Stephan U. Breu ) was honored with a special award. He was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Department of Education of the Republic of the Philippines, Region XI, Schools Division of Davao del Norte.

The papal Benemerenti Medal has been awarded to Stephan Breu from Taegerschen, Switzerland, for his support of the roman-catholic church and its charities

Estrelleta Borda Ruppert originally from Kapalong in Davao del Norte und now living in Reinach in Switzerland received the Sino-Phil Asia International Peace Award in Manila

A new mission chapel dedicated to Saint Othmer from St. Gall enriches the life of the indigenous people in the mountains of Agusan del Sur in the Philippines