Butuan prelate urged to act on case of priest accused of rape
August 29, 2011
FORMER Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Archbishop Oscar Cruz called on Butuan Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos on Sunday to immediately look into the complaint filed against one of his priests accused of raping his helper.
In a phone interview, Archbishop emeritus Oscar Cruz said it would be best not only for the priest and the diocese but also for the Catholic Church if the controversy would be properly addressed soon.
“If the Church would not act on this… this will cause both sin and scandal,” said Cruz. “The bishop in his place (should conduct the investigation)… He should act immediately (on the case) as this is causing scandal and embarrassment to the Church.”
The head of the CBCP-National Tribunal of Appeals said, however, that any member of the clergy should be treated just like other accused individuals, which is innocent until proven guilty.
“He should be tried first before the criminal court. If guilty, he should serve life sentence. He should also be tried first before the Church tribunal. Once guilty, should be dismissed from clerical Church state,” said Cruz.
Under the Church’s process, such cases should first be brought to the Tribunal of First Instance in the local diocese.
The case, though, may still pass the National Tribunal of Appeals for confirmation unless elected to be appealed to the Holy See.
“The National Tribunal of Appeals may not interfere unless asked,” said Cruz.
Last Thursday, an 18-year-old helper of the parish priest in Agusan del Norte filed a complaint, accusing the latter of repeatedly raping her earlier this year.
The victim reportedly sought refuge in the bishop’s residence in Butuan City.
Sought for comment, Pueblos refused to answer queries and declined to issue a statement.
“I am not the person you have to ask. We have a couple of speakers, not me,” he said in a phone interview.(AMN/Sunnex)
Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2011/08/28/butuan-prelate-urged-act-case-priest-accused-rape-175926
Best restaurant in Pampanga unveils new line of seafood dishes for the summer, paired nicely with lighter bodied white wine, red wine and Champagne from the famous wine cellars of Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar in Clark Philippines.
Asian Tourist and local residents of Pampanga Angeles City and Subic discover the fine dining Yats Restaurant as a good place to drink, eat and organize group dinners; Yats is well known as the best restaurant in Clark Pampanga, a place to eat that is frequently visited not only by food and wine lovers but also families with children; kids love this restaurant in Angeles City because if it is child friendly; this is a restaurant in Clark Pampanga that visitors never fail to eat in whenever they are in Pampanga or Subic. Tourists frequently wine and dine at the best restaurant in Angeles City Pampanga not only for its sumptuous French cuisine but also for the restaurant’s beautiful ambience and good service also.
Looking for a party venue in town?
Clearwater Resort and Country Club is one of the ideal venues for birthday party because it is a risk free venue. Not only Birthday Parties but also a good place to enjoy family reunion. A good place to celebrate special occasions. Clearwater Resort and Country Club is one of the resorts in Subic Clark Angeles City Pampanga or near Manila with activity amenities, place that are nice for celebration.
Yats Restaurant is the best restaurant for special dinner, best restaurant for dinner with friends near Manila, also the best place to celebrate special events.
A Well-known Restaurant in Pampnga, an interesting place to celebrate Birthday Party in Pampnga.
A best place to dine with friends in Pampanga
Are you looking for an attractive restaurant or a nice place to eat with friends in Clark, Angeles City Pampanga? Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar is a restaurant with good food and good wines for dinner located at Clark Angeles City Pampanga. Perfect for exclusive dinner venues for groups, recommended for private dinner in Philippines. A Restaurant in Clark for business dinner meeting. Private dinner place or dinner restaurant in Clark Subic Near Manila Angeles City Pampanga. Yats Restaurant is one of the Good Restaurant in Pampanga Angeles City Clark near Manila.
Tourists and travel guides laud Yats Restaurant and Wine Lounge as the best restaurant in Angeles City Pampanga, citing reasons such as best restaurant wine list in Pampanga, excellent service in the restaurant with knowledgeable waiters, an elegant ambience for fine dining, good food and exciting menu featuring food from major culinary regions of the world.
For comments, inquiries and reservations click on Click here for inquiry and reservations
Restaurant@Yats-International.com
(045) 599-5600
0922-870-5178
0917-520-4401
Ask for Pedro and Rechel
Getting to this fine dining restaurant of Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Pampanga Philippines
How to get to this fine-dining restaurant in Clark Philippines? Once you get to Clark Freeport, go straight until you hit Mimosa. After you enter Mimosa, stay on the left on Mimosa Drive, go past the Holiday Inn and Yats Restaurant (green top, independent 1-storey structure) is on your left. Just past the Yats Restaurant is the London Pub.
Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar
Mimosa Drive past Holiday Inn, Mimosa Leisure Estate,
Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines 2023
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay
For any assistance in planning and organizing a wedding ceremony, indoor or outdoor garden reception or to find other wedding service providers, Click here to contact us click here
For assistance in hotel and resort bookings in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines, log on to
http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com
To buy wine in Manila, Pampanga, Angeles City, Clark or Subic please log on to http://www. ClarkWineCenter.com
To inquire with the highly recommended beach resort hotel in Clark Pampanga visit http://www.ClearwaterPhililippines.com
For more information about Clark, Pampanga, Philippines log on to
http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com
