“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with
Genuine Accountability Instead of “Special Committee” for Human Rights
Under the new Administrative Order 22, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. created a “Special Committee” on Human Rights Coordination tasked to “enhance mechanism for the promotion of human rights protection in
On Earth Day, let us lift up our land, food, and farmers scorched by El Niño
This is no ordinary Earth Day. Right now, over a million farmers, farm workers, and fisherfolk across the country are being plagued by severe drought. The scorching heat brought by
Relive the Spirit of the EDSA People Power Uprising: We Say No to Charter Change!
Honoring the essence of EDSA entails a steadfast commitment to safeguarding our sovereignty. As we commemorate the 38th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power uprising on February 25th, we are
Cha-Cha: Not at this time, not for the wrong reasons, not through deception
“Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we
In Support of the Communication of the UN Special Rapporteurs on counter-terrorism and human rights to Ph Government on Rights Violations Against HRDs, Church Workers and Humanitarian Workers
The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) welcomes the recent communication from the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms
Love for God, love for our neighbor, love for the Creation: Our United Witness
(Unity Statement of the NCCP and the CBCP for the 2024 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity) The National Council of Churches in the Philippines and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference
A Resolution to Mainstream Disability Inclusion in Churches: “Towards a life of dignity for all”
Whereas, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD, 2006) has been fundamental in affirming the rights of Persons with Disabilities, the purpose of the UNCRPD being
A Resolution to Support Regional/Provincial Ecumenical Formations
Whereas, the Regional and/or Provincial Ecumenical Councils (RECs), which evolved from the Regional Ecumenical Committees, are the visible expression of Christian Unity, primarily of the members of the National Council
An Urgent Statement on the Situation in Gaza, Pray for Peace and Justice in Palestine and Israel
“As he came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, ‘If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace!” (Luke