As in previous polls, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will not endorse candidates in the May 2022 polls. Father Jerome Secillano (Screenshot/Radio Veritas) "Based on history, the CBCP has never endorsed candidates. And for this 2022, I don't think they will do otherwise,"...
Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Jose Cabantan has urged the public to get vaccinated and not to believe in hearsays amid the continued rise in the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country. Archbishop Jose Cabantan (Photo courtesy cbcponline) He said people should only listen to health experts....
An official of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said accepting refugees from crisis-torn Afghanistan a "humane act." Bishop Ruperto Santos (CBCP / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) "To accept refugees is very humane and compassionate act, which are so inspiring, salvific, and...
The House Committee on Population and Family Relations' approval of the divorce bill saddened an official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). CBCP/MB Father Jerome Secillano, CBCP Public Affairs executive secretary, said he was saddened that lawmakers prioritized such...
The Philippine Catholic Church and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente vowed to continue the healing process of fractured relationships between the two churches. Archbishop Romulo Valles, CBCP President (CBCP NEWS/ MANILA BULLETIN) In a joint statement released on Tuesday, August 3, the churches...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has endorsed the petition seeking the elevation and recognition of the National Shrine of Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo as International Shrine. The National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City. DIOCESE...
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz was wearing another medal when she won the country’s first gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics. CBCP-ECMI The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People said Diaz was also wearing the Miraculous Medal of Our Lady....
The ecumenical group “One Faith. One Nation. One Voice” said President Duterte’s recent announcement of a bid for Vice-President is the farthest thing from what the country needs. One Voice In a statement on Friday, July 23, the group scored how Duterte failed to deliver on his campaign...
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon, Myanmar has expressed his gratitude to the Church in the Philippines for their prayers and solidarity with Myanmar in this challenging times. Letter of Cardinal Bo to Davao Abp. Romulo Valles (Photo from Bp. Gerardo Alminaza FB) "With grateful sentiments, we,...
Lipa, Batangas Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on Family and Life, cited the valuable and important role played by grandparents and the elderly in every family and in the society as a whole. Lipa Archbishop...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has released a prayer for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. CBCP/MB The prayer, which was released on Friday, July 16, is as follows: "God our loving Father, you are the source of life and of all gifts. You lovingly sustain us at...
Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa (PHOTO COURTESY OF PMS PHILIPPINES/ VIA CBCP/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Mission (CBCP-ECM) urged the faithful "to support and pray for all Filipino missionaries" in their mission to help...
