Without naming names, Tagle said in a homily last Sunday that power should not be used to disrespect or coerce other people. Tagle made the remark after Duterte attacked the Catholic Church for lecturing about morality despite its supposed failure to address the sexual abuses involving the clergy. Palace: Duterte did not feel alluded toLast Tuesday, presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said Duterte did not feel alluded to by Tagle's comments because the president "does not bully people." Duterte, however, appeared to have contradicted his spokesman as he reacted to Tagle's homily even if he was not mentioned in it. Noel Gatchalian jokingly wished Duterte sick during a mass last September but did not wish the president dead.

Source: Philippine Star December 19, 2018 11:03 UTC