Churches respond to storms in Philippines

By Titus Dayrit
July 31, 2025 | BULACAN, Philippines (UM News, UMC TV)

Video by Titus Dayrit, UM News, UMC TV

A series of typhoons and storms have brought heavy rains to parts of the Philippines, causing widespread flooding.

United Methodist churches in the Philippines Central Conference, including Good Samaritan United Methodist, Kamuning First United Methodist and churches in the Bulacan Philippines Conference, have been leading relief efforts in their communities.

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