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160 baptized in Masbate province-wide simultaneous evangelism initiative

MASBATE, Philippines — A province-wide simultaneous evangelistic crusade conducted by the Central Visayas Conference (CVC) administrators and directors yielded 160 baptisms across nine sites in Masbate from May 17 to 23, 2026. The coordinated evangelism initiative involved seven CVC directors conducting their evangelistic meetings simultaneously during the week-long event, while two directors held their campaigns…

Culaba Evangelistic Seminar culminates in baptism of 9 new believers

CULABA, BILIRAN — Nine individuals were baptized following a week-long evangelistic campaign held at Barangay Bool East in the municipality of Culaba, Biliran, from May 17 to 22, 2026. The event, themed “Happy Family Life and Moral Recovery Seminar,” drew an average nightly attendance of 25 to 30 people. Pastor Samuel Salloman, president of the East…

21 Baptized as Weeklong Family Evangelistic Campaign Concludes in San Francisco, Cebu

SAN FRANCISCO, Camotes—A week-long evangelistic campaign focused on family enrichment concluded Saturday in Brgy. Campo, San Francisco, Camotes, resulting in the baptism of 21 people. The initiative, themed “Moral Recovery for a Happy Family,” ran from May 17 to 23 and drew an average nightly attendance of 150 residents. Pastor Godofredo Romanillos Jr., communication, Sabbath…

San Miguel–Alang-Alang District Holds Successful Evangelism Seminar, Baptizes 58

The San Miguel–Alang-Alang District successfully conducted a simultaneous evangelism seminar May 10–15, drawing large crowds and resulting in 58 individuals accepting Christ through baptism. Pastor Emmanuel Paul Barcenas, Sabbath School/Personal Ministries director and Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries coordinator for the East Visayan Conference, and Atty. Norman Sabdao, San Miguel Municipal mayor, facilitated the events through…

When Debt Becomes a Legal Problem: Consequences, Rights, Remedies, and Protection Mechanisms

Debt is rarely just a financial transaction. In the Philippines, it is a deeply personal issue that ripples across emotional, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions. For many Filipinos, borrowing is born out of necessity—triggered by sudden medical emergencies, tuition deadlines, business downturns, or urgent family needs. However, when borrowing becomes excessive, it quickly morphs into…

From Hideouts to Harvest: The Engr. Vir Cabacang’s Evangelism Story

Standing beneath the cool shade of a sprawling tree, Engr. Vir Cabakang paused to survey his property. Before him lay hectares of fertile land in Victoria, Northern Samar—a vast expanse now brimming with a colorful, abundant harvest of various fruits. Yet, as his eyes drifted from the heavy branches to the men and women working…

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.…