MANILA, Philippines – Once, referring to the corrupt, Pope Francis quoted Jesus: “It would be better for him if a millstone were put around his neck and he be thrown into the sea.”

“A Christian who is a benefactor, Pope Francis said, who gives to the Church with one hand, but steals with the other hand from the country, from the poor, is unjust,” Vatican Radio reported in 2013.

Now what should Francis do with corrupt politicians when he visits the Philippines, one of the world’s most corrupt countries, in January 2015?

Filipino Twitter user Pinoy Mommy (@pinoymommy) said, “We need @Pontifex to perform exorcism over our corrupt politicians.”

Pinoy Mommy joined other netizens on Tuesday, October 7, in responding to a series of questions posed by Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) on Twitter about the Pope’s Philippine trip.

Exactly a hundred days before Francis visits the Philippines, Rappler asked questions, such as the following: What do you want Pope Francis to do while in the Philippines? Where do you like Pope Francis to visit? Which local delicacy do you want the Pope to taste?

Rappler made these Twitter callouts in line with its 100-day countdown to Pope Francis’ Philippine trip: a journey from the Vatican to Tacloban. (READ: People’s Pope comes close to Filipinos)

‘Visit Boracay, too’

Like Pinoy Mommy, Kaloy Panahon (@RunningKarlo) had politicians in mind in making a request to Francis.

“Give corrupt officials a dressing down, and remind people to root for leaders with integrity,” he said.

Hazel (@CrazyMarchian) said Francis should persuade the richest 1% of society “to share their riches” with poor Filipinos. 

Lourdes Mendoza (@Lou8Mendoza) made a wish for her family: a moment with Francis. 

Others want Francis to try Filipino goodies, such as the moron pastries of Tacloban City, and even lechon or the Filipino-style roast pig.

Amaki Hanyu (@AmakiAlistair), for his part, keeps his fingers crossed: Can we see the Pope in Boracay? 

Francis is set to visit the Philippines from January 15 to 19, the first papal visit to the Southeast Asian country in two decades.

Philippine bishops said Francis “has clearly laid out his wish that the main objective of his visit is to bring Christ’s compassion for our suffering people still struggling to rise from the devastations wrought by the earthquake and typhoon that hit the Visayas.” – Rappler.com

Join Rappler in a 100-day countdown to Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines: a journey from the Vatican to Tacloban. Tweet us your thoughts using the hashtag #PopeFrancisPH!