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Philippines altar boy turned lawyer for abuse victims
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: A former altar boy who spoke out about priest sexual abuse in the Philippines is now a lawyer for victims.
WHO: Michal Gatchalian
WHAT: Michal Gatchalian became a lawyer helping victims of sexual abuse
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 2:08 AM ET
WHERE: Philippines
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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