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Pastor personally baptizes parents after over 20-year wait

This Sabbath afternoon, May 30, the baptismal waters carried the weight of answered prayer for the Compuesto family. Antonio and Simplicia, the parents of Pastor Jomar Compuesto, executive secretary of the East Central Philippine Union Conference (ECPUC), publicly accepted Jesus Christ through baptism. The couple’s baptism, together with Lovely Pancho, a youth from Cortihan, Daanbantayan,…

Elder-led evangelism initiative brings 49 baptisms to Ormoc-Albuera District

An elder-led evangelism initiative in the Ormoc-Albuera District from March to May resulted in 49 baptisms. The continuous initiative was launched by local church elders as part of their commitment to Mission Reach 2026, a broader mission goal by the East Central Philippine Union Conference. Pastor Paulino N. Acuin Jr., who provides pastoral leadership for…

Health and gospel seminar sparks hope for residents in Tambongan, Bohol

Candijay, Bohol — A week-long health and gospel seminar with the theme “Tinubdan sa Tinood nga Paglaum” concluded at Purok 1, Tambongan, Candijay, Bohol. This initiative was organized by the church officers and members of the Tambongan Seventh-day Adventist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Aron Alolod, the district pastor. Each night’s program was divided into…

Five-day Pre-LMS training sharpens skills of 62 Samar literature evangelists

MONDRAGON, Northern Samar — More than 60 literature evangelists gathered at Tatay Dadoy’s Beach Resort from May 20-24 for the Samar-Wide Literature Evangelist Fellowship and Pre-Literature Ministry Seminar (LMS) training to strengthen their spiritual focus and refine their missionary skills. It also aimed to nurture a Christ-centered fellowship that encourages dedication, unity, and excellence in…

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…