by Ardy Araneta-Batoy

For this edition of VOX POPULI, The Bohol Tribune is showing  the STRONG FAITH of the Boholano people in the ALMIGHTY FATHER as they begged for HIS intervention into the seeming danger that storm Dante was trying to manifest on June 1, 2021,  especially with the hoisting of storm signal no. 1 over the province. After The Bohol Tribune (through its Managing Editor) posted on FB a prayer, the netizens flooded the said FB wall with numerous responses and comments. 

The statement of prayer was this: “Lord, we believe in Your Mighty Power. Calm down the storm as we kneel in front of you. Amen!”

Below are the unedited responses and comments to the prayer:

  • from Necifora Tubig: Amen
  • from Marissa Honculada: Amen
  • from Gualberto Jaspe: Amen
  • from Rowena Joy Cortez: Amen
  • from Teresa T. Mapute: Amen
  • from Yvann Cloma-Lucero: Amen
  • from Venus M. Dagoldol: Amen
  • from Annette Borromeo Skelton: Amen
  • from Rose Circulado Estoquia: Amen
  • from Elvieh Sarmiento: Amen and pray
  • from Nilo Sendrijas: Amen
  • from Armie Salome Calamba: Amen
  • from Isidra Requilmen Rosell: Amen
  • from Mary Ann Lagnason: Amen
  • from Cynthia Alagon: Amen
  • from Zenaida Torillo Almonte: Amen
  • from Jesse Salga: Amen
  • from Maria Rowena Bongcaras: Amen! 
  • from Flor Bonggot: Amen
  • from Sandra Barnigo: Amen
  • from Myrna Torrefranca: Amen
  • from Lourdes Pacaña Suarez: Amen LORD.
  • from Nunila Pinat: Amen
  • from Juandy Rara:  Amen
  • from Romeo Dominice Balaba: Amen
  • from Antonietta Realista Pe Aguirre: Amen
  • from Jeanine Valerie Orig Borromeo: Amen
  • from Donna Ligtas Betos: Amen
  • from Chen Yue Rong: Amen!
  • from Jovie Spwho Toledo: Amen
  • from Lilibeth Alcantara Bornea: Amen!
  • from Minda H. Kennedy: Amen
  • from Felino Caro Columnas: Amen 
  • from Elena Pinoliad: Amen
  • from Restymijos Lim: Amen
  • from Nita Cubrado: Amen
  • from Erven Digal: Amen
  • from Loquellano May: Amen
  • from Madeleine Mary L. Boiser-Sinon: Amen.
  • from Be Qua: Amen
  • from Lanie Caderao Charles: AMEN
  • from Aranzado Gerry: Amen
  • from Rachel Lyn Veloso Crieta: Amen
  • from Nino Guidaben: Amen
  • from Nicnic G. Miñoza: Amen
  • from Inday Asa: Amen!
  • from Joy Araco Bologa Gumangan: Amen
  • from Annabelle Ceniza Anunciado: Amen
  • from Sheila Marie Calipusan Dahunan: Amen
  • from Rosalinda Paredes: Amen
  • from Cleofe Visarra Algoso: Lord, hear our prayers. Amen
  • from Rita Acido Libay: Amen
  • from Nene Dalagan Agad: Amen
  • from Bobby Arayata: Amen
  • from Merlino Acebes: Amen.
  • from Cecil Celeste Cagabcab: Amen
  • from Herly Cirujales Oclarit: Amen
  • from Lora Longjas: Amen
  • from Marietta B. Javier: Amen
  • from R Myra A Cook: Amen.
  • from Gemma B Anzano: Amen
  • from Leonila Lim Ang: Amen
  • from Francisco Monton: Amen
  • from Maria Beth Montuya-Yap: Amen
  • from Angela Lopez: Amen
  • from Freda Tirol: Amen amen amen..
  • from Virgilia Yu Dumagan: Amen
  • from Chona G Lastimosa: Amen
  • from Belen Karaan Domingo: Amen
  • from Faye Salabsalo: Amen!
  • from Agnes Andoy Formento: Amen
  • from Nanelyn Wate: Amen
  • from Helen Balandra Bertumen: Amen
  • from Jet Lagura Barrameda: Amen!
  • from Fe Geraga: Amen
  • from Pilar Tero: Amen
  • from Willy Tenebro: Amen
  • from Linda Blair: Amen
  • from Gerry Laway Cabanigan: Amen
  • from Jocelyn Tsai: Amen
  • from Lydia Valeroso Arimado: Amen
  • from Indotte Gallego-Dabalos: Amen
  • from Daisy Auxilio Luega: Amen
  • from Imelda Factora: Amen!
  • from Belen Rara Lim: Amen
  • from Christine Sucgang Napa: Amen
  • from Resti Tejido: Amen
  • from Delia Retome Apale: Amen
  • from Ayen Ocampo: Amen
  • from Nancy Rafols Abayon: Amen
  • from Gerry Madanguit: Amen
  • from John Ignatius Oppus Almirañez: Amen
  • from Juliet Miro Salgados: Amen!
  • from Angelita Apat Maleriado: Amen
  • from Maxima Bugash Catubig: Amen
  • from Linda Bunayog: AMEN
  • from Anita Taghap Borja: Amen
  • from Maria Socorro Tiongco Besas: Amen…
  • from Jimmy Borja: Amen
  • from Tony Samante: Amen
  • from Dr. Rhodora Entero: Amen
  • from Marylou Dolora C. Hitosis: Amen
  • from R Myra A Cook: Amen.
  • from Flor Naron Cim: Amen
  • from Emily Aclo Oclarit: Amen
  • from Victor Alan A. Torrefranca: Amen..
  • from Mary Cuasito: Amen.
  • from Nette Batingal Chavez: Amen
  • from Carolina Quimpo: Amen
  • from Marcelo S. Adiong Jr.: Amen
  • from Brix Toy: Amen
  • from Lucia Gilay Pedrigal: Amen
  • from Arthur Bagcat: Amen

