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Population
116,434,200 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Tagalog (26), Bisaya/Binisaya (14.3), Ilocano (8), Cebuano (8), Ilonggo (7.9), Bikol/Bicol (6.5), Waray (3.8), Kapampangan (3), other (22.5)Religion (%)
Christianity (85.3), Islam (6.4), Other (8.2)Leader
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2022)Government type
Presidential republicLegal system
Mixed legal system of civil, common, Islamic, and customary lawStatistics provided by CIA World Factbook.
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Pray for those in the various villages of Mindanao who have been victimized by rebel groups. May they not pursue any form of retaliation, acknowledging that vengeance belongs to God alone – the Righteous Judge. Instead, may these believers be granted His grace and strength to not only forgive the perpetrators but to also earnestly intercede for them. Let's join our Christian brothers and sisters by pray
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Christmas Celebrations Curtailed After Bombing
The scene of the bombing.
Photo: Wikipedia / Provincial Government of
Lanao del Sur - Public Information OfficeOn December 3rd, a Catholic mass held at Mindanao State University was rocked by a bomb that killed four participants and wounded 45 others. (More details about this incident are available here.) Following the bombing, which was carried out by ISIS-affiliated terrorists, the church deemed it necessary to scale back on their upcoming Christmas celebrations.
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Persecution & Prayer Alert
"O come, Thou 'Rod of Jesse' [the Messiah],
Free Thine own from Satan's tyranny;
From depths of hell Thy people save,
And give them victory o'er the grave."For many who receive the weekly "Persecution & Prayer Alerts," Christmastime brings to mind the imagery of joyful family celebrations, the enjoyment of peaceful carol music and, most importantly, the celebration of God's gift to humanity, as expressed through the birth of His Son Jesus. It's a season involving Christmas pageants, festive lights, gift-giving, and meaningful worship services of celebration. While the specific traditions may vary among individual families and churches, the primary purpose remains the same for all believers: to remember and celebrate the arrival of the "Promised Messiah."
