Before we go

Charlie Señase csenase@yahoo.com

THISsubject brings to mind the here and the hereafter, the temporal and the eternal or the salvation and damnation. Our earthly life, as we all know, revolves around sowing and reaping, that what we plant is what we will harvest.

Start within ourselves and among family members then with our neighbors in the community the essence of value formation by sowing the good seed through faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is love for all, even detractors or those against us.

In faith, we are obliged to love our enemies and to pray for their spiritual transformation from being evil-possessed to God’s grace in righteousness. Thus, the biblical reminder that: “We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of darkness of this age and against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). And to be able to confront the enemy, we were advised to trust God’s awesome power and might by putting on the whole armor of God that we may be able to withstand the wiles of the devil (Ephesians 6:10-11).

With this faith intact in the midst of confusion, chaos and division, God’s peace, love and mercy await those who will willfully repent and reconcile with the King of kings and the LORD of lords.

Sowing the good seed is liken to a tree shall bear good fruit, for the Sower and his loved ones to enjoy unlike seeds sown in bad fate. For God Himself assures blessing to those who are blessed and cursing to those who are cursed depending on choices of individual freewill.

This week, we were saddened by a news report that North Korea government had to incarcerate a couple with their infant because the family was caught in possession of the Holy Bible. This was confirmed by the US State Department that we have to pray for spiritual enlightenment.

Here at home, our lawmakers in Congress are in a quandary on the efficacy of laws on perjury when recent witnesses on crimes have to recant their earlier testimonies despite their being under-oath. Is lying underoath justified? Is this not perjury in contempt? This legal issue of concern in the country’s law-making body, prompted Senator Alan Peter Cayetano with the support of colleagues like Senators Miguel Zubiri and Francis Tolentino to initiate possible amendment to tighten existing laws on perjury. For it has been public knowledge that most if not all judicial testimonies by witnesses in court are anchored on “vested interest with hidden agenda.” It’s simply deception by clients that their defense lawyers will resort to circumventing the law to suit that vested interest.

Looking Back: The LORD has been so good to keep the just concluded regional sportsfest held in Cotabato City peaceful and orderly amid bomb and typhoon threats. Congratulations to the host city and all other public school division contending winners in the 5-day 2023 BARMMAA Sportsfest attended by some 7K delegates from the Bangsamoro Region. Medals and cash prizes were awarded to those who excel in various events with Cotabato City hailed as overall winner followed by Maguindanao-I, Maguindanao-II and Tawi-Tawi among others.

The May 25-29 BARMMAA could have been disrupted if it were not for the vigilance of citizens and security forces who uncovered four improvised explosive devices at a bus terminal in Barangay RH-l0. This also ensued the arrest of BIFF bomb expert by combined security forces at Barangay RH-10. The joint militarypolice operatives nabbed Kuntong Basilan, believed close subordinate of the late BIFF leader Umbra Kato. The suspect has pending court cases from multiple murder to arson that he has to suffer the consequence of the kind of seed sown. MC

Alynna from London

Oneof the perks of having the kind of business I had, my Ghia boutique, named after my Jr, Victoria, is meeting all types of girls, women, all sizes, all shade of skin and so forth. Engaging them in conversations that covers fashion, movies stars, songs, hobbies, travel and many more, from the serious to the mundane, but never about religion and politics. To this day, I meet our costumers and they express their wishes for me to start and open again. I wish I could. Circumstances like my age, the health protocols, security, all keep me from pursuing one of my passions all over again.

One particular costumer with whom I had a special attachment at that time was nursing student Sunshine Macalangcom. She often comes to the store after school, looking around, appreciating my merchandise, asking questions. She was a very insightful 18 year old. Pretty, tall, easy to talk with and with a warm smile, she won me over with her quiet charm that I willingly lent one of my special garment for her to vie for a muse title at NDU. Our friendship was further bound by our interest in cross-stitching.

