MANILA: Philippine authorities have banned hanging rosaries and religious icons off car dashboards because of safety concerns, prompting an outcry from the Catholic Church which insists they offer divine intervention on the nation's chaotic roads.
The ban, which will take effect on Friday, is part of a wide-ranging new law aimed at eliminating distractions for drivers.
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