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ECPUC Teachers’ Summer Institute equips 87 educators to ‘Teach Like Jesus’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Eighty-seven Adventist educators from various missions and conferences attended the Teachers’ Summer Institute 2026, a week-long professional and spiritual development program held May 10–17 at the East Central Philippine Union Conference (ECPUC) headquarters. Organized by the ECPUC Education Department, the summit focused on the theme “Teach Like Jesus.” The initiative aimed…

Children of Northeastern Samar 1 conducted evangelistic crusade, 11 baptized

Children from the Mapanas Seventh-day Adventist Church in Samar led a children’s evangelistic crusade, which culminated in the baptism of 11 children. The children’s evangelistic event, held May 10-16, drew about 70-80 attendees who were proud and happy to see their young family members speak about the love of God before a large crowd. “It’s…

72 baptized following simultaneous church evangelistic meetings in Almeria-Kawayan-Culaba Districts

A total of 72 people were baptized following a week-long simultaneous evangelistic crusade across the municipalities of Almeria, Kawayan, and Culaba in Biliran Province, from May 10 to 16, 2026, church leaders announced. The joint initiative, aimed at expanding outreach in high-need areas, featured 10 simultaneous meetings held at sites organized by district leaders, church…

ECPUC president joins simultaneous initiative in Leyte; holds evangelistic meeting in Biliran

ALMERIA, Biliran — Pastor Eliezer “Joer” Barlizo Jr., the first president of the East Central Philippine Union Conference, conducted a weeklong evangelistic meeting that concluded May 16, 2026. New converts participated in a mass baptism during the harvest celebration in Kawayan, Leyte, marking the culmination and harvest of a coordinated missionary initiative across multiple municipalities.…

More than 500 professionals, business owners gather in Leyte for ASI-Ad Pro Summit 2026

SAN MIGUEL, Philippines — More than 500 church members, business owners, and professionals gathered at the HFL Resort this weekend for a summit focused on integrating faith with business and professional careers. The event, held from May 15–17, 2026, was the East Visayan Conference (EVC) Adventist-laymen’s Services & Industries (ASI) and Adventist Professionals (AdPro) Summit 2026.…

Called, Tested, and Ordained: The Resilient Journeys of Pastors Jetro Kadusale and Cristopher Amparado

DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines — On May 2, the Negros Oriental-Siquijor Mission witnessed an unforgettable moment: two dedicated pastors were officially ordained for gospel ministry. For Pastors Jetro Dingcol Kadusale and Cristopher T. Amparado, this ceremony was more than a formal step into leadership—it was the result of years of perseverance, selfless sacrifice, and deep trust in…

Hospital Inaugurates Facilities, Installs Leaders

Adventist Hospital-Calbayog, Inc. (AHCI) officially opened its modernized medical facilities and introduced its new leadership team during a joint inauguration and installation ceremony on May 7 at the Center of Influence building. The event marked the official commissioning of the hospital’s newly cemented parking area and its newly acquired X-ray and CT scan machinery, which…

The Shepherd Who Returned: Pastor Ephraim Carrera’s Path to Ordination

I graduated from Central Philippine Adventist College in March 2003 with a degree in Theology, but the path to this victory was not a paved, shiny road. Living in poverty with parents who raised nine children through farming, paying my tuition each month was a challenge. However, my late father had an iron will. Despite…

Samar ASI-Ad Pro Members Convene to Connect Faith and Business in Calbayog City

CALBAYOG CITY, Philippines — More than 250 delegates representing 14 districts gathered at the Calbayog Adventist Center Church from May 8–9 for the 2026 Samar-wide Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries (ASI) and Adventist Professionals (AdPro) Convention. With the theme “Grounded in the Word, Witnessing in the Marketplace and Workplace,” the two-day event focused on integrating spiritual mission…

Medical Mission in Liloan Reaches Over 1,500 Residents

Over 1,500 residents received free healthcare services during a massive medical mission held at the Panphil Frasco Gymnasium in Liloan, Cebu, on May 10, 2026. The event, themed “To extend the healing ministry of Christ,” was facilitated by Gonz and Betsy Sumayang. The mission focused on providing specialized surgical and dental care, along with general…