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Jan23.2015 bHRep Resolution Expresses Collective Gratitude To Pope Francis For His Visit
Jan23.2015 bHRep Resolution Expresses Collective Gratitude To Pope Francis For His Visit
Jan23.2015 bHRep Resolution Expresses Collective Gratitude To Pope Francis For His Visit
23, 2015
NR # 3720B
harmony between people of all backgrounds, beliefs and faiths is of great significance to
present day reality, and his belief in the efforts of bringing just and lasting peace to the
Philippines, particularly in Mindanao has made His Holiness Pope Francis a symbol of
unity and promoter of peace, the resolution stressed.
Likewise, the lawmakers collectively declared that the overwhelming positive
response to the Popes visit indicates how the message of Mercy and Compassion, love
and peace has resonated with the Filipino people, igniting their hearts to make
meaningful and positive changes to the nation and the entire world.
His humility, compassion, simplicity, dedication, passion, warmth and great love
for the people made him a beacon of hope and inspiration to our countrymen, and the
nation is truly grateful for the presence of His Holiness Pope Francis in our midst, the
lawmakers stressed.
The four other similar House resolutions filed on resumption of sessions include:
HR 1799 authored by Reps. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,
Lani-Mercado-Revilla, Diosdado Macapagal Arroyo, Jose L. Atienza, Jonathan dela Cruz,
Victor Ortega, Philip Pichay, Aleta Suarez and Toby Tiangco. HR 1802 authored by Rep.
Eric L. Olivarez; HR 1813 filed separately by Deputy Speaker Sergio Apostol, and HR
1806 by Rep. Winston Castelo.
The resolutions, which will be consolidated into one House Resolution, is expected
to be unanimously adopted by the House plenary with all members as signatories. (30) dpt