The Philippines is an island country with more than 98 million people. The country is very poor, but developing. The largest ethnic group are the Tagalog people (28%). Most common languages are English and local dialects. The majority religion is Christianity (90%),of which Roman Catholicism is the most dominant (80.9%). 5% of the country are Muslim.
Ecclesias: Manila, Bayambang, Sta Barbara. Bacolod, Baguio, Bangui, Bicol, Bugallon, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Kilikili, Mailag, Mangatarem, Mayantok, Isabela, Talavera
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First baptism occurred in 1959. Currently 64 Sunday Schools with 1,700 attendees, 150 active contacts. 15 ecclesias are located on 4 islands with approximately 600 members. Up to 25 members work abroad.
Predominantly a well-established ecclesial environment although many areas challenged by isolation and economic/political instability/Muslim insurgency. Bi-annual Bible Schools, Youth activities and preaching camps are held. The Mission Office co-ordinates Sunday School and correspondence (using CSSA Notes). Sunday Schools make up a significant part of preaching activities which focuses on involving local village children and their parents. Limited literature is available in local languages but continues to improve.
Main fieldworker visits are generally in December-January and March-April to coincide with local holiday periods. Travel outside these periods is also strongly encouraged. Long-term field workers are always sought after to assist in pastoral and preaching activities. Recent and proposed hall building works incorporate field worker facilities for this purpose.
Recent Posts
Luzon mid-year study weekend
29 June 2026
The young people on the Philippine island of Luzon recently held the mid-year study weekend on the subject “The Wonders of Knowing God.” Young people from a number of ecclesias in Luzon met together in the Bugallon Hall, with many travelling long distances to attend. The young people from all […]
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Philippines Study Leaders’ Workshop
10 March 2026
A Study Leaders’ Workshop was held in the Philippines in late December. A group of young Filipino brothers learnt about the principles of Biblical leadership and Bible study techniques.  Take a look!
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Sunday School at Tangkaran
27 January 2026
A group of senior Sunday School students and teachers from Bayambang Ecclesia in the Philippines recently travelled to meet with the Sunday School at Tangkaran for an overnight camping activity. Tangkaran is a remote area in the mountains where we have a small ecclesia and an enthusiastic Sunday School taught […]
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Philippines Youth Conference 2025
30 December 2025
Video from the the 2025 Philippines Youth Conference.
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December eNews – Philippines
15 December 2025
Study Leaders Workshop – December 2025 A study leaders’ workshop for young Filipino brothers is planned for 20 to 23 December 2025, God willing. This workshop is designed to assist young brothers to develop the appropriate insights, attitudes, knowledge and skills to be an effective leader in our Christadelphian community. […]
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