We were dancing! We were celebrating the fact that last February 15-21, 2011, the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) resumed their peace talks. But last June 02, 2011, Luis Jalandoni, Peace Panel Chairman of NDFP, proposed the postponement of their talks with GPH. The said talks is scheduled this month. Jalandoni communicated this …
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According to CTV News, a Filipino woman was smuggled into Canada by a couple from Hongkong and forced her “to work for them as a domestic servant and nanny.” The 38-year old woman kept quiet for many months for fear of being deported. The Vancouver Police Department soon discovered her situation. The human traffickers, Oi Ling …
Permanent link to this article: https://waves.ca/2011/06/08/how-many-more-filipino-domestic-workers-are-smuggled-in-canada/
The Philippines and Vietnam are alarmed by China’s increasing military presence in some islands in South China Sea. This issue has been causing some fear among us, peace building workers, in the region. Then, according to the Voice of America, the United States “has offered to facilitate territorial disputes between China and its Southeast Asian …
Permanent link to this article: https://waves.ca/2011/06/06/im-praying-for-the-peace-of-south-china-sea/
Today, The Rev. Norman Naromal, senior pastor of Davao Bible Community Church (DBCC), entrusted to me his ministry of preaching. This happens at least once every two months. It helps him get a break from his preaching routine, and it gives me a chance to serve God and the people through biblical teaching. Under Pastor Norman’s leadership, I …
Permanent link to this article: https://waves.ca/2011/06/05/celebrating-our-church-family-in-davao/
Kublai Milan, his wife Maan, Dann, and I had a meeting about a children’s coloring project he’s working on in partnership with the University PAR Team of PeaceBuilders Community. We’re now ready to print them. Book One is about Peace. Book Two is about Joy. Book Three is about Love. Dann and I were so …
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The Executive Committee of the Youth for Social Action (YSA) went through Peace and Reconciliation (PAR) Seminar Facilitators’ Training Program. YSA is “an evangelical youth movement committed in creatively engaging society towards social transformation, by providing trainings and venues for direct involvement in grass roots communities–national and global level.” PeaceBuilders Community Inc (PBCI) facilitated this training …
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Praise God! The Lord has confirmed among the business leaders in the Philippines that putting the interest of the poor and the environment in the heart of a business plan is not only possible, but financially viable. I, along with my team, are so excited and encouraged to pursue our dreams. The Philippine Business for …
Permanent link to this article: https://waves.ca/2011/06/01/the-interest-of-the-poor-and-the-environment-in-a-winning-business-plan/
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