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2022 Elections

Murad asks followers to rally UBJP bets, warns of sanction COTABATO CITY – Regional COUPLE GOVERNORS: Chief Minister Ahod “Hadji Murad” Online-generated image colleagues of Ebrahim has urged couple Governors Teng and followers to rally all candiMangudadatu of Sultan dates of the Bangsamoro Kudarat andUnited Mariam Justice Party (UBJP) inofthe comSangki-Mangudadatu ing elections,inwarning Maguindanao a recentthem expulsion from the party as well as event. (AGM) the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) if they fail to do so. (Full Story on Page A2)

PROCLAMATION OF UBJP BETS: UBJP president and MILF Chairman Ahod “Hadji Murad” Ebrahim proclaims the provincial and municipal candidates in Maguindanao. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Pangarungan vows to protect ballots sanctity, declares Comelec readiness for May 9 polls By ALI G. MACABALANG

OTABATO CITY – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan has aired an ardent vow to “protect the sanctity of ballots” as he declared the poll body’s readiness for the May 9 elections. “I swear to Allah (subhannahu wa taala)…I will protect the sanctity of ballots in the coming elections,” lawyer Pangarungan said at the Comelec’s joint conference with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police, and

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the Philippine Coast Guard at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on April 8. The Department of Energy, the Department of Health, and the Department of Education were represented as well in the meeting, during which Pangarungan also declared the Comelec

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Comelec chairman Pangarungan

was “all set” for the synchronized local and national polls. Pangarungan said his vow was fervent

because he made it in the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, during which telling “lies” will make one’s fasting like his not acceptable. “I am fasting as you have seen me not partaking in food and drinks with you in this conference,” Pangarungan told top offi-

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‘Agaton’ displaces more than 76K BARMM residents

70% of Pinoys expect PH economy to improve in Q2

Pakistani PM ousted in parliament noconfidence vote

About 76,131 families have been affected by the continuous rains dumped by Tropical Depression Agaton in two areas of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Majority of Filipinos are optimistic that the Philippine economy will improve in the second quarter of 2022, even as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) continues to grapple the country, according to the latest survey by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan’s parliament voted out Prime Minister Imran Khan in a no-confidence motion late Saturday, capping a month-long political turmoil that gripped the nation of 220 million.

cials of the AFP, PNP, PCG, DepEd, DoE and DoH. In his speech, he announced that with 30 days to go before the actual polls, the ballots have already been printed, the vote counting machines or VCMs and other election paraphernalia across the country were already being deployed. PANGARUNGAN | A2

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Pangarungan vows to protect ballots sanctity... Pangarungan then called on their AFP, PNP, and PCG partners to once more lend them a hand in securing the ballot. “We have witnessed in the past how security has played a major factor in the success or failure of elections,” he said. “Previous elections for decades would not have (been successful) where it not of your crucial, indispensable support and involvement,” Pangarungan said. He said it is the birthday wish of President Duterte, to have an honest, credible and peaceful May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections which is also the statutory mandate of the Comelec. “This is one part of the undying legacies of President Duterte that the Filipino people will long remember of him,” said Pangarungan. “We trust that you will keep democracy alive by protecting the sanctity of the vote. I am sure that each of our uniformed men and women will uphold their oath to God, to country and to service,” he added. The President appointed Pangarungan last March 9, making him the second Muslim and first Maranao chair of the Comelec. The first Muslim chair was Sheriff Abas, who retired last February. Sources privy to Palace activities said President Duterte gave credence to Pangarungan’s successful mission in fixing administrative and operational issues in the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF). The President had appointed Pangarungan twice as NCMF chairman in 2018 and 2021. The NCMF received the prestigious global ISO certification from Bureau Veritas on Dec. 18 last year. (AGM)

Sec. Galvez meets BARMM Chief Minister Ebrahim to discuss further collaboration COTABATO CITY — Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. met with Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod “Al Hajj Murad” Ebrahim Tuesday, April 12, at the Bangsamoro Government Center here.

Joining them were OPAPRU’s Assistant Secretary Atty. Wilben Mayor and Undersecretary David Diciano, BARMM Police Director Brig. Gen. Arthur Cabalona, and the different ministers of the Bangsamoro Government. The parties met behind closed doors to discuss further collaborations in addressing the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, remaining provisions of the Bangsamoro Organic Law that are yet to be implemented, as well as the preparation for conducting safe election this May 9, 2022. In his opening message, the Chief Minister invited everyone to celebrate the shared gains of the peace agreement. “Let us take this opportunity to celebrate our shared wins on what may be our greatest legacy for Mindanao and the rest of the country,” said Ebrahim. Secretary Galvez, on the other hand, expressed his delight on visiting the Bangsamoro region again. “I am very happy to meet you today to reminisce the memories that we have, and discuss pressing concerns and come up with solutions,” said Galvez. “We know that there’s much work to be done before the Duterte administration comes to an end but we believe that with the strong partnership that we have developed, we can overcome the challenges that may come our way,” he added.

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2022 Elections:

Murad asks followers to rally UBJP bets, warns of sanction By ALI G. MACABALANG

OTABATO CITY – Regional Chief Minister Ahod “Hadji Murad” Ebrahim has urged colleagues and followers to rally all candidates of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) in the

coming elections, warning them expulsion from the party as well as the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) if they fail to do so.

The revolutionary leader-turned politicobureaucrat Ebrahim made the plea cum warning in the presence of estimated 300,000 villagers from different parts of Maguindanao gathered on April 1 for the grand proclamation rally at Camp Darapanan in Sultan Kudarat of UBJP candidates in the province and this city. The provincial and city slates were led by Maguindanao 2nd District Rep. Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and journalist-politico Bruce Matabalao, who alongside their teams’ members were officially proclaimed by Ebrahim. Ebrahim is the interim Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). But he made the stern warning as chairman of the MILF and president of the UBJP. He reiterated his narratives about the transformation of the MILF from an armed revolutionary body to a political arm in a staunch campaign to stimulate meaningful autonomy as a template for focused regional growth inspired under its peace accord with the government and the BARMM charter or R.A. 11054. Speaking in the Maguindanaon vernacular, Ebrahim said the UBJP as the MILF official political in its momentary rein in BARMM needs the victory of its candidates to ensure close cooperation among local, regional and national entities and sus-

members will be expelled from both organizations, he said. BARMM Senior Minister and UBJP Secretary General Abdulraof Macacua explained that the chief minister’s call cum warning was illustrating “organizational discipline” in the MILF-BIAF and the regional party. “It should not be viewed in repressive context in our democratic society…It is a common practice in all organizations to have a disciplining body,” Macacua, who is also chief-of-staff of the BIAF, told the Philippine Muslim Today and a visiting team from Manilabased DWIZ broadcast network on April 3. During an earlier UBJP rally here for its city slate, Ebrahim, Macacua, UBJP vice president Mohagher Iqbal and party Deputy Secretary General Naguib Sinarimbo took turns in calling on voters

