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Church Leaders Gather in Biliran for Leadership Seminar

More than 40 Seventh-day Adventist churches from across Biliran Province sent delegates to a three-day “Church Leadership Seminar,” held Feb. 19–21 at the Naval Seventh-day Adventist Church in Naval, Biliran. The event, organized by the East Visayan Conference (EVC), drew representatives from three Naval districts to discuss church administration, spiritual leadership, and evangelism. One pastor,…

NORESA I District Celebrates Strengthening of Christian Homes through Vow Renewal

In a commitment to the sanctity of marriage, 24 couples from the Northeastern Samar Adventist District (NORESA 1) gathered at the Mapanas Central Seventh-day Adventist Church in Northern Samar to renew their marriage vows Feb. 21. The ceremony marked the spiritual highlight of the Family and Marriage Week of Prayer, held from Feb. 15 to…

Coast Guard Partnership Strengthens Religious Liberty, Mental Health Ties

Pastor Ricardo “Bong” De Asis, health ministries/Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) director for the East Visayan Conference, visited the Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV) for the second time Feb. 9, 2016. Under the leadership of Rear Admiral Agapito B. Bibat, the government agency invited him to conduct a “Mental Health Awareness” program to…

AAC Pathfinders Earn High Commendation at Tactical Inspection 2026

Adventist Academy Cebu (AAC) earned high commendations from an evaluation team during its Pathfinder Club Tactical Inspection 2026, conducted Wednesday, Feb. 18. While an area for improvement was identified, the club earned silver marks in most categories. The evaluation team from the East Central Philippine Union Conference (ECPUC) included Ana Liza Facon, education and Adventist…

EVC Hosts Milestone Treasurer’s Summit, Stewardship, Leadership Seminar Drawing Record Sabbath Attendance

The East Visayan Conference (EVC) hosted its first Treasurer’s Summit, Bi-Cluster Stewardship, and Church Leadership Seminar from Feb. 12 to 14 at HFL Farm in Barangay Libtong, San Miguel, Leyte. More than 350 delegates—including elders, treasurers, and church officers—gathered for the event. During the opening night, Pastor Ildefonso Baquilabat, East Central Philippine Union Conference field…

ECPUC Welcomes New ASI and AdPro Leaders for 2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The East Central Philippine Union Conference warmly welcomes the newly elected officers of the Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries and Adventist Professionals (ASI-AdPro) for 2026. The election took place Saturday night, Feb. 14, during the 1st ASI-AdPro General Assembly at the Capitol Seventh-day Adventist Church. The meeting focused on aligning both organizations…

Professionals, Lay Leaders Ignite Mission Spirit at 1st ASI-Ad Pro General Assembly

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Leaders and members of the East Central Philippine Union Conference (ECPUC), Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries (ASI), and Adventist Professionals (Ad Pro) recently converged in Cebu City for a historic 1st General Assembly Meeting. The event commenced on the evening of February 13 with a vesper service at the ECPUC chapel on…

Legal, Church Manual, Working Policy Seminar Culminates With Calls for Leaders to Exhibit Excellence

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The “Legal, Education, Church Manual, Working Policy, and Adventist Identity Review” concluded Friday, Feb. 13, following a week of intensive training on church governance, legal matters, and denominational policies. Labor Laws and Management Prerogatives On its third day, Feb. 12, guest speakers provided more in-depth reviews. Atty. Gizelle Lou Cabahug-Fugoso addressed…

ECPUC Leaders Consecrated for 2026-2030 Quinquennium

The East Central Philippine Union Conference (ECPUC) officially held the commitment and installation service for its newly elected leaders for the 2026-2030 quinquennium. The ceremony, held Friday, Feb. 13, at the ECPUC headquarters in Cebu City, was officiated by Pastor Roger Caderma, president of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD). Leaders from the SSD, various local…

Day 2 of Legal, Church Manual, Working Policy Review Addresses Tax Compliance, Sacred Stewardship

CEBU CITY, Philippines — On the second day of the East Central Philippine Union Conference-wide “Legal, Education, Church Manual, Working Policy, and Adventist Identity Review,” participants received technical legal training and a spiritual approach to administration, with a focus on tax compliance, corporate governance, and working policies. The Feb. 11 sessions at ECPUC headquarters, 112…