[Photo courtesy of Pastor Heshbon Buscato, SSD Communication Director]

Hope Channel Philippines Elects New President

March 20, 2023

Pastor Joel Sarmiento was chosen as the new president of Hope Channel Philippines during a recent Hope Channel board of directors meeting held at the Central Philippine Union Conference offices in March 2023. Pastor Sarmiento, who is now the Communication Director for the North Philippine Union Conference, will now manage the country's Adventist Christian television network with its aim to spread hope, love, and the gospel message across the Philippines.

[Photo courtesy of NPUC Communication Department]

Pastor Sarmiento's election comes at an exciting moment for Hope Channel Philippines, as the network also dedicated its new studio to the Central Philippine Union Conference offices. This cutting-edge studio will enable Hope Channel Philippines to create even more high-quality Christian programming, reaching out to an even larger audience with the message of hope found in Jesus Christ.

"I am thrilled and humbled to be chosen President of Hope Channel Philippines," Pastor Sarmiento remarked. "I think that Christian television has the potential to change people's lives, and I am pleased to collaborate with the outstanding team at Hope Channel Philippines to reach out to even more people with the gospel message."

Pastor Sarmiento's capacity to lead Hope Channel Philippines forward was praised by the board of directors, who cited his significant expertise in communication and media ministry. Pastor Sarmiento has worked as a television producer and director for various Christian programs in addition to his duty as the North Philippine Union Conference Communication Director.

Hope Channel Philippines is part of the worldwide Hope Channel network, which is present in over 67 Hope Channel Stations and offers content in a variety of languages. Hope Channel Philippines' many programming aims to inspire, educate, and motivate viewers to live a life of hope in Jesus Christ. The network is positioned for even greater success in accomplishing its objective with Pastor Sarmiento at the lead.

Edward Rodriguez, SSD Communication Department

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[Photo courtesy of NPUC Communication Department]

Edward Rodriguez, SSD Communication Department