Name: WDC
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 67.123.17.56

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I would like to make a comment about the typhoon calamities in the Philippines. Some Filipino politicians like Defensor Santiago questioned the presence of the American Soldiers in the Philippines. I saw American GIs in the Philippine press assisting those helpless kababayans during these deadliest floods in the MM. Where are those SOB's politicians now that our country needed them most?

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Mtl Can
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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Trouble on top of trouble after the flood & it's compounding by the minute. Our gov't finally admitted that they can't cope up with this disaster. God forbid & let's not think of a possible epidemic such as cholera, Hepatitis A or C, 7 the dreaded sine flu. Wall to wall people are packed like sardines on most evacuation centers. Greedy & Godless business owners might hoard supplies & thus increase prices. also looters must be prevented to take advantage of this dismal situation. At least our Bayanihan Spirit prevailed in MM & most affected regions. The U.S. Gov't is most willing to help us but actually we still need support from other countries. this problem is too big for our gov't to handle. God have mercy.

Name: roger rabbit
City/State/Country: phoenix, az
IP Address: 138.163.106.72

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Much of the blame for poor urban management ought to be leveled at the government. "There's no coordinated policy for cleaning up garbage. There's no political will to get even simple things done. simple solution, senator and congressmen should spend their whole pork barrel for project infrastructure but Philippines will still not be ready for any challenges ahead of us.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 66.61.156.83

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With due respect to the victims of the recent flood of Greater Manila, I must confess I have some fun when the Pasig river overflowed in 1972. Along with hundreds of stranded commuters going home from work (buses and jeepneys stopped running) we braved the strong current of waist-deep water from Pasig river along Herran Street in Paco. Why worry? I knew my home would be dry (I was right!) because the owner of the two-door apartment I rented had the foresight of building it four-feet above the street level!

Name: Plaridel Joaquin
City/State/Country: Toronto
IP Address: 64.40.183.70

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A natural calamity no less no more! But for Justin and Rolaz- kastigo ng dios!

Name: GFBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 76.103.7.246

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LOCATION MATTERS, when it comes to typhoons. The typhoon belt is at 10 & 40 degrees latitude north. The Philippines is at 5 & 22 degrees latitude north. Cebu is at the southern most edge of the typhoon belt, 10 degrees latitude north, and is very seldom visited by typhoon, statistically once every 40 Yrs (as per report). Luzon, on the other hand is very much in typhoon path. Philippines, south of Cebu is virtually typhoon free. > LINK

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 76.103.7.246

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Monique Lhuillier, the Hollywood fashion designer is Filipina? You bet. Cebuana. Monique is awarded the presidential medal of merit by president Arroyo. > LINK

Name: Dragonslayer
City/State/Country: SUDRNR
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Elmer Apacway: Ur "The land, too, will suffer from overgrazing". Right, you are, my friend. And that's the very reason why numerous Filipinos are jumping fences where the grass is still greener.

Name: Dragonslayer
City/State/Country: SUDRNR
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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We're running out of creative ideas. Let's see if this suggestion will work: In the middle of my military career, the US Navy started assigning women with men in certain support vessels and combat ships. Of course, before they came to that decision, studies and experiments were held to weigh the possibilities of fraternization and sexual encounters between the opposite sex. It didn't work; plenty of women were getting pregnant on board (I, too , was responsible) they had to be re-assigned to shore stations. One smart idea came out: start issuing "ugly reading glasses" to women. The number of pregnancies was reduced very significantly. Why not start mandating the use of "ugly glasses" for our women? It might just work, who knows?

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Mtl Can
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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I was watching a GMA-News video of a lady doctor on top of her car being swept away by the flood. The people who took the picture were laughing & giggling. I find that very offensive & callous. GMA-news should have included a caption or a disclaimer that they are not responsible for it. It left a bad taste for us watching this happen & to witness such stupidity with some Filipinos. I believe they are medical students living in a school dorm across the hospital. If you're reading this, shame on you. you're a bunch of idiots & what you did was dumb & stupid. The hell with you. Bastards.

