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ACTS Publication, #1 Nancamaliran West, Urdaneta (2025)

09/09/2025

MISA KANTADA PARA SA KAPISTAHAN NG PAGSILANG NG MAHAL NA BIRHENG MARIA

Noong ika-8 ng Setyembre, ipinagdiwang sa Aglipay Central Theological Seminary ang Misa Kantada para sa kaarawan ng Mahal na Birhen Maria—tanda ng pagsisimula ng dakilang plano ng kaligtasan ng Diyos. Pinangunahan ito ni Rev. Fr. Alexis Del Rosario, at dinaluhan ng mga seminarista, faculty, at kongregasyon.

Sa homiliya ni Sr. Maria Isabel Mendoza, binigyang-diin ang kahalagahan ng buhay ni Maria bilang lingkod ng Diyos, huwaran ng kababaihan, at daluyan ni Kristo. Ipinaliwanag din ang panalangin na “Aba Ginoong Maria” bilang simbolo ng mataas na paggalang sa kanya.

Bago nagtapos ang Misa, isinagawa ang pagbabasbas sa Imahen ng Birhen at panunumpa ng Cofradia de Balintawak bilang paggunita sa ika-10 taon ng samahan.

Nawa’y magsilbing inspirasyon ang kanyang halimbawa sa ating pang-araw-araw na pamumuhay.

“Ang Mahal na Birheng Maria ay pinili ng Diyos upang maging Ina ni Jesucristo. Yamang si Jesucristo ay tunay na Diyos at si Maria ang Ina ni Jesucristo, siya ang Ina ng Diyos sa Kanyang pagiging tao. Siya na pinarangalan ng Diyos ay dapat ding pinararangalan higit sa lahat.” (IFI Declaration of Faith & Articles of Religion #14)

Viva La Virgen!

05/09/2025

Let There Be Light: ACTS Launches Creation-Caring Solar Power System

The Aglipay Central Theological Seminary (ACTS) has made a historic step toward ecological sustainability with the full switch to solar energy. A newly installed 30-kilowatt solar power system now supplies clean, renewable electricity across the seminary campus, which reduces both carbon emissions and operational costs while ensuring sustainable energy.

The milestone was celebrated today, September 5,2025, through a Thanksgiving Liturgy and Dedication Rite led by ACTS Rector, The Very Rev. Dr. Eleuterio J. Revollido. In his homily, he mentioned the importance of embodying the Church’s call to creation care. “This solar project is a concrete expression of our faith in action, a step toward ecological justice,” he said.

The initiative was made possible with the support of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany (ELCNG).

Representatives from Sunfinity Philippines, the partner company that designed and installed the system, also joined the event. Managing Director Iris Ann Agustin-Capus, together with her team, provided an orientation to the seminary community on the use and impact of the new technology.

ACTS is also home to one of the Ecojustice Farm (EcoFarm) projects of the IFI, also supported by the ELCNG. EcoFarm seeks to raise a new generation of climate justice advocates through engagement in organic agriculture and biodiverse farming practices and environmental care.

Together with the solar initiative, ACTS strengthens its role as a model community of ecological stewardship, where spirituality, education, and action for creation unite.

By embracing solar energy and nurturing EcoFarm, ACTS integrates ecological justice into its institutional mission of theological formation. The seminary hopes that these initiatives will inspire other communities of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) and other faith-based institutions as well, to take concrete steps toward caring for God’s creation.

05/09/2025

ACTS goes solar! The Aglipay Central Theological Seminary dedicates its new 30-kilowatt solar power system in a spirit of thanksgiving—living out the Christian faith through creation care and a deeper commitment to ecological justice.

The project was made possible through the generous support of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Northern Germany (ELCNG).

With this solar initiative, ACTS not only powers its campus sustainably but also
strengthens its commitment to protecting God’s creation.

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02/09/2025

Commemorating and Continuing the Legacy of OM Aglipay"

85th Death Anniversary of 1st Obispo Máximo Gregorio Aglipay
September 1, 2025

Today, we honor the life and enduring legacy of Gregorio Aglipay, the first Obispo Maximo of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente—a revolutionary, a nationalist, and a faithful servant of God and the Filipino people.

In his homily, The Very Rev. Eleuterio Revollido, Rector of the Aglipay Central Theological Seminary(ACTS), reflected on three core values of the Aglipayan life and witness:
INTEGRITY – standing firm in truth and justice even amid adversity;
FAITHFULNESS – a steadfast commitment to God and service to the nation;
and IDENTITY – our calling as a Church rooted in patriotism, liberation, and compassion.

