NANAWAGAN si Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte sa mga Pilipino na ipagdasal ang mga taong namatay dahil sa COVID-19 at para sa mga frontliner na patuloy na sinisiguro na ligtas ang mamamayan sa gitna ng pandemya.
“I join all Filipino Catholics in the Philippines and around the world in commemorating All Saints Day and All Souls Day. This centuries-old tradition of honoring those who have come before us and led virtuous lives, as well as remembering our dearly departed, is a strong pillar of our faith and identity as a people,” ayon sa Pangulo.
“As we follow the example of the saints and pray for our loved ones who have passed on, let us also pray for each other, especially during this pandemic. We pray for those who have died because of COVID-19 and we also pray for those who have sacrificed life and limb to save more lives and keep us safe,” dagdag na pahayag nito.
Gayundin, sinabi ng Pangulo, na makabubuting gamitin ang panahon upang magnilay-nilay at magpasalamat sa regalo ng buhay.
“With the grace of the Almighty, I have full trust that we will brave these trying times and emerge as a stronger nation,” ayon sa Pangulo.
“May we all have a blessed and meaningful observance,” dagdag na pahayag nito. (CHRISTIAN DALE)
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