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International Alert’s Francisco Lara Jr (center) speaks about the book that narrates analysis on the severity, magnitude, and causes of conflict in the Bangsamoro using the 10-year panel data of the conflict monitoring system. Beside him are Judy Gulane, one of chapter authors and IA’s Nikki dela Rosa. Photo courtesy of International Alert Philippines
OVER 15K FAMILIES DISPLACED BY RECENT FLOODS
THE CRMC BEFORE, NOW AND TOMORROW. Artists show through mural paintings what the premier hospital facility in south-central Mindanao has been doing as medical center run by experts, saving lives and make life happier. The paintings can be viewed at the CRMC wall along Sinsuat Avenue, Cotabato City. Photo courtesy of Cotabato Regional Medical Center
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MAKATI CITY — On July 28 marked the launch of Conflict’s Long Game: A Decade of Violence in the Bangsamoro, a compendium of studies that present the key highlights in the ebb and flow of violent conflict in the region from 2011-2020.Thebook includes chapters about multicausal violence and conflict strings; land and other resource conflicts including those in the borderlands; shadow economies; violent extremism; violence against women and children; social media and polarization; and political and economic settlements. The event was also accompanied by the launch of the Conflict Alert 10-year database, a useful tool for development workers, state and peace builders, scholars and researchers, journalists and other media practitioners, international development actors and diplomats, and finally, security specialists and risk-assessment agencies, both domestic and foreign. The 10 chapters draw upon the time-series data on violent conflict developed by International Alert Philippines, supported by AMONG the concerns the new 6th Infantry Division Commander needs to address first are the reintegration to society of former state enemies and the need for outreach missions for impoverished communities. More than a hundred New People’s Army guerillas, among them members of ethnic groups in central Mindanao, have surrendered in batches to units of 6th ID in the past nine months. Col. Michael Santos, commander of the 603rd Infantry Brigade, said Wednesday three more NPAs yielded over the weekend through the efforts of the 37th Infantry Battalion and local officials in the adjoining Lebak, Kalamansig and Palimbang towns in Sultan Kudarat province.Thethree NPAs - Danilo Englateria, Jr, who is secretary of the NPAs self-styled East Daguma Front, and followers Argelo Galaan and Norma Dolunan - turned in firearms and pledged allegiance to the government before Kalamansig P468-M investments turn Maguindanao’s war zone to ecozone By Edwin O. Fernandez By Pancho Lara and Nikki dela Rosa
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A PHP68 million investment has turned a former battlefields into an economic zone in Maguindanao and provided former Moro combatants decent employment and sources of income.This after three registered companies started the Cavendish and Cardava business in several plantations in Matanog, Maguindanao. The plantations are located in the village of Bugasan Sur where bloody firefight between government forces and Moro rebels occurred in year 2000. "The whole fields here were once a war zone and now (it is) an economic zone in the region," Regional Bangsamoro Board of Investments (BBOI) Board Governor Mohammad Pasigan said during the recent field monitoring ofpouredthePasiganvisit.identifiedinvestorsthatinatotalP468,104,721
By John Felix Unson DID YOU KNOW? Breastfeeding Awareness Month Under Proclamation 10028, This Act shall be known as the “Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009”. This bill designates the month of August of every year as “National Breasffeeding Awareness Month’’ in order to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in the Philippines as the normal, natural and preferred method of feeding infants and young children. The core message of the bill is specially urgent today as a reported 16,000 Filipino babies die every year - more than all those who died from insurgency and terrorism combined - directly due to the harmful effects of bottle-feeding. By Edwin O. Fernandez 3 more NPAs yield; new 6th ID expect more
MORE than 15,000 families have been affected and displaced by the floods that hit all the villages of Datu Montawal and Pagalungan, Maguindanao on Tuesday, disaster officials said. 10-year milestone in conflict monitoring uncovers Bangsamoro conflict trap P3 P3 P3 P3
A six year old child was drowned as he and his family was fleeing to safer grounds as water level continues to rise up to Tuesday.Thefloods that inundated all the 11 barangays of Datu Montawal came after the Kabacan river overflowed due to heavy downpour in Bukidnon and North Cotabato.Montawal, a town with population of over 37,300 per 2020 census, is situated beside the Kabacan river and near the Daturivers.Malitubog-MaridagaoBalumolKadiding,Montawalmunicipal disaster officer, said most of the flood victims have moved to safer grounds. He said clues HR lawyer’s vehicle | Mindanao has new head
The Japanese firm is now setting up aquamarine projects in the Zamboanga peninsula, according to SPDA.The TokushimaSPDA project was sealed via an agreement that representatives of both sides signed in Zamboanga City last April, according to media outfits in the area.The agreement was signed by SPDA Administrator Gerry Salapuddin and Yoshihisha Arai, who is Tokushima’s president and executive officer. The project is focused on production of crabs, shrimps and prawns in seaside areas in the Zamboanga raisebesidespeopleemploymentwithMondaySalapuddinpeninsula.saidwhatisgoodtheprojectsistheforMorothatitcangenerate,therevenuesitcanforthegovernment.
KIDAPAWAN CITY — Despite limited classrooms, the Department of Education in North Cotabato said face to face classes will push through as scheduled.About1,500 classrooms are still needed since many of these structures were damaged by the 2019 earthquake that hit Makilala town and nearby atengineers,conductedbasedlackforhavedamagedTulunan,in1500saiddivisionNortheducatorsismunicipalities.Lackofclassroomsamajorchallengeforthisyear.IsaganidelaCruz,Cotabatoschoolssuperintendent,thatthereareatleastpublicschoolbuildingsthetownsofMakilala,andMlangbythequakeremaineduntouchedrehabilitationduetooffunds.DelaCruzsaidthatonassessmentbytheirtheyneedleastP1.4billionto finance the retrofitting and total rehabilitation of the damaged classrooms. He said that they already submitted a budget proposal to the DepEd Regional Office 12 but remained unacted due to lack of Thefunds.matter has been forwarded to DepEd central office for appropriate action.Dela Cruz said despite these problems, the face to face class opening on August 22 will push through.Amechanism has been designed, like double shifting of classes, to ensure all students are accommodated.DepEdwill use the Temporary Learning schools (TLS) or makeshift rooms established by the Local Government Units. Strictly, DepEd will observe minimum health protocols in the face to face set up.Dela Cruz said that in this case, half of the learners might be accommodated in the afternoon session. “It means additional work for our teachers but we cannot do something about it especially if the DepEd will really pursue the 100 percent face-to-face classes this school year,” Dela Cruz said. Williamor A. Magbanua HERE is good news for home-grown artists 18 years old and above in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The London-based M&C Saatchi Group launches an open call on interested artists to its Saatchi Gallery’s Art for Change Prize, an auxiliary corporate initiative in Singapore.Free-of-charge to participate in, the Saatchi Gallery’s Art for Change Prize “will highlight and stimulate dialogue around visual arts as a medium for positive global and social change and give exposure to emerging artists.” The firm utilizes data, technology and culture to connect its five specialized divisions. Elsie Yeo, the Singapore-based head of the firm’s public relations office: “This year’s prize invites emerging artists from around the world to creatively respond to the theme of “Equality”. The website of the M&C Saatchi Group says the firm is a “creative company of five (specialized) divisions, connected through data, technology and culture, to deliver Meaningful Change for clients.” Ms. Yeo said a total cash prize of £20,000 (approximately USD 24,423.70) will be split among six regional winners: five to receive £2,000 (about USD$2,442.37) each or one overall winner is to receive £10,000 (about USD$12,211.65). All artists will exhibit their winning works in a space especially slated for the purpose at the Saatchi Gallery.The Saatchi Gallery is a recognized authority in contemporary art, where the overall winner will be announced, said Ms. Yeo.Applications will be received from an open call online, and the prize is available to emerging artists based in M&C Saatchi key global continents or regions, namely: the United Kingdom and Europe, North America and South America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Ms. Yeo said a winner from each continent or region will be decided by some of the best business and creative minds from M&C Saatchi Group globally and eminent guest judges.To apply, artists must be 18 years old and above, with five or more years of experience “of what they hope will be a successful artistic career” and “be working in one or more of the following mediums: painting, drawing, illustration, photography, collage, 2D mixedmedia, video or film. Submissions deadline will on September 8, 2022. Nash B. Maulana
