36th Anniversary Celebration of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide

PNoy expected to grace JIL 36th anniversary

Manila, Philippines, August 25, 2013 - The Jesus Is Lord (JIL) Church Worldwide will be celebrating its 36th Anniversary on Sunday, October 26; 8am onwards at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta, Manila.

President Benigno Simeon Aquino III is expected to join the grand prayer assembly where Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva, Founder and Spiritual Director of JIL Church Worldwide will lead the 3rd anniversary of the launching of the prayer movement called God Bless The Philippines.

God Bless The Philippines Prayer Movement calls upon every Filipino – wherever he or she may be in any part of the world – to verbally say a short prayer of “God bless the Philippines!" every day at 12:00 noon of the time zone of the place where he or she may be.

To complement the daily 12:00 noon “God Bless The Philippines!" prayer right after the "Angelus Prayer" declaration is an online prayer site, www.GodBlessThePhilippines.com, where every Filipino is encouraged to participate in Post-A-Prayer for the Philippines.

Highlights of the Event include the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, to be officiated by Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome and the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church and a host of bishops and priests from all over the Philippines.

Also invited as speakers are television and movie personalities and high society figures led by The Philippine STAR 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 Kiefer Ravena, Thirdy Ravena and Von Pessumal, former players Doug Kramer, JC Intal, Macky Escalona, Nico Salva, Bacon Austria, Tonino Gonzaga, Emman Monfort, Frank Golla, Oping Sumalinog, JP Erram and Jai Reyes, Sen. Bong Revilla Jr., William Lao, Mother Lily Monterverde, 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, “Million People March” celebrity supporters Ogie Alcasid, Bianca Gonzales and Jim Paredes, TV5’s Willie Revillame, Father and son Pen and Ping Medina, Celebrity cousins Isabelle Daza and Georgina Wilson, Mariel Rodriguez, JC Tiuseco, Georgina Wilson, Miriam Quiambao, Gretchen Ho, John Lapus, Kean Cipriano, Comedienne Candy Pangilinan, with friends Arnell Ignacio and directors Joey Reyes and Manny Castañeda, Ramon Bautista, TV host Raymond Gutierrez, Mae Paner, Pinky Amador, Leo Valdez, Noel Trinidad and Robin Padilla, 1986 EDSA veterans Leah Navarro, Mitch Valdez, and Maan Hontiveros, Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Atty. Kiko Pangilinan, Kris Aquino, 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 and Romnick Sarmenta, Kuh Ledesma, Grace Nono, Louie Heredia and Dingdong Avanzado, Bro. Eddie Villanueva presidential campaign supporters Coney Reyes, Karla Martinez, Piolo Pascual, Dolphy Quizon, Jr., Donita Rose, Nonoy Zuniga, Prof. Jeremias Jangad, PBA player James Yap and sons Joshua and Bimby Aquino-Yap, “Fastbreak 2” basketball players Derek Ramsey, Luis Alandy, Xian Lim, Jhong Hilario, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, Gerald Anderson, Chris Tiu, Young JV, Ervic Vijandre, Gilas cadet player Matthew Ganuelas, and Kevin Alas, BENCH/ family stars and “6200: The Mission Possible Project” personalities Kim Chiu, Karylle, Jeric and Jeron Teng, Enchong Dee, Joseph Marco, Lovi Poe, singer Rachelle Ann Go and Markki Stroem, Mr. Chinatown 2013 winners Sky Yang, Jerome Tan and Randy See; 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, America's Next Top Model's Dominique Reighard and Allison Harvard, models-turned-actors David Chua and Miko Raval, Luisito Rabat, GMA Network Artist Center talents Gloria Romero-Gutierrez, 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, 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, GMA News anchors and reporters Arnold Clavio, Sandra Aguinaldo, Raffy Tima and wife Mariz Umali, Oscar Oida, Mark Salazar, Jun Veneracion, Chino Gaston, Weatherman Nathaniel Cruz, Media personalities Dong Puno, Chiqui Roa-Puno, Jeanne Young, Cory Quirino, Mel Tiangco and Jay Sonza, Mons Romulo, Tonyboy Cojuangco and Gretchen Barretto, Korina Sanchez, Karen Davila, who came with her sons David and Lucas, Miguel Pastor, Joy Ortega, Edu Manzano, Robi Domingo, Peping Cojuangco daughters Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, China Cojuangco-Gonzalez (and her adorable baby Lucia), Mai-Mai Cojuangco, composer Ryan Cayabyab and his wife Emmy, Rowell Santiago, Celeste Legaspi, JM Rodriguez, Arnold Vegafria and Cris Villonco, entertainment news reporters Mario Dumaual and Gretchen Fullido, Gary Valenciano, Dawn Zulueta-Lagdameo, Albert Martinez, Mylene Dizon, Iza Calzado, Vina Morales, Shaina Magdayao, Erik Santos, Ogie Diaz, Gary V’s wife Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, Angeline Quinto, Arron Villaflor, Christian Bautista, Basil Valdez, Sam Milby, Gina Godinez, musical director and arranger Homer Flores, music composer Louie Ocampo and wife Jojo, 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, Agot Isidro, Liezel Martinez, Rachel Alejandro and Joanna Ampil, volleyball stars Dzi Gervacio, Jem Ferrer, Fille Cainglet-Cayetano, A Nacachi, Rachel Daquis, Jovelyn Gonzaga, Alyssa Valdez, Denden Lazaro, 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, Bea Pascual, Judy Caballejo, AJ Pareja, Myco Antonio, Henry Pecana, Rex Intal, Dindin Santiago, Jaja Santiago, Princess Gaiser, Shiela “Bang” Pineda, Mayette Zapanta, Rosemarie Vargas, Jen Reyes, Angela Benting, Pau Soriano, Peter Torres, Michelle Gumabao, Cha Cruz, Stephanie Mercado, Jeshul Wensh Tiu, Renz Casanova, 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, 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, travel friends Pops Fernandez-Nievera, Doris Magsaysay Ho, Gina Lopez, Evelyn Forbes, Marc Nelson, Ricco and Tina Maristela-Ocampo, Rikki and Beng Dee, Philip and Tricia Cu-Unjieng, Sander and Mons Romulo-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, Eric Quizon, Liza Ilarde, Ana Kalaw, Anton San Diego, Raul Teehankee, Pepper Teehankee, McCann Erickson Client Service Director Bernadette Chincuanco, Coca-Cola Philippines Marketing Director Anubha Sahasrabuddhe & IMC Director Yasmin Mallari, Mariko Jacinto, Aye Nuguid, Leah Puyat, Anton Barretto and Jack de Mesa, Coca-Cola ASEAN Business Unit President Manuel Arroyo, Coca-Cola Philippines President & General Manager Guillermo Aponte, marketing director Anubha Sahasrabuddhe and Franchise and Commercial Leadership Director Peter Schaelstraete together with the Coca-Cola Philippines team: Johanna Hife, Steve Little, Rogie Delena, Raymond Villaflor, Teejae Sonza, Jobert Dumlao, Sharon Tanganco, Roki Ferrer, Rachel Cruz, Francis Chua, Franz Decloedt, Yasmin Mallari, Jenny Cinco, Jing Atienza, Criselda Pascual, Mavel Banocnoc, Thess Acuna, Franco Jorge, Stephanie Castillo, Tish Condeno, Jaideep Kibe, Nicamae Baylen, Jenalyn Perez, Barry del Rosario, and Nikki Lee, Suyen Corporation's Nene and Virgilio Lim, Bryan Lim and Suyen Lim, Carlos Chan's children Carlson, Archie, Rinby, Larry, Oszen and Shera, Suyen Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ben Chan, stylist Noel Manapat, public relations practitioner, events orgainzer and Enchong Dee and Joseph Marco’s manager Keren Pascual, Korina Sanchez’s manager Girlie Rodis and Star Magic handler Monch Novales, 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, 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, and Raya Mananquil-de Leon, and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo with Valerie de los Santos; Ateneo 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 entire celebration shall be covered live on radio and television through AM Radio DZRV Radio Veritas 846 and GMA Network Channel 7 from 7 A.M. Sunday, October 19 to 8:30 A.M. Monday, October 20

Bro. Mike Velarde, founder and servant-leader of El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International will deliver the Healing Message on Monday Morning at 4:00 a.m. followed by a Joyful Salu-Salo at 7:00 a.m.

For more information about the 36th Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide Anniversary, visit www.jilworldwide.org.
Jesus is Lord Church Anniversary Celebration on GMA.
Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide celebrates 36th Anniversary as Bro. Eddie Villanueva celebrates his 81st birthday last October 6 and Pope Francis delivers his message to the People of the World. In a mass that will be concelebrated by more than thousands of archbishops, bishops, monsignors, pastors and priests. His Holiness will bless the participants as well the next venue again for this annual event. Millions of television viewers from around the world will witness this historical occasion as GMA Channel 7 does a live coverage starting at 7:30 a.m., October 19, Sunday. A recap of the day's festivities will be aired at 11:30 p.m. right after "SNBO". More than 5 million people from the Philippines and around the world look forward to this momentous event as the highlight of their week-long festivities.

The celebration

They always start the gathering at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park Manila on Sunday, October 19 commences at 7:30 a.m. with a prayer and the singing of the Philippine national anthem.

Before noon of October 6, in observance of Bro. Eddie’s birthday, the attendees feasted on hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fried chicken, French fries, roasted chickens, pigs and calves as a gift of the family and friends for his birthday celebration.

IN THE end, there was not enough hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fried chicken, French fries, roasted calf, pig and chicken to go around, but neither that nor heavy rains seemed to dampen the spirits of the massive throng which packed 61-heactre (610,000 square meter) Rizal Park for the grand annual birthday celebration of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide founder, president and spiritual director Bishop Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva and the grand annual prayer assembly and annual anniversary celebration of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide.

The much-touted free meals of roasted pig, calf and chicken, fried chicken, pizza, doughnuts, mojos, burgers, Palabok, lasagna, spaghetti, French and criss-cut fries, ice creams, pies, loafs, ensaymada, rolls, soups and salads from SM Megamall Ortigas’ 111 food tenants. SM City Manila’s SM Supermarket section at the lower ground floor and 42 food tenants and were served around 11 a.m. In less than an hour, all of the 11 roasted calves and other foods at one booth beside Quirino Grandstand were picked to the bone.

At some food booths, though, people were turned away by the smell of some roasted calves, pigs, chickens, pizza, doughnuts, mojos, burgers, Palabok, lasagna, spaghetti, French and criss-cut fries, ice creams, pies, loafs, ensaymada, rolls, soups and salads which were only half-cooked and foods which were from 42 fast-food restaurants of SM City Manila shopping mall.

But even this did not deter a few eager devotees who took some raw ribs just the same. “This can still be cooked at home,” said a Pampanga resident, who said he didn't want to miss the lechon either.

Crowd estimates varied from 300,000 (according to the INQUIRER measurement of the land area of Rizal Park and crowd density), to 700,000 (according to a police officer) to two million (according to the El Shaddai emcee). The slaughtered cow population was estimated at 120 and the cooked pigs at "several thousands," according to El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International servant-leader Bro. Mike Z. Velarde.

“They should declare October 6 a national holiday, because Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide founder, president and spiritual director Bishop Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva is celebrating his birthday!'' exclaimed Elma Baldoz, 43, an El Shaddai devotee who had traveled from Pangasinan with her family and a couple of neighbors in a rented jeepney which doubled as their sleeping quarters for the grand annual weekend extravaganza.

