the Philippines Central Conference has three episcopal areas: Manila, Baguio and Davao.

Claiming over 100 pages of his report for Branch 24 of the Regional Trial Court, Pacifico Aniag who is acting as the receiver for the Philippine Christian University (PCU) presented the summary of his work so far.

The 19th Regular Session of the PCC gave the opportunity to young people to speak before the conference yesterday through first Young People’s Address.

It was a joyous moment for the PCC when Bishop Warner Brown Jr. announced “we have an election” and read the results of the 7th balloting.

Rev. Rudy Juan – Assigned to Baguio Episcopal Area; Rev. Lito Tangonan – Assigned to Manila Episcopal Area; Rev. Leo Soriano – Assigned to Davao Episcopal Area

(23 November 2008) As an overture to the gathering, over 30 church workers’ children of various ages came together and sang before the PCC ’08 assembly yesterday. Decamping to Perez Chapel afterwards, the meeting was presided over by Bing Canlas who was re-elected to the presidency. The three Episcopal areas were well represented. Matters that were agreed upon: To officially [...]

Earlie Pasion & Vida Grace T. Sison The devotion yesterday morning focused on the second vision pathway of the United Methodist Church – creating new places for new people and renewing existing congregations. Young people led the worship. They sang originally composed contemporary songs to which Bishop Warner Brown Jr. enjoyed singing with. Bishop Brown, using the song “Shout to [...]

Another magistrate of the Supreme Court addressed the 19th Philippines Central Conference to hold high the power of the Good News of Jesus. “To bring good news to people is to bring hope to the poor,” Justice Ruben T. Reyes told the conference in session yesterday. Justice Reyes said, “The Church can turn a bright eye on the social issues [...]

Heightened by the presence of a picket outside Central Church, the delegates to the Philippines Central Conference voted two days ago to investigate the case of the Wesleyan University Philippines Faculty and Staff Association (WUPFSA) against the administration of the university. Initially, the approved motion referred the investigation to the Board of the Laity. WUPFSA protest action is staged at [...]

As presented by Ms. Earlie Pasion (National President, UMYFP), Ismael Fisco Jr. (Natl Executive Vice President, UMYFP), Mr. William Tolentino Jr. (National President, UMYAFP) and Ms. Genesis Fedaragao (Vice President of PAC-UMYAFP). Welcome to the first Young People’s address in the history of the Philippines Central Conference! Indeed, we are thankful to the Church for giving us this rare opportunity [...]

By simply visiting www.umcphilippines.org, Methodists all over the world can watch the proceedings of the Philippines Central Conference. The Pinoy Metodista Online, as the website is called, is a project of the National UMYAF Web Admin Team together with the Task Force on Publication and Communication, Board of Christian Education and Communication, Council on Finance Administration and the Media Center [...]

By SJ Earl P. Canlas The chief justice of the Philippines invoked high ideals of truth and courage in living the Christian faith today in this country. In a message to the 19th session of the Philippines Central Conference, Justice Reynato Puno told the highest legislative body of the United Methodist Church in the Philippines,” Telling the truth requires courage.” [...]

By Vida Grace T. Sison Dr. Greg Melchor C. de Lara, in his Laity Address, called for a “purpose-driven partnership” between the laity and the clergy in the ministries of witness, service and action to effectively make an impact both in church and society. He enjoined the lay people to set aside their differences and get on with mission and [...]

By Earlie Pasion After a very long wait and debates, the first balloting for Episcopal election finally took place after dinner last night. There were 481 votes cast, 464 valid ballots and 17 invalid; 309 votes were needed to elect. Highest vote was 220. The first balloting was called even before dinner, counting of delegates was already done yet there [...]