MANILA, (PNA) — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines said the issue surrounding the controversial Priority Development Assistance Fund or pork barrel not only offensive to the Filipino people but also to God.
CBCP President Archbishop Jose Palma, in a pastoral statement issued on Thursday, said: “This is not just a constitutional issue or a legal concern. Over and above these socio-political concerns, we must not forget that the commandments of God are being violated.
“This is not just an offense of malicious unscrupulous citizens or the betrayal of elected public officials.
“This is an offense against God who commanded us ‘Thou shall not steal’ and ‘Thou shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.'”