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(UPDATE 2, 1:35 p.m.) Manila, Philippines - President Aquino and House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Monday separately said they saw no need to apologize to the Catholic Church over government inquiries into PCSO funds and resources being released to the bishops and dioceses. The President said he sees no reason to say sorry, even amidst a palpably deteriorating relationship with Catholic leaders. Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. echoed the President's stance.  read more »

Gabriela party-list Representatives Emmi de Jesus and Luzviminda Ilagan backed Cruz’s call for the bishops to come clean following reports that they received SUV’s from Arroyo.

“I appreciate his call that bishops come out clean with regard to receiving not only pajeros but should include other donations from anomalous sources,” De Jesus said.  read more »

Mawawalan ng kredibilidad ang Simbahang Katoliko kapag hindi dinisiplina ng mga lider nito ang pitong obispong tumanggap ng regalong Mitsubishi Pajero mula kay dating Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo bago ito bumaba sa pwesto.

Ito ang babala ni Gabriela partylist Rep. Emmi de Jesus kasunod nang natuklasan ng mga bagong opisyales ng Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) na mayroong pitong Catholic bishops na nabiyayaan ng mamahaling sasakyang binili ng ahensya.  read more »