Drug War Critic Bishop David is Elected CBCP President

Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, an outspoken critic of President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody war on drugs, was elected president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Thursday.

David, who has been serving as vice president of the CBCP since 2017, will succeed Archbishop Romulo Valles who comes from Duterte's hometown Davao.

The prelate, along with other elected officials, will begin their two-year terms on Dec. 1, 2021 according to a report from CBCP News.

Also known as "Ambo," David previously earned the ire of President Duterte for his criticism of the drug war. The President had even accused the bishop of involvement in illegal drugs.

David had said that he has received death threats for his criticism of the drug war.