THE Bangsamoro Region gains institutional support from national and international organizations in enabling its local chief executives (LCEs) to better perform duties and responsibilities as political leaders, a regional official said.. FREE HAIRCUT. A soldier gives a child haircut during an outreach mission in two barangays in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, now periodic activity of the 603rd Infantry Brigade and its component-units, meant to boost closeness with the local communities. Photo courtesy of 603nd Infantry Brigade
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“These are in support of the pronounced policy of President Ferdinand Marcos to boost agricultural productivity and employment for Filipinos,” Salapuddin said.The RBOI-BARMM approved in recent months multi-million investments, some by foreign firms, for provinces in the Bangsamoro effortstheMastura,Lawyerregion.IshakchairpersonofRBOI-BARMM,saidtostrengthenthe “halal” food industries in the Bangsamoro region also gained headway with the coming in of the Prime Certification and Inspection Asia Pacific Incorporated, most known as theHalalPRIME. means permitted, or not forbidden in Arabic, now a science applied in production of food Muslims can eat that can also be consumed by non-Muslims.ThePRIME is a subsidiary of the Prime Certification and Inspection outfit in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.Itisaiming to establish halal laboratories and testing facilities in the Bangsamoro region for food production industries whose products are marketed in Middle East countries. John Felix Unson
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P7 2 big biz ventures take off in South Atty. Naguib Sinarimbo, who heads the region’s Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG), said together with the MILG, the Local Government Academy of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (LGA-DILG) provided operational guidance to the region’s LCEs during a three-day forum at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City. Sinarimbo, who is also BARMM spokesman, said mayors and governors of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) constituentlocal government units (LGUs) converged in a three-day orientation on effective local governance which was supported by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) from August 8 to 10. The orientation forum provided guidance on governance as well as on defining the institutional relationship between BARMM and its constituentLGUs. It delved on essentially designed crash course programs on the subjects of: 1) leadership and moral governance thrusts; 2) general powers and attributes of LGUs and local government officials “as agents of development and synergy”; and 3) on local government financial administration and legislation, Sinarimbo explained. The MILG, in cooperation with the LGA, "spearheaded the activity to provide guidance in fulfilling LCEs' duties and responsibilities as political leaders," Sinarimbo said in a statement.Inhis opening remarks, Sinarimbo said: “What we intend to do in partnership with many institutions involved in governance and development, is to build upon the passion for services and provide the skills and knowledge, so that you [local officials] can optimize the performance of your respective local governmentSinarimbounits."said BARMM and its LGU-constituents needed to create a platform to set a common development direction for the local and regional levels in general. “We need to create the platform for bringing together the development direction of the region as well as that of Local Government Units. We cannot go on separate ways. We cannot implement projects that do not address the necessities of our constituents and that of local government units,” he added. Nash B. Maulana
SKIRMISHES erupted Wednesday night involving two warring armed groups belonging to Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), in Pikit, North Cotabato, sending several villagers to flee. Major Maxim Peralta, Pikit municipal police chief, said the |rido” (clan war) erupted after the death of Barangay Macabual Chairman Jalandoni Matalam Akas who was murdered last month. “They are all members of the MILF,” Major Peralta said, adding that peacekeeping forces have been deployed near the village of Macabual “to prevent spillover of the conflict.” He said emissaries from the MILF central committee had been sent and are now defusing the tension. Involved in the sporadic firefight using mortars and rocket propelled grenades were followers of Bugdad Akas and Walid Mamasamlang, both MILF local leaders in Barangay Macabual. “There were evacuees but many stayed with their relatives in nearby communities,” Maj. Peralta said, adding that the family of Akas has blamed Commander Mamasamlang at the perpetrator in the murder of Barangay Chairman Akas. Barangay Macabual, with AN aquamarine and agriculture production tie-up between two multinational groups and the government has taken off in just four months after forging tie-ups for the Theventures.projects involve the Tokushima Auction Market of Tokushima City in Japan, the Asia Pacific Precision Agriculture Group, or ASPAC AG, and the state’s Southern Philippines Development Authority.Ina statement Monday, the SPDA said its separate ventures with the two firms have taken off. The ASPAC AG is to develop, along with a local counterpart, the Lanao del Sur Corn MuslimAutonomousInvestments-BangsamoroandaccordingtownsManabilangplantationsCorporation,DevelopmentvastcorninAmaiandWaoinLanaodelSur,totheSPDAtheRegionalBoardofRegioninMindanao.
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3. Better access to longitudinal data on gender violence that can be useful to enact laws that will benefit women and children. This includes a response and welfare network led by women themselves. 4. Fostering an online culture of inclusivity through online and offline strategies to counter hate speech, racial slurs, and fake news. There is need to strengthen social media access of disadvantaged groups.
2. The BARMM and the BTA must prioritize and enact meaningful institutional shifts that can address violence and build trust among groups, such2.1.as:The creation of a law to address land-related disputes and other resource-related issues 2.2. The delivery of land restitution and redistribution promises made under the transitional justice and normalization aspects of the agreement as well as the undertaking of a new aim and strategy to address shadow economies, especially the illegal drugs and illicit firearms trade.
Regional BBOI is responsible for the development of investments in the BARMM, it also leads in the promotions of various industries and investment opportunities, and assisting local and foreign investors to venture and thrive in vast areas of economic pursuits.Regional BBOI is also mandated to monitor the status of registered companies, purposely to revisit and review regional investments policies. Pasigan said his office will intensify activities that will encourage more investors who are already assured of peace in their business areas of choice. "Our office encourages investorfriendly and effective partnerships among registered companies in the region,” Pasigan said in a statement. “Visiting them is essential to ensure our continued sharing of knowledge with the companies that may benefit them in the scope of their business," Pasigan added. “We could help the company with their marketing and promotions, avail of incentives, and provide all the necessary information needed to help grow their business to its maximum potential,” Pasigan said.
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Mayor Salik Mamasabulod of Pagalungan said about 40,000 individuals in his town have been affected by floods. Kaylan Abiden, a resident of Barangay Bulit, Pagalungan told reporters she was accustomed to this kind of problem. “We have been in this situation since I was a kid,” a 37 year old Abiden said. “We will just stay in our house and wait for the water to recede, it will go away in a day or two,” she said, adding she expect aid to come anytime soon from the government. Pikit municipal disaster risk reduction and management office OIC Shiela Mae Andao said Ali Mudin, a 6-years old boy from Pikit, was reported and confirmed to have drown during the family’s exodus toward safer grounds. The banca he and his family was riding capsized in Rio Grande de Mindanao. His mother and 12 year old sister were rescued.ForAndao, the only solution to this recurring problem is the desilting of Rio Grande de Mindanao. “The river and all other tributaries around it are heavily silted that an hour-long heavy rain could trigger floods,” she said. Nash Alimanan of Barangay Poblacion, Pagalungan said the water level at the municipal grounds has risen up to chest level. Pagalungan, a first class municipality has about 46,000 inhabitants, mostly farmers and fisherfolks. “Water level may still rise as rains continue to pour in Maguindanao and nearby provinces,” Aliman said. “We seek assistance from concerned government agencies, we really need safe drinking water and food,” said Lukman Hasan, a resident of Barnagay Kudal, Pagalungan. “Flooding is real,” said another flood victim Dats Magon, a resident of Barangay Pagagawan, Datu Montawal, Maguindanao. “We are in this situation every rainy season,” he said. “This is a problem that had been annoying us for many years already, until now nobody seems to have genuine solution to this,” Magon said. “We already implemented forced evacuation but admittedly many are reluctant to vacate their homes,” Kadiding said, adding that relief operations are going on to cushion the impact of the calamity to affected families. He said the number of affected families could even go higher as reports from village officials are yet to come. He added the town disaster council is set to convene to consider recommending the declaration of calamity.
