Centenarians receive cash incentives TEN CENTENARIANS received P50,000 each from the City Government on top of the in-
Intensificar operaciones contra violadores delas leyes, protocolos de salud YA ORDENA el Alcaldesa Beng Climaco na policia que intensifica el operacion contra juego ilegal, incluyendo la pelea de gallos o tarian na maga diferente lugar. Este despues recibi el Alcaldesa quejas sobre
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Centenarians receive cash incentives from the City Government. Mayor Beng Climaco says her the welfare of the elderly remains one of her top priorities. (CSWDO Photos)
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‘Digital City Zamboanga’ ready for investments W
ITH ZAMBOANGA among the “25 Digital Cities 2025,” Mayor Beng Climaco said the local government is working hard to be more competitive and ready for the “New Normal.” She said despite the boanga, the first under the firms already rolled out Covid-19 pandemic, the Climaco administration, optical-fiber cable sysCity Government con- and the first in the Zam- tem. tinues to take new digital boanga Peninsula region. Climaco also citinnovation that will help The local government ed her administration’s attract investors to Zam- also installed digital secu- thrust to put premium boanga. Just this month, rity cameras in key areas investments on Continue on page 2 SM opened a mall in Zam- while telecommunication
Thank you so much President Duterte, DOTR: Beng Mayor Beng Climaco and Grogorio Honasan
Mayor appeals anew, follow health protocols DESPITE THE dangers posed Covid-19, many residents are complacent and continue to break health protocols, especially in public plac-
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proval of the P235 million funding included in the P4.5-trillion national budget for 2021. Climaco said this latest development was relayed to her by Duterte’s
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Digital City Zamboanga’ ready for investments years, according to the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT). Previously termed Next Wave Cities, the Digital Cities 2025 program is expected to determine the industry-readiness of new centers by creating and developing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hubs. These ICT hubs shall serve as business and innovation centers to draw Continued from page 1 information technology through the 20202022 Executive Legislative Agenda. “The COVID-19 pandemic reinforced our belief that digital and cloud computing is the future. In that light, we are steadfast in exploring digital solutions and systems that will help increase efficiency not only in our healthcare system but also in all aspects of public service,” she said,
even noting that the local government’s response to the pandemic utilizes information technologies, with Zamboanga City’s online Covid-19 Dashboard and Tracker System, and the coronavirus contact tracing application developed by the her administration and the Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Climaco highlighted and expressed faith in the skills, talents, and expertise of Zamboangueños
in ICT as the drivers that would push the city to be an emerging hub for digital companies. “We are confident that our pool of skilled workers and talents can thrust and support BPO and digital (platform) companies willing to invest here in Zamboanga City,” she said. Being among the 25 Digital Cities, Zamboanga is seen as a center of focus for new economic development in the next three
Centenarians receive cash incentives Continued from page 1 recognizing the contributions of senior citizens to the society. This year, the recipients of the cash incentives were Maria Pescador, of San Jose Gusu; Anita YuAsensi, of Canelar; Vincent Lledo, of Talisayan; Jamilan Waja, of Talon-Talon; Kamaluddin Gumbahali, of Calarian; Lourdes Rebollos, of Guiwan; Jacoba Galvez, of Guiwan; Eufrocina Sibuyan, of La paz; Nora Bulagas, of Calarian; and Alipio Gobaton Sr., of Tetuan. The City Social Welfare and Development Office and the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs spearheaded the distribution of incentives. The grant of the cash privilege is only one of the programs for senior citizens that debuted under the Climaco administration. Mayor Beng Climaco said the elderly and those in the vulnerable sector will largely benefit from the 2021 Executive Budget amounting to P 4.38 billion. The unique configuration of fiscal plans assimilate all the previously identified needs of the City and the new challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. She said her main priorities remain the same since even before she became mayor in 2013 and these are security, health and education. “This budget encompasses all of our
social and health-related needs during this crisis. It aims to feed the hungry and heal the sick, hence let us listen to the needs of our people and find it in our hearts to see that this is more than a fiscal plan – it is our roadmap to health and recovery from the global challenge, that is Covid-19,” Climaco said. She said some P26 million are also appropriated for the “birthday” benefits of senior citizens and P1 million for octogenarians or person who is from 80 to 89 years old; nonagenarians or those who are 90 to 99 years old; and the centenarians or those who are 100 years old and above; and another P5 million for people with disabilities. “Since our society’s patriarchs and matriarchs are in need of these social protection programs, now more than ever, as well as our PWDs and other vulnerable sectors, we have included twenty-six million pesos million appropriation for the birthday benefits of our elderly people, and one million pesos for the Octogenarian, Nonagenarian and Centenarian; and five million (pesos) for PWDs,” the mayor stressed, adding, other social programs included in the budget are the P187 million “Largo Vida” Program, which is expanded to include not only the distribution of medicines to elderly peo-
