Porfirio R. Iligan
Porfirio R. Iligan (born September 14, 1922 in Vinzons , † March 6, 2001 ) was Bishop of Masbate , Philippines .
Life
Porfirio R. Iligan was ordained a priest on April 2, 1949 .
Paul VI appointed him bishop of Masbate on June 17, 1968 . The Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines , Carmine Rocco , consecrated him bishop on September 3 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were Pedro Bantigue y Natividad , Bishop of San Pablo , and Manuel S. Salvador , Auxiliary Bishop in Cebu .
On February 14, 1998, Pope John Paul II accepted his age-related resignation.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
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Bishop of Masbate 1965–1998 |
Joel Zamudio Baylon |
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| SURNAME | Iligan, Porfirio R. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Iligan, Porfirio |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Filipino clergyman, Catholic bishop |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 14, 1922 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vinzons |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 6, 2001 |