When Marcos forces threatened to retaliate, the influential Archbishop of Manila, Jaime Cardinal Sin, broadcast an appeal for "people power" to protect them.

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"Corruption, sadly, has not spared our judicial system, " bemoans Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jaime Sin.

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The return of the cronies prompted Manila archbishop Cardinal Jaime Sin to issue a pastoral letter July 19.

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