UBJP president and MILF Chairman Ahod “Hadji Murad” Ebrahim after proclaiming the provincial and municipal candidates in Maguindanao, also proclaims beauty queen Sharifa Akeel-Mangudadatu as UBJP gubernatorial bet for Sultan Kudarat. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO tain its vision for meaningful Bangsamoro autonomy. In earlier interviews by the Philippine Muslim Today news, Ebrahim had admitted that the BARMM government was not drawing cooperation from the incumbent city mayor and provincial governor on vital concerns, notably the quest for an extension in the three-year transitional period of the regional government. Congress and Malacañang approved the extension call through R.A. 11593 last October 28, amending the BARMM charter’s preset regional polls from May 9, 2022 to 2025, with reported opposition from the city mayor and governor. To ensure close collaboration between regional and local officials, Ebrahim said, it is the mandate for all MILF-BIAF and UBJP members to elect party candidates. Disobeying

to put up a concerted “fight” against the city hall’s continuing rejection of BARMM through the “power of ballots.” The four officials narrated instances of adverse consequences of what they decried as “harang system” by which the city leadership has reportedly been banning inflow of relief goods and services from the regional leadership even in the midst of the health pandemic and other emergencies. At the grand rally in Darapanan, Ebrahim also proclaimed UBJP candidates Bai Sandra Sema for vice governor, Ronnie Sinsuat and Zajid “Dhong” Mangudadatu for congressional reelection, all candidates for board members and mayors in Maguindanao. He also took time to proclaim Sharifa AkeelMangudadatu as candidate for governor in Sultan Kudarat. (AGM)

‘Agaton’ displaces more than 76K BARMM residents COTABATO CITY – About 76,131 families have been affected by the continuous rains dumped by Tropical Depression Agaton in two areas of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Minister Raisa Jajurie of the Ministry of Social Services and Development in BARMM (MSSD-BARMM), said Tuesday at least 48,845 affected families were from 145 villages in 13 towns of Maguindanao. At least 27,286 affected families consisting of 136,000 individuals were from North Cotabato’s special geographical area, she said. Jajurie noted that many of the affected families have opted to remain in their homes instead of staying in evacuation centers. Bai Saruang Kadil, 43, was one of those who refused to evacuate.

“I prefer to stay in our house, although the water level is as high as my neck,” Kadil said as she queued up for emergency food aid from the BARMM government in Pagalungan, Maguindanao. Aaron Santos, a Maguindanaon from Pagalungan who stayed in a tarpaulin-covered shanty along the DavaoCotabato highway, shared how difficult it was for his family to endure flooding while observing the Ramadan. “It is really hard because we are fasting,” Santos said, adding that they are used to flooding but it happening during Ramadan is doubly difficult for them. Lawyer Naguib Sinarimbo, BARMM interior minister and spokesperson, said the region’s humanitarian arm has extended emergency aid to affected families in Maguindanao. No casualty was reported. Edwin Fernandez/PNA

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MILF, MNLF commanders undergo orientation on PNP qualifying exams M

ARAWI CITY — Selected base commanders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front The activity is part of the information dissemination on the eligibility requirements of the PNP and the conduct of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Special Qualifying Eligibility Examination (NSQEE) slated on May 29. The two-day orientation focused on the examination application process including its coverage and qualification and the process to enter the PNP. 73 base commanders of the two groups who will help in cascading the information to their communities joined the orientation. They came from the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and North Cotabato. Based on the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed by the Bangsamoro Government and NAPOLCOM last week, successful examinees will be granted eligibility for temporary ap-

Gacap village reopens after being DI-MG fortress – Cuerpo

(MNLF) have undergone an orientation on April 11-12 on the exams for entry to Philippine National Police (PNP).

BGen. Jose Maria Cuerpo II

Some 73 MILF and MNLF base commanders attend an orientation on NAPOLCOM’s Special Qualifying Eligibility Examination. (Bangsamoro Information Office) pointment as Patrolman nila (MILF and MNLF) members of the MILF and or Patrolwoman of the definitely ay hindi magi- MNLF will benefit from the PNP but such eligibility ging parehas sa nakasa- special qualifying exam. “Aside from the specifcannot be used for other nayan,” said PNP Deputy positions in the Civil Ser- Chief for Administration ic certification process for Police Lt. Gen. Rhodel the members of both vice. groups, we also have an Unlike the usual re- Sermonia. Meanwhile, Cabinet AdHoc committee under cruitment process in the PNP, some of the entry Secretary Mohd Asnin the Office of the Chief requirements were adjust- Pendatun said the Bang- Minister to further verify in ed but the standards will samoro Government will case of questionable ceradopt measures to en- tificates,” Pendatun said. remain the same. “Yung magiging exam sure that only legitimate (PIA Lanao del Sur)

Criminal gang leader in Lanao Sur neutralized MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur – A criminal gang leader in Lanao del Sur has been neutralized by joint law enforcement operatives in the province, police said. In a statement, Police Colonel Christopher W. Panapan, provincial director of Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office said, “Elements from PDEU/ PSOG of LDSPPO; 1st PMFC, LDSPPO, 84th SAC, RDB, SAF and NBI ILDO in coordination with Wao Municipal Police Station served the Warrant of Arrest for Violation of RA10591 against William Comayog Gandawali in Purok 5, Brgy. Pilintangan, Wao, Lanao del Sur but they were fired upon by the suspect while approaching his residence using an M79 grenade launcher and M16 rifle which ensued an armed confrontation resulting to wounding of the

suspect and one personnel from the government side.” The wounded persons were brought to Wao District Hospital, but Gandawali was declared dead on arrival by attending physician. Panapan said Gandawali is incumbent barangay chairman of Brgy. Inudaran, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte and a former municipal mayor and vice-mayor of Tago-

loan II, Lanao del Norte. The police provincial chief said Gandawali Criminal Gang has been operating in Lanao del Sur province. “His group is involved in illegal drug activities and responsible to the ambush and killing of PDEA agents sometimes in October 2018 at Brgy. Malna, Kapai, Lanao del Sur,” he added. The operating team were able to recover at the scene one (1) M79 grenade launcher; one (1) M16A1 caliber 5,56mm Elisco rifle bearing serial number KP224369, two (2) bandoliers, several magazines and ammunitions, twoway radio, one (1) cellphone, and other pieces of evidence. Cadaver of

