Pr. Teddy Ba-ang, the director of the SwPUC Health Ministries Department, was given a certificate of appreciation during the Blood Donors Awarding Ceremony by the Philippine Red Cross. The recognition was for his commendable effort in donating a minimum of one gallon of blood to the Philippine Red Cross.

The ceremony, hosted by the Mindanao Regional Blood Center of the PRC, recognizes and appreciates blood donors and partners with awards such as Blood Galloner pins, certificates, medals, and plaques. The event was held at Centrio Mall in CDO on March 19, 2025. 

The Southwestern Philippine Union Conference (SwPUC) has successfully completed a series of empowerment and training sessions as part of its innovative Harvest 2025 program initiated by SSD. This initiative, a one year evangelism strategy, aims to remap the landscape of evangelism in the said territory, following a consultative meeting held by the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) with church leaders from various unions across the country.

The 10 Days of Prayer was more than an event—it was a meaningful experience that strengthened the hearts of SwPUC workers and staff. It reignited their passion for evangelism, service, and unwavering faith in God’s ability to do the impossible. The collective prayers, the testimonies, the messages, and the moments of worship left everyone with a renewed sense of purpose, knowing that through prayer, they are empowered to stand firm in faith and trust in God’s unshakable grace.

The Education Department of the Southwestern Philippine Union Conference celebrated 150 years of Adventist education, beginning in 1874 with the establishment of Battle Creek College in Michigan, United States. With 9,845 educational institutions in over 100 countries, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is recognized as the second-large education system in the world today. 

The Southwestern Philippine Union Conference concluded its year-end executive committee meeting, held from November 17 to 20, 2024, at the SwPUC Garden Church in Cagayan de Oro City. A significant portion of the discussions focused on finalizing the calendar for Thirteenth Sabbath Offerings, regular offerings, and special events spanning 2025 to 2031.

The union-wide initiative Caravan for Mission 2024 carried the transformative message of the Gospel to 24 venues across the Zamboanga Peninsula Mission (ZPM) territory through nightly evangelistic meetings. The Caravan shared messages of hope, healing, and salvation, reaching thousands in communities across the region.

The Southwestern Philippine Union Conference joined the celebration of 150 years of Adventist missionary work, which began in 1874 when J.N. Andrews became the first known Adventist missionary. The celebration was held at the SwPUC Garden Church on September 20 and attended by administrators from Adventist institutions, along with missionaries and representatives from missions and conferences.

About 2,800 non-Adventist campers participated in Friendship Camps held across various regions of Southwestern Mindanao during the first and second weeks of July 2024.
Friendship Camp, a program launched by the SwPUC Youth Department over the past decade, has become an avenue for Adventist teens, ages 13-18, to connect with their non-Adventist friends in the said region. The camp offers a warm space and an engaging environment for creating friendships and introducing the Adventist faith.  

Empowering Future Church Leaders: SWPUC's 'Kids on Mission' Cultivates Skills for Church Service

Elementary-level students from different missions and conferences within SwPUC attended the "Kids on Mission" event at the union headquarters from May 30 to June 1, 2024. With the theme "I Shall Speak of God's Love," the three-day event focused on improving practical skills essential for children's participation in church activities.

Southwestern Philippine Union Conference (SwPUC) Education Department Grants Two Presidential Awards to Mountain View College for Outstanding Performance in the 2023 and 2024 Nursing Licensure Examinations