January 17, 2010 Earthquake like Haiti could happen in Philippines

An earthquake of similar strenght and destructive force could happen in Philippines according Dr. Jane Punongbayan of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology stating that, "it is not a matter of if, but when." She predicts an estimated 34,000 dead

The Philippines sits on what is called the "pacific ring of fire." And there is an earthquake every few days somewhere in the Philippines. There are 10 million people living in Manila and about 90 million people in the whole country. Some in the Philippines are trying to prepare for the disaster but with the poverty they have to deal with everyday an unforseen disaster does not take priority.

For the news story click HERE

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The Phlippine elections are coming May of this year and much prayer is needed. The Philippines is listed as being a country subject to nepotism, bribes and unethical practices. However, with the coming elections there is hope of electing leaders who are committed to bringing peace and prosperity to the people. There are many candidates running and it is a crucial time for the country. The country has imposed a ban on guns until the elections are over and already have detained over 70 people on weapons charges. In December the was a mass murder of 67 people, all politically motivated.

Please pray for the peaceful transtition of power and for the persons to be elected who shall most advance the Kingdom of God..

For a college paper reporting about the elections click HERE.

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Janurary 6, 2010, Ambassador Kenny term comes to an end

The US Ambassador to the Philippines writes on her blog HERE that her term is coming to an end. The ambassador served the Philippines for 4 years.

She writes about Mindanao, "My memories of the past four years are as diverse as the Philippines themselves. I will never forget the rich cultures of Mindanao or the proud traditions of the Ifugao. "

She will be succeeded by the nominated Harry Thomas, still awaiting confirmation from the US Senate.
Harry Thomas was US ambassador to Bangladesh and served in other positions in various embassies.

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December 30, 2009 Earthquake Hits Mindanao

There was another earthquake in Mindanao on Wednesday (the US is 13 hours behind the Philippines) after having three tremors over the weekend. It was estimated to be a 5.5 centered off the coast of Mindanao nearst to Davao (see map, the earthquake is one of the three blue squares to the south. For the news report of the earthquake click HERE. .

Mindanao frequently has earthquakes off their coast. The attached map from Google Earth shows recent Earthquakes in the red squares.

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December 28, 2009 Pastor Capilitan

Please take a moment to meet Pastor Winston Capilitan. He is poised to lead the Church of Jesus Christ in the Philippines. We have sevaral churches in fellowship, with more desiring to enter into the fellowship. The main church is in Iligan City. Others in; Initao, in jungle area outside of Initao, Cagayan De Oro, Bohol, Plauridel and other places. There is much hunger for the Word of God on the whole island of Mindanao. Sadly, most missionaries are scared to travel in Mindanao because of the terrorism of the Abu Sayaf and communists fighters. Much of the island is not evangelized by the gospel. Many people have only heard the gospel preached thrru the Catholic doctrines. Last September I was in several areas where it was reported that there never had been a "white" missionary!! How can America hear the gospel week after week and time after time, until all the people of Mindanao have heard it for the first time! There are areas of the Philippines where the name of Jesus Christ is not known in power. How can they know unless God raises up a preacher. Winston Capilitan is such a man.....

Brothers Pepito, and Winston Capilitan

Here is a brief bio written by Pastor Winston's wife Flor Capilitan:

"Winston Godito Capilitan was born on August 15,1966 at Glan, Cotabato,Philippines. He is the third child of the six children in the family. Married to sis.Flor I. Capilitan on August 4,1990. He has only one son name Samuel born on September 20,2009.He studied at the University of the Visayas but did not finish high school. He is good in painting and charcoal portrait which is the source of his living. Attended the short term Bible school in Baybay, Leyte, Philippines. At the age of sixteen he started preaching the gospel. Traveled different places in Visayas with his father.He visited different churches and help the pastors in preaching the gospel.

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."

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