BOC4 Movement Celebrates First National Conference.

Who would have thought that a small and honest intent of prayers could stir up a nation; and eventually, inspire a national movement? – certainly not us.

But the CORPS Movement has found God’s faithfulness throughout the years and has seen God worked in the progress of the Bless Our Cops program from a simple cause into a countrywide movement which culminated in its first national conference last December 8 and 9, 2011.

The first national conference which declared “One God, One Nation and One Movement” was held at the PNP Training Center Amphitheater in Camp Crame, Quezon City. It was attended by over 200 national leaders from Mindanao: Davao City, General Santos City, Cagayan De Oro City and Sarangani; The Cagayan Valley: Tuguegarao, Ilagan and Santiago City; The Ilocos and Cordillieras; Baguio City, San Fernando-La Union, Dagupan City and Santa Barbara; The Zambales and Bataan Peninsula: Iba, Olongapo City; Tarlac  and Nueva Ecija: Gapan, Tarlac, Sta. Ignacia, Gerona, Concepcion and Capas; the Rizal Province; Tanay, Teresa, Morong, Binangonan, Taytay, Cainta and Antipolo; and Metro Manila.

It was also attended by members of the CORPS Movement who went out of their schedule to grace the event and its counterparts from the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Cadet members of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Cadet Christian Fellowship as well as the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Cadet Christian Fellowship were also in attendance.

The conference started with an inspirational speech from PSSUPT Ma.O Aplasca who narrated the start of the CORPS Movement and its creed of God Centered, Family Based and Service Oriented. PSSUPT Loida Bustamante, PSUPT Gene Tolejano, PSUPT Jun Borromeo, PSUPT Bernie Banac and PSUPT Eric Noble also shared their testimonies during the morning session to showcase to delegates how God-fearing policemen could better serve their organization and the country.

In the afternoon, the group was joined by PSUPT Warren Tolito, PSUPT Bong Malabed and PCINSP Sancho Celedio who presented the realities, challenges and opportunities in the PNP. They gave the delegates a clear picture on how to help the police live a moral, upright and Godly life.

PSUPT Eric Noble also gave a historical perspective of the PNP as well as a nationalistic view on how Christians should be involved in the policy making and executive functions of the government.

The first night was capped by the visit of PDGEN Nicanor Bartolome, Chief of the PNP, who was blessed by the support and love that the community has for the PNP. PSSUPT Benigno Durana and Ptr. Titus Barona encouraged the delegates to help reach the fruitful vineyard of the PNP for the Lord and to rally behind the C,PNP.

The second day started with a study of the life of Girolamo Savonarola. Bro. Boi Manuel who designed the workshop focused on the brevity of life and gave advice on how it should be dedicated to the Lord.

The afternoon session was highlighted by the speech of Ptr. Erwin Luga of the PMACCF and Ptr.  Raymond Go of the PNPACCF who encouraged the delegates to adopt new graduates from the academy in their churches and communities. The Adopt a Police and Soldier program will help the policemen and soldiers to have a place of worship all over the country.

Former SPO4 Elmer Anibigno gave his testimony which gave the delegates a laugh as well as things to ponder upon in ministering to the police.

The conference was capped with a thanksgiving party which was highlighted with words of encouragement from PSSUPT Cesar Binag who thanked the delegates for faithfully partnering with the CORPS Movement and encouraged them to set their eyes on Jesus who is the principal of this movement.