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15 May 2002
The Roman Catholic church in the Philippines is striking back against "sinful" internet service providers and is becoming one itself.
The CBCP World service claims to filter out violence, pornography and gambling, leaving only family friendly content. It assures its users of "fast access to wholesome, clean and educational materials".
More than 88 per cent of the 77 million people in the Philippines are Roman Catholic, and the church fears that many of its faithful are being sucked into the internet at the expense of their spiritual path.
Speaking during a rally in Manila, Bishop Jesus Cabrera warned the faithful: "Many children are so addicted to the internet that they don't go to church anymore."
However, the Philippine hacking community says it will take some miracle software to prevent them from working out a way around any censorship.
One website dedicated to hackers pledged: "When they launch we will post a way around any screening within four hours."
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