The Catholic Republic of the Philippines vs. The RH Bill

“The conflict between friars and Filipinos is a struggle for life, for survival...for their right to lead a modern life, to lead a free life, to lead a democratic life.” - Graciano Lopez Jaena (1891) BBC reporter Kate McGeown: “Do you think the Philippines is out of step with the rest of the world?” Bishop Teodoro Bacani: “Yes, I think we are different from the rest of the world, and happily, we