A Catholic diocese has said that officers and members of any church organization must vacate their positions if they intend to run in the October 30 barangay and youth polls.

Source: https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2023/08/28/259139/church-lay-leaders-running-in-barangay-polls-must-quit-duties-bishop/

He was instrumental in the $100-million settlement of a lawsuit brought against the Roman Catholic diocese by 90 victims and established protocols that increased training and background checks for all clergy and lay employees.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-10-16/bishop-tod-david-brown-dies