Articles by Ellen Gabisay
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Christian youth ministries in Cebu, Philippines are creating spaces where young people can strengthen their faith, build friendships and discover a deeper sense of purpose through worship, Bible study and fellowship. -
Filipino churches launch movement towards family discipleship amid rising concerns over changing social values
Now that September’s family observances have ended, the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) Family Commission is urging churches to make family discipleship a year-round priority, equipping parents to become their children’s first disciplers and creating more opportunities for families to grow in faith together. -
Philippine lawmakers seek official recognition of September as National Family Month
Philippine lawmakers have filed resolutions seeking to declare September as National Family Month, as evangelical leaders urge churches and Christian communities to make the strengthening and restoration of Filipino families a greater ministry priority. -
Evangelical leaders call churches to strengthen Filipino families
Over the past month, evangelical leaders in the Philippines have urged churches to make family restoration a ministry priority, calling Christian communities to strengthen marriages, support parents and help protect children. -
Manny Pacquiao takes up anti-poverty role in Philippines, urged to lead with faith and integrity
Former senator and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has returned to public service as secretary and lead convenor of the Philippines’ National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), with Christian leaders urging him to serve vulnerable Filipinos with compassion, integrity and a commitment to God. -
Philippine evangelical leaders sign covenant of unity amid political divisions
Evangelical leaders in the Philippines have signed a “Covenant of Unity,” pledging to prioritize Christ-centered discipleship, avoid partisan divisions and maintain unity despite differing political views. -
Philippine Church leaders call for truth, accountability in Duterte impeachment trial
Religious leaders and evangelical groups in the Philippines are calling on the Senate to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying accountability and the rule of law must prevail amid allegations of corruption and abuse of power. -
Filipino Deaf Community reviews New Testament translation into Filipino Sign Language
Members of the Filipino Deaf Community participated in a review of the Filipino Sign Language (FSL) New Testament translation on April 28–29 at the Philippine Bible Society (PBS) Ministry Center in Manila. -
Christian leader calls for faith-driven engagement to promote ethical governance, combat corruption in the Philippines
Philippine evangelical leader Peter Tan-Chi, founder and senior pastor of Christ’s Commission Fellowship, has called on Christians to engage actively in national life, urging believers to confront corruption, vote responsibly and live out their faith beyond church walls. His remarks came during a recent half-hour interview on 1ON1, hosted by broadcast journalist Karen Davila, which has drawn hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube. -
Jesus Reigns celebration in the Philippines draws thousands nationwide
Thousands of Christians across the Philippines joined the 14th annual Jesus Reigns Celebration Sunday on Nov. 30, a nationwide day of worship marked by synchronized motorcades, praise gatherings and public declarations of faith. Organizers said both Filipino and foreign participants took part in events across multiple provinces. -
Philippine evangelical church leaders support Trillion Peso March Against Corruption
The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) reaffirmed its commitment to fighting corruption during the Trillion Peso March Against Corruption, held last Sunday (Nov. 30). The event, which saw thousands of Filipinos protesting government corruption, has been hailed as a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle for truth and accountability in the Philippines. -
Filipino music icon offers hope to typhoon‑hit Cebuanos
Veteran Filipino singer-actress, and Original Pilipino Music (OPM) icon Kuh Ledesma traveled to several typhoon‑ravaged communities in Cebu, delivering relief goods and messages of spiritual comfort to residents struggling to recover from recent storms. Her outreach comes as Cebuanos continue to grapple with flooding, property damage, and displacement following Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi), and with warnings of the approaching Typhoon Uwan.
