“I went to Malacañang the other day because of the request of the owner of the Sulpicio Lines… it’s the only livelihood they have. Kasi wala naming ibang source of income ang Go family kundi sa shipping industry so yun ang purpose ng paghingi ng tulong nila sa akin,”
I am now confused at our bishops today. What they are always on the side of the evils? Take this one bishop from Butuan City, Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos. He is taking the cudgels for Sulpicio Lines by using his influence in Malacañang to persuade the Palace to allow “killer” Sulpicio Lines to sail again.
Bishop Pueblos said that he and Edgar Go, have close relationship as they are both involved in Oasis of Spirituality. I doubt this. How can they be close when the Go’s are Cebu based and Pueblos, Butuan City based. Unless of course if one or both of them are frequently acquainted with each other?
You see, if one wants to get a favor from Malacanang, Bishop Pueblos is one of those who can be relied to effectively convince Malacanang. Bishop Pueblos influence in Malacanang should not be underestimated. Early this year, Bishop Pueblos caused the removal of DENR Caraga Regional Director Benjamin Tumaliuan. That is a no mean feat. Removing a well entrenched top ranking official.
Sulpicio Lines also do their research because they correctly chose the personality who can really helped them.
I can’t blame Sulpicio. They are desperately trying to go back to business despite the thousands of deaths caused by their irresponsible shipping practices. What I am surprise of is why Bishop Pueblos entertained the request of Sulpicio Lines? Did Bishop Pueblos think about the families of the dead passengers not only of the Princess of the Stars but other vessels of Sulpicio as well. Bishop Pueblos said that Sulpicio Lines have made improvements to their vessels. Tell that to the Marines! If they have improved their vessels and the way they conduct their business, the Princess of the Stars tragedy should not have happened.
I am disappointed again by Bishop Pueblos. When will the revered Bishop take the side of the people once again.
Ano ba talaga Bishop? Please for one time be consistent with your principles. You keep on sermoning about preservation of life and here you are assisting a certified mass murderer in Sulpicio Lines. Very Disappointing.
Here is the article:
Bishop admits brokering
for Princess ownersA CATHOLIC prelate close to Malacañang yesterday admitted he brokered on behalf of the owners of Sulpicio Lines Inc. for President Arroyo to allow the firm’s cargo operations to resume.
In a radio interview, Butuan (Agusan del Norte) Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos said he was approached by the Go family.
“I went to Malacañang the other day because of the request of the owner of the Sulpicio Lines… it’s the only livelihood they have. Kasi wala naming ibang source of income ang Go family kundi sa shipping industry so yun ang purpose ng paghingi ng tulong nila sa akin,” Pueblos told Church-run Radio Veritas.
The bishop, however, said he was not able to meet Arroyo personally although he was able to discuss the matter with “somebody.”
Pueblos said Sulpicio senior vice president Edgar Go is a personal friend.
“They (Go family) are also with the Oasis of Spirituality, so we have already a sort of relationship,” he related. – Gerard Naval
