The Obispo Máximo (Spanish for Supreme Bishop), abbreviated O.M., is the leader or primate of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (Philippine Independent Church), known informally as Aglipayans. The Supreme Bishop is elected by the General Assembly of the Church and heads the Executive Commission, assisted by bishops. Ephraim Fajutagana y Servanez was elected Obispo Máximo on 10 May 2011 by unanimous vote of delegates to the 12th Triennial General Assembly of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente after serving as General Secretary. The Supreme Bishop's office is at the National Cathedral of the Holy Child, Taft Avenue, Manila. He is the twefth in a line of succession from Gregorio Aglipay, the first Obispo Máximo.