Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Top 5 Powerful Religious Leaders in the Philippines

Top 1. Jose S. Palma (Roman Catholic)

The Most Reverend Jose S. Palma is the present Archbishop of Cebu. He is the current president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Roman Catholic is the predominant religion in the Philippines with 73. 8 Million members as of 2005. 






Top 2. Eduardo V. Manalo (Iglesia ni Cristo)

Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo is the current Executive Minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). There is no official count of its members but an estimation in 2009 by Brace puts it between 4 to 9 Million. INC members are noted for bloc voting in Philippine Elections making it known for its strong political influence.








Top. 3 Eliseo Soriano (Members Church of God International)

Eliseo Soriano is the current Presiding Minister of Members Church of God International with an estimated members of 7 Million. 






Top 4. Ephraim Fajutagana (Aglipayan Church)

Most Rev. Ephraim Fajutagana is the Obispo Maximo of the Philippine Independent Church (Aglipayan Church). The organization has 6 Million estimated member in the country.






Top 5. Apollo C. Quiboloy (Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, Inc.)

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is the founder and leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, the Name Above Every Name, Inc. He has made claims that he is the "Appointed Son of God" with an overall members of 6 Million: 4 Million in the Philippines and 2 Million in other countriies.