The REACH 2026 Seminar and Orientation finished strong, leaving a clear message: everyone has a role in the mission. Organized by NDR/IEL with the Sabbath School and Personal Ministries, Youth Ministries, and Elders, the one-day event showed that reaching every neighbor and every community starts with one person saying yes.

Hope Channel South Philippines has officially begun its sprint to 2026, marking a renewed season of purpose and dedication for the faith-based media ministry. Anchored in its enduring slogan, “Sharing Love, Changing Lives,” the network continues its mission of delivering uplifting programs, creating meaningful online content, offering healing to broken spirits, and promoting a positive, hope-filled perspective to its audiences.

In a powerful display of youthful faith and mission-mindedness, elementary institutions from various missions and conferences within the South Western Philippine Union Conference (SwPUC) officially culminated the week-long “Kids for Jesus 2026” evangelistic series on January 24.

We give praise and thanksgiving to God for the newly elected officers of Adventist Medical Center - Valencia, elected on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Southwestern Philippine Union Conference session.

Janellie C. Sumatra, President

We give praise and thanksgiving to God for the newly elected officers of Adventist Medical Center - Iligan City, Inc., elected on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Southwestern Philippine Union Conference session.

Dr. Jonathan Casio, President

The Southwestern Philippine Union Conference celebrates a significant milestone as we announce the newly elected officers of Adventist Medical Center College (AMCC), chosen on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Dr. Jimmy V. Adil, Jr., President

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of Mountain View College, elected on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Southwestern Philippine Union Conference.

 Dr. Remwil Tornalejo — President

The Southwestern Philippine Union Conference is pleased to extend its sincere congratulations to Adventist Hospital Gingoog, Inc. on the election of its new officers for the term 2026–2030:  

Southwestern Philippine Union Conference (SWPUC) joyfully welcomed its new directors and staff during a meaningful gathering that highlighted unity in mission, teamwork, and family-oriented strategies in evangelism. The special occasion underscored SWPUC’s commitment to oneness, collaboration, and shared purpose in advancing the work of the Church.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Southern-Asia Pacific Division has recently welcomed new leaders for the Union Mission and SSD, set to serve over the next five years. Their unwavering dedication to God's love and purpose continues to inspire the community. As they take on this important role, members are encouraged to pray for these Spirit-filled leaders who will support the church across 11 countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Timor Leste.