Pastor Ricardo De Asis has successfully entered another elite mission field, the Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV) in Region VII. On Nov. 18, 2025, he spoke before the personnel of the Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV) at Pier 3, Arellano Blvd., in Cebu City.
He shared with participants the importance of mental health awareness and spiritual grounding as they face daily challenges in their fields.
The Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV) confirmed the event through its official Facebook page, guided by the direction of Commander CGDCV, RADM Agapito B. Bibat PCG.
As stated in the article, the Coast Guard Medical Service-Central Visayas (MEDS-CV) expertly handled the facilitation duties for the program, demonstrating the desire of the administration officers to prioritize the holistic well-being of its personnel.
The article also stated that De Asis, widely known as Pastor Bong De Asis, the pastor of an Adventist Church in Ormoc City, Leyte, was the primary speaker.
Pastor Bong’s distinct multidisciplinary background provided the foundation for an in-depth discussion of enhancing psychological fortitude alongside spiritual resilience.
He is recognized in Leyte as a life coach, having conducted mental health-focused lectures in various government agencies, local government units, and political seats.
Twenty-seven (27) members of the CGDCV team participated in the training, which highlighted methods to build emotional resilience. The topic also presented attendees with ways to recognize early signs of strain and develop spiritual stability—tools critical for those operating in high-stress, demanding operational environments.
The discussion was a dynamic two-way exchange, enabling personnel to openly discuss challenges and acquire actionable advice directly from Pastor De Asis.
The training had a positive impact, emphasizing the district’s commitment to such focused initiatives that ensure the continuous moral support and general welfare of its staff as they fulfill their professional obligations.
When asked what motivated him to reach this other government platform, De Asis shared his views, “We spend so much of our time inside. There is an urgent call to work for the vineyard. There are people out there in cities who need to be warned.
He pointed out Ellen White’s messages in her books that says, “When I think of the cities in which so little has been done, in which there are so many thousands to be warned of the soon coming of the Saviour, I feel an intensity of desire to see men and women going forth to the work in the power of the Spirit, filled with Christ’s love for perishing souls.”
He also expressed his desire for every church member to be reminded of what White said in her book “Testimonies for the Church,” which says, “We all need to be wide awake, that, as the way opens, we may advance the work in the large cities. We are far behind in following the light given to enter these cities and erecting memorials for God. Step by step, we are to lead souls into the full light of truth. And we are to continue the work until a church is organized and a humble house of worship built.”
Lyn Lucero | Central Philippine Union Conference