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CONTENTS

Contents 2

GUIDELINES FOR AND PREPARATIONS BY THE FACILITATOR 4

Objective 4

Prior to the LASER Test Session 4

During the LASER Test Session 5

Figure 1: Sample Schedule of Activities (based on actual experience) 5

Figure 2: Suggested Candidates’ LASER Discernment Evaluation 5

Figure 3-A: Sample Candidates’ LASER Discernment Matrix 6

Post LASER Test Session 7

Figure 3-B: Sample Candidates’ LASER Discernment Matrix (Filled) 8

APPENDIX A – The LASER Test 9

THE LASER TEST 9

Proposed Mechanism for Discerning Voters 9

Rationale 9

Brief Background 9

Key Result Areas (KRA) 10

Proposed LASER Mechanism 10

1. Why LASER? 10

2. The Candidates and LASER 10

3. The Voters and LASER 11

4. Priests and Lay Companions 12

5. Discernment 13

APPENDIX B – The LASER Test: Candidate’s Version 14

Can you pass the LASER test? 14

Lifestyle 14

Action 14

Supporters 14

Election conduct 14

Reputation 14

APPENDIX C – The LASER Test: Voter’s Version 15

Can your candidate pass the LASER test? 15

Lifestyle 15

Action 15

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Supporters 15

Election conduct 15

Reputation 15

APPENDIX D – Vulnerabilities 16

Vulnerabilities 16

Power to appoint 16

Power over the purse 16

Rent seeking 17

Protection money 17

APPENDIX E – Sample letter of invitation for the candidates 18

APPENDIX F – Endorsement by His Eminence, Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal, DD. 19

APPENDIX G – Prayer for Social Transformation 20

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 21

THE DILAAB TEAM 22

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GUIDELINES FOR AND PREPARATIONS BY THE FACILITATOR

OBJECTIVE At the end of the session(s), the participants will be able to understand that the criteria for judging a candidate are summarized in the LASER Test.

PRIOR TO THE LASER TEST SESSION

1. Understand correctly what LASER test-guided CiDE is. [Appendix A]

2. Identify and list down circles of relationships that would be open to do communal discernment on candidates, e.g. family members, relatives, friends, co-workers.

3. Convince your circles to undergo communal LASER test-guided CiDE.

4. Choose a position that you want to start with e.g. mayor. It is not advisable to LASER test all the positions in one setting.

5. Send the LASER questions to the candidates and collect their answers prior to your scheduled LASER test-guided CiDE session.

6. Research on the candidates’ profile, track record, and/or stands on certain issues. You can assign name of candidate(s) to the members of the group to make the research. You may assign one candidate to 2-3 members. Below are other possible sources of information to consider other than the candidate’s answer to the LASER test:

Interview the candidate’s immediate relations & connections such as their family, friends, employees – past & present, employers, colleagues, neighbors).

Join candidates’ fora and if possible, offer the LASER test as part of the interview questions.

Extend the CiDE for candidates (integrity recollection) to allow more time for candidates to respond to the LASER test in a conducive condition.

Introduce the LASER test to all major networks and dailies as a tool that will further enrich and give more depth to the current profiling of candidates.

7. Choose a facilitator and a recorder/documenter beforehand.

8. Choose a place conducive enough for the session. A place that is free from distractions.

9. Prepare all the materials/documents/equipment needed. Computer and LCD projector are

helpful but not necessary required. In the absence of computer and projector, white board or manila papers and pentel pens are needed for visual aids especially for the flow of activities and in tabulating the LASER discernment answers.

10. Prepare some finger food and coffee/juice/water.

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DURING THE LASER TEST SESSION

1. Create a prayerful atmosphere. It is recommended that seats are arranged in a circle so

that members face each other and everybody sees everybody else. A center table where

documents can be placed and an enthroned Bible with candles may be set-up at the center

of the table.

