Staff Reflections

Five experiences in supporting community, young people, and living Laudato Si’ in action

Young people take part in a Balay Laudato Si’ work experience and reflection programme, learning about indigenous tree species in the Pulangiyēn ancestral domain in Bendum, guided by the knowledge and experience of young Pulangiyēn indigenous foresters. Arnel Santander When…
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Join us in achieving the APC vision!

The Apu Palamguwan Cultural Education Center envisions indigenous communities who are empowered to learn and live as Indigenous Peoples, exercising self-determination over the management of their ancestral domain, and asserting their cultural integrity in society.   Join us in achieving…
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Renewing ecological life and mission

Our Culture and Ecology Center in Bendum hosted the Jesuit Conference Asia-Pacific -Reconciliation with Creation (JCAP-RwC) Workshop from June 06 to 10, 2016 with the theme: “A Call to Share Transformed Lifestyles for Action.” Thirty-five delegates from ten member countries…
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Strengthening cultural integrity through culture-based education

Paula Sendín The so-called civilized world was built on the principle that development is linked to education which eventually will help in developing a community or even a nation. Thus, economic and social development can be achieved through intellectual formation,…
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ALP students’ human experience in Bendum

Bendum youth show ALP students how weeding is done Mariel de Jesus Last April, Sitio Bendum was the busiest I’ve ever seen it. While I have had the privilege of being in Bendum during Tapok, the indigenous youth gathering for…
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