The CORPS Reaches Out to Custodial Center

What does Lucky Modalo, Rizal Ali and Lintang Bidol have in common? They are witnesses of God’s goodness and care eventhough they are still persecuted behind protected custody.

The CORPS Movement has also started a jail ministry inside the Philippine National Police Custodial Center wherein the pastor volunteer of the CORPS regularly conducts Bible Studies to the men and women in the custodial center. The CORPS Volunteers led by Ptr. Jim de los Santos, Ptr. Atil Ligmon and Ptr. Ruben Alivar regularly pray and conducts Bible studies to the men while the I-Care Foundation leads and conducts services for the women.

The two-month old regular activity group was formed by the help of PSSUPT Jun Borromeo who have deep passion to minister to those who are incarcerated and lead them to Christ.

Intelligence Forms "Super Cell.....Group"

The PNP Directorate for Intelligence has formed 2 new “super cell”, and before the Tom Clancy fan gets the best of you, let us just say that there are two new “Bible Study” group now formed within the Directorate.

The first is a mentoring group wherein junior officers from the office and some from other invited offices are gathered and mentored meditating on the words of Paul to Timothy. The second one is a book review series open to all officers and men of the group and has been a regular part of the Directorate’s weekly lunch meeting. The group is being facilitated by PSUPT Bernie Banac who has made it a mission to organize believers wherever office he may go.

CORPS Reconnects with Caloy

The CORPS Movement is breaking new grounds as it is set to expand its ministry towards the men and women of the Presidential Drug Enforcement Agency. The opportunity happened when former PSUPT Carlos "Caloy" Gadapan and now ASEC Gadapan opened the door for the CORPS Movement to ministry to his men.

ASEC Gadapan who have been one of the founding members of the group and perhaps the best singer among the CORPS family reconnected with his mistah PSSUPT Cesar Binag and in turn connected also with Bro. Boi Manuel. A meeting was set wherein plans have already been laid out for a movement to be organized within the agency. More fruitful meetings are being organized still.

Ptr. Vernon Manahan Visits Mistahs in the PNP

A former PMA cadet whose military career never got off the ground but who’s ministerial soared to unimaginable heights visited his comrade in arms to the Lord and shared his testimony to the men and women of the Headquarters Support Service. Ptr. Vernon Manahan who now serves as a pastor of Wellspring Fellowship in EDSA Shangri-La  visited long-time mistah PSSUPT Jun Borromeo and has  been given time to share his testimony to the men and women of the HSS.

He talked about his days in the PMA, his uneventful dismissal, his unsuccessful return and his calling. He  will be sharing his testimony in our blog in the following days.

CORPS Trains PNP Maritime!

In line with its commitment to willingly offer additional service to the men and women of the PNP, The CORPS movement Foundation its ministry in training the newly-inducted Police Officer 1 of the PNP Maritime group which will be deployed all around the country. The CORPS accepted the invitation of CORPS stalwart PSUPT Genesis Tolejano who need a group to impart to the inductees moral and spiritual lessons that help them to be guided in their young careers as policemen.

Bro. Boi Manuel, gave a brief but meaningful message based on the 10 point agenda of PDGEN Nicanor Bartolome with the theme of Serbisyong may Pagkukusa to the 30 policemen who  were all just hired this year.

BOC4 Meycauayan and Marilao: When the Saints Came Marching In

When the BOC4 set out last May, the usual procedure was: to call on pastors and community leaders who have the burden to minister to the police, let them commit to a vision and assemble them to their locale- such procedure usually takes a lot of time. The police ministers of Meycauayan and Marilao who saw the demand and urgency of new strategies in ministering to the police could bear the wait no longer decided to march forth to Camp Crame and look for the BOC4 Team.

Flustered but quick to response, the BOC4 team accepted the brothers and let them experience first hand the ministry of BOC4 in Camp Crame. They first let them attend the breakfast club devotional which is hosted by the PNP-HS to pray and encourage fellow police and doctors.  They then proceeded to the Binag residence to join the weekly prayer meeting of CORPS volunteers and pastors. After that, Bro. Boi Manuel, Executive Director of the BOC4 shared to them the vision of the BOC and its thrust to the reach out to the police, strengthen the church, influence the community and ultimately serve the country. In the end, they prayed for PSSUPT Cesar Hawthorne Binag and Dra. Agnes Binag, for safety and blessings.

