A child-caring organization
providing holistic development
services for children

Our Story

CMSP began in 1989 when a handful of Christian friends dreamed of helping poor Filipino children. A German charitable group, Christlcher Misssionsdienst, responded to the call to become a founding partner helping 12 kids and housing them in a small rented office. Programs also included daycare classes held in shanties among childinger in an urban poor community and a rural fishing village; conducting medical missions in rural locations; and helping pastors in remote areas.

To date, CMSP has reached out to more than 6,000 children and youth through its own community-based centers, a children’s village, and a school. At least 140 young adults have finished their college/technical education, living independently and helping their families out of poverty.

 

About Us

Christian Mission Service Philippines is a child-caring organization providing holistic development services for children.

We consider every child as precious in the eyes of God. Inspired by Proverbs 22:6, we strive to give the best care and love for the deprived, neglected, and abandoned children of our society.

We have served over 6,000 Filipino children to date. Many of whom are already responsible members of the communities they live in. 

We operate a children’s village in Naic, Cavite, daycare centers in Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, and Calaca, Batangas, and a school for pre-school and elementary pupils in Sipocot, Camarines, Sur.

 

Historical Highlights

1989

  • Inspired by their love for children, Filipino Christian leaders partnered with Christlicher Missiondienst (CMD) Germany, to help the underprivileged
  • Programs included childcare, medical and relief missions, and pastoral support
  • Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

1990

  • Began operations of a children’s home in rented house in Naic, Cavite, helping a handful of children from depressed communities by providing for their holistic development – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs
  • First day care center organized in Malipay, Muntinlupa with 50 children served

1991

  • Acquired 1.6 hectare property in San Roque, Naic, Cavite which became the permanent location of the CMSP Children’s Home; began with 4 houses (Bethany, Shiloh, Shechem, and Bethel) and 50 children
  • Opened second day care center in Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City at rented shanty with 30 children served

1992

  • License to operate granted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
  • Third day care center opened in Camastilisan, Calaca, Batangas with 50 children served in rented nipa huts by the seashore
  • Acquired 400 sqm lot in Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City which became the permanent location of the day care center

1993

  • Over 130 children housed at the children’s village, including the first college student, Rhodora Bhon; a total of 8 houses stood as shelter for the children

1995

  • Dinah U. Macaranas named as Executive Director
  • Childcare and development became the primary program as the organization focused on services that brought long-term rewards to beneficiary-families

1996

  • CMSP Children’s Home in Naic, Cavite accredited by DSWD

1997

  • Rhodora Bhon finished her degree in Education as CMSP’s first graduate and joined the team of CMSP staff

1998

  • Lot in Camalstilisan, Calaca, Batangas acquired which became the permanent location of the daycare center

2000

  • Thirty-two Japanese students on a study tour to the Philippines visited the children’s home for the first time in August
  • With hearts moved, they came back in December as a group named Parasaiyo

2002

  • CMSP received a seal of good housekeeping from Philippine Council of Non-Government Organization Certification (PCNC)

2003

  • A donation of a two-hectare lot in Sipocot, Camarines Sur from Dra. Febe Dacanay and family was received; property was developed in the years that followed to help children in the community
  • Club Oneness (later became Plus One), the second group of Japanese students visited the children’s home

2005

  • Day care center in Malipay, Muntinlupa closed due to land ownership dispute; expansion of operations in Camarines Sur pursued instead

2007

  • CMSP child and youth development center in Sipocot, Camarines Sur was established as a daycare center with 32 children served

2009

  • The Harvest, the alumni group of CMSP children was organized and the first Christmas gift-giving activity was conducted to give back to the institution
  • CMD started sending volunteers from Europe, Antje Schwesig stayed for six months at the children’s home

2010

  • CMSP child Ma. Elaidia Barria passed the University of the Philippines College Application Test

2013

  • CMSP Children’s Home renamed as “Children’s Village” to be more reflective of the activities and facilities at the center – ten houses, three guest houses, a multipurpose hall, a kitchen, a daycare center, and a sports and activity center, with capacity to house over 100 children
  • CMSP Sipocot earns permit to operate as pre-school from Department of Education; day care center is converted a formal school

2016

  • Engr. Jay Roces, a former CMSP child commits to donate one classroom for CMSP Sipocot, joins the general membership

2017

  • PCNC accreditation renewed for another five years, valid until December 2022

2018

  • Partnership with Consuelo Foundation and Asia Pacific Children’s Fund were established, enhancing the services provided at the children’s village

2019

  • CMSP celebrates 30 years of God’s faithfulness
  • CMSP, with its executive director elected as Chairman of Manila East Cluster, and CMSP Children’s Village as youth representative for the Cavite cluster

