The Mindanao Cross | December 3, 2022

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PH PROMOTES ‘VATICAN-ISLAM’ HUMAN FRATERNITY DOCUMENT

By Nash B. Maulana

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that an increasing geo-political polarization was a threat to “hard-won peace in the Asia-Pacific.”

Addressing the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 21, the

Philippine President offered the Philippine experience in peace-building to the UN Security Council on Tuesday.

OPPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr noted the need for a “sense of awareness” among the Filipinos that the Human

Fraternity Document exists.

Galvez expressed this during a peace forum held at the Ateneo De Davao University in Davao City.

The forum was the first Philippine platform in which the document was revisited and adopted in the context of Filipino

IAG hosts forum on advancing, protection of IP rights

By Edwin O. Fernandez

THE Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG), in partnership with International IDEA (Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance) and European Union (EU) has hosted recently an insightful table discussion on challenges and opportunities while advancing Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) rights.

“We have a productive and insightful experience-sharing forum over the weekend in Manila where we took stock of challenges and opportunities in advancing IP rights advocacy at the community, regional (BARMM and Cordillera) and national levels,” the IAG said in statement.

“Our IP Champions are a step closer to formulating the national agenda for the protection of indigenous peoples’ rights following the regional workshops and mentoring program,” said the IAG,

headed by Atty. Benedicto R. Bacani as its executive director.

“We are proud to see our IP Champions contributing to shaping the foundation for meaningful and sustainable inclusion of the Indigenous Peoples' agenda, especially in the governance and development processes within BARMM and Cordillera,” the IAG said.

The IP Champions Project is an EU-funded program implemented by International IDEA and IAG.

In October, Ms. Jo Genna Jover, IAG's Indigenous Peoples program manager, assured members of IP communities in North and South Upi that IAG is committed to the development of public policies that will help protect and promote the rights of IPs.

“IAG is committed to the

Two BARMM MPs together for peace in Pikit

SEALED with a handshake. This was what two members of the parliament (MPs) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the physician Kadil Sinolinding, Jr. and Datu Jambo Matalam, did to seal a consensus, reached this week, to intensify their support for peaceful efforts of addressing the nagging security problems in Pikit

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town in Cotabato province.

Pikit has been hogging the news since 2020 due to the wanton killings in the area and bloody clashes among feuding clans in the municipality, where BARMM has 22 barangays grouped, along with 41 others in nearby towns in Cotabato province, as the Bangsamoro Special Geographic Area, or SGA.

The MPs Sinolinding and

December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Pursuant to UN General Assembly Resolution No 473 issued on 14 October 1992, which was later adopted by the Philippines through Proclamation No. 1157 on 16 October 2006 declared December as International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

The observance of this event hopes to create an environment that will allow person with disability to enjoy productive lives by raising the awareness of the people throughout the society and to inform the public that causes of disabilities can be prevented and in cases when such disabilities exist, early detection and prompt and appropriate intervention can be performed. - dilg.gov.ph

Kauran wins DILG’s ‘Lupong Tagapamayapa’ Incentives Award

A village in Maguindanao del Sur has become the first barangay in the Bangsamoro region to be honored as winner for this year's 4th-6th Class Municipalities Category of the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Award (LTIA) of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Barangay Kauran in

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Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur becomes the first awardee in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

The national awards ceremony was held Monday at The Manila Hotel.

LTIA is a system of providing economic benefits and other incentives to outstanding

Lupong Tagapamayapa, the body that comprises the Katarungang Pambarangay or barangay justice system, established to settle minor cases involving barangay residents outside of the courts that demonstrate exemplary performance in resolving disputes at the grassroots or barangay level. At least 30 local

Quiapo Church prohibits bringing of large-size religious images, standartes during Nazarene feast

By John Felix Unson

SECURING IP RIGHTS.Participants from Indigenous Peoples communities join IAG forum for protection and promotion of IP rights in insightful experience-sharing forum.

Photo courtesy of IAG

THE Philippines’ Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) leads the country’s move to adopt, promote and institutionalize the Human Fraternity Document, signed in 2019 by Pope Francis and Grand Imam Ahmad Al-Tayyeb of the Al-Azhar University.

Edwin O. Fernandez

JUST HAVE FUN. A local ‘peryahan’ at the back of the city’s Peoples’ Palace is an indication peace is prevailing in the city where people can freely enjoy the night without worrying their safety. Police are just around the corner to secure guests.

Photo by Karl John Daniel

Marines augment CAFGUs after Buldon attack

ONE of two militiamen wounded in an attack by local terrorists in Buldon, Maguindanao before dawn Monday died in a hospital, bringing to four the number of fatalities in the incident.

The Army's 6th Infantry Division and the 1st Marine Brigade have agreed to augment with Marines the security team in Barangay Edcor, Buldon to prevent a repeat of the atrocity, perpetrated by at least six men riding two NMAX scooters and a Bajaj Kawasaki 125 CC motorcycle.

Officials of the Maguindanao Provincial Police Office and relatives of Arnel Cayanan, a member of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit, told reporters Tuesday morning that he succumbed to bullet wounds late Monday while in a hospital.

Three of Cayanan’s companions, the CAFGU members Christian Silvestre, Ignacio Lozada and Dondon Ahito, were killed on the spot when gunmen on motorcycles attacked their makeshift outpost in Barangay Edcor in the hinterland Buldon town in Maguindanao del Norte.

A fifth CAFGU member, the wounded Carlbertson Baggay, is undergoing medication.

They were guarding a bridge in Barangay Edcor in Buldon, damaged by Tropical Storm Paeng in late

October, set for repair by engineers. Their attackers, who fled towards an interior area in Buldon, are now subject of a joint police and military manhunt.

Col. Eric Macaambac, commander of the 1st Marine Brigade said Tuesday they are to provide additional Marines to guard the bridge that the slain CAFGUs guarded.

"We are not taking chances and we shall never allow that incident to happen again," Macaambac said. JMU

Gen. Galido condemns attack vs. CAFGUs securing Buldon bridge

THE Army’s 6th Infantry Division has condemned the attack against a temporary outpost of Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit in Buldon town that left four dead and one injured.

Major Gen. Roy Galido, 6th ID commander, said the soldiers were part of the security of the bridge undergoing rehabilitation in the village of Edcor.

Heavy trucks and heavy equipment are prevented from passing through the bridge in Sitio Simway, Barnagay Edcor after Typhoon Paeng in October weakened its foundation.

The attack occurred at about 1 a.m. Monday.

“This inhumane act of the killing and wounding of our personnel must be condemned to the full extent,” Maj. Gen. Galido, also commander of Joint Task Force Central (JTFC), said.

“JTF Central calls on the populace to remain vigilant of the atrocities of these culprits behind the attack on our personnel hence, this shooting incident deliberately violates the right to life and cannot be

justified under any ideology or circumstance,” he added.

Colonel Eric A Macaambac, commander ng 1st Marine Brigade based in Buldon, said the militiamen has been implementing a local order not to allow cargo trucks from passing through the bridge while rehabilitation is ongoing.

Three militiamen died on the spot while the fourth expired while undergoing medication in a hospital.

“We will ensure that justice for the victims will be served,” Maj. Gen. Galido said.

Four M-14 rifles were taken by the attackers, the Army said.

Police and military authorities believed the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were behind the attack.

Buldon Mayor Pahmia Manalao-Masurong also condemned the attack.

She extended financial aid to the families of slain militiamen. EOF

Farmers get innovative knowledge from DAR’s FBS

OFFICIALS of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in North Cotabato province on Wednesday lauded 31 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in Tulunan town for completing the Farmer Business School (FBS) program that will empower them to be productive entrepreneurs.

Charish Paña, DAR North Cotabato agrarian reform program officer, congratulated the FBS finishers for completing the 25 sessions that started in July this year.

"We hope that we have inspired the farmers, especially the ARBs, to put their learning into practice and pursue entrepreneurship for more income generation for their respective families," Paña said in a statement.

Two BARMM MPs

Matalam, who have relatives in Pikit, also agreed to initiate

The FBS graduates were members of the New Caridad United Farmers Association in Tulunan who finished the course on Tuesday.

