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Romualdez, reps attend Mass before 20th Congress opens
Over 200 lawmakers, led by House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, attended a thanksgiving Mass at the Manila Cathedral on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
The Mass, presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, sought blessings and guidance for the upcoming 20th Congress.
Cardinal Advincula reminded lawmakers of their accountability to God and the Filipino people.
The 20th Congress is set to formally open on Monday, July 28, 2025.
The opening coincides with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA).
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