Aside from netizens giving their comments, the following also expressed their reaction of “LIKE” to the prayer posted: 

Madelo Marquiso, Melogene Ramasola, Seju Starhawk, Joyce, Jereme Espejo, Mary Ann Lagnason, Dave Albarado, Leah Marchil, Jun Suarez, Elena Ocleda, Maricar Romero, Marcelo S. Adiong Jr., Joyce Fe Migriño, Caseñas, Felino Caro Columnas, Helen Lopez Vallente, Carolina Quimpo, Nette Batingal Chavez, Meann Ligan Tars, Mary Cuasito, Jerill Ann Araneta, Rachel Sales Felisilda, Jona Lyn Cutamora Baguio, Jen May Ruiz Filoteo, Mj Onalletsac, Liza Francisco, Emily Aclo Oclarit, Lai Biliran, Jurice Masas, Clarissa Lazarte Generalao, Demi L. Pe, Nona Miel Sajulan, Maria Corazon Lim, Melanin Micutuan, Aurora Madanguit, Jhaii Flores Ü, Marylou Dolora C. Hitosis, Erma Alasagas, Reneboy Manatad, Lorelei DB, JoMan TheThird,Tony Samante, Judith Uy Sumatra, Jimmy Borja, Maria Socorro Tiongco Besas, Ted Lagang, Anita Taghap Borja, Linda Bunayog, Carlito Orig, Vilma Acas, Angelita Apat Maleriado, Yang Dom Estoquia, Sisinia Micabani Sumaylo Villarosa, Andy Luega Manatad, Jesyn Lovette Jo Geulen, Ako Si Glenn, Niña Pague, Liza Migriño Quirog, Olook Osolev, John Ignatius Oppus Almirañez, Gerry Madanguit, Stephanie Ines Thomas, Nancy Rafols Abayon, Janet Cinches Penales, Ayen Ocampo, Lilibeth V. Cruz, Ricz Calvis Elicano, Linda Talaid Caderao, Christine Sucgang Napa, Gerard Mark Buma-at, Imelda Factora, Ma Asuncion Lawagon, Manz Dominise, Sheila Jean Ugdoracion, Edith Laquinta Tabaranza Dumasig, Haleil M. Romo, Maris Al Uy, Fiel Angelie, Elise Roskapamaong, Daisy Auxilio Luega Sansu Pqro, Tisay Labunog, Hermes Marapao Solera, Petrona Bergado, Jr Jainar Enecio, Cherry Mae Sanchez, Rrm Torillo, Indotte Gallego-Dabalos, Lydia Valeroso Arimado, Jocelyn Tsai, Gerry Laway Cabanigan, Crisaldo Felisilda Estoque Jr., Linda Blair, Ivy BulayBulay Kung, Rubie Lynne M. Dagoldol, Adam Dave Moscosa, Celeste Estoque, Geniev Jamisola, Wilma B. Qqou, Queen Belarmino Madrio, Rhea Salinas Saludo, Oliver Perry Piansay Saloma, Arcy Cherie Valimento, Marcelina Tubiano Basallo, Marie Luna Araneta, Iris Somontan, Willy Tenebro, Ruffa Narit Batoy, Pilar Tero, Angelicque May, Luz Mavis, Cej Manang, Joy Cruspero, Wilma Gran, Jet Lagura Barrameda, Jennie Ingks,  Cristina Araneta Cometa, Nanelyn Wate, Agnes Andoy Formento, Bian Soriano Bullen, Faye Salabsalo, Leorose Mojica, Aya Montero-Caindec, Nestor Maniebo Pestelos, Fe Penales, Clemencia Balbin