QUEZON City First District Representative Arjo Atayde joined Filipinos in commemorating All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, expressing hope that these celebrations would remind everyone to love and respect.
“Nawa’y magsilbing paalala ang araw na ito ng pag-ibig, respeto at pag-alala. Sa bawat kandila, dasal at bulaklak na inaalay natin, hatid natin ang pagmamahal at pasasalamat sa kanilang alaala na patuloy na nagbibigay inspirasyon sa ating mga buhay,” Atayde said.
The lawmaker urged Filipinos to take this opportunity to pray and reflect on the virtues of the saints, considering how these values can be integrated into their daily lives.
“Ngayong undas po, maglaan tayo ng oras para sa pagninilay at pagdarasal. Ipanalangin natin ang kanilang kapayapaan, at magpasalamat sa mga alaala at gabay na iniwan nila sa atin,” Atayde added.
He also reminded the public to stay safe while visiting their loved ones in cemeteries, especially with rain showers affecting parts of the country and after a portion of apartment tombs at Bagbag Public Cemetery was damaged by fire.
“Mag-iingat po tayo, lalo na ngayong maulan ang paggunita natin ng All Souls’ Day. Mahalaga na tayo ay mag-ingat sa paggawa ng ating mga aktibidad,” he said.
Thousands of Filipinos flock to cemeteries across the country to spend time with their departed loved ones.
