Wake Me Up Before September Ends

Wake Me Up Before September Ends

A New Season What I love about September is that it marks the last quarter of the year and the beginning of a new season. The monsoon weather lifts, the economy finds its rhythm once more, and whatever personal wrestling match we faced in August… well, somehow,...
Life Should Never Be Ordinary

Life Should Never Be Ordinary

the Mountains of North Cotabato Two years ago, during the pandemic, One Voice Magazine created a documentary on cultural practices and faith among the tribes in Mindanao, particularly the Obo Manobo, Kulamanon, and the Matigsalug in North Cotabato, which you can find...
2023 – We Walk on Water

2023 – We Walk on Water

Setting Jesus Before Us We made it to 2023! I know that last year was difficult for many, but what gives me hope for this new year is that we have a God whose character stays the same. He is forever faithful and forever trustworthy. God doesn’t sink when the winds of...
Why I Love Mindanao

Why I Love Mindanao

The War-Torn Region My love for this war-torn region of the Philippines started—of all places—in Singapore. It was 2013, and members of the One Voice team were on practical training in street missions. We usually trained in this kind of cross-cultural atmosphere...
Can the Philippines Be Healed?

Can the Philippines Be Healed?

When Our Political Expectations Are Crushed The recent elections made me reflect on Israel’s expectations of Jesus when Jesus walked the earth. Israel expected a Messiah who would free the nation from the clutches of Rome. After all, wasn’t this Messiah from the line...
Who Will Be the Next President?

Who Will Be the Next President?

Our Vote Matters Topmost on everyone’s mind as I write this is: “Who will be the next president of the Philippines?”   My president. Your president. Whoever wins the highest votes will get to sit in the highest seat of power in the nation, whether he or she was...