Author's posts
We, as PeaceBuilders Community, celebrate with the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB)! We celebrate the signing of the CAB because this is an expression of Christ’s love. The love of Christ prompts us to love our neighbors …
Continue reading
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2014/03/we-join-gph-and-milf-in-celebrating-the-signing-of-the-2014-peace-pact/
17-21 March 2014, Clark, Philippines — More than 80 Christian leaders from 14 countries gathered together to participate in the First Southeast Asia Regional Conference on Creation Care and the Gospel. The whole conference was guided by three major topics: God’s Word – Biblical theological reflections on CreationCare God’s World – Scientific and technological discussions …
Continue reading
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2014/03/pbci-participated-in-the-se-asia-creation-care-conference/
For the past three years, we have witnessed the growing and deepening re-affirmation of kinship between the Bangsamoro and the Indigenous People of Mindanao. It was in 07-08 March 2012 when the Indigenous People and the Bangsamoro first thought of re-affirming their kinship as part of their centuries old peace pact and a continuing peace …
Continue reading
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2014/03/we-celebrate-three-years-of-ip-moro-kinship-reaffirmation/
The Philippine economy is doing great! The report of Asian Development Bank (ADB) is very encouraging: “Relatively high rates of economic growth are projected over the forecast period, though easing from the fast pace in 2013. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is forecast at 6.4% in 2014 and 6.7% in 2015.” But this economic growth …
Continue reading
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2014/03/balancing-good-economy-and-good-governance/
Jack and Irene Suderman, travelling teachers sent by Mennonite World Conference (MWC), taught a special course entitled “Peace Theology and the Great Commission in the Context of the Philippines” at the Peace Builders School of Leadership (PBSL) in the Province of Bukidnon, 14-16 February 2014. There were eighteen (18) Christian leaders — pastors, educators, business people, …
Continue reading
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2014/02/pbsl-students-appreciate-jack-and-irene-sudermans-ministry/
PeaceBuilders Community resonates with the voice of Mindanao PeaceWeavers, our colleagues in the larger peace network, in welcoming the coming Bangsamoro based on just and peaceful principles. MINDANAO PEACEWEAVERS’ GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE BANGSAMORO PEACE PROCESS The Mindanao Peaceweavers (MPW), a coming together of eight (8) peace networks in Mindanao with solidarity networks in Manila …
Continue reading
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2014/02/along-with-the-larger-peace-network-in-our-land-we-welcome-the-bangsamoro/
We have started the facilitators’ training to initiate the Peace and Reconciliation (PAR) movement in Eastern Visayas. Eighteen (18) Christian leaders — pastors, educators, civil society executives — have completed the first two components of the PAR Facilitators Training last 04-06 February 2014 held in Ormoc City. The completed parts of the training program for …
Continue reading
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2014/02/par-facilitators-training-in-eastern-visayas-begins/
We, at PeaceBuilders Community, resonate with our national church affiliation’s position on the newly-signed Normalization Annex on the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (FAB). Indeed, our community supports the coming Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro! May the God of history lead our beautiful land and beloved people to genuine justice and freedom. PCEC WELCOMES …
Continue reading
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2014/01/we-support-pcecs-prayerful-statement-on-the-bangsamoro-2/
Super typhoon Haiyan destroyed more than one million homes in its path. In response, the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC), through the leadership of Bishop Efraim Tendero, aims to distribute 30,000 shelter repair kits (SRK) to pastors and to the most vulnerable families in their respective communities. Each PhP15,000 worth of SRK consists of: …
Continue reading
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2014/01/were-so-happy-to-help-in-pcecs-shelter-repair-kit-program/
23 Deccember 2013. While many of our fellow Filipinos in the Haiyan devastated areas are suffering, we decided to keep our Christmas celebration simple. Frani Catua and Cres Eclevia prepared a modest but delicious food for the whole PeaceBuilders-Coffee for Peace community. Tyron Ortiz, Nenia Galanza, and Sherel Quider led in community singing of Christmas …
Continue reading
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2013/12/we-enjoyed-a-simple-community-gathering-for-christmas/
It all started in 4-5 June 2013. A group of farmers on Mount Apo felt the practicality of peace and reconciliation in their lives. 21 farmer leaders finished the Book 1 of the PAR training which includes the following topics: :: Pursuing Peace. This is an in-depth discussion of the differences and similarities in various conceptions …
Continue reading
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2013/12/mount-apo-par-community-delivers-their-coffee-harvest-at-pbci/
:: People are beginning to get tents and tarps from international donors. :: We saw survivors queuing for relief goods. While smiling, a man gave us the middle finger. Tired of photographers taking their pictures? Angry? :: Local, national, and international aid authorities report that most communities are served. :: Food seems to be quickly …
Continue reading
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2013/12/yolanda-haiyan-disaster-notes-three-weeks-after/
