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2022 Elections

MILF party endorses Robredo’s bid on her 57th birthday

OTABATO CITY – Vice COUPLE GOVERNORS: President and Online-generated imagepresidential of couple Governors Teng received candidate Leni Robredo Mangudadatu of Sultan a delightful birthday gift today, Kudarat and Mariam April 23 in the form of an official Sangki-Mangudadatu of endorsement by the United BangMaguindanao in a recent samoro Justice Party (UBJP), the event. (AGM) political party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and ruling officials of the Bangsamoro autonomous governance. (Full Story on Page A5)

Voters in BARMM’s Special Geographic Areas confused over Comelec ruling Stakeholders pin hope on Pangarungan, SC By ALI G. MACABALANG

OTABATO CITY – Thousands of registered voters in the Special Geographical Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are confused over a Commission on Election (Comelec) ruling that bars them from voting for municipal and provincial officials in North Cotabato where they still belong pending their reconstitution into separate formal units. With barely twelve (12) days left for the conduct of the May 9 local and national elections, the confusion becomes more intense because the af-

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Candidates ink pact for peaceful polls in BaSulTa

Comelec or the Supreme Court. The Comelec heralded last January 3 its Minute Resolution Number 21-0953, which was reportedly promulgated in September 2021 to prevent Comelec chairman Saidamen some 200,000 regisB. Pangarungan. FILE tered voters in the SGA fected residents have from electing candinot gained remedial dates for mayor, viceattention from con- mayor, town councilors, cerned institutions – the governor, vice gover-

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Isko warns voters against fake news

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London mosque serves 500 Iftar meals daily

nor, board members, and a House representative. The controversial ruling came before lawyer Saidamen Pangarungan was named Comelec chairman by President Duterte following his feats in the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) and for his reform-oriented career background.

Pangarungan could not be contacted for comment as of press time. But stakeholders believed Pangarungan would respond accordingly if properly notified. Before Pangarungan’s office assumption last March, the BARMM governance, through the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG), has aired an informal appeal for reconsideration in the ruling. BARMM’s | A8

BARMM, NCMF recommend May 3 as Eid’l Fitr holiday

The Darul Ifta of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and the National Commission announce they recommend May 3, a Tuesday as Eid’l Fitr holiday in the Philippines.

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Bangsamoro News

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2022 Election:

BaSulTa candidates ink pact for peaceful polls

MILF party endorses Robredo’s bid on her 57th birthday By ALI G. MACABALANG

OTABATO CITY – Vice President and presidential candidate Leni Robredo received a delightful birthday gift today, April 23 in the form of an official endorsement by the United Bang-

INTEGRITY PLEDGE. incumbent Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman of the Basilan Unity Party and one of his three opponents, Lawyer Yasmeen Junaid of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (partly hidden), sign the Integrity Pledge on Saturday (April 23, 2022) vowing to adhere to existing laws for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the elections on May 9. The activity was held at the Basilan State College Amphitheater and initiated by the Commission on Elections. (Photo by Teofilo P. Garcia Jr.)

ISABELA CITY, Basilan – Candidates from the provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi (BaSulTa) signed on Saturday an Integrity Pledge initiated by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The candidates seeking different elective posts vowed to fully respect the laws and democratic process that would redound to the conduct of honest, peaceful, and orderly national and local elections on May 9. The signing of the Integrity Pledge, held at the Basilan State College Amphitheater, was witnessed by Comelec Chairperson Saidamen Balt Pangarungan, Commissioner George Erwin Garcia, and other top poll body, police, and military officials. “As we forged this covenant of peace, we pledge to abhor violence to have a peaceful election,” Pangarungan told the candidates. Pangarungan noted that the last elections in BaSulTa areas showed improvement as there was less violence reported compared to the previous ones. However, he did not give any figures. “I pray to Allah (God) that the situation will further improve this coming May 9 elections,” he added. He urged the candidates to respect the people’s votes and the sanctity of the ballot. “We categorically declare that our campaign shall fully respect the will of the electorate and not seek to unduly influence them by offering money, or other things of value, in exchange for votes,” part of the Integrity Pledge read. Lawyer Ray Sumalipao, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) election director, said the covenant signing is to get the commitment of the candidates for peace and orderly conduct of the May 9 elections. Sumalipao said they have not yet recorded any violent incident although there is intense rivalry in some of the elective posts in this province. There is also intense rivalry in the province of Tawi -Tawi but no violent incident was reported. He noted that the election campaign in Sulu is peaceful since the top posts—governor, vice governor, and two congressmen—in the province are uncontested. However, Sumalipao said the town of Malabang, Lanao del Sur, has already been placed under Comelec control due to election violence recorded two days ago. Meanwhile, Pangarungan said the Comelec, through the chairperson, is now empowered to quickly respond to severe cases of violence in areas of election concerns. Teofilo Garcia, Jr. /PNA

The lone female presidential aspirant flew all the way from Manila to the MILF’s headquarters at Camp Darapanan in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao to personally receive the coveted endorsement as she turned 57 in the final two-week run-up to the May 9 national and local elections. Set to fly back on the same day for her grand rally in Pasay City, Robredo also got the endorsement of the UBJP full provincial slate in Maguindanao led by 2nd District Rep. Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu. Robredo’s hands were jointly raised by MILF chairman and Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim, who chairs the UJBP, and Rep. Mangudadatu alongside former Rep. Bai Sandra Sema, a vice gubernatorial candidate in Maguindanao. In his speech, Ebrahim said Robredo and the UJBP are “overwhelmingly compatible” in values and principles concerning the Bangsamoro governance. MILF Vice Chair cum and UBJP Vice President Mohagher Iqbal, in a preceding message, recalled that Robredo in her stint in Congress as Camarines Sur’s 3rd District congresswoman actively lobbied for the Bangsamoro bill. After gaining the official backing of the UBJP party and the Bangsamo-

samoro Justice Party (UBJP), the political party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and ruling officials of the Bangsamoro autonomous governance.