2. Post on a strategic place the following: Flow of activities with name of the person(s) responsible for each activity [Figure 1] LASER Discernment Evaluation [Figure 2] LASER Discernment Matrix [Figure 3-A]

Figure 1: Sample Schedule of Activities (based on actual experience)

TIME ACTIVITY PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE

2:00-2:30 Arrival & Settling Down

2:30-2:45 Welcome and Opening Remarks Facilitator/Host

Opening Prayer Participant

2:45-3:00 Reading of the Bible Participant Short Reflection

Sharing of Reflection Facilitator

3:00-7:00 Reading of the Names of the Candidates Participant(s)

Actual LASER Test of Candidates Facilitator

7:00 Closing Prayer Participant

Figure 2: Suggested Candidates’ LASER Discernment Evaluation

(+) (-) (?) Positive/Passed Negative/Failed Inconclusive data/

Unanswered questions

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Figure 3-A: Sample Candidates’ LASER Discernment Matrix

NAME OF CANDIDATES

L A S E R GENERAL

COMMENTS

Candidate A

Candidate B

Candidate C

Candidate D

Candidate E

Candidate F

Candidate G

Candidate H

Candidate I

3. Orient the participants of the overview of the session and its general rules and guidelines:

“Listen. Do not debate. Suspend judgments. No name calling. Comments are meant to lead further questions.”

4. Invite the participants to put themselves in a prayerful atmosphere as you formally start your session with an opening prayer (you may use the prayer for peace-building and social transformation or prayer to the Holy Spirit).

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5. One of the participants will then read aloud Exodus 18:13-27 (or the Sunday gospel reading. Assign reader prior to the session). After the reading, the facilitator will invite the participants to spend some time to meditate on the reading.

6. The facilitator will then share the following reflections: God is our ultimate leader. Human leaders share in this leadership role as stewards. No human leader has a monopoly of leadership, virtuous, and skills. Hence the leadership role should be shared and delegated. Leaders therefore must be above-all, God-fearing of proven integrity who are ready to serve others (v21), they must be competent (v25).

The qualities of the sub-leaders mentioned in the passage gave Moses a focused guide on how to choose the other leaders. We need something similar today in the face of many voices that compete for the attention of voters: political ads, survey results, fears, endorsement by authority figures, etc. A contemporary version of this guide, which reflects the findings of the CiDE seminar, is called the LASER test and stands for Lifestyle, Action, Supporters, Election conduct, Reputation…

7. After the reflections, the group can proceed with reviewing the LASER responses (all available data) and evaluate (verify and ask unanswered questions) for each candidate.

8. Explain to the group the mechanism in rating the candidates, i.e. the use of “+” (positive), “-“ (negative), and “?” (inconclusive data/unanswered questions). The members need to be very careful in giving a negative rating. If not sure, the candidate should be given a “?” The candidate with the most +s are the ones for further consideration. [Figure 3-B]

9. Rate each candidate, in alphabetical order, across all LASER questions in one go to help form a holistic impression of the person rather than go by question. The latter may lead the group to a premature comparison between candidates.

10. Objective anecdotal or personal knowledge on the candidate can also be included as long as

it is not borne out of malice.

11. Evaluate your LASER discernment session by discussing on the following questions: How did the LASER process affect your thinking in terms of choosing a candidate? Did you learn anything about yourself? What will you do differently this time as a voter?

12. Decide on date and venue for the next session. The group may already decide on the

position to LASER test and who will facilitate.

13. Close the session with a spontaneous prayer and a song. A patriotic song may be sung (optional), e.g. “Ako Ay Pilipino,” “Ang Bayan Ko,” etc.

POST LASER TEST SESSION

1. Be sure that the session is properly recorded and documented.

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2. Share your experience (documentation) to your circles of influence and to the CiDE network.

Figure 3-B: Sample Candidates’ LASER Discernment Matrix (Filled)

NAME OF CANDIDATES

L A S E R TOTAL

Candidate A ? no data + community involvements

? no data +not enough campaign money

? no data

2 + 3?

Candidate B +jeepney operator

+coop board of trustee

+drivers assns

+not enough campaign money

?no data 4+ 1?

Candidate C ?no data -cebu city ratings went down during his time

Candidate D +jeepney driver

+created groups/assns for drivers

+drivers assns

+not enough campaign money

?no data 4+ 1?

Candidate E +can afford; not perceived to be lavished

?not enough data

-get support from a perceived corrupt leader

Candidate F -with body guards; lavish

Candidate G +can afford; not perceived to be lavished

-not good enough

Candidate H ?no data -bribed before

Candidate I ?no data ?no data +wife +not enough campaign money

-no data 2- 3?

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APPENDIX A – THE LASER TEST

THE LASER TEST

PROPOSED MECHANISM FOR DISCERNING VOTERS

RATIONALE

The VOTE GOD Campaign seeks to infuse Christian values into the electoral process. It

provides evangelical formation and pastoral accompaniment to both candidates and voters

so that credible candidates and discerning voters would emerge. Both groups manifest

moral courage to go against the current tide in politics that systematically excludes

Christian values.

