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Guide Philippine leaders to govern responsibly, Pope urged

Dennis Carcamo - The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines - Labor group Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) on Wednesday appealed to Pope Francis to inspire government leaders to act responsibly in distributing the nation's wealth to all Filipinos.
 
TUCP- Associated Labor Unions Executive Vice President Gerard Seno said the Pope's visit to the Philippines will be a rare opportunity to reinvigorate the lives of the of the millions of  Filipino workers.  
 
"They are very eager to hear his voice and be renewed and empowered by the message of God. They need validation, meaning and purpose in the scheme of things," Seno said. 
 
Seno also said workers expect Pope Francis to provide wisdom and guidance to Filipino politicians and government executives to govern effectively.
 
"Working people want to tell the Pope to share words of wisdom and guidance to elected and appointed government officials to give their highest best in carrying out their mandate to serve the public. They see Pope Francis as the right, the highest and the holiest person to inspire our leaders to lead in front in realizing the equitable sharing of the wealth of the nation," he said. 
 
Pope Francis is set to arrive tomorrow, Jan. 15., for a five-day visit to the country. One of the main purpose of his trip is  to see the condition of supertyphoon Yolanda survivors in Eastern Visayas. 

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ASSOCIATED LABOR UNIONS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT GERARD SENO

EASTERN VISAYAS

FRANCIS

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POPE FRANCIS

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TRADE UNION CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES

YOLANDA

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