Bishop Seated (L-R): Most Rev. Guillermo D. Afable, D.D. (Digos), Most Rev. Gerardo Alminaza, D.D. (CBCP-ECSAJP) and President of CARITAS Ph), Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D. (Davao), and Most Rev. Abel C. Apigo, D.D. (Mati); Social Action Directors Standing: Fr. Momo (Digos), Fr. Jojit Besinga (Tagum), Fr. Leonard Dublan, Jr. (Davao) and Fr. Orviel (Mati)
A Shared Commitment to Serve the Vulnerable: DaDiTaMa Signs MOU with Caritas Philippines Establishing Sub-Region Humanitarian Cluster
A significant milestone was reached during Day 3 of the DaDiTaMa 1st Quarterly Meeting with the formal Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing the DaDiTaMa Sub-Region Humanitarian Cluster.
The agreement was signed by the DaDiTaMa Bishops together namely: Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao, Most Rev. Guillermo Afable, D.D., Bishop of Digos and Most Rev. Abel Apigo, Bishop of the Diocese of Mati together with Most Rev. Gerardo Alminaza, D.D., Chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Social Action, Justice and Peace (ECSAJP) and President of Caritas Philippines, in the presence of the Diocesan Social Action Directors.
Before the signing of the MOU, Rev. Fr. Leonardo Dublan Jr., Archdiocesan Social Action Center of Davao (ASAC) Director, introduced Mr. Cecilio “Ava” Guardian III, Caritas Philippines Humanitarian Coordinator, who shared the rationale and terms and conditions of the said MOU.
Additionally, Bishop Abel also expressed his gratitude towards Caritas Philippines for their aid and support during the previous earthquakes that were experienced by the Diocese of Mati way back in October 2025.
This partnership formalized a strengthened framework for collaboration, coordination, localized and unified humanitarian response within the sub-region, reaffirming the Church’s shared commitment to serve vulnerable communities with compassion, integrity, and solidarity.
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