Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos has renewed his diocese’s opposition to efforts to revive the nuclear plant on Bataan peninsula near Manila. Bishop Ruperto Santos(CBCP/File Photo/MB) “Our pastoral statement of ‘No to BNPP’ rehabilitation stands,” CBCP News quoted the prelate's interview on...
Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos has expressed support for the repatriation of Filipino workers affected by the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Bishop Santos, vice chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines Episcopal...
Bishop Leo Dalmao of the Isabela prelature condemned the twin explosions that hurt at least two people in Basilan Island on Monday. Photo courtesy Caritas Philippines In a pastoral statement released Tuesday, May 31, the prelate described the incident as “unfortunate” and “unwarranted by...
Although cremation is not prohibited, the Diocese of Kidapawan said the Church still prefers the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased. Photo courtesy Diocese of Kidapawan FB "The Church still prefers the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem...
The Diocese of Tagbilaran has informed the public that it has no Instagram account. Photo courtesy Bishop Abet/Diocese of Tagbilaran FB The diocese said the same goes for Bishop Alberto Uy. In a Facebook post, the diocese issued the statement after they were notified about someone pretending to be...
The Dilaab Foundation and the Caritas Philippines called on voters not to be indifferent in the upcoming May 2022 elections as everyone's future and freedom are at stake. A teacher at Dona Aurora Quezon Elementary School in San Andres Malate, Manila on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, ensures that...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called for the ringing of church bells on May 9 upon the opening of voting precincts at 6 a.m. for ten minutes. CBCP/MB CBCP President Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David said "this is to remind our faithful to exercise their civic duty as...
Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos cited the sacrifices and handwork done by Filipino workers around the world as the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker Sunday, May 1, which coincides with International Labor Day. Photo RCAM The vice chairman of the Catholic...
Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy prayed for the four people who died when a bridge in Bohol province’s Loay town collapsed on Wednesday. Bp. Alberto Uy (Photo CBCP) The prelate said he was saddened by the accident and offered prayers for the victims and their families. “We continue to pray for the...
The Diocese of Malaybalay has expressed sadness over the shooting incident that wounded four people in the village of San Jose in Bukidnon. Diocese of Malaybalay "It is sad that it had to happen during this continuing celebration of the Octave of Easter where the main message of the Lord to...
With the start of overseas voting for the 2022 polls, the vice chairman of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People has urged overseas Filipino workers to choose the best candidates that will help their sector. Bishop Ruperto Santos (CBCP /...
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said minor adjustments will be put in place in the celebration of Holy Week activities due to the threat of Covid-19. Fr. Jerome Secillano (Screenshot/Radyo Veritas FB) Father Jerome Secillano, CBCP Public Affairs executive...