Those who were part of the band were Bro. Laurence Daluyug, Bro. Bong Navales, Bro. Jojo Atienza, Bro. Eduardo Dionisio, Bro. Eugenio Eugenio, Bro. Roland Lagsa and Bro. Hilario Sunga

BOC4 Gapan: Opening a Gateway!

Considered as the gateway of the Sierra Madres, the sleepy town of Gapan has been historically and strategically important for those who wish to have a significant foothold in Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya and Aurora. Following the steps of our revolutionary forefathers like Antonio Luna and Maximo Hizon, the BOC4 has conquered the town with high hopes of reaching the police and military of the area for Jesus.

The BOC4 Bus came to town on the invitation of Ptr. Isidro Santiago  and Ptr. Jerry Sison of the Union of Minsters and Christian Churches of the Philippines, Gapan who wanted to know how they could further enhance the ministry towards the armed services. The BOC4 team obliged them by casting a police and army ministry vision and imparting to them some strategic measures on how to minister better to the armed men of Nueva Ecija. The group then concluded with a workshop wherein the pastors of Gapan themselves brainstormed on how to better minister to the police. Among those who have committed to serve in the police ministry where Dindo Galang of the People’s Missionary, Joseph Warren Lopez of the Jesus Rock of the Harvest and Crisanto Santos of the Jesus Christ Our Savior and Assurance.

At the end of the meeting, the BOC4 team was happy to win over a gateway which could further expand ministry to the rest of Nueva Ecija.

CORPS Movement Activity Tidbits:

Gene Promoted as Region 1 Commander

Soon to be PSSUPT Gene Tolejano was blessed by being assignedd as the PNP Maritime Regional Commander for Region 1. He will be based in Dagupan City, Pangasinan where he will enjoy the fellowship of our brothers based in the north and will have support from BOC4 partner More than Conquerors Business Club in Pangasinan.

Alvin Marries Sis. Sheryl

Bro. Alvin Ang, one of the ministers of the gospel of CCF in San Fernando, La Union who was very instrumental in the transformation of PSUPT Jun Borromeo tied the knot with his former girlfriend Sheryl Uy (now his wife) at a private but jubilant ceremony at the One Esplanade. The CORPS Movement is praying for the involvement of Bro. Alvin in the police ministry here in Manila or at his home town in Cabanatuan.

Bernie Celebrates 40

PSSUPT Bernie Banac celebrated his 40th year and was thankful for the ministry and friendship of the CORPS Movement Foundation. In a simple rite with his Hospital Breakfast Club, Col. Banac was prayed for by his friends, fellow officers and brothers. He prays and believes for more fruitful years in ministry.

Yenyen is Dedicated to the Lord

The cutest of the Borromeo’s (Sorry Sir Jun...si Yenyen po yun) was dedicated to the Lord last October in a simple Christian rites that was attended by the family’s friends from all over spectrum of life (showbiz personalities, politicians, businessmen, policemen, military, pastors etc). Yenyen who served as the inspiration to the family during the most critical moment of their life, surely deserved the attention from her guests as she also celebrated her 3^rd birthday.

Gus is Back and He Brought Along Peter Pan...er

After surviving 3 months of Parang Maguindanao, PCINSP Virgilio Seifred Ferrer is back in Manila. Fresh from the field, Doc Gus’ new experiences and insights has given him new perspective in serving the Lord as well as ministering to fellow men in uniform. As soon as he landed in Manila, he brought along a fellow Christian Police Doctor to the group: PCINSP Peter Paner.

Doc. Peter who is also devoted church worker for Day-by Day ministry hopes that his passion in serving his church will also rub off when he begins to minister his fellow police officer.

(Editor’s Note: Please Pray for vote as they undergo officers training in Lucena, Quezon Province)

 Lyndon is now Police Consul in San Fran

One of the founding members of the CORPS Movement Foundation received a desired posting abroad which he has prayed for a couple of months. PSSUPT Lyndon Cubos has been generously blessed by the Lord by giving him the desires of his heart which is a testament of God’s grace. Although, he will not be physically present with the rest of his brother for two years, he will remain a staunch supporter and contributor to the police ministry in the PNP.

A small send-off was prepared by the CORPS Movement Foundation with pastors and fellow officers alike to pray for Col. Cubos and his family in San Fransisco as they adapt in the United States.

Joshua Volunteers Purposely and Passionately Pursue BOC4

For nine years the Greenhills Christian Fellowship, as part of their pastoral equipping thrust –which could be loosely translated as their love towards those who share the gospel, have been pampering ministers of the gospel to the full as part of their Purpose and Passion Seminar. They house them for a three day seminar in Manila which includes free meals, accommodation and lectures from renowned speakers from here and abroad. They have given them access to their church and their resources. They gave them books, medical consultation and provided them with key contacts and networks wherein they could further reach their communities for Christ.

