Dong Neil SALMA

As we face another approaching storm, let us turn our hearts to prayer. May God shield our homes, calm our fears, and keep every family safe beneath His mercy. Let us be each other’s shelter — for in helping one another, we become the hands of God at work.

No wind is stronger than a community bound by faith. No flood can drown the spirit of a people who refuse to let go of hope.

Tonight, I pray not only for protection, but for renewal — that after the storm, we may find clearer skies, stronger hearts, and a deeper love for our city.

The season may change, but my prayers and my heart remain with you, always.

On this sacred day of remembrance, we pause to honor the souls of our departed loved ones — those who once walked beside us, guided us, and left behind lessons that continue to shape our journey. Kalagkalag reminds us that life, like leadership, is a sacred trust — fleeting yet filled with purpose.

As I light a candle and offer a prayer, I am reminded that true service does not end when the noise fades or when the season of power passes. It continues quietly — in the choices we make, in the compassion we show, and in our unwavering hope for renewal.

To those who rest in eternal peace, may our prayers be our way of saying: “You are never forgotten.” And to the living, may this day inspire us to live with integrity, humility, and a deeper faith in God’s timing.

Even in silence, hope breathes. Even in endings, there are beginnings waiting to unfold.

May this Kalagkalag bring peace to our hearts, unity to our families, and strength to our communities.

D**g Neil Salma