14/06/2026
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More than 200 social communications ministers, campus journalists, and digital evangelizers from across the Bicol Region gathered last May 18, 2026, for the โCommunicating Christโ Digital Evangelization Summit at the Our Lady of Peรฑafrancia Minor Basilica in Naga City. The pioneering regional gathering aimed to strengthen the Churchโs presence in the digital continent and equip communicators to respond to the challenges and opportunities of modern media.
Held in celebration of the 60th World Day of Social Communications, the summit centered on the theme of preserving authentic human communication in an age increasingly shaped by Artificial Intelligence and digital technology. Participants from parishes, schools, and religious organizations reflected on their mission as evangelizers called to proclaim Christ through truth-filled and responsible communication.
One of the highlights of the gathering was the keynote address of Edwin Lopez, Senior Director for Asia Pacific of EWTN Global Operations, who challenged participants to โreclaim human voices and faces in the age of AI.โ He emphasized that the role of social communicators goes beyond influence and visibility, calling them instead to become companions who accompany people in their journey of faith. Lopez reminded participants that authentic relationships and genuine human encounters remain at the heart of evangelization.
Also featured during the summit was Art Samaniego Jr., ICT Head of the Manila Bulletin, who discussed cybersecurity threats and the growing need for critical thinking in navigating digital platforms. He encouraged communicators to verify information carefully and cultivate a culture of responsible media engagement amid the spread of misinformation and online deception.
The afternoon sessions offered specialized workshops on parish social communications ministry, media literacy and disinformation, ethical use of Artificial Intelligence for evangelization, and social media marketing for church growth. Through these sessions, participants gained practical skills and insights on utilizing digital tools while remaining faithful to the Churchโs mission and values.
Organized by the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Social Communications in collaboration with the Caceres Commission on Communications and the Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology, the summit concluded with a Eucharistic celebration presided over by Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon. Before the final blessing, participants renewed their commitment to serve as responsible communicators dedicated to truth, compassion, integrity, and evangelization in the digital age.
As delegates returned to their respective dioceses and communities, they carried with them a renewed mission: to communicate not merely information, but Christ Himself, through authentic presence, responsible use of technology, and a steadfast commitment to the truth.
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