About Southeastern Philippine Union Mission
Mission Overview
The Southeastern Philippine Union Mission (SePUM) is a regional administrative division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that was established in 2023 and reorganized in 2024 following the bifurcation of the South Philippine Union Conference. SePUM serves as the governing body for Adventist ministries across a significant portion of Mindanao, the Philippines' second-largest island.
Our Vision
To serve as a beacon of hope, a center of influence, and a hub for empowering leaders and strengthening churches throughout southeastern Mindanao.
Geographic Territory
SePUM's expansive territory encompasses three major regions of Mindanao:
- Caraga Region
- Davao Region
- SOCCSKSARGEN Region
- Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (excluding Lanao del Sur province)
Five Mission Fields
- • Davao Mission
- • Northern Davao Mission
- • South Central Mindanao Mission
- • Southeastern Caraga Mission
- • Southern Mindanao Mission
Ministry Statistics
As of June 30, 2024
Churches: 1,116 congregations
Membership: 402,072 baptized members
Population served: 15,001,513 people
Member-to-population ratio: 1:37
Headquarters
Current Location
Purok 3, Barangay Tacunan, Tugbok District
8000 Davao City, Philippines
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Closed: Weekends and holidays
New Development: SePUM recently broke ground for a new permanent headquarters building at the Tacunan location, strategically positioned along the under-construction bypass road.
Leadership Structure
Executive Administration
President
Danielo D. Palomares
Vice President & Field Secretary
Rene S. Rosa
Secretary
Edwin T. Magdadaro
Treasurer
Laurence A. Lamera
Departmental Directors
Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries
Reynald M. Dela Cruz
Children's Ministries
Jill A. Palomares
Communication & Public Affairs
Rhoen Shane P. Catolico
Education
Perlyn P. Panes
Family & Women's Ministries
Lindy Lou S. Magdadaro
Health Ministries
Victor C. Navarro
Ministerial Association & Evangelism
Reynald M. Dela Cruz
Publishing Ministries
Danny P. Inato
Sabbath School & Personal Ministries
Raul E. Emnace
Youth Ministries
Nelo M. Seda
Stewardship Ministries
Dante A. Dabucol
Adventist-Muslim Relations
Jonathan A. Hemoroz
Affiliated Institutions
South Philippine Adventist College
Location: Camanchiles, 8003 Matanao, Davao del Sur
Phone: +63 (82) 284-6283
Email: info@spac.edu.ph
Website: www.spac.edu.ph
President: Chliejvferwyn C. Catolico
Adventist Hospital Davao
Location: Km 7, McArthur Highway, Bangkal, 8023 Davao City
Phone: (082) 297-2597, (082) 297-6859
Fax: (082) 298-1692
One of more than 400 healthcare facilities worldwide operated in affiliation with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Current Programs & Initiatives
Digital Evangelism
Training programs for digital missionaries with 152 participants recently trained in media ministries and online evangelism.
Environmental Stewardship
Tree Planting Day initiative successfully planted 22,581 seedlings across half of Mindanao.
Mission Training
Pre-training programs for missionary aspirants through the 1000 Missionary Movement campus.
Historical Background
SePUM was created as part of a strategic territorial realignment approved by the General Conference annual council on October 10, 2023. This decision split the former South Philippine Union Conference (SPUC) into two organizations:
- Southwestern Philippine Union Conference (SwPUC)
- Southeastern Philippine Union Mission (SePUM)
The reorganization took effect on December 31, 2023, with SePUM's inaugural constituency meeting held on December 4, 2023, at Adams Seventh-day Adventist Church in Davao City.