ple and other vulnerable members of the communities, but also vitamins and health supplements. And the P65-million “Ayuda La Vida Program” intended to provide community livelihood projects for various sectors including the night market and “ukay-ukay” stall holders; P50 million for the “Cuida Vida Program” (Soup Kitchen Program) a mobile feeding initiative to sustain the daily meals of the marginalized and most affected families of the Covid-19 pandemic. She said the budget also has P50 million for “Salva Vida Program” which is intended to provide food packs and family hygiene kits to low-income families in disadvantaged rural and urban communities; P15 million for the outreach services to all of Zamboanga’s 98 barangays; and P100 million for “Socialized Housing Programs”. “As evident in our plans and programs, the beneficiaries of this budget are not limited to a privileged few. This budget, by all intents and purposes, is for all the compueblanos of Zamboanga because as the Mother of this City, I will always be driven by my instinct to protect and nurture my children from the economic turmoil and ill effects of this pandemic,” Climaco said. (Zamboanga Post)
in investments that can be expected to create more jobs and other economic opportunities in areas outside the National Capital Region. Under the program, the local governments, ICT Councils, and Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) locators will have access to information on strategies and best practices from the private and public sectors
to effectively develop and grow the IT-BPM industry in the regions. “We believe that the Digital Cities 2025 program will help focal areas promote local participation in order to strengthen their economies and governance systems in the New Normal setting,” DICT Secretary Gregorio Honasan II said. (Zamboanga Post. Jasmine Mohamadsali contributed to this report.)
Thank you so much President Duterte, DOTR: Beng Continued from page 1 thanked Secretary Arthur Tugade, of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), for the support. Climaco also requested this to Duterte during one of his visits here upon the request of the Philippine Air Force’s Edwin Andrews Air Base. She said project will help in making the runway accessible to land FA50 light combat air crafts. The fighter jets are among the latest military air crafts acquired by the Philippine Air Force to strengthen the country’s defense. The Zamboanga International Airport has been a major concern of Climaco since she was a member of the City Council, and in Congress, then as mayor, and even donated many colorful baggage trolleys that showcased local culture and heritage. Being concerned with security - as one of her top priorities ever since - Climaco said the Edwin Andrews Air Base is a potential home for modern jet fighters and unmanned aerial vehicles considering Zamboanga’s strategic location in the South. The mayor said she has been so impressed with Duterte’s political guidance and quoted the president as saying that “he has learned a lot from his own father (Vicente), a former governor, to help all notwithstanding political affiliations” since he has already won the presidency. Climaco admitted the same belief is something she tries to emulate for the welfare of the Zamboangueño people and the city’s progress despite the black propaganda cam-
Mayor Beng Climaco and President Rodrigo Duterte. paign from political foes and trolls. The DOTr said the Zamboanga International Airport project is another transformational “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure initiative that is envisioned to boost the economy of Mindanao, and is a step closer in its pursuit for enhance air connectivity throughout the country. DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade lauded the relentless efforts of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) for the completion of the two Mindanao airport projects, which are expected to greatly benefit the whole region. He said these recent developments are just in time for the resumption of commercial operations of most airports, which have suspended operations during the enforcement of strict community quarantine across the country, in an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19. “With the work we are doing, especially with the work the CAAP is con-
tinuing with, the aviation sector will surely recover. Ito hong mga proyektong ito ang paraan namin para sabihing we will get back on our feet and we will do so by enhancing our mobility and connectivity,” Tugade pointed out. For his part, Jim Sydiongco, the CAAP Director General, said the improvements in the Zamboanga International Airport and also Jolo airport signify the readiness of the country’s aviation industry to build regional hubs as the industry transitions to the “new normal” amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We may have been hit hard by this pandemic but we will always come up with strategic plans to help cushion its impact. Apart from our completed airport projects, we also have other ongoing projects expected to be operational soon. These will surely contribute to our smooth transition, especially that we are promoting the use of regional airports to decongest NAIA,” Sydiongco said. (Zamboanga Post)
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Intensificar operaciones contra violadores delas leyes, protocolos de salud Continued from page 1 Zamboanga that el Executive Order ya firma kita donde ta privini el maga social gatherings, porque as much as possible, nohay mas kita party que ya declara y tambien na maga actividad, tan al-
low lang el wedding, pero up to 50 people only for the venue,” la Alcaldesa dijo. “Na Misa de Gallo, aconsejamos por supuesto que el requirement para usa face mask, face shield and bring your hand san-
itizers and observe social distancing. So por otra vez, always have our safety measures against Covid, the wearing of face mask, face shield and proper hand sanitizer and observe social distancing.” (Zamboanga Post)
Mayor appeals anew, follow health protocols Continued from page 1 mask and practise physical or social distancing. The mayor reminded locals of the Executive Order 607 mandating the use of face shield and face mask. “There is an EO that requires the use of face shields that is why not only we should campaign for the imposition of the use of face shields, but also the proper wearing of face shields,” she said. Climaco said even in malls, shoppers do not properly use their face shield. She called on mall executives to strictly enforce the proper use of face shield and face mask to avoid the potential spread of Covid-19.
