Gerardo Fortich Saco

Gerardo Fortich Saco Jr. (born October 16, 1965) is a Filipino Catholic priest. He is a former bishop-elect of Tagbilaran in Bohol, having withdrawn from his appointment in 2026.

Early life and education Gerardo Fortich Saco Jr. was born on October 16, 1965, in Tagbilaran. Following his ordination, he became parish priest of Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish Church in Calape until 1997, where he was transferred to Santa Monica Parish in Alburquerque.

Bishop-elect of Tagbilaran Pope Leo XIV appointed Saco as the eighth Bishop of Tagbilaran on March 25, 2026, the Feast of the Annunciation. His episcopal consecration was scheduled for May 26, 2026. However, in a statement dated May 5, 2026, he withdrew from his appointment and decided not to proceed with the scheduled episcopal ordination, asking the understanding of the faithful for his "change of heart", citing awareness of his human limitations and adequacy.