Our daily operations are managed by competent people who are motivated by love and joy to help transform our land and peoples towards justice and peace.
BENNETTE GRACE TENECIO
bennette@peacebuilderscommunity.org
Bennette served as our Director of Support Operations for several years. In those times of emergencies due to war and natural disasters, Bennette and her team proved to be efficient and effective in their logistical operations. She also organized University PAR — a Peace and Reconciliation community of volunteers among university and college students. Beyond PBCI, Bennette also served with international and national relief and development agencies such as the Tear Fund UK and Philippine Relief and Development Services, Inc. She also established her own consulting agency in the field of disaster risk reduction and management for international organizations.
Bennette serves as our President & Chief Executive Officer
Asked about her motivation for returning to Mindanao, she said: “My heart goes out for the people in Mindanao especially the victims of armed conflicts—children and youth alike. May the Lord extend his arms through me, to let them know that they are not alone in their struggles, that they are loved by the Heavenly Parent, the God of peace.”
RAYZA LALIEN C. MIÑOZA
rayza@peacebuilderscommunity.org
Rayza Lalien C. Miñoza is a mission-driven electrical engineer and business process specialist with a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and community-centered service. With professional experience at Davao Light and Power Company under Aboitiz Power Corporation, she has demonstrated leadership in systems operations, occupational safety, and integrated management systems auditing. Rayza has led initiatives in process improvement, safety compliance, and innovation program implementation across distribution utilities, combining technical expertise with strategic thinking. Beyond her technical competencies, she is deeply passionate about peacebuilding, social justice, and grassroots community engagement in Mindanao. Her ability to bridge engineering practice with values-based leadership reflects a holistic approach to development—one that integrates efficiency, collaboration, and purpose. Equipped with strong analytical, project management, and communication skills, Rayza continues to contribute meaningfully to both organizational growth and the broader vision of sustainable peace and reconciliation.
Rayza serves as Field Operations Trainee & Executive Assistant
Asked how she would summarize her role at PBCI: “I’m committed to support sustainable peace and reconciliation in Mindanao through grassroots engagement and community empowerment. I’m dedicated to promote social justice and to foster collaboration across cultures and faith traditions.”
FRANI D. CATUA
frani@peacebuilderscommunity.org
Frani is a proud Ata Manobo and grew up with PBCI. She started serving with the Pantojas in January 2006 when she was still a teen-ager. When PBCI opened a centre in 2007, she was one of the first full-time employees. She was sent to study hotel and restaurant management at the Philippine Women’s College of Davao. She’s married to Joe Tugado and they have now two teenaged daughters.
Frani serves with our CentreCare Team – Food Services
Asked what working with PBCI means to her: “Love. Patience. That’s what I have been experiencing as a spiritual daughter growing up in this community. It’s not just working. It’s being raised up spiritually while serving other people.“
MARIA LIGAYA JOSEFINA MOYA ROJO
june@peacebuilderscommunity.org
We call her June for short. She has been serving as a local church pastor for more than 10 years. We got to know her when she served as a volunteer with PBCI for a year. We noticed June’s effective and efficient field leadership. Her community organizing skills have been remarkable. So, the PBCI Management Team agreed to invite her to become one of our field staff members, coordinating our Eastern Mindanao Peace and Reconciliation (PAR) operations.
June serves as PAR Partnership Facilitator, Eastern Mindanao
Asked how she’s adjusting from pastoral ministry to peacebuilding ministry: “Peacebuilding ministry puts into action what I have been preaching for years about getting involved in holistic ministry and about being a church outside the walls of the church building.”
