Tag: Philippine politics

The Church leaders urged the vice president “to dialogue with peace advocates, civil libertarians, and victims of violations of human rights"

“We hope and pray that this day of dedication will not be misrepresented and used for any other cause or motive”

The archbishop lamented how “vote buying” destroys the heart of democracy and the people who make up the nation

The separation of the Church and State does not mean separation of religious beliefs and public life

He reiterated his call for the faithful to form “circles of discernment” to guide them in their choice of candidates

The cardinal urged the faithful to look at Christ as the center of their lives

The youth groups noted that disinformation has been rampant in recent days especially with the candidacy of Ferdinand Marcos Jr

Bishop David urged voters to never again neglect politics as an essential component of nation-building and for the common good

Several groups have filed petitions before the poll body calling for the disqualification of Marcos from running for public office

“[Politicians] want people to remain poor so that they can instrumentalize them, use them,” said Bishop Broderick Pabillo of Taytay