Thursday, December 21, 2006

SURVEY -

Pbcaa

We would like to conduct a survey para sa ganoon malalaman ng mga PBCAA officers ang mga problema at mapabuti namin ang mga programa at activities na gagawin sa mga reunion. Please answer the following questions and mail/email the slip back to us. (Info: National Ladies Retreat in Baguio is 25-27 April 2007).

We send our warm komusta sa lahat ng mga kasama. May the good Lord be with you.


Sincerely yours,


Eusebio A. Tanicala

PBCAA President



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PBCAA SURVEY FORM


1. Name & Address:________________________________________________________________

2. Mobile phone & email: __________________________________________________________

3. Civil Status: ______ Name of spouse if married:_________________________________

4. Degree earned / year: ________________ To non-graduates (Units earned): ______

5. Did you attend the May ‘05 and/or the March ‘06 PBCAA Reunion-Fellowship? __Yes; __No.

6. If “No,” why? _________________________________________________________________.

_____________________________________________________________________________.

7 If you have attended the ’05 and/or March ’06 reunion, please give your feedback: __________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________.

8. Do you intend to attend the 30 April ’07 PBCAA Reunion & General Assembly and/or the 1 May 07 Preachers & Leaders Forum in Baguio? __Yes; __No. If “No,” please state or explain why, so that we will know how to make remedies. ____________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________.

Maraming salamat po!!!


Alumnus/alumna’s Signature: ______________________________ /pbcaa.survey

PBCAA NEWS and NOTES

bcaa Anastacio Munda Cruz’ Departure

Died Sept. 10 and was buried Sept 23 in Lingayen, Pangasinan. He lived and preached for many years in his native town.

David Lachica, Sr. of Davao del Sur Departs

Died December 15th at 2 pm; burial at 2pm Dec.28th.

He was instrumental in the establishment of several congregations in Jose Abad Santos town in Davao del Sur. Also he served several terms as municipal mayor of Jose Abad Santos.

Norberto Onez’s Departure

Died December 15th at ten in the evening; burial Dec. 22 in the afternoon. At the time of his demise, he was the director of the Southern Mindanao Bible College that operates in Makilala and also the minister of the congregation in the downtown area of Kidapawan City, Cotabato.

PBCAA General Assembly and Business Meeting

We would like to announce that the association will hold its annual general assembly and business meeting on April 30, 2007 I n Baguio City.

Philippine Bible College-Baguio Graduation

To coincide with the PBCAA general assembly on April 30, 2007, Philippine Bible College will hold its graduation in the evening of this date. All alumni attending the general assembly are invited to witness the event.

PBCAA Sponsors Forum

The Philippine Bible College Alumni Association will sponsor the “Alumni-Church Leaders-Preachers Forum” on May 1, 2007 in Baguio City. Theme is “Improving Attitudes and Presentation Methods on Giving”

Eugene Awingan, Sr. needs help

Brother Eugene is presently undergoing physical rehabilitation in a MetroManila medical center due to hypertension and/or heart attack. Brother Jun Patricio (09209286483) is coordinating the collection of financial help.

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

An Interesting Article

Note: This was part of an e-mail sent by Randy Fernandez to members of the Young People. There were reactions to the article - both local and abroad. Please read and reflect. If we are concerned then we should take stock and find ways to avoid the pitfalls presented.
-Alvin C. Tanicala

Death by Ministry

At our recent Reform & Resurge Conference in Seattle, my good friend Pastor Darrin Patrick from The Journey in Saint Louis spoke frankly of the burden that pastoral ministry is. I have pushed myself to the edge and over the edge of burnout throughout my nearly ten years in vocational ministry. Subsequently, I have been doing a great deal of research that I am compiling in hopes of not only improving my own life but also the lives of the leaders at Mars Hill Church and the churches in our Acts 29 Network. As a leader I commonly set the pace of ministry for those under me, which can lead to wholesale burnout of others if I don't learn this lesson and teach it to others.

The following points that I pray are helpful are some brief thoughts from what God has been teaching me as of late. Lastly, the fact that at least twenty-two separate organizations exist in the U.S. solely to deal with pre- and post-pastoral burnout indicate that this is a widespread problem that has only been identified and researched since the 1950s.
Part 1 ­ Some Statistics
The following statistics were presented by Pastor Darrin Patrick from research he has gathered from such organizations as Barna and Focus on the Family.
Pastors
  • Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout, or contention in their churches.
  • Fifty percent of pastors' marriages will end in divorce.
  • Eighty percent of pastors and eighty-four percent of their spouses feel unqualified and discouraged in their role as pastors.
  • Fifty percent of pastors are so discouraged that they would leave the ministry if they could, but have no other way of making a living.
  • Eighty percent of seminary and Bible school graduates who enter the ministry will leave the ministry within the first five years.
  • Seventy percent of pastors constantly fight depression.
  • Almost forty percent polled said they have had an extra-marital affair since beginning their ministry.
  • Seventy percent said the only time they spend studying the Word is when they are preparing their sermons.
Pastors' Wives
  • Eighty percent of pastors' spouses feel their spouse is overworked.
  • Eighty percent of pastors' spouses wish their spouse would choose another profession.
  • The majority of pastor's wives surveyed said that the most destructive event that has occurred in their marriage and family was the day they entered the ministry.
Part 2 ­ Some Signs
The following are indicators that ministry leaders are heading toward burnout, if not already there. Sadly, we too often become so focused on our tasks and responsibilities that we fail to see these warning signs until it is too late.
  • Unusual mood swings that may include weeping without just cause, anger, or depression
  • Exhaustion
  • Paranoia and suspicion
  • Weight change, including gain or loss
  • Moments of panic and feeling totally overwhelmed
  • Fantasizing about dying or running away to get away from the pressure
  • Fight-or-flight cycles where you rise up to intimidate and conquer others or run away from difficulties just to avoid them
  • Insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep or remaining asleep, which can lead to a reliance on sleeping pills
  • Too frequent use of alcohol or tobacco
  • High blood pressure
  • Comforting yourself with unhealthy foods packed with fat, sugar, and simple carbohydrates
  • General irritability
  • Reckless driving
  • Change in sexual desire of either noticeable increase or decrease
  • Notable ongoing sexual temptation
  • Health-related issues such as irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, heart trouble, chronic sickness, and stomach problems including ulcers
  • A victim mentality that sees the world as against you and everyone as an enemy to varying degrees
  • Shopping sprees and unnecessary financial spending
  • Reliance on caffeine to self-medicate
  • Children, friends, and loved ones begin to feel like yet another burden
Part 3 ­ Some Solutions
The following are simply some things I do in my own life that I have found helpful to prevent me from dying a death by ministry.