Paña said the FBS 25 sessions have provided the learners with sufficient knowledge and skills in establishing and managing farm enterprises.

Meanwhile, DAR - North Cotabato Enterprise Development and Economic Support (EDES) section chief, Virginia Obrero, commended the graduates for their enthusiasm to complete the program.

In her speech during the graduation ceremony, Obrero challenged the graduates and their organization to upscale the services of their association and to turn their group into a cooperative.

"DAR has already equipped all

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of you with sufficient knowledge and skills of an entrepreneur. We believe that you can now upscale businesses operation by turning your association into a coop for a wider reach to boost the income generation of your organization," she said.

Roy Gullos, one of the FBS graduates, welcomed the challenge to form a coop citing that the program has enhanced their entrepreneurial knowledge of farm production, business planning, proper recording, market networking, and decisionmaking.

“The program has helped us change our perspective on farming and look at it as an opportunity for business,” he said.

The FBS sessions were facilitated by DAR-trained technical experts. EOF

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SulKud Army-Reds clash leaves 6 NPAs dead

GOVERNMENT forces clashed at the break of dawn Thursday with communist rebels in a remote village in Sultan Kudarat that left six rebels dead, the Army said.

Lt. Colonel Frederick Chicote, commander of the Army’s 7th Infantry Battalion, said the encounter occurred at 5:30 a.m. in Sitio Mudti, Barangay Chua, Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat.

Colonel Michael Santos, commander of 603rd Infantry Brigade, said 7th IB troopers were patrolling the village when they chanced upon a group of about 10 New Peoples’ Army (NPA) rebels, triggering gunfights.

The skirmishes lasted for about 30 minutes and the rebels fled deep into the forest, leaving their slain companions.

Lt. Colonel Chicote identified the slain rebels as Dennis Dolunan, NPA executive committee member and deputy secretary of East Daguma Front of SubRegional Command (SRC) Daguma, Far South Mindanao Region (FSMR); his wife Lailyn who served as medic, Sep Kasa, Jerry Kasa

alias Kikil and two unidentified fighter.

Government forces recover one AK47, three M16 Armalite rifle, ammunition, a motorbike, rebels personal items and subversive documents.

“No casualty on the government side,” Lt. Colonel Chicote said.

Major General Roy Galido, 6th Infantry Division commander, lauded the military involved in the operation but expressed sadness over the death of rebels who are fellow Filipinos but were misguided and duped to join a useless struggle.

“As much as possible, we don’t want lives to be wasted, because we don’t want to see families suffering from the loss of their family members and loved ones” Maj. Gen. Galido, also commander of Joint Task Force Central (JTFC), said.

“That is why I have been appealing to communist rebels to lay down guns, surrender and live normally with their loved ones,” he said, adding that the remnants of NPAs in Sultan Kudarat and nearby areas can voluntarily surrender.

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Kauran wins DILG’s ‘Lupong...from P1

disputes were peacefully settled through the Kauran Lupong Tagapamayapa this year.

Atty. Naguib Sinarimbo, BARMM Minister of the Interior and Local Government, lauded Barangay Kauran and its officials, as well as the Lupong Tagapamayapa, for their efforts in maintaining order and understanding among its constituents.

He stressed that everyone has a moral obligation to bring about genuine development for Bangsamoro and its communities.

“To complete this mission, each of us must carry out our assigned roles and responsibilities,” Sinarimbo said.

“Because of their assistance in resolving problems in their community, we are able to focus on more pressing issues in our Region and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable,” he

added.

Kauran was awarded a plaque of recognition, a certificate of recognition, and monetary incentives totaling P250,000 by DILG for their outstanding achievement in the implementation of Katarungang Pambarangay, or the barangay justice system.

“We did it via amicable settlement and win-win solution so persons in conflict agree to settle disputes,” Kauran Barangay Chairperson Reynaldo Huesca said in previous interview.

Also present to receive the recognition were MILG Operations and Management Services Director Fausiah Romancap Abdula, Barangay and Community Affairs Chief Cecila Pelobillo, LTIA Regional Focal Point Maurice E Alcala and Ampatuan Local Government Operations Officer Hannan Ampatuan.

WORKING FOR PEACE. Members of the Parliament Kadil Sinolinding, Jr. and Datu Jambo Matalam agreed this week to fuse ranks in support of peace efforts in Pikit, Cotabato.

Photo by John Felix Unson

backchannel dialogues with local stakeholders to help sustain the joint

peace initiatives of the BARMM leadership, the Cotabato provincial

the police, the military and the Pikit LGU.

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048/R.A. 10172, notice is hereby served to the public that Noraisa K. Lampay has filed with this office a petition for change of date of birth from 12 August 1977 to 06 November 1977 in the birth certificate of Noraisa Kanakan Lampay who was born on August 12, 1977 at Poblacion, Parang, Maguindanao and whose parents are Esmael K. Lampay and Zubaida A. Kanakan.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than December 14, 2022.

(Sgd.) KARIM O. OMAR, MPA

Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Dec. 3 & 10, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, notice is hereby served to the public that Marites T. Fernandez has filed with this office a petition for change of first name from Maria Teresita to Marites in the birth certificate of Maria Teresita Nuñez Tablazon who was born on August 12, 1959 at VLGH, Quezon City and whose parents are Alejandro Tablazon and Serenidad Nuñez.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than December 13, 2022.

(Sgd.) KARIM O. OMAR, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Dec. 3 & 10, 2022

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with the pu blication 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), a notice is hereby served to the public that Enesterio Jr. D. Masocol has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in sex from Male to Female in the certificate of live birth of Erich D. Masocol at Rangayen, Alamada, Cotabato and whose parents are Enesterio D. Masocol and Rotchil D. Dalofin.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than December 6, 2022.

(Sgd.) MA. LENY B. BUENAFE Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Nov. 26 & Dec. 3, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

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), a notice is hereby served to the public that Sittie Mariefa Tulawi Gascon has filed with this office, a petition for correction of entry in the child’s date of birth from November 12, 1992 to November 24, 1992 in the certificate of live birth bearing registry No. 2008-712 of Mariefa Tulawi Gascon, duly registered at the Local Civil Registry Office of Upi, Maguindanao and whose parents are Rodrigo Zamora Gascon and Saada Sedon Tulawi.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than December 3, 2022.

(Sgd.) JEAN P. BACAS Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Nov. 26 & Dec. 3, 2022

MC: Dec. 3 & 10, 2022

Republic of the Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with the publication requirements and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that Kenneth Baran Caparas has filed with this office a correction of entry in sex from Female to Male in the certificate of live birth bearing registry No. 99-3835 of Kenneth B. Caparas who was born on October 28, 1999 at Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao and whose parents are Benigno U. Caparas and Rosalia H. Baran.

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

(Sgd.) PRINCESS ESNAIRA M. NUR

Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Dec. 3 & 10, 2022

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late CRESENCIO ANDRES, died on November 19, 2022 at Prk. Bañas, Ramon Rabago St., MBRH, Cotabato City, left parcels of land Lot No. 61-A, Psd-12-069627and Lot No. 61-A, Psd-12069627, covered by TCT No. 152-2015000598 and TCT No. 152-2015000599, respectively, both situated at Brgy. Katipunan, Kidapawan, Cotabato with the total area of 101,444 sq. mts., more or less are subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate before Notary Public Atty. Agnes R. De Castro Jagunap as per Doc. No. 5436; Page No. 5436; Book No. XXVIII; Series of 2022.

MC: Nov. 26, Dec. 3 & 10, 2022

Republic of the Philippines Midsayap, Cotabato LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with the publication requirements and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that Ubaldo Balansag Ortado has filed with this office a petition for change of sex from Female to Male in the certificate of live birth of Ubaldo Balansag Hurtado who was born on May 16, 1951 at Midsayap, Cotabato and whose parents are Enrique Hurtado and Faustina Balansag.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office of Municipal Civil Registrar, Midsayap, Cotabato.