Gandawali was claimed by his immediate relative for burial in accordance with the tenets of Islam. Recovered pieces of evidence were brought to Wao MPS for proper disposition. Panapan said, “The long arm of the law could not be evaded by lawless elements, this successful Law Enforcement Operation shows that our hardline campaign against all forms of criminality gained momentum through collaborative effort between the security forces and the community.” (PR)

IAGAPO, Lanao del Sur –After existing once as a haven for the local terrorist Dawlah Islamiyah – Maute Group (DI-MG), 103rd Infantry Brigade commanding officer BGen. Jose Maria Cuerpo II cited Brgy. Gacap as a village now reopened to the public and is ready for awaiting opportunities. He conveyed that the barangay is worthy of emulation with it visibly upholding peace. “Ang Brgy. Gacap ay dating kuta at training ground ng mga Dawlah ngunit tingnan ninyo ngayon ang Gacap. Tahimik na siya at ang mga tao ay may kalayaang gumawa ng mga bagay upang itaguyod nila ang kanilang mga pamilya at sarili para sa mas magandang buhay at kinabukasan. Ang mga bata ay masayang nakakapag-aral. Ang mga tao ay masayang nakakakuha ng mga impormasyon dito,” said Cuerpo. [Brgy. Gacap used to be a stronghold and training ground of the Dawlah but look at Gacap now. It is already peaceful and the people have the freedom to do things to support their families and themselves for a better life and future. The children are happily studying. The people are happy to get information from here] The brigade commander stressed that like Brgy. Gacap, everyone is provided the chance to live with tranquility which gives no room for conflicts. He further stated that it is just unfortunate for Lanao del Sur as, until this day, there is a struggle in the entry of opportunities considering the unremoved stains on the image of the province. “Hanggang ngayon, ang hirap nating ibenta ang probinsya ng Lanao del Sur. Mahirap pumasok ang oportunidad na mabigyan tayo ng magandang pamumuhay sapagkat ang mga negosyante, Muslim man o Kristyano, ay minsan natatakot sapagkat ang unang pumapasok sa kanila ay ang pangit na imahinasyon ng probinsya ng Lanao del Sur dahil din sa kagagawan natin,” said Cuerpo. [Until now, it is hard for us to sell Lanao del Sur. It is difficult for the opportunities to enter to give us better lives because businessmen, whether Muslim or Christians, are sometimes afraid because the first thing that comes to them is the ugly image of the province of Lanao del Sur and that is because of what we have done.] “Tayo rin ang may kagagawan nito. Wala tayong mablame nito kung hindi tayo rin dahil tayo ang gumagawa ng kaguluhan natin sa atin mismong bayan, ang Lanao del Sur. Sana ito na ang katapusan,” he added, looking forward to the end of all conflicts. [We are the ones liable for this. We cannot blame anyone but ourselves because we were the ones who made the chaos in our province, Lanao del Sur. I hope this will be the end.] (PIA-Lanao del Sur) CLAIRE GIGJE

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BBM’s leading surveys affected local candidates’ financial “Ayuda”

Only competent authority can declare when to fast and break the fast in Ramadan Watching from a Distance

he local candidates especially among the KBL members in the Bicol Region are supposed to be happy that their Presidential Standard Bearer (PSB) is leading in most surveys.

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ut it is the opposite while there is a big chance for their PSB BBM or Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to win in the May 9, 2022 Presidential Election. These KBL candidates especially in the Bicol Region are no longer happy since their chances of receiving millions of campaign funds from BBM are likewise affected too. They suspect what the KBL officials promised them would have the tendency to be placed in an oblivion. It is because with or without “Ayuda” for them BBM will win the Presidential Elections overwhelmingly.

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Brief Eulogy for Mohammad Omar Solitario Ali

ot known to many, we had been together since the 1972 Marawi Uprising. I just chose later to be in the other form of the struggle and I did not shift to any of the new jihad groups that cropped up after the MNLF-led autonomous region began to fail. Instead I continued my way in low profile through joining the noisy at times deceptive media world.

here and in the hereafter.

My Lord, please bless Prophet Mohammad and his holy progeny. Ameen. 00000 Don't get me wrong as a journalist. I have no plan to become politician, nor be famous. I just wish for a religious, peaceful living.

I can say with all honesty that Amir Mohammad Omar Solitario Ali is a good Muslim leader. 00000 He is indeed a faithful follower of Islam and his Our office staff asked me which partylist term as Marawi city mayor was a breakthrough. shall we vote on May 9. I said i don't like to He had introduced a good system of moral govinfluence them of their choices. ernance. Hearing the news of his passing went on air thinking I could 00000 away yesterday is a pain bring back the way I used to do hard to bear. He is a broadcasting in Davao and Butuan TINGOG RAMDAN friend, a brother, a fa- cities in my heydays. I was disap- I secured a paid block ther, perhaps, not only pointed. Those days are gone, only time at Radyo Iligan the memory is left. to me but also to many. DXEL Sharp 88.1 FM for a daily Ramadan program (7:00-8:00 Pakasurgaan ka o Allah Pagari ko Solitario. PM) entitled ‘Tingog Ramadan.’. Go pakasabaren o Allah so kiyaganatan ka