She said physical distancing, the wearing of face mask and face shield can lower the chances of virus transmission. And quoting a report by the Department of Health, the mayor said: “According to recent studies, the wearing of face masks reduces transmission by 96% for N95 masks, and 67% for non-N95 masks, while the observance of physical distancing by one meter can reduce the chance of transmission by 82% with protection increasing as distance is lengthened. Moreover, studies also show that the use of face shields can be used complementary to face masks to further reduce transmission.”
Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite, head of the City Health Office, said unless there are available vaccines, Covid-19 remains a deadly disease for everyone, especially the elderly and those with existing medical condition. “Out fight against Covid-19 is far from over. It will continue and until we have the vaccine and have herd immunity, everyone must contribute and must individually be responsible to protect each other,” she said. Miravite said Zamboanga has nearly 200 active Covid-19 cases with over 150 recorded deaths since the pandemic began in March. (Zamboanga Post)
DOH commends Zamboanga’s Covid-19 response Continued from page 1 to the local government’s outstanding pandemic response go to them. Climaco’s statement came after the Department of Health (DOH) commended the local government for its critical role in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic and the implementation of various health programs in Zamboanga. In a letter to Climaco, the DOH said it recognizes Zamboanga City as an “outstanding local government unit that has greatly contributed to the regional response against the Covid-19 pandemic, and at the same time pushed for the unhampered implementation of other critical health programs.” The mayor renewed her strong commitment to the national health programs and vowed to continue supporting the DOH in the implementation of critical programs for the welfare of the people. In addition to its pandemic response, the local government championed
DOH health programs and advocacies, including the recently concluded measles-rubella supplemental immunization activity, and the BIDA Solusyon sa Covid-19 which aims to encourage the Filipinos to take an active role in the fight against the coronavirus. The campaign promotes the active role of individuals in the fight against Covid-19 by practicing BIDA or B - Bawal walang mask; I - I-sanitize ang mga kamay, iwas-ha-
wak sa mga bagay; D - Dumitansya ng isang metro and A - Alamin ang totoong impormasyong. The City Government is expected to be honored this month by the DOH in recognition for its outstanding Covid-19 response. Zamboanga now has now a little over 180 active Covid-19 cases from more than 700 in previous months due to the aggressive campaign by the local Covid-19 task force headed by Climaco. (Zamboanga Post)
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Use of face shield, mask now mandatory in all public places THE INTER-AGENCY Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases or IATF-EID has ordered the mandatory use of face shield and face mask in all public places in an effort to lessen the risk of transmitting the deadly Covid-19 disease. In a recently released guidelines, the IATF-EID said: “All persons are mandated to wear full-coverage face shields together with face masks, ear loop masks, indigenous, reusable, or do-it-yourself masks, or other facial protective equipment which can effectively lessen the
transmission of Covid-19, whenever they go out of their residences, pursuant to existing guidelines issued by the national government subject to fair and humane penalties or punishments that may be imposed by LGUs or implemented by law enforcement agencies, respectively.” It also urged local governments to use IATF-endorsed contact tracing and contact monitoring applications - StaySafe.ph and TanodCOVID - where they are available or use community-based contact
tracing and contact monitoring. While the IATF-EID only now ordered the mandatory use of face mask, Zamboanga City has been practising this since October. Mayor Beng Climaco, who chairs the local Covid-19 task force, strictly ordered the implementation of mandatory wearing of face mask and face shield in public places that largely helped the local government control the spread of the deadly respiratory disease. (Zamboanga Post)
Zambo, Rural Transit prepare for resumption of provincial travel