Mayor Joaquin Concha, Lt. Col. John Paul Baldomar of the 37th IB and his immediate superior, Santos. Major Gen. Roy Galido, the new commander of 6th ID, said Wednesday he will sustain the division’s domestic peace efforts with the NPA and local extremist groups that his predecessor, the now retired Major Gen. Juvymax Uy and those before him have focused serious attention on. “That is one of the serious concerns I need to do something about. I shall emulate the good examples of past 6th ID commanders,” he said.Hesaid he is thankful to the 37th IB and the 603rd Infantry Brigade for securing the surrender of Englateria and his two followers. “Units of 6th ID have been getting a lot of surrender feelers. Barring undue circumstances, we shall see more surrenders of NPAs soon,” Galido said.Galido said the 6th ID and its units shall also embark on more extensive humanitarian missions, via the Army’s civil-military operations thrust, for needy sectors in far-flung areas. He cited as example how dozens of Muslim and Christian families benefitted from an outreach mission last week of soldiers and local officials in Kalamansig.Residentsof barangays Sabanal and Sangay, both in Kalamansig, got from soldiers under Baldomar and Santos and personnel of the Kalamansig municipal government free medical and dental interventions during the two-day public service engagement last week.The outreach activity, supported by the Assembly of God Church and community leaders in Barangays Sabanal and Sangay, served 589 people, among them pregnant women and lactating mothers. “These are the kind of activities that can help convince people fighting the government that we have a government sincere in serving regardlessconstituentsoftribal affiliations and religions,” Galido said. John Felix Unson the World Bank and the Australian government. This singular database of violent conflict at the subnational level is robust, granular, and interoperable. There are more than 22,000 discrete cases of violence in the dataset that can be correlated with other variables including demographic data, human development data, economic and business data, environmental data, etc. Without a doubt, the 10-year assessment presents a positive message in terms of conflict incidence. The intensity of violence is ebbing from its heights in 2016 and 2017. The costs or magnitude of violence in terms of death and displacements is also declining. Lesser violence provides space for human development to occur and prosperity to However,endure.thedownside is that violence has not returned to pre-2015 levels. Plus, the cost of achieving the slide is too enormous to sustain—coming as it did from the constriction of basic freedoms, i.e., the declaration of martial law and the subsequent lockdowns and quarantines that followed three months after the end of military rule in 2019. The evidence points to the presence of a conflict trap, as the retirement of rebellion was swiftly replaced by a spike in communal and extremist violence, transforming and extending wars far into the future. The data bares the unraveling of conflict strings as multicausal violence exploded and identity replaced ideology as the most critical conflict divide. Peace was upended by resilient impunity coupled with hostile prejudice stretched far by revenge killings.Identity-based violence was evident in the explosion of violent extremism in 2016 and 2017—pitting religious identities, clan rivalries, and political loyalties against each other. Worse, nowhere is this more pronounced than in Maguindanao—the most populous province in the region, and the seat of the regional authority. Intractable conflicts at the heart of the new BARMM have reignited the discourse about “invented identities,” especially for those in the island provinces of Muslim Mindanao. The rise in identity-based violence was also manifest in the doubling of violence against women and children, made worse by the quarantine periods that alternately restricted, then released women and children from the confines of the homes during the pandemic.Violence from shadow economies remained a dominant and salient feature over the past 10 years in the absence of actions to deter the pernicious and formalize coping economies that are the lifeblood of the poor, especially marginalized women. These economies continued to induce a lot of violence but a relatively low number of conflict deaths. Previous locations where violence thrived saw conflict come and go, but not in those areas where, ironically, the administrative and politico-military reach of the state has been strongest. Cities and borders became centers of extreme violence, even as land and other resource related deaths and displacements were reignited in areas with ancestral land claims and contested property rights. The State started some fights, such as the war on drugs, and responded fiercely to other threats—such as the siege of Marawi. Both cases saw conflict magnitude pushed to heights unseen since the turn of the century. Female headed households grew, more children were orphaned, and the overall human development condition became worse. Such has been the nature of the past decade. Peace is not the default mode—conflict still is. The Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro and the Bangsamoro Organic Law are important political settlements, but the normalization and transitional justice they promised remain on the horizon. For some conflicttorn communities in the Bangsamoro— the only real economic development they’ll feel in their pockets will come from the informal economies that employ them, and the compensation they’ll get from the destruction of their dwellings and the displacement of their families.Tenyears of granular evidence have presented a trendline of violent conflict during the most delicate and significant period in the contemporary history of Muslim Mindanao. The “long game” tells us that things aren’t what they seem at the start, when conflict often masks its motives and hides the real impact of violence. We now see through the glass clearly.Those anticipating the immediate absence of war will call this phase “transitions interrupted” because the political settlement has not delivered the security nor given the certainty that death, destruction, and displacement will cease. Yet the more we encounter the same fluctuations in violence that we see in the Bangsamoro today, the more we realize that perhaps, “cyclical transitions” are what we should expect. Instead of hoping that the best is yet to come, is it possible that this is the most we can Theexpect?unending shift in violence illustrates conflict’s long game—and in the Bangsamoro, it will take at least another generation for violence to yield and for peace to reign, until the next cycle returns. Implications Without a doubt, the end of the rebellion-related violence and the establishment of a new Bangsamoro with more capabilities and resources deserves to be celebrated. However, the intractable nature of conflict over the last decade suggests that a political solution is a necessary but not sufficient prerequisite for long-term peace. 1. Low human development and the resilience of horizontal-level conflicts that provide both kindling and fuel to enduring wars and violent extremism characterize a conflict trap that if not addressed will reverse the course of human development and peace agreement outcomes in the region. Monsod calls for a social peace where eradicating illicit weapons and private armed groups is crucial.
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5. Finally, expanding democratic participation and governance and strengthening access to justice and welfare that people perceive to be fair is critical to eroding the desire for violent retribution that allows cycles of violence to persist.
Major Gen. Roy Galido about 37,000 people of Datu Montawal are affected. “But many of them are home-based and just wait for the water to recede,” Kadiding said, adding that no casualty wasHereported.stressed that this is a recurring problem for the people of Datu Montawal because the town served as catch-basin of river water from upstream or from North Cotabato and Bukidnon. The water flows toward the Maguindanao marshland.
worth of capital as Usman Banana Farm-Cardava (P277,7 million), Tayan Banana Farm-Cavendish (P128-million), and Abai Banana Farm-Cavendish (Php62.4-M).Itprovided employment to 519 locals who were once members of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as plantation workers.While
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FLOODING IS REAL. A resident crosses the main gate of an elementary school in Pagalungan, Maguindanao. Floods submerged all the towns 12 villages. Photo courtesy of Nash Alimanan of Pagalungan
MATAGALPA, Nicaragua— The regime of President Daniel Ortega has ordered police in Nicaragua to launch an investigation into the Catholic bishop of Matagalpa, who they have detained for allegedly trying to “organize violent groups” to destabilize the government.Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos, who was placed under house arrest and threatened with prison, has been openly critical of the abuses and human rights violations being committed by the Sandinista regime. In a press release published Aug. 5, the Nicaraguan national police accused high-ranking leaders of the Catholic Church in Matagalpa, and Lagos in particular, of “using the communications media and social media” to try to “organize violent groups, inciting them to carry out acts of hatred against the population, creating an atmosphere of anxiety and disorder, disturbing the peace and harmony of the community.” Such actions have the “purpose of destabilizing the State of Nicaragua and attacking the constitutional authorities,” the press release continues.TheOrtega regime’s police force announced they have already started an investigation “in order to determine the criminal responsibility of the people involved.” The statement adds that “the people under investigation shall remain in their homes.” Lagos along with six priests and six lay people have been surrounded by dozens of riot police since Aug. 3. They have been prevented from leaving the chancery in Matagalpa since Aug. 5 when they attempted to leave to celebrate Mass. The Ortega regime also ordered the closure of eight Catholic radio stations in the diocese beginning Aug. 1 on the grounds they haven’t had a valid operating license since 2003. However, the diocese said the bishop personally presented the proper documentation to the government regulatory agency in 2016 but never got a response. The bishops of the Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council (CELAM), bishops’ conferences around the world, the U.S. State Department, and the European Union have deplored these acts of persecution.Inavideo posted on social media, Lagos said during a recent homily that he doesn’t know what he is being investigated for, but that the police must “be making their own conjectures.” “Here we are gathered together and being held. We maintain our inner strength, peace in our hearts, and the joy that the