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The President spoke about Fortich’s accomplishments at the necrological rites held at the San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City.


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As a true advocate of democracy, Bishop Fortich helped organize Namfrel in 1983 and served as its National Co-Chairman until his retirement from the diocese in 1989. In retirement, he remained an active supporter of Namfrel and of our advocacy for clean, honest, and peaceful elections.


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Bishop of the Poor continues to inspire Negrenses, Filipinos

By Danny B. Dangcalan | August 13, 2013 - 12:00am

The life of the late Bacolod Bishop Antonio Y. Fortich, a staunch critic of social injustice and a revered champion of the rights of the poor, now continues to inspire the Negrenses and the entire Filipino nati...

Freeman Region

Well-loved Bacolod bishop buried

By Antonieta Lopez | July 16, 2003 - 12:00am

BACOLOD CITY — Bacolod Bishop Antonio Fortich was laid to rest yesterday even as President Arroyo vowed to continue the work started by the man she fondly called "Kumander Tony" for his efforts that...

Headlines

Namfrel mourns Bishop Fortich

July 5, 2003 - 12:00am

The National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) mourns the passing of one of the pioneers and stalwarts of the organization, Bishop Antonio Fortich, DD, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Bacolod. As...

Headlines

Bishop Fortich, 89

By Antonietta Lopez | July 3, 2003 - 12:00am

BACOLOD CITY - Retired Roman Catholic Bishop Antonio Fortich, a staunch opponent of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and a fighter for social change, died yesterday after a long bout with diabetes. He was 89. Doctors...

Headlines