The NCCP, one of the convenors of the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP) is one with other peace advocates to in its call for a Just Peace. Last September 2,
A Statement for the Observance of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2013
In the year of our fiftieth founding anniversary, the National Council of Churches in the Philippines affirms its commitment to be a channel for united witness and common action, by
Mission Group to AFP: Lumads, Not the Military, Hosted us
The following is a press release of a multi-sectoral group including church people, that went on a fact-finding mission in Mindanao. . DAVAO CITY – Arriving back at Davao City
“LET US START REBUILDING”: Joint Pastoral Letter on Peace in the Philippines
“Let us start rebuilding” (Nehemiah 2: 18) We are church leaders and shepherds of the flock from the five religious federations gathered in Baguio City, March 5-7, 2013, for the
NCCP Statement On The Mindanao Relief Efforts: No Prejudice and Precondition
“Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten, nor the hope if the poor be taken away.” In one of his speeches, His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino, III, said “mula
NCCP Statement on the Ambush of a Subanen Leader and the Death of His Son: An abomination!
Picture an 11-year old boy riding a motorbike behind his father on his way to school in the morning. On the way, they are ambushed from behind. The father is
A Prayer for the Nation
This prayer was written by Rev. Rex R.B. Reyes, Jr., NCCP General Secretary and was meant to be delivered at the House of Representatives on the occasion of the State
Statement on Executive Order No. 79
. “The profit of the earth is for all. . . !” (Ecc. 5:9) . On July 6, 2012, President Benigno Aquino, III signed Executive Order No. 79 “institutionalizing and
Statement on the Killing of Willem Geertman
On The Violent Demolition at the Silverio Compound
“Innocent people have become victims of violence, and some of them have even been killed. But now I command you to do what is right and see that justice is