1. Fill your plate ­ In a conversation with Pastor Wayne Cordeiro of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Hawaii, he gave some very sagely advice. He said that each person's plate is a different size; each person needs to first find the size of their plate and then fill it only with those things that are of highest priority. And, before adding any additional things to our full plate, we must take something else off to leave space for the new duty. Finding the size of one's plate takes time and attention. For example, I have personally seen that high-level leaders have an energy level that is unusually high and those working under them who seek to keep up with their pace find themselves quickly burning out.

2. Exercise ­ Sadly, most pastors and Christian leaders I know are woefully out of shape. Many of them pound their pulpits against rock music and alcohol while their huge gut jiggles in mockery of their own gluttony. In the early years of our church plant, I ate poorly, slept infrequently, and lived off of the constant adrenaline of perpetual stress. As a result, I weighed 235 pounds at my highest point. Through regular diet and exercise I dropped back down to a lean 190 pounds. But in the past year I have seen my weight climb back up to 210 pounds as my diet and exercise routine has been trashed by laziness, travel, and the constant state of emergency. So, yesterday I cleaned out my garage and plugged my treadmill back in so I can resume daily running and lifting conveniently at home. I got started exercising this morning. I find that when I work out, I drop weight, feel better, sleep better, and am better able to lead out of health with energy. The experts say the best time to exercise is in the morning and those who work out early in the day are most likely to remain on an exercise regimen.

3. Do not allow technology to be your Lord ­ A recent issue of Fortune magazine had an insightful article about the average day of some of the most successful CEOs in the country. These people lived lives ruled by technology, including spending whole days each week doing nothing but obsessively responding to every single email they received. The article mentioned that the average American worker is interrupted once every eleven minutes and takes twenty-five minutes to refocus on their original task. The problem is that the alarms and bells of our technology deceive us into reacting to them even when the matter they call us to is neither urgent or important. So, turning off the chime and vibrate on your phone, only checking your voicemail and email on certain days at certain times, and turning the notification off on your email will itself go a long way toward your healing. You won't have the unpredictable fire drill caused by the bells of technology. Imagine what the world must have been like before the 1200s when the first mechanical clock was invented, or before minute and second hands were added in the 1600s, or before 1879 when Edison produced the first light bulb, thereby enabling us to stay up all night.

4. Sabbath ­ This includes taking five minutes off every hour to catch your breath, go for a walk, stand up at your desk, etc. It includes taking thirty to sixty minutes off a day to nap, go for a walk, read, garden, or whatever else releases your pressure and helps you to relax. This also means taking one day off a week to Sabbath, including a date night if you are in a serious relationship or married. This also includes a day or two off a month for silence and solitude and a few weeks a year for an actual vacation that does not leave you more tired than before it began.

5. Pick a release valve ­ Because ministry causes pressure, any leader without an acceptable release valve will either burn out from stress or blow up from sin. So, the key to releasing pressure is to find and use an acceptable release valve. This may include exercise, gardening, a hobby, journaling, or my favorite, dropping the top on my Jeep and heading into the mountains for a day of adventure to find new lakes to swim in.

6. Work on your life, not just in it ­ Rather than just pulling more hours and trying harder, time needs to be regularly taken to pull back and look at your life so that you can work on it rather than just run in it. For me this includes printing out my schedule every few months to review how I spent my time and inform my assistant of what was a waste of time that should not happen again. This also means taking time to read books on the issue of time management and burnout and biographies of great leaders to learn from their lives, and possibly even taking time to meet with a Biblical counselor to get insight on your own life and tendencies.

7. Leave margin ­ When we push our bodies, schedules, minds, and budgets to the point where there is no margin, all that it takes to destroy us is one unforeseen expense, one small emergency, or one small cold. Therefore, leaving margin is the key to not being crushed when life does not go according to plan. This means leaving extra money in the bank, leaving extra time between appointments, and preparing to arrive at places early so that if there is traffic you will still be on time and not stressed.

8. Spend most of your time training leaders ­ While thousands of people came to see Jesus, only a handful really knew Him, and only three knew Him intimately. This is because Jesus spent his time training leaders to do ministry and without doing the same we will die from our work and sadly see it die with us as well.

9. Work from conviction, not guilt ­ Conviction comes from God and guilt comes from people. The key to being both fruitful and healthy is to do what God wants and not always say yes to or let yourself be pushed around by people who are demanding and have perfected the art of making you feel guilty if you do not do what they demand.
* Originally prepared for an elders' meeting at Mars Hill Church on May 22, 2006.

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Personal Note from the PBC Alumni Association President:

To All Alumni:

In order for us to be able to keep in touch with fellow alumnus/alumna more frequently, please send in your news items. Tell about your work, personal circumstances, family life, church work, blessings, transitions, etc. Simply give the bare facts answering the who, what, when, where, why. We continually give updates. If possible we do it every two weeks.

Contact us at the following addresses:

*Email address is pbcaa@yahoo.com.ph

*Mobile phone (0921)493-5243

*Postal Address: P.O.Box 114, Baguio City

May the good Lord bless you and keep you safe.

Sincerely yours in Him,

(Sgd) Eusebio Tanicala

This blogspot was created/initiated by Alvin C. Tanicala

Reports are compiled and written by EUSEBIO TANICALA and ALVIN C. TANICALA

FELLOWSHIPS & SEMINARS

PREACHER & LEADERSHIP TRAINING ON PANAY ISLAND

The one-week monthly meeting of students of the Philippine Institute of Biblical Studies which is coordinated by brother Reuben Emperado (BTh) will be held in Kalibo, Aklan on July 10-14. In conjunction with the PIBS class, congregational leaders will also be present and lessons on the Minor Prophets will be presented. Brother Merare Garovillo, another alumnus, teaches Homiletics and Greek in thPIBS program. Eusebio Tanicala has been invited by Sammy Sinco to serve as one of the resource speakers.