Retuya, Chona G Lastimosa, Virgilia Yu Dumagan, Mario Marex Reyes, Medy Gonzaga Ngo, Francisco Monton, Gemma B Anzano, Danilo Don-don Menorias, R Myra A Cook, Boy Eusie Dela Calzada, Marietta B. Javier, Lora Longjas, Kermit Kermit Kermit, Cecil Celeste Cagabcab, Dhory Rontal Lerin, Chingb Loquellano Clarete,  Floi Javier Maglajos-Rebosura, Bobby Arayata, Rache Chel Shell, Em-em Corpus Panugaling, Glenn Gallares Aranjuez, Hedda Quijada, Avila Ma Belle, Rita Acido Libay, Chris Roa Requeron, Pagh Lauhm, Eleonore Tiu, Princez Jim Pen, Merleyeslam Eyes, Veronica Acorda, Agnes Lucas, Rizza Faith Jamero TeSs WiLwayco, Ei Then, Bunny Casenas Amores, Sheila Marie Calipusan Dahunan, Maritess Bellezas Nazareno, Darlene Gingo Magdales, Yolz Joannelle M. Quimpan, Garry Jumao-as, Inday Asa, Jess-Jecjec Orias Amora-Alo, Frederico Banluta Ticong, Mylyn Palacio, Eugene Malaran, Rachel Lyn Veloso Crieta, Vierna Chiu Ligan, Aranzado Gerry,  Jade Acapulco Bautista, Lanie Caderao Charles, Loquellano May, Elaine Sumaylo Lumod, Phor Pipty, Cel C. Valleser, Alvin Uy, Shiela Marie, Erven Digal, Elizabeth Gonzaga Sumodobila, Daryl Damalerio, Jovyenaj Olab Yogi, Ver Damalerio, Restymijos Lim, Tiu Tess, Elena Pinoliad, Sheilawrenz Batoy, Jovie Spwho Toledo, Chen Yue Rong, Janny May Mahumot – Rulida, Donna Ligtas Betos, Salvhing Q. Quirol, Sandy-Glenda Penales Bongalos, Camia Parado, Dodo Morala Jumawid, Diosie Marie Sarabia Mainar, Juandy Rara, Jonas Revil Cacho, Louize Sollitsep, Jhul Iet, Myrna Torrefranca, Flora Barol Ongque, Charm Dabalos – Laging, Marjorie Vitancor Abrea, Rogie Suganob, Tj Tutor Janiola, Dinah Colarines,  Flor Bonggot, Than E. Aparre Giselle Flores Quimpo, Zenaida Torillo Almonte, Cynthia Alagon, Requillo Majona Garcia, Antonieto Pernia, Malou Sombrio Collano – Palingcod, Christine Ivy Alas-San Diego, BabeRuth Abella, Isidra Requilmen Rosell, Michael Yu Full, Armie Salome Calamba, Nilo Sendrijas, Cecille Igar Tagud, Mic Mic Acosta Araneta, Elvieh Sarmiento, Istamal Istamal, Rose Circulado Estoquia, Annette Borromeo Skelton, Emilou C. Manlubatan Gonzaga, Diding Atok Elaba, Venus M. Dagoldol, Sonny Araneta Miras, Sibyl Garay, Ines Go, Fe Marfe Jimenez, Lisirf Sejac, Joseph Alexis Cadelina, Geralee Bacor Supanga, Benjie Oliva, Emelie Hermosura Songalia, Ammabel Bullen, Gualberto Jaspe, Robin Reyes Culpa, Marissa Honculada, MC Enad, Nai Leoj, Raymund Borja, Be Qua, Marge Jabines, Necifora Tubig, Carol Encarnacion, Lyn Vix