BIOGRAPHY

“. . . But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace, to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood . . .” Gal. 1:15-16

s host of the popular “Ang Dating Daan” program, and as Presiding Minister of the Church of God International, who doesn’t know Bro. Eli Soriano?

Brother Eliseo Soriano — the man, the leader and the servant — remains steadfast in his faith. Amidst all hardships, trials, and persecutions, his unwavering commitment and dedication to mankind is undeniable. He has been offering his strength, time, and love for more than four decades now, for the glory of his Creator, to prove that he is truly God’s humble messenger in these last days.

BIOGRAPHY

ELISEO SORIANO Y FERNANDO was born April 4, 1947 to Triunfo Soriano and Catalina Fernando in the City of Pasay, Metro Manila. Out of eight siblings, he is seventh to the eldest.

As a child, Eliseo was very shy. He disliked mingling with other people, save for his family. Because of his shyness, he entered school at a later age. With his parents eagerly convincing him to go to school, he finally entered at the age of eight, but he skipped his classes and escaped his teachers.

Yet compared with the other students in his class, Eliseo was exceptionally brilliant. This he had proven by sweeping majority of academic awards and recognitions. Furthermore, he was elected president of the student council and was chosen as assistant principal by their school directress when he was in high school.

But, he failed to finish high school. Barely three months before his graduation, Eliseo Soriano’s inclination leaned towards studying the Holy Scriptures. Reading the Words of GOD in the Bible interested him more and won him against continuing his education and fulfilling his dream of becoming a scientist.

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

A day before he turned seventeen, his parents requested him to accompany them to a congregational gathering at a local church in Pasay City. During the worship service, Eliseo heard Nicolas Antiporda Perez preach about the true Church of God in the Bible. He was convinced that Nicolas Perez was God-sent.

Nicolas Perez’s preaching opened an interest in young Eli’s mind to read the Bible. Unknowingly, this began a new chapter in his life.

In less than a month, Eliseo approached Presiding Minister Perez and requested to be baptized. In April 7, 1964, exactly three days after his 17th birthday, Brother Eli was baptized in Seneguelasan, Bacoor, Cavite, becoming an official member of the Church of God in Christ Jesus.

With passionate zeal to serve the Lord in his heart, Eliseo joined the ministerial class a few days after his baptism. With the help of the ALMIGHTY GOD, he turned out to be an exceptional minister of Christ. As an epitome of dedication, sincerity, and hard work, he exemplified what Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy: “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (I Tim. 4:12, KJV).

In 1969, Presiding Minister Nicolas Perez granted solely Eliseo the title of “Minister,” making him the only other minister in the Church at that time. Clearly, the aging Perez was grooming his young protégé for a future responsibility.

Since then, the years of great trials and sleepless nights began. These years marked the onset of his many sacrifices, even to the point of receiving death threats. At a tender age of 29, Brother Eliseo led a rather small flock, mostly composed of members who were older than he was.

AS PRESIDING MINISTER AND HUMBLE SERVANT OF GOD THEN AND NOW…

Sensing a divine call to share the divine Gospel of Jesus Christ, Brother Eliseo broached evangelizing through radio and television in the 1980s.

Faith in God, courage and perseverance were among the guiding forces which led him in approaching the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) Channel 13, and other radio stations in the country. He requested for available block time slots to air “Ang Dating Daan.” The program showcased Brother Eli’s wisdom and eloquence in answering questions about the Holy Scriptures. With that, his rally against false and pretentious pastors and preachers came about.

Aside from hosting the phenomenal “Ang Dating Daan” in radio and television, Brother Eli authored “Leaving behind the Fundamental Doctrines of Christ.” This was his first and only book written in English published in the late 90s.

Brother Eli remains unfazed and continues in his promise to serve God and humanity. He devoutly shares and teaches the Wisdom in the Bible.

