ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

Of
“THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF MANILA”

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

1. That the undersigned, Most. Rev. Bishop Juan dela Cruz, D.D., is a bishop of the
Roman Catholic Church, and he desires to become a corporation sole under the
laws of the Philippines, under the name and style of “The Roman Catholic Bishop of
Manila” with principal office at 121 Arzobispo, Manila, Philippines;
2. That the rules, regulations, and discipline of his Church are not inconsistent with his
becoming a corporation sole, and do not forbid it;
3. That as such Bishop, he is charged with the administration of the temporalities and
the management of the estate and properties of the Roman Catholic Church within
his territorial jurisdiction or bishopric;
4. That said territorial jurisdiction or bishopric comprises the cities of Manila, Makati,
Pasay, Mandaluyong, Pasig (excluding Santolan and Rosario District), Quezon City
(excluding Norhtern part from Tandang Sora Avenue and Mactan), Kalookaan, San
Juan, Taguig, Pateros, Malabon, and Navotas.
5. That according to the rules, regulations, or discipline of the Roman Catholic Church,
vacancies in his bishopric shall be filled as follows
6. That these Articles are being filed so that the undersigned and his successor in office
shall become a corporation sole for all legal purposes.

Date: March 7, 2012

(Sgd.) Most. Rev. Bishop Juan dela Cruz, D.D.
Bishop of Roman Catholic Church of Manila