The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Thursday came to the defense of its vice president, Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, following President Duterte’s allegations that the prelate stole church donations and may have been involved in illegal drugs. ADVERTISEMENT“Many, including myself, are saddened and disturbed by recent statements made against Bishop Pablo David—statements that alleged that Bishop David had committed actions that question his integrity. Bishop David has already answered clearly and equally all these allegations,” Valles said. Valles, a close friend of the President, said all bishops could vouch for the integrity of David. Dedicated shepherd“Very many of us bishops have come to know Bishop David as a very good bishop, a dedicated shepherd and father of his flock in the Diocese of Caloocan,” he said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 29, 2018 21:00 UTC