 

ACHIEVEMENTS

 

”…As unknown, and yet well-known…” — II Corinthians 6:9

 

1. GENIUS FAMILY a program over GMA-7 Radio-TV Arts

“CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION” to

MR. ELISEO F. SORIANO

“MOST OUTSTANDING GOSPEL MINISTER OF THE YEAR ‘83”

Given this 25th day of December 1983

1. GENIUS FAMILY a program over GMA-7 Radio-TV Arts

“PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION”

is hereby awarded to BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

“MOST OUTSTANDING GOSPEL MINISTER OF

THE YEAR”

Given this 23rd day of December 1984

1. PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT MUNICIPALITY OF APALIT PRESENTS THIS

“CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION” to

MR. ELISEO F. SORIANO

FOR COOPERATION, SUPPORT AND MATERIAL CONTRIBUTION WHICH HAS HELPED ENABLE THE DSWD TO IMPLEMENT AND PROSECUTE IT’S VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO ALLEVIATE AND UPLIFT THE CONDITIONS AND LIVELIHOOD OF THE MUNICIPALITY’S DEPRESSED SECTORS AND INDIVIDUALS.

Given this 19th day of March 1994

1. SONS AND DAUGHTERSOF CHARITY, INC.
2. HEREBY BESTOW THIS

“1998 EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD”

UPON

BRO. ELI SORIANO

“MAN OF THE YEAR”

Given this 28th day of February 1998

1. PHILIPPINE BROTHERHOOD AND SISTERHOOD COUNCIL, INC.
2. HEREBY BESTOWS THIS

“GOLDEN EXCELLENCE AWARD” to

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

“OUTSTANDING RELIGIOUS LEADER OF THE YEAR”

Given this 28th day of March 1998

1. CONCERNED MEDIA, INC.
2. Herby bestows this

“GOLDEN LEADERSHIP-NATIONAL AWARD” to

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

IN FULL RECOGNITION OF YOUR EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP SEALED WITH HONESTY INDUSTRY AND DIGNITY WHICH HAVE ESTABLISHED YOUR

PERSONALITY AMONG PEER AND TO THE HIGHEST OF MINISTERIAL

SERVICES. A MODEL FILIPINO IN THIS CENTENNIAL ADMINISTRATION.

Given this 31st day of May 1998

1. PHILIPPINE EXPERIMENTAL EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY INC.
2. IPINAGKALOOB ANG

“GAWAD DR. JOSE P. RIZAL” KAY

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

DAHIL SA KANYANG KATANGI-TANGING PAGTUPAD NG KANYANG TUNGKULIN BILANG TAGAPANGARAL AT LINGKOD NG DIYOS. ISA SIYANG HUWARANG PANAUHIN NG ATING LIPUNAN.

Iginawad ngayong ika-12 ng Hunyo 1998

1. DEVELOPMENT OF FILIPINO YOUTH, INC.
2. hereby presents this

“SPECIAL AWARD” TO

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

FOR HIS UNTIRING GUIDANCE AND TEACHING TO HIS MINISTRY BY WHICH HE IS BEING LOVED AND RESPECTED: THROUGH HIS WORDS AND HAVING HAD

IMMEASURABLE LOVE FOR EVERYONE AND A DEDICATED, SERVANT OF GOD.

Given this 21st of June 1998

1. SONS & DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY, INC.
2. HEREBY BESTOW THIS

“DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD”

UPON

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

A DEVOTED SERVANT OF GOD. IN FULL RECOGNITION OF HIS OUTSTANDING AND MERITORIOUS SERVICES RENDERED TO HIS FELLOWMEN IN THE FIELD OF RELIGION. EXEMPLARY SOCIO-CIVIC AND RELIGIOUS LEADER

Given this 26th day of July 1998

1. FREE MEDIA ASSOCIATIONS OF THE PHILIPPINES
2. Hereby bestows this

“MEDIA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ‘98” TO

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

“OUTSTANDING RELIGIOUS LEADER OF THE YEAR”

