Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes said such an idea is “distasteful” especially since it comes at a time when the country is preparing for the 500th year anniversary of the arrival of Christianity here in 2021.

Prelates disagree with suggestion to rename the country

A Catholic prelate has opposed the idea of changing the name of the Philippines to Maharlika.


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