Sec. Teresita Quintos Deles: The SOMO-SOPO jointly announced by AFP and PNP covering the period 19 December (from midnight of 18th) to 19 January 2015 is in line with GPH Christmas tradition as government has always wished to provide for our peoples peaceful and joyful celebration of this holy season and a hope-filled welcome to a new year. This year, we affirm even more reasons for an extended Christmas ceasefire. Cessation of hostilities will allow unhampered rehabilitation of calamity-affected communities, many of which are also conflict-affected, and sustain the goodwill generated from the positive results of the collective disaster preparedness undertaken by government and communities. It will also set the tone for the much-anticipated Papal Visit in January. With the silencing of guns, our preparations for and celebration of Pope Francis visit may be carried out with undistracted reflection and prayers and deep hope for abundant blessings to be showered on our people. After the difficult trials of the past Christmas seasons, we pray for a peaceful, happy and hopeful season for everyone - a chance for all families and communities to come together in celebration and steadfast hope.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 07:02:55 +0000
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