MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Easter Sunday urged registered voters to seek God’s guidance in choosing who to vote for in the May 9 elections.
“With only less than a month before the general elections, let us seek God’s guidance in order for us to make the right decision to vote for leaders who genuinely care for the country and will effectively lead us on the path to recovery,” said Velasco.
“Let us pray that the will of God and the Filipino people will truly reflect the outcome of the forthcoming elections,” he added.
The House of Representatives is currently on break and will resume session on May 23.
Senator Nancy Binay for her part said that she hopes Filipinos on Easter will “commit to become vessels of love, peace, and hope from which our fellow Filipinos can draw strength.”
“Habang papalapit ang araw ng pagpili natin sa mga susunod na lider ng bansa, isaisip sana natin na tayong lahat ay may pananagutan sa isa’t isa,” said Binay.
(As the day of our election of the next leaders of the country approaches, let us keep in mind that we are all responsible to one another.)
“Our choices will affect others. But rather than fear this responsibility, we must embrace it, and cling to what the Lord teaches us, trusting that by reflecting on what He asks of us, we can discern what is right,” she added.
Senator Risa Hontiveros, meanwhile, urged Filipinos to look for inspiration in the celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, and “draw strength from the light and hope that he brings.”
“Sa gitna ng paghihirap at pagsasakripisyong kinahaharap natin, manalig tayong hindi niya tayo pababayaan. Lalong lalo na ang mga kababayan nating biktima ng bagyo’t kalamidad nitong mga nagdaang araw,” Hontiveros said.
(Amid the suffering and sacrifice, let us trust that our Savior will not forsake us. Most especially our fellow Filipinos who have also been hit by typhoons and other calamities in recent days.)
“Kaya kasabay ng ating matatag na paniniwala at pananampalataya, ipanalangin natin na tuluyan tayong makalaya mula sa mga paghihirap at pagdurusa, at para sa mas malusog at maginhawang bukas para sa ating lahat at sa bansa,” she added.
(So with our firm belief and faith, let us pray that we will be finally free from hardships and sufferings. Let us also pray for a healthier and more prosperous country.)
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