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Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas or the Council of the Laity of the Philippines, is the national coordinating body of all the Archdiocesan and Diocesan Councils of the Laity, along with the National Lay Organizations of the Philippines. It is also serves as the CBCP Episcopal Commission on the Laity.

Vision
Laiko envisions themselves as being the lead organization for the development and formation of lay leaders.

Where every Christian is an evangelizer. Where the family is the foundation and agent of conversion, formation and renewal. Where all people are strengthened by a unifying compassion. And, where, as one body, build a life integrated with faith.

Mission
The mission of Laiko is to involve themselves in continuing formation and witnessing.

And to actively participate in building ecclesial communities, and to help in implementing the Acts and Decrees of the Second Plenary Council of the Philippines (PCP II)

Purpose

 * 1. To coordinate efforts among the Laity
 * 2. Maintain contact and continue dialogue among different lay groups
 * 3. Foster observance of Church laws
 * 4. Give guidance in the formation of the laity
 * 5. Formulate statements on national issues
 * 6. Utilize mass media
 * 7. Participate in ecumenical activities

Membership
All Catholic lay faithful are members of the Laity.

LAIKO members are:
 * 1. Arch/Diocesan Councils (and Commissions) of the Laity
 * 2. National Lay Organizations

Leadership
The Leadership of Laiko is comprised of the following:
 * 1. 15 member Laiko Board elected by the National Assembly
 * 2. CBCP Episcopal Commission on the Laity Arch/Bishops

Current Leadership
For 2024 to 2025 the current leadership of Laiko is as follows:


 * 1. President: Xavier Padilla of Missionary Families of Christ
 * 2. EVP: Albert Loteyro of Holy Name Society of the Philippines
 * 3. Secretary: Mayette Bugaoan of Teresian Association
 * 4. VP NCR: Gigi Bautista of Diocesan Council of the Laity of Pasig
 * 5. VP Luzon: Armin Ibarra of Diocesan Council of the Laity of Tarlac
 * 6. VP Visayas: Rene Bullecer of Archdiocesan Commission on the Laity of Cebu
 * 7. VP Mindanao: Proculo Sarmen of Council of Lay Ecclesial Movements and Organizations in the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro
 * 8. Treasurer: Baby de Guzman of Diocesan Council of the Laity of San Pablo
 * 9. Auditor: Nancy Abcede of Diocesan Council of the Laity of Kalookan
 * 10. PRO: Mike Bukuhan of Couples of Christ
 * 11. Noe Bataga of Archdiocesan Council of the Laity of Jaro
 * 12. Dan Billedo of Diocesan Council of the Laity of Imus
 * 13. Rene de Jesus of Focolare Movement
 * 14. Dinky Florentino of Lord's Flock Catholic Community
 * 15. Lupe Lazaro of RP-ANFP

CBCP Episcopal Commission on the Laity
 * 1. Chairman: Bishop Severo Caermare of Dipolog
 * 2. Vice Chairman: Archbishop Jose Palma of Cebu
 * 3. Archbishop Florentino Lavarias of San Fernando
 * 4. Bishop Guillermo Afable of Digos
 * 5. Bishop Narciso Abellana of Romblon
 * 6. Bishop Medel Aseo of Tagum

Past Presidents

 * 1950 to 1953: Justice Pastor Endencia
 * 1953 to 1957: Dr. Jose Ma. Hernandez
 * 1958 to 1962: Atty. Ernesto Escaler
 * 1962 to 1966: Dr. Jose Ma. Hernandez (2)
 * 1967 to 1968: Sen. Francisco Rodrigo
 * 1969 to 1971: Amb. Oscar Ledesma
 * 1972 to 1980: Justice Emilio Gancayco
 * 1980 to 1984: Justice Jose Feria
 * 1984 to 1986: Mr. Jose Concepcion, Jr.
 * 1986 to 1991: Amb. Henrietta de Villa
 * 1991 to 1999: Mr. Antonio de los Reyes
 * 1999 to 2001: Mrs. Sonia Ronda
 * 2002 to 2005: Dr. Jose Villanueva
 * 2006 to 2007: Mr. Ernesto Burdeos
 * 2008 to 2009: Dr. Linda Tacorda
 * 2010 to 2011: Mr. Edgardo Tria Tirona
 * 2012 to 2013: Atty. Aurora Santiago
 * 2014 to 2015: Dr. Amelita Dayrit-Go
 * 2016 to 2017: Mrs. Zenaida Capistrano
 * 2018 to 2019: Ms. Ma. Julieta Wasan
 * 2020 to 2021: Mr. Rouquel Ponte
 * 2022 to 2023: Mr. Raymond Daniel Cruz, Jr.
 * 2024 to 2025: Francisco Xavier Padilla

Past Chairmen

 * 1950 to 1977: Bishop Vicente Reyes of Cabanatuan
 * 1977 to 1991: Bishop Celso Guevarra of Balanga
 * 1992 to 1998: Bishop Angel Lagdameo of Dumaguete
 * 1999 to 2009: Bishop Gabriel Reyes of Antipolo
 * 2010 to 2015: Bishop Jesse Mercado of Paranaque
 * 2016 to 2021: Bishop Broderick Pabillo of Manila
 * 2022 to 2023: Bishop Enrique Macaraeg of Tarlac
 * 2023 to Present: Bishop Severo Caermare of Dipolog