Notre Dame community condemns bombing, calls for sobriety
(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 “...