Name: Dragonslayer
City/State/Country: SUDRNR
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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JRH: If there is anything BASIC to discuss with Filipinos, you can rule out DISCIPLINE. We don't know what the word means. And we don't want to know. We don't even know why we are being punished when we transgress. All we know is we're being singled out because were either small, poor, reactionaries, weak, or we're not properly connected. Filipinos only know their rights. The landed gentry and the royalists are above the law so they will not and cannot be disciplined. They are the disciplinarians if need be. All others below them are naive, ignorant, and unaware of their duties and responsibilities because they're too busy trying to exist and survive in a savage world so they excusable from being disciplined, too.

Name: Justin
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 80.109.30.155

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"Church sets 'special collection' in Masses for storm victims. Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales said there will be a special collection part during Holy Masses this Sunday to help victims of typhoon Ondoy. He said the special collection will also be done during anticipated masses in parishes, chapels and mall nationwide. "There are lots of things that a tragedy like 'Ondoy' is trying to teach and reminds us of-- in charity no one fails, Cardinal added". You know, Catholic Church never fails in this kind of situation. And probably all church bashers will realize the importance of our church and the people of our church not only this time but all the time.

Name: Called a Republic for a Reason
City/State/Country: Athens
IP Address: 59.100.50.250

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I am going to take a different tack. Population is not a curse, it is a source of opportunity; when nourished, educated, and socially and economic productive. People perform work; more people means more work can be accomplished, where the preconditions of that performance are in place. Under the right conditions, people can even perform more work at a higher rate of value-adding per unit of work per worker. To an outsider, the Ph doesn't seem interested in this, more in systemic corruption, issuing jingoistic mass-parenthood statements and protectionist edicts apt to maintain the status quo, and exporting its best labor capital for a fraction of its true worth.

Name: FilAm
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 98.208.29.100

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How come the Philippine Catholic Churches are NOT doling out helping hands to the victims of typhoon "ONDOY" ? Prayers are NOT enough to aid the victims of the calamity of "Ondoy". Priests and Nuns should have come to the aid of their flocks rather than HIDING in their comfortable quarters, monasteries or convents!

Name: Plaridel Joaquin
City/State/Country: Toronto
IP Address: 64.40.183.70

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Ramon Tulfo of Inquirer wrote "I cursed the government in desperation. Hundreds of thousands of others were probably doing the same thing." OH REALLY!! How sad! I remember when people vilify the MMDA and other agencies of the government trying to clear the esteros of squatters and their debris! AND the bleeding heart NGO's and churches saying the government has no heart for doing so! SO WHERE ARE YOU GUYS NOW? Cursing the government earlier for trying to do the right thing!

Name: disfransan
City/State/Country: paranaque
IP Address: 76.171.101.106

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Sometimes, in the wake of Ondoy's devastating aftermath, one's faith is shaken, questioning the will of the Almighty to render such pain, suffering and death to so many of His flock. More so, when one looks beyond our shore, being the lone catholic country in the region and yet it fails to shield us from the wrath of mother nature. Where were all the saints? One can only bow one's head in supplication and whisper: "Thy will be done." Another "pagsubok", this too shall pass and beyond the clouds bringing rain floods and mud, there is a silver lining. Tomorrow will be better. Our country is NOT a God forsaken place. It IS the pearl of the orient seas.

Name: PP2 S. GWAPITO
City/State/Country: JACKSON
IP Address: 96.224.61.153

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→The devastation caused by the typhoon “Ondoy” has exposed the inability of the government to respond and come to the aid of its citizens. It also brought to light the danger of over- population and over- crowding in Manila. Most responses to aid the victims were coming from the private sector and almost nil on the part of the government. GMA’s administration can’t even provide water, shelter, and food for the hungry citizens affected by the disaster. GMA enjoyed the comfort of foreign travel and relished the fine French wine food in New York but nothing to spare to the country in time of crisis. ..

Name: PP2 S. GWAPITO
City/State/Country: JACKSON
IP Address: 96.224.61.153

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→Continue - The Senate is so consumed with the Dacer-Corbito case and Nograles is equally pre-occupied with his CON ASS. Ondoy is the Katrina of the Philippines and GMA’s administration will pay a heavy price in the 2010 election on how Ondoy was handled

Name: ferdot
City/State/Country: orange park, fl.
IP Address: 70.190.55.199

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Magkano kaya ang donation ng Philippine Catholic church sa trahedya ito?

