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By Prince Golez, Manila Reporter
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Monday, January 2, 2017
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MANILA – Senators are looking forward to the New Year with optimism.
Sen. Nancy Binay was hopeful that 2017 could be a good year for the Philippines.
“I also pray that the Almighty continue to bless us with peace in our hearts so that we can understand, respect and forgive one another, regardless of race, color, and ideology so that we can forge a stronger and more united Philippines,” said Binay.
Meanwhile, Sen. Leila de Lima urged Filipinos to be more compassionate in the new year. She also called to respect human rights.
“Kasabay din ng ating pagdiriwang ang pagninilay at pagbabalik-tanaw sa nagdaang taon. Ang aral ng nakaraan ang nagtuturo sa ating maging mas matatag, makaiwas sa mga dating pagkakamali, at mapaganda ang ating kinabukasan. Gaya ng kasabihan, ‘Bagong Taon, Bagong Buhay’,” the former Justice secretary said.
Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, for his part, said New Year’s Day symbolizes the end of the past year and the tart of new beginnings.
“Ang bagong taon ay pagkakataong magtasa at magplano – bilang lingkod-bayan at mamamayan, bilang anak at kapatid, bilang asawa at ama, bilang tao. Tinuro sa akin ng pagsasaka na lahat ay umaayon sa panahon. Minsan talaga babagyuhin ka, dadapa ka, susubukan ang iyong tatag, pero magtatanim at magtatanim ka pa rin kasi iyon ang trabaho mo,” Pangilinan said.
Meanwhile, Sen. Grace Poe said she prays that 2017 will be a “bright” year for the country as the Filipinos continue to aspire to live better lives./PN
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