(Philippine UPR Watch holds mass actions in time for Universal Periodic Review on the Philippines) MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Rights advocates and member organizations of the Philippine UPR Watch held a mass
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World Church leader calls for minute of silence for human rights victims in Philippines
“Sisters and brothers from the Philippines, we are following your work and we are supporting you in raising one voice for justice. Therefore, one voice for peace.” This was the gist
Rise Up urges UN Rapporteur: Investigate Extra-Judicial Killings in the Philippines
GENEVA – Rise Up, a network of church-based and sectoral organizations, together with the Philippine UPR Watch delegation, has urged UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Agnes
Thank you, Secretary Taguiwalo for teaching a Senator
The National Council of Churches in the Philippines takes strong exception to the snide statement of Senator Vicento Sotto, III at yesterday’s confirmation hearing for Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, a solo
In support of the call to confirm the appointments of Secretaries Taguiwalo, Mariano and Lopez
Press Statement May 2, 2017 The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) joins the earnest plea of many sectors for the Commission on Appointments of Congress to confirm
A call for a militant Christian ministry
(With permission of the Author) Commencement Address delivered during the 109th Commencement Ceremony of the Union Theological Seminary, April 2017) By: CHERYL L. DAYTEC-YANGOT The President Dr Eleazar S. Fernandez,
Philippine UPR Watch: Climate of impunity getting worse in PH
On May 8, 2017, the Philippines will undergo the 3rd Cycle of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The UPR is a mechanism under
Buhay si Kristo, ngayon at kailanman, para sa kapayapaan
(NCCP Easter Sunrise Service Message) By Bishop Reuel Norman O. Marigza Texts: Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 3:4-18 Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! That is how the early Christians greeted
Peace is possible in our lifetime!
(Statement on the Fourth Round of GRP-NDFP Peace Talks) Peace is possible in our lifetime! This is the message that the successful fourth round of peace talks between the Government
Cagayan Valley Regional Ecumenical Assembly prioritizes disaster preparedness
In an effort to strengthen ecumenical cooperation in responding to disasters, the Cagayan Valley Regional Ecumenical Assembly (CAVREA) gathered 60 church workers from five NCCP member churches in the region