Cardinal David defends priest linked to graft in Senate blue ribbon committee probe

MANILA, Philippines — Kalookan Bishop Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David defends Fr. Flavie Villanueva after he was accused by the "ex-Marines: that he allegedly received an envelope containing money from former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co. In a Facebook post Saturday, David said such allegations should be backed up with facts, noting that a person’s name should not be tainted by “unsubstantiated accusations.” “I find it difficult to believe that a man whose life