pamiliya go tonganayng ka. Ameen ya Rab. 000000 LET’S GO FOR SAM May I list down the different surveys especially listed as one of the banner headlines of The Manila Times. Among these are the following: One of the latest survey and headlines is the banner headline of The Manila Times that reads: BBM maintains lead in 2 surveys; The Manila Times, April 7, 2022; Comelec junks case vs. Marcos, January 18, 2022; CamSur mayors choose Marcos, January 20, 2022, The Manila Times; BBM hits twitter disinformation, January 23, 2022, The Manila Times; BBM vows to protect PH from any threat, January 26, 2022; Marcos case ponente fires back at Guanzon, January 29, 2022, The Manila Times; Bongbong-Sara top Publicus poll; February 22, 2022, The Manila Times; Bongbong-Sara top Octa survey, March 1, 2022, The Manila Times; Mayors back UniTeam, March 3, 2022, The Manila Times; Marcos, Sara top Asia Pulse survey, March 15, 2022, The Manila Times; Bongbong, Sara lead DZRH poll, March 16, 2022, The Manila Times; Marcos, Sara top Publicus survey, March 18, 2022, The Manila Times; ‘Only grand coalition can beat BBM, Sara,’ March 22, 2022, The Manila Times; Duterte’s party backs Marcos, March 23, 2022, The Manila Times; Marcos rides crest of socmed support, March 24, 2022, The Manila Times; BBM: ‘Boost US ties amid ‘new world order’, March 27, 2022, The Manila Times; Duterte expected to endorse Marcos, March 28, 2022, The Manila Times; Marcos keeps big survey lead, March 30, 2022; Sara sees Marcos win in Mindanao, March 31, 2022, The Manila Times; Tax experts clear BBM, April 4, 2022, The Manila Times; BBM maintains lead in 2 surveys, April 7, 2022, The Manila Times; Marcos expected to rake in 36M votes, April 9, 2022; Leyte officials rally behind BBM, Sara, April 11, 2022, The Manila Times; 90% of governors support Marcos, April 12, 2022, The Manila Times; Marcos widens lead-survey, April 14, 2022; The Manila Times. If the banners headline are the measurements and not the actual number of votes on May 9, 2022, undoubtedly BBM and Sara are the sure winners! —————For your Comments or Suggestions, please send an email to: julmunir1845@gmail.com. You may call or send text message to Cellphone No. +639778430218.

Again, I beg my fellow Mranaws to help Samira Gutoc for senator. She's our best hope in the Senate to vendicate our grievances, sentiments and aspirations. Let's help her not only with our votes but to campaign to our friends to vote for her and to protect her votes. Also, those who wish to show support may hang tarps of Samira outside their homes.

But the irony is under the present PH electoral system, only when the Filipino Muslims unite for a solid vote can they have a senator again. 00000 Your Creator has commanded you to fight oppression, persecution, poverty, injustice and corruption and He promised you Jannah. He warned you of Jahanam if you usurp what belongs to the needy, the elderly, the sickly, the orphan or the public. 00000 My Lord, I beseech Thee to forgive the sins of all believers as they worship Thee in this blessed month. Please ease their pains and sufferings and make them defeat their oppressor enemies. And please let them victorious

On April 2, I went on air thinking I could bring back the way I used to do broadcasting in Davao and Butuan cities in my heydays. I was disappointed. Those days are gone. 00000 ONLY COMPETENT AUTHORITY CAN DECLARE WHEN TO FAST AND TO BREAK THE FAST While some people said they saw the hilal, they cannot declare when to start the fast or to end the fast if they were not in authority to make the declaration. What they could best do is to recommend to authorities concerned that the former saw the hilal so that the latter can declare that Ramadan fast should be observed tomorrow. So, as far as I am concerned I will follow the declaration of the Bangsamoro Mufti and the NCMF which said Ramadan fast this year will start on Sunday, April 3. 00000 REMINDER:

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Power curtailment in Maguindanao deferred on BARMM gov’t intercession in Ramadan spirit By ALI G. MACABALANG

OTABATO CITY – The Maguindanao Electric Cooperative (Magelco) has deferred the power curtailment it imposed in its franchise area following intercession by the Bangsamoro autonomous government for the sake of unhampered observance of Islamic fasting in Ramadan. Due to accumulated consumers’ unpaid bills involving several millions of pesos, the Magelco started imposing power curtailment last March 24, about 10 days before Muslims worldwide began their fasting in Ramadan as one of the five pillars of Islam. Magelco, which serves most of the 36 municipalities in Maguindanao, imposed the drastic sanction due reportedly to decreased power supply prompted by its accumulated debts to the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM), the government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) managing outstanding obligations of electric cooperatives nationwide. Maguindanao, a component province of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), has a total population of 1,667,258 comprising mostly ethnic

Muslims belonging to the dominant Maguindanaon tribe. Apprehensive of the plight of villagers’ fasting sans electricity, BARMM officials interceded and initiated a series of discussions with counterparts from Magelco and PSALM on March 25, sources said. “As part of our mandate in protecting our (constituents), we hold this meeting to discuss the issue and find solutions as ways forward,” BARMM Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Sukarno Abas said in one conference, the Bangsamoro Information Office (BIO) said. The curtailment was meant by Magelco to provide daily four-hour rotational power in its service area. It means that resident consumers would have to endure 20-hour power outages per day, a statement furnished by

BARMM Local Government Minister and Spokesman Naguib Sinarimbo said. “BARMM, through the MENRE-Energy Management and Development Services (EMDS), formally requested PSALM to postpone the curtailment of power supply to MAGELCO, especially during the month of Ramadan,” Sinarimbo’s statement said. PSALM administers the power generation from Agus 1 and Agus 2 facilities in Lanao del Sur, and is the sole energy provider of MAGELCO. It has the authority to decide the energy allocation provided to MAGELCO corresponding to its capacity to pay, the statement added. The BARMM leadership “expresses its gratitude to PSALM for (its) favorable consideration” of the deferment request “during the observance of

the holy month of Ramadan,” it added. The statement was silent about what will be the next scenario after the Ramadan fasting, saying only that “further discussions” will push through as the BARMM leadership has assured to pursue “stringent efforts to find the ultimate solution to this perennial problem.” Former Rajah Buayan Mayor Zamzamin Ampatuan, now undersecretary in the Department of Agriculture, has suggested in a social media post for a declaration of bankruptcy in Magelco and for the BARMM government to come into rescue. Magelco had imposed a “black Monday” or massive power outage on Dec. 9, 2019 because “only 16,000 of 47,000 member-consumers or 34% are regularly paying their monthly electric bills,” according to an advisory that year from then general manager Ashary Maongco. The delinquency has severely affected Magelco’s P1-billion credit standing with the PSALM Corp., the advisory stated. There were circulating rumors that Magelco’s debt has now exceeded P2-billion. (AGM)