A group of Aetas from Zambales, last in line at one of nearly a hundred food distribution booths, had to be content with morsels, but they didn't seem to mind. “This is a blessing from Yahweh El Shaddai,” an Aeta elderly said.

In the North and South Wing of the VIP lounge at the Quirino grandstand, the birthday celebrant's celebrity guests were a little more blessed, as they partook of an eight-course lauriat.

The VIP feast was made up of birthday seafood noodles, steamed lobster with garlic, double-boiled sharks' fin soup with abalone and chicken, braised whole Australian abalone, Peking duck, braised eel with sea cucumber and minced duck with lettuce. Dessert included fresh fruit and pastries.

Their anniversary and birthday cakes came from Fernando’s Bakeshop of Pinky Fernando-Ramos, Goldilocks Bakeshop and Red Ribbon Bakeshop SM City Manila branch for their greetings of several local and international chapters of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide on their anniversary celebration and for the birthday celebration of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide founder, president and spiritual director Bro. Eddie Villanueva.

The entire Rizal Park was a virtual marketplace, as vendors hawked El Shaddai handkerchiefs, healing oils, umbrellas, plastic mats, raincoats, and even stools.

While some vendors jacked up their prices, 25-year-old Jun Mallonga from Tondo, Manila, sold his umbrellas at only P65 each. “This is my own way of thanking the Lord, and also my birthday gift to Brother Eddie,” Mallonga said.

When two helicopters came from ABS-CBN Sky Patrol bearing white handkerchiefs printed with a message from El Shaddai began dropping them as “miraculous gifts,” the crowd went wild.

As the hankies fell, the faithful ran, jumped and jostled in unison for each of those supposedly miraculous items that can cure any disease of the believer.

One young man executed a virtual football tackle in his attempt to grab a handkerchief from a little boy.

“This is definitely a security nightmare, but what can we do?” said an exasperated Supt. Elmer Jamias, Chinatown commander of the Western Police District.

El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International, Inc. founder and servant-leader Bro. Mike Z. Velarde told newsmen he spent “a few million” on the handkerchiefs and other freebies and props, including balloons and white pigeons.

Early in the afternoon at 3:00 p.m., the crowd jubilantly caught with their umbrellas inverted thousands of miracle-souvenir handkerchiefs thrown into the air from several helicopters.

Broadcast journalists showing live television pictures from cameras at the rooftop of the Manila Hotel estimated the Rizal Park crowd at 4 million. There were umbrellas and tents from the Quirino Grandstand by the Manila bay to the area behind the Rizal monument across Roxas Boulevard. By nightfall, the El Shaddai followers were spread out almost to Taft Avenue, T.M. Kalaw Street, Padre Burgos Drive, United Nations Avenue, Pedro Gil, Port Area, McArthur Bridge, Jones Bridge, Quezon Bridge and Ayala Bridge.

A thanksgiving prayer was offered by Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide founder, president and spiritual director Bishop Bro. Eddie Villanueva for his annual birthday celebration and for the annual anniversary celebration of the Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide.

El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International, Inc. founder and servant-leader Bro. Mike Z. Velarde also led the congregation in prayer for their prayer-requests, which were tied to balloons and released to the air at the signal of Bro. Eddie.
Velarde said that at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, October 26, thousands of "miracle mission balloons of faith, love and unity" would be released with 45 prayer requests and petitions written on them.
The 45 prayer requests are:

• ''For these religious groups to continue touching people's lives, healing the sick, and repairing broken relationships.
• "For President Aquino to succeed in bridging the gap between the rich and the poor through food security and peace and order initiatives.
• "For the Marcos wealth issue to be resolved by the people in a referendum so the stigma and bitterness caused by this unresolved issue may be healed and bring about unity and love among our people.
• "For media to be a constructive partner in nation building by their truthful, honest and fair reporting of events, such as:
• sporting events such as:
• Amateur sports such as
• basketball
• badminton
• beach volleyball
• judo
• taekwondo
• indoor tennis
• table tennis
• competitive swimming
• Korean Martial sports
• indoor volleyball
• football
• baseball
• softball
• chess
• professional sports
• awards shows
• fashion shows
• successful of
• television shows
• box-office movies
• "For the construction of major infrastructure projects in the Philippines such as rail and road projects, high-rise buildings"

Asked later if the last request means that, like the President, he thinks some in media are irresponsible in their reporting, Velarde replied: ''I am not saying that. I'm just praying that media would continue being a constructive partner in nation building."

Families who had positioned themselves on mattresses on the ground stayed put, though there was little protection from the rain. Children made up almost 40 percent of the throng in Rizal Park.

Political banners and streamers had reportedly been prohibited in Quirino Grandstand and Plaza Miranda areas, and there were none in sight.

The President and the members of the Aquino Family, government officials and showbiz personalities will stay briefly at the Manila Hotel, a hundred meters from the venue of the festivities, to await his part in the program.

Members of the Aquino Family

The heaviest downpour came at 4:30 p.m. just before Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III and presidential sisters Ballsy Aquino and Eldon Cruz, Pinky Aquino and Manolo Abellada and Viel Aquino and Dodo Dee, and their children: Jiggy and Jonty Aquino-Cruz, Miggy and Nina Aquino-Abellada, Kiko and Jia Aquino-Dee, joined by Philippine Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay, Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno, Senate President Franklin M. Drilon, House Speaker Feliciano R. Belmonte, Jr., 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., 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, Association of Broadcasters of the Philippines Chairman Butch S. Canoy, 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 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., Julia Abad-Razon, presidential management staff; appointments secretary Rochelle R. Ahorro, deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte, presidential spokesperson Atty. Edwin Lacierda, former senators 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 Francisco Tatad, current Senators 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, Majority Floor Leader Neptali Gonzales II, Ilocos Norte 2nd District Rep. Imelda Marcos, Caloocan Rep. Edgar R. Erice, Malabon Lone District Rep. Josephine Veronique R. Lacson-Noel, Navotas Lone District Rep. Toby Tiangco, Maria Theresa B. Bonoan-David of 4th District of Manila, Lucy Torres-Gomez of 4th District of Leyte, Karlo Nograles of 1st District of Davao City, Pedro B. Acharon Jr. of 1st District of South Cotabato and Sarangani Lone District Rep. Manny Pacquiao, Associate Justices Antonio Carpio, Presbitero Velasco, Jr., Teresita J. Leonardo-de Castro, Arturo D. Brion, Diosdado M. Peralta, Lucas P. Bersamin, Mariano C. Del Castillo, R. Abad, Martin Villarama, Jr., Jose Perez, Jose C. Mendoza, Bienvenido L. Reyes, Esrelita Perlas-Bernabe and Marvic Leonen, former Manila Mayor and Buhay Party-List Rep. Lito Atienza, former Manila 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, Soledad and Bobby Eusebio and San Juan City Mayor Guia Gomez, Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay, current Pasig City Mayor Maribel Andaya-Eusebio, 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 and 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 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., The Philippine STAR 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 Kiefer Ravena, Thirdy Ravena and Von Pessumal, former players Doug Kramer, JC Intal, Macky Escalona, Nico Salva, Bacon Austria, Ryan Buenafe, Tonino Gonzaga, Emman Monfort, Juami Tiongson, Frank Golla, Oping Sumalinog, JP Erram and Jai Reyes, Sen. Bong Revilla Jr., William Lao, Mother Lily Monterverde, 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, “Million People March” celebrity supporters Ogie Alcasid, Bianca Gonzales and Jim Paredes, TV5’s Willie Revillame, Father and son Pen and Ping Medina, Celebrity cousins Isabelle Daza and Georgina Wilson, Mariel Rodriguez, JC Tiuseco, Georgina Wilson, Miriam Quiambao, Gretchen Ho, John Lapus, Kean Cipriano, Comedienne Candy Pangilinan, with friends Arnell Ignacio and directors Joey Reyes and Manny Castañeda, Ramon Bautista, TV host Raymond Gutierrez, Mae Paner, Pinky Amador, Leo Valdez, Noel Trinidad and Robin Padilla, 1986 EDSA veterans Leah Navarro, Mitch Valdez, and Maan Hontiveros, Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Atty. Kiko Pangilinan, Kris Aquino, 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 and Romnick Sarmenta, Kuh Ledesma, Grace Nono, Louie Heredia and Dingdong Avanzado, Bro. Eddie Villanueva presidential campaign supporters Coney Reyes, Karla Martinez, Piolo Pascual, Dolphy Quizon, Jr., Donita Rose, Nonoy Zuniga, Prof. Jeremias Jangad, PBA player James Yap and sons Joshua and Bimby Aquino-Yap, “Fastbreak 2” basketball players Derek Ramsey, Luis Alandy, Xian Lim, Jhong Hilario, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, Gerald Anderson, Chris Tiu, Young JV, Ervic Vijandre, Gilas cadet player Matthew Ganuelas, and Kevin Alas, BENCH/ family stars and “6200: The Mission Possible Project” personalities Kim Chiu, Karylle, Jeric and Jeron Teng, Enchong Dee, Joseph Marco, Lovi Poe, singer Rachelle Ann Go and Markki Stroem, Mr. Chinatown 2013 winners Sky Yang, Jerome Tan and Randy See; 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, America's Next Top Model's Dominique Reighard and Allison Harvard, models-turned-actors David Chua and Miko Raval, Luisito Rabat, GMA Network Artist Center talents Gloria Romero-Gutierrez, 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, 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, GMA News anchors and reporters Arnold Clavio, Sandra Aguinaldo, Raffy Tima and wife Mariz Umali, Oscar Oida, Mark Salazar, Jun Veneracion, Chino Gaston, Weatherman Nathaniel Cruz, Media personalities Dong Puno, Chiqui Roa-Puno, Jeanne Young, Cory Quirino, Mel Tiangco and Jay Sonza, Mons Romulo, Tonyboy Cojuangco and Gretchen Barretto, Korina Sanchez, Karen Davila, who came with her sons David and Lucas, Miguel Pastor, Joy Ortega, Edu Manzano, Robi Domingo, Peping Cojuangco daughters Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, China Cojuangco-Gonzalez (and her adorable baby Lucia), Mai-Mai Cojuangco, composer Ryan Cayabyab and his wife Emmy, Rowell Santiago, Celeste Legaspi, JM Rodriguez, Arnold Vegafria and Cris Villonco, entertainment news reporters Mario Dumaual and Gretchen Fullido, Gary Valenciano, Dawn Zulueta-Lagdameo, Albert Martinez, Mylene Dizon, Iza Calzado, Vina Morales, Shaina Magdayao, Erik Santos, Ogie Diaz, Gary V’s wife Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, Angeline Quinto, Arron Villaflor, Christian Bautista, Basil Valdez, Sam Milby, Gina Godinez, musical director and arranger Homer Flores, music composer Louie Ocampo and wife Jojo, 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, Agot Isidro, Liezel Martinez, Rachel Alejandro and Joanna Ampil, volleyball stars Dzi Gervacio, Jem Ferrer, Fille Cainglet-Cayetano, A Nacachi, Rachel Daquis, Jovelyn Gonzaga, Alyssa Valdez, Denden Lazaro, 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, Bea Pascual, Judy Caballejo, AJ Pareja, Myco Antonio, Henry Pecana, Rex Intal, Dindin Santiago, Jaja Santiago, Princess Gaiser, Shiela “Bang” Pineda, Mayette Zapanta, Rosemarie Vargas, Jen Reyes, Angela Benting, Pau Soriano, Peter Torres, Michelle Gumabao, Cha Cruz, Stephanie Mercado, Jeshul Wensh Tiu, Renz Casanova, 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, 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, travel friends Pops Fernandez-Nievera, Doris Magsaysay Ho, Gina Lopez, Evelyn Forbes, Marc Nelson, Ricco and Tina Maristela-Ocampo, Rikki and Beng Dee, Philip and Tricia Cu-Unjieng, Sander and Mons Romulo-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, Eric Quizon, Liza Ilarde, Ana Kalaw, Anton San Diego, Raul Teehankee, Pepper Teehankee, McCann Erickson Client Service Director Bernadette Chincuanco, Coca-Cola Philippines Marketing Director Anubha Sahasrabuddhe & IMC Director Yasmin Mallari, Mariko Jacinto, Aye Nuguid, Leah Puyat, Anton Barretto and Jack de Mesa, Coca-Cola ASEAN Business Unit President Manuel Arroyo, Coca-Cola Philippines President & General Manager Guillermo Aponte, marketing director Anubha Sahasrabuddhe and Franchise and Commercial Leadership Director Peter Schaelstraete together with the Coca-Cola Philippines team: Johanna Hife, Steve Little, Rogie Delena, Raymond Villaflor, Teejae Sonza, Jobert Dumlao, Sharon Tanganco, Roki Ferrer, Rachel Cruz, Francis Chua, Franz Decloedt, Yasmin Mallari, Jenny Cinco, Jing Atienza, Criselda Pascual, Mavel Banocnoc, Thess Acuna, Franco Jorge, Stephanie Castillo, Tish Condeno, Jaideep Kibe, Nicamae Baylen, Jenalyn Perez, Barry del Rosario, and Nikki Lee, Suyen Corporation's Nene and Virgilio Lim, Bryan Lim and Suyen Lim, Carlos Chan's children Carlson, Archie, Rinby, Larry, Oszen and Shera, Suyen Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ben Chan, stylist Noel Manapat, public relations practitioner, events orgainzer and Enchong Dee and Joseph Marco’s manager Keren Pascual, Korina Sanchez’s manager Girlie Rodis and Star Magic handler Monch Novales, 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, 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, and Raya Mananquil-de Leon, and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo with Valerie de los Santos; Ateneo 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 were arrived at the back of Quirino Grandstand from the Manila Hotel after the dinner lasted from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

