Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan
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Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan (SLB) is a non-partisan, church-based organization that is concerned primarily with socio-political and economic affairs of the Philippines. It stands for a Filipino nation that celebrates love of country and genuine democracy in the spirit of faith that does justice. As such, SLB creates ways to foster participation and vigilance among Filipino citizens.
[edit] Background
The intention of SLB was conceived in 1986, in a little room in the Loyola House of Studies at the Ateneo de Manila University, where a number of priests were discussing the political and socio-economic situation of the country at that time. From there, SLB traces its beginning to the historical presidential snap elections of 1986. What started as a small organization of religious priests, seminarians and nuns known as the Namfrel Marines has now evolved into a non-stock, non-profit organization known as Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan. From these forth the intention of reviving and strengthening the spirit of democracy in the country and from there, the hope of progress and development with the faith of justice.
SLB is currently working for the pursuit of clean elections in the Philippines through various projects; it has also been named the secretariat arm of the One Million Volunteers for Clean Elections(VforCE) effort.
[edit] Vision-Mission
Guided by Gospel values, SLB is committed to promoting responsible citizenship through various advocacies, values-education, socio-spiritual integration, the awakening of popular conscience, and bridge-building among the various sectors of society. SLB also strives in the pursuit of truth through research, information dissemination, social analysis, discernment and dialogue, and vigilant action respectful of democratic institutions. Lastly, SLB aims to evangelize the Filipino culture through the revitalization of hope and empowerment.
To concretize their vision-mission, SLB is currently having numerous projects to foster the continuing maturity among the Filipino people and to provide them with an arena where they can share their skills and live out their passions in order for the country to progress.