PANGASINAN SPEAKING CONGREGATIONS HOLD FELLOWSHIP

Brother Emilio Panday (BTh) reports that eighteen Pangasinan speaking congregations held their 45th quarterly fellowship-seminar on June 24 in Bayaoas, Aguilar, Pangasinan. Brother Panday ministers to the Bayaoas congregation.

ALUMNI EVANGELISM NEWSBITS

EVANGELISM IN THE NEGROS PROVINCES

Brother Santiago Sameon II (BTh 65). current PBCAA Vice President for the Visayas again made his annual “Summer Bible Campaign” that started on April 5 and ended on May 28 on Negros Island in the Visayas. He visited 33 places, delivered 38 messages, gave 42 lectures, conducted 43 open forum, made 17 home visits, solemnized 3 wedding ceremonies, conducted 3 funeral vigils, assisted in 44 song practice. In cooperation with local congregations’ their efforts resulted to a total of 127 baptisms.

EVANGELISM IN TARLAC AND PANGASINAN

Based on a text report of brother Emilio Panday, there is a total of 41 souls baptized in a campaign conducted on June 13-18. There were many brethren who were involved in this campaign. Some of them are PBC-Baguio alumni like Ruben Mendoza, Rogelio Bernardo, Alma Paiso and Emilio Panday. Towns in Tarlac province they touched during the said period were San Clemente, Gerona, Paniqui and Camiling. Towns in Pangasinan they served are Alaminos, Lingayen, Mangaldan, Bugallon, Aguilar, Mangatarem and Urdaneta.

EVANGELISM IN ILOCOS SUR

From May 31 to June 3, Dick Baguioen and Eusebio Tanicala were in San Emilio, Ilocos Sur. They gave evangelistic lessons for three nights and conducted leadership training among church leaders at day time. Eight souls were immersed into Christ Jesus in the morning of June 3 at the beach in Santiago, Ilocos Sur. PBC alumni who participated in the evangelistic work and are serving congregations in San Emilio are Leon Lais, Cesar Comullob and Arturo Galusan.

EVANGELISM IN ISABELA

Coordinated by brethren Dick Baguioen and Edward Tangunan, follow-up gospel campaign will be conducted in the towns of San Mateo and Quezon in western Isabela during the first week of July. Ken Wilkey is expected to participate. Teams will knock on doors and distribute tracts. The campaigners will seek to arrange for home Bible studies with interested prospects.

MINDANAO PBC ALUMNI VISITED

PBCAA board of trustee Executive Vice President Jun Patricio made a trip to Mindanao in May. He was able to meet some of the alumni like Dante Neyra, Bayani Neyra, Lolina Dagaang-Neyra, Mr/Mrs Dante Dumali, Ernesto Rigor, Gabriel Valdez, Moreno Marquez, Dencio Solis, Jun Bravo, Primo Rivera, Peter Dacusin, Resty Vicente. Plans are being made by the board of trustees that a gathering of Cotabato-Davao alumni be held in Central Mindanao and another meeting in the northeastern part of Mindanao.

Three Scholarship Slots Funded by PBCAA Board of Trustee

The PBCAA board of trustees has lived up to its commitment to sponsor students at Philippine Bible College. Starting this June 2006, three full-time students receive stipend amounting to two thousand pesos each or a total of six thousand pesos every month. Initially, this amount comes from the personal pocket of the board members.

Enrolment at PBC-Baguio Jumps Up to 68

The first semester which started June 13 reveals that there are 68 enrolled at Philippine Bible College-Baguio. Thirty four are full-time and the other half are part-time students. Of the 34 full-time students there are 27 males and 7 females.

TRANSITIONS

Personal information received from brother Apolinar Cahulogan of Guindulman, Bohol relayed thro Eusebio Tanicala says that brother Alfonso Blen, Jr. (BTh) departed last May 10 and was buried May 18th in Bohol. Brother Alfonso Jr. preached in Tagbilaran City for many years.

On June 14, brother Francisco Velasco went on to his reward. He was one among the very first students of Philippine Bible College in 1948 in Tayug, Pangasinan. He served in the government until his retirement when he returned to his native town of Natividad, Pangasinan and over there he attended the congregation that meets at Batchelor West. For several years he also served as an elder with the congregation at 31 Samar Avenue, Quezon City.

ASSURANCES

  1. PBC alumni are hereby assured that association funds are safeguarded. Members of the board of trustees pay their own fare going to and from the business meeting that is held every last Saturday of the month.
  2. Members of the board of trustees rotate in hosting the monthly business meeting -- the host provides lunch and merienda. Again, no money from the PBCAA treasury is ever used to buy food during board meetings.
  3. Even the snacks that were served during the December 2005 PBC Alumni fellowship and in the March 31-April 1, 2006 alumni fellowship were donated or sourced by members of the Board of Trustees and not taken from the registration fee nor from the PBCAA treasury.
  4. Members of the Board of Trustees would like to assure the alumni that the trustees’ service in the alumni association is without honorarium and without monetary incentives. Service is inspired by our common goal to train more young people for the different church ministries for them to become local preachers, evangelists, children’s teachers, congregational leaders, to name a few.

PBCAA Board of Trustees Resumes Monthly Meeting; Minutes of June 24 Meeting.

PBCAA Board of Trustees Resumes Monthly Meeting; Minutes of June 24 Meeting.

Because of the many congregational activities like regioncal fellowships, forum, camps, retreats, gospel meetings and gospel campaigns in the months of April and May the board of trustees suspended the monthly meetings for two months. On June 24, in Baguio City, the monthly meeting was resumed. It was hosted by brother Eusebio Tanicala.

MINUTES OF THE JUNE 24, 2006 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Present:

  1. Eusebio Tanicala
  2. Bonifacio Patrico, Jr.
  3. Eliseo Tangunan
  4. Rolando Dumawa
  5. Arnold Zambrano
  6. Rachel Cabuenas
  7. Rebecca Braga
  8. Mardonio Bernardo

BOA Member Present: Cristino Sacayanan

Absent:

  1. Edwin Valencia, BT Member
  2. Pablo Lachica, BT Member
  3. John Quiniones, Sr, Ex-Officio Member

Lunch was served/hosted by Eusebio/Liza Tanicala. Prayer for the food was expressed by brother Arnold Zambrano.

