United Methodists are planting native trees in a flood-prone area on the island of Palawan. The reforestation project is a joint venture between the United Methodist Committee on Relief and the Manila Episcopal Area.
About 100,000 demonstrators participated in a call for accountability and transparency by government officials, following allegations of large-scale corruption.
United Methodist bishops are planning a one-time special offering next year to better support pastors’ theological education in Africa, Europe and the Philippines.
A series of typhoons and storms have brought heavy rains to parts of the Philippines, causing widespread flooding.
United Methodist churches in the Philippines Central Conference, including Good Samaritan United Methodist, Kamuning First United Methodist and churches in the Bulacan Philippines Conference, have been leading relief efforts in their communities.