Name: Gintong Lahi
City/State/Country: Biak-na-Bato
IP Address: 69.234.206.48

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It is nice to help to our needy Kababayans. Giving in time of disaster is the noblest thing to do. However, we must be sure that the recipients of these aids really are the people who suffered most. The giving of aids to the needies in Malacanang is more of a propaganda effort. But, after this huge calamity, the Filipinos worldwide knew pretty well who the MOST devastated among our brothers are and where they are. Most of them are in Marikina, Taytay and the lowland areas near riverbanks. Surely, they are NOT in the nearby Malacanang Palace. We encourage giving to the most needy ones. We also knew who are those giving for the sake of photo ops. If they are not successful, it only proved they are not capable of responding in a calamity like this one.

Name: Gintong Lahi
City/State/Country: Biak-na-Bato
IP Address: 69.234.206.48

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There are many heroes created by this recent calamity. Most of them were natural born heroes while others were fake heroes. Filipinos abroad are lucky. They knew more of the tragic events that had happened in our country, better and faster than our Kababayans back home. It's because of the TFC, the World News, UTube, Facebook, Twitter and the like. For instance, we knew some celebrities and politicians who were out of their minds while trying to show case their efforts to help poor Kababayans. Many were trying hard to paint a hero out of themselves, but wanting to be on the TV widescreens. The real heroes were the poor soldiers, the kind neighbors, and the young kids nearby who lost their lives while saving others in need. WE salute them.

Name: Gintong Lahi
City/State/Country: Biak-na-Bato
IP Address: 69.234.206.48

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Watching our helpless Kababayans back home is just like pressing a pin in your own heart. It's just painful. From the TFC, TV Patrol, YouTube, the World News, Facebook, Twitter, etc., the picture of devastation and sacrifices can't be untold. We saw them in glaring colors yet, a thousand fold of pains and suffering. Small kids, infants, hopeless seniors and people of all ages - they are there, waiting for our government leaders to help. To respond! But, few or almost nothing came by. But the sorry state is visible everywhere. The pain, the agony, and hunger spread all over. The ignorance among our leaders had just been unmasked. Those leaders are fake! They should resign.

Name: Gintong Lahi
City/State/Country: Biak-na-Bato
IP Address: 69.234.206.48

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In my lifetime, every year, we experience the same kind of problems and the same kind of natural and man-made calamities. The Filipinos ONLY smile and shrug. WE shall overcome. BUT, hey! This is NO longer business as usual. There should be an accounting, an auditing, trial and balance and lessons learned after each and every happenings. WE must capitalize on our weaknesses and mistakes to re-do and become more efficient. But do WE? Heck! As usual, the sad thing is - WE NEVER LEARN! P_tang In_. Kaylan pa tayo matututo? Is it NOT about time to spread the wings and shout Tama Na! Husto Na! Vigi-Lante, this is the time to lead and show the way.

Name: Manny Torres
City/State/Country: LA, CA, USA
IP Address: 68.8.103.188

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Please lang, wag ng kurakutin ang tulong ng ibang bansa para sa mga biktima ng bagyo Ondoy upang makabili pa ng isang mansyon sa usa ang mga Arroyos. Maawa naman sila sa mga kababayan natin.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 66.61.156.83

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'Pinas is not alone in the recent flood-causing rain. It was raining all over Nuyok, too. It's a shame Greater Manila did not improve its drainage system.

