Hard Truths
By the morning of May 14, a day after the elections, there was only one thing in the minds of the Catholics: “What happened to the Catholic Vote?” As of this writing, the counting of the votes have not been finished yet, although it is quite inconceivable that our pro-life bets from the Ang Kapatiran will garner enough votes even to reach the top 20. There are six known anti-RH and six known pro-RH in the so-called magic 12. Risa Hontiveros, a staunch supporter of the…
Protecting the Unborn
Today, we celebrate the Day of the Unborn, which is also the feast of the Annunciation, the day when the angel Gabriel told Mary about God’s plans for her, and her part in salvation history. Nine months later, we celebrate with joy and a festive spirit the birth of our Lord into this world. God had plans for Mary and her future child, but this is an event that is not exclusive to the Mother of God, nor is Jeremiah 1:5, which says “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you,” exclusive to future prophets. The truth is…
PRO-LIFE PHILIPPINES STATEMENT ON THE SUSPENSION OF RH LAW
Pro Life Philippines is delighted that the Supreme Court has decided to issue a status quo ante order on the Reproductive Health (RH) law signed by President Benigno Aquino III last December. The Justices voted 10-5 in favor of temporarily suspending the implementation of the RH law for the next four months, or 120 days. Those who voted for the suspension of RH were: 1) Teresita de Castro 2) Arturo Brion, 3) Lucas Bersamin 4) Diosdado Peralta 5) Presbitero Velasco Jr. 6) Roberto Abad 7) Bienvenido Reyes 8.) Jose Mendoza 9) Jose Perez 10) Martin Villarama Jr. The 5 justices…
A FEW GOOD MEN
To quote Charles Dickens: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way…” These are times of both darkness and opportunity. The RH…
Letter to the 8 Senators who Voted NO to RH Bill
To our dear Senators who Voted NO TO RH BILL, GREETINGS! We are men and women of Catholic Philippines – a movement now organized to rally Filipino Catholics from all over the country, from all sectors of society and from all walks of life to unite for the Philippines and the Catholic faith. . We aim to “reclaim the Philippines as a truly Catholic nation” and to realize a solid Catholic vote and voice. Please allow us to express through this letter, our most profound appreciation as well as our admiration for your most admirable and valiant stand…
Letter to the Incredible 79 Members of the House of Representative
To our dear 79 Congressmen & Congresswomen who Voted NO TO RH BILL, “It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.” When the House of Representatives voted on the 3rd and final reading of the RH Bill, there were 79, out of the 104 who had originally voted against the bill on second reading, who were left standing. There they stood for the truth, for principles and values foreign to others, despite all the pressures. Men and women of character, wisdom, and courage in a moral and political environment gone hostile to all…
HOW THE PARTY LISTS VOTED ON THIRD READING ON THE RH BILL
PARTY LISTS WHO VOTED NO TO RH BILL PARTYLISTS WHO VOTED YES TO RH BILL PARTY LIST WHO VOTED ABSTENTION PARTY LISTS WHO DID NOT VOTE ON THE THIRD READING PARTY LIST WHO WAS ABSENT ON THE 2ND & 3RD READING ON RH BILL NOTES: PARTY LISTS WHO VOTED NO TO RH BILL AANGAT TAYO ( re-electionist) ANAD ( re-electionist) ALE ( re-electionist) 1 CARE ( re-electionist) AKO BICOL ATING KOOP ( re-electionist) AGP (Ang Galing Pinoy) ( re-electionist) AN WARAY ( re-electionist) UNA ANG PAMILYA ( re-electionist) AA KASOSYO …
Teaching Teachers on Teen Sexuality Workshop 2013
You are cordially invited to attend the May 2013 Pro-Life Training seminar entitled: “TEACHING TEACHERS ON TEEN SEXUALITY WORKSHOP ” For teachers, counselors, catechists, parents, and lay leaders Date: May 23-25, 2013 (Thursday to Saturday) Time: 8:00 am to 5:00pm Venue: St. Joseph Retreat House, Our Lady of Loreto Parish, Manzanas St., Sampaloc Manila Fee: P1, 500.00 (inclusive of snacks, meals, handouts and certificate) This year’s training seminar aims to strengthen the ability of the participants to respond to the needs of today’s teen-agers with respect to issues on human sexuality, marriage, family planning and population education, according to the…
Pro Life Convention: The Future in Our Hands
February 17, Sunday, members and friends of Pro Life Philippines Foundation Inc. gathered at the Pope Pius XII Center at UN Avenue for the bi-annual Pro-Life Convention. The theme for this year’s convention is “A Prolife Nation: The Future in our Hands.” There were many familiar faces as well as new ones who attended this year’s convention. Eucharistic Celebration was officiated by Rev.Fr. Vicente Cajilig,OP, Spiritual Director of Pro-Life Philippines. (Click this link to read the Homily ) Pro-Life Philippines Chairman Ed Sorreta opened the convention by saying that we in a time full of trials and opportunities. “These…
In Our Hands
February is known to many as the Pro-Life month and this year’s celebration started off with the Holy Mass celebrated at Quiapo Church last February 3, 2013. Present during the mass were personalities of the pro-life movement such as Lito David and Atty. Marwil Llasos, both running for seats in the senate; former senator Kit Tatad and his wife, Feny; Atty. Hector Villacorta, Chief of Staff of Senator Vicente Sotto III; and Eric Manalang, the spokesperson for the movement called “Catholic Philippines.” …
