February 2020 was a high day for many Pathfinder groups in the island province of Palawan when AWA conducted the Pathfinder Honor class using its own N81708 aircraft as prop. The Aviation Honor patches were finally awarded last March 18, 2022, during the Master Guide Induction Ceremony at Adventist Hospital Palawan Church. Though it took [...]
My mother, Genalyn, fondly called Gina, was admitted two years ago for complications associated with diabetes. She underwent surgery and was in the hospital for several months. Sadly, it took years for her foot to heal from the surgery. We give thanks to the Lord Almighty-- her health began to stabilize. Then on March 9, [...]
During my last visit to Sagpangan, Dr Cynie came along not only to be the speaker during the worship service but more importantly to be able to check on some patients. After Sabbath lunch and the distribution of the relief goods, we headed to the house of Mark, one of the baptized youths, to check [...]
You may have heard of the many typhoons that tear through the Philippines, leaving death and destruction in their paths. Palawan is fortunately situated where it is missed by most of the havocmakers. Still, the recent Typhoon Odette destroyed gardens and wiped-out banana plantations, both a source of income and food for the people [...]
Every week the Pathfinders have been hard at work with training. They are ready to be invested, but they cannot just yet because they do not have their uniforms. At every meeting we have encouraged them to save a little money every week, but they have been unable to even save enough for their monthly [...]
In September, AWA sponsored the first feeding program for children in my village of Napsan. It was such a blessing for many children and for me and my family as well...Click to continue reading Visit Donate Page Visit Missionary Page
One crucial thing affected during this unprecedented time is the mode of transportation. With fear and worries brought about by this micron virus unseen by the naked eye, one doesn’t want to be exposed to other passengers, especially when riding public transports. So having a private vehicle is undoubtedly a great blessing...Click to continue reading [...]
“Oh, we are the Pathfinders strong...” As the song filled the church, my heart overflowed with happiness knowing that 20 young people were being invested. I was also proud of my son, Von, who was among those invested as a Master Guide... Click to continue reading Visit Donate Page [...]
As a young adult, I feel accountable and responsible for how I treat God’s beautiful creation. I do my best to conserve and preserve nature. Additionally, as one of the youth leaders in Sitio Cabuldungan, I am entrusted to provide wholesome activities for our young people. At first, I was overwhelmed because some of the [...]
Covid19 restrictions have hit hard in Palawan. The government has imposed many harsh restrictions; including cutting off nearby villages from the town of Aborlan including our village of Sagpangan. The government has set up fences to limit access to and from the village. It has been mandated that anyone ages 17 and younger, and 60 [...]
