Negros Nine Human Development Foundation

In 1983 three priests and six lay workers on Negros island were charged with multiple murder. Over the next 14 months of trial and imprisonment they become known worldwide as the Negros Nine. read more>>

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Negros Nine Organic Farm

In 2006 the Negros Nine bought 12 hectares of titled land in the mountains of Kabankalan at a place called Bantolinao to help the surrounding subsistence farmers, many whom were members of the KKs started in the 70s. read more>>

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Negros Nine Reforestation

The 12 hectare farm has a good water supply from a natural spring in a small area of forest on the property. In order to protect this valuable resource forestal land surrounding the farm has been acquired by buying the rights of the “owners”. read more>>

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Negros Nine Abaca Weaving
Negros Nine Abaca Weaving

Trafficking in people is nothing new even in the remote areas of Negros. However, what is new is the brisk traficking in minors. Poverty is the main factor which pushes young people to seek work outside their local area. read more>>

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Fr Niall O'Brien

The Priest as a Prophet
Father Niall O’Brien, 64, a good friend, a brave and courageous priest of unquestionable integrity died 27th of April 2004 in Pisa, Italy, after a long struggle with illness.

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Negros Nine Info

Board of Trustees
Rev. Fr. Brian E. Gore
Rev. Fr. Ricon B. Dagunan
Atty. Francisco B. Cruz
Milagros C. Villavicencio
Lydio J. Mangao
Jesus S. Arzaga
Nomy T. Muhal
Conrado G. Esemple
Lydio J. Mangao
Brgy. Oringao
Kabankalan City
Negros Occidental
6110 Philippines
Cell No. 0922-893 9615
Tel: (63) 034 744 6800
Email: info@negrosnine.com
webpage: www.negrosnine.com

 

Exodus 84

by Columban Fr. Robert Burke

This is about the Long March, or Exodus '84, to allow it a scriptural description, three days of torrid sun and long kilometers from Kabankalan to Bacolod , a distance of about ninety-five kilometers, or approximately sixty miles. I was there. A long line of marchers (numbering at the start more than 1500) carrying streamers and placards moved over a hot asphalt road like a colony of ants, twisting into curves, seemingly endless.

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