SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Sunday said the Holy Week should remind public servants to serve with honesty, integrity and compassion, and to attend to those needing help.
“For those of us in public service, Holy Week is a time to pause and return to the core of our calling. It is a reminder to serve with sincerity, to lead with empathy, and to be more attentive to those who are quietly carrying burdens,” Speaker Romualdez said in a short Holy Week message.
The leader of the 306-member House of Representatives urged Filipinos to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ.
“As we enter the solemn days of Holy Week, I invite every Filipino to reflect on the life, suffering, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. His journey reminds us that true strength is found in sacrifice, healing is born of forgiveness, and faith offers hope even in our darkest moments,” Speaker Romualdez said.
“In Christ’s story, we see our own. We know what it means to struggle, to endure loss, and to keep believing. The Filipino spirit has always risen above hardship – with quiet courage, deep faith, and compassion for others,” Speaker Romualdez said.
Speaker Romualdez expressed the wish that “this sacred time bring peace to the weary, strength to the uncertain, and comfort to those in need.”
“May it renew our values, strengthen our families, and inspire greater kindness and unity in our communities,” Speaker Romualdez said.
“On behalf of the House of Representatives, I offer my prayers for a meaningful, quiet, and grace-filled Holy Week. May the love of Christ dwell in every Filipino home, and may God continue to bless and guide our beloved Philippines,” Speaker Romualdez said.
