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
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
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,
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