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No anointed bet for president yet: BARMM chief minister
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OTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have not yet endorsed any presidential candidate for the forthcoming May 9 national and local polls BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim issued the statement during the #LagingHandaPH program of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCCO) hosted by Undersecretary Rocky Ignacio on Wednesday morning.
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Bangsamoro Chief Minister Alhaj Ahod Ebrahim.
LTFRB: More ‘Friendship Routes’ to open in the Bangsamoro region By ROCAYA SUMNDAD OTICAL
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LIGAN CITY – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Bangsamoro autonomous government are working closely to open more ‘Friendship Routes’ in the Bangsamoro region. This was revealed by LTFRB chairman, lawyer Martin Delgra III after the launch of the Davao-Marawi route for public utility vehicles (PUVs) in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur on Wednesday. Delgra III said they are working closely with the BARMM's Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and the regional LTFRB offices to establish the identification of
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Bomb explodes in Maguindanao as convoy passes by A bomb exploded along the national highway in Maguindanao town of Datu Odin Sinsuat while a convoy of local candidates was passing by on Tuesday afternoon.
Mindanao. The bus line usually had been servicing routes within Davao City, Cotabato, and Soccsksargen region which is composed of South Cotabato, (North) Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City. Arwin Roas, one of the bus drivers present during the event, said there were initially six out of 15 buses prepared for
the routes. "We have talked initially with (Marawi City) Mayor (Majul) Gandamra about these partnerships, and now we can see that we can already see (heavy) traffic, and it's not just about (improving) traffics, we are also going to improve the routes (for PUVs)," he said. The Davao City-Marawi City route will be first served by the Mindanao Star Bus Transport Inc. (MSBTI), a bus company under the Yanson Group of Companies which operates in Visayas and
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Know Your Muslim Senatorial Candidates There are two Muslim men and four Muslim women accepted by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) as official candidates for senator running under different political parties.
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NATO condemns Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg strongly condemned Russia’s "reckless and unprovoked attack on Ukraine," saying it puts at risk countless civilian lives.
the particular route and they have done roadtesting from Davao City, with stopovers in Maramag and Talakag towns in Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, and Iligan City. Ruel Pagunsan, MSBTI operations manager, said based on the current rate, fare prices would range from PHP797 to PHP948 spanning around 431 kiloLTFRB | A2
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Davao-Marawi route launched Here’s a good news for the Maranaos. They can now go to Davao City in one bus ride without transferring from one ride to another as the usual way of going to Davao from Marawi and vice versa.
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Vol. II, No. 37 | Friday, Feb. 25-Mar. 3, 2022 (Rajab 24-30, 1443)
BANGSAMORO REGION
‘No anointed bet for president yet’: BARMM chief minister BY EDWIN FERNANDEZ
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OTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have
The province of Tawi-Tawi has expressed opposition to the plan of the national government to purchase the Cabatangan Complex. (Supplied photo)
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ONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — The Tawi-Tawi provincial government has joined other BaSulTa provinces of Basilan and Sulu in opposing the national government’s move to purchase the Bangsamoro property at Barangay Cabatangan in Zamboanga City. Board Member Hasanal Jeoffrey Sali, Tawi-Tawi ABC President, and Kausar Aming, Acting Information Officer II, represented the provincial government in a recent dialogue facilitated by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) and select Members of Parliament from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Sali expressed the provincial government’s stand against the intent of the national government to purchase the 72-hectare land situated in Cabatangan in unison to the opposition of the rest of BaSulTa provinces, highlighting that the subject land is a property of the Bangsamoro people while correcting the misinformation about rights and ownership of the then Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) government. The BaSulTa representatives made a strong call for more inclusive and impartial consultations with stakeholders about the historically and legally owned and valued Cabatangan property of the Bangsamoro people. The 72-hectare lot remains the property of the Bangsamoro people despite the exclusion of Zamboanga City in the BARMM following the enactment of the Bangsamoro Organic Law in 2018, the local government said. The subject property known as the Cabatangan Complex or the Lupong Tagapagpaganap ng Pook was acquired for the Bangsamoro people before the creation of the ARMM political entity in 1989. PMT Desk
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More ‘Friendship Routes’ to open in the Bangsamoro region meters from Davao City to Marawi City, and a travel time around 10 to 15 hours, based on the standard PUV speed of 80 kilometers per hour. In a video message, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said the new inter-regional routes will not only achieve mobility and connectivity in the regions but will also spur economies as it will open up commerce and trade in the areas. Meanwhile, Gandamra said the opening of the friendship routes along with the availability of public utility vehicles is a great opportunity to serve the riding public with more accessible, affordable, and convenient public transport. "This does not only connect two cities but it connects different provinces and different regions. It connects economies, industries and most importantly it connects the lives of our constituents," he said. The other friendship routes launched are Iligan City to Marawi City with 27 Class 2 PUVs operated by Mindanao State University (MSU)-Marawi Iligan Transport Services Corporation, and the General Santos City to Dipolog City via Cotabato with 15 provincial buses operated by Rural Transit Mindanao Inc., the sister company of MSBTI. (With agency)
BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim issued the statement during the #LagingHandaPH program of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCCO) hosted by Undersecretary Rocky Ignacio on Wednesday morning. “As of today, BARMM has no official anointed presidential candidate,” Ebrahim, also the MILF chairman, said. “We have not decided as of yet who among the presidential aspirants we are going to endorse but we are inviting all the presidential candidates to come and visit us so they can present their platform of government before us,” he added. Since the BARMM transition period was extended by the national government until 2025, there will be no elections for regional officials in reference to the region’s first regular parliamentary polls. “BARMM as a parliamentary form of government is not included in
this year’s election because the transition period is extended until 2025,” he said. However, he said, the BARMM will be participating actively in the local elections through its political party — the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP). “So we have candidates for local positions from provincial down to municipal levels,” he said. Ebrahim told the #LagingHandPH program that the peace and order situation in the region remained stable although there were some “noises” that may affect the conduct of the balloting. But Ebrahim said there is no strong evidence as of yet that isolated violent incidents happening in the region are electionrelated. “We are in close coordination with the Philippine National Police in the BARMM as far as preparation for the elections is concerned,” Ebrahim said. At the regional governance level, Ebrahim said
not yet endorsed any presidential candidate for the forthcoming May 9 national and local polls.