2020

  • Over 6,000 beneficiary-children served, 144 children with college degrees and technical-vocational courses completed to date
  • CMSP continues to help children from underprivileged families as it navigates through the global COVID-19 pandemic

2021

  • Navigating COVID-19 challenges and shifted to online classes in response to the pandemic
  • Pinagbuhatan and Calaca Daycare Centers renewed their accreditation and were granted 5-star ratings

2022

  • Transition to Post-COVID recovery and to hybrid learning setup
  • Elaidia Barria, a CMSP child, successfully completed her MBA in Tokyo, Japan

2023

  • A Milestone Year; Celebrated CMSP’s 35th Founding Anniversary
  • CMSP Sipocot School obtained DepEd recognition
  • Successfully renewed the 5-year accreditation from the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Véron visited CMSP Children's Village
  • CMSP Children's Village was crowned Grand Champion in Naic Street Dance Competition

2024

  • Continued Growth and Strategic Vision; Naic Children’s Village earned Level 2 Accreditation from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
  • Developed a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan

7,000

CHILDREN AND YOUTH HELPED

420

CHILDREN PRESENTLY SERVED

36

YEARS OF SERVICE

Board of Trustees and Executive Director

RANDWIL DINBO U. MACARANAS

CHAIRPERSON (2024 – Present) TRUSTEE (2024 - Present)

Mr. Randwil Dinbo U. Macaranas (Dinbo) is currently the Assistant Vice President for Investor Relations of Vivant Corporation (Vivant). He has over a decade of corporate experience focusing on investor relations, financial analysis, and research. Prior to joining Vivant, he held leadership positions in various companies including Manila Electric Company (Meralco), Rustan Coffee Corporation (Starbucks Philippines), and Colliers International Philippines (Colliers). He graduated from Ateneo de Manila University in 2006 with a degree in Management Economics. He also holds a postgraduate certificate in Development Management from the Asian Institute of Management. Dinbo began volunteering with CMSP as tutor and Sunday school teacher in the early 2000’s during his teenage years and has since expanded his involvement with the organization.

ARLYNN J. CONTRERAS

VICE - CHAIRPERSON

Ms. Arlynn J. Contreras, currently serves as a consultant to an Asian regional network of NGOs, supporting efforts to build human capital in rural communities. She is a sesoned Human Resource and Development Consultant and Organizational and Transformational Leader with over 28 years of experience in both corporate and NGO sectors. She specializes in organizational development, capacity building and holistic child development. Her career spans work with local and international NGOs, church-based groups and APEX networks, providing strategic support in program management, staff mentoring, and organizational assessment. She holds a degree in B.S. in Psychology (Pre-Med) from the University of the Philippines – Diliman, and certifications in: Psychological Testing & Interpretation (PhilPsyCor), Situational Leadership (Blanchard Institute, USA), Celebrating Families Program (World Vision International, USA).

ATTY. ESTRELLA D. ZALDIVAR

TRUSTEE - TREASURER

Atty. Estrella D. Zaldivar (Esther) is currently a Director at the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) under the Investments Group. She was the former Director for Legal Services at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and served as Deputy Administrator of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Regulatory Office, as well as a Public Attorney for many years. She was awarded the Outstanding Public Attorney in 1998. Currently, Atty. Esther is also a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP); Philippine Haggai Institute Alumni Association; Pag-ibig sa Diyos Catholic Community; and Kilos Kababaihan Foundation, Inc. She finished her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Laws degrees at Far Eastern University.

DONATA VON DER LEYEN

TRUSTEE (2024 - Present)

Donata Von Der Leyen holds an M.A. in International History and currently works as Senior Manager for Communication and Partnerships at the Baden-Badener Unternehmergespräche (BBUG), a German non-profit association. She first joined CMSP as a volunteer in 2012 and has remained a close friend and committed supporter ever since.

ERWIN DIGNADICE

TRUSTEE (2024-Present)

Dr. Erwin D. Dignadice (Erwin) is a professional dentist whose mission is to serve underserved and remote communities with high-quality dental care. He has been practicing dentistry since 2000. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from National University in 1997. He also studied Theology at the Baptist Bible Seminary and Institute (1986–1988) and the Southern Baptist School of Theology (1989–1990). Combining his clinical expertise with a deep spiritual calling, Dr. Erwin views dentistry as a ministry—providing essential care where it is needed most. He is an active member of several faith-based and professional organizations, including Operation Compassion, Global Changers for Christ, and the Christian Medical and Dental Society of the Philippines, where he has served since 2015. Through these affiliations, he continually engages in outreach initiatives and mission work, reflecting his lifelong commitment to service, compassion, and holistic healing.

