Tag: article 133

Fr Joaquin Bernas weighs in on Article 133 on top of a flawed assumption

February 4, 2013February 4, 2013 benign0 34 Comments

Interesting point revered “constitutionalist” Father Joaquin Bernas makes as he weighs in on the subject of Article 133 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC)… […] Article 133 also raises an intriguing question: When a priest or bishop castigates or consigns to the netherworld those who oppose the Reproductive Health Law in a sermon before a…

Crime, Religion

Is there a Right to Offend?

February 4, 2013February 4, 2013 ChinoF 50 Comments

The recent issue of tour guide and activist Carlos Celdran’s imprisonment raised discussions on “offense.” Some say the Catholic Church was onion-skinned and should not have taken offense at his action. Thus, Celdran’s supporters would say that the church was oppressive by using its power to imprison an opponent. Some also hit Article 133 of…

Culture, Society

President Noynoy Aquino forgives Carlos Celdran like other allies but not his enemies

January 31, 2013January 31, 2013 Ilda 25 Comments

Philippine President Benigno Simeon â€œBSâ€ Aquino has weighed in on the â€œDamasoâ€ dilemma and has showed his inconsistency yet again. He â€œurged the Church to follow the Popeâ€™s example and forgiveâ€ tourist guide and part-time activist, Carlos Celdran. The latter was found guilty of violating Article 133 of the Revised Penal Code (for “offending religious…

Crime, Politics, Religion

You can’t save Carlos Celdran by simply whining about an ‘archaic’ law

January 31, 2013January 31, 2013 benign0 18 Comments

Arguing that Carlos Celdran and “most Filipinos” may have been unaware that Article 133 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC) existed is like arguing that someone who grabbed lunch money off a scrawny kid in the schoolyard not knowing said scrawny kid had a big stick within reach did not deserve a whack in the…

Crime, Culture, Religion, Society

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