Proceedings:

  1. There being a quorum, the meeting was called to order at 1:15PM by brother Eusebio Tanicala.
  2. Minutes of the March 4, 2006 was reviewed. Upon motion of Rachel D. Cabuenas which was seconded by Ely Tangunan, the minutes of the 4 March 2006 Meeting was approved as read by the secretary with the following reminders:
    1. Board of Trustees members are reminded to submit 2”x 2” pictures for the organizational chart;
    2. A thank you card received from Florence Batobato who was financially helped was read and accepted.
    3. Bro. Cris Sacayanan has not been able to talk to brother Pablo Lachica to clarify issues.
  3. Minutes of the March 31, 2006 PBCAA General Assembly Meeting was read. Upon motion of Arnold Zambrano which was seconded by Jun Patricio, the minutes of the 31 March 2006 General Assembly meeting was approved as read by Rachel D. Cabuenas who acted as secretary during the general assembly deliberations with the following updates:
    1. The promised book donation from Salvador Cariaga has been delivered through brother Jun Patricio. PBC administration is encouraged to write a letter of acknowledgement and appreciation. Brother Cris Sacayanan writes the said letter.
    2. In conjunction with donations, brother Cris Sacayanan revealed the plan of some Korean brethren to bring in used computers. Because of customs duties and expenses in converting the programs from Korean to English, the donors should be advised of other possible forms of donations. Brother Cris Sacayanan will relay the ideas brought out in the meeting.
  4. Evaluation of the March 31-April 1, 2006 General Assembly Meeting and Fellowship.
    1. During years the Panagkakadua is held in Baguio, the PBCAA general assembly & fellowship should be held proximate to the former to lessen expenses and time.
    2. End of March is much too early, so consider holding it after the annual National Ladies Retreat about the end of April.
    3. Consider eliminating the registration fee. Those attending will buy own food and stay at PBC or anywhere they choose to.
    4. Consider organizing chapters in Mindanao and the Visayas and the BT will go meet the alumni. It was revealed by Jun Patricio that brother Gabriel Valdez is planning on organizing a fellowship of Mindanao alumni. Because of this plan, the Board of Trustees should write a letter encouraging the plan to realization.
    5. More information dissemination that should include benefits members could derive from attending the fellowship.
    6. Consider handing giveaways like Tshirts, caps, reading glasses, sunglasses, etc
  5. Submission of PBCAA Business Plan. Brother Arnold Zambrano will again present the PBCAA Dream which he presented during the general assembly last April.
    1. Consider integrating in the PBC curriculum the idea and practice that congregations should be involved in employing and working with graduates.
    2. Consider conducting seminars for church leaders to promote congregational involvement in employing and working with graduates.
  6. PBCAA Scholarship Fund campaign for three PBC students:
    1. No response yet from alumni to the appeal letters that were sent to them.
    2. Bro Sacayanan suggested that the PBCAA support 5 students since there are no graduates who are going to the preaching field, but it was revealed that the funds available is good for three students.
    3. The BT will write a letter to the members of the Board of Advisers to also sponsor PBC students under the umbrella of the PBCAA.
    4. Since the PBCAA has not formulated guidelines for the selection of PBCAA scholars, it was agreed that PBCAA scholarship funds will be handed to the PBC administration to be given to those accepted and approved students who may enjoy the privilege of receiving the monthly stipend of two thousand pesos each.
    5. Each PBCAA BT member will contribute five hundred pesos each month during the school calendar months. Contributions should be handed to the treasurer at the last Saturday of each month when the regular meeting is held.
  7. PBCAA sponsored continuing education (Ministerial Educational Enhancement). Because brother Sameon could not locate his file where his plans are placed, discussion on this matter is tabled for next meeting.
  8. PBCAA will again write sister Perse J. Trinidad explaining the Php10,000 death benefit she expects from the association in relation to the payment of a “Lifetime Membership fee” because of a duplicate letter complaint shown to the board. Since there is no formal letter complaint that was received that is directed to the Board of Trustees, writing will be done later.

New Business

  1. Bro Jun Patricio suggested that accreditation for Philippine Bible College be worked out with CHED. Brother Sameon suggested that we should first know what Baguio Church is planning for the school because it is useless to discuss and make plans since the PBCAA does not own and control the school and the facilities. Brother Cris Sacayanan is asked to check up with the Baguio church about this matter.
  2. It was suggested that brethren Pablo Lachica and John Quiniones be asked to attend the July 29, 2006 meeting so that they could shed light on the complaint of sister Perse J. Trinidad.
  3. Sister Rachel Cabuenas will host the July 29 meeting in Baguio.

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 5:15 pm and prayer was said by brother Eli Tangunan.


Certified correct: (Sgd) REBECCA E. BRAGA
Secretary

Noted: (Sgd) EUSEBIO TANICALA
Presiding Officer

Sunday, June 04, 2006

Notice of Meeting

NOTICE OF MEETING

To: Regular and Ex-Officio Members of PBCAA Board of Trustees (_____________________)

From: The President

Date of Notice: June 4, 2006

What: PBCAA Board of Trustees Meeting on June 24, 2006

Date of Business Meeting: Saturday, 24 June 2006

Time: 12:00 Noon lunch served; 1:00—4:00 o’clock PM business meeting

Where: PBCAA Office in Baguio City

This is to remind everyone of the agreed upon resumption of regular monthly business meeting. We meet again on June 24, 2006 a Saturday. It will be held at the PBCAA Office at Philippine Bible College, 18 Rimando Road, Baguio City.

Host is Eusebio Tanicala. Please find below the agenda.