Name: So sad
City/State/Country: San Gabriel, Phil.
IP Address: 68.147.212.247

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I read on Sept. 29'09 about different countries making donations for Ondoy victims except for Canada. Am I concluding too soon that Canadian government show no sympathy for our country? Canada is a very progressive country and I am now a Canadian citizen & a Phil. descent. I honestly hope that Canada will give assistance to the Phil. govt. asap otherwise I'm ashamed that Canadian government is disregarding our country.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 66.61.156.83

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In the News: "Garbage Made Floods Worse, said Atienza". Well, garbage has always been the scourge of Greater Manila but it was a blessing in disguise for me. "So this is typhoon!" I told myself way back in 1962 when I intentionally braved to venture in the middle of a typhoon (actually I was on my way thinking that it was "workday as usual". You see, there are no typhoons in Davao). While walking in Ongpin St. in Chinatown that day in a knee-deep water, I suddenly found myself submerged in a hole. Well a hole in the street is a hole, right? Not really! It was a drainage minus the cover! The following day I inspected the hole. Thank Deo it was clogged with garbage! I would have been plucked in Manila Bay!

Name: Gene
City/State/Country: Ontario, Canada
IP Address: 70.31.174.123

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Gloria Arroyo said that the gov't. cannot cope with the disaster. How come Gloria? Recently, you were in Libya, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, etc., etc., & now you're saying that your illegitimate gov't. cannot cope with the disaster? You spend too much encircling & navigating the universe giving lectures that global economic meltdown is caused by Uncle Sam. But reports circulating you have "investments with Lehman Brothers". Where is the Pres. Contingency Fund designed for natural disasters & calamities? Why can't you released the money for victims of "Ondoy" when you & wicked trapos spent $20 million at Le Cirque Restaurant in New York. Are you saving it for 2010? Or have you spent it all in your trip? What can you give to the family of Mr. Magallanes who gave his life saving 30 Filipinos?

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 66.61.156.83

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In the news: "Residents and Looters Race For Scraps". Not only looters that the victims will have to compete with. Even the enterprising opportunists have to be fought, too. Check this out: When the flood water begins to subside in the flood of 1972, a young hoodlum positioned himself at one end of the bridge to the subdivision that cross the creek and demands "toll" from residents crossing the bridge! And people paid, too. What a jerk! BTW his "toll" business did not last. He was shot dead by the police! This is true.

Name: Manuel C. Diaz
City/State/Country: Montclair CA USA
IP Address: 76.174.219.92

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Every time disaster strike we always say it is a wake up call. Wake up from what? from our stupidity. Marikina Valley that covers Marikina, Cainta, Taytay Pasig were vast rice paddy field way back in 1960's what do you expect Marikina valley is a flood plain. Squatters settled along the banks of creeks constricting the flow of water. So water will always seek its own level and that level now are the streets of Metro Manila. Laguna de Bay has only one outlet to the sea and that outlet has already been constricted by illegal reclamation of property owners. Imelda Marcos reclaimed Dagdagatan a natural catch basin so where will the water go The Stupidity of the Indios is the root cause of their misery.

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 24.72.90.88

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Skillfully written, with the maximum effort spent to avoid sounding like ambulance chasing nonetheless the article's hint at 'deforestation' is already an invitation to a blame feast. 7gtg decides to spend a moment of silence for those who lost their loved ones..

Name: robert bender
City/State/Country: sydney australia
IP Address: 203.131.143.110

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Wall To Wall People. Get Rid of your fat priests..

Name: Juan K. Wawa
City/State/Country: Saudi Arabia
IP Address: 195.10.197.36

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Yes the Catholics are destroying not only the Philippines but the entire world. Because they are not teaching the real truth of what the Bible says. People don't learn anything from the priest, except going to church and give donations. Sinasamba nila ang mga nilikha sa halip na sambahin ang lumikha. Kawawang Pilipinas sa kamay ng simbahang Katoliko at pati sa mga pulitiko. Kaya it is only God through Jesus Christ that we have hope.

Name: Dragonslayer
City/State/Country: SUDRNR
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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MP70 USA: UR "Nietzsche said that religion is the opium of the people". Nice. At least it's not against any law to inhale and smoke that type of "opium". I advise you, though, to take time and let things sink in before you denounce any of your personal philosophy and belief. Don't believe everything you read especially in this USA.

Name: Dragonslayer
City/State/Country: SUDRNR
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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JR Mas Sydney: You did not have to wait until you got to the land down-under to denounce the Catholic Church. Plenty of us are getting carried away by negative but popular opinion with regard to the faith we were brought up into. Further more, we tend to lean on the opinion that the only likely reason for our failures is either the church or the government. That is, to be on the safe side of not erring.

