Nagbigay ng pahayag si Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president at Kalookan Bishop Cardinal Pablo “Ambo” Virgilio David kaugnay sa usapin ng West Philippine Sea.
Sa isang Facebook post ni Cardinal Ambo noong Huwebes, Pebrero 12, pinagtibay at pinasalamatan niya ang liham ni Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas para kay Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Jay Tarriela.
“I wish to affirm and thank Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas for his powerful letter commending Commodore Jay Tarriela for his principled and courageous defense of our maritime zones,” saad ni Cardinal Ambo.
Dagdag pa niya, “This is not only a political issue—it is profoundly moral and pastoral, because the livelihood and safety of our people, especially our fisherfolk, are at stake.”
Maki-Balita: ‘Despite shaming from pro-China politicians!’ Archbishop Villegas, pinuri tapang ni Tarriela
Bukod dito, pinuri din ni Cardinal Ambo ang 15 senador na pumirma sa Senate Resolution na naghahayag ng pagtutol sa patuloy na panghihimasok at pang-aapi ng China sa teritoryo ng Pilipinas.