This sacred commemoration was graced by the vibrant presence of the congregation of the Parish of Divino Pastol, who joined in offering prayers and reverence to the memory of our beloved Obispo Maximo.

As we remember his death, we also renew our commitment to build a Church and society that reflect the very ideals he lived and died for—freedom, justice, and love for the people.

30/08/2025

PAGDIRIWANG NG BUWAN NG WIKA 2025

Ang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika sa taong ito na may temang “Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa” ay hindi lamang isang pagtitipon kundi isang buhay na paggunita sa ating pagkakakilanlan bilang mga Pilipino. Sa bawat awit, sayaw, tula, at talumpati ay sumasalamin ang kasaysayan, kultura, at buhay ng sambayanang Pilipino na siyang bumubuo sa ating pagkakaisa.

Bilang isang Simbahang itinaguyod para sa mga Pilipino, ang ating pakikiisa sa ganitong pagdiriwang ay nagpapaalala na ang wika ay hindi lamang midyum ng komunikasyon, kundi ito rin ang daluyan ng ating pananampalataya at pagkakabansa. Sa Pagdiriwang na ito ay sinuot ng mga Seminarista ang kasuotan ng mga "magsasaka at mangingisda" kung saan ito ay lumalarawan ng ating pagkaugat sa karaniwang mamamayan, na siyang tunay na nagtataguyod ng lipunan.

Napuno naman ng Palakpakan at Sigawan ang Pagdiriwang sa pagkakaroon ng Presentasyon ng bawat klase na nagkaroon ng mga representante. Una ay ang "KUNDIMAN" na kung saan ito tradisyonal na awit ng pag-ibig ng mga Pilipino na madamdamin at puno ng wagas na damdamin. Dito ay, naipapahayag ang pag-ibig hindi lamang sa iniibig kundi pati na rin sa Inang Bayan. Ikalawa ay ang "SAYAWING BAYAN"na sumasalamin sa kasaysayan, kultura, at pagkakaisa ng sambayanang Pilipino. Itinanghal ng mga nasa unang baitang ang "Bulaklakan," ang "Kuratsa" naman ay sinayaw ng mga nasa katlong baitang. Sa ikalwang baitang naman ay ang "Karatong," at sa ika-apat na baitang ay ang "Sisiwit." Ikatlo naman ay ang "TALUMPATING BIGLAAN" na isang uri ng talumpati na ipinapahayag nang walang paghahanda, kung saan agad na nagsasalita ang tagapagsalita batay sa ibinigay na paksa. At Ikaapat ay sa "PASALITANG TULA" (Spoken Poetry) ito naman ay isang sining ng pagsasalita na gumagamit ng tula upang ipahayag ang damdamin, karanasan, at kaisipan nang may emosyon at masining na paraan. Kung saan Ang ginamit na tula Dito ay Ang: "Pagtatapat ng Patalim sa Nagkamalay" (Sa Ala-ala ng Obispo Maximo Alberto Ramento ng Iglesia Filipina Independiente) na likha ni Bienvenido Lumbera. Ang muling pagsasariwa ng mga ito ay nagiging tulay upang maipadama na ang ating wika at kultura ay buhay na buhay at patuloy na humuhubog sa ating pagkatao.

Ipinapaalala sa atin ng pagdiriwang na ito na ang wika ay hindi lamang nakaraan, kundi patuloy na kinabukasan. Ito ang hibla na nag-uugnay sa atin bilang isang bansa, isang Simbahan, at isang sambayanan.

29/08/2025

Buwan ng Wika 2025

27/08/2025

Agosto 26,2025 | Kapistahan ng Mahal na Birhen ng Balintawak. Ina at patrona ng Iglesia Filipina Independiente.

SA BIRHEN; dakilang pagdiriwang ng La Hermosa Virgen Balintawak, muli nating ginugunita ang kanyang makasaysayang pagpapakita bilang tanda ng pananampalataya at pag-asa ng sambayanang Pilipino.

ANG KASAYSAYAN; "Inilalarawan nito ang panaginip nina Andres Bonifacio at Emilio Jacinto nang sila’y mahimbing na natutulog sa bahay ni Tandang Sora sa Balintawak, tungkol sa isang babaeng nakasuot ng tradisyunal na kasuotan ng mga taga-Balintawak, kasama ang batang Hesus na may hawak na bolo at bandilang may nakasulat na “Ama ko, sumilang nawa ang aming pagsasarili” at sumisigaw ng “kalayaan!”. Sinabihan rin sila ng birhen na ito na “magpakaingat kayo at huwag na kayong tumuloy sa Maynila.” Dahil dito, ay nailigtas ang buhay nina Bonifacio at Jacinto sa paglusob ng mga Kastila sa palimbagan ng “Diaro de Manila”, kung saan doon sana sila tutungo."

