Manila, April 26 -- House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Saturday afternoon led public officials and Waraynons in attending a solemn Mass with church leaders and the people of Eastern Visayas to honor the legacy of Pope Francis' historic visit to Tacloban City at the tarmac of the New Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport.

The Holy Mass -- held in the same area where Pope Francis stood in the wind and rain on Jan. 17, 2015 to offer comfort to a grieving nation -- was officiated by Msgr. Ramon Stephen Aguilos as the main celebrant, and Rev. Fr. Mark Ivo Velasquez, Rev. Fr. Paulino Cabahit Jr., Rev. Fr. Engelbert Tiu, Rev. Fr. Goldie Kenn Zabala, Rev. Fr. Aldwin Roy Cabelin Nartea, and Rev. Fr. Michael Kirby Lauron as co-ce...