Three Catholic priests, known for being outspoken against a wave of drug-related killings, claimed they have received death threats in recent weeks, reported ucanews.com.
Jesuit Father Albert Alejo, Divine Word Father Flavie Villanueva and Fr Robert Reyes told a media briefing on March 11 that they fear for their lives.
"We're not safe," said Fr Reyes, known as the "running priest" for his penchant to go on long-distance runs to draw attention to human rights issues.
"We are afraid," said Fr Alejo, adding that they were "fortunate" to have received threats, unlike the "thousands of others killed without warning."
