(By TJ Burgonio and
Cynthia Balana)
Manila, Philippines,
October 26, 2014 (INQUIRER) - TRAFFIC will be rerouted. But to ensure that there will be no
untoward incident, a total of 7,000 policemen will be deployed in Manila and
Makati to secure the rallyists.
In Makati City, Chief
Supt. Marcelo Garbo Jr., Metro Manila police chief, said that at 6 a.m. October
26, Sunday, the Ayala Avenue, from Herrera Street to Manila Peninsula on Makati
Avenue will be closed to all vehicular traffic. Paseo de Roxas, from de la Rosa
Street in front of Enterprise Center, Banco Filipino, and BPI Family will
likewise be closed.
At 10 a.m. the entire
stretch of Ayala to Rustans Buendia will be closed to all vehicular traffic.
The traffic re-routing
plan will give way to participants to the pro-democracy rally. The participants
will converge at the Ayala-Paseo de Roxas intersection for the main program
which will start at 1 p.m.
Alternative routes will
be designated by the Makati Parking Authority, Traffic Management Group-PNP,
MAPSA, and the Ayala Security Force.
No parking for all
vehicles along Ayala Avenue.
Rally organizers have
been advised to police their own ranks.
No operation dikit or
Operation pinta will be allowed within the Central Business District or the
places where the buses are parked.
Another group policemen
will be deployed to the Rizal Park to secure the expected mammoth crowd who
will attend the DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International Family
Appointment with El Shaddai for the annual founding anniversary celebration and
grand prayer assembly of the Evangelical Christian and Roman Catholic
charismatic renewal religious movement “Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide” on
October 25 to 27 in time for the five-day pastoral and state visit of Pope
Francis here in the Philippines.
Chief Superintendent
Rolando Asuncion, Manila police chief, said that some 1,000 policemen will come
from the Western Police District while the rest were augmentation force from
the National Capital Regional Police Office.
He added that an
additional police force would be deployed in the area in case the crowd swells
to 5 million. He also raised the red alert from 6 a.m. Saturday, October 25 up
to 9 a.m., October 27, Monday.
“We're putting up our
own security precautions because the crowd expected will be a bit big now
compared to the other El Shaddai gatherings,” Fernandez said in another
briefing.
Some 3 million people,
consisting mostly of El Shaddai followers, are expected to attend the annual grand
gathering.
President Benigno Aquino
III and other government officials, Church leaders, foreign dignitaries,
sports and showbiz personalities are expected to show up at the annual celebration because Jesus
is Lord Church Worldwide founder, president and spiritual director Bishop Bro.
Eddie Villanueva is also celebrating his birthday on October 6. Mr. Aquino is
expected to address the rally at 5 p.m.
Pope
Francis will preside over the 6:45 p.m. thanksgiving Mass, which will be aired
on radio, broadcast live on local and foreign television stations and video
streamed to an audience of millions around the country and abroad.
Twelve
giant LED screens mounted in the field will give participants a better view of
the liturgical rites unfolding in the templete, an elevated concrete-and-bamboo
structure.
In
the 61-hectare site, a national park backfilled with dirt and limestone for the
annual grand historic event, most of the participants will have to stand
throughout the series of activities which start at 3 p.m. with foot processions
Only
vehicles with passes issued by the Archdiocese of Manila as well as shuttle
buses which would ferry people to the site are allowed to enter the area.
President
Benigno Aquino III and Vice-President Jejomar Binay are among several
government officials, city and municipal mayors, Church leaders, foreign dignitaries,
sports and showbiz personalities who will grace the event.
Also invited as speakers and guests
during the Holy Mass during the celebration are sports icons, fashion models,
movie and television celebrities and high society figures led by bag
designer Sylvia Santos, fashion designers JC Buendia, Randy Ortiz, Jojie
Lloren, Dong Omaga Diaz, Joey Samson, Ivarluski Aseron, Vittorio Barba, Gerry