(Sgd.) NORAH B. CABUGWASON Municipal Civil Registrar MC: Dec. 3 & 10, 2022

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late Spouses NORIYA MANDARAGON ALI and ABAS A. ALI, died on July 23, 2015 and December 15, 2010, respectively, in Cotabato City, left parcels of land Lot 23, Blk. 3, Pcs-11-001563, situated in Ma-a, Davao City and Lot 6, Block 2, Psd62555, situated in Cotabato City, covered by TCT No. T-324103 and TCT No. T-14856, respectively, with the total area of 550 sq. mts., more or less are subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with waiver of rights before Notary Public Atty. Hanan A. RomandaKahalan, CPA as per Doc. No. 409; Page No. 83; Book No. XI; Series of 2022.

MC: Nov. 26, Dec. 3 & 10, 2022

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Consorcio O. Bungaos has filed with this office a petition for correction of child’s sex from Female to Male and change of first name from Conchita to Consorcio in the birth certificate of Consorcio O. Bungaos who was born on March 20, 1963 at Kidapawan, Cotabato and whose parents are Pamfilo Bungaos and Isabel Oclarit.

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

(Sgd.) MERCEDES P. TOLENTINO

Acting City Civil Registrar MC: Dec. 3 & 10, 2022

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late ESTRELLITA C. JULIANO, who died on October 18, 2020 at New Jersey, USA, left parcels of land Lot 4-A, Block 11, Psd-123804019856 and Lot 4- B, Block 11, Psd-123804-019856, both situated in Cotabato City, covered by TCT No. T-32058 and TCT No. T-32059, respectively, containing the total area of 500 sq. mts., more or less are subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous deed of absolute sale before Notary Public Atty. Abbyr Ahmad Nul as per Doc. No. 173; Page No. 35; Book No. XXXVII; Series of 2022.

MC: Nov. 26, Dec. 3 & 10, 2022

Republic of the Philippines Province of Cotabato City of Kidapawan LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that Flordeliza E. Semillano has filed with this office a petition for change of sex from Male to Female and change of first name from Flordeliz to Flordeliza in the birth certificate of Flordeliza Bantolo Ellaga who was born on May 1, 1966 at Cotabato, Cotabato (now Cotabato City) and whose parents are Felipe S. Ellaga and Esperanza Bantolo.

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

(Sgd.) MERCEDES P. TOLENTINO

Acting City Civil Registrar

MC: Dec. 3 & 10, 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 Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that Subaida U. Lidasan-Latip has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in sex/gender from Male to Female in the certificate of live birth of Subaida Usman Lidasan who was born on August 5, 1965 at Cotabato City and whose parents are Osai M. Lidasan and Norie M. Usman.

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

(Sgd.) EDRES A. SAMAMA

Asst. City Civil Registrar

OIC-City Civil Registrar

MC: Nov. 26 & Dec. 3, 2022

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

Republic of the Philippines Alamada, Cotabato OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

Republic of the Philippines City Government of Cotabato OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

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

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

Republic of the Philippines Province of Cotabato City of Kidapawan LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

Quiapo Church prohibits bringing of large-size religious images, standartes during Nazarene feast

Alex Irasga, a parish lay adviser, said images measuring more than two feet tall will be prohibited at the Quirino Grandstand as early as Jan. 7.

An image of the Nazareno will be displayed at the area until the feast day on Jan. 9 for the “Pagpupugay” or wherein devotees will be allowed to touch the statue.

Such policy, he said, will remain in force at the routes of the “Walk of Faith” procession and at the vicinity of Quiapo Church.

“Some devotees might think they are part of the procession and might cause disorder so we want to avoid that,” Irasga said at a press briefing in Manila.

“You can bring images that can be handled by one person. We will not prevent that. But for those more than two feet, which cannot be carried by a single person, that we will not allow anymore,” he said.

He also asked groups of devotees looking to bring standartes and carriages for the event to forego such plans.

“We are appealing to them not to bring along their banners and the like to the procession,” Irasga added.

Irasga said such a policy will be strictly implemented in coordination with the police authorities.

“There will be checkpoints around the Quirino Grandstand and Quiapo areas. All who shall attempt to bring these images will be disallowed,” Irasga said.

Quiapo Church authorities earlier announced the traditional procession of the Black Nazarene image or “Traslacion” remains suspended next year amid the threat of Covid-19 pandemic.

They instead introduced the “Walk of Faith” from the Quirino

ROME— Pope Francis has appointed a Spanish layman to lead the Secretariat for the Economy following the resignation of Father Juan Antonio Guerrero, SJ, “for personal reasons.”

Maximino Caballero Ledo, 62, has been secretary general, the second-ranking position, in the economy office since August 2020.

Before coming to the Vatican, Caballero was vice president of international finance at Baxter Healthcare, Inc., a medical products company. From Merida, Spain, he lived and worked in the United States from 2007-2020.

Guerrero is also

from Merida, Spain, and a childhood friend of Caballero. The 63-year-old Jesuit priest began his term as prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy in January 2020.

The Vatican said Nov. 30 that Pope Francis had accepted Guerrero’s resignation “for personal reasons.” The resignation takes effect Dec. 1.

The pope “warmly thanks Father Guerrero for the dedication shown in his service to the Holy See,” the statement said.

“Father Guerrero managed to sort out the economy for the better, it was a strong and challenging work that

bore much fruit. The Holy Father assures him of His prayers.”

Guerrero and Caballero were childhood friends who grew up in the same city in Spain. Caballero told Vatican News after his appointment in August 2020 that the two were close friends through university and had remained in contact.

Caballero has degrees in economics and business administration, and has worked for businesses in Spain and the United States in positions of international finance.

He has been married for 33 years to Immaculada, and they have two adult children.

When appointed to work in the Vatican’s economy office in 2020, Caballero described it as “God’s call,” saying that for he and his wife, “there was only one response: ‘fiat.'”

Pope Francis established the Secretariat for Economy in 2014 as part of his financial reform of the Vatican. It oversees the financial aspects of both the Roman Curia and the Vatican City State

administration, including a review of financial reports.

Guerrero, who has been a Jesuit since 1979, has a degree in economics from the Autonomous University of Madrid and degrees in theology, philosophy, and letters.

Before becoming prefect, the priest had been living in Rome since 2017, serving as general counselor and delegate of the superior general for the interprovincial houses and works of the Jesuits.

Guerrero had filled a position left vacant since February 2019, when the Vatican confirmed Cardinal George Pell’s five-year term as prefect to have expired.

Pell had taken a leave of absence beginning in June 2017, when he returned to his country of Australia to defend himself at trial against charges of historic sex abuse.

The cardinal was initially convicted and imprisoned, but later had his conviction overturned on appeal. He was released and moved back to Rome, where he lives in retirement.

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ROME — Pope Francis has recommended a daily examination of conscience as an “indispensable” practice in spiritual life.

An examination of conscience is a prayerful reflection on one’s thoughts, words, and deeds that helps to identify moments of sin and ask for God’s mercy.

This daily examination can be “an invitation to learn from our experiences” and “not to continue to repeat the same mistakes,” the pope said.

Speaking at his general audience on Nov. 30, Pope Francis said that the devil’s temptation “starts from what is most dear to us and then, little by little, reels us in.”

He said: “This is why a daily examination of conscience is so important. Before finishing the day, stop for a while. What happened? Not in the newspapers, not in life — what happened in my heart?”

“Noticing what happens is important, it is a sign that God’s grace is working in us, helping us to grow in freedom and awareness. … Learn to read in the book of your heart what happened during the day.”

Pope Francis’ advice was part of his tenth catechesis in a weekly series on spiritual discernment, which he began at the end of August.

The pope noted that prayer during the day should not be viewed as a way to avoid a job or task that needs to be done, as in “every time I have to wash the dishes or clean the house, I have a strong urge to pray!”

“Prayer is not an escape from one’s responsibilities,” he said. “On the contrary, it is an aid in realizing the good we are required to do, here and now.”

In celebration of the feast of St. Andrew, the pope announced that a delegation of the Holy See had traveled to Constantinople.

“I wish to express my special affection to my dear brother Patriarch Bartholomew I and the entire Church of Constantinople,” Francis said.

