Medel Aseo

Medel Sacay Aseo (born June 27, 1954) is a Filipino bishop of the Catholic Church who has been serving as the Bishop of the Diocese of Tagum since 2018.

Early life and education Aseo was born in Kapalong, Davao del Norte, on June 27, 1954. He pursued his seminary education at St. Francis Xavier College Seminary in Davao City, where he completed his philosophy studies. He then continued his theological formation at the St. Francis Xavier Regional Major Seminary in the same city. Later, from 1988 to 1991, he undertook postgraduate studies at the Loyola School of Theology at the Ateneo de Manila University, where he specialized in family ministry.

Priesthood Aseo was ordained a priest on April 7, 1979, for the Diocese of Tagum. His first assignment was as parochial vicar at Sto. Niño Parish in Panabo, where he served from 1979 to 1980. The following year, he was appointed parish priest in Manay, and later in Cateel both in Davao Oriental, from 1980 to 1983.