EXPLAINER: Sto. Niño vestment on children ‘an expression of faith.’ Apparently not if worn by a Bb. Pilipinas beauty contestant posturing as a boy child. Augustinian friars remind Catholic devotees on ‘appropriateness of actions, with reverence, respect.’
'The Church was not consulted that she would wear that for her national costume… but the Binibining Pilipinas does not have to ask for permission,' says Cebu Archdiocese spokesperson Monsignor Joseph Tan
The Archdiocese of Cebu has urged the faithful to strengthen their faith in God and avoid engaging in occult practices following the recent report of alleged demonic possession in Barili town in southwest Cebu.