While candidates’ recollection and similar activities provide evangelical formation, the

LASER test is an instrument for providing pastoral accompaniment. This stands for

lifestyle, action, supporters, election conduct, and reputation.

Each letter in the test has questions that correspond to the findings of the CiDE (circles of

discernment for elections) seminar that had identified top five qualities that people are

looking for in their political leaders: God-centered; proven integrity; service orientation;

competence; and pro-life.

The LASER test then embodies the findings of a bottom-up process - involving more than

3000 participants in more than 30 groups nationwide - that focused on principles rather

than personalities.

BRIEF BACKGROUND The LASER test started out in the 2007 elections with the goal of helping weed out

candidates who were corrupt and supported by drug lords. It has since evolved into

something more positive: an instrument for forming the practical conscience of both

candidates and voters so that people may select good candidates and not just the lesser

evil.

We begin with an observation that despite the many criteria for selecting candidates (e.g.

maka-Dios, etc.) voters still go about in an haphazard way in making up their minds as to

whom to vote for. The process of listening to one’s conscience is complicated by the fact

that there are so many competing voices out there: advertisements, media, surveys,

misused cultural values (e.g. hiya, pakisama, utang na loob, etc.), current fears, and others.

In biblical language, many voters are like sheep without a shepherd (Matthew 9:36).

The LASER test helps voters sift through these voices. For the candidates, the test provides

an instrument of pastoral accompaniment by priest and lay companions.

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There are two versions of the LASER test: one for candidates and another one for voters to

answer.

KEY RESULT AREAS (KRA) We propose an implementation plan so that the LASER test may be put to good use in our

church networks and by the general public.

We believe that the LASER test would provide a more systematic and organized way for

individuals and groups to make up their minds.

The final KRA of the LASER test are credible candidates and discerning voters, as

mentioned above. But for this change in behavior to occur, there are intermediate KRAs.

The first of these is that candidates would answer the LASER test while voters in church

networks and the general public would have access to these answers, so that a feedback

mechanism would be established with priest and lay pastoral companions acting as the go-

between of candidates and voters.

The second would be that voters would utilize their everyday circle of friends and contacts

to form informal circles of discernment wherein the LASER test is used as basis for

discernment.

PROPOSED LASER MECHANISM 1. Why LASER?

The LASER test reveals as well as probes the person of the candidate, rather than proceed at

once to his or her platform. The latter can be the result of a glib tongue or just mastery of

election and other issues.

As such, the LASER test allows for the process dialogue as well as conversion since it is

not yet ideological in nature.

2. The Candidates and LASER Candidates would ideally answer the LASER test during a discernment integrity recollection for

candidates. The recollection provides the proper context for explaining the test, i.e. as a tool for

listening and basis for pastoral accompaniment.

Time constraints, however, may hinder this arrangement.

The next best thing would be to send the LASER test to individual candidates for them to

answer it within a specified time.

To do this, the following are prepared:

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A cover letter from the CiDE group inviting candidates to answer the LASER test. The

letter is positive in tone and should clearly state objectives: to help raise the awareness of

candidates and voters of election issues of importance to CiDE, establish ongoing discussion

and dialogue between candidates and voters, create a space for conversion from lesser evil

to good candidates, and start a process for continued pastoral accompaniment even after

elections. [see Appendix ?: Sample Letter of Invitation to Candidates]

An endorsement from the bishop of the diocese. The said endorsement informs the

candidates that their answers will be disseminated to church networks and the general

public. Such endorsement is critical since candidates tend to understand first the language

of numbers before the language of principles and even conscience. [see Appendix ?: Sample

Endorsement]

The LASER questions with information as to when and how to submit, with options for

both hard and soft (i.e. email and CD) copies. [see Appendix ?: The LASER Test: Candidate’s

Version]

The LASER test shall be marketed to candidates as a help, rather than a burden, for the

campaign since their answers will be disseminated through the church network (e.g. parishes,

chapels, schools, renewal groups, etc.).

Clear information as to deadline, length of answer, where to give answers, etc. must be

indicated so that candidates may be able to answer on time.

3. The Voters and LASER Voters are organized into circles of discernment. These groups undergo a process of

discernment utilizing the LASER test.

Circles of discernment are informal groupings of individuals bound together by a

common interest (e.g. circle of friends, barkada, family circle, neighbors, classmates,

companions in renewal groups, etc.) that prayerfully scrutinize candidates, both local

and national, using the LASER test.

These groupings are aided by the framework of the LASER test as well as the answers given by

candidates. They shall validate these answers with other information available to them through

the CiDE and other networks.

