Showcase Filipino Spirit of Volunteerism during Papal Visit - Sen. Bam

Showcase the spirit of Filipino volunteerism during the visit of Pope Francis.

Senator Bam Aquino made this call to the Catholic faithful, saying all eyes will be on the Philippines during the five-day stay of the Holy Father from Jan. 15-19.

"With all eyes on the Philippines during this special occasion, let us showcase the spirit of volunteerism while we celebrate the presence of the Holy Father and fulfill our devotion to the Catholic faith," said Aquino.

The senator said that Filipinos can help in many ways by volunteering in different activities during the Papal visit, especially in health services, cleanliness and maintenance of peace and order.

"With some Manila policemen and MMDA officers still tired from the feast of the Black Nazarene, the public can help them by being extra vigilant against any danger that may arise," the senator said.

"Citizens can also volunteer in their small little way by bringing extra food and water for policemen and other volunteers during the Pope's visit," Aquino stressed.

Also, Aquino urged the Catholic faithful to exercise utmost discipline during public events that will be attended by Pope Francis.

Pope Francis will attend several public activities in different parts of the country, such as the Meeting with the Families at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on January 16.

The next day, the Pope travels to Leyte where he will have lunch with some of the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda at Archbishop's Residence in Palo and attend the blessing of the Pope Francis Center for the Poor.

On January 18, the Pope will meet with different religious leaders and the youth at the University of Santo Tomas and celebrate Holy Mass at Rizal Park.

"Let us do our share in keeping peace and order by exercising utmost discipline during these events and fully cooperating with the security measures laid down by authorities," the senator said

The senator also echoed the earlier call by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) to devotees to wear proper clothes during the Pope's public events.