Bishop urges politicians to lead with integrity amid public distrust

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Aug 24
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A Catholic bishop on Saturday called on government officials to lead with integrity and moral conviction, saying public trust in politics is often clouded by division and suspicion.

“Public service is not just a career — it is a calling,” Bishop Ruperto Santos of the Diocese of Antipolo said. “Your integrity can be a beacon in a time when distrust often clouds political issues. In a world fractured by division, your leadership can be a bridge.”

Speaking at the Diocesan Jubilee for Government Officials at Santa Ursula Parish in Binangonan, Rizal, the bishop urged public servants to pursue leadership rooted in compassion, wisdom, and a deep sense of purpose.

He reminded leaders that their legacy should be measured not only by legislation, but by the lives they help transform and the communities they uplift.

The Jubilee, observed in the Catholic Church as a period of renewal and recommitment, is meant to encourage leaders to reflect on their responsibilities and realign their service with the common good, Santos said.

“May your legacy be written not only in legislation, but in lives changed, communities uplifted, and justice made real,” he added.

The event was attended by government officials from Rizal province and Marikina City, which fall under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Diocese of Antipolo. Senator Erwin Tulfo delivered the keynote address, and Rizal Gov. Nina Ricci Ynares was among those present. The Diocesan Jubilee for Government Officials is part of the Church’s ongoing Jubilee Year with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope,” which seeks to inspire leaders and the faithful alike to serve with integrity and to foster hope within their communities.