Above is an online-generated photo showing the hand raising for Vice President Leni Robredo by UBJP chairman, MILF chieftain and BARMM Chief Minister Ahod “Hadji Murad” Ebrahim alongside Maguindanao gubernatorial bet Rep. Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu and vice gubernatorial contender former Rep. Sandra Sema at Camp Darapanan in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on April 23. ro officialdom as well as Rep. Mangudadatu with his provincial slate, Robredo is yet dealing a challenge with rival presidential bet Manila Mayor Isko Moreno. Rep. Mangudadatu, a former three-term Maguindanao governor, had earlier endorsed Moreno’s candidacy, with his family managing the Manila Mayor’s sorties in southern Mindanao. The lawmaker’s wife, beauty queen Sharifa Akeel is a gubernatorial candidate of the Aksyon Demokratiko, Moreno’s party, for Sultan Kudarat province. Robredo met here with the UBJP and BARMM officials last March, after Moreno paid a courtesy call with the same leaders accompanied by the Mangudadatus last February. The Bangsamoro regional officialdom’s “open door” stance for visit by national candidates has so far drawn positive re-

sponse alone from Robredo and Moreno. Both presidential aspirants had assured support for the implementation of all legal mandates concerning the regional autonomous governance. The UBJP and Bangsamoro government officials’ ultimate endorsement was not a surprise. Though pre-election surveys showed Robredo and Moreno lagging behind, the Bangsamoro leaders have indicated no preference for the frontrunner, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Apart from morality issue, Bangamoro leaders would certainly not throw their support behind Marcos, whose family was blamed for the massacres, rapes and abuses against Moro people under the late dictator’s regime. Last Wednesday, April 20, civil society groups led by the Mindanao People’s Caucus held a forum here, presenting to the

media and the public survivors of the massacres in Malisbong, Palebang, Sultan Kudarat in 1974 and in Manili, Carmen, North Cotabato. The massacre survivors asked fellow voters, especially among the Bangsamoro community, to vote for presidential aspirants except Bongbong. With Mangudadatu and the MILF now behind her, along with the machinery of her longtime ally and Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman, a former head of the defunct Autonomous region, Robredo has a bigger chance of repeating her victory in the same region over Marcos in the 2019 vice presidential race. But the chance could be slim this time, as Marcos already got the backing of four of five provincial governors in the autonomous region: Abdusakur Tan of Sulu, Yshmael “Mang” Sali of Tawi-Tawi, Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu of Maguindanao, and Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong Jr. of Lanao del Sur. The only BARMM governor to support Robredo for this election is Basilan Governor Hadjiman Hataman-Salliman, the elder brother of Mujiv. Meanwhile, religious clerics were hopeful that incumbent elected Muslim leaders and their followers may eventually change heart on the day of election. (AGM)

3 hurt as blast hits bus on stopover in Maguindanao PARANG, Maguindanao – At least three passengers were hurt after a powerful blast rocked a unit of the Rural Tours Bus parked along the national highway here on Sunday morning. The explosion occurred at about 8:45 a.m. at the back portion of the bus while some of its passengers, driver and conductor were having breakfast at a roadside eatery in Barangay Making. The blast was about a kilometer away from the regional headquarters of the Police Regional OfficeBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PRO-BARMM) situated in this town. “Bomb experts are still at the scene,” Lt. Colonel Joseph D. Macatangay, town police chief, said. No one has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack, he added. Police said one of the injured passengers was a

woman. She and the two others were brought by responding policemen to the Parang District Hospital. Macatangay said the bus driver and conductor, as well as other passengers, had a stopover in Barangay Making, Parang, Maguindanao for a quick breakfast. (Edwin Fernandez/PNA)

Marawi Rehab

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Marawi village chiefs glad for opening of new brgy complexes By CLAIRE GIGJE

ARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — With the newly rolled out barangay complexes during the recent visit of Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) Chairperson Secretary EduEast Marinaut barangay chairperson Baironsalam MacabandoMocsana stressed that the barangay complex shall honor their history and traditions while glimpsing at the future with confidence and optimism. “This barangay complex will give us a good sense of both unity and belongingness as it symbolizes a new chapter and forging a path to the brighter future of our constituents,” she said. Amiladen Ampuan, chairperson of Brgy. Banggolo then attested that the infrastructure for them gave them the courage to stand once again after they lost their strength and fell because of the siege in 2017. For his part, Chairperson Shariff Zain Lanto Gandamra of Lumbaca Madaya village emphasized that their complex serves not only as the face of hope but also of progress and development of their constituents. “Ang imprastrakturang ito ay hindi lamang magsisilbing opisina ng ating mga kawani ng ating barangay. Ito rin ay magsisilbing lugar sa lahat ng naglalayong makapag-

ardo Del Rosario Thursday, April 21, barangay chief executives conveyed their gratefulness for the opening of their barangay facilities.

One of the newly inaugurated barangay complexes in Marawi City’s most affected area is that of Brgy. Lumbaca Madaya. In a formal ceremony, its barangay chairperson, Shariff Zain Lanto Gandamra says the infrastructure serves not only as a symbol of hope and home of their barangay officials but also as a place for those who want to give aid and alleviate the lives of their fellowmen. (Michael John Paclar/PIA-Lanao del Sur) bigay ng tulong upang magkaroon ng mas maginhawang pamumuhay. Ang gusaling ito ay simula lamang ng ating pagbangon,” he said. [This infrastructure will not only serve as the office of the officials of our barangay. This will also be the place for those who aim to give help so that we can have a more eased living. This building will be the start of our rise.] Dansalan barangay chairperson Zenaida Maniri, on the other hand,

affirmed that such a completed project will indeed contribute significantly to upholding the mandate which is to serve the community and the people. In the latest inauguration, at least four completed barangay complexes have been introduced, to wit, Barangays Banggolo, East Marinaut, Lumbaca Madaya and Dansalan complexes. As per the latest record, these were added to the now 13 completed barangay complexes which are part of the tar-

get 24 barangay facilities to be constructed in the most affected area of the city by the national government. Del Rosario said only 11 more barangays in the most affected area of the city have yet to finish their complexes while 72 villages in the less affected area are also set to have their own barangay halls with the allocated budget initially released in 2021 for the 40 barangays and the balance to be given this year for the remaining 32 barangays. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

