WHO WE ARE
LifeSurfers. PeaceBuilders. FairTraders. BestFriends. GrandParents.
DancePartners. VisionCasters. BusinessTeam.
We seek to–
:: submit our creativity
to the creativity
of the Creator;
:: continually experience both
the transcendent and
the immanent
shalom-salam
of the Christ;
:: be consistently energized
by the ultimate energy
of the Comforter.
We are plowshares,
and pruning hooks;
transformed and
re-shaped from the
best spear and
sword materials.
We love the beauty of God’s creation;
We’re curious and amazed by the
human imagination and creativity.
We dream of a socio-political transformation where,
through active non-violent means, our people can–
:: assert our national sovereignty
and independence
from foreign domination
and control;
:: promote a self-reliant and sustainable
socio-economic development through–
…genuine land reform,
…national industrialization, and
…protection of the environment;
:: uphold the social and economic welfare
of workers, peasants and other
marginalized sectors;
:: guarantee the right to self-determination
of the Bangsamoro, Cordillera and other
indigenous peoples; and,
:: advance a comprehensive policy on
peace negotiations.
We love discussing issues on
justice,
environmental care, and
conflict transformation
with close friends over
pure arabica coffee,
or red wine,
or light beer,
or fresh fruit juices.
We feel so proud being the parents of
Alethea, L’nielle Joy, and Byron.
We’re sooo in-loved with our grandchildren–
Kiana Gabrielle, Elia Lynn, Kaya Sydelle, and Eve Librada.
We’re happily married to each other as college sweethearts.
Dann & Joji Pantoja
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WHAT WE DO
Dann is leading an organization called PeaceBuilders Community, Inc. (PBCI). PBCI is a fellowship of Mennonite consultants — peace building operatives, conflict transformation specialists, and restorative justice practitioners — who are dreaming and working together for a just, radical, and active non-violent transformation of our beautiful land, in partnership with –
- religious institutions,
- civil society organizations,
- political fronts,
- business corporations, and
- government agencies.
Joji is running Coffee For Peace (CFP), a Fair Trade social entrepreneurship company. CFP is a community of consultants — conscientious individuals who are passionate about business-for-profit, addressing social issues that concerns our farmers, our environment, and the peace situation in our land by advocating Fair Trade in the coffee industry. CFP sees Fair Trade as a business approach to achieve justice and peace in our society and in our environment.
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