President Benigno Aquino 3rd has formed a national organizing committee to ensure the smooth and orderly visit of Pope Francis to the country from January 15 to 19 next year.

In Memorandum Circular 72, Aquino directed the committee, to be led by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr., to coordinate with  local Roman Catholic Church leaders and the private sector in preparing for the papal visit.

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