Multiple stories running today out of the Philippines on the country's ivory trade, the role of certain priests in the trade, ivory dealers in Manila's religious district, Tayuman, and commitments to prosecute "Blood Ivory" traders. Amazingly, one priest is saying that … [Read more...]
Archbishop Jose Palma to Hold Press Conference Re Ivory and Priest: Opportunity for Change?
According to a Cebu Daily News story today, Priest's Role Cited in Nat'l Geographic, Archbishop Jose Palma will issue a press conference regarding Msgr. Cristobal Garcia this week: ...Sought for comment, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma last night said he would answer the allegations … [Read more...]
Philippines Initiates Ivory Investigations
In its 3-part coverage of Blood Ivory out today, the Philippine Daily Inquirer digs further. Read the excellent lead story PH in Illegal Ivory Trade and a related story Priest Linked to Sex Abuse in US, Expelled by Dominicans (about Msgr. Cristobal Garcia). The Inquirer also … [Read more...]
‘Blood Ivory’ Hits Philippines: Calls for Investigations
According to a story running today in the Philippines, environmental lawyer Antonio Oposa, Jr. is calling for an investigation into the country's ivory trade: PH in illegal ivory trade Priest at center of international controversy ...“[If these were true,] we see violations … [Read more...]