Incoming CBCP Chairman for Social Communications tells Catholic Radio stations: "Our mission is to give voice to the voiceless"

By Myrna Bermudo

The Episcopal Commission on Social Communications held a simple turnover ceremony last Tuesday, October 7, as a new chapter in leadership begins come December 2025. Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon of Caceres is set to succeed outgoing Chairman Bishop Marcelino Maralit, Jr. of Laguna as head of the said Commission. 

Addressing the participants of the Catholic Media Network General Assembly, Alarcon said he accepts his new role as a learner.

"I come to learn from you and be inspired by you. I am willing to be taught."

The Caceres prelate also recognized the great work of Maralit and paid tribute to him as well as to the dedicated staff of the Commission. 

The said General Assembly was held in San Pablo, Laguna on October 6-8. 

The Catholic Media Network is composed of 48 Catholic Radio stations all over the country, dedicated to promote new evangelization and holistic human development through community-based broadcasting. 

According to Alarcon, the role of Catholic radio stations is still very much important in spreading the Good News today.

"Our work in the Catholic radio is to give voice to the voiceless and allow God's voice to be heard. May we hear God's voice clearer, so when we speak, we also speak God's voice, which will transform us," he added. 

During the 130th Plenary Assembly in Bohol, the Catholic Bishops of the country elected its new officers and Chairmen for its Commissions. Newly elected Bishops will serve from December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2027. Maralit will assume Alarcon's previous role as head of the Commission on Youth.