A CATHOLIC prelate close to Malacañang
yesterday admitted he brokered on behalf of the owners of
Sulpicio Lines Inc. for President Arroyo to allow the firm’s
cargo operations to resume.
In a radio interview, Butuan (Agusan del
Norte) Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos said he was approached by
the Go family.
"I went to Malacañang the other day because
of the request of the owner of the Sulpicio Lines… it’s the
only livelihood they have. Kasi wala naming ibang source of
income ang Go family kundi sa shipping industry so yun ang
purpose ng paghingi ng tulong nila sa akin," Pueblos told
Church-run Radio Veritas.
The bishop, however, said he was not able
to meet Arroyo personally although he was able to discuss the
matter with "somebody."
Pueblos said Sulpicio senior vice president
Edgar Go is a personal friend.
"They (Go family) are also with the Oasis of Spirituality,
so we have already a sort of relationship," he related. –
Gerard Naval
