Philippino Bishops Denounce Presidential Power-grab: Cen 8.12.09

Read it all in The Church of England Newspaper. The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church of the Philippines has denounced a government-backed bill to amend the nation’s constitution, saying the proposed charter change, “cha-cha”, is a ploy to keep President Gloria Arroyo in power. On July 30 the bishops added their voice to the chorus of religious and civil society leaders, including the late President Corazon Aquino, in denouncing HR No 1109. The bill, which has passed the Phi…

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