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  “If he can’t get his own bishops to publish guidelines, what can he do as Pope?” – Watchdog critic slams Tagle as CBCP fires back. MANILA, Philippines — Just days before the Vatican’s conclave to elect the next pope, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) issued a rare public defense of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle following accusations tied to the Church’s handling of clerical sex abuse. Tagle, a former Archbishop of Manila and now a top contender to succeed Pope Francis, was singled out by U.S.-based watchdog group BishopAccountability.org. The group warned that both Tagle and fellow frontrunner Cardinal Pietro Parolin should not be trusted to protect children, citing a lack of transparency and published guidelines in their home jurisdictions. CBCP: Tagle No Longer Has Jurisdiction in PH In a statement released on Facebook, the CBCP emphasized that Tagle has not held diocesan authority in the Philippines since his appointment to a full-time Vatican role. ...

  Manila, Philippines — In response to a series of deadly road accidents, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has issued new safety regulations for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. Under the new rules, all PUV drivers are now required to undergo drug testing every 90 days. The agency said this measure is meant to ensure that only sober and alert drivers are behind the wheel of public transport vehicles. In addition, bus drivers are now limited to four consecutive hours of driving. If a trip is expected to last longer than four hours, a relief driver must be on board to take over and allow the main driver to rest. “These changes are not just regulatory. They are necessary to prevent further loss of life on our roads,” said a DOTr official, citing recent fatal incidents involving long-haul buses and suspected cases of driver fatigue. The agency is coordinating with bus companies to monitor compliance and will impose penalties for violations. Transport groups have been ...