Katigbak, Frederick Peralta, Rajo Laurel, Len Nepomuceno, Hindy Weber-Tantoco,
Ramon Esteban, PJ Aranador, Edwin Ao, OJ Hofer, Arcy Gayatin, Tippi Ocampo,
Avel Bacudio, Jerome Salaya Ang, Joel Escober, Anthony Nocom, Albert Andrada,
Noel Crisostomo, Ronaldo Arnaldo, Kristel Yulo, Happy Andrada, Pablo Cabahug
and James Reyes, FDAP designers Johnny Abad, Ricky Abad, Dexter Alaza, Nino
Angeles, Delby Bragais, Karen Castro, Kirby Cruz, Ivan dela Cruz, Perry Diaz,
Lynn Roxas, Boyet Dysanco, Ricco Escaro, Rocky Gathercole, Genar Gozum,
Pristine de Guzman, Adin Lara, Paul Ranier Lim, Noelle Llave, Edgar Madamba,
Jontie Martinez, Nikkie Martinez, Ole Morabe, Vivo Nazareth, Dave Ocampo, Lito
Perez, Nholie Pilapil, Joyce Pilarsky, Aan Pineda, Raoul Ramirez, Yako Reyes,
Rholand Roxas, Edgar San Diego, Fanny Serrano, Edwin Uy, Simon Ariel Vasquez,
Geoffrey Zordilla, independent fashion designers Jun Escario, Michelle Sison,
Patrice Ramos Diaz, Charina Sarte, Cary Santiago, Dennis Lustico, John Paras,
Bea Albert, Eric de los Santos, Maureen Desini, Vania Romoff, Martin Bautista,
John/Paul Herrera, Ronald Mendoza, Audie Espino, Sidney Perez Sio, Goullee
Gorospe and Raoul Ramirez, country’s design icons Inno Sotto, Auggie Cordero,
Pepito Albert, Cesar Gaupo, Lulu Tan-Gan, Mike de la Rosa and Loretto, Efren
Ocampo and The Dean of Filipino Fashion Designers Ben Farrales, McCann Erickson
Client Service Director Bernadette Chincuanco, Coca-Cola ASEAN Business Unit
President Manuel Arroyo, Coca-Cola Philippines President & General Manager
Guillermo Aponte, marketing director Anubha Sahasrabuddhe and Franchise and
Commercial Leadership Director Peter Schaelstraete together with the Coca-Cola
Philippines team: Johanna Hife, Steve Little, Rogie Delena, Raymond Villaflor,
Teejae Sonza, Jobert Dumlao, Sharon Tanganco, Roki Ferrer, Rachel Cruz, Francis
Chua, Franz Decloedt, Yasmin Mallari, Jenny Cinco, Jing Atienza, Criselda
Pascual, Mavel Banocnoc, Thess Acuna, Franco Jorge, Stephanie Castillo, Tish Condeno,
Jaideep Kibe, Nicamae Baylen, Jenalyn Perez, Barry del Rosario, and Nikki Lee,
Suyen Corporation's Nene and Virgilio Lim, Bryan Lim and Suyen Lim, Carlos
Chan's children Carlson, Archie, Rinby, Larry, Oszen and Shera, Tony Ferrer,
Lawrence Tan, Atty. Joji Villanueva-Alonso, former Ilocos Rep. Roque “Roquito”
Ablan, Suyen Corporation Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder Ben
Chan, stylist Noel Manapat, Star Magic Vice-President Mariole Alberto, public
relations practitioner, events orgainzer and talent manager Keren Pascual,
Girlie Rodis and Star Magic handler Monch Novales, 300 Kapamilya stars, Iya
Villania and Drew Arellano, Paolo Abrera and Suzi Entrata, Bianca Manalo, Venus
Raj and Shamcey Supsup, Sitti Navarro, Jasmine Curtis Smith, James Blanco, Eric
Tai, K Brosas, Claudine Barretto and Raymart Santiago, Randy Santiago, Bamboo
Manalac, Binibining Pilipinas 2013 winners Cindy Miranda and Pia Romero, Miss
International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago, Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner-Up Ariella
Arida, Katherine de Castro-Cruz, Oyo Boy Sotto, Rowell Santiago, Dominique
Cojuangco, Dina Bonnevie with husband Ilocos Sur Vice-Governor Deogracias
Victor Savellano, Jericho Rosales, apl.de.ap, Eddie Garcia and Richard Gomez,
Former Professional Models Association of the Philippines board members and
fashion luminaries Tina Maristela Ocampo, Izza Gonzales-Agana, Desiree
Verdadero-Abesamis, Marina Benipayo, Patty Betita, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez,
Den Abesamis, Hans Montenegro, Grace Molina and Ariel Atendido, Robert
Mananquil, models Robby Mananquil, Raya Mananquil-de Leon, and Rissa
Mananquil-Trillo with Valerie de los Santos; Ateneo de Manila University Blue
Eagles team manager Paolo Trillo; Current Professional Models Association of
the Philippines president Phoemela Baranda also came with Manila’s favourite
models Grace Tagle, Bubbles Paraiso, Luke Jickain, Mia Ayesa, Sanya Smith, Mika
Lagdameo-Martinez, Antoinette Enciso-Ocampo, Angel Agustin-Co and Marilen
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men’s basketball coach Bo Perasol and his players Ponso Gotladera, Kris Porter,
Anton Asistio, Isaac Jules Lim, former players JC Intal, Macky Escalona, Nico
Salva, Bacon Austria, Tonino Gonzaga, Emman Monfort, Juami Tiongson, Frank