Risen One gives us, the joy of the one who tells us ‘courage, it is I, do not be afraid’,” the prelate said. He also asked the faithful not to be afraid and to keep hope alive in Christ. “Remember dearly beloved brothers, fear paralyzes, despair entombs itself and hatred is the death of the heart. Hatred is answered with love, despair with living hope, and fear with the strength and courage that the glorious and risen Christ, the Christ of the Church, gives us,” Lagos continued. Finally, he said that “we entrust to the Most Holy Virgin the six priests and the six lay faithful who with us are being held in our Matagalpa chancery. “We want with our poor and limited strength to carry this cross, to renounce ourselves,” said. Ortega, who has been in power for 15 years, has been openly hostile to the Catholic Church in the country. He alleged bishops were part of an attempted coup to drive him out of office in 2018 because they supported anti-government demonstrations that his regime brutally suppressed. The Nicaraguan president has called the bishops “terrorists” and “devils in cassocks.”According to a report titled “Nicaragua: A Persecuted Church? (2018–2022),” compiled by attorney Martha Patricia Molina Montenegro, a member of the Pro-Transparency and Anti-Corruption Observatory, in less than four years the Catholic Church in Nicaragua has been the target of 190 attacks and desecrations, including a fire in the Managua Cathedral as well as police harassment and persecution of bishops and priests. On Aug. 6, unidentified vandals stole the main switch to the cathedral’s electrical control system, leaving the cathedral and surrounding grounds without power. Diego Lopez Marina/Catholic News Agency Bishop José Álvarez Lagos surrounded by police officers on Aug. 4, 2022. Photo courtesy of Diocese of Matagalpa “Living as a Christian disciple is not comfortable.”peacefulalwaysor
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1st Reading: Revelation, 11.19a; 12.1-6a; 10ab 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15.20-26 Gospel: Luke 1.39-56 Readings: no. 420, p. 1562 1st Reading: Ezekiel 28.1-10 Gospel: Matthew 19.23-30 Readings: no. 421, p. 1565 1st Reading: Ezekiel 34.1-11 Gospel: Matthew 20.1-16a Readings: no. 422, p. 1568 1st Reading: Ezekiel 36.23-28 Gospel: Matthew 22.1-14 Readings: no. 423, p. 1570 1st Reading: Ezekiel 37.1-14 Gospel: Matthew 22.34-40 Readings: no. 424, p. 1573 or no. 625, p. 1825 1st Reading: Ezekiel 43.1-7a Gospel: Matthew 23.1-12
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Such peace is a false kind of peace. There was a father of a family who was tyrannical toward his wife and children and he was proud of it, “ In my house there is peace. My wife does not talk to me. The children do not talk to me. We do not talk to one another and so there is peace.” Arguments and debates may be necessary to bring about the truth rather than have a false sense of peace. If one wants to see a peaceful place where there are no arguments, one can visit the cemetery. There, the residents do not argue with one another.Living as a Christian disciple is not always peaceful or comfortable. One who lives according to the ways of Jesus may be inconvenienced. People find it hard to be confronted with the truth. Former Vice President Gore of the United States became an advocate of ecology and preserving the planet that is facing global warming. He went around on lecture tours and talked about “An Inconvenient Truth.’’ Despite well-researched scientific data, many people are slow to face the reality of a planet on its way to destruction. It is a very inconvenient truth that would force people to look at changing lifestyles that are warming up the Thereplanet.are many other forms of inconvenient truth. In the personal level, we hate to be told the truth about ourselves that will make us change our habits and lifestyles. We want to cling to what we have gotten used to rather than change. It is time to look at truths that we avoid. By changing ourselves we can set the earth on fire.
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POPE Francis has sent his condolences to Filipinos for the death of former President Fidel Ramos. In a telegram addressed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the pope extended to Filipinos his “heartfelt condolences and the assurance of my prayers”. “Mindful of the late President’s years of service to the nation and his efforts in fostering the values of democracy, peace and rule of law, I commend his soul to the mercy of Almighty God,” he wrote. “Upon President Ramos’ family and all who mourn his passing, I invoke the divine blessings of consolation and peace,” the pope Ramos,added.the country’s 12th president, died on July 31 at age 94. He was laid to rest at the National Heroes’ Cemetery in Metro Manila on August 9. Under his term, the nation was dubbed as the “tiger cub economy in Asia” with his economic reforms.Prior to his election as president, he served as chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 1986 to 1988 and Secretary of National Defense from 1988 to 1991.
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Evelyn Singson, the new PPCRV national chairperson Photo courtesy of Singson’s FB
PPCRV has new head 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Jeremiah 38.4-6, 8-10; Hebrews 12.1-4; Luke 12.49-53 Reflections Rev. Fr. Antonio P. Pueyo, DCCtonypoy_dcc0@yahoo.com
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The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) named a new national chairperson, business leader Evelyn Singson. Pope sends condolences on death of former President Ramos Former president Fidel Ramos is laid to rest at the Heroes Cemetery in Taguig, Metro Manila after being accorded a state funeral on Aug. 9, 2022. Photo courtesy of RTVM Singson replaced technology pioneer and entrepreneur Myla Villanueva, who stepped down in July after serving the post since 2018. In a statement, the PPCRV said that Singson has outlined a program that will be ongoing from now until the next elections. “She believes that PPCRV’s work prior to election is just as important as its work during elections,” it said. “In her tenure, PPCRV will proactively invigorate parishes, church organizations, schools, civic clubs and the business community to join hands in ensuring responsible voting,” it Singsonadded.was former president of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) and of the Women for Women Foundation-Asia, among others.Like Villanueva, she is also an awardee of The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service or TOWNS. “I am sure her stewardship will continue PPCRVs work of facing everlasting and ever changing challenges of our democracy and elections,” Villanueva said. The church-based poll watchdog, meanwhile, paid tribute to Villanueva for her “significant contribution to what PPCRCV is today”. “She is responsible for leading the development and implementation of many important initiatives within the organization,” it said. Villanueva led PPCRV through two national elections, the 2019 midterm polls and the presidential elections last May.
F ire cleanses, fire burns, fire spreads. Many times the symbol of fire has been used in the scriptures. The sinful cities of Sodom and Gomorra were destroyed by fire. The Holy Spirit is described as tongues of fire descending upon the apostles. In this Sunday’s holy gospel Jesus says,‘’I have come to set fire on earth and I wish it were already blazing” (Lk 12: Jesus49).wanted His message about the coming of God’s reign to spread like fire. Such a message may cause division because truth cannot live with lies. The message of justice is unacceptable to those who are doing injustice. Those who promote human dignity and human rights are often persecuted. Ironically, the message of the Prince of Peace may bring division. That’s why Jesus exclaimed, ‘’ Do you think I have come to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you but rather division.’’The advocates of peace may themselves be persecuted. The messengers of truth may themselves be condemned. This was what happened to Jeremiah the prophet as described in the first reading. Jeremiah was thrown into the well because of his words of warning about the destruction of Israel. The king’s advisers even said, “Jeremiah ought to be put to the death’’ (Jer. 38:4). The second reading from the letter to the Hebrews describes Jesus as one who “endured the cross. Despising its shame …enjoying such opposition from sinners’’ (Heb. 12: 2-3). Peace that sacrifices the truth cannot be lasting.
“How precious is that profoundly genuine sense of family and community among Indigenous Peoples! And how important it is to cultivate properly the bond between young and old, and to maintain a healthy and harmonious relationship with all of creation!” So said a tweet by Pope Francis as the world marked the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Since 1995, the 9th of August each year has been marked worldwide as such to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. According to the United Nations, “We need indigenous communities for a better world.” Indigenous peoples live in all regions of the world, says the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, adding that they own, occupy or use some 22% of global land area. There are an estimated 476 million indigenous peoples in the world, making up less than 5 per cent of the world’s population. They however account for 15 per cent of the poorest. All over the world, indigenous peoples continue to be confronted with marginalization, extreme poverty and other human rights violations. According to data from the International Labor Organization, or ILO, 47% of all indigenous peoples in employment have no education, compared to 17% of their non-indigenous counterparts; the gap is even wider for women. More than 86% of indigenous peoples globally work in the informal economy, compared to 66% for their non-indigenous counterparts. Indigenous peoples are also nearly three times as likely to be living in extreme poverty compared to their non-indigenous counterparts. Indigenous peoples have sought recognition of their identities, their way of life and their right to traditional lands, territories and natural resources for years. While there have been inroads made in recognizing and respecting their rights, much remains to be desired, such as in the case of many indigenous communities in the Philippines.IntheBangsamoro in particular, the issue of ancestral domain claims of the Teduray and Lambangian, non-Moro indigenous peoples, remain unresolved. On September 25, 2019, the Bangsamoro Transition Authority passed Resolution No. 38 “urging the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples to cease and desist the delineation process and proceedings for the issuance of CADT in Maguindanao,” saying that “it is not only contrary to the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) as it recognizes the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) but is also destroying the concept of inclusivity.”