RACHEL GAIL CADIOGAN

CORPORATE SECRETARY (2024-Present)

Rachel D. Cadiogan (Rachel) is currently the President and General Manager of ECLOF Finance Corporation (EFC). Her professional engagements covered product development, finance, operations and human resource management in credit, savings and finance industry (local and international), while serving the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) and the Episcopal Church in the Philippines (ECP) and various church institutions in organizational assessment, strategic/ operational planning, and human resource management, through committee membership and consulting work as the coordinator of the Catalysts for Church’ Organizational Development (CCOD). Rachel graduated from the Palawan State University with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and at Trinity University of Asia for her Master in Business Administration.

ROSARIO M. SALVANI

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (2025 - Present) Assistant Executive Director (2024) Children’s Village Head (2009-2024)

Rosario M. Salvani (Rose) is the Executive Director of Christian Mission Service Philippines, Inc. A registered nurse by profession, she brings over 25 years of dedicated service to CMSP, marked by compassionate leadership and a steadfast commitment to the organization’s mission of serving underprivileged children. Her deep Christian faith serves as the cornerstone of her work. This strong spiritual foundation has shaped her holistic approach to child welfare, emphasizing not only physical and emotional well-being but also moral and spiritual growth. Her service and impact have been recognized through various honors, including the CMSP Worker Award during the organization’s 25th Anniversary and the Outstanding Alumni Award from Minuyan National High School (where she also graduated Valedictorian) on its 50th Founding Anniversary. Rose obtained a BS Nursing degree from the Mary Johnston College of Nursing in 1997 and passed the Philippine Regulatory Board of nursing in 1997.

Our Vision

A leading Christian child-caring ministry transforming the lives of Filipino children.

Our Mission

Enable the dependent and needy children to become responsible Christians and productive members of the society by providing holistic childcare and development services.

Our Logo

The DOVE (in letter C) represents an enduring symbol of its distinct identity as a faith-based organization engaged in mission of holistic childcare and development. The ROOF (in letter M) is a hidden symbolism for security and safety, a safe haven for its children and youth, where their dreams are made and nurtured. The ARMS IN EMBRACE (in letter S) cherishes the love that encircles every child, reflecting the gesture of welcoming and helping hands that contribute positively to the children’s welfare. The SMILEY EYE (in letter P) draws attention to its noble commitment to provide joyful service among children and youth under its care in a happy environment.

Logo designed by Dthree Digital

Our Values

Heart for God

Love for Children

Faithful Stewardship

Teamwork

Messages from partners

MESSAGES

Testimonials

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I have been visiting CMSP since 2012 and very pleased to see the children pursue their college education.

Shohei TOGURI

I have been visiting CMSP since 2012 and very pleased to see the children pursue their college education. Their big smiles are definitely special to me and I'm very proud to be supporting one of the best children's homes in the Philippines.

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I am thankful for every effort CMSP makes to help children create a fulfilling life and to support Filipino families

Donata Von Der Leyen

The CMSP staff, the wonderful children, and I share a long friendship, which goes back to my volunteer time in 2012 in Naic. Throughout the past eight years, I have witnessed so many children growing up at CMSP, and I immensely cherished our trusted and caring relationship. Some of my closest friends from 2012 have a stable job or are studying today! CMSP’s challenging, yet admirable and crucial task is an inspiration for all of us. I am thankful for every effort CMSP makes to help children create a fulfilling life and to support Filipino families. My family and I will undoubtedly continue our support from afar.

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I had not imagined my visit continuing for as long as it had

Ayaka TOGURI

I'm visiting CMSP every year from 2002. I had not imagined my visit continuing for as song as it had, tied with a strong friendship. When I first visited CMSP, I remember that a boy shorter than my waist prepared a chair for me and wiped it up with his clothes. I was very impressed by his kindness. Ever since, I wanted to support this small friend's life even a little and decided to visit every year. A bond with the staff as well as the children in Naic also deepened every year, and all the members of CMSP are important friends of mine.

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For us, CMSP makes a difference...

Gunter & Jutta Heidl

For us, CMSP makes a difference – helping children to get recovered, to find their abilities, and to find their place, and helping Pastors to serve our Lord Jesus! God bless our CMSP – Family!

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I realize that God has allowed me to meet with those children in CMSP.

Yoshie TSURUTA

I realize that God has allowed me to meet with those children in CMSP. I want to see them smile. While I meet them only once a year, those three days support my rest of 362 days. The children in CMSP brings me the biggest happiness in my life.

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It is always a joy to visit CMSP yearly!

