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Davao Episcopal Area Launches First EarthKeepers

Davao Episcopal Area Launches First Gilas Kalikasan (EarthKeepers) Learning Institute. Photo courtesy of the Davao Episcopal Area, Philippines Regional Conference.
Davao Episcopal Area Launches First Gilas Kalikasan (EarthKeepers) Learning Institute. Photo courtesy of the Davao Episcopal Area, Philippines Regional Conference.

The Davao Episcopal Area (DEA) formally launched its first-ever Gilas Kalikasan (EarthKeepers) Learning Institute and inducted 57 pioneer EarthKeepers during a four-day gathering.

To learn more visit: https://umcdea.org/ummp-id/

This content was originally published by the General Board of Global Ministries; republished with permission by ResourceUMC on February 4, 2026

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