Golla, Oping Sumalinog, JP Erram, and Jai Reyes, Sen. Bong Revilla Jr., William
Lao, Mother Lily Monteverde, Shirley Kuan, Deedee Sytangco, Sec. Sonny Coloma,
Beth Tagle, Rep. Dax and Midy Cua, Dolly Anne Carvajal-Mendoza, Lily Layug,
Arthur Manuntag, Christine Singson, Grace Singson, Tess Daza, Jackie
Aquino-Gavino, Joy Melendrez, Tonypet Albano, Maricar Bhel, Reps. Uliran
Joaquin, Hermilando Mandanas, Annie Susano and Butch Dumpit, Vanessa Francisco,
Annabelle Rama-Gutierrez, Boots Anson-Roa, Snow Tago, Charmaine Yu, Greg Yu,
Edmund Lim and Ramon Jacinto, Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit (OPM)
President and EDSA People Power Commissioner Ogie Alcasid and wife Regine
Velasquez, Luke Mejares, Nyoy Volante, Wency Cornejo, Maegan Aguilar, Jonathan
Badon, Ferdie Topacio, Ricky Davao, Alvin Anson and Gary Berena, Ogie Alcasid’s
“babies” Davey Langit and Lara Maigue, Michael Jackson impersonator Jericho
Valencia, teleserye stars Jake Cuenca, Erich Gonzales, Paulo Avelino, Coco
Martin and Julia Montes, model and television show host Bianca Gonzales and
music composer Jim Paredes, economist and former NEDA secretary general Solita
Collas-Monsod, actor Robin Padilla with his wife Mariel Rodriguez and brother
Rommel, noontime game and variety television show host Willie Revillame, 1969
Miss Universe Gloria Diaz, Father and son Pen and Ping Medina, cousins Isabelle
Daza and Georgina Wilson, Pokwang Subong, “Wowowee” girls RR Enriquez, Saicy
Aguila, and April “Congratulations” Gustilo, Carla Abellana, sexy actress
Katrina Halili, models Pancho Magno, John Spainhour, Vince Ferraren and JC
Tiuseco, comedian Gelli de Belen, Dra. Vicki Belo, Edward Mendez, volleyball
player Gretchen Ho, comedian John Lapus, singer Kean Cipriano, Comedienne Candy
Pangilinan and Arnell Ignacio, film and television directors Jose Javier Reyes
and Manny Castañeda, Ramon Bautista, Richard Gutierrez, TV host Raymond
Gutierrez, Mae Paner, Pinky Amador, Leo Valdez, Noel Trinidad and Jun Urbano,
Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo, Maricel Soriano, Aiai delas Alas, Vice
Ganda, Ruffa Gutierrez, Rustom Padilla, German Moreno and Gardo Versoza, 1986
EDSA veterans Leah Navarro, Mitch Valdez, and Maan Hontiveros, Megastar Sharon
Cuneta and Kiko Pangilinan and daughter KC Concepcion, Television host Paolo
Bediones, Hall of Fame boxing trainer Freddie Roach, former Chicago Bulls
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and Yayo Aguila, Lani Mercado-Revilla, Lorna Tolentino-Fernandez, Tirso Cruz III
and wife Lyn and son Bodie, Eric Quizon, G. Toengi-Walters and Romnick
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Salvador, Smokey Manaloto, Beth Tamayo-Wong, Antoinette Taus, Tom Taus, Janine
Gutierrez, and basketball stars, Sunshine Cruz-Montano, Gladys Reyes-Roxas,
Daisy Reyes, Rufa Mae Quinto and Isabel Granada, Bro. Eddie Villanueva 2010
presidential election campaign supporters Coney Reyes, Karla Martinez, Piolo
Pascual, Dolphy Quizon, Jr., Donita Rose, Nonoy Zuniga and Prof. Jeremias
Jangad, “Hawak-Kamay” main cast members Nikki Gil, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel
Manabat, Andrea Brillantes, Yesha Camile, supporting cast members Juan Karlos
Labajo, Lyca Gairanod, Jacob Dionisio, Axel Torres, Maris Racal, Manolo Pedrosa
and Nichole Baranda, PBA players James Yap and sons Joshua and Bimby
Aquino-Yap, Marc Pingris and wife Danica Sotto, Gary David, Jimmy Alapag and
wife LJ Moreno, Doug Kramer and wife actress Cheska Garcia and daughter Kendra,
Larry Fonacier and wife Lora Gahol, and LA Tenorio and wife Cheska, “Fastbreak”
charity basketball game players Gerald Anderson, Anne Curtis, Daniel Padilla,
Jessy Mendiola, Jose Manalo, Marco Alcaraz, Champ Lui Pio, Derek Ramsay, Luis
Alandy, Xian Lim, Lemuelle Pelayo, Jason Abalos, Arthur Solinap, Carl Guevara,
Rico Blanco, Jhong Hilario, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, Chris Tiu, JV
Kapunan, Jon Lucas, Ervic Vijandre, Arjo Atayde, Joe Vargas, Gab Valenciano,
Jon Hall, Carlo Gonzales and James and Jim Salas, Thirdy Ravena, Bobby Ray
Parks, Kevin Alas, Garvo Lanete, Jake Pascual, Chris
Newsome, Baser Amer, Von Pessumal, and Nico Elorde, NBA 3x3
Philippines celebrity basketball players Fabio Ide, Rovilson Fernandez, Gerard