Name: Dragonslayer
City/State/Country: SUDRNR
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Deo.......deo........deo...... So you bought into the History Channel and you want us to believe its sensationalized fiction? Just like JC being married to MM. Please note MP70 quoting Nietzche on his "religion as the opium of the people". Hope you're not experimenting (peace-piping) on it already.

Name: Earlwin
City/State/Country: Australia
IP Address: 202.173.142.190

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I would have thought that the church ministers would have been more 'humble' and understanding to their poorer countrymen rather than living the life of a high flyer. The 'tithing' collected should be towards the people and the country, not for building palatial palaces for their bishops and lining their own pockets. They only need one bed to sleep in and a comfortable one. Why do they need a mansion with the best silk threads? You have a lovely country...get rid of the corruption then it can move forwards....

Name: Dragonslayer
City/State/Country: SUDRNR
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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(1 of 3) Andy Rooney on prayer: "I don't believe in Santa but I' m not going to sue someone singing Ho Ho Ho in December. I don't argue w/ Darwin but I didn't hire a lawyer to sue my high school teacher when she taught Origin of Species. Life, liberty or the pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30-sec prayer at a ball game. Big deal? Patience, it's not the entire book of Acts. They're just talking to a God they believe in and asking him to grant safety to players and fans alike. But it's a Christian prayer, some will argue. Yes, and this is the USA, a country founded on Christian principles where Christian churches outnumber all others 200 to 1. So would you expect someone chanting Hare Krishna instead? (cont'd)

Name: Dragonslayer
City/State/Country: SUDRNR
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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(2 of 3) Andy Rooney on prayer: If I went to Jerusalem, I would expect someone to say a Jewish prayer; in Baghdad a Muslim prayer; in China a prayer to Buddha. And I wouldn't be offended. It wouldn't bother me one bit. When in Rome........ Atheists? What about them? Nobody is asking them to be baptized. They won't wee the collection plate. Just humor us for 30 sec. If that asking too much, bring a walkman or a pair of ear plugs. Go to the bathroom. Go to a peanut stand. Call your lawyer. Unfortunately, one or two will do just that to tell thousands what they can or cannot do.

Name: Dragonslayer
City/State/Country: SUDRNR
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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(3 of 3) Andy Rooney on prayer: "We Christians are just sick and tired of turning the othe cheek while we are being stripped of our rights. Our Bible taught us to pray w/o ceasing while a handful and their lawyers tell us to cease praying, like a short prayer will rock the earth at its foundations. God, help us. If that last sentence offends you, sue me. The silent majority has been silent too long. Let's begin telling the one or two who scream loud enough to be heard we don't care what they want. They don't have to pray, say the Pledge, nor believe in God, attend services to honor Him. It's time we fight back".

Name: Ramon Sunga
City/State/Country: Anchorage, Alaska
IP Address: 69.178.74.242

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The Catholic Church should mind it own business of spiritual maintenance of the Filipinos instead of messing up the affairs of the state. We all knew that the over population problem of our country just run out of hand. We all knew that most of the Catholic hierarchy are just a bunch of fat cats. They are all up there and screw the masses. As for us who left during the 80's, coming back is frustrating.

Name: Ricardo Reyes
City/State/Country: New York, USA
IP Address: 71.190.64.143

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Whoever you, you are showing your true colors. Obviously, you are not a Catholic, and most likely a Manalo supporter, or an atheist. What good have you done to deserve such an accusation to a Catholic Bishop? The Bishop is doing his duty what Christ taught and you are blaming him? It looks like you love life, the life of a rich editor whose mantra is to criticize rather than to report what is happening to our country caused by the crooked politicians of ours. Your criticism of the bishop and his attire is a sign of your envious self, not an editorial quality but an opinionated style of a godless person. Save your ideas how you can help solve the crimes committed by our lawless politicians. You missed the point of the Bishop and you insulted the faith and the Catholics.