Bangsamoro Chief Minister Alhaj Ahod Ebrahim. he was in the process of reorganizing his official family after the national government extended the term of Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), the region’s provisional lawmaking body, until 2025. Ebrahim has asked all 15 ministers and 15 deputy ministers to tender courtesy resignation so he will have a free hand in choosing his official family as part of the region’s cabinet revamp. “We are still processing it, I have accepted the resignation of two ministers, five have been reappointed. Our assess-
ment and evaluation of their performance are going on,” he said, without revealing who will go and who will stay in his official Cabinet. “We are already three years in this transition, we are extended for another three years so we need to revamp to effectively function as an autonomous government for the Bangsamoro,” he added. The list of reappointed, newly hired cabinet officials, including the 80 members of parliament has been sent to the Office of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for his signature. (PNA)
Bomb explodes in Maguindanao as candidates convoy passes by ILIGAN CITY – A bomb exploded along the national highway in Maguindanao town of Datu Odin Sinsuat while a convoy of local candidates was passing by on Tuesday afternoon. Maguindanao provincial police office spokesperson Capt. Fayeed Cana told reporters on Wednesday, Feb. 23, nobody was injured in the explosion. Initial investigation showed that the convoy of reelectionist Vice Governor Lester Sinsuat and his party was headed for Barangay Dalican and passing by Sitio Baka, Barangay Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao at 4 p.m. when the
BLAST SITE. Police and soldiers respond to a roadside explosion in Maguindanao while the convoy of local political candidates was passing by on Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 22, 2022). Nobody was hurt in the incident. (Photo courtesy of Maguindanao PNP) blast occurred. “The explosion happened about 100 meters from the last vehicle in
the convoy,” Cana said. “We can’t say as of now if it was for the convoy or somebody else,”
he said, adding that investigation is still ongoing. PMT DESK
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OUR VOTE MATTERS Know Your Muslim Senatorial Candidates
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FRIED SHRIMP
By JULMUNIR I. JANNARAL BANGSAMORO HALAL DISH
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fter we have published these Free Ads for us to know who are the Muslims who had signified their good intentions to run as official candidates for Senators in the coming May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections, there are now two Muslim men and four Muslima accepted by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) as official candidates running in different parties. They are Shariff Ibrahim Albani (SIA) running under the Labor Party of the Philippines (LPP) and Robin Padilla who was announced by Vice Presidential Candidate Inday Sara Duterte in a rally in Pasay, as member of 12-man Senatorial slate of UniTeam. However the announcement of Inday Sara was immediately corrected by Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. who said Robin Padilla is not officially under the UniTeam Senatorial slate but just a mere friend of UniTeam. The four Muslima in the Senatorial slate also running in the different political parties. The new one is Nur Mahal Kiram who is dubbed as the Prinsesang May Malasakit. She is popularly known in her Facebook Account as Princess Light Kiram. Nur Mahal Kiram is the daughter of the late Sulu Sultan Mahakuttah Kiram by his wife Princess Meriam Kiram. At the same time she is the sister of the reigning Sultan Muedzul-Lail Tan Kiram of the Sultanate of Sulu and North Borneo (Sabah).
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The other two Muslima running for Senators are Princess Lady Anne Sahidulla of Sulu and Samira Gutoc ng Aksyon Demokratiko of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. If you know other Muslim candidates not yet featured in this column, let them submit their photo and brief profile by sending an e-mail to julmunir1845@gmail.com or call JIJ Cellphone: +639778430218.