Given this 15th day of August 1998

1. FIL-ASIA RESEARCH SOCIETY, INC.
2. Hereby bestows this

“NATIONAL GOLDEN SERVICE AWARD ”

upon

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

IN FULL RECOGNITION OF YOUR MERITORIOUS AND OUTSTANDING SERVICES RENDERED FOR HUMAN UPLIFTMENT BENEFITTING YOUR FELLOWMEN, DEVOTION TO DUTIES COUPLED WITH HARD WORK AND HONESTY IMPRESSED WITH THE SEAL OF EXCELLENCE, HIGH SENSE OF HONOR AND A RESOUNDING MANIFESTATION OF INTEGRITY

Given this 29th day of August 1998

1. DEVELOPMENT OF FILIPINO WRITERS, INC.
2. Hereby bestows this

“NATIONAL PATRIOTIC LEADERSHIP AWARD”

Upon

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

“DISTINGUISHED FILIPINO ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR”

Given this 30th day of August 1998

1. PHILIPPINE MEDIA RESEARCH AND PROGRESS REPORT, INC,

HEREBY BESTOW THIS

“MEDIA EXCELLENCE AWARDS FOR PROGRESS ‘98”

upon

BRO. ELI F. SORIANO

* OUTSTANDING PREACHER

* RELIGIOUS MINISTER OF THE YEAR

*BEST IN RELIGIOUS SERVICES TOWARDS PHILIPPINES 2000

Given this 19th day of September 1998

1. FIFTH EDITION PEOPLE MAGAZINE

hereby bestow this

“BAYANI NG LAHING KAYUMANGGI”

upon

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

* OUTSTANDING PREACHER

* CIVIC LEADER OF THE YEAR

Given this 20th day of September 1998

1. FEDERATION OF FILIPINO CONSUMERS, INC.
2. Hereby presents this
3. CONSUMERS AWARD to
4. BRO. ELI F. SORIANO
5. Chosen by the Committee on Awards and Recognition of
6. this association as this year’s
7. OUTSTANDING “GOSPEL MINISTER OF THE YEAR”

Given this 3rd day of October 1998

1. PHILIPPINES OUTREACH YOUTH SELF-HELP PROJECT, INC.
2. Hereby bestow this
3. “CENTENNIAL EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AWARD”
4. upon

BRO. ELI F. SORIANO

IN FULL RECOGNITION OF YOUR LAUDABLE PERFORMANCES, DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP AND COLLECTIVE ACHIEVEMENT IN YOUR CHOSEN PROFESSION ANCHORED ON MUTUAL RESPECT AND ASSISTANCE SERVING AS A VALUABLE MODEL FILIPINO WITH THE PRACTICE OF HONESTY, INDUSTRY AND DIGNITY THEREBY ESTABLISHING LEVEL OF PUBLIC SERVICE

Given this 4th day of October 1998

1. NEW LIFE ON FAMILY DEVT. &YOUTH COUNCIL, INC.
2. Hereby bestow this
3. “ANDRES BONIFACIO GOLDEN RECORDS OF EXCELLENCE”
4. upon

BRO. ELI F. SORIANO

as

OUTSTANDING EVANGELIST/ GOSPEL MINISTER OF THE YEAR

Given this 30th day of November 1998

1. INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION CENTER INC.
2. Hereby bestow this
3. “INTERNATIONAL GOLDEN AWARD”
4. upon

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

IN FULL RECOGNITION OF YOUR MERITORIOUS AND OUTSTANDING SERVICES RENDERED TO HUMAN UPLIFTMENT BENEFITING YOUR FELLOWMEN; DEVOTION TO DUTIES COUPLED WITH HARD WORK AND HONESTY IMPRESSED WITH THE SEAL OF EXCELLENCE, HIGH SENSE

OF HONOR AND RESOUNDING MANIFESTATION OF INTEGRITY

Given this 5th day of December 1998

1. ASIAN RESEARCH FOR UNITY OF FILIPINO CITIZENRY, INC.
2. Hereby bestows this
3. “GOLDEN EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD” to the
4. 12 OUTSTANDING MODEL CITIZENS OF NEW REPUBLIC to

