FROM THE STANDS By Domini M. Torrevillas (The Philippine Star) | Updated August 9, 2016 – 12:00am It’s an honor to be elected or appointed to government national positions. Recognizing this, the United Church of Christ in the Philippines dedicated a day for a national thanksgiving and a testimonial dinner and gave out plaques to members […]
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On the Harassment of Church People and Human Rights Defenders in Davao City
As incumbent Bishops of UCCP, we deplore in the strongest possible terms all these acts of harassment committed against our church people and against peace advocates and human rights defenders. In keeping with the call of His Excellency President Rodrigo R. Duterte for change, all these abhorrent acts of persecution MUST STOP NOW!
GIVE TO LIVE! Faith, Food and the Farmers
GIVE TO LIVE! After the Lumad killings comes today’s murder of Kidapawan farmers who are rallying for government support due to the crisis caused by the El Niño phenomenon. As an essential but widely-neglected sector, the farmers toil with their sweat and blood to produce crops that we partake in our dining tables. What makes […]