User:Xavyniceday/Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas
Formation | 1950 |
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Type | Catholic Group |
Headquarters | Cabildo Street, Intramuros, Manila |
President | Xavier Padilla |
Website | www.cbcplaiko.org |
The ‘’’Sangguniang LAIKO ng Pilipinas’’’ (LAIKO) is the Council of the Laity of the Philippines, which coordinates and promotes collaboration among National Lay Organizations and Diocesan Councils of the Laity.
It is also the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines’ Commission on the Laity/
History
LAIKO originally started in 1950 as the Catholic Action of the Philippines. It was changed to the Council of the Laity of the Philippines, and now currently as Sangguinang Laiko ng Pilipinas.
Organization
LAIKO is headed by a Board elected every two years at the LAIKO Biennial Convention.
This Board of 15 then elects a President, EVP, 4 Regional VPs, Treasurer, PRO and Secretary.
LAIKO is guided by the elected Bishops of the CBCP to the Commission on the Laity.
President
The Current President is Xavier Padilla of the Missionary Families of Christ