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  • CBCP Commission awards outstanding OFW children

    CBCP Commission awards outstanding OFW children

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    RON REGINO MANILA– In support and assistance to Filipino migrant family members, the 9th Gawad Anak OFW: Ten Outstanding Sons and Daughters of OFWs Student Achievers’ (TOSDOSA) awarding ceremony was held at the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCAA) in Intramuros, on March 17. Gift for the OFW Parents Kiana Carlyn Silang from Our Lady of Caysasay Academy, Batangas won the first place in the elementary level while Aisha Cruz Said from Pilar College of Zamboanga City, garnered the top award for the high school category. “I thank all who support us all the way, thank you for appreciating our efforts, because we are not only doing this for ourselves, we are doing this to thank our parents’ hard work,” Aisha Said expressed in her closing message.

  • Youth gear up for ‘Year of Parish’

    Youth gear up for ‘Year of Parish’

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    Spearheaded by the CBCP’s Episcopal Commission on Youth (ECY), youth ministers from across the country gathered this week to discuss how their programs can be more in sync with Year of the Parish directives. In his talk, the priest explained the Year of the Parish theme, which is also in line with the “novena years” of preparation for the 500th anniversary of the Church in the Philippines, in 2021. Picardal about the Parish as Communion of Communities is an indication and invitation to be one in mind and heart in serving the young people,” explained ECY executive director Fr. Conegundo Garganta.

  • Laguna youth sponsor Lenten exhibit

    Laguna youth sponsor Lenten exhibit

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    EDWARD ERA SAN PEDRO, Laguna– Young people of Laguna will be setting up a weeklong Lenten exhibit entitled “Ang kwento ng Buhay na tumubos ng Buhay” at SM Center Muntinlupa from April 2 to 7. Asked about the idea behind organizing such an exhibit, Edward Era, founder of Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Kabataan ng San Pedro, Laguna said, “[It’s because] people are starting to forget [about God] so we decided to partner with SM where people go in and out everyday.” Commenting on the title of the exhibit, he said the initiative is really to honor the One who ransomed life, saying, “God saves all sinners, He is a loving God [who] forgives and give a chance to change!” Organized by Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Kabataan ng San Pedro, Laguna and Love+Life Philippines, the exhibit will feature images depicting scenes from the Passion of Christ loaned from private collectors in San Pedro, Laguna and Muntinlupa City. For more information, interested parties may contact Edward Era at +63915-322-0505.