Part of those who share in such grace are those pastors, ministers and laymen who are ministering towards the Armed Services or part of the Jesus Offers Salvation Hope and Unity to the Armed Forces (JOSHUA) ministry. Dispensed over all key cities and regions of the Philippines, these ministers have reached far flung outposts, precincts and detachments (even those on hostile grounds) to minister to the soldiers of the AFP and policemen of the PNP.

This year 50 new pastors from all over the country and even across denominational line  has committed to share and be part of the ministry as they saw the vision of BOC4 as part of the Purpose and Passion Seminar. Bro. Boi Manuel shared the thrust of BOC4 and explained to the ministers how ministering to the policeman could help a church to be equipped, could help a church reach out to its community and to finally be a part of nation building.

PSUPT Jun Borromeo gave them his testimony and explained how a minister could help change a once hardened cop and how that changed policeman could make an impact in ministry.

PSSUPT Cesar Binag and Elder Mike Aspirin also shared the history of the JOSHUA and its partnership with the CORPS and their ministry in the AFP and the PNP.

Those who have committed includes: Ptr. Don Villareiz of Los Banos, Ptr. Wilfredo Aquino of Davao, Ptr. Ruben Tuvera of Pangasinan, Ptr. Hanrile Salem of Leyte, Ptr. Roger Deocampo and Ptr. Ronnie Albino of Paete, Ptr. Rogelio Ditche of Bulacan, Ptr. Iluminado Escape and Ptr. Antonio Aplacador Sr. of Masbate, Ptr. Alfonso Betet and Ptr. Henry Ocang of Ozamiz, Ptr. Ed Corvera, Ptr. Nestor Obillo, Ptr. Lyve Qubuyan and Ptr. Rosalina Abalos of Tarlac, Ptr. Elmer Perez of Rizal, Ptr. Jimwel Batlig of Bohol, Ptr. Greg Manzano and Ptr. Willie Nagares of Lucena, Ptr. Nejie Constantino of Tayabas, Ptr. Edilberto Paquican of Lanao Del Norte, Ptr. Michael Boleyley, Ptr. Ruben Vibal. Ptr. Nelson Pabelona,  Ptr. Narciso Posadas, Ptr. Hermenegillido Dolilasa, Ptr. William Pabalate, Ptr. Gary Gleyo, Ptr. Ulysses Castor, Ptr. Angelo Panganiban, Ptr. Gideon Narit , Ptr Alan Galan , Ptr. Andrew Burao of the Panay provinces

BOC4 Youth Kicks-Off in UPLB

With a vision to reach out to younger generation of Christians for them to have a positive view towards their policemen, community and country, the BOC 4 leadership team have  opened the BOC4 program to the young leaders of tomorrow.

Hoping that the same formula of discipling and mentoring Christian leaders in the PMA and the PNPA could be replicated elsewhere, the leadership of the BOC 4 has been praying for schools wherein they could pilot their youth leadership program.

During the Purpose and Passion seminar of GCF, some volunteer pastors and academe were open to hear the idea and invited the BOC4 leadership to have a small meeting in UP Los Baños. The team meet with Ptr. Don Villareiz of the Los Baños Evangelical Baptist Church,UP Professors’ Letty Afuang and Manolo Loce who have adopted the vision and has offered their skills and resources to accommodate it in the campus.

The mechanics of the program are currently being discussed as it will be pursued upon the next set of meetings.

I-Care Partners with CORPS Movement in Reaching Out PNP Health Services

The I-Care ministry of the Bread of Life church has joined the police ministry as it partnered with the CORPS Movement Foundation to reach out the Philippine National Police particularly the PNP Health Service.

I-Care led by Bro. Jerry Ong, Dodie Lacuna, Dr. Gina Caballero and Jose Camello was very glad when a ministry door quickly opened to the group that will enable t reach out to the doctors, dentists, nurses and police personnel of the Philippine National Police-HS.

Just after paying a quick courtesy call to PSSUPT Angelita Vidal MD, Director of the PNP-HS; plans and opportunities has already been lined for I-Care. They were given a special role in the promotion of health and spiritual wellness in a joint event of the HS and the Directorate for Police Community Relationship (DPCR). They were also given passes to minister to the wards of the PNP-General Hospital and to conduct wellness programs among the sick. They are also given an audience with the nurses of the PNP hospital wherein they may share their expertise and experience in personal development.

