Manila, August 12, 2020: 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.” In a statement on August 12, Filipino bishops blasted the killing of theContinue Reading
By Paterno Esmaquel II MANILA, Philippines – Leading bishops of the Catholic Church criticized President Rodrigo Duterte for calling God stupid, as they issued rare statements that singled out the chief executive who now faces rising public outrage. How can he be a President for all Filipinos if he doesContinue Reading
Manila: The Philippines on Wednesday ordered the deportation of an elderly Australian Catholic nun who angered President Rodrigo Duterte, accusing her of engaging in illegal political activities outside of her missionary work. Sister Patricia Fox, 71, who was briefly detained last week, will be the second foreigner who has spokenContinue Reading
The Philippine president has declared a Christmas truce with communist guerrillas and urged them to reciprocate the goodwill gesture after recently scrapping peace talks with the insurgents and declaring them terrorists. President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision, made public by his spokesman Harry Roque Jr. on Wednesday, reflects the contrasting moves theContinue Reading
Manila: Catholic leaders have spoken out against a drug war that has left thousands dead, and the Philippines’ new president is not taking the criticism well. President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war is “not any more in accord with the legal processes, and the moral norms are being violated and soContinue Reading
