GOUWER-JOURNAL Thursday, December 4, 1986 '«««««««««'««'#^Q«««B« National/International Rei •^•jt Make this In Philippines: Christmas Bishops endorse proposed constitution Manila. Philippines (NO — The Philip the meeting voted to back the draft, the which served as a watchdog against fraud in pine bishops' conference has endorsed a Something resolutions were not reached easily, said the presidential elections last February. proposed new national constitution, which Auxiliary Bishop Teodoro Bacani of Manila. "Unlike the past election, the bishops are Church people had a hand in drafting. "In no way are the bishops a monolithic no longer worried about fraud," Bishop But the bishops said they would avoid group," said Bishop Bacani — one of three Francisco Claver of Malaybalay said. They pressuring opponents of the constitution to arc mainly concerned that "the people have a Special**. i Church people appointed by President vote for ratification. Aquino to the constitutional drafting com­ chance to express their choice," he said. The endorsement was approved by 62 of mission. Bishop Antonio Fouich of Bacolod urged for the men in wur 69 bishops attending a mid-November ad­ The bishops said they will encourage the 13$ priests of his diocese to support ministrative council meeting, said one people in their areas to register to vote in the* ratification. "We must guard the precious life, f participant. The conference has 91 members. February referendum. However, they said gift...given us," he said, referring to the The draft constitution is scheduled for a they decided against a national effort similar February revolution when "God manifested Shop at ^ ratification vote Feb. 2. to the National Movement for Free Elections his will." Conference president Cardinal Ricardo J. Vidal of Cebu said the bishops believe the f Whillock Iffos. i proposed constitution is "consistent" with Cardinal praises cabinet replacements Catholic teachings. Manila, Philippines (IMC) — Cardinal stop a growing communist insurgency. The * this holiday seison. * He said the document's ratification would Jaime Sin of Manila reacted favorably to a president sought a negotiated truce. lead to national stability. But the cardinal cabinet shake-up, praising the Philippines' A few days after Enrile resigned, commu­ added that the bishops will not impose their new defense minister, Gen. Rafael lleto, as a nists guerrillas and Aquino's government f "no-nonsense" official loyal to President agreed to a cease-fire. QUALI position on those "who by reason of conscience or conviction" decide to reject the Corazon Aquino. lleto. 66, is a West Point graduate. He was draft. lleto replaced Juan. Ponce Enrile who armed forces vice chief of staff in 1974-78 For 108 Yea^ Cardinal Jaime Sin of Manila, a supporter resigned after months of political contention and served as ambassador to Iran and then to of President Corazon Aquino, came out with Aquino. Other cabinet ministers also Thailand. strongly for ratification before the confer­ submitted their resignations in late Nov­ The new defense minister is highly re­ Whillock Bros. ence meeting. But he said his stand was taken ember at the president's request. spected by the army because of his "im­ as a private citizen and he "didn't want to "Already, people are saying this is the pressive military and diplomatic record," has represents!! the compromise the bishops, should they take second miracle," Cardinal Sin said, alluding said retired Philippine Gen. Manuel Flores. I another position." to the peaceful revolt which toppled Presi­ Members of the Philippine bishops' con­ finest in tries' The bishops' endorsement was contained dent Ferdinand Marcos. But if Aquino "is to ference met Nov. 20-21 to discuss possible in a pastoral letter titled "A Covenant conserve the gains she has made, she must action in the deepening political situation. Toward Peace," issued Nov. 25. The con­ make good on her promise to weed out the Retired Bishop Francisco Claver of clothing stitution was a chief topic of their Nov. 20-21 inept and the corrupt in her cabinet," he Malaybalay said later the country's political meeting in Manila. said. centrists were "disillusioned, even cynical In the pastoral, the bishops said the "It was God who installed her last and lacking a rallying point to galvanize their SELECTIIN constitution would allow the government to February," the cardinal said. "How can God forces." conduct its programs. allow her to fail?" In October, Bishop Claver called Enrile Cprbin; Burberry, Gk>v#lbil and "At this historical moment, many forces Bishop Antonio Fortich of Bacolod told typical of older politicians "who will do Zero King outer wl^r; are striving mightily to destabilize what we journalists in Bacolod City that the cabinet anything, say anything, to keep themselves in Talbot! Neckwesfc have gained dramatically in February 1986," shake-up was a "master stroke" that showed . or get themselves into positions of power.'' the president is in control of her government. "Enrile's fulminations have become rather Hickey Freeman $m they said, referring to the non-violent toppl­ H. Freeman of Philadelphia ing of President Ferdinand Marcos. "We Since Aquino came to power in February, tiresome, and the reason is simply that he is she has been challenged by Enrile and others so predictable, as predictable as when he II Rugge d Wear and Viyella whirls \ believe that this new constitution will provide a firm basis for governance, a clear direction who urged an ail-out military campaign to worked for Marcos." Bishop Claver said. Sweaters in cotton and v*ool for national renewal and development, and a 1 by Alan Paine, covenant toward peace." ft Byford and Barbour Although most of the bishops attending CHRISTMAS IDEAS FROM THE GREAT... GREAT. "Known tor Quality ! OAROrOLO'S and Smlce" HOUSE OF GUITARS Domestic and imported 21 leather goods by; FRUIT Buy 4 T-120 EX or '1 Ermo and Gates Miffs I BETA 750 for $4.79 ea. 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