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

“OUTSTANDING RELIGIOUS LEADER OF THE YEAR”

Given this 19th day of December 1998

1. FEDERATION OF FILIPINO CONSUMERS, INC.
2. Hereby bestows this
3. “GINTONG SIKAP AWARD”
4. upon

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

Radio / TV Evangelist “ANG DATING DAAN”

“OUTSTANDING MAN OF THE YEAR”

Given this 20th day of December 1998

1. PHILIPPINE EXPERIMENTAL EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY, INC.
2. Hereby bestow this
3. “Dr. Jose P. Rizal Immortal Award ‘98 ”
4. upon

BRO. ELI F. SORIANO

as

“OUTSTANDING SERVANT OF GOD/ GOSPEL

MINISTER OF THE YEAR”

Given this 30th day of December 1998

1. DEVELOPMENT OF FILIPINO YOUTH INC.
2. Hereby bestow

“GOLDEN HEART PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD”

upon

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

TV/RADIO HOST “ANG DATING DAAN”

IN FULL RECOGNITION OF YOUR EXCELLENCE MARKED BY INTEGRITY, INDUSTRY, PRINCIPLE AND COLLECTIVE LEADERSHIP WHICH ESTABLISHED PRESTIGE OF YOUR PERSONALITY TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF

PUBLIC SERVICE AS DEMONSTRATED BY YOUR RECORD THRU YOUR PROFESSION; A TOP LEADER OF STRENGTH, COURAGE & DIGNITY OF THE ERA

Given this 20th day of February 1999

1. UNITED GROUP OF CHARITIES AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, INC.
2. Hereby bestows this

“National Golden Award for Excellence”

to

MR. ELISEO F. SORIANO

IN RECOGNITION OF YOUR MERITORIOUS AND DEDICATED PERFORMANCES TOWARDS HUMAN UPLIFTMENT DEDICATION TO DUTY, AND FOR YOU UNTIRING SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IMPRESSED WITH THE SEAL OF EXCELLENCE AND A RESOUNDING MANIFESTATION OF INTEGRITY AND HIGH SENSE OF HONOR

Given this 13th day of March 1999

24.PEOPLES VISION MAGAZINE

HEREBY PRESENTS THIS

“PUBLIC SERVICE-National Achievement Award”

upon

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

OUTSTANDING RELIGIOUS CRUSADER- ANG DATING DAAN

Given this 2nd day of May 1999

1. CHILD ASSISTANCE AND REHABILITATION ENTITY, INC.
2. hereby bestow this

“DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD”

upon

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

OUTSTANDING RELIGIOUS LEADER

Given this 9th day of May 1999

1. NATIONAL BIOGRAPHIC AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH
2. ipinagkakaloob ang

“KALAYAAN AWARD ‘99”

kay

BRO. ELI F. SORIANO

DAHIL SA KANYANG MAKATOTOHANANG PAGPAPALAGANAP AT PAGPAPAHAYAG NG MGA SALITA NG DIYOS NA SIYANG

NAGING KASANGKAPAN UPANG MAUNAWAAN AT LUBOS NA

MAKILALA ANG PANGINOONG DIYOS, ISA SIYANG TUNAY

NA SUGO NG ATING PANGINOON

Iginagawad ngayong ika-12 ng Hunyo, 1999

1. BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY R3
2. “CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION”
3. is hereby awarded to

BRO. ELI F. SORIANO

FOR HIS PERSISTENT AND UNTIRING EFFORT IN SHARING GOD’S PRECIOUS WORDS TO THE INMATES OF CABANATUAN DISTRICT JAIL WHEREBY BUILDING GOD’S KINGDOM ON EARTH.

Given this 19th day of August, 1999

1. PHILIPPINE BIBLE SOCIETY
2. presents this

“CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION” to

BRO. ELISEO F. SORIANO

IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE BIBLE CAUSE AS A LIFETIME MEMBER, REGULAR DONOR AND MAJOR DISTRIBUTION PARTNER.

Given this 30th day of March 2005