Mountain View College in the Philippines welcomes new president

Reflecting on a decades-long journey that has brought him back to where he started, Dr. Gladden O. Flores stood in front of the student body and teaching staff and accepted the responsibility to lead the Adventist church's Mountain View College in the Philippines. During his inauguration as the 16th college president on September 23, he emphasized his hope that the institution will continue to grow and realize its vision to instill in the students a commitment to be a light to the community until the return of Jesus Christ.

Dr. Gladden Flores and his wife, Pinky, holding a symbol of a torch that represents his acceptance as the 16th president of Mountain View College (MVC) in the southern Philippines. Dr. Flores was inaugurated on September 23 at the college alumni church. [photo provided by the MVC office of the president]

Dr. Flores earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology and Health from Mountain View College in 1980 and taught Bible and Social Science at Matutum View Academy. He went on to pursue an MA in Educational Administration and Supervision at Philippine Union College and completed in 1985. In 1991, he earned a doctoral degree in Educational Management in Southwestern University, Cebu City, in 1991.

Dr. Flores’ talents include singing, preaching, and playing the violin. His hobbies are playing ball games, gardening, baking, and cooking.

He is married to Pinky Flores, née Suson Pingal, who holds degrees in Medical Technology and Masters in Public Health Education. He and his wife have two children: Wayne Reinhard who is a registered nurse, and Suzanne Pearl who graduated with a degree in nursing. Both teach at Ekamai International School in Bangkok.

Dr. Gladden Flores, the new president of Mountain View College (MVC) in southern Philippines, stands surrounded by the faculty and staff of the insitution with the Adventist church leaders in the church territory. Flores was inaugurated as the college's 16th president on Septermber 23. [photo provided by the MVC office of the president]

Mountain View College is established in 1953 and currently serves over 2,000 students from the Philippines and abroad and upholds its core values as mission-driven, vision-oriented and Christ-centered.

Dr. Gladden Flores and his wife, Pinky, holding a symbol of a torch that represents his acceptance as the 16th president of Mountain View College (MVC) in the southern Philippines. Dr. Flores was inaugurated on September 23 at the college alumni church. [photo provided by the MVC office of the president]

Dr. Flores’ talents include singing, preaching, and playing the violin. His hobbies are playing ball games, gardening, baking, and cooking.

Dr. Gladden Flores, the new president of Mountain View College (MVC) in southern Philippines, stands surrounded by the faculty and staff of the insitution with the Adventist church leaders in the church territory. Flores was inaugurated as the college's 16th president on Septermber 23. [photo provided by the MVC office of the president]

Bradshaw Challenges Adventist Communicators to Keep Evangelism at the Center

GAiN 2026 Opens in New Zealand, Bringing Global Adventist Communicators Together for Digital Mission

Central Philippines Outreach Culminates in 41 Baptisms Through Church-Government Collaboration

“Let Us Be Bold. Let Us Be Faithful.”: McEdward Challenges Leaders at Mission Refocus Conference

Adventists in Indonesia Reaches Persons With Disabilities Through Community Outreach

Mission Refocus Conference Calls Global Church to Strengthen Integrated Vision for Cross-Cultural Mission

Fire at AIIAS Physical Plant Contained; No Injuries Reported

Adventist Pastors Strengthen Commitment to Adventist Identity

Relief Yacht Carrying Adventist Volunteers Catches Fire; All 42 Rescued

120 UASN Theology Students Receive Digital Discipleship and OneVoice27 Training

Strong Earthquake Damages Adventist Churches and School Facilities in Southern Mindanao

Adventist Church in East Indonesia Equips Communicators to Build Bridges for Mission

ADRA Mobilizes Assessment Teams as Southern Mindanao Earthquake Death Toll Rises

ADRA, Church Leaders Assess Damage After 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Mindanao

Communion Service Inside Detention Facility Reflects Growing Ministry Impact in West-Central Philippines

Adventist Church in the Southern Asia-Pacific Elects New Leader for Timor-Leste Mission

Adventists in East Visayas Dedicate Mobile Devices for Mission Ahead of OneVoice27 Launch

Adventist World Radio International Leaders Visit AWR Studio in Metro Manila

More Than 1,100 Young People Invested in Thailand as Youth Ministry Continues to Inspire Families

Adventist University of the Philippines Achieves 100% Passing Rate in May 2026 Dentists Licensure Examination; Graduate Tops National Board

The Message Behind OneVoice27

“I Was the First”

Adventist University of the Philippines Holds Foundation-Laying Ceremony for New Medical Facility

Amazing Facts Revival Meetings Inspire Mission Commitment in Thailand

Why Mental Health and Balanced Technology Use Matter in Education?