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Cardinal Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David joins widows, orphans, and survivors of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during a press conference at the Archbishop’s Palace in Mandaluyong City on Friday, November 7, 2025. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David joins widows, orphans, and survivors of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during a press conference at the Archbishop’s Palace in Mandaluyong City on Friday, November 7, 2025. The group calls on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to establish a Truth Commission that will uncover the full extent of drug war killings and other human rights violations, emphasizing the need for truth, justice, and national healing.
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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176313732027820251107-truth-commssion-ejk-cardinal-david-MT13.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Cardinal Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David joins widows, orphans, and survivors of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during a press conference at the Archbishop’s Palace in Mandaluyong City on Friday, November 7, 2025. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Friday called for truth, justice and due process in light of the allegations made public by former congressman Elizaldy Co.</p><p>In a <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://web.facebook.com/cbcpnews/posts/pfbid0Gcgxm3FWfMJA9GH8qRvvdDcaJcNbF7BhXc29FqP2wbMaUdEwcPecD95jb4N6vouPl?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#">statement</a>, CBCP also urged Co to return to the country to file charges and to present verifiable evidence.</p><p>“Public declarations on social media, however alarming, cannot take the place of formal testimony in the appropriate legal venues. For the good of the nation, such claims must be examined transparently, impartially, and in accordance with the rule of law,” CBCP President Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David said.</p><p>The CBCP also warned against political exploitation of Co’s allegations, which may be used to influence political outcomes or inflame public sentiment.</p><p>“The Filipino people deserve clarity, not conjecture; truth, not rumor; accountability, not manipulation. We appeal to all aprties involved to act with honesty, courage, and responsibility. May every step taken in this matter serve the cause of justice and strengthen— rather than erode— our people’s trust in the institutions tasked with safeguarding our democracy,” David added.</p><p>Co on Friday claimed that he received instructions to insert P100 billion worth of projects in the 2025 national budget from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. through Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. </p><div><a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/14/zaldy-co-breaks-silence-on-flood-control-mess-1214">Zaldy Co breaks silence on flood control mess</a></div><p>Malacañang has already disputed these allegations.</p><div><a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/14/-pure-hearsay-malaca-ang-disputes-zaldy-co-s-accusations-vs-marcos-pangandaman-1731">‘Pure hearsay’: Malacañang disputes Zaldy Co’s accusations vs Marcos, Pangandaman</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4QWeYcAGmhk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Friday called for truth, justice and due process in light of the allegations made public by former congressman Elizaldy Co.</p>

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Friday called for truth, justice and due process in light of the allegations made public by former congressman Elizaldy Co.

CBCP calls for ‘truth, justice and due process’ after Zaldy Co’s allegations

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CBCP calls for ‘truth, justice and due process’ after Zaldy Co’s allegations

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Published November 15, 2025 01:00 AM PHT

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