The LASER test is not meant to be mutually exclusive with other criteria or issues

proposed by other groups but a starting point for discerning personal qualities a

candidate must possess.

Voters would ideally undergo the CiDE seminar wherein qualities expected of leaders are

articulated and considered.

Time constraints, however, may hinder this arrangement.

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The next best thing would be for voters to form circles of discernment that go over the answers

to the LASER test from individual candidates and prayerfully weigh the answers in light of data

or information from various sources, particularly feedback from individuals and groups who

may have first-hand information on the candidate(s). Such information may or may not validate

the answers.

To do this, CiDE partners must make accessible the answers of candidates to the LASER test to

these circles of discernment. This is done by physically posting these answers in designated

spaces for display in parishes, chapels, schools, offices, etc. or by uploading these in a website.

A feedback mechanism is established either by posting a designated cell phone number, email

address, or a paper on which to write as well as a box in which to place the written comments.

4. Priests and Lay Companions Benedict XVI calls for “evangelical formation and pastoral accompaniment of a new generation

of Catholics working in politics.” The need for priest and lay companions is derived from this

Papal imperative.

Dilaab defines “pastoral accompaniment” as

A refuge, sanctuary, or space where people come alongside in a journey together

towards integrity for the common good.

It is a trust relationship growing in a journey of faith, hope, and love, a call to all

the faithful, involving discipline and special skills.

The LASER test requires the presence of companions to journey with Catholics working in

politics. There is no blueprint for this role which is still an emerging reality. Based on initial

experiences the following can be said about such a role:

Those who organize recollections for candidates and those who facilitate them are already playing a companioning role. Credibility is needed right from the start since such companions cannot be perceived as partisan; rather, the call is one of pan-partisanship (i.e. reaching out to all political affiliations). Suspending one’s judgment is needed.

Those who organize are companions to the extent that they invite candidates, pray for them, welcome them during the recollection, facilitate small-group discussions, document and disseminate answers to LASER test, and act as conduit for feedback from voters and citizens who read the answers.

A critical part of the companioning is to ensure that candidates receive prayer support from groups. To avoid partisan entanglements at the local level,

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intercessions for candidates will come from prayer groups coming from another diocese or province.

Elections provide a good opportunity to begin pastoral accompaniment since candidates are more “open” to such a relationship at this stage; yet this accompaniment must go beyond elections. Companions do not endorse; yet they should be open to providing voters and citizens with an on-going picture of their journey with candidates with special attention given to indicators on integrity for the common good. Proper documentation, therefore, is necessary.

5. Discernment There is no lack of criteria espoused by different groups on choosing political candidates. What

is lacking is a well thought-out process to help people make up their minds, not make up

their minds for them. What is lacking is a process or mechanism for forming the practical

consciences of voters.

On the other hand, there is no lack of candidates who begin with good intentions. But good

intentions are not enough.

There is need for prayerful discernment for both voters and candidates.

Discernment (Lat. “discernere”) is to “separate things according to their qualities,

distinguishing between them.” Amidst the noise and haste of the political atmosphere, circles of

discernment must be able to sift through these in order to distinguish candidates and their

various qualities. Candidates, on the other hand, must be open to a process of conversion by

discerning their own movements of the spirit. Candidates’ recollections are meant to help them

in this listening process.

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APPENDIX B – THE LASER TEST: CANDIDATE’S VERSION

CAN YOU PASS THE LASER TEST?

LIFESTYLE

Do you strive to live a modest lifestyle in accordance to the Philippine Constitution? How? What challenges do you face?

ACTION

What do you consider as your record of competence and servant-leadership (common good without vested interests) in the private sector or government? What mechanisms or systems did or will you set up in managing the government’s treasury for it to be transparent and accountable to the public?

SUPPORTERS

Who are your election supporters and where is your campaign money coming from? How did you choose or deal with your election supporters, especially those providing funds, so that your journey towards integrity and the common good would not be compromised? Is your family supportive of your journey towards integrity for the common good? How?

ELECTION CONDUCT How do you try to observe election laws in the area of vote-buying or any of its variants including donations or media ads spending, respecting the rights of voters and political rivals, use of government properties, political posters, etc?

REPUTATION

Have you ever been involved in issues, controversies, and/or legal cases against you? Please explain. Aside from attending mass or prayer service, is there any other basis for us to say that you are truly a God-fearing leader?

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APPENDIX C – THE LASER TEST: VOTER’S VERSION

CAN YOUR CANDIDATE PASS THE LASER TEST?

