Daniel Presto

Daniel Oca Presto (born April 7, 1963) is a Filipino bishop of the Roman Catholic Church, currently serving as the bishop of Diocese of San Fernando de La Union since 2018. Prior to his episcopal appointment, he served as the vicar general and the administrator of the Diocese of Iba.

Early life and education Presto was born on April 7, 1963, in Mangaldan, Pangasinan, Philippines. He pursued his seminary formation and theological studies at San Carlos Seminary in Makati. He obtained master's degree in education at the De La Salle University Manila.

Priesthood He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Iba on December 1, 1990. After ordination he served as the Parochial Vicar of Saint Rita Parish in Olongapo City and Saint Michael Parish in Santa Cruz, Zambales from 1991 to 1992. He later became School President of Columban College in Olongapo City from 1993 to 2005. Between 2005 and 2012, he served as director of the Saint Augustine School of Iba, president of the Magsaysay Memorial College of San Narciso and Vicar Forane of the Saint Joseph Vicariate.

Advocacy and contributions Bishop Presto has been actively involved in environmental advocacy, strongly opposing the construction of a coal-fired power plant in La Union, aligning with the Church's stance on climate justice and environmental protection.

He has been a vocal advocate for fisherfolk's rights, joining other bishops in urging the Philippine government to protect the livelihood of Filipino fishermen amid maritime disputes in the portion of the South China Sea known in the Philippines as the West Philippine Sea.

In 2024, he championed the canonical coronation of the image of Our Lady of Charity in Agoo, La Union, a decree granted by Pope Francis.