(Deliveredy by Fr. Roberto C. Layson, OMI, during the graduation rites at the Ateneo de Davao University on March 28, 2015. Fr. Layson and his friend, Mike Alon, were conferred the honorary degrees of Doctor of Humanities). I really thank
(Author’s sharing on the “Story of the Church in Pikit” at the International Conference of Cotabato at the Notre Dame University in Cotabato City on June 7, 2014) A church caught in the midst of armed conflict I stayed in
Jolo is unique in many aspects. Right at the heart of the municipality is a beautiful cathedral near the airport. PAL (Philippine Airlines) pilots before had complained about its tall belfry. When they petitioned the Muslim mayor to remove it,
In the countryside, story-telling is the medium of communication. You are most likely to be understood by your audience if you use stories to convey your message. I found out it is also true even in the metropolis. Indeed, story-telling is a powerful way of sending a message. It’s based on human experience which makes it easy for your audience to relate. It’s a particular experience but carries a universal message.
PIKIT, North Cotabato (MindaNews/21 January)– The International Monitoring Team headed by Maj. Gen. Ishmael Khan hosted a thanksgiving party last December in Cotabato City. Present were Brigadier General Edgardo Gurrea of the GRP ceasefire committee, Von Al Haq of the MILF ceasefire committee, Major General Pajarito of the 6th Infantry Division, other military and MILF personalities, local government officials, members of the media and civil society organizations. They were familiar faces.
