Pinoy devotees in UST eat, sleep while waiting for Pope Francis

Filipino Catholic devotees at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) on Sunday were seen eating or sleeping while waiting for Pope Francis.

Pope Francis was expected to meet with religious leaders at 9:45 a.m. and meet the youth at 10:30 a.m. in UST.

Red carpet sa Arch of the Centuries kung saan dadaan ang Santo Papa mamaya. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/zv6t1CP8xJ

— Kathryn Mae Tubadeza (@kayetubadeza) January 17, 2015

 

The family of Estelita Alivia brought pizza rolls and chips. 

 

"Nagluto ako kagabi para may baon kami ngayon," she said.

 

According to Alivia, their attendance to the papal event also serves as a bonding moment between her and her four sons. 

 

"Sa Fairview kami galing. Mga 1:30 a.m. nasa labas na kami, naghihintay," she said, noting that they were able to enter UST at 5:30 a.m.

Dagsa na ang mga tao sa UST. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/D0KqMwgP4c

— Kathryn Mae Tubadeza (@kayetubadeza) January 17, 2015

 

Other families brought hard-boiled eggs, bread, and sandwiches for their snack.

 

Meanwhile, other Filipino devotees chose to sleep while waiting for the Pope.

 

Some brought mats, sacks, or cartons so they could sit or sleep on them.

May mga nagdala ng sariling upuan sa UST. @gmanews #BlessedByThePope pic.twitter.com/7V8jGbq6gV

— Kathryn Mae Tubadeza (@kayetubadeza) January 17, 2015

 

Other devotees brought their own chairs.

 

"Dahil senior na kami, nagdala na kami para siguradong may maupuan," said Rizalina Bustillo, who came with her sisters and friends. 

 

Some were seen playing games on their phones or reading a book. —KG, GMA News