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The CADT is the Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title which, a title formally recognizing the rights of possession and ownership of indigenous people over their ancestral domains identified and delineated in accordance with IPRA. Last year however the two representatives of the indigenous peoples in the BARMM, Member of Parliament Melanio Ulama, who heads the BARMM Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs, and fellow Teduray MP Romeo Saliga jointly introduced the “Indigenous Peoples Rights Act in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, ” which seeks to uplift the lives of the indigenous people in the Bangsamoro region and recognize, protect, and promote IP rights in the Bangsamoro. This has given hope to the possibility of creating “a new social contract which will leave no one behind.” With the lease in life given to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority by way of a term extension of three years, the non-Moro indigenous peoples and NMIP rights advocates look forward to the passage and approval of the “Indigenous Peoples Rights Act in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region” as well as the resolution of the ancestral domain claim issue of the Teduray and Lambangian before the BTA’s extended term expires in 2025.In his statement issued in line with the commemoration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples this year, MP Saliga called on his fellow indigenous people’s “to remain in harmony.”
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U.S. SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken officially opened the clean energy commitments of the U.S. to the Philippines in an array of power prototypes exhibit, by companies now engaged in small- and mediumsized renewable energy. During his August 6 visit to the clean energy expo in Makati City, Secretary Blinken cited the Philippines’ increasing vulnerability to the dangerous effects of climate change, even as he stressed the importance of investing in clean energy by six renewable energy companies specializing in biomass, hydropower, solar, wind turbine, energy efficiency, and off-grid solutions. Relatedly, proposed Parliamentary measures filed with the Interim Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) seek for massive utilization of solar energy to augment a declining rate of power supply to interior villages where utility distribution voltage drop sharply, mainly due to— technically—lack of step-up transformers. Economically, pundits blame it on the ballooning debts incurred by electric cooperatives accumulating over the years with the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM).Butthe other side of the coin in being dependent on solar energy alone, as if it was the only option to generate clean energy, is that it can also pose economic peril upon a region potentially becoming a “dumping ground” for substandard, cheap photovoltaic panel plates, a favorite stuff to profit-greed comfort zone of some importers and average buyers fond of cheap tag-prices—and on credit basis.For sure, big power companies no longer open their facilities to field educational trips by electrical and mechanical engineering senior students, unlike in the past, during the time of the elder Marcos when plant-visit collaborations were open to technological schools. Last year, the Philippines announced an ambitious clean energy goal: to produce 35 percent of the nation’s energy from renewable sources by 2030 and 50 percent by 2040. “The United States commends these goals, and we’re committed to helping the Philippines achieve them,” Secretary Blinken said. Secretary Blinken, together with Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez and U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson, also witnessed the signing of a grant awarded by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. for a feasibility study on developing one of the first offshore wind projects in the Philippines. This project is expected to produce up to three gigawatts of clean energy, providing power to more than two million households. “USTDA is committed to delivering game-changing projects to close the infrastructure gap and support the clean energy transition in the Philippines,” said USTDA Director Enoh T. Ebong, adding that: “Our assistance will be critical toward defining the wind projects’ technical and design options, as well as structuring deals for international financial institutions. Our goal is the delivery of clean energy to millions of Filipinos.” Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez says “The United States remains a steadfast partner and supporter of emerging economies like the Philippines in facilitating job creation and building of a high quality and environment friendly energy infrastructures that support initiatives aimed at mitigating the impact of climate change,” One can identify the Philippine government as a fast growing bureaucracy. Every time a problem arise, they create an agency to “focus” on the solutions to the problem. As a result, the government has been criticized as the biggest employment agency. No debate on that, except that after all has been said and done, the problem to be addressed seem to be still there, despite the additional people hired to work on the problem’s solution.Thiswas the argument faced last week when the country was again hit by natural calamities - the disastrous earthquake on the North, and the never ending rain which brought floods with it in almost all parts of the country. The new presidents Think Tank proposed that a new department be created to respond to these emergencies. But according to the Manila Times, the president seem to prefer instead the suggestion of Sen. Imee Marcos regarding the disaster preparedness of the country. Sen. Maria Imelda Josefa “Imee” Marcos. Senator Marcos has filed a bill in the Senate that would upgrade and expand the authority of the existing National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC), rather than create an entirely new department.Manythink this makes sense rather than creating a department that would again expand our already heavy bureaucracy. Lessons from the “Yolanda” disaster showed that the biggest problem faced was how the assistance can immediately reach the victims affected. An assessment of the performance of those charge to help showed that there were delays in the transport of food assistance, problems on where the victims can be given immediate assistance, and even the location of where the victims are. The government was given a very low rating on its performance, much to the dismay of donors who were expecting a more efficient flow of evacuation operations. It may be a simple what, where, when, and how to run the operation, but something was wrong with the flow. It could be a lack of training on the part of agencies who are supposed to assist the NDDRMC, a lack of information on what victims should do when disaster strikes, or just how the government agencies are supposed to work in unity. The suggestion of Senator Marcos seem relevant especially in disaster prone areas of the BARMM. Such upgrading and expansion of the NDDRMC works well in small confined areas like the islands of BARMM, and the partnership/ cooperation is not new to people in these areas. There probably is no need to add more able hands to bring assistance, but this will remove the stigma that the BARMM is just a big employment agency, considering that disasters are short term and will not require the presence of a big number of workers. However, there is a need for disaster workers to “connect” with development workers so that everyone faces the same direction. This may be an over-used saying that in unity there is strength. Let us try it even before the senators finish their bill strengthening the NDRRMC. COTABATO CITY / ARMM CORRESPONDENTS John M. Unson, Ferdinandh B. Cabrera, Charlie C. Señase Nash B. Maulana NORTH / SOUTH COTABATO CORRESPONDENTS Williamor Magbanua, Romer “Bong” Sarmiento, Roel Osano & Drema Quitayen Bravo CARTOONIST Lourd Jim Diazon is published every Saturday by the Mindanao Cross Publishers, Inc., Sinsuat cor Quezon Avenues, Cotabato City. Tel Nos. (064) mindanao.cross@gmail.com
“We would achieve greater if we work hand in hand,” Saliga said. “Challenges are inevitable, but with our strength bind together, we would arrive in the destination we dreamed of reaching,” he added. We share the same belief. In fact, we believe that all peoples – IP’s and non-IP’s – should join hands to make this world where we live one where justice, peace, equality and inclusivity truly reign. It should be our common dream and our common struggle.
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• Coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or the flu Signs that your asthma is probably worsening include:
• To review your treatment. Asthma often changes over time. Meet with your doctor regularly to discuss your symptoms and make any needed treatment adjustments.
• Chest tightness or pain Wheezing when exhaling, which is a common sign of asthma in children
• Occupational asthma, triggered by workplace irritants such as chemical fumes, gases or dust
“Thoughts become things. If you see it in your mind, you’ll hold it in your hand.” — Bob Proctor Last week’s column was titled “Getting to What You Need” and I pointed out that was a conscious decision to emphasize on “needs” rather than “wants.” Again, we take on the layman’s understanding of the two terms, needs are those that an ordinary person cannot get by without while wants are those that he or she would prefer to have. The website Study.Com provides the distinction of the two from the perspective of economics: “a need is something needed to survive while a want is something that people desire to have, that they may, or may not, be able to obtain.”One of the emphases on getting or achieving our needs was to learn how to engage in negotiations or at least some form of haggling. It is when we have learned the art and find the courage to negotiate that we get needs on very favorable terms (lower price, longer payment periods, or getting some extras). The other is on the need to ascertain what our needs are and their order of priorities. Thereafter we need to make a plan of action to achieve each need we have identified. There is a mystical or even religiousleaning belief on how people can get the things they want or to have extraordinary achievements called the “law of attraction.”
