CBCP on Charter change: Why now?
Roman Catholic bishops of the Philippines remain opposed to any moves to amend the 1987 Constitution even questioning the timing of the proposed charter change.
CBCP letter hits ‘pattern of intimidation’ after passage of terror law, ABS-CBN shutdown
The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is calling for prayers amid a “bleak political landscape” brought about by the passage of an anti-terrorism law despite major opposition, as well as attacks on free expression as shown by the forced shutdown of media giant ABS-CBN.
CBCP president suffers mild stroke; Caloocan bishop takes over
Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David has taken over as acting president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).
Lipa, Kalookan, Lingayen-Dagupan prelates in the running to replace Tagle
There are many factors at play in the choice of the next occupant of the See of Manila, a position of influence in the Asian church. Its profile was raised by one of its most famous modern prelates, Jaime Cardinal Sin, who was instrumental to the ouster of two Philippine presidents.
David to Duterte: Filipinos will celebrate 500 years of faith, not colonialism
David cited the influential work of Reynaldo Ileto, “Pasyon and Revolution,” which showed how the chanting of Christ’s suffering during Holy Week “had inspired our heroes to offer their lives for the redemption of our country—at the cost of their own blood, sweat and tears.”