United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) standard-bearer Vice President Jejomar Binay had the plight of the poor in his mind even as he greeted Filipinos a Happy Easter. “This Easter, let the passion and sacrifice of the Risen Christ inspire us to face adversities with faith and love,” Binay said in his Easter message. “Faith in a better future for 26 million Filipinos who remain poor. Faith in the power of the people to chart their own destinies. “Love for a nation that has cradled men and women who have stood up against tyranny in whatever form,” Binay said. Binay, 73, a former longtime Makati City mayor, is running on a platform that recognizes poverty as the “biggest moral issue” of our time. Speaking of the upcoming polls, Binay expressed hope that the solemn observance of Holy Week gave Filipinos the time to reflect on the tough decisions that they would have [...]