Yours sincerely,

(Sgd)Eusebio Tanicala

BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA:


  1. Reading and approval of minutes of the previous business meeting and the minutes of the General Assembly proceedings. – Copies prepared by Rebecca Braga and Rachel D. Cabuenas respectively.
  2. Evaluation of the 31 March – 1 April 2006 General Assembly & Fellowship
  3. Submission of PBCAA Business Plan -- by Edwin Valencia and Arnold Zambrano
  4. PBCAA Fund Raising for 3 PBC Student Scholarship and 2 PBC Graduate Preaching Aid – by the Treasurer, Mar Bernardo.
  5. Ministerial Enhancement Education (Initial Idea: The continuing education program we have been talking about for a long time. We can arrange one this year in October or November. Units earned could be counted for the BTh program, and some for a masteral level if properly defined. A written examination should be passed to earn units.)
  6. New business.
  7. Adjournment not later than 4:00 o’clock PM.


Thursday, May 25, 2006

Breaking News (as of May 25, 2006)

Brother Melchor Fontanilla’s Burial

Reports from PBC alumnus Jesse Fontanilla say that his father, long time evangelist Melchor Domingo Fontanilla, went to his rest May 16th and was buried on May 25th in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat. All the children, including those living abroad, have come home to see the remains of their beloved father.

Church Planting Starts in Agoo, La Union

PBC alumnus Trifon M. Lachica who is now a full-time evangelist based in Pongpong, Santo Tomas, La Union coordinates a church planting project in the southern La Union town of Agoo. Distribution of tracts and WBS flyers started on May 23rd. The members of the Pongpong church are behind this project with assistance from Dick Baguioen, Alexander Coloma and Eusebio Tanicala, among others. This town is the commercial and educational center of southern La Union. It is hoped that a new congregation will be established in the town proper.

Evangelism Continues in Apayao

Brother Warner A. Macusi of Dingras, Ilocos Norte, a PBC alumnus, is an active participant in sharing the pure gospel in the northern part of Apayao province. Although he is a Civil Engineer and a building contractor by secular profession, he finds time to carry out his share in spreading the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ. Another follow-up preaching in Apayao is planned for May 29-31. A new church has been planted in this area on the third week of February.

Prayers and Supplications Needed

Brother Romeo Nonog, evangelist who is based in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, was rushed to the provincial hospital due to hypertension in the early morning of May 20th according to a text message of Roger T. Nonog. Brother Romeo and sister Violeta Nonog both attended Philippine Bible College. All their children (three sons and two daughters) have attended Philippine Bible College. Fellow alumni are encouraged to lift up to the Lord the case of brother Romeo. May he recover and continue to serve the Christ in this northern Luzon province.

Leadership Training Seminar in Ilocos Sur

PBC alumnus Arturo Galusan of San Emilio, Ilocos Sur has invited Eusebio Tanicala and Dick Baguioen to conduct a seminar for church leaders in his town. Church leaders of three congregations in the area will come together for this June 1-2 affair. Brother Leon Lais and Cesar Comullob, both alumni of PBC are active leaders in the churches in Ilocos Sur.

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Resumes in June

Members of the PBCAA board of trustees took advantage of the April-May vacation to go into many areas of the country participating in gospel meetings, church planting campaigns, lectureships, seminars and Vacation Bible School classes. So meetings in April and May were suspended. But the regular monthly meeting resumes on June 24th.

South Cotabato PBC Alumni Meeting

PBCAA Executive Vice President Jun Patricio met in the fourth week of May with all PBC alumni who are now living in the province of South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat.

Saturday, April 22, 2006

By-Laws of the PBCAA (Amended)

AMENDED BY-LAWS OF
PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC


ARTICLE I

Meetings

Section 1. Annual Membership Meetings – The annual general meeting of the member shall be held at the principal office of the association on the last Friday of March of each year. During such meeting the President will render his Annual Report to the members.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Special Membership Meetings – The special general membership meeting may be called as the need thereof arises by the Board of Trustees or upon petition of one-third(1/3) of the general membership.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Monthly Board Meeting – Monthly meeting of the trustees and the officers shall be called every end of the month by the President of the association. During such meetings, the President shall render his monthly report to the trustees and officers.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 4. Special Board Meeting – Special meeting of the trustees and the officers may be called as the need thereof arises by the President or upon petition of a majority of the trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Notices – Notices of the date, time and place of annual, monthly or special meetings of the members and of the trustees shall be given either personally or by special delivery mail, at least one week before the date set for such meeting. In urgent cases, the notice may be communicated at least two days before the meeting personally or by telephone or by telegram, if personal contact is not possible. The notice of every special meeting shall state briefly the purpose or purposes of the meeting. No other business shall be considered at such meeting except with the consent of all the members present.

Section 6. Waiver of notice – Notice of meeting may be waived verbally by any member attending it.

Section 7. Quorum – A quorum for any meeting of the members shall consist of a majority of the members and a majority of such quorum may decide any question at the meeting except those matters where the Corporation Code requires the affirmative vote of a greater proportion.

Section 8. Order of Business – The order of business at the annual general meeting of the members shall be as follows:

a) Proof of service of the required notice of meeting, except when such notice is waived by the members constituting a quorum.

b) Proof of the presence of a quorum.

c) Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous annual meeting, except when such reading is dispensed with by a majority vote of those present.

d) Unfinished business.

e) Report of the President.

f) Election of the Trustees for the ensuing year.

g) Other matters.

The order of business at any meeting may be changed by a vote of the majority of the members present

Section 9. Voting Proxy – Members shall be entitled to one vote each, and they may vote either in person or by proxy, which shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of the association before the scheduled meeting.

ARTICLE II

Trustees

Section 1. Board of Trustees – The corporate powers of the association shall be exercised, its business conducted and its property controlled by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall exercise its power and perform its functions as a collegial body and no trustee shall have individual power or function apart and separate from the board. They shall be elected at large by the members and shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Qualifications – No member shall be eligible for election to the Board of Trustees unless he has the following qualifications:

  1. An active member of the New Testament Church of Christ and of good moral standing in his/her congregation;

  1. An active member of the PBCAA, Inc. and of good standing;

  1. At least a graduate of Associate in Theology from PBC;

  1. Willing to serve the association without compensation.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Disqualification of Trustees or Officers – No member convicted of final judgment of an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period exceeding six (6) years, or violation of this code committed within five (5) years prior to the date of election or appointment, shall qualify as trustee or officer.

