Members of the National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF) sub-committee on Events, Advocacy and Social Mobilization learned the value of holding a regular “Family Night” at a training session hosted by the Public Affairs Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last July 9, 2011.

Yes, some material gifts can still be bought at reasonable prices.

 Christmas is here once again. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, we remember how our Father in Heaven gave us the perfect of His Son and His atonement. At this time of year, we think of how we can likewise give gifts, incomparable as they may be to that greatest gift we have been given. The most desirable are the gifts of ourselves, as they both bless the receiver and the giver of the gift.

Six new mission presidents were called to serve in Butuan, Cagayan De Oro, Cauayan, Naga, Quezon City and the newly created Ilo-ilo mission.

The Philippine Distribution Center (PDC) in Manila opened its doors to the public on July 15 with a simple ceremony that was led by Elder Won Yong Ko of the Philippines Area Presidency. In his message Elder Ko reminded employees, who were there to witness the event, that the Church is providing members with the necessary tools to effectively teach and learn the gospel through the materials which are available at the MDC.

In an effort to meet global standards, the PDC underwent renovation and is now operating like other distribution centers worldwide. The distribution centers in Manila and Cebu were improved by providing more display space for materials and an expanded product offering.

The complete list of items currently available at the Manila and Cebu stores can be found at http://store.lds.org