DACMI

21/08/2026

40th National Migrants Sunday

𝗖𝗕𝗖𝗣-𝗘𝗖𝗠𝗜 𝗟𝗨𝗭𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟰𝟬𝗧𝗛 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

As the Church prepares to celebrate the 𝟰𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝗡𝗠𝗦) 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, CBCP-ECMI Luzon presents a pastoral direction centered on the Vatican theme, “𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻.”

The pastoral focus and proposed activities were 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗕𝗖𝗣-𝗘𝗖𝗠𝗜 𝗟𝘂𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, as part of the ongoing preparation and coordination for the 40th National Migrants Sunday.

Rooted in 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝟭𝟴:𝟱, the theme calls the Church to recognize the 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. It reminds us that even one child deserves to be 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲. In welcoming one such child, the Church welcomes Christ Himself.

𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦

The theme invites dioceses and parishes to move beyond simply raising awareness and develop 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 to the realities of migrant children and families. Activities should be aligned with the 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗗𝗠𝗥, promoting 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀.

Each diocese and parish is encouraged to develop 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 according to its own pastoral realities. The five proposed activities serve as 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀, allowing local communities to adapt or develop initiatives that best respond to their circumstances.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦

𝟭. 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗛
This gives migrant children and children affected by migration a space to express their 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀.

𝟮. 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦, 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘
Encourages the sharing of migrant stories through 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀, 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, highlighting migration, family, faith, resilience, and hope.

𝟯. 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗡
Encourages communities to identify the 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹, 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹, 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 of migrant children and their families.

𝟰. 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
Promotes communities where migrant children and families experience 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲.

𝟱. 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
Strengthens migrant families through 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿, 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Taken together, the five proposed activities move from 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻—giving children a voice, sharing their stories, understanding their needs, creating spaces of welcome, and walking with them and their families.

Through these directions, 𝗖𝗕𝗖𝗣-𝗘𝗖𝗠𝗜 𝗟𝘂𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁-𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲, ensuring that the celebration of the 𝟰𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 becomes more than an event, but a concrete expression of the Church’s mission to care for every child affected by migration.

𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦. 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗, 𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗠𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙.

31/07/2026

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🕊️ 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 | 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔 𝗧. 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗨, Pioneering Migrant Ministry Leader of the Diocese of Antipolo

With deep sorrow, we remember Carmelita T. Aliggayu, a devoted Migrant Ministry Servant in her parish and one of the pioneering leaders of the Diocese of Antipolo Commission on Migrants, Seafarers, and Itinerant People (DACMI).

Her steadfast faith, selfless service, and unwavering commitment to the Church’s ministry for migrants and seafarers have left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire many.

May the Lord welcome her into His eternal kingdom and grant strength and consolation to her family, loved ones, and the entire DACMI community.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”
— Matthew 25:23

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. 🕊️🤍

13/07/2026

Misa para sa Kalikasan at preserbasyon ng kalikasan sa TALIM Island, pinamunuan ni Bishop Gerry Alminaza,.Presidente ng Caritas Philippines, Chairman ng Episcopal Commission on Social Action, Justice and Peace at Bishop ng San Carlos.

