We concur with Inquirer columnist Joel Butuyan’s call for religious figures to voice their opinions during times of political chaos, rising social inequality, and moral ambiguity (see “Religious leaders need to speak up,” 2/12/2026). In this challenging environment, bishops, pastors, and faith communities are increasingly called to “speak up”—to provide ethical guidance amid widespread corruption, […]... Keep on reading: Reclaiming the moral voice of religious leaders in the public sphere