Catholic Church, anti-RH bill groups gather at Edsa Shrine
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Catholic Church, anti-RH bill groups gather at Edsa Shrine

Manila : Philippines | Aug 04, 2012 at 12:30 AM PDT
Source: Inquirer.net
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Philippines Preparations are ongoing for what Catholic Church authorities said was a prayer rally to oppose the controversial Reproductive Health bill at the Edsa Shrine.   Despite the rain and wind, anti-RH bill groups gathered at the historic landmark, site of the 1986 People Power revolution... FULL ARTICLE AT Inquirer.net
 
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