The recently concluded Mission-wide Sabbath School and Personal Ministry Certification Level 2 event, which took place from November 1-4 at the Matutum View Academy Gym, brought together SMM administrators district pastors, Sabbath School and Personal Ministry leaders, and one church elder per cluster for an enriching and educational experience.

In a bid to strengthen the media and marketing capabilities of Adventist hospitals in Mindanao, the SPUC Communication Department and Hope Channel South Philippines joined forces to conduct a specialized training program for the marketing and media officers of three prominent healthcare institutions. The training, which spanned from November 13 to 14, focused on empowering the participants with essential skills for effective media communication and content creation.

With more than two-thirds of the SPUC Constituency members unanimously supporting the dissolution, the Southwestern Philippine Union Conference (SWPUC) and the Southeastern Philippine Union Mission (SEPUM) are set to emerge as powerful forces in advancing the mission of the church moving forward.

Tagum City - With an atmosphere brimming with faith and devotion, a remarkable spiritual revival took place in Northern Davao from October 6-21, 2023. Titled "It Is Written: The Hour Has Come," this awe-inspiring event series saw a total of 646 individuals being baptized.

Hosted by the Tagum Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church and held across 11 sites, the gathering served as a crucial link in fostering district unity and triggering a profound spiritual reawakening.

Powerful Sermons at the Pulpit

During the annual council of the General Conference held at Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, on October 10, 2023, a momentous decision was made that will reshape the South Philippine Union Conference (SPUC). The council voted to approve the bifurcation of the organization, signifying a significant change within its structure. This historic decision, which will come into effect on December 31, 2023, paves the way for a transformative transition that will unlock new growth opportunities, foster enhanced collaboration, and amplify the organization's effectiveness in fulfilling its mission.

Adventist World Radio (AWR) has recently demonstrated its generosity and commitment to the Central Mindanao Mission (CMM), the headquarters office of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Valencia City. On October 19, 2023, Pr. Rosoller Zamora, AWR SSD Coordinator, presented a state-of-the-art radio transmitter set to the CMM executive officers.

Representatives from Hope Channel stations within the SPUC gathered at the SPUC Guesthouse Hall from October 12 to 13, 2023, to celebrate the second anniversary of MIZPAH, the official newswire service of Hope Channel South Philippines. The two-day event featured workshops and engaging discussions on news production and its current trends, news writing tailored for Adventist readers and audiences, and ethical issues in delivering news. Esteemed lecturers included Pr.

During the annual council of the General Conference held at Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, at 4:45 ET, a momentous decision was made that will reshape the South Philippine Union Conference. The council voted to approve the bifurcation of the organization, signifying a significant change within its structure. This historic decision, which will come into effect on December 31, 2023, paves the way for a transformative transition that will unlock new growth opportunities, foster enhanced collaboration, and amplify the organization's effectiveness in fulfilling its mission.