Catholic bishop calls for ‘fair pricing of goods’ amid rising fuel prices

2026-03-12 - 17:24

MANILA, Philippines — A Catholic bishop on Thursday appealed for “fair pricing of goods” as fuel prices continue to soar due to the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East. According to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), Bishop Julito Cortes of Dumaguete issued the call in a pastoral message, expressing solidarity with