By Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines–A Catholic prelate has appealed for more active participation in the upcoming barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataang (youth council) elections on October 29 as candidates’ campaigning ends Saturday.

In a statement, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Angel Lagdameo said that if the faithful could take interest in how their churches or parishes operate, they should similarly give the same attention to their villages.

Lagdameo has also asked the faithful to consciously participate in the affairs of the villages since it serves as a breeding ground for future leaders.

He stressed that the people should guard against partisanship in the elections to protect the village’s role in providing for the common good. Beverly Natividad