The back of Quirino Grandstand when government officials and showbiz personalities start to arrived.

The rain lasted for 15 minutes, and sent people rushing for cover under stalls, trees, umbrellas and large pieces of plastic.

President Benigno S. Aquino III and other government officials are expected to show up at the celebration because Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide founder, president and spiritual director Bishop Bro. Eddie Villanueva is celebrating his birthday on October 6. His belated birthday party coincidence with the anniversary celebration of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila on October 26.

The President is expected to address the annual celebration at 5:05 p.m.

His Excellency, President Benigno S. Aquino III, the guest of honor in the occasion, gave his greetings and message to the crowd. The President was with the Aquino Family.

In attendance also were some members of the cabinet; several senators led by Senate President Franklin Drilon; several congressmen led by House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr.; and friends of Bro. Mike Velarde of El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Fellowship International from the business, entertainment, media, legal, and religious sector.

It was not a political campaign rally, but the President was not about to pass up the chance to address his accusers and to campaign for Charter change, Bangsamoro Framework Agreement, Priority Development Assistance Fund Scam, the 100 million population mark before the same crowd that, he said, put him in power on June 30, 2010.

Still, for the most part, Mr. Aquino held his tongue during his seemingly conciliatory speech, which fell short of the stinging harangue newsmen were expecting.

“Let us not confuse our countrymen,” he said.

The crowd clearly loved the speech--applauding and cheering the President throughout its length. Organizers claimed an attendance of two million. Police placed the figure at 700,000, but based on actual land area measurements and crowd density, the INQUIRER estimated the crowd at 300,000.

Speaking mostly in Pilipino, Mr. Aquino concentrated on defending his motives for wanting to tinker with the country's basic law.

He said again that he only wanted to help the poor and had no interest in extending his term.

''We have no hidden agenda,'' he said, adding that a shift to a parliamentary system of government was not in the works either. “My conscience is clear.”

Responding to nationalist sentiments against his proposals to relax Constitutional restrictions on foreign ownership, he said: "I will never pawn the country's future with foreigners."

He said the 1987 Constitution was an ''obstacle'' to progress. ''I did not become President to preserve a society where the poor become poorer and the rich become richer,'' he said.

''Why is this happening? One of the reasons is because we don't have enough money in our economy to address the needs.''

Raising one of the major issues of the Million People March rally in Makati, Mr. Aquino also said the government had no secret deals with the Marcoses.
All security and crowd control measures broke down in the pandemonium. Ambulances and buses with Reverend Fathers including Roman Catholic Parish Priests, Pastors, and Parochial Vicars, Roman catholic archbishops, bishops, deacons and monsignors were blocked more than an hour before the Mass was start. President Benigno Aquino III, a Roman Catholic, also had to be helicoptered to the Mass.

The Popemobile: 3rd Generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class W166 used for the aboard of Pope from 2140 Taft Avenue, Malate to Malacanang Park, San Miguel, Manila

The presidential helicopter S-70A-5 

The stage of Quirino Grandstand when the Pope celebrated the Mass

On October 19, 2014, a Sunday evening, Pope Francis arrived at Malacañang Park aboard the Pope mobile from the Apostolic Nunciature on 2140 Taft Avenue, Malate, but was forced to ride the presidential helicopter S-70A-5 along with Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III, Philippine Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay, Sr., Philippine Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno, House Speaker Feliciano R. Belmonte, Jr., Philippine Senate President Franklin M. Drilon, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Atty. Francis Tolentino, former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos, former Philippine President and Manila City Mayor Joseph Ejercito-Estrada, former Philippine President and Pampanga 2nd District Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Singaporean President Tony Tan Keng Yam, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Singaporean Supreme Court Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, Singaporean Parliament Speaker Halimah Yacob, former Singaporean President Sellapan Ramanathan Nathan, former Singaporean Prime Minster Goh Chok Tong, former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Abdul Halim of Kedah, Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Malaysian Chief Justice Arifin Zakaria, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Former Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri, Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Manila Archbishop-Emeritus Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, Nueva Segovia Archbishop-Emeritus Ernesto Antolin Salgado, Nueva Segovia Archbishop Emeritus Edmundo M. Abaya, Nueva Segovia Archbishop Mario M. Perlata, Tuguegarao Archbishop Sergio L. Utleg, Tuguegarao Archbishop-Emeritus Diosdado A. Talamayan, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop-Emeritus Oscar Cardinal V. Cruz, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas, San Fernando Archbishop Emeritus Paciano Cardinal B. Aniceto, San Fernando Archbishop Florentino G. Lavarias, Lipa Archbishop Ramon C. Arguelles, Nueva Caceres Archbishop Rolando O. Joven Tria Tirona, Capiz Archbishop Jose F. Advincula, Jaro Archbishop Angel N. Lagdameo, Cebu Archbishop-Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal J. Vidal, Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma, Palo Archbishop-Emeritus Pedro R. Dean, Jr., Palo Archbishop John F. Du, Davao Archbishop-Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla, Davao Archbishop Romulo G. Valles, Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Cardinal B. Quevedo, Cagayan de Oro Archbishop-Emeritus Jesus B. Tuquib, Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, Ozamiz Archbishop Jesus A. Dosado, Zamboanga Archbishop Romulo T. Dela Cruz, Singapore Archbishop William Goh Seng Chye, Singapore Archbishop-Emeritus Nicholas Gerald Chia, Kuala Lumpur Archbishop Julian Leow Beng Kim, Kuala Lumpur Archbishop-Emeritus Anthony Soter Fernandez, Kuala Lumpur Archbishop-Emeritus Murphy Pakiam, Kuching Archbishop John Ha Tiong Hock, Kuching Archbishop-Emeritus Peter Chung Hoan Ting, Kota Kinabalu Archbishop John Wong Soo Kau, Kota Kinabalu Archbishop-Emeritus John Lee Hiong Fun-Yit Yaw, Jakata Archbishop Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo, Jakarta Archbishop-Emeritus Julius Cardinal Riyadi Darmaatmadja and Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See to the Philippines Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto to get to Quirino Grandstand amid the huge crowd on the streets: from Roxas Boulevard to north and southbound areas of Taft Avenue, T.M. Kalaw Street and United Nations Avenue into Ermita, extending up to Maria Orosa Street, Padre Burgos Drive, Port Area district, Jones, Ayala, McArthur and Quezon Bridges to Plaza Miranda in Quiapo.

The Mass Altar, would use for the Holy Mass.

From the Apostolic Nunciature along Taft Avenue in Malate, Manila, the Pope rode the "Pope Mobile" into Malacanang Park, four kilometers away. From there, the Holy Father boarded the Presidential Helicopter at the back of the Quirino Grandstand at 7:45 P.M.

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At past 8:00 p.m. of the same day, Pope Francis began the three-and-a-half-hour Roman Rite Holy Mass in English Language that marked the annual anniversary celebration of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide on October 26, 2014. Attended by 4 million people, it was the world’s grand annual biggest mammoth gathering so far in the Pontiff’s 1 year, 9 months and 30 days reign and the Roman Catholic Charismatic religious group’s 36-year reign.