Acao, Bobby Yan, Andy Smith, Will Devaughn, Robin da Roza and Joross Gamboa,
running coach Rio de la Cruz, basketball coaches Vince Hizon and Allan
Gregorio, Perlas Pilipinas women’s national basketball team player Melissa
Jacob, sports broadcasters Jinno Rufino of Solar Sports, Mark Zambrano of GMA
News and Marco Benitez and Anton Roxas of ABS-CBN Sports, “7,107 International
Music Festival” celebrity revelers Magalona siblings, KC Montero, Rhian Ramos,
Troy Montero, Aubrey Miles, Solenn Heussaff, Coleen Garcia, Sam Pinto, Felix
and Dominic Roco, Teresa Herrera-Anthony, Daniel Matsunaga, Lauren Young,
Victor Basa, Michelle Madrigal, “Boys Night Out” Radio Disc Jockeys, Kiefer
Ravena, Brent Javier, Borgy Manotoc, Ellen Adarna, Bianca King, Phil
Younghusband, and more, BENCH/ family stars, “6,200: The Mission Possible Project”
personalities and “The Naked Truth: Denim and Underwear Fashion Show” celebrity
models Kim Chiu, Karylle, Jeric and Jeron Teng, Enchong Dee, Joseph Marco, Lovi
Poe, Rachelle Ann Go and Markki Stroem, Michelle Vito, Sofia Andres, Dianne
Medina, Helga Krapf, Melissa Ricks, Djanin Cruz, Kiana
Valenciano with Samantha Godinez-Valenciano, Mr. Chinatown 2013
winners Sydney Du, Sky Yang, Jerome Tan and Randy See; Mr. Chinatown 2014
winners David Licuaco and Kurt Joshua Ong, Mark Lopez, Jairus Ferrer, Alec
Robes, “Be BENCH/: The Model Search” finalist Ron Morales; Carlos Concepcion;
Yeng Constantino; “Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 2” scholar Hansen Nichols with
his twin brother GC, “BENCH/ Rajo Laurel Dos collection” models Sam Concepcion,
Rocco Nacino, Steven Silva, Enzo Pineda, Sarah Lahbati and Regine Angeles,
newest “BENCHsetters” including actors Tom Rodriguez, Dennis Trillo, Martin del
Rosario and Dominic Roque, former University of the Philippines Fighting
Maroons basketball player Andre Paras and De La Salle Green Archers men’s
basketball player Arnold van Opstal, “America's Next Top Model”’s Dominique
Reighard and Allison Harvard, “Asia’s Next Top Model” finalist Katarina
Rodriguez, television commercial, ramp, print and fashion models and actors
Benjamin Alves, Jon Avila, Franco Daza, Marx Topacio, Victor Silayan, John
James Uy, Marvin Raymundo, Miko Raval and Raphael Robes, Luisito Rabat, models
and athletes Anton del Rosario and Sam Richelle, Andrew
Wolff and Janka Cederstam, Hideo Muraoka, Catriona Gray,
Valerie Bariou-Bondoc, Rima Ostwani, Janeena Chan, GMA Network Artist Center
talents Gloria Romero, Pilita Corrales, Aljur Abrenica, Louise delos Reyes,
Mark Herras, Yasmien Kurdi, LJ Reyes, Julie Anne San Jose, Kristoffer Martin,
Derrick Monasterio, Barbie Forteza, Bela Padilla, Bea Binene, Max Collins,
Yassi Pressman, Rafael Rosell, Glaiza de Castro, Rochelle Pangilinan, Mona
Louise Rey, Jonalyn Viray, Kyla Calumpad-Alvarez, Jay-R Silliona, Mark
Bautista, Chef Boy Logro, Manilyn Reynes, Angelu de Leon, Mark Anthony
Fernandez, Gabby Eigenmann, Raymond Bagatsing, Ricky Davao, Anjo Yllana and
Wally Bayola, TV5 actor Vin Abrenica, Ritz Azul, Eula Caballero, Martin
Escudero, Empoy Marquez, Mr. Fu, GMA News and Public Affairs personalities Mike
Enriquez, Arnold Clavio, Sandra Aguinaldo, Raffy Tima, Mariz Umali, Oscar Oida,
Mark Salazar, Jun Veneracion, Chino Gaston and Nathaniel Cruz, Media
personalities Atty. Dong Puno, Chiqui Roa-Puno, Gerard Garcia, Jeanne Young,
Cory Quirino, Mel Tiangco and Jay Sonza, society columnist Mons Romulo, Tonyboy
Cojuangco and Gretchen Barretto, Boy Abunda, Cesar Montano, Dingdong Dantes,
Marian Rivera, Alice Dixson, Pops Fernandez, Malou Choa-Fagar, Korina Sanchez, Julius
Babao and Tintin Bersola-Babao, Katrina Ponce Enrile and Ling-Ling King;
celebrity makeup artist Patrick Rosas; hair stylist Jing Monis; Karen Davila
(with her sons David and Lucas), Marjorie Barretto-Padilla and daughter Dani
Barretto; Miguel Pastor, Joy Ortega, Edu Manzano, John Prats, “Survivor
Philippines” castways Shaun Rodriguez and Suzuki Sadatsugu, teen heartthrobs
Robi Domingo and David Chua, Jestoni Alarcon and wife Lizette, Bo Cerrudo, Bayani
and Len Agbayani, Alanna Lopez-Montelibano, Richie Coronel Santos, Aries
Saludo, Ruby Cojuito of Flawless, Ronald Carballo, Alvin Fortuna, Dennis
Coronel, Kenneth Dong, Olai and Roland Espiritu, Carlos Agassi, Marvin Agustin,
Danilo Barrios, Streetboys and Ya Chang, Peping Cojuangco daughters Mikee
