P'sinan Political Rivals Sit together at Manoaog Church

POLITICAL RIVALS CROSS PATH. Former political allies Pangasinan Governor Amado T.
 Espino (2nd from right) and gubernatorial aspirant Mark Cojuangco, a former Pangasinan's
congressman (4th from Right) sit on a pew at the Solemn Proclamation of the Shrine
 of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag as Minor Basilica held recentlyat Manoag town. Former 
Speaker Jose de Venecial, a political nemesis of Espino sits at extreme right. Other luminaries
at the front pew are Rep. Kimi Cojuangco, Rep. Gina de Venecia, presidential sisters
Balsy and Viel Aquino and Dagupan Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, each with his
and her prayer petition perhaps for a miracle in 2016.
 PHOTO CREDIT:WILLY LOMIBAO

The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag was officially designated a Minor Basilica on Feb. 17, 2015. Cardinals Luis Antonio Tagle, Orlando Quevedo, and Gaudencio Rosales were present for the proclamation of the Manaoag Shrine as a basilica. (Photo: Sabins Mejia/Sabins Studio)