alaam and Jumaat Mubarak. Thanks Goodness It’s Friday (TGIF). The Philippine Muslim Today still runs the Bangsamoro Halal Cuisine now under Volume 2, Number 36. Coincidentally just like in the previous issue in Volume 2, No. 35 we discussed also the Shrimp Recipe which is the Shrimp Boil. However this time although also a Shrimp Recipe, but it has a variation since it is now a Fried Shrimp. Fried shrimp - Ebi Furai in Japanese, made from juicy shrimp wrapped with a thick breaded crust and fried until crispy. This homemade fried shrimp recipe is so easy to prepare and best served as a side in Japanese bento. To prepare the Fried Shrimp please follow the following ingredients including the Tartar Dipping Sauce. Likewise just follow the easy to follow instructions in order to prepare a delicious Fried Shrimp. INGREDIENTS 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon bonito flakes 1 egg (2oz without shell) 3/4 cup milk 2 cups Panko, Japanese breadcrumbs vegetable oil for deep frying TARTAR DIPPING SAUCE 1 hard-boiled egg 1/4 yellow onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise Kewpie salt ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1. Peel the shrimp and leave the tails. Devein and rinse the shrimp. 2. Cut a few shallow vertical slits at the bottom of the shrimp to avoid them from curling up when you fry them. 3. Pat dry the shrimp with paper towels and set aside. 4. Add all-purpose flour, salt, bonito flakes, egg and milk in a bowl, and whisk to combine well. 5. Set the batter aside. (Mix the batter with a little bit more milk, if the batter turns out too thick). 6. Pour the Panko breadcrumbs into a shallow plate. 7. Coat the shrimp evenly with the batter by holding the tail, and roll it into Panko. 8. Give the shrimp a light press to ensure that the shrimp is entirely covered with the breadcrumbs. 9. Repeat the same process for the remaining shrimp. 10. Fill the deep pan with vegetable oil, and heat the oil to 340°F to 360°F (170°C to 182°C). 11. Deep-fry the shrimp until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Dish out with a strainer, and drain the excess oil on a plate lined with paper towels. 12. Prepare the dipping sauce. Cut the hard-boiled egg into small cubes, mix it with chopped onion and Japanese mayonnaise in a bowl. 13. Finally, add salt and ground black pepper to taste. 14. Enjoy the shrimp hot with dipping sauce immediately.(MFO)
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Islam and the struggle for power
Editorial
Bangsamoro Voters Must Put Up The “Muslim Vote”
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ooking through each political party’s roster for national elective positions, one can only pick out very few Bangsamoro candidates among the ranks, or even non-Muslim candidates who openly show support to the Muslims in this country. It can even be observed that the candidates in question may not even be considered as popular owing to the fact that they may be new players or are not that known outside of their hometown circles, or have expressed opinions and political leanings before that may not have sat well with the non-Muslim mainstream. Such may make voters even in the BARMM wonder, why did they even consider running in a race where the expected victors come from the ranks of the famous, influential, and possessing th benefit of a well-oiled political machinery? It is a fact that the voting public across the country has expressed its fatigue and dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs, and no doubt, is eager to cast its vote next year. The Bangsamoro is no exception, and like his counterparts in the rest of the archipelago, is determined to use his vote in the collective attempt to choose better leaders for the next six years. With the BARMM still in its infancy, it is essential that the newly chosen leaders at the national level are supportive of it and its future. Some of the political mavericks mentioned earlier happen to have leanings supportive of BARMM and the Bangsamoro people. Should the Bangsamoro voters, then, put up a gamble and support these candidates with their votes in the 2022 polls? It will indeed be a gamble, but if the Bangsamoro people will be viewed by candidates with more respect and consider them as a force to be reckoned with every election, the former would have to form the solid “Muslim Vote.” The Muslim Vote will not only represent the Muslims on the country as voters and hence, political beings; it will also present them as voters who know what they rightfully want and will collectively vote for anyone who will fight for them in the Congress, Senate, and even up to the halls of Malacañang. Once accomplished, the Muslim Vote and the Bangsamoro voter will no longer be regarded as insignificant and unworthy of attention. In return, such will be a great victory for the Bangsamoro people who have suffered decades of conflict, neglect, poverty, and inequity. It should be really given a good try. (Repost) Philippine Muslim Today Inc. Co. Reg. No. 2021030008913-02
Philippine Muslim Today newspaper is published weekly by Philippine Muslim Today Inc., a non-profit, non-political Muslim organization aimed to promote universal unity, peace and understanding among diverse peoples. MASIDING NOOR YAHYA Executive Editor HEADQUARTERS AND PRINTING PLANT: Address: Consunji Street, Poblacion, Iligan City, 9200 PH Phone: +63 63 3025565 (Landline) | +63 915 2184388 (Mobile) Email: muslimtoday2020@gmail.com Https://philmuslim.today
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lection fever is within us, with 73 more days before the May 9, 2022 elections, some candidates cannot cope with the rigorous campaign, there are reports, some have withdrawn or reported to withdraw. Following, the Islamic point of view, election is not a contest of who have the party’s machinery, neither who have the money or goons. Islam sets a very comprehensive condition in choosing a leader. Prophet Moham-
elled; Vision — a strategic mind offering vision and direction through inspiration; Courage — showed incredible bravery and confidence in the face of adversity and Competence — was effective, reliable and made an impact. According to the Hadith of the prophet (pbuh), he mentioned two most important qualities of a leader, these are (1). skill and competence, (2). integrity and trustworthy. While it not easy to find
mad (pbuh) exemplary leadership, has these qualities: Integrity and Trust — built a reputation for honesty and truthfulness role mod-
one with both qualities, some Muslim scholars suggested that a leader with skill and competence is better than an incompetent leader, despite
later trustworthiness, this is because a skill and competent leader actions or policy could be review and audited by the people. The fact that a candidate is a learned reli-
raise himself above the electorates, he thus personalized his office to the prejudice of the people. This has been the problem in a Democratic government like ours as
My Legal Point by Atty. Bayan G. Balt
gious leader who lack skills and competence may not be enough to lead, likewise the same is true to skill and competent leader who is dishonest and corrupt. Some candidates have plan of actions to convince the electorates such as reducing poverty, ending insurgency, improving the economy and creating jobs. We have learned from promises, but some of them were not realized despite being elected. But what is worst is when elected leader
when a Punong Barangay is elected to his post, he considered his IRA personal property and utilized them for his personal and family gains, this is also true to appointed officials in some of our Bureaucracy. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) once said: “The leader of a people is their servant. Leadership in Islam is based on the principle of trust (Amanah). The leader is trusted to lead a group and is accountable to BALT | A8
A New Window in Philippine Political History
