Tag: 2016

UCCP SEMJA Statement on Davao Bombing

UCCP SEMJA Statement on Davao Bombing

We call to all people in Davao City especially the church people to be vigilant in these critical times. We pray for the families of victims for comfort and hope. We also pray that as peace loving citizens of our co
untry, we should uphold and embrace the message of peace and justice to be in our midst as we walk in the way of unity as people of God in these troubled times. We will not allow that we will be corrupted by the forces of falsehood and deception but rather to be steadfast in our commitment to pursue peace and justice which are gifts from God.

NO TO KILLINGS

NO TO KILLINGS

The proliferation and use of illegal drugs disrespect life and the campaign against the drug trade must be relentlessly pursued by government as it puts the lives of people and the future of the nation at stake. We, therefore, laud and support the Duterte administration on its effort to rid our country of this social scourge.

ON THE RESUMPTION OF THE PEACE TALKS

ON THE RESUMPTION OF THE PEACE TALKS

In our desire to be true to our calling, we emphatically declare our resolve to support the resumption of peace negotiations between the government and the CPP-NPA-NDFP. Resumption of peace talks is necessary to conjointly arrive at an agreement that addresses the root causes of conflicts. There may be hurdles or complications along the way, but that is precisely the reasons why peace negotiation is necessary.