P-Noy's Easter message: Faith against graft, poverty

President Benigno Aquino 3rd has asked Filipinos to rely on their Christian faith as an effective tool in winning the war against corruption and poverty, especially in the light of other crises besetting the country.

In his Easter message, Aquino urged every Filipino to do their share in combating the scourge of graft and corruption that has long marred the nation’s march to progress. He added that poverty could be addressed if Filipinos would unite against it.

“Bawa’t isa sa atin ay may maiaambag sa pagtuldok sa katiwalian upang maisalba sa hirap at pasakit ang marami nating kababayan. Sa pamamagitan lamang nito, mararamdaman ng bawat Pilipino ang tunay na liwanag ng pagbabago (Each of us can contribute towards ending corruption, to save our fellow Filipinos from poverty and suffering. It is only through this that each Filipino can truly feel the light of change),” the President said.

Aquino also encouraged the people not to lose hope and to trust God, live by His words and share love to all.

“Gaano man kadilim ang kabanatang ating dinaanan, ang pagsusulong ng tapat at mabuting pamamahala, kaakibat ang matibay na pagtitiwala at pagkakaisa, ang pundasyon natin upang malampasan ang kalbaryong ating dinatnan. Patuloy nating alalahanin ang tunay na diwa ng Kaniyang dakilang sakripisyo (No matter how dark things may seem, faith, unity and good government will be our foundation in overcoming the darkness. Always remember His sacrifice),” the President added.

By Ailyn D. Galura