51st IB says no threat group currently present in its area PIAGAPO, Lanao del Sur –The 51st Infantry Battalion (IB) has declared that as of press time, there are no more threat groups present in their area of jurisdiction. Battalion commanding officer LtCol. Fernando Payapaya emphasized that they can tell this as a current fact considering that most wanted leaders of the Dawlah Islamiya – Maute Group (DI-MG) once lurking in their territory, including its sub-leader alias Liya, have already surrendered to the authorities. Additionally, he shared that the surrender of the group’s two members and 49 supporters Monday, April 11, has also contributed significantly to the record as it is deemed that once target residents are neutralized, there is no way that the group can return to the area. “Kung sakali man na uusbong muli ang grupo na iyon kasi hindi naman tayo stagnant at nag-eevolve ang threat situation ng area. Maya’t maya may susulpot at lalabas na threat group na naman, hindi natin masasabi. Pero sa ngayon, talagang masasabi namin na with the mass surrender ng supporters, wala ng threat groups present sa area ng 51st IB. Masisigurado namin iyan,” said Payapaya. [In case that group sprouts again because we are not stagnant and the threat situation of the area is evolving. From time to time, another threat group will appear, we can’t tell. But as of now, we can really say

that with the mass surrender of supporters, there are no threat groups present in the area of the 51st IB. We can make sure of that.] With the clean log now of the army, the battalion commander firmly urged the public to help in maintaining the peace by not getting themselves affiliated with the DI-MG. “Sana huwag na nating bigyan kalayaan pa na umusbong ang DI-MG sa area natin dahil babalik at babalik na naman tayo sa time na gugulo iyong area natin. Sa ngayon, natatamasa na natin ang katahimikan at kapayapaan, at walang gulo at nananakot na kung hindi susunod sa grupo, tatakutin at papatayin. Nawa’y imaintain natin ito na hindi na papasukin [ang] kung mayroon mang babalik,” he said. I hope we don’t give DI-MG more freedom to grow in our area because this will make us return to the time when there would be conflict in our area. Currently, we enjoy calm and peace, and there is no chaos and intimidation that if we do not follow a group, we will be intimidated and killed. May we keep it that [the group] will not be allowed to enter again they return.] Payapaya conveyed that he is aware that the residents worry about repercussions when they go against the extremists. As such, he called for the continuous cooperation of the civilians and the 51st IB with the latter’s guarantee of a speedy response to relevant concerns. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

Last 10 days of Ramadan declared non-working holidays in Marawi City MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — The Sangguniang Panlungsod of the Islamic City of Marawi presented to the city schools division a recently passed city ordinance that provides the last ten days of the Holy Month of Ramadan as holidays in a turn over ceremony held at the division’s office located at the compound of Amai Pakpak Central Elementary School (APCES) Compound on April 10.

The presentation was led by City Councilor Abdane Tagoranao Alonto in behalf of the city government and City Schools Division Superintendent of Marawi Anna Zenaida UnteAlonto in behalf of Marawi Schools Division. Schools division superintendent Anna Zenaida expressed gratitude to the city government for enacting the city ordinance that helps both the students and workers during the last ten days of the holy month pf Ramadan. Councilor Abdane is the main author and sponsor of the ordinance in the city council of the Islamic city. Abdane said City Ordinance No. 24 Series of 2022 mandates the last ten days of Ramadan as non-working holidays for all public and private schools in Marawi. He said it requires office workers, however, to hold offices half a day which means they are to work only in the morning and not required to work in the afternoon from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM which is usually a regular office hours. The said Ordinance however has not included banks and hospitals from these holidays considering the necessity of their continuous public services, Abdane said. ROCAYA SUMNDAD OTICAL

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70% of Pinoys expect PH economy to improve in Q2

ANILA – Majority of Filipinos are optimistic that the Philippine economy will improve in the second quarter of 2022, even as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) continues to grapple the country, according to the latest survey by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc. PUBLiCUS, in its PAHAYAG 2022 First Quarter Survey conducted from March 30 to April 6, found that 70 percent of 1,500 respondents expect the country’s economic prospects to improve from April to June 2022 period. Of the 70 percent, around 32.6 percent expressed optimism about “a lot” of economic improvement in the second quarter of 2022, while the remaining 37.3 said they are only expecting a “little” improvement. PUBLiCUS also found that Filipinos are “generally optimistic” about the current direction of the country. While only 57.2 percent of respondents said the current state of the country was either “strong or very strong”, 72.1 percent were convinced that the country was “maybe or definitely” headed in the right direction, according to poll results. The same survey revealed that 72.9 percent of respondents expressed hope that their household financial prospects would improve either a little or a lot in the second quarter of 2022. With regard to the national concerns, PUBLiCUS noted that the “most contentious” issues among respondents were the possible shift to “Alert Level 0” in Metro Manila, the signing of the law allowing foreign ownership of telecommunications companies, and the lifting of face mask requirements in public places. Results of the survey bared that around 47.7 percent approved the potential downgrading of Covid-19 Alert Level in Metro Manila, and only 29.1 percent expressed support for the possible lifting of the current policy mandating the use of face mask in public spac-

this day. Belmonte said the success in the fight against Covid-19 is also a result of the city government’s effort to mitigate the spread of the disease. “We welcome this positive development as this is a testament to our relentless campaign against Covid-19. Hindi lang ito tagumpay ng ating lokal na pamahalaan kundi pati na rin ng mga residente na walang pagod at matiyagang nakiisa sa ating mga pagkilos para mapigil ang pagkalat ng virus (This is not only the success of our local government but also of its residents who tirelessly

es. The poll also found that only 44.2 percent approved the signing of the law allowing foreign ownership of telecommunications companies. “Significantly, the lifting of face mask requirements was the only issue tested on the March 30 to April 6 survey that generated higher Total Disapproval (49.2 percent) than Total Approval (29.1 percent) among respondents,” PUBLiCUS said. Respondents also backed the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers from Ukraine (76.2 percent), provision of fuel subsidy to jeepney drivers (70.2 percent), temporary suspension of fuel excise tax (67.9 percent), and monthly distribution of cash aid worth PHP500 to poor Filipinos for three months (67 percent). They also gave their support to the Philippines’ vote in favor of the United Nations’ resolution demanding Russia’s withdrawal of troops from Ukraine (58 percent), implementation of a hybrid election system for the May 9, 2022 elections (54.7 percent), and the implementation of a four-day workweek (53.6 percent). Around 1,500 respondents were interviewed using a nationwide sample margin of error of ±3 percent. (PNA)

and patiently joined in the action to fight the spread of the virus,” he said. Meanwhile, the city recorded its Reproduction Number (R0) at 0.46. An RO indicates the severity or how contagious an infectious disease is. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an RO lower than 1 means that a confirmed Covid-19 case has a lower chance of infecting or causing a new infection. As of Tuesday, the city government recorded a total of 129 or 0.05 active Covid-19 cases. The city’s total number of recoveries from the disease is now at 259,799 or 99.30 percent. On Wednesday, acting

presidential spokesperson and Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said in a statement that the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATFEID) has approved the recommendation to place Metro Manila under the lowest Alert Level 1 status from April 16 to 30. This, as the Covid-19 cases in the country remain low. Aside from the National Capital Region (NCR), over half of the Philippines' total cities and municipalities will also be under Alert Level 1 from April 16 to 30. (PNA)

