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Archbishop warns lawmakers vs betting in Pacquiao fight 11/11/2011

Friday, November 11, 2011

Archbishop warns lawmakers vs betting in Pacquiao fight

11/11/2011
A ranking official of the Catholic Church has advised lawmakers, who will watch the boxing match of their colleague, Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao on Sunday (Manila time), to refrain from using public funds in placing their bets.

Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles said instead of engaging in gambling, solons should just allot their money to help the poor.

“Hindi natin sila hinuhusgahan pero sana lang huwag naman sa ganitong sitwasyon na kung saan hinirang sila ng bayan, dapat maging mabuting ehemplo pero ipinapakita pa nila na sila ang nangunguna sa sugal (We are not prejudging them, but they should set a good example as they were elected by the people),” Arguelles said over Church-run Radyo Veritas..... MORE

SourceThe Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20111111met4.html

1 comment

Jesusa Bernardo said...

tama! saka hindi ba bawal ang ganyang sugal? lol.

“Hindi natin sila hinuhusgahan pero sana lang huwag naman sa ganitong sitwasyon na kung saan hinirang sila ng bayan, dapat maging mabuting ehemplo pero ipinapakita pa nila na sila ang nangunguna sa sugal (We are not prejudging them, but they should set a good example as they were elected by the people),” Arguelles said over Church-run Radyo Veritas."

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