Netizens welcome 'Lolo Kiko' to the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - Pope Francis is scheduled to arrive in the country on Thursday afternoon but netizens are already excited for the arrival of the Roman Pontiff.

"Welcome to the Philippines" and "Lolo Kiko" are some of the Philippines trends on Twitter as of Thursday morning.

Welcome to the Philippines our dear Pope Francis! 

— Gerry Morales Jr (@GerryMoralesJr) January 15, 2015

Welcome to the Philippines our holiness @Pontifex we're really glad that finally your here with us.. we love you!! pic.twitter.com/iI40urwzLc

— MaricrisDelaVictoria (@iamkriss25) January 15, 2015

Starting today, the country receives a special blessing. Welcome to the Philippines Pope Francis! #TeamJesuits pic.twitter.com/jnCgdGYYhM

— Team AMDG (@Mad_at_Idiots) January 15, 2015

And we are ready for you pontifex. Welcome to the Philippines Pope Francis!!! http://t.co/hD5LPfqSTa

— Kat De Castro (@KatDeCastro) January 15, 2015

Welcome to the Philippines Lolo Kiko! @Pontifex pic.twitter.com/Z4ZGuPD0GE

— Jandelyn Ebarle (@IamjandyEbarle) January 15, 2015

Welcome to the Philippines, @Pontifex . Please have a safe and enjoyable stay po! YEAH BA!!!

— Ferdinand Topacio (@FerdieTopacio) January 15, 2015

Welcome to the philippines Pope Francis!!!! 

— JUSTINE TORRES (@MangJusting) January 14, 2015

Mabuhay and welcome to the Philippines, Pope Francis! #PopeFrancisPH #StandWithUs http://t.co/1RFwiCAPgu

— Einstein Recedes (@Enteng_Itneg) January 14, 2015

So cool gyud bai, the pope has a twitter account. Welcome to the Philippines Pope Francis. @Pontifex #PopeFrancisPH

— CDU Conyo (@CDUConyo) January 14, 2015

Welcome to the Philippines  #DearPopeFrancis #Philippines pic.twitter.com/5H1vTmmblO

— Khiver Mendoza (@xianleem) January 14, 2015

Welcome to the Philippines Pope Francis #xavierateneo #PopeFrancisPH pic.twitter.com/rktuenBvnM

— Xavier University (@XavierAteneo) January 13, 2015

Mamaya na darating si Lolo Kiko. Kung may pagkakataon, ano ang gusto mong itanong sa kanya? #TalkOnTW #USTPapalVisit pic.twitter.com/P3bA8Jg1DT

— UST TomasinoWeb (@TomasinoWeb) January 15, 2015

I'm feeling we'll be more closer to God with Lolo Kiko's presence:)

— eLEpuNk™ (@itsmesabhie) January 15, 2015

The Pope wants to be called "Lolo Kiko" when he arrives here. Hahaha. Such a cutie patootie!

— Barbie Gallano (@whysovainbarb) January 15, 2015

The pope wants to be referred to as "Lolo Kiko", there can't be anything more adorable than that.

— renwa (@Reneessiance) January 14, 2015

The Roman Pontiff will hold different activities in Manila and Leyte during his five-day visit in the country.

Pope Francis is scheduled to land at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City at around 5:45 p.m.. He will meet with President Benigno Aquino III on Friday morning.

Millions of people are also expected to hear the Papal Mass at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park on Sunday. 

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