Cojuangco-Jaworski, China Cojuangco-Gonzalez (and her adorable baby Lucia),
Mai-Mai Cojuangco, music composer Ryan Cayabyab and his wife Emmy, Louie Ocampo
and wife Jojo, Celeste Legaspi, JM Rodriguez, Arnold Vegafria and Cris
Villonco, Amalia Fuentes, Niño Muhlach and son Alonzo, Michela Cazzola, Rita
Avila, Shyr Valdez and Yayo Aguila, swimmer Johansen Aguilar, and wrestler
Marcus Valda, Gwen Garci, Preview magazine editor in chief Pauline
Suaco-Juan, Daryl Chang, Liz Uy, entertainment news reporters Mario Dumaual,
Gretchen Fullido, MJ Marfori, Gary Valenciano, Dawn Zulueta-Lagdameo, Albert
Martinez with daughter Alissa Martinez, Benjie Paras with wife Lyxen,
Mylene Dizon, Iza Calzado, Marco Sison, Ivy Violan, Vina Morales, Shaina
Magdayao, Bangs Garcia, Jerome Florentino, Erik Santos, Ogie Diaz, Gary
Valenciano’s wife Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, Angeline Quinto, Arron
Villaflor, Christian Bautista, Basil Valdez, Sam Milby, Gina Tabuena-Godinez, Tonton
Gutierrez, Glydel Mercado, Noel Cabangon, Ariel Rivera, Hyubs Azarcon, Heber
Bartolome and Paolo Santos, Rhap Salazar, Agot Isidro, Liezel Martinez, Rachel
Alejandro and Joanna Ampil, musical director and arranger Homer Flores,
ballerina, actress and ballet director Maritoni
Rufino-Tordesillas, Nikki Tang, Marcott Almeda, Ruby Chua, Tiffany Chua,
Sheree Chua, Aziza Mondonedo, Cristina Gomez, socialites Baby Araneta
Fores, Lisa Araneta, Cacho Marcos, Linda Oledan, Veana Fores, Lorrie Reynoso,
Vicky Zubiri, Maricris Zobel, Carol Garcia, Maripi Muscat and Margarita Fores,
Anton Mendoza, Monch Cruz, Chut Cuerva, Marcel Crespo, Ipe Cruz of Rogue
Magazine, Marco Lobregat, Ching Cruz, Tina Cuevas, Agnes Huibonhoa, Fe
Rodriguez, Susan Joven, Ian Giron, Andres Vasquez Prada and Al Tengco, Doris
Magsaysay Ho, Gina Lopez, Evelyn Forbes, Marc Nelson, Ricco and Tina
Maristela-Ocampo, Rikki and Beng Dee, Philip and Tricia Cu-Unjieng, Sander
Tantoco, Philippine National Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon, Renna Hechanova
Angeles, Karen Santos, Bobby and Chingbee Cuenca, Gina Aboitiz, Baby Girl
Fricke, Maurice Arcache and ace photographer Alex Van Hagen, Jojie Dingcong,
Jean Goulbourn, Frances Lim and Paul Campos, Dennis and Tessa Prieto-Valdes,
Ernest Escaler, Ces Orena-Drilon, Dyan Castillejo-Garcia, Jackie
Castillejo-Guingona, Liza Ilarde, Ana Kalaw, Anton San Diego, Raul Teehankee,
Pepper Teehankee, Mariko Jacinto, Aye Nuguid, Leah Puyat, Anton Barretto and
Jack de Mesa, Renna Angeles, Baby Fricke, Karen Santos, Bing-Bing Quiros, Gina
Aboitiz, Nick and Lucille Locsin, Paul Campos, Tony and Chingbee Cuenca, Manny
Miñana, J. Anton Mendoza, Budji Layug, Royal Pineda, Ed Calma, Milo Naval, Tony
Gonzales, Tes Pasola, Kenneth Cobonpue, Ana Rocha, Bart Guingona, Jinggoy Buensuceso,
Jaime Chua, Alvin Anson; Brian Llamanzares; Adel Tamano, Simon Tantoco, indoor
volleyball players Dzi Gervacio, Jem Ferrer, Fille Saint Merced
Cainglet-Cayetano, A Nacachi, Rachel Anne Daquis, Jovelyn Gonzaga, Alyssa
Valdez, Denden Lazaro, Coach Charo Soriano, Marge Tejada, Melissa Gohing, Mary
Jean Balse, Mayeth Carolino, Michelle Carolino, Ella De Jesus, Kara Acevedo,
Karla Bello, Stephanie Gabriel, Mae Tajima, Jayson Ramos, Maica Morada, Jed
Montero, Michelle Laborte, Sasa Devanadera, Grethcel Soltones, Joy Benito,
Rubie De Leon, Mae Crisostomo, Ynna Hao, Tina Salak, JP Torres, Dahlia Cruz,
Nene Bautista, Aiza Maizo, Maika Ortiz, Rhea Dimaculangan, Denise Tan, Venus
Bernal, Jheck Dionela, Angge Tabaquero, Mitch Datuin, Abby Praca, Bea Pascual,
Judy Caballejo, Maruja Banaticla, AJ Pareja, Myco Antonio, Henry Pecana, Rex
Intal, Dindin Santiago, Jaja Santiago, Kathy Bersola, Princess Gaiser, Shiela
Marie “Bang” Pineda, Mayette Zapanta, Rosemarie Vargas, Jen Reyes, Angela
Benting, Pau Soriano, Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone, Edwin Tolentino, Peter Den Mar
Torres, Michelle Gumabao, Cha Cruz, Stephanie Mercado, Jeshul Wensh Tiu,
Abigail Marano, Mika Esperenza, Kim Fajardo, Mika Reyes, Victonara Galang, and
Cyd Demicillo, Renz Casanova, Chris Macasaet, Philip Cerveza, Joanne Siy, Loren
Lantin, Mia Hirotsuji, Pamela Lastimosa, Ingrid Reyes, Jessey De Leon, Carmela
Tunay, Chloe Cortez, Alex Cabanos, Patricia Rasmo, Illa Santos, Joanne Bunag,
Jacqueline Alarca and Ers Iratay.