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hen we all begin to think that there is nothing more exciting to write about Philippine Politics, given the same political figures and actors that crowd its firmament and the redundant or never ending litany of violence, vote buying and fragmentation into sectoral interests even of the most closely knitted families, we are unexpectedly ushered into an entirely amazing dimension, or a new window, if you will, in our political history. This is something that nobody, not even our most experienced pundits with prophetic vision could have predicted, and I refer to the tandem of Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos, Jr., son of the late strong man Ferdinand Edralin Marcos and Mayor Inday Sara Duterte – Carpio, daughter of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. It is an open book secret that President Duterte is a staunch admirer of the late President Marcos whom he described as the most brilliant President we ever had. Further, President Duterte does not mince
words in praising the outstanding accomplishments and performance of President Marcos whom he acknowledged to have built structures that the Filipino people can take pride of for many generations to come. This BBM – SARA Tandem has caught the imagination of the Filipino people not so much of its unique character as the promise of better life that it offers to the nation. Mayor Sara for one had been for the longest time the focus of public fancy and accolade as their choice for president in the coming elections. Her posters egging her to run for the presidency had adorned every corner of every major thorough fare in the country and her life size pictures are posted on the walls of big and small buildings alike in all cities in the country. The presidency was being handed to her on a silver platter. But this is not to be as she is destined to be the next Vice President of the Philippines. She is a lady of her words having consistently
stated that she is not running for president. More than this, she a woman of humility, of propriety and indeed of decorum for choosing to seek the office of the Vice President
at the receiving end of tirades and accusations for the alleged inequities, if any, of his father, the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos. Other than the Quranic precept that a
The Outside View by Judge Panambulan Mimbisa (ret.) as training ground in preparation for the higher and more profound calling as president of the Philippines. She is the greatest boost to the bid of Senator Bong Bong Marcos to get elected as president in the coming elections as the latter is the most important element or ingredient in the campaign of Mayor Sara to win the vice presidency of the country. In plain language, Bong Bong Marcos and Sara compliment each other perfectly and, there are those who will bet their last centavo that they will win in the coming elections hands down and no political team comes any closer. Bong Bong Marcos had been
person can only be measured by his own deeds and of the biblical injunction that the son does not bear or answer for the inequities of the father, let the records show that President Marcos is credited for the building of infrastructure projects that have remained un-equalled to this day and have opened for the Filipino Muslims opportunities to serve in government in its highest echelons. The late President had also opened the doors for peaceful reconciliation, through the process of negotiation with the Muslim revolutionary groups. He has likewise raised the level MIMBISA | A7
Across PH
Robredo assures students access to quality education if elected president By PMT NEWS DESK
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s I have promised I will tackle in my next Batanes To Tawi-Tawi column particularly about the declaration of Martial Law which I told my former professor at then Mindanao State University-Sulu College of Technology & Oceanography (MSU-SCTO) back in 1972 when the capital town of Bongao was still under the administrative jurisdiction of the Province of Sulu. CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo assures that, if elected president, students, especially underprivileged relying on government scholarships, will have easy access to quality education despite their economic status. Robredo gave the assurance during a campaign rally at Divisoria commercial area here on Tuesday evening. “I want to assure our students that if you have a scholarship, but you find it difficult to cope with poverty, decent living, or everyday expenses, the government will help you because it knows how to spend the money for the people,” she said. Earlier, Robredo also visited the cities of Iligan and Gingoog in Misamis Oriental. While here, she also
CAMPAIGN FOOD STATION. Volunteers set up “lugaw” or porridge stations at the Divisoria area in Cagayan de Oro City, the venue of presidential candidate and Vice Pres. Maria Leonor Robredo’s rally on Tuesday evening (Feb. 22, 2022). Robredo’s visit to Cagayan de Oro City was the third stop of her Northern Mindanao sortie after Iligan and Gingoog cities. (PNA photo by Jigger Jerusalem) thanked her supporters who made their way out to attend the campaign rally. Robredo said it was her supporters who pooled their time and resources to make her campaign here successful. “Even our headquarters are lent to us by our supporters,” she said. Divisoria police station commander Maj. Sebastian Chua said the crowd that attended Robredo’s rally consisted mostly of students and young professionals. “The activity was peaceful. We did not receive any report of petty crimes like pickpocketing or snatching,” Chua said. Before the rally, representatives from various sectors were invited to discuss issues affecting
them in the hopes that Robredo will act on them once she is elected into office. Joel Gabatan from the transport sector spoke about his concerns about the national government’s public utility vehicle modernization program. Denise Edwina Gonzales, a student formator at Xavier University and one of Robredo’s volunteers here, said the Department of Education must address the “new normal” in learning especially in the transition from online to face-toface. The crowd of mostly young people attending the rally, Gonzales noted, could be due to the youth’s active presence online and their grasp of the present national issues. (With Agency)
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Gov. Sali welcomes Indon border crossing officer in Tawi-Tawi
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ONGAO, Tawi-Tawi – Provincial Governor Yshmael “Mang” I. Sali and officials of the provincial government of Tawi-Tawi welcomes Mr. Pratama Setiawan Adi, the new officer-In-Charge of the Indonesian Border Crossing in a courtesy call hosted by the governor for the Indonesian official at the Capitol building complex on Tuesday. Photo culled from the FB official account of Tawi-Tawi province. PMT Desk
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Cebu City adopts ‘open’ policy, lifts Covid-19 restrictions CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama on Thursday announced “opening” the city for economic activities, removing major restrictions against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) under “shared responsibilities” in the new normal. In a press conference before the 85th Cebu City Charter Day ceremony, Rama cited the declaration of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) placing the capital city under the lower Alert Level 2 from February 1628 as a basis for issuing the “open all” policy. Rama said in the order that all establishments and activities are now allowed to operate regardless of age and vaccination status, stressing, however, the continued observance of minimum public health standards. He said returning to pre-pandemic status should be coupled with the new normal in doing things like continuous wearing of face mask, physical distancing, frequent hand-washing, proper coughing eti-
quettes, and staying at home especially if sick. “With the expiration of all prior EO (executive orders) and directives on curfew, the observance of curfew is hereby formally lifted except the curfew on minors which must be observed and enforced from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. pursuant to an existing city ordinance,”
tion”. “In an effort to promote, self-regulation, all establishments, persons, and families are directed to set and impose proactive health protocols and action plans. These include the installation of facilities and devices which include air circulation and proper ventilation,” he said.
Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. (Screengrab from Cebu City PIO video) the mayor said, as he announced lifting of curfew for adults. Even as he cited the gains in the vaccination rollout here, Rama stressed the need for the continued incentivized inoculation program to encourage more people to get their jabs”as a measure of selfpreservation and protec-
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been seeing a downtrend in Covid-19 cases. As of Wednesday’s data, the city logged only 45 new Covid-19 cases and 186 additional recoveries, bringing the total active infections to 1,015. (John Rey Saavedra/ PNA)
23 SUCs get SEARCA training in research design
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10-week Online Training on Research Designs and Methods for Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines (Research4HEIs) is being implemented by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) for 23 members of the State Universities and CollegesAssociation of Colleges of Agriculture in the Philippines, Inc. (SUC-ACAP). The training will run until March 11, 2022. The training is conducted under the auspices of a SEARCACommission on Higher Education (CHED) project called “Leveling-Up Philippine Higher Education Institutions in Agriculture, Fisheries, and Natural Resources (LevelUPHEI AFAR).” Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, SEARCA Director, said the SEARCA-CHED partnership is in step with SEARCA’s push for the government to tap the intellectual capital of higher education institutions (HEIs) to boost food secu-
rity and economic recovery by fostering a “knowledge economy” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He added that research must not be done just for academic exercise. He said research should reach out to the needs of society—that is, to produce food, solve hunger and malnutrition, and help transform farmers into profitable entrepreneurs. The Research4HEIs training is designed to enhance the participants’ capacity to develop a research framework focused on their objectives and hypotheses with a keen knowledge of the conditions under which they are to conduct their research. SEARCA has tapped the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) faculty members to design and facilitate the training course. It is coordinated by Dr. Maria Ana T. Quimbo, Professor 12 at the UPLB Institute of Governance and Rural Development, and
co-facilitated by 13 faculty members and experts in quantitative and qualitative research methods from the UPLB Institute of Statistics and Department of Social Sciences. A major output of the Research4HEIs training is a Re-entry Action Plan that includes developing a research proposal. The action plan will enable the participants to apply the learnings and skills gained from the training to address specific and practical problems related to their field of interest or specialization, for which they will receive constructive and academic feedback. The Research4HEIs training is one of two SEARCA online learning events for SUC-ACAP members under the SEARCA-CHED project. The Strategic Communication Planning Workshop: Enhancing Communication Skills for Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines (StratCom4HEIs) is also ongoing and will close on March 14, 2022. (PR)
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News Abroad
Iran has capacity to supply natural gas to world: President
NATO condemns Russia’s 'reckless, unprovoked attack' on Ukraine
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EHRAN, Iran – Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday declared his country’s readiness to supply natural gas to the world, including Europe. Addressing the sixth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Qatar’s capital Doha, Raisi said that Iran, as one of the world’s biggest holders of natural gas reserves, has the capacity to supply it to the world and called on the international community to support initiatives aimed at ensuring the security of the global energy market. This is Raisi’s fourth foreign trip since assuming office last August and his first visit to Qatar. Raisi said his country has been able to boost its natural gas production and carry out significant projects in the oil and gas sectors by banking on domestic expertise and resources. He said sanctions imposed by “hegemonic powers,” an oblique reference to the US, against “free nations” were “no longer effective,” urging closer cooperation among gas exporting countries to bypass sanctions. Raisi’s remarks came amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West over the crisis in Ukraine, which has threatened to disrupt the global energy market. Oil prices on Tuesday touched $100 per barrel, the highest in more than seven years. Europe’s natural gas futures also experienced jitters, rising more than 13 percent, as Russia supplies more than a third of the continent’s gas consumption. Raisi’s remarks, which were meant to calm the situation in the energy market, are also being seen as a statement of solidarity with key regional ally Russia, which has been threatened with harsh sanctions by Western countries if it invades Ukraine. In a statement Tuesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh, urged all sides to “exercise restraint” and “work to resolve disagreements through talks and within a peaceful framework.” He said Iran believes that “any action that could escalate tensions should be avoided.” Meanwhile, Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Oji, in his remarks Tuesday, echoed Raisi, saying Iran has repeatedly stated that it has the “necessary capacity” to supply gas to neighboring countries and even Europe. In a televised interview, Oji said despite high domestic consumption and exports, many of the country’s gas fields remain intact, and new fields have also been discovered in recent years. He said many treaties are “on the anvil” with gas exporting countries for the development of oil and gas fields, the reconstruction of oil and gas refineries, and the transfer of technical and engineering services. (ANADOLU)
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ASHINGTON – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday strongly condemned Russia’s "reckless and unprovoked attack on Ukraine," saying it puts at risk countless civilian lives. "Once again, despite our repeated warnings and tireless efforts to engage in diplomacy, Russia has chosen the path of aggression against a sovereign and independent country," said Stoltenberg in a statement. His remarks came shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a special military operation early Thursday in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region. Following Putin’s announcement, large explosions were reported in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and city of Kramatorsk. "This is a grave breach of international law, and a serious threat to EuroAtlantic security. I call on Russia to cease its military action immediately and respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity," said the NATO chief. "NATO Allies will meet to address the consequences of Russia’s aggressive actions. We stand with the people of Ukraine at this terrible time. NATO will do all it takes to protect and defend all Allies," he added. ‘World will hold Russia accountable’
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (Anadolu) In Washington, US President Joe Biden slammed Russia over its "unprovoked and unjustified attack" on Ukraine late Wednesday, saying "the world will hold Russia accountable." In a statement shortly after a televised address by Russian President Vladimir Putin in which he announced a special military operation in eastern Ukraine, Biden said: "The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces.” "President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its allies and partners will
Journalist found dead near Mexican capital A journalist has been found dead near Mexico's capital, adding to the record number of media workers killed in the Latin American country. Michelle Perez Tadeo, known as Michell Simon, was found dead with signs of violence in Ajusco along the highway leading to Picacho, in the Tlalpan borough, south of Mexico City on Tuesday. Relatives and friends of the 29-year-old journalist, who was originally from the southern state of Veracruz, had reported her missing last Friday.