Name: Butch Coyoca
City/State/Country: Berkeley, CA
IP Address: 67.180.105.96

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Religion has its good and ills. The Catholics like all others has Dogmas. We live in a democratic society, and the views of others like it or not should be heard and respected. Its undemocratic to restrict the reproductions right of an individual. The "One Child" policy of Communist China has never been acknowledged or linked to their economic success . We the Filipinos has consistently pick incompetent leaders. Using the same old ways, that has not worked and yet we never change We should. Also, we should refrain from blame and pointing fingers. Its counter productive.

Name: PP2 S. GWAPITO
City/State/Country: JACKSON
IP Address: 96.224.61.153

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→Many years ago 90% of the population call themselves Roman Catholic Christians. Today that number dwindled down to 80%. Some 5% of the country’s population (around 5 million) have become members of El Shaddai. Those who claim they belong to the Roman Catholic Church are not really the “faithfuls” that the Church would like to claim as their soldiers. Only a portion of the 80% of the population who are Roman Catholics believe in the teachings of the church, practice its tenets and obey what their bishops are telling them to do. Filipinos have become practical Christians who enjoy Christian holidays. The church has lost much of its credibility as a result of the reported sexual abuses of some priests and abhorrent life styles of a few.

Name: PP2 S. GWAPITO
City/State/Country: JACKSON
IP Address: 96.224.61.153

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→continue ; Those who hold rosaries have other intentions very different from seeking eternal redemption and salvation. They are looking for a run in public office or as a powerful political broker.

Name: Billy
City/State/Country: Ca USA
IP Address: 66.121.238.130

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Tama lang ang sinasabi ng ating ilang nag co comment gaya ng sabi ni ldo itong maga pari natin ang hindi ku nga maintindihan ay kung bakit ayaw nilang ipatupad ang birth control sa liit nga naman ng ating bansa ay sobra tayong maga tao kung kayat kapos sa pagkain ang ating mga mamamayan itong nga ba siguru ang gusto ng maga pari sa atin ang nakikitang nila na marami ang nagugutom sa atin. sila ang dapat sisiin sa mga nangyayari sa kakulangan ng pagkain sa mga gutom na sikmura ng ating kababayan

Name: PP2 S. GWAPITO
City/State/Country: JACKSON
IP Address: 96.224.61.153

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→ I wrote earlier that millions have the left the fold and join other religious organizations because of misgivings about the Roman Catholic Church. Those who left finally discovered that the Catholic Church does not have the right attitude towards the truth. The Church has refused to accept opposing views, adopt to the changing views of its flock and avoided hearing both sides of relevant issues. The opposition to the Health and Reproductive Bill is an example of how autocratic the church is. It condemns those who sponsor the bill and even threatens its advocates with excommunication. This is no different from the old Spanish Inquisition of burning non- believers to the stakes.

Name: PP2 S. GWAPITO
City/State/Country: JACKSON
IP Address: 96.224.61.153

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→ continue : To me, the Church through its bishops, has abandoned the practice of corporal works of mercy and it has chosen instead the dirty road of external politics like denouncing political candidates. One sees nuns and priests marching ahead of the columns of protestors on issues that are temporal rather than spiritual.

Name: Mikela
City/State/Country: san francisco
IP Address: 216.9.100.120

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To: Justin of Batangas - You may be right not to judge all the priests are this and that. The same goes to police officers, politicians, etc. because there are really some good ones out there. However, the priests that are always on the news are the notorious ones and I don't blame many of our kababayans for losing their respects towards them. Why can't they just practice their own flock and stay away from politics? There must be a separation of state and church but they don't seem to understand that. more...

Name: Mikela
City/State/Country: san francisco
IP Address: 216.9.100.120

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cont'd: Let me tell you something - As a Catholic, I go to church every Sunday (if I can) and takes communion. But to be honest, deep inside me there is still something missing in catholic doctrine - There were a few times that I attended INC (Iglesia ni Cristo) services and I hate to make a comparison between the two of them. Obviously, there is a big difference. Each time I went, I would be touched by the solemnity of the services (men and women are grouped separately), the spirit of GOD was really upon me- more...

