ISA and ANAWIM-MISYON Hold Exposure Trip in Urban Poor Area

On July13, 2019, the Institute of Spirituality in Asia together with the ANAWIM-MISYON sa mga Mahihirap, an ecumenical group that advocates for and supports the struggle of the poor for their rights and welfare, held an exposure- visit to the urban poor in the BASECO Compound in Tondo, Manila.

The Institute of Spirituality in Asia (ISA) is a founding member of ANAWIN-MISYON.

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The primary objective of the event was to unite the participants in understanding the life and pains of the residents of BASECO as they face eviction because of the Build, Build, Build Program of the government.

The event started with a liturgy at the Sto. Nino de Baseco Parish. After the prayers, Fr. Rico Ponce, co-convenor  of ANAWIM-MISYON, presented the concept behind  ANAWIM-MISYON. Kevin Rivera (representing Fr. Dionito Cabillas of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente, a co-founder of ANAWIN) then led discussions on the situation in BASECO Compound. 

Emy Feliciano   and Rose Malayo narrated stories of their experiences in the compound and of the living condition of the residents.

The participants then had an ocular trek with Kuya Alex, BASECO community leader.

The exposure ended with a sharing of experiences. Kevin, a participant, pointed out, “…ang ginawang immersion ng ANAWIM-MISYON sa BASECO ay nagbigay ng misyon sa mahihirap. Bahagi ng pagiging Kristiyano ang pakikinig hindi lamang sa salita ng Diyos bagkus maging sa kalagayan ng mga mahihirap.”

(Translation: The immersion gave us a sense of mission for the poor. It conveyed to us that part of being a Christian is listening to the Word of God as well as to the lives of the poor.) 

 

By: Dr. Carmen Alviar