Truly, God is opening up the vineyard of the PNP.

PNP-HSS Opens for the Lord

“But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you." (Acts 26:16)

God was working in our life long before we began working with Him. The Lord knew us before time began, and He knew what He wanted to do with your life (Jer 1:5; Ps. 139:13).  Before the apostle Paul’s conversion experience on the road to Damascus, Jesus already knew Paul and had a specific assignment for him; but, Jesus only revealed this assignment after Paul’s conversion (Acts 9:15). Although God knew what He wanted for Paul, He waited to reveal it to him until He gained his attention and became his Lord. Our Lord does not come to us to discover what he would like to accomplish for Him. He encounters us in order to reveal to us His activity and invite us to become involved in His work. An encounter with God requires us to adjust ourselves to the activity of God that has been revealed. God never communicates with us merely to give us a warm devotional thought for that day. He never speaks to us simply to increase our biblical knowledge. Our Lord has far more significant things to reveal to us than that! He invites us to join Him in the work He is doing.

We all encountered God, one way or the other and after such encounter He has revealed to us a mission.

In PSUPT Jun Borromeo’s case, after his encounter with God at the most trying times of his life, it was to open up ministry opportunity wherever he went. He discipled a small group in San Fernando where he was incarcerated. He opened up his home and business in Isabela as place of worship. He used his contacts in Dagupan and Isabela to set-up ministry opportunity to the police and last September 5, 2011, he opened up his own office at the PNP Headquarter Support Service (HSS) to be ministered.

A group of 30 PCO’s and PNCO’s attended the first Bible study devotion at the PNP-HSS Conference Room where PSUPT Jun Borromeo shared hislife changing testimony, Elder Mike Aspirin shared the Word of God and PSSUPT Cesar Binag led his fellow policemen into a prayer of acceptance.

Later in the day, he helped volunteers of the CORPS Movement Foundation to reach out to the PNP custodial service wherein high-profile crime suspects and state witnesses are being held. He even shared his new-found faith to his fellow Rotarians in Caloocan the same night.

All of this ministry serves as a living testimony of a mighty encounter with God.

CORPS Movement Honors Former C,PNP Jesus A. Versoza

Amidst the allegations against him brought about by the Senate inquiry on the 2^nd hand chopper deals of the PNP, the CORPS movement chose to bless, honor and pray for PDG Jesus A. Versoza for his enabling support in spreading the gospel to all of the PNP’s unit through the Integrated Transformation Program.

Last September 8, 2011, a small and private dinner was held in his behalf wherein pastors and laymen shared their testimonies of how the ITP program of the PNP gave them access to preach and disciple policemen from all over the Philippines. The event was purposely set to encourage and rally behind Gen. Versoza who have undeservingly received the brunt of criticism from the whole chopper fiasco.

Ptr. Joshua Bontogon, Ptr. Ismael Jiao and Ptr. Anton Birol shared of their works in Caloocan, As well as Ptr. Walter Ibanez in Marikina, Ptr Danny Punay in Cagayan Province, Ptr Jim Delos Santos in Rizal, Ptr. Nanding Alconga in Quezon City, Ptr. Ralph Magalit in Quezon City.

Each pastor also shared a verse for reflection, a word of encouragement and bestowed a personal blessing to the former Chief of the PNP.

In the end, Gen. Versoza gladly thanked the pastors and officers of the CORPS and was grateful for the dinner and fellowship.

BOC Davao: Reaching Out to Mindanao

After a experiencing and seeing the vision of BOC4 during GCF’s Purpose and Passion Seminar (see related article), longtime CORPS Movement partner PSSUPT Resty Gatera invited over the members of the BOC4 movement to visit him in Davao City and to cast the vision of the BOC towards police ministers.

Last September 7, 2011, the BOC4 team exactly went to Davao and encourage, equipped and enlightened pastors on how to widen their police ministry to help out equip the church, expand their works to their community and eventually have a vision for their country.

PSUPT Bernard Banac encouraged and challenged the pastors of Davao to have a heart for the police ministry, be a blessing to them and be strongly be involved in the evangelization of precincts and stations all throughout Mindanao.

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Bro Boi Manuel presented the vision of BOC4 and helped pastors be open minded of ministry opportunities in the policemen by teaching of different creative ways in purposely encountering policemen.

The team also visited PSSUPT Jun Aspera, Police City Director of Davao City, and MBK brothers who are based in the city.