YEARS OF MAKING THE BIBLE KNOWN
The Philippine Bible Society (PBS) is a non-profit, non-stock,
interconfessional organization that exists
to provide people with Scriptures in the language they understand, in formats they prefer, and at prices they can afford.
PBS is a member of the United Bible Societies, a world-wide network of Bible Societies operating in over 240 countries and territories to make sure that everyone who wants to can access and engage with the Bible.
Our Work
ROOTED IN PURPOSE
Mission
Making the Bible Known
We translate, produce, distribute, promote, and fundraise for the Holy Scriptures, and help people engage with God’s Word. We make them available in translations faithful to the original languages, in formats that meet people’s needs, and at prices they can afford.
Vision
A transformed Filipino people through God’s Word
The Bible is the guide to life for all Filipinos and in every Filipino home so that lives are transformed resulting in national righteousness, economic sufficiency, social peace, public Justice, and God-fearing citizenry.
Core Values
Core Values
Faith in the triune God and obedience to God’s Word
(Matthew 28:19-20; Psalm 119:7-8; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Obedience to the law of the land
(1 Peter 2:13-17)
Respect for all people
(Romans 12:10, 15-16, 18)
Commitment to interconfessional relationships
(Ephesians 4:4-6)
Excellence and integrity
(Philippians 4:8; Proverbs 4:24-26)
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
(2003-2021)
Victoria Esperanza Z. Cartera
(2021-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 Arturo M. Bastes
(2008-2009)
Bishop Nathanael Lazaro
(2009-2012)
Bishop Noel A. Pantoja
(2017-2018)
Justice Raoul V. Victorino (Ret.)
(2019-2020)
Most Rev. Broderick S. Pabillo, D.D.
(2012-2014, 2020-2021)
Bishop Cesar Vicente P. Punzalan III
(2007-2008, 2021)
Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno (Ret.)
(2014-2017, 2022-Present)
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