Thousands of people are expected to gather in Manila this month for the first physical “Walk for Life” since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out and wreaked havoc on society.
Organizers said this year’s pro-life event will be held on February 18, from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m.
“Our spirit of upholding life has never wavered even during the pandemic,” said Raymond Daniel Cruz, Jr., president of the Council of the Laity of the Philippines. The CLP or Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas invites the laypeople and church organizations to join the event and “celebrate life”.
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