Willi Foel

It’s a privilege for me to stay with CMSP since 1991 when the first two houses were built in the children’s village of Naic. For the last 30 years, many children got a good education with spiritual and physical food and started a new life with better standards due to the care, support, and love of the leaders and staff in the CMSP family! It is always a joy to visit CMSP yearly!

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You will get so much fulfillment, joy, and happiness bigger than any other yoga retreat resort on the planet!

Rie and Shoichi SAWANOBORI

If you wonder what to do with your life, a vacation, or some extra coins your pocket, you should come to visit the Children’s alternative home in Naic, CMSP. You will get so much fulfillment, joy, and happiness bigger than any other yoga retreat resort on the planet! Those were what we have been experiencing through our more than 16 years of partnership with the CMSP family.

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The children have huge potential to contribute to the world and society.

Hiro NAITO (HARVEST JAPAN)

The children have huge potential to contribute to the world and society. Our mission is not to leave any child behind, as we, Parasaiyo, extend support so that the children will be able to take on higher education. We have three action pillars: (1) Ignite motivations to learn; (2) Provide tools and means to learn; and (3) Provide the environment where children can learn. No matter what life stage we are at, no matter how old we become, no matter how much time we can spend, Harvest Japan tries to find creative ways to sustain the support. Hope this empathy cycle lasts long with all other initiatives!

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Volunteering is now part of my life.

Hayato YOSHIDA

Continuing support-- I started supporting CMSP from the first PARACUP held in 2005. Compared to the past, I got married and have 2 kids which means I can't have much time to spend on event activities nor meetings. But that doesn't make CMSP wealthy nor having fewer new children in need. No matter how our lifestyle changes, it is possible to find something that we can do (no matter how tiny it maybe). I will keep this activity for good. I think this could increase the people who join us and raise more funds in supporting CMSP. Volunteering is now part of my life.

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CMSP is our family who taught us that the power of loving adults can change the lives of children, one by one.

Naoya & Aya Yasuda

It is not often that one encounters love that is so strong, it moves their heart to the point of tears. However, that is what we experienced every year when visiting CMSP Naic Children’s Village. CMSP is our family who taught us that the power of loving adults can change the lives of children, one by one.

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CMSP is “a family that has given our lives irreplaceable value.

Atsushi & Masae Kubota

We visited Naic Children’s Home for over a decade as members of Plus One. The children’s bright smiles and the loving care of the staff have been a true inspiration that shaped who we are now, and over the years our relationship transformed from those who simply “give and receive support,” to a “family.” CMSP is “a family that has given our lives irreplaceable value.

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CMSP is a precious family that has blessed our lives with deeper meaning and much happiness.

Hirokazu & Sonoko Chida

CMSP is a precious family that has blessed our lives with deeper meaning and much happiness. Thank you for all you have taught us through your love, dedication, and hard work. We will continue to support CMSP, treasure our friends and families as you have shown us, and hope to create a future where all children feel safe and loved.

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I am inspired by the big smiles and wonderful time with the children

Naoto TOMIDA, President, Innovation Japan

I am inspired by the big smiles and wonderful time with the children…I was touched by your organization, so I decided to help you and expand activities of helping the poor to our entrepreneur friends.

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I would like others to visit CMSP and also experience a life-changing time.

Yasuaki MORIMURA, President, Office Bank Japan

I would like others to visit CMSP and also experience a life-changing time.

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I enjoyed spending time with the children: next to our daily tasks, our lives were filled with dancing, singing, and taking care of each other.

Gracia Von Der Leyen

CMSP became my second home when I lived in NAic in 2017/2018. I already knew some stories about the children’s village from my sister Donata, but actually living there was a profoundly formative experience for me. Throughout my stay, I enjoyed spending time with the children: next to our daily tasks, our lives were filled with dancing, singing, and taking care of each other. Their kindness and love inspired me so much. This is also thanks to the staff, who take care of the children with all their hearts. I am grateful for this experience and will, together with my family, continue supporting CMSP. Thank you so much, CMSP, for all your efforts, and thank you for being a second family to me.

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At the Thrive Foundation, we are extremely grateful for the opportunity given to us to assist CMSP in serving the children like our recent flu vaccination projects.

Lawrence Hamilton

I have lived in Naic almost half in my life. After witnessing real poverty on a daily basis, it is easy to become desensitized to the sight of needy children. CMSP has made it their mission to make a change. At the Thrive Foundation, we are extremely grateful for the opportunity given to us to assist CMSP in serving the children like our recent flu vaccination projects. We wholeheartedly believe in their mission and look forward to more collaborative efforts in the future.

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