“May the intercession of the Holy Brother

This Sunday, a seemingly eccentric personality is introduced to us. He was the “ voice crying out from the wilderness.” He himself looked like a wild man clothed in a leather garment and a cloak of camel’s hair. His food was locusts and honey . Out of the wild desert this figure appeared by the banks of the river Jordan, calling people to repentance and baptizing them. He acknowledged that he was only preparing the way for someone greater than he, the strings of whose sandals he was not fit to untie. He was John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus.

The Wilderness

Reflections

change the direction of one’s life, having acknowledged one’s sins and being sorry for them. It is to look into our own wilderness and confront that part of us that needs weeding out and changing.

Daily Scripture Readings

The desert was also called the wilderness. It was an inhospitable place, populated by wild animals. In Jewish imagination at that time, the desert was also the domain of the evil spirits. People did not usually venture into the desert, except to escape normal living. In fact, there was a Jewish sect during the time of Jesus who fled into the desert and formed a disciplined community. They had a regular ritual of bathing in the cisterns that collected run-off water from the mountains. They also engaged themselves in the study of the scriptures. They believed that when the Messiah comes they would form the vanguard of the Messiah’s forces. I visited their abandoned monastery near the Qumran and I was amazed at the irrigation canals and cisterns they have built and their writings preserved on parchment. It seemed John the Baptist was part of this community called the Essenes.

John the Baptist’s ministry was to prepare the way for the Messiah. They knew each other from the time they were both in the wombs of their mothers Mary and Elizabeth. They were cousins. In preparing the way of the Messiah, John called for repentance, a complete turn around from sinful ways. Repentance is not just a sense of remorse or contrition. True repentance is a resolve to

There is a wilderness, and a wildness in each of us. The psycho-analyst Carl Jung calls it the “shadow” part of us. Perhaps you have known people who were gentle, patient, and calm, and then something triggers bursts of anger from them and they become wild. |The traditional spiritual writers speak of the seven cardinal sins or deadly vices. They are: anger, pride, envy, greed, gluttony, lust, and laziness. From these principal (cardinal) sins proceed other sins. The Fathers of the Desert who battled against them and wrote of their struggles advised their disciples to identify which of these were their weakness and pray and fast to conquer them. They are just inside us but the more we are aware of such shadows then we can better manage ourselves. I once was with a very gentle bishop tagging along with him in Rome and we went to a souvenir store. He was buying “pasalubong” for his staff but the school owner started making insulting remarks about Filipinos in general. He left the store very angry, and under his breath I could hear him say repeatedly, ”This should not be allowed to pass.” He went back to the store and released a torrent of Italian at the storeowner (He was a student in Rome as a young priest.) He came out smiling . Justice was done.

Advent is a penitential season. Advent calls us to repentance but the first step of conversion is an awareness of our own sinfulness. There is a tendency in each of us to deny our own weakness. It goes against our sense of pride to say that we are in need of change. Let us therefore identify and claim our own shadows and heed the call of John the Baptist, “Repent , prepare the way of the Lord and make straight his paths.”

2nd Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 11.1-10, Romans 15.4-9; Matthew 3.1-12

Readings: no. 181, p. 16

Mon

1st Reading: Isaiah 35.1-10

Gospel: Luke 5.17-26

Readings: no. 182, p. 19

1st Reading: Isaiah 40.1-11

Gospel: Matthew 18.12-14

Readings: no. 183, p. 21 or no. 688, p. 607

1st Reading: Isaiah 40.25-31

Gospel: Matthew 11.28-30

Readings: Lect., S&S, no. 689, p. 830 BG, p. 16

1st Reading: Genesis 3.9-15, 20

2nd Reading: Ephesians 1.3-6, 11-12

Gospel: Luke 1.26-38

Readings: no. 185, p. 25

1st Reading: Isaiah 48.17-19

Gospel: Matthew 11.16-19

Readings: no. 186, p. 27

1st Reading: Sirach 48.1-4, 9-11 Gospel: Matthew 17.10-13

BIG statues of the Black Nazarene will not be allowed in areas covered by next year’s celebration of the feast of the black Jesus, the officials of Quiapo Church said Thursday.

Pope Francis names new economy prefect as Father Guerrero resigns ‘for personal reasons’

Rev. Fr. Antonio P. Pueyo, DCC tonypoy_dcc0@yahoo.com

Pope Francis’ spiritual life tip: A daily examination of conscience helps

to avoid repeating mistakes

The Quiapo Church in Manila

Fr. Juan Antonio Guerrero Alves.

EDITORIAL

Maranatha

is an Aramaic word used in Advent “as a cry that the time will surely come when we will rejoice for the coming of the Lord”. Advent as Christians all know is the preparation for the coming, waiting and preparing for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

Filipinos are said to have the longest Christmas season of all. When the “ber” months have arrived, and the strains of the songs of Jose Mari Chan can be heard in the airwaves, we start bringing out the decors that we stowed away from the celebration last Christmas.

How different is the 2003 Christmas season from last year? This region is saddled with the experience of celebrating Christmas in a Muslim area. It is a novel experience for many….how to reconcile the celebration with a government that aspires to establish a Muslim government in a historically Christian environment. There are some questions that arise:

1. With the security tightened due to threats in safety felt at the start of the season, will this dampen the schedule of religious activities that are usually practiced annually? The previous years already gave a peek into how extraneous events affect Christmas celebration – the COVID pandemic, the natural calamities – which impacted on the financial resources of Christians. Would the new dispensation include in its budget expenses for Christmas celebration?

2. Both Muslims and Christians are aware that values (and other subtleties) are vastly different when practiced in “real” settings. Would Muslims adopt the more traditional (or Koranic) interpretations? Other countries have opted for interpretations that are easier for its Christian population to integrate into their religious practices. Countries like Indonesia and Malaysia have come up with practices that are more convenient for both religions to adopt. However, these countries have started their studies on both quite a long time ago. The BARMM should embark on this program immediately to save on time (and possibly heartaches).

3. The City of Cotabato is at the center of this integration because of the presence of foreign (?) sources of knowledge. The mayor should be firm in his commitment that he is administering a government whose population is almost balanced in terms of religious affiliation. So far, his 100 days have passed without any move on his part to touch on this sensitive aspect of governance.

Christmas is a major activity for Christians in the same sense that Ramadan is treasured by Muslims. We hope that as the region embark on these new changes that comes with our life, everyone in authority (both Christians and Muslims) will try hard to avoid the conflicts that has plagued other countries. Let us celebrate Christmas and Ramadan with the peace, security, and prosperity that we are aiming for. MC

In a recent media release, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity or OPAPRU said it will be pushing “for the promotion, adoption and institutionalization of the Human Fraternity Document across all key sectors of society.”

The commitment was made by Presidential Peace Adviser Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. during a peace forum held at the Ateneo De Davao University last week, the OPAPRU news release said.

The Human Fraternity Document, officially the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together is also known as the Abu Dhabi declaration or Abu Dhabi agreement. It is a historic joint statement signed by Pope Francis of the Catholic Church and Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, on 4 February 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The document is concerned with how different faiths can live peacefully in the same world and provides a blueprint for a culture of dialogue and collaboration between faiths. “The declaration intends to serve as a guide for future generations to advance a culture of mutual respect, in recognition that we are all members of one human family,” according to the website of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, an independent international committee instituted to promote human fraternity values in communities around the world and to fulfill the aspirations of the Document on Human Fraternity.

In the document, Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar called on world leaders “to work strenuously to spread the culture of tolerance and of living together in peace; to intervene at the earliest opportunity to stop the shedding of innocent blood and bring an end to wars, conflicts, environmental decay and the moral and cultural decline that the world is presently experiencing.”

They asked leaders and would-be influencers “to rediscover the values of peace, justice, goodness, beauty, human fraternity and coexistence in order to confirm the importance of these values as anchors of salvation for all, and to promote them everywhere.” They declared that “terrorism is deplorable and threatens the security of people,” wherever they may be, but said “this is not due to religion, even when terrorists instrumentalize it. It is due, rather, to an accumulation of incorrect interpretations of religious texts and to policies linked to hunger, poverty, injustice, oppression and pride.”