ARTICLE III

Officers

Section 1. Officers – The officers of the association shall be a President, an Executive Vice President, a Vice President for Luzon, a Vice President for Visayas, a Vice President for Mindanao, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Auditor, two Business Managers and a Public Relations Officer. They shall be elected by the Board of Trustees from among themselves. The Board may combine compatible offices in a single person.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Term of Office – All officers of the association shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE IV

Function & Powers of Officers

Section 1. President – The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the association. In addition to duties as such, he shall preside in all meetings of the Board of Trustees and of all the meetings of the members of the association.

He shall execute all resolutions and/or decisions of the Board of Trustees. He shall be charged with directing and overseeing the activities of the association. He shall appoint and have control over all employees of the association, review and approve expense vouchers. Together with the Secretary of the Association, he shall present to the Board of Trustees and to the members an annual budget and, from time to time as may be necessary, supplemental budgets. He shall submit to the Board as soon as possible after the close of each fiscal year, and to the members at each annual meeting, a complete report of the activities and operations of the association for the fiscal year under his term.

Section 2. Executive Vice President – The Executive Vice President, if qualified shall exercise all powers and perform all duties of the President during the absence or incapacity of the latter and shall perform duties that maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Vice President for Luzon – The Vice President for Luzon shall be the contact person for all members in Luzon and shall coordinate activities of the Association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy of such office. He shall perform other functions as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 4. Vice President for Visayas – The Vice President for Visayas shall be the contact person for all members in Visayas and shall coordinate all activities of the association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy in such office. He shall perform such other duties as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Vice President for Mindanao – The Vice President for Mindanao shall be the contact person for members in Mindanao and shall coordinate all activities of the Association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy in such office. He shall perform such other duties as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 24, 2004)

Section 6. Secretary – The Secretary shall give all the notices required by these by-laws and keep the minutes of all meetings of the members and of the Board of Trustees and of all meetings of all committees in a book kept for the purpose. He shall keep the seal of the association and affix such seal to any paper or instrument requiring the same. He shall have custody of the correspondence files and all other papers that are to be kept by the Treasurer. He shall maintain the members’ register, have charge of the bulletin board at the principal office of the association. He shall also perform all such other duties and works as the Board of Trustees from time to time assign to him.

Section 7. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall have charge of the funds, receipts and disbursement of the association. He shall keep all moneys and other valuables of the association in such bank or banks as the Board of Trustees may designate. He shall keep and have charge of the books of accounts which shall be open to inspection by any member if the Board of Trustees, whenever required, an account of financial condition of the association and of all transactions made by him as Treasurer. He shall also perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned to him by the Board of Trustees. (Last sentence which read, “He shall post a bond in such amount as may be fixed by the Board of Trustees” was deleted).

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 8. Auditor – The Auditor shall examine financial records and audit money. He shall also perform other functions as may be provided for by the Board of Trustees.

Section 9. Two Business Managers – The two Business Mangers shall initiate and submit to the Board of Trustees a business plan for the association. They shall assist the President in the proper implementation of the business plan whenever approved by the Board of Trustees. They shall perform other functions as may be assigned to them by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 10. Public Relations Officer – The Public Relations Officer shall be responsible for the promotion and protection of the name and public image of the association. He shall be in charge of all media relations and exposure. He shall assist the President and the Secretary in the proper dissemination of information among members of the association. He shall perform such other functions as may be assigned to him by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE V

Members

Section 1. Qualifications for Membership – The Board shall determine the qualification of an applicant for membership.

Section 2. Rights of Members – A member shall have the following rights:

  1. To exercise the right to vote on all matters relating to the affairs of the association;
  2. To be eligible to any elective or appointive office of the association;
  3. To participate in all deliberations/meetings of the association;
  4. To avail of all the facilities of the association;
  5. To examine all the records or books of the association during business hours;
  6. To receive all benefits approved by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities of Members – A member shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

  1. To obey and comply with the by-laws, rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the association from time to time.
  2. To attend all meetings that may be called by the Board of Trustees;
  3. To pay membership dues and other assessment of the association.

ARTICLE VI

Board of Advisers

Section 1. Board of Advisers – A Board of Advisers shall be composed of Fifteen 15) members to be selected by the Board of Trustees who will serve in a consultancy and advisory capacity to the association. It will be a collegial body which shall elect among its members a Chairman who shall be an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the association.

Section 2. – Members – Members of the Board of Advisers shall be selected by the Board of Trustees from a list of nominees who are willing to serve. These may be persons who by virtue of their education, experience and stature in the community shall be able to contribute wise counsel and provide guidance to the association.

Section 3. Term of Office – The term of office of members of the Board of Advisers shall be co-terminus with the term of office of the Board of Trustees.

Section 4. Compensation – Members of the Board of Advisers shall receive no compensation for their services. Subject to an appropriation by the Board of Trustees, a reasonable amount of honorarium or per diem may be given to each member of the Board of Advisers.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE VII

Suspension, Expulsion and Termination of Membership

Suspension, expulsion and termination of membership shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the association. Any members of the association may file charges against a member by filing a written complaint with the Secretary of the association. The Board of Trustees shall call a special meeting of the members to consider the charges. The affirmative vote of one third (1/3) of all the members of the association shall be necessary to suspend a member, provided, that where the penalty is expulsion, the affirmative vote of at least two thirds (2/3) of all the members shall be necessary to expel a member.

ARTICLE VIII

Funds

Section 1. Funds – Te funds of the association shall be derived from admission fees, annual dues and special assessments of members, gifts, donations or benefits.

Section 2. Fees and Dues – Every member of the association shall, in addition to the membership fees, pay dues and/or assessments that may be imposed by the association from time to time.

Section 3. Annual Membership Fee – Every member shall pay an annual membership fee of Php600 payable at Php50 per month provided, however, that a member may pay in advance the annual membership fee at a discounted amount of Php500. The Board of Trustees may increase/decrease the annual membership fee subject to the approval of a majority of the members at each annual general meeting.

(As amended on December 24, 2004)

Section 4. Lifetime Membership Fee – Any member may choose to pay a lifetime membership fee in the amount of Php2,500 payable once in advance in lieu of the annual membership fee. The Board of Trustees may increase the lifetime membership fee subject to the approval of a majority of the members at the annual general meeting, provided that such increase shall not apply to those who have already paid a lifetime membership fee prior to the approval of such increase.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Disbursements – Withdrawal from the funds of the association whether by check or any other instrument, shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the President. If necessary, the Board of Trustees may designate other signatories.