• Allergyinduced asthma, triggered by airborne substances, such as pollen, mold spores, cockroach waste, or particles of skin and dried saliva shed by pets (pet dander)When to see a doctor Seek emergency treatment
• Increasing difficulty breathing, as measured with a device used to check how well your lungs are working (peak flow meter)
• Asthma signs and symptoms that are more frequent and bothersome
The law of attraction is a philosophy suggesting that positive thoughts bring positive results into a person’s life, while negative thoughts bring negative outcomes.Thus, the energy of our thoughts (positive or negative) will attract energy that is similar to our thoughts. If we have it constantly in our mind that we will pass a professional examination, it is likely that our result would be positive. On the other hand, if we always think that we will fail or have doubts on our ability to hurdle such examination, a negative outcome is more likely to happen. This belief is summarized as “Like Attracting Like.” There are certain actions prescribed to take advantage of and to have the Law of Attraction come into our lives. First, always be in a constant positive frequency, avoid negative or poisonous attitude such as anger or envy. Second, keep a record of the good things that we get or that happened to us and be grateful for these. Engage in regular meditation, this is the spiritual or mystical aspect of the philosophy. We meditate on our spiritual life and aspirations, family life, business, and self, particularly what we want to be and to Fourth,have. start with smaller goals (getting your wants) and then move on to greater or the more “impossible” stuff. Let us say, the smaller goal is to have a monthly income of not less than P 70,000 then the larger one is to own a red Mercedes Benz. From the quote at the beginning of this piece, it can be inferred that we should a very clear idea of what it is that we want to have (red Mercedes Benz, C-class, 2022) rather than a vague image of having a luxury car. Fifth, to get significant results, one is also expected to exert massive effort towards the realization of his or her goals. If you want to know more about this philosophy, there are many videos and books available online.
August 13, 20226 THE MINDANAO CROSS O Asthmaverview is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath.For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a lifethreatening asthma attack. Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Because asthma often changes over time, it’s important that you work with your doctor to track your signs and symptoms and adjust your treatment as needed. AsthmaSymptomssymptoms vary from person to person. You may have infrequent asthma attacks, have symptoms only at certain times — such as when exercising — or have symptoms all the time.Asthma signs and symptoms include:
• Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing
Severe asthma attacks can be lifethreatening. Work with your doctor to determine what to do when your signs and symptoms worsen — and when you need emergency treatment. Signs of an asthma emergency include:
• The need to use a quick-relief inhaler more often For some people, asthma signs and symptoms flare up in certain situations: • Exercise-induced asthma, which may be worse when the air is cold and dry
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F ifty one years ago, a tearful young bride committed her life in marriage to a man, favoured by her family and the entire clan. They believed it would be a perfect match, and they were right. The groom is a responsible father, a good provider, loving and caring to both his and her family, a living hero to all . The young Bai Annisa Alonto Biruar who was a fun loving co-ed at the Notre Dame University where she graduated obeyed the tradition of the elderly Muslims to an arranged marriage. She has no reason to regret- the elders were right in their choice for her. Not only was he capable of raising a family and giving in to the whims of a pampered daughter, he was, and still is, good looking, with a well taken care of physique. The lucky groom managed and owned Aida Shipping Lines, then the couple were first to engage in Barter Trading. Datu Abdul became the Maguindanao OIC Gov. in 2012 after Gov. ZaldyOnAmpatuan.June27, 2022, the couple celebrated 51 years of their blessed union. They boast of 5 well settled children and 15 grandchildren, two of who recently graduated with medical degrees from reputable institution’ - Davao Medical School Foundation, the fulfilment of a grandmother’s dream. While I was celebrating our golden wedding anniversary, she too, half my age was celebrating hers as well. I reckon she must have married early, while I got married late. We both missed a grand celebration due to the pandemic. W E run into the subject matter after having witnessed the state funeral of the 12th PH President Fidel Valdez Ramos whom people from all walks of life mourn his 94 years of earthly life. Described as a top military officer and a gentleman, we regard the demised as down-to-earth to have mingled with Central Mindanao newsmen sharing his wits and singing prowess to the tune of “It’s A Sin to Tell A Lie” and “Let Me Try Again” as his favorite parting melody.Even how great and popular personalities are, there’s always a season for everything as in time to be born and time to die. For it is appointed for humans to die once then the appointed day of judgment for whole human race (Hebrews 9:27-28). Earlier, renowned screen personalities Cherrie Gil, 59 and Olivia Newton John, 73, both died of cancer. Even our colleagues in the profession like veteran Davao Citybased journalist Antonio “Tony” Ajero among others, who were not spared from inevitable death. And as lesson learned, whatever our hands find to do, let’s do it with our might, for there is no work, device, knowledge or wisdom in the grave where we are going. For as the living know that they will die, the dead know nothing and they have no more reward. Nevermore will they have a share in anything done under the sun (Ecclesiastes 9:5-10). The whole duty of man is to fear God and keep His commandments. For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing whether good or evil (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14). Where are we heading to? It’s not citizenship, tribal, political nor religious affiliation that’s causing divisiveness, chaos and violence in the world today. We are confronted with one common enemy, the devil, and the war is not against flesh and blood, but the principalities of darkness in this world. Spiritual warfare is the answer to defeat Satan, and we need the armor of God in this battle. All God-fearing citizens of the world must heed to prophetic warnings: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come, saying, I am the Christ, and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nations will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows” (Matthew 24:4-8). But in the last days perilous times will come, and here are the signs: “Men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanders, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness, but denying its power” (2 Timothy 3:1-5). The killings and other inhuman acts are abomination to the Creator, whom we should call for His divine intervention. For He has vowed to redeem us, saying: “Vengeance is Mine” (Deuteronomy 32:35). Amid envy, hatred, and lawlessness in the world, allow love to overflow; for he who endures to the end shall be saved (Matthew 24:13). Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good; love even your worst enemy, for love is the key to salvation (Romans 12:21).And finally, owe no one except to love one another for this is the fulfillment of God’s law. In the end before the final curtain, the living ought to owe no one but God to whom we are indebted to.
• Shortness of breath when you are doing minimal physical activity Contact your doctor • If you think you have asthma. If you have frequent coughing or wheezing that lasts more than a few days or any other signs or symptoms of asthma, see your doctor. Treating asthma early may prevent long-term lung damage and help keep the condition from getting worse over time. To monitor your asthma after diagnosis. If you know you have asthma, work with your doctor to keep it under control. Good long-term control helps you feel better from day to day and can prevent a life-threatening asthma attack. If your asthma symptoms get worse. Contact your doctor right away if your medication doesn’t seem to ease your symptoms or if you need to use your quick-relief inhaler more often. Don’t take more medication than prescribed without consulting your doctor first. Overusing asthma medication can cause side effects and may make your asthma worse.
• Shortness of breath
• Rapid worsening of shortness of breath or wheezing
• No improvement even after using a quick-relief inhaler
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Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late LUDIVINA BINGIL VILLAFLOR, who died on January 29, 2014 at Bual Sur, Midsayap, Cotabato, a parcel of land Lot 10, Psd-12-068652, situated in Salunayan, Midsayap, Cotabato, containing an area of 1,391 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. 152-2018000378 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous deed of sale before Notary Public Alberto T. Eramis as per Doc. No. 86; Page No. 18; Book No. CCC1; Series of 2022. MC: Jul. 30, Aug. 6 & 13, 2022
Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late PENDI A. ABPET, who died on December 9, 2012 in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, a parcel of land Lot 7, Block 2, PSD-12-047948, situated in Tamontaka I, Cotabato City, containing an area of 200 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. T-50473 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with sale before Notary Public Roberto E. Examen as per Doc. No. 35; Page No. 8; Book No. 28; Series of 2022. MC: Jul. 30, Aug. 6 & 13, 2022
AFFIDAVIT Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late PANIANGAL SUMAEL, who died on September 23, 1993 at Dalican, Datu Odin ofP-39713,CertificatecoveredMaguindanao,Sinsuat,aparcelbyOriginalofTitleNo.whichconsists69,179squaremeters, more or less, located in Barrio of Saniag, Municipality of Ampatuan is subject of affidavit of self-adjudication before Notary Public Atty. Mohammad Jameel A. Singh as per Doc. No. 341; Page No. 69; Book No. 15; Series of 2022.
THE MINDANAO CROSS a population of about 4,500 per 2020 census, is now part of the endarethatpreventareadjacentsecuritypersonnelofPNPit(BARMM).inAutonomousBangsamoroRegionMuslimMindanaoMaj.PeraltasaidwhileisnolongerwithinPikitsinceitisnowpartBARMM,PikitpolicestillprovidemeasurestocommunitiesthatstillpartofPikittospillover.Maj.Peraltastressedgovernmenteffortsunderwaytoputantothehostilities
Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late LUCILA E. BINGIL, who died on April 1999 at Bual Sur, Midsayap, Cotabato, a parcel of land Lot 10, Psd-12-068652, situated in Salunayan, Midsayap, Cotabato, containing an area of 1,390 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. 152-2018000379 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous deed of sale before Notary Public Alberto T. Eramis as per Doc. No. 147; Page No. 32; Book No. CCC1; Series of 2021. MC: Jul. 30, Aug. 6 & 13, 2022
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EXTRAJUDICIALSETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late KHAIRIA SUMRAY BARAGUIR, who died on August 1, 2022 in Cotabato City, a Bank Deposit particularly with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LB) under account No. 03712425-97 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with waiver of rights before Notary Public Atty. Agnes P. Paracha-Balleque as per Doc. No. 40; Page No. 08; Book No. 13; Series of 2022.
