Manila, Philippines – The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) called on the government of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP),
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The Quest for JustPeace: Our Task and Calling
“Peace, peace” when there is no peace. . .13 For from the least to the greatest of them,everyone is greedy for unjust gain;and from prophet to priest,everyone deals falsely.14 They
Let us Observe the National and International Day of Prayer for Just Peace in the Philippines
Let us Observe the National and International Day of Prayer for Just Peace in the Philippines Sunday, September 1, 2024 On November 23, 2023 the Government of the Republic of
Let us continue to seek peace and speak truth to power!
(On the Occasion of the 2024 State of the Nation Address) “…to deny people their rights before the Most High, to deprive them of justice— would not the Lord see
Let the people live in peace: Stop the bombings
(Statement on the recent bombings in Aurora Province) “Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” – Psalm 34:14 ESV The National Council of Churches in
NCCP welcomes Supreme Court Decision Upholding Human Rights, advocates to strengthen laws safeguarding the dignity of life
“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with
Genuine Accountability Instead of “Special Committee” for Human Rights
Under the new Administrative Order 22, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. created a “Special Committee” on Human Rights Coordination tasked to “enhance mechanism for the promotion of human rights protection in
Council of Leaders for Peace Initiatives (CLPI) applauds Supreme Court Ruling Against Red-Tagging
As peace and human rights advocates, CLPI welcomes the recent Supreme Court Decision that declared Red-Tagging as a threat to peoples’ lives. This is a crucial step toward safeguarding the
Towards a Life of Dignity for All
One of the most effective ways to support people with disabilities is to ensure that programs sustainably include them. The National Council of Churches in the Philippines held a two-day
Congress for Human Rights in Asia “Reclaiming Imago Dei: People to People’s Solidarity”
“So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them…” (cf. Genesis 1:27) We, 60 delegates from Asia—Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Philippines,