More rehab projects to be launched in Marawi Week of Peace MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur – More completed infrastructure projects under the rehabilitation program for this warstricken city are to be inaugurated and turned over in the upcoming Marawi Week of Peace. The Marawi Week of Peace is observed from May 16 to 23 to commemorate the anniversary of the siege in 2017. Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) Chairperson Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario bared that among the infrastructures to be launched in the week-long event will be

the Marawi Museum, Peace Memorial Park, School of Living Tradition, Sarimanok Sports Stadium, Convention Center and other barangay complexes. Additionally, roughly

400 permanent housing units built by the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the partnership of the UN-Habitat and the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) will be awarded to rightful family

beneficiaries. Del Rosario shared he will be spending some days in the city to attend the week’s highlights. “I will be here for three days and the activities will be more on ribbon cutting of the completed projects,” he said. Apart from the rehabilitation projects, partner line agencies and nongovernment organizations are likewise expected to hold their respective activities in line with the Marawi Week of Peace. Claire Gigje /PIALanao del Sur

TFBM rolls out four more barangay complexes By APIPA P. BAGUMBARAN

ARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur –The Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) inaugurated another four barangay complexes inside the most affected area (MAA) of the city Thursday, April 21, as part of the massive rehabilitation efforts to ensure that the only Islamic City in the country will rise better and stronger. TFBM chief Sec. Eduardo del Rosario led the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the newly-completed structures in barangays West Marinaut, Banggolo, Lumbaca Madaya, and Dansalan. Aside from the usual office of barangay officials, each barangay complex is also equipped with a madrasah and health center in line with efforts to provide quality education and healthcare services to its residents. Del Rosario said the construction of barangay complexes in the 24 barangays inside MAA is part of the Marawi rehabilitation citing the importance of good governance in spurring development in the wartorn city, “Naka 13 na tayo [We already completed 13] and we need to construct 11 more and it is now undergoing construction in different stages of completion,” he said. For the 72 barangays outside MAA, the TFBM chief disclosed that they have allocated P2 million each for the construction of barangay halls of which funds were already released last year for 40 barangays. This year, he said, they will be releasing the funds for the remaining 32 barangays. The housing czar also conducted an ocular inspection at the permanent shelter site in barangay Patani which is set to be turned over to displaced families next month.

TFBM chief Sec. Eduardo del Rosario leads the inauguration of the Marinaut East Barangay Complex inside the most affected area of the city. (APB/Lanao del Sur) He likewise conducted progress checks on other ongoing projects in MAA such as the Peace Memorial Park, Rizal Park, School of Living Tradition, Marawi Museum, Grand Padian Market, Sarimanok Sports Stadium, and Marawi Convention Center. These structures are set to be inaugurated next month in time for the Marawi Week of Peace celebration. Del Rosario reiterated that the majority of the Marawi rehabilitation projects will be completed by June 30 of the year. “With the budget being given to us only on a yearly basis, budget given in 2019 and 2020 will be completed definitely by June 30 but projects given in 2021 and 2022 will be completed by December 2022, but majority of the projects will be completed by June 30,” he said. The TFBM chief capped his visit with an Iftar or breaking of fast with Marawi’s traditional leaders to show respect and solidarity with them this Ramadan month. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

Opinion

Will it be VP LENI or BBM in BARMM?

Of people lost, traditional politics etc.

t will be harsh fight between VP LENI and BBM, this coming May 9, 2022 elections in BARMM, as per media report, four (4) provincial Governors (Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-tawi) including the Mayor of Cotabato City declared for BBM, while the BARMM leadership and its political wing United Bangsamoro Justice Party or (UBJP) and its entire machinery including the Governor of Basilan goes for VP Leni. The result of the 2022 presidential elections (between VP Leni and BBM) will be determinative to the outcome of the forthcoming 2025 regional elections in BARMM. Some says, Its now a fight for political influence between the LGU local leadership and the BARMM regional leadership.

My Legal Point by Atty. Bayan G. Balt

However, some Marawi City voters don’t agree BBM will win in BARMM due to his family and political backgrounds, they pointed out, BBM visited Marawi City once to campaign for his elections while VP LENI has gone several times before and after the Marawi Siege in the war torn LGU, further she introduced several projects under her Angat Buhay program including housing and school buildings for the IDPS. “The horrors of Marcos, Sr. continue to hounds the Moro people”, as one resident declared. BARMM Chief Al Hadj Murad said “We are concerned about a Marcos win and an eventual return to power in Malacañang. The wounds are still fresh,” he told the Inquirer over the phone. The Chief Minister was referring to the strings of abuses suffered by Moro communities and individuals at the height of martial law and in the course of quelling the Moro separatist rebellion then led by the Moro National Liberation Front. “While Marcos Jr. was not the one behind the atrocities, he carries his father’s name, and if Muslims hear that name, they also relive the pain of the dictatorship,” Chief Murad explained. (Inquirer news, Apr 2, 2022) The MILF claimed that thousands of Moros were killed in massacres such as what took place in Malisbong, perpetrated by soldiers and state-sponsored paramilitary forces during martial law. These included the Manili massacre, Kauswagan massacre, Tictapul massacre, Patikul massacre and Pata Island massacre. (Fernandez, Edwin “MILF seeks compensation for Moro victims of martial law”. Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 3, 2011). In 2014, the Philippine government finally recognized 1,500 Moro residents of Malisbong village killed in the massacre as martial law victims. Representatives of the Commission on Human Rights helped facilitate the claims of the survivors and the families of the massacre victims to the Php 10 billion fund set by the government for the indemnification of human rights victims during the martial law regime of Ferdinand Marcos, in keeping with the provisions of Republic Act No. 10368, or the Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013.(Mindanews. September 26, 2014). Past elections show, Governors or Mayors don’t dictate election’s results, as one political analyst put it. In the 2016 elections, no mayor or governor declared for Pres. DU30, yet he won overwhelmingly in the region. Some pundits likewise argue, VP LENI may belong to the weaker sex but she is a strong leader, a Lawyer with no corruption’s issues, she has wisely and intelligently utilized the OVP’s budget according to the report of the Commission on Audit. On the other hand BBM is accused of evading payment of estate taxes and has reportedly refused to support the former BBL bill for the Bangsamoro. Pres, DU30 was asked once about BBM and said “Hindi ako bilib (No trust in him). He is a weak leader. Totoo yan, di ako naninira ng tao. Talangang weak kasi spoiled child, only son (It’s true, I’m not accusing anybody. He’s just a weak and spoiled child, the only son of the family),” the President added. (Nov. 19, 2021 Inquirer). ————For comment at: bayanbalt@yahoo.com Atty. Bayan G. Balt is the former Chapter President of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP Marawi City and Lanao del Sur, 2013-2015) and President of the Alliance of Regional Coalitions Against People’s Poverty (ARCAPP).