Before she left for London after college at 21, she embroidered a set of tea cups for me. Four of which are still on my wall, and one I gave to Alyann , proof of her mother’s handiwork. I don’t usually part with my projects, but this one has to go back to Sunshine, to show how I treasured her work, her friendship that our bond will be deeper than before.

Last week, I had a special visitor coming all the way from London. She came with her cousins, petite Rhyan Armanda Usman and her super smart brother Rashed Ampha, both students of Notre Dame of Cotabato, residents of Cotabato City.

Alyanna Patrice Batoy, Sunshine’s eldest daughter came specially for the graduation of her cousin Rhyan Armanda. I am extremely joyful that the cousins and their father brought her to our humble abode. What stroke me about her was her appreciation of our “vintage” house, the wooden walls , floors and stairs. The Usmans are showing her around Gen. Santos, Davao and the environs.

She thought it strange how graduations are conducted here. She noted: there are 3 hymns the students had to sing during the graduation - a National Hymn, a Regional Hymn and a city Hymn, not to mention the final hymn at the end. Furthermore, each student had to line up the stage for their diploma which does not happen in their schools in London.

Back to Sunshine, after so many years, we can appreciate FB for helping me meet up with one of the most friendly young ladies I have ever encountered. I am so delighted that Sunshine took efforts to send her daughter to me. Meeting Alyanna is stepping back in time, recalling the good old days of Cotabato City and my boutique. Where have all my years gone? At least at 80, someone stepped into the shoe of her mother, bringing the light only the sun can give. Thank you Sunshine, you are a joyful spot in the pages of my journal, as for Alyanna, be like the glow your mom brought to my life years ago.

Whatis polio?

Polio (poliomyelitis) is a disease caused by poliovirus. It causes mild or no symptoms in most people, but in some people it can cause paralysis or death.

There are three variations of poliovirus, called wild poliovirus type 1, 2 and 3 (WPV1, WPV2 and WPV3). Wild polio types 2 and 3 have been eradicated (no longer exist), and wild polio type 1 only exists in a few parts of the world. Polio type 1 is most likely to cause paralysis.

Is polio a virus or disease?

Polio is the name of the disease caused by poliovirus.

Is polio still alive today?

Yes, there are still cases of polio in some parts of the world today. While the number of people affected has been greatly reduced, international efforts to eradicate polio are still ongoing.

What are the types of polio?

Polio can affect your body differently depending on where the virus multiplies and attacks. Types of polio include:

•Abortive poliomyelitis causes flulike and intestinal symptoms. It only lasts a few days and doesn’t cause long-lasting issues.

•Non-paralytic poliomyelitis may cause aseptic meningitis, a swelling of the area around your brain. It causes more symptoms than abortive poliomyelitis and may require you to stay in the hospital.

•Paralytic poliomyelitis happens when poliovirus attacks your brain and spinal cord. It can paralyze the muscles that allow you to breathe, speak, swallow and move your limbs. Depending on what parts of your body are affected, it’s called spinal polio or bulbar polio. Spinal and bulbar polio can appear together (bulbospinal polio). Less than 1% of people with polio get paralytic poliomyelitis.

•Polioencephalitis is a rare type of polio that mostly affects infants. It causes brain swelling.

•Post-polio syndrome is when symptoms of polio come back years after a polio infection.

How does polio affect my body?

Poliovirus gets into your body through your mouth or nose. It makes more copies of itself (reproduces) in your throat and gut (intestines). In some cases, it gets into your brain and spinal cord and causes paralysis. Paralysis can affect your arms, legs or the muscles that control your breathing.

Who is at risk for polio?

You’re most at risk for polio if you aren’t vaccinated and you:

• Live in or travel to an area where polio hasn’t been eliminated.

• Live in or travel to an area with poor sanitation.

• Are under 5.

• Are pregnant.

Can adults get polio?

Yes, adults can get polio. Many adults have immunity, either because they’re vaccinated or they’ve had polio. Adults who aren’t vaccinated can get polio if they’re exposed to poliovirus.

How common is polio?