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05/06/2026

COUNSELING FOR NON-COUNSELORS
Isang Programa ng DACMI – Diocese of Antipolo Commission on Migrants, Seafarers and Itinerant People
DETALYE NG AKTIBIDAD
Petsa: Sabado, Hunyo 6, 2026
Oras: 8:00 N.U. – 5:00 H.G.
Lugar: Pastoral Center, Taktak Rd., Antipolo City
🎤 MGA TAGAPAGSALITA AT TAGAPAGDALOY
Amelia Vasquez Nerecina (Sis Amy)
Nagtapos sa Ateneo School of Theology – Center for Family Ministries (CEFAM)
May BSED at MA sa Edukasyon mula sa MLQ University
Nagboluntaryo bilang Tagapayo sa Ugat Foundation at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
Dating HR Practitioner at Kinikilalang Tagapayo ng DSWD
Matagal nang naglilingkod sa mga mag-asawa sa Marriage Encounter mula pa noong 1984
Dannie Cruz (Bro Dannie)
May Professional Diploma sa Family Ministries at Pastoral Group Process mula sa CEFAM
Aktibong Tagasanay sa Love Institute (mula 2025 hanggang ngayon)
Dating Tagapamahala ng Proyekto at Inhenyero sa PLDT (1982–2020)
Nagtapos ng BS sa Electronics and Communications Engineering
Lingkod na Eukaristiya at dating namumuno sa mga kabataan at mag-asawa sa Kristiyanong pamayanan
Kasama rin sina:
Bro Ben Nerecina – Tagapagsalita at Tagapagdaloy
Bro Edwin Pastorfide – Pagpapakilala sa mga Tagapagdaloy
Fr. Joey Bautista – Pagbati at Pagbukas
Bro Sammy Urbano – Panalangin sa Pagbukas
Bro Ronnie Abeto – Pagbati sa Pagtatapos
📋 PAGKAKASUNOD NG GAWAIN
Table
Oras Gawain
8:00 – 8:30 NU Pagpaparehistro
8:30 – 8:35 NU Panalangin sa Pagbukas – Bro Sammy Urbano
8:35 – 8:40 NU Pagbati – Fr. Joey Bautista
8:40 – 8:50 NU Pagpapakilala sa mga Tagapagdaloy – Bro Edwin Pastorfide
8:50 – 9:30 NU Pagpapakilala at Pangkalahatang Paliwanag – Sis Amy Nerecina
9:30 – 10:45 NU Meryenda
10:45 NU – 12:00 NH Sikolohikal na Pag-unawa – Sis Amy at Bro Ben Nerecina
12:00 NH – 1:00 HG Tanghalian
1:00 – 1:30 HG Pampasigla at Pagbubuo ng mga Pangkat – Sis Amy / Bro Dannie Cruz
1:30 – 2:00 HG Sining ng Pakikipag-usap – Bro Dannie Cruz
2:00 – 3:30 HG Pagsasanay at Gawain – Sis Amy, Bro Ben, Bro Dannie
3:30 – 4:00 HG Paglalahad ng mga Gawaing Pangkat
4:00 – 4:20 HG Paglalahat at Pagsusuri ng Aktibidad
4:20 – 4:25 HG Pagbibigay ng Pagkilala at Gantimpala sa mga Tagapagdaloy
4:25 – 4:30 HG Pagbati sa Pagtatapos – Bro Ronnie Abeto
4:30 – 4:45 HG Mga Anunsyo at Iba pang Usapin
4:45 – 5:00 HG Pamamahagi ng Sertipiko at Pagkuha ng Larawan
💡 TUNGKOL SA PROGRAMA
Ang Counseling for Non-Counselors ay inihanda upang bigyan ng kaalaman, kasanayan, at kumpyansa ang mga lingkod-bayan, boluntaryo, at mga miyembro ng simbahan sa maayos at mabisang pakikipag-usap at pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan — lalo na sa mga migrante, mandaragat, at mga manlalakbay na nasa ilalim ng pangangalaga ng DACMI.
Inihanda ng: DACMI – Diocese of Antipolo Commission on Migrants, Seafarers and Itinerant People

05/06/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐂𝐌𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐁𝐂𝐏-𝐄𝐂𝐌𝐈 𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐌𝐀 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲
Walking Together in Hope: A Synodal Church in Mission for Migrants and Their Families

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Reaffirming its commitment to accompany migrants, seafarers, itinerant people, trafficking survivors, and their families, the Diocese of Antipolo Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (DACMI) actively participated in the recently concluded 8th General Assembly of the Luzon Diocesan Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (LUDICMA) of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI).

Held from June 2 to 4, 2026 at Brentwood Suites, Quezon City, the three-day assembly gathered migrant ministry directors, coordinators, priests, religious sisters, and lay leaders from twenty-two dioceses across Luzon under the theme, “Walking Together in Hope: A Synodal Church in Mission.”

The assembly served as a venue for prayer, dialogue, formation, and collaboration among Church workers dedicated to migrant ministry. It provided participants an opportunity to reflect on the realities faced by Filipino migrants and their families while discerning new ways of responding to their pastoral, social, and spiritual needs.

In his opening message, Most Rev. Socrates C. Mesiona, MSP, D.D., Chairman of CBCP-ECMI and Apostolic Vicar of Puerto Princesa, reminded delegates that migration is not merely a social issue but a pastoral reality where Christ is encountered in every migrant, seafarer, overseas worker, and family left behind. He challenged participants to become a Church that walks with people, listens to their stories, and responds to their needs with compassion, solidarity, and hope.

A deeply spiritual highlight of the assembly took place on the second day when delegates gathered for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the nearby Holy Family Parish, presided over by Bishop Mesiona. In his homily, he emphasized that migrant ministry finds its deepest meaning in the Eucharist, where believers are united as one family despite differences in language, culture, status, or place of origin. The celebration strengthened the delegates' commitment to continue accompanying migrants and their families through a ministry rooted in faith and communion.

One of the major highlights of the gathering was the dialogue with key government officials involved in migrant welfare and protection. Participants engaged with Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Undersecretary Bernard P. Olalia, DMW Assistant Secretary Jerome Alcantara, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Atty. Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan, and Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Secretary Dante Francis M. Ang II.

The officials presented updates on policies, programs, and services available to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), seafarers, and migrant families. Their presence underscored the importance of collaboration between Church ministries and government institutions in safeguarding the dignity and welfare of Filipino migrants worldwide.

The second day also featured an insightful presentation from Jeremaiah M. Opiniano, a respected Filipino academic, journalist, researcher, and development practitioner specializing in migration and development. Through research findings and migration statistics, he provided participants with a broader understanding of migration trends, the realities of OFWs, and the challenges confronting migrant families today.

The assembly likewise showcased inspiring pastoral initiatives from various dioceses. The Diocese of Cubao Migrants Ministry shared its journey of building a vibrant migrants ministry from the ground up. The Archdiocesan Commission for Migrants and Itinerant People of Pampanga presented its Sons and Daughters of OFWs Formation Program, which focuses on accompanying and nurturing children whose parents are working overseas.

Human trafficking, one of the gravest threats confronting vulnerable migrants, was likewise given significant attention through the presentation of the Novaliches Diocesan Ministry Against Human Trafficking (DMAHT). The initiative highlighted how faith communities can become centers of awareness, prevention, advocacy, protection, and healing for trafficking survivors and those vulnerable to exploitation.

Representing the Diocese of Antipolo, Bro. Fernando “Ronnie” Abeto, DACMI Lay Coordinator, shared practical experiences and strategies in strengthening migrant ministry structures at the parish, vicariate, and diocesan levels. His presentation emphasized that effective migrant ministry begins within local communities where accompaniment, formation, and pastoral care are made accessible to migrants and their families.

The final day of the assembly featured National Youth Commission (NYC) Undersecretary Jeffrey “Jeff” Ortega, who presented the Commission’s programs and initiatives aimed at empowering Filipino youth and encouraging their active participation in nation-building. Recognizing the unique circumstances faced by young people in migrant families, he emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts between youth organizations and Church ministries.

A significant development during the gathering was the presentation of a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the National Youth Commission and CBCP-ECMI, signifying a shared commitment to advancing programs that will benefit migrant youth and their families. In support of the Church’s pastoral initiatives, Undersecretary Ortega also pledged a substantial financial donation to CBCP-ECMI.

Responding to the appeal of Fr. Ricardo “Ricky” Gente, Executive Secretary of CBCP-ECMI, Undersecretary Ortega further committed to sponsoring a Youth Camp for Children of Migrants in Luzon, to be conducted through sub-regional clusters. The initiative aims to provide formation, leadership development, and pastoral accompaniment to young people affected by migration while strengthening their faith, resilience, and sense of belonging.

The spirit of gratitude and recognition culminated during the Gabi ng Parangal, an evening of fellowship, celebration, and musical performances honoring dedicated workers in migrant ministry from across Luzon.

The Diocese of Antipolo was especially honored as three of its committed pastoral workers received the Outstanding Migrants Ministry Worker Award:

• Fr. Joey Bautista
• Sis. Lualhati Dulaca
• Bro. Fernando “Ronnie” Abeto

Their recognition reflects not only years of faithful service and dedication but also the Diocese of Antipolo’s continuing commitment to serving migrants, seafarers, trafficking survivors, and their families through compassionate and responsive pastoral care.

The Diocese of Antipolo also takes pride in the meaningful contributions of its delegates throughout the assembly—from pastoral sharing and youth participation to cultural and liturgical expressions that enriched the gathering and strengthened the spirit of communion among the dioceses of Luzon.

Among these was the participation of John Andrei Padua, a Gawad Anak-OFW Marizaleño 2024 Finalist, who served as Master of Ceremonies during both the Gabi ng Parangal and the Sending Forth Ceremony. His confident and inspiring presence reflected the potential, resilience, and leadership of young people from migrant families and served as a testament to the fruits of ongoing formation and accompaniment among children of OFWs.

Adding a uniquely Antipolo contribution to the gathering, DACMI’s theme song, “Samahan Mo Kami sa Paglalakbay,” was played during the awarding of Certificates of Participation to all delegates. More than a theme song, it is a prayerful invocation to the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Birhen ng Antipolo), entrusting migrants, seafarers, their families, and pastoral workers to her maternal guidance and protection.

Its message of accompaniment, faith, and hope resonated deeply with the spirit of the assembly, reminding participants that every journey—whether across oceans, borders, or life’s many challenges—is ultimately a journey walked with God through the loving intercession of the Blessed Mother.

The assembly concluded with renewed inspiration and a deeper commitment to the Church’s mission among migrants and itinerant people. Delegates returned to their respective dioceses carrying new insights, strengthened partnerships, and a shared vision of a synodal Church that listens, accompanies, and journeys with those on the move.

DACMI extends its gratitude to Mr. Edmund H. Ruga, ECMI Luzon Regional Coordinator, whose leadership and dedication made the gathering possible, as well as to CBCP-ECMI, the host team, resource speakers, government partners, and all participating dioceses who contributed to the success of the assembly.

As children of the Diocese of Antipolo, delegates entrusted their renewed mission to the loving care of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, patroness of migrants, travelers, and pilgrims. Guided by her example of faith and accompaniment, DACMI continues its commitment to journey with migrants, seafarers, trafficking survivors, and their families—bringing Christ’s compassion and hope wherever they may be.

For every migrant carries a story of courage and sacrifice.
For every family separated by migration carries a hope for a better future.
And for every act of accompaniment, the Church makes visible the love of Christ.

Walking together.
Listening together.
Serving together.
Hoping together.

This is the mission of the Church.
This is the mission of migrant ministry.

And this mission continues wherever migrants and their families await a Church willing to walk beside them.

Diocese of Antipolo Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (DACMI)

05/06/2026