Famed tour guide insults church clergy
I took only one word for the tour guide Carlos Celdran to get a rise from the leaders of the Catholic Church. During a celebration mass, Celdran brought a white board and wrote “Damaso” referring to the fictional character in the Jose Rizal novel Noli me Tangere. Damaso or better known as Padre Damaso is described as a corrupt priest who was interfering with government policy.
Celdran made his protest regarding the Church’s opposition of the controversial Reproductive health. To make things more theatrical he dressed up as the national hero Jose Rizal and Shouted “Stop getting involved in politics”. He was arrested by the Manila Police for violating Article 133 which states that "the penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional in its minimum period shall be imposed upon anyone who, in a place devoted to religious worship or during the celebration of any religious ceremony, shall perform acts notoriously offensive to the feelings of the faithful."
To make things worse Celtran made his protest during an interfaith prayer service. When ask if he regrets his action, Celdran answered "Truth be told I did not think about the consequences, because if I thought about the consequences, I probably would not have done it”. Celdran was released on Friday after posting a P6000 bail.
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