Since publication of my story, Blood Ivory: Ivory Worship Catholic Church leaders in Cebu have called me a liar and have suggested I be declared persona non grata for exposing Msgr. Cristobal Garcia's past and his encouragement of smuggling by those who want ivory … [Read more...]
‘Persona Non Grata’ Can Be Gratifying
After two weeks of my being savaged by the Archdiocese of Cebu for Blood Ivory: Ivory Worship, culminating (so far) in a suggestion by the country's Cardinal Ricardo Vidal that I be deemed "persona non grata" and permanently expelled from the Philippines (a designation normally … [Read more...]
My First ‘Persona non Grata’ (at least from a Cardinal)
Cardinal Ricardo Vidal of Cebu would like to have me declared 'persona non grata' for my story Blood Ivory: Ivory Worship. The Cardinal suggests I lied about my interest in religious devotion. He is mistaken. I studied this topic and interviewed many people to help me understand … [Read more...]