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The Diocese of Bacolod has ordered all churches under its jurisdiction to set up their own Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting and organize circles of discernment in communities.

(File photo) MANILA - An election lawyer on Friday said Catholic priests are not liable for any election offense if they endorse a particular candidate in the May national and local elections. Lawyer Romulo Macalintal said the previous provision in the Omnibus Election Code that prohibits priests from doing the same has been already repealed by Republic Act 7890, which was passed in 1994. "There is no election offense if a priest or bishop campaigns or endorses a candidate. So the question ...

Butuan Diocese prelate says priests risk punishment if they are seen endorsing candidates in upcoming polls

FILIPINOS can do their part in upholding our democracy not only by voting for the right candidates but, in this age of technology, fighting disinformation that distorts people’s ability to make sound decisions, panelists in a virtual town hall discussion said Tuesday. During the launch of Vote Righ

FILIPINOS can do their part in upholding our democracy not only by voting for the right candidates but, in this age of technology, fighting disinformation that distorts people’s ability to make sound decisions, panelists in a virtual town hall discussion said Tuesday. During the launch of Vote Right 2022, a…

PEACE PACT. Representatives of various groups and local election candidates let loose doves to symbolize peace during the signing of a covenant for honest and peaceful elections at Camp Salipada Pendatun in Parang, Maguindanao on Thursday (Feb. 24, 2022). The signatories pledged to cooperate to ensure the May 9 polls will be orderly. (Photo courtesy of Police Regional Office-BAR) PARANG, Maguindanao - The Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) on Friday urged local governm...

The Catholic Church remains non-partisan but it doesn’t mean turning a blind eye to social justice, Caritas Philippines said. Its national director Bishop

Caritas Philippines said it will remain a non-partisan organization in the May 2022 polls. Caritas Philippines FB The social advocacy arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines also urged all diocesan Social Action Centers to remain the same. "We are very clear with our stand an

"Your vote is your prayer." Using animated characters and eye-opening conversations, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) gives Filipino voters some powerful tips and guidance when it comes to choosing the right candidates for this upcoming May 2022 polls. (PPCRV's

Banac leads call for safe, peaceful elections in Eastern Visayas