(Unity Statement of the NCCP Conference on Yolanda Response) We, eighty one (81) participants from churches, faith-based institutions, people’s organizations and survivors from communities devastated by Typhoon Yolanda (international name
On the violent dispersal of National Minorities
“I know that the Lord maintains the cause of the afflicted, and executes justice on the needy.” (Psalm 140:12) We, the officers of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines
On the government response to illegal drugs
The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP), a fellowship of ten member churches and nine associate members, expresses its concern over the conduct of the campaign against illegal
On the burial of former President Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani
“To foretell the destiny of a nation, it is necessary to open the book that tells of her past” wrote Jose Rizal. At this juncture of our history, with the
Statement on the Davao bombing
O Lord, you will hear the desire of the meek; you will strengthen their heart, you will incline your ear to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed, so
On the State of the Nation Address by President Rodrigo Duterte, 2016
“God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish.” Psalm 9:18 The National Council of Churches in the Philippines appreciates the many initiatives of President
It takes a heart to increase the SSS pension
“Do not cast me off in the time of old age; do not forsake me when my strength is spent.” (Psalm 71:9) The National Council of Churches in the Philippines
Climate justice now!
Beyond COP 21: Struggle for Right to Food, Land and Life (This is a Unity Statement released after the Consultation on Right to Food and Life in the Context of
Create safe spaces for understanding human sexuality
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know
Jubilee Declaration on Development
Executive Summary A consultation was conducted on March 18-20, 2014 in Culiat, Quezon City, to consider the development direction of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP). The