Filipino lawyer shoots down Duterte s immunity bid
Law doesn t allow a vice president to escape legal action while in office, he says
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted he is looking to run for vice president to avoid possible legal action against him. (Photo courtesy of the Presidential Communications Office)
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted he is contemplating running for vice president next year to dodge prosecution for any wrongdoing.
However, the plan was shot down by a professor from a Jesuit-run law school who said being vice president would not put him beyond the reach of the law.
A Catholic prelate has asked the faithful to choose the best leaders for the country in the May 2022 polls.
Bishop Broderick Pabillo (CBCP NEWS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) "We give our best to those we love. Let us also give the best for the country if we love it,"Apostolic Administrator of
Diocese of Cabanatuan
In a Facebook post, the diocese urged the public to send the names of their loved ones who died from COVID-19 so they may be included in the Mass.
“Please send to the Diocese of Cabanatuan page and your Official Parish Facebook Pages the names of your loved ones and acquaintances who have passed away due to COVID-19 disease,” read the post.
“Our priests will remember them in their Masses this coming Thursday,” it further read.
On May 8, the Archdiocese of Manila also held a special Mass remembering all those who have died because of COVID-19.
“The whole Archdiocese will mourn for our dead during this pandemic but with great hope given by the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus; we bring together at the altar of the Lord all the tears and sorrows of our people for their loved ones,”Apostolic Administrator of Manila Bishop Broderick Pabillo said.
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)
The pilgrim’s prayer upon entering the Jubilee Door is as follows:
“Lord Jesus Christ, the door to the Kingdom of God, the sheep gate to the eternal life, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. As we visit the sacred place, draw us more deeply into Your presence and the wonders of Your love for us. We thank You, Lord, for the gift of faith brought to our beloved land five hundred years ago. Help us persevere in fruitful penance, faith that does justice and sincere charity, and lead us to a more fervent living out of the faith. You who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.”
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