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"Weak" Juvenile Justice Law Worries ECPPC
26 September 2000 - The CBCP Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care (ECPPC) and other groups working on the issue of child protection have expressed concern about juvenile justice act, calling it as "weak" and needs amendment.
The ECPPC, Coalition Against Death Penalty (CADP), Philippine Action for Youth Offenders (PAYO) and other groups had a forum last week and found loopholes on the Juvenile and Welfare Act, which seeks for justice system reform and keep minors from jail.
Also known as RA 9344 approved last May, the ruling also exempts offenders below 15 years from criminal charges. Those 15 to 18 may only be charged, if they committed the offense, knowing it was a crime.
Seafarer's Day celebration to honor outstanding seamen
22 September 2006 - The 11th National Seafarers Day (NSD) will be celebrated Sunday, September 24 to honor this year's outstanding seamen and those who died on duty, Fr. Sabino Bernardi, Apostleship of the Sea-Manila director, said.
Caravan vs. Killings Launched
22 September 2006 - A caravan for human rights kicked off from Manila early Friday on its way to Nueva Ecija to protest the unabated rights abuses and political killings in the country.
Archbishop reaffirms Church's respect for Muslims
20 September 2006---As the Muslim world enters the month of Ramadan, the CBCP Episcopal Commission for Interreligious Dialogue (ECID) chair, Archbishop Antonio Ledesma, reaffirmed the Church's respect for Islam hoping that Muslim faithful continue to be instruments of goodness.
Forum on Justice System Reforms Slated
20 September 2006 -- The Coalition Against Death Penalty (CADP) and the Philippine Action for Youth Offenders (PAYO), the umbrella organizations under CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care (ECPPC), are holding a Forum on Reforms in the Justice System on September 21, 2006.
CBCP Spokesman Defends Pope Amid Muslim Fury
19 September 2006 - Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Spokesman Msgr. Pedro Quitorio defended Pope Benedict XVI Monday against allegations that he had attacked Islam in a speech last week as worldwide Muslim fury continued.
Veritas Bible Program Turns One Year
18 September 2006 - Radio Veritas' biblical radio program "Catholic Bible School on the Air" (CBSA), celebrated its first anniversary on September 9, 2006 at the Lay Formation Center (LAYFORCE) in San Carlos Pastoral Formation Complex, Makati City.
Prison ministry marks 25th anniversary
16 September 2006 -- Sta. Maria Nga Iloy Sang Diyos Prison Ministry Foundation, Inc. celebrated its 25th anniversary September 9, 2006 in Bacolod City.
CBCP: Common Good is Worth Spending For
14 September 2006 - If it is for the people and the common good, a Constitutional Convention (Con-con) is an idea so good that it is worth spending for, said the bishops Thursday.
ECMI Convenes International Consultation to address OFW concerns
September 13, 2006 -- The phenomenon of "Filipino diaspora", as well as other issues and concerns of overseas Filipino workers are the main points tackled in the ongoing 5th International Consultation Meeting on the Filipino Ministry Worldwide at Angels Hills Retreat and Formation Center, Tagaytay City.
Fire destroys Catholic school
12 September 2006 --- Fire ravaged a Catholic school in Bacnotan, La Union early dawn of September 8, spewing smoke so thick it caused panic among local residents.
Malolos bishop nixes STL
05 September 2006-- Malolos Bishop Jose Oliveros has condemned the operation of Small-Town-Lottery (STL) in his diocese saying that the promise it could offer to the people is an "illusory hope of progress."
Lipa Pilgrimage to Draw Big Crowd
4 September 2006 - A big crowd is expected to gather at the Carmelite Monastery in Lipa City on September 12 for a pilgrimage and Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Lagdameo hails COMELEC rejecting initiative petition
01 September 2006 -- The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) lauded Commission on Elections' (COMELEC) decision to junk the people's initiative petition to amend the Constitution.
Lagdameo exhorts help for oil spill victims
30 August 2006 - As the oil spill reaching other parts of Iloilo , the Archdiocese of Jaro has called on the faithful to continue sending aid for the people of the affected communities.
Church to celebrate Catechetical Week
28 August 2006 - National Catechetical Week will be celebrated in Catholic churches nationwide on September 24 to October 1, 2006. This year's theme is "share the secret."
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