The Mass’ concelebrants included Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Manila Archbishop-Emeritus Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, Nueva Segovia Archbishop Emeritus Ernesto Antolin Salgado, Nueva Segovia Archbishop Emeritus Edmundo M. Abaya, Nueva Segovia Archbishop Mario M. Perlata, Tuguegarao Archbishop Sergio L. Utleg, Tuguegarao Archbishop-Emeritus Diosdado A. Talamayan, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop-Emeritus Oscar Cardinal V. Cruz, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas, San Fernando Archbishop Emeritus Paciano Cardinal B. Aniceto, San Fernando Archbishop Florentino G. Lavarias, Lipa Archbishop Ramon C. Arguelles, Nueva Caceres Archbishop Rolando O. Joven Tria Tirona, Capiz Archbishop Jose F. Advincula, Jaro Archbishop Angel N. Lagdameo, Cebu Archbishop-Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal J. Vidal, Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma, Palo Archbishop-Emeritus Pedro R. Dean, Jr., Palo Archbishop John F. Du, Davao Archbishop-Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla, Davao Archbishop Romulo G. Valles, Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Cardinal B. Quevedo, Cagayan de Oro Archbishop-Emeritus Jesus B. Tuquib, Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma,  Ozamiz Archbishop Jesus A. Dosado, Zamboanga Archbishop Romulo T. Dela Cruz, Singapore Archbishop William Goh Seng Chye, Singapore Archbishop-Emeritus Nicholas Gerald Chia, Kuala Lumpur Archbishop Julian Leow Beng Kim, Kuala Lumpur Archbishop-Emeritus Anthony Soter Fernandez, Kuala Lumpur Archbishop-Emeritus Murphy Pakiam, Kuching Archbishop John Ha Tiong Hock, Kuching Archbishop-Emeritus Peter Chung Hoan Ting, Kota Kinabalu Archbishop John Wong Soo Kau, Kota Kinabalu Archbishop-Emeritus John Lee Hiong Fun-Yit Yaw, Jakata Archbishop Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo, Jakarta Archbishop-Emeritus Julius Cardinal Riyadi Darmaatmadja, Pontifical Council of the Laity President Stanisław Ryłko, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Most Rev. Teodoro C. Bacani, Jr., Over-all Spiritual Director of El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International, Very Rev. Msgrs. Mariano T. Balbago Jr. of Antipolo Diocese and Mario A. Castillo; and Rev. Fr. Anton Pascual and Rev. Fr. Sanny de Claro, spiritual directors of the El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International, spiritual directors from the international chapters of the El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation namely Reverend Fathers Bernard J. Nolan of Brisbane, Australia; Leo E. Steinbock of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.; and Thomas Kawamura of Tokyo, Japan, as well as from the Philippines namely, Dwight de Jesus; Remigio Mendoza of Mabini, Batangas; Manheim Abellana, SDB; Eligio Santos of San Ildefonso Parish, Makati; and Stephen Punnakal and Victor Maung Thit of the Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Malate, Manila, as well as from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, namely, Reverend Fathers including Roman Catholic Parish Priests, Pastors, and Parochial Vicars from several Roman catholic archdioceses and diocese, as well bishops, deacons and monsignors from the different parishes in the Archdioceses of Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Ende, Kupang, Makassar, Medan, Merauke, Palembang, Pontianak, Samarinda and Semarang and the Dioceses of Malacca-Johor, Penang, Miri, Sibu, Sandakan, Denpasar, Larantuka, Maumere, Ruteng, Bandung, Bogor, Atambua, Weetebul, Amboina, Manado, Padang, Sibolga, Agats, Jayapura, Manokwari-Sorong, Timika, Pangkal Pinang, Tanjungkarang, Ketapang, Sanggau, Sintang, Banjarmasin, Palangka Raya, Tanjung Selor, Malang, Purwokerto and Surabaya and from the Philippines, namely, the priests from the different parishes in the Archdiocese of Manila, Nueva Segovia, Tuguegarao, San Fernando, Pampanga, Nueva Caceres, Jaro, Capiz, Cebu, Palo, Davao, Cotabato and Cagayan de Oro and the Dioceses of Laoag, Baguio, Cabanatuan, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Bangued, Bayombong, Ilagan, Batanes, Urdaneta, Alaminos, Tarlac, Balanga, Iba, Malolos, Kalookan, Cubao, Novaliches, Pasig, Antipolo, Paranaque, Imus, San Pablo, Lipa, Lucena, Gumaca, Infanta, Romblon, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Puerto Princesa, Daet, Libmanan, Legaspi, Masbate, Sorsogon, Virac, San Jose de Antique, Bacolod, Kabankalan, San Carlos, Dumaguete, Tagbilaran, Talibon, Maasin, Calbayog, Borongan, Catamaran, Naval, Butuan, Surigao, Tandag, Malaybalay, Digos, Mati, Tagum, Kidapawan, Marbel, Dipolog, Pagadian, Marawi, Iligan, Ipil and Isabela, 195 geographical dioceses and archdioceses in the United States of America, 72 dioceses and archdioceses in Canada, 117 dioceses and archdioceses in China, 7 dioceses and archdioceses in Taiwan, 166 Archdioceses and Diocese belonging to Latin, Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara Rites in India, 16 dioceses and archdioceses in Japan and 18 dioceses and archdioceses in Korea..

Scores of government officials and entertainment celebrities and socialites attended the Jesus is Lord Church Anniversary Celebration which was televised over GMA Network Channel 7.


The guests included: Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III, Philippine Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay, Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno, Senate President Franklin M. Drilon, House Speaker Feliciano R. Belmonte, Jr., 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., 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, Association of Broadcasters of the Philippines Chairman Butch S. Canoy, Executive Secretary Pacquito Ochoa, Jr., Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala; communications operations office Secretary Sonny Coloma, 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.; Dr. Enrique Ona, health; Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel A. Roxas II, foreign affairs secretary Albert del Rosario, Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo, Finance Secretary 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., Julia Abad-Razon, presidential management staff; Rochelle R. Ahorro, appointments secretary; deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte, and presidential spokesperson Atty. Edwin Lacierda, former senators 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 Francisco Tatad, current Senators Sergio Osmeña III, Pia Cayetano, Alan Peter Cayetano, TG Guingona, Bongbong Marcos, Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Nancy Binay, Lito Lapid, Bong Revilla, Jinggoy Estrada, JV Ejercito, Juan Ponce Enrlie, Ralph Recto and Vicente Sotto III, Majority Floor Leader Neptali Gonzales II, Ilocos Norte 2nd District Rep. Imelda Marcos, Caloocan Rep. Edgar R. Erice, Malabon Lone District Rep. Josephine Veronique R. Lacson-Noel, Navotas Lone District Rep. Toby Tiangco, Maria Theresa B. Bonoan-David of 4th District of Manila, Lucy Torres-Gomez of 4th District of Leyte, Karlo Nograles of 1st District of Davao City, Pedro B. Acharon Jr. of 1st District of South Cotabato and Manny Pacquiao of Lone District of Sarangani, Associate Justices Antonio Carpio, Presbitero Velasco, Jr., Teresita J. Leonardo-de Castro, Arturo D. Brion, Diosdado M. Peralta, Lucas P. Bersamin, Mariano C. Del Castillo, R. Abad, M. Villarama, Jr., J. Perez, J. Mendoza, B. Reyes, Esrelita Perlas-Bernabe and Marvic Leonen, former Manila Mayor and Buhay Party-List Rep. Lito Atienza, former Manila 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, Soledad and Bobby Eusebio and San Juan City Mayor Guia Gomez, Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay, current Pasig City Mayor Maribel Eusebio, 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 and Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan, Tabuk City, Kalinga mayor Ferdinand Tubban, 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, Marichu Vera Perez, Rev. Fr. Sonny Ramirez, PAGCOR Chairman Ephraim Genuino, PAGCOR Chairman Cristino L. Naguiat, Jr., former PAGCOR presidents Butch Tenorio and Rafael Butch Francisco, PAGCOR Chairman Jorge Sarmiento, Philippine Olympic Committee Chairman Jose Cojuangco, Jr., Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Ricardo R. Garcia and representatives of businessman Lucio Tan, former Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company president Tony Abacan, 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, 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 Corporation Chairman Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, ABS-CBN 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, and Don 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, 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 Philippine National Bank board of director, Miguel “Mike” Romero, socialite and television personality Cory Quirino, 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, Kapamilya and non-Kapamilya stars couple Iya Villania and Drew Arellano, Bianca Manalo, Sitti Navarro, Jasmine Curtis Smith, James Blanco, Eric Tai, K Brosas, Claudine Barretto and Raymart Santiago, Randy Santiago, G Toengi-Walters, Kean Cipriano, 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, Sen. Grace Poe-Llamanzares, Sen. Sonny Angara with wife Tootsy, The Philippine STAR 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 Kiefer Ravena, Thirdy Ravena and Von Pessumal, former players Doug Kramer, JC Intal, Macky Escalona, Nico Salva, Bacon Austria, Tonino Gonzaga, Emman Monfort, Frank Golla, Oping Sumalinog, JP Erram and Jai Reyes, Sen. Bong Revilla Jr., William Lao, Mother Lily Monterverde, 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, “Million People March” celebrity supporters Ogie Alcasid, Bianca Gonzales and Jim Paredes, TV5’s Willie Revillame, Father and son Pen and Ping Medina, Celebrity cousins Isabelle Daza and Georgina Wilson, Mariel Rodriguez, JC Tiuseco, Georgina Wilson, Miriam Quiambao, Gretchen Ho, John Lapus, Kean Cipriano, Comedienne Candy Pangilinan, with friends Arnell Ignacio and directors Joey Reyes and Manny Castañeda, Ramon Bautista, TV host Raymond Gutierrez, Mae Paner, Pinky Amador, Leo Valdez, Noel Trinidad and Robin Padilla, 1986 EDSA veterans Leah Navarro, Mitch Valdez, and Maan Hontiveros, Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Atty. Kiko Pangilinan, Kris Aquino, 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 and Romnick Sarmenta, Kuh Ledesma, Grace Nono, Louie Heredia and Dingdong Avanzado, Bro. Eddie Villanueva presidential campaign supporters Coney Reyes, Karla Martinez, Piolo Pascual, Dolphy Quizon, Jr., Donita Rose, Nonoy Zuniga, Prof. Jeremias Jangad, PBA player James Yap and sons Joshua and Bimby Aquino-Yap, “Fastbreak 2” basketball players Derek Ramsey, Luis Alandy, Xian Lim, Jhong Hilario, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, Gerald Anderson, Chris Tiu, Young JV, Ervic Vijandre, Gilas cadet player Matthew Ganuelas, and Kevin Alas, BENCH/ family stars and “6200: The Mission Possible Project” personalities Kim Chiu, Karylle, Jeric and Jeron Teng, Enchong Dee, Joseph Marco, Lovi Poe, singer Rachelle Ann Go and Markki Stroem, Mr. Chinatown 2013 winners Sky Yang, Jerome Tan and Randy See; 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, America's Next Top Model's Dominique Reighard and Allison Harvard, models-turned-actors David Chua and Miko Raval, Luisito Rabat, GMA Network Artist Center talents Gloria Romero-Gutierrez, 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, 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, GMA News anchors and reporters Arnold Clavio, Sandra Aguinaldo, Raffy Tima and wife Mariz Umali, Oscar Oida, Mark Salazar, Jun Veneracion, Chino Gaston, Weatherman Nathaniel Cruz, Media personalities Dong Puno, Chiqui Roa-Puno, Jeanne Young, Cory Quirino, Mel Tiangco and Jay Sonza, Mons Romulo, Tonyboy Cojuangco and Gretchen Barretto, Korina Sanchez, Karen Davila, who came with her sons David and Lucas, Miguel Pastor, Joy Ortega, Edu Manzano, Robi Domingo, Peping Cojuangco daughters Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, China Cojuangco-Gonzalez (and her adorable baby Lucia), Mai-Mai Cojuangco, composer Ryan Cayabyab and his wife Emmy, Rowell Santiago, Celeste Legaspi, JM Rodriguez, Arnold Vegafria and Cris Villonco, entertainment news reporters Mario Dumaual and Gretchen Fullido, Gary Valenciano, Dawn Zulueta-Lagdameo, Albert Martinez, Mylene Dizon, Iza Calzado, Vina Morales, Shaina Magdayao, Erik Santos, Ogie Diaz, Gary V’s wife Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, Angeline Quinto, Arron Villaflor, Christian Bautista, Basil Valdez, Sam Milby, Gina Godinez, musical director and arranger Homer Flores, music composer Louie Ocampo and wife Jojo, 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, Agot Isidro, Liezel Martinez, Rachel Alejandro and Joanna Ampil, volleyball stars Dzi Gervacio, Jem Ferrer, Fille Cainglet-Cayetano, A Nacachi, Rachel Daquis, Jovelyn Gonzaga, Alyssa Valdez, Denden Lazaro, 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, Bea Pascual, Judy Caballejo, AJ Pareja, Myco Antonio, Henry Pecana, Rex Intal, Dindin Santiago, Jaja Santiago, Princess Gaiser, Shiela “Bang” Pineda, Mayette Zapanta, Rosemarie Vargas, Jen Reyes, Angela Benting, Pau Soriano, Peter Torres, Michelle Gumabao, Cha Cruz, Stephanie Mercado, Jeshul Wensh Tiu, Renz Casanova, 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, 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, travel friends Pops Fernandez-Nievera, Doris Magsaysay Ho, Gina Lopez, Evelyn Forbes, Marc Nelson, Ricco and Tina Maristela-Ocampo, Rikki and Beng Dee, Philip and Tricia Cu-Unjieng, Sander and Mons Romulo-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, Eric Quizon, Liza Ilarde, Ana Kalaw, Anton San Diego, Raul Teehankee, Pepper Teehankee, McCann Erickson Client Service Director Bernadette Chincuanco, Coca-Cola Philippines Marketing Director Anubha Sahasrabuddhe & IMC Director Yasmin Mallari, Mariko Jacinto, Aye Nuguid, Leah Puyat, Anton Barretto and Jack de Mesa, Coca-Cola ASEAN Business Unit President Manuel Arroyo, Coca-Cola Philippines President & General Manager Guillermo Aponte, marketing director Anubha Sahasrabuddhe and Franchise and Commercial Leadership Director Peter Schaelstraete together with the Coca-Cola Philippines team: Johanna Hife, Steve Little, Rogie Delena, Raymond Villaflor, Teejae Sonza, Jobert Dumlao, Sharon Tanganco, Roki Ferrer, Rachel Cruz, Francis Chua, Franz Decloedt, Yasmin Mallari, Jenny Cinco, Jing Atienza, Criselda Pascual, Mavel Banocnoc, Thess Acuna, Franco Jorge, Stephanie Castillo, Tish Condeno, Jaideep Kibe, Nicamae Baylen, Jenalyn Perez, Barry del Rosario, and Nikki Lee, Suyen Corporation's Nene and Virgilio Lim, Bryan Lim and Suyen Lim, Carlos Chan's children Carlson, Archie, Rinby, Larry, Oszen and Shera, Suyen Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ben Chan, stylist Noel Manapat, public relations practitioner, events orgainzer and Enchong Dee and Joseph Marco’s manager Keren Pascual, Korina Sanchez’s manager Girlie Rodis and Star Magic handler Monch Novales, 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, 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, and Raya Mananquil-de Leon, and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo with Valerie de los Santos; Ateneo 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 largest gathering attended by more than 5 million people, which of residents from all over the Philippines and 226 countries of the world.

