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Gov't should focus on pandemic
recovery, not death penalty – Church leaders
Oct 10, 2020 Aika Rey
Church leaders said on Saturday, October 10 – World Day against Death Penalty –
that the government should focus its efforts on social protection and economic
recovery from the pandemic, instead of reviving talks on capital punishment.
Bishops, religious urge PET to
dismiss Marcos protest vs. Robredo
October 7, 2020 Leslie Ann Aquino
The Association of Major Religious Superiors of the Philippines (AMRSP) and the
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines - Episcopal Commission on Lay
Apostolate (CBCP-ECLA LAIKO) on Wednesday appealed to the Supreme Court to
dismiss with finality the election protest of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
against Vice President Leni Robredo.
CBCP-ECIP calls on gov’t to
heed plea of IPs
October 7, 2020 Leslie Ann Aquino
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission on
Indigenous Peoples (CBCP-ECIP) has called on the government to heed the call of
indigenous peoples (IP) in recognizing their rights, ancestral domains, and
self-determination.”
Diocese of Bataan vs BNPP rehab
October 4, 2020 Leslie Ann Aquino
Caritas Philippines urges
government to ban fossil fuels
Robin Gomes 02 October 2020
The humanitarian, development and advocacy arm of the Catholic Church in the
Philippines is pressuring President Rodrigo Duterte to make good on his promise
to ban coal-generated factories in the country.
The government must show sincerity in pushing for renewable resources of energy
by revoking licenses of coal-dependent companies, said Bishop Jose Collin
Bagaforo of Kidapawan, the National Director of Caritas Philippines.
Stop the violence, says bishop
after murder of Albay village officials
Sep 27, 2020 Rhaydz B. Barcia
'Peace and security cannot be achieved at the expense of justice and human
rights,' says Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon
Bishop Joel Baylon of the Diocese of Legazpi asked government forces and the New
People's Army (NPA) to halt violence after the recent murder of a village chief
and her treasurer in broad daylight.
Bishops oppose postponement of
2022 national, local elections
September 27, 2020 Leslie Ann Aquino
Catholic prelates are opposed to postponing the May, 2022 National and Local
elections.
Opposition to postponement of 2022 polls mounts
Nestor Corrales September 27, 2020
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Saturday rejected the proposal to postpone the
2022 presidential elections due to the coronavirus pandemic
Religious group urge faithful
to sign up for PIRMA’s ABS-CBN franchise initiative
September 24, 2020 Leslie Ann Aquino
The Association of
Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines (AMRSP) has
urged the faithful to help
ABS CBN get a legislative franchise by supporting the
Pirma (People’s Initiative for Reforms and Movement for Action) Kapamilya
initiative.
Church groups remind Filipinos:
'Despotic’ Duterte is failing the country
September 21, 2020 Jodesz Gavilan
On the 48th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, a church group says
it is time for Filipinos to 'exercise self-respect, our history lessons, and our
patriotic duty'
‘Nightmare’ of Marcos rule ‘still haunts us today’
Tina G. Santos September 21, 2020
Several Catholic bishops on Sunday urged Filipinos not to forget the lessons of
martial law, which was declared by the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos 48 years
ago, amid charges that the Marcoses are bent on revising history to erode its
horrors through social media.
Prelates: Remember lessons from
martial law
September 20, 2020 Leslie Aquino
Three Catholic prelates lamented Sunday that many Filipinos still have not
learned their lessons from
martial law which was declared 50 years on Sept. 21,
1972.
Internat'l church groups:
Killings in PH fueled by Duterte's 'unabashed incitement to violence'
September 17, 2020 Jodesz Gavilan
'We are concerned that a general climate of impunity has been synergized with
the Philippine President’s unabashed incitement to violence and regular calls
for state forces to punish legitimate dissent by the citizenry,' the groups said
Int’l church bodies urge ‘impartial probe’ into human rights violations in PH
September 17, 2020 Leslie Ann Aquino
Several international church organizations and institutions have supported the
call for the UN Human Rights Council to “establish an on-the-ground independent,
impartial investigation into human rights violations in the Philippines.”
Philippine diocese, activists
oppose coal power plants
Robin Gomes 04 September 2020
Environmental activists have rallied around a Philippine diocese in Quezon
province demanding the government stop the construction of new coal-fired plants
in the area as it is inconsistent with the efforts to mitigate climate change.
Even church will be persecuted, Catholic leaders say in 30th
terror law petition
August 26, 2020 Lian Buan
Church leaders oppose push for ‘Rev Gov’
August 24, 2020 Leslie Aquino & Christina Hermoso
Catholic Church leaders are strongly condemning the proposed revolutionary
government by some supporters of President Duterte.
Groups slam gov’t for relying on religious leaders as suicide
cases rise in PH
August 24, 2020 Niña Diño
“Let us also not forget our important frontliners who are at their best in
innovating approaches to tackle the psychological toll of COVID-19 such as
suicide,” says advocacy group MentalHealthPH
'Free' Virgin Mary figure from mafia abuse says Pope Francis
Agence France-Presse Aug 21 2020
Vatican city
'You can't believe in God and belong to the mafia,' says the Pope
Pope Francis has given his full backing to attempts to "liberating" the figure
of the Virgin Mary from "abuse" by association in some mafia-style criminal
rituals.
The head of the Catholic Church said in a letter released Thursday, August 20,
that devotion to the holy saint needed to be freed from "the influence of
criminal organizations."
The Video: Pope asks
to protect devotions to Our Lady and the saints from mafioso influences
Aug 21, 2020 ROME REPORTS in English
Filipino bishops: Keep courage despite Duterte ‘regime of
death’
Paterno R. Esmaquel II Aug 12 2020
‘Refuse to get discouraged,’ says the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the
Philippines
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged Filipinos to
keep their courage even as the “regime of death and darkness” under President
Rodrigo Duterte “seems to be enjoying its fine hour.”
Philippines Bishops explain opposition to death penalty
Vatican News 10 August 2020
In a statement issued at the beginning of August, the Bishops of the Philippines
reiterate their opposition to the reintroduction of the death penalty in their
country.
The Bishops of the Philippines are once again voicing their “strong opposition”
to the reintroduction of capital punishment in the nation.
Bishop calls on youth to play a more active role amid the
pandemic
August 16, 2020 Christina Hermoso
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on
Youth has called on the young generation “to play a more active role in their
communities amid the pandemic.”
Philippine Bishops hold prayer campaign to heal the nation
Robin Gomes 13 August 2020
The Catholic Bishops of the Philippines are calling for a massive, nationwide
prayer campaign for the healing of the country and the end to the Covid-19
pandemic.
Villegas asks faithful to do away with fake news, calls for
revolution of grace
August 6, 2020 Leslie Ann Aquino
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas has called on the faithful to
reject the culture of fake news by being truth tellers no matter the cost.
Do not repeat gossip. Do not add to gossip. Do not laugh at gossip. Resign from
your job as a troll and get back your dignity.
Filipino bishop calls for transparency in
nuclear power
study
Vatican News 31 July 2020
Following the announcement of government plans to explore the possibility of the
use of nuclear power in the Philippines, Bishop Ruperto Santos says he hopes the
study will be “transparent, non-partisan, and not exclusive.”
The incident marks a first in recent history that police confiscated copies of a
magazine considered a threat to the government.
On Sunday morning, July 26, policemen seized bundles of
Pinoy Weekly from the
Bulacan office of an urban poor organization and stacked these at the back of a
police vehicle before driving off.
Does the PNP view ordinary Filipinos as the enemy?
Francis Isaac Aug 01, 2020 'Though the PNP is supposedly civilian in orientation, its history as a tool
of repression is still deeply ingrained in its organizational DNA' At around 11 in the morning of July 27, two officers from the Manila Police
District (MPD) entered the nave of the Quiapo Church, walked towards a small
group of activists sitting on the back pew, and without any warning, seized a
blue-and-white paper bag containing several placards from party-list group
Akbayan. The officers did not immediately offer any explanation for their
action, but as Rappler’s Camille Elemia wrote later in her article, the posters
“were not being used” when the incident occurred.
The
Video: Bishop Pabillo sa mga pulis, nagsisimba: Respetuhin ang mga simbahan,
misa
Jul 28, 2020 ABS-CBN News
Pinaalalahanan ni Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo ang mga taong
dumadalo sa mga misa at mga pulis na respetuhin ang "place of worship" at misa
kasunod ng pagkumpiska ng ilang pulis sa placards ng mga nagsisimba sa Quiapo
Church noong Lunes.
Cops seize protest materials during Quiapo Church Mass
Camille Elemia July 27 2020 - with Video
Manila police confiscated Anti-Terror Law protest materials from some Akbayan
members who were attending Mass inside Quiapo Church on Monday, July 27, ahead
of President Rodrigo Duterte's State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Kadamay slams warrantless arrest of community leader, periodical seizure
July 26, 2020 JULIA MARI ORNEDO, GMA News
Urban poor group Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) on Sunday slammed the
Philippine National Police (PNP) for the “warrantless and baseless” arrest of a
community leader and the raid on the Villa Lois housing site in Pandi, Bulacan.
In a statement, Kadamay “vehemently condemned” the arrest of community leader
Rose Fortaleza and the confiscation of the group’s flyers along with issues of
the alternative news publication Pinoy Weekly.
Catholic bishop on SONA: ‘Listen to the cries of the people,
present concrete solutions’
July 25, 2020 Analou De Vera
A Catholic prelate urged President Duterte to reveal the country’s true
condition during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July
27.
“In his upcoming SONA, we appeal to the President not to turn a blind eye on the
dire state of our people,” said San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza in a
statement on Sunday, July 25.
“Today, the spate of deaths continues not only through state endorsed killings,
but also through rampant hunger, loss of livelihood, and environmental
degradation, among many others,” he added.
Priest, prelates speak out on SONA
July 26, 2020 Leslie Ann Aquino
An official of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has
expressed hope that President Duterte’s State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA)
Monday will be truthful.
Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP Public Affairs Committee executive secretary, said
the public deserves to know the truth.
“I think the public deserves to know the truth. This is not the time to blame
anybody. This is not the time to criticize anybody. This is the time for us to
know the truth,” he told church-run Radio Veritas Saturday.
To be Christian is to be angry
Jayeel Cornelio - Rico Villanueva Jul 23, 2020
'In a manner that might surprise many, the command to hate evil elevates anger
to a Christian duty. To hate evil includes speaking out against it.'
Compared to other emotions, anger is placed under so much surveillance.
Happiness needs to be encouraged and sadness accepted.