Police said they had launched an investigation and there were several theories for her death. Her apparent murder would make her the sixth media worker to be killed in Mexico this year. Mexican media workers have expressed their outrage over the frequent killing of journalists. Mexico's Interior Undersecretary Alejandro Encinas recently revealed that more than 90 percent of the murder cases related to media workers had remained unsolved. Criminal gangs, drug cartels, and corrupt offi-
Mexican journalist Michelle Perez Tadeo, known as Michell Simon, was found dead near Mexico City on February 22, 2022. cials who fear journalistic reports are the suspects behind many of the unsolved killings. Laura Sanchez, a journalist from Baja California living in Mexico
City, claims the government's failure to protect journalists is because police officials responsible for their protection are corrupt. PressTV
respond in a united and decisive way," he said. Biden said he will monitor the situation from the White House and will continue to get regular updates from his national security team. "Tomorrow, I will meet with my G7 counterparts in the morning and then speak to the American people to announce the further consequences the United States and our allies and partners will impose on Russia for this needless act of aggression against Ukraine and global peace and security," Biden said. "We will also coordinate with our NATO allies to ensure a strong, united response that deters any aggression against the alliance. Tonight, Jill and I are praying for the brave and proud people of Ukraine," he added. The order for the spe-
cial military operation came after a request from the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk for help from Putin against Ukraine. A White House official said Biden on Thursday afternoon will announce further consequences the US and its allies and partners will impose on Russia for its attack on Ukraine. In addition, White House Spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Biden was briefed on a secure call this evening by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan about the "ongoing attack" on Ukraine by Russian military forces. (ANADOLU)
Ukraine declares martial law as Russia launches military ops KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday announced martial law across the country as Russian troops entered the border and hit targets around Kyiv. In a video posted on his Telegram channel, Zelenskyy said Russia launched strikes against Ukrainian military facilities and border guard units. "Explosions were heard in many cities of Ukraine. We are declaring martial law across the country," he said. Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is targeting key areas in cities with weapons and missiles, according to reports. On early Thursday, explosions were reported in several Ukrainian provinces, including the capital Kyiv, and several tanks reportedly crossed the border with Belarus into Ukraine. In a statement on Thursday morning, the Russian Defense Ministry announced it is using “high-precision weapons” to disable air defense systems, military airports, and air forces in Ukraine. (ANADOLU)
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A New Window in Philippine Political History of diplomatic relationship with Islamic states particularly with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which has aborted an impending oil embargo which would have brought down the Philippine economy to its lowest ebb. Bong Bong Marcos is, however, a man of his own and Inday Sara is a lady of her own. They will jointly run the reigns of government, if elected,
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BINASING DATU IMAM, of legal age, married and a resident of Barangay Sugod, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur; TIMBANGO “HADJI OMILKHAYR” DATU IMAM, of legal age, married and a resident of Barangay Sugod, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur: MONTILA DATU IMAM, of legal age, married and a resident of Barangay Sugod, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur and DILABI DATU IMAM, of legal age, married and a resident of Barangay Sugod, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, we are the sole heirs of deceased DURUAN DATU IMAM who died sometime in September 1972 at Sugod, Marawi City; WHEREAS, DURUAN DATU IMAM died intestate, without will or testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; WHEREAS, DURUAN DATU IMAM is the registered owner of a parcel of land located at Sugod, Marawi City covered by Original Certificate of Title No. RO-24 (911) issued by the Register of Deeds of Marawi City, containing an area of 159,999 square meters and more particularly described as follows:
