The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) will soon begin the rehabilitation of at least 14 state-run radio stations nationwide, following China’s recent donation of over PHP130 million worth of radio broadcast equipment to the Philippines.
PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar said 10 AM (amplitude modulation) and four FM (frequency modulation) stations operated by government-owned Radyo Pilipinas (RP) will undergo facility upgrade.
“We conceptualized the radio rehab program after going around the country and seeing that the status of our radio stations under the Philippine Broadcasting Service are not as inviting anymore,” the Communications chief said during the launch of radio rehabilitation program in Butuan City on Friday.
The first station that will be rehabilitated is RP-Butuan, as earlier promised by Andanar.
“I am happy to announce that we are launching the radio rehabilitation program here in Butuan City... This is the first time that we are doing this,” he said.
Apart from Butuan, other stations that will be part of the radio rehabilitation program are those from Cagayan de Oro City, Davao, Cebu, Tawi-Tawi and Batanes.
Andanar noted that the equipment turned over by Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua will be installed in 10 AM stations, while the other radio broadcast tools donated by China will be set up in four FM stations.
In March this year, Andanar announced that Zhao had committed to donate PHP15 million worth of equipment to the PCOO, which include laptops, desktops, microphones, and audio consoles.
Meantime, Andanar and Chinese Vice Minister Wang Shouwen signed and exchanged certificates on the Philippine Radio Equipment Project on Thursday (Oct. 24) in Intramuros, Manila.
The new equipment worth more than PHP130 million from China include live broadcast room equipment, FM broadcast transmitter equipment, and medium wave transmitter equipment.
Andanar thanked the Chinese government for its donation.
“We plan to rehabilitate 10 radio stations nationwide and on top of that, the People’s Republic of China has already turned over more than PHP130 million worth of radio broadcast equipment,” he said.
On Friday, Andanar said China’s donation of radio broadcast equipment will be a “huge boost” to state-owned regional stations.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1084342
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Devotees gather at Luneta for Jesus Is Lord’s 41st anniversary
Some 30,000 members of Jesus Is Lord (JIL) celebrated its 41st anniversary at Luneta on Saturday, according to a crowd number estimated by Manila police.
The celebration, which started at about 5 p.m, was led by JIL founder and congressman Bro. Eddie Villanueva, and his son, Sen. Joel Villanueva.
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio was accompanied by former presidential sisters Ballsy Cruz, Pinky Abellada and Viel Dee, former first gentleman Atty. Mike Arroyo and former first lady Dr. Loi Ejercito and son former Sen. Jinggoy Estrada.
Also joined by Vice President Leni Robredo, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority Ernesto Pernia.
Senate President Tito Sotto gave a speech, before he and Sen. Villanueva presented a Senate resolution recognizing and celebrating JIL's anniversary.
Roxas Boulevard was not shut down because of the event, contrary to an earlier announcement, since traffic conditions were smooth.
—With a report from Jeffrey Hernaez, ABS-CBN News
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/27/19/devotees-gather-at-luneta-for-jesus-is-lords-41st-anniversary
The celebration, which started at about 5 p.m, was led by JIL founder and congressman Bro. Eddie Villanueva, and his son, Sen. Joel Villanueva.
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio was accompanied by former presidential sisters Ballsy Cruz, Pinky Abellada and Viel Dee, former first gentleman Atty. Mike Arroyo and former first lady Dr. Loi Ejercito and son former Sen. Jinggoy Estrada.
Also joined by Vice President Leni Robredo, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority Ernesto Pernia.
Senate President Tito Sotto gave a speech, before he and Sen. Villanueva presented a Senate resolution recognizing and celebrating JIL's anniversary.
Roxas Boulevard was not shut down because of the event, contrary to an earlier announcement, since traffic conditions were smooth.