Name: Mikela
City/State/Country: san francisco
IP Address: 216.9.100.120

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Cont'd.: I never felt that in catholic (monotonous) mass/services. I swear I could have been converted to become a INC member but I sticked w/ my principle that "I was born a catholic and I'll die as a catholic" (I don't know if I should keep it that way). I must confess that I don't go to confession anymore- why do I have to confess my sins to our priests (I supposed they are not all perfect) when I could pray directly to GOD to ask for His forgiveness; I could talk and thank Him directly if I want to and for as long I feel good about it. Also, I believe, for as long as I obey the Ten (10) Commandments of GOD, I'll remain a good Christian and that is all that matters. more...

Name: Mario
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 69.151.221.155

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The reason why the priests and bishops don't want to use condoms is because they have no wife. And if one has a concubine and decide to use it no way he can get enjoyment and full satisfaction on it........The truth is they're masquerading to be holy but like most men they also have orgasms.

Name: dong
City/State/Country: Las Pinas, MM
IP Address: 112.198.132.59

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We are now seeing the return of the friars during the Spanish occupation when they were the ones dictating what the government should do without regards to its adverse effect on the country as a whole. Could such attitude of the catholic church the reason why many of its flock are joining another religious sect? I thought there is this what we call separation of the church and the state?

Name: utak biya
City/State/Country: china
IP Address: 218.30.165.146

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Nasa tao na lang lang yan kung susunod sya sa mga pari.alam mong d mo kayang pakainin ang marami mong anak mag aanak ng marami.isa na rin ang kakulangan sa kaalaman o kamangmangan. Pangalawa ang mag pari d nila alintana ang dami ng tao kasi pag marami tao marami ang nag bibigay ng abuloy. Bakit d nila ipangaral kung ano ang ikakabuti ng tao kapag kaunti ang anak. Kasi ang mga pari d sila apektado sa lipunan o pamayanan na sobra dami tao. Di nga sila nga babayad ng buwis wika nga tuka lang ng tuka. Mag tinamaan kayo ng magaling. Kayong mag pari ang magparami

Name: C.M.Sayson
City/State/Country: U.S.A.
IP Address: 76.250.132.47

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I am a Roman Catholic but do not agree with the church in this matter. "Family Planning" does not mean killing the babies, rather preventing conception. It is more a sin to produce babies that parents cannot bring up properly and feed well. I am more for "Responsible Parenting"--parents limiting children that they can take care well. Some of the problems we have are cause by extreme poverty resulting in poor diet, less education and in many cases inducing one into a life of civic apathy. What can one expect when there are too many mouths to feed and the parents are not able to meet the needs of more children beyond the capability of the bread earner. The Catholic church better wake up.

Name: Michelle
City/State/Country: Los angeles
IP Address: 32.157.194.183

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I have been To Philippines and I have seen birth control sold on many store, be it a sari-sari or larger markets, there must be some logical thinking for people there to use them to prevent larger families or unwanted pregnancies. Condoms are universally known, it's very rare for a person not to know it's use.

Name: skuld
City/State/Country: quezon city
IP Address: 165.21.240.194

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Why do we always pick on the Catholic Church? I firmly believe that we should "control" graft and corruption first before we could consider "population control." As long as there are corrupt government officials/politicians, even if we maintain a zero birth rate for the next 10 years, the Philippines would still be a poor country. There are so many problems that besiege our country today, but in my opinion, the root cause-- GRAFT and CORRUPTION.

Name: R Ford
City/State/Country: California, USA
IP Address: 75.25.17.44

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Now people are turning against God. Who are we to play God and decide that killing babies is the best thing to ever happen to the Philippines? Just because of the Internet, and you lose God? Perhaps, people should prayerfully discern these issues of abortion or "reproductive health" and not rationalize as to who we can keep and who we can flush down the toilet. The Philippines that I knew was never of these mentality. Our God has and will always be the Maker of life, and we have no business playing w/ it.

Name: Called a Republic for a Reason
City/State/Country: Athens
IP Address: 59.100.50.250

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And, as for the Church, it's had very little to do with social or economic providence for quite some time, perhaps millennia. Time for the Church to be(long to) the People, again, and not self-appointed money-changers occupying the Temple preaching their self-serving brand of gate-keeping, indulgence-peddling, and rank-based hypocrisy.