CATHOLIC bishops came out strongly against the death penalty bill anew on Sunday, warning that capital punishment could be used to oppress people and hitting back at those using the bible to justify the measure. “No doubt, death penalty has been in existence in many countries all over the world. “Let us pray fervently for the legislators of our country as they prepare to vote on death penalty in the Philippine Senate. Last week, Duterte’s ruling PDP-Laban party stripped a dozen lawmakers, including former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, of House leadership posts for voting against the death penalty. Duterte is aiming for the death penalty to be re-introduced by May.

Source: Manila Times March 19, 2017 18:00 UTC