Tag: gambling
Catholic bishop condemns lifting of ban on casinos on Boracay island
The presidential palace announced over the weekend the lifting of a moratorium on casino operations in the country’s top holiday island
Duterte lifts ban on casinos on Boracay island
Casino operations should follow coronavirus restrictions and keep children away from gambling activities, said the president's spokesman
Bishop of Baguio expresses opposition to ‘e-bingo’ operations
The city council has earlier passed resolutions approving the request of an entertainment company to operate “e-bingo”
Balanga diocese opposes plan to build cockpit amidst pandemic
In his pastoral directive, Bishop Ruperto Santos said the plan is a “disgrace” and “very disappointing” especially amidst the pandemic
Filipinos remember ‘courageous prophet’ who spared no one
Archbishop Oscar Cruz is most remembered as a friend, a mentor, and an activist who used his “prophetic voice against abuses”
Philippines’ anti-gambling crusader, Archbishop Oscar Cruz, dies
Archbishop Cruz was known for his relentless campaign against illegal gambling, particularly the illegal numbers game “jueteng”
Mindanao archbishop hits govt for favoring gambling over Masses
Archbishop Martin Jumoad of Ozamiz has expressed dismay over the government’s decision to allow off-shore gambling operations while prohibiting the public celebration of Holy Masses.
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