The Family and LIFE Today

The Family and LIFE Today It, further, promotes Millennium Development Goals Localization as a strategy in achieving improved human settlements.

Form Christ-centered families rooted in the Sacrament of Marriage--radiating love, peace, and fidelity in their homes and communities, as living witnesses of God's covenant. Millennium Initiatives Consultancy and Professional Services was organized as an offshoot of the implementation of Millennium Development Goals in Calbayog City. It focuses on activities that promote, in general, human settl

ements through, people empowerment, poverty reduction, human rights --especially women and children-- gender sensitivity, health and nutrition, environmental sustainability, research, communication and dialogue, to develop and implement international, national and local level policies for peace and security. It is involved in silent diplomacy to promote one Asia, one Culture and one People. It envisions to contribute in building an Asian Community for a world where race, color and creed are no barriers to peace, brotherhood and unity. It believes that through appropriate capacity building we can form a socially just, ecologically sustainable, politically participatory, economically productive, culturally vibrant, communities. By employing appropriate technology, we can build a unique network working with a wide range of stakeholders, including local governments, development authorities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the civil society organizations, religious groups , research and training institutes and private organizations. It shall assist local governments and partners provide better services to citizens with the commitment to capacity building at the local level. It shall establish close partnerships with local, national and international bodies for coordinating programs and services of special interest to human development.

22/06/2026

Fatherhood as a Mission: Leading Through Example and Faith

We celebrated Father's Day yesterday, and I wish to share my journey with you. Fatherhood is not just a role—it is a sacred mission. Raising seven children requires immense dedication, and I have always believed that the most powerful lessons are taught in silence, rather than loud lectures or rigid punishments. I strive to teach my children by example. I want them to see what hard work, patience, and responsibility look like through my daily actions. When they make mistakes, my goal is to guide, not to penalize. I want them to understand the difference between right and wrong so they can build their own strong moral compasses. In our home, we focus heavily on the value of honest work and self-worth, anchoring everything we do in the teachings of the Gospels. Providing for a large family takes stamina, but seeing my children grow into responsible, value-driven individuals is my greatest reward. To all the fathers and mentors out there quietly doing the work every day: your silent sacrifices matter. Let us continue to lead our families with patience, love, and purpose.

🙏✨How do you view your role in your family as a sacred mission? And for the children, "What is the greatest lesson your own father taught you through his actions rather than his words?" I would love to hear your reflections in the comments below.

18/03/2026

A Glimpse of the Filipino Family
Hello everyone. A post-pandemic survey (Inquirer-7-2-2025) on the portrait of the Filipino family showed a rebound in weddings in 2020, with a record-high 25.9 percent increase compared to the previous year. The figure was exhilarating, but the trend failed to sustain itself, as the following years showed a steady decline in weddings, as recorded by the PSA. More than that, it was discovered that cohabitation among women aged 15-49 with a live-in partner increased, and their numbers have quadrupled in the last three decades. More alarming is the discovery of 2.4 million Filipinos aged 15-24, living with partners outside of marriage. In rural areas, young women look forward to marriage but end up in cohabitation. With many couples living in a cohabitation status, more children are being born out of wedlock. What is presented above is just an iceberg in a wide array of reasons for the kind of family we have. As Christians, we cannot remain indifferent. This page is committed to setting the appropriate tone for marriage, both for those aspiring to marriage and for those who are already married, to enrich their journey toward a happy, productive family life. Could you share your insights and be an apostle for family and life?

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