Who we are
ABOUT THE PHILIPPINE BIBLE SOCIETY

Dr. Nora G. Lucero
General Secretary
Philippine Bible Society
120 YEARS OF MAKING THE BIBLE KNOWN
Our Unwavering Commitment
Through the years, the Philippine Bible Society’s commitment has not changed nor waned one bit. We remain committed to making the Bible known to every Filipino and to providing each one with opportunities to encounter God in His Word. We believe that national transformation can only take effect when the inner man is transformed by the beautiful message and saving truth found in the Scriptures.
As our forebears envisioned, we continuously strive to produce translations of the Bible that are not only faithful to the original biblical languages but are also published in languages that our people understand. It is our prayer that our fellow countrymen get to read the Bible in the language closest to their hearts. As there are still Philippine languages without translations of the Scriptures, we commit ourselves to exploring more avenues to ensure that all Filipinos have easy access to God’s amazing Word.
We work hand in hand with our dear ministry partners to effectively and meaningfully distribute the Bible in formats that meet the needs of the Filipino people. Whether print, audio, visual, or digital in format, we hope that people will develop a deeper appreciation and reverence for the Bible. Praise the Lord for He continues to be faithful and His Word remains unchanging.
As a non-stock and non-profit interconfessional organization, we also place much importance on making our PBS-published Bibles and Scripture materials affordable. In this way, more people can have Bibles of their own! Our efforts to make these Scripture materials as affordable as possible for our countrymen all stem from our desire to glorify the Lord and give thanks to Him for His goodness. His love for us simply abounds and overflows; we want others to experience this same joy.
Many nearby cities and far away provinces have been covered since our founding anniversary in 1899, but there are still several areas that we have yet to reach. So, we must not grow tired or weary. New generations mean new challenges; new situations call for new solutions. At the end of the day, one fact remains: the Word of God is what will transform and unite our nation.
Let us continue to work together to make the Bible known! There is strength in numbers and we need one another to complete our mission for God’s greater glory.
“I, the Lord, have called you and given you power
to see that justice is done on earth.
Through you I will make a covenant with all peoples;
through you I will bring light to the nations.”
Isaiah 42:6, Good News Translation (GNT)
2017-2021 STRATEGIC DIRECTION
120 YEARS OF MAKING THE BIBLE KNOWN
In all this, we can only thank God for seeing the Philippine Bible Society through.
Many grounds have been covered since 1899, but a lot remains to be reached by the Light of Life.
New generations mean new challenges; new situations call for new solutions.
But one fact remains: the Word of God is the Light to the Nation!
“I, the Lord, have called you and given you power to see that justice is done on earth.
Through you I will make a covenant with all peoples; through you I will bring light to the nations.”
ISAIAH 42:6, GNT
From Light to the Nations, Philippine Bible Society

GENERAL SECRETARIES THROUGH THE YEARS

Rev. Jay C. Goodrich
(1899-1905)

Rev. J. E. McLaughlin
(1906-1920)

Rev. Bruce Cameron
(1920-1932)

Mr. Elmer Higdon
(1932-1934)

Dr. W.H Fonger
(1934-1957)

Rev. Angel B. Taglucop
(1957-1972)

Dr. Solomon E. Quila
(1972-1973)

Rev. Joel B. Vista
(1974-1978)

Dr. Ricardo B. Jumawan
(1979-1985)

Dr. Medarlo B. Rivera
(1985-2003)

Dr. Nora G. Lucero
(2003-Present)
PRESIDENTS THROUGH THE YEARS

Rev. Alfredo P. Cathedral
(1966-1967)

Prof. Rufo R. Fabregas
(1967-1968, 1971-1974)

Dr. Virgilio C. Canlas
(1968-1969)

Atty. Vicente T. Velasco
(1969-1970)

Bishop Marciano C. Evangelista
(1970-1971)

Bishop Estanislao Q. Abainza
(1975-1978)

Dr. Eliseo M. Pajaro
(1980-1981)

Dr. Cirilio A. Rigos
(1984-1986, 1995-1996)

Bishop George F. Castro
(1988-1989)

Dr. Federico M. Magbanua, Jr.
(1974-1975, 1978, 1982-1983, 1989-1992)

Justice Jose Y. Feria
(1992-1994)

