Baguio Episcopal Area equips faith leaders

By Kyla Ragasa and Matthan Bang-asan
Feb. 19, 2026 | BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (UMC TV)

Filipino United Methodists in the Baguio Episcopal Area enjoy a three-day celebration that brought together 850 clergy, deaconesses and lay people. Video by Kyla Ragasa and Matthan Bang-asan.

The Baguio Episcopal Area of the Philippines Regional Conference held a three-day 2026 BEA Convocation with the theme “Bagnos iti Panagdaliasat,” meaning guide to the journey. The convocation was held at Hotel Supreme in Baguio City, where around 850 clergy, deaconesses and lay people gathered to be equipped for the mission of the church. Jhoanna Kylle Ragasa and Matthan Bang-Asan report from Baguio City.

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