Vatican Officials Talk About God’s ‘Heart for the Poor’ to 7 Bishops, 188 Priests
MAKATI City – A shared love for the poor was what gathered 7 bishops, 188 priests, 12 of which are from the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines, and 844 lay people at this year’s Clergy Lay Congress (CLC) at SPACE at One Ayala in this city on June 18. Headlining the congress, which focused on […]
The Backstory of CFC ANCOP and Why It Matters More Than Ever
The initial seeds of mission of helping the poor were planted more than two decades ago. In the 1990s, Couples for Christ started reaching out to the needy in Bagong Silang through A Living for Christ Foundation (ALCF), headed by CFC leaders Teofilo and Shirley Bangayan, who mobilized CFC members to help struggling families find sustainable livelihood. The work of serving those in physical need became the perfect complement for Couples for Christ […]
This Country Continues To Be a Top Donor. Their Secret? 2 Envelopes
Talking to Erick and Elvie of Couples for Christ – United Arab Emirates (CFC–UAE), you’re struck by their unassuming demeanor. They are the antithesis of the stereotype of arrogant Filipino expats who earn in dollars and make sure you know it. A former head of CFC-UAE, Erick has been in the community for the past 28 years, […]
Alumni Association: What Happens After Graduation Will Inspire You
Once part of the CFC ANCOP family, always part of it. It would only be a matter of time before the idea to start a CFC ANCOP alumni association would see the light of day. “Born out of a desire to connect generations, the association sought to empower graduates to give back,” explained former CFC […]
CFC ANCOP Newsletter March 2026
ANCOP Newsletter March 2026 (1)
Message of the ANCOP Chairman for Q1 of 2026
Let us welcome our newsletter for the first quarter of 2026. There are so many things we need to share to you, dear Ka-ANCOP. We have been blessed in 2025 in our work with the poor, now called “Heart for the Poor”, for ANCOP is not just about raising funds but about cultivating hearts to […]
