December 31, 2009
December 30, 2009 Earthquake Hits Mindanao
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Map of Mindanao where the Churches of Jesus Christ are located
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
December 28, 2009 Pastor Capilitan
Monday, December 28, 2009
He reached Mindanao work again in the The Church of Jesus Christ. Many religious sect offered him a support in exchange of working with them but the doctrine is different so he refuses.
Being the favorite child of his father and in line of the work he reached Iligan City with his wife Sis.Flor
seeking for a living.Sis. Flor was accepted as a regular permanent teacher in the Bureau of Public
Elementary Schools of the Republic of the Philippines.He handled a church under the organization of the Church of Jesus Christ in Iligan City for 13 years.
He envision that The Church of Jesus Christ will grow in Progress and spread not only in the island of Mindanao but to the entire Philippines."
December, 27 2009 Hillsdale Students help Orphans
Sunday, December 27, 2009
December 23, 2009 Forced into sex trade
Thursday, December 24, 2009
A Charlotte NC church, Mecklenburg Community Church, pastored by James Emery White, is soon to purchase a safe house in the Philippines to rescue girls traped in the slave sex trade. The church is the first one in the United States to open such a place in the Philippines.
To watch the news story click here.
In a related story, a 67 year old, Donald Mathias of Davie FL, received 20 years for traveling to the Philppines to have sexual relations with two minor girls. He admitted to having made two trips to the Philippines, he was arrested on the second journey. He paid the mother who allowed him to have sex with her two daughters. For the whole news story click HERE.
It is hard to imagine a mother who would do such a thing, but the extreme poverty of the region, where starvation and malnutrion is common, will drive people to extreme measures. Thru a contact I have in the Philippines I heard of a 4 year old girl who was dumped in the street markets area with her birth certificate in hand, the family could no longer care for the little girl.
Please pray for these young women and men who are caught in the sex trade, most not by choice. They are doing the only thing they can do to survive. Unemployment and other ways to make money are just not enough to supply the basic needs. One young person was working the sex trade to pay for their sibilings educations....so the "sisters would have a better life."
Please keep these teenagers in your prayers and pray for the Charlotte Church and they do their best to help these young girls.
December 23, News about the massacre.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Important news in Mindanao about the massacre. The government is considering the use of Army facilities to house up to 700 suspects and those culpable in the massacre of 57 people almost a month ago. Even the normal functions of govenment are being looked at since several cheif executives of some towns have been arrested. For more infomration click HERE.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009
The Philippine Daily Enquirer reports that Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan was mobbed by journalists and others when he appeared in court wanted as a primary suspect in the political murder of 57 people. He is next due in court on Dec. 28, he is said to be the one who directed the killings and caches of weapons have been found on his families land. The report is found HERE.
December 19, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
The US ambassador to the Philippines is Kristie Kenny. She writes on her blog, HERE. that she visited the Jolo airport and along with the Philippine President dedicated a new runway. This is a triumph over the terrorism that is continuing to plague the island. The Muslim Abu Sayaf has bombed new construction of bridges and roads in an effort to stop the movement of troops.
December 17, 2009
Philippine troops have evacutated 120000 people in villages surrounding the Mayon Volcano. Its eruption could be as early as next week. It is already spewing lava. Click HERE.
December 16, 2009 Major Arrest
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Mayon Volcano Erupting
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Pepito Update
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
We have learned more about his family. He is the son-in-law of Pastor Saluna. He and his wife have 4 children. They struggle to feed their children because of Pepito's injuries when he was hit by the car, he has been unable to work and cannot sustain himself or his family. Pepito has never been to school, his children have never attended school.
This month we were blessed with a special offering for Peptio, to buy clothes and food for his family. Sis. Flor has agreed to purchase all items and deliver them personally to Pepito and his family.
There are many poor in the Philippines and we cannot help them all, but when we can give to one of our brothers who is standing for the truth of the gospel of Christ and help alleviate his suffering just a little we want to try knowing that we will be blessed, it is more "blessed to give than receive." Read more...
Sunday, December 13, 2009
It seems that the MILF broke into a jail and freed 31 suspected terrorists. It was nighttime raid at a jail in Basilan. The small island south and west of Mindanao has been subject to attacks for years. For a link click HERE.
The islands location can be seen in the adjoining map.
Gunman Free Remaining Hostages
Abu Sayyaf
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
No letup in loans, grants to Mindanao, says World Bank - Business - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
In response to the massacre of 57 people the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has pulled out its aid for the province. However, USAID will continue to fund projects in other areas of Mindanao. The World Bank has said they will continue to fund ongoing projects of development in the area. For a story of the World Bank decision click on the link below.
No letup in loans, grants to Mindanao, says World Bank - Business - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News
As a follow up to the "peace" negotiations. They representatives of the Philippine government and the MILF released a statment saying that they hoped a deal could be brokered by April. Obviousely, looking ahead of the end of the current Philippine President in May, the next Philippine President might not be as willing to work with the MILF. The Muslim population makes up only about %5 of the total population of the Philippines, the vast majority is Roman Catholic. The Roman Catholic majority is concerned about control of the land. The area of land under dispute is seen in the map in darker color. Most of the violence, kidnappings and bombings, have occured in the areas marked as "automomous" regions, particularly the Sulu archipelago.
To read more about the negotiations click HERE.
Peace Talk?
The Philippine governement and members of the MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front) have once again started "peace talks." The meetings are being brokered by the Malaysians. The Muslim "separatists" or terrorists, have faught for independance for decades and it is estimated that 120,000 have been killed in the violence, much of which has happened in Mindinano.
Please pray that the will of the Lord be done for the Kingdom of God to be established. I remember Benjamin Netanyahu saying that it is not possible to negotiate with people who were dedicated to your destruction and who did not believe you have the right to exist.
For a news story click Here. Read more...
Foreign Workers
Many of the overseas workers live in Dubai. Dubai is considering restructure of its foreign debt and since the industry is state owned it may force job cuts. One governmentmental department of the Philippines predicts %50 of the funds coming from overseas will be eliminated, over 300B.
For more details click HERE. Read more...