Vol. II, No. 46| April 29-May 5, 2022 (Ramadan 27-Shawwal 3, 1443)

Watching from a Distance Masiding Noor Yahya

hen a proud Muslim people is doomed due to their own making, they become slaves of evil desires and greed and that they even celebrate Islam the pagan way. These are the people who love cheating and deceiving others, who practice corruption and injustice as a way of their life. They blame each other, and even God, when His Wrath strikes them as a consequence of their evil practices. Indeed, no one can help them but only their own selves. The Holy Qur'an has warned them that the Most Merciful and Most Beneficent will not change their condition unless they do change themselves. This is the truth. Oh dear people, fear the Curses on this Earth. Avoid such evil culture, return to the Almighty and never turn back to these evils. May He whose Name Most Exalted forgive us our sins and give us what is good in this world and in the Hereafter.

00000 POLITIKA LANG DAW If you call yourself 'Muslim' or appear to be one, how can you afford, even be proud, to support one to become president of the Philippines when he doesn't even pay taxes and keeps denying his family steals public money? It's damned wrong to say, "Politika lang ito." 00000 I'd guess PRRD will endorse Leni... unless wala election. Sudden if not drastic windshift. Guess ko lang naman. 00000

Ophoon aya makalilibet a lider ko kandidato na masiig go madengki na gyanan i of the Fire in Hell or petharoon a bakabo a panahon nauuso ang kasinun- arap. galingan at paglilinlang, kaakit 00000 akit yaung mga taong nagsasalita ng katotohanan o di kaya'y mas gus- If BBM wins, he won't tong manahimik kay sa sumapi sa stay long in power. mga sinungaling at manlilinlang. There'll be another Ang umiiwas sa kasinungalingan at People's Power, this paglilinlang ay dapat magpasala- time a wake up revolt mat sa Panginoon sa katotohanan from a bad slumber. sila ay pinagpala. 00000

00000 AGAINST TRADITIONAL POLITICS. MILF-UBJP's proclamation of support to VP Leni Robredo will determine after the 2022 elections if the MILF-led BARMM commands people's popular support or not after four of the 5 provincial governors in BARMM under their government go for the Unity Team. Earlier, "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." This remains to be seen. 00000

THOUGHT FROM THE BLESSED RAMADAN 4 days from now Blessed Ramadan is gone. Do we feel the hunger of the hungry? The poverty of the poor? The suffering of the sick? The struggle of the oppressed? The meaning of humility, patience, courage and discipline? Do we understand why we are the best of peoples evolved for mankind because we enjoin right conduct and forbid indecency and believe in Allah? Certainly, there are lessons from Ramadan to learn for healing the evils' wreck on humanity especially on the Muslim Ummah, and for saving the world. 00000 REMINDER:

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Opinion

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Selected Notes and Reflections on the Blessing of Ramadhan: Lailat Al-Qadr or the Night of Decree (A Repost) Concept of Leadership in Islam (Third of a Series)

