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Inquirer.net - Oct 8, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Bishops from Capiz province have urged government and business leaders to heed the Diocese of Kalibo’s concerns about the consequences of gambling’s proliferation following the opening of a casino hub in Boracay. The Diocese of Kalibo recently reiterated its opposition to gambling and its implications for the lives of many Filipinos who

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