Europe's oil crisis worsens amid Yemen's Saudi strikes In the aftermath of Yemen's blistering retaliatory strike on Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil facilities, crude oil prices shot up to over $120 a barrel. Yemen's military spokesperson revealed that the operation had been carried out in response to continued Saudi-led aggression. With the threat of future attacks looming, many fear that Saudi Arabia's seemingly endless war on Yemen could negatively contribute

Pakistani PM Imran Khan ousted in parliament no-confidence vote SLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan’s parliament voted out Prime Minister Imran Khan in a no-confidence motion late Saturday, capping a month-long political turmoil that gripped the nation of 220 million.

QC down to 14 new Covid-19 cases per day: OCTA MANILA – The Quezon City government is now reporting an average of 14 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases per day, according to the latest data released by the OCTA Research Group. The city government posted Wednesday on its Facebook page that with the decline in the number of average new cases per day, the city’s positivity rate is also down to 1.7 percent from 1.8 percent last week. QC Mayor Joy Belmonte welcomed this development which she attributed to residents for continuously following health and safety protocols still imposed up to

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to economic instability in Europe. As relations between the West and Russia continue to crumble, Riyadh hoped to use Europe's desperate need to replace Russian oil to its own advantage. However, Yemen's ability to hit Saudi oil infrastructure raises serious questions on how reliable Saudi Arabia actually is as an oil producer. PressTV

As many as 174 lawmakers voted in favor of the no -trust motion, two more than the required 172 for a simple majority in the 324-member National Assembly, the lower house of parliament. It is the first time a Pakistani prime minister has ever been ousted by a no-confidence motion put forward by the opposition. The session was presided by Ayaz Sadiq, a former chair of the house, as Asad Qaiser and Qasim Suri, the speaker and deputy speaker, respectively, stepped down minutes before voting began. The combined opposition, led by the Pakistan People's Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, had submitted the no-confidence motion March 8. Khan had lost his parliamentary majority after legislators from his party and key allies such as the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, a party based in the port city of Karachi, quit the ruling coalition. The success of the no-trust move means the house will have to elect a new prime minister. The opposition has nominated Shehbaz Sharif, a former chief minister of Punjab, Pakistan’s largest province, for the post. The vote is expected to be held Monday. Shehbaz, the head of the PML-N, paid tributes to all leaders who were part of the joint opposition and vowed that the new government would not indulge in politics of revenge. The PPP’s Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also congratulated the house for passing the no-trust resolution. Political turmoil The vote, initially scheduled for April 3, was dismissed by the deputy speaker, who said it was brought forward at the behest of foreign powers, as alleged by Khan. Soon after the ruling, Khan advised President Arif Alvi to dissolve the National Assembly and called for new elections. But the opposition cried foul and petitioned the Supreme Court against the ruling, saying it was unconstitutional. After hearing arguments from both sides for five days, the top court set aside the deputy speaker's ruling on Thursday, restored the assembly and called for holding the vote of no-confidence by Saturday. ANADOLU

Saudi Arabia increases Hajj quota to 1M in 2022 ISTANBUL – Saudi Arabia raised the number of Hajj pilgrims from inside and outside the kingdom to 1 million in 2022, authorities announced Saturday after two years of restrictions because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia released a statement that said Hajj is open to those under 65 years of age who have received approved Covid-19 vaccinations by the Saudi Ministry of Health. Pilgrims from abroad will be required to submit a negative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test taken within 72 hours from the time of departure, it added, while urging visitors to comply with the health measures. Saudi Arabia has limited the Hajj to domestic pilgrims for the past two years due to the pandemic. A total of 60,000 pilgrims performed Hajj last year compared to around 2.5 million in 2019. The pilgrimage to Islam's holiest site, the Kaaba in the city of Mecca, is one of the five pillars of Islam. A Muslim is required to perform the Hajj at least once if they have the means. (ANADOLU)

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DECLARE AND MANIFEST; 1.

That the above-named parties are the sole heirs/ beneficiaries being the legitimate parents and sisters of the deceased CALVIN D. SEVESES, JR. who died intestate on May 4, 2021 at Adventist Medical Center, Tibanga, Iligan City which was his last place at the time of his death, a copy of his Death Certificate hereto attached as “Annex A”; That to the best of our knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no will and debts at the time of his death; At the time of his death, he left as his estate the following described property: A USD Saving Deposit Account with Philippine National Bank Pala-o Branch, Iligan City with business address at Pala-o, Iligan City under Savings Account No. 411460033633 with the balance in the amount of Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirsty Six/.05 USD ($9, 136.05); That it is the best interest of the parties hereto will full civil capacity to contrast hereby this presents, agree to adjudicate, as they hereby agree to adjudicate among themselves the above-mentioned undivided share intestate; That pursuant to Rule 74 of the Rule of Court, we the abov mentioned parties adjudicate and settle unto themselves the above-described property in accordance with the respective shares without judicial proceedings as prescribed in the aforementioned Rule of the Court.

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I am the legal representative and heir for the estate of CHU PIN SY and CHU AN SY, both my grandfathers, both deceased; Both CHU PIN SY and CHU AN SY are stock holders of GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB OF ILIGAN INC., each owning 1 share listed on Certificate No. 514 and Certificate No. 216 respectively of the said incorporation; Such Certificates of Shares above-mentioned were never seen again after the death of my grandfathers; Despite my diligent efforts, I could not find nor locate the same and I believe it is truly lost and beyond recovery; I am executing this affidavit as a testament to the veracity of the foregoing statements and for whatever legal purposes it may serve.