Notes and Reflections

rophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: Dean Macacuna “Whoever of you did an evil action, A. Moslem let him change it with his hand, and if he is not able to do so, then with his tongue, and if he is not able to do so, then with his heart, and that is the cision and regulation of the ruler, Allah weakest of faith” said: Abu Bakr, the first caliph of Islam, on “O ye who believe, obey God and his election declared in his policy obey the Apostle and those in charge speech: with authority among you. If you differ “O people! Behold me with the cares in anything among yourselves, refer it of government. I am not the best among to God and his apostle, if you do beyou. I need all your advice and all your lieve in God and the last day; that is help. If I do well support me, if I commit the best suitable for final determinamistake counsel me. To tell the truth to tion” (Al-Quran, 4:59) person commissioned to rule is faithful Consultation or Mashuara is essenallegiance; to conceal it is a treason. In tial in public administration. It behooves my right, the powerful and the weak are every leader to consult his subjects or alike, and both. I wish to render justice subordinates. It is a must between the as I obey God and his Prophet, obey ruler and the ruled. One-man show or me; if I neglect the law of God and his dictatorship is not only prohibited but Prophet, don’t obey me. I have no more condemned as well. right to your obedience.” “Those who hearken to their lord Mutual respect and responsibility and establish regular prayer, who conbetween the ruler and the ruled is im- duct their affairs by mutual consultaperative for peace and development. tion; who spend out of what we bestow Everybody must know that whatever on them for sustenance” (Al-Quran: action taken by him must be for the 42:38) sake of God and not for “And consult them in “...Under the concept of any other purpose. affairs of government. When the rulers sin- Mashuara people are given Then when thou have cerely open their hearts the right to express their taken a decision, put to advise, the subjects opinion toward their leaders thy trust in God, for will be more enthusias- for the sake of God and for the God loves those who tic to give their cooper- sake of truth.” put their trust in ation. Him.” (Al-Quran 3: Amanah (trustworthiness) is one of 159) the significant factors in administration. The Muslim conduct of life is open Amanah and justice must not be sepa- and transparent and determined by rated from each other. Both should be mutual consultations among those who simultaneously applied. Anyone who are entitled to the expression of opinsuccessfully observes justice fulfills a ion, e.g. in private affairs and domestic affairs between husband and wife and trust given to him by God. “Say o God, Lord of power (and other responsible members of the rule), thou givest power to whom they household; in business affairs between please and thou strippest power from partners or parties interested; and in whom thou pleases and thou bringest state affairs between rulers and the low to when thou pleases. In Thy hand ruled or between different department in order to preserve the unity of adminis all good. Verily, over all things thou istration. Through Mashuara there will hast power” (Al-Quran: 3:26) be suggestion of the ideal way in which A leader or public official is at all good man should conduct his affairs so times accountable to Allah (S.W.T) as that he may not lightly abandon the bestower of trust to whoever is chosen responsibilities which devolve upon or elected to render public service. This him as a person whose development accountability principle requires strict counts in the sight of God. adherence once public office is entrustMore often than not the concept of ed to anyone in whatever way or mode. Mashuara is neglected by the leaders. In carrying out his duties, it is incum- As a result, the decision taken fails bent upon public official or leader to normally to achieve the desired goal. comply with his responsibilities in a right This attitude causes the leader to commanner otherwise he deserves the pun- mit more errors and disasters to the ishment of God for such betrayal of nation. Under the concept of Mashuara trust. people are given the right to express God doth command you to render their opinion toward their leaders for back your trust to those whom they are due and ye judge between man and the sake of God and for the sake of man that ye judge with justice; verily truth. “And (join together) in the mutual how excellent is the teaching which he teachings of truth, and patience and given to you, for God is the hearer and constancy” (Al-Quran: 103:3). Failure seer of all things. (Al-Quran: 4:58) to fulfill their obligation is ingratitude. “Trustworthiness and Justice of “Allah said: obey God, the Prophet and those who are in power are significant the rulers.” elements in maintaining peace and or——der in any society” Dean Macacuna A. Moslem is AsCorollarywise, it is the obligation of sistant Secretary, Office of the Presithe people to obey and respect the de- dent, Malacañang, Manila.

ne of the features of our religion is that there’s always new wisdom every time it is discussed in many different media until “the whole sea gets exhausted if it were inks (and so the rest of the seas) before Allah’s words are finished.” It’s precisely because of a miracle from Allah that humbled the intelligence of the entire human-being. (1) Back to the prehistoric times to the birth of our beloved Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him) that shed light on the universe, we can find there were authenticated accounts with regard to some Awliyaah or Awliyaol’Allah (devoted people) who dedicated themselves to just please Allah by performing several religious practices or Iba’da’t continously within hundred years like optional fasting, performing non-obligatory prayers the whole nights, or even numerous fighting in the name of Allah, and so on. Compared to the average human lifespan of prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) nations, which is between 60 and 70 years, we were so far, too small for those before us in terms of their sacrifices for the sake of the Almighty up to the revelation of Surah Al-Qadr or the Decree, informing Him and us that whatever good deeds we have done during this exceptional night are better and more rewarding than those done in one-thousand months (83 yrs.) without it – Lailat Al-Qadr. Allah has said: “Verily, We have sent it down in the Night of Al-Qadr. 2. And what will make you know what the Night of Al-Qadr is 3. The Night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months. 4.” (2) Should we ponder the countless blessings and mercies of Allah towards us, we can undoubtedly find it’s out of our mathematical capabilities as he has granted us one-night that can cover our entire life being given every Ramadhan, while one mistake committed is counted once only, and what is more is that if someone had intention to do unlawful but didn’t commit it somehow, it will be recorded for him as one hasanah or good deed. In Hadeeth, the Prophet narrating about his Lord I’m and said, “Allah ordered (the appointed angels over you) that the good and the bad deeds be written, and He then showed (the way) how (to write). If somebody intends to do a good deed and he does not do it, then Allah will write for him a full good deed (in his account with Him); and if he intends to do a good deed and actually did it, then Allah will write for him (in his account) with Him (its reward equal) from ten to seven hundred times to many more times: and if somebody intended to do a bad deed and he does not do it, then Allah will write a full good deed (in his account) with Him, and if he intended to do it (a bad deed) and actually did it, then Allah will write one bad deed (in his account). (3) Alhamdulillah, we are already in the last ten remaining days of the holy month of Ramadhan, wherein Lailat AlQadr or Night of decree is ordained for in between. Therefore, we will discuss

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it and its features briefly according to some Arabic Islamic books: What is Lailat Al-Qadr? It’s one of the nights of the last 10 remaining days of Ramadhan or Al-Ashr Al-Awa’khir, which is not limited or fixed on specific nights, and it has been transferring from one night to another every Ramadhan from the sunset to the emergence of dawn. This blessing was not given to any other nations since the creation of the world but to the Ummah of the Prophet Mohammed only (PBUH). Some signs of Lailat Al-Qadr The sun rises quietly and the night is moderately felt – it will be sensed as perfect night, so every Muslim blessed with this finds no amount of inactivity nor dullness in giving all his efforts to keep the most expensive night alive by performing various worships: Reading Qur’an, and Qiyamu Al-layl that fills our hearts with deep attachment to our Creator. Revelation of Laital Al-Qadr (Possible time) The prophet Mohammed (PBUH) has said: “Search for Laylatul-Qadr in the last ten odd days of Ramadhan” (4) meaning it might be 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, & 29th night; and the most popular among Muslim scholars is on the 27th night. However, it might be in any day of the last 10 remaining nights, but in the whole nights of Ramadhan to be perfectly pictured in every Muslim’s mind. Prophetic supplication during Lailat Al-Qadr Aisha bint Abi Bakr, one of Prophet’s wives (May Allah please with her) asked: “O Messenger of Allah! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should I supplicate in it?” He (‫)ﷺ‬ replied, “You should supplicate: ‫اللهم إنك‬ ‫فاعف عني‬ ‫عفو تحب العفو‬Allahumma innaka ُ ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me). (5) Wisdom of concealment: If Allah had made it known its specific time to all us, the exaltation and magnificence of Allah remains the same, nothing less. But as we all know that every expensive stuff carries a hefty price tag – no doubts; all licensure exams meant for a specific profession greatly demands one’s precious time and relentless sacrifices on psychological and financial aspects alike, because the fruits awaits are more worth-it not just for one’s self but for his family and for the people he will serve. If this deserves sacrifices, so the Lailat Al-Qadr more.O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me Lastly, this Ramadhan is considered as month of forgiveness, and so it’s necessary to reflect on ourselves how many relatives, or friends we have ignored and stopped to deal with for a long time simply because we believe that is the BLESSING | A8

