January 13, 2015

Pope Francis' Apostolic Visit to the Philippines - Message of President Aquino on the preparations for the visit of Pope Francis

The country prepares and getting ready for Pope Francis' Apostolic Visit to the Philippines on January 15 to 19, 2015.

President Aquino will meet His Holiness upon arrival and during a welcome ceremony at Malacañan Palace. On Saturday, Pope Francis will travel to Tacloban City, where he will meet with Typhoon Yolanda survivors.

In view of the visit of the Pope, the Head of State of the Vatican City, President Benigno S. Aquino III appeal to the public to cooperate with authorities to ensure His Holiness’ safety.

Yesterday, President Aquino addressed the nation regarding the government's preparations for the visit of Pope Francis.



Mensahe ng Kagalang-galang Benigno S. Aquino III Pangulo ng Pilipinas Hinggil sa pagbisita ng Santo Papa 

[Inihayag noong ika-12 ng Enero 2015]

Mga Boss, malaking karangalan po ang pagbisita ng Santo Papa sa ating bansa; kaakibat nito, humaharap din po tayo sa isang malaking hamon. Tingnan na lang po ninyo noong 1995 nang idinaos ang World Youth Day sa ating bansa, na pinamunuan ni Pope John Paul II. Punong-puno ang Luneta at dikit-dikit ang mga tao. Dagdag ko lang po: ganito na kapuno noon nang 68 million ang populasyon natin; ngayong 100 milyon na tayo, gaano karami pa kaya ang darating sa misa ni Pope Francis sa Luneta?

Siyempre po, lahat ng tao, gustong makita nang personal ang Santo Papa. Nariyan ang libo-libong mag-aabang sa convoy ng Santo Papa, at ang milyon-milyon na lalahok sa Luneta. Ang pagsisiksikan at pagkagigil na makalapit sa Santo Papa, maaaring maging mitsa para magkagulo. Isipin na lang po ninyo: Kapag maraming tao ang kumilos nang kahit isang pulgada paharap, malaking espasyo ang masasakop. Kung wala nang lugar na gagalawan, malamang ay may maiipit sa mga barikada. Nagsimula lang po ang lahat ng iyan sa kagustuhang makalapit sa Santo Papa.

Paano pa kaya kung magkahabulan dahil sa may mandurukot? O kaya may isang walang magawa at biglang magpaputok ng labintador? Pihadong magtatakbuhan at magkakatulakan, at nariyan ang potensiyal na marami ang masaktan.

Pansinin din po ninyo: disiplinado ang tao noong wala ang convoy; nang dumating po ang convoy, kanya-kanya na. Kung nagtagumpay ang mga nakaharang na makalapit sa Santo Papa, at tumigil ang convoy, ang dating moving target naging stationary target na. Isipin ninyo kung may nadaganan pa, o kaya naapakan dahil sa pag-uunahan. Di naman kailangang may mapahamak na sinuman.

Tingnan na rin po ninyo ang video na ito: inatake si Pope John Paul II sa loob mismo ng Vatican. Nariyan din ang insidente nang magmimisa si Pope Benedict XVI, nang sunggaban siya sa loob ng katedral; pati na rin ang paglundag ng mga tao patungo sa kanyang pope mobile.

Tandaan po natin: Pastoral visit ito, at layon ng Santo Papa na makahalubilo ang pinakamarami sa ating mga kababayan. Ang bawat pagtatagpo ay nagdadala ng panganib. Ang gusto natin: Bawasan ang mga panganib sa buhay ng Santo Papa, at balansehin ang seguridad ni Pope Francis at ang kanyang hangarin.

Walang duda na sa malaking pagtitipon tulad nito, posible ang gulo. Maski walang banta ng terorismo, at lalo na kung may planong magpasimula ng gulo, nagbabadya ang peligro na magdadala ng pinsala sa napakaraming lalahok.

Kaya naman, para maging makabuluhan ang pagdalaw ng Santo Papa, kailangan natin ng pagdadamayan at pagbabayanihan. Malinaw na napakalaki ng hamong dala ng pagbisita ni Pope Francis sa ating bansa; nakataya rito ang kaligtasan niya, ng nakaparaming dadalo sa kanyang mga gawain at mag-aabang sa kanya. Ang mismong karangalan ng ating bansa, malalagay sa alanganin. Ang tanong ko nga po: Gusto ba nating matala sa kasaysayan na nangyari sa Pilipinas ang isang trahedya na may kinalaman sa Santo Papa?

Obligasyon ng gobyerno ang inyong kaligtasan, at para magampanan ang tungkuling ito ay may obligasyon din kayo. Sa mga darating na araw, maglalabas ng mga paaalala hinggil sa patakarang panseguridad sina Secretary Mar Roxas at Undersecretary Manuel Bautista. Ang panawagan po namin: Makinig po tayo, at makiisa sa pagbabahagi ng impormasyon.

Pihado po: Malalaktawan natin ang napakalaking hamon na ito sa inyong pakikisama at pagbabayanihan.

Ipakita po natin ang pakikisama at pagtutulungan, nang matiyak nating magiging mataimtim at mapayapa ang pagbisita ni Pope Francis sa ating bansa.

Magandang gabi po, maraming salamat, at inaasahan ko ang pakikiisa ninyo.


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City of Dreams Manila Grand Opening with Concert of Dreams

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"We Are All God's Children" - Official Theme Song for the 2015 Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines


Here is the Official Theme Song for the 2015 Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines.



Do you see these children on the streets?
Have you walked the pavements where they sleep?
Do you feel their hands when you give them alms?
Did you ever give them bread to eat?
Have you seen their homes washed by the floods?
While a mother tightly holds her child
Do you hear the wind of the raging storm?
Can you tell them where it’s coming from?
Let us show our love and mercy
With true kindness and humility
For the God loves the weak and the needy
Just like you and me
We are all God’s children we are all the same
He is calling us by name to help the poor and lame
And learn what life is really for
It’s to know and love and serve the Lord

Stand together and let’s do our part
Hear their voices mend their broken hearts
Choose to be brave fight for their rights
Give them back their honor and their pride
Please do not be blind and just leave them behind
To struggle in darkness or give them empty promises
We are all God’s children we are all the same
He is calling us by name to help the poor and lame
And learn what life is really for
It’s to know and love and serve the Lord
It’s to know and love and serve the Lord
It’s to know and love and serve the Lord

Lyrics written and sung by Jamie Rivera with The Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir.
Music composed and arranged by Noel Espenida
Directed by Eric Teotico
Produced by Starmusic and Ligaya ng Panginoon


Published by Star Songs, Inc.




“A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.” – Pope Francis



Golden Globe Awards 2015 Winners

“Transparent,” “The Affair,” “Boyhood” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” emerged as the big winners at the 72nd edition of Golden Globe Awards held on January 11 at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel in California. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are program hosts.

Here is the complete list of winners:

Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:
J.K. Simmons (Whiplash)

Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie:
Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey)

Best TV Movie or Mini-Series:
Fargo

Best Actor in a Mini-Series or TV Movie:
Billy Bob Thornton (Fargo)


Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy:
Gina Rodriguez (Jane The Virgin)

Best TV Series, Musical or Comedy:
Transparent

Best Original Score – Motion Picture:
Jóhann Jóhannsson (The Theory Of Everything)

Best Original Song – Motion Picture:
“Glory” from Selma

Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie:
Matt Bomer (The Normal Heart)

Best Actress In A Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy:
Amy Adams (Big Eyes)

Best Animated Film:
How To Train Your Dragon 2

Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture:
Patricia Arquette (Boyhood)

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture:
Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo (Birdman)

Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy:
Jeffrey Tambor (Transparent)

Best Foreign Language Film:
Leviathan

Best Actress in a Mini-Series or TV Movie:
Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Honorable Woman)

Best TV Series, Drama:
The Affair

Best Actor in a TV Series, Drama:
Kevin Spacey (House of Cards)

Cecil B. DeMille Award:
George Clooney

Best Director – Motion Picture:
Richard Linklater (Boyhood)

Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama:
Ruth Wilson (The Affair)

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy:
Michael Keaton (Birdman)

Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy:
The Grand Budapest Hotel

Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama:
Julianne Moore (Still Alice)

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama:
Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything)

Best Motion Picture, Drama:
Boyhood

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