Lawmakers Seek Guidance at Manila Cathedral Before 20th Congress, SONA
• Several Filipino lawmakers gathered at the Manila Cathedral on Sunday, July 27, 2025, for a traditional Thanksgiving Mass, marking a spiritual prelude to the opening of the 20th Congress and President Marcos Jr.'s SONA
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• Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula presided over the Mass, urging public officials to ensure that all laws and resolutions align with the nation's prayers to God, emphasizing their dual representation of both the people and God
• Among the prominent attendees were Mamamayang Liberal Representative Leila De Lima and Cavite 2nd District Representative Lani Mercado-Revilla
• The solemn occasion serves as a symbolic gesture of unity among political figures and a collective appeal for divine guidance as they prepare for a productive legislative term and the President's outline of the national agenda
In a time-honored tradition, several Filipino politicians congregated at the historic Manila Cathedral on Sunday, July 27, 2025, to attend a solemn Thanksgiving Mass.
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This spiritual observance precedes a pivotal week in Philippine politics, marked by the ceremonial opening of the 20th Congress and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA).
The gathering underscores the customary blend of faith and public service that often characterizes significant political milestones in the Philippines.
A couple of lawmakers were reported to have been present at the Mass, which commenced at 4:00 PM, seeking divine guidance and blessings for the legislative body and the nation.
Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula presided over the liturgy, delivering a homily that served as a profound reminder to those in public office.
"Bawat batas na likhain ninyo at bawat resolusyon na ipapasa ninyo ay umayon sa panalangin ng bayan sa Diyos" (Every law you create and every resolution you pass should align with the nation's prayer to God), Cardinal Advincula emphasized.
He urged lawmakers to remember their dual role: representing the Filipino people in government, but also representing the people before God.
The Mass serves as a spiritual prelude to the legislative year, often seen as an opportunity for politicians to reflect on their duties and commit to public welfare before embarking on intense legislative work.
Issues such as food security, with an aim to increase rice self-sufficiency, and education reforms, particularly in the senior high school program, are among the priorities that lawmakers are expected to address in the upcoming 20th Congress.
The tradition typically sees a wide array of elected officials from various branches and districts participate.
As the nation prepares for President Marcos Jr.'s next State of the Nation Address, which traditionally outlines the administration's achievements, plans, and legislative agenda for the upcoming year, the thanksgiving mass at Manila Cathedral acts as a symbolic gesture of unity and a collective appeal for divine guidance in governance.
The solemn occasion precedes a week where the nation's attention will be firmly fixed on the halls of Congress and the pronouncements from the Malacañang Palace, shaping the trajectory of Philippine policy and progress.
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