The Southern Luzon Philippine Union Mission deeply mourns the passing of Jadaza “Ma’am Jade” Hintay, a longtime church worker and former Health Ministries Director, who peacefully rested on March 22, 2026, after her battle with cancer. She was 63.

Hintay dedicated 32 years of service to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, serving in various capacities across different levels of the organization. She began her ministry in 1993 as a ministerial intern in the Central Luzon Conference. Through the years, she served as a district pastor, Women’s Ministries Director in the then Cavite Satellite Field until it was organized as the Cavite Mission, and later as Health Ministries Director of the North Philippine Union Conference. She most recently served as Health Ministries Director and Adventist Possibilities Ministries Coordinator of SLPUM until 2025.

Before entering ministry, Hintay worked as a civil engineer at the Department of Public Works and Highways. Following her conversion in 1987, she chose to devote her life to full-time service.

A lifelong learner, she pursued advanced studies with dedication. She completed both her Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, and also earned a Master of Public Health from the University of the Philippines Manila. She was recognized as the first Seventh-day Adventist woman in the Philippines to earn a Doctor of Ministry degree and serve as a field pastor, highlighting her pioneering role in ministry in the Philippines.

Her contributions to ministry were also recognized internationally. In 2024, the Association of Adventist Women, through its inaugural Junia Awards, honored outstanding women across the global Church. In the Southern Asia-Pacific Division, Hintay was named as the recipient.

Her Life and Ministry

Known among colleagues as both a leader and a caregiver, Hintay was widely appreciated for her joyful, prayerful, and generous spirit, as well as her humility and personal approach to ministry. She often referred to herself as an “unclaimed treasure,” embracing a single life that allowed her to serve more freely and respond more fully to the needs of others.

Fellow workers remember her not only for her leadership, but for her deep personal care.

Pastor Ron Genebago, Associate Youth Ministries Director of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, shared on Facebook how “Ate Jade,” as he fondly called her, had been a blessing to his ministry—both personally and professionally. He said he would always cherish the times she prayed for him and his family, especially when she lifted up his dissertation and sought God’s guidance on his behalf.

Agnes Ravalo, a colleague, also shared, “I usually called her Ate Jade—not by blood, but by the bond we share. She is someone I deeply love because of her pure intentions in every act of service she offers. I have seen how sincerely she chooses God over herself, even carrying the burdens of others as if they were her own, always ready to serve beyond her time and strength. For me, she is my counselor, motivator, doctor, and sister—someone I will always remember as truly selfless, living a life fully surrendered to God and for others.”

Her administrative assistant of four years also recalled her as “a kind and capable supervisor who leads with care,” adding that Hintay’s warmth, humility, and genuine concern made her feel like family.

Her care extended beyond her official responsibilities. One colleague recalled how, during an itinerary, when she fell ill with severe cough and colds, Hintay took time each night to check on her. She prepared herbal remedies, including ampalaya tea, applied hot compress, and even gave gentle massage to ease her discomfort—simple yet intentional acts that reflected a love quietly lived out in action.

Throughout her ministry, Hintay was recognized not only for fulfilling roles, but for embodying a Christ-centered life—one that was prayerful, compassionate, and generous—and that impacted those around her in meaningful and lasting ways.

Though she has laid down her work, the lives she touched, the influence she left, and the leadership she passed on will continue to live on.