ZPM Youth Department Launches Five-Year House Repair Initiative, Jumpstarts in Siocon
Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte — March 19, 2026The Zamboanga Peninsula Mission (ZPM) Adventist Youth Department has launched its Christ-centered House Repair Initiative, a five-year program aimed at transforming homes while shaping the character of youth. Over the next five years, the initiative seeks to repair 1,000 homes across 40 districts. “Beyond fixing houses, the initiative…
Read MoreMayor Reham S. Tulawie Makes First Visit to Bud Mana, Affirms Support for Grassroots Programs
Talipao, Sulu — Mayor Reham S. Tulawie made her first visit to Bud Mana in Upper Sinumaan as part of the Barangay Visitation Program, expressing strong support for AMR volunteers who continue to serve the community with dedication. Joining her were Alkisar Urao Alih, Head of MDRRMO; Albenhar Urao Alih, Head of MPDO; Lt. Col.…
Read MoreMayor Reham S. Tulawie Launches REHAM Project in Talipao’s First 100 Days: “Bringing Government Services Closer to the People”
Talipao, Sulu — September 30, 2025. Mayor Reham S. Tulawie has officially launched the Barangay Visitation Program as part of her first 100 days in office, under the theme “Bringing Government Services Closer to the People.” The program, known as the REHAM Project (Responsive Engagement for Holistic Assistance in the Margins), seeks to deliver essential…
Read MoreZPM Bud Mana and Tausug Landowner Ink 25-Year MOU for Sustainable Farming
Bud Mana has taken a historic step in community development by signing its first-ever Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a Tausug landowner to cultivate seven hectares of farmland for sustainable agriculture. Voluntarily offered by a Tausug community member, the land will become a hub for sustainable farming initiatives, advancing Bud Mana’s mission to transform health,…
Read MoreVolunteer Teachers and Sama Badjau Students Perform Simunul Hymn at Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day Celebration
SIMUNUL, TAWI-TAWI—On November 7th, the Muslim Community in the Philippines celebrated the Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day to honor the legacy of Sheikh Karimul Makhdum, the Arab missionary who introduced Islam to the Philippines and established the country’s first mosque in 1380 in Simunul, Tawi-tawi. The celebration was attended by distinguished guests from the National Historical…
Read MoreFrom Conflict to Care: How SULADS-AMR Volunteers Are Transforming Healthcare in Sulu
SULADS and AMR volunteers have been providing medical and health services to the people of Sulu since 2021. They visit homes to spread messages of health and hope, offer free health services, including minor treatments, advice for managing illnesses, and medication. Sulu, one of the poorest provinces in the Philippines, struggles with problems like a…
Read MoreVolunteers Transform Waste into Organic Garden While Teaching Sustainable Gardening Practices to Sama Bajau Residents in Bagid
SULADS-AMR volunteers promoted sustainable food production in Bagid, an isolated area on Simunul Island, by turning discarded materials into an organic garden. Launched in August, the project addresses poor living conditions stemming from a lack of education on maximizing natural resources. The volunteers not only established this organic gardening initiative and addressed these issues but…
Read MoreBridging Communities: Adventist Wellness Center Aims to Serve Sulu’s Underserved Population
Adventist-Muslim Relations of Zamboanga Peninsula Mission seeks to open its First Adventist Wellness Center in Sulu, Philippines. Sulu Province is part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and is home to a significant population of Muslims in the Philippines. Due to its geographic location as one of the southernmost islands in the country,…
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