CBN Asia and the Philippine Navy cemented their partnership through an artwork turnover by Bridging Horizons, held at The 700 Club Asia Studio, last February 13.

Bridging Horizons is the advocacy of missionary visual artist, Civil Military Operations Officer 2 (CMO2) Kristine Lim. It is a series of captivating artworks meticulously crafted by Lim for the project Naval Cultural Exchange Thru Arts. Bridging Horizons aims to enhance the country’s diplomatic efforts by sharing culture and art, support military arts and cultural understanding, and promote civil-military operations.

Present in the turnover are CBN Asia President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Kairuz, CBN Asia Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Valdes Tan, Deputy Commander Commodore Lemuel Espartinez, Major Henry Te, Lieutenant Jerwel Villaflores, Chief Petty Officer Mary Ann Dumlao PN (Reserved), and Petty Officer First Class Cherry Ann Co PN (Reserved).

According to Co, Lim views herself as a warrior of God, exhibiting her faith in her artistic endeavors. Her works not only reflect her passion for art, but also her desire to spread the love of God to all. For this reason, the founder of Artist on a Mission chose CBN Asia as one of the recipients of her artworks.

Espartinez thanked CBN Asia for partaking in the Philippine Navy’s endeavor. He delightfully shared how the artworks symbolize the deepening bond between CBN Asia and the Philippine Navy.

“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to CBN Asia for the acceptance to become part of this endeavor. Through these artworks, we convey our deep appreciation for the bonds we will share and hope to remain resolute in the commitment to nurturing the collaboration for generations to come,” Espartinez said.

The culmination of the event came with the unveiling of the artworks—one of the Perla de Oriente series and one of Amak series.

The Perla de Oriente is a mixed media art that showcases the colors of the Philippine Navy and national symbols that tell the nation’s identity. Meanwhile, the Amak artwork was painted on a tree bark material called “amak”—which was also used by Indigenous Peoples in making their clothes. Both are beautifully crafted and meaningful through the materials used and the symbols that were incorporated.

“We are truly blessed to be the recipient of these fine and exquisite artworks that come from the heart of the missionary virtual artist, Ms. Kristine Ann Lim. Thank you very much. This is an open door, and we recognize God’s hands today. This is the start of a partnership that will be fruitful and lasting,” Kairuz shared.

The event has gone beyond just an artwork turnover, it was a moment that marked a partnership that will transform more lives and reach more nations.

You, too, can partner with CBN Asia in helping our kababayans and transforming lives. Visit cbnasia.org/give.

As the New Year unfolds and the world seeks answered prayers, hope emerges. Reverb Worship brings this beautiful reminder of God’s faithfulness with its newest single, Maghihintay—out now on all digital streaming platforms worldwide!

Written and performed by promising artist Ava Canaceli and arranged by the critically acclaimed music producer Shadiel Chan, Maghihintay is Reverb Worship’s first anthem for 2024. Inspired by the Psalms of David in the Bible, Ava penned the song during the pandemic as a reminder of God’s goodness and to encourage listeners to stay firm and faithful in their waiting seasons.

“In difficult times, we often feel like God is silent—like He is not doing anything. This song is all about waiting desperately for Him and seeking His presence, no matter how long it takes for Him to answer,” the singer-songwriter shared.

Ava’s personal yet relatable lyrics and musing from the timeless biblical message, paired with her soulful voice and balladic melody, gave birth to the masterpiece that is Maghihintay.

The rising artist continued, “Like David pleading with the Lord, I hope this song becomes our prayer too—that we will patiently wait on God, believe in Him, and seek Him desperately, knowing that His presence is more than enough in our most difficult times.”

CBN Asia’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Valdes Tan hopes that Reverb Worship’s new year release will encourage many to receive God’s promise of fresh beginnings.

“We are proud to present the newest member of the Reverb Worship family, singer and composer, Ava Canaceli. We partnered Ava with the hitmaker arranger, Shadiel Chan to create Maghihintay—such a beautiful song born out of their talents and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. The listeners will truly be blessed with this new flavor of Christian music,”

Believe that God is faithful to those who wait! Stream Maghihintay by Ava Canaceli on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all digital streaming platforms worldwide. Follow Reverb Worship PH on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to catch their upcoming song releases.

In 2013, CBN Asia launched the beloved Bible-oriented animated show Superbook Reimagined on Philippine television. Through its current partnership with ABS-CBN, a new generation of Filipino children is learning about Bible stories and their life-changing lessons.

Superbook gets its 2^nd Anak TV Seal!

As Superbook Reimagined celebrates its 10^th year in the Philippines, we also celebrate our latest award: the Anak TV Seal Household Favorite Television Program for 2023! The award was accepted by The 700 Club Asia host, Kata Inocencio.

CBN Asia’s manager for Superbook Icko Gonzalez expresses his gratitude for each opportunity that Superbook can extend its reach.

“We thank God for our partnerships with various media channels who share our commitment to bring the positive messages of the Bible to more Filipino families worldwide,” he said.

It is Gonzalez’ prayer that the Word of God would take root and flourish in the hearts of everyone who has been reached by Superbook, “May their faith and love for Jesus deepen even further as they navigate life’s challenges.”

What’s next for Superbook Philippines?

Superbook has done so much in a decade, but it does not stop there. According to Gonzalez, the Superbook Philippines team has many more surprises in store for the audience in 2024!

First up is the release of all Superbook Season 1 episodes in Bisaya, along with live events in the Visayas region. This comes after the successful launch of Superbook Cebuano last October 2023.

