August 15, 2026

07:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Mga brothers heres the recording of our meeting.

Brod secretary for your record

Key Outcomes

The committee approved two major program frameworks: the Fellowship of the Biggest Coin (FBC) National Policy Declaration and the UCM Ministerial Box implementation guidelines for uniform adoption across all eight jurisdictions. The Home and Family Life concept (PAIS framework) was also adopted. Membership registration via Google Form was discussed, with a contest incentive proposed to drive participation by May 2027. [Citation][Citation]

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Decisions Made

FBC Policy adopted: Annual stewardship program celebrated on the second Sunday of March; offering computed by multiplying member's age by their chosen "biggest coin" denomination. [Citation][Citation]

FBC remittance split approved: 20% each to local church, conference, jurisdiction, national, and church workers/seniors medical trust fund. [Citation]

Investment clause deleted from FBC policy upon motion by Brother Manolito; priority tiers replaced with first come, first serve basis for assistance. [Citation][Citation][Citation]

Ministerial Box approved: 75% of box proceeds remitted to the conference for ministerial students; 25% retained for UCM For Peace projects. [Citation][Citation]

Selection authority confirmed: Conference (not UCM) selects ministerial students; UCM's role is financial support only, not selection. [Citation][Citation][Citation]

Home and Family Life (PAIS) concept adopted, subject to improvement as recommended by the chairperson. [Citation]

Membership registration deadline: One full year round, with evaluation and awarding by May 2027. [Citation]

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Program Details

FBC Trust Fund to be maintained separately from general operating funds; dual signatures required for withdrawals; audited annually. [Citation]

Ministerial Box uses uniform locked boxes (~₱1,000/box); opened annually during UCM-CWA convention; conference minister and treasurer present at remittance. [Citation][Citation][Citation]

Ministerial need context: Seminary costs ~₱90,000/semester per student; national office covers ~70%; conferences must source remaining ~₱35,000 plus personal student needs. [Citation][Citation]

SIAP precedent cited: UCM previously raised ₱120,000 in 3 months; projected ₱400,000–₱500,000 for upcoming cycle. [Citation]

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Membership & Google Form

Google Form accessible via UCM website; click membership link to access. [Citation]

New member fee: ~₱200; existing member ID upgrade: ₱100. [Citation][Citation]

Contest proposed: jurisdiction with highest complete conference registrations receives an award; Chairman Eli Eslao to monitor and recommend prize amount. [Citation][Citation][Citation]

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Pending Confirmation

Bank account opening rescheduled from August 18; President Joelibert and Brother Roger to proceed together when available. [Citation]

CBL Amendments meeting tentatively September 4–5 in Dumaguete (hosted by Brother Manolito); date subject to change pending National Council schedule check. [Citation][Citation][Citation]

UCM Sunday celebration not yet in CBL; celebrated every fourth Sunday of October but not formally approved. [Citation]

Salary standardization for pastors under CSRD review; outcome pending. [Citation]

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Action Items

Joelibert (President): Post FBC policy and Ministerial Box documents to group chat for distribution to jurisdictions. [Citation]

Joelibert: Confirm National Council September schedule to avoid overlap with CBL amendments meeting. [Citation]

Joelibert: Send national-level letter to all bishops regarding Ministerial Box implementation. [Citation]

Joelibert: Share FBC liturgy with Brother Boy (FBC Committee Chair) once finalized by national liturgy committee. [Citation]

Brother Boy (FBC Chair): Consolidate corrections (priority clause, investment deletion) and share revised document. [Citation]

Eli Eslao (Membership Chair): Monitor Google Form submissions monthly; determine highest-registering jurisdiction; recommend award. [Citation]

All jurisdiction representatives: Prepare proposed CBL amendments before September meeting. [Citation][Citation]

Roger: Coordinate with President for bank account opening; contact via text first at 0995-427-1510. [Citation][Citation]

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Attendees Present

Joelibert (President/Facilitator), Roger (Treasurer), Ronnie (Mercado), Guillermo Ortua, Eli/Eleazar Eslao, Manolito (Xiaomi), Ranil David, Brother Larry, Brother Boy — total of 8–10 participants (quorum reached mid-meeting). [Citation][Citation][Citation]

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