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...]