Pastor Angelo Tajanlangit Panganiban is the senior pastor of Boracay Grace Baptist Church, and his life is a testimony of God’s calling. Pastor Angelo is actually a native of Tigbauan, Iloilo (on the Panay mainland). As a young man, he felt led to train for ministry, and he graduated from Doane Baptist Seminary in 2004 – a well-respected Bible college in Iloilo known for producing dedicated church leaders. Rather than pursuing a comfortable career in a big city, he followed God’s voice to the little island of Boracay. Sensing that the growing tourist island also needed a strong Gospel witness, he moved his family there and helped establish BGBC back in 2001. He has been faithfully pastoring the church ever since, pouring out his life for the people of Boracay.

Pastor Angelo is a humble, soft-spoken man with a warm smile – quick to make newcomers feel at ease. He preaches straight from the Bible with both sincerity and conviction. Having grown up in the province, he easily connects with locals in their dialect, yet he’s also comfortable ministering in English to the international visitors who drop by. His heart for missions is evident: under his leadership the church not only cares for its own members but also starts new ministries in other islands. He often quotes Matthew 28:19–20, reminding every one of our mandate to “make disciples of all nations.”

On a personal note, Pastor Angelo is a family man. He and his wife have raised three children (two sons and a daughter) while serving in Boracay. In fact, both of Pastor Angelo’s sons followed in his footsteps – they graduated from Doane Baptist Seminary as well and are now serving as pastors in their own God-given ministries elsewhere. It brings him great joy to see his children walking with the Lord and leading churches too. Despite his many responsibilities, Pastor Angelo remains approachable. Church members know they can call on him anytime for prayer or counsel, and he tirelessly visits the sick, leads Bible studies, and mentors young leaders.

Beyond the local church, Pastor Angelo has a passion to reach the wider community. As mentioned, he hosts the “Saved by Grace” radio program every week, broadcasting uplifting Christian messages across the island’s airwaves. It’s not uncommon for someone in town to recognize his voice from the radio and stop to thank him for the encouraging messages. Through over two decades of ministry, he has seen Boracay transform (both physically with tourism and spiritually with God’s work), yet his commitment remains steadfast. He often says that all credit belongs to the Lord – BGBC exists and thrives “by God’s grace”, just as its name declares. If you sit down with him, Pastor Angelo will happily share stories of God’s faithfulness: how the church survived challenges (like building relocations and even a temporary eviction scare years ago), how God provided a new building in His perfect timing, and how lives have been changed by Christ. His story is really BGBC’s story – one of faith, perseverance, and abundant grace.

When you visit BGBC, be sure to say hello to Pastor Angelo. He would love to meet you, pray with you, or just get to know you over a cup of coffee after the service. His warmth and genuine care truly reflect the love of Jesus. Under his shepherding, many have found not only a pastor but also a trusted friend and spiritual father.