This coverage "The Pope in Manila", which will be aired live on a nationwide simultaneous hook-up of radio and television stations.

RPN-9 will be the carrying station with the People's Television Network, Inc. (PTV-4), IBC-13, and ABS-CBN Channel 2 hooked up along with all Bureau of Broadcast Services-Radyo ng Bayan radio stations.

Simulcast Live on all RPN TV stations RPN-12 Baguio, RPN-10 Iriga, RPN-12 Bacolod, RPN-9 Cebu, RPN-9 Davao, RPN-5 Cagayan de Oro and RPN-5 Zamboanga, and also on ABS-CBN TV stations: ABS-CBN Channel 7 Laoag, ABS-CBN Channel 3 Baguio, ABS-CBN Channel 32 Dagupan, ABS-CBN Channel 46 Pampanga, ABS-CBN Channel 10 Batangas, ABS-CBN Channel 11 Naga, ABS-CBN Channel 7 Palawan, ABS-CBN Channel 10 Iloilo, ABS-CBN Channel 4 Bacolod, ABS-CBN Channel 3 Cebu, ABS-CBN Channel 2 Tacloban, ABS-CBN Channel 4 Davao, ABS-CBN Channel 3 General Santos, ABS-CBN Channel 5 Cotabato, ABS-CBN Channel 2 Cagayan de Oro, ABS-CBN Channel 11 Butuan and ABS-CBN Channel 3 Zamboanga and also live on radio over ABS-CBN's AM and FM radio stations: DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 (Manila), DYAB Radyo Patrol 1512 (Cebu) and DXAB Radyo Patrol 1296 (Davao), MOR 95.5 FM Laoag, MOR 103.1 FM Baguio, MOR 94.3 FM Dagupan, MOR 99.9 FM Puerto Princessa, MOR 93.5 FM Naga, MOR 93.9 FM Legaspi, MOR 91.1 FM Iloilo, MOR 101.5 Bacolod, MOR 94.3 Tacloban, MOR 98.7 Zamboanga, MOR 91.9 Cagayan de Oro, MOR 92.7 General Santos and MOR 95.1 Cotabato.

The entrance hymn had to be sung before the mass began in earnest. Priest in charge of the event enjoined the crowd to sing, to pray and even to do a "love wave" to help while away the time and to stretch aching muscles

Neither the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila nor the Vatican had prepared for such an eventually. There, was some discussion on whether the pontiff should take a helicopter or a boat through Manila Bay to the Luneta when the sheer size of the crowd exceeded all expectations.

The mass of people stretched from north to south from the Manila Hotel all way down to the Ramon Magsaysay Building on Roxas Boulevard. No blacktop was visible from as far as huge portions of T.M. Kalaw, U.N. Avenue and Padre Faura, three major streets perpendicular to the main road fronting the venue of the Jesus is Lord Church Anniversary event.

Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome and the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church, delivered the homily.

Vidal, like Tagle, is strongly against the impeachment complaint was filed against President Aquino, the Charter change, the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement, the tension against China over the Scarborough Shoal, the Development Acceleration Program (DAP) and Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam of businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles, the rehabilitation after the Zamboanga siege to the onslaught Yolanda caused in Visayas, the P316-million Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office funds scam, P6.6 billion housing scam of Delfin Lee's Globe Asiatique (GA), P728 million fertilizer fund scam, the construction of major infrastructure projects, the crime rate in Metro Manila including robbery holdups, the high-profile killings, and the onslaught of typhoon Glenda and the 100 million population mark.

During the holy mass, seminarians, parish choirs and guest artists will render praise songs and traditional music. Meanwhile, bands from the Philippine Army and the Philippine Navy will also be on hand to provide music.

In his 1 hour 30 minute homily during the Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide Anniversary Celebration Holy Mass; Pope Francis the First of Argentina praised Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide founder, president and spiritual director bishop Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva for his belated birthday party and for the annual anniversary celebration of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide and for the success of the annual tri-media coverage live on radio and television stations all over the world and on social media.

During the Thanksgiving Mass officiated by the Pope himself, a mass wedding took place, in which 3,000,000 junior and senior couples who had been living together as common-law spouses finally tied the knot.

Representatives of labor, women and children, fisher folk, farmers, indigenous communities and other sectors will join the Villanueva Family in the offertory procession.

After the Mass, the Pope led the Angelus Message followed the Angelus prayer and delivered his farewell messages to the people in Spanish, Italian, French, Russian, German, Korean, Vietnamese, Standard Mandarin, Hong Kong Cantonese, Malay, Indonesian, Japanese, Filipino, Ilokano, Ibanag, Ibaloi, Pangasenese, Kapangpangan, Central Bikolano, Waray-Waray, Cebuano, Butuano, Chavacano and English.

The Holy Mass was ended with the final blessing.

Bishop Teodoro C. Bacani, the spiritual adviser of El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International, Inc. and bishop-emeritus of Novaliches, spoke briefly to the crowd on how their charismatic movements and the Catholic hierarchy could differ on certain issues but remain united on basic Catholic tenets.

“We may agree on our politics, but we are united in faith,” Bacani said in Pilipino in his message just before midnight.

He then quoted a Catholic saint who said: “If there is doubt, let there be differences.”

Bacani, who had earlier joined the Makati anti-Charter change and anti-pork barrel rally, told the crowd that Cardinal Tagle had asked him to relay his birthday greetings to Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide founder, president and spiritual director Bishop Bro. Eddie Villanueva, who celebrated his birthday on October 6.

He asked the crowd to show their appreciation for the Asia's 36 archbishops--Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal G. Tagle, Manila Archbishop-Emeritus Gaudencio Cardinal B. Rosales, Nueva Segovia Archbishop Emeritus Ernesto Antolin Salgado, Nueva Segovia Archbishop Emeritus Edmundo M. Abaya, Nueva Segovia Archbishop Mario M. Perlata, Tuguegarao Archbishop Sergio L. Utleg, Tuguegarao Archbishop-Emeritus Diosdado A. Talamayan, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop-Emeritus Oscar Cardinal V. Cruz, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas, San Fernando Archbishop Emeritus Paciano Cardinal B. Aniceto, San Fernando Archbishop Florentino G. Lavarias, Lipa Archbishop Ramon C. Arguelles, Nueva Caceres Archbishop Rolando O. Joven Tria Tirona, Capiz Archbishop Jose F. Advincula, Jaro Archbishop Angel N. Lagdameo, Cebu Archbishop-Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal J. Vidal, Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma, Palo Archbishop-Emeritus Pedro R. Dean, Jr., Palo Archbishop John F. Du, Davao Archbishop-Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla, Davao Archbishop Romulo G. Valles, Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Cardinal B. Quevedo, Cagayan de Oro Archbishop-Emeritus Jesus B. Tuquib, Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, Ozamiz Archbishop Jesus A. Dosado and Zamboanga Archbishop Romulo T. Dela Cruz.

''We love you Cardinal Tagle, we love you Cardinal Vidal, we love you Cardinal Palma, we love you Cardinal Rosales,'' Bacani and the El Shaddai members chorused.

At 12 midnight, Monday, October 27, 2014, a 30-minute fireworks display set up by Dragon Fireworks, Inc. for P120, 000 lit the night sky.

Fireworks will also follow the President's Jesus is Lord Church Anniversary celebration speech.

The El Shaddai members were expected to be kept awake until an 8 a.m. breakfast Monday, October 20, staying up to listen to the evangelical talks, religious testimonies and gospel hymns which are common fare at their weekly Family Appointment.

A candlelight ceremony was held followed by the delivery of the healing message of El Shaddai founder and servant-leader Bro. Mike Z. Velarde.

El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International, Inc. founder and servant-leader Bro. Mike Z. Velarde delivered a three-hour “worship and healing prayer rally” at 4 a.m., Monday, October 27 to the El Shaddai DWXI-PPFI and Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide members still gathered at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park before dawn October 20.

In his healing message, he expounded that to attain a lasting unity in our society; every Filipino should reconcile to God and to one another, love one another, and learn to accept one another. He concluded his message with a healing and deliverance prayer which included five particular intentions, as follows: that God forgive the sins of our nation; that He grant us the freedom we seek in our land; that He grant us “amnesia” from the past and the courage to look forward to our future with faith, love and unity; that He grant divine wisdom and extra-ordinary courage to President Benigno S. Aquino III so he could continue his vision of ASEAN Economic Community 2015 and Philippines 2016; and that God grant to all of us the extraordinary power to remain firm in our faith.

