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Court of Appeals upholds dismissal of case vs exorcist priest over Lipa Marian apparition pronouncements
The Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of the criminal case against exorcist priest Fr. Winston Cabading, who was accused of offending religious feelings.
The case stemmed from Fr. Cabading's comments on the 1948 Marian apparitions in Lipa City, Batangas, made during a Facebook program.
The CA ruled that the Facebook program, titled Pananampalataya at Katuwiran, does not constitute a 'religious ceremony' as defined by the Revised Penal Code.
The appellate court agreed with the Quezon City RTC's finding that the program was similar to a broadcast or show, accessible online and not limited to a specific religious group.
The CA denied the petition for certiorari filed by retired Sandiganbayan Justice Harriet Demetriou.
The CA's 12th Division issued a 28-page ruling on Sept. 29, 2025, upholding the RTC Branch 224's decision from May 2024.
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