Sa ating banal na pagdiriwang ngayon, idinadalangin natin na patuloy tayong akayin ng Mahal na Birheng Balintawak tungo kay Kristo upang sa ating bokasyon, magningning ang diwa ng pananampalataya, paglilingkod, at pagmamahal."

ANG IMPORMASYON; Ang salitang "balintawak" ay tumutukoy sa kasuutan at hindi sa pook, kaya nga't ang tamang katawagan sa kanya ay "Birhen Balintawak" at hindi "Birhen sa Balintawak".

PAGGALANG: Ang Mahal na Birhen ay hindi siyang ating sinasamba ngunit siya ang daan at tulay upang mas mapalapit pa lalo saating Diyos. Isa silang lawaran, dinadasalan at ating pinipintakasi upang mas mapalapit tayo sa Diyos na siyang ating Pinupuri at inaalayan ng Pagsamba. Dahil ang mga Santo ay siyang daan at Halimbawa lamang saatin kung papaano ngaba tayo mamuhay ng katulad ng kay Kristo. Bukod tanging ang IFI lamang ang gumugunita ng ganitong uri ng selebrasyon upang sa pagbibigay galang sa tunay na bayani ng ating bayang sinilangan and Birhen ng Balintawak ay sagisag ng ating tunay na kalayaan upang masabi nating "Ama ko sumilang nawa ang aming pag sasarili"

VIVA LA HERMOZA VIRGEN DE BALINTAWAK !

VIVA LA VIRGEN !

27/08/2025

Last night, August 26,2025, our hearts were tied together more closely as we laughed, prayed, and shared the quiet courage of community.

Our Melanesian Brothers and their companions brought the place to life with tales of hope, acts of kindness, and the gentle courage that characterize their path. Amidst the warmth of shared faith and friendship, we remembered that real fellowship involves more than being together—it involves loving each other deeply."

Thank you for bringing your light into our midst. May the echoes of what we experienced find us all.

26/08/2025

A Joyous Welcome to the Melanesian Brothers and Companions!

We extend our heartfelt greetings to the Melanesian Brothers and their companions as they join us here at Aglipay Central Theological Seminary (ACTS). Your presence is a profound testament to the global communion of believers united in Christ’s mission.

As we come together in faith and theological reflection, we are reminded of the richness of God’s creation and the diversity of spiritual traditions that deepen our collective understanding of the Gospel. This encounter is not merely a visit—it is an opportunity for mutual learning, dialogue, and the strengthening of our shared vocation in Christ.

During your time with us, we are delighted to offer you a guided tour around our seminary campus, including the historic chapel, academic facilities, theological library, formation spaces, and our gardens—each a living witness to our seminary’s commitment to holistic, contextual, and ecumenical theological education.

May this visit be an opportunity for spiritual enrichment, intercultural exchange, and the deepening of our bonds as members of the Body of Christ. We pray that your visit here at ACTS becomes a sacred memory of unity, understanding, and transformative growth in the Spirit

24/08/2025

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺

𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟭/𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 (𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦)

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23/08/2025

The Ecumenical Gathering and Jubilee Recollection for Local Government Officials, hosted by the Diocese of Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, brought together Municipal and City Mayors, Vice Mayors, representatives, and priests under the spirit of KIBIN — as a theme from Ilocano term "Holding hands" to work together in unity.

A symbol of the Church and Government journeying as one, serving one people, and working together for the common good and the welfare of all.
In behalf of Aglipay Central Theological Seminary (ACTS) together with the Parish of the Divine Shepherd, Diocese of Dagupan, we would like to thank the Roman Catholic Diocese of Urdaneta, especially Most Rev. Jacinto A. Jose, D.D., for recognizing the Iglesia Filipina Independiente as a partner in mission and evangelization proclaiming the Word of God in justice, peace, and love for the least, the last, and the lost, towards a more humane society, through the collaboration of Local and National Government.

The Church and State must work hand in hand with a one common goal, of the people, for the people, and by the people.

22/08/2025

Day 2 | SPORTSFEST 2025

The Day 2 of Sports Festival highlighted the ball games of basketball and volleyball, bringing joy and enthusiasm to the seminary community. Rain or shine, the games continued, reflecting the resilience and dedication of the participants. It was a day that truly celebrated sportsmanship, fellowship, and unity in Christ.

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