May 10 is a date that binds two lives across centuries—Andres Bonifacio’s death in 1897 and my birth in 1978. The numbers dance in a different order, yet they whisper of continuity: a life that ended for freedom, and a life that began to seek meaning in service and truth. Bonifacio was a man of … Continue reading The Spirit of May 10: Bonifacio and Me
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Awakening the Spirit of the Nation: A Prayer for Civic Renewal
In times of political uncertainty and social unrest, many Filipinos feel unheard, unseen, and unprotected. The promise of democracy often fades between elections, leaving citizens with little say in the decisions that shape their lives. As a spiritual leader and educator, I believe that civic engagement is not only a political act—it is a sacred … Continue reading Awakening the Spirit of the Nation: A Prayer for Civic Renewal
🌿 Elevating Hilot Binabaylan: A New Path to Ministry and Divinity
Templong Anituhan Inc. and Bahay SiAdtala Binabaylan Inc. are proud to announce a transformative step in the journey of spiritual and cultural education. Beginning January 2026, the Hilot Binabaylan Training Program—offered through the Hilot Academy of Binabaylan—will be officially elevated to a Master’s Degree in Ministry, with a pathway toward a Doctorate in Divinity and Ministry specializing in Indigenous Filipino Spiritual Beliefs and Practices. 🌺 … Continue reading 🌿 Elevating Hilot Binabaylan: A New Path to Ministry and Divinity
2025 as Year of formation for the Interfaith Order of Peace Weavers.
Our Founding Order Head Rev. Teri Helton Ott have provided us the Peace Prayer Book as a tool on which we can use the prayers she wrote on a Specific month. Upon completing the cycle of devotion since the time of my Ascension as an Order Head from 2023- 2024, we have revived our practice … Continue reading 2025 as Year of formation for the Interfaith Order of Peace Weavers.