“A parcel of land (LOT 262, Q-124 of the Cadastral Survey of Dansalan) together with all the improvements thereon, situated in the Barrio of Sugod, Marawi City, Province of Lanao del Sur, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE by Lot No. 283, Q-124; on the E by Lot No. 264, Q-124 and Lot No. 283, Q-124; on the SE by Lot No. 283, Q-124 and a creek; on the S by Lake Lanao; on the W by Lot No. 241, Q-124; and on the NW by lot No. 242, Q-124,. Beginning at A. point marked “1” of the Lot No. 262, Q-124 being N 41 deg. 12’E, 406.84 m from BLLM No. 3, Q-124; thence S 21 deg. 52’E, 368.60 m to point 2; S 01 deg. 55’E, 86.85 m to point 3; N 80 deg. 55’E, 55.20 m to point 4; N 75 deg. 05’E, 102.77m to point 5; S06 deg. 38’E, 160.80 m to point 6; S 57deg 41’W, 114.19 m, to point 7; N 55 deg. 05’W, 5.33 m to point 8; S 33 deg. 16’W, 36.00 m to point 9; S 38 deg. 33’E, 72.69 m to point 10; S 02 deg. 40’W, 35.98 m to point 11 ; S 60 deg. 24’W. 128.26 m. to point 12; N 49 deg. 28’W, 87.52 m to point 13; N 23 deg. 49’W, 460.86m, to point 14; N 21 deg. 56’E, 344.04 m to point 1; point of beginning.” Containing an Area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY NINE (159,999) SQUARE METERS more of less. All points are marked on the ground by old point. Bearing true, surveyed during 1914 by M. D. Munn, Public Land Surveyor. WHEREAS, a portion of the above described land, with an area of Eighteen Thousand (18,000) square meters, had been sold by said Duruan Datu Imam before her death in favor of Hadji Tamamak under a Deed of Absolute Sale of Real Property dated August 7, 1970 and registered on same date of August 7, 1970 under Entry No. 1079 of the Primary Entry Book of the Registry of Deeds of Marawi City; WHEREAS, after the execution of the aforesaid deed of sale, Duruan Datu Imam presently owns the remaining portion of said land, with an area of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-nine (141,999) square meters;
WHEREAS, no personal properties are involved in this Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Deed of Absolute Sale and that to the best of our knowledge and information of the parties hereto said deceased left no debts; WHEREAS, pursuant to the Section 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court, we hereby adjudicate unto ourselves the entire aforestated estate (having the total area of 141,999 square meters) of our deceased mother, Duruan Datu Imam in equal shares, that is, each of us having the share of 35,499.75 square meters in area;
Subdivision Plan: Beginning at a point marked “1” on the plan, being S 88 deg. 44’E, 327.11 m from Tie point “1”, BLLM NO. 3, Q124, Dansalan Cadastre; Thence N 36 deg. 26’W, 118.94 m to point 2; N 45 deg. 01’E, 3.69 m to point 3; N 33 deg. 51’E, 7.34 m to point 4; N 16 deg. 51’E, 3.30 m to point 5; N 45 deg. 22’E, 3.94 m to point 6; N 64 deg. 02’E, 3.53 m to the point 7; N 79 deg. 47’E, 3.39 m to point 8; N 76 deg. 47’E, 5.81 m to point 9; S 38 deg. 50’E, 5.25 m to point 10; S 40 deg. 55’E, 101.16 m to point 11; S 32 deg. 53’W, 39.6 1 m to point of beginning, containing an area of THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIX (3,806) SQUARE METERS, more or less. All corners marked as “P.S’ Cyl. Conc, Mons.15x50cm and rest by old BL Cyl Conc. Mons. 15x50cm. Bearing grid, datebof original survey in 1914 and that of the subdivision survey on April 28, 2018 executed by Engr. Ador M. Macamimis. Approved on November 21, 2018. FURTHER, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos only (₱250,000.00), Philippine Currency, the receipt hereof is hereby acknowledged in full sum from spouses H. MONER ABEDIN & HADJA SITTIE NORHANAN P. ABEDIN, both of legal ages, Filipinos and with residence address at Sugod, Marawi City, I, TIMBANGO “HADJI OMILKHAIR” DATU IMAM do hereby SELL TRANSFER, CONVEY and DELIVER, by way of ABSOLUTE SALE unto said spouses H. MONER ABEDIN AND HADJA SITTIE NORHANAN P. ABEDIN, their heirs, assigns and successors-in-interest the property above described (Lot 262-A of PSD-ARMM-18-004839) with all the improvement existing thereon. That this land is not tenanted and does not come within the operation of the Land Reform Program and allied Presidential Decrees and circulars of the Department of Agrarian Reform.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto set their hands this ___th day of December 2021 at Marawi City, Philippines. (SGD) BINASING DATU IMAM
(SGD) MONTILA DATU IMAM
(SGD) DILABI DATU IMAM
(SGD) TIMBANGO “HADJI OMILKHAIR” DATU IMAM Vendor SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: (SGD) HADJI MONER ABEDIN Husband-Vendee
(SGD) HADJA SITTIE NORHANAN P. ABEDIN Wife-Vendee
(SGD) ABUNAMLA S. LOMANGCO Witness
(SGD) ALI DATU IMAM Witness
(SGD) CAIRONISA PETIMBANGAN Witness
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Republic of the Philippines) Islamic City of Marawi ) S.S. BEFORE ME, this 31th day January 2022 in Marawi City, personally appeared: NAMES ID/RES. CERT. NO 1. BINASING DATU IMAM 13092573 2. TIMBANGO DATU IMAM 13092572 3. MONTILA DATU IMAM 13092574 4. DILABI DATU IMAM 13092575
DATE/PLACE ISSUED 01-24-22 / Marawi City 01-24-22 / Marawi City 01-24-22 / Marawi City 01-24-22 / Marawi City
Known to me and to me know to be the same persons who executed the foregoing DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE and acknowledged the same before me as their free and voluntary act and deed. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL on the day, the year and place first above written.
