Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 17) — In his Easter Sunday message, President Rodrigo Duterte encouraged Christian Filipinos to have faith in each other and in the Lord, and to be hopeful for better days.
“May this occasion give us much reason to thank the Almighty and have faith — in each other and the Lord — so that we may stand brave and united in our journey as a people,” said Duterte in a statement.
“Let us be hopeful of better days ahead even, as we continue to work hard for the brighter and more prosperous future that we aspire for ourselves and for future generations,” he added.
He also said there is hope in the fulfillment of Jesus’ resurrection, and that people can never falter no matter how overwhelming the odds are.
Vice President Leni Robredo also greeted Filipinos, urging them to follow Jesus’ example by offering themselves to people in need.
“Nawa’y sundan natin ang Kanyang yapak, at isadiwa ang pagiging tunay na Kristiyano — sa pamamagitan ng buong-buong pagbibigay ng sarili, lalo na para sa mga nasa laylayan ng lipunan,” she said in a statement.
[Translation: Let us follow His path and live the life of a true Christian — by offering ourselves fully, especially to the marginalized sectors of society.]