Symptomatic polio is rare in many parts of the world, thanks to worldwide vaccination programs. In most countries, polio is considered eliminated — it’s no longer spread in that area. But when people stop getting vaccinated, polio can start to spread again.

Is polio eradicated?

Wild poliovirus types 2 and 3 are globally eradicated. That means there aren’t any naturally occurring cases anymore. Poliovirus type 1 has been eliminated in most countries but not eradicated worldwide. “Eliminated” means a disease is no longer spread in that area. There can still sometimes be cases and outbreaks, usually from international travel.

Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only countries that still have naturally occurring cases of polio.

The Essence of Clarity…

The last trimester for the classes of a local graduate school had just recently concluded putting a close to academic year 2022 to 2023.

During the just recently concluded academic year, I had the opportunity to teach two courses under the Master in Public Administration (MPA) program. This teaching experience provided me the opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics pertaining to public policy making, program and project administration, and fiscal administration.

Interacting with students at the graduate school level is quite educational as the teacher gets to know the level of knowledge and skill that current employees of various public organizations (and private companies as well) on various aspects of governance and administration.

Having taught at the graduate schools for more than a decade, I noticed that one of the common weakness of students (even those with some length of work experience in the public sector) is on the aspect of analysis. Thus, during the school year (and in my other teaching assignments in previous year in a different University), I took time in emphasizing the need for clarity through in-depth and comprehensive analysis of situations, problems, and proposed solutions.

Clarity of a situation, problem, or issue is important for the analyst (and later, decision-makers) to know what they are dealing or what needs to be resolved. For example, if a certain province is hit by a typhoon the heavy rains and flooding would lead to destruction of public infrastructure, loss of livestock and other agricultural products, destroys private properties, and dislocates residents.

It is understandable that government agencies and local government units would like to quickly respond to disasters, however, their response may not be very effective and equitable due to lack of clarity on the extent of impact and specific areas affected. Many times, equal amount of financial assistance (e.g. P10 million per municipality) is given even if the disaster-affected areas suffered in different ways and extent.

In the above case, it is important for the agency/ies or government unit/s that are tasked to respond to know the areas (cities, municipalities, and barangays), extent of damage, and peso-value of the losses incurred. With complete information, the disaster responders would be able to know which areas are the most affected, as well, as the extent of their respective damages. The areas that should be prioritized for disaster response would then be established.

Aside from knowing which areas should be prioritized, the responding entities would be able to provide what type of assistances )clearing of roads, temporary shelters, food and other relief items, and so on) are exactly needed by each affected area and the amount of funds that should be provided (if any).

One of the problems discussed in class was poverty incidence (much higher than national average) that afflicts a certain region of the country. The requirement was to find ways for addressing the said problem. Students were required to know where the poorest are (provinces and municipalities), identify potential solutions, and to evaluate which of the options would be best.

The exercise required examination of historical data and examination of various poverty-alleviation programs and projects. With this class requirement, the students learned how to be thorough in analyzing situation and determining what programs or projects (considering their effectiveness, financial feasibility, gestation period, social acceptability, sustainability, etc.) could be implemented to address the problem of poverty.

Maranaw lass No. 2 in CPA exam...from P1

A 23-year-old Maranao lady from Barangay Moriato Diwan, Bayang town in Lanao del Sur placed number 2 in the recent licensure examination for Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Rayhanah Nuesto Decampong had obtained 89.33 percent.

She finished her baccalaureate degree

(Bachelor of Science in Accountancy) at De La Salle University in Manila.

The provincial government of Lanao del Sur headed by Gov. Mamintal Alonto Adiong and Bangsamoro Government Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim commended Decampong’s achievement for bringing pride and honor for the region.

A son of a taxi driver in Baguio City, who graduated at University of Cordilleras topped the licensure examination. Alexander Salvador Centino Bandiolan Jr, 23, obtained 89.50 percent.

Another pride of Mindanao made it to the top 10. She is Shania Rose

Alfeche Lozana who graduated at Mindanao State University- Iligan Institute of Technology in Iligan City. She placed number 4 who gained 88.83 percent.

