On September 27, 2026, Technical Support for Videostreaming (TSV) officers from all districts of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) worldwide attended special gatherings to commemorate TSV’s sixth anniversary and renew their commitment to their God-given duties. During the said gatherings, new TSV officers took their oath of office.

TSV was established on September 7, 2020. Under the Christian Family Organizations (CFO) Office, TSV serves as the technical team that provides support for gatherings, primarily worship services, among others, especially those officiated at by the Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo.

Philippines

In the Ecclesiastical District of Metro Manila South, TSV officers gathered at the house of worship of the Local Congregation of Cupang Muntinlupa. Brother Teodorico Lapada Jr., assistant district supervising minister, led the study of God’s words.

In the Cavite District, TSV officers from across the district held their special gathering at the Binakayan Congregation’s house of worship, where Brother Eli Hebrew, district supervising minister, officiated.

In the District of Trece Martires City, Cavite, 34 new TSV officers took their oath. Brother Rodrigo Reyes, district supervising minister, led the special gathering held in Trece Martires City Congregation.

The house of worship of the Ciudad de Victoria Congregation served as the venue for the special gathering in the Bulacan South District. Brother Eufracio Castillo Jr., district supervising minister, led the gathering.

In the Ecclesiastical District of Rosales, Pangasinan, Brother Jayson Doronio, minister of the gospel, was sent by the Church Administration to officiate at the special gathering held at the house of worship of Carmen Congregation, on September 26. A total of 50 brethren took oath as TSV officers.

In the Ecclesiastical District of Nueva Vizcaya, the Church Administration assigned Brother Arnel Solano, minister of the gospel, to lead the special gathering of TSV officers in Bayombong Congregation.

In the District of Tacloban City, Leyte, the special gathering took place at the Tanauan Congregation’s house of worship during which 37 new TSV officers took their oath of office. Brother Raul Ramirez Sr., district supervising minister, led the study of God’s words.

Meanwhile, in the Sultan Kudarat District, Brother Benjamin Isaias Jaurigue, district supervising minister, presided over the special gathering at the house of worship of the Tacurong Congregation.

In the Davao del Norte District, TSV officers gathered at the Visayan Village Congregation’s house of worship, where Brother Israel Flores, district supervising minister, led the special gathering.

Abroad

In the Texas District in the United States, the Houston Congregation’s house of worship served as the host site for the special gathering. Brother Teodorico Samson Jr., assistant district supervising minister, led the preaching of God’s words, which was also witnessed by TSV officers gathered at the houses of worship of the Austin, Killeen, Universal City, San Antonio, Port Arthur, Corpus Christi, and Edinburg congregations.

In the District of Florida and Caribbean, Brother Garry Garcia, district supervising minister, led the special gathering. From the host site at the Orlando Congregation’s house of worship, the gathering was videostreamed to local congregations on various Caribbean islands.

Still in the US, the Ecclesiastical District of Hawaii Pacific held its gathering at the house of worship of the Wahiawa Congregation on the island of Oahu. The preaching of God’s words, led by Brother Gem Baitan, district supervising minister, was livestreamed to brethren gathered at their respective houses of worship in the neighboring islands and territories: Wailuku on Maui, Keaau on the Big Island, Kalaheo on Kauai, and American Samoa.

Reactions

“First of all, we thank the Executive Minister because opportunities like this strengthen the faith, especially of our fellow TSV officers. What I learned from the teaching is the importance of endurance and perseverance, and I will use this as an inspiration, especially in carrying out my sacred duty,” said Danreb Montecillo, TSV lead, from the Cupang Muntinlupa Congregation.

Azhleigh Macadag-um, from the Alabang Congregation, said, “I have learned many things, and I have also gained more knowledge about fulfilling my duties, especially from the teaching given earlier. I learned to be patient and diligent in fulfilling my duties. Because of this, I am confident that whatever problems I may encounter, I will be able to overcome them.”

Mark Anthony Valenzuela, from Noveleta, Cavite, expressed, “We are very happy because, as time passes, the number of those accepting the duty as TSV officers continues to grow. The faithfulness of the Lord God in guiding the TSV organization is clearly evident. Reaching its sixth year is a testament that TSV continues to be blessed and strengthened by His grace.”

Newly sworn-in TSV officer Richard Torno Jr. from San Nicolas, Cavite, expressed, “I felt blessed because I have taken my oath as a TSV officer. I consider this one of the significant events in my life because I took my oath during the special gathering commemorating TSV’s sixth anniversary.”

Roxanne Jade Villegas, who took oath of office in American Samoa, stated, “TSV officers have the delicate task of helping uphold the solemnity of the worship services and other gatherings. It’s only right we stay focused and ask God to always be with us in each performance.”

Another newly sworn-in TSV officer, Evangeline Par from Inocencio, Cavite, said, “As a newly appointed TSV officer, I will make sure to fulfill my duty wholeheartedly. I will be prompt in carrying out my duties and will be faithful and responsible. I am ready to learn, listen, and submit to those who lead and those who have more experience than I do. .”

Brother AJ Yuson, Davao del Norte District TSV coordinator, said, “I’m very happy with the success that God has granted to this organization. This shows God’s continued help to this organization. Through God’s words taught during the special gathering, TSV officers will be guided even more in properly understanding and appreciating their duty.”

“We thank God for His love for the Church, shown through Brother Eduardo Manalo and Brother Angelo Eraño V. Manalo, Deputy Executive Minister. We promise never to turn away from our divine duties,” said Brother Samson Jr. — With reports from Joren dela Piña, Marck Angelo Delos Reyes, and district multimedia officers