Manila, Philippines—The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) condemns the violent intrusion of the elements of the PNP Regional Office in Cebu into the University of San Carlos-Talamban
Stop Human Rights Violations Against Indigenous People
“Hate evil and love good, and establish justice in the gate …” (Amos 5:15, ESV) In biblical times the place of dispensing legal justice was the city gate, again and
Silence the guns during this season of hope
As a significant portion of our country starts the traditional “simbang gabi” to mark the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we appeal to the people to continue to pray and work for peace. Let us usher in a new dawning of peace – a peace that is not for the silencing of critical voices but a peace that addresses the root causes of dissent. We call on the government to re-focus its efforts and funds for medical and socio-economic solutions to heal the nation rather than spending for counter-insurgency and all-out war. We also call on both parties to silence their guns during this season of hope and open their hearts to peace so that as the year ends, “…by the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” (Luke 1: 78-79).
NCCP on Human Rights Day: Stand for Justice, Stand for Human Rights
“The defense of human rights is at the very core of our faith because of our belief in the sanctity of life and the need to protect human dignity that God bestowed on each of us…”
Christ’s mission shall not be vilified and red-tagged!
“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely[b] on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward
Beyond every Filipino’s resiliency is a call for justice and accountability
“Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has
AN APPEAL TO STOP RED-TAGGING OF CHURCHES
(A Statement of the Convention of the Philippine Baptist Churches) “Let us make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification.” – (Romans 14:9) The Convention of
Church groups, int’l indigenous peoples organization call for accountability over IP rights, push for UNHRC independent probe
“The worsening human rights situation in the Philippines has severe impacts on indigenous peoples, further exacerbated by the COVID19 pandemic”. This was the message delivered during the 45th session of
Church organizations cry out for justice for Zara Alvarez at the UNHRC45
Geneva, Switzerland– “Today as we cry out for justice for Zara, we are ever aware of the continuous harassment, red-tagging, and death threats received by Zara’s colleagues on the island
Church people continues to stand in solidarity with the Indigenous Peoples at the UNHRC45
Geneva, Switzerland- on the 20th meeting of the 45th United Nations Human Rights Council, on Sept 25, 2020, Pastor Kakay Pamaran of the Union Theological Seminary (UTS) delivered a statement