Catholic lay council endorses Robredo as president in ‘unprecedented’ move | Inquirer News

Catholic lay council endorses Robredo as president in ‘unprecedented’ move

/ 09:39 AM February 16, 2022

Leni Robredo at proclamation rally ay Naga 2022

FILE Vice President Leni Robredo rallies her supporters during the grand rally held at the Plaza Quezon in Naga City on February 8. Image from VP Leni Robredo Media Bureau

MANILA, Philippines — The leadership of the Council of the Laity of the Philippines (CLP) has endorsed Vice President Leni Robredo for president, a move that the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called “unprecedented.”

“With our current political-economic turmoil and the pandemic situation in the Philippines, we firmly believe that Vice President Leni Robredo, a God-fearing person, is the most capable candidate for the presidency, and we urge our constituents, if possible, to consider the same,” the laity group said in a letter signed February 5 but only released over the weekend.

Article continues after this advertisement

“Hence, we explicitly endorse Vice President Leni Robredo to the highest position of our land,” they added.

FEATURED STORIES

https://www.facebook.com/cbcplaiko/photos/a.521013631436148/1795382737332558/?type=3

The CBCP, the organizational congregation of Catholic bishops in the country said the endorsement of its laity arm is “unprecedented.”

Article continues after this advertisement

“In an unprecedented move, the leadership of the Council of the Laity of the Philippines has endorsed a presidential candidate in the person of Vice President Leni Robredo,” it said in a statement posted in its website.

Article continues after this advertisement

Raymond Daniel Cruz Jr, national president of CLP, confirmed to INQUIRER.net in a text message that their group has never endorsed a candidate before, apart from Robredo.

Article continues after this advertisement

After a “series  of listening sessions”  and “personal evaluations,” CLP said its current leadership has reached a majority decision.

Eleven out of 15  officers voted to endorse Robredo, three abstained and one was absent.

Article continues after this advertisement

The group said that one officer voted ‘yes with reservations’ on their endorsement of Robredo due to her stance on SOGIE, same sex civil union, and decriminalization of abortion.

Robredo earlier said she is in favor of SOGIE bill and same sex civil union, while also expressing openness on the discussion to decriminalize abortion.

“Though there are still other issues which need further dialogue and cooperation, we are of the opinion that Vice President Leni Robredo, based on her track-record of service, dedication to good governance, ability to implement partnerships and programs for the advancement of the people especially the marginalized and her unassailable integrity, bested the others,” they said.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

To recall, 569  Filipino priests, nuns, religious brothers, and deacons also expressed their support for Robredo and her running mate Senator Francis Pangilinan.

EDV
TAGS: #VotePH2022, Leni Robredo

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.