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Isko warns voters against fake news BY PRIAM NEPOMUCENO

ANILA – Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has warned the public against immediately believing reports of irregularities in the overseas absentee voting (OAV) after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) tagged as “fake news” a social media post that showed an OAV ballot in New Zealand without the name of a certain presidential candidate. Domagoso said the best way to spot real news as against fake news is to analyze carefully what you are reading, hearing or watching. But, he said he is confident that Comelec can do its job in protecting the sanctity of the ballot in the May 9 elections. “I think they're doing their job and I continue to believe in the Comelec as an institution. There are sensible and reliable people in Comelec. I believe

PNA File photo in the system, and I will continue to believe in the system. That’s how you do it. You must believe, you must work within the system. You cannot take the lead and not believe in the system,” he said during his sortie in Kalibo, Aklan on Tuesday. The Aksyon Demokratiko presidential candidate warned that the Philippines and its more than 110 million citizens that we will never achieve progress if infighting among the powerful elites, specifically those coming from the “red side and pink-yellow side” persists.

After barnstorming San Jose Buenavista, Antique, which is the hometown of the Domagoso clan, the Aksyon Demokratiko standardbearer and the rest of Team Isko traveled to Aklan for a series of courtesy calls to government officials and town hall meetings to woo voters. Team Isko is also scheduled to barnstorm the island-province of Guimaras and Negros Occidental on Thursday where motorcades and town hall meetings will be the main form of campaigning. A concert-rally is also

set in Bacolod City. If he wins the presidency, Domagoso said he will address poverty, hunger, unemployment, inequality, and social injustice through an inclusive and equitable infrastructure development program as spelled out under his 10-point Bilis Kilos Economic Agenda. To achieve this, he said he will continue the "Build, Build Build" program of President Rodrigo Duterte, with a focus on building more public housing, more public schools, and more public hospitals across the country to create more jobs and opportunities for our people. To further alleviate the plight of the masses and protect industries, Domagaso said he will work closely with Congress to reduce the taxes on two of the most basic of commodities -- petroleum and electricity. (PNA)

Robredo pushes for house-to-house campaign until May 7 By Marita Moaje

ANILA – Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo has encouraged her supporters and volunteers to persevere in their house-to-house activities until the end of the campaign period on May 7. “Reminders, 11 days na lang sipagan natin ang house to house, yung dati nating sinasabi tao sa tao, puso sa puso, lakasan ng loob, kumatok (we have 11 days left, let us persevere and work hard, like what we used to say, person to person, heart to heart, have courage, just knocked on people’s doors),” Robredo told her volunteers during a Facebook Live on Tuesday night. “Pag merong hindi natin kasama buksan lang yung mga puso habaan ang pasensya, magkumbinse sa tamang paraan. Looking forward kami to see all you (If you encounter someone who is not with us, just open your hearts, be patients, convince them in the right way. We are looking forward to see all of you)”, she added. On Wednesday, Robredo, her running mate Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan, and their senatorial bets are in Bulacan for a proclamation rally. On Thursday, the group will be in Quezon and Laguna, and in Batangas on Saturday. “May 6, sa mga kababayan nating Bicolano, nasa Bicol tayo. Yung grand rally ay malamang sa Naga pero meron din tayong grand rally in the afternoon sa Albay tsaka malamang in the morning sa Sorsogon (to all Bicolanos, we will be in Bicol. The grand rally most probably will be in Naga but we also have a grand rally in Albay in the afternoon and maybe Sorsogon in the morning),” Robredo said.

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Partido Federal faction shifts support from Isko to Leni ILIGAN CITY — A faction of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), which earlier endorsed the bid for the presidency of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has switched its support and is now endorsing the bid of Vice President Leni Robredo. In a resolution on April 19, the Party said “PFP decides to rally behind and commits to fully support VP Leni. This decision is a party decision, has undergone consultations with its members nationwide, and is a unanimous and cohesive decision.” “The party believes in the leadership of VP Leni and her competence and experience to lead the country out of the pandemic and economic crisis into recovery and progress with good, clean and inclusive governance and timely, effective and efficient public service,” it added. The party explained that it had switched its support, less than a month after its announcement to endorse Moreno, after realizing that there is a need “for a more formidable team to beat the greatest threat to our country.” MASIDING NOOR YAHYA

Marawi schools division ready for May 9 polls MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — The City Schools Division of Marawi (CSDM) is now ready for the May 9 national and local elections. Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto said teachers and non-teaching personnel of the CSDM with poll duties were provided with technical assistance and have undergone a series of training for electoral boards (EBs) including a refresher course on the dos and don’ts of the May 9 polls. “They also took an exam in partnership with COMELEC and DOST for them to check if they are really capable and qualified to stand as EBs,” she said. Alonto said a total of 450 teachers will serve as members of electoral boards and 33 will serve as supervising officials in 33 polling precincts of the city. The SDS also disclosed that have been instructed by the Bangsamoro region’s education minister to forward moral governance come May 9 considering that it will be the first time for the Bangsamoro region under the BARMM government to participate in a national election. This by discharging their mandate well in this coming elections without irregularities and upholding honest, peaceful, and orderly polls. APIPA P. BAGUMBARAN/PIA

