Inspiration – Central Philippine Union Coference

Children’s Voices Turn Boracay into a Sanctuary of Hope

In Boracay, Aklan—a world-renowned tourist destination admired for its powdery white beaches, crystal-clear waters, and radiant sunsets— a children’s choir is giving new meaning to local community life and faith. Jewels Voice, an independent children’s choir composed mostly of Seventh-day Adventist children who are active members of churches under the Northwestern Panay Mission (NPM), has…

Day 2 of CVC 8th Constituency Meeting Opens With Call to Remember God’s Leading

The second day of the 8th Constituency Meeting of the Central Visayan Conference (CVC), held on Dec. 4, 2025, at Adventist Academy Cebu, opened with a spiritually enriching morning devotional. Pastor Berdandino C. Maniego, the newly elected executive secretary of the East Central Philippine Union Conference, delivered the message. He began with a striking reminder:…

Former Central Visayan Conference President Shares Key Essentials of Gospel Work at Devotional Program

Speaking to a hall of attentive listeners at the Adventist Academy Cebu Chapel on Dec. 5, 2025, Pastor Joel Matarung Wales, a retired president of the Central Visayan Conference, urged them to embrace the key principles needed for success in gospel work. Wales explained that there are four essential “M’s” in the cause of God—Message,…

San Miguel Mayor’s Faith-Inspired Evacuation Hub Redefines Disaster Shelter

Atty. Norman D. Sabdao, a devoted Seventh-day Adventist, a humble public servant as the mayor of San Miguel, Leyte, and the current president of the Adventist Professionals in the Central Philippine Union Conference, has established a family evacuation hub that many now describe as “a hotel for the displaced.” For his Adventist family, this project’s…

When Prayers Meet a Miracle

“What?! Oh no, not him! Lord, please,” I quickly muttered a prayer, overwhelmed with fear and disbelief. “Yes, Ma’am. The fall was severe,” said one of the delegates from our district, relaying the news about Jared’s accident during a basketball game. Jared was representing our basketball team from Borongan, Samar, at the federation of churches…

The Fuel of Faith and the Ministry on Wheels

On the various roads of Biliran, one might catch a glimpse of a Foton Harabas TM 300 adorned with a large sign that reads “Ministry On Wheels.” It also features a customized design with a vibrant, religious-themed painting that uses bright, inviting colors, making it stand out. The main part of the mural depicts a…

Merlyn Maderazo: A Life Forged in Faith and Fire

A testimony presented at the Central Philippine Union Conference-wide Women’s Convention, Tagbilaran, Bohol, May 7-10, 2025, led by Mrs. Fe Pigon. “I am Merlyn Maderazo, 60 years old, a wife, a mother of three, and a grandmother of two,” she began, facing the crowd, standing tall with full confidence and an air of elegance. Her…

Where Academia Meets the Divine: A Professor’s Urban Spiritual Awakening

Mental health issues surged during the pandemic as the world grappled with the harsh realities of COVID-19. Losses were not only financial but also included lives and businesses. While some succumbed to the deadly virus, others fell into deep depression. Many people walked into hospital emergency rooms with symptoms like fever and loss of taste…