Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas

(Council of the Laity of the Philippines)

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines Laiko Bldg., 372 Cabildo St., Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
Episcopal Commission on the Laity (ECLA) Tel +63.2.527 5388 Telefax +63.2. 527 3124 Email: laiko_phils@yahoo.com.ph
Website: cbcplaiko.org * Facebook: Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas
Chairman, ECLA
National Director, LAIKO
Most. Rev. Enrique V. Macaraeg, DD
January 24, 2023

Vice - Chairman
Most. Rev. Severo C. Caermare, DD TO: ALL LAIKO MEMBERS: NATIONAL LAY ORGANIZATIONS &
Members
ARCH/DIOCESAN COUNCILS OF THE LAITY
Most. Rev. Medel S. Aseo, DD
Most Rev Victor C. Ocampo, DD
Most. Rev. Jose S. Palma, DD Re: WALK FOR LIFE 2023
National Board of Directors
2022-2023 Dear Brothers & Sisters:
President
Mr. Raymond Daniel H. Cruz, Jr. “Human life must always be defended from its beginning in the womb and
Executive Vice-President must be recognized as a gift of God that guarantees the future of humanity”
Mr. Albert A. Loteyro
(Pope Francis)
Vice President for
Ecclesiastical Province of Manila Our spirit of upholding life has never wavered even during the pandemic. We
Mrs. Gertrudes E. Bautista
have even more become deeply aware of the sacredness of life and sincerely
Vice President for Luzon
Mr. Armin Leonardo F. Ibarra prayed and work tremendously together to preserve and keep it safe.
Vice President for Visayas
Dr. Rene Josef C. Bullecer This year as we return to normalcy, let us thank the Lord for the continuous
Vice President for Mindanao blessings and graces especially the gift of life through a face to face WALK FOR
Atty. Proculo T. Sarmen LIFE. The “Walk for Life 2023” with the theme ”Clergy and Lay Faithful Called
Secretary to Walk Together for Life” will be held on February 18, 2023, 4:00 A.M. to 8:00
Mr. Teodoro G. Santiago
A.M. The Walk will start at the Welcome Rotonda, Quezon City going to the
Treasurer
Mrs. Conchita M. Dela Cruz
University of Santo Tomas (UST) Grandstand in España, Manila, where a
program and Eucharistic Celebration will be held.
Auditor
Mrs. Fatima M. Estacio

P.R.O.
We are pleased to invite our esteemed Clergy and all Religious and
Mr. Xavier S. Padilla Lay Organizations to actively support and participate. We earnestly appeal to
Trustees everyone to campaign for this event to your respective networks. These
Mrs. Fe M. Barino composite teams from your groups will be a huge support as we celebrate life.
Mr. Michael B. Bukuhan
Mr. Edric Marco C. Florentino In our modern society, the varying issues on life are urgent and we need to
Dr. Divina Lupe M. Lazaro constantly express to everyone our uncompromising stand on the importance
Ms. Nenita T. Tenefrancia
& sacredness of life.
Ex-Officio Board Member
Mr. Rouquel A. Ponte
To help us in our preparation, may we request that you send us the name of your
Advisers
Mr. Jose S. Concepcion Jr.
Delegation Head and his/her contact numbers as well as expected number of
Amb. Henrietta T. de Villa participants on or before February 13, 2023. For inquiries, please contact the
Dr. Jose D. Villanueva
Mr. Ernesto M. Burdeos LAIKO Secretariat c/o Mr. Joseph Jesalva or Ms. Catherine Buenconsejo at tel.
Dr. Linda T. Tacorda
Mr. Edgardo J. Tria Tirona nos: 8251-9657,8527-5388;09674025652,09082496512;email: laiko_phils@yahoo.com.ph.
Atty. Aurora A. Santiago
Dr. Amelita Dayrit-Go
Mrs. Zenaida F. Capistrano We are really counting on your usual active participation and your fervent
Dr. Ma. Julieta F. Wasan
prayers and support for the success of this noble endeavor.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely yours in the service of the Lord,

RAYMOND DANIEL H. CRUZ, JR.

President

Noted by:

+MOST REV. ENRIQUE V. MACARAEG, D.D.

Chairman
CBCP Episcopal Commission on the Laity