Archbishop urges unity among Filipinos against misinformation

Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas called for unity among Filipinos in a recent pastoral letter. He emphasized the dangers of falsehood and division, stating that disunity is not God's will and is a tactic of evil. Villegas highlighted the rise of misinformation following the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court. He noted that social media has been flooded with fake news, complicating the national discourse. The Archbishop urged Filipinos to seek truth and critical thinking, regardless of their backgrounds. He encouraged a new patriotism based on faith, promoting understanding and dialogue among differing views.