A remarkable statistic is that there are almost an identical number of English speakers in England as there are English speakers in the Philippines. Yet, despite the efforts of some excellent ministries and individuals, distributing excellent Reformed, Puritan, and experiential resources remains a very difficult task in this populous region. There is much need still to be met.  

The Philippines is a country of almost eight thousand islands spread over more than one hundred thousand square miles. Metro Manila, the nation’s capital, is a metropolis with great affluence alongside abject poverty. The strong influence of Roman Catholicism is evident throughout the nation— an enduring legacy of hundreds of years of Spanish influence. Yet, in the large southern island of Mindanao, Islam remains influential. Nevertheless, Protestantism and Reformed truth are seeing encouraging growth.  

David Woollin, CEO of Reformation Heritage Books recently visited the capital city to take part in the 33rd Cubao Reformed Baptist Church Pastor’s Conference alongside Pastor Jeremy Walker from the UK, and Pastor Noel Espinosa from the Grace Ministerial Academy locally. The theme of the conference was Ministerial Faithfulness, and RHB was delighted to equip more than three hundred precious brothers with essential resources for their ministries.  

We encourage you to pray for our dear brothers and sisters across this sprawling nation. Also, pray for RHB as we enact plans to continue to support them both with English books, and translations into the national language, Tagalog.