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April 1, 2011 09:43 PM
Bishop Nixes Burial of Marcos at Heroes' Cemetery
CBCPNews

MANILA, March 31, 2011— A Catholic archbishop has opposed calls to allow the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Heroes’ Cemetery.

March 25, 2011 12:57 PM
Nuncio Bids Farewell to CBCP
CBCPNews

MANILA, March 23, 2011— Outgoing Papal nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams bid farewell to the Filipino prelates yesterday preparatory to assuming his new position in Greece.

March 25, 2011 12:54 PM
Study Shows Annulment Cases in PH Rising
Melo M. Acuña

MANILA, March 23, 2011―The number of annulment of marriages in the Philippines rose by more than 40% over the past ten years, according to the Office of the Solicitor General. From 2001, the country had 4,520 cases and 8,282 in 2010. This brings a daily average of at least 22 cases filed every day.

March 16, 2011 05:03 AM
Manila Sets 'grandmother' of RH Bill Rallies
CBCPNews

MANILA, March 15, 2011— Metro Manila’s Catholic bishops are hoping to use their influence to raise awareness about the alleged risk of a birth control measure.

March 16, 2011 04:42 AM
Earthquakes, Tsunamis Call for Repentance – Bishop
CBCPNews

MANILA, March 14, 2011--Tragedies are a wakeup call to repentance, a retired Catholic archbishop said in the wake of the killer quake and consequent tsunami that hit Japan.

March 16, 2011 04:39 AM
Bishop Renews Appeal to Junk BNPP Revival
CBCPNews

MANILA, March 13, 2011— Plans to revive the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant must be abandoned fully, a Catholic bishop appealed after a nuclear emergency was declared in earthquake-hit Japan.

March 12, 2011 06:01 PM
Catholic Educators: Corruption Must be Impeached 'Mercilessly'
CBCPNews

MANILA, March 10, 2011— Saying that corruption must be impeached “mercilessly,” Catholic educators have joined calls to prosecute Ombudsman Mercidetas Gutierrez.

March 6, 2011 03:31 AM
Bishop Urges Ombudsman to Consider Resigning
CBCPNews

MANILA, March 3, 2011— Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez should resign rather than be ousted, a Catholic bishop said.

March 6, 2011 03:28 AM
Parents Have Primary Role in Children's Education, Pope Says
CBCPNews

MANILA, March 4, 2011—Parents are the primary educators of their children in the faith, Pope Benedict XVI said.

March 6, 2011 03:25 AM
Prelate Fears Railroading of RH Bill
CBCPNews

MANILA, March 1, 2011— An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines feared that supporters of the reproductive health bill are trying to railroad the passage of the legislation.

March 6, 2011 03:22 AM
Church Marks 25th National Migrants Sunday
Melo M. Acuña

MANILA, March 5, 2011—As thousands of Overseas Filipino Workers in the Middle East and Northern Africa face uncertainties, the Catholic Church in the Philippines will once again highlight their contributions and the need for collective prayer for their safety and well-being.

March 6, 2011 03:13 AM
Bishops Urge Homosexuals Not to be Afraid
CBCPNews

MANILA, March 1, 2011— Roman Catholic Church officials called on homosexual individuals to “come out in the open” saying it would take a load off their minds.

February 24, 2011 12:50 AM
CBCP Suspends "RH bill dialogue" with Malacañang
CBCPNews

MANILA, Feb. 21, 2011—The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines is suspending its dialogue with the government on the issue of the reproductive health bill.

February 20, 2011 02:21 PM
Church Cries Foul on 'black propaganda'
CBCPNews

MANILA, Feb. 18, 2011—Catholic Church leaders are saddened and accused some pro-reproductive health bill advocates of resorting to “black propaganda” to get the sympathy of the people.

February 20, 2011 02:11 PM
Manila to Unveil Cardinal Sin Statue
CBCPNews

MANILA, Feb. 19, 2011—The City of Manila is constructing its first monument dedicated to a Catholic Church leader since the collapse of Martial Law regime 25 years ago.

February 16, 2011 04:06 AM
Bishop Hits Solons' Hunger for More Pork
CBCPNews

MANILA, Feb. 15, 2011— Instead of an increase, members of Congress should not be given Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) known as pork barrel, a Catholic bishop said.

February 16, 2011 03:58 AM
Thousands of Teens to Gather for Discussion of Pro-life Issues
CBCPNews

MANILA, Feb. 15, 2011—Thousands of young people across Metro Manila are expected to gather for a candid discussion of pro life issues on February 27, from 1:00- 5:30 p.m. at the Mall of Asia’s SMX Convention Center.

February 16, 2011 03:54 AM
Church Scores Akbayan for Giving Free Condoms on V-Day
CBCPNews

MANILA, Feb. 14, 2011—A militant party list group is accused of cheapening the celebration of Valentine’s Day after it distributed free condoms at a public market in Quezon City on Monday.

February 16, 2011 03:48 AM
Bishop to Mayuga: Don't "call evil good"
CBCPNews

MANILA, Feb. 11, 2011— A Catholic bishop lashed at retired Navy chief Mateo Mayuga for describing former military chief of staff Angelo Reyes’ suicide as an honorable thing to do.

February 7, 2011 05:47 AM
Bishop to Lacson: Time to Come Out of Hiding
CBCPNews

MANILA, Feb. 4, 2011—Retired Archbishop Oscar Cruz said Friday called on fugitive Senator Panfilo Lacson to surface following a Court of Appeals ruling acquitting the official from two murder cases.

February 1, 2011 11:22 AM
Ex-Military Bishop Affirms 'send-off' Money for AFP Chiefs
CBCPNews

MANILA, Jan. 28, 2011—A former military bishop has affirmed that giving “pabaon” (send-off money) to retiring Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chiefs of staff has long been a practice.

February 1, 2011 11:14 AM
Bear Witness to Faith, Pope’s Envoy Tells Bishops
CBCPNews

MANILA, Jan. 29, 2011— Philippine bishops began their meeting Saturday with a call from an envoy of Pope Benedict XVI to courageously bear witness to their faith.

February 1, 2011 11:11 AM
Bishops Vary Opinion on Charter Change
CBCPNews

MANILA, Jan. 28, 2011— Catholic bishops have differing persuasion over the revived talks on amending the 1987 Constitution.

February 1, 2011 11:08 AM
CBCP Statement on Population and Poverty

AFTER almost 38 years of population control from the massive machinery of the bureaucracy, the unfortunate plight of poor families and their difficulties in providing for their basic needs continues to hound the country.

February 1, 2011 11:06 AM
Pro-life Month Stresses Pro-life Family Values
CBCPNews

MANILA, Jan. 29, 2011—A series of activities aimed to highlight the value of family and sanctity of life will be part of the month-long celebration of Pro-Life month this February.