LIFESTYLE

Does the candidate strive to live a modest lifestyle in accordance with the Philippine Constitution? Does the candidate have unexplained wealth (i.e. “out of proportion to his salary and other

lawful income” -RA #3010, Section 8)?

ACTION

Does the candidate have a track record of competence and servant-leadership (common good without vested interests) in the private sector or government? Does the candidate have (or plan to set-up) mechanisms or systems in managing the government’s treasury for it to be transparent and accountable to the public? (see “Vulnerabilities”)

SUPPORTERS

Who are the candidate’s election supporters and where is his/her campaign money coming from? How does the candidate choose and deal with his/her election supporters, especially those providing funds, so that his/her journey towards integrity for the common good would not be compromised? Is the candidate’s family supportive of his/her journey towards integrity for the common good?

ELECTION CONDUCT

Does the candidate try to observe election laws in the area of vote-buying or any of its variants especially donations and overspending on media ads, respecting the rights of voters and political rivals, use of government properties, political posters, etc?

REPUTATION

Has the candidate ever been involved in issues, controversies, and/or legal cases against him? Aside from attending mass or prayer service, is there any other basis for saying that the candidate is truly God-fearing or morally upright?

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APPENDIX D – VULNERABILITIES

VULNERABILITIES

Local chief executives have vast power such

as:

POWER TO APPOINT Usually this power is being abused to

accommodate political supporters,

friends, relatives who may not be

qualified for the post.

The usual practice is to appoint

batches of casual employees on

rotation for six months to

accommodate political supporters.

This usually bloats the budget for PS.

LGU heads also have the tendency to

hire consultants of various types. An

LGU in Metro Manila was found to

have 52 consultants in the office of

the mayor alone.

Confidential staff should be limited

to co-terminus position. Appointing

family members should be avoided.

Ghost employees are included in

payroll. These employees report only

to the office every fifteen and

thirtieth of the month.

Another practice is to float positions

currently being held by employees

who belong to the previous

administration and to designate

somebody else in the same position.

Most common is the practice of

keeping the treasurer or city

engineers who are closely associated

with previous administration on

floating status.

Using influence and writing letter of

references to business establishment

under his/her control in order to

accommodate his/her referred

applicants. This can later on be a

source of conflict of interest.

POWER OVER THE PURSE Vulnerabilities include:

Recommending for the adoption of a

supplemental budget in the absence

of a new source of income.

Abuse of confidential funds

Abuse of peace and order funds,

calamity funds, development funds,

etc.

Abuse of training funds and

accommodation of relatives and

close friends in travel abroad

Charging of personal expenses over

official funds like cellular calls,

electricity bills in his/her residence,

security expenses, fuel etc

Abuse of the power to contract loans

and appropriate the same to

unproductive use

Hidden kickbacks and commission

from loan negotiations or simply

opening of accounts with favored

banks

Misuse of public funds to claim

ownership for public projects (e.g.

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Billboards) and having projects only

for supporters

Unrecorded or unbooked collection

from public properties such as public

lots being used for parking, etc. or

being rented for stalls during

Christmas season

RENT SEEKING Owners of big business usually try to

be close to the Local chief executive

in order to influence legislative

measures that should be passed

favoring their business like

exemption from taxes, allowing

extraction of mineral resources, use

of public lots etc.

Environmental Certificate needs to

be issued by the LGU and there is

money in exchange for the issuance

of the certificate

Entering into onerous contracts

Awarding procurement contracts

without observing public bidding in

order to favor specific company

which can provide some kickback or

a return of favor (usually political in

nature)

Members of the family of the LGU

chief cornering huge contracts with

the city government.

Garbage collection contract is a big

source of kickback. The contractor is

usually a close friend of the LGU

executive. The practice is to advance

at least 10% of the contract cost to

the LGU executive. Every renewal is

done precluding public bidding and

just resorting to repeat order.

The LGU executive can also influence

decision of the lower courts whose

judges are dependent on the LGU for

their allowances.

Illegal use of the Special Education

fund. Usually this is being used to

promote political campaign instead

of for educational purposes. One

LGU used the SEF to buy gift checks

which were distributed to teachers

during Christmas.

Most of these vulnerabilities arise

when there is lack of transparency

and the moment the LGU executive

forget to treat public funds with

utmost accountability. The rule of

thumb is that public expenses should

always pass the requirements of

prudence of a good father of a family

and watch out for IUEE (irregular,

Unnecessary, excessive and

extravagant expenses)

PROTECTION MONEY Protection money from illegal

gambling and other illegal activities

like operation of night clubs.

