‘𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧’

‘𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧’ WATCH: Several religious groups in Cebu have expressed growing frustration over the country’s continuing corruption issues, calling on faith communities to speak up amid mounting public concern. Responding to questions about why the church has become more politically visible in organized mass actions, Fr. Jose Bagadiong emphasized that speaking out is part of the church’s mission. “Even Christ is political. It is a moral duty of the church to proclaim justice,” he said. He added that “if we do not do that then we are complicit with corruption.” Other religious leaders shared similar sentiments. “Lihok man sad o binuhatan nga dili maayo, dili sad tingali mi magpaka hilom lang. Musulti sad me na we are against it,” said Sister Judith Lorica of the Association of Consecrated Women of Cebu. For Imam Muhammad Najeeb Rasul, the involvement of religious groups should not be mistaken for partisanship. “Dili na sya politika. Gatan-aw ta kung unsay ikaayo sa katilingban nga ang moral compass dili siya muhiwi,” he explained. Pastor Steve Berdin of the Cebu City Interfaith Movement echoed the call for integrity in governance. “We love God and we love our people, and our people deserve better. We expect our government to be truthful to us,” he said. A prayer-march rally organized by the Cebu Anti-Corruption Coalition is set for Sunday, November 30, starting at the Sto. Niño Pilgrim Center and proceeding to Fuente Osmeña Circle. #MyTVCebu #Cebu #CorruptionPH