Harnaaz Sandhu, Miss Universe 2021, has powerful message to Filipinos

FACEBOOK LIVE. Vice President Leni Robredo thanked all her volunteers and supporters during a Facebook live on Tuesday evening (April 26, 2022). She asked her volunteers to continue their efforts to directly meet the people. (Screengrab during Facebook Live) She added that they still have to finalize the last stretch of the campaign period, however, the “miting de avance” on May 7 will be in Metro Manila. During her Facebook Live, Robredo was seen listing the areas her team and her daughters Tricia, Aika and Jillian had visited. With barely two weeks remaining before the campaign period ends, Robredo wished they still have more days to be able to visit more places to meet the people. She said there are provinces that they want to revisit such as Pampanga, Pangasinan, Negros Occidental, Cebu, and Zamboanga del Norte, among others. (PNA)

Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu has urged Filipino voters to cast their votes in the May 9 presidential election. Speaking to Rappler on Tuesday (April 26), the Indian beauty queen was asked what advice she would give to Filipino voters. "Vote for your representative. You have the power to change the system. You have your own viewpoints. Be very wise and make sure that you vote," she responded. Sandhu, 22, will be a special guest at the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2022 coronation night on Saturday, where reigning MUPH titleholder Beatrice Luigi Gomez will crown her successor. Gomez finished in the top 5 in Miss Universe 2021. Both India and the Philippines are beauty pageant powerhouses. The latter has won Miss Universe a total of four times, most recently in 2018 with Catriona Gray crowned. The former has won the competition three times, including in 1994 when the Philippines hosted the pageant. Asked about visiting the Philippines as an Indian beauty queen, Sandhu said, "It’s like history repeating itself, and it’s just so beautiful to see how Filipinos have been sharing so much love and support." NICHOLAS YONG/YAHOO NEWS

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Ramadan: London Mosque Israeli settlers attack Serves 500 Iftar Meals Daily Palestinian homes in Nablus M

CCUPIED PALESTINE (QNN) – Extremist Israeli settlers attacked on Tuesday several Palestinian homes in Burqa town, northwest of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian official, Ghassan Daghlass, said that Daghlass added that the Palestinian citizens tried to stop the settlers’ attempts, which led to erupting confrontations in the area, during which the Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters towards the Palestinians, causing several of them to suffer suffocation. Israeli settlers attack Palestinians on a daily

basis across the occupied

a group of Israeli settlers infiltrated from the settlement of Homish and attacked the homes of Palestinian citizens in al-Manshara area north of Burqa under the protection of the Israeli occupation forces.

territories under the so-

called “Price Tag” banner. Such attacks always go unpunished by the Israeli occupation authorities. These attacks often include assaults on Palestinians, slashing tyres, painting anti-Arab slogans, in addition to the cutting down of trees belonging to Palestinian farmers. (QNN)

US says more than half of all howitzers delivered to Ukraine WASHINGTON – The US has delivered more than half of the 90 howitzer artillery guns destined for Ukraine, with more on the way, the Pentagon announced Wednesday. Spokesman John Kirby told reporters that over 50 Ukrainian fighters completed training on the M777 howitzer weapons earlier this week, with another batch of troops expected to begin training soon if they have not already begun. All of the trainings

have taken place outside of Ukraine. Asked about Russian nuclear saber-rattling, Kirby was adamant that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin "remains comfortable that we have the appropriate strategic nuclear deterrent posture in place." At least 2,787 civilians have been killed and 3,152 others injured in Ukraine since the war started on Feb. 24, according to UN estimates. The true toll is feared to

be much higher. So far, 7.7 million people in Ukraine have been internally displaced, with more than 5.3 million flee-

ing to other countries, according to the UN refugee agency. ANADOLU

Myanmar’s ex-leader Suu Kyi sentenced to 5 years in prison ISTANBUL – A junta court in Myanmar on Wednesday sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's incarcerated former leader, to five years in prison over alleged corruption. Suu Kyi, 76, was found guilty of receiving bribes of cash and gold from Yangon’s former Chief Minister Phyo Min Thein, Myanmar Now news website reported. Thein claimed he gave Suu Kyi USD600,000 in cash and 11.4 kilograms of gold “in exchange for favors for his businesses.” Suu Kyi has described the charges as “absurd.” Since last December, the Nobel laureate has been sentenced six times for at least 11 years in jail in multiple cases.

The ruling for 11 other charges is pending. Suu Kyi's lawyers are considering to challenge the verdict at a higher court. Suu Kyi's government was deposed in a military coup last year after it made strides in November 2020's nationwide elections. The coup was met by mass civil unrest as people protested Suu Kyi's ouster and the restoration of military rule. The junta cracked down violently on protests as the UN repeatedly warned the country has descended into civil war. The junta forces have since killed more than 1,500 people in a crackdown on dissent, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, a local monitoring group. (Anadolu)

Israel’ issued more than 550 administrative detention orders since the start of 2022

