Phillipines Jurisdiction

Social Concerns
Norma P. Dollaga listens as Bishop Ivan Abrahams reads the citation for the 2024 World Methodist Peace Award on Aug. 15 during the World Methodist Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden. Dollaga, a United Methodist deaconess, is being recognized for her efforts to stop extrajudicial killings in the Philippines. United Methodist Bishop Christian Alsted also was honored with a peace award for his work in Ukraine. Abrahams is the outgoing general secretary of the World Methodist Council. Photo by Heather Hahn, UM News.

2 United Methodists receive Peace Awards

Bishop Christian Alsted and Filipino deaconess Norma P. Dollaga both received the World Methodist Council’s highest honor for courageous ministry in very different contexts.
Global Health
United Methodist Bishop Rodel M. Acdal (center) cuts the ribbon on a facility that will provide care and support for people living with HIV during a dedication service at Wesleyan University-Philippines Hospital in Cabanatuan City, Philippines. He is joined by Bishop Israel M. Painit (left) and Juanito Carlos Jr. (second from left), chair of the university's board of trustees. Photo courtesy of Wesleyan University-Philippines Hospital.

New hub in Philippines supports people living with HIV

The Wesleyan University-Philippines Hospital initiative will provide a safe space for treatment and counseling.
Global Health
A medical technologist draws blood from a patient for testing during a medical mission hosted by the Davao Episcopal Area at Spottswood Methodist Center in Kidapawan, Philippines. The outreach event was organized to coincide with the Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference June 21-22. Photo courtesy of Davao Episcopal Area Communications.

Medical mission provides free care for hundreds in Philippines

Sponsored by the Davao Episcopal Area, the two-day event allowed clergy and laity attending the Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference to receive doctor’s consultations, diagnostic testing and other health care during the meeting. The outreach also extended to members of local churches and the community.
Church History
Pioneers in Methodism is a series produced by Ask The UMC, United Methodist Communications.

Ask The UMC: Pioneers in Methodism - Bishop Dionisio Deista Alejandro, first indigenous Filipino bishop

The first native Filipino to be elected bishop of the Methodist Church in the Philippines, Dionisio Deista Alejandro served as an editor and educator and was well known as a gifted evangelist and leader.

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