Expect
tighter security in coming to the 58-heactre national park where the
celebration will be held.
At
2 p.m., a fluvial procession along the Pasig River: from Guadalupe, Makati City
to Intramuros, Manila will bring the image of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and Saint Pedro
Calungsod to the back of Quirino Grandstand which houses the main altar.
The
churches, all located near the Pasig River await the participation of devotees
and tourists to witness the unique display of faith, devotion and celebration
of the said feast.
Dubbed
as Marian Fluvial Procession, the government, non-government and
religious organizations, civic dignitaries and community assure the public of
lively presentations and activities with the participation of several musical
bands.
The
joint fluvial caravan relives the Catholic tradition and to heighten
environmental awareness for Pasig River’s protection, revival and preservation.
According
to DOT Undersecretary for Tourism Services and Regional Offices Oscar Palabyab,
the Feast of the Holy Rosary is one of the country’s annual major religious
festivals, along with the triple celebration of Jesus is Lord Church
Worldwide’s founding anniversary and grand prayer assembly and birthday
celebration of Bishop Bro. Eddie Villanueva at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park,
Manila and the fluvial parade at Pasig River will be focused on inculcating the
values of tradition.
There
will be a ceremonial blessing of all participating boats and the Pasig River
before the start of the procession.
Three
decorated ferries with images of the Blessed Our Lady of the Abandoned on board
will be accompanied by the devotees. The Philippine Coast Guard and the
Philippine National Police will oversee the event’s safety and security
requirements. In certain boats, the rosary will be recited in English and
Marian songs will be sung.
The
parade will proceed from the Guadalupe Ferry Station towards the Escolta Ferry
Station where welcome ceremonies will be held, back to Sta. Ana and end at the
ferry station of Santa Elena, Marikina City.
At
2 p.m., a fluvial procession along the Pasig River: Guadalupe Ferry Station
towards the Escolta Ferry Station will bring the image of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz
and Saint Pedro Calungsod to Sta. Ana and end at the ferry station of Santa
Elena, Marikina City to the back of Quirino Grandstand which houses the main
altar.
An
hour before the sea parade, 76 carrozas carrying patron saints of various
parishes in Metro Manila, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Isabela, Cagayan,
Batanes, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Apayao,
Kalinga, La Union, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Aurora, Pampanga,
Bataan, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, Occidental Mindoro,
Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur,
Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Masbate, Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Iloilo, Negros Occidental,
Guimaras, Cebu, Siquijor, Negros Oriental, Bohol, Samar, Leyte, Eastern Samar,
Northern Samar, Biliran, Southern Leyte, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur,
Surigao del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Misamis Oriental, Misamis
Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Bukidnon, Zamboanga del Norte,
Zamboanga del Sur, Camiguin, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental,
Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani,
Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Zamboanga City, Basilan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Sulu
and Tawi-Tawi will make their way to the venue.
“We
are basically ready although there are still somethings that need fine-tuning,”
Msgr. Dennis Villarojo, the overall chairman of the Manila celebration for
Calungsod’s sainthood, said.
He
urged the people to make use of the celebration to get closer to the Lord.
“We
should continue the spirit of penance and prayerful atmosphere so that we will
be able to experience the spiritual fruits of the occasion,” Villarojo told Cebu Daily News.
“This
is a celebration of the Eucharist. We should keep a solemn demeanor,” he added.
There
will be no Masses in all parishes in 81 provinces from 12 noon onwards.
Anyone
who can’t go to the Rizal Park can watch the event through GMA Channel 7 and
other broadcast television stations all over the world. Internet users can also
log on to www.gmanews.tv for a live streaming of the activities.
Radio
stations all over the world will also broadcast the events live.
On
site 12 giant LCD screens will be mounted in different parts of the vast field
to allow the crowd to see at is going in the altar.
At
least 20 golf carts and three electric cars from Intramuros, Manila will
transport the elderly and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
Archbishops
and bishops from countries (see below) who will be brought from the Manila
Hotel at One Rizal Park and Manila Pavillion Hotel to the Quirino Grandstand
through vans. The Hotel serves as their holding area before the Mass.
Although
there are 21,000 monobloc chairs for guests, people are urged to bring their
own portable chairs.
Sixteen
medical stations can also be found in the venue. Each medical station has one
standby ambulance. At least three firetrucks will also be stationed at the
Rizal Park.
Portalets
and comfort rooms are located at the sides of the grandstand.
In
going to the Rizal Park, people can take the free shuttle buses. Bus stops are
located in front of the parking lots of Port Area and a block away from the Lagusniland
tunnel.
The
Holy Mass will start at 6:45 p.m.
From
the Apostolic Nunciature along Taft Avenue in Malate, Manila, the Pope rode the
“Popemobile” into Malacanang Park, four kilometers away. From there, the Holy
Father boarded the Presidential Helicopter at the back of the Quirino
Grandstand at 7:45 P.M.
Even
the Pope was late for Sunday Mass: a fretful 1 hour and 41 minutes at 6:30 P.M.
up to 8:11 P.M.
It
will be presided over by Pope Francis.
The
76-year-old Pope, who has been the leader of the Worldwide Catholic Church to lead
the Holy Mass.