In an official report, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), said 2,239 have passed the board exam out of 7,376 examinees.

BARMM’s aeronautics board activated...from P1

The 3-year old Bangsamoro regional government now has a civil aeronautics board that business communities and local government units in the region support, officials said.

Paisalin Tago, transportation and communications minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, said members of the newly-organized Civil Aeronautics Board of the Bangsamoro, or CABB, met last week and agreed to cooperate in carrying out its public service mandate.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines devolved early this year to the Ministry of Transportation

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the late Spouses SALILAGUIA K. MASABPI and PINDA B. MASABPI, who died on February 27, 1990 and November 4, 1992, respectively, both in Brgy. Poblacion VII, Cotabato City, left a parcel of land Lot 6990, Buluan Pls-73, covered by OCT No. (V-334) P-149, containing an area of 97,785 sq. mts., more or less is subject of Extrajudicial Settlement of estate with Special Power of Attorney before Notary Public Atty. Agnes R. De Castro-Jagunap as per Doc. No. 916; Page No. 9; Book No. XXIX; Series of 2023.

Iqbal orders probe of overage players in BARMMAA

MINISTER Mohaqher

Iqbal of the Ministry of Basic Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MBHTEBARMM) had initiated an investigation to check the age legitimacy of some players in the recently concluded BARMM athletic association meet in Cotabato City.

Iqbal told DXMS Radyo Bida that regional education office has been strict in checking requirements for qualified players.

Some parents turned to the social media in airing what they believed was inconsistency in some players’ height and physical appearance as against the other.

A confidential informant representing teachers in the region was dismayed over the obviously overaged players who she believed doesn’t fit in the elementary category.

She said the height and other physical attributes are evident as compared to young and small players from the other teams.

Iqbal said he haven’t received any formal complaint but

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is h ereby given that the late VICENTE PATEÑO and FELOMENA DOMINGUEZ, who died intestate at Kapayawi, Libungan, Cotabato on August 27, 1982 and November 17, 1972, respectively, left parcel of land Lot 56, Pls-357, situated in Nica-an, Midsayap, (now Kapayawi, Libungan), Cotabato, covered by OCT No. V-3049 with an area of 38, 281 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with deed of absolute sale before Notary Public Celestino R. Rapacon as per Doc. No. 321; Page No. 66; Book No. I; Series of 1984. MC: May 20, 27 & June 3, 2023 them in. and Communications-BARMM its functions in overseeing the airports in Datu Odin Sinsuat town in Maguindanao del Norte, in Jolo, Sulu and in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi.

“We are grateful to the national government, particularly to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., for helping make the BARMM government become a functional regional government,” Tago said.

Minister Naguib Sinarimbo of the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government, said the BARMM regional leadership aims to improve the airports in the autonomous region to boost the confidence of foreign investors, which is essential in trying to lure

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the late DATU AKMAD (ADTING) ALAMADA, who died on July 8, 2006 in Cotabato City, left a parcel of land Lot No. 73, GSS-367, covered by OCT No. P-52254, Homestead No. 153397, situated in Maluao (now Igbaras), Pigcawayan, Cotabato, containing an area of 68,120 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate before Notary Public Atty. Armando U. Lauban as per Doc. No. 03; Page No. 01; Book No. 13; Series of 2023.

MILG has various capacitybuilding programs for the police and local government units covering areas where airports in the autonomous region are located.

Tago, also a member of the 80-seat Bangsamoro interim parliament, said the creation of the CABB had the “full imprimatur” of the national government.

The regional government’s CABB has powers to investigate and address public complaints pertaining to airport operations.

“The board, in a way, can ensure efficiency of airports that are now under our control and management,” Tago said.

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the late Spouses LAURO and AVELINA CONCHA, who died on January 30, 1997 and March 5, 2003, respectively, both in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, left a parcel of land Lot 1-A-2-(A)-2-1-5-A, Psd12-002882, coverd by TCT No. 17876, situated in Kakar, Cotabato City, containing an area of 173 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate (partial) with waiver of shares before Notary Public Antonio F. Diocera as per Doc. No. 92; Page No. 19; Book No. CV; Series of 2023.

