SINAGOT ng Palasyo ang banat ng Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) matapos namang batikusin ang mga napakaraming pagpatay sa gera ng gobyero kontra droga.
Iginiit ni Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella na hindi batid ng CBCP ang totoong sentimiyento ng mga Katoliko.
“The officials of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) are apparently out of touch with the sentiments of the faithful who overwhelmingly support the changes in the Philippines – turning the nation into a safer place for families, working people, especially young night shift workers, far from the terror the bishops paint rather dramatically,” giit ni Abella.
Sinabihan pa ni Abella ang CBCP na tumulong para masolusyonan ang problema sa droga imbes na mambatikos lamang.
“The efforts of these Church leaders might be put to better use in practical catechetics that build strong moral character among the faithful, and so contribute more to the reign of peace felt by ordinary citizens everywhere, especially those who are innocent of illegal activities,” sabi pa ni Abella.