21 December 2005
JDV calls for ceasefire to RP’s dirty politics
HOUSE Speaker Jose de Venecia, Jr. called for a ceasefire in “poisonous, dirty, excessive, negative and confrontational politics” in the spirit of Christmas and the coming New Year.
Speaking to newsmen Monday before flying back to Manila after a three-day speaking engagement with his constituents in Pangasinan, de Venecia expressed hope that this season of joy “will mark the beginning of reconciliation and unity among our people”.
De Venecia was guest of honor and speaker Sunday during the “Galikayo” Festival in Manaoag town, a religious activity honoring and professing devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary of Manaoag.
Manaoag is today’s religious capital of Pangasinan if not in the entire northern Luzon.
De Venecia said ceasefire is not only among the rebels and government forces but also among the various political forces across the land.
“At the same time, let’s hope that our family—husbands, wives, sons and daughter, nephews and nieces can be together as part of the great Filipino tradition to observe Christmas,“ he said.
De Venecia called on the people to observe the religious dimensions of Christmas which are very important, like gift-giving, Misa de Gallo, attending mass or service, prayers and solidarity among families.
“These are the high points of Christian life that we must preserve in the Philippines,” he said. (PNA)
Speaking to newsmen Monday before flying back to Manila after a three-day speaking engagement with his constituents in Pangasinan, de Venecia expressed hope that this season of joy “will mark the beginning of reconciliation and unity among our people”.
De Venecia was guest of honor and speaker Sunday during the “Galikayo” Festival in Manaoag town, a religious activity honoring and professing devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary of Manaoag.
Manaoag is today’s religious capital of Pangasinan if not in the entire northern Luzon.
De Venecia said ceasefire is not only among the rebels and government forces but also among the various political forces across the land.
“At the same time, let’s hope that our family—husbands, wives, sons and daughter, nephews and nieces can be together as part of the great Filipino tradition to observe Christmas,“ he said.
De Venecia called on the people to observe the religious dimensions of Christmas which are very important, like gift-giving, Misa de Gallo, attending mass or service, prayers and solidarity among families.
“These are the high points of Christian life that we must preserve in the Philippines,” he said. (PNA)
