Rappler's latest stories on Diocese of Bacolod
Bacolod church hangs ‘no to death penalty’ tarp
The Diocese of Bacolod – responsible for the Team Patay and the Thou shall not kill posters – mounts another social commentary

New bishop installed in Bacolod diocese
Bishop Patricio Buzon is appointed by Pope Francis to succeed Bishop Vicente Navarra following his retirement

Remember 'Team Patay'? Here's how it will affect campaigning now
The Supreme Court decision favoring the bishop of Bacolod means that non candidates can now put up campaign propaganda as big as the billboards and contract unlimited ads free from any form of regulation

How did SC justices decide key cases in 2014-2016?
We look back at landmark decisions by this batch of SC justices – between the latest appointment of Jardeleza in August 2014 and Villarama’s early retirement in January 2016

'Ruling on Team Patay tarps protects church-state separation'
With its decision the Supreme Court has once again proved that it is indeed the last bastion of democracy says a statement from the Bacolod diocese s lawyers
SC: Comelec can't order removal of church's anti-RH tarps
The Supreme Court rules the Comelec violated the church s right to free speech expression and property in taking down the Team Patay tarpaulins

Thousands join Church-led anti-pork rally in Bacolod
Bishop Vicente Navarra said the anti pork barrel rally is just the beginning of a series of calls the Diocese of Bacolod will make
Bacolod bishop: 'Uphill battle' in anti-RH campaign
But the huge turnout of the anti RH rally last April 27 has inspired the Bacolod diocese says its bishop
Move over 'Team Patay,' here's 'Purple Vote'
Advocates say they will also consider candidates stand on other pertinent issues
5 more bishops campaigning vs ‘Team Patay’
The dioceses of Lipa in Batangas San Pablo in Laguna Malolos in Bulacan San Jose in Occidental Mindoro and Boac in Marinduque will also hang Team Patay and Team Buhay posters
Brillantes on 'Team Patay' TRO: I'm worried
Comelec chair Sixto Brillantes Jr fears other politicians may follow the Diocese of Bacolod s lead
2 Negros dioceses say no to 'Team Patay' tarps
San Carlos Kabankalan dioceses to focus on voter education instead
SC issues TRO vs Comelec on Bacolod church tarp
UPDATED The Comelec was set to file an election offense against the Bacolod diocese but the TRO would effectively prevent them from doing so
Pope would've slammed bid vs Team Patay
Pope Benedict XVI warns the Church against transforming herself into a directly political subject that engages in partisan interests
More 'Team Patay' tarps in Bacolod churches
Over 90 priests have agreed to hang similar tarpaulins in their parishes in a meeting with Bacolod Bishop Vicente Navarra
Rappler Newscast | February 26, 2013
Sultan of Sulu wants standoff settled before ordering followers to leave 9 Team PNoy bets make it to Magic 12
Oversized? Bacolod church slices RH poster into 2
The two smaller posters now each complies with the size prescribed by the elections commission
#PHvote Week 2: Senate race is individual race
When candidates face negative endorsements the slate they belong to won t come to their rescue They are on their own
Comelec: Take down 'Team Patay' poster
Bishop Vicente Navara says it s not the end of their Team Patay campaign
Candidates to Church: No name-calling
Administration candidates tagged by the Diocese of Bacolod as Team Patay are disappointed by the Church s strong criticism of their position on the RH law
#PHvote quotes: iPads and mix-ups
Rappler s compilation of quotable quotes from Week 2 of the campaign period
What the campaign vs ‘Team Patay’ means
Negative campaigning against identified senatorial candidates is a first for a Catholic diocese This is a test for the Catholic vote for national posts
Bacolod diocese: No to these 6 Senate bets
Local Catholic Church asks voters to junk Team Patay the 6 anti life candidates who supported the reproductive health bill and to vote for Team Buhay