Other
than the Pope, the other cardinals who will be present in today’s liturgy
include Cardinal Angelo Amato, the prefect of the Congregation of the Causes of
Saints; Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Manila Archbishop-Emeritus
Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, Nueva Segovia Archbishop-Emeritus Ernesto Antolin
Salgado, Nueva Segovia Archbishop Emeritus Edmundo M. Abaya, Nueva Segovia
Archbishop Mario M. Perlata, Tuguegarao Archbishop Sergio Cardinal L. Utleg,
Tuguegarao Archbishop-Emeritus Diosdado A. Talamayan, Lingayen-Dagupan
Archbishop-Emeritus Oscar Cruz, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates B.
Villegas, San Fernando Archbishop Emeritus Paciano Aniceto, San Fernando
Archbishop Florentino Lavarias, Lipa Archbishop Ramon C. Arguelles, Nueva
Caceres Archbishop Rolando Joven Tria Tirona, Capiz Archbishop Jose Advincula,
Jaro Archbishop Angel N. Lagdameo, Cebu Archbishop-Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal J.
Vidal, Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma, Palo Archbishop-Emeritus Pedro R. Dean,
Jr., Palo Archbishop John F. Du, Davao Archbishop-Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla,
Davao Archbishop Romulo G. Valles, Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Cardinal B.
Quevedo, Cagayan de Oro Archbishop-Emeritus Jesus B. Tuquib, Cagayan de Oro
Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, Ozamiz Archbishop Jesus A. Dosado, Zamboanga
Archbishop Romulo T. Dela Cruz, Singapore Archbishop William Goh Seng Chye,
Singapore Archbishop-Emeritus Nicholas Gerald Chia, Kuala Lumpur Archbishop
Julian Leow Beng Kim, Kuala Lumpur Archbishop-Emeritus Anthony Soter Fernandez,
Kuala Lumpur Archbishop-Emeritus Murphy Pakiam, Kuching Archbishop John Ha
Tiong Hock, Kuching Archbishop-Emeritus Peter Chung Hoan Ting, Kota Kinabalu
Archbishop John Wong Soo Kau, Kota Kinabalu Archbishop-Emeritus John Lee Hiong
Fun-Yit Yaw, Jakata Archbishop Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo, Jakarta
Archbishop-Emeritus Julius Cardinal Riyadi Darmaatmadja, Palembang Archbishop Aloysius
Sudarso, Kupang Archbishop Peter Turang, Makassar Archbishop Johannes Liku Ada,
Medan Archbishop Anicetus Bongsu Antonius Sinaga, Medan Archbishop-Emeritus Alfred
Gonti Pius Datubara, Pontianak Archbishop Agustinus Agus, Pontianak
Archbishop-Emeritus Hieronymus Herculanus Bumbun, Vientiane Archbishop Jean
Khamsé Vithavong, Savannakhet Archbishop Jean Marie Vianney Prida Inthirath, Phnom
Penh Archbishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler, Malanday Archbishop Nicholas Mang
Thang, Malanday Archbishop-Emeritus Paul Zingtung Grawng, Taunggyi Archbishop
Matthias U Shwe, Yangon Archbishop-Emeritus Gabriel Thohey Mahn-Gaby, Yangon Archbishop
Charles Maung Bo, Bangkok Archbishop Kriengsak Kovitvanit, Bangkok Archbishop-Emeritus
Michael Michai Kitbunchu, Thare and Nonseng Archbishop Louis Chamniern
Santisukniram, Hanoi Archbishop Peter Nguyễn Văn Nhơn, Hanoi Archbishop-Emeritus
Joseph Ngô Quang Kiệt, Ho Chi Minh City Archbishop Bùi Văn Đọc, Ho Chi Minh
City Archbishop-Emeritus Phạm Minh Mẫn, Huế Archbishop-Emeritus Etienne Nguyên
Nhu Thê, Huế Archbishop François Xavier Le Van Hong, Delhi Archbishop-Emeritus
Vincent Michael Conçessao, Delhi Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto.
Agana, Guam Archbishop Anthony Apuron;
Most Rev. Giuseppe Pinto; the apostolic nuncio in the Philippines; and
Rome-based priest, Rev. Fr. Fernando Rojo, the main postulator for the
religious group’s cause will also be around. Msgr. Villarojo said at least Roman
Catholic Archbishops, bishops, cardinals, deacons and monsignors, and around 414,313
diocesan and religious priests from 221,740
parishes in the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, East Timor,
Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Turkey,
Turkmenistan, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Pacific (Oceania),
India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, China, Taiwan, North and South
Korea, Japan, United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru,
Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, Guatemala, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican
Republic, Honduras, Paraguay, Nicaragua, Italy, France, Spain, Poland, Germany,
Portugal, Belgium, Hungary, Austria, England, Netherlands, Ukraine, Ireland,
Slovakia, Crotia, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Lituhania, Romania, Slovenia,
Belarus, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Lativia, Luxembourg, Malta, Albania,
Sweden, Greece, Estonia, Iceland, Uganda, Tanzania, Angola, Chad, Senegal,
Gabon, Madagascar, Burundi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Zambia, Malawi,
Cameroon, Cote d’Ivore, Benin, Burikina Faso, Togo, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea,
Ethiopia, Eriterea, Cape Verde, Namibia, Central African Republic, Congo,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Tunisia, Niger, Comoros, Mauritania and Algeria have
confirmed to attend the event.
