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
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,
On the Killings of NDFP Consultants Rogelio Posadas, and Benito and Wilma Tiamzon
They have treated the wound of my people carelessly, saying, “Peace, peace,” when there is no peace. (Jeremiah 6:14, NRSV) The Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP) is saddened and alarmed
Church Leaders appeal to President for Peace Talks on the 30th anniversary of The Hague Joint Declaration, GRP-NDFP Peace Negotiations
The Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP), a network of church leaders officially designated by four religious federations – the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), National Council of Churches
Prayer for Peace in Korea
The Korean War started in 1950, and it is still ongoing. An armistice was signed in 1953, with the idea that an International Peace Agreement will be signed later and
A prayer for peace in the Middle East
“…They will beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruning hooks. Nations will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.” Isaiah 2:4
NCCP Christmas Message 2017
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth.” (John 1.14) “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among (people) with whom
Advent: a call to stand up for what Christ came for
In Advent, the church prays in song: “O come Desire of Nations, bind in one, the hearts of humankind. Bid thou our sad divisions cease, and be thyself our King
A joint statement on peace in the Philippines
“And the seed whose fruit is justice is sown in peace by those who make peace” (James 3:18). The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) and National Council
IFI Launches “FREE BISHOP CARLO MORALES MOVEMENT”
More than 200 people joined the formal launching of the Free Bishop Carlo Morales Movement at the IFI Conference Center in Manila on June 12, 2017. “Though the case of