Ambassador Emmanuel N. Pelaez
(Honorary President 1986-1988, 1994-1995)

Bishop Efraim M. Tendero
(1996-1997, 1999-2000)

Bishop Daniel C. Arichea, Jr.
(1997-1998, 2001-2005)

Bishop Cesar Vicente P. Punzalan III
(2007-2008)

Bishop Arturo M. Bastes
(2008-2009)

Bishop Nathanael Lazaro
(2009-2012)

Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno (Ret.)
(2014-2017)

Bishop Noel A. Pantoja
(2017-2018)

Justice Raoul V. Victorino (Ret.)
(2019-2020)

Most Rev. Broderick S. Pabillo, D.D.
(2012-2014 and 2020 to Present)
Presidents Emeritus
Bishop Daniel C. Arichea, Jr.
Most Rev. Bishop Arturo M. Bastes, S.V.D., D.D.
Bishop Nathanael P. Lazaro
Bishop Noel A. Pantoja
Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno (Ret.)
Bishop Efraim M. Tendero
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Executive Committee
MOST REV. BRODERICK S. PABILLO, D.D. (RCC-Clergy)
Vice President and Vice Chairman
Auxiliary Bishop of Manila
MR. ALBERT S. TANLIMCO (Independent-Lay)
Vice President and Vice Chairman
President, AMTES Corporation
MS. LISSA BELLE R. BROWN (NCCP-Lay)
Corporate Secretary
World Methodist Council Chairperson, Youth and Young Adults Committee
Bishop Cesar Vicente P. Punzalan III (PCEC – Clergy)
Member-at-Large
Presiding Bishop, Hope Christian Fellowship Churches in the Philippines
Ms. Florencia G. Tarriela (PCEC – Lay)
Member-at-Large
Chairman, Philippine National Bank
Members
Rev. Fr. Oscar A. Alunday, S.V.D (RCC – Clergy)
Director, John Paul I Regional Biblical Center for N. Luzon & the Cordillera
Mr. Jon Dave A. Angeles (NCCP – Lay)
Underwriting Supervisor, Snapcash Lending, Inc.
Mr. Augusto A. Arguelles (RCC – Lay)
President, Institute for Pastoral Development (IPD)
Rev. Dr. Reynaldo R. Avante (PCEC – Clergy)
General Director, Conservative Baptist Association of the Philippines
Rev. Irma M. Balaba (NCCP – Clergy)
Administrative Pastor, UCCP Faith Bible Church
Elder Rufino D. Dela Rosa (PCEC – Lay)
Chairman of the Board of Elders, Plaridel Bible Church
Dr. Timoteo D. Gener (PCEC – Lay)
President, Asian Theological Seminary
Mr. Karlo D. Lara (RCC – Lay)
Founder and Program Director, Lakbay Biblia Catholic Bible Course
Rev. Dr. Gloria Lita D. Mapangdol (NCCP – Clergy)
Dean, St. Andrew’s Theological Seminary
Mr. Jonathan Joseph M. Peralta (Independent – Lay)
Former Senior Vice President, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
Mr. Ramon C. Realizan (RCC – Lay)
Board of Trustee, Episcopal Commission on the Biblical Apostolate
Justice Raoul V. Victorino (Ret.) (NCCP – Lay)
Former Chairman, National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP)
Atty. Jose P. Villanueva (Independent – Lay)
Founder and Chairman, Shekinah Christian Unity Foundation
Others
Dr. Natividad B. Pagadut
Executive Secretary, Episcopal Commission on the Biblical Apostolate of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines
Management Committee
DR. NORA G. LUCERO
General Secretary
MRS. VICTORIA ESPERANZA Z. CARTERA
Associate General Secretary
MR. JOSE EMMANUEL G. BERNARDO
Sales and Distribution Manager
DR. ANICIA H. DEL CORRO
Translation Consultant
DR. EDGAR B. EBOJO
Publishing Manager
MRS. FELYCORA Y. MAATUBANG
Resource Development Manager
MS. VILMA P. SALVIO
Executive Consultant for Leadership Development
MRS. LAURA M. VALLEDO
Production Manager
MS. FLORENCE A. VICENTE
Management Services Manager
MRS. MA. VICTORIANA S. VELASCO
HR Manager
MRS. MA. CECILIA S. RUBIO
Publishing OIC