During
the holy mass, seminarians, parish choirs and guest artists will render praise
songs and traditional music. Meanwhile, bands from the Philippine Army and the
Philippine Navy will also be on hand to provide music.
During
communion, Villarojo advised the people not to flock to the main altar.
“They
should stay put until they see a communion distributor marked by umbrellas,” he
said.
Villarojo
said there are 2,000 communion distributors. Of the number 1,600 are lay
ministers. They will be augmented by priests and nuns.
After
the communion, Pinto, the papal nuncio, will deliver a message.
President
Aquino, who sought the permission of the archdiocese so he can deliver his 30-minute
speech to the Filipinos, will have to make his piece after the Mass.
Fr.
Raul Gallego, chairperson of the committee on venue, urged the people to bring
along radios, water, flashlights, food, candles, portable chairs, and
umbrellas.
On
the other hand, people are prohibited from bringing guns and bladed weapons.
After
the Mass including: the Angelus message and recitation of the Angelus Domini
prayer, farewell message and final blessing by the Pope and the message of the
president, the special message by Bishop-Emeritus Teodoro Bacani at 11:30 pm, and
a cultural dance presentation will be made at 12 midnight of October 27. This
will be participated in by Pasigarbo sa Sugbo contingents from Minglanilla,
Talisay City, and Mandaue City. The Lumad Basakanon, who has reaped awards
during the Sinulog festivities, will also be part of the presentation.
Dinner
for the special guests will be served at the Manila Hotel.
At the Luneta and at least 10 shrines
around the Philippines, there will be processions to be led by images of the
Blessed Virgin Mary.
The concelebrated mass, which will
project the Philippines as a pilgrimage destination in Asia, will be covered by
the national multi-media with possible hook-up by satellite. It will also be
recorded, with the videotape to be sent to the Sister Angelica Channel.
The religious activity has been arranged
in cooperation with the Wells Spring of Life, Sacred Land of Asia, Marian
Movement, Charismatic Movement of the Philippines, Confradia, and Association
of Shrine Rectors and Pilgrimage Promoters of the Philippines.
A 12:45 A.M., Monday, October 27, a 45-minute
grand fireworks display, sponsored by private businessmen, will light up
Manila’s skies and the four
barges in Manila Bay 250 meters off the shore, between the Manila Yacht Club and
the United States Embassy set up by pyrotechnic experts
from Bocaue, Bulacan for P120, 000 lit the night sky and lasted a
half-hour and was met with a roar of applause by people at the parade grounds.
After the message of
Bishop Teodoro C. Bacani at 11:30 p.m., the cultural dance presentation show at
midnight and fireworks display, at about 2:15 a.m with joyful praise and
worship songs.
To the delight of
everyone, Bishop Bacani, in his white robe and scarlet sash, expressed his joy
and appreciation for the presence of the thousands of prayer-partners that
evening.
During the program, a lighting
of thousands of candles, a magnificent glow filtered through the darkness of
the night filling the 58-hectare Rizal Park and adjacent areas-Roxas Boulevard
to north and southbound areas of Taft Avenue, T.M. Kalaw Street and United
Nations Avenue into Ermita, extending up to Maria Orosa Street, Padre Burgos
Drive, Port Area district, Jones, Ayala, McArthur and Quezon Bridges to Plaza
Miranda in Quiapo.
Bro. Mike Velarde, founder and
servant-leader of El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Fellowship Foundation
International, Inc. Roman Catholic Charismatic Renewal Religious Movement
(DWXI-PPFI-CCRM) will deliver the 3-hour Worship and Healing Prayer Rally
Message for the Family Appointment with El Shaddai was held in thanksgiving for
the grand prayer assembly and annual anniversary celebration of evangelical
Christian and Roman Catholic Charismatic renewal religious movement “Jesus is
Lord Church Worldwide” and annual birthday celebration of Jesus
is Lord Church Worldwide founder, president and spiritual director Bishop Bro.
Eddie C. Villanueva on Monday Morning, October 27 at
4 a.m. Manila Time (4 p.m. New York Time/8 p.m. London Time) followed by a
Morning Breakfast Joyful Salu-Salo at 7 a.m.
Fernandez downplayed
reports that certain groups would bomb the annual gathering, saying this was a
raw information that needed to be validated.
“At any rate we always
adopt the principle of considering the worst-case scenario. We have
incorporated that in our plan and we are prepared,” he said.
Fernandez pointed out
that their main concern was traffic. “Some people will be coming from Manila
and going to Makati and vice versa,” he said.
He however said that he
was implementing any re-routing in Manila, unless necessary.
“Initially, we feel that
there’s need for re-routing. Our traffic plan is very flexible. Just in case
there's a need for a re-routing, we have contingency plans for these,” he said.
Fernandez said the 58-heactre
(580,000
square meters) Rizal Park can
accommodate 2 million people.
In Manila, both North
and South bound lanes of Roxas Boulevard, Taft Avenue, UN Avenue, T.M. Kalaw St., P. Burgos, Calle Muralla, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, McArthur
Bridge, Ayala Bridge, and Jones Bridge will be kept open to traffic despite the projected crowd of 2 to
3 million expected to attend the El Shaddai rally.
The T.M. Kalaw, P. Burgos, Calle Muralla,
Bonifacio Drive, and the inner streets of the Port area were the designated
parking zones.
