Fr. Reyes slams judge for issuing TRO vs smoking ban in public places By Pat C. Santos 09/06/2011

Fr. Reyes slams judge for issuing TRO vs smoking ban in public places

By Pat C. Santos 09/06/2011
Controversial running priest called the action of a Mandaluyong judge who issued temporary restraining order (TRO) as highly irregular citing that it is hard to understand for a judge to issue such an order stopping the noble intention of promoting healthy living for the inhabitants of Metro Manila.

This was the statement made by Fr. Robert Reyes during the press briefing held at the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ground yesterday after they held the organized protest run together by the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) and other known personalities as expression in support to the MMDA for campaigning on smoking ban in public places.

“It is highly irregular and people must rally behind this good intention, especially the youth,” Fr. Reyes said.
Yesterday protest run started at Makati City Hall at 7:30 a.m., then went to N. Garcia Elementary School, Makati, then to J. Magsaysay Elementary School also in Makati, and finished at the MMDA Orense, where they were welcomed by MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino followed by press conference at 11 a.m..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20110906met1.html