Gonzalez also gave another exciting news: Superbook Season 5 will soon have a simultaneous broadcast on A2Z and Kapamilya Channel! He invites everyone to join the fun.

“Get ready for a wave of excitement, especially for our multi-generational #CertifiedBatangSuperbook followers—there’s a lot to look forward to!”

Thanks to your love and support, Superbook can continue to reach thousands of Filipino children. Do you want to be our partner today?  Visit cbnasia.org/give.

After years of adapting to online and hybrid celebrations during the pandemic, the CBN Asia Pillars finally returned to its traditional face-to-face celebration. The ministry’s faithful partners, called “Pillars,” gathered for a joy-filled night to celebrate God’s goodness, at The 700 Club Asia studio, December 6.

Mari Kaimo and Joyce Burton-Titular hosted the event, creating an atmosphere filled with testimonies and meaningful conversations.

Donors and partners graced the event, delighted to be present and connect with new and familiar faces.

One of them is Adelaida Sta. Ana, who has been an active supporter since 2005. She started contributing small amounts, and after witnessing God’s faithfulness, now joyfully gives more.

“I am really happy every time I pledge to CBN Asia because not everyone gets the chance to do this kind of work for the Lord. I know that everything I give is worth it because it all comes from the Lord. I can only give because He blessed me,” Adelaida said.

Other partners also shared their reasons for supporting God’s ministry and how giving has positively affected their lives. Their stories touched the hearts of people who were present.

The celebration became even more meaningful when Operation Blessing’s Bless-A-Child program beneficiaries from Zambales personally expressed their gratitude.

After sharing a message about the power of prayer, Peter Kairuz, CBN Asia’s President and Chief Executive Officer, gave a heartfelt appreciation to all the donors.

“Thank you so much, partners. You have been with us even in the toughest times. Thank you also for giving us your time. You could have been anywhere else. Your presence here tells us how you love the Lord,” he expressed.

To recognize the committed partners even more, some of them were awarded tokens of appreciation.

As a special gesture, partners were given a tour of the CBN Asia office and studio, and were treated to a delightful dinner accompanied by soulful jazz music, performed by Reverb Worship PH artist, Joselle Feliciano.

To all the generous donors and partners of the CBN Asia Family of Ministries, thank you for playing a pivotal role in supporting our God-given mission to proclaim Christ and transform lives!

Be a CBN Asia Pillar today. Donate through cbnasia.org/give or call 8-737-0700 to know how you can take part in God’s extraordinary work in the Philippines, Asia, and the world!

Give back and show our Filipino kababayans that you care.

The holidays often worsen stress and can trigger a temporary feeling of anxiety, hopelessness, and even depression.

Do you agree?

But this Christmas, you have a chance to comfort and help the distressed and hurting. Even though you are miles away, you can help ease our kababayans’ burdens. With your gift, you can make Christmas joyful for them.

Your gift to CBN Asia will help in these meaningful ways:

1. Bring hope, peace, and freedom to the hopeless and broken through The 700 Club Asia.
2. Provide emotional and spiritual refuge to the distressed and hurting through CBN Asia Prayer Center’s 24/7 hotline.
3. Help the most neglected and disadvantaged people in the Philippines through Operation Blessing.
4. Equip Filipinos to share Christ’s love to the nations through the Asian Center for Missions.
5. Share the love of Jesus to Filipino children and bring Bible stories to life through Superbook.
6. Produce music that celebrates and declares the unchanging love of God through Reverb Worship PH.
7. Help people grow in their relationship with God through the Tanglaw Devotional App—the first Filipino devotional mobile application in audio and text format.

Send any amount today and show your warmth, love, and generosity.

And as you give, may you remember to:

“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine.” (Proverb 3:9-10, NLT)

Two inspirational songs from Reverb Worship PH, CBN Asia’s music arm, earn back-to-back nominations at this year’s Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA).

“Sa‘Yo Lang” by Jex de Castro and Joselle Feliciano has been named a finalist for Best Inspirational Song. Penned by the talented Lucas Miguel, this comforting composition released last December 2022 continues to remind listeners where to find real peace and love.

“All we wanted to do was to hold a voice for those in grief, especially after the pandemic, when we’ve all lost so much. I wish that with this recognition, more people will get to listen to the song, find in it a safe space for their grief and disappointments, and ultimately point them to the bearer of lasting hope, joy, and comfort—Jesus Christ,” Joselle shared.

Meanwhile, “Pansumandali” has earned its place as a finalist for Best Music Video category. Directed by the visionary Timothy Yee, the music video perfectly encapsulates the message of the song written, composed, and performed by Shekinah Gram—God’s love is constant. The heart-tugging visuals were brought to life through the lens of its Director of Photography, Play Layugan.

Shekinah recalled, “It took a year before we produced the music video for Pansumandali. We faced rejections and tears, but God had a better plan. This CMMA nomination is such an encouragement. Glory to God that His ways are always better. Cheers to the Reverb Worship team and everyone who watched the MV!”

To CBN Asia’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Valdes Tan, getting the nods from CMMA is a testament to the exceptional talent of the Reverb Worship team, and an inspiration to create more songs that promote good values and honor God.

“Our recent selection as finalists in CMMA makes me so proud of our Reverb Worship artists and songs. Aside from the wonderful messages of Reverb songs, the production value is at par with the country’s best and the yearly recognition of CMMA is a testament to that. CBN Asia is proud of the talents behind each song and music video. We praise God for these recognitions.”

Stream Sa‘Yo Lang and Pansumandali on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all digital streaming platforms worldwide. For more updates, follow Reverb Worship PH on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.