Senate President Escudero Urges Filipinos to Embrace Unity and Hope This Christmas

In a heartfelt Christmas message, Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero encouraged Filipinos to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with gratitude and compassion. He emphasized the importance of reflecting on the boundless love and hope that Christ’s birth brings to humanity. Escudero’s message comes at a time when the nation has faced numerous challenges, including natural disasters throughout 2024. He praised the resilience and faith of Filipinos, attributing their ability to overcome these trials to divine grace and mercy. As the festive season unfolds, Escudero called on the public to show kindness to those less fortunate, hoping for a future where every family has food, shelter, and clothing. Looking forward to 2025, he stressed the need for unity and faith to drive national progress, confident that with divine guidance, the country can achieve greater heights. Meanwhile, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula urged the Catholic community to be ‘agents of hope’ and ‘heralds of joy.’ He reminded the faithful that the essence of Christmas is about hope and strength, drawing parallels between the circumstances of the first Christmas and today’s world. Advincula encouraged everyone to hold onto hope, asserting that without Jesus, there is no hope, and that the light of Christ can shine through even the darkest times.