New CBCP President Leads Incoming Council Members

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has announced its new Permanent Council officials, set to start their roles in December 2025. The selection took place during the bishops’ 130th plenary assembly in Anda, Bohol.

Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Carcera will be the new CBCP president, with Zamboanga Archbishop Julius Tonel as the vice president. Palo Archbishop John Du and Msgr. Bernardo Pantin will continue as treasurer and secretary general, respectively.

Ilagan Bishop David William Antonio remains the North Luzon representative, while Tarlac Bishop Roberto Mallari is the new Central Luzon representative. Cubao Bishop Elias Ayuban Jr. and Gumaca Bishop Euginius Cañete will represent Southwest Luzon and Southeast Luzon. Daet Bishop Herman Abcede is the new South Luzon representative.

San Jose de Antique Bishop Marvyn Maceda and Calbayog Bishop Isabelo Abarquez are the West Visayas and East and Central Visayas representatives. Butuan Bishop Cosme Damian Almedilla now represents Northern Mindanao.

Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo and Ipil Bishop Glenn Corsiga are the new Eastern and Western Mindanao representatives. The council members will serve until December 2027, each with a two-year term.

The CBCP plenary assembly is the key decision-making body, convening twice a year in January and July.

According to the source: GMA Network.