AFFIANT FURTHER SAYETH NAUGHT. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my name and signature this April 05 2022 in _________________. (SGD) CARL KEVIN SY Affiant SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this ______ day of April 5, 2022, in Iligan City. Affiant has exhibited to me his valid Identification Card with photo and signature appearing thereon. (SGD) ATTY. KAHLIL GIBRAN D. MARANDA NOTARY PUBLIC (UNTIL DECEMBER 31 2022) NOTARIAL COMMISION NO. 21-313-(01/21/2021) ROLL OF ATTORNEY NO.75998 IBP O.R. NO. 195599 (01/03/2022) PTR. O.R. MO. 0464547 B (01/03/2022) TIN NO. 762-114-954 ILIGAN CITY-LANAO DEL NORTE

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix our signature this ___th day of ___________ 2021 in Iligan City, Philippines. (SGD) CALVIN C. SEVESES, SR. Father (SGD) DEBORAH D. SEVESES Sister

(SGD) VICTORIA D. SEVESES Mother (SGD) MICHELLE D. SEVESES-PEREZ Sister

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Before me, Notary Public for the City of Iligan, Philippines on this ___th day of ________________ 2021 personally appeared: NAME CALVIN C. SEVESES, SR. VICTORIA D. SEVESES DEBORAH D. SEVESES MICHELLE D. SEVESES-PEREZ

IDENTIFICATION __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________

all known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and they acknowledged to me that the same is their free act and deed. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL. (SGD) JOANAH C. ALINOG-DISOCOR NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ILIGAN CITY AND LANAO DEL NORTE ROLL OF ATTORNEY NO. 55897 / MAY 2008 IBP OR NO. 136732/DECEMBER 23, 2020/PASIG CITY PTR NO. 9878799/JANUARY 4, 2021/ILIGAN CITY 3/F BUILDING. ROXAS AVE., MAHAYAHAY, ILIGAN CITY MOLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI – 0004377/APRIL 14, 2022 COMMISSION SERIAL NO. 20-270 COMMISSION ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2021

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Notice is hereby published, I, Sophia Jan Marigail B. Dela Cruz a Filipino, of legal age, single and a resident of 2 Miguel Shaker Avenue, San Miguel, Iligan City after sworn in accordance with law, do hereby depose and say… 1. 2. 3. 4.

That I am holder of certificate of Capital Stock no. 678 issued by Golf and Country Club of Iligan, Inc. issued in favor of my grandfather, Nicholas B. Dela Cruz; That I certify and confirm that the above-mentioned shares of stocks covered by the said certificate were never mortgage, sold, conveyed, disposed, or encumbered; I further to certify and confirm further that the said document was neither confiscated nor relinquished in favor of, any government entity agency or authority; That I attest to the truth of the foregoing statements to the best of my own personal knowledge and based on authentic records or documents. I am executing this Affidavit of Loss for whatever legal intents and purposes it may serve.

Affiant further sayeth naught In Witness Whereof, I have set hereunto my hands this 1st day of April 2022, at Iligan City, 9200 Philippines (SGD) Sophia Jan Marigail Dela Cruz Affiant Subscribed and sworn to before to me this 1st of April of 2022 at Iligan City. Affiant exhibited her identification card issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue with an id # of 705 491 909 as a proof of her identity. (SGD) ATTY. KAHLIL GIBRAN D. MARANDA NOTARY PUBLIC (UNTIL DECEMBER 31 2022) NOTARIAL COMMISION NO. 21-313-(01/21/2021) ROLL OF ATTORNEY NO.75998 IBP O.R. NO. 195599 (01/03/2022) PTR. O.R. MO. 0464547 B (01/03/2022) TIN NO. 762-114-954 ILIGAN CITY-LANAO DEL NORTE Doc. No. 405; Page No. 81; Book No. IV; Series of 2022.

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SPANISH RICE BANGSAMORO HALAL CUISINE With Maria Fhebie Ortil

ssalamu Alaykum and Ramadan Kareem! As you prepare for your Sahur or maybe Iftar, the Bangsamoro Halal Cuisine would like to introduce to you the Spanish Rice whose ingredients are simply all Halal. This easy homemade Spanish Rice recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make and a few simple ingredients. The rice is delicious with an authentic flavor. It's great as is or best served with chicken, beef or anything! SPANISH RICE RECIPE Spanish rice, also known as Mexican rice, is a quick and easy side dish recipe made with white rice, minced garlic, chopped onion, tomato (or tomato sauce) and a handful of spices.

Simply make the rice with other ingredients in one pot and you will get the most flavorful and authentic meal in less than 30 minutes. It is quick, easy and sinfully delicious. Spanish rice is delightful to enjoy with beef, chicken or fish as a side dish and it also makes a mouthwatering filling for homemade tacos or burritos. If you are a fan of Mexican rice, this is a must-try. WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS? This one-pot recipe will save you a lot of time on preparing and cleaning. Throw everything in a pot and make a quick dinner in less than 30 minutes. It is the perfect recipe for busy moms and anyone who loves easy and quick recipes in the preparation of Sahur during the time of Ramadan. (MFO)

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Special Feature

Muslim Filipino Women during Ramadhan 1443 H / 2022 G By EXAN SHARIEF (Founder/CEO of FL Inspire Change)

Last Part Motherhood Former NCMF Commissioner Ms. Analiza “Aisha” Flores-Malayang shares that “basically, women are the busiest during Ramadhan. Planning and preparation of meals for Sahoor and Iftar for the family are among the priorities while attending to personal Ibadah. As mothers, we must prod our children and grandchildren to further engage in reading the Qur’an aside from ensuring that the daily prayers are orderly observed by the entire household. Add to that the Taraweh prayers on the evening which brings forth almost round-the-clock duties among mothers and most women in the Muslim community.” A famous Hadith states that "Heaven lies under the feet of mothers," which accordingly – and like all traditional systems – Islam has honored the work of a homemaker and a mother as being of the highest value. The moral upbringing of a child is usually attached to the mother being a natural condition for a child to likely spend more time with the mother. One test of motherhood is on how the woman would perform the duty of Tarbiyyah to her children. The month of Ramadhan provides an opportunity among mothers to give importance on this noble task. This also relates to the essence and necessity for Muslim women to be properly educated in Islam and generally, in life. Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf said, “Islam requires us to do all that we can to impart moral instruction and knowledge of Islamic sciences to women. If a woman herself has received Islamic education and possess the outlook of a true Muslim, the child’s upbringing will automatically be fashioned on Islamic lines. In fact, the Muslim women essentially need to be grounded in Islamic sciences so as to guide their children.” A widow Ms. Anabelle Valencia Esmael – Zailon of Women Organizations Movement of Bangsamoro (WOMB) conveys that as a woman, she has so many

