Pres. Aquino’s Christmas Message: Lend Cheer Where it Needed Most

The President of the Republic of the Philippines, Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III released his official Christmas message to the Filipino whom he will be serving for his remaining months in office as the highest official of the country. In time for Christmas, Pres. PNoy urged the public to renew the spirit of “bayanihan.”

Pres. Aquino

According to the President, Filipinos should lend aid to those who need it the most. The Christmas message of the President was released to the media on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 before the scheduled visit Pres. Aquino in the provinces of Northern Samar and Oriental Mindoro to distribute relief goods to victims of Typhoon Nona.

Aquino said the holiday season is an invitation for Filipinos to respond to the call of God to share their blessings to others.

“May we welcome this call with the readiness to impart His love and blessing to others, and to overcome the challenges that the world faces today with prayer and solidarity,” said Aquino.

“Let our faith grow stronger as we work towards justice, reconciliation, and peace, and guide one another further along the straight and righteous path,” he added.

The 55-year-old President Aquino enjoined the public to exude generosity amid “times of unease.” He was quoted as saying “During times of unease, we stand resolute as a people and let our hopes burn the brightest. I urge every fellowman, from across the regions, to exude the generosity and warmth that make Yuletide in our country distinctively joyous,” he said.

“Let us reinforce the ties woven from our shared aspirations of a harmonious and progressive future for all. Upholding the tradition of bayanihan, let us lend cheer where it is needed most and come to the aid of the downcast,” Aquino added.

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