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(Update on bombing on Immaculate Conception Cathedra l, a repost from CBCPNews ) MANILA, July 8, 2009—Cotabato Auxiliary Bishop Jose Colin M. Bagaforo said city residents are slowly recovering from the traumatic experience they had last Sunday when an improvised explosive device brought death to five persons and multiple injuries to some 35 others. Speaking at the CBCP Media Office-Catholic Media Network sponsored Public Affairs program “The Forum,” the prelate said the authorities have arrested several suspects but later released when witnesses identified them as those responsible for the bombing. “The authorities now believe the real target was the cathedral,” the prelate said. He added they have already coordinated with the police and the military to protect the cathedral and its perimeter. >He admitted there was a significant reduction in churchgoers in their 11:30 A.M., 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 P.M. Masses last Sunday. “The people were afraid and it will take some days...

(Update on bombing on Immaculate Conception Cathedra l, a repost from CBCPNews) MANILA July 7, 2009—The academic community of Notre Dame University in Cotabato, composed of almost 4,500 students, faculty members and non-teaching personnel condemned the bombing last Sunday at the vicinity of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in downtown Cotabato City where five persons died and some 30 others wounded. In a statement signed by Notre Dame University President Fr. Eduardo G. Tanudtanud, OMI and sent to CBCPNews, the community said the explosion caused deaths, hurt and trauma to innocent civilians, “most of them children and students.” They described the incident as “terroristic act” as they join the families and loved ones of those who died and were injured in their call for peace and justice. They have expressed their demand to authorities to secure and protect the people and ensure peace and order in the troubled city. They also asked the city government led by Mayor Muslimin Sema to “...