responsibilities during this holy month. Being a single parent, she ensures that the basic needs of her family are met, more importantly the meals, not to mention the time she spends in cooking and preparation right after work. On top of this, she also do charitable initiatives in donating Iftar to orphans. Gender Normative Roles The misconception on gender roles in Islam must be corrected. Women are often expected to be obedient wives and mothers, staying within the familial environment, while men are expected to be the protectors and caretakers of their family. As highlighted by Ms. Rohanisa Taha-Basa of MSU-Maguindanao MAIS Society, there should be no distinct separation and discrimination between the duties of men and women during Ramadhan because they are ought to complement in support to the family. Studying the intersections between the discursive traditions of Islam and gender requires an understanding of the primary sources. Gender is often described as standing at the center of the contradictions of modernity in Islam. Like everything else in the universe, humanity has been created in a pair as provided in Sūrat Al-Dhāriyāt Ayah 49 which says that neither can be complete without the other. In Islamic cosmological thinking, the universe is perceived as an equilibrium built on harmonious polar relationships between the pairs that make up all things. PMT

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Ramadan Dua (Continued from last issue) Dua In seeking Laylat al-Qadr The holiest time of Ramadan is the last ten nights, and the most sacred night in the Islamic calendar — Laylatul Qadr — is hidden within them. Worshippers will perform i’tikaf (seclusion) in a Masjid seeking out Laylatul Qadr. Allah says in the Qur’an, “The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months,” (Qur’an, 97:3). The Prophet (‫)ﷺ‬said, “Whoever prays on Laylatul Qadr out of faith and sincerity, shall have all their past sins forgiven” [Bukhair]. Recite this dua in the last 10 nights of Ramadan: ‫ع ِِّني‬ ُ ‫عفُ ٌّو تُحِ بُّ ال َع ْف َو فاع‬ َ ‫ْف‬ َ َ‫اللَّ ُه َّم إنَّك‬ Translation: “Allah, you are the Forgiving and love to forgive, so forgive me.” [Tirmidhi, Nasa’i, Ibn Maja] Dua for yourself and others Muslims are encouraged to make as much dua as possible for others: parents, family, friends, community, your teachers, the global Ummah, and those who have passed. There are multiple resources online to help you make dua for yourself and others – YouTube is a great place to start! Don’t miss the opportunity to make dua abundantly this Ramadan. Ibn Rajab reported: Ma’la ibn al-Fadl, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The companions would supplicate to Allah for six months prior that they would reach Ramadan. Then, they would supplicate to him for six months afterward to accept their deeds.” Ramadan Survival Kit Human Concern International put together a Ramadan survival kit to provide you with everything you need to maximize your Ramadan!

Special Feature MAKING HISTORY IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

Marawi-based school brings home gold, various medals-2 By MAS YAHYA MERIT AWARD. Grade 4 Haniyanissah D. Asnawie. Grade 6 Anna Fariza M. Mamaingco and Isnaira P. Mustari. Grade 7 Carimah PangcartanGrde 8 Hamza Mimbantas. Grade 9 Princess Nur-Awal M. Mimbala, Neshreen Acampong Cabila. Grade 10 Yassin A. Busar. Grade 11 Queenie Romuros Ditual. PARTICIPATION Grade 6 Princess Hazreeyn Raki-in Baunto. Grade 8 Rosnifa Sultan Acmad, Allyssah Najaina Domato Asnawie, Alyanna Sarip Saromandang. PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD PHIMO Heat ROUND 2021

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SILVER MEDALS Heldegonde Esmail Abdulwahab (Senior Secondary). BRONZE MEDALS Anna Jamayra Abedin Domado (Primary 1), Jalaimah H. Mustapha Maniri (Primary 4), Noroddin Acampong Cabila (Primary 6), Mohammad Jaded S. Maniri (Secondary 1), Ayman Sani Tomawis (Senior Secondary), Yassin A. Busar (Senior Secondary), Omair Noraidah Ali (Senior Secondary). Thailand International mathematical Olympiad Heat Round 2019 GOLD MEDALS Cris Ivan Celaras (Primary 3), Yassin A. Busar (Secondary 3), Cairanie Ombar (Senior Secondary), Heldegonde Abdulwahab (Secondary 3), Jonainah Esmael (Senior Secondary). SILVER MEDALS Kinder Garten Waffah Alrayan, Fatima Monera Bint Mahid, Khanza Amani Macasindil.

Primary 1 Mohammad Ferdaussi Rodi, Mohaerah Mohaimen, Nashrul Yakeen Laut. Primary 2: Ahmad Zaheen Shiekrashid, Haya Malawad and Jhaneeyah Ibrahim. Primary 3: Ammara Gauraki, Haniyanissah Asnawie, Lady-Najebah Najib, Mohammad Qiossani Gamama and Fathma Hanan Lantong. Primary 4: Mohammad NurHussien Salic and Mohammad Jamil Rodi. Primary 6: Mohammad Rayyan P. Macasindil. Nasruddin A. Cabila and Johaimah Mama. Secondary 1: Princess Johara Rodi Secondary 2: Noralyn Adiong, Amira Shaliha Sultan and Mohammad Rajie Abduljabbar. Secondary 3: Amerfaisal Mongcao, Ayman Tomawis and Je-

hani Ismael. Senior Secondary: Ainah Laut, Abdul Muqtadir Magarang, Raimah Sarip, Rasheda Hadji-Latiph and Omar Berua. BRONZE MEDALS Kindergarten: Sittie Wedad Calauto and Jahan Ara Muti. Primary 4: Habiyah Hosni. Primary 5: Hanan Malawad Secondary 1: Hamza Mimbantas and Alyanna Saromandong Secondary 2: Aisa Fatmah Asnawie and Rufaidah Mongcao Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) Final Round 2019 Bronze Medal Aleeza Yasmin D. Calandada (Primary 1) Hongkong International Mathematical Olympiad (HIMO) Final Round 2019 SILVER MEDAL Heldegonde E. Abdulawahab (Secondary 2).