Zamboanga Supervising Transportation Regulation Officer Rafael Derick Garcellano Evangelista III and Rural Transit Mindanao officials headed by Pagadian Branch Manager German Avenido meet for preparation of the resumption of provincial travel. (Eldrich Uy) EXECUTIVES FROM the Zamboanga City Integrated Bus Terminal and the Rural Transit Mindanao have met recently and discussed the preparation for the resumption of travel between provinces, and other matters, including health protocols among passengers. Zamboanga Supervising Transportation Regulation Officer Rafael Derick Garcellano Evangelista III and Rural Transit Mindanao officials headed by Pagadian Branch Manager German Avenido held the meeting at the terminal’s office. Evangelista said the meeting centered on the preparatory activities, coordination, and health protocols in case the provincial and city borders will be opened to allow interprovincial or straight bus travel tentatively scheduled for January 16, 2021 as proposed by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). He said the final plans to open up the border to a pointto-point (P2P) straight interprovincial travel is still tentative and subject to review and con-
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currence between the LTFRB, local governments and bus companies. Evangelista said Avenido has discussed how the Rural Transit Mindanao will schedule bus trips, provision of number of buses per route, and rates. He said they are waiting for the LTFRB to convene all stakeholders to another meeting as this would provide information to all on how the agency intends to implement the P2P. “The Zamboanga City Integrated Bus Terminal is prepared for the resumption of provincial travels and we have been strictly implementing the health protocols set by the authorities,” Evangelista said. Also in the meeting were other Rural Transit Mindanao officials Roland Aballe, Tata Abasolo, and Efren dela Cruz, and Ronie delos Reyes and Richard Lim who were with Evangelista. Rural Transit Mindanao said: “We make sure you’re safe on your trip following the New Normal. So we are asking all passengers to follow the safety
protocols that we have implemented so that we can avoid Covid-19.” The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has allowed provincial buses in point-to-point (P2P) routes to resume operations, said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. He said the resumption of provincial bus operations was approved under IATF Resolution No. 88. “Provincial buses in pointto-point routes approved by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and the local government unit of destination, including their stop-over or transit terminals may resume their operations,” Roque said, quoting the resolution. He said P2P provincial buses will be allowed unhampered passage through the different local governments en route to the destination. The Department of Transportation, through the LTFRB, is directed to craft the necessary operational guidelines. Since June 1, the LTFRB gradually allowed the resumption of services of more modern jeepneys, P2P buses, UV Express units, taxis, transport network vehicle services, provincial buses. The LTFRB also reminded passengers, drivers, ticket conductors, and operators to always wear face mask and face shield, refrain from talking, eating in public transport, maintain proper ventilation of the vehicle, regular disinfection, bar anyone with Covid-19 symptoms, and to always follow the “one-seat-apart” physical distancing rule. (Zamboanga Post)
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4Ks na ito ay mataas sa beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin C at potassium. Maganda ito sa mata at sa puso. 5. Monggo beans. Mataas ito sa protina, vitamin B, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium at fiber. Pampalakas ito ng katawan at abotkaya pa! 6. Mani, tulad ng almonds at walnuts. Ang mani ay may good fats, vitamin E, magnesium at fiber. May tulong ito sa puso, ugat at balat natin. Kumain ng isang dakot lang at hindi isang bowl. Piliin iyung mababa sa asin (low-salt). 7. Tofu, tokwa at soy milk. Mataas ang mga ito sa protein, niacin, folate, calcium at potassium. Ang protina ng tokwa ay mas healthy at hindi nakatataba kumpara sa protina ng karneng baboy at baka. 8. Spinach at broccoli. May sangkap ito na lutein, vitamin Bs, magnesium, potassium, calcium at fiber. Kung si Popeye ay lumalakas sa spinach, subukan din
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Zambo cops told to stay alert LOCAL POLICE forces are in heightened alert following a gun attack at a checkpoint that left a policeman wounded. The attack occurred recently in Curuan where two motorcycle gunmen opened fire on one of two policemen manning the checkpoint. The gunmen stopped at the checkpoint and shot Corporal Cesar Gacosta and the attack sparked a brief gunfight, according to Captain Marvin Baclayo, the police station commander in the area.
