashim and Cabakungan were tagged in high-profile crimes, including multiple murder, cattle theft, possession of highpowered firearms and home-made bombs, extortion and drug trafficking. John Felix

Unson

Sinolinding, who had served as regional health secretary of the defunct Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, was former municipal health officer of Pagalungan.

“To them we are thankful,” Mamasabulod said, referring to Sinolinding’s relief team.

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. appointed Sinolinding in August last year as member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, also known as the interim parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

As Bangsamoro member of parliament (MP), Sinolinding supports the health programs of the regional government via its health ministry. Sinolinding said he is thankful to BARMM’s health ministry for supporting their outreach activity that benefited dozens of conflict-stricken Moro villagers from Barangay Kilangan.

a final peace agreement that ended the group’s more than two decades of secessionist activities in provinces that now comprise BARMM.

The MILF, on the other hand, has two compacts with Malacañang, the 2012 Framework Agreement on Bangsamoro and the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro.

The two agreements came after 22 years of government-MILF peace talks that paved the way for the creation of BARMM in 2019, replacing the then 29-year-old Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

Former MILF camps are also in the process of transformation via agricultural and nonagricultural livelihood training for inhabitants, and improving access to basic services and social infrastructure.

The MNLF has representatives in the 80seat MILF-led BARMM parliament. John Felix Unson

COTABATO CITY — The Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) is currently overseeing the construction of a public market worth Php15.5 million in the coastal town of Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao del Norte. The project, being managed by the MILG, is part of the 2021 Support to Local Moral Governance (SLMG) program under the Office of Chief Minister, which provides funding for infrastructure projects.

Maguindanao del Norte OIC Governor

overtime pay claims as stated under the joint memorandum circular of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), Department of Budget and Management (DBM)and Commission on Audit (COA).

The request for overtime pay are from the Office of the City treasurer, accounting, general services and

PNP maintenance, license inspection services and market operation under the City Mayor's Office.

Abu clarified that the move for review is clearly not to oppose the rights of the city government workers over extra pay but to correct the previous practice.

"This has been the practice

Investigation Task Group (SITG-Silongan) to deeply investigate the shooting of Councilor Silongan in Barangay Pagatin, Datu Salibo town on April 17.

Silongan was shot by still unidentified gunman while he was about to park his pick-up vehicle at the municipal grounds.

“He was to attend Sangguniang Bayan session when attacked at 8:30 a.m.,” Nobleza said. His driver, Jam Madzig, was injured and is now undergoing medication before and needs to be corrected," Councilor Abu said in a recorded interview over DXMS Radyo Bida.

The legislative body also directed the city department heads to review the list, their daily time record and payroll of employees who will qualify to receive the overtime claims. Mark

Anthony Tayco

at Abpi-Samama clinic and medical hospital in nearby Datu Piang.

Colonel Ruel Sermese, Maguindanao Sur police director, said Silongan was the one driving his pick-up truck while Madzig was seated in the passenger front seat.

“Normally, Silongan sits in front of his car driven by Madzig, it was only at that time he drove his car,” Sermese said in a radio interview. Edwin O. Fernandez

Abdulraof Macacua, MILG Atty. Naguib Sinarimbo, and Mayor Zulficar Panda, among other mayors of the province attended the groundbreaking ceremony on April 15. Minister Sinarimbo noted that the public market would generate business opportunities and employment for the local residents.

"This would help the local government units (LGUs) generate income, improve its revenue stream and possibly improve its income classification," he said. BIO

COTABATO CITY

— A drunken father stabbed his son dead with a ten-inch knife in a brawl while drinking together in their yard in Alabel town in Sarangani late Wednesday.

Lt. Col. Marvin

V. Carisma, Alabel municipal police chief, said Thursday the 62-year-old Jiecer Logeber Luques, was immediately detained by responding volunteer community watchmen after he had fatally stabbed his son, Joseph Gonzales Luques, 24.

Luques and his slain son and a neighbor identified only as Tambiko were first overheard by neighbors in Barangay Domolok, Alabel loudly shouting invectives at each other.

Carisma, citing accounts of witnesses, said the younger Luques, also drunk, mauled his father badly after their altercation.

Luques crawled inside their house, took a kitchen knife and stabbed his son in the left upper chest, killing him instantly.

Carisma said they are to file a parricide case against Luques, now locked in a detention facility of the Alabel Municipal Police Station

operation as a welcome development that will spur economic activities in the region.

Minister Tago said inspection to ensure the vessel's seaworthiness has been on going.

Tago expressed optimism that the new route will promote and strengthen the economic activities of the provinces of Maguindanao and Basilan.

Edwin O. Fernandez

approaching lawmen.

Salik identified the arrested drug suspects as Police Master Sgt. Sarip Mastura of PNP BARMM, Kasumi Quindapa, Esmael Macalbas, Sam Sandakan, Michael Compaña at Jamil Macalimbol and Tato Madin, all residents of Barangay Salimbao.

Seized from them were undetermined amount of suspected shabu, a police issued Glock 17 pistol with ammunition and shabu paraphernalia.

Few hours later, PDEA

In compliance with the publication requirement of OCRG Memorandum Circular 2003-1 No. 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 JOKSAN TUBIANO TIMTIM has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error in the child's sex from "Male" to "FEMALE" in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOKSAN TUBIANO TIMTIM who was born on June 6, 1989 at Magpet, Cotabato and whose parents are Apolinar Jr. L. Timtim and Ferpetuia A. Tubiano. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 12, 2023.

(Sgd).CHONA M. PROVIDA, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Apr. 22 & 29, 2023 agents also arrested five persons and dismantled a suspected drug den in Barangay Tamontaka, Datu Odin Sinsuat in Maguindanao del Norte.

Salik said the operation was conducted in Zone 3, Barangay Tamontaka after a weeklong surveillance operation.

The drug den cum gambling den was also dismantled. The main target of operation was Juliet Torres Gori, a resident of Barangay Tamontaka who allegedly

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato CITY OF KIDAPAWAN

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Johnamel A. Onyot has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from NAZARMELIO to JOHNAMEL in the Birth Certificate of Johnamel A. Onyot who was born on 12 June 1962 at Kidapawan, Cotabato and whose parents are Damaso Onyot and Paciencia Andrade Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office

(Sgd.)MERCEDES P. TOLENTINO Acting City Civil Registrar owned the illegal gambling area. Also arrested were five of Gori’s clients. Salik said residents in the area have been complaining about illegal drug activities and called the attention of PDEA Maguindanao.

Agents seized shabu estimated to cost P87,000, shabu paraphernalia and drug buy bust money.

The suspects are now detained at PDEABARMM detention facility awaiting filing of charges for violation of RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act).

Edwin O. Fernandez

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. 433; Page No. 87; Book No. XLIII; Series of 2023.