—With a report from Jeffrey Hernaez, ABS-CBN News
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/27/19/devotees-gather-at-luneta-for-jesus-is-lords-41st-anniversary
JESUS IS LORD CHURCH WORLDWIDE TURNS 41
Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide (JIL) celebrated its 41st anniversary with millions of its followers -- from chapters in almost every province and city nationwide, and 6o nations worldwide -- at the Luneta Park yesterday.
When there is unity, God will do bigger and greater things through and in the Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide (JIL), Deputy Speaker Bro. Eddie Villanueva said in an interview yesterday at JIL’S 41st anniversary held at Luneta Park, Manila where hundreds of thousands of JIL members and supporters from across the Philippines and overseas gathered.
Cong. Bro. Eddie, speaking on the event’s theme taken from the Book of Galatians 3:26-29, passionately urged the multitude of congregants, and the netizens watching the livestream, to “be united with and in Christ, not with vices and sin.” He urged believers to set aside race and status, age and gender, educational status and family background, and be one in Christ. This will help us help our country, he said.
“If we are of the same heart, our genuine and passionate love for God will enable us to help our nation. Without this, we cannot contribute to the rebuilding of the Philippines. The nation cannot succeed without a people united in loving God and country,” Cong. Bro. Eddie said.
He said that with rampant shaming, bullying, and discrimination everywhere, there is truly a need to unite in demonstrating God’s love, and added that our differences as a people need not lead to dispute and disagreements. “There is no need to inflict pain, and damage the hearts of other human beings just to prove that we are right. Our Lord Jesus Christ asks us to banish thoughts of hatred and violence; to shun the darkness of the soul.”
He emphasized the mightier force of many, as against one: “One faithful Christian is powerful enough, but a multitude of faithful Christians working together would turn the world upside down for Christ.”
JIL’S mission is “to bring all peoples to the kingdom of the living God regardless of race, status, belief and religious affiliations through the saving, healing, delivering, and transforming power of the Lord Jesus Christ.” The core values that are weaved into its biblical teachings include integrity, faithfulness, and excellence, in addition to passionate love for God (“an intimate and wholehearted devotion, reserved to GOD alone, that is steadfast and unparalleled, evidenced by absolute submission and obedience to GOD’S will and commands”) and fellowman. Indeed, For 41 years now, JIL has been faithfully sharing the Word of God, resulting in the transformation of men and women who then became great contributors to community development.
This phenomenon has caught the attention of no less than the Philippine Senate. Recently, it issued Resolution 13 signed by Senate President Vicente Sotto III to commend JIL for its “continuous contribution to the country’s moral and spiritual recovery, and for its vibrant work in community development and nation-building.”
Stories of change, healing and freedom from vices, among many others, demonstrate how effective the ministry of JIL has been. Amazing transformations are experienced by JIL followers. Rehabilitation of character does happen among those who are taught with JIL biblical values. It proves that lessons gleaned from the Bible shape people for the good, in a way that no other kind of conditioning or training can do.
In other words, yesterday’s gathering was attended by men and women who were once lost and confused, and are now on the road to success in life here on earth, and salvation from the eternal hell fires in life hereafter.
JIL has chapters in almost every town, city, and province here in the Philippines, and in different areas in 60 countries worldwide.
Cong. Bro. Eddie’s principles in ministry have greatly helped in JIL’S growth. He would always tell his audiences JIL was born from the very heart of God and that no human being is indispensable in the ministry and no one should be forced to serve in the ministry. He is of the firm belief that all JIL pastors and leaders must be seekers of God and His will, and they must be living models of God’s principles, people who are visionary, and intentionally faithful.
Cong. Bro. Eddie believes no one should seek money, fame or power in the ministry. If a person decides that these three are the most important components in life, he should not be in ministry. Integrity in money and worldly possessions is a trait Cong. Bro. Eddie would want to see in a fellow ministry worker.
No wonder JIL has come this far and is now entering its 42nd year in service to God and country.
A special prayer for the nation was one of the highlights of the celebration. Sen. Joel Villanueva, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, Bocaue Mayor Joni Villanueva-tugna and Rev. Mike Mckinney graced the affair, together with long-time friends of Cong. Bro. Eddie and his wife, Sis. Dory Villanueva.
