Crisostomo Yalung

Early life and education Born in Angeles, Pampanga on December 3, 1953, Yalung studied philosophy and theology at San Carlos Seminary.

He holds a licentiate in Sacred Scriptures from the Pontifical Biblical Institute and a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He would also attend the Fu Jen Catholic University where he learned to the Chinese language.

Career Yalung was ordained as a priest for the Archdiocese of San Fernando on June 23, 1979. His tenure as bishop was marked by the major renovation of the Cathedral of Antipolo, under the rectorship of Rev. Fr. Enrico Salazar, the inauguration of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Seminary, and the preparation of the diocese for the upcoming establishment of the neighboring Diocese of Pasig. Around more than 10 parishes (and quasi-parishes) were established during his episcopacy.

Yalung's term was interrupted when a scandal broke out. He was discovered to have fathered a child. The incident prompted him to resign on October 19, 2002. who announced that Yalung would leave the clergy to attend to their children.