(03 Aug 2006 RV) Religious leaders in the Philippines have re-affirmed their determination
to tackle poverty, corruption and political killings. The association of major religious
superiors also called on decisive government action to address issues it says are
plaguing the country. We spoke to the chairman of the association of major religious
superiors, Brother Edmundo Fernandez. He told us how the church was trying to help
improve life in the Philippines…