WHEREAS, it is likewise hereby adjudicated unto Timbango “Hadji Omilkhair” Datu Imam as part of her share a portion of the above-described property (Lot 262, Q-124 of Dansalan Cadastral Survey) having an area of 3,806 square meters described as follows;
(SGD) ATTY. CAIRODING P. MARUHOM NOTARY PUBLIC UNTIL JUNE 30, 2022 NOTARAL COMMISION NO. 452-20 ROLL NO. 35712 - 4/2/83 PTR NO. 03007270 – 12/14/2021 IBP NO. 095377 – 11/21/2019 MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0028691 VALID UNTIL 4/14/2022
“A parcel of land (Lot 262-A, of the subdivision plan, PSD-ARMM-18-004839); being a portion of Lot 262, Q-124 Dansalan Cadastre, situated in the Barangay of Sugod, Marawi City, Province of Lanao del Sur, Island of Mindanao; Bounded on the NW along lines 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 by lot 262-E of the Subdivision Plan (Remaining Portion); on NE along line 10-11 by lot 262-E of the Subdivision Plan (Remaining Portion); on the SE along lines 11-1 by lot 262-E of the Subdivision Plan (Remaining Portion); and on the SW along line 1-2 by lot 262-B, PSD(ARMM)-18-00-4839 of the
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ARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur – Here’s a good news for the Maranaos. They can now go to Davao City in one bus ride without transferring from one ride to another as the usual way of going to Davao from Marawi and vice versa. Yes, the Davao-Marawi bus route called FRIENDSHIP ROUTE has launched its first trip on Thursday, Feb. 23. Dubbed as “Friendship Route,” it is less expensive and safe. Bus fares may range from P650 to P900 per pax. They pass through concrete roads and bridges making travels safe. Plus, passengers have the opportunity for sight-seeing as the road trails pass beautiful
Barangay education summit held in Marawi
Mayor Majul Gandamra, left, and Schools Division OICSuperintendent Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto. (Photo culled from FB)
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur – Bangsamoro Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) through the City Schools Division here conducted on Wednesday, Feb. 23, a Barangay Education Summit held at the division’s Covered Court in Amai Pakpak Central Elementary School (APCES). The first ever Barangay Education Summit was successfully realized in cooperation with local government unit of Marawi City, the Sanggunian Panglunsod, and the City Field office of Ministry of Interior and Local Government (MILG). Schools Division Superintendent Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto said the summit was a huge success as it was participated by the city 96 Punong Barangays, city local govern-
ment officials, civil society organizations implementing programs related to education in the city, concerned government line agencies with mandates on education and local governance. Private School Administrators and school heads of Marawi Division and its different officials are also in attendance, she added. She expressed thanks to LGU Marawi led by City Mayor Gandamra, the 96 Barangay Chairmen led by ABC President Camid Gandamra JR, MILG Chief Sir Skip, CHO Chief Dr Ali Dalidig, City Councilor Abdani Alonto, MBHTE Consultant former Supt Soraida B. Noor, Synergeia Program Officer Halil Aguam Bacarat Jr. ROCAYA SUMNDAD OTICAL
sceneries along the way. Fifteen Mindanao Star buses will ply the route via Davao-Maramag-Talakag-Cagayan-Iligan-Marawi, fostering more economic activities and cultural exchanges among regions. This is one of the three new inter-regional routes operating in BARMM launched by LTFRB, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and LTFRBBARMM on Wednesday at the Rizal Park in Marawi City. The other two routes are Iligan City – Lanao del Norte – Marawi City, Lanao del Sur and General Santos – Dipolog via Cotobato. (RANAO STAR)
DepEd Iligan, 20 Central Schools Ready for F2F Classes BY ARMAND APOLINARIO ILIGAN CITY — City schools division officials here of the Department of Education (DepEd) said 20 central schools in the city are ready for a face-to-face classes. In a recent interview, Iligan City Schools Division Superintendent Roy Angelo Gazo told Philippine Muslim Today that 20 central schools in Iligan are ready for the face-to-face classes when it is given a green light by the authorities. “At this time, it is needed we have face-to-face classes to strengthen the mental health of our pupils and students; they can interact with their classmates, teachers and can express out on their problems,” Gazo said. “But face-to-face classes,” he added, “can be done if the DOH, IATF, LGUs/Barangays give go signal and the parents sign waiver that they are allowing their children for the face-to-face classes.” P49-M for tablets-computers for teachers use The Iligan School Board has approved this year a budget of P49-million for the procurement of tabletscomputers to be issued to all the teachers in DepEdIligan to help them easy teachings with their pupils and students. The Iligan School Board is chaired by Mayor Celso G. Regencia with Supt. Roy Angelo Gazo as vice Chairman, City Councilor Noli Pardillo and others as members of the Board.
INTERVIEW: Iligan City schools division superintendent Roy Angelo Gazo, center, poses with mediamen Armand Apolinario, left, and Ric Arellano Abedin, right. (Armand Apolinario photo) In 2021, DepEd Iligan had built 12 school buildings in different barangays in the city hinterlands to ensure children be given education. Supt. Gazo thanked all stakeholders, the parents and especially the LGU of Iligan City, for their full support. With Ric Arellano Abedin
BALT | from Page A4 Islam and the struggle for power both the group members and to God”. During the golden years of Islam, prophet Muhammad (pbuh) used to appoint leaders or Governors in areas conquered by the Muslims. Many applied to be appointed as Governors or rulers of Egypt, Damascus or Yemen. Further, the prophet (pbuh) announced that
appointed person will only receive an “allowance while any excess earned or received while in office is an illgotten wealth”. Many who learned the prophet’s announcement have withdrawn his application, simply people have inherent desire to earned more than what he deserves. Sad to say that in our present democratic
system, there are report of elected and appointed officials who become rich while in office, who owned a fleet of cars and buildings or send their children to foreign schools. These people don’t believe in honesty. On the contrary, “No legacy is so rich as honesty” said by William Shakespeare. ——
For comment at: bayanbalt@yahoo.co m *Atty. Bayan G. Balt is past Chapter President of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP Marawi City and Lanao del Sur, 2013-2015) Chairman of the Ranao Federal State Movement (RFSM) and President of the Alliance of Regional Coalitions Against People’s Poverty (ARCAPP).