January 9-10, 2024 - In a prime time meeting held by the South Western Philippine Union Conference (SWPUC), departmental events for the year 2024 were carefully sketched and synchronized. The meeting was attended by all Department Directors and officers under the leadership of President Jerry Patalinghug, who was recently elected as the head of SWPUC.

On the tranquil evening of December 18th, Mallberry Hotel played host to a heartwarming gathering of the dedicated workers of the South Philippine Union Mission Conference (SPUC). It was a night overflowing with gratitude and sincere reflection, as the imminent dissolution of the South Philippine Union Conference loomed in light of the establishment of two newly formed Unions: the South Western Philippine Union Conference (SWPUC) and the South Eastern Philippine Union Mission (SEPUM).

Pastors from the North Central Mindanao Conference successfully completed the Spiritual Formation of Pastor Program held on November 12-14, 2023. This program, a crucial requirement for pastoral ordination, is designed to improve their spiritual lives and advance their ecclesiastical work.

The participants were Pr. James Alferez, Pr. Vincent Baragona, Pr. Renee Lagata, Pr. Gilbert Emberda, and Pr. Joel Ramonal. These individuals gained deeper insights into shepherding their congregations, investing time and effort in strengthening their own spiritual foundations.

The South Philippines recently celebrated the Care Group Festival on December 8-9, 2023, resulting in an incredible 6,673 baptisms as the event came to a close on Saturday. Held simultaneously at various locations across Mindanao, the festival featured uplifting messages from different assigned to visit leaders missions or conferences conferences.

On December 4, 2023, at Adams Seventh-day Adventist Church in Davao City, President Pr. Danielo Palomares, newly appointed to lead Southeastern Philippine Union Mission, presided over its inaugural constituency meeting alongside fellow new administrators, Executive Secretary Pr. Magdadaro, and Treasurer Lawrence Lamera.

Adventist World Radio (AWR) and the Central Mindanao Mission recently concluded an impactful evangelism campaign in San Fernando and Sitio Natampod, Brgy. Namnam, with an astounding result of 1729 baptisms. The event, which ran from November 26 to December 2, was an extraordinary joint effort between AWR and the Central Mindanao Mission. Held simultaneously at the San Fernando gym and Sitio Natampod, the campaign witnessed a remarkable display of faith and total member involvement.

Health and lifestyle education took center stage as Lydia T. Bautista and Dr. Cherie Lou Nermal-Fernandez, renowned experts in their respective fields, delivered an insightful one-week lecture on Lifestyle Medicine. The seminar, titled "The Foundation of True Health Care," was held simultaneously at the South Philippine Union Conference and North Central Mindanao Conference from November 20 to 25, 2023, drawing enthusiastic participation from a diverse group of attendees.

Chaplains from Adventist hospitals in Mindanao recently gathered to deliberate on crucial matters related to the spirituality of hospital workers, patient care, and the integral role these aspects play in advancing the church's mission. The gathering took place at the SWPUC headquarters on November 28-30, 2023.

Media missionaries from various missions and conferences within Mindanao convened at the SPUC headquarters in Cagayan De Oro City on November 24-25, 2023, commemorating the thirteenth anniversary of Hope Channel South Philippines. The gathering, attended by mission and conference administrators alongside their respective communications directors, commenced with the Commissioning Ceremony on Friday night, November 24. During this ceremony, media missionaries reaffirmed their commitment and passion for disseminating the message of hope and love through mass media.

Pantukan, Davao de Oro – Ministerial spouses from the Northern Davao region gathered for a spiritually enriching two-day retreat at the serene Bong Lantaya's Haven of Rest from November 10 to 11, 2023. The event featured distinguished lecturers, including Ma'am Victoria Besin, WMC MSA Coordinator, Ma'am Glen Lagunday, CMM MSA Coordinator, Ma'am Zenaida Necesario, NDM MSA Coordinator, and Ma’am Jill Palomares, SPUC MSA Coordinator who shared their expertise as Children's Ministries Directors and Ministerial Spouses Association Coordinators from various Missions and Conferences.