Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday called on Filipinos to pray for the country as it faces what he described as a “major crossroads,” emphasizing the need for faith, unity, and trust in the nation’s institutions.
Cayetano made the call in a Facebook Live session on March 11, 2025 where he stressed the importance of seeking God’s guidance amid ongoing political and legal developments, particularly those involving former President Rodrigo Duterte.
“Please pray for the country, y’ung crossroads natin. Napaka-importante na y’ung ating system of laws ay gumana at ma-accord sa lahat ang judicial process,” he said.
The senator emphasized that his appeal is not about politics or legal debates but about recognizing the unseen factors at play in the country’s current situation.
“This is not political and not also legal. They have their lawyers. Ang gusto ko lang sabihin sa inyo ay mayroong unseen world, y’ung kingdom of God,” he said.
“We always have to think ano ang purpose ni Lord, ano ang plano ni Lord,” he added.
Cayetano also called for prayers for Duterte’s health and safety, acknowledging the personal toll on the former president’s family, especially his partner Honeylet Avanceña.
“I have to join my brother, former President Duterte, and pray for his health, pray for strength, pray for his safety,” he said.
Despite the uncertainties, the senator assured the public that he remains committed to his work in the Senate, particularly in monitoring national issues through committees such as the Blue Ribbon Committee.
“We have to get involved but we have to pray. Walang conflict in praying and discerning kung ano’ng tama na dapat gawin,” he said.
Cayetano urged the nation to trust in God’s plan and remain steadfast in faith.
“Prayer moves mountains. Praying together as a nation will move mountains and lead us to real transformation,” he said.