MC: May 27, Jun. 3 & 10, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT an investigation is in progress.

Notice is hereby given that the late TOMAS YU, who died intestate on May 11, 2017 in Cotabato City, left a parcel of land Lot 5, Block 62, Psd-32741, covered by TCT No. T-3492, situated in Bo. Kakar, Municipality of Cotabato, containing an area of 416 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with absolute deed of sale before Notary Public Atty. Ricardo R. Arce, Jr. as per Doc. No. 448; Page No. 90; Book No. I; Series of 2023.

He maintained that the BARMMAA screening committee have been strict in selecting players to meet the requirement in the regional meet.

An informant emphasized that the essence of sportsmanship and the spirit of fairness can only be achieve if teachers themselves value honesty and integrity.

Meanwhile, MBHTE is preparing for the prenational qualifying meet on June 04-09 in Davao del Norte with about 340 athletes and officials participating.

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the late Spouses DIONISIO L. ASETRE and ANDREA C. ASETRE, both died in Cotabato City on June 13, 1981 and September 8, 1997, respectively, left parcels of land Lot 8, Block 6, (LRC) Psd-28701, TCT No. T-22426, area of 418 sq. mts. with (1) unit residential house and machineries; Lot 1, Block 24 (LRC) Psd 6212, TCT No. T-6447, area of 383 sq. mts.; and Lot 11 Block 8, (LRC) Psd 11122, TCT No. (T-3160) T-1106, area of 405 sq. mts., all in Matampay, Cotabato City; Lot 26, Block 16, (LRC) Pcs 10718, TCT No. (T33227) T-1239, area of 354 sq. mts. and Lot 24, Block 16, (LRC) Pcs 10718, T-1238 (T33225), area of 300 sq. mts., both in Landasan, Parang, Maguindanao; Lot 1, Block 31, (LRC) Pcs 2091, TCT No. T-13884, area of 411 sq. mts. and Lot 12-A, Block 31, (LRC) Pcs-2091, TCT No. T-13885 area of 100 sq. mts., both in Domalangcog, Municipality of Nuling; and Agricultural land covered by TCT No. CT-1239 CLOA 00060649 with an area of 50,000 sq. mts., more or less, located at Bagolibas, Aleosan, Cotabato are subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate before Notary Public Felipe Vicente A. Velasco as per Doc No. 103; Page 21; Book No. IX; Series of 2023.

MC: May 20, 27 & June 3, 2023

Notice

VGM PAWNSHOP INC. BRANCH I AND BRANCH II will hold a public auction sale of all unredeemed and unrenewed items pawned from November 1 to December 31, 2022 on June 6, 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 Nobyembre 1 hangtud sa bulan sa Disyembre 31, 2022 sa alas 9:00 sa buntag karung Hunyo 6, 2023 sa VGM PAWNSHOP INC. BRANCH I, Dayao St., ug sa VGM PAWNSHOP BRANCH II, Jose Abad Santos St., Kidapawan City.

MC: May 20, 27 & June 3, 2023 Ang Nagdumala

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the estate of MARIA SOLEDAD I. PRESBITERO, a parcel of land Lot 1-F-8, Psd12-005160, located at Bo. Presbitero, Pigcawayan, Cotabato, covered by TCT No. T-91413, containing an area of 2,651 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement and partition of estate with simultaneous confirmation of sale before Notary Public Atty. Romeo S. Subaldo as per Doc. No. 166; Page No. 35; Book No. LXXI; Series of 2021.

Extrajudicial Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late JOSE V. SANTOS, who died on November 21, 2010 in Davao City, a parcel of land Lot 8, Blk 31, Psd6212, situated in Bo. Matampay, Cotabato, covered by TCT No. T-21389, containing an area of 432 sq. mts., more or less is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with waiver before Notary Public Ma. Lourdes Romelli D. Juliano as per Doc. No. 179; Page No. 37; Book No. IX; Series of 2018.