Section 6. Fiscal Year – The fiscal year of the association shell be from January 1 to December 31 of each year.

ARTICLE IX

Corporate Seal

Section 1. Form – The corporate seal of the association shall be in such form and design as may be determined by the Board.

ARTICLE X

Amendments of the By-Laws

Section 1. Amendments – These by-laws, or any portion thereof, may be amended or repealed by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees and ratified by a majority vote of the members at any regular or special meeting of the general membership duly held for the purpose.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Adopted this 28th day of October, 1989 in Baguio City by the affirmative vote of the undersigned members representing a majority of the members of the association in a special meeting duly held for the purpose.

Sgd. SILVERIO A. BITENG

Sgd. JOHN C. QUINIONES

Sgd. CONRADO P. MAPALO

Sgd. GAVINA B. YEN

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

TRUSTEES’ AND SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE

We, the undersigned Trustees and Secretary of the PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Amended By-Laws of the PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. as amended and approved by the Board of Trustees in its meeting held on October 29, 2004 and as approved by the majority of members in the General Membership Meeting held on December 25, 2004

February 25, 2005 at Baguio City, Philippines

Sgd. JOHN C. QUINIONES

Sgd. BONIFACIO PATRICIO JR.

Sgd. FELIX R. GARLITOS

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

Sgd. ROLANDO C. DUMAWA

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this April 26, 2005 at Baguio City.

JOEL G. GORDOLA

Notary Public

By-Laws of the PBCAA (Amended)

ARTICLE I

Meetings

Section 1. Annual Membership Meetings – The annual general meeting of the member shall be held at the principal office of the association on the last Friday of March of each year. During such meeting the President will render his Annual Report to the members.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Special Membership Meetings – The special general membership meeting may be called as the need thereof arises by the Board of Trustees or upon petition of one-third(1/3) of the general membership.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Monthly Board Meeting – Monthly meeting of the trustees and the officers shall be called every end of the month by the President of the association. During such meetings, the President shall render his monthly report to the trustees and officers.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 4. Special Board Meeting – Special meeting of the trustees and the officers may be called as the need thereof arises by the President or upon petition of a majority of the trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Notices – Notices of the date, time and place of annual, monthly or special meetings of the members and of the trustees shall be given either personally or by special delivery mail, at least one week before the date set for such meeting. In urgent cases, the notice may be communicated at least two days before the meeting personally or by telephone or by telegram, if personal contact is not possible. The notice of every special meeting shall state briefly the purpose or purposes of the meeting. No other business shall be considered at such meeting except with the consent of all the members present.

Section 6. Waiver of notice – Notice of meeting may be waived verbally by any member attending it.

Section 7. Quorum – A quorum for any meeting of the members shall consist of a majority of the members and a majority of such quorum may decide any question at the meeting except those matters where the Corporation Code requires the affirmative vote of a greater proportion.

Section 8. Order of Business – The order of business at the annual general meeting of the members shall be as follows:

a) Proof of service of the required notice of meeting, except when such notice is waived by the members constituting a quorum.

b) Proof of the presence of a quorum.

c) Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous annual meeting, except when such reading is dispensed with by a majority vote of those present.

d) Unfinished business.

e) Report of the President.

f) Election of the Trustees for the ensuing year.

g) Other matters.

The order of business at any meeting may be changed by a vote of the majority of the members present

Section 9. Voting Proxy – Members shall be entitled to one vote each, and they may vote either in person or by proxy, which shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of the association before the scheduled meeting.

ARTICLE II

Trustees

Section 1. Board of Trustees – The corporate powers of the association shall be exercised, its business conducted and its property controlled by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall exercise its power and perform its functions as a collegial body and no trustee shall have individual power or function apart and separate from the board. They shall be elected at large by the members and shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Qualifications – No member shall be eligible for election to the Board of Trustees unless he has the following qualifications:

1. An active member of the New Testament Church of Christ and of good moral standing in his/her congregation;

2. An active member of the PBCAA, Inc. and of good standing;

3. At least a graduate of Associate in Theology from PBC;

4. Willing to serve the association without compensation.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Disqualification of Trustees or Officers – No member convicted of final judgment of an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period exceeding six (6) years, or violation of this code committed within five (5) years prior to the date of election or appointment, shall qualify as trustee or officer.

ARTICLE III

Officers

Section 1. Officers – The officers of the association shall be a President, an Executive Vice President, a Vice President for Luzon, a Vice President for Visayas, a Vice President for Mindanao, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Auditor, two Business Managers and a Public Relations Officer. They shall be elected by the Board of Trustees from among themselves. The Board may combine compatible offices in a single person.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Term of Office – All officers of the association shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE IV

Function & Powers of Officers

Section 1. President – The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the association. In addition to duties as such, he shall preside in all meetings of the Board of Trustees and of all the meetings of the members of the association.

He shall execute all resolutions and/or decisions of the Board of Trustees. He shall be charged with directing and overseeing the activities of the association. He shall appoint and have control over all employees of the association, review and approve expense vouchers. Together with the Secretary of the Association, he shall present to the Board of Trustees and to the members an annual budget and, from time to time as may be necessary, supplemental budgets. He shall submit to the Board as soon as possible after the close of each fiscal year, and to the members at each annual meeting, a complete report of the activities and operations of the association for the fiscal year under his term.

Section 2. Executive Vice President – The Executive Vice President, if qualified shall exercise all powers and perform all duties of the President during the absence or incapacity of the latter and shall perform duties that maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Vice President for Luzon – The Vice President for Luzon shall be the contact person for all members in Luzon and shall coordinate activities of the Association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy of such office. He shall perform other functions as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 4. Vice President for Visayas – The Vice President for Visayas shall be the contact person for all members in Visayas and shall coordinate all activities of the association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy in such office. He shall perform such other duties as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Vice President for Mindanao – The Vice President for Mindanao shall be the contact person for members in Mindanao and shall coordinate all activities of the Association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy in such office. He shall perform such other duties as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 24, 2004)

Section 6. Secretary – The Secretary shall give all the notices required by these by-laws and keep the minutes of all meetings of the members and of the Board of Trustees and of all meetings of all committees in a book kept for the purpose. He shall keep the seal of the association and affix such seal to any paper or instrument requiring the same. He shall have custody of the correspondence files and all other papers that are to be kept by the Treasurer. He shall maintain the members’ register, have charge of the bulletin board at the principal office of the association. He shall also perform all such other duties and works as the Board of Trustees from time to time assign to him.