Bishops say ‘no’ to Charter change
July 21, 2020 Leslie Ann Aquino
This is not the time to push for Charter Change, Catholic prelates said, urging
the government to focus on uplifting the lives of the people amid the
coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Church will cease to exist if it stays silent when wrongs are
committed CBCP releases pastoral letter, asks for
prayers against
threats to freedom of expression
Jul 20, 2020 ABS-CBN News
The Catholic Church will cease to exist if it keeps silent on wrongs being
committed, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines said Monday as
the President's lawyer accused it of violating the Constitutional provision on
the separation of the Church and State. Look also
this article AND
PH Bishops: Church leaders not barred from expressing
political opinions
Jul 20, 2020 ANC 24/7
Philippine Bishops insist the doctrine of separation of Church and State does
not bar Church leaders from expressing political opinions - that's after
President Duterte's Chief Legal Counsel, Salvador Panelo criticized their
Pastoral letter. AND Senators defend right of church leaders to voice opinions
on current issues
Jul 21, 2020 ANC 24/7
Several Philippine senators joined religious groups in defending the right of
church officials to speak out on issues hounding the country.
This comes after the presidential chief legal counsel accused Catholic bishops
of violating the constitutionally mandated separation of Church and State when
they condemned some of the administration's recent moves
Bishop dares Panelo to sue religious leaders criticizing
anti-terror law
July 20 Leslie Ann Aquino
Bishop Broderick Pabillo, Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Manila,
on Monday, maintained they didn’t violate the principle of separation of Church
and State by issuing a statement against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.
CBCP calls for prayers for Philippines and other Asian
countries with similar Anti-terror law concerns
July 19, 2020 Leslie Ann Aquino
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has sought prayers
for the country alarmed by the newly signed Anti-Terror Act of 2020.
Philippine religious orders urge 'stay order' on controversial
anti-terror law
Robin Gomes 07 July 2020
President Rodrigo Duterte on July 3 signed the
Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, which
local and international rights and civil society groups fear could be used to
target critics and dissenters.
Why did priests and religious vote for Duterte?
Father Amado Picardal July 03, 2020
'My classmate who told me that he voted for Duterte after a process of
discernment was most likely influenced by regionalism rather than the Holy
Spirit'
Philippine Church urges probe into Filipino deaths in Saudi
Arabia
Vatican News 25 June 2020
The Catholic Church of the Philippines has called on the government to
investigate the deaths of more than 350 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in
Saudi Arabia, who allegedly died of natural causes
Vatican advocates for responsible freedom of expression
Vatican News 23 June 2020
The Permanent Mission of the Holy See to the Organization for Security and
Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) advocates for freedom of expression for the media,
especially in regards to religion
Vatican praises Philippine diocese for the first to adopt
solar energy
Vatican News 23 June 20
The Vatican has lauded the Philippine Church, particularly Maasin Diocese, for
its response to the
Pope’s encyclical Laudato Si' on the care of creation.
Should Christians protest?
Jayeel Cornelio and Rico Villanueva May 17, 2020
'Some Christians today say that Jesus had nothing to do with politics. He
criticized religious leaders but not the political ones, they reason. But this
is a distorted reading of the Bible.'
Bacolod bishop urges Duterte: Listen to the people, veto
anti-terror bill
Marchel P. Espina June 13, 2020
'We feel that there is a need for this government to listen to its people and in
turn reconsider and reassess the bill in its present form. There is no point
rushing the process,' says Bishop Patricio Buzon of the Diocese of Bacolod
Catholic, Protestant leaders condemn anti-terror bill
Paterno Esmaquel II June 03, 2020
Christian leaders warn that silence about the Philippines'
proposed anti-terror
law 'only assures the impending destruction and abuse of our people'
Ateneo priests, La Salle brothers join forces vs anti-terror bill
Paterno Esmaquel II June 05, 2020
'Instead of being a measure to protect our people, in the wrong hands, this bill
can be used to oppress our people,' warned the Jesuit priests and the La Salle
brothers
Replays of Masses not 'invalid' amid pandemic, says Bishop
David
Paterno Esmaquel II May 24, 2020
Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, vice president of the Catholic Bishops’
Conference of the Philippines, sets the record straight after a viral post
claimed that the blessing of the Mass 'is only for those joining the livestream
and not the replay'
Philippine Bishops warn against online child sexual predators
Robin Gomes 02 June 2020
As online child sexual exploitation in the Philippines has more than tripled
during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Catholic Church is calling on families to
protect their children.
This discussion may shake your faith or make it stronger. Historian Leloy
Claudio questions the tenets of some religions.
Sociologist and development studies associate professor Jayeel Cornelio and
Hebrew scriptures scholar and theology teacher Rico Villanueva discuss the
controversial topic of Christians "meddling" in politics. Look also
this article
FALSE: Archbishop Villegas says it would be better if Duterte
resigned
May 21, 2020
Archbishop Socrates Villegas did not say this quote. An earlier source of this
quote was a site that published fake reports.
Ang
shutdown ng ABS-CBN
Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas May 07, 2020
'Apaw na ang poot at galit. Ang init ng panahon dahil sa masasakit na salitang
itinatapon sa hangin. Kung nais nating maghilom, makinig tayo sa isa’t isa.
Huwag natin ishutdown ang may ibang pananaw kaysa atin.'
How a Cardinal Pushed the Democracy of the Filipinos
Feb 24, 2020 Manila Bulletin Online
History Professor Xiao Chua dissects how the late Jaime Cardinal Sin's broadcast
message brought the Filipino people in unity during the height of the People
Power Revolution of 1986
A nun in the revolution: Remembering, forgetting EDSA
Pia Ranada February 25, 2020
For Sister Helen, nothing beats physical activism in terms of impact. 'I think
unless you get a mass of people out on the streets, nothing will change.'
The Video:
Catholic Church sent proposals on Mass services weeks ago: bishop
May 20, 2020 ABS-CBN News
The Catholic Church submitted its guidelines on the resumption of Holy Mass
services 2 weeks ago, a Manila bishop said after government called for proposals
on the matter.
Emergencies and Charity. A reflection by Cardinal Luis Antonio
Tagle
Mar 26, 2020 Vatican News - English
Pope admits Church losing clout, calls for 'change in
mentality'
Agence France-Presse December 21, 2019
'We are no longer the only ones today to produce culture, neither the first nor
the most listened to,' says Pope Francis
We need to think and re-think our theology
Bishop Antonio Ablon April 08, 2020
Today, we are challenged by John in his letter: 'We know love by this, that he
laid down his life for us - and we ought to lay down our lives for one another'
Why do we suffer?
Michael Demetrius H. Asis April 08, 2020
Let us not focus on the suffering, but on what we can do to alleviate it
What would Jesus do: The Christian dilemma in the time of
Duterte
Andre Lorenz B. Feria January 22, 2020
'I learned that the religious organization I was part of had endorsed
politicians who went against the very teachings of my faith... I was
disappointed with how the church was seemingly being used to win the ‘Christian
vote’
Church leaders, advocates say human rights ‘deteriorating’ in
Visayas
Ryan Macasero December 10, 2019
Catholic priest Jose Bagadiong says basic rights are deteriorating on all fronts
in the region
“Religions for Peace” pledge concrete actions for common good
of mankind
Robin Gomes 24 August 2019
Religion peace assembly declaration common good
Celebrating 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines
Father Amado Picardal October 20, 2019
Marking Christianity's 5th centenary in the Philippines is not just an ecclesial
celebration, but also a celebration of who we are as a people and nation
A government leader can regard this as purely a celebration for the Catholic
Church which does not concern the State. After all, there is a constitutional
separation of the Church and State.
Understanding separation of Church and state
Father Amado Picardal June 30, 2019
Its misunderstanding can be used to silence the Church
Pope Francis cites PH Church as among world’s great Catholic
nations
December 2, 2018 By Leslie Ann Aquino and Argyll Cyrus Geducos
Pope Francis has cited the noble Church in the Philippines as among the great
Catholic nations in the world.
The Pope declared this in
his letter of appointment for Osaka Archbishop Thomas
Manyo Cardinal Maeda as his envoy to the upcoming 60th anniversary celebration
of the postwar Manila Cathedral in Intramuros. “Indeed, the noble Church in the Philippines now stands among the great Catholic
nations in the entire world. Hence, no wonder, she continuously sends
missionaries to other regions,” the Pope wrote.
Duterte shows resentment towards Catholic church anew
Manila Bulletin Sep 16, 2019
If he were alive during the Spanish colonial period, President Duterte would
have executed the priests by hanging for their alleged abuses.
--
Duterte hits Church: You have no moral ascendancy --
Duterte to Church: Help, don't criticize drug war
Both Jan 19, 2017 -- President
Duterte criticizes catholic groups, priests during PNP oath taking speech
Jan 20, 2017 --
Palace seeks dialogue with Church after Duterte
Jan 19, 2017
Malacanang is now seeking a dialogue with Church authorities, days after
President Rodrigo Duterte lambasted Catholic officials for criticizing his war
on drugs. --
Duterte slams Catholic Church, priests anew
Feb 8, 2017
President Duterte has once again blasted the Catholic Church and its priests,
saying that there is graft and corruption occurring within the church.
Duterte: Skip priests, go straight to God
Pia Ranada February 08, 2017
The President continues his word war against Catholic church leaders. While he
mistrusts priests, he says he has a 'deep and abiding faith in God.'
Palace to Church: Don't be 'adversarial' when criticizing Duterte
Pia Ranada January 26, 2017
'While the government is open to criticism, it would appreciate if it were not
adversarial and coming from a moral high horse,' says Presidential Spokesman
Ernesto Abella
Duterte to Catholic church: You're full of shit with video
Pia Ranada January 24, 2017
'Pareho pala baho natin,' says President Duterte about Catholic Church bishops
whom he accuses of sexual escapades and corruption
Should the Catholic Church shut up?
Jayeel Serrano Cornelio January 24, 2017
The Catholic Church is now under attack. President Duterte, Mocha Uson, and
their many allies have rallied together to shame religious leaders.
The President questioned the clergy's moral ascendancy in the midst of
corruption and sexual abuse. In her viral column, Mocha Uson suggested that the
CBCP is the anti-Christ.
Church in Bulacan runs 27-year-old drug rehab program
Paterno Esmaquel II January 22, 2017
Despite efforts like this, President Rodrigo Duterte asks Catholic leaders,
'Meron ba kayong isang bahay lang, maski limang kuwarto para rehab?'
Bishop on Duterte tirades: 'Sick doctor still cures others'
Paterno Esmaquel II January 21, 2017
'Churchmen are not perfect,' Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles admits, but they
should 'proclaim what is right and proper' despite their own misdeeds.
Duterte to Church: Help, don't criticize drug war
Pia Ranada January 19, 2017 - with Video
If the Roman Catholic Church cannot atone for its own sins, President Rodrigo
Duterte says its leaders 'have no moral ascendancy to lecture on us all'
Duterte to priests, cardinals: 'Try' shabu to understand drug problem
Pia Ranada January 18, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte poked fun at parish priests and religious groups who
recently criticized his campaign against illegal drugs, suggesting they
themselves take shabu (methampethamine) to understand the problem.
Bishops pray for sedition accusers: 'May they meet the God of
all Truths'
Mara Cepeda September 08, 2019
Sr. Patricia Fox defends fellow missionary charged with
perjury
JC Gotinga December 14, 2019
The Australian nun insists Sister Elenita Belardo is innocent, and has done
nothing but advocate Lumad children's right to receive an education, and better
lives for peasants
Bishop laments closure of indigenous schools in southern
Philippines
Robin Gomes 14 October 2019
The Department of Education (DepEd) in Davao on October 8 ordered the permanent
closure of 55 Lumad schools in Davao area.
Is it dangerous or about love? Church groups split over
SOGIE
bill
Aika Rey September 04, 2019
Koko Alviar of the Aglipayan Church says his faith teaches him to 'exist in a
community of love.' Coalition of Concerned Families of the Philippines lawyer
Lyndon Caña argues that gender identity is a mere 'feeling' and not a fact.
NEGROS ORIENTAL BLOODSHED State-sponsored or insurgency-related?
MARCHEL P. ESPINA AUGUST 27, 2019
The 4 Catholic bishops in Negros Island have ordered all parishes to toll the
church bells at 8 every evening, until the killings stop
Negros bishop to banks: Stop giving loans to coal plant
developers
Lian Buan February 29, 2020
'Banks financing coal are not only funding the climate crisis, they are also
enabling the continued suffering of coal-affected communities,' says Bishop
Gerardo Alminaza
Filippine bishops issue pastoral letter on “climate emergency”
Robin Gomes 16 July 2019
8th in a series of pastoral letters over the past 30 years, the latest document
of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines urges concrete actions on
responding to the call of Pope Francis in his encyclical letter, “Laudato Si”.
Militarization has turned Negros into 'howling wilderness'
Jodesz Gavilan August 20, 2019
'The deployment of additional troops complicated the already worsening human
rights situation in the areas,' says the United Methodist Church
Eddie Villanueva claims
SOGIE
bill 'threatens' freedoms of non-LGBTQ+
Mara Cepeda August 28, 2019
'What happens to a Christian like me... if we are to be threatened by punishment
every time we share our Bible-based beliefs on matters of transgenders and
homosexuals?' asks Brother Eddie Villanueva, founder of the Jesus Is Lord
Church.
The Video:
Eddie Villanueva on the SOGIE Bill
CIBAC Party-list Representative Eddie Villanueva delivers a privilege speech on
the SOGIE Bill in a house plenary session on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
Baguio Muslims and Catholics stand together against terrorism
Mauricio Victa August 11, 2019
The Muslim community in Baguio says terrorism has no religion and no
place in the city.
The Muslim community in Baguio went to the famous Catholic Church of the city to
offer their support to the efforts of all the sectors and the government against
threats of terrorism.
Duterte blames priests for fly interrupting his speech
Pia Ranada July 30, 2019 - with Video
A fly buzzes into President Rodrigo Duterte's face as he expresses frustration
at the Catholic Church's teachings.
As he attempted to swat the insect away, the President joked that the creature
must have been sent by priests angered by his words.
"Maski noon pa talagang may away na ako sa pari kagaya ng langaw na ito. Utos
man nila ito," Duterte said during an event in Taguig City. (Even before, I had
a quarrel with priests like this fly. I'm sure they sent it.)
FALSE: Catholic priests 'perform witchcraft' to make
Duterte die
August 01, 2019
Organizers say the photos were taken during a symbolic street theater activity
called 'Lamay para sa Demokrasya' in May 2018 Claim: A Facebook post showing a photo of Catholic priests supposedly
doing a ritual praying for President Rodrigo Duterte's death made the rounds
online.
The facts: The photo was taken out
of context. A Google reverse image search reveals similar photos taken during a
symbolic street theater activity called "Lamay para sa Demokrasya" – part of
Coalition for Justice's (CFJ) Dasal at Ayuno faith rally – at Padre Faura Street
in Manila in May 2018.
Tagle calls on Catholics to ‘pray for the nation’
Sofia Tomacruz August 01, 2019
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle makes the call as several bishops
and priest are subject to ‘persecution and false accusations’ by government
FALSE: ‘Sex video of Ateneo priest and college student' October 18, 2019
The priest and the college girl are not the subjects of the alleged sex video
The website unlibuzzmaniac.com posted a video titled, “College Student at Pari
ng Ateneo De Manila Viral ang S3X Video.” (Video of college student and priest
in Ateneo de Manila went viral.)
Why Filipinos believe Duterte was 'appointed by God'
Paterno Esmaquel II June 28, 2019 - with Video
It's rooted in the Filipino view of God as 'Punisher' – like Rodrigo Duterte
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CIDG sues Robredo, LP, bishops for sedition over
Bikoy videos
Lian Buan July 18, 2019
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra immediately forms a panel to investigate the
complaint
Marlon Manuel on fighting inciting to sedition case vs Robredo
September 24, 2019 - with Video
On Tuesday, September 24, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug sits down with
human rights lawyer Marlon Manuel to discuss the case and what the harassment
against the opposition means to the rule of law
Bikoy vs Bikoy
The biggest flip-flops of the government's star witness
August 12, 2019
Lian Buan and Rambo Talabong
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Graphics by Alyssa Arizabal
Peter Joemel Advincula, the man known as Bikoy, has told many versions of a
sensational tale about drugs and the country’s most powerful
Ecumenical groups condemn sedition charges vs bishops, priests
Jodesz Gavilan August 07, 2019
Ecumenical Bishops Forum and Isaiah Ministry say the actions of the Duterte
administration against critics show his steady move towards violent repression
and total dictatorship
Philippine bishops call for prayer for clergymen accused of sedition
Robin Gome 05 August 2019
The Philippine National Police has charged 4 Catholic bishops, 3 priests, a
religious brother, the country's vice president and 35 members of the
opposition, for inciting sedition, cyber libel, libel and obstruction of
justice. If found guilty, they could face imprisonment.
CBCP president: Sedition allegations vs bishops 'beyond belief'
July 20, 2019
'They may be perceived as very vocal and very critical in their pronouncements.
But that they consciously worked promoting seditious activities and other
related crimes, these honestly I cannot believe,' says Davao Archbishop Romulo
Valles of the 4 bishops included in the CIDG's sedition complain
The National Council of Churches in the Philippines says that rights of the
citizens to speak and organize should be respected, amid rampant red-tagging of
human rights organizations
Cebu Archbishop Palma warns public vs investment scams
June 11, 2019
'Some people have ways to use schemes that fool other people,' Cebu Archbishop
Palma says in a statement.
The statement comes amid
the raid of the office of Kapa-Community Ministry in
Cebu. The group is accused of running one of the largest investment scams in
recent history.
Pope backs Filipino bishop fighting deadly ‘drug war'
Linda Bordoni and Mario Galgano 30 May 2019
Filipino Bishop Pablo Virgilio David is on the front-lines of a campaign to stop
extra-judicial killings as part of government crackdown on illegal drugs. He
told Vatican News that Pope Francis said he is praying for him, and that the
Pope has encouraged him to be a prophetic voice for human rights and dignity. Listen to the interview with Bishop Pablo Virgilio David
FALSE: Nun Mary John Mananzan calls for ouster of Duterte
May 30, 2019
Sr Mary John Mananzan has been a staunch critic of the Duterte administration,
but she hasn't called for the ouster of Duterte and his replacement by Robredo
Archbishop Villegas: Ignorance killing PH 'softly, slowly'
Paterno Esmaquel II April 18, 2019
Ignorance 'has made us a nation that glees in murder' and 'votes for
incorrigible liars,' says Archbishop Socrates Villegas as the Philippines marks
Holy Week 2019
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle warns against the 'more
attractive' tendency to follow the high and mighty.
In his homily on Sunday, April 14, Tagle said it is indeed easier to follow
those who are popular, because people tend to hope for the latter's fame to rub
off on them. But he said he hopes Filipinos would opt to become followers of
modest leaders like Jesus, even if doing so is more difficult.
Cardinal Tagle slams culture of bullying, 'paninindak'
Paterno Esmaquel II April 20, 2019 - with Video
'Mangako kayo ngayong Biyernes Santo, hindi kayo maninindak. Hindi kayo magiging
marahas. Hindi kayo magiging bully,' says Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio
Cardinal Tagle
When the Catholic Church flexes political muscles
Paterno Esmaquel II March 17, 2019
Here's a look at the times when Catholic bishops and priests took sides in
Philippine politics
An open letter to President Duterte
March 17, 2019
'Just as you take seriously your duty to protect the country,
priests are earnestly committed to defending the Word of God,'
'Wala akong pakialam kung mamatay kayong lahat, maluwang pa ang ating cemetery,'
says President Rodrigo Duterte, adding that priest's IQs are 'deficient'.
President Rodrigo Duterte again launched into a tirade against priests, studded
with violent language and threats.
DUTERTE VS THE CHURCH
BY PATERNO ESMAQUEL II Published March 14, 2019
Do the times call for a Catholic vote?
A viral video of Archbishop Socrates Villegas
fuels hopes that more bishops will openly – though indirectly – campaign against
President Rodrigo Duterte's bets
President Duterte and his administration vs the International
Criminal Court - ICC
Christian group slams red-tagging of Aglipayan bishops
Paterno Esmaquel II March 13, 2019
'We call on the government to stop these vehement attacks,' says the
National
Council of Churches in the Philippines.
A major group of Christian churches condemned accusations that two Christian
leaders, Bishops Felixberto Calang and Antonio Ablon of the Aglipayan Church,
belong to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).
Duterte: Catholicism will disappear in 25 years
CNN Philippines Feb 26, 2019
Malacañang made some clarifications after President Rodrigo Duterte took another
swipe at the Catholic Church and its leaders.
The Palace dismissed it as just "healthy criticism."
Palace refuses to take blame for death threats vs Church
officials
ABS-CBN News Feb 26, 2019
A Catholic bishop critical of the government's war on drugs bared he has been
receiving
death threats
Duterte hits Church ahead of sex abuse summit
Paterno Esmaquel II February 20, 2019
'The Pope is now calling for a summit to address this particular problem because
4 out of 5, sabi ng Rome, ang pari bakla,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
In a show of unity and peace, Christians and Muslims joined forces in a prayer
rally on Sunday, February 3, to condemn the deadly blasts that rocked the
southern Philippines last week.
'We are showing the world that we Filipino Muslims and Christians are one,' says
Imam Council of the Philippines Chairman Aleem Said Basher
'We call on everyone, Muslims and Christians alike, to maintain our solidarity
and harmony as advocates of peace,' says the Ulama Council of Zamboanga
Peninsula
Pope Francis: ‘death penalty inadmissable’
After an audience with Pope Francis earlier this year, and following his
approval, the Vatican’s CDF says it has made changes to the CCC on the death
penalty according to which capital punishment is inadmissible. Look both The new text and The previous text
A tale of two cities: Why Catholics took opposing sides in
Bangsamoro plebiscite
Carmela Fonbuena January 29, 2019
Catholic priests in Isabela City in Basilan used the pulpit to urge their flock
to reject the new Bangsamoro region. It’s the opposite in Cotabato City, where
the church played a critical role in the 'yes' victory.
Panelo to CBCP: Stick to 'spiritual' matters, don't criticize
Duterte
Pia Ranada January 29, 2019
'We have enough critics. We have the opposition, we have the human rights,
dadagdagan mo pa,' says
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo to the
Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines
Duterte to tambays: Steal from, kill 'rich' bishops Pia Ranada January 10, 2019 - with Video
'Kayong mga tambay diyan, 'pag dumaan 'yang obispo ninyo, holdapan 'yan,
maraming pera 'yan,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte said kill the bishops – and his word became flesh Paterno Esmaquel II February 28, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte's violent tirades against clergymen
begin to take flesh in the form of death threats.
What Duterte says, Duterte gets.
Bishop critical of Duterte drug war gets death threats
Paterno Esmaquel II February 26, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte says Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle alerted him about
death threats against priests. He backtracks on his call to kill 'useless'
bishops
‘Just pray’ for Duterte, Malacañang tells Bataan bishop
January 15, 2019
Bishop Ruperto Santos has said President Duterte ‘is a disappointment and
disgrace to our country,’ after the President urged bystanders to ‘rob and
kill rich bishops’
'Itong mga obispo ninyo, patayin ninyo, walang silbi 'yang mga gagong 'yan,'
President Duterte says a week after he made allegations against Caloocan Bishop
Pablo Virgilio David
Duterte urges gay bishops to ‘come out,’ ‘cancel celibacy’
Argyll Cyrus Geducos January 11, 2019
President Duterte said gay bishops should come out into the open and be allowed
to have boyfriends as he renewed his attacks against the Catholic Church for
criticizing his drug war.
Stand up for the newborn Jesus!
Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas December 24, 2018
Stand up for life. Stand up for purity. Stand up for human dignity. We cannot
find Christmas joy in timidity and cowardice. Stand up and choose the Lord!
Christmas in a sea of sadness December 24, 2018
We wish everyone clarity of thought to realize our contradictions, our
duplicity, nay, our hypocrisy.
On 1st Simbang Gabi, Cardinal Tagle hits abuse of power
Kurt Dela Peña December 16, 2018
'Do not bully anyone,' says Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle on the
first day of the Philippines' traditional Simbang Gabi
Challenge to Catholics: Time for appeasing Duterte is over
Fr. Amado L. Picardal December 12, 2018
The threat of violence is meant to intimidate the leaders of the Church, to
instill fear in their hearts so that they will remain silent and will not be a
threat to his authoritarian rule.
Borongan diocese claims priests in Balangiga Bells turnover
asked to leave
December 15, 2018
In a Facebook post, the Diocese of Borongan says President Rodrigo Duterte 'only
wants [Archbishop Romulo] Valles to be in the area'
The Diocese of Borongan in Eastern Samar claimed on Saturday, December 15, that
the priests including the bishop of Borongan, the Archbishop of the Military
Ordinariate of the United States, and the Apostolic Nuncio, and some Catholic
leaders were told to leave the turnover of
the historic Balangiga Bells
(UPDATED Dec 26, 2018), an
event attended by President Rodrigo Duterte.
"Some priests were even asked to remove their Roman collars so as not to
offend the President. Also, chairs were placed in front of the priests to cover
them"
Malacañang denied on Sunday, December 16, that President Rodrigo Duterte
ordered Catholic Church leaders and priests to leave during the turnover of the
historic Balangiga Bells.
Duterte says Christian belief in Trinity is ‘silly’ Mara Cepeda December 29, 2018
'There’s only one God, period. You cannot divide God into 3, that’s silly,' says
President Rodrigo Duterte.
President Rodrigo Duterte mocked the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity,
calling it “silly” on Saturday, December 29.
On All Saints' Day, Duterte calls saints 'gago, drunkards'
Pia Ranada November 02, 2018 - with Video President Rodrigo Duterte jokingly advises Catholics to pay tribute to just one
'patron saint' – 'Santo Rodrigo' After calling on Filipinos to "emulate" the saints, President Rodrigo Duterte
questioned the Catholic's commemoration of All Saints' Day and called saints
"gago (fools)" and "lasenggo" (drunkards).
the
Video:
On All Saints' Day, Duterte calls saints 'gago, drunkards'
Nov 1, 2018
Duterte's maid-molesting story 'concocted'
Pia Ranada January 03, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte claims he made up his story about touching a maid in
order to 'dramatize' the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church
Duterte urged to resign after 'disgusting' confession
Mara Cepeda December 30, 2018 ACT Teachers Representative France Castro calls as 'really disgusting'
[and] uncalled for' President Rodrigo Duterte's confession of molesting their
maid when he was a teenager
the
Videos Updated Jan, 02 2019 about: Duterte 'confesses' he molested their maid as a teen
Caloocan bishop denies Duterte's accusation of stealing
Pia Ranada November 23, 2018
'I think he has confused me for someone else,' says Bishop Pablo Virgilio David,
a thundering voice against the killings under the Duterte administration.
Pablo Virgilio David: The shepherd of Caloocan
Tony La Viña November 30, 2018
We need Church leaders who will describe rightly what we are facing: a death of
conscience by those who justify the killings
Led by Davao archbishop, CBCP defends Bishop David vs Duterte
Paterno Esmaquel II November 29, 2018 - with Video
Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles says he is 'saddened and disturbed' by President
Rodrigo Duterte's statements against Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David.
In dispute with Catholic leaders, Duterte tells Filipinos to quit church
Nov 28, 2018
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte renewed his attacks on Catholic leaders and
urged Filipinos to stop going to church altogether.
The president, who earlier this year called God "stupid," suggested in a Nov. 26
speech that people should instead build their own chapels where they can pray
Duterte: Build chapels in your house, no need to go to church
Pia Ranada November 27, 2018 - with Video
President Rodrigo Duterte also says he suspects that Caloocan Bishop Pablo
Virgilio David, a vocal critic of the government's bloody anti-drug campaign, is
himself into drugs.
Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, responds to the President's renewed
attacks on his person
Repent, bishop says after Duterte admits to EJKs
by Paterno Esmaquel II September 28, 2018
Duterte: If I won't be a dictator, nothing will happen to PH
Pia Ranada February 09, 2018 - with Video
President Rodrigo Duterte had previously said that becoming a dictator would
dishonor his late mother, a prominent activist against the
Marcos regime.
AMID fears of looming autocrat rule under his watch, President Rodrigo Duterte
on Wednesday, February 7, admitted to imposing a "dictatorial" style of
governance.
Duterte said he prefers to act like a "dictator" to be able to sustain the
country's progress.
"If you say dictator, I am really a dictator. If I don't act (like a) dictator,
son of a b****, nothing will happen to this country," the President said in
Visayan.
"That's true. If I don't act (like a) dictator, which is my style now, nothing
will happen to this country," he added.
Filipinos remember Martial Law: 'Dictatorship is back' Paterno Esmaquel II September 21, 2018 - with Videos
Thousands of protesters gather to denounce a 'creeping dictatorship' as the
Philippines marks the 46th anniversary of Martial Law
PHILIPPINES ‘DICTATOR’ RODRIGO DUTERTE ATTACKS CATHOLIC CHURCH
OVER CONTRACEPTION
June 28, 2016 Romeo Hontiveros - with Video
Rodrigo Duterte: “I’ve been colliding with the Church because it’s no longer
realistic”
Duterte wishes death for priests by venereal disease Faye Orellana September 08, 2018
Shortly after his arrival on Saturday from his visits to Israel and Jordan,
President Rodrigo Duterte wished that priests contract, and die from venereal
diseases.
The silence of the shepherds
Father Amado Picardal September 16, 2018
There are priests who support these killings or turn a blind eye. They think
that this acceptable for the common good.
As the death toll of the government's war on drugs reaches over 25,000 after two
years, one of the questions frequently asked is: "Why are many priests silent?"
Duterte and the hypocritical Church
Jayeel Cornelio, sociologist of religion at the Ateneo de Manila University
December 08, 2018
Every time he attacks priests for their hypocrisy, President Duterte echoes the
sentiments of many
Tagle to Filipinos: You're the real representatives of PH
Paterno Esmaquel II July 21, 2018 - with Video
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says it is painful when the
Philippines is criticized abroad, but he finds hope in the ordinary Filipino
Pained by the Philippines' bad reputation abroad, Manila Archbishop Luis
Antonio Cardinal Tagle reminded ordinary Filipinos that they, not the
Philippines' "official representatives," serve as the "real representatives" of
our country.
Bishop slams 'death squads' in 2 overnight Caloocan murders
Paterno Esmaquel II July 19, 2018 - with Video
'We used to call them bonnet gangs. Now we just call them what they really are –
death squads,' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David.
Priests, nuns donate P300,000 to kids of murdered mom
Paterno Esmaquel II July 19, 2018
Hospicio de San Jose offers to accept the orphans of slain 27-year-old Jennifer
Taburada, who was killed by masked gunmen in Caloocan City.
Duterte agrees to stop talking about the Church for now
Pia Ranada July 09, 2018
President Rodrigo Duterte agrees to a 'moratorium on statements about the
Church' after meeting with CBCP president Archbishop Romulo Valles, says
Malacañang. When it comes to controversial remarks about the Catholic Church, President
Rodrigo Duterte will hold his tongue.
Duterte says
'sorry God'
Pia Ranada July 11, 2018 But the apology is qualified with the President saying he is sorry if the God
he wronged is 'the same God' as his. Look the
Video in HD
Duterte wants priests to stop criticizing him from pulpit – Roque
Pia Ranada July 10, 2018 - with Video
The President doesn't want criticism of his administration to come from
priests, citing the separation of Church and state. He has previously used the
presidential podium to comment on religious belief.
Incoming CBCP head views self as Duterte's 'friend-sinner'
Paterno Esmaquel II November 30, 2017 - with video
Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles says there was 'no conflict' between
the local church and Rodrigo Duterte when he was Davao City mayor.
Becoming Catholic in the age of Duterte
Jovito V. Cariño July 08, 2018
The only way God can seem stupid is when lives are wasted, rights violated, rule
of law undermined and justice compromised, and believers, Catholics or
non-Catholics alike, remain quiet on the sidelines
Huge Christian church hits Duterte, says PH 'in sickbed'
by Paterno Esmaquel II July 23, 2018 - with Video
Religious leaders urge gov't, NDF: Seek peace and pursue it
June 30, 2018
The Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform encourages both government and the
National Democratic Front to 'open the doors to dialogue'
Duterte invited to Pope's Day
by Pia Ranada June 27, 2018
Pope Francis' envoy to the Philippines invites President Rodrigo Duterte to the
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, but Malacañang is not certain if the Chief
Executive will attend.
Duterte a no show at Papal Nuncio's Pope's Day event
by Pia Ranada June 29, 2018
Members of his committee for talks with religious groups will attend in the
President's stead, says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque.
Catholic bishops slam abuses under Duterte, call for 3 days of
fasting
by Paterno Esmaquel II July 09, 2018
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines issues one of its most
stinging critiques of the Duterte regime, covering the 'tambay' crackdown, drug
war killings, and the sin of calling God stupid.
3-day Catholic fasting vs blasphemy can include Facebook
by Paterno Esmaquel II July 17, 2018
The Catholic Church is holding days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving from July
17 to 19 to atone for the sins of blasphemers, liars, and murderers in the
Philippines.
FULL TEXT: CBCP statement on blasphemy, killings, social ills
July 09, 2018 - with Video
Read the full text of the statement 'Rejoice and Be Glad!' issued by the
Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines at the end of its 117th plenary
assembly. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday, July 9,
issued one of its strongest statements against abuses under the Duterte
administration.
Bishops hit Duterte for pitting human rights vs human lives
by Paterno Esmaquel II July 24, 2018 - with Video
'Such a statement implies that the victims of drug-related killings are
not human lives!' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David after SONA 2018
Bishop David on drug users: They're drug victims, too
by Paterno Esmaquel II July 25, 2018
'Isn't it obvious that they are also victims, and that they also need to be
saved, not killed?' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, reacting to SONA
2018
After rants vs Catholic Church, Duterte to meet CBCP president
June 30, 2018
Papal Nuncio Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Pope Francis' envoy to the Philippines,
'also welcomes further meetings' with the President, says Presidential
Spokesperson Harry Roque
HOAX: Pope Francis 'defends’ Duterte’s 'God is stupid' remark
June 30, 2018
No documents in the Vatican’s website nor news reports support the claim
HOAX: ‘Pope Francis called Duterte a blessing, a good leader’
June 27, 2018
The video in the blog post is an April 2 CNN Philippines newscast that reported
on Duterte and Pope Francis’ separate Easter Sunday messages. The Pope does not
mention Duterte at all in this message.
HOAX: Tagle's 'verbal exchange' with Duterte, 'replace the
State' quote
June 30, 2018
The office of Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle confirms the two 'memes'
are fake
Duterte forms committee to dialogue with Catholic Church
by Pia Ranada June 26, 2018 - with Video
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, Foreign Undersecretary Ernesto Abella, and
Pastor "Boy" Saycon are tasked to hold talks with religious groups to 'lessen
the rift between the government and Church'
Roque claims Church leaders working with Left to oust Duterte by Pia Ranada July 02, 2018
Malacañang also claims that Church leaders are only criticizing the President
because 'their candidate' lost in the 2016 elections. But criticism from Church
leaders began when Duterte cursed Pope Francis, months before he topped
presidential surveys.
God is love
by Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas June 26, 2018
We are in a spiritual warfare against error and sin. Shield yourselves from
error and guide your fellow youth in godliness. Read more about the faith.
Cardinal Tagle on Duterte's rant vs God: Don't be distracted
by Paterno Esmaquel II June 27, 2018
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle reminds priests of 'other pressing
concerns,' such as violence in communities, as he tells them to 'be calm' in the
face of President Rodrigo Duterte's tirades against God.
Duterte violated Constitution by calling God stupid
by Paterno Esmaquel II June 27, 2018
'When you are a leader, especially the highest leader of the nation, and you
mock, wittingly or unwittingly, the God being acknowledged by your Constitution,
you are actually violating the soul of the nation,' says Brother Eddie
Villanueva.
Why did God give us Duterte?
by Bishop Broderick Pabillo July 01, 2018
God did not give us Duterte to be our President. The 16 million voters chose him
to be President and he is now President. But God can write straight with crooked
lines. Even from something bad, good can come out.
God
gave us Duterte
by Jayeel Cornelio July 03, 2018
The unfortunate reality is that the biblical injunctions are blind to the social
conditions that lead to the proliferation of drug use and criminality in our
society
Propagandists target Catholic Church after Duterte rant vs God
by Paterno Esmaquel II July 02, 2018
Over the weekend, Rappler receives nearly 30 reports about fake news on the
Catholic Church. The fake news items spare no one, from Manila Archbishop Luis
Antonio Cardinal Tagle to Pope Francis himself.
‘CBCP-owned’ stocks
July 06, 2018
Stocks owned by two bishops in the 'list' are not necessarily owned by CBCP. The
remaining 13 are not bishops but priests and nuns.
Activists slam arrest of 13 church, dev't workers in GenSan
by Bobby Lagsa July 06, 2018
'These individuals were arrested with no weapon on them but their laptops, pens,
and papers,' says Deacon Allan Khen Apus of Iglesia Filipina Independiente and
convenor of Movement Against Tyranny-Northern Mindanao.
The bigger issue for the Church hierarchy is that for many of its faithful, its
institutional credibility is in doubt. This situation Duterte clearly exploits.
How a Duterte supporter fell out of love with the President
by Pia Ranada June 30, 2018
'The hardest part is admitting that the man you thought he was is different from
the man he is,' says a Duterte supporter who has decided to become a critic.
The sari-sari store Joseph* was buying from happened to have a small television
flashing a clip of President Rodrigo Duterte calling God stupid.
Something about the presidential outburst gnawed at Joseph’s brain until he got
home.
Sara Duterte defends President over 'stupid God' rant
by Paterno Esmaquel II June 27, 2018
'He is the President, listen only when he speaks about his work,' says Davao
City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio after her father drew flak for calling God
'stupid' in a work-related speech.
Will excommunication and exorcism help?
By FRANCISCO TATAD June 27, 2018
JUDGING by President Rodrigo Duterte’s insane and unprovoked attack on God, the
Catholic Church and biblical teaching, and the faithful’s aggrieved reactions to
it, it is not unreasonable to suspect that we may soon be reaching a “tipping
point.”
Evangelical churches slam Duterte barbs vs 'stupid God'
by Paterno Esmaquel II June 26, 2018
The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches says it is 'immensely offended'
after President Rodrigo Duterte blasted as stupid 'the God of the Christian
faith'
Bishops hit Duterte for calling God stupid
by Paterno Esmaquel II June 25, 2018
'Paano siya magiging Pangulo para sa lahat ng Pilipino kung wala siyang
paggalang sa mga mananampalatayang Katoliko?' says Bishop Pablo Virgilio David.
Look the
Video in HD
Duterte: 'Your God is stupid, mine has common sense'
by Pia Ranada 2018 July 01, 2018 - with Video
President Rodrigo Duterte, in an attempt to explain his controversial remarks,
says he was deriding only the God of his critics
'One evil man': Senators hit Duterte over 'stupid God' remark by Camille Elemia June 25, 2018
Several senators expressed outrage after President Rodrigo Duterte took his
tirades against the Catholic Church further and called God "stupid."
This remark did not sit well with some senators from both sides of the political
fence.
'May God bless his heart,' says Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto
'Stupid' God? Panelo says Duterte has shown highest levels of 'spirituality'
by Pia Ranada June 25, 2018
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo likens President Rodrigo
Duterte to an 'academician' weighing in on the 'logic' behind the Bible's
creation story. Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo took a shot at defending
President Rodrigo Duterte for his calling God "stupid" in a recent speech.
Lacson: May God forgive Duterte, 'make him atone for all his sins'
June 24, 2018
'Between him and my God to Whom I pray every single day... I don't even have to
think of my choice,' says Senator Panfilo Lacson, in reaction to President
Rodrigo Duterte calling God 'stupid'
Duterte blasts Bible creation story: 'Who is this stupid God?'
Pia Ranada June 23, 2018
After recent tirades against priests and the Church's "hypocrisy," President
Rodrigo Duterte cursed God and called God "stupid" for the concept of "original
sin" in the Bible's creation story. Look the
Video in HD
FACT-CHECK: Fake details on priest's wallet with '2 condoms'
June 24, 2018
Police confirm that no snatching incident was recorded on June 17, when the
wallet of Father Raul Cabonce was allegedly snatched.
Be wary of fake news related to timely topics. The post may have been written
in connection to
President Rodrigo Duterte's tirades against the Catholic
Church, while 3 priests have been killed since December 2017.
Catholic Faith Responses to Political Crisis
Jun 22, 2018
The Catholic Church has always played a key role in historic junctures in our
national life – like the bloodless 1986 People Power revolution.
How should the Church respond to the unique challenges it is now confronting in
the time of Duterte and Social Media?
How does the clergy deal with being a Christian and Filipino? How do they
respond in a relevant way to the needs of their flock who are victims of
extra-judicial killings? How does the President Duterte's unrelenting attacks
against priests affect their work? How do they continue to nurture the moral
fiber of their flock in the face of a foul-mouthed and mysoginist leader?
Cardinal Tagle hits 'fake freedom' on Independence Day 2018
by Paterno Esmaquel II June 12, 2018
'Huwad ang kalayaan kapag pinaglalaruan ang katarungan,' says Manila Archbishop
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle on the 120th Independence Day.
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle criticized "fake freedom" brought
about by killings and other injustices, as the Philippines marked its 120th
Independence Day on Tuesday, June 12.
Duterte critics on Easter: Darkness won't last forever
by Rambo Talabong April 01, 2018
'Tiyak pong magwawagi tayo sa kasamaan at magwawakas ang umiiral na kadiliman sa
ating bayan,' says detained Senator Leila de Lima on Easter 2018
Critics of President Rodrigo Duterte called for an end to the "present darkness"
in the Philippines, as Filipinos on Easter Sunday, April 1, celebrated the feast
of Jesus' triumph over death.
Tagle hits violent, arrogant 'kings' on Palm Sunday
Rambo Talabong March 25, 2018 - with the Video: Cardinal Tagle’s homily,
Palm Sunday 2018
'Tinatanong tayo ni Pilato: Sino ang pipiliin ninyo – ang mga Barabas ng panahon
ngayon, o si Hesus, ang Hari?' says Cardinal Tagle as Holy Week 2018 begins
TRANSCRIPT: Cardinal Tagle's homily on Palm Sunday 2018
March 25, 2018 - with the Video: Cardinal Tagle hits violent, arrogant
‘kings’ on Palm Sunday 2018
'Sa panahon natin ngayon, kay dami-raming sumusunod sa mga hari na ang ginagamit
ay dahas, armas, pananakot – kapos na kapos sa pag-unawa at pakikiisa sa mga
mahihina'
Bishops call for vigilance amid 'creeping dictatorship'
Paterno Esmaquel II February 25, 2018 - with Videos
'We must guard our democracy,' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, as the
Philippines marks the 32nd anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution
He is insane. He is possessed.
Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas June 10, 2018
Dear children, as for those who dare to teach you error, pray for them and
forgive them. They might be insane or possessed. They need God.
Priests, pastors oppose Martires’ Ombudsman application
Lian Buan June 18, 2018
Martires’ quo warranto vote and a past disciplinary action show lack of probity,
according to Catholic priests, Evangelical pastors and theological teachers
NCCP opposes National ID system: No More IDs, please
Samantha Bagayas June 08, 2018
The National Council of Churches in the Philippines urges lawmakers to ‘be more
attuned to responding to the people’s needs'
Philippines orders 3 Methodist missionaries to leave
Paterno Esmaquel II July 03, 2018
The Bureau of Immigration says Methodist missionaries Tawanda Chandiwana, Adam
Thomas Shaw, and Miracle Osman engaged in 'political activities,' like
Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox
Bishop fears crackdown amid Australian nun's detention
Paterno Esmaquel II April 16, 2018
'Ibig sabihin wala pang martial law ngayon, iniisa-isa na nila ang mga taong
kumokontra sa kanila,' says Bishop Pabillo as he visits detained Sister Patricia
Fox.
Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo said he fears a crackdown on
government critics after the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday, April 16,
detained an Australian nun known for promoting farmers' rights and opposing
extrajudicial killings (EJKs).
The
Video:
CHR: Foreigners visiting PH shouldn't lose rights to free speech, assembly
Apr 25, 2018
Entry to the Philippines should not equate to the surrender of rights to free
speech and assembly for foreign nationals, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR)
said Thursday, amid an alleged crackdown of visitors critical of the government
and the articles:
Sister Patricia Fox to Duterte: Listen to the oppressed
'Sana makinig siya sa mga daing ng maliliit na tao. 'Di lang ang military, 'di
lang mga business people, pero mga urban poor, mga manggagawa, mga katutubo,'
the Australian missionary says before leaving the Philippines
Sister Patricia Fox: I will return
'May panahon, babalik talaga ako,' says Australian missionary Sister Patricia
Fox after a farewell mass hours before her flight out of Manila
Both above
by Rambo Talabong November 03, 2018
--
It’s final: Sister Fox can’t renew missionary visa
by Paterno Esmaquel II October 08, 2018
The Bureau of Immigration now requires Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox to
apply for a 59-day tourist visa, or else she faces a second deportation case
Fox questions BI for citing Duterte in deportation order
by Paterno Esmaquel II July 25, 2018
Saying the Bureau of Immigration 'prejudged' her case, Australian nun Sister
Patricia Fox appeals the deportation order issued against her.
Sister Patricia Fox to challenge BI deportation order
by Paterno Esmaquel II July 20, 2018
Sister Patricia Fox's lawyer says the deportation order 'will set a very bad
precedent for other missionaries who also want to stand in solidarity with
Filipinos'
Philippines orders deportation of Sister Patricia Fox
Paterno Esmaquel II July 19, 2018
The Bureau of Immigration blacklists Australian nun Sister Patricia
Fox because she allegedly joined political activities in the Philippines
Sister Patricia Fox hits BI's definition of 'missionary work'
Paterno Esmaquel II May 05, 2018
While she has joined rallies for social justice, Australian nun Sister Patricia
Fox calls these activities 'part and parcel of my apostolate and missionary
work'
Malacañang backs BI order for Australian nun to leave
Paterno Esmaquel II April 25, 2018
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stresses that Sister Patricia Fox
'violated the terms and conditions' of her missionary visa in the Philippines
Sister Patricia Fox: 'Whatever happens, I will be forever grateful'
Paterno Esmaquel II April 25, 2018
'I may lose my right to be in the Philippines, but I can never lose the
learnings and beautiful memories,' says Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox, whom
the Bureau of Immigration ordered to leave the Philippines
Philippines orders Australian nun Patricia Fox to leave
Paterno Esmaquel II April 25, 2018 - with Video
The Bureau of Immigration forfeits the missionary visa of Australian
nun Sister Patricia Fox 'due to her involvement in partisan political
activities'
Duterte admits ordering probe vs Australian nun
Pia Ranada April 18, 2018
'Huwag mo papasukin kasi walang hiya ang bunganga ng madre na 'yan,'
says a fuming President Rodrigo Duterte about Sister Patricia Fox
Archbishop Villegas: Stand up vs 'reign of murder, vulgarity'
Paterno Esmaquel II May 22, 2018
"Hindi ba sobra na? Hindi pa ba tayo maninindigan? Kung hindi ngayon, kailan
pa?" Villegas said. (Isn't it too much? Will we not stand up yet? If not now,
when?) says Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas.
Church sets February 24 walk vs killings, dictatorship
Paterno Esmaquel II February 17, 2018
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle is expected to say Mass at the
Walk for Life to be held at the Quirino Grandstand
The Catholic Church is set to hold a Walk for Life next Saturday, February 24,
to oppose drug war killings, the death penalty, and the looming resurgence of
dictatorship in the Philippines.
The
Videos (one album):
Cardinal Tagle delivers homily at Walk for Life 2018
with:
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle delivers the
homily at Walk for
Life 2018 held in Quirino Grandstand, Manila
and
Cardinal Tagle and the barquillos vendor
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle shares an anecdote about him and a
barquillos vendor, to drive home the point that every life is a gift, in his
homily on the Feast of Our Lady of EDSA (Mary, Queen of Peace) on February 24,
2018
Cardinal Tagle backs February 24 walk vs killings
by Paterno Esmaquel II February 23, 2018
'Maglakad para sa buhay,' says Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle
ahead of the Walk for Life on Saturday, February 24, 2018
CBCP hits use of rosaries as politicians' freebies
by/Paterno Esmaquel II July 13, 2015
The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the
Philippines (CBCP) on Monday, July 13, criticized the use of sacred
objects such as rosaries for "secular motives," as when politicians
distribute these as freebies.
Religion and our state
by Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino August 04, 2017
When 'secular state' becomes the reason that religion can no longer publicly
manifest itself, that is most assuredly a threat to liberty
Persecuted Christians remembered on 'Red Wednesday'
by Paterno Esmaquel II November 22, 2017 - with the 3 Videos:
What is Red Wednesday?
Persecuted Christians remembered on 'Red Wednesday'
Marawi bishop delivers homily on 'Red Wednesday'
'We never thought that this persecution of Christians that started in the Middle
East... would come to the Philippines,' Marawi Bishop Edwin dela Peña says
Christian persecution to be brought to light on ‘Red Wednesday’
November 18, 2017 - with the Video #RedWednesdayPH
The campaign aims to inform Christian communities and the general public that
Christians were the "most persecuted faith group in the world."
Over 90,000 Christians were murdered in 2016, according to a study from the
Center for New Religions.
Tagle: Freedom of the press is Church's 'conviction'
by Bea Cupin January 19, 2018 - with Video
'It's our conviction that there should be freedom of the people to share
information and the right of people to receive information,' says Cardinal
Tagle.
Church leaders tell PNP: Stop theatrics, just follow the law
by Roy Lagarde Feb 2, 2018
Catholic officials made a clarion call to the police to do away with and
“theatrics” and “exaggeration” and rather focus on addressing alleged abuses in
its anti-drug campaign.
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan said the Philippine National Police
needs to do more to resolve cases of extrajudicial killings.
CBCP hits move to let Congress change Constitution
by Paterno Esmaquel II January 29, 2018 - with Video
The CBCP voices its fears of a 'creeping dictatorship' in the face
of 'self-serving' motives for Charter Change
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) criticized the move
to allow Congress, sitting as a Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass), to revise the
1987 Constitution.
Diocese of Legazpi forms coalition to stop killings, promote
human rights
by Rhaydz B. Barcia December 09, 2017
The 'Andurog sa Derechos' is a multisectoral coalition of government agencies,
civil society groups, and faith-based organizations in the Bicol region
Archbishop Socrates Villegas on his 4 years as CBCP head
Dec 3, 2017
Archbishop Socrates Villegas about his experience as CBCP
president, and his views on issues such as the proposed revolutionary government
Villegas also addresses current issues, such as the proposed revolutionary
government under President Rodrigo Duterte, as well as updates on policemen
willing to testify about extrajudicial killings.
Cebu Bishop Palma urges PNP to follow law in anti-drug war
by Mars W. Mosqueda Jr. November 23, 2017
‘We might have erred at one point in time, but we are still capable of changing
for the better, and that is also our hope even for those who are involved in
illegal drugs’
Villegas hits 'huling baraha' mentality amid PH killings
by Paterno Esmaquel II November 03, 2017
'Ang kakapitan natin ay ang Diyos, hindi ideolohiya, hindi partido,' Archbishop
Socrates Villegas says ahead of an anti-EJK event along EDSA on November 5
Church to hold EDSA march vs killings on November 5
Archbishop Socrates Villegas calls on Catholics to join a huge procession along
EDSA against the extrajudicial killings in President Rodrigo Duterte's war on
drugs
Cebu archbishop hits EJKs ahead of EDSA procession
by Paterno Esmaquel II November 04, 2017
'Lord, heal our wounded land!' says Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma as Catholics in
Cebu also prepare for a major procession against extrajudicial killings
Villegas hits priests, cops, politicians in EDSA Mass
by Paterno Esmaquel II November 05, 2017
'Magbagong buhay na tayo, kasama ako,' Archbishop Socrates Villegas said at EDSA
Shrine on 'Lord, Heal Our Land' Sunday
Start the healing by repenting now,' says outgoing CBCP president Archbishop
Socrates Villegas on 'Lord, Heal Our Land' Sunday in EDSA Shrine
Both with Videos
CBCP sets 40 days of prayer for drug war, Marawi victims
by Paterno Esmaquel II September 12, 2017
'Let the healing begin,' the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines
says as thousands are killed in the drug war and hundreds die in the Marawi
clashes.
Cardinal Tagle: 'We cannot govern the nation by killing'
The 4 dioceses in Negros Island say the Duterte administration's war on drugs
'is based on a shortsighted and superficial understanding of the problem'
"Due process is strongly demanded in cases where rich and influential people are
involved like children of top government officials, while the poor who are
merely suspected of the crime are summarily executed. We believe that this drug
war as presently waged is based on a shortsighted and superficial understanding
of the problem which needs a more comprehensive and integrated approach," they
said.
CBCP: 'In the name of God, stop the killings!'
Paterno Esmaquel II September 12, 2017
In its
strongest statement against drug-related killings, the CBCP calls for a
stop to the 'reign of terror' and the 'systemic murders' of children and the
poor.
Family of witnesses in Kian slay seeks Church protection
September 10, 2017
After a standoff, the family of witnesses in the killing of Kian Loyd
delos Santos chooses to run to Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David
Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David says the Catholic Church is not
'obstructing justice' by protecting witnesses to the killing of Kian Loyd delos
Santos.
FULL TEXT: Caloocan Bishop David addresses PNP on drug war
September 11, 2017
'I am not a simplistic person. I will never blame the mistake of a few police
officers on the whole institution,' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David.
Caloocan bishop's models: Oscar Romero, Maximilian Kolbe
Sep 16, 2017
Caloocan Bishop Pablo David says he looks up to Catholic martyrs Blessed Oscar
Romero and Saint Maximilian Kolbe, as well as Pope Francis, as fights drug war
killings in the Philippines.
Caloocan bishop 'shaken' by
P1,000 budget for CHR
Sep 14, 2017
Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David says he was 'shaken' by the P1,000 budget
that the House of Representatives voted to give the Commission on Human Rights -
CHR
Remark this is an album CHR, Commission on Human Rights" in the album
"Authorities, Commissions, Committees - Etc.
Caloocan bishop hits Catholics who support drug war
killings
Sep 15, 2017
Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David criticizes Catholics who support drug war
killings. David makes these remarks at the Family Rosary Crusade Marian
Conference on September 13, 2017. Video courtesy of the Diocese of Cubao Media
and Communications Ministry.
Duterte's 1st year an 'eye opener' for Catholic Church
Paterno Esmaquel II July 02, 2017
'It appears that our pastoral education for people has not been enough. That's
why, for them, it seems okay to kill to eliminate the problem of illegal drugs'
Cardinal Tagle: 'What has happened to humanity?'
Paterno Esmaquel II June 04, 2017 - with videos
Cardinal Tagle cites the Marawi clashes and the Resorts World Manila attack as
examples of a 'modern' world that 'throws away' its values
Cabanatuan bishop: Indifference to killings means consent
Paterno Esmaquel II September 09, 2017
Stand firm against killings, says the bishop of the city where 14-year-old
Reynaldo de Guzman, also known as 'Kulot,' was found dead in a creek
Religious superiors on killings: 'What have we done to deserve
this?'
Paterno Esmaquel II August 30, 2017 - with Video
Cardinal Quevedo slams terrorism as 'demonic ideology
Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Cardinal Quevedo slams terrorism as a 'demonic
ideology' that is destroying friendships between Christians and Muslims, as
clashes continue
in Marawi City --
Cardinal Quevedo seeks help for Marawi evacuees
Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Cardinal Quevedo seeks help for
evacuees from Marawi City, as well as those from broken families, victims of
drug abuse, and other poor and neglected people
Christian churches: 'Stop the killings, Mr President!'
by Paterno Esmaquel II December 13, 2016
The National Council of Churches in the Philippines asks why 'he who expressed
disdain over Filipinos killing fellow Filipinos would now tolerate impunity'
The National Council of Churches in the
Philippines (NCCP) joined the call for President Rodrigo Duterte to stop the
killings under his watch, as more than 5,900 people have died in Duterte's war
on drugs.
The NCCP also denounced the death penalty, which Duterte has vowed to restore
through his allies in Congress.
Propaganda shows Marawi priest echoing kidnappers' demand
by Paterno Esmaquel II May 30, 2017
'Do not be happy, Mr President, that we are the collateral damage of war,'
Father Teresito Soganub says in a propaganda video after he was kidnapped in
Marawi City.
Abducted priest seen alive as Mautes hold out in Marawi
by Agence France-Presse June 26, 2017
Father Teresito 'Chito' Soganub, a Catholic priest assigned to Marawi, was seen
alive in a part of the city still in the hands of the Maute Group, the military
says.
Why the needless and remorseless violence?
by Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino June 09, 2017
The video clip of alleged Maute gang members smashing statues, tearing pictures
of the saints and of the Pope and finally setting a Catholic Church ablaze have
gone viral. And many are outraged. Many are incensed.
Caritas Philippines appeals for donations for Marawi
May 29, 2017
Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Church, initially
releases P300,000 to support the relief operations of the Diocese of Iligan
social action center.
Christian churches slam martial law in Mindanao
by Paterno Esmaquel II May 25, 2017 - with video
'We urge our President to lift martial law at the soonest possible time,' says
the National Council of Churches in the Philippines.
Christian churches slammed President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration of martial
law in the whole of Mindanao, and urged Duterte to lift military rule in the
island group.
Bishop slams killing of 17-year-old boy in drug war
by Paterno Esmaquel II August 18, 2017 - with Video
Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David slammed the killing of Kian Loyd delos
Santos, a 17-year-old student shot by the police after he allegedly fought back
during anti-drug operations in Caloocan City.
‘Who needs martial law if our police would behave this way?’ says Kalookan
Bishop Pablo David, citing other alleged abuses by the police.
More bishops call for tolling of bells vs drug war killings
by Paterno Esmaquel II August 29, 2017
The bishops of Cagayan de Oro, Cubao, Bacolod, and San Jose in Nueva Ecija ask
churches to toll their bells against drug-related killings in the Philippines
Caloocan bishop: 'Stop the killings, for heaven's sake!'
by Roy Lagarde August 26, 2017
Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David says the death of teenager Kian delos
Santos 'served as a thorn that has pricked the conscience of our people and has
awakened them from moral slumber'
Tagle, Villegas speak out vs new drug war killings
by Paterno Esmaquel II August 20, 2017
This comes after a series of drug raids killed at least 81 people – including
17-year-old Kian Loyd delos Santos – in only 4 days.
Stop EJKs to stage Day of Prayer and Action on Independence
Day
May 18, 2017
Former Rep. Teddy Casiño is urging concerned Filipinos to show their rejection
of extrajudicial killings by joining the Day of Prayer and Action on June 12,
2017, in Malate, Manila. (Video and editing by RYAN LEAGOGO)
Catholic Church and capital punishment
After the Second Vatican Council the Catholic Church has been
staunchly opposed to the death penalty.
More recently, Pope John Paul II appealed for a consensus to end the death
penalty on the ground that it was "both cruel and unnecessary."
Bishop vs death penalty: 'God did not cast the first stone!'
by Paterno Esmaquel II January 21, 2017
'Even if anyone has a sinful or scandalous past, remember, that person can
still be redeemed and renew his life,' Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos says
Jesus didn't advocate legal killing, CBCP reminds faithful
March 19, 2017
'To the people who use the Bible to defend death penalty, need we point out
how many other crimes against humanity have been justified, using the same
Bible?' the CBCP says.
CBCP on House death penalty vote: We shall not be silenced
Paterno Esmaquel II March 07, 2017
'They
may have won, but it does not mean that they are right,' CBCP president
Archbishop Socrates Villegas says after the House of Representatives
approved the death penalty bill.
Cardinal Tagle to parishes: Hold People Power activities
by Paterno Esmaquel II February 24, 2017
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle makes this unprecedented move as the Duterte
administration chooses to hold a low-key celebration of People Power this
year.
FULL TEXT: Archbishop Villegas' open letter to Cardinal Sin on EDSA
by Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas February 24, 2017
'4 days of bloodless revolution! Wow! Now 8 months of relentless killings of the
poor in the name of 'change'! It is a nightmare, Your Eminence! It is a shame.'
Choosing between Hell with Duterte and Heaven with the
CBCP
Fr Joel Tabora, SJ February 12, 2017
Unless we discern the straight and narrow path enlightened by God, we are
doomed to bring the death penalty onto ourselves
CBCP taps bishops to speak with Duterte admin
Paterno Esmaquel II February 14, 2017
'It
is still critical collaboration,' CBCP president Archbishop Socrates
Villegas says, referring to the Catholic Church's similar stance during the
Marcos dictatorship.
CBCP denounces 'reign of terror' in Duterte drug war
February 05, 2017
'Let us not allow fear to reign and keep us silent,' Filipino Catholic bishops
say in their strongest statement yet against drug-related killings in the
Philippines.
"We, your bishops, are deeply concerned due to many deaths and killings in the
campaign against prohibited drugs," CBCP president Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop
Socrates Villegas said in their strongest statement yet against the drug-related
killings in the Philippines.
"An additional cause of concern is the reign of terror in many places of the
poor. Many are killed not because of drugs. Those who kill them are not brought
to account," Villegas added on behalf of the CBCP.
Robredo: Church can empower Filipinos to speak out vs killings
by Patty Pasion February 07, 2017
Vice President Leni Robredo also says there are families of fatalities in the
drug war who want to file charges but are just too afraid.
Vice President Leni Robredo lauded the pastoral letter of the Catholic Bishops'
Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) released over the weekend that denounced
the extrajudicial killings in the country linked to the war on drugs.
Palace to CBCP: There's a reign of peace, not terror
February 05, 2017
'The officials of the CBCP are apparently out of touch with the sentiments of
the faithful who overwhelmingly support the changes in the Philippines,' says
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella.
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas Meets Inquirer
Multimedia
Feb 13, 2017
"AboutPhilippines"
recommend to look the video
Full text of pastoral letter for Christmas Day
Archbishop Villegas on killings and Christmas
Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas December 24, 2016
'Christmas comes to us as a feast of beauty, but we are not
blind and numb to the ugliness that has come upon us,' says Archbishop Socrates
Villegas.
Here is the full text of Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas' pastoral
letter for Christmas Day. Villegas, also president of the Catholic Bishops'
Conference of the Philippines, denounces the killings of thousands as President
Rodrigo Duterte wages a war on drugs.
The Catholic
Church is undergoing a very deep crisis of credibility, if not legitimacy – one
that its leaders feel could worsen should it challenge President Rodrigo Duterte
on the killings
Philippine Church speaks out on drug killings
Jan 18, 2017
The Catholic church,
one of the Philippines' oldest and most powerful institutions, speaks out
against the killings under President Rodrigo Duterte's war against drugs, which
has claimed about 6,000 thousand lives.
Archbishop Villegas: Amid terror, dare to be merciful
Paterno Esmaquel II January 17, 2017 - with Video
'Do not
be afraid to wait because love is patient, and love always waits. Do not be
afraid to wait even if it takes forever,' Archbishop Socrates Villegas says
Bishop hits PNP, says Oplan TokHang 'a bringer of death'
'What
kind of police force do we have that cannot catch the killers of 4,000 people?'
asks Bishop Teodoro Bacani at the Congress on Mercy.
'Let us
boldly reject merciless ways of dealing with the most miserable, including our
drug addicts,' Bishop Teodoro Bacani says at the Mercy Congress.
'Imagine Christ who
embraces…the addict fearful for his life,' Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles says
at the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy
All by Paterno Esmaquel II January
18, 2017
Legazpi bishop, flock on killings: Have we become heartless?
by Paterno Esmaquel II December 03, 2016
'We are sadly witnessing a growing callousness among our people,' Legazpi Bishop
Joel Baylon and his flock say in a letter to President Rodrigo Duterte.
Baylon and the priests, nuns and brothers, and lay leaders of the Diocese of
Legazpi also called on Duterte to stop and investigate these killings.
FAST FACTS: What is active non-violence?
by Michael Bueza February 18, 2017
This form of
peaceful protest has been employed in many countries, including the Philippines,
in response to issues ranging from racism to oppression
Wake up, my people! Wake up!
by Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas September 03, 2016
'There is no peace for cowards. The next life to be
snuffed could be yours.'
Lingayen-Dagupan
Archbishop Socrates Villegas issued a pastoral message on the recent killings in
the Philippines. Villegas ordered all priests in the Archdiocese of
Lingayen-Dagupan to read this message in full on Sunday, September 4, in place
of their regular homilies.
Here is the full text of Villegas' pastoral message.
Church leaders express concerns
over killings
Oct 10, 2016
Some leaders of the Catholic Church have expressed their concerns over the
rising death toll in the government's war on drugs
and the articles:
Confused and sad yet hopeful
by Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas October 02, 2016
'What can I do to change the downward course of my beloved Philippines?
This is the full text, both in English and Filipino, of the message of
Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas on the Feast of the Holy Rosary, October 7, 2016
and First Friday of the Rosary Month
4 dioceses in Negros condemn extrajudicial killings
by Marchel P. Espina October 06, 2016
'As pastors of our flock, we commit ourselves and our dioceses to pray
constantly that our country may be effectively rid of drugs, but in the manner
that is just and lawful,' several dioceses of Negros Island Region say in a
joint statement
Church launches prayer campaign amid killings
by Paterno Esmaquel II September 20, 2016 - with Video
'You cannot imagine what prayer can do,' CBCP president Lingayen-Dagupan
Archbishop Socrates Villegas says
Austrian bishops slam human rights abuses in PH
by Paterno Esmaquel II March 18, 2017
This is the
first non-Filipino Catholic bishops' conference to speak out against human
rights abuses in Duterte-led Philippines
Duterte curses bishops, priests who criticize drug war
by Pia Ranada October 10, 2016
'Mga pare,
putangina, bwisit. Mga pa-moral, moral,' says President Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte resumed his word war with the Catholic Church and its
leaders, calling some of them "sons of bitches" for criticizing his drug war
CBCP speaks up on killings: Respect human rights
by Jee Y. Geronimo September 15, 2016
'Our fear of reprisal and our timidity born from misplaced prudence have brought
about these upheavals,' says the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines
FULL TEXT: CBCP statement on human rights
September 15, 2016
'May our cold indifference be cured by a new fire of Pentecost,' says the
Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Read the full text, in English
and Filipino, here.
Look - download the full text,
in English and Filipino as pdf
HERE
IMPUNITY
THE CHURCH OF THE RESISTANCE
December 25, 2016
At the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the brutality of extrajudicial
killings becomes the image of Christmas.
Text by Patricia Evangelista, Photos by Carlo Gabuco, Research by Rambo Talabong
PH to host Congress on Mercy amid killings
by Paterno Esmaquel II January 03, 2017
The 4th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy hosted by the Philippines 'will be a
healing process for us,' Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos says.
Bishop to Marcoses: Don't use a corpse for ambitions
by Paterno Esmaquel II November 25, Updated November 26, 2016
The late dictator Ferdinand Marcos needs prayers, not honors, says
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas in a prayer rally in Dagupan City.
I am calling on the family of the late Ferdinand Marcos. May the living not use
a corpse for their own dreams and ambitions.
Wearing black like other protesters, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates
Villegas made this appeal to the Marcoses during a prayer rally in Dagupan City
on Wednesday, November 23.
Archbishops Tagle, Villegas denounce death penalty
by Paterno Esmaquel II December 12, 2016
'Every
life has hope,' Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle says, while Archbishop Socrates
Villegas pushes to reform the justice system.
The Philippines' two most influential Catholic bishops have spoken!
Cardinal Tagle: 'I will not give up on criminals'
by Paterno Esmaquel II December 14, 2016
'Tao 'yan, buhay 'yan! May pag-asa 'yan,' Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio
Cardinal Tagle says of drug addicts and others 'drawn into vices'
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle made an impassioned appeal for
criminals, including drug addicts, as he denounced the death penalty being
pushed by President Rodrigo Duterte and his allies in Congress.
Bishop calls for prayer rally vs
death penalty on December 12
Paterno Esmaquel II December 06, 2016
'What a tragedy if this would be passed in this holy season of Christ's birth,'
Archbishop Socrates Villegas says, referring to the death penalty bill
Church leaders oppose moves to revive death penalty
Dec 9, 2016
Catholic Church leaders oppose the revival of the death penalty now that a
measure seeking its reimposition is submitted for plenary deliberations at the
House of Representatives.
Cardinal Tagle releases prayer vs death penalty
by Paterno Esmaquel II December 10, 2016
'Help us to work tirelessly against state-sanctioned death,' says the
Archdiocese of Manila's prayer against the death penalty.
Alvarez to ostracized pro-death penalty Catholics: Change your
religion
by Mara Cepeda December 06, 2016
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez says if Filipino Catholics who support the death
penalty are ostracized by the Church, they should instead find another religion.
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez advised Filipino Catholics to look for a new religion
should they be ostracized for supporting the reinstatement of the death penalty
in the country.
"AboutPhilippines" says: We are
angry - NEVER death penalty!
German bishops lobby to end Philippine killings
German bishops back the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)
in fighting extrajudicial killings and opposing the death penalty.
Austrian bishops slam human rights abuses in PH
This is the first non-Filipino Catholic bishops' conference to speak out against
human rights abuses in Duterte-led Philippines
Both by Paterno Esmaquel II March 18, May 13, 2017
Vatican says Philippine killings 'deeply troubling'
by Paterno Esmaquel II May 09, 2017
The Vatican also voices concern over enforced disappearances as well as human
trafficking in the Philippines.
Philippine Muslims called to jihad vs extremists
by Carmela Fonbuena September 09, 2017 - with Videos
The prolonged war with local terrorist groups is a wake-up call that prompted
collective action from a region that has long suffered from violent extremism
Inter-faith rally for peace, human rights set for June 12
June 10, 2017
Current and former lawmakers, religious leaders, and advocates will lead the
call for peace and respect for human rights 'amidst the rising tide of
terrorism, martial rule and impunity that threatens to rip the nation apart'
Catholics to stage 'Walk for Life' on February 18 incl. the video:
Death cannot solve our problems, bishop says
by Paterno Esmaquel II January 11, 2017
Called a 'grand procession,' the Walk for Life is set at
the Quirino Grandstand Parade Ground in Manila.
Catholics will stage a "Walk for Life" on February 18 to oppose drug-related
killings, the death penalty, and other measures labeled by the Catholic Church
as "anti-life."
CBCP head: Join 'Walk for Life' on February 18
February 07, 2017
'Let us fill our streets not with blood, not with dead bodies, but with prayer,
with courage,' says CBCP president Archbishop Socrates Villegas.
The
Video:
Join 'Walk for Life' on February 18
Feb 16, 2017
LIVE: #WalkForLifePH, a grand Catholic procession vs killings,
death penalty
February 18, 2017
The Walk for Life from 4:30 to 8 am at the Quirino Grandstand Parade Ground in
Manila. "Malapit nang sumikat ang araw. May
pag-asa tayo. Huwag matakot sa dilim," Villegas said in a message set to be
delivered early Saturday morning, February 18. (The sun is about to rise. We
have hope. Do not be afraid of darkness.) --
CBCP head on Walk for Life: 'Huwag matakot sa dilim'
Feb 18, 2017
Archbishop Socrates Villegas, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of
the Philippines, speaks at the Catholic-led Walk for Life on February 18, 2017 --
Cardinal Tagle's speech at Walk for Life
'Lakas, hindi dahas,' Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says at the
Walk for Life, a huge Catholic procession against killings in the Philippines
February 18, 2017 --
VLOG: 10,000 Catholics march vs killings, death penalty
Feb 18, 2017
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle calls for 'active non-violence' while Archbishop
Socrates Villegas urges Filipinos not to 'fear the darkness'
Walk for Life: 'Malapit nang sumikat ang araw'
by Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas February 18, 2017
FULL TEXT ng mensahe ni Archbishop Socrates Villegas, pangulo ng Catholic
Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, para sa Walk for Life sa February 18
Cardinal Tagle's speech at Walk for Life
FULL TEXT 'Lakas, hindi dahas,' Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle
says at the Walk for Life, a huge Catholic procession against killings in the
Philippines
February 18, 2017
Cardinal Tagle urges 'active non-violence' amid killings
by Paterno Esmaquel II February 18, 2017
'Hindi mapupuksa ang karahasan ng kapwa karahasan,' Manila Archbishop
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says in a rare open-air speech at the Walk for Life
against extrajudicial killings and the death penalty
'Let us not be intimidated,' bishop says at Walk for Life
by Paterno Esmaquel II February 20, 2017
'When we are bullied because of trolls in cyberspace, let us continue to use
Facebook responsibly,' says Bontoc-Lagawe Bishop Valentin Dimoc.
Walk for Life on Good Friday 2017 (2 videos)
and
Cardinal Tagle's speech at the Walk for Life
Apr 14, 2017
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle leads Catholics on a 'Walk for
Life' on Good Friday.
The Penitential Walk for Life is the second to be held, following the February
protest attended by
at least 10,000 Catholics. On Good Friday, Tagle was consistent in
expressing the Church's opposition to anti-life measures under the
administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Bishop slams vigilantes as 'termites,' 'new Judases'
by Paterno Esmaquel II July 03, 2017 - with videos
'God knows who you are,' Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David in one of the most
scathing homilies against EJKs, David also questioned why the Philippine
National Police (PNP) fails to catch these vigilantes, and also if the PNP has
resolved even one of those they call "deaths under investigation" (DUIs).
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