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by on 25 June 2010 in Evangelization, Social Issues, Technology

This week’s roundup includes the announcement of an app which will allow priests to celebrate Mass with an iPad instead of the printed Roman Missal. Another story of note is the endeavor to translate the Bible into 6,909 languages by 2025. The newly-elected president of the Philippines has named a religious brother as his administration’s [...]

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Prayer for the Victims of the Maguindanao Massacre

by on 29 November 2009 in Evangelization, Social Issues

Father, you are a loving God. We pray for those who have died in the Maguindanao massacre. We pray that you may carry their souls to a place of no pain – to heaven where there is only joy and comfort. We also pray for the loved ones they have left behind. Heal their broken [...]

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The Church in Action: Sustainable Relief Efforts for Typhoon Victims

by on 2 October 2009 in Evangelization, Social Issues

This is the Church in action! Unlike other efforts reported in popular media, the Catholic Church in the Philippines is distributing sustainable relief packages to those hit hardest by tropical storm Ondoy. The CBCP news portal reports that the package includes “kitchenwares, family size mat, blanket and mosquito net, canned goods, two big towels, underwear, [...]

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The Joy of Sharing Knowledge

by on 25 August 2009 in Academia, Life Lessons Learned, Social Issues, Technology

For three Saturdays now I’ve been going to a place called Paradise Heights. At first glance you couldn’t think of anything paradisaical about the place. Built at the foot of the infamous Smokey Mountain, Paradise Heights looks like nothing but a series of unfinished buildings rising above mountains of trash. Gawad Kalinga volunteers have not [...]

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Collaborative Way of the Cross

by on 7 April 2009 in Evangelization, Social Issues

This is an alternative Way of the Cross. It is a collaborative work by Filipinos from various parts of the Philippines and the world. The writers come from different perspectives and roots. A nurse, a blogger, a domestic helper, a mother, a father, an engineer, a magazine writer, a young urban professional, a development communication [...]

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Interfaith Manifesto for Peace

by on 3 September 2008 in Life Lessons Learned, Social Issues

This morning I attended the launching of “Sowing for Peace in Mindanao”, an inititiative calling everyone “to pray fervently and demonstrate Muslim-Christian and interfaith solidarity for peace in Mindanao and to call for the immediate cessation of hostilities which bring suffering to civilian communities”. Scores of people attended the event at the Bantayog Ng Mga [...]

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FOSS and Option for the Poor

by on 17 April 2008 in Linux & Free Software, Social Issues, Technology

Christians worldwide are called to follow Jesus’ example of showing preferential concern for the poor. This means that as Christ’s followers, they are called to respond to the needs of all, especially the marginalized and the most vulnerable. The philosophy of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) is based on cooperation, common good and mutual [...]

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An Open Letter to Jun Lozada

by on 21 March 2008 in Social Issues

The following letter was written by Fr. Jesus Dumaual, a missionary of the Sacred heart (MSC) priest who presently serves as parochial vicar of the Marigondon Parish in the island of Lapu-lapu in Cebu. He was present during an ecumenical service for Jun Lozada in Cebu. You can contact him via jessavior@yahoo.com.ph.

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Jun Lozada in Cebu

by on 19 March 2008 in Social Issues

What follows is the reflection given by Fr. Jesus V. Dumaual, MSC, during the Ecumenical Prayer Service held at Bradford Church (UCCP) in Cebu City during the visit in Cebu last March 17 of Engr. Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada, the star-witness in the Senate hearings on the anomalous NBN/ZTE broadband deal. Fr. Dumaual is a Missionary [...]

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The Election Game Show

by on 4 May 2007 in Social Issues

Communication Foundation for Asia (CFA), a pioneer in development communication, has produced an upbeat three-episode reality game show on the upcoming Philippine elections. Aptly entitled “Vote4U: The Election Game Show”, its main goal is to advocate for peaceful and honest elections through responsible and intelligent voting.

In Vote4U, three teams vie for the ultimate prize, but not without being subjected first to a series of extreme tests and challenges. Something to look forward to is the paint ball challenge, where each team has to dodge a rapid string of shots while keeping the ballot box safe. Each team is composed of three young players who are mostly first-time voters. One of the players is a deaf-mute, but you will be surprised to discover what becomes of his team in the end of the game.

Vote4U is written and directed by Clodualdo del Mundo, the scriptwriter of such award-winning films as “Bayaning Third World” (2000), “Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso” (1996), “Kisapmata” (1982), and “Maynila: Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag” (1975), among many others.

The first episode of Vote4U is now available on the CFA YouTube channel for your viewing pleasure. If you have a DREAM or DESTINY or UNICABLE subscription you can catch the show on these dates:

Episode 1:
May 7 – 8:39 AM, 8:50 PM
May 8 – 3:30 AM

Episode 2:
May 8 – 12:08 PM, 4:00 PM
May 9 – 2:40 AM

Episode 3:
May 9 – 10:44 AM, 6:47 PM
May 10 – 3:44 AM

Dream Satellite broadcasts the show on channel 21, Destiny Cable on channel 96 and Unicable Cebu on channel 17.

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