So effective was President Benigno S. Aquino III’s portrayal of himself as the underdog and victim in the ongoing debate on Charter change, the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement, the tension against China, the Development Acceleration Program (DAP) and Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam of whistle-blower Janet Lim-Napoles, P6.6 billion housing scam of Delfin Lee's Globe Asiatique (GA), P728 million fertilizer fund scam, the construction of major infrastructure projects, the crime rate in Metro Manila including robbery holdups, the passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill, the alleged suppression of the press, the resurgence of the Marcos family, the carjacking cases and high-profile killings and incidents, in Metro Manila, the massacre in Atimonan, Quezon; his order to stop support to the Officers’ Ladies Club; the plunder charges filed against Philippine National Police Director General Alan L.M. Purisima before the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the alleged anomalous deal the PNP entered into with a courier service; disappointment among legitimate firearms holders over the stricter issuance of permit to carry firearms outside residence and license to own and possess firearms; the P316-million funds from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, extend the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) by five years, the transfer of assignment of Task Force Tugis chief Senior Superintendent Conrado Capa after the arrest of Globe Asiatique president Delfin Lee; and the spate of killings nationwide, the Bohol Earthquake rehabilitation, the Yolanda rehabilitation that Velarde and Villanueva said he consoled him after Mr. Aquino's speech on Saturday, October 25.

“I told the President, don't be provoked by those who try to provoke you,” Velarde, speaking in Pilipino, told the crowd which had grown during the night, spilling over from Roxas Boulevard to north and southbound areas of Taft Avenue, T.M. Kalaw Street and United Nations Avenue into Ermita, extending up to Maria Orosa Street, Padre Burgos Drive, Port Area district, Jones, Ayala, McArthur and Quezon Bridges to Plaza Miranda in Quiapo.

In the early morning of Monday, October 27, thousands of doves for peace and prosperity were released by the attendees.

The gathering ended at 8:00 a.m., Monday, October 27.

El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International, Inc. founder and servant-leader Bro. Mike Z. Velarde, Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide founder, president and spiritual director Bishop Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva and Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III were having dinner in the VIP Lounge at the Quirino Grandstand on Sunday, October 19 when the two charismatic leaders advised tolerance. El Shaddai founder and servant-leader Bro. Mike Z. Velarde and Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide founder, president and spiritual director Bishop Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva is the President’s spiritual adviser since 2010.

Velarde and Villanueva enjoined his followers: “Let us pray for those that oppress us,” referring both to the President's critics and those who have questioned the Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide's timing of its October grand annual anniversary celebration and prayer assembly to coincide with the Makati rally over the Development Acceleration Program (DAP) and Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam.

Villanueva’s birthday coincides with Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide’s anniversary celebration. It has traditionally been held on the Second or Third Saturday nearest October since 1979. He was born on October 6, 1932 in Bocaue, Bulacan to Joaquin T. Villanueva and Maria Cruz-Villanueva, both now deceased. (The elder Villanueva was a former Olympic sprinter who represented the Philippines in the Far Eastern Games for four consecutive years in 1924).


Pastor Almeda, Pastor Quiboloy, Bro. Velarde, Bro. Villanueva, Bro. Bo Sanchez, Bro. Eli C. Soriano and Iglesia ni Cristo executive director Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo have expressed support for Development Acceleration Program (DAP) is limited to the economic provisions.

But Velarde, Villanueva, Sanchez, Almeda was not about to clash head on with the Catholic Church, specifically Cardinal Tagle, on the issue of Charter change, the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement, pork barrel scam, the illegal rice smuggling, the construction of major infrastructure projects and extrajudictorial and high-profile killings. Instead, they asked El Shaddai, Iglesia ni Cristo, Light of Jesus, Members of Church of God International and Jesus is Lord members to pray for the Cardinal's health, “So he may become stronger.”

He told his followers: “There is a time for anger and there is a time for love.”

But the INQUIRER learned that apart from its weekly scheduled gathering every Saturday and Sunday, El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International wrote the National Parks Development Committee to reserve on July 26, or five days after Mae Paner announced the pro-democracy rally in Makati.

The following morning, October 27, the Pope left Manila for Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea. In his farewell speech before some 10,000 people at the old Manila International Airport, the Pontiff said: “The Pope feels so well in the Philippines that he looks at another opportunity perhaps to return.”

He added: “I take with me a thousand images of the Filipino people.”


FAREWELL CEREMONY: ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS FRANCIS (Ninoy Aquino International Airport of Manila, Monday, October 20, 2014)

Dear Filipino Friends, My Pastoral Visit to the beautiful Philippines is now at an end. I wish to thank everyone for the warmth and graciousness of the hospitality I have received from the first moment of my arrival. In a special way I am grateful to His Excellency President Aquino and the members of the Government for their close participation in each stage of the visit. I cordially thank Luis Antonio Cardinal G. Tagle and Jose Cardinal S. Palma and all my Brother Bishops of Asia and their collaborators for making my pilgrimage to the Church in these Islands such a fruitful and joyful celebration of our faith in Jesus Christ. I thank everyone who took part in the Masses and other events, those who organized them, those who maintained order and security, those who have worked to broadcast and televise the events, those who in any way served the needs of so many pilgrims. May God reward each and every one, each one of you!

With particular affection I say thank you to the young people who have been the main actors in the Jesus is Lord Church Anniversary Celebration. How can we explain or measure the mysterious working of divine grace in so many generous young hearts? The Lord described the Kingdom as a seed which a man sowed, and which then produced a rich harvest. Here, the seed had already fallen on rich soil. Many people – parents, teachers, catechists, Religious, priests – have kept watch over the seed of faith and helped it grow. And God gives the increase (cf. 1 Cor. 3:6). How far will it grow? How wide will it spread from here through the immense human geography of Asia? This is the challenge and the task which the people of the Tenth World Youth Day and the whole Roman Catholic Church, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sports and Politics in the Philippines have taken up and will carry into the next presidential administration in 2016. All of this fills my heart with gratitude and joy. I will continue to have boundless hope in the youth of the Philippines and of the world: Christ is working through them for the new springtime of Christianity on this continent. We see the early stages of the planting; others will rejoice in the rich harvest.

I take with me a thousand images of the Filipino people. I know your desire for greater justice and a better life for yourselves and your children. No one can underestimate the difficulties you face and the hard work that lies ahead. Above all, no one should pull back from the great demand of real and effective solidarity, a new solidarity between individuals, in families and throughout society. There has to be progress in sharing. There has to be a renewed sense of responsibility of everyone for everyone else; we are, each of us, our brother’s keeper. May God help you to follow the path you have already begun: towards a continuing development that preserves and promotes the true values of your Filipino culture!


My parting wish can be none other than the one I expressed for you when I came here almost fourteen years ago: may you always enjoy peace in your hearts and in your homes; may justice and freedom reign throughout your land; and may your families be faithful forever, united in joy and love!

May God bless you all! God bless the Philippines! Mabuhay!

Meanwhile, environmentalists and community leaders around Quiapo area are calling for an annual “green” celebration of the anniversary of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide.

Local leaders and the environmental network Ecowaste Coalition urged devotees and visitors to couple their devotion to the Jesus Christ, our Lord, and our Savior with respect for the environment.

The call came as participants leading to the annual anniversary celebration of the religious group on October every year since October 1979.

“Combining our people’s amazing devotion to the Jesus Christ our Lord with action respecting, nurturing and defending Mother Earth will be a powerful force of hope and deliverance against those who trash and ruin the environment,” Tin Vergara, Zero Waste Campaigner of the EcoWaste Coalition, said.

“If the millions of devotees who come to Rizal Park and Quiapo will simply not litter and avoid waste in all its forms, we’ll have a feast that is pleasing to the eyes and pleasing to the Lord,” she added.

Past celebrations in 35 years have seen truckloads of garbage collected from Rizal Park to Port Area to Ermita to Quiapo that included cigarette butts, candy and snack wrappers, plastic bags, cups, bottles and straws, polystyrene food containers and bamboo skewers that often cause injuries to barefooted participants.

List of Food stalls participating:

Food Tenants of SM City North EDSA

1. Goldilocks Bakeshop (City Center, Ground Floor 101)
2. Starbucks Coffee (City Center, Ground Floor 102)
3. French Baker (City Center, Ground Floor 103)
4. Hainanese Delights (City Center, Ground Floor 104)
5. Razon's of Guagua (City Center, Ground Floor 105)
6. Classic Savory (City Center, Ground Floor 106)
7. Dunkin Donuts (City Center, Ground Floor 108)
8. Jollibee (City Center, Ground Floor 109)
9. McDonald's  (City Center, Ground Floor 122)
10. Papa John's (City Center, Ground Floor 144)
11. Yakimix (City Center, Ground Floor 143)
12. Pizza Hut (City Center, Ground Floor 123)
13. Icebergs (City Center, Ground Floor 124)
14. Sbarro (City Center, Ground Floor 126)
15. Red Ribbon Bakeshop (City Center, Ground Floor 127)
16. Cinnabon (City Center, Second Floor 202)
17. Dairy Queen (City Center, Second Floor 201)
18. Crepes and Creme (City Center, Second Floor 203)
19. Dulcinea (City Center, Second Floor 204)
20. Cha Time (City Center, Second Floor 205)
21. Pizza Hut Bistro (City Center, Second Floor 206)
22. Yoshinoya  (City Center, Second Floor 207)
23. Maan Haan  (City Center, Second Floor 208)
24. Chowking (City Center, Second Floor 209)
25. Shakey's Pizza Restaurant (City Center, Second Floor 210)
26. Tokyo Tokyo (City Center, Second Floor 211)
27. Max's Restaurant  (City Center, Second Floor 212)
28. Racks (City Center, Second Floor 213)
29. Burger King (City Center, Second Floor 214)
30. Kenny Rogers Roasters (City Center, Second Floor 215)
31. Breadtalk (The Block, Second Floor 206)
32. Jamba Juice (The Block, Second Floor 207)

