Showing posts with label mike velarde. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mike velarde. Show all posts

Sunday, April 14, 2013

White Vote Movement Endorses 6 Senatorial Candidates. CFC-FFL Included 3 Kapatiran Candidates.

Bro. Mike Velarde, spokesperson of the White Vote Movement announced Saturday, April 13, before a huge crowd of more than 500,000 people in Amvel Business Park in Paranaque City, the first batch of six (6) senatorial candidates for this May 13, 2013 election.  All six (6) were present last night: JV Ejercito, Gringo Honasan, Mitos Magsaysay, Koko Pimentel, Sonny Trillanes and Cynthia Villar.

The White Vote Movement, is a coalition of Catholic lay organizations initiated by the Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (LAIKO) and which was formed in response to perceived mounting sentiment among different lay groups in the country regarding the lay faithful’s role in preserving core family values.

Most Rev. Teodoro Bacani, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Novaliches led the Mass.

Taken just before the Mass presided by Bp. Ted Bacani

CFC-FFL 6+3

CFCFFL Servant General Frank A. Padilla says in his follow-up letter... "We endorsed the following for the Senate: JV Ejercito, Gringo Honasan, Mitos Magsaysay, Koko Pimentel, Sonny Trillanes and Cynthia Villar. Notice that 3 are from Team PNoy and 3 are from UNA. We are not siding with particular political parties. We are simply on the side of faith, family and life."


CFCFFL Servant General Frank Padilla with Senators Tito Sotto
and Gringo Honasan
Bishop. Ted Bacani during his homily.

As he continues... "In addition, we are endorsing the 3 senatorial candidates of the Ang Kapatiran Party: Lito David, JC de los Reyes and Marwil Llasos. Collectively, these 9 candidates are known as TEAM BUHAY."

Senatorial candidate Rizalito "Lito" David,
one (1) of the three (3) Ang Kapatiran candidates.
Photo taken during the Laiko consultation last
February 23, 2013.

He also asked the Filipino people to... "NOT vote for the following who voted in favor of the RH Bill: Sonny Angara, Teddy Casino, Alan Peter Cayetano, Jackie Enrile, Chiz Escudero, Risa Hontiveros and Loren Legarda. These candidates also cut across party lines. Collectively, these 7 are known as TEAM PATAY."

SG Frank says... "As there are 12 seats in the Senate, we have endorsed 9 and there are still 3 slots that you can fill up. There are other pro-lifers running for the Senate and we ask you to seriously consider them as well."


Panoramic photo taken just before the start of the Mass.


Monday, April 8, 2013

The WHITE VOTE


Most Rev. Jesse Mercado, Bishop of Parañaque,
celebrated mass last Saturday April 6, 2013.
During the huddle with Rev. Fr. Melvin Castro,
Executive Secretary of the Episcopal Commission on Family and Life.
Ready for April 8 launching.

The ONE CATHOLIC VOTE! ...... CATHOLIC RISE UP!

White Vote Movement

The election of our new Pope marks a new beginning.
A new journey.
A renewed Church.
The humility of his actions serves as an example
It's about love of family.
It's about serving...
protecting...
...and saving lives.
Our new Pope is a timely inspiration.
Can we adopt Pope Francis' principled humility...
...in the coming elections...
...our respect and love for the family...
...for life...
...should guide us in choosing our nation's leaders?
That our spiritual leaders can humbly remind us...
...to vote for candidates who will stand up for family and for life.
Instead of allowing issues to divide us...
...let the Pope's example unite us!
White Vote... Vote for family. Vote for life.
White is the symbol of purity.
Innocence.
Humility.
And solidarity.
It also symbolizes a new beginning.
A clean slate.
A fresh start.
White Vote... Going back to the start.
White Vote... Protect all life.
Whether it's the life of the poor...
...the sick...
...the aged...
...the hungry...
...the abused...
...the helpless...
...and yes, the unborn.
Let us come together as a nation of Catholics.
And show the world that we are still powerful force for change.
For while a divided vote changes nothing...
...a united vote changes everything.
And makes sure that every one of our votes counts.
let us pray for discernment. But let us vote right.
Let us remember not just the campaign ads.
Let us remember our faith.
Let us vote to protect the family.
And to protect life.
Calling all families. Join the Movement.
White Vote. Vote for family. Vote for life.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (Laiko) Consultation Meeting



The Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (Laiko), the lay arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) conducted a special one (1) day consultation and discernment meeting with the Arch/Diocesan Councils of the Laity, Diocesan and Parish Pastoral Councils, Mandated National Lay Organizations, different Volunteer Movements, Organizations and Transparochial Charismatic Communities. 


Attendees:
1. Archdiocese of Lipa (BATANGAS)
2. Archdiocese of San Fernando (PAMPANGA)
3. BAC-Jose Cuaresma
4. Bukas Loob sa Diyos Covenant Community
5. Catholic Nurses' Guild of the Phils
6. Catholic Vote Group (Eileen Esteban) YOUTH
7. Catholic Women's League
8. Children of God Our Father of All MAnkind
9. Children of Mary - Adamson University
10. Couples for Christ Foundation for Family and Life (CFC-FFL)
11. Diocese of Cubao
12. Diocese of San Pablo
13. Family Renewal Movement Foundation, Inc.
14. Family Rosary Crusade
15. Federation of Transparochial Charismatic Community
16. Focolare Movement
17. Lay Association of the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation
18. Lord's Flock Catholic Charismatic Community
19. Ms Marita Wasan's Group 
20. Sangguniang LAIKO Ng Pilipinas Board and Staff


At the plenary