“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,
NCCP welcomes the call of SR on Freedom of Expression to abolish the NTF ELCAC and her encouragement for the peace negotiations to proceed
Manila, Philippines – The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) welcomes the recommendation of the UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression, Irene Khan, to abolish the National
“NCCP disappointed over COP28 developments in Dubai; ‘Our call for urgent climate action and accountability must escalate.’”
Quezon City, Philippines – The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) expressed disappointment over the developments from the recently concluded 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) by the United
“Ms. Minnie Anne Mata-Calub, elected as second laywoman General Secretary of Protestant council”
Manila, Philippines – November 21, 2023 In a significant moment for the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP), the 26th General Convention saw the election of Ms. Minnie
Philippines delegation meets with WCC to discuss human rights
(Repost from WCC) A delegation from the Philippines met with World Council of Churches (WCC) staff to discuss human rights and the role of churches. The delegation consisted of not
Peace Instead of Violence
(PEPP Statement) The Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP) is deeply saddened by the pronouncement of newly appointed Secretary for the Department of National Defense, Gilbert Teodoro, that under his leadership,
Act now to end Canadian support of the Philippines’ counter-terrorism campaign
(From the United Church of Canada) In 2020, the Government of the Philippines passed an Anti-Terrorism Act that allows attacks on the basic rights of those who oppose the government,
Geneva, Switzerland – The Philippine government’s response to the numerous concerns of United Nations (UN) member states about the human rights situation in the country confirms that rights violations are
Help stop the killings, Filipino rights defenders appeal to the world
Ahead of the adoption of the recommendations made by United Nations (UN) member states during the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on the state of human rights in the Philippines
Churches in the Philippines call for protection of human rights and its defenders
During the General Debate of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, National Council of Churches in the Philippines expressed its deep concern over continuing human