When there is unity, God will do bigger and greater things through and in the Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide (JIL), Deputy Speaker Bro. Eddie Villanueva said in an interview yesterday at JIL’S 41st anniversary held at Luneta Park, Manila where hundreds of thousands of JIL members and supporters from across the Philippines and overseas gathered.
Cong. Bro. Eddie, speaking on the event’s theme taken from the Book of Galatians 3:26-29, passionately urged the multitude of congregants, and the netizens watching the livestream, to “be united with and in Christ, not with vices and sin.” He urged believers to set aside race and status, age and gender, educational status and family background, and be one in Christ. This will help us help our country, he said.
“If we are of the same heart, our genuine and passionate love for God will enable us to help our nation. Without this, we cannot contribute to the rebuilding of the Philippines. The nation cannot succeed without a people united in loving God and country,” Cong. Bro. Eddie said.
He said that with rampant shaming, bullying, and discrimination everywhere, there is truly a need to unite in demonstrating God’s love, and added that our differences as a people need not lead to dispute and disagreements. “There is no need to inflict pain, and damage the hearts of other human beings just to prove that we are right. Our Lord Jesus Christ asks us to banish thoughts of hatred and violence; to shun the darkness of the soul.”
He emphasized the mightier force of many, as against one: “One faithful Christian is powerful enough, but a multitude of faithful Christians working together would turn the world upside down for Christ.”
JIL’S mission is “to bring all peoples to the kingdom of the living God regardless of race, status, belief and religious affiliations through the saving, healing, delivering, and transforming power of the Lord Jesus Christ.” The core values that are weaved into its biblical teachings include integrity, faithfulness, and excellence, in addition to passionate love for God (“an intimate and wholehearted devotion, reserved to GOD alone, that is steadfast and unparalleled, evidenced by absolute submission and obedience to GOD’S will and commands”) and fellowman. Indeed, For 41 years now, JIL has been faithfully sharing the Word of God, resulting in the transformation of men and women who then became great contributors to community development.
This phenomenon has caught the attention of no less than the Philippine Senate. Recently, it issued Resolution 13 signed by Senate President Vicente Sotto III to commend JIL for its “continuous contribution to the country’s moral and spiritual recovery, and for its vibrant work in community development and nation-building.”
Stories of change, healing and freedom from vices, among many others, demonstrate how effective the ministry of JIL has been. Amazing transformations are experienced by JIL followers. Rehabilitation of character does happen among those who are taught with JIL biblical values. It proves that lessons gleaned from the Bible shape people for the good, in a way that no other kind of conditioning or training can do.
In other words, yesterday’s gathering was attended by men and women who were once lost and confused, and are now on the road to success in life here on earth, and salvation from the eternal hell fires in life hereafter.
JIL has chapters in almost every town, city, and province here in the Philippines, and in different areas in 60 countries worldwide.
Cong. Bro. Eddie’s principles in ministry have greatly helped in JIL’S growth. He would always tell his audiences JIL was born from the very heart of God and that no human being is indispensable in the ministry and no one should be forced to serve in the ministry. He is of the firm belief that all JIL pastors and leaders must be seekers of God and His will, and they must be living models of God’s principles, people who are visionary, and intentionally faithful.
Cong. Bro. Eddie believes no one should seek money, fame or power in the ministry. If a person decides that these three are the most important components in life, he should not be in ministry. Integrity in money and worldly possessions is a trait Cong. Bro. Eddie would want to see in a fellow ministry worker.
No wonder JIL has come this far and is now entering its 42nd year in service to God and country.
A special prayer for the nation was one of the highlights of the celebration. Sen. Joel Villanueva, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, Bocaue Mayor Joni Villanueva-tugna and Rev. Mike Mckinney graced the affair, together with long-time friends of Cong. Bro. Eddie and his wife, Sis. Dory Villanueva.