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October 25, 2011
CBCP wants swift justice for Fr. Tentorio

MANILA, Oct. 24, 2011— The Catholic hierarchy has challenged the Aquino administration to resolve the killing of Italian missionary Fr. Fausto Tentorio in the soonest possible time. .

In a statement, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said the challenge now lies in the hands of the government and its law enforcers.

MANILA, Oct. 24, 2011— The Catholic hierarchy has challenged the Aquino administration to resolve the killing of Italian missionary Fr. Fausto Tentorio in the soonest possible time. .

In a statement, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said the challenge now lies in the hands of the government and its law enforcers.

July 11, 2011
CBCP apologizes over PCSO fund mess

MANILA, July 11, 2011—The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) apologized Monday as the Church is stung over allegations that some prelates received vehicles from a state-run lottery agency.

MANILA, July 11, 2011—The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) apologized Monday as the Church is stung over allegations that some prelates received vehicles from a state-run lottery agency.

In a pastoral statement, the CBCP said the bishops involved in the controversy are willing to be investigated and accept responsibility for their action.

July 11, 2011
Why did Odchimar refuse a second term as president?

MANILA, July 10, 2011—After two years, Tandag Bishop Nereo Odchimar has decided to vacate the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) highest post in December.

MANILA, July 10, 2011—After two years, Tandag Bishop Nereo Odchimar has decided to vacate the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) highest post in December.

Filling his shoes is 61-year old Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma, the current vice president of the bishops’ collegial body.

In electing Palma as the CBCP president, the bishops broke a long-time practice in the Catholic hierarchy.

By tradition, Odchimar is supposed to assume the presidency for two terms or a cumulative of four years.

July 7, 2011
Defense, counterattack galore as Senate probes PCSO mess

MANILA, Philippines (July 7, 2011) - In what is an emerging pattern of behavior, former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo keeps her silence on anomalies she is perceived of having a lead role, leaving her minions to defend her.

MANILA, Philippines (July 7, 2011) - In what is an emerging pattern of behavior, former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo keeps her silence on anomalies she is perceived of having a lead role, leaving her minions to defend her.

At yesterday's Senate hearing, officers of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and the Commission on Audit (COA) enumerated alleged anomalies committed by the previous management with probable involvement of the former president.