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As we reflect on our grassroots advocacy, we are continually reminded of a profound truth that guides our journey: when there is harmony with Creation, there is peace. True peace is a tapestry woven from right relationships—with the land, with the ecosystem, and with one another. It is the perfect moment to officially welcome our newest intern and ministry companion, Neil Kauffman, who has traveled from Leamington, Canada, to walk with us. Neil has stepped courageously out of his comfort zone to immerse himself in a vibrant cultural landscape, climate, and context vastly different from the one he is most accustomed to. He will be staying with us here in the Philippines for the next six months, serving in a vital capacity as our Field Coordinator for Sustainable Peace.
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Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2026/06/welcoming-neil-kauffman-cultivating-peace-through-relationships-creation-and-community/
“The Spirit of the Creator was there!” That was the constant existential feeling I had while participating at the Talaandig Day Celebration. It was held last 14 October 2022 in their ancestral territory at the foot of Mt. Kitanglad. That day of festivities was actually the final event of a whole week of rituals and celebrations. It was indeed a day when, from the perspective of our team at PBCI and CFP, we participated in activities that harmonizes us with the Creator, with our being, with others, and with the creation. Our team also accompanied the traditional leaders of the Bagobo Tagabawa Tribe to meet the traditional leaders of the Talaandig Tribe, praying and hoping that the two Indigenous communities become partners in inclusive development.
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Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2022/10/the-spirit-of-magbabaya-was-there-during-the-talaandig-day-festivities/