Section 7. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall have charge of the funds, receipts and disbursement of the association. He shall keep all moneys and other valuables of the association in such bank or banks as the Board of Trustees may designate. He shall keep and have charge of the books of accounts which shall be open to inspection by any member if the Board of Trustees, whenever required, an account of financial condition of the association and of all transactions made by him as Treasurer. He shall also perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned to him by the Board of Trustees. (Last sentence which read, “He shall post a bond in such amount as may be fixed by the Board of Trustees” was deleted).

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 8. Auditor – The Auditor shall examine financial records and audit money. He shall also perform other functions as may be provided for by the Board of Trustees.

Section 9. Two Business Managers – The two Business Mangers shall initiate and submit to the Board of Trustees a business plan for the association. They shall assist the President in the proper implementation of the business plan whenever approved by the Board of Trustees. They shall perform other functions as may be assigned to them by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 10. Public Relations Officer – The Public Relations Officer shall be responsible for the promotion and protection of the name and public image of the association. He shall be in charge of all media relations and exposure. He shall assist the President and the Secretary in the proper dissemination of information among members of the association. He shall perform such other functions as may be assigned to him by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE V

Members

Section 1. Qualifications for Membership – The Board shall determine the qualification of an applicant for membership.

Section 2. Rights of Members – A member shall have the following rights:

a. To exercise the right to vote on all matters relating to the affairs of the association;

b. To be eligible to any elective or appointive office of the association;

c. To participate in all deliberations/meetings of the association;

d. To avail of all the facilities of the association;

e. To examine all the records or books of the association during business hours;

f. To receive all benefits approved by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities of Members – A member shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

a. To obey and comply with the by-laws, rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the association from time to time.

b. To attend all meetings that may be called by the Board of Trustees;

c. To pay membership dues and other assessment of the association.

ARTICLE VI

Board of Advisers

Section 1. Board of Advisers – A Board of Advisers shall be composed of Fifteen 15) members to be selected by the Board of Trustees who will serve in a consultancy and advisory capacity to the association. It will be a collegial body which shall elect among its members a Chairman who shall be an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the association.

Section 2. – Members – Members of the Board of Advisers shall be selected by the Board of Trustees from a list of nominees who are willing to serve. These may be persons who by virtue of their education, experience and stature in the community shall be able to contribute wise counsel and provide guidance to the association.

Section 3. Term of Office – The term of office of members of the Board of Advisers shall be co-terminus with the term of office of the Board of Trustees.

Section 4. Compensation – Members of the Board of Advisers shall receive no compensation for their services. Subject to an appropriation by the Board of Trustees, a reasonable amount of honorarium or per diem may be given to each member of the Board of Advisers.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE VII

Suspension, Expulsion and Termination of Membership

Suspension, expulsion and termination of membership shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the association. Any members of the association may file charges against a member by filing a written complaint with the Secretary of the association. The Board of Trustees shall call a special meeting of the members to consider the charges. The affirmative vote of one third (1/3) of all the members of the association shall be necessary to suspend a member, provided, that where the penalty is expulsion, the affirmative vote of at least two thirds (2/3) of all the members shall be necessary to expel a member.

ARTICLE VIII

Funds

Section 1. Funds – Te funds of the association shall be derived from admission fees, annual dues and special assessments of members, gifts, donations or benefits.

Section 2. Fees and Dues – Every member of the association shall, in addition to the membership fees, pay dues and/or assessments that may be imposed by the association from time to time.

Section 3. Annual Membership Fee – Every member shall pay an annual membership fee of Php600 payable at Php50 per month provided, however, that a member may pay in advance the annual membership fee at a discounted amount of Php500. The Board of Trustees may increase/decrease the annual membership fee subject to the approval of a majority of the members at each annual general meeting.

(As amended on December 24, 2004)

Section 4. Lifetime Membership Fee – Any member may choose to pay a lifetime membership fee in the amount of Php2,500 payable once in advance in lieu of the annual membership fee. The Board of Trustees may increase the lifetime membership fee subject to the approval of a majority of the members at the annual general meeting, provided that such increase shall not apply to those who have already paid a lifetime membership fee prior to the approval of such increase.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Disbursements – Withdrawal from the funds of the association whether by check or any other instrument, shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the President. If necessary, the Board of Trustees may designate other signatories.

Section 6. Fiscal Year – The fiscal year of the association shell be from January 1 to December 31 of each year.

ARTICLE IX

Corporate Seal

Section 1. Form – The corporate seal of the association shall be in such form and design as may be determined by the Board.

ARTICLE X

Amendments of the By-Laws

Section 1. Amendments – These by-laws, or any portion thereof, may be amended or repealed by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees and ratified by a majority vote of the members at any regular or special meeting of the general membership duly held for the purpose.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Adopted this 28th day of October, 1989 in Baguio City by the affirmative vote of the undersigned members representing a majority of the members of the association in a special meeting duly held for the purpose.

Sgd. SILVERIO A. BITENG

Sgd. JOHN C. QUINIONES

Sgd. CONRADO P. MAPALO

Sgd. GAVINA B. YEN

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

TRUSTEES’ AND SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE

We, the undersigned Trustees and Secretary of the PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Amended By-Laws of the PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. as amended and approved by the Board of Trustees in its meeting held on October 29, 2004 and as approved by the majority of members in the General Membership Meeting held on December 25, 2004 February 25, 2005 at Baguio City, Philippines

Sgd. JOHN C. QUINIONES

Sgd. BONIFACIO PATRICIO JR.

Sgd. FELIX R. GARLITOS

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

Sgd. ROLANDO C. DUMAWA

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this April 26, 2005 at Baguio City.

Sgd. JOEL G. GORDOLA

Notary Public