111 food tenants of SM Megamall

1. Mister Donut - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
2. Army Navy - (Mega A & B 4th Level)
3. Pepper Lunch - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
4. Chowking - (Mega A & B 2nd Level)
5. Bar B King - (Mega A & B lower ground Floor)
6. Sbarro - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
7. Jamaican Patties - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
8. Chuck's Grub - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
9. El Pollo Loco - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
10. The French Baker (3rd Floor) - (Mega A & B 3rd Level)
11. Mang Inasal - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
12. Komoro Soba - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
13. KFC (BLDG B.) - (Mega A & B 3rd level)
14. Karate Kid - (Mega A & B 2nd level)
15. Mexicali - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
16. Subway - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
17. The Sandwich Guy - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
18. Tokyo Tokyo - (Mega A & B 3rd level)
19. Wendy's - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
20. Wham! Burger - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
21. Yellow Cab - (Mega A & B 2nd level)
22. Yoshinoya - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
23. Luk Yuen - (Mega A & B lower)
24. Almon Marina - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
25. Mann Hann - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
26. Aveneto - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
27. Amici - (Mega A & B 3rd level
28. Mannang - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
29. Bubble Tea - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
30. Bacolod Chicken Inasal - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
31. Barrio Fiesta - (Mega A & B 4th level)
32. My Singapore Food Street - (Mega A & B 2nd level)
33. Chef's Quarter - (Mega A & B 3rd level)
34. C2 Classic Cuisine - (Mega A & B 3rd level)
35. Cabalen - (Mega A & B 3rd level)
36. Cajun Red Rock - (Mega A & B 3rd level)
37. Persia Grill - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
38. Gotti's Ristorante - (Mega A & B 4th level)
39. Dulcinea - (Mega A & B 4th level)
40. Eat & Go - (Mega A & B 3rd level)
41. Eskimo Bob - (Mega A & B 4th level)
42. Giligan's Island - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
43. Pizza Hut Bistro - (Mega A & B 3rd level)
44. KKK - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
45. Jatujak - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
46. Holy Cow - (Mega A & B 3rd level)
47. Gumbo - (Mega A & B 2nd level)
48. HK Choi - (Mega A & B 2nd level)
49. Secret Recipe - (Mega A & B 2nd level)
50. Pancake House - (Mega A & B lower ground level)
51. Max's Restaurant - (Mega A & B 3rd level)
52. Kichitora - (Mega A & B 2nd level)
53. SIZZLIN PEPPER STEAK - (Mega A & B 4th level)
54. Pho Hoa - (Mega A & B upper ground level)
55. Pho Hoa - (Mega A & B lower ground level)
56. Papa John's Pizza - (Mega A & B 3rd level)
57. Racks - (Mega A & B 3rd level)
58. Savory - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
59. Shakey's - (Mega A & B lower ground level)
60. Sumo Sam - (Mega A & B lower ground level)
61. Sushiya - (Mega A & B lower ground level)
62. Teriyaki Boy - (Mega A & B 4th level)
63. Tong Yang - (Mega A & B 4th level)
64. Yabu - (Mega A & B 2nd level)
65. Mister Donut - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
66. Army Navy - (Mega A & B 4th level)
67. Pepper Lunch - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
68. Chowking - (Mega A & B 2nd level upper ground floor)
69. Bar B King - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
70. Sbarro - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
71. Jamaican Patties - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
72. Chuck's Grub - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
73. El Pollo Loco - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
74. The French Baker (3f) - (Mega A & B 3rd level
75. Mang Inasal - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
76. Komoro Soba - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
77. Karate Kid - (Mega A & B 2nd level)
78. Mexicali - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
79. Subway - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
80. The Sandwich Guy - (Mega A & B lower ground floor)
81. Tokyo Tokyo - (Mega A & B 3rd level)
82. Wendy's - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)
83. Wham! Burger - (Mega A & B lower ground floor
84. Yellow Cab - (Mega A & B 2nd floor)
85. Yoshinoya - (Mega A & B upper ground floor)

SM Food Court, SM Megamall

1. Balay Ilocos
2. Baliwag Lechon Manok, Atbp.
3. Balot Balot Republic
4. Bibingkinitan! Mini Bibingka
5. Bodhi
6. Brgy. Bagnet
7. Buko Ni Fruitas
8. Buzbox Scramble Station
9. Cafe's Coffeepoint
10. Cebu Fiesta
11. Chef Chow's Shabu Shabu Express
12. Chicken Company
13. Chin's Express
14. Cool Attack Ice Cream Corner
15. Crepe Delights
16. Davao Tuna Grill
17. Fat Ique's
18. Fireshack Shawarma
19. Flaming Hot
20. Fruit Magic
21. Goto King
22. Greenfresh
23. Greenwich
24. Healthie Fresh Fruit Shakes
25. Hen Lin
26. Hero Sausages
27. Ilonggo Grill
28. In A Nutshell
29. Inasal Joe
30. Inihaw Express
31. Jelly 'N Juice
32. Jollibee (Foodcourt)
33. Kamay Kainan
34. Kipp's Chicken
35. Kusina Ni Gracia
36. Kuya's Special Lumpiang Sariwa
37. Louies Buko
38. Lydia's Lechon
39. Manang's Chicken
40. Mango-Ong
41. Megamelt Ensaymada
42. Mr. Kimbob
43. Mr. Softy Ice Cream
44. New Polland Baker's Fair
45. New York Fries & Dips
46. Okuya Food Express
47. Pao Tsin Specialties
48. Pinoy Toppings
49. Plato Wraps
50. President Tea House
51. Purefoods Hotdog
52. Quickly
53. R. Lapid's Chicharon
54. Razon's Of Guagua
55. Reyes Barbeque
56. Saba Republic
57. Sally's Homemade Kakanin
58. Seafood Grill
59. Siomai House
60. Sisig Hooray
61. Sizzling Plate
62. Sizzling Seafoods
63. Sweet Catch
64. Taho Boy
65. Takuyaki
66. Tapa King
67. Turk's Shawarma
68. World Chicken
69. Zagu

Preparation for the Annual Anniversary Celebration of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide

EL SHADDAI NOT JOINING CORY-SIN RALLY

Manila, October 12, 2014 - Bro. Mike Velarde, servant leader of El Shaddai, yesterday expressed support for President Aquino’s proposed amendments to the Constitution, and said he and millions of his followers will stay away from the anti-Aquino rally over the PDAF controversy in Makati.

“There is no reason to be afraid of these changes because these would be good for the people,” Velarde said in a press forum at the Quirino Grandstand lounge.

Velarde, spiritual adviser of President Benigno Aquino III, arguedthat the Filipinos will still have the last say on any amendments proposed by Congress. He added that a plebiscite will be held to vote on the approval of these proposed changes.

Despite strong opposition from Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal G. Tagle, Catholic bishops, and former President Fidel V. Ramos, Velarde insisted that plans to amend the Charter are appropriate and necessary.

“I'm surprised at those who are opposing Charter change,” Velarde said, adding these changes are for the country's economic development, benefitting all people.

President Aquino is pushing for Charter-changes, which he calls Constitutional Corrections and Development (Concord), through Congress convening itself into a constituent assembly to suggest amendments based on economic reforms.

Aquino said the constitution hurts the nation's economy because it limits foreign investment in the Philippines. He said the country's poor would suffer if the constitution is not amended soon.

The proposed Charter change and the pork barrel scam sparked the opposition to hold a "pro-democracy rally" on October 19, the same day when the El Shaddai and Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide members will celebrate Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide founder, president and spiritual director Bishop Bro. Eddie Villanueva’s 81st birthday and the 36th founding anniversary celebration of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila.

The anti-pork barrel, anti-charter change, construction traffic and anti-police groups will lead the rally mainly against the proposed amendments to the constitution, the passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill, the alleged suppression of the press, the resurgence of the Marcos family, the carjacking cases and high-profile killings and incidents, in Metro Manila, the massacre in Atimonan, Quezon; his order to stop support to the Officers’ Ladies Club; the plunder charges filed against Philippine National Police Director General Alan L.M. Purisima before the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the alleged anomalous deal the PNP entered into with a courier service; disappointment among legitimate firearms holders over the stricter issuance of permit to carry firearms outside residence and license to own and possess firearms; the P316-million funds from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, extend the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) by five years, the transfer of assignment of Task Force Tugis chief Senior Superintendent Conrado Capa after the arrest of Globe Asiatique president Delfin Lee; and the spate of killings nationwide, the Bohol Earthquake rehabilitation, the Yolanda rehabilitation and supposed cronyism in government.

Velarde clarified that the gathering on Sunday is held annually is the anniversary celebration of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide is headed by founder, president and spiritual director Bishop Bro. Eddie Villanueva by which has intentions to instigate feud with the other group.

“This annual event has long been planned and scheduled since last year in 2013,” he said.

Asked if he would go the the Aquino-led rally, Velarde said there would be difficulty, saying the program at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park in Manila would start as early as 10 a.m. until the next day, Monday, October 20, 2014 at 8 a.m. The rally against the national issues of the Philippines will start at 1 pm and end at 3 pm in Makati City.

Besides, he said, he was not invited to attend the rally led by former President Fidel V. Ramos and Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle in Makati City.

"Like Me, the El Shaddai-DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International has gone through all kinds of life threatening crises. And yet by Divine Grace it survived, and continue to grow by leaps and bounds, miraculously touching millions of people all over the earth,” Velarde said.

Guests include President Aquino, Vice President Jejomar C. Binay, House Speaker Feliciano R. Belmonte, Jr., Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno.

Pope Francis, who will officiate the mass together with Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal G. Tagle.

The event will serve free food for all. All expenses will be paid by the Villanueva family and close friends and not by the El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International and Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide movement.

By 3 p.m., thousands of balloons will be released with these prayer requests: for El Shaddai to continue touching people's lives, healing the sick and repairing broken relationships; for President Aquino to succeed in bridging the gap between the rich and the poor; for the Marcos wealth issue to be resolved by the people in a referendum; and, for the media to become a constructive partner in nation-building.

Tagle can't stop me; he's not God-Noy (By Juliet L. Javellana and Stella O. Gonzales)

"CARDINAL Tagle is not God and no matter what accusations he makes against me, he cannot stop me."
An angry President Benigno Aquino III yesterday struck back at Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal G. Tagle for calling his administration ''disgusting,'' and used up almost all of his two-hour radio program to attack the leader of the country's more than 50 million Roman Catholics.
Mr. Aquino said he was willing to resign ''right now'' if Sin could prove he was guilty of corruption.
The President made his anti-Sin offensive as his ally, El Shaddai founder and servant-leader Bro. Mike Z. Velarde, brushed off concerns that he would be disobeying Sin by holding a separate gathering of his flock on the same day the Cardinal and former President Fidel V. Ramos would lead an anti-Charter change rally.
Velarde said that in the August 23-24 and October 19-20 El Shaddai gathering, prayer requests would be made, including the resolution of the Marcos wealth issue in a referendum and the successful of several events.
Speaking on his weekly radio show yesterday, Mr. Aquino criticized Tagle, saying ''we still respect him but there is no truth to these accusations.''
He was reacting to Sin's statement calling on the public to oppose Mr. Aquino's moves to amend the Constitution and attacking the alleged return of cronyism and the renewed influence of the family of the late deposed dictator Ferdinand Marcos under the Estrada administration.
In a statement issued earlier this week, Tagle said Mr. Aquino's administration was ''disgusting'' for allowing the return to power of Marcos associates and also accused the government of a lack of transparency and for a perceived clampdown on at least two newspapers, the Manila Times and the INQUIRER.


Baseless The President assailed Sin for writing lies ("walang katotohanan") and ''baseless'' accusations.
Mr. Estrada has been repeatedly accusing the INQUIRER of the same offenses.
The statement is set to be read today in all Catholic churches in the country.
Tagle and former President Fidel V. Ramos called for a massive protest rally on October 19, mainly against the issues raised in the pastoral letter.
The Catholic bishops are backing Tagle's opposition to Charter changes but the main business groups are in favor of such amendments.
More than 50 million of the country's 74 million population are Roman Catholics.
Sin and the late former president Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino led the 1986 Edsa popular revolt that toppled Ferdinand E. Marcos from power and installed her as president.


Backed by losers Mr. Aquino belittled the planned protest, saying ''the ones behind that are those who ran against me in the election and were ignored by the people and even up to now, they continue their attacks without basis.''
This was a reference to the fact that Sin and Aquino backed a losing candidate against him in the 2010 elections, which Mr. Aquino III won by a landslide.
Mr. Aquino slammed Sin in his "Report kay Boss" radio program, which is aired nationwide.
The President mentioned the name of the highest-ranking Catholic leader in the country 12 times during the two-hour program, which yesterday was devoted entirely to his plans to amend the Constitution.
''We still respect him because he's the cardinal, but he should not overdo it (making accusations) because no one will believe him anymore,'' the President said in Pilipino.
His co-host, Ted Failon, read to him this portion (translated into Pilipino) of Sin's letter: ''The return to power of the former plunderers is disgusting. The harassment of press people is alarming. The compromise with the heirs of the dictator is immoral.''


