NEWS & EVENTS

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Teachers from the Davao Mission and Northern Davao Mission gathered for the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Effective Schools Seminar-Workshop Series 2026, held Nov. 6-8 at the Davao Mission Headquarters in Davao City.

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Adventist students from public schools and universities in Davao continued strengthening their campus ministry through the Aspirants Winning the Race Activity (AWRA), held Oct. 23–25, 2026, at Garcia Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tugbok, Davao City.

DAVAO OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Davao Mission Youth Hugyaw 2026 brought together young people from Clusters 1 to 7 of the Davao Mission territory for four days of sports, worship, fellowship and recreational activities from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2.

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Adventist members extended assistance to families affected by two separate fires in Davao City by distributing clothing and food to residents who lost their homes and belongings.

SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands, Philippines — Residents of Dinagat Islands received free medical and dental services on Oct. 23 during a community outreach held alongside Exercise Surigao Sentinel 01-2026, commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the historic Battle of Surigao Strait.

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Ten members of the Central Visayan Conference (CVC) Administrative Committee visited Davao Mission on Oct. 21, 2026, to observe its administrative operations, work practices and media ministry initiatives.

DAVAO DEL SUR, Philippines — Davao Mission participated in Hope Impact 2026 on Saturday, Oct. 17, distributing books to churches, households and communities as part of an outreach initiative to share hope and strengthen faith through literature.

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — October 13, 2026 — The Southeastern Philippine Union Mission (SEPUM) launched its Mental Health Certification Level 1 on October 13–15, 2026, at the Davao Mission headquarters Bajada, Davao City. The program was initiated by Pr. Victor Navarro, SEPUM Health Ministries director, to strengthen the knowledge and skills of health ministries leaders in mental health advocacy.

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Publishing House launched the new edition of Health and Home on Oct. 8, 2026, at the Davao Mission headquarters, Bajada, Davao City.

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Twenty-eight individuals were baptized following a two-week evangelism series held from Sept. 20 to Oct. 3, 2026, at Los Amigos Gym in Tugbok, Davao City, through the collaboration of 777 Reach Out for Christ International Inc. and the Davao Mission.

SAMAL ISLAND, Philippines — Samal Island Care Adventist Fellowship (SICAF) of Babak District held its Senior Citizens’ Banquet 2026 on Sept. 27 at PHRDC in Barangay Catagman, Island Garden City of Samal, bringing together more than 50 older adults for an evening of faith, appreciation and fellowship under the theme, “A Night of Golden Memories: Celebrating Life’s Finest Years.”

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Davao Mission celebrated the 76th anniversary of World Pathfinder Day on Sept. 19, 2026, at the Life Hope Center in Bangkal, Davao City, under the theme “Speak, Lord.” The event brought together Pathfinders, Master Guides and pastors from across the Davao Mission territory.

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Davao Mission recorded strong participation during the launch of OneVoice27, with 285 out of 327 churches and companies taking part in the initiative.

SAMAL CITY, Philippines — Forty-one people were baptized Sept. 12 following the 15-day Discover Your Way with God Season 2 (DYWGs2) evangelistic series at the Island Garden City of Samal City Jail.

On August 22, 2026, an Orientation on the Responsibilities of Deacons and Deaconesses was conducted for the SPAC College and Academy churches

A new chapter of pastoral leadership began in Malalag and Magsaysay districts on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, as Davao Mission installed two new district pastors during Sabbath service.

“… that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.”
Col. 1:9

DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Association of Practitioners of Student Affairs and Services (PAPSAS) Region XI successfully conducted its Kapehan Growth Session for newly appointed Student Affairs and Services (SAS) practitioners at the Davao Mission Headquarters. The event brought together student affairs officers and practitioners from various higher education institutions across Region XI to strengthen their knowledge and competencies in student services.

SOUTHERN MINDANAO, Philippines — June 12, 2026 — A humanitarian mission organized by the Adventist-laymen's Services and Industries (ASI) and Adventist Professionals (AdPro) of the Southeastern Philippines Union Mission (SePUM) and the Davao Mission, in collaboration with the Southern Mindanao Mission, Hope Channel volunteers, pastors, and mission partners, faced an unexpected challenge when the vessel carrying relief workers and emergency supplies caught fire while in route to earthquake-affected communities in Southern Mindanao.

Davao Mission, in coordination with the Adventist-laymen's Services and Industries (ASI),

Plant today, grow tomorrow. 🌱

Through this initiative, participants planted trees to help preserve natural resources, improve local ecosystems, and demonstrate care for God's creation.