Source: MS. HEIDI MENDOZA

Former COA Senior Audior

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APPENDIX E – SAMPLE LETTER OF INVITATION FOR THE CANDIDATES

31 March 2010 ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Dear ______________________________, I would like to invite you to answer the LASER test developed by the Dilaab (i.e. a volunteer-driven, faith impelled, and Church-based movement for a transformed Filipino nation) through its nationwide CiDE (Circles of Discernment for Elections) network. LASER stands for lifestyle, action, supporters, election conduct, and reputation and is meant to help voters make up their minds as to candidates who are truly of proven integrity, service orientation, competence, pro-life, and, above all, God-fearing. These five qualities were identified by more than 3000 participants in more than 30 CiDE seminar-workshops last year in different parts of the country and even abroad. These have been incorporated into the LASER test by means of specific questions looking for very concrete answers. The effort of Dilaab and its CiDE network is in response to Pope Benedict XVI’s call for “evangelical formation and pastoral accompaniment to a new generation of Catholics working in politics.” Although the Pope specifies “Catholics,” we take the spirit to mean “Christians.” The LASER test really seeks to provide pastoral accompaniment by enabling individuals and groups within the Church network to encounter the person of the candidates, rather than just their views or platforms. We hope you will come aboard. We plan to post and disseminate your answers by 10 April 2010 so as to give people enough time to give their feedback. Sincerely,

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APPENDIX F – ENDORSEMENT BY HIS EMINENCE, RICARDO J. CARDINAL VIDAL, DD.

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APPENDIX G – PRAYER FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

+In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, the reality of our deeply wounded and broken country impels us to

respond with new urgency to the most pressing problems of our times.

We are a broken people; our hearts are fragmented and we are discouraged. We need Your

Heart, O Lord, as we seek to be made whole.

Rooted in our faith in You and love for our country, we want to participate in Your work of

transformation of persons, families, organizations, and society.

Through the transforming power of the love of Your Heart, we draw a new dynamism, a

strong inspiration, a fire, which can change and transfigure our lives as individuals and as

a nation.

(State specific intentions)

Love of the Heart of Jesus, give us courage and patience. Wisdom of the Heart of Jesus, teach

us to pray and to act with hope and charity at all times. Amen.

Most Sacred of Jesus. Have mercy on us!

Immaculate Heart of Mary. Pray for us!

+In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

H.E. Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal, D.D.

H.E.A.R.T.S. Network

PEARL Network

Visayan Bishops

St. Joseph Parish, Mabolo, Cebu City

Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Basak, Mandaue

City, Cebu

Archdiocese of Lipa

Diocese of Novaliches

Cebu CiDE Youth

Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe

Arch/Diocese of Davao, Digos, Tagum, Mati

Bauang Parish, La Union

Diocese of San Fernando, La Union

Hongkong OFWs

Diocese of Tacloban

Diocese of Kidapawan

Diocese of Calbayog

Diocese of Tagbilaran

Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro

Diocese of Maasin

Sta. Teresa de Avila Parish, Talisay City, Cebu

Youth Leaders – Diocese of Calbayog

Council of the Laity – Diocese of Calbayog

Youth Leaders – Diocese of Catarman

Teresianang Maalagaron – St. Theresa’s

College, Cebu City

Salesian Youth Animators – Cebu City

Diocese of Pagadian

Salesian Youth Movement

Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.

22 | T h e L A S E R T e s t F a c i l i t a t o r s ’ M a n u a l

THE DILAAB TEAM

VOLUNTEERS: Yoli Casas,

LudyDemecillo

Gangging Hamoy

Cres Maestrado

Grace Marci

Ranz Andri Medina

Heidi Mendoza

Vicky Ortega

Antonio Pineda, Jr.

Faith Ponte

Maribelle Regino

Jonathan Rubin

Gio Ruiz

Paul Silmaro

Joy Villanueva

Daryll Estrada

PROJECT ASSISTANTS Benjie Belotindos

Ronald Panugaling

Jenny Lea Tan

SUPPORT TEAM Lilibeth Caminade (Admin & Logistics)

Lilibeth Paconla (Budget & Finance)

Mayren Cogtas (Executive Assistant)

Darline Loreche (Executive Assistant)

Lorenz Navaja (Executive Assistant)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Teresa A. Tejero

PRESIDENT Gladys S. Ceniza

CHAIRMAN Fr. Carmelo O. Diola