He said Gacosta’s companion traded gunfire with the attackers forcing them to flee on foot under cover of darkness, leaving behind their motorcycle and a pistol. “We are tracking down the gunmen,” Baclayo said, adding, they are investigating the motive of the shooting. It was unclear whether the attack was an act of terrorism or anything else. No individual or group claimed responsibility for the attack and police cannot say whether the gunmen were wounded in the
exchange of fire. “We still don’t know if the gunmen were wounded in the firefight,” Baclayo said. Baclayo said the wounded cop was rushed to hospital. He said police recovered at least 10 bullet shells from the site and believed fired from a .45-caliber pistol and a 9mm pistol. The shooting came as Zamboanga tightened its security following fresh intelligence reports that Abu Sayyaf terrorists may strike at any opportune time. (Zamboanga Post)
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HE CITY government handed over four ambulances to different community hospitals here as part of its support and response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Mayor Beng Cli- gas Memorial Community University-Lantaka Isolamaco and Dr. Dulce Amor Hospital represented by Dr. tion Facility represented Miravite, head of the City Marvin Valaquio; City Di- by Dr. Marvin Valaquio. The ambulances were Health Office, led the han- saster Risk Reduction Mandover of the ambulances agement Office Emergency purchased by the City the Vitali hospital repre- Medical Services represent- Health Office from its sented by Dr. Cicero She- ed by Abdel Canti; and the 2020 budget. (Zamboanan Ipanto; Cristino Para- Ateneo de Zamboanga ga Post)
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Mayor Beng Climaco speaks to Covid-19 contact tracers. COVID CONTACT tracers hired by the national government have sought the help of Mayor Beng Climaco in appealing for the release of their meager salaries despite the grave risk they undergo in doing their jobs. Climaco has personally requested the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to expedite the release of salaries of hundreds of contact tracers deployed in Zamboanga City. Ginagene Uy, the DILG City Director, explained that the delay in the submission of
administrative requirements such as the tax identification number and the ATM account numbers from the Land Bank of the Philippines and some discrepancies in the daily time record and accomplishment reports by the contact tracers. The mayor said she spoke with Paisal Abutazil, the DILG regional director, and told him the concerns of contact tracers. Climaco said she was told that the DILG is now processing the salaries of contact tracers, not only those assigned here, but in the entire Zamboanga Peninsula.
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“Director Abutazil sought for understanding because they have to process over 3,000 documents (for the salaries),” Climaco said, adding, in Zamboanga City alone, the DILG hired only 656 contact tracers to help the local government track down people who have contacts with Covid-19 patients or those positive for the deadly respiratory virus. Climaco has repeatedly expressed her gratitude to the contact tracers and commended them for their dedication in helping the City Health Office. (Zamboanga Post)
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3rd Sunday of Advent Gaudete Sunday of Joy The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the broken-hearted...Isaiah 61:1-2 THE FIRST reading is so rich with meaning pointing to Jesus’ mission. This (last) week, the ICT Council had a virtual session on Zamboanga being a Digital City. Amor Maclang, a resource person asked me what message I could give the Mayors. The grace of the office is something I learned from Sr. Agnes, my Carmelite mentor. All of us have a purpose in life. And for Mayors who were elected in this time of the pandemic, we were not given the mandate by accident. This is something I have held sacred because I look back from 2013 from the time I was given the mandate by the people of Zamboanga, I look at it as God’s grace of the office I serve. When I became Vice-Mayor because Mayor Caling died in 2004, I was fearful to take on such an unexpected mission. I remember Monsignor Chito Araneta teaching me: he/she whom God calls, He sustains. Quierre decir el Dios sustene y dirigi canaton para dale el fuerza na di aton mission. In my first term, the
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Zamboanga Siege happened and we had the humanitarian crisis, but God guided me through Jer. 29:11 – “For I know my plans I have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Amor Maclang was one of those who witnessed our difficult journey and today in 2020 still believes in the potentials of Zamboanga City. She is one of those remarkable people who see so much hope in our City and the opportunity for progress with Michael Lim and the ICT Council. The grace of the office for me is God’s divine strength to help me face the burden and difficulty that come my way in serving our City. At that time, we lost hope of investment and today - City Mall, KCC (Mall de Zamboanga) and SM (City Mindpro) are here. All are God’s blessings in this most difficult times to assure our people of God’s love. This pandemic opened doors for my leadership journey to be expressed in national and international zoom conferences with the help of the millennial of the City Government. The journey to where I am was very difficult and I attribute it all to God’s grace and our Blessed Mother’s powerful intercession with Saint Jo-
seph. As I navigate the difficulty from the pandemic management, loss of lives and loss of jobs, the Executive Budget being delayed and derailed, the loss of hope and anger and frustration felt by people today, I hang on to the joy of Advent this Sunday brings. May pagasa pa ba? Tiene pa ba esperanza el vida? The Second Reading answers the question above: Reading 2, 1 THES 5:16-24 Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophetic utterances. Test everything; retain what is good. Refrain from every kind of evil. May the God of peace make you perfectly holy and may you entirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will also accomplish it. This is the hope, the expectation I enjoin us to put our Faith in Jesus, our God Emmanuel, who will come upon us this Christmas. The pink candle of Joy reminds us never to lose hope because God loves us immensely and God will take care of us! Rejoice in Jesus! (MBC)
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