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Israeli occupation authorities have issued more than 550 administrative detention orders since the beginning of 2022, Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PPS) said. The society added in a statement issued on Tuesday that most of the administrative detention orders against Palestinians were mainly issued during March and April. It pointed out that the number of administrative detainees has been increasing since 2016, expecting that the number will increase to reach 700 by the end of this year. The PPS stressed that the Israeli occupation authorities try to hinder any expected uprising, since many of those who were detained are youths who

have never been subjected to administrative detention. Meanwhile, Palestinian administrative detainees in Israeli jails continue their collective boycott of Israeli military courts as part of their efforts to end their administrative detention. According to Palestinian statistics, about 4,500 Palestinians, including 32 women and 160 children, are currently languishing in Israeli detention jails. Among them, close to 540 Palestinians are currently being held under ‘Israel’s’ illegal policy of administrative detention, under which detainees can be held for renewable six-month periods without charge or trial. QUDS NEWS NETWORK

uslims worldwide usually observe the fasting month of Ramadan with big gatherings to break their fast. Reviving Ramadan gatherings for iftar after two years of COVID restrictions, one of the largest mosques in Europe is serving 500 iftar meals on a daily basis during the holy month. With a determination to serve others, the East London Mosque delivers iftar meals cooked on-site to 500 people regardless of faith, Arab News reported. Any surplus meals are delivered to homeless shelters and hostels to avoid waste and spread goodwill during Ramadan. The meals, funded by donations, include dates, a main course such as biryani, salad, a side such as a piece of chicken, and a bottle of water. The ELM, which incorporates the London Muslim Center and the Maryam Center, is also working with its charity partners to ensure iftar meals are provided internationally to the needy. “The East London Mosque and London Muslim Center will continue to help support those in need throughout Ramadan and beyond, as best as we can to ensure we uphold the values and principles of our Islamic faith,” Khan said.

Food Bank In addition to the free meals, the mosque runs a food bank which serves more than 100 needy families. “We have seen this figure rise steadily with a sharp rise in the cost of living, energy and food prices,” said Sufia Alam, head of programs and the Maryam Center. Alam added that the mosque is open to everyone who need help. “We have also helped people who have found themselves stuck in different parts of the country without necessities. We don’t turn people away, and try to help everyone.” In Ramadan, adult Muslims, save the sick and those traveling, abstain from food, drink, smoking and sex between dawn and sunset. Generosity and charity are generally blessed in Islamic Shari`ah, however, it’s specially blessed during the month of Ramadan. Multiplies rewards, for one thing, Ramadan is a blessed month where the rewards for all of our good deeds are multiplied. Muslims lead similar initiatives to host iftar gatherings worldwide during the month of Ramadan. In Houston, Police Department cooperated earlier this month with a local Arab American community group to serve hundreds of refugee families hot meals, groceries and toys for Ramadan. The Islamic Society of Central Virginia has also teamed up with Welcoming Greater Charlottesville for a community iftar gathering to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. Source: About Islam

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We stand for Samira Gutoc Tomawis, and, in sha Allah, we will vote for her for senator on May 9, 2022. My vote and of my family may not count much for her winning but it is a sincere wish and prayers that someone like Samira Gutoc who is concern for the welfare of the Bangsamoro and the entire Muslims in this country will sit as a member of the upper chamber in Congress. My fellow Muslims, please help for the realization of these prayers.

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12 local radio stations, 1 cable TV support DepEd-Iligan City division for radiobased instruction By BERNILDO A. ORELLANA To provide access of the learners in Iligan and the venue of a quality education amidst covid-19 pandemic, twelve local radio stations in the City vowed to support the radio-based instruction as a powerful distance learning modality to supplement the modular approach for the learners. The local radio stations are as follows: 96.7fm Radyo Bandera, 105.5mhz. Radyo Pilipinas, The Edge Fm 92.9mhz, 95.1fm Radyo Bandera, 104.1fm. Scripture radio, 95.1 fm Brigada News, RMN-ifm Brigada News, RMN-ifm 102.3 mhz, RMN-DXIC 711khz, 88.1fm Radyo Iligan, 103.1 Wild fm, Hope Radio 100.1mhz, and 91.5 mhz. Freedom Radio. These 12 commercial radio stations, including channel-7 of southern cable vision incorporated television station are committed to provide free airtime slots to DepEd Iligan to promote more flexible learning opportunity for the learners. (BAO)

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BARMM’s SGA voters confused... MILG Minister Naguib Sinarimbo, a lawyer, who aired the appeal through the media, was equally baffled, saying the poll body had earlier rendered an opinion that the SGA resident-voters could still elect their local officials in North Cotabato and the six constituents where they are situated. The 63 barangays, which the BARMM government tagged as SGA, are located in North Cotabato’s Pikit, Midsayap, Aleosan, Pigcawayan, Kabacan and Carmen towns. They became part of the BARMM territory when resident voters opted to join the regional autonomy in a plebiscite in 2019. Sinarimbo said the 63 barangays have not been reconstituted into towns

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under BARMM and are still drawing their Internal Revenue Allotments (IRAs) from the North Cotabato-LGU, through their respective six mother towns. The situation is ironic, he hinted. While the Comelec did not reconsider its controversial ruling, North Cotabato provincial board member Dulian Sultan went to Manila last January and filed a petition for a restraining order from the Supreme Court. Sultan was joined in

the petition by her husband, Mayor Sumulong Sultan of Pikit, North Cotabato, and six other local officials. She is president of North Cotabato Liga ng mga Barangay, a position that renders her an exofficio member of the provincial council. Of the six towns, Pikit is most affected because 22 of the 63 barangays are its original constituentareas. The Comelec ruling allows the 63-barangay electorates to vote only for

national officials. But stakeholders viewed it as a source of deprivation in the residents’ right of suffrage to elect local officials. Affected residents were still hoping that the Comelec en banc will reconsider the controversial resolution, especially now that the poll body is chaired by lawyer Saidamen Pangarungan, a noted reform-oriented official. (AGM)

best thing to do that started with a small issue, but we have allowed Satan, our real enemy to inflame it until he was able to take us further to the lever where we think sometimes of harming them hypothetically. My brother, if you can’t talk to them before Ramadhan ends, try to look for a space in your heart that can accommodate them there, and this will be the best of fastings you will feel in return, a real game-changer.

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————Quran Tafsir | Tafsir Ibn Kathir – Surah 18. Al-Kahf . Ayah 109 Quran Tafsir | Tafsir Ibn Kathir – Surah 97. Al-Qadr . Ayah 1-4 Sahih al-Bukhari 6491 Sahih al-Bukhari 2017 Riyad as-Salihin 1195