The Constituency Meeting of the Southwestern Philippine Union Conference (SwPUC) officially concluded today after opening on November 17, Cagayan de Oro City. Convened once every four years, the session reviewed key policies, affirmed the church’s direction for the next quinquennium, and elected the new set of leaders who will guide the union forward.

It was a spiritually historic and yet fun week for the elementary schools, academies, colleges, and hospitals of SwPUC as they celebrated the Gift of Prophecy and SDA History. Focusing on the theme “Seeing the Past, Present, and Future Through the Spirit of Prophecy Lens”, various activities were conducted that reinforced trust in the testimonies of Ellen G. White as well as reminisced about the sacrifices and contributions of the pioneers to the Advent movement.

The Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP) and the Southwestern Philippine Union Conference (SwPUC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement to launch an offsite graduate education program aimed at expanding academic opportunities for SwPUC employees on November 17, 2025.

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.