Prove it Mr. Aquino, a former Marcos ally, denied he was restoring the Marcoses to power or suppressing press freedom. He vehemently denied any corruption under his administration.
He pointed out that as mayor of San Juan town in Metro Manila, then as senator and vice president, and now as President, he was never linked to any corruption.
''Now, if Cardinal Sin can prove I stole from the government, I will resign right now,'' he said.
''I am not challenging him to a debate. He just has to prove I committed any act of graft and corruption in the government.
''He cannot call me a thief,'' he said. ''He has no proof. He is a cardinal. He shouldn't make accusations like that.''


Not people's sentiments He said Tagle's letter did not reflect the sentiments of the Catholic faithful.
''What the Cardinal says should have at least a little truth in it,'' he said.
''The trouble is, the people who are joining him are the same ones who ran against me in the election and were ignored by the people. Even up to now, they continue their attacks without basis.''
Mr. Aquino has been repeatedly assailing the INQUIRER for its 2010 election day headline, ''Anybody but PNoy,'' which was based on a statement the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines issued just before the election.
The President found an ally in Novaliches Bishop-Emeritus Teodoro Bacani who, in a meeting at Malacañang on Thursday, denied that the CBCP had issued that 2010 statement.


Money from Marcos The President, saying he was not a Marcos crony, revealed for the first time that Marcos gave him P18 million in 1978, when the dictator asked him why he was angry at the then President.
''I told President Marcos I was not mad at him but I was against martial law,'' he said.
He said he used the money to buy land for squatters.
He said Tagle was well aware of this because he bought the land from Radio Veritas, a Catholic radio station.
''That's on record, so it can't be said that I stole,'' he said.
''He has no proof,'' he said. ''He's a cardinal, he shouldn't make such accusations.''

No press suppression The President insisted his government was transparent and there was no curtailment of press freedom.
He said he had not jailed any reporter and had not sued anyone in the media after his P101-million libel suit against the now defunct Manila Times.
He said that for ''that newspaper,'' referring to the INQUIRER, freedom was not reduced, only its income.
He said there was no stopping his administration's efforts at Charter change.
''As long as I know that what I am doing is for the Filipino masses, no one can stop me,'' he said.
''No matter what anybody, like Cardinal Sin, accuses me of, he cannot change my mind because I believe that the voice of the people is the voice of God,'' he said.
''The people elected me. I know that Cardinal Sin is not God, so he cannot stop me, no matter what accusations he makes.''

Not compulsory

"The President's big backer, El Shaddai's Bro. Mike Velarde and Jesus is Lord Church's Bro. Eddie Villanueva, said in a news conference yesterday: ''I suppose that (circular) is not compulsory. Everybody is really for freedom and if they are for freedom, why should they compel their constituents or force their constituents to attend rallies?''

He was referring to the Aug. 6 circular issued by the Archdiocese of Manila calling on all archdiocesan ministries, parishes, organizations, schools and other institutions to join the Aug. 23 and Oct. 26 Rally for Democracy to be led by Sin and Aquino in Makati.

"El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International, Inc. and Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide are under the Manila archdiocese. It will have its own August 23-24 and October 26-27 rally at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park in Manila."

Four requests Velarde said that at 3 p.m. on August 23 and October 26, thousands of ''miracle mission balloons of faith, love and unity'' would be released with four prayer requests and petitions written on them.
The four prayer requests are:

• ''For El Shaddai to continue touching people's lives, healing the sick, and repairing broken relationships.
• ''For President Aquino to succeed in bridging the gap between the rich and the poor through food security and peace and order initiatives.
• ''For the Marcos wealth issue to be resolved by the people in a referendum so the stigma and bitterness caused by this unresolved issue may be healed and bring about unity and love among our people.
• ''For media to be a constructive partner in nation building by their truthful, honest and fair reporting of events.''

Asked later if the last request means that, like the President, he thinks some in media are irresponsible in their reporting, Velarde replied: ''I am not saying that. I'm just praying that media would continue being a constructive partner in nation building.''


Not forced ''(People) should be free to attend rallies and in fact our members are free to attend the rallies, whichever rally they would want to attend,'' Velarde said. ''I'm not forcing anyone to attend any particular event. That's how democracy should be observed, including by the Church.''
But he conceded that when it comes to matters of faith and morals, religious movements like his can only follow what the Catholic hierarchy says.

Velarde and Villanueva held a news conference at the VIP Lounge of the Quirino Grandstand to formally announce the celebration of his group's celebration of its 30th anniversary on August 23 to 24 and his 60th birthday on August 20 while Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide's 36th anniversary on October 26 to 27 for the visit of Pope Francis and founder, president and spiritual adviser Bishop Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva's birthday on October 6. ''This event has long been planned and scheduled since last year,'' Velarde said, explaining why the celebration will coincide with the pork barrel rally.

No changing date ''My birthday was scheduled 75 years ago on August 20, 1939 while Bro. Eddie's birthday was scheduled 81 years ago on October 6, 1933,'' he added. "We can't change that."
An INQUIRER source said he discovered that El Shaddai submitted a reservation letter on July 26 to Rizal Park authorities to include Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, in the group's celebration.
El Shaddai's regular gathering is held on Saturday and Sunday, and requires no reservation letter.
Aquino announced the August 23 to 24 and October 19 to 20 rallies on July 21.

President Aquino, Vice President Binay, Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr., Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno and other government officials have been invited to attend the El Shaddai rally.

The event will be aired live nationwide by the People's Television Network (PTV) Channel 4 through its 19 provincial stations and 600 cable affiliates. With a report from AFP

Caceres Archbishop Emeritus Leonardo Legaspi succumbs to cancer

NAGA CITY–The archbishop emeritus of the Archdioceses of Caceres has succumbed to lung cancer early morning Friday, August 8 at University of Santo Tomas Hospital beside his brother and fellow Dominican priests, two months before the 36^th anniversary celebration of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila on October 19. He was 78.

Caceres Archbishop Emeritus Leonardo Z. Legaspi, O.P., D.D., the prelate of the Catholic Church in Camarines Sur from 1984 to 2012, died after battling for years and losing the battle against lung cancer, according to Father Louie Occiano, director of Caceres Archdiocesan Communications Commission.

Legaspi found he had cancer three years ago (2011-2014) before he bowed out of his duties to the present Archbishop Rolando Tirano Tria, who was installed on September 8, 2012.

Manila See marks 420th year.

Manila, Philippines, August 20, 2014 - A con-celebrated mass to be led by visiting Pope Francis the First will mark the 420th Year of the Creation of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila on October 25, 2014. The mass will be held at the sprawling 10-hectare lot located at the back of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) within the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex along Roxas Boulevard, starting at 8:00 A.M. As main celebrant, the Pontiff will be assisted by co-celebrants: Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Manila Archbishop-Emeritus Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, Nueva Segovia Archbishop-Emeritus Ernesto Antolin Salgado, Nueva Segovia Archbishop Emeritus Edmundo M. Abaya, Nueva Segovia Archbishop Mario M. Perlata, Tuguegarao Archbishop Sergio L. Utleg, Tuguegarao Archbishop-Emeritus Diosdado A. Talamayan, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop-Emeritus Oscar Cardinal V. Cruz, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas, San Fernando Archbishop Emeritus Paciano Cardinal B. Aniceto, San Fernando Archbishop Florentino G. Lavarias, Lipa Archbishop Ramon C. Arguelles, Nueva Caceres Archbishop Rolando O. Joven Tria Tirona, Capiz Archbishop Jose F. Advincula, Jaro Archbishop Angel N. Lagdameo, Cebu Archbishop-Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal J. Vidal, Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma, Palo Archbishop-Emeritus Pedro R. Dean, Jr., Palo Archbishop John F. Du, Davao Archbishop-Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla, Davao Archbishop Romulo G. Valles, Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Cardinal B. Quevedo, Cagayan de Oro Archbishop-Emeritus Jesus B. Tuquib, Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, Ozamiz Archbishop Jesus A. Dosado, Zamboanga Archbishop Romulo T. Dela Cruz, Singapore Archbishop William Goh Seng Chye, Singapore Archbishop-Emeritus Nicholas Gerald Chia, Kuala Lumpur Archbishop Julian Leow Beng Kim, Kuala Lumpur Archbishop-Emeritus Anthony Soter Fernandez, Kuala Lumpur Archbishop-Emeritus Murphy Pakiam, Kuching Archbishop John Ha Tiong Hock, Kuching Archbishop-Emeritus Peter Chung Hoan Ting, Kota Kinabalu Archbishop John Wong Soo Kau, Kota Kinabalu Archbishop-Emeritus John Lee Hiong Fun-Yit Yaw, Jakata Archbishop Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo, Jakarta Archbishop-Emeritus Julius Cardinal Riyadi Darmaatmadja and Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See to the Philippines Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto.
Some one million people coming from all over the Philippines, Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide members and other foreign nationals are expected to attend the first of two public Masses, Pope Francis will officiate during his five-day pastoral visit to the Philippines.
The second public mass for the grand annual anniversary celebration and prayer assembly of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide and birthday celebration of ZOE Broadcasting Network, Inc. Board Chairman and Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide founder, president and spiritual director Bishop Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva at 6:00 p.m., October 26 at the Luneta Park in front of the Quirino Grandstand.
In the crowd will be some 4,000 religious including members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences and Roman Catholic archbishops, bishops, monsignors, pastors, deacons from foreign countries, priests, diocesan and religious.
Government officials and their families, led by President Benigno S. Aquino III are expected to hear the Mass. The Holy Father will arrive at the site 15 minutes before the start of the Mass and will bless the crowd on his way to the Altar.
The Prayer of the Faithful will be read in English. Only 70 chosen faithful will receive holy communion personally from the Pope.

Second day for Pope fever.

Manila, Philippines, October 25, 2014 - Filipino enthusiasm for Pope Francis remained unabated yesterday as devout thousands flocked to the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest Catholic and only pontifical university in Asia.

"Francis 1 loves you," the Pontiff told an estimated 300,000 flag-waving, cheering Filipinos, many of whom had been waiting in the broiling heat for over six hours.

“I hear and I feel”, a smiling but visibly drawn Pope Francis told the faithful after they had repeatedly chanted, “Francis 1, Francis 1, we love you.”

Earlier, UST Rector Fr. Herminio Dagohoy has expressed the sentiments of the crowd and said, “We hope that the love you, feel for us has doubled in intensity because this is your visit.”

Karina Torralba, speaking for the visit, assured the Pope that the people have not abandoned the Church.

“We seek you, Holy Father, together with your clergy,” she said. Continue to help us strengthen our faith and to live with conviction our Christian faith.

The pontiff continued to endear himself to the people as he used every opportunity to make himself visible to them, even climbing the ramp to the sage despite his injury.

To shouts of “Mabuhay!” and “Viva il Papa!”, the Pope commended the Filipino People for their “joyous hospitality” in celebration of the anniversary of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide.

“I am very grateful,” he said repeatedly.

He said it was a great previlage to address the Thomasian community and that he has a special affinity to UST, having visited the Campus twice.

As early as 4:00 a.m. yesterday, hundreds of Catholic faithful had gathered at the downtown university in anticipation of the Pope’s visit after the main gate was forced open.

Although the seven-hectare football field were the rally held a capacity of only 150,000 more and more people crammed their way in. Nearby buildings and a pedestrian overpass were brimming with those who could no longer enter the campus.

Despite the long wait and huge turn-out, the rally was generally peaceful.