The document emphasizes the importance of upholding the values of peace, the freedom of every person, justice based on mercy, dialogue in order to promote

peace and tolerance. It also declares the need to uphold the concept of citizenship based on the equality of rights and duties, under which all enjoy justice. The document also declares that the protection of the rights of women, children, the elderly, the weak, the disabled, and the oppressed is a religious and social obligation that must be guaranteed and defended through strict legislation and the implementation of the relevant international agreements.

In making the OPAPRU’s commitment to promote the Document among the agency’s various international partners as well as with government institutions, Sec. Galvez said the OPAPRU will also push for the institutionalization of the document in the government’s national peace agenda. “Our objective is to promote the culture of peace, enhance community resilience for peace, and provide a proactive approach to counter various forms of recruitment and mobilization by violent extremist groups, especially among vulnerable communities and individuals,” he said.

Government security units under the DND and the DILG such as the AFP and the PNP have been identified as the primary source of red-tagging of human rights advocates including those that advocate the land rights of the country’s numerous indigenous communities. Government functionaries connected to the anti-terrorism council and the NTF-ELCAC have been the target of several complaints of red-tagging, a practice which has proven to be not only dangerous but deadly for those subjected to it. The Anti-Terror Law continues to be a concern for many peace and human rights advocates, including several Church institutions, as it continues to threaten the right of free expression, freedom of speech, and several other rights and freedoms. How can all these be reconciled with the values upheld by the Document on Human Fraternity? Will the government as a whole and the agencies concerned be willing to tread a different path to peace?

COTABATO CITY / ARMM CORRESPONDENTS

Williamor Magbanua, Romer “Bong” Sarmiento, Roel Osano & Drema Quitayen Bravo CARTOONIST

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Peace Process Adviser Secretary Carlito Galvez enunciates the Philippine position and role of civil society organizations and local institutions in popularizing the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together.

The Human Fraternity Document (HFD) started with the historic journey of Pope Francis to the United Arab Emirates (February 3-5) 2019. The Pope had the opportunity to meet with interreligious leaders, particularly Muslims.

Pope Francis attended the memorials of one of the founders of the interreligious dialogue and co-signed the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmad Al-Tayyeb on February 4, 2019.

They have since invited “all persons who have faith in God and faith in human fraternity to unite and work together so that it may serve as a guide for future generations to advance a culture of mutual respect in the awareness of the great divine grace that makes all human beings brothers and sisters.” (The U.S, Conference of Catholic Bishops)

Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago warmly welcomed the document, as well as by the U.S. Catholic Chair of the National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue, and by Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton and Chair of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs:

The Catholic Chair of National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue and the Chairman of U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs have issued a Joint Statement on this development

Inspired by the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together, the Higher Committee on Human Fraternity was formed. They continue to work to implement the ideals found in the document among all people of good will, including further documents from events and reflections, according to the statement of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

On December 21, 2020, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly unanimously declared every Fourth of February as the International Day of Human Fraternity. February 4, 2021 marked the first celebration. Pope

Francis took part in a virtual celebration of the event with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, Secretary General António Guterres of the United Nations, and more. It was hosted by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, capital of UAE. Vatican News announced the event and provided a comprehensive media coverage, and kit that traces Pope Francis’ involvement in the formation of the Humanitarian Fraternity Document (HFD).

The Philippines through the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) embraces the essence and timely relevance of the document in a diverse Filipino society.

OPAPPRU leads the country’s move to adopt, promote and institutionalize the HFD, signed in 2019 by Pope Francis and Grand Imam Ahmad Al-Tayyeb of the AlAzhar University.

It can also be recalled that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that an increasing geopolitical polarization was a threat to “hard-won peace in the Asia-Pacific.” Addressing the 77th Session of United Nations General Assembly on September 21, the Philippine President offered the Philippine experience in peace-building to the UN Security Council on Tuesday.

Secretary Galvez notes the need for a broader “sense of awareness” among the Filipinos that “first” the Human Fraternity Document (HFD) exists.

Galvez expressed this during a peace forum held at the Ateneo De Davao University in Davao City. The forum was the first Philippine platform in which the HFD was revisited and adopted in the context of Filipino diversity with the theme, #BrotherandSisters: Human Fraternity as a Guide in Living in Peace and Establishing Peaceful Communities.

John M. Unson, Ferdinandh B. Cabrera, Charlie C. Señase Nash B. Maulana

NORTH / SOUTH COTABATO CORRESPONDENTS

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Charlie Señase csenase@yahoo.com

ATall times, the value of human rights is to respect life as a Godgiven treasure irrespective of persons, their right to live and co-exist with one another under the biblical concept of oneness because Adam’s wife Eve was the mother of all the living (Genesis 3:20). But despite it all, we self-destruct.

Even within the family or among clan members we resort to annihilate each other because of pride, envy and greed for power and worldly possessions. Almost daily, we hear and watch global news about murder and massacre in bomb blast or sporadic gunfire. What’s happening to us?

Biblically speaking, God commanded man to have a woman as his wife that the two will become one. And went on to say: What God has joined together, let no man put asunder (Matthew 19:6). A timely reminder to a shooting incident this week that killed the third wife of a man by his second wife in Lanao del Sur.

Upholding human rights is good. For God Himself has gifted us with “freewill” to choose between good and evil with corresponding merits and consequences as in blessing or curse. Thus, salvation from total damnation is to each his own from a God who cannot be bribed. That Christ, the appointed Savior of the human race, said, “It’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven” (Matthew 19:24).

Kudos to the direct participation of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division and its Joint Task Force Central under Maj. Gen. Roy Galido to a two-week campaign to end violence against women. The military initiative is in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 1172 issued in 2006 by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. As the second head of state from the distaff side, Arroyo’s

decree was meant to instill PH awareness on the rights of women by upholding existing laws for their protection.

Amid vigilance of men in uniform, three members of the civilian auxiliary force in Buldon, Maguindanao were killed by armed men while the victims were securing Simuay bridge. While authorities are still in the investigation process, an SUV vehicle was ambushed this week in Sharif Aguak town of Maguindanao that injured its driver, Alex Manuel while his companion Rajah Buayan MPDC Ramil Masukat escaped unhurt. Masukat used to be chief security officer of the late Simeon Datumanong who held several lucrative posts in government from being Maguindanao governor, RAG-12 and LTP chair, DPWH and Justice secretary under different PH heads of state.

The Datumanong stewardship manifested a balancing act on equal rights and protection which was envisioned to be a governance of impartiality. And such political path was vastly improved by his successors despite their meager annual budget that the status quo is now enjoying with its unprecedented huge budgetary outlay.

Biblical account on men and women shows that in religious gatherings, women must keep silent in churches, for they are not allowed to speak but submissive and learn from their husband at home (1 Corinthians 14:34-35).

God’s standard is not like ours, yet we have to obey by heart when He explained, “For My thoughts are not your thoughts nor your ways My ways” (Isaiah 55:8). But the inquisitive may ask why deprive women to lead when there are those who excel much better than men? And the LORD through His prophet wrote, “As for My people, children are their oppressors because women rule over them. Oh! My people, those who lead you cause you to err and destroy the way of your paths” (Isaiah 3:12).

What is Diabetes? (part 2)

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of mothers with gestational diabetes develop low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) shortly after birth. This is because their own insulin production is high.

Nerve

damage (neuropathy). Too much sugar can injure the walls of the tiny blood vessels (capillaries) that nourish the nerves, especially in the legs. This can cause tingling, numbness, burning or pain that usually begins at the tips of the toes or fingers and gradually spreads upward.

Damage to the nerves related to digestion can cause problems with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. For men, it may lead to erectile dysfunction.

•Kidney damage (nephropathy). The kidneys hold millions of tiny blood vessel clusters (glomeruli) that filter waste from the blood. Diabetes can damage this delicate filtering system.

•Eye damage (retinopathy). Diabetes can damage the blood vessels of the eye (diabetic retinopathy). This could lead to blindness.

•Foot damage. Nerve damage in the feet or poor blood flow to the feet increases the risk of many foot complications.

•Skin and mouth conditions. Diabetes may leave you more prone to skin problems, including bacterial and fungal infections.

