Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David is the Bishop of Kalookan and president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines.

He is also the vice president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences and was elected to a council aimed at guiding church reforms, reflecting his active role in addressing social issues within the church and society.

David, known by his nickname Ambo, formally became the 10th Filipino cardinal in December 2024. He is recognized for his critical stance against the war on drugs in the Philippines, which has resulted in numerous deaths, and he has faced death threats due to his outspoken opposition to the policies of former president Rodrigo Duterte. His advocacy for human rights is well noted, including providing shelter to the family of Kian Loyd delos Santos after the tragic police killing of the teenager.

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