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Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late ELADIO E. BINGIL, who died on June 22, 2018 at Bual Sur, Midsayap, Cotabato, a parcel of land Lot 14, Psd-12068652, situated in Bual Sur, Midsayap, Cotabato, containing an area of 1,390 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. 152-2018000382 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous deed of sale before Notary Public Alberto T. Eramis as per Doc. No. 135; Page No. 27; Book No. CXXXV; Series of 2021. MC: Jul. 30, Aug. 6 & 13, 2022
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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Theresa Yemma A. Calubag has filed with this office, a petition for change of first name from Yemma to Theresa Yemma in the birth certificate of Theresa Yemma C. Astillero who was born on 19 December 1973 in Cotabato City and whose parents are Ireneo S. Astillero and Salvacion R. Chan. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office. (Sgd.) EDRES A. SAMAMA Asst. City Civil Officer-in-ChargeRegistrar MC: Aug. 6 & 13, 2022 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. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that Norul-am Caguid Musanip has filed with this office, a petition for correction of sex from Female to Male in the certificate of live birth bearing registry No. 2001-256, registered at the Local Civil Registrar office of Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao and whose parents are Norudin L. Musanip and Cora E. Cagud. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than August 15,(Sgd.)2022.LESAIDA O. SABAN Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Aug. 6 & 13, 2022
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between the two factions so civilians displaced by hostilities could return home.He said no reported casualties from both sides so far. “We evacuate because of floods and because of rido,” said Anok Bugasan, a resident of Macabual, who fled with his family and stayed with a relative’s home in Barangay Poblacion. At least 10,000 people have been displaced by floods in low lying communities of Pikit after the Rio Grande de Mindanao and its tributaries overflowed following heavy downpour in North Cotabato and Bukidnon. Water from these provinces flowed down toward Liguasan marsh where the town of Pikit was situated. Edwin O. Fernandez
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Republic of the Philippines Region XII Pikit, North Cotabato OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE PUBLICATIONOF In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Harmonie Mangelen Ugalingan has filed with this office, a petition for change of gender from Male to Female in the birth certificate of Harmonie Mangelen Ugalingan who was born on June 25, 1998 at Pikit, Cotabato and whose parents are Haron Sultan Ugalingan and Mons Sindad Mangelen. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than August 2, 2022. (Sgd.)
Notice is hereby given that the late CRESCENCIA D. LABRADOR, who died on September 23, 2021 at Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, left parcels of land Lot Nos. 171-A, Psd-12-025173 and 171-I, Psd-12-025173, with an areas of 14,546 and 1,507 square meters, more or less, covered by TCT Nos. T-37568 and T-37576, respectively, both situated at Dansuli, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat are subject of deed of extrajudicial settlement of estate before Notary Public Atty. Arnold H. Armada as per Doc. No. 315; Page No. 64; Book No. 140; Series of 2022.
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Republic of the Philippines Region XII Pikit, North Cotabato OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 series of 2012, a notice is hereby served to the public that Muslima P. Kongkong has filed with this office, a petition for change of sex from Male to Female in the certificate of live birth of Rasniya Pangatong Kongkong who was born 23 August 2004 at Pamalian, Pikit, Cotabato to parents Halil Guiaplos Kongkong and Muslima Mangilay Pangatong. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than August 23, (Sgd.)2022.MICHAEL C. TOBIAS, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Aug. 6 & 13, 2022
Notice is hereby given that the late MUSLIMIN DARAH DIMAL, who died intestate on September 15, 2020 in Cotabato City, left bank deposit with METROBANK under Account Number 406-3-40607970-9 is subject of beforewithsettlementextrajudicialofestatewaiverofrightsNotaryPublic Atty. Agnes P. ParachaBalleque as per Doc. No. 441; Page No. 89; Book No. 12; Series of 2022.
Republic of the Philippines Province of Cotabato City of Kidapawan LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE NOTICE PUBLICATIONFOR In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Mar Jun M. Mahilum has filed with this office, a petition for change of sex from Female to Male in the certificate of live birth of Mar Jun M. Mahilum who was born on 26 October 1989 at Kidapawan, Cotabato and whose parents are Edwin S. Mahilum and Elena G. Maslog. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office. (Sgd.) MERCEDES P. TOLENTINO Acting City Civil Registrar MC: Aug. 6 & 13, 2022 Republic of the Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Upi, Maguindanao OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE PUBLICATIONOF 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. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that Welia M. Guartico has filed with this office, a petition for change of sex from Male to Female and change of first name from Wellie to Welia in the certificate of live birth bearing registry No. 14 of Welia Samar Mandi duly registered at the Local Civil Registry Office of Upi, Maguindanao and whose parents are Calixto Muloc Mandi and Prescilla Palao Samar. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than August 23, 2022. (Sgd.) JEAN P. BACAS Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Aug. 6 & 13, 2022 Republic of the Philippines Region XII City Government of Cotabato OFFICE OF THE CITYL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE TO PUBLICATIONTHE 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. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that Marevie G. Midzcael has filed with this office, a petition for correction of sex from Female to Male in the certificate of live birth of Maher Guimba Midzcael who was born on October 29, 2004 at Cotabato City, and whose parents are Gapor P. Midzcael and Marevie A. Guimba. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this(Sgd.)office.EDRES A. SAMAMA Asst. City Civil Officer-in-ChargeRegistrar MC: Aug. 6 & 13, 2022 Republic of the Philippines Region XII City Government of Cotabato OFFICE OF THE CITYL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE
EXTRAJUDICIALSETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late LEONARDO E. BINGIL, who died on February 8, 2020 at Toril, Davao City, a parcel of land Lot No. 12, PSD-12-068652, situated in Bo. Salunayan, Midsayap, Cotabato, containing an area of 1,390 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. 1522018000380 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous deed of sale before Notary Public Alberto T. Eramis as per Doc. No. 338; Page No. 68; Book No. CCC; Series of 2022.
Republic of the Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Upi, Maguindanao OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE PUBLICATIONOF 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 Joan A. Mofastan 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. 2008-784 of Joan Aco Mofastan duly registered at the Local Civil Registry Office of Upi, Maguindanao and whose parents are Pablito Mobuayaen and Divina ClaudioAnyAco.person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than August 29, 2022. (Sgd.) JEAN P. BACAS Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Aug. 13 & 20, 2022 Republic of the Philippines Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Parang, Maguindanao OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE PUBLICATIONOF In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048/10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that Eli Maglangit Lariosa has filed with this office a petition for change of first name/ sex from Eli/Male to Elisa/ Female in the birth certificate of Eli Maglanguit who was born on September 12, 1963 at Parang, Maguindanao and whose parents are Victoriano Maglanguit and Francisca Orong. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than August 23, (Sgd.)2022KARIM O. OMAR, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Aug. 13 & 20, 2022
AFFIDAVIT Notice is hereby given that the late MARINO M. EUGENIO, who died on December 17, 2017 at Brgy. Paraiso, Koronadal City, Cotabato, left parcel of land Lot 8, Block 17, Pcs-11-002798, situated at Barangay Matulas, Koronadal, South Cotabato, containing an area of 168 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. T-119610 is subject of affidavit of self-adjudication by sole heir before Notary Public Atty. Agnes P. ParachaBalleque as per Doc. No. 408; Page No. 81; Book No. 12; Series of 2022.
MC: Aug. 6, 13 & 20, 2022
MC: Aug. 6, 13 & 20, 2022
MICHAEL C. TOBIAS, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Aug. 6 & 13, 2022
In-fighting erupts among MILF field men in NoCot...from P2
EXTRAJUDICIALSETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the late CRISOGONIO A. GUTIERREZ, JR., who died on September 8, 2019 at Pikit, North Cotabato, left a parcel of land Lot No. 2946-B, Psd124712-017180 (AR) with an area of 30,000 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. CT-4228 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous deed of donation before Notary Public Atty. Agnes R. De Castro-Jagunap as per Doc. No. 2001; Page No. 2001; Book No. XXVIII; Series of 2022.
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MC: Aug. 6, 13 & 20, 2022
POLICEMEN uprooted 4,517 marijuana plants in Balindong town in Lanao del Sur province Monday. Col. Jibin Bongcayao, Lanao del Sur police director, said Tuesday armed men guarding the marijuana farm in Barangay Bubong Cadapaan in Balindong ran away when they sensed that policemen were closing in from two directions. The raid was jointly carried out by members of the Balindong municipal police, personnel of the Lanao del Sur Provincial Police Office and antinarcotics operatives from the Police Regional OfficeBangsamoro Autonomous Region.Bongcayao said their anti-narcotics agents placed at no less than P900,000 the value of the uprooted marijuana plants that the raiding team immediately set on fire after collecting samples as evidence against its propagators.Bongcayao said the Balindong municipal police is now trying to identify the people behind the propagation of the uprooted marijuana plants for immediate prosecution. John Felix Unson Slain Dawlah member was bomb-maker
GenSan gives IBO champ Apolinario “hero’s welcome” It’s fruit season in Kidapawan this August and “Timpupo” (harvest) festival is just around the corner. See you in Kidapawan! Photo courtesy of Sir Nardx fb Relatives of the lawyer Arif Lao, director for Maguindanao of the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission, said Monday they are convinced that the attack was "work-related," something the police should focus attention on. One of two men on a motorcycle shot thrice with a 9 millimeter pistol the black Toyota Fortuner of Lao while parked along a busy stretch of the Sinsuat Avenue here at past 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Lao's wife, who was inside the vehicle, was Laounscathed.wasin an establishment along Sinsuat Avenue when he heard gunshots outside and, as he checked, found out that it was his vehicle that one of the two suspects targeted with a 9 millimeter pistol. Col. Querubin Manalang, Cotabato City police director, has asked Lao and members of his family to give probers enough time to put closure on the incident. The suspects sped away immediately after they fired at Lao’s SUV. Responding investigators and police forensic experts found spent 9MM bullet casings scattered in the scene. John Felix Unson
August 13, 20228 THE MINDANAO CROSS
New 6th ID head to support MalacañangMoro peace process
Investigators are still clueless on who could have repeatedly shot the vehicle here on Saturday night of a government human rights lawyer helping prosecute abusive policemen and soldiers.
KIDAPAWAN CITY — A local official feared a Indigenous Peoples (IPs) village in Arakan, North Cotabato could be erased from the face of the earth as vast tract of mountain slopes have unusual mass thatfollowingwerelandpastweatherheavyvisibleofgroundstoldBarangayfamiliessaidlocalspeakingLeonardomovement.Reovoca,forArakangovernmentunit,atleast21ManoboinPurok5inSumaliliweretoevacuatetosaferassymptomslandslideshavebeenfollowingtherainsspawnedbydisturbancesthedays.Reovocarecalledthatmassmovementsrecordedin2020,theearthquakeshitNorthCotabato province in 2019. A survey of Mines and Geo-Sciences Science (MGB) Regional Office 12 showed the place where these Manobo settlers are situated was no longer fit for living area because of the land mass movement then.It was feared anytime the land will collapse and bury the whole community.Reovoca said that the LGU Arakan has convinced settlers to transfer to safer relocation site located across the Settlers,village.at first, were reluctant to vacate the place since their agricultural crops, as source of income, are situated in the affected area. “They can continue farming there without fear of landslides or any land mass movement,” Reovoca said. He added that the LGU also procured a onehectare relocation site for Manobo IPs housing with free construction materials.Atleast 5-hectares of land situated in the mountain slopes have been eroded and landslides may occur anytime.The affected area was formerly a source of water for the villagers. Soil erosions were also noted beside the highway in Barangay Sumalili and Kulaman Valley area that may endanger motorists. Williamor Magbanua
A“hero’s welcome” greeted International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight champion Davemark “The Dobermann” Cereno Apolinario in General Santos City where he started his boxing career. On Wednesay afternoon Gen. Santos City Administrator Shandee Llido-Pestaño who represented City Mayor Lorelie GeronimoPacquiao, welcomed the 23-year-old boxer, who claimed the title of IBO flyweight champion last July after defeating South African Gideon Buthelezi via first-round knockout.Theboxing match was held at the International Convention Center in East London, South Africa. City Administrator Llido-Pestaño encouraged Apolinario to stay healthy and continue being disciplined to bring more honors not only to General Santos City but also to the whole Philippines. She also advised him to continue being humble, and stay true to being living proof that the city is the home of the champions. Apolinario now holds a record of 17 wins without single loss as a professional boxer. City Sports Officer Sonnie Sombrio said the city was proud with the feat of Apolinario, born in Maasim, Sarangani but live most of his life in Gen. Santos City. “We have proven time and again that Gen. Santos City is the producer of world class boxers,” Somrio told reporters, stressing the sister in law of Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao is a legend that brought honors to Gen. Santos City..The City Council is expected to pass a resolution commending Apolinario and to give him cash incentives.
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao — The new commander of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division assured to support Malacañang’s peace process for Moro communities as he assumed central Mindanao’s top military postMajorThursday.Gen. Roy Galido was installed commander of 6th ID by the chief of the Philippine Army, Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner, Jr., during a simple rite in this camp on Thursday morning. Galido took over 6th ID’s leadership from his classmate in the Philippine Military Academy, Major Gen. Roberto Capulong.Capulong was 6th ID’s acting commander for about five weeks following the retirement from the military service of predecessor Lt. Gen. Juvymax Uy. Galido and Capulong belonged to PMA’s Class ’90. “I will support programs and activities that can make this part of the Bangsamoro region become peaceful and progressive,” Galido said in a message. He said the 6th ID, under his leadership, shall engage in activities that can hasten the realization of peace and sustainable development in Moro areas in provinces covered by the division. The 6th ID covers Maguindanao and parts of Lanao del Sur, which are component provinces of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, South Cotabato and parts of North Cotabato, all under Administrative Region 12. Units of 6th ID are also watching over the cities of Cotabato, Tacurong, Koronadal and General Santos. Galido was first assigned in central Mindanao more than a decade ago, while still a lieutenant colonel, during which he served as commander of the 6th ID’s now defunct anti-crime, anti-terror Task ForceHeTugis.alsobecame commander of the 40th Infantry Battalion, a component-unit of 6th ID and, subsequently, as commander of the 601st Infantry Brigade based in Tacurong City. “I wish for the success of the government’s peace process for the Bangsamoro people. It was for the sacrifices of the Moro mujahideen (freedom fighters) that the BARMM came into being. Let’s help make this peace process succeed,” Galido said. John Felix Unson
Land mass movement occurs in Arakan, NoCot Police destroy Lanao del Sur marijuana farm
THE bomb-maker killed in a clash with soldiers Friday, August 5, in Ampatuan, Maguindanao was the 11th explosives fabrication expert the military had neutralized since January.Theslain terrorist, Khamhed Akan Kambal, belonged to the Dawlah Islamiya, tagged in recent deadly bombings in central Mindanao.Major Gen. Roberto Capulong of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division and Brig. Gen. Arthur Cabalona separately told reporters Saturday their units are guarding against possible retaliations by the Dawlah Islamiya and its ally, the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, for the death of BothKambal.terrorgroups, fashioned from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, have a reputation for venting ire on civilian targets for losses in clashes with pursuing state security forces.Kambal was killed in a brief gunfight with personnel of the 40th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Dicalungan in Ampatuan town, dispatched to check on reports by villagers about his presence in the area.His cohort, Nasrudin Salih Blah, voluntarily yielded after Kambal was felled with rifle shots by soldiers approaching their hideout in a secluded area in Barangay Dicalungan.Blahisnow in the joint custody of the 40th IB and the local police, undergoing interrogation. Soldiers confiscated from them a .45 caliber pistol, improvised explosive devices, components for deadly booby traps and keypad-type mobile phones needed for blasting contraptions of home-made bombs that can be detonated from a distance via telecommunication signal. The 6th ID, in a statement Saturday, said it was Moro community elders who informed the 40th IB of the exact location of Kambal in Barangay Dicalungan. Units of 6th ID had earlier killed, in one operation after another in Maguindanao and in North Cotabato provinces since January, eleven Dawlah Islamiya and BIFF bombmakers.The operations that led to their deaths were assisted by units of the Maguindanao Provincial Police Office, the Police Regional Office-12, and local officials. John Felix Unson
Edwin O. Fernandez
No clues on HR lawyer’svehicle shooting
FRUITS HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE
