the Chaplet of Divine Mercy

The Chaplet of Mercy is recited using ordinary rosary beads of five decades. At the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts the Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from the Diary of Saint Faustina and followed by a closing prayer.

Optional Opening Prayers

You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in you!

Begin with the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Apostle's Creed:

Our Father
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen.

Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.

The Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Then, on the large bead before each decade:

Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On the ten small beads of each decade, say:
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Conclude with (Say 3 Times):
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Optional Closing Prayer
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.

A Prayer for the Divine Mercy
O greatly Merciful God, Infinite Goodness, today all mankind calls out from the abyss of its misery to Your mercy---to Your compassion, O God; and it is with its mighty voice of misery that it cries out. Gracious God do not reject the prayer of this earth's exiles! O Lord, Goodness beyond our understanding, Who are acquainted with our misery through and through, and know that by our own power we cannot ascend to You, we implore You; anticipate us with Your Grace and keep on increasing Your mercy in us, that we may faithfully do Your holy will all through our life and at death's hour. Let the omnipotence of Your mercy shield us from the darts of our salvation's enemies, that we may with confidence, as Your children await Your final coming - that day known to You alone. And we expect to obtain everything promised us by Jesus in spite of all our wretchedness. For Jesus is our Hope: Through His merciful Heart as through an open gate we pass through to heaven.

3 O'Clock Prayer to the Divine Mercy

You died Jesus, but the source of life flowed out for the souls and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fountain of Life, immeasurable Divine Mercy. cover the whole world and empty yourself out upon us. O Blood and Water which flowed out from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of mercy for us, I trust in You.

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and the whole world. (3 times) Amen

Jesus, King of Mercy, I trust in You!

Angelus, Lord's Prayer, Psalm 91 (Religious Prayer)

The Angelus (Orasyon)

Ating dasalin ang ORASYON.

(+) Sa ngalan ng Ama, at ng Anak, at ng Espiritu Santo.
Amen.

Namumuno: Ang Anghel ng Panginoon ay nagbalita kay Santa Maria
Bayan: At siya'y naglihi lalang ng Espirito Santo.

Aba Ginoong Maria napupuno ka nang grasya, ang Panginoon Diyos ay sumasaiyo, bukod kang pinagpala sa babaeng lahat at pinagpala naman ang inyong anak na si Hesus. Santa Maria, ina ng Diyos, ipanalangin mo kaming kasalanan, ngayon at kung kami'y mamatay. Amen.

N: Narito ang alipin ng Panginoon
B: Maganap nawa sa akin ayon sa Wika Mo

Aba Ginoong Maria napupuno ka nang grasya, ang Panginoon Diyos ay sumasaiyo, bukod kang pinagpala sa babaeng lahat at pinagpala naman ang inyong anak na si Hesus. Santa Maria, ina ng Diyos, ipanalangin mo kaming kasalanan, ngayon at kung kami'y mamatay. Amen.

N: At ang Verbo ay nagkatawang tao,
B: At nakipamayan sa atin.

Aba Ginoong Maria napupuno ka nang grasya, ang Panginoon Diyos ay sumasaiyo, bukod kang pinagpala sa babaeng lahat at pinagpala naman ang inyong anak na si Hesus. Santa Maria, ina ng Diyos, ipanalangin mo kaming kasalanan, ngayon at kung kami'y mamatay. Amen.

N: Ipanalangin mo kami, O Santang Ina ng Diyos,
B: Nang kami'y maging dapat magkamit ng mga pangako ni Hesukristong Panginoon.

Manalangin tayo:
Panginoong aming Diyos, kasihan Mo nawa ang aming mga kaluluwa ng Iyong Mahal na grasya at yayamang dahilan sa pamamalita ng Anghel ay nakilala namin ang Pagkakatawang Tao ni Hesukristong Anak Mo, pakundangan sa Mahal Niyang pagpapakasakit at pagkamatay sa krus ay papakinabangin Mo kami ng kanyang pagkabuhay na mag-uli sa kaluwalhatian sa Langit. Alang-alang kay Hesukristong Panginoon namin.

Amen.

(+) Sa ngalan ng Ama, at ng Anak, at ng Espiritu Santo.
Amen.

THE LORD'S PRAYER
Written By Albert Hay Malotte

Our Father, who art in heaven

Hallowed be thy Name
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done on earth
As it is in Heaven

Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our debts
As we forgive our debtors

And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil
For thine is the kingdom
And the power and the glory forever

Amen

Salmo 91

Siyang naghahangad ng pagkupkop ng Kataas-taasan,at nananatili sa pagkalinga ng Makapangyarihan, ay makakapagsabi kay Yahweh: "Muog ka't kanlungan, ikaw ang aking Diyos, ang Diyos na tangi kong pinagtiwalaan." Sa panganib at bitag ika'y kanyang ililigtas, at kahit ano mang matinding salot ay di ka magdaranas. Lulukuban ka niya sa lilim ng kanyang malapad na pakpak, at sa kalinga niya ay palagi ka ngang nakakatiyak; iingatan niya't ipagsasanggalang, pagkat siya'y matapat. Pagsapit ng gabi, di ka matatakot sa anumang bagay, maging sa gagawing biglaang paglusob ng mga kaaway. Ni sa ano pa mang darating na salot pagkagat ng dilim, sa pagpuksa'y wala kang takot, sa araw man dumating. Kahit na mabuwal sa iyong harapan ang sanlibong tao,sa iyong paligid ang bilang ng patay maging sampung libo;
di ka matatakot, at natitiyak mong di ka maaano. Ika'y magmamasid at sa panonood, mapapatunayan, iyong makikita, taong masasama'y pinaparusahan. Sapagkat si Yahweh ang iyong ginawang tagapagsanggalang, at ang pinili mong mag-iingat sa iyo'y Kataas-taasan. Di mo aabuting ika'y mapahamak; di mararanasan kahit anong uring mga paghihirap sa iyong tahanan. Sa kanyang mga anghel, ika'y itatagubilin, saan mang dako maparoon, tiyak kang iingatan. Sa kanilang mga kamay, ika'y aalalayan, nang sa mga bato, paa mo'y hindi masasaktan. Iyong tatapakan kahit mga ahas o leong mabagsik, di ka maaano sa mga serpiyente't leong mababangis. Ang sabi ng Diyos, "Ililigtas ko ang mga tapat sa akin, at iingatan ko ang sinumang taong ako'y kikilanlin. Kapag sila'y tumawag, laging handa ako na sila'y pakinggan, aking sasamahan at kung may problema ay sasaklolohan; aking ililigtas at ang bawat isa ay pararangalan. Sila'y bibigyan ko't gagantimpalaan ng mahabang buhay, at nakakatiyak, tatamuhin nila aking kaligtasan!"

Awit ng Lungsod Quezon

Awit ng Lungsod Quezon

I
Lungsod Quezon, aming mahal,
Araw Mo ay saganang tunay,
Sa amin ang alab mo'y buhay,
Sa ‘Yo buong sigla kaming nagpupugay.

II
Dito’y ilaw ang diwa Mo,
Hiyas Ka ng Bayang sinisinta,
Dito’y nupli mithiing banal,
Sa ‘Yo ang pag-ibig namin at dangal.

III
Lungsod Quezon, aming mahal,
Pugad ka ng laya’t kagitingan,
Dito’y nupli mithiing banal
Sa ‘Yo ang pag-ibig namin at dangal
Sa ‘Yo ang pag-ibig naming at buhay.

Music by: Dr. Eliseo Pajaro
Lyrics by: Ligaya Perez

Who went where: Politics make strange bedfellows (By Cathy C. Yamsuan and Leah Gatdula)

JEJOMAR Binay, who was made by the Edsa People Power Revolt, was not in the Ayala rally of his political patron, Cory Aquino. Now the Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines after three terms as Makati mayor: first from 1986 to June 30, 1998 and 2001 to June 30, 2010, Binay was on the other side of town with, well, the other side.

Same thing with a former Coryista, Laguna Gov. Jose ''Joey'' Lina, who found himself socializing with Marcos son-in-law Gregorio ''Greggy'' Araneta as they lunched at the VIP lounge of the Quirino grandstand hosted by Brother Mariano “Mike” Velarde of El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International and Brother Eduardo “Eddie” Villanueva of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide.

Two seats to their left was Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile, one of the leaders of the peaceful February 1986 coup that toppled the dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Enrile will soon join the President's Liberal Party.

Facing Enrile across the table were opposition Sen. Loren Legarda and husband, former Batangas Gov. Antonio “Tony” Leviste of Lakas-NUCD.

Her mother's daughter

But President’s sister Kris Aquino stuck to her mother from whom she had been estranged because of her liaison with actor Phillip Salvador.

“I’ll take her anytime over Jinggoy,” said a newspaper editor.

The only big-name star in the rally, Kris emceed the Makati prayer rally led by Former President Fidel V. Ramos and Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal G. Tagle.

“Kahit wala hong lechon dito at kahit ako lang ang artista dito, masaya ako dahil nandito tayong lahat (Even without roasted pig and movie stars),” Kris told an enthusiastic crowd at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas.

Most show biz stars were in Luneta to support their former colleague, Former president and now Manila City mayor Joseph Estrada and incumbent president Benigno Aquino III. But Kris could count on colleagues like singer-comedienne Cynthia Patag who sang “Magkaisa” and ''Bayan Ko,'' folk singer Coritha who did her original hit, “Oras Na,” and Edsa veterans Jim Paredes, Leah Navarro, Mitch Valdez, June Keithley and Maan Hontiveros.

Old magic

Kris tried to work the old magic she cast when campaigning for her mother during the snap elections in 1986.

When some ralliers raised a placard which said: ''El Shaddai rejects Cha-cha,'' Kris remarked: “Hindi po pala lahat ng El Shaddai nasa Luneta (Not all El Shaddai are at the Luneta).”

When the media delegation, including the INQUIRER'S founding chair Eugenia Duran Apostol, was called onstage, the sound system conked out. But Kris quickly salvaged the moment.

Not media suppression

''Hindi po media suppression ito, this is just a technical problem,'' she said.

Kris showed humor when she introduced the Spice Boys of Congress.

“Ang suwerte-suwerte ho ni Vina Morales dahil magandang lalake ho ang boyfriend niya,” she said of Bukidnon Rep. Miguel Zubiri. (How lucky actress Vina Morales, her boyfriend is good-looking.)

“Naka-soiree ko ho ito noong high school, pero hindi niya ako niligawan (I had a soiree with him but he did not court me),” she said of Agusan del Sur Rep. Ace Barbers.

“I give her an ‘A’ for dedication and courage,'' said a university professor.

''She showed she has genuine concern,'' commented another Makati employee.

Kris set aside whatever personal differences she had with her brother, Philippine President Noynoy Aquino, when she warmly introduced onstage. Noynoy frowned on Kris' relationship with Salvador.

Kris' appearance also dimmed any chances of reconciliation with Salvador, her former live-in partner with whom she has a 18-year-old love child, Joshua.

Salvador is an avowed supporter of Estrada.

Not political

At the Luneta, no one offered political reasons for feasting with Velarde and Villanueva. They all claimed being invited by the founder, president and spiritual director of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide, Bishop Bro. Eddie Villanueva just to celebrate his 81st birthday last October 6 and the Roman Catholic Charismatic renewal religious movement Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide celebrated its 36^th anniversary.

“This doesn't mean I am pro-(Charter change),” Legarda immediately explained when asked about her presence at the Luneta. ''Brother Mike Velarde and I have been friends since I was still with (The Inside Story),'' she added.

Enrile was more straightforward. “I came here to enjoy the lechon, pancit and the soup. Besides, you have always known my position on Charter change. I have always pointed out the flaws of the Constitution and even campaigned against its ratification in 1987.”

Enrile said he did not feel awkward sitting near Araneta, given the senator's key role in the Marcoses' ouster. I can sit with anybody because I consider myself a social being,'' he said.

Metrobank president Tony Abacan was seated next to Velarde and Villanueva.

Two tables away were retired Philippine Supreme Court Chief Justices Hilario Davide, Jr., Artemio Panganiban and Reynato Puno, Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Bea Zobel, Ayala Land, Inc. president Antonino “Tony" Aquino, Rowena Tomeldan, AC Legarda, Mark Sablan, Joseph Reyes, Maricris Bernardino, Pivi Diaz, Rina Rejanit, Bobby Dy, Manuel V. Pangilinan, Hans Sy, Tessie Sy-Coson, Tony Tan-Caktiong, Ramon Ang, Alfred Ty, Arthur Ty, Sari Yap, Lance Gokongwei, Robina Gokongwei-Pe, Liza Gokongwei-Cheng, Isha Andaya-Valles, Myrza Sison, Jo-ann Maglipon, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation Chairman Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation President and Chief Content Officer Charo Santos-Concio, Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. managing director Malou Santos, Broadcast Head and Channel 2 Head Cory Valenzuela-Vidanes, television business unit head Laurenti Dyogi, business unit head for comedy Linggit Tan-Marasigan, ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. General Manager Ernie Lopez, Dreamscape Entertainment Television President Deo Endrinal, Roxy Liquigan, Riley Santiago, Robert Labayen, Mark Yambot, August Benitez, Nandy Villar, Rico Camus, Raymond Miranda, Mark Lopez, Maricel Arenas, Happy Mabulay, Darwin Cerrado, Aldrin Cerrado, Dino Laurena, March Ventosa, Chris Lopez, Carlo Katigbak, Leo Katigbak, Paolo Pineda, Bong Osorio, Monchet Olives, Karen Coloma, former ABS-CBN presidents Cito Alejandro and Freddie Garcia, movie and television directors Johnny Manahan, Arnel Natividad, Toto Natividad, Malu Sevilla, Rechie del Carmen, Jojo Saguin, Jerry Lopez-Sineneng, Tots Mariscal, Erik Salud, Ruel Bayani, Ruel Naval, Jerome Pobocan, FM Reyes, and Don Miguel Cuaresma, 4, 000 Lopez kin from all over the world, ABS-CBN Manila Radio and Sports Division head Peter Musngi, ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs Chief Ging Reyes and Choose Philippines head Charie Villa, television director Bobbet and son Kobi Vidanes, the members of the Daza, Ilarde, Valenzuela and Vidanes families, Andrew Tan, Beth Lee, Fe Agudo, Washington Sycip, Felipe Gozon, Menardo Jimenez, Sr., Jimmy Duavit, Annette Gozon-Abrogar, Lito Abrogar, Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Regie C. Bautista, Marivin T. Arayata, Jose Mari R. Abacan, Gigi Santiago-Lara, Darling P. De Jesus, Cheryl Ching-Sy, Teresa L. Pacis, Bang U. Arespacochaga, Ali Nokom-Dedicatoria, Kenneth Yang, Sanjiv Vohra, Lily Yu-Monterverde, Wilson Tieng, Philippine Daily Inquirer board chairman Marixi Rufino-Prieto, Philippine Daily Inquirer president Alexandra Prieto-Romualdez, Philippine Daily Inquirer editor-in-chief Letty Jimenez-Magsanoc, United States Embassy spokesperson Rebecca Thompson, as well guests were media agencies and advocacy partners, former Negros and now Philippine National Bank director, Rep. Miguel “Mike” Romero, bag designer Sylvia Santos, fashion designers JC Buendia, Randy Ortiz, Jojie Lloren, Dong Omaga Diaz, Joey Samson, Ivarluski Aseron, Vittorio Barba, Gerry Katigbak, Frederick Peralta, Rajo Laurel, Len Nepomuceno, Hindy Weber-Tantoco, Ramon Esteban, PJ Aranador, Edwin Ao, OJ Hofer, Arcy Gayatin, Tippi Ocampo, Avel Bacudio, Jerome Salaya Ang, Joel Escober, Anthony Nocom, Albert Andrada, Noel Crisostomo, Ronaldo Arnaldo, Kristel Yulo, Happy Andrada, Pablo Cabahug and James Reyes, FDAP designers Johnny Abad, Ricky Abad, Dexter Alaza, Nino Angeles, Delby Bragais, Karen Castro, Kirby Cruz, Ivan dela Cruz, Perry Diaz, Lynn Roxas, Boyet Dysanco, Ricco Escaro, Rocky Gathercole, Genar Gozum, Pristine de Guzman, Adin Lara, Paul Ranier Lim, Noelle Llave, Edgar Madamba, Jontie Martinez, Nikkie Martinez, Ole Morabe, Vivo Nazareth, Dave Ocampo, Lito Perez, Nholie Pilapil, Joyce Pilarsky, Aan Pineda, Raoul Ramirez, Yako Reyes, Rholand Roxas, Edgar San Diego, Fanny Serrano, Edwin Uy, Simon Ariel Vasquez, Geoffrey Zordilla, independent fashion designers Jun Escario, Michelle Sison, Patrice Ramos Diaz, Charina Sarte, Cary Santiago, Dennis Lustico, John Paras, Bea Albert, Eric de los Santos, Maureen Desini, Vania Romoff, Martin Bautista, John/Paul Herrera, Ronald Mendoza, Audie Espino, Sidney Perez Sio, Goullee Gorospe and Raoul Ramirez, country’s design icons Inno Sotto, Auggie Cordero, Pepito Albert, Cesar Gaupo, Lulu Tan-Gan, Mike de la Rosa and Loretto, Efren Ocampo and The Dean of Filipino Fashion Designers Ben Farrales, Atty. Esperidion Laxa, Tony Ferrer, Lawrence Tan, Atty. Joji Villanueva-Alonso, former Ilocos Rep. Roque “Roquito”Ablan, actor-models Victor Basa and Victor Aliwalas, TAPE, Inc. president and chief executive officer Antonio P. Tuviera, TAPE, Inc. chairman-emeritus Romeo P. Jalosjos, TV5 President-Emeritus and The Philippine STAR Chairman Atty. Ray C. Espinosa, TV5 President and CEO Noel Lorenzana, Ariel Fermin, Gary Dujali, News5 head Luchi Cruz-Valdes and Sports5 head and Gilas Pilipinas Basketball Coach Chot Reyes.

300 Kapamilya stars, Iya Villania and Drew Arellano, Paolo Abrera, Bianca Manalo, Sitti Navarro, Jasmine Curtis Smith, James Blanco, Eric Tai, K Brosas, Claudine Barretto and Raymart Santiago, Randy Santiago, Bamboo Manalac, Binibining Pilipinas 2013 winners Cindy Miranda and Pia Romero, Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago, Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner-Up Ariella Arida, Katherine de Castro-Cruz, Oyo Boy Sotto, Rowell Santiago, Dominique Cojuangco, Dina Bonnevie with husband Ilocos Sur Vice-Governor Deogracias Victor Savellano, Jericho Rosales, apl.de.ap, Eddie Garcia and Richard Gomez, Victor Silayan and Bangs Garcia, Former Professional Models Association of the Philippines board members and fashion luminaries Tina Maristela Ocampo, Izza Gonzales-Agana, Desiree Verdadero-Abesamis, Marina Benipayo, Patty Betita, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez, Den Abesamis, Hans Montenegro, Grace Molina and Ariel Atendido, Robert Mananquil, models Robby Mananquil, Raya Mananquil-de Leon, and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo with Valerie de los Santos; Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles team manager Paolo Trillo; Current Professional Models Association of the Philippines president Phoemela Baranda also came with Manila’s favourite models Grace Tagle, Bubbles Paraiso, Luke Jickain, Mia Ayesa, Sanya Smith, Mika Lagdameo-Martinez, Antoinette Enciso-Ocampo, Angel Agustin-Co and Marilen Faustino-Montenegro The Philippine STAR Lifestyle section columnists RJ Ledesma, Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi, and Tim Yap, The Philippine STAR Lifestyle section editor Millet Martinez-Mananquil, Philippine Daily INQUIRER Lifestyle section editor Thelma Sioson-San Juan, MERalCo Bolts coach Norman Black, Ateneo men’s basketball coach Bo Perasol and his players Thirdy Ravena, Von Pessumal, Ponso Gotladera, Kris Porter, Anton Asistio, Isaac Jules Lim, Chris Newsome and Nico Elorde, former players JC Intal, Macky Escalona, Nico Salva, Bacon Austria, Tonino Gonzaga, Emman Monfort, Juami Tiongson, Frank Golla, Oping Sumalinog, JP Erram, and Jai Reyes, Sen. Bong Revilla Jr., William Lao, Shirley Kuan, Deedee Sytangco, Sec. Sonny Coloma, Beth Tagle, Rep. Dax and Midy Cua, Dolly Anne Carvajal-Mendoza, Lily Layug, Arthur Manuntag, Christine Singson, Grace Singson, Tess Daza, Jackie Aquino-Gavino, Joy Melendrez, Tonypet Albano, Maricar Bhel, Reps. Uliran Joaquin, Hermilando Mandanas, Annie Susano and Butch Dumpit, Vanessa Francisco, Annabelle Rama-Gutierrez, Boots Anson-Roa, Snow Tago, Charmaine Yu, Greg Yu, Edmund Lim and Ramon Jacinto, Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit (OPM) President and EDSA People Power Commissioner Ogie Alcasid, Jake Cuenca, Erich Gonzales, Paulo Avelino, Coco Martin and Julia Montes, model and television show host Bianca Gonzales and music composer Jim Paredes, economist and former NEDA secretary general Solita Collas-Monsod, actor Robin Padilla with his wife Mariel Rodriguez and brother Rommel, noontime game and variety television show host Willie Revillame, 1969 Miss Universe Gloria Diaz, Father and son Pen and Ping Medina, cousins Isabelle Daza and Georgina Wilson, Carla Abellana, models Pancho Magno, John Spainhour, Vince Ferraren, JC Tiuseco, Gelli de Belen, Vicki Belo, volleyball player Gretchen Ho, comedian John Lapus, singer Kean Cipriano, Comedienne Candy Pangilinan and Arnell Ignacio, film and television directors Jose Javier Reyes and Manny Castañeda, Ramon Bautista, Richard Gutierrez, TV host Raymond Gutierrez, Mae Paner, Pinky Amador, Leo Valdez, Noel Trinidad and Jun Urbano, Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo, Maricel Soriano, Aiai delas Alas, Ruffa Gutierrez, Rustom Padilla, German Moreno and Gardo Verzosa, 1986 EDSA veterans Leah Navarro, Mitch Valdez, and Maan Hontiveros, Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Kiko Pangilinan, Television host Paolo Bediones, Kris Aquino, Charlene Gonzales, Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong, Rez Cortez, William Martinez and Yayo Aguila, Lani Mercado-Revilla, Lorna Tolentino-Fernandez, Tirso Cruz III and wife Lyn and son Bodie, Eric Quizon, G. Toengi-Walters and Romnick Sarmenta, Kuh Ledesma, Grace Nono, Louie Heredia and Dingdong Avanzado, Philip Salvador, Smokey Manaloto, Beth Tamayo-Wong, Antoinette Taus, Tom Taus, Janine Gutierrez,and basketball stars, Sunshine Cruz-Montano, Gladys Reyes-Roxas, Daisy Reyes, Rufa Mae Quinto and Isabel Granada, Bro. Eddie Villanueva presidential campaign supporters Coney Reyes, Karla Martinez, Piolo Pascual, Dolphy Quizon, Jr., Donita Rose, Nonoy Zuniga and Prof. Jeremias Jangad, “Hawak-Kamay” main cast members Nikki Gil, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Andrea Brillantes, Yesha Camile, Inigo Pascual, JM de Guzman, Juan Karlos Labajo and Lyca Gairanod, supporting cast members Axel Torres, Maris Racal, Manolo Pedrosa and Nichole Baranda, PBA players James Yap and sons Joshua and Bimby Aquino-Yap, Marc Pingris and wife Danica Sotto, Jimmy Alapag and wife LJ Moreno, Doug Kramer and wife actress Cheska Garcia and daughter Kendra, Larry Fonacier and wife Lora Gahol, and LA Tenorio and wife Cheska, “Fastbreak” charity basketball game players Gerald Anderson, Anne Curtis, Daniel Padilla, Jessy Mendiola, Jose Manalo, Marco Alcaraz, Champ Lui Pio, Joross Gamboa, Derek Ramsay, Luis Alandy, Xian Lim, Jason Abalos, Arthur Solinap, Carl Guevara, Jhong Hilario, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, Chris Tiu, JV Kapunan, Ervic Vijandre, Arjo Atayde, Joe Vargas, Gab Valenciano, Jon Hall, Carlo Gonzales and Jim Salas, Gilas Pilipinas cadet player Matthew Ganuelas, and Kevin Louie Alas, NBA 3x3 Philippines celebrity basketball players Fabio Ide, Bobby Yan, Rovilson Fernandez, Will Devaughn, Robin da Roza and Joross Gamboa, running coach Rio de la Cruz, basketball coaches Vince Hizon and Allan Gregorio, Perlas Pilipinas women’s national basketball team player Melissa Jacob, sports broadcasters Jinno Rufino of Solar Sports, Mark Zambrano of GMA News and Anton Roxas of ABS-CBN Sports, “7,107 International Music Festival” celebrity revelers Magalona siblings, KC Montero, Rhian Ramos, Troy Montero, Aubrey Miles, Solenn Heussaff, Coleen Garcia, Sam Pinto, Felix and Dominic Roco, Teresa Herrera-Anthony, Daniel Matsunaga, Lauren Young, Victor Basa, Michelle Madrigal, “Boys Night Out” Disc Jockeys, Kiefer Ravena, Brent Javier, Borgy Manotoc, Ellen Adarna, Bianca King, Phil Younghusband, and more, BENCH/ family stars,“6,200: The Mission Possible Project” personalities and “The Naked Truth: Denim and Underwear Fashion Show” celebrity models Kim Chiu, Karylle, basketball champions Jeric and Jeron Teng, Enchong Dee, Joseph Marco, Lovi Poe, Rachelle Ann Go and Markki Stroem, Michelle Vito, Sofia Andres, Dianne Medina, Helga Krapf, Melissa Ricks, Djanin Cruz, Kiana Valenciano with Samantha Godinez-Valenciano, Mr. Chinatown 2013 winners Sydney Du, Sky Yang, Jerome Tan and Randy See; Mr. Chinatown 2014 winners David Licuaco and Kurt Joshua Ong, Mark Lopez, Jairus Ferrer, Alec Robes, “Be BENCH/: The Model Search” finalist Ron Morales; Carlos Concepcion; Yeng Constantino; “Pinoy Dream Academy” Season 2 scholar Hansen Nichols with his twin brother GC, “BENCH/ Rajo Laurel Dos collection” models Sam Concepcion, Rocco Nacino, Steven Silva, Enzo Pineda, Sarah Lahbati and Regine Angeles, newest “BENCHsetters” including actors Tom Rodriguez, Dennis Trillo, Martin del Rosario and Dominic Roque, former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons basketball player Andre Paras and De La Salle Green Archers men’s basketball player Arnold van Opstal, “America's Next Top Model”’s Dominique Reighard and Allison Harvard, “Asia’s Next Top Model” finalist Katarina Rodriguez, fashion models and actors Benjamin Alves, John James Uy, Marvin Raymundo, David Chua, Miko Raval and Raphael Robes, Luisito Rabat, models and athletes Anton del Rosario and Sam Richelle, Andrew Wolff and Janka Cederstam, Hideo Muraoka, Marina Benipayo with Ricardo Cepeda, Catriona Gray, Valerie Bariou, Rima Ostwani, Janeena Chan, GMA Network Artist Center talents Gloria Romero, Pilita Corrales, Aljur Abrenica, Louise delos Reyes, Mark Herras, Yasmien Kurdi, LJ Reyes, Julie Anne San Jose, Kristoffer Martin, Derrick Monasterio, Barbie Forteza, Bela Padilla, Bea Binene, Max Collins, Yassi Pressman, Rafael Rosell, Glaiza de Castro, Rochelle Pangilinan, Mona Louise Rey, Jonalyn Viray, Kyla Calumpad-Alvarez, Jay-R Silliona, Mark Bautista, Chef Boy Logro, Manilyn Reynes, Angelu de Leon, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Gabby Eigenmann, Raymond Bagatsing, Ricky Davao, Anjo Yllana and Wally Bayola, TV5 actor Vin Abrenica, GMA News and Public Affairs personalities Arnold Clavio, Sandra Aguinaldo, Raffy Tima, Mariz Umali, Oscar Oida, Mark Salazar, Jun Veneracion, Chino Gaston and Nathaniel Cruz, Media personalities Atty. Dong Puno, Chiqui Roa-Puno, Gerard Garcia, Jeanne Young, Cory Quirino, Mel Tiangco and Jay Sonza, society columnist Mons Romulo, Tonyboy Cojuangco and Gretchen Barretto, Boy Abunda, Cesar Montano, Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, Korina Sanchez, Katrina Ponce Enrile and Ling-Ling King; celebrity makeup artist Patrick Rosas; hair stylist Jing Monis; Karen Davila (with her sons David and Lucas), Marjorie Barretto-Padilla and daughter Dani Barretto; Miguel Pastor, Joy Ortega, Edu Manzano, John Prats, Robi Domingo, Bayani Agbayani, Carlos Agassi, Marvin Agustin, Danilo Barrios, Streetboys and Ya Chang, Peping Cojuangco daughters Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, China Cojuangco-Gonzalez (and her adorable baby Lucia), Mai-Mai Cojuangco, swimmer Johan Aguilar, wrestler Marcus Valda, music composer Ryan Cayabyab and his wife Emmy, Louie Ocampo and wife Jojo, Celeste Legaspi, JM Rodriguez, Arnold Vegafria and Cris Villonco, Gwen Garci, Preview magazine editor in chief Pauline Suaco-Juan, Daryl Chang, Liz Uy, entertainment news reporters Mario Dumaual, Gretchen Fullido, MJ Marfori, Gary Valenciano, Dawn Zulueta-Lagdameo, Albert Martinez with daughter Alissa Martinez, Benjie Paras with wife Lyxen Paras, Mylene Dizon, Iza Calzado, Marco Sison, Ivy Violan, Regine Velasquez, Vina Morales, Shaina Magdayao, Jerome Florentino, Erik Santos, Ogie Diaz, Gary Valenciano’s wife Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, Angeline Quinto, Arron Villaflor, Christian Bautista, Basil Valdez, Sam Milby, Gina Godinez, Tonton Gutierrez, Glydel Mercado, Noel Cabangon, Ariel Rivera, Hyubs Azarcon, Heber Bartolome and Paolo Santos, musical director and arranger Homer Flores, ballerina, actress and ballet director Maritoni Rufino-Tordesillas, Nikki Tang, Marcott Almeda, Ruby Chua, Tiffany Chua, Sheree Chua, Aziza Mondonedo, Cristina Gomez, socialites Baby Araneta Fores, Lisa Araneta, Cacho Marcos, Linda Oledan, Veana Fores, Lorrie Reynoso, Vicky Zubiri, Maricris Zobel, Carol Garcia, Maripi Muscat and Margarita Fores, Anton Mendoza, Monch Cruz, Chut Cuerva, Marcel Crespo, Ipe Cruz of Rogue Magazine, Marco Lobregat, Ching Cruz, Tina Cuevas, Agnes Huibonhoa, Fe Rodriguez, Susan Joven, Ian Giron, Andres Vasquez Prada and Al Tengco, Doris Magsaysay Ho, Gina Lopez, Evelyn Forbes, Marc Nelson, Ricco and Tina Maristela-Ocampo, Rikki and Beng Dee, Philip and Tricia Cu-Unjieng, Sander Tantoco, Philippine National Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon, Renna Hechanova Angeles, Karen Santos, Bobby and Chingbee Cuenca, Gina Aboitiz, Baby Girl Fricke, Gina Godinez, Maurice Arcache and ace photographer Alex Van Hagen, Jojie Dingcong, Jean Goulbourn, Frances Lim and Paul Campos, Dennis and Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Ernest Escaler, Ces Orena-Drilon, Dyan Castillejo-Garcia, Jackie Castillejo-Guingona, Liza Ilarde, Ana Kalaw, Anton San Diego, Raul Teehankee, Pepper Teehankee, Mariko Jacinto, Aye Nuguid, Leah Puyat, Anton Barretto and Jack de Mesa, Renna Angeles, Baby Fricke, Karen Santos, Bing-Bing Quiros, Gina Aboitiz, Nick and Lucille Locsin, Paul Campos, Tony and Chingbee Cuenca, Manny Miñana, J. Anton Mendoza, Budji Layug, Royal Pineda, Ed Calma, Milo Naval, Tony Gonzales, Tes Pasola, Kenneth Cobonpue, Ana Rocha, Bart Guingona, Jinggoy Buensuceso, Jaime Chua, Alvin Anson; Brian Llamanzares; Adel Tamano, Simon Tantoco, beauty queens Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup, actors Diether Ocampo, John Estrada, Rayver Cruz, Jon Avila, and Bea Alonzo, Rhap Salazar, Agot Isidro, Liezel Martinez, Rachel Alejandro and Joanna Ampil, indoor volleyball players Dzi Gervacio, Jem Ferrer, Fille Saint Merced Cainglet-Cayetano, A Nacachi, Rachel Anne Daquis, Jovelyn Gonzaga, Alyssa Valdez, Denden Lazaro, Coach Charo Soriano, Marge Tejada, Melissa Gohing, Mary Jean Balse, Mayeth Carolino, Michelle Carolino, Ella De Jesus, Kara Acevedo, Karla Bello, Stephanie Gabriel, Mae Tajima, Jayson Ramos, Maica Morada, Jed Montero, Michelle Laborte, Sasa Devanadera, Grethcel Soltones, Joy Benito, Rubie De Leon, Mae Crisostomo, Ynna Hao, Tina Salak, JP Torres, Dahlia Cruz, Nene Bautista, Aiza Maizo, Maika Ortiz, Rhea Dimaculangan, Denise Tan, Venus Bernal, Jheck Dionela, Angge Tabaquero, Mitch Datuin, Abby Praca, Bea Pascual, Judy Caballejo, Maruja Banaticla, AJ Pareja, Myco Antonio, Henry Pecana, Rex Intal, Dindin Santiago, Jaja Santiago, Kathy Bersola, Princess Gaiser, Shiela Marie “Bang” Pineda, Mayette Zapanta, Rosemarie Vargas, Jen Reyes, Angela Benting, Pau Soriano, Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone, Edwin Tolentino, Peter Den Mar Torres, Michelle Gumabao, Cha Cruz, Stephanie Mercado, Jeshul Wensh Tiu, Abigail Marano, Mika Esperenza, Kim Fajardo, Mika Reyes, Victonara Galang, and Cyd Demicillo, Renz Casanova, Chris Macasaet, Philip Cerveza, Joanne Siy, Loren Lantin, Mia Hirotsuji, Pamela Lastimosa, Ingrid Reyes, Jessey De Leon, Carmela Tunay, Chloe Cortez, Alex Cabanos, Patricia Rasmo, Illa Santos, Joanne Bunag, Jacqueline Alarca and Ers Iratay, Bishop Leo Alconga of the International Bible Society, Bishop Dan Balais of Philippines for Jesus Movement, Pastor Ed De Guzman of Intercessors for the Philippines, Pastor Paul Chase of Alabang New Life in Christ, Apostle Renato Carillo of Jesus Our Shield Worldwide Ministries, Pastor Art Ferriol of Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ, Pastor Emilio Henares of River of Life in Bacolod, Pastor Joshua Bontogan of Life Touchers Ministry, Pastor Entoy Sintos of Jesus Miracle Crusade, and Bro. Danny Navales of Ang Dating Daan, known personalities in the fashion, movie, music, religious, sports and television industry, former Ilocos Norte Rep. Roque ''Roquito'' Ablan, were around.

Up front

The Cabinet came in full force with President Aquino.

Onstage with the President were his battalion of Cabinet secretaries, including:

• Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Atty. Francis Tolentino
• Philippine National Police Director General Alan L.M. Purisima
• Manila Police District Chief Leocadio Santiago, Jr.
• Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief-of-Staff General Pio Catapangan
• Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco, Jr.
• Commission on Higher Education Chairman Patricia B. Licuanan
• Cultural Center of the Philippines Chairperson Emily A. Abrera
• National Commission for Culture and the Arts Chairman Felipe M. de Leon Jr.
• National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chairman Maria Serena I. Diokno
• National Historical Commission of the Philippines Executive Director Ludovico D. Badoy
• National Library of the Philippines Director Antonio M. Santos
• Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board Commissioner and CEO Antonio M. Bernardo
• Land Transportation Office Chairman Virginia P. Torres
• Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chairman Winston M. Ginez
• Advertising Board of the Philippines founding chairman Mr. Franciso “Pacquing” Floro
• Advertising Board of the Philippines Chairman Bienvenido C. Niles, Jr.
• Philippine Association of National Advertisers President Ma. Belen Fernando
• Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of the Philippines President Norman A. Agatep
• Advertising Suppliers Association of the Philippines Chairman Roy C. Del Valle
• Advertising Suppliers Association of the Philippines President Alfredo Santiago, Jr.
• Ad Standards Council Chairman Raul S. Alvarez
• Ad Standards Council Executive Director Mila Marquez
• Association of Broadcasters of the Philippines Chairman Butch S. Canoy
• Philippine Cable Television Association Chairman Allan Dungao
• Philippine Cable Television Association President Cedric Sazon
• Independent Blocktimers Association of the Philippines Chairman Ricky Velez
• Independent Blocktimers Association of the Philippines President Ron De Los Reyes
• Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines Founding President Dr. Donald Patrick Lim
• Teschnical Education and Skills Development Authority Director General Joel Villanueva
• Presidential Management Staff Chief Julia Abad
• Commission on Elections Chairman Sixto Brillantes
• Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon
• National Computer Center Officer-in-Charge Juli Ana E. Sudario
• Telecommunications Commissioner Gamaliel A. Cordoba
• Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares
• Movie and Television Review and Classification Board Chairman Atty. Eugenio H. Villareal
• Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordination Agency  Executive Director Joselito C. De Vera
• Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center Executive Director Cosette Canilao
• Executive Secretary Pacquito Ochoa, Jr.
• Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala
• Communications and Strategic Planning Office Secretary Ricky Carandang
• Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin
• Enviorment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje, Jr.
• Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad, Jr.
• Health Secretary Dr. Enrique Ona
• Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel A. Roxas II
• foreign affairs secretary Albert del Rosario
• Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo
• Finance Secretary and Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Cesar V. Purisima
• Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio A. Abaya
• Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla
• justice secretary Leila M. de Lima
• labor and employment secretary Rosalinda D. Baldoz
• public works and highways secretary Rogelio L. Singson
• science and technology secretary Mario G. Montejo
• social welfare and development secretary Corazon J. Soliman
• Tourism secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr.
• Presidential Legal Counsel Chief Alfredo Benjamin Sabater Caguioa
• Presidential Management Staff Chief Julia Abad-Razon
• Presidential Legislative Liaison Office head Antonio Roman
• Appointments Secretary Rochelle R. Ahorro
• Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte
• presidential spokesperson Atty. Edwin Lacierda

Senators

Velarde and Villanueva’s well-wishers from the Senate included:

• former senator Heherson Alvarez
• Teresa Aquino-Oreta
• Butz Aquino
• Nikki Coseteng
• John Henry Osmeña
• Ernesto Herrera
• Loi Estrada
• Juan Flavier
• Robert Jaworski
• Ping Lacson
• Kiko Pangilinan
• Vicente Paterno
• Nene Pimentel
• Leticia Ramos-Shahani
• Santanina T. Rasul
• Jovito Salonga
• Helena Benitez
• Eva Estrada-Kalaw
• Freddie Webb
• Edgardo Angara
• Vic Ziga
• Ernesto Tanada and
• Eddie Ilarde
• Francisco Tatad,
• Incumbment Senator Sergio Osmeña III
• Pia Cayetano
• Alan Peter Cayetano
• TG Guingona
• Bongbong Marcos
• Miriam Defensor-Santiago
• Nancy Binay
• Lito Lapid
• Jinggoy Estrada
• JV Ejercito
• Juan Ponce Enrlie
• Ralph Recto and
• Vicente Sotto III

Congressmen present were:

• House Speaker Feliciano R. Belmonte Jr.
• Majority Floor Leader Neptali Gonzales II
• Manila 1st District Rep. Benjamin D.R. Asilo
• Manila 3rd District Rep. Maria Zenaida B. Angping
• Manila 4th District Rep. Trisha Bonoan-David
• Manila 5th District Rep. Amado S. Bagatsing
• Quezon City 1^st District Rep. Francisco A. Calalay, Jr.
• Quezon City 3rd District Rep. Jorge John B. Banal, Jr.
• Quezon City 5th District Rep. Alfred Vargas
• Caloocan City 1st District Rep. Enrico R. Echiverri
• Caloocan City 2nd District Rep. Edgar R. Erice
• Malabon Rep. Josephine Veronique R. Lacson-Noel
• Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco
• Valenzuela City 1st District Rep. Sherwin Gatchalian
• Valenzuela City 2nd District Rep. Magtanggol Gunigundo I
• San Juan Lone District Rep. Ronaldo Zamora
• Pasig City Lone District Rep. Roman T. Romulo
• Marikina City 1st District Rep. Marcelino Teodoro
• Marikina City 2nd District Rep. Romero Quimbo
• Mandaluyong City Rep. Neptali Gonzales II
• Makati City 1st District Rep. Monique Yasmin Lagdameo
• Makati City 2nd District Rep. Mar-Len Abigail Binay-Campos
• Pasay City Rep. Imelda G. Calixto-Rubiano
• Paranaque City 1st District Rep. Edwin D. Olivarez
• Paranaque City 2nd District Rep. Roilo S. Golez
• Las Pinas City Rep. Mark A. Villar
• Muntinlupa City Rep. Rodolfo Biazon
• Pateros-Taguig City Rep. Arnel Cerafica
• Taguig City Rep. Lino Edgardo S. Cayetano
• Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Rodolfo C. Fariñas
• Ilocos Norte 2nd District Rep. Imelda Romualdez-Marcos
• Ilocos Sur 1st District Rep. Ryan Singson
• Ilocos Sur 2nd District Rep. Eric G. Singson, Jr.
• Abra Lone District Rep. Ma. Jocelyn V. Bernos
• Cagayan 1st District Rep. Sally Ponce Enrile
• Cagayan 2nd District Rep. Randolph S. Ting
• Isabela 1st District Rep. Rodolfo T. Albano III
• Isabela 3rd District Rep. Napoleon S. Dy
• Isabela 4th District Rep. Giorgidi B. Aggabao
• Nueva Vizcaya Lone District Rep. Carlos Padilla
• Quirino Lone District Rep. Dakila Cua
• Benguet Rep. Ronald M. Cosalan
• Baguio City Rep. Nicasio M. Aliping, Jr.
• La Union 1st District Rep. Victor Francisco Ortega
• Kalinga Lone District Rep. Manuel S. Agyao
• Apayao Lone District Rep. Eleanor Bulut-Begtang
• Ifugao Lone District Rep. Teodoro B. Baguilat, Jr.
• Mountain Province Lone District Rep. Maximo B. Dalog
• Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Gina de Venecia
• Tarlac 2^nd District Rep. Susan Yap-Sulit
• Zambales 1st District Rep. Jeffrey Domingo Khonghun
• Zambales 2nd District Rep. Atty. Cheryl P. Deloso - Montalla
• Nueva Ecija 1st District Rep. Leopoldo D. Diaz
• Nueva Ecija 2nd District Rep. Joseph Gilbert F. Violago
• Nueva Ecija 3rd District Rep. Czarina D. Umali
• Nueva Ecija 4th District Rep. Rodolfo W. Antonino
• Pampanga 1st District Rep. Joseller “Yeng” Guiao
• Pampanga 3rd District Rep. Oscar S. Rodriguez
• Bataan 1^st District Rep. Herminia Reyes Batista-Roman
• Bataan 2^nd District Rep. Enrique Garcia
• Bulacan 1st District Rep. Maria Victoria Reyes Sy-Alvarado
• Bulacan 2nd District Rep. Gavini “Apol” Pancho
• Bulacan 4th District Rep. Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica
• San Jose del Monte City Rep. Arthur B. Robes
• Cavite 1st District Rep. Francis Abaya
• Cavite 2nd District Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla
• Cavite 3rd District Rep. Alex Advincula
• Cavite 4th District Rep. Elpido "Pidi" F. Barzaga, Jr.
• Cavite 6th District Rep. Luis Ferrer IV
• Cavite 7th District Rep. Abraham Tolentino
• Laguna 1st District Rep. Danilo Fernando
• Laguna 2nd District Rep. Jun Chipeco, Jr.
• Laguna 3rd District Rep. Sol Aragones-Sampelo
• Rizal 1st District Rep. Joel Roy R. Duavit
• Rizal 2nd District Rep. Isidro S. Rodriguez, Jr.
• Batangas 1st District Rep. Eileen Ermita-Buhain
• Batangas 2nd District Rep. Raneo Abu
• Batangas 3rd District Rep. Nelson Collantes
• Batangas 4th District Rep. Mark Leandro Mendoza
• Quezon 2nd District Rep. Vicente J. Alcala
• Palawan 1st District Rep. Franz Josef George E. Alvarez
• Palawan 2nd District Rep. Frederick F. Abueg
• Palawan 3rd District Rep. Douglas S. Hagedorn
• Marinduque Lone District Rep. Regina Ongsiako Reyes
• Occidental Mindoro Lone District Rep. Josephine Y. Ramirez-Sato
• Oriental Mindoro 1st District Rep. Rodolfo G. Valencia
• Romblon Lone District Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona
• Masbate 2nd District Rep. Elisa T. Kho
• Camarines Norte 1st District Rep. Elmer E. Panotes
• Camarines Sur 2nd District Rep. Maria Leonor Robredo
• Albay 2nd District Rep. Al Francis Bichara
• Catanduanes Lone District Rep. Cesar V. Sarmiento
• Sorsogon 1st District Rep. Evelyn Escudero
• Iloilo City Lone District Rep. Jerry P. Treñas
• Iloilo 1st District Rep. Oscar "Richie" S. Garin, Jr.
• Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Evelio Ramos Leonardia
• Aklan Lone District Rep. Teodorico T. Haresco, Jr.
• Antique Lone District Rep. Paolo Everardo S. Javier
• Capiz 1st District Rep. Antonio del Rosario
• Guimaras Lone District Rep. Joaquin Carlos Rahman A. Nava
• Negros Occidental 1st District Rep. Julio A. Ledesma IV
• Negros Occidental 2nd District Rep. Leo Rafael M. Cueva
• Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo B. Benitez
• Negros Occidental 4th District Rep. Mercedes K. Alvarez
• Cebu City 1st District Rep. Raul del Mar
• Cebu City 2nd District Rep. Rodrigo Abellanosa
• Lapu-Lapu City Lone District Rep. Aileen C. Radaza
• Cebu 1st District Rep. Gerald Anthony V. Gullas, Jr.
• Cebu 2nd District Rep. Wilfredo S. Caminero
• Cebu 3rd District Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia-Codilla
• Cebu 6th District Rep. Gabriel Luis R. Quisumbing
• Negros Oriental 2nd District Rep. George P. Arnaiz
• Bohol 1st District Rep. Rene Relampagos
• Siquijor Lone District Rep. Marie Anne S. Pernes
• Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez
• Leyte 2nd District Rep. Sergio Antonio F. Apostol
• CIBAC Party List Rep. Sherwin Tugna
• Citizens Battle Against Corruption Partylist representatives Sherwin Tugna and Chona Gonzales

Also present were:

• Former Manila City Mayor and Buhay Party-List Rep. Lito Atienza
• former Manila City Mayor Alfredo S. Lim
• former Philippine President and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada
• current Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista
• former Quezon City Mayor Brigido Simon
• Caloocan City Mayor Oscar Malapitan
• Malabon City Mayor Len-Len Oreta
• Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco
• Valenzuela City Mayor Rexlon Gatchalian
• Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos
• Marikina City Mayor Del de Guzman
• former Pasig City Mayors Vicente Eusebio
• former Pasig City Mayor Soledad Eusebio
• former Pasig City Mayor Bobby Eusebio
• current Pasig City Mayor Maribel Andaya-Eusebio
• San Juan City Mayor Guia Gomez
• Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay
• Taguig City Mayor Laarni Lopez-Cayetano
• current Pasay City Mayor Antonio “Tony” Calixto
• former Pasay City Mayor Wenceslao “Peewee” Trinidad
• former Paranaque City Mayor Joey Marquez
• former Paranaque City Mayor Florencio Bernabe
• current Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez
• Las Pinas City Mayor Vergel A. Aguilar
• Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi
• Benguet Governor Nestor Fongwan
• Pangasinan Governor Amado Espino
• Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan
• Tabuk City, Kalinga mayor Ferdinand Tubban
• Rosales, Pangasinan Mayor Susan P. Casareno
• Dagupan City Mayor Belen T. Fernandez
• Urdaneta City Mayor Amadeo Gregorio E. Perez IV
• Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane, Jr.
• Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino
• Subic, Zambales Mayor Jeffrey D. Khonghun
• Pampanga Provincial Governor Lilia G. Pineda
• San Fernando, Pampanga Mayor Edwin Santiago
• Angeles City, Pampanga Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan
• Tarlac Governor Jesus “Bong" Santos
• Tarlac City Mayor Gelacio R. Manalang
• Bataan Provincial Governor Albert S. Garcia
• Balanga City Mayor Jose Enrique S. Garcia III
• Bulacan Provincial Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado
• Marilao Municipal Mayor Juanito "Tito" H. Santiago
• Baliwag Municipal Mayor Carolina Dellosa
• Malolos City Mayor Christian D. Natividad
• Nueva Ecija Provincial Governor Aurelio Matias Umali
• Cabanatuan City Mayor Julius Cesar V. Vergara
• Rizal Provincial Governor Rebecca A. Ynares
• Antipolo City Mayor Casimiro A. Ynares III
• Taytay Municipal Mayor Janet De Leon-Mercado
• San Mateo, Rizal Mayor Jose Rafael Diaz
• Angono Mayor Gerry V. Calderon
• Cavite Provincial Governor Juanito Victor Remulla
• Bacoor City Mayor Strike Revilla
• Dasmarinas City Mayor Jennifer A. Barzaga
• Rosario Municipal Mayor Jose M. Ricafrente Jr.
• Laguna Provincial Governor Ramil Hernández
• Santa Rosa City, Laguna Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas-Nazareno
• Calamba City Mayor Justin Marc Timmy Chipeco
• San Pablo City Mayor Loreto S. Amante
• Los Baños Municipal Mayor Caesar P. Perez
• Batangas Provincial Governor Vilma Santos-Recto
• Batangas City Mayor Eduardo B. Dimacuha
• Lipa City Mayor Meynardo A. Sabili
• Quezon Provincial Governor David C. Suarez
• Lucena City Mayor Roderick A. Alcala
• Palawan Governor Jose C. Alvarez
• Puerto Princesa City Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron
• Naga City Mayor John Bongat
• Albay Provincial Governor Joey Salceda
• Legaspi City Mayor Noel Rosal
• Sorsogon Provincial Governor Antonio Escudero Jr.
• Sorsogon City Mayor Sally A. Lee
• Iloilo provincial Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr.
• Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog
• Negros Occidental provincial governor Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr.
• Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella
• Cebu Provincial Governor Hilario “Junjun” Davide III
• Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama
• Consolacion Municipal Mayor Teresa P. Alegado
• Davao del Sur Provincial Governor Claude Bautista
• Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte
• South Cotabato Provincial Governor Daisy Avance-Fuentes
• General Santos City Mayor Ronnel Rivera
• Misamis Oriental Provincial Governor Yevgeny Vicente B. Emano
• Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno
• Agusan del Sur Provincial Governor Adolph Edward Plaza
• Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr.

Foreign ambassadors were present:

• United States ambassador Philip S. Goldberg
• Canadian ambassador Christopher Thronley
• Spanish ambassador Jorge Domecq
• Mexican ambassador Julio Camarena Villaseñor
• Bangladeshi ambassador Major Gen. John Gomes
• Cambodian ambassador Tuot Panha
• Indian ambassador Ram Trasad
• Indonesian ambassador Ade Petranto
• Japanese ambassador Toshinao Urabe
• Korean ambassador Hyuk Lee
• Lao ambassador Malayvieng Sakonhninhom
• Malaysian Ambassaor Dato Mohd Zamiri Vin Mohd Kassim
• Burmese ambassador Aung Khin Soe
• Pakistani ambassador Safdar Hayat.

Seen leaving the grandstand after the President's speech were

• Marichu Vera Perez
• Fr. Sonny Ramirez
• Former PAGCor president Butch Tenorio and
• representatives of businessman Lucio Tan.

The big and brave

Prominent personalities spotted at the Ayala rally included:

• Senators Serge Osmeña III
• Teofisto Guingona III
• Aquilino Pimentel
• Sonia Roco
• Former Representatives Heherson Alvarez
• Joker Arroyo
• Wigberto Tañada
• Robert Ace Barbers
• Ricky Sandoval
• J. Mayo Almario
• Hernani Branganza
• Butch Pichay
• Ariel Zartiga
• Etta Rosales
• Diogenes Osabel
• Enrico Echeverri
• Apolinario Lozada;
• former Senators Alberto Romulo
• Jovy Salonga and
• Rene Saguisag;
• Today publisher Teddy Boy Locsin
• Star columnist Alex Magno
• Sonny Dominguez
• Anthony Pangilinan
• members of the Rufino, Francisco, Prieto, Romualdez and Valdes family including Macario Rufino.

Loyalists

Predictably, thousands of Marcos loyalists joined the El Shaddai rally just in time for the visit of Pope Francis to raise their prayer requests to “Yahweh El Shaddai,” who, they said, is ''the only hope of Ma'am Imelda (Marcos).”

Some 2,000 members of Marcos Loyalists Foundation based in the National Capital Region came in several jeeps to “pray for justice for the Marcoses, who have suffered a lot since Ferdinand (Marcos) was ousted from power.”

''We can do nothing without prayer. We believe that Yahweh will guide Ma'am Imelda in all the trials she is facing,'' said Juliet Mendoza, a coordinator of the Marcos Loyalist Foundation in the NCR. The former first lady has nearly a hundred cases of graft pending in the Sandiganbayan.

Mendoza, who claimed that almost all members of their group are also members of El Shaddai, added that the wife of former President Ferdinand Marcos will be “used by Yahweh to answer the needs of the Filipino people.” With a report from Blanche Rivera and Maria Ceres P. Doyo