•Hearing impairment. Hearing problems are more common in people with diabetes.

•Alzheimer’s disease. Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

•Depression. Depression symptoms are common in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Complications of gestational diabetes

Most women who have gestational diabetes deliver healthy babies. However, untreated or uncontrolled blood sugar levels can cause problems for you and your baby.

Complications in your baby can be caused by gestational diabetes, including:

•Excess growth. Extra glucose can cross the placenta. Extra glucose triggers the baby’s pancreas to make extra insulin. This can cause your baby to grow too large. It can lead to a difficult birth and sometimes the need for a C-section.

•Type 2 diabetes later in life. Babies of mothers who have gestational diabetes have a higher risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes later in life.

•Death. Untreated gestational diabetes can lead to a baby’s death either before or shortly after birth.

Complications in the mother also can be caused by gestational diabetes, including:

•Preeclampsia. Symptoms of this condition include high blood pressure, too much protein in the urine, and swelling in the legs and feet.

•Gestational diabetes. If you had gestational diabetes in one pregnancy, you’re more likely to have it again with the next pregnancy.

Prevention

Type 1 diabetes can’t be prevented. But the healthy lifestyle choices that help treat prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes can also help prevent them:

•Eat healthy foods. Choose foods lower in fat and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Eat a variety to keep from feeling bored.

•Get more physical activity. Try to get about 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity on most days of the week. Or aim to get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week. For example, take a brisk daily walk. If you can’t fit in a long workout, break it up into smaller sessions throughout the day.

•Lose excess pounds. If you’re overweight, losing even 7% of your body weight can lower the risk of diabetes. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms), losing 14 pounds (6.4 kilograms) can lower the risk of diabetes.

But don’t try to lose weight during pregnancy. Talk to your provider about how much weight is healthy for you to gain during pregnancy.

“Wives submit to your husband as to the LORD. For the husband is head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church and He is the Savior of the body the church” (Ephesians 5:22-23). MC MC

•Low blood sugar. Sometimes babies

For thoes who are 60 yrs old and above please read this.

By Millie Carnaje

This is for you. I really like what is said here and am going to try my best to follow it. Thank you to the person who wrote this. May God bless us all as we strive to be a blessing to others at this age, especially to our children.

Between 60 and death. It’s time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it. Don’t just keep it for those who may have no notion of the sacrifices you made to get it. Remember there is nothing more dangerous than a son or daughter-in-law with big ideas for your hardearned capital.

Warning: This is also a bad time for investments, even if it seems wonderful or foolproof. They only bring problems and worries. This is a time for you to enjoy some peace and quiet.

creams well stocked. When you are well-maintained on the outside, it seeps in, making you feel proud and strong.

Don’t lose sight of fashion trends for your age, but keep your own sense of style. You ’ve developed your own sense of what looks good on you –keep it and be proud of it. It ’s part of who you are.

ALWAYS stay up-to-date. Read newspapers, watch the news. Go online and read what people are saying. Make sure you have an active email account and try to use some of those social networks. You’ll be surprised at what old friends you’ll meet.

“Don’t stress over the little things”

Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children and grandchildren, and don’t feel bad spending your money on yourself. You’ve taken care of them for many years, and you’ve taught them what you could. You gave them an education, food, shelter, and support. The responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money.

Don’t stress over the little things. You’ve already overcome so much in your life. You have good memories and bad ones, but the important thing is the present. Don’t let the past drag you down and don’t let the future frighten you. Feel good in the now. Small issues will soon be forgotten.

Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love your partner, love life, love your family, love your neighbor and remember: “A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection.”

Be proud, both inside and out. Don’t stop going to your hair salon or barber, do your nails, go to the dermatologist and the dentist, keep your perfumes and

Some people embrace their golden years, while others become bitter and surly. Life is too short to waste your days on the latter. Spend your time with positive, cheerful people, it’ll rub off on you and your days will seem that much better. Spending your time with bitter people will make you feel older and harder to be around.

Don’t abandon your hobbies. If you don’t have any, make new ones. You can travel, hike, cook, read, dance. You can adopt a cat or a dog, grow a kitchen garden, play cards, checkers, chess, dominoes, golf.

Try to go. Get out of the house, meet people you haven’t seen in a while, experience something new (or something old). The important thing is to leave the house from time to time. Go to museums, go walk through a park. Get out there.

Speak in courteous tones and try not to complain or criticize too much unless you really need to. Try to accept situations as they are.

Pains and discomfort go hand in hand with getting older. Try not to dwell on them but accept them as a part of life.

Laugh. Laugh away your worries Remember, you are one of the lucky ones. You managed to have a life, a long one. Many never get to this age, never get to experience a full life.

My valued friends, enjoy peaceful life at this point in your life ...

Don’t worry... be happy.

According to FMT Magazine, “food and beverage services or F and B service is a professional industry that includes restaurants, bars, cafeterias, canteens, food courts and other food-based hospitality businesses which provide meals to its customers for various purposes like meetings, gatherings, recreation, etc.”

Over the years, the food and beverage industry has developed rapidly and grown significantly as more and more people take their meals outside of their home as travelling to and from the house had become time consuming and/or expensive. There are many interesting developments in the industry that are worth looking into.

The F and B establishments have moved in somewhat opposite directions, some had become more specialized (less offering) while others have become more diversified and offer the widest range of choices on food and drinks for their clients.

The development of “standardized” stores (same menu, same basic store design and layout, standard operating procedures, etc.) had made it easier for the operators to replicate their operations in other places within and outside the mother country. The replication of “standardized” food establishments was further given impetus by the conceptualization of franchising, with the cost of opening up a new store outlet borne by the franchisee (the person or firm that sought the right to establish and operate a tried and tested brand such as McDonald or Starbucks) not only in the home country (e.g. United States for Kentucky Fried Chicken) but also in other countries.

Improvements in food development, handling, preservation, and more efficient transport were also instrumental in the growth of the food

To keep your weight in a healthy range, work on long-term changes to your eating and exercise habits. Remember the benefits of losing weight, such as a healthier heart, more energy and higher self-esteem.

and beverage industry.

The kind of food and/ or beverage business that an aspiring entrepreneur could establish would depend on several factors: interest and knowledge of the proponent, amount of capital, tastes and preferences of the target market, level of competition, and availability of store space. Those with more resources could have a bigger operation and afford to either develop their own concept store or franchise a well-known brand. There are areas where potential clients prefer certain types of food depending on culture or religion (Halal for Muslims) or lifestyle (healthy food for the health-conscious or “comfort food” for young professionals or upper class).

Regardless of the kind of store that you would open, there are certain things that the entrepreneur should be mindful of to ensure the satisfaction of the customers and stability of the enterprise.

First would be the taste, quality, and consistency of the food and/or beverage being offered to customers.

Second, the prices of the items of the menu should be commensurate to the offerings. Expensive or higher priced food and drinks is not necessarily “bad” as prices would depend on brand, quality, and the market.

Third, cleanliness and a “good atmosphere” of the establishment to make the customers trust the safety of your food and/or drinks and a pleasurable experience at your place. The state of the washroom and/or comfort rooms need to be maintained at the highest level of cleanliness and functionality (e.g. water, soap, etc. must be always available).

Fourth, the competence and attitude of your store personnel (starting from the cook or persons preparing the food or drinks, the servers, cashiers, up to the supervisors). Having someone looking after the timely serving of food and caterinng to the needs of customers will always work to the store’s benefit.

Finally, maintain a menu that you can always serve.

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Danny Buenbrazo danny_buenbrazo@yahoo.com

The Ideal Food and Beverage Establishment….

diversity with the theme, #BrotherandSisters: Human Fraternity as a Guide in Living in Peace and Establishing Peaceful Communities.

The Human Fraternity Document, signed by the two religious figures during Pope Francis’ trip to United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 3 to 5 2019, has been described as a “remarkable” document, as it is the result of a historic dialogue between leaders of two of the world’s largest and most influential religions.

In a press statement, Galvez expressed hopes the OPAPRU can address the gaps in Filipino public awareness on the peace document and its laudable objectives.

