Jose Bantolo

Jose Salmorin Bantolo (November 12, 1960 – December 13, 2025) was a Filipino prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who at the time of his death was the bishop of the Diocese of Masbate. He was appointed to the episcopacy by Pope Benedict XVI on March 19, 2011, and was consecrated on August 22, 2011.

Early life and education Bantolo was born in Guisijan, Laua-an, Antique, Philippines on November 12, 1960. After completing secondary education, he pursued studies in philosophy at St. Peter Seminary and St. Anthony's College in Antique. He studied theology at San Jose Seminary in Quezon City before obtaining a Licentiate in Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in 2000. He furthered his studies in applied theology in Berkeley, California.

Death Bantolo died on December 13, 2025, at the age of 65.