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CBCP: Avoid finger pointing spectacle in hostage probe
MANILA, Sept. 6, 2010— The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines warned against finger pointing on who should be blamed for the bloody turnout of the Aug. 23 hostage crisis, arguing that it would only complicate the situation.
One year on, still no justice for priest’s death
MANILA, Sept. 6, 2010—It has been a year since the brutal murder of Father Cecilio Lucero, a staunch human rights defender in the Diocese of Catarman.
And for his fellow priests, still no justice.
Lucero was killed in an ambush by some 30 unidentified armed men while he was on his way to Catarman from his parish in Catubig in Northern Samar September 6, 2009.
Bishop backs MMDA’s revival of anti-littering law
MANILA, Sept. 6, 2010— A Catholic bishop has backed government’s efforts for a strengthened campaign against littering in Metro Manila.
The Metro Manila Development Authority is considering the reimplementation of the Anti-Littering Law that has been dormant for years.
Death in Saudi jails alarms migrant group
MANILA, Sept. 6, 2010—An international migrants watchdog has expressed alarm on the death of prisoners in Saudi jails due to suffocation because of overcrowding in prison cells.
Migrante Middle East said five Ethiopian prisoners in Jizan had choked to death inside Saudi’s overcrowded jails.
Environmentalists urge Aquino to repeal mining policy
MANILA, Sept. 5, 2010—Anti-mining advocates called on President Benigno Aquino to repeal the government’s mining policy saying that large-scale mining has not brought the country any economic gain.
Migrants’ group asks P-Noy to protect rights of OFWs
ANTIPOLO City, Sept. 5, 2010—Migrant workers’ watchdog, Migrante-Middle East (ME), had asked President Benigno C. Aquino III to find host countries and employers who are respectful and keen in upholding the rights and welfare of Pinoy migrant workers before deploying them.
Full disclosure of transactions leads to accountable governance—Robredo
DAVAO City, Sept. 4, 2010—Full disclosure of local government transactions will lead to a meaningful partnership between local government units and the private sector towards a more transparent and accountable governance, a government official said.
CFA to hold film workshop for Religion teachers
MANILA, Sept. 4, 2010—The Communications Foundation for Asia (CFA) will be conducting a film workshop for the Christian Living teachers, catechists and religious educators.
Dubbed as “Filipino Film Appreciation and Teaching Values with Animated Films,” the workshop will be held on September 16-18, 2010 at the Lagerwey Hall in Sta. Mesa, Manila.
DILG joins NGOs towards achieving transparent, accountable governance
DAVAO City, Sept. 4, 2010—Local and Interior Government Secretary Jesse Robredo has joined at least 20 civil society organizations (CSOs) in Mindanao, together with officials of The Asia Foundation (TAF) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in taking the ambitious, bold and historic first step towards a more transparent and accountable governance in the region.
Priests to meet PBA Icons in charity game
MANILA, Sept. 3, 2010— Former basketball stars Alvin Patrimonio and Johnny Abarrientos return to hard court on Thursday, heading a cast of cage legends up against a team of Catholic priests in a charity match at the Cuneta Astrodome.
The 10-man PBA icons team will face the Padres in a one-game charity exhibition at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Sept. 9.
Church to hold Ramadan outreach program
MANILA, Sept. 3, 2010—In what they call an act of religious solidarity, Catholics are doing an outreach activity for Muslim inmates in Southern Philippines.
Basic needs such as toiletries, soap and medicines will be given to around 200 inmates in both the Marawi City and Provincial jails on September 7, the eve of the feast of the Virgin Mary.
‘Eco campaign’ among youth candidates urged
MANILA, Sept. 3, 2010—As another campaign period begins, a green group has called on barangay and youth council candidates to “campaign simply and ecologically.”
Roy Alvarez, President of the EcoWaste Coalition, said candidates should “set a good example in green leadership and governance through campaigning simply and ecologically.”
CBCP renews appeal for Pakistan flood victims
MANILA, Sept.2, 2010—The Catholic Bishops’ of the Philippines humanitarian arm is seeking urgent assistance for flood-stricken Pakistan.
In a statement, Caritas Filipinas made a public appeal for solidarity and assistance for around 20 million people affected by flooding.
The flooding that began in late July has claimed an estimated 2,000 lives and about 2 million people homeless.
Palo launches vocations campaign
TACLOBAN CITY, Sept.2, 2010—The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo is promoting religious vocations with a campaign that includes going to various schools.
The archdiocese launched the campaign yesterday as church officials kicked off its month-long observance of the Vocation Month.
Vatican names new rector of Collegio Filippino
MANILA, Sept. 2, 2010—The Vatican has confirmed the appointment of Father Gregory Ramon Gaston as the next rector of the Pontificio Collegio Filippino in Rome.
The Congregation of the Catholic Education (for Seminaries and Educational Institutions) announced the appointment of the priest who has been assigned since 2008 at the Holy Apostles Senior Seminary in Makati City.
Paul VI Biblical Center for Mindanao celebrates Silver Jubilee
MANILA, Sept. 2, 2010—The Paul VI Biblical Center for Mindanao has celebrated its 25th founding anniversary last August 27-28, 2010.
The event was highlighted with several activities and programs held at the Mergrande Ocean Resort in Bago Aplaya, Talomo, Davao City.
Bishop slams 25 months of bonus in MWSS
MANILA, Sept. 1, 2010— A Catholic bishop criticized reports that officials of water utility MWSS received P384 million in bonuses and allowances last year.
Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes said the excessive salaries and benefits of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System’s employees is an abuse that must be investigated.
Archdiocese promotes NFP using book
MANILA, Sept. 1, 2010— It has been said that the road to knowledge begins with the turn of the page.
And for the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro, one way to effectively promote natural family planning (NFP) methods is through books.
The archdiocese is actively promoting NFP program as an alternative to the artificial contraceptive methods prescribed in the reproductive health bill.
Migrants watchdog wants compulsory Pag-IBIG membership scrapped
ANTIPOLO City, Sept. 1, 2010—Migrant workers’ watchdog, Migrante Middle East (ME) urges Vice President and Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) chair to scrap the mandatory Pag-IBIG membership for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid news reports of irregularities in acquiring for loan to fund a housing project by a private real estate firm in Pampanga.
Laoag launches Matrimonal Tribunal
LAOAG City, Sept. 1, 2010— The Diocese of Laoag has launched a Matrimonial Tribunal, the first in the Ilocos Region.
Rev. Fr. Noel Ian G. Rabago, who just came back to the diocese with a Licentiate in Canon Law from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome has been appointed judicial vicar by Bishop Sergio Utleg.