“The most challenging part of this [effort] is…making people [aware] that this document exists,” Galvez noted, adding this would require an inclusive, integrated and holistic approach focusing on both local and international stakeholders.

The Human Fraternity Document upholds the following principles:

• The firm conviction that authentic teachings of religions invite us to remain rooted in the values of peace;

• Freedom is the right of every person; each individual enjoys the freedom of belief, thought expression and action;

• Justice based on mercy is the path to follow in order to achieve a dignified life to which every human being has a right;

• Dialogue, understanding and the widespread promotion of a culture of tolerance, acceptance of others and of living together peacefully would

SDC SPL. PROC. CASE NO. 2022-574

For: PROBATE OF WILL

IN RE: PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF WILL OF SILAY KAYOB GUIAMANO, DECEASED, DR. FAIZAL DANSECO GUIAMANO, FAHAD DANSECO GUIAMANO, Petitioners, x-----------------------------------------------x ORDER

Filed with this court is a petition for approval of the will of Silay Kayob Guiamano, deceased. The petitioners, Dr. Faizal Danseco Guiamano and Fahad Danseco Guiamano alleged, inter alia: That petitioners are the sons and the executors named in the last will and testament of Silay Kayob Guiamano who died on September 01, 2022 in San Juan City; That the decedent executed and left said last Will and Testament in accordance with the formalities of P.D. 1083; That the subscribing witnesses are Ustaz Mohammad Noor Dimaocor and Ustaz Haroun Joves Mahilum; That the petitioners be allowed to serve as such with the required bond; That the properties left by the decedent is Fifty million (P50,000,000.00) Pesos, more or less; That the testator at the time of the execution of said Will was 69 years old, of sound and disposing mind, and not acting under duress, fraud, force or undue influence; That the decedent was survived by his estranged First Family, namely Dolores S. Guiamano, Rizabel Jehan S. Guiamnao-Salva, May-Anne S. Guiamano-Saba, Ramadan S. Guiamano and Lyza S. Guiamano-Yu, all residents of No. 509 Int. J.P. Rizal St., Lamuan, Marikina City; and was also survived by his Second Family namely Marisa D. Guiamano (deceased), Faizal D. Guiamano, and Fahad D. Guiamano, all with address at 3rd Rod, SPDA, Barangay Semba, DOS, Maguindanao, BARMM.

The Court, after reading the petition, finds it sufficient in form and substance.

WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Case is set on November 23, 2022 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. The petitioners are directed to cause the publication of this Order, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation. Anyone who maybe prejudiced by this petition may submit an opposition thereto or appear on the said hearing and show cause why this petition should not be granted. Send copy of this Order to the Honorable Solicitor General for information and proper representation.

SO ORDERED.

Marawi City for Cotabato City, Philippines, October 4, 2022.

(Sgd.) RASAD S. LAGUINDAB Acting Presiding Judge

MC: Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2022

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late WAHIDA K. LU, who died on January 6, 2021 in Cotabato City, left a parcel of land Lot 2-G-1-A, Psd-12021543, situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Cotabato City, containing an area of 200 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. T-41272 is subject of deed of extrajudicial settlement of estate with sale before Notary Public Atty. Hanamir P. Nul-Emblawa, CPA as per Doc. No. 326; Page No. 66; Book No. IX; Series of 2022.

MC: Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2022

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late LILIA TACLASTABINGO and MODESTO T. TABINGO, who died intestate on February 2, 2000 and March 4, 2012, respectively at Laak, Davao de Oro, left a parcel of land Lot No. 556, Pls222, containing an area of 47,543 sq. mts., more or less, situated in Sibsib, Tulunan, Cotabato, covered by OCT No. P-35840 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with deed of absolute sale before Notary Public Jose Robelle C. Portaje as per Doc. No. 230; Page No. 67; Book No. LXXXII; Series of 2022.

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contribute significantly to reducing many economic, social, political and environmental problems that weigh so heavily on a large part of humanity;

• Dialogue among believers means coming together in the vast space of spiritual, human and shared social values, and from here, transmitting the highest moral virtues that religions aim for;

• The protection of the places of worship – synagogues, churches and mosques – is a duty guaranteed by religions, human values, laws and international agreements;

• The concept of citizenship is based on the equality of rights and duties, under which all enjoy justice; Good relations between East and West are indisputably necessary for both. They must not be neglected, so that each can be enriched by the other’s culture through fruitful exchange and dialogue; It is an essential requirement to recognize the right of women to education and employment, and to recognize their freedom to exercise their own political rights;

• The protection of the fundamental rights of children to grow up in a family environment, to receive nutrition, education and support, are duties of the family and society;

• The protection of the rights of the elderly, the weak, the disabled, and the oppressed is a religious and social obligation that must be guaranteed and defended through strict legislation and the implementation of the relevant international agreements; and

• Terrorism is deplorable and threatens the security of people, be they in the East or the West, the North or the South, and disseminates panic, terror and pessimism, but this is not due to religion even when terrorists instrumentalize it.

“We aim to promote the [Human Fraternity] Document to various international partners such as the United Arab Emirates, United States, Germany, Sweden, France, among others,” Galvez said.

Galvez said the OPAPPRU will also promote the document with government institutions such as the AntiTerrorism Council and other line agencies, including the departments of defense, interior and local government, environment, and the National Commission on Indigenous People.

“At the local level, there is also a need for us to promote the document with the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, ulama councils and other CSOs to secure their support,” he added.

In order to realize and sustain the objective of the Human Fraternity Document, Galvez said the OPAPRU will push for the institutionalization of the document in the government’s national peace agenda.

“This is to ensure the inclusion of the document as a guiding principle in teaching [the] peace education agenda among formal and informal learning institutions in the country,” he emphasized.

Galvez stressed that institutionalizing the Human Fraternity Document will be crucial to the implementation of the proposed executive order that aims to strengthen the mainstreaming of peace education in the basic and higher education sectors.

“Our objective is to promote the culture of peace, enhance community resilience for peace, and provide a proactive approach to counter various forms of recruitment and mobilization by violent extremist groups, especially among vulnerable communities and individuals,” he said.

Quiapo Church prohibits...from P4

Grandstand to the Quiapo Church but without the image of the black Jesus after the 12 midnight Mass on Jan. 8.

Those planning to join the procession are encouraged to bring candles and observe health protocols such as the wearing of face masks.

“Our goal here is to have

a procession that is orderly, peaceful, and with a high degree of holiness so that we can strengthen the devotion to the Black Nazarene,” Irasga said.

At midnight of Jan. 9, Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila will be presiding over the Fiesta Mass at the Quirino Grandstand. CBCP News

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development of public policies that promote and protect the rights and welfare of minorities and vulnerable groups,” Ms. Jover said during the IP Month celebration in South Upi.

The IP Month celebration in South Upi has the theme: "IPRA @25: Nagpupugay sa Makukulay na Kasaysayang Nagpapatatag ng Kultura, Tradisyon at Sining ng mga Katutubo ng Timog Upi."

Pope Francis’ spiritual life...from P4

Apostles Peter and Andrew, grant soon to the Church the full joy of her unity and peace to the whole world, especially at this time to the dear and tormented Ukraine, always in our hearts and prayers.”

Five Kenyan acrobats performed stunts in St. Peter’s Square toward the end of the audience to the movie soundtrack of the Blues Brothers. The pope smiled and clapped as the group — called The Black Blues Brothers — put on an acrobatic show to the musical soundtrack from the beloved 1980 comedy film.

Looking out at the Vatican’s recently decorated

and nearly 100-foot-tall Christmas tree, the pope wished a blessed Advent season in his greetings to visiting pilgrims from abroad. In his message to Polish-speaking pilgrims, the pope offered a reminder of the unique role of the Virgin Mary in the Advent season.

“May Our Lady, who accompanies us on the Advent journey, obtain for you and for all present the gift of a heart open to God and to others. I bless you from the bottom of my heart,” Pope Francis said.

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late FELICIDAD NOBLE JULAILA and RODOLFO JULAILA, who died on November 19, 1983 and October 18, 2012, respectively in Pasay City, left a parcel of land Lot 1411-A, (LRC) Psd-140270, containing an area of 10,000 sq. mts., more or less, situated in Salaman, Lebak, Cotabato, covered by TCT No. T-45747 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with sale before Notary Public Rene D. De Manuel, Jr. as per Doc. No. 381; Page No. 77; Book No. 65; Series of 2021.

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the late CARMEN NACIS and JOSE TORRES, who died on January 5, 2004 and October 26, 1984, respectively in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, left a parcel of land Lot 1411A, (LRC) Psd-140270, containing an area of 10,000 sq. mts., more or less, situated in Salaman, Lebak, Cotabato, covered by TCT No. T-45747 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous sale before Notary Public Aurelio C. Freires, Jr. as per Doc. No. 71; Page No. 16; Book No. 10; Series of 2017.

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late Spouses TEOFILO RUSIANA and ESTANISLAWA BELONOAC RUSIANA, a parcel of land Lot 638, Pls-134, H-V-20084, situated in Bulanan, Midsayap, Cotabato, containing an area of 65,686 sq. mts., more or less, covered by TCT No. T-72589 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with simultaneous deed of absolute sale before Notary Public Alberto T. Eramis as per Doc. No. 124; Page No. 25; Book No. CCCVI; Series of 2022.

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late PABLO B. BALONTONG, SR., a parcel of land Lot 3308B, Csd-11-002209, situated in Manuangan, Pigcawayan, Cotabato, containing an area of 63,696 sq. mts., more or less, covered by OCT No. P-51901 is subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate before Notary Public Atty. Nasiff Brian O. Meditar as per Doc. No. 331; Page No. 67; Book No. XVIII; Series of 2022.

Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court 5th SHARI’A DISTRICT COURT Cotabato City

2 alleged “bus bombers” slain in shootout

couple tagged in the November 6 bombing of a bus in Tacurong City who resisted arrest when policemen tried to arrest them here Sunday both died from

said.

The regional police offices in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region and in Region 12 separately clarified at 4:00 p.m. Sunday that Haron Akmad Martin and wife Aiman Mandi Martin both perished in the shootout.

They were first reported arrested by combined personnel of the Police Regional Office-BAR and members of police units in Region 12 under Brig. Gen. Jamili Macaraig.

Barangay officials in Rosary Heights 6 here told reporters the bombing suspects died from bullet

wounds.

A police team, backed by soldiers, were to serve them arrest warrants in connection with their alleged involvement in the bombing of a unit of the Yellow Bus Line in Tacurong City early this month that left a passenger dead and hurt 11 others but resisted and opened fire, provoking a gunfight.

Brig. Gen, John Guyguyon, director of PRO-BAR, said the duo belonged to the Dawlah Islamiya terror group.

He said the warrant for their

arrest came from a court in Sultan Kudarat province, secured by officials of the provincial police office.

The duo first fired at the policemen and soldiers tasked to serve them warrants for their arrest, while approaching their hideout in Purok Pinen in Rosary Heights area here.

The slain couple were also suspects in the 2018 bombing of the South Seas Mall here that left a minor dead and injured seven others. JMU

NEWSBRIEFS

POLICE personnel, led by Bangsamoro Region Police Regional DBrig. Gen. John Guyguyon conducted a community outreach program to the residents of Barangay Kusiong.

The residents, most affected by Typhoon Paeng, are temporarily housed at Kusiong Elementary School Evacuation Center, in Datu Odin Sinsuat, DOS, Maguindanao Del Norte.

Guyguyon said: “PRO BAR continues to commit to its sworn duties and give services with the combination of care, order and peace equating in progress.” DXMS

POLICE authorities in Region 12 arrested Thursday in Tagum City a woman suspected to be involved in illegal recruitment in Surallah, South Cotabato.

Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg, PRO-12 regional director, identified the suspect as Liezel Mahinay Alterado, 41 years old, married, housewife, and a resident of Purok 7, La Filipina, Tagum City, Davao Del Norte.

The police operation was conducted in coordination with Tagum City PNP and Surallah PNP.

Alterado did not resist arrest when

lawmen presented her the warrant of arrest issued by a local court while at the public terminal in Tagum City.

Brig. Gen. Macaraeg said Alterado is believed to be the leader of Alterado group, an illegal recruitment group operating in the areas of Tagum City, Zamboanga City, and Surallah, South Cotabato.

“I commend the efforts of the operating team in the arrest of the most wanted illegal recruiter. Indeed, you have demonstrated an “extra mile” in accomplishing the mission,” Brig. Gen. Macaraeg said. EOF

TO strengthen operational capabilities of the troops, BARMM Police Regional Director Brig. Gen. John Guyguyon led the turn-over ceremony of police equipment to the personnel of Datu Abdullah Sangki Municipal Police Station.

Suspects in P3.4-M shabu sting charged

ANTI-NARCOTICS agents seized P3.4 million worth of shabu from two peddlers entrapped in Wao town in Lanao del Sur Tuesday, now facing corresponding criminal cases, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao said Thursday.

Rogelito Daculla, director of the PDEA-BARMM, has confirmed the duo, Jamel Sandulong Mabpan, 34, and his 41-year-old accomplice,

Daud Tidong Lios, had been charged with violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Mabpan and Lios were immediately arrested after selling P3.4 million worth of shabu, weighing 500 grams, to nonuniformed PDEA-BARMM agents during a clandestine tradeoff in Barangay Eastern in Wao, an upland town in Lanao del Sur.

Besides shabu, PDEA-BARMM

agents and members of the Lanao del Sur provincial police force who laid the sting together also impounded the Bajaj Kawasaki motorcycle of the suspects that they used in distributing shabu in Wao and nearby towns in Lanao del Sur and Bukidnon.

PDEA-BARMM sources told reporters the suspects were entrapped with the help of relatives, one of them a barangay tanod in Marawi City. JMU

The firearms and ammunition were received town Mayor Suharto Al Wali Sangki Mangudadatu

Colonel Roel Sermese, Maguindanao police director, accompanied Brig. Gen. Guyguyon during turn over ceremonies held at the Legislative Building, Barangay Talisawa, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao Del Sur. EOF

74 law violators fall in BARMM

A week-long police law enforcement operations across the Bagnsamoto Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao have netted 74 law breakers, the BARMM police announced Thursday.

On anti-drug operation, 31 persons have been arrested and P2.9 million worth

of shabu were seized. Twenty-three wanted persons were also arrested.

Brig. Gen. John Guyguyon, BARMM police director, said 45 assorted firearms have been confiscated during simultaneous law enforcement operations from Nov. 21-27. DXMS

Deadly love triangle in Marawi

THE 40-year-old second wife who shot dead her husband’s 15-year-old third spouse is not remorseful of what she has done, feared to spark a “rido” between the families of the protagonists to the incident.

Rido is a generic term for clan war in most vernaculars in the Bangsamoro region.

“I don’t resent having done what I have done,” suspect Casmera Ampaso was quoted as saying, in Maranaw language, by members of the Marawi City Police Office.

A video of her asserting so also went viral on Facebook.

Ampaso was immediately arrested and detained after she killed with a .45 caliber pistol her husband’s third 15-year-old spouse in Marawi City on Tuesday afternoon.

Ampaso was reportedly jealous over the overt fondness of her 50-year-old husband, Ayaon, with his slain 15-yearold new wife.

The PRO-BAR said responding police personnel found at the crime scene the .45 caliber pistol used in the murder of the minor, who died from a gunshot wound in the head. JMU

COTABATO-CEBU LINK. Travelers from Cotabato City and BARMM can now fly via PAL to Cebu as the country’s flag carrier opens new route from Awang Airport. A connecting flight to Baguio is also an option since PAL opened CebuBaguio route too.

NABBED. Two shabu peddlers entrapped in Marawi City, Jamel Sandulong Mabpan, 34, and his 41-year-old accomplice, Daud Tidong Lios, are now facing criminal charges.

Illegal recruiter in SoCot nabbed in Tagum

Abdullah Sangki town gets firearms from PRO-BAR

PRO-BAR extends aid to Paeng victims in Kusiong

Photo by Drema Q. Bravo

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gunshot wounds, the police

Photo courtesy of PDEA-BARMM