Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines

Also known as CBCP

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is a prominent religious organization that plays a significant role in addressing social and political issues within the country. Recently, CBCP president Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has been vocal against online gambling, urging for stricter regulations to protect Filipinos from addiction and its harmful effects. The CBCP also elected new leadership, with Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera set to become the next president in December 2025.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about CBCP

Marcos weighs online gambling ban; lawmakers push for regulation

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is still considering his options regarding a total ban on online gambling, emphasizing the need for thorough study to understand its potential impacts.
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CBCP elects new leadership, urges Senate action on VP’s impeachment

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) elected new officials during its 130th plenary assembly over the weekend.
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CBCP urges Senate to expedite Duterte impeachment

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) expressed concern over delays in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings and affirmed that impeachment is a legitimate mechanism for transparency and accountability.
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CBCP calls for tighter regs on online gambling, deems it a 'new plague'

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called for tighter regulations on online gambling, describing it as a 'new plague' that destroys individuals and families.
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CBCP elects Archbishop Garcera as next president, Archbishop Tonel as VP

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) elected Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera as its next president and Zamboanga Archbishop Julius Tonel as vice president during their 130th plenary assembly in Anda, Bohol on Saturday, July 5.
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CBCP urges Senate to push impeachment trial of VP Duterte

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Tuesday urged senators to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte without delay.
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CBCP warns fake endorsement letter is circulating

A letter purportedly from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) endorsing senatorial candidates is fake, according to warnings issued by Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David's office and Msgr. Bernardo Pantin, secretary general of CBCP, on Saturday.
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Cardinal David urges Catholics to keep papal election spiritual

Kalookan bishop and CBCP president Pablo Virgilio 'Ambo' Cardinal David urged Catholics on Friday to keep the upcoming papal election free from politics, reminding them that it is a spiritual discernment rather than a political contest.
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CBCP spox urges no public push for Tagle as pope

An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged Filipino faithful to refrain from publicly promoting Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the next pope following Pope Francis's death on Monday.
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Philippine cardinals head to Rome for papal conclave

Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David and Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula departed for Rome on Thursday, April 24 to attend Pope Francis' funeral and participate in the papal conclave.
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