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MANILA, Philippines – Across the globe, in both developed and underdeveloped nations, the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) continues to bring hope to those in need by extending acts of kindness and love through various humanitarian and socio-civic activities that benefit millions of the underprivileged.
In the recent Worldwide Lingap sa Mamamayan (Care for Humanity), the Church Administration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, led by its Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, expressed the Church’s deep care for the various sectors of society that need help the most, touching their lives.
It was not only in the poorer countries in Africa, Oceania, South America, and Asia where Church members extended aid and care, but also to the homeless, the elderly, and the poor in the developed nations of North America and Europe.
“These acts of charity being done by the Church are Biblically based,” stressed Brother Edwil Zabala, a minister of the gospel and spokesperson of the Iglesia Ni Cristo.
“Hopefully, one of the results is that even those who are not members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo who have watched this will also be inspired to help those in need—it is important to walk the talk,” Zabala said in an interview by TV personality and journalist Korina Sanchez during the Worldwide Lingap sa Mamamayan Special Coverage of the Iglesia Ni Cristo aired on October 31, 2025, over NET25 and INCTV. He also noted that Church members are aware of this—that the Iglesia Ni Cristo, to which they belong, is consistent in its actions of helping those in need and delivering care and aid to the sectors it has promised to help.
The Church fulfills its commitments not only through events like Lingap sa Mamamayan (Care for Humanity) but also through the construction and maintenance of worship buildings worldwide, according to Zabala. He emphasized the Church’s wide-reaching outreach projects, which now span over 166 countries and territories. Wherever the Iglesia Ni Cristo is present, its mission to help those in need is also active, grounded in Biblical teachings.
Zabala further noted that, under the leadership of Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, more than 4,000 houses of worship have been built in various locations worldwide. This serves as evidence of the Church’s continued growth and the active faith of its members. He emphasized that helping others is not merely an activity but a Biblical command that INC members strive to live by. He said, “When we say this is what’s right, it must also be seen in the way we live.”
On the topic of transparency and trust, Brother Zabala explained that members are clearly aware of where their contributions go, and the public can see the tangible results of these projects. The Church also aims to serve as an inspiration to everyone, even to nonmembers, encouraging them to extend help to others.
“All these are being done because the vision of the Church Administration is not separate from what the Bible teaches. Church members have proved this. The Church Of Christ is more than 100 years old. If, along the way, the members had seen inconsistency—that what was being said was far from what was actually done—then they would have left already. But the membership of the Church Of Christ continues to grow because members see that the vision based on the Bible is what is actually being fulfilled in the Church Of Christ,” Zabala said.
Zabala further shared that the success of the Church’s projects is rooted in its strong, Biblically based organizational structure. Every member, he said, is taught and made to understand the doctrines before joining the Church, ensuring that they can fully live out their faith.
Despite global challenges and unrest, the Iglesia Ni Cristo remains steadfast in its faith and mission. Brother Zabala also shared his message in celebration of the birthday of Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, who continues to lead the Church’s worldwide efforts.
“There is a God—the true God exists, powerful and good. Even if the world is in turmoil, God’s plan remains good. When you are with the true God, every problem can be overcome.”
The Worldwide Lingap Special Coverage stands as a testament to the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s unwavering dedication to demonstrating love for others and bringing hope and inspiration to people across the globe. (It can be viewed through this link: Worldwide Lingap sa Mamamayan Special Coverage 2025)
Through the efforts of the INC and its charitable arm, the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation, water pumps were built this year in parts of Malawi and Uganda that previously had no access to clean water. In Burundi, the INC also conducted a Care for Humanity event where not only care packages but also bicycles were distributed to students who had to walk long distances to school and to fathers who had to travel far to provide for their families. In Uganda, the INC provided free medicines to those in need. In Vanuatu, the INC also offered free medical checkups and distributed reading glasses, along with care packages, to residents of the islands of Tanna and Espiritu Santo, as well as the capital, Port Vila.
Livelihood assistance was also given to residents of the island of Tanna. Similar events were also held in Fiji and Papua New Guinea.
Across the U.S., the INC, through the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation, also carried out various Care for Humanity events for the elderly, the homeless, low-income families, and indigenous communities—distributing care packages, wheelchairs, and walkers. The outpouring of love from INC members deeply touched recipients.
“We all need to know that somebody cares for us. Everybody needs that,” said Christopher Owens, a homeless person from Long Beach, California, who came to the INC event. “There is love. There’s also a transmission of culture and values,” he added.
Care for Humanity events were likewise conducted across Canada for the homeless, the elderly, the poor, and those affected by calamities.
“The Church showed me love. I’ve never been shown love like how the Church Of Christ did,” said Kennedy Opara, an immigrant in Canada who came from Nigeria.
The INC also assisted selected food banks in Canada and the United Kingdom, both monetarily and in-kind. “What you’ve given is much more than food. You’ve given hope to all those people that we support,” said Cardiff Food Bank CEO Rachel Biggs.
“We send our heartfelt thanks to you, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, the Executive Minister of the Church Of Christ. We send our very best greetings and birthday wishes,” said Karen Badat, co-chair of the Board of Trustees of the Cardiff Food Bank.
The INC also extended assistance to differently abled persons or persons with disabilities in various countries. Through the FYM Foundation, the Church ensured that they were among the beneficiaries of Care for Humanity events.
The INC also provided school supplies and care packages to the youth, including schoolchildren, in these various countries. Selected charter schools in the U.S. were also provided financial assistance.
Care for Humanity events were likewise conducted in Panama for indigenous communities, and similar events were held in Guam and American Samoa.
Across Europe, the INC conducted Care for Humanity events in Rome, Cisterna di Latina, and Milan in Italy; Warsaw, Poland; and Athens, Greece—all benefiting overseas Filipino workers. The INC also held Care for Humanity events across Asia and Australia, assisting OFWs in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, and Macau. In Laos, students in need also received help. In Myanmar, teachers were assisted. Even in Japan, Care for Humanity events were held in five areas: Tokyo, Hamamatsu, Utsunomiya, Kariya, and Osaka. In Australia, the INC recognized heroic firefighters and helped and assisted overseas workers.
In the Philippines, the INC provided aid to victims of recent calamities, including earthquakes and typhoons. In areas without electricity, such as Sitio Bato in DRT, Bulacan, solar panels were provided to members of an indigenous community. The INC also conducted several Care for Humanity events for children in need and for the differently abled. In Barangay Culiat, Quezon City, the INC again conducted a Lingap sa Mamamayan for members of the Muslim community. Sultan Nur Ababakar Hassan, chairman of the Salam Mosque compound, expressed heartfelt thanks to the INC Executive Minister for the love and compassion the Church has shown to the Muslim community there for the past 30 years. Senator Robin Padilla, who was present during the Lingap sa Mamamayan event, also thanked the INC for the help extended to his fellow Muslims. “I thank the Iglesia Ni Cristo. It is different when the heart is there, when you feel loved. We are considered family,” he said. He also thanked the INC Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, for the love he has shown to the members of the Muslim community.
The Iglesia Ni Cristo is a Christian religion present in more than 160 countries and territories, and is a community partner that helps.
For more about the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) and its activities, please visit www.iglesianicristo.net
