Center for Community Transformation

The spirit of bayanihan and paglingap came alive in Parola Compound, Tondo, Manila, as the community stood united in the aftermath of the recent massive fire that affected many families.

Through a meaningful partnership with CCT Group of Ministries through CCT Paglingap Foundation Inc. and Bounty Cares Foundation, Inc., 2000 dressed chickens were distributed in Gate 54 yesterday—bringing joy, nourishment, and renewed hope to the community. Even in the face of challenges, the families of Parola continue to show strength and optimism, reminded that they are seen, valued, and cared for.

This shared effort was amplified by the dedication of our community servant leaders (CSLs) who brought warmth through morning taho distribution and a free health check-up under the Health and Wellness program of CCT Paglingap. These heartfelt acts reflect strength in unity and the power of compassion amid challenging times.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Bounty Cares Foundation, Inc., for their generosity and trust, to our dedicated CSLs, and to the entire Parola community for actively taking part in fellowship, sharing resources, and supporting one another on the ground.

Together, this shared journey of paglingap shows that indeed, hope can flourish even in the darkest places and that when we come together, no challenge is too great for a community that loves and cares.

“The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”— John 1:5

Start your career journey with CCT!

The Partnership and Communications Department of the Center for Community Transformation is looking for a passionate, creative, hardworking, and talented individual who will be able to bring their cup of tea to a Christ-centered organization.

We are looking for:
📢 Communications Officer
📍 Area of Assignment: Malate, Manila

If interested, send your CV to:
📩 [email protected]

Praise God for the first part of the Financial Stewardship Series!

Last Saturday, May 23, 2026, the CCT Jehovah Jireh Multi-purpose Cooperative, CCT Training & Development Inc., and CCT Mutual Benefit Association Inc., launched the first leg of the 4-part financial stewardship series titled “Cybershield: Empowering Awareness & Response Training”, a hybrid seminar hosted by CCT Panay at the Jaro Regional Office and connected virtually via Zoom.

True to the CCT 2026 theme: Resilience for Greater Works, this seminar aimed to build resilience among CCT staff against scams and fraud through proactive skill-building, psychological awareness, and platform safeguards. The approach included improving digital literacy through active, simulation-based training, recognizing psychological tactics used by scammers, and transforming risks into learning opportunities through contextual interventions.

In session 1, Atty. Deo Virgil R. Tan, Legal Head of the National Telecommunications Commission Legal Division of Region VI and concurrent legal for Negros Island Region, discussed fighting fraud through awareness and understanding digital scams. He emphasized the immense weight of personal discernment, helping the staff to spot 4 universal red flags, leaving them with a vital golden rule for navigating suspicious or urgent online requests: “When in doubt, VERIFY.”

Meanwhile, Atty. Clyde Magallanes, Lecturer for the Civil Service Exam Review at Carl Balita Review Center and CCT Panay Legal Counsel, talked about remedial actions after getting scammed. He equally stressed that when a person receives a text or email message containing possible scam links, the person must exercise the BIRD rule: Block, Ignore, Report, and Delete. Furthermore, he urged members to proactively report illegal practices, noting that unregistered lending companies or apps engaging in unfair debt collection should be immediately reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

When a cybercrime is committed, remember to:
1. Secure evidence/s.
2. Contact your bank.
3. File a police blotter at the nearest police station.
4. Report to agencies concerned.
5. File a complaint.

"Trust, but verify!"
— U.S. President Ronald Reagan

Stay tuned for the upcoming sessions of our Financial Stewardship Series as we continue to build true financial resilience for greater works!