News – East Central Philippine Union Conference

Over 400 gather for AWR Sabbath Fellowship in Mabinay to discuss radio ministry expansion

MABINAY, Negros Oriental — Over 400 church members, broadcasters, and leaders from across the Negros Oriental-Siquijor Mission (NSM) gathered on Oct. 3 for the quarterly NSM-Wide Adventist World Radio (AWR) Sabbath Fellowship in Abis, Mabinay. The gathering highlighted AWR’s expanding footprint across the territory, which currently uses nine active community radio stations and three block-time stations…

Adventist Church in Central Dumaguete Hosts Special Sabbath to Promote Inclusive Ministry

DUMAGUETE CITY — The Adventist Church in Central Dumaguete hosted a special Sabbath fellowship on [October 3] to promote inclusivity and raise awareness about Adventist Possibility Ministries (APM). The gathering aimed to engage church members and leaders across the Negros Oriental-Siquijor Mission, encouraging them to actively participate in ministry for individuals with diverse needs. The program…

Adventist Church in Central Visayas Holds Bohol-wide PARL, Media Engagement Forum

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol— The Adventist Church in Central Visayas held a Bohol-wide PARL and Media Engagement Forum on October 3 at the Tagbilaran City SDA Church on Burgos Street. The event gathered district pastors, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) leaders, and media personnel from across Bohol as part of the “All Things New” program. The “All Things…

Committed to Identity and Mission: Overview of the Bi-Union Biblical and Theological Conference

The historic Bi-Union Biblical and Theological Conference entered its final Sunday with strong engagement through plenary sessions that continued to center on the conference’s driving theme: “Committed to Our Identity.” Held at the Central Philippine Adventist College (CPAC) in Murcia, Negros Occidental, this gathering united Adventist church leaders, pastors, and delegates from two union territories…

Bi-Union Theological Conference Enters Day 3, focuses on end-time identity and church mission

MURCIA, Negros Occidental — Entering its third day, the Bi-Union Biblical and Theological Conference continued Saturday at the CPAC SDA Church, centering discussions on end-time theology, church leadership, and the doctrine of the Trinity. Presented by the East Central Philippine Union Conference and West Central Philippine Union Mission under the theme “Committed to Our Identity,” the…

Day Two of Bi-Union Theological Conference shifts to intensive plenary sessions on grace, identity, and mission

MURCIA, Negros Occidental – The historic Bi-Union Biblical and Theological Conference at Central Philippine Adventist College (CPAC) entered its second day on Sept. 25, shifting into intensive plenary sessions focused on stewardship, homiletics, remnant theology, last generation doctrines, and others. Following a dynamic opening evening, delegates reconvened at the CPAC SDA Church for a packed schedule…

Historic Bi-Union Biblical and Theological Conference kicks Off in Central Philippine Adventist College

ALEGRIA, Murcia — The historic Bi-Union Biblical and Theological Conference officially opened Thursday evening at the Central Philippine Adventist College (CPAC), drawing delegates from across two union territories to deepen their understanding of Adventist identity and spiritual commitment. The four-day event, themed “Committed to Our Identity,” runs through Sept. 27. Attendees include pastors, chaplains, administrative officers,…

ECPUC delegates join church leaders in Bangkok for OneVoice27 strategic mission alignment summit

BANGKOK, Thailand — Delegates from the East Central Philippine Union Conference joined church leaders, administrators, and departmental directors from across the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel in Bangkok for the OneVoice27 Strategic Alignment and Collaboration Summit. Running from September 20-23, the four-day event aims to align resources, digital strategies, and missional…

The Psychology Behind a Child’s Family Drawing

When a child sits down with a box of crayons and a blank sheet of paper to draw their family, they are doing much more than simply passing the time. To an adult, it might look like a simple collection of stick figures, floating suns, and disproportionate smiling faces. But to developmental experts, that piece…

Adventist Elementary School in Lazi marks first anniversary of groundbreaking

LAZI, Siquijor — Adventist Elementary School in Lazi marked the first anniversary of its groundbreaking and construction with a two-day celebration held September 18–19 in Barangay Gabayan. Guided by the theme “Faith is the Victory,” the event highlighted the role of Christian education in promoting students’ academic, spiritual, mental, physical, and social growth. School board…