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The Catholic Church in the country has declared December 25, Christmas Day, and December 26 as “National Days of Prayer”

Bishop Marcelino Antonio Maralit of Boac urged the public to join the ongoing “National Vaccination Days”

He reiterated his call for the faithful to form “circles of discernment” to guide them in their choice of candidates

“If we believe in ‘fake news’ and if we spread it, we become instruments of lies,” said Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila

The challenges of the pandemic and the sexual and financial scandals in the Church and in government are among issues that will be discussed

He said leaders should have “good manners” because “words can be inspiring and encouraging, not abusive, offensive, nor life-threatening”

The bishops warned of “consequences” of gambling and its impact on the people of the island

The Church leaders, however, called for “non-violent” actions, saying that it is “the only morally acceptable resistance.”

Opinion polls show Duterte remains hugely popular, despite his bloody anti-drugs campaign and criticism of the